Just to let everyone know (you know, all 2 of you who actually read these blogs of mine)   I didn't write it to have anyone feel sorry for me.  I guess I just needed to vent and gripe.  You know, who knows, the Lord might have other plans for us, like he won't have to work the day after Christmas or something else. 
I do know we have to take the bad with the blessings and praise Him no matter what.  Now I'm off to watch Monster House with my son as I haven't seen it yet.  
  Here's to spending time with Nathan and sipping some hot chocolate with marshmallow cream on it. (blissful sigh)