Monday, November 21, 2011

To-do list? What to-do list?

Anybody else need to be doing something other than blogging this morning? I thought not. Go ahead and enjoy that cup of coffee before you take a deep breath and dive into your to-do's that should have been done. I'm not the only one am I?

I need to clean out my frig to make room for the various and hundred sides we prepare for our Thanksgiving meal.

I need to clean out my pantry to make room for the many ingredients needed to prepare those same sides.

I need to clean. Period. Or 'full stop' as they say in England. Sigh...they even make punctuation sound like something special.

I need to catch up on laundry that has accumulated due to our travels. What travels you ask? Well, I think I mentioned that my hubs was in China last week. He arrived home late Friday night to an empty house since I'd flown to South Carolina on Wednesday. Daughter2 had some minor surgery scheduled for Thursday and needed her mama close by. Or her mama needed to be close by...whatever. When daughters need me I scrap my to-do list and go, even if it is exactly seven days before a holiday that requires at least three days of cooking.

Her surgery went well and she is recovering nicely. We spent the weekend in R and R at my sister's house since she conveniently lives in collegetown. So thankful for my sister...she has a heart of gold.

I got home late last night. Okay, it was 9 pm but my kids can attest to the fact that 9 pm is late for me.

We seem to be on the go around here all.the.time. Full stop.

Today will be shopping and cleaning and a little bit of cooking in preparation for daughters arriving home tomorrow night, one with a boyfriend in tow. I am looking forward to the weekend which I'm gonna say officially begins around here tomorrow since hubs is taking the day and rest of the week off and my girls will be here.

Just writing that last sentence makes my heart happy.


Off to clean, cook, and count my blessings now...wishing you a week full of love and gratitude!

19 comments:

  1. Hope your daughter is doing well. I also need to do laundry and clean. We get our turkey tomorrow and then it's peeling, chopping and cooking on Wednesday and then the serious cooking on Thursday!

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  2. Welcome to your busy life. But having family there will be worth it. Don't forget the list.

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  3. Oh, have a wonderful week! My family descends on Wednesday!!! I worked hard over the weekend, so my list is shorter, but still plenty to do!

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  4. Glad your daughter is recovering nicely. I hope you all have a wonderful week together. Nothing like Thanksgiving with all the family there.

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  5. So glad to hear the girl is doing well. Happy shopping, baking, cooking, eating, and sharing. Blessings, SusanD

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  6. Awe, I´m so happy you´ll all be together. You guys really are world travelers and I bet it just feels so good to all be in one place for a few days. Have a happy Thanksgiving! Many blessings to you and your family!

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  7. Have a great week Joyce - and if it doesn't all get done, enjoy it anyway!

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  8. Have a wonderful week! I can't wait to be off work and starting my families' celebrations!

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  9. Glad to hear the surgery is over and she is well. That's so great you could be at your sister's home.

    Since the Hubs is off maybe he can help with the lists? :)

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  10. Your to-do list sounds like mine. Where to begin is my question! Have a fabulous Thanksgiving!

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  11. I am glad all is well with your daughter. Sounds like your going to have a busy, fun week ahead of you. I am ready and can't wait to start cooking. Have a blessed Thanksgiving.

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  12. Busy bee....get cracking!! I went shopping today...it was nuts! We head to NJ on Wednesday morning. I hope you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

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  13. So sorry to hear your daughter has had to have surgery. Sending her happy thoughts from England :)

    I hope you manage to get everything sorted out for Thanksgiving later this week. Fingers crossed the family won't notice if you don't get all your sides done in time!

    Best wishes, Pam

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  14. Hoping your girl recuperates quickly. Loved this post. Oh yes, I shouldn't be blogging, but somehow it always makes my to-do list. :)

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  15. Glad to hear that your daughter's surgery went well. The word "minor" is relative to a mama when it's her baby having the surgery. ;-)

    Enjoy these last few days leading up to Thanksgiving!

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  16. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving - it will all be good since the family is together!

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  17. Glad things went well for your daughter. have a wonderful Thanksgiving week! Enjoy those loved ones!

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