Had promised myself to not get frazzled this week, and have already broken my promise. Figured today could be spent with cleaning (not in a mad-woman sort of way, but quietly), but that's not happening. Called my mom to ask her a banking question, which set the ball rolling. She was very sweet (which is her nature now), and we got squared away, but it involved me going to her bank, which I didn't have on my schedule. Had to go to ours as well, since their mobile app didn't accept two deposits last night. Then had to pay Mom's bills, get stamps, which happily have reindeer on them (had mild anxiety attack because of too much to do), bought her groceries so we could deliver them either tomorrow or Wednesday (pumping for Wednesday). Now in bed resting.
Dang.
I do figure, though, if I stay home tonight (have to delay grocery shopping 'til those checks clear), then tomorrow can pass in a routine sort of way, except for doing our Thanksgiving shopping, which ought to be fun, and I really mean that. Having to shop around for turkey deals though, since our store isn't having one. Got a mid-sized one at Target today when I got Mom's stuff (store brand, $.89/pound) to roast on Thanksgiving Eve to save for Thursday to add to the bigger turkey I'm planning to roast then. One isn't enough. Well, if I could buy a 30 pound turkey it'd be enough. :) Not happening. There's not such a bird. Is there?
Then probably on Wednesday will take Mom her things, help her bathe and do her hair in preparation for her to go to her sister's with my oldest brother for Thanksgiving. And get home in time to go to church, which I'm really looking forward to. A quiet spell in the midst (or at the end of) my busyness. The least one is an acolyte this month, so she has to be there anyhow. Incense would be nice too, but not holding my breath. Would be delightful, though.
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On a curious note, second son is helping a friend slaughter/kill/process/execute (what's the right word?) chickens and turkeys tomorrow. Interesting, but not so much that I need details. Just thought it was an odd thing to make note of. On the upside, he might get paid in poultry. Organic, and probably happy meat. We'll see.
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Will toddle off now. Talking settled my spirits some. I can hear middle daughter puttering around in the kitchen, cleaning and such. Bless her heart. She's got music on her headphones, so is mindlessly tidying up. Such a help.
Take care and be kind to yourselves. This is supposed to be a happy holiday, remember.
