I SURVIVED THANKSGIVING

So, Becky visited the week of Thanksgiving and I am proud to say, although I slept for two days after she left, I survived!!!!!

Don't get me wrong. I love my daughter and her fiance but they EXHAUST me. Constantly doing something, never just sitting. I now know why they are such a good fit together. He has to be doing something at all times, just like her. She comes by it naturally, though. I was like that when I was younger but now I just can't keep up!

It was fun having them stay for a week. I got to see some of Becky's friends, especially one I haven't seen since forever. Frank outdid himself cooking. It was a good week.

Now I am gearing up for the cruise. I am almost done Christmas shopping. I don't have anything for Frank, even though we agreed no presents this year. I would still like to get him a little something. What do you get a guy who wants nothing?

Of course the big dilemma is what knitting to bring on the cruise. I refuse to bring the baby blanket. It is almost done and it is huge. I won't give that much space in my suitcase to it. Since it is not for anyone specific, I can wait and finish it when I get home. I may bring the yarn for the multnomah shawl and definately Becky's fingerless gloves and a pair of socks. Hopefully that will be enough. I think so.

I am fighting some kind of disease today. Scratchy throat, cough, head ache. Whatever it is, GO AWAY!!!!! Too busy to be sick.

GIRLS WEEKEND OUT!!!!! Frank is going to NY this weekend so Saturday will be open house to anyone who just wants to stop by for a little knitting. I have Friday off so that will be errand running day. Return the dress I don't want, get Nestle groomed, last minute shopping and maybe a dr appt. Not sure about that, though. I know I have one this month but lost the date and time when I lost my calendar. Let's hope they call to remind me since they won't return my phone calls.

I went to a co-worker's retirement dinner on Saturday and I sat next to a gentleman who works where I work. I admired his scarf and he told me he knitted it. Well, that was enough for me. We talked knitting a little and that drove my friend nuts! She thinks I'm weird enough about knitting but for a macho guy to knit too? It was hilarious. We discussed sock knitting and magic loop for two at a time.

Cold Weather Shelter is next week. This year I had a large FOCUS group help me plan and it has been great. Everyone has a responsibility and none of them are mine. I am anxious to see how this goes. I only hope we get no snow!!!

So, Two weeks from tomorrow and away we go! So looking forward to this vacation!!!!!