A Sneak Peek of what we've been up to

Here is just a sneak peek of what the kids and I have been up to while on a "staycation"

You know what they say....

Absence makes the heart grow fonder... Right??? Slap my hands or my ass if you'd like. I admit it!!! I am a bad blogger. Here are my excuses for not posting in weeks.
1. Busy
2. Does anyone really read this?
3. OMG!!! So busy at work, haven't had time to even look at the net so getting caught up while on vacation.
4. Seriously, I have been UnGodly busy at work. I mean who do they think they are actually making me earn my money. Don't they know that everyday when I come in I browse all of my fave blogs and then meander over to the news and then check my work e-mail.

I am back though and off for two whole weeks of bliss. TWO WHOLE WEEKS!!! Since I normally post at work I don't usually have fun pics, but I can promise you some very fun pics over the next two weeks and who knows I might even surprise you with a glimpse of the wonderful White Christmas we have this year.

If by chance you are staying home as my family is. Enjoy the time off and savor every moment you have with them. I am not an overly sentimental person, but something about this year has me more grateful than I have ever been. So kiss your loved ones, cuddle them tight, read lots of bedtime stories and remember the precious little one who came to save us.

Turkey, Mashed Potatoes and then some...

Working the Monday after a holiday weekend is so tough, especially if it was ultra busy and you were suffering from a mammoth hangover yesterday. I admit it. I drank to darn much on Saturday night. I remember thinking that I should stop, but something about those tasty alcohol treats just kept calling my name.

You see, my parents came into town and surprised me for Thanksgiving. I must say that I was shocked and although I was very happy to see them I had made all of these plans to work around my house so it kind of ruffled my feathers a bit. Instead of stewing over the visit I just pulled up my big girl panties and became happy and grateful they had come. It turned out to be a great time. On Thursday we went to Thanksgiving at my in-laws, Friday we did “Black Friday” (I know crazy) and then Saturday we had dinner at my house with my parents and my in-laws.

My mother-in-law makes the best lemon drop martinis and after a very intense card game and 6 lemon drops I found myself “tore up from the floor up”. Translation: I was very intoxicated and yesterday I knew it. Headache, Nausea, fatigue and just plain nastiness. I am not a big drinker and haven’t been sick like that in 5 years. I must stay away from the lemon drops they get me in trouble, but mmmm!!! They are sooo good.