Between Christmas and New Years

Er, um. Been rather silent, haven't I?

The kids had no lessons this week and I was busy writing on my Egypt story. Which I mostly finished. I read a couple books. And I spent time with friends. Oh and I ate whatever the heck I wanted and didn't exercise, not even one abdominal crunch or roundhouse kick.

Wednesday night I went over to a good friend's to watch movies - just her and I. First up was Adventureland. Then we chatted for a while and had naughty snacks. lol Then we watched (500) Days of Summer. We liked both movies, despite one being R-rated (and a tad out of our normal comfort zone and the other being NOT a love story (even though it looked like one). Came home REALLY late and then read the rest of one of my books.

Bob had to work Thursday and Friday, so I made plans with another good friend. I took the kids and we headed up to spend Jan 31 there and then sleep over. Sleepovers aren't just for kids, you know. Our New Year's Eve was rather low-key, or as low-key as it can be with three women, 4 teenage boys and 5 children in a house. We watched some BBC Robin Hood and some other movies, chatted long into the night. Also graded some papers! Yes, really. And I planned out 10 weeks of my high school Spanish class. Hit the hay really really late.

New Year's Day I had planned to go half-off shopping at the thrift store, but instead we just spent time with our friends. Finished watching the 3rd Robin Hood season, including the finale which was quite something. All we could say was "wow". Arrived home in time for the kids to head to bed and me to put in Julie and Julia.

Tomorrow someone is supposed to come look at our camper. We're trying to sell it to pay some bills. Bob is off tomorrow and maybe we'll take down the tree.

The week between Christmas and New Years is so relaxing. And New Year's Day is my very favorite holiday!

Tomorrow.... some resolutions and the progress on my 101 in 1001 challenge.

Updated the blog layout tonight too. You like?

Oh and A HAPPY PROSPEROUS AND BLESSED NEW YEAR to you!!!

Emily's Sleepover

Emily had a gaggle of little girls over to spend the night Friday night and my good friend stayed the night as well. That was good as it upped the ratio of adults to children. :-)

It was a lovely warm afternoon so we walked down to the school playground and let the girls run around for a while. I served tacos for dinner and Emily opened many lovely thoughtful gifts and graced each giver with an appreciative hug. After dinner, we made book thongs (see Cornerstone for the details) and had cupcakes and ice cream.

Then they headed upstairs for games and movies while the adult women watched movies and ate popcorn. Lights out at midnight or thereabouts, but several girls whispered into the wee wee WEE hours of the night, leaving all the adults bleary with sleep deprivation. Morning came far too early.

Breakfast was some yummy goodies set out for the girls to serve themselves and they went back upstairs. I haven't ventured up to see the extent of the necessary clean-up, but all-in-all, it was a memorable and enjoyable sleepover party for my twelve-year-old!

No Suzy

Suzy is not here and it is kinda freaking me out. She is spending the night at a birthday sleepover. Her FIRST one. I don't think she's ever spent the night anywhere without me or Bob EXCEPT with family members. She didn't seem nervous and I haven't gotten a phone call, so I am guessing all is well.

It was REALLY hot today. I made a Ten List over at Power of Ten, where I haven't blogged for ages and ages. It was fun! I will do it again. Hey, if you'd like to make a Ten List (of anything really, as long as it's family friendly), let me know and I'll add you as a blog author.

I really should go to bed. I am exhausted.

But first two responses to comments.

Jen commented that David looks tall. Yes, he IS tall. I think he may be 5'5" now. Not as tall as me yet, but getting there!

Michele asked what Facebook is. I will quote from their site first. "Facebook is a social utility that connects you with the people around you. You can use Facebook to:

• Keep up with friends and family
• Share photos and videos
• Control privacy online
• Reconnect with old classmates"

There are also all kinds of fun games, widget thingies (like on your blog, Michele!), ways to connect with other members, applications to add. It's really mesmerizing. LOL If anyone decides to try it out, please let me know. I'll friend you there.

Now....to sleep, perchance to dream.