Count Down

I am counting down the weeks till my next Disney trip! Just over three of 'em left. I am so ready for some fun and relaxation, although I doubt there will be a lot of relaxation with the Weissenbachs! They are all go-go-go. That's OK - there will still be the fun!

OK, so now I'm trying the Special K diet. They state that you can lose a dress size in two weeks - that's about ten pounds. Ten pounds in two weeks?!?! I thought I would test it out, and I've been very faithful to the diet (so it's only been three days - that's a start!) Even if it only works for that initial two-week period, if I can go to Disney ten pounds lighter, that would be fabulous! I wouldn't be so self-conscious about being in a swimsuit. I have my doubt about the plan but... what the heck - I like Special K well enough and so far my ears haven't started their diet-popping. I am hungry, though!

Did I mention I'm well into my Christmas shopping? Got all the Weissenbach kids done, most of Susanna's girls' things (still need to get their ornaments and drawing pads and colors), a few gifts for Shawn and a few for Charlie. And Dan's girls, just need their ornaments, too. So I have a few more for Shawn, maybe one more for Charlie, ALL of George, ALL the Hunt kids' ornaments and Shawn's folks. So maybe I'm halfway there.

Almost Lost Another One

Maybe cats don't like my house. I had to go hunt down Mo-Mo Sockie this morning when he disappeared. Found him at the end of the street, or rather he found me. I called and called and he finally came up from the wooded area meowing and panting. I carried him home, he slept for several hours, I let him and Curly Monkey out back and Mo took off again! I called and called, walked the street for him - nothing. I thought I had lost another kitten. On my way upstairs after dark, I glanced out the front door and saw him roaming the street. Tiger Lily was out there, too, so I assume he was hanging with his Mama. I opened the door and Tiger Lily came running in but Mo wasn't in as much of a hurry. I had to go get him... again! He's not going out tomorrow! I can't take the stress.

I have about half my Christmas shopping already done. Granted none of it is big stuff, but it's stuff I can wrap and make people feel special and that's what it's all about, right? I need to still get the Hunt kids' ornaments and a few things for Shawn (and George, I need to get him) but otherwise I think I'm done. Now I just have to wait for it all to show up at the door (I ordered everything online!) It's a good start!

I told Tom I am not in a position to host any kind of welcome home party for him. I can't afford to rent a hall and I'm not sure holding a gathering outside on October 31 is really a smart idea. He said not to worry about it - he would have Kathey check into getting their church hall. Aunt Bobbie wondered why he wanted a party at all - I assume it's for the attention. Look what a good citizen I am, going off to war. Come worship me. I think it's probably a bit inappropriate to have a big party when one of his kids is in lock-up and another is facing assault charges. He should be more focused on getting his family in order rather than getting accolades. But, who am I?

Lots of News

Shawn let Larry Bird out the front door. He promptly disappeared. Breaks my heart to have lost another one, and so young. He can't fend for himself so he's either dead or has been taken in by a kind soul. I'm hoping for the kind soul.

Ana has been removed permanently from the home. One down - three to go before Kathey is free of her parental responsibility. She's apparently honed in on Alex next - had him arrested for assault last week. What did he do, hit his brother? And instead of being a parent, Kathey was a 'concerned citizen' and called police to deal with it. Interestingly, Ana and Alex have the same birth father and are more ethnic-looking than Andrea and Miguel. Kathey has a prejudice among the kids. After Alex is locked away, Andrea better start packing her bags as I'm sure she'll be next. Tom keeps asking for prayers for his family. I can only pray for the kids, that they survive their childhoods and enter adulthood still able to dream and plan. Screw the 'family' thing.

Took Susanna's girls to the Renaissance on Saturday and spent a bundle. But they had fun (as did I) so it was worth it. I won't see them again until next month so that's all good. Once a month works for me.

Yesterday Shawn and I went to the KC Zoo and walked the whole thing! I was ready to die at the end and Shawn hadn't even noticed the distance. I was also sweating like a sweathog while Shawn didn't break a sweat at all. So unfair. He looked cool as a cucumber and I looked like I had just been dragged out of the creek! But it was an enjoyable day all the same.