Season Preparations

 This morning I headed straight to the kitchen because I knew there was good reason to get going early.

 Most of our Thanksgiving meal ingredients were purchased last week, but there are always those last minute items as most of us know too well, and the crowds from now until January 5th will be insane, so being organized is essential.

 I began writing down the few things needed, i.e. fresh whipping cream, French style green beans, butter, a Razzleberry Pie, for we humans,

and bag of dry dog food, as well as some Pill Pockets for Izzy's nightly melatonin pill.

 Now we are all home, tucked inside our house as my husband does a second coat of paint on the trim in the laundry room.  As you can see, Rowdy is hanging close in my office since any form of construction, ladder banging, etc., makes him ill at ease.

We will get through this, Rowdy.

Not only the noisy sounds of your dad as he does home improvements,

but also the holiday season which can be a bit un-nerving on all of us.

Are YOU ready for the busiest season of the year?

In November??

 Apologies for not having been here lately, but life and it's errands, both behind this computer as well as behind the wheel of my vehicle have taken precedence over the past week.

 Doctor, dentist and orthodontic appointments,  getting answers on some blood work, which by the way all turned out to be fine, then a few gifts to buy, dog vet appointment, voting, renewal of driver's license,  lunch date with my husband, sorting items for Goodwill and dropping off the donation, a super fun huge sale at Macy's to attend (smirks) and a couple more vehicle appointments still needed this month, ie: getting vehicle inspection and two recall notices on my SUV.... let's just say it's been a wee bit busy here.

I also plan to have the Holiday shopping done VERY early this year for the few gifts we purchase and top that off with a lot of gift cards, and if I am lucky I can have it all done before December 1st, except for sending out cards which I may or may not do this year.

Guess you could say I am doing YOUR crazy December stuff in November this year.

Don't laugh!  Years ago I had it all done by October.  LOL  It's just that the store selections are all so picked over and ugly things left in December... that's just my opinion and really why I choose to gitter done early.

I know it's early for some families to plan Holiday things right now, but what is your plan of attack this year?

Oh.. and by the way, my new Holiday Wishes CD I ordered from Target arrived and I am in love with it!!

 THIS is for you folks shoveling today in Minnesota who were hit with over a foot of snow yesterday.

Let It Snow?  NOOOOOO