Ramblings on a Tuesday

I am in the industrious phase of my monthly cycle--this time is great in many ways--boundless energy and the motivation to do it all! But--I ultimately wear myself out and take pretty much no time to rest. Yesterday I made two pots of soup, pretzel yummies, reindeer food, three loads of laundry (washed, dried, folded, AND put away!!), and dyed a skirt, robe, and sweater, and later took my kids to perform at a retirement home, and then home to sit with Hannah offering moral support while she took her Spanish final and then did dishes and finally crashed at about 9:30. I love having productive days but some days are too productive and leave no time to just spend time with my family, my God, or just having some down time. Yesterday was one of those days. Today will be a little less hectic but still lots to do. Top on my list is to get two raffle prizes donated for the show this weekend. This involves making cold calls to various restaurants and establishments and asking for a gift certificate. I try to vary the places I go to and today it's going to be the downtown area. While down there I plan to buy myself an awesome new Christmas puzzle (and force myself to slow down and take the time to do the puzzle!!) and check out one of the newer shops that supposedly has a used books/reading area in the back. I'll have the kids with me so we'll get some time together and they love walking around downtown--although it's going to be a cold walk today! After that I plan to eat too much pizza at the local Pizza Hut buffet. The kids have Book It coupons for a free buffet that need to be used this week. I love Pizza Hut buffet but always, always eat way too much.
My mom, dad, sister, and nephew come to town on Friday afternoon to see the kids in "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat," and to celebrate Christmas with us. We are all very excited to see them and for this fun weekend. Show weekends are crazy and exhausting but so fun! I love all the excited energy and the fun of seeing all the kids put on such a great show.
I finally got our Christmas card picture in the mail yesterday so I have a bunch of envelopes to stuff and send out. I am bummed though because I chose a different border this time and part of Grace's headpiece (a Christmas star) is cut off. It's still a cute picture but not as cute as it was originally. I guess I should do a better job of previewing before ordering.
Well, that's enough rambling...time to go get busy!! I hope you have a blessed day!