Oh My!

So, Christmas morning came and with it tons of ripped paper, a scampering puppy, barking and shredding torn Christmas wrap. Topper and Pookie left with their dad in the afternoon so the rest of us crashed, became couch potatoes, while the ham slowly cooked in the oven, filling the house with some wonderful smells.

It was rainy outside but we all had a good day. Now the house settles into a semi-routine as we prepare for the new year. New Year's isn't as big of a deal as Thanksgiving and Christmas and for that, I am thankful. Mr M and I may be going down to the Post for New Year's Eve because we're suppose to have an Auxiliary drawing for some items as a fund-raiser, but I'm not all that sure I want to go. Mr M would like to go shoot some pool with his brand new pool stick. I think I made a pretty good choice for this year. The man has almost every power tool imaginable from Christmases past. My gift this year was my rather expensive fluff ball aka Kiowa or Ki.

I didn't get as much baking done as I wanted to, but then I was busy with other stuff that took up my time, like the Marine Corps'Toys for Tots program this year and the Daughter and he family. Of course taking care of a new puppy and making sure the other animals still feel cared for is a job all in itself. Dang, I need a nap.

You know.... that sounds like a good idea. I think I'll take my cup of coffee and go sit in my chair and nap for a bit. Maybe I'll find time to write this afternoon, after I pay the bills.. ick.

LOL

You Are a Fruitcake

People pretend you're sweet and precious, but they know how weird you really are!

What Holiday Food Are You?

NOW I can get excited.

Merry Christmas to me. I got my little girl. She doesn't come cheap, but thankfully Mr M knows the breeder from back when he was into breeding and showing shelties so we're going to be able to make payments.

I asked the Universe and as It always has, my prayers were answered. I can't tell you how thankful I am. It's not often that I send an SOS up to the Universe so I guess when I do, It listens.

Her new name will be Kiowa, Ki for short. Her AKC name will be Kiowa's Grace (with any luck). Food bowls? Bed? *grin* She sleeps with me.

From My heart to the Lady's and to all of you who sent good thoughts... thank you thank you thank you.

So, I'm on my way to San Leandro tomorrow around noon and I'll be back around 6pm or so.

It's Monday? Already???

Christmas is sneaking up on The Grove, which is not unusual, but it still drives me nuts! I like having a lid on things. This year we have three other persons in the house, but we'll manage because there really is no other alternative.

The few days we have had beautiful clear days. Mr. M has taken advantage of that to get the holiday decorations up. Even as I write, I hear his footsteps up on the roof. Mr M is NOT allowed up on ladders without someone being home, long story, another time. Our Christmas tree is up and decorated. I think Topper and Pookie did a very good job of it. I am surprised the cats have been behaving themselves. The dogs on the other hand insist on drinking all the water out of the tree bowl even though their water has fresh clean water in it every day. Go figure out a dog.

Speaking of dogs, there is a chance, I may be able to get a puppy for for Christmas. We're waiting to hear from the breeder to see if the person is still going to buy her, if not, and we can swing a monetary arrangement, we will be making a trip to the Bay area to pick up a new 8 week yr old sheltie girl. I can't tell you how much I love for this to happen, but I refuse to get excited or hopeful. I have a wait and see attitude. I have told my family that if we get this little girl, I do not want anything else for Christmas and I really mean that. A new little sheltie girl is all I want. This year, there is truly nothing I want. I know that every year there's one thing I want, but this year, what I want is impossible to have (Life is like that) and I just don't want anything, that's not impossible to believe, considering what I've lost and bless them, they understand that. We'll get through this season and next season will be different. In the meantime, this season is not about me, but about the joy. wonder and excitement that only children can give it. It's all for them.

This past year has been hard on Mr M because the business hasn't produced as it has in the past. He has been use to a different standard of living and he's had to adjust this past year. He's held up pretty well and I hope he's learned something. I hope. I know it still bugs him not to be able to give me the things he feels I deserve.

LOL.. damn sneaky people in my life! I was sitting here writing and noticed my Mirc blinking. I got blind-sided. It's those little cute things that make me smile and add a little sunshine to my life. Simple things, you know?

Saturday afternoon we attended the Holiday Meal at the Post. It never fails how some people just can't leave things alone and are willing to start crap because they are so damn full of themselves that it has to be all about them, not about letting others enjoy the fellowship and good times that get togethers bring. I am getting so sick of it. There are certain men down there determined to derail the Auxiliary every chance they get. These men refused to let the Ladies decorate the Post, okay, fine, afterall, it's their Post right? So, a girlfriend and I decided to decorate the women's bathroom. We didn't have much to work with, but hey, we did the best we could. The Ladies are being punished for thinking on their own, for standing on their own two feet and because someone feels like he was slapped in the face, he has decided the women must be put in their place. pffffft. Oh no, it's not going to turn into direct confrontation, he would love that. He knows how to deal with that. What he doesn't know, is me. He would like to think he has me figured out, but he knows he doesn't and that's bugging the hell out of him. Don't try and make me jump through hoops because I only jump when I feel like it.

In typical male fashion, Sprout hasn't gotten his Christmas shopping done. He has finals this week but two days off. I wanted to get his shopping done today since I am helping him, but the sneaky little brat has managed to get me where he wants me. We're going on Friday BUT he has to buy me bnreakfast or lunch AND he has to get new tennis shoes. The ones he currently wears are pitiful, so pitiful and untilnow he has refused to buy new ones, claiming these are just broke in and comfortable. THEY HAVE HOLES!!! They are about to run out of tread. LOL. So shopping with him means a compromise, jumping through hoops.. to get what I want in the end... *grin* see how that works?

Cookie baking this week!!!
Keep your fingers crossed for me. I would adore having a puppy for Christmas this year... no one can take Cheyenne's place in my heart and I miss my girl terribly but I can't bring her back no matter how much I wish it so. Life moves forward.

So Far

I thank the Divine for looking after GQS, whom I understand, is recovering well. I couldn't ask for a better Yule present. Love ya, GQS!!!

Well, the intimacies with plexiglass are now over for another year. I have so much to accomplish today, aside from attending the wreath ceremony this morning. I need to get back and put this Auxiliary newsletter to bed and get it out in the mail to the Ladies by this evening. Luckily for me, I have the newsletter done. I need to add one more small graphic and then do the calendar, print up and mail off.

Then there is the matter of decorating the house, which I want to do before the kids get here tomorrow afternoon... uh, yeah... maybe... it might be a long shot.

I'm grinding my teeth because I really want to sit down and start writing on that new storyline. I keep checking my partner's website to see if he's done what he's threatened to do, start writing to stay one step ahead of me... LOL.. that usually means I am grateful to have my writing ongoing in MS Word so I can make changes, if need be, easily enough. He can be such a brat at times.

We had another person pop into channel the other night. We didn't feel like rping so we all just chit-chatted for a bit and that's okay too. We picked up another person on our group list too. Awesome.

Got my new id done. I don't need to get another until 2010. Wow. 2010, that's only 4 years away but it sounds, I don't know, futuristic somehow. 2010. *rueful grin* Where does the time go?

Okay,so, I'm off to get something to eat. I've been up since 5am and I'm starved. Long day ahead of me, people!

Catch ya on the flip side.

Here's A Thought

Never dwell on what you have lost,
only on what you have left.
Count your blessings.
You’ll always find plenty.
Your most prized possessions
are your un-expired years.
~* Author Unknown

Here's A Thought

Never dwell on what you have lost,
only on what you have left.
Count your blessings.
You’ll always find plenty.
Your most prized possessions
are your un-expired years.
~* Author Unknown

Getting There

Good Intentions.... I had every good intention of getting this house decorated for the season about a week ago. I'm just now getting the house rearranged to accomodate the tree. I am not looking forward to bringing the tree in as this is a first Christmas for a number of our cats. This usually means the tree will be tampered with. I get out the arsenal of squirt bottles, those usually work.

I also wanted to have all my shopping done by last week but, again, that didn't happen. The plan is this Wednesday, after I get back from Beale AFB and getting my dependent card renewed. The current one died on the 3rd.

The rest of this week looks hectic. This afternoon Mr M and I attend this program for Veterans in regards to their benefits (re: burial and such) and then Mr M has a Marine Corps League meeting at 6:30pm. Tomorrow I go down to Marysville (Beale AFB), come home and get my shopping done. Thursday afternoon, Mr M and I will be attending the lying of Christmas wreaths on the graves in the Veterans Cemetery. It's all part of this program. Oh yes, and in the morning I get to go get intimate with two pieces of plexiglass and an x-ray machine. Oh, goodie. Friday, Mr M has to report to the Vet Clinic to be fitted for his CPAP machine. He's been diagnosed with sleep apnea. They're going to see if the CPAP will help him. Last and not least, Daughter, Pookie and Topper will be joining us for the weekend.

I got some of my cookie baking done and I actually started writing again. Right now it's just for the list, but I put up a title on my writing site for the new story I am going to begin. That's a right step in the right direction. It's also been very nice to do some roleplaying as well.

Mr M has been talking to breeders, looking for a new female sheltie pup for me. It looks like I am going to hae to wait until spring. The breeder we got Cheyenne from is going to breed Cheyenne's mom again. Cheyenne's mom is a tiny thing and I would adore having another pup from her, I'm just not sure we can afford it. The mom is a champion now and I am just looking for a pet quality companion. We'll see what happens.

GQS, you are always in my prayers and if anyone has heard anything, please drop me a line and let me know how she is... I worry. I do have Mom and Dad's address and I'll be sending her a card soon...

That's it for the Grove for now... hopefully, we'll be able to get to Reno sometime in March. It's really going to depend on the weather because we drive. I sure can use the break. We both can.

Have a Merry Holiday Season and Be Safe.

A Comfort From A friend

There is a bridge connecting Heaven and Earth, It is called the Rainbow Bridge because of its many colors. Just this side of the Rainbow Bridge, there is a land of meadows, hills, valleys with lush green grass.

When a beloved pet dies, they go to this place. There is always food, water and warm spring weather. Those old and frail animals are young again Those who have been maimed are made whole again. They play all day with each other. But there is only one thing missing. They are not with their special person who loved them on Earth.

So, each day they run and play. Until the day comes when one suddenly stops playing and looks up. The nose twitches, the ears are up, the eyes are staring and this one suddenly runs from the group. You have been seen. And when you and your special friend meet, you take them in your arms and embrace. Your face is kissed again and again. And again you look into the eyes of your trusting pet. Then you cross the Rainbow Bridge together, never again to be separated.

Until we meet again

Cuz I Wanna

Your Elf Name Is...

Giggles Hot Chocolate

What's Your Elf Name?