winner!

12-20-12

Crazy work tried to keep me down, but Christmas cheer prevailed!

Yeah, yesterday morning was crazy, hectic and stressful mixed with a dash of annoying. It was all finished in time to go to the ball, though. It seemed especially awesome since the party at work turned out to be a lot of fun. A couple of games produced a Gena with pantyhose on top of her head filled with balloons along with a clown nose on. That won me a prize. I also was fortunate to have my ticket pulled for one of the drawing prizes, which resulted in a $20 Pizza Hut gift card. I also got to take home a bunch of fresh grapes for Ken and Dax who gobbled them all up.

We went and picked up my DVD pack from KROQ, which was super happy making. Now it is just a matter of deciding which flick to watch first! I have seen all but two, which of course makes me a crappy fan, but a fan nonetheless. Perhaps I should watch one of those.

I was pretty exhausted come 7, what with so much festive cheer and hectic work all day, but my day was not done. We all went to go watch Ken play some indoor soccer. I was surprised at how many of the people on his team were AYSO board members (which gave me some chilling insight as to why things will never change). It was fun to watch. He had two games, but Dax and I opted to leave after the second game. He was tired, as was I, and it was now 9 o’clock.

He and I got home and rather than deal with the possible “but I am scared to sleep in the room alone” argument, I told him he could come sleep in my bed with me until Ken got home. I have to say, even though my excuse was to save a fight, it was truly wonderful having my baby curled up next to me, sleeping. It was one of those times that I wish I had a camera in my head because there was no way I was going to get up to take that picture. I will have to be content to have it in my memories.

The vacation time is starting to happen, what with several people already out starting today. Luckily, no one I have to cover for. I have to make it through 3 more days. Sure, I could have taken off Christmas eve, but I figured it wasn’t a big deal to work. I get home so dang early as it is; I am not missing out on any festivities.

For now, I must just tough out today. One day at a time, right? It should not be as crazed today. I do have a soccer thing tonight, but in theory it will only be about an hour. Plus, I get to take the boys, so that makes it a little easier in some ways.

Tomorrow night, after seeing the Christmas lights with the boys and my folks, we leave the boys in Gramma’s care and Ken and I have a night off. We have some Christmas shopping to attend to, which should not take too much. I had considered a movie, but I am thinking just a mellow dinner of chit chat. It is the simple things we need to cherish, right?