Archive of Marcia's Musings November 28 thru December 4, 2005
I'm AWAKE!!!!!!!!!!!
Last night, I thought to myself: "If I could only get out of bed in the morning, I could make sure I get to work out." Well, conversely, Brian's [almost] last words were "Lucy hasn't been sick for a long while-- we've been lucky."
Thanks so much for the curse!
This morning, I awoke to Brian's push/shove letting me know that Lucy was vomiting. Oh, joy!. I don't even have my glasses on and I have to get something to prevent her messing up the bedspread. Needless to say, half-asleep and without glasses, I didn't make it in time. Our bedspread is in the dryer now since Brian was kind enough to start it in the washer before he left (and of course, while I was out working out!).
Yeesh!! What a way to wake up!! If I didn't have a conference call at 10am, I'd go back to sleep just so I could start the day again!
Note: Lucy is fine now-- she eagerly and completely ate her breakfast, hasn't had any other stomach problems or anything. That means that this was all started because Brian brought up the fact that she's been so healthy lately-- that'll teach him!!
Multi-Tasking
I am definitely multi-tasking these days. The only problem being that there is only so many hours in the day. I need another five or six-- does anyone know where I can get them? Boy, wouldn't that be a cool Christmas present!
Okay, well, that's enough for today-- gotta get to work! Have a good one!
Wednesday, November 30, 2005Did I Tell You?
Several weeks ago, when my siblings and I got together, it was the first time in 19 years that we had all been in the same room? That's astounding, isn't it? We took pictures, that I'll put up eventually, I'm almost certain.
I bring this up because 19 years ago today is the day my mother passed away. My sister, usually in Brasil, was up for a few weeks before my mother actually passed on but not for the actual time. The rest of us were all in Michigan, at the time as it was a year or so before I moved to California.
My parents were both young when they died: my father was 62 and my mom was 67. They did "meet" all of their grandchildren but they don't get to see them married (at least, not in person). My parents don't get to see my siblings and I happy-- again, at least in person.
I believe that my parents can see us and that they are happy for us each being happy and content in our lives. I don't think that's a stretch, at all-- they would be happy for us.
Other than that . . .
Progress toward Christmas continues afoot-- busier than all get out and I'm still waiting on a thread order that I _*NEED*_ desperately to finish a "commercial" project. Hopefully, I'll be moving thru the projects quickly, once they get started!
Gotta get back to work-- take care and have a GREAT day!
Monday, November 28, 2005We're Back!!
Since I'm back-logged with sewing around here, you had no idea that we weren't here at all! It does pay to not post on a regular basis! As usual, we were off having a wonderful time at Bob and Barbara Thompson's house for Thanksgiving week. We had lots of fun with the girls (Barbara and I, anyway) going shopping and the boys (Bob and Brian) staying home to solve the world's problems, as usual (in both cases). There was a wonderfully fun, homey and delicious Thanksgiving dinner at Frances' house with parents, Dutch and Sankie, in attendance as well. Wonderful food and conversation all around!!
Reality
Now that we're back from North Carolina, I've got to get cracking on the rest of my Christmas gifts. I was able to find a nice set of gifts for the niece and nephew in Sacramento but am a little stuck on the niece in San Diego-- she is nearly 16 so it is a bit difficult to determine what would be appropriate without being insulting. So much to do, NEVER enough time!!
Guess that's all for now-- thanks for your patience and your patronage. Have a great day!!
Current Musings
Return to 2005 Archives
Return to 2004 Archives
Return to 2003 Archives
Return to 2002 Archives
Return to 2001 Archives
Return to 2000 Archives
Return to 1999 Archives
All Content Copyright © 1999-2005 Marcia L. Dykstra. All Rights Reserved.