Highs and Lows

High's:
~ Seeing Elizabeth and Matthew, and of course Amy, this evening! Such a treat to have them out for a visit.
~ The kids great attitudes on our drive to Encino (to see the afore mentioned, as well as sweet cousins and their family).
~ Mark coming home from work to see us for a bit.
~ 11 more days until Mark's new schedule starts!!
~ Christmas cards. :-)
~ Ben having the evening to play with William, those two are so fun together.
~ Getting the knot out of my favorite necklace so I can wear it again. I've been trying to get this knot out for months!
~ Hearing the story of Jesus and his name being proclaimed and praised in songs all over the radio and in all kinds of stores... it only happens once a year, and I love it!

Low's:
~ Being so weepy over the lamest things, or no things at all. This pregnancy has rocked my hormone levels - sorry family!
~ Leaving my developed pictures and a packet of stamps in the cart at Costco, and having them "not be able to help" me when I called to see if anyone turned them in. So, so very sad. (At least my weepiness was justified that time).
~ sitting in traffic for almost two and a half hours this evening to see our dear family. (But I'm SO thankful I rarely ever have to sit in traffic!)
~ 11 more days of Mark's current schedule.
~ Having an empty Viejo Village this weekend since the twins and their hubbies are out of town.

Comments

Lolly Caruana said…
I don't know why, but this post makes me miss you like crazy!!! Sorry I can't be there to cheer you up! I love you in abundance, dear bff, and am sharing some oatmeal with you in spirit. :) p.s. How is quatro today??? And your belly??? I've gotta call you and get my fill of the bff! Too many things to catch up on! Hopefully we can talk soon.
3:18 AM
Wendy said…
Leaving AZ in a few hours, except, you wont be there when we get back :(
We will play on Monday after I get off work!
PS... looks like rain on Sunday... we will have the projector ready in case!
10:32 AM
Shae said…
I LOVE LOVE LOVED your Christmas card this year! So sweet.
8:18 PM
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