Woke up this am with a sore/stiff neck and upper back - it hurts to turn my head - ow. Will plug along as best I can. I have an ice pack on it now. Bath √ Banking √ Eat breakfast √ Find ds's missing notebook √ Drop off ds √ Pick up cash √ Get gas √ Drink coffee √ Fold laundry and transfer load over √ Lunch School work Have kids clean up living room/dining room/kitchen Dishes Clean out master bedroom closet More laundry Dinner Pick up ds Watch the Amazing Race Go for walk with dh ETA: Habits - Stick to diet...so far, so good, I'm down 3 lbs from last week.

mytwomonkeys, the runners are gorgeous! Jane, I love the mitten story. That is so cool ♥ I started crocheting a popcorn garland - it is a garland that looks like popcorn strung on a string. I haven't gotten too far with it but it is looking cute. I really need to get cranking on some scarves though. I promised a friend last year that I would make some for her - she has a street ministry and hands out scarves and hats at Christmastime.

I don't really watch TV so I hardly ever see commercials, but some folks on another board were discussing the creepy Toaster Strudel boy commercial so I had to go watch it, and yes, it is creepy and bizarre: Hans Strudel

Take ds16 shirt shopping √ Trader Joe's √ Drop off recycling - will have to wait til Sat Dishes √ School work Dinner out? Pack up 4-H supplies for tomorrow Pick up ds Despair over stray dog that still has not been claimed - decided I am done with the dog aka escape artist , and took him to the shelter. Didn't want to do it, but I was running out of options.

I didn't know you had started a new thread, PrincessMommy. :thumbup: I crocheted a couple more ruffle scarves, and I'm half-way done with a regular scarf. Oh, and I also crocheted another set of beanbags (forgot one nephew earlier - oops!) I also practiced making a hand-molded beeswax candle. It came out OK. I'm not thrilled with it, but I'll be doing more tomorrow with my 4-H group, so we'll see how those go.

Yay, Jean, I'm glad you're enjoying your washer! It's so fast, isn't it, compared to the front-loaders? My list: Wrap up books to mail √ Email club leader hospitality info √ Post office √ Library √ Target √ Lunch √ Drop off ds √ Take ds16 shirt shopping Trader Joe's Drop off recycling Dishes School work Dinner out? Pack up 4-H supplies for tomorrow Pick up ds Despair over stray dog that still has not been claimed

Wake up √ Check email √ Drop off ds √ Post office to mail book √ Michael's to buy yarn √ Library to pick up books on hold √ Dollar store to buy stuff for 4-H √ Lunch √ Have girls tidy living room √ Give cat his pills Fold laundry in dryer √ Start new load in washer √ School work with kids √ Dinner - miscellaneous stuff √ Pick up ds √ Make list of stuff to pack for 4-H Try to stick to diet :( - so far so good, except for a few m&ms Pray that someone claims this stray dog we found - I really don't want to keep it or turn it over to the shelter - nope, not yet, getting desperate here Crochet?

Tress, I hope you get well soon. We have all been sick here, it stinks. My list...better late than never... Wake up √ Check email √ Drop off ds √ Post office to mail book √ Michael's to buy yarn √ Library to pick up books on hold √ Dollar store to buy stuff for 4-H √ Lunch √ Have girls tidy living room √ Give cat his pills Fold laundry in dryer √ Start new load in washer School work with kids Dinner? Pick up ds Make list of stuff to pack for 4-H Try to stick to diet :( Pray that someone claims this stray dog we found - I really don't want to keep it or turn it over to the shelter Crochet?

Turkey Stuffing Gravy Mashed potatoes Corn pudding Yams with pecans Spiced cranberry sauce Brussels sprouts with chestnuts and blue cheese Dutch apple pie Pumpkin pecan pie Another pie, I'm not sure what kind yet

Praying for a successful surgery and a quick recovery! :grouphug:

(((Krissi))), I hope everyone feels better soon!!! I won't even mention my day except to say that tomorrow had better be more productive.

High: I got some packages delivered today that I've been waiting for. Low: All the kids are still sick. They also managed to find a lost dog and bring it home so it is now in my yard. At least it's friendly.

My parents are both deceased. My youngest sister just moved back to my town so I get to see her much more often now. My other sister lives a few hours away and we visit her about 3 times a year. DH's parents, two sisters and one brother all live close by and we see them frequently. We tend to be in and out of each other's houses a lot. His other sister and brother live further so we see them when they come for visits, usually at least once a year.

Drop off cookies and cupcakes at Christmas Around the World √ Wash girls' bedding √ Give cat his pills √ Finish crocheting scarf Help dd with her Powerpoint slide Scrub tub √ Tidy living room √ Shoe shopping for dh? Mail books at post office √ Bratwurst dinner at church √ Wind yarn for scarf √ List books on PBS √ Dishes √

I'll try to tackle it, but I know I'm just going to want to sleep :) Drop off cookies and cupcakes at Christmas Around the World Wash girls' bedding Give cat his pills Finish crocheting scarf Help dd with her Powerpoint slide Scrub tub Tidy living room Shoe shopping for dh?

Thanks, Amy. Birthday girl is the only one who isn't sick, so it's kind of a bummer for her. DH promised her doughnuts for breakfast though, so she is happy. I'm glad your mom is doing a bit better. Praying for you. Cookies are done and bagged. Laundry is done. I guess I will do the tub tomorrow. I'm pooped. 4-H is driving me crazy, as usual. Ah well.

(((Krissi))), I'd be peeved too! Last 2 sheets of cookies in the oven One more load of laundry to do Library trip has been made Need to bag up cookies still

Cupcakes √ Cookies - 1st batch is done, I may make another since I have the ingredients sitting out Laundry - 4th load in dryer, 5th in washer Give cat his pills √ Eat something √ Scrub tub Dishes √ See what else I have time for - I need to go buy cat litter (wish I would have known this when I went out earlier to buy flour), and go to library

Yay! (Isn't it funny what we get excited about? LOL).

Cupcakes √ Cookies - getting ready to stick 1st batch in oven Laundry - 3rd load in dryer, 4th in washer Give cat his pills √ Eat something √ Scrub tub Dishes See what else I have time for - I need to go buy cat litter (wish I would have known this when I went out earlier to buy flour), and go to library

Jean, sorry you're not feeling so great today. :grouphug: Amy, :grouphug: and prayers for you and your mom My plans are thrown for a bit of a loop since I have yet another child down sick today. We are cancelling dd's birthday party for tomorrow since we don't want to spread the germs :( Housecleaning is put on hold till people are feeling better. I'm still baking cupcakes and cookies for Christmas Around the World tomorrow. Cupcakes √ Cookies Laundry - 1 load in washer, 1 in dryer Give cat his pills Eat something Scrub tub Dishes See what else I have time for

Wash bedding Clean up clutter in living room Dust living room Vacuum living room Sweep kitchen and dining room Sweep school room Dust school room Bake 3 dozen cookies Bake 2 dozen cupcakes Buy ice cream, paper plates, etc. Make Powerpoint slide for dd for 4-H? Drop ds off at movies

My 13 and 11 are mainly responsible for pet care: feeding the goldfish, cats and rabbit, and cleaning the rabbit cage, and changing the water in the fish tank as needed. They also help a lot with the laundry. I sort, but they run the machine, switch the loads, and unload. They fold and put away their own clothes. They also help with dusting, sweeping, and vacuuming, and tidying up around the house as needed.

:grouphug: Glad you are being treated, and I hope your healing goes quickly and smoothly from here on out.

:hurray: I love my Speed Queen! It's sooo much faster, too, than my old front loader. My salesman said pretty much the same thing yours said. My cat is doing better, thanks. He tries to run every time he sees me since he thinks I am going to shove a pill down his throat (he's right), but he is being pretty cooperative about staying inside and not licking his sore.