BAH HUMBUG!!!

Good morning,

Wow, the last few days I have just been out of it. A little on the depressed side you might say. Its Christmas time I should be happy. And for the most part I am. I am very thankful and very blessed. Especially that I will have the best gift of all this year, which is my husband home. Well, God willing, we are still working on that one. Their original flight was cancelled so we will see. We are still hoping for an arrival before Christmas. I obviously cannot discuss date or times for security reasons. Anyway, I guess that is one reason I am bummed. Thinking that possibly he wont make it in time for Christmas. To get my hopes up and then have them crash and burn is no fun at all.


I will say I was successful at getting the inside of the house decorated. We got the tree up now if it stays that way is another question....lol. Our new cat who technically is still a kitten even though he doesnt look like one. Has already managed to knock several balls off the tree. Some I have saved. And the others well.....so for the past few mornings I came downstairs and have to try to put them back on the tree. Each time trying to put them higher so that now it looks like the bottom part of our tree has no decorations at all.....lol. Anyone want a kitty for Christmas??....LOL.


Now on to my frustration. I was going to put up the outside lights over the weekend. I got them all out. I knew we had some that didnt work from last year so I plugged them all in ahead of time. I didnt have enough working lights. So I decided to go buy some new ones. I guess I was a bit frustrated when I realized that I couldnt hold the lights and use the staple gun with one hand. I wasnt able to pull the trigger. So I got totally frustrated and gave up for the day. On Monday when I arrived home much to my surprise my 13 year old son had put the lights up for me. I was so excited and thanked him over and over. He has really stepped up to the plate trying to do some of the manly things around here while my husband has been gone. But guess what....the stupid lights still dont work!!! I asked him if he tested them before he put them up and of course he didnt. So I have no idea what the problem could be. I have tried different outlets and cords and nothing is working. I hate the thought of taking them down. But if they dont work whats the point? So I am really bummed about that too.


I know eventually things will all work out but for the last few days I just havent been much in the Christmas spirit. Although I do need to get some of the presents wrapped today while the kids are in school. So I better find a way to snap out of my little slump. Wish me luck!!!


Till next time......LIZ