I can't believe the "blog policewoman" (MIN) has not gotten on me for not blogging since the 18th of November!  She is surely falling down on the job (LOL).

Anyhoo, we had an absolutely wonderful time at church today.  We had a visiting speaker and he was incredible.  My hubby was rolling with laughter and crying at the same time.  It was truly a blessing we both needed.  My 15yodd taught Children's Church today so she really missed an excellent sermon.  I got a copy of a CD with the same sermon on it for her.  I just know she will love it.  Plus, the speaker gave her a couple of books (including a children's book) that he had written and another CD for her of a sermon he had recorded.  So, she is happily enjoying those now.

I had promised myself that my calendar would NOT fill up for the Christmas holidays -- boy, who was I trying to fool?!?!  Yesterday is the only day that we didn't have something to do until after the 27th!  My boss gave me several days off at Christmas so the girls and I can get some much-needed baking done.  I have been going through my recipes trying to find some of the old favorites from my childhood that my mama, grandma, and aunts used to make to try with the girls.  And, of course, I have to have the 3 grandsons over on the 22nd to bake cut-out cookies.  That has been a tradition of ours since my oldest ones were very, VERY young and we have tried to continue doing that even during tough times. 

I remember the first time my son (who is in the Army) missed the cookie baking -- it was very hard for me.  And, he just called last night to say that he would not be home for Christmas this year at all.  So, another bake-off he will miss.  The 6yo grandson is really excited about the cookies -- he always does all the reindeer -- he says his brothers are too little to get the antlers right!

So, after a wonderful day (and very busy week) I am heading back to my transcription, and preparing (mentally) for the even more busy week coming up.  Ahh, to have an hour to soak in a hot tub!