We have good weather today. The high is expected to be 48. I hope most if not all of the snow on my driveway melts.
Nancy had a rough Christmas. Her mom was sent the the emergency room Christmas Eve and was put in hospice on Christmas day. The family is gathered around and her dad was taken to stay with her. It is a rough time for them so keep them in your thoughts and prayers. I have a candle lit here for her. I will keep one lit throughout this tough time.
I will write more Monday.
"Along the Road"
I walked a mile with Pleasure;
She chattered all the way.
But left me none the wiser
For all she had to say.
I walked a mile with Sorrow
And ne'er a word said she;
But oh, the things
I learned from her
When Sorrow
walked with me!
-Robert Browning, Poet
Friday, December 26, 2008
Wednesday, December 24, 2008
I do have adventures
So it has been cold and snowy. We had a few more inches last night and it is going to be snowy the next couple of days.
Today is Christmas eve and I am going to work for about half the day. Drew turns 14 tomorrow and I have to get to the store and buy stuff for his birthday dinner.
So my car has had a window issue for the last 6 months. The passenger side window wouldn't work. I have it taped up and when I took it to the mechanic (when it first broke) he said I needed to go to a body shop to get it fixed and it would be around $300.
That in itself sucks but yesterday I was at Burger King going through the drive-thru and my driver side window stuck in the down position. Ok, now that really sucks because it is cold and going to snow. So I bite the bullet and take it to the body shop. They fix both windows and it was a little over $400. At least my windows work now.
Jess had oral surgery yesterday. She had her wisdom teeth removed. She did fine but was a bit grumpy when she got home. A bunch of her friends came over and watched movies with her. I think there were 15 people that were in and out of the house last night. They brought her a shake and pudding. They all took off their shoes when they came in so the front living room looked like FootLocker.
I made creamed tuna on mashed potatoes for dinner. Both the kids really liked it so that was a good thing.
I got my TomTom GPS yesterday. The damn thing doesn't work. It starts up and has a big flashing X on the screen. I am going to have to call tech support. I looked online but I am not sure what the deal is. I have been waiting for the damn thing for a week and I finally get it....broken.
Ok, off to start my day. Merry Christmas!!
Today is Christmas eve and I am going to work for about half the day. Drew turns 14 tomorrow and I have to get to the store and buy stuff for his birthday dinner.
So my car has had a window issue for the last 6 months. The passenger side window wouldn't work. I have it taped up and when I took it to the mechanic (when it first broke) he said I needed to go to a body shop to get it fixed and it would be around $300.
That in itself sucks but yesterday I was at Burger King going through the drive-thru and my driver side window stuck in the down position. Ok, now that really sucks because it is cold and going to snow. So I bite the bullet and take it to the body shop. They fix both windows and it was a little over $400. At least my windows work now.
Jess had oral surgery yesterday. She had her wisdom teeth removed. She did fine but was a bit grumpy when she got home. A bunch of her friends came over and watched movies with her. I think there were 15 people that were in and out of the house last night. They brought her a shake and pudding. They all took off their shoes when they came in so the front living room looked like FootLocker.
I made creamed tuna on mashed potatoes for dinner. Both the kids really liked it so that was a good thing.
I got my TomTom GPS yesterday. The damn thing doesn't work. It starts up and has a big flashing X on the screen. I am going to have to call tech support. I looked online but I am not sure what the deal is. I have been waiting for the damn thing for a week and I finally get it....broken.
Ok, off to start my day. Merry Christmas!!
Monday, December 22, 2008
Frigid----I wish!
It is cold as heck today. I think yesterday had a high of -1 and today is going to get to a few degrees above zero. The wind is blowing like crazy and this sucks!
Christmas at Jenny's was fun. They had soup and sandwiches for lunch and they were very good. The presents were nice and I think everyone had a good time. Anthony had a game and Jess went with Angie and Dale to watch. It ended up going into overtime and Anthony's team won with a half court shot as time expired.
The trip to Lincoln was bad. The snow was blowing the wind was bad, the roads were icy and it was snowing. We had a lot of issues until we got past Omaha. The weather was fine on the way home.
Nancy took care of Molly while we were away. She gave Molly a bath and lots of love. She also put a Christmas ribbon around her neck. It was cute.
Sunday I took a small nap and woke up with the worst headache I have had in a long time. It was KILLING ME! I ended up going to bed around 7 pm and I think the headache went away around midnight. I hate headaches.
I have a few vendors coming in to do work at the school today. I also have some work of my own to do. It is going to be cold as can be and I don't want to spend much time outside
Jess gets her wisdom teeth removed tomorrow. She has oral surgery, they are putting her under and cutting them out around 10. I hope she recovers quickly.
Christmas is just a few days away.
Off to start.
Christmas at Jenny's was fun. They had soup and sandwiches for lunch and they were very good. The presents were nice and I think everyone had a good time. Anthony had a game and Jess went with Angie and Dale to watch. It ended up going into overtime and Anthony's team won with a half court shot as time expired.
The trip to Lincoln was bad. The snow was blowing the wind was bad, the roads were icy and it was snowing. We had a lot of issues until we got past Omaha. The weather was fine on the way home.
Nancy took care of Molly while we were away. She gave Molly a bath and lots of love. She also put a Christmas ribbon around her neck. It was cute.
Sunday I took a small nap and woke up with the worst headache I have had in a long time. It was KILLING ME! I ended up going to bed around 7 pm and I think the headache went away around midnight. I hate headaches.
I have a few vendors coming in to do work at the school today. I also have some work of my own to do. It is going to be cold as can be and I don't want to spend much time outside
Jess gets her wisdom teeth removed tomorrow. She has oral surgery, they are putting her under and cutting them out around 10. I hope she recovers quickly.
Christmas is just a few days away.
Off to start.
Thursday, December 18, 2008
The Ice Man Cometh
We are supposed to get about a 1/4 inch of ice on everything this evening and 1-3 inches of snow on top. Whoo-hoo!!!
I hate winter!
Drew was sick yesterday. I got him up to go to practice and as we were just about to head out and he ran to the bathroom. The word "explosive" comes to mind but I won't go into details. In any event, he stayed home. He is up and about today and ready to go to practice.
He gets his braces on today. He already has that thing in the roof of his mouth and he will have the braces added to that today so he will literally have a mouth full of metal.
I took Jess to volleyball practice last night. I went to Walmart and bought some groceries and then to Menards to get new shovels. She is getting her wisdom teeth out on Tuesday. She has to have surgery and they are cutting away some bone to get them out. I would imagine she will be sore for a couple of days.
Both kids will be suffering for their teeth this Christmas break.
Saturday is the big Nichols family Christmas. It is at Jenny's this year. I have never been to her house so it will be nice to see it.
Off to start.
I hate winter!
Drew was sick yesterday. I got him up to go to practice and as we were just about to head out and he ran to the bathroom. The word "explosive" comes to mind but I won't go into details. In any event, he stayed home. He is up and about today and ready to go to practice.
He gets his braces on today. He already has that thing in the roof of his mouth and he will have the braces added to that today so he will literally have a mouth full of metal.
I took Jess to volleyball practice last night. I went to Walmart and bought some groceries and then to Menards to get new shovels. She is getting her wisdom teeth out on Tuesday. She has to have surgery and they are cutting away some bone to get them out. I would imagine she will be sore for a couple of days.
Both kids will be suffering for their teeth this Christmas break.
Saturday is the big Nichols family Christmas. It is at Jenny's this year. I have never been to her house so it will be nice to see it.
Off to start.
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
Well, the weather outside is frightful.........
Cold, cold, cold. This weather is unpleasant.
Yesterday we had a couple inches snow and it was a little icy but not too bad. We were scheduled to play Winterset but they called to postpone it because they said the weather was too bad.
I really think we should have had the game but whatever.
On the bright side, I got my driveway and sidewalks shoveled off.
Nothing on the agenda for today. I am really just waiting for the Christmas break. There are a couple of projects over the break and we are all set but seem to be just waiting until we can start our work. I think it will be slow in the office the next few days.
So I got my new TV last week and I love it. I can plug my computer directly into it and stream TV shows from the web. It works great. I watched two episodes of "Fringe" last night. I love that show but was never able to watch it because it was on when I taught class. I really like being able to watch TV shows online especially since I can watch them on my TV now. It ROCKS!
Jess has volleyball practice in Ankeny tonight. I think I will take her. I can do a little shopping, I am looking for a new TV stand. The weather isn't very good so I don't want her to drive down by herself.
We are supposed to get an ice storm on Thursday. Then it looks like more snow Saturday night and then even more snow Monday into Tuesday.
Off to start.
Yesterday we had a couple inches snow and it was a little icy but not too bad. We were scheduled to play Winterset but they called to postpone it because they said the weather was too bad.
I really think we should have had the game but whatever.
On the bright side, I got my driveway and sidewalks shoveled off.
Nothing on the agenda for today. I am really just waiting for the Christmas break. There are a couple of projects over the break and we are all set but seem to be just waiting until we can start our work. I think it will be slow in the office the next few days.
So I got my new TV last week and I love it. I can plug my computer directly into it and stream TV shows from the web. It works great. I watched two episodes of "Fringe" last night. I love that show but was never able to watch it because it was on when I taught class. I really like being able to watch TV shows online especially since I can watch them on my TV now. It ROCKS!
Jess has volleyball practice in Ankeny tonight. I think I will take her. I can do a little shopping, I am looking for a new TV stand. The weather isn't very good so I don't want her to drive down by herself.
We are supposed to get an ice storm on Thursday. Then it looks like more snow Saturday night and then even more snow Monday into Tuesday.
Off to start.
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
Ok, enough of the arctic blast
The weather is still pretty sucky and it is going to be more sucky as the day goes on. We are expected to get a bunch of snow and wind today and freezing rain and more snow on Thursday. It is very cold.
Just 4 days until Christmas break here in Perry. It is something to really look forward to.
I have a meeting this morning at the admin center, which really kind of stinks because I wouldn't drive to work today if I didn't have to go to that meeting. I usually park my car at the school and leave it there but with the snow coming they will have to plow the parking lot and I can't have my car there when they do that. I guess I will be driving to and from work today.
I made a roast for dinner last night. It was Nancy's idea. She said she wanted to go home during lunch and put a roast in the crock pot. I thought it was a good idea so I did the same. So it was roast, mashed potatoes and rolls for dinner. Not bad for a Monday night.
It completely drives Jess crazy to not know what she is getting for Christmas. She shakes the packages every night. It kind of reminds me of the squirrel from Willy Wonka's factory. It shakes the nut and listens. Too funny.
Jess and Drew are both supposed to have games tonight. I am kind of doubting that they will happen because of the weather headed our way. My guess is we will have an early out.
Not much more on the agenda.
Off to start.
Just 4 days until Christmas break here in Perry. It is something to really look forward to.
I have a meeting this morning at the admin center, which really kind of stinks because I wouldn't drive to work today if I didn't have to go to that meeting. I usually park my car at the school and leave it there but with the snow coming they will have to plow the parking lot and I can't have my car there when they do that. I guess I will be driving to and from work today.
I made a roast for dinner last night. It was Nancy's idea. She said she wanted to go home during lunch and put a roast in the crock pot. I thought it was a good idea so I did the same. So it was roast, mashed potatoes and rolls for dinner. Not bad for a Monday night.
It completely drives Jess crazy to not know what she is getting for Christmas. She shakes the packages every night. It kind of reminds me of the squirrel from Willy Wonka's factory. It shakes the nut and listens. Too funny.
Jess and Drew are both supposed to have games tonight. I am kind of doubting that they will happen because of the weather headed our way. My guess is we will have an early out.
Not much more on the agenda.
Off to start.
Monday, December 15, 2008
Shiver me timbers
It is cold as can be today. I think the high will be 3 degrees. The wind is blowing like crazy as well. This stinks!
The weekend was ok. I got my Christmas shopping done. It wasn't pleasant but it is good to have it done.
Jess had games Friday and Saturday. They lost on Friday, pretty bad, but it was to the number one team in the state. Saturday they won and Jess had a great game. She scored 24 points and shut down the other teams best offensive player. I think that girl only scored 5 points and she usually scores 20 a game.
They are supposed to have a game Tuesday but the weather may put that in jeapordy.
Drew had a game Friday. He scored 6 points and did a good job. They lost but he learned a little bit about how to play more aggressively and I think he will get better as the season goes on.
Christmas break is just around the corner and I can't wait.
I took some pictures this weekend and will post them sometime this week.
Off to start.
The weekend was ok. I got my Christmas shopping done. It wasn't pleasant but it is good to have it done.
Jess had games Friday and Saturday. They lost on Friday, pretty bad, but it was to the number one team in the state. Saturday they won and Jess had a great game. She scored 24 points and shut down the other teams best offensive player. I think that girl only scored 5 points and she usually scores 20 a game.
They are supposed to have a game Tuesday but the weather may put that in jeapordy.
Drew had a game Friday. He scored 6 points and did a good job. They lost but he learned a little bit about how to play more aggressively and I think he will get better as the season goes on.
Christmas break is just around the corner and I can't wait.
I took some pictures this weekend and will post them sometime this week.
Off to start.
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