Nutcracker Rehearsals

Last night was the first rehearsal with the live orchestra. The crammed an entire symphony orchestra and a ballet production into the ballet studio. The claustrophobia was factoring in, if I hadn't been so enthralled with the instruments and music, I would not have made it without a panic attack.
I will say this, there is something so magical when people file in single instrument at a time, and come together to make an intricate, beautifully balanced, masterpiece. It was breathtaking to watch!

Macy's!!!!Oh, I get it now!

Luke and I took a super quick, un-planned trip to Denver this weekend. Saturday, after ballet, we loaded up the car and took off.
It was so much fun!
We had dinner at the White Fence Farm, which I totally recommend. They have a tree house, indoor slide, checkerboards, live (hillbilly) music, arcades, and in warm weather a petting zoo. The food was soooo good too.
Sunday, Luke's entire agenda was focused on the Bass Pro Shop. In his attempt to be a good husband and let me do my shopping, keeping one eye on the door, took me to Macy's.
I've never been there before, and I'm always intimidated when I walk into department stores unfamiliar. Well we browsed for a while, then Luke saw a dress from the back of the store being displayed. Once I tried it on, it was over, he was buying it for me no matter what it cost.
And like a good wife, I suffered through the Bass Pro Shop :)

Blur

Well, I will say, I'm completely sorry for falling behind.
I'm having a lot of trouble with believing it's the middle of November.
The last few months have been a complete blur. Is that what happens when you turn 30? Everything that you thought was going fast shifts and hits warp speed.
The rest of the year is not looking promising.

Also, due to Nutcracker practice and performances, starting Sunday, the menu is going to be a barage of microwavables and fast food that I refuse to feel guilty for...two reasons, one I have no choice, and two, I wont be eating any of it.

humph!

Well, this day couldn't have gone any worse. When the first thing you hear at 7am is ...."MOM!!!Dulcey just threw up all over the couch!"

Once, that was taken care of, and now the child is laying comfortable with a towel and the bucket.
I walk to the bathroom, only to find out the my cycle went and took a dive off course.
"sigh"
Yep, it's one of THOSE days!

Finished

My children will have their mother back, my husband will have his wife back, and the endless loads of laundry is finally going to get done.
I finally finished the fourth book of the twilight series!

Best Series I've Ever Read!!!
My stomach is still tied in knots, I've lost 3 pounds, and a lot of sleep over this book series. It was worth it!

Impending Doom

*Sigh* I was having a really good dream. When I woke up this morning trying to remember it, then my first conscience thought was "did our Country really just do this to ourselves?"
I realized all of the trauma that unfolded in last night's election. Yep, it's true, our Country is going to Hell!
I don't know about you, but I lost...on almost everything I voted for.
Now we can all cry for the innocence that will be lost over the next 4 years.
Pray for God's Mercy on our nation. Because I for one, know that He's been with us since it's birth. I cannot imagine what it would be like if He turned His back on us.

A Good Laugh!

So, I was driving Bethany to ballet, where else, and we were flipping through radio stations..trying to find something worth listening to.
The CD player in my car has been jammed for 2 months, AND I JUST NOTICED!
Anyways, I gave up and just left it where it was, the next song came on and Bethany started laughing hysterically. I had to ask...
"What is so funny?"
Bethany, "It sounds like one of the chipmunks, the tall one...I forget it's name."
Mom "Huh, you mean Simon?"
Bethany, "Yeah!" and then she giggles some more


It had never dawned on me. Brittany Spears sounds like Simon the Chipmunk, ha ha ha !