Merry Christmas

I say this a day early because I work tomorrow, but I still mean it. I hope your holidays have been going well.

My dad came home Sunday for a week. I didn't realize how much I did miss him. My mom, brother, and I went to the airport to pick him up. While looking out the window at planes, a man comes up behind us and says, "What are ya'll looking at?" It was my dad. My mom and dad have been holding hands and cuddling and just loving each other. It's so sweet. It nice to know and see that after 22 years, they are still madly in love with each other.

Excited

I can't believe that Christmas is almost here, but I am so excited about it. This past two weeks and the next two weeks are my busiest but also most fun weeks. I have so much to do at work, but I have meet so many people and had so much fun. We have also had so much stuff to do at church and it's been great. The choir musical was great, the movies night was fun, and now I have two more Christmas parties to go to. Then to top it all off, I am goona get a vacation from work to go to Gatlinburg with the kidos. It's gonna be so much fun! I love Christmas. The one thing that can make it better would be snow. Here's to hoping for snow and that your Christmas time is going great too.

How can I keep from singing...

Today was out choir practice day for the musical. I had to miss it because of work. I hated that I couldn't go to practice. Jessica, Savannah, Val, and Laura all have som much fun in there.

Since I knew I was missing practice, I took my choir book home and practiced. I enjoyed it so much. Then i decided to play my flute. It was fun to play our musical on my flute. I have neglected it so much. But I learned something very important. While I am not the best singer or musician, I love to do it for my Lord and Savior. I can't wait till that day when I will do it forever.

Frustrations

I finally had a chance to sit down last night and catch my breath. While i sat, I realized that I was frustrated. I am frustrated about three major things.

One:

Our human video is Sunday and one of the kids said that they can't do it. We were gonna do it Wednesday night and this person didn't show up either. It makes me sad cause these kids are so happy and eager to do this and they all were let down. every time I see these kids, they wanna practice and make it perfect. They understand that we should praise and worship God with our best. I am so proud of them and it makes me sad to see these kids sad.

Two:

The youth Christmas party is Saturday and we were told to tell someone if we were coming and if we were bringing someone. So after church, I tell this person and ask if they need any help setting up. This person then tells me (rather rudely) that I'm not invited and can't come cause I'm not a youth. I kinda understand their point about me not being a youth, but these are my kids. I don't need to get a present from secret santa. I breaks my heart casue I work so hard and long with these kids and they want me there. i understand that I am not a youth, but in my defense, the adults that work with the kids are going. I'm not mad, but sad that I never get to "hang out" with the kids.

Three:

I am training to become a manager and I was told yesterday that my name wan't even on the list. I then ask how do I get my name on the list, and the answer is my store manager is supposed to. He lied to me. He said it was and that interviews and stuff were in December. This also makes me upset.

So I ask that you pray for me. That I will be more understanding and patience. Keep the kids in your prayers as they practice for the human video and the choir musical Sunday night.

Toilet Paper

I just don't understand it. Have you ever fought so hard with a roll of toliet paper?

Well, here's the picture. You pick up the roll of toliet paper and you look for the end. You start to pull away at the little gluey part. And guess what... it starts to shread. And as you pull, more and more come with it, the two ply becomes four ply, and the cat on the floor thinks it's a game. But the toliet paper is okay for the next user.

I would like a word with the person who decided that toliet paper needed glue.

Am I the only one who fights with toliet paper?

Trunk Clothes, Washing Machines, and Trips

I can't believe it's December 4th. Chirstmas is right around the corner. I just love this time fo the year. The only thing I don't like is being so rushed some times. Which is why I have Trunk Clothes. If you don't know, trunk clothes rae an extra shirt and jeans you keep in your car when you need a quick change. Like wednesday, I got off at 6 and changed and was at church at 6:30. Well, I decided it was time to wash my my trunk jacket. Which brings me to topic two.

I hate washing clothes. I usually try to make as little loads with as many clothes. And of course, I usually forget to check all the pockets. I got to was my jacket and I decided to check the pocket. I found fifty dollars. Which brings me to topic three.

The youth are going on a trip in December to Gatlinburg. We had a fifty dollar deposit due like forever ago and the rest is due now. Apparently I forgot to give my deposit. It's kinda funny cause it's always been in the car with me. So the moral of the story is 1.) Check all pockets when washing, 2.)Write stuff down, and 3.) and rotate trunk jackets more often.