Christmas

My Christmas was good. Friday we were really low on kids (about 25 in the whole day care as compared to 60 some) so I got the day off, then we were closed on Monday. I love four day weekends. Friday night was Aeschleman's at our house. Saturday morning I went shopping in Bloomington for my brother's present and he went shopping in Peoria for mine. I think we had to do the same thing last year. We both wait until the last minute then go to different cities at the same time to get each other's present. Saturday night was our Christmas with just us four. I know I've told a lot of people this story but for the benefit of those who don't know it, I have to fill you in. So I get this big box from Nate. I open it and it's filled with packing peanuts with a much smaller box inside. There were a total of I think 4 boxes. I think it took me a good ten minutes to get to the last box because Nate went a little duct tape happy. But I finally made it to that last box only to find a note inside that said "Maybe you should look inside the bix box again." So I dumped out most of the peanuts and was digging around in them, finding absolutely nothing I was interested in. So I started digging through the ones that were still in the box and finally I noticed at the very bottom of the box, was my present. But of course I couldn't see it because it was completely duct taped to the side. I eventually got it opened and decided it was worth the hassle because it was a CD that I've been wanting for about a year and a gift certificate to the mall. So that was that. Today at work I had my yearly evaluation. It's always stressful when somebody comes in and says to go see the boss because it's my turn. But it was basically what I expected. I made it through just fine. A few weeks ago at a staff meeting we were all informed that people were going to be moving around and we probably wouldn't be in our same rooms or at least not with the same people anymore. So I really wasn't sure what to expect. I really didn't want to get moved to the two's or the pre-k. I knew I wouldn't be able to stay with my toddlers (very sad) so I was hoping it would be the babies or the 3's and 4's. It was pretty much a tossup for me but I think I would pick the older kids for a change. But today I found out I'm going to be in baby room. It will be good I think. I'm just glad it wasn't something that I really didn't want. We start all the new changes Monday.
Well I'm going to Panera tonight with some old ICC people. I don't even know who's going to be there but I need to get ready. Have a lovely day!

Hodel Christmas

Tonight was Hodel Christmas. I got a "Grow it yourself boyfriend". It was pretty funny. Who ever would have guessed that I could stick him in water and in 72 hours I am garaunteed to find true love. How convenient. I also got a blanket that Angie made me, a CD and a gift certificate to the mall but what's that worth when I'm going to be head over heels in love in two days? Now if only he would tell me his name......
I got home tonight and Bekah was on the phone with her sister. Ya know how when we were little everyone would always tell us to keep all four legs of the chair on the floor? Well tonight Beks found out why. Because in the middle of her conversation (as she was tipping backwards in her chair) she tipped a little too far and went flailing to the ground. It was funny. By the way, her and Meika both wanted to say hi to everybody. Okay I have to go wrap a present for my work Christmas party tomorrow. Have a lovely day!

A Good Time Was Had By All

I had a good weekend. Actually Friday night I was feeling a little depressed because I was at home all alone. Oh I had options. There was a Christmas singing in Gridley that I really wanted to go to but I had to make cookies. Tonight is our Christmas program at work and we're having a cookie walk to try and raise a little money. Woo Hoo! New toys! Anyways, we all signed up to help with the baking and at the time I was really excited about it and feeling very motivated and I signed up to bring a lot of cookies. So I was at home all by my lonesome. I made 8 dozen which normally really isn't an extreme amount but when you're working with just one cookie sheet, it is. But I had some good prayer time while I was baking and in the end it turned out not so bad. I baked from 4:30 until 11:00. Then I still had to get up and finish a few things in the morning. Sigh...... but it's all done now and tonight all my efforts will hopefully pay off. Saturday night was the PMO Christmas show. Then we went to Widmer's house and had the following: chili, singing, and a good time. Wow that was really cheesy wasn't it. Sunday was our program at church. The kids did a good job but I'm glad it's over. Last Sunday I was convinced that they were never going to learn their songs but they all pulled it off. In the afternoon/evening a group of us went caroling and had a Christmas singing with our families. Then I had to go home and put the finishing touches on those cookies. Tonight after the Jacob's Ladder program we're having our apartment Christmas. I still don't have my presents wrapped. At least they're bought though. That could be bad. I just need to wrap them. I'm excited to give my person their present. I can't say who I have yet. But if they don't want it, I'll take it. Now I have to go get some addresses for my Christmas cards. It's taking me forever to get them done this year. Usually I whip through them but not this time around. I don't know what my deal is. But I'm getting there. I'm almost done. Okay I'm done yakking now. Have a lovely day!

Whoops

So I'm out shopping with Erin tonight okay? And she has to run by school to pick up her grade and paper or something like that. She's at ICC North. A place where I'm not very familiar with. She told me I could just sit and mess around in the computer lab while she's doing her thing- it shouldn't take that long. So I go into a room with a bunch of computers, log in, and start checking my e-mail and what not. Everybody seems like they kinda know each other or else they're all just really nice and outgoing. But I really didn't think anything of it. Then this guy comes in and gets ready to teach. I continued to just sit there hoping to be unnoticed but it was to no avail. They all figured out that I was the clueless one who didn't know what she was doing. I was in a Microsoft class. They told me I could have stayed and learned about power point, but I skedaddled pretty quick to the next door down where the real computer lab was. Siiggghhhh..... I think my face is still red. Is it just me, or do I seem like the type of person that stupid things happen to?

Posting out of boredom

I really don't have anything much to say but it's been a long time since I posted and I'm kinda bored right now so I guess this is what I'll do. Tomorrow's Friday. Woo Hoo!! Work was good today. I was 15 minutes late because I forgot about having to accomodate for the first snow. Oh well. I only had 7 kids for most of the day and an 8th came later on. But my room looked empty after having 10 yesterday. I filled a couple tubs with fresh snow and took it inside for the kids to play with today. It was fun. Came home and used the treadmill that has been sitting under our stairs since we moved into Queenwood. We finally got it out last night. Then I made quesedillas for supper with leftover turkey. Then I cleaned the kitchen for over an hour. I'm actually still cleaning it but I'm waiting for the 409 to do it's job. Beks just got home. Right now I'm listening to my WOW Christmas CD. Okay I think the countertops are are disinfected by now. Have a splendid day.