Slowing down

The girls and I have enjoyed our girl time, but the girls are getting on each other's nerves and I am ready for Tom to come home. Please pray for him today as it is the big "presentation" day that he has been getting ready for since before he left. We are hoping this presentation means the end of a "stressed out" Tom, at least for a while. He really needs prayer today as he made a HUGE mistake last night. Right before bed, he went down to the hotel lounge and ordered a double cappuccino DECAF. The person making it made a mistake and Tom got a double caffeinated coffee drink. When I talked to him this morning, he had never slept. He said he tried and tried but no use. He has the huge presentation and no sleep.

Yesterday, the girls and I went to see "Underdog", the movie. It was alright, nothing I want to buy. The girls loved it. They want to go to Claire's today to look for colored hair clip ons. They don't want their whole head colored, just a little strand on the side. I figure a clip on won't hurt.

I had a great conversation with my Dad, yesterday. He was telling me how to refinish the swing. It is gonna be a long, slow, work in progress. My conversations with him are few and far between, so I cherish what I can get. When I was in Florida this last time, he slept most of the time. I tried to converse with him, but he just couldn't stay awake. Yesterday was different. He talked, he joked and I soaked it in. Thanks Daddy!!!

Today, I am off to piano lessons and preparing for the storm tomorrow. You see, right before a storm, I always have to buy eggs, milk, bread and gas up the car. I have no idea why, I just do it. I also have to continue work on the swing and do some cleaning. I wanted to start my Thanksgiving baking, but I think it is a bit too early. That can wait until tomorrow.

Last, but not least, I wanted to send a big ole shout out to my sister, Jenny. Her birthday is today. We love you and hope that the coming year brings you much joy and happiness. It seems like yesterday that I looked down at you through the hospital viewing window. You were so tiny and innocent. Beautiful. You still are.

Happy day all.