1 year I wasn't ready for has gone by

I recently looked back at a post (Jan 11) that I never posted. It reminded me that this year started with a portent, ominous feeling. I wasn't ready for 2011 to start. But you can't stop the clock or tell the calendar to slow down. I might have been dragging my heels into the year, but I'd say things turned around and I've been leaning forward looking toward 2012.

2012 will be twenty years for the Commander and I. March 12 will be anniv. for 1st date, Sept. 12th engagement, and Dec. 12 wedding. We are hoping to do something special (Garmin, Germany) for our anniversary. We will see.

This year had us looking for another house for some unknown reason. The year is finishing with us planning two egress windows downstairs and building out an area of the room into a new bedroom, then there will be painting and someday redoing the kitchen. Once again, we feel like God is telling us to stay put and quit looking to move.

This year had us training for the Bataan Death March Memorial Marathon. That has ended with Morton's Neuroma in both feet, Commander pulling his back out of whack, and my coaching position being in full swing at the time of the march. The coaching was a plus to the year that I never expected. I am so looking forward to watching the kids perform, learning how to recruit, and hopefully bringing in some jumpers and throwers for the 2012-2013 team. Recruiting definitely causes you to look to the future.

I have learned to butcher duck this year, I have put the writing a novel aside, I have started doing puzzles again and love the relaxation it brings - slows life down for me. I've enjoyed reading the Old Testament again, gaining new insight into the kings of Israel and Judah and the prophets. I still enjoy homeschooling and spending the days with our boys. This new year will add driver's ed to our schedule at some point. UGH!

I've enjoyed having friends here on the computer. Thanks goes to all of you who stop by to see what's up at the EFandB.

OKGRANNY - Commander likes your church rubber band.

Have a Happy New Year, may it be blessed.

What day is this?

Today and tomorrow have been today and tomorrow, today. I was scheduled to work (I thought). The shift hours were really different 4-9:30. I usually work 7-11 on Thursdays. I thought maybe I had goofed on the available work hours I turn in for each week, with this being Christmas Break. Off I go to work today. Three people immediately ask me, "Whose hours are you working?"

"Mine. Why?"
At Customer Service I found out why, I wasn't on schedule for today. I'm scheduled for tomorrow. Since we will be closing early for the holiday, I have different hours to get my 'time' in. I clocked in for three minutes today. Yes, the team manager, the customer service clerks, and the sackers that were surprised to see me, were all getting a good laugh when I had to turn around and go back to clock out.

I walk out to the van, call home, look up and realize the Commander's truck is in the next row of cars ( the Arizona Wildcat magnet really stands out - goddy). He's shopping and expecting to  say 'hi' to me as I start my shift. Back into the store I go to find him. I then run into the boss, which reminds me to tell her my time card needs to be fixed for the three minutes. Yes, she enjoyed that bit of humor. NOT.  Commander says I'm just showing them my Ditzy side. Thanks. As if they didn't know that already.

About fifteen minutes ago, I texted my sister and Oklahoma friend to wish them a 'Happy New Year, early'. I'm thinking here that they won't mind a three hour head start on the wishes. That's when the Commander says something about the last day of the year  - tomorrow. So - - --oooo they got a twenty-seven hour early wish for the New Year. Goodness. What day is this?
I sure hope I make it to work tomorrow.

So to all my blogging friends. HAPPY NEW YEAR, EARLY!!!!