This and That

It's been a rough few weeks. But not necessarily negative. I think that going away for a work conference last weekend sent me in to a tail spin. Saturdays are highly valuable for working moms. Announcement. Our house in Montana has sold. Sold. Escrow over. Closed. Done. We are no longer home owners. Huge relief. Sadly we made almost no money on it. But because it was a transfer, we didn't lose any money out of pocket. Thank you Wally. We finally have a place to sit. David opted to not bring our old (but comfy) couch along on the moving van. Three months later we have a sofa. Finally. Just the sofa. Family room down. Living room to go.

I am no longer a sushi virgin. Earlier today I overcame my fears and partook of the much loved, very trendy sushi. It's weird that I had such a difficult time, I obviously have very few food issues. I was enjoying it until the seaweed became a little too visible. Game Over. For now.

Red Box finally had The Break Up available to rent. I've been wanting to watch it for weeks. Not as funny as I expected. But still, I love Jenn. I wish she would show up in a new sitcom, preferably with 2 other girls and 3 guys. They could call it Buddies.

Isaac shares my desire to make people laugh. He's much better at it than I. Last night he came up with a joke (I think he stole it from a TV show). It's very funny, but I told him that he can't tell it to anybody but me or dad...How did the boy quiet the talking mirror? "Shut your glass up!"

I am very much looking forward to this week. Sad that I won't be in California, but pleased with the alternative. I'm very excited about Wednesday night dinner at Jimmy & Sarah's. Becky & Terry and Jody & Chris will be in town. With all those kids running around Sarah's enormous house, it's bound to be a night of chaos, but lots of fun.

Thanksgiving should also be fun. Aunt Sandy and I will be collaborating on what I hope to be a yummy dinner.

I'm thinking of braving the crowds on Black Friday. I've never ventured out the day after Thanksgiving, but I think that the sales might just get me out there this time.

My job is okay. I guess better than okay. Some days I love it. But some days there's just a little too much blood, screaming, crying, kicking and hitting. But I haven't been bit again, so that's a plus.

Maddie has been begging me for a trip to the Clinique counter for a makeover. Not sure what this stems from, maybe it's simply my own love for Clinique. As we stood just feet away from the makeup counter this morning she asked again. I (of course) said no. What 9-year-old needs so much glam? But I quickly changed my mind, walked her over and asked if she could try on some lip gloss. That's all she needed. She was thrilled. Why didn't I think of it sooner? Us girls just need a little gloss every now and then.

Christmas barfed all over my living room this week. I unpacked all my boxes, re-packed the decorations that might be too cheesy, leaving the carpet a sea of red, green, gold and silver. Some things are in place. Some things need to be rearranged. And now I'm off to put up the tree.