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Monday, January 6th, 2014

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greyhoundgirl:
Good morning!

Seems so weird to type 2014, and yet we're 6 days in!

It's 10 out right now before windchill.  Not at all cold compared to you ladies up north, but my elderly (11 YO) dog did not appreciate going out to potty this morning.  Poor girl was moving slow on her way in this morning.  One school district up in OKC cancelled school...no snow, just because it's chilly, pretty ridiculous!

Got my workout and breakfast done.  I've been doing light exercise here and there and have been more motivated since getting the fitbit for my birthday.  But, I knew I needed some consistent workouts and weight training, so dug out Chalean Extreme since I've had good success with it in the past.  Earl is doing it with me, not thrilled, but willingly, anyway.  I'm not thrilled either, at 5 AM, but I feel good afterward.

The boys spent the night at our friends' house so it's just me and the girls home today.  I have a co-op teacher's meeting at 12:30 and plan to run an errand while out, but be home other than that.  We need to make Micah's b-day cake for tomorrow.

Earl starts his new semester tonight so has class 6-10.  Sometimes he gets out early the first night, but it all depends on the professor so we'll see.

Dinner was supposed to be chili, but I forgot the beans last night.  Either need to do a quick soak this morning and or swap tonight's meal out with another one on my plan...will decide that shortly.

Have a great day!
Catherine

Proudmama:
Hello everyone!

It seems like it was just yesterday that I was wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and starting on my break.  I can't believe it is over already!  Time went so quickly.

We had a very nice holiday season and even got a surprise day off on Friday because of snow.  The girls are back at school today and Doug went back to work, too.  Zachary goes back to school tomorrow and we will be taking Corey back on Sunday.  He is switching dorm rooms so we will need to help him set all of that up as well.

Things are going to be very busy this week which isn't my favorite!  Doug took my van today because it may be icy later this afternoon and it drives much better than his truck.  If the weather doesn't get bad, Madelyn has her audition for the musical this evening. Molly is in the musical at her school and I believe she has rehearsal Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday this week.  We still have to take down the Christmas decorations, too.  I miss vacation!

My aunt has not been well for the past few months and is currently in a rehabilitation center receiving physical and occupational therapy.  She cannot even stand on her own right now and is also very confused and depressed.  She just wants to go home, the poor thing.  She is 85 years old and I can honestly say this is the first time I have ever considered her to be old.  I hope to be able to visit her one day this week.

Tonight we are having dinner all together since Zachary will be going back to school tomorrow.  He is not sure if he is coming home for spring break and may not be home for Easter so it may be May before we see him.  Makes me very sad!

I always have a bit of difficulty when Doug and the kids go back after a long break so I will be easing back into things today.  I threw one load of wash in earlier this morning and will hang that up in a bit.  I also need to clean up the kitchen, fold some sheets, switch out the bathroom towels, wash the kitchen linens, get dinner started, make a few phone calls and organize my calendar for January.  I will also start to take the ornaments off the tree and maybe put a few other things away as well.

Dinner tonight is pork chops in the crockpot with some onion gravy, baked sweet potatoes and peas.

Have a wonderful day, everyone!

Denise

wrancher:
Good Mornng

BRRR -35 windchill!

greyhoundgirl:

--- Quote from: wrancher on January 06, 2014, 06:41:48 AM ---Good Mornng

BRRR -35 windchill!

--- End quote ---

That makes my bones ache to think about!  :P  I've been in OK too long.

luv2bmom:
Good morning ladies!  it's 2 w/ windchills of -22...it's expected to drop more as the day goes on...

Janice, goodness!!   Ohio is not to far behind you today & tomorrow only though!!!  stay safe!!

Hi Catherine and Denise!

We are tucked in our home today and not leaving!  Dh just got in from work now I can enjoy my coffee!  Daisy isn't liking going out either and has her pretty pink sweater on through this cold spell!

Our woodstove is burning hot, I keep it up through the night and thankful for it! 

Today is leftover meatloaf and i'm thinking of a small batch of soup to add to it. 

Stay warm and safe friends, i'm going to do some cleaning and i'll be free to do some sewing projects...take care!

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