Rainy days and Mondays never get me down.

I'm not really sure if that is how the words to the song go or not. But, oh well. It's Monday and it's raining and I mean really raining. The wind is blowing the rain . And I love it! I love the rain. Sitting inside in my sweats and slippers, listening and watching the rain. Dog curled up snoring on her bed being very depressed because I didn't walk her in the pouring rain this morning.

I would love to show you a picture of the rain and what it looks like out the front door (no rain gutters!!) but.... my camera is broken. I dropped it last week. I still have to take it to get it fixed. Waaahhhh! I've got to find a place today so I can make sure it's back before Christmas. I love my camera. It's not the latest newest model, but I have had it for years and I really love it. So, I'm not putting a new one on my Christmas list. (but I would love a digital video camera)

Friday actually calmed down some. I took Greg bowling too as there was another boy his age there. The girls did more chatting than bowling but that's what it's all about anyways isn't it. I was able to get in some adult chat time (and I also cleaned out the bottom of my purse).

We watched "Home Alone" and decorated the Christmas tree Friday night. Saturday we put up Frosty the blow up plastic man and our reindeer and sleigh. Greg is such a light freak and the more the better for him. Evelyn is now a wiz at getting the reindeer put together and working. We have the "yes dear" and the "no deer" as we call them. One head moves as if saying "yes" the other "no".

Greg was starting to feel better Saturday morning and wanted to go to his soccer game. Greg played goalie the first 3 quarters of the game and did an outstanding game. One parent asked how long Greg had played goalie and I had to admit that he maybe played goalie for 2 quarters during the season. He sat out the last quarter of the game. He still had his cough.

We had a semi relaxing day on Saturday which we really needed. Watched "Christmas Story" and "Christmas Vacation".

Sunday wouldn't you know it, I got sick. Evy and I were busy preparing cookie dough for some new recipes we wanted to try. We had our first batch in the oven, other chillin in the fridge and another batch mixin up. Then it started. Sneezing. Ugh. Guess it was allergies, but I have no idea what triggered it. I was downing Sudafed like crazy. Washing my hands every 2 minutes. We did almost all of the cookies. Evy was such a great help. One more batch is still in the fridge and we can get to those another night.

I sat down to finish up the Christmas cards and was going to wrap, but ended up falling asleep watching I love Lucy. Needed that nap! I did get the cards done, but no wrapping.

We watched our traditional AFV (America's Funniest Videos). that's our Sunday night chill out time winding down the weekend before the school week starts.

Then my turn to sit down to watch Survivor. Yay Bob! I'm glad he won. Finally someone who deserves to win. Finally!

Greg got me up few times last night . He had a few coughing spats. But much better today and was off to school. Guess it's a good thing it's raining so he can't go out and run around. Evy is bummed because this means no riding lessons tonight. This also means, probably no soccer practice Tuesday night. Oh well. Will be nice to have some time at home.

I'm feeling better today. Just tired for being waken up, plus the rain woke me up a few times. But I sit here cozy in my sweats and slippers watching the rain pour down outside. I've got to dig out the phone book and find a camera repair shop, I've also got to order Greg's presents before the free shipping time has expired. I just can not decide what to get for that kid. His 3' high list (seriously) is full of stuff, but most of it not practical - motorcycle, toy that no one else in the world has, super huge stuffed dogs with shelves...... Evelyn on the other hand was easy. Her list was on a scrap sheet of paper and only listed a few items. Easy.

Enough blah blah for today. I've got lots of work to get done. And try to keep my head about me. I fell a bit floaty from the Sudafed I had to take yesterday. But at least I'm not sneezy any more.

Have a super kind of week.