Happy Thursday, My Friends!

 Happy Thursday my friends!

It's cold and rainy here and supposed to be that way for the rest of the day. The town Christmas tree lighting was cancelled due to the park predicted to be a muddy mess after all the rain we've had. But inside, we've been cozy and warm.

I've been nursing a sore throat this week, but lots of vitamins and hot drinks have helped a lot.

Even with the sore throat, I've managed to get a lot of stuff done before heading back to work.

Monday was freezing and rainy, but David called and said I had to go to Home Depot for some supplies the flooring guys needed at the house. UGGG! I did not want to get out and get wet, but I was their only option, so off I went. I got the supplies then headed to the house, which is about 12 miles up the road. When I got there, the entire crew was at lunch, so I had to unload the rolls of plastic myself. Another UGGG! By the time I got home, I was cold and wet, which didn't help my sore throat. 

On Tuesday I had a grocery pick up and I needed to make a run to the health food store for some supplements that my DIL recommended that would knock out a cold. After all of that running around, I was so ready to stay inside and hibernate for the next day and a half, until I had to go back to work.

Well...that was short lived, because on Wednesday I had to get back out to take a check to the flooring guys. UGGG! 

But, even with all of that back and forth stuff, I was determined to get all the Christmas gifts wrapped and my list organized so I would know what I still needed to buy. I accomplished that, made a pot of chili, did the budget, and made some breakfast items for the freezer for the days that I work. So all in all, I managed to get everything done that needed to be done, which made me feel much better.

If I'm learning anything from having to work outside the home, it's that everything has to be done ahead of time and you have to be organized so you aren't living in chaos. Chaos and I don't get along.

So this is stretching me in a good way, but it can be hectic trying to stay way ahead of the game, each week. 

In other news...

The house is coming along and as soon as we get the rest of the flooring, the guys will be able to finish the floors. David and our boys will be hanging light fixtures on Saturday and then the house will be ready to move back in, whenever we are ready. 

We had all the nasty carpet removed and got new flooring throughout the entire house, except the bathrooms. This and the fresh paint on the walls and ceilings, has made it look like a brand new house on the inside. We still have some fans to replace and a few light fixtures to change out. Everything in the house was top notch when it was redone in the 90's. But now it's all outdated and some fans don't even work right. 

The only way we were going to move back in was to update those outdated things and make it feel current and clean. I think we've accomplished that in good time. 

I suspect December and January will not only be filled with birthdays, Christmas and more birthdays, but also many trips back and forth, hauling small loads of things as we can. I really can't believe we're doing this again! 

It's reminding me of many years ago when my BIL and SIL discovered they had mold in their house and had to move to an apartment for almost a year. That's what this feels like. Sometimes life takes a side road and it's not the end of the world. It's just a detour. The main thing is that you get back on track, right?

The house is going to look beautiful once everything is done and I will share those pictures with you soon.

For now, I've got to get ready for work, pack a lunch and set out to help people find the books of their dreams 😁 On rainy days, you never know if everyone will stay home or come to the library for more books. It's really a toss up. Either way, I'll be there! 

I hope you have a wonderful day, my friends.

Stay warm and cozy ☕

Until Next Time...

Blessings!