Daily Ooos: December, 21-22: Weekend Edition

[faerywings]

I hate insomnia. I don't get how I can be so dang exhausted and yet I can't sleep. I woke up a bunch of times last night but woke up at 4, dozed a little while until 4.30, and have been wide awake since then. If you call "wide awake" sitting upright but in a brain fog. I have too much to do today to be zombified.
I had a list of over ten things to do yesterday. I worked on the majority of them but only officially crossed off three. All of that gets rolled over to today.

I made the two other loaves of bread:

Cute, right?
I'll attach the sun-dried tomatoes with toothpicks when I defrost them. I started the cards to fo go with them -- it was harder finding quotes about families and circles than I expected. The same one kept coming up and I wanted them to be different. The cards need a little tweaking and then I can print them out. The rest of the day was running around like a crazy lady.

Today with be a lather, rinse, repeat kind of day. First, I am going to the FP. I was really, really hoping that I wouldn't have to go this week, but they didn't have much last time and I am running out of everything. I am lucky that I am not worrying about feeding little kids at least. That makes it much harder. BTDT and I sympathize with those parents. This time if year is especially hard for them.

W is grumbling at me to go outside. BRB!

 

[faerywings]

Blergh!!!!
It snowed more than it was supposed to and is still coming down a tiny bit. The forecast was for 1" which we had by dinner time, but it looks closer to 4" ATM.
The road is covered and I don't want to have to go to the FP in a couple of hours. *dramatic sobbing*

My internal monologue:
But it looks pretty.
No, it doesn't.
But it's the Solstice so we get more light.
It's still pitch dark at 7.05 am.
But it has Christmas spirit.
BAH HUMBUG!



@vickyday nice to have the Olive Garden leftovers


OT: I made vegan fried rice for dinner last night and it was SO good. If anyone is looking for meatless recipes go to
https://www.noracooks.com/ Everything I've made from that site has been a hit. I made her Zuppa Toscana the night before and it was also incredibly good. I have leftovers of both for dinner tonight.

Vicky, did you enjoy the church concert last night?

@AK_Tracy those extra three seconds of light are worth it!
Taking care of yourself is not "doing nothing" (yeah yeah, I know-- take your own advice, Faery! )
I hope that you were able to get the gingerbreads done without hurting yourself.

@taxed4ever It sounds like you and your HS friend had a wonderful chat. It must have been great to catch up with each other!
Wow. Your Gary really *is* retiring. *gulps* I bet it is going to be an adjustment for both of you but it will be awesome. (Eventually LOL) ♥
Tell him I said congrats!
Good for you to get yourself some new PJs and boots for Christmas And woo hoo, first-class flight!! Enjoy!

@bcgal00 What a jam-packed day of activity you had yesterday, sounds like so much fun. And on top of all that, D is getting heat in the man cave! Awesome!
All of my fingers and toes are crossed that you get to see and photograph the snowy owls. (yup, I am jealous! LOL)
hehehe about the Walmart "Roomba" behaving. Caitlyn asked if I could run out to get dried rosemary for her. I offered to go to Dollar General but no way was I going back to ShopRite after Tally made me want to do this to it:


@BrightEyes Awesome scores at the library!
Sorry that you got stuck in traffic, it is such a PITB. I am with you, I don't want to go anywhere until the holidays are over. So many accidents because of people rushing around. And the last few months there has been a huge increase in reports of wrong-way drivers on the highway that runs through my town and ones nearby. Like crazy amounts-- at least 2 a week.

On that happy note, I am going to have to get ready to shovel the driveway in a bit. Gary hurt his back the other day and is in the middle of a bad Lyme flare so if I want to get out of here this morning, looks like I am going to have to do it.
*more dramatic sobbing and throws self to the floor*


Have a fabulous day and I hope that everyone has time to put their feet up and rest!

 

[AK_Tracy]

Good Morning!

My internal monologue:
But it looks pretty.
No, it doesn't.
But it's the Solstice so we get more light.
It's still pitch dark at 7.05 am.
But it has Christmas spirit.

Yep, I've heard this before. Only its usually about 9 a.m. and its still pitch dark. Sunrise isn't until 10:15 and ends at 3:50. Ready for longer days ahead.

@AK_Tracy those extra three seconds of light are worth it!
Taking care of yourself is not "doing nothing" (yeah yeah, I know-- take your own advice, Faery! )
I hope that you were able to get the gingerbreads done without hurting yourself.

Overspent yesterday. Still hurt today. But trains are done, egg rolls done, laundry done, dishwasher ran three times, so yeah. I didn't get burnt this time so I am calling it a win even though I am like over proofed bread, extra puffy and. tough.

On that happy note, I am going to have to get ready to shovel the driveway in a bit. Gary hurt his back the other day and is in the middle of a bad Lyme flare so if I want to get out of here this morning, looks like I am going to have to do it.
*more dramatic sobbing and throws self to the floor*

Oh girl, its 4", throw the car in reverse, hit the gas and just go!

Today and next Saturday! Then I am done working. Cant wait. I will most likely be sitting today (uncomfortable chair) and watching to see if any questions arise. One will be on time one will be late. Almost done. Just wish I could read my book like I use to do at work. Nope, two women who live alone, they like to talk.

Okay need coffee and ibuprofen, Have a great day!

 

[AK_Tracy]

Oh and Chris, I know the movie quote you left in the game thread but can not think of the name!!! I see the kid on his bike and I laugh but cant think of the name!!!! @faerywings