It's Already February?!

I can't believe that we are already over 30 days into 2009! It seems like just yesterday that I was blogging about being sick and ringing in the new year with sinusitis! What a difference a month makes! I am finally over my sickness and it was not a moment too soon. Now I think I may be coming down with the winter blues. I am sick of cold weather and rain.

Let me also say that I apologize for not blogging in a while. Like I said, it's already February and we are swamped at work. The last thing I want to do when I get home is sign into another computer. Maybe I should try blogging at work... you know, kill two birds with one stone! We'll see how the next couple of weeks go before I make that my decision!

Just a quick update on the adoption... we've officially stopped the Chinese adoption process. We were getting nowhere and it seemed like we hit a new hurdle every time we turned around. It's weird how things work out. But, we are going in a different direction and I hope to share some news soon. Until then, we ask for your continued prayers and support.

More updates will follow... I promise.

Nothing Cute about Acute Sinusitis

This acute sinusitis is kicking my butt! I still as bad today as I did on New Year's Eve when I went in to see the doctor. Well, my rear end isn't hurting from getting a shot, but the rest of me still feels just as bad. I can breathe out of one nostril at a time-- except when I sleep. I think that is what the worst part is-- trying to sleep. I am breathing out of my mouth and my throat keeps getting worse and worse. The only good thing about this terrible sickness is that I have a good reason for not doing my housework! All I have done this weekend is laundry. And that was totally exhausting!

I've gone through an entire box of tissue. For this, my neck and shoulders are killing me. I have a headache like I've never experienced in my life. I feel like getting in the bed and not coming out for days.

I guess for now, I will prepare myself for more boring television shows. I can't concentrate enough to read. I think Desperate Housewives and Brothers & Sisters are new episodes tonight. It will be the highlight of the weekend!

Looking back at 2008

Well, it's the end of 2008. I am not sure how I feel about it. I started the year energized and ready for change. I am ending the year worn out and wanting things to just be simple. My resolutions lasted only about a week. I didn't lose the weight that I resolved to do. Thanks to the Twilight series of books, I didn't read as many biographies as I resolved to do. My positive attitude about all aspects of life-- well, it fell short too. Is it taboo to keep resolutions from year to year? I will have to google search it for sure!

Now, here we are on New Year's Eve. We met our deadline at work and I left the office slightly earlier than normal. Then I spent the next 2 hours in the doctor's office. I have acute sinusitis. I got a shot on each side of my rump. It hurts-- bad. Then another hour at the drug store filling two prescriptions. Then home to the couch and a box of tissues. To top it all off, my husband is in bed (if you don't remember, he works nights). But, he's getting up at 11:30 so we can bring in the new year together! We usually always watch the ball drop on tv. Have you seen this year's ball? I think it is gorgeous!

What's in store for tomorrow? Well, that is debatable at this point in time. I wanted to take my Christmas decorations down (yes, we are that family on the block!). If I feel half as bad as I do right now, our Christmas decorations may stay up for another week. We'll see. I know the day will involve a trip to the grocery store. The doctor told me about a home remedy for painful sinus swelling. It involves uncooked rice and an old sock. We don't have any rice in the pantry. And since we can't wash any clothes tomorrow (an old superstition of my mom's), I hope I can find a clean sock! You just place some rice in the sock and tie it off, put it in the microwave, then use it like a heating pad. She said I should have some relief soon. Let's hope so! The other reason for the trip to the grocery store is for a few more ingredients for my lasagna. We've had it for dinner for several years now-- who needs greens and black eye peas?

I hope everyone has a great night and a happy and prosperous New Year!

It's Almost Christmas Day

I know that it's been forever since I have updated the blog. We've been really busy at work and at home, and honestly, I just haven't felt like being on a computer all day at work and then going home just to get online to update the blog. I am really sorry to all of my avid fans-- like MH who complained to me just the other night! I will do better in 2009!

We had a little get together at our house on Friday night. It was just some of the people from the office. It was a great time! We had plenty of libations, conversations, and laughs. Here is a picture of the ladies from the party (apparently, the guys were too shy to get in a picture and stand close together!!).

Also, I thought I'd add some pictures of our Christmas decorations. Please note our newest addition to our trees-- the black tree! We absolutely adore it!

Our big tree in the dining room.

The black tree and Santa tree in the living room.

The Black Tree!!!!

The mantle with stockings (before I get any wise cracks, no the cats do not currently have any stockings)

Santa on top of the entertainment center.

The Original Snow Village... Part 1

The Original Snow Village...Part 2

The Original Snow Village...Part 3



Merry Christmas to All!!!