Week in Review ~ 11/20

This week I definately felt like a little kid waiting for Santa. It was the LONGEST week ever! I'm ready for a break, and evidently my third graders are too. From the looks of their work this week, their brains were already celebrating turkey day.

The week got off to a good start with Ned and I being able to sleep in Sunday morning. Avery spent the night with Lolli and Poppa since we had the wedding to attend. I picked her up after her morning nap and got home in time for lunch. After a long afternoon nap, it was a mad dash to get groceries, do laundry, and finish school work. Sunday is often the only time I can go to the store without Avery, but I hate going then. We just may have to start making it a Saturday habit.

The rest of the week passed by uneventfully but s.l.o.w.l.y. Christmas gifts are starting to roll in, but I've only started on Avery, so I really need to get in gear (and get some money). Speaking of Christmas shopping, Ned wanted to clarify that the Bayou Cottage is the name of his favorite house plan. He was worried that it looked like he was asking for a cottage on the Bayou, and that may make his list a tad extravagant. Ha!

Avery and Ned got an unexpected day at home Friday because our babysitter had the stomach virus. I'm holding my breath in hopes that we all stay well. Avery's nose was a drippy mess Thursday and continued into Friday, but hopefully it's nothing more than teething or allergies.

Today (Saturday) Avery and I are enjoying a day at home. Duck season came in today, which is Ned's most favorite thing ever. At 4:07 this morning he was leaving our bedroom fully dressed and ready to go. I never heard his alarm which means he must have been awake with anticipation. It could be that he was still awake from the dog getting sick on the rug in the middle of the night though. That resulted in lots of huffs and puffs, lights being turned on, and so much carpet cleaner sprayed that I couldn't breathe. I kept my eyes closed to ensure I wouldn't be asked to help.

Avery and I ventured out to the grocery store this afternoon to get a head start on our holiday cooking. A snack trap full of Cheerios or puffs will now accompany us each time. I didn't have to do any entertaining, and the Hansel and Gretel-like trail wasn't too bad. We're getting ready for Thanksgiving at Lolli's is tomorrow night, and I made a corn pudding and watergate salad tonight while I cooked our dinner. Avery enjoyed the free access to the cabinets, pantry, and the rest of the house while I was scurrying around. She amused herself nicely with a wooden spoon, pots, and other oddities and was so good. Tomorrow morning I'll be tackling a pumpkin roll.

I'm so looking forward to the week ahead that I just don't know what to do with myself. A 2.5 day work week is a big help, but we've also got three Thanksgiving celebrations, Christmas pictures Friday, and on Saturday Ned will pull himself out of the woods so we can get away and shop. I can't believe we'll be bringing a 16-month-old to our Thanksgiving dinners! We are overwhelmed with blessings and are so looking forward to sharing meals and giving thanks with our families.

Have a happy and safe Thanksgiving holiday!

*Sweet Avery pictures wouldn't load tonight.