Can’t believe it’s already the 10th of November. Christmas is less than 2 months away and I am NOT ready, not even slightly. I've been so busy with random things that I haven't really had time to THINK about Christmas. So here's what's been taking up my time lately.
Of course my boys are always keeping me on my toes. Even when I don't have a thousand and one things to do, seems like they keep me running like a chicken with my head cut off.
-New Dog Riley- My in laws got a Puppy! Her name is Riley. She is black lab, 9 maybe 10 weeks old. She is so cute and pretty mellow. She LOVES Cody.
-Cornhole Competition- My love of Cornhole (the beanbag game-get your mind out of the gutter people) has soared to new heights. I joined a Cornhole Competition with my friends Carrie, her brother Brad, and Cody. Our first game was last night. It was so much fun, but I got nervous and I (by my standards) choked. I have much practicing to do! (It must be said that I would love it if Chris could play with us, but #1 there is only 4 players to a team and #2 Chris's second job kind of gets in the way of participating. I'll get to that in a minute.)
Carrie and Cody
-Files for Dad- I also started doing files for the Bail Bonds business for my Dad and Evan. Business is somewhat booming and they temporarily needed some help. I do it at night after the boys are in bed and Chris is at work.
-Clay’s Indoor Soccer- With the weather outside being a little cooler I didn’t want Clay getting too comfortable. I tend to get lazy in the winter and do nothing productive…with Clay being after my own heart, we signed him up for Indoor Soccer. They only have like 5 or 6 games. But he loves it. His very first game, he was the only one to score a goal, and that goal was the only one for the whole game! Woot woot! Go Clay!
- Chris got a second job at Walmart. He hates it. He works in the toy department though so I think that eases the boredom a little. He asked for part time but it seems like they work him every single day and the weekends too! That's not part time!! Anywho, it'll be good for his paychecks though. You see, Chris wants all these toys, and guns, and accessories (expensive ones) that just aren't in the budget. So I told him, "you want all these toys, go get a second job to support your habit". So he did. I think after the holidays he wants to stop working there, but that's when his discount kicks in (after the holidays) so I may have to sweet talk him into staying. I love Wal-mart!
-Election Day- Tuesday, November 6th was Election Day. It was also my very first time voting. With a gentle shove from my in laws, I realized that this year more than ever was so important to vote. So I did. And even though the candidate that I voted for did not win, I am not broken. I am thankful that I have a say and the opportunity to “voice” my opinion.
P.S. It's snowing like crazy. It just started this morning and I'm not sure if I'm happy about that or not. Don't get me wrong, I like the snow. But I don't like what comes WITH the snow. Muddy paw prints on my nice-clean-wood floors, bad drivers, shoveling....the nice neighbor kids came to help me do my driveway today. Seriously without their help it would have taken me HOURS!!
Clay showing off his new snowsuit.
