Synopsis
It turns out that I'm really NOT that efficient. I can either work (not even FULL-TIME, more like three-quarter time) and maintain the house, or maintain the house and write this blog. Can't seem to do all three. Can't even do two half the time. I have NO time today but I have got to update this thing before the end of the year.
Synopsis of the last 6 weeks, in no order:
1. My 15th wedding anniversary. We had fondue. It was fun and I drank too much wine and fell asleep at 10pm. Sorry dear.
2. Thanksgiving at my sister's on that Thursday, birthday dinner for my dad on that Friday, and retirement party for my mom on that Saturday. Yes, I have gained as much weight as you would expect. Dad's Irish so I prepared Corned Beef and Shepherds Pie. As women in my family could moonlight as professional chefs, and I'm not much more then a short-order cook here, I prepared 4 different recipes of Shepherd's Pie and served to various friends and neighbors prior to the birthday celebration for their opinions. Never was satisfied with the final dish but it was good.
3. Lots of holiday parties. Took the girls to the Nutcracker one night and Will & I to The Santaland Diaries the following night. Both were great.
4. Christmas Day at my mother in laws. Very nice, especially as it was at her house and not my own. And she always has a lot of wine.
5. Sleep. After many months of falling asleep between 7 and 8pm, I am now able to stay up past 10! Not sure whether it was the surgery or the iron that fixed it (probably both) but I will continue taking all that iron every 6 hour when my phone beeps to remind me.
6. Surgery. Have to have another one, tomorrow actually (Tuesday) to fix a complication from the September surgery. This one is outpatient but does require that I am completely knocked out. I'm hoping that I recover quickly because...
7. New Years Eve party at my house Wednesday night. The people that have told me that I am an idiot for throwing a party one day after surgery don't really know me very well do they. However I am very glad that I way toned down last years party because expectations are now much lower. No balloon drop, multiple bars, etc. Instead just an informal gathering of friends with a keg and party hats. Today I am shopping and prepping the house (as I will be unable to do anything tomorrow or the next day). If you read this, you are welcome to come over. I did not send out formal invitations to anyone.
8. Work. Very good. I was given an IPhone which is so attached to me it follows me around the house (generally clutched in my hand). My laptop misses me.
9. Kids - fine. Will - fine. Dogs - one is fine, other is not so good. Either Mackie has suddenly gotten old (large dog that is 9 1/2) or something is going on with him. Taking him to the vet this week but I'm scared of what I'm going to hear.
Gotta get back to work. Happy Holidays and Happy New Year. How the hell is it 2009?
xxoo
Synopsis of the last 6 weeks, in no order:
1. My 15th wedding anniversary. We had fondue. It was fun and I drank too much wine and fell asleep at 10pm. Sorry dear.
2. Thanksgiving at my sister's on that Thursday, birthday dinner for my dad on that Friday, and retirement party for my mom on that Saturday. Yes, I have gained as much weight as you would expect. Dad's Irish so I prepared Corned Beef and Shepherds Pie. As women in my family could moonlight as professional chefs, and I'm not much more then a short-order cook here, I prepared 4 different recipes of Shepherd's Pie and served to various friends and neighbors prior to the birthday celebration for their opinions. Never was satisfied with the final dish but it was good.
3. Lots of holiday parties. Took the girls to the Nutcracker one night and Will & I to The Santaland Diaries the following night. Both were great.
4. Christmas Day at my mother in laws. Very nice, especially as it was at her house and not my own. And she always has a lot of wine.
5. Sleep. After many months of falling asleep between 7 and 8pm, I am now able to stay up past 10! Not sure whether it was the surgery or the iron that fixed it (probably both) but I will continue taking all that iron every 6 hour when my phone beeps to remind me.
6. Surgery. Have to have another one, tomorrow actually (Tuesday) to fix a complication from the September surgery. This one is outpatient but does require that I am completely knocked out. I'm hoping that I recover quickly because...
7. New Years Eve party at my house Wednesday night. The people that have told me that I am an idiot for throwing a party one day after surgery don't really know me very well do they. However I am very glad that I way toned down last years party because expectations are now much lower. No balloon drop, multiple bars, etc. Instead just an informal gathering of friends with a keg and party hats. Today I am shopping and prepping the house (as I will be unable to do anything tomorrow or the next day). If you read this, you are welcome to come over. I did not send out formal invitations to anyone.
8. Work. Very good. I was given an IPhone which is so attached to me it follows me around the house (generally clutched in my hand). My laptop misses me.
9. Kids - fine. Will - fine. Dogs - one is fine, other is not so good. Either Mackie has suddenly gotten old (large dog that is 9 1/2) or something is going on with him. Taking him to the vet this week but I'm scared of what I'm going to hear.
Gotta get back to work. Happy Holidays and Happy New Year. How the hell is it 2009?
xxoo