The first weekend of the season

One of the nice things about Thanksgiving being so early is that we get an "extra" weekend in between Thanksgiving and Christmas.  I would love to say that it makes the season less crazy, but so far that is not the case.

Honestly, I had been looking forward to Friday evening all week.  The kids only had swim workout but no swim practice.  Looking ahead at the calendar, it was one of the few (and perhaps only) evenings we would be able to make it happen.  We took Abby (the dog) along, and were one of the first visitors in line.  In fact, we were home by 7:00 for a quiet evening.  We popped some frozen pizzas in the oven and hung out together.  I love those evenings!  We even heard from Robert telling us the power had gone out on base.

Saturday I was up fairly early to head to my hometown.  I was having lunch with my mom and grandmother, and there was also a community home tour I wanted to attend.  I was also able to make a quick trip to the soap store I wrote about in my last post.  It was a crappy weather day, and the traffic was rough on the way home.  I stopped and treated myself to a Starbucks coffee on the way home, and between that and the Christmas music I was listening to, it was very soothing.  Andrew and Thomas took off for my in-laws, and because of a traffic accident their five hour drive took nine hours.  Catherine had to work all day, but was home in time to watch the OSU game with me.  I spent the evening working on my Christmas cards, and we enjoyed our evening.

Yesterday Catherine had to work again, and I made a trip to Kentucky to visit some relatives and deliver the wreaths they had purchased.   It is always fun to visit with them, but I think we all felt a little antsy about things we were wanting to get done.  I didn't stay very long, and that was fine with all of us.  I came home to get some things done around the house and try to get ready for this week.

Andrew and Thomas will be home today.  This was a planned trip, but the plans, of course, didn't happen as they were originally planned!  I will be so glad when they are home.  I'm trying to enjoy all the moments though.