I am home!

...and just in time, it seems. Yikes, Kat! I'm glad you got another stamp?

I hope the rest of you holidays are uneventful, Bev.

BWI baggage claim lived down to expectations.

Cats more interested in luggage than me. Figures.

well the tree got up and most of the light strung on it. A couple of items got out on shelves, but that is it. Two strands of lights are not working, so I need to check fuses and bulbs tomorrow.

ALso tomorrow all the outdoor stuff, but that requires a wee bit of yard work. I did sweep up one bag of leaves from the driveway today, so a bit has been done, but canna lilies need to be cut and lawn needs mowing, and bushes need trimming. honestly should only take a couple of hours.

mac is at grandparents for a sleepover so possibly I get up and take care of it, but also possibly I sleep in and get mad at self for not doing stuff. ugh.

Oh BevDog, so sorry, all the best to H and healing healing vibes.

Despite striking out with the brick and mortar shopping this morning (well, except what I did for my cats' benefit), I have now bought all but two of the Christmas gifts I need to get this year. I almost got this for best friend's wife, but the size seemed too small to be practical as a purse.

that is super cute Matt, but very small. I did however just buy three things off that site. so thank you?

That bag is hilarious, but I would be afraid people would want to talk to me about it.

I wonder where I stashed my tree. I don't think I've put one up since I got Rosie & Gilda. It's only 3' tall and doesn't have a very sturdy base. I do kind of miss all my penguin ornaments though. Maybe I'll give it a shot this weekend.

I need to start decorating tomorrow. I had planned on doing it today but laziness and date nervousness took over.

The date was nice. Lots of taking, no awkwardness there. But no spark. I knew it for sure when we were saying goodbye and my brain was hoping he wouldn't try for a kiss. I think he'd be a great friend. I just need to find a way to communicate that.

When I was over at the parentals dropping off mac, mom and dad and I were talking and mom says "I found some pictures of when you were skinny" swear to dog. wtf parent. fail!

Awesome fail, parents of belle, awesome fail.

Tell him you had fun, look forward to whatever (friends, local stuff, averting the apocalypse) but weren't sensing a love match, Suzi?

I'm only good at this when uninvolved.

I donated or ditched my holiday stuff. Mostly I want solar glow lighting. But not holiday stuff. Just lights that suck up up the sun and barf light at night in a lovely pattern.

Indoor northern lights, Cass? Pretty!

He called from his room, adorably woozy and talkative. The surgeon was supposed to give me details, but he never called. H solemnly promised retribution. He's doing well, and feeling *no* pain right now. Tomorrow, well, we'll see.