I forgot to put something on my mental checklist, and now that I've remembered the timing has put me back a few days. Ugh! Do NOT like that. There's been so much going on and trying to keep track of it all has really frazzled me. How did I work full time and go to school full time? Man, I must not have got anything done (although, I know I did, I just can't get it done now). Having said all that...Jessica's been filling out her college apps (which, by the way, are NOT due all at the same time, which means for the serious procrastinator (her) it's dragged out foreverrrrrrr)and Andrew's been working on a couple of school/scout things that are due. Why do I feel the need to organize?? Yes, I know that they are supposed to take care of certain things themselves, but as parents that's what we do; we teach our kids how to manage time, how to talk to adults, how to fill out applications, how to send thank-you notes, and all the organizational *stuff* that goes with being a successful adult. I just wish it didn't have to be done at the same time.
Okay, ranting done.
The Boy Scout Christmas party is next week and I forgot to check the shed for paper supplies (per the mention above). Not really a big deal in the whole scope of things, but I do like to at least appear like I know what I'm doing. It's all good, though, I've got the pizzas ready to order (20), and a list of sodas to get at the store (20 2 liter). I even remembered to pick up a toy for the Toys for Tots toy drive.
Andrew is presenting his Eagle project at the next board meeting (Dec. 14). If it's approved then he has to get it signed off by the council person. Hopefully it will happen this spring, end of April beginning of May. We're going to try to get a campsite in Yosemite before Memorial weekend, and he goes to camp the middle of June, so our timing is kind of tight. National Parks are notorious for selling out of campsites within minutes. Joe and I will both be manning the phones on January 15th (first day to call).
It's been frosty on the ground the last few mornings. One of the trees in our backyard is just now changing color. I fear this will be a long winter.
Christmas is in just over 3 weeks. Have not even started shopping yet. Of course, no one in this house has bothered to put up a list. Besides, how much "stuff" does one person need?
I'm off to work out now. Weights and running today. blah!
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