Holiday Stress

The Holidays have been very stressful for me the last few days. I am still trying to figure out how I will get everything done. I'm hoping that I'll at least be able to relax enough to enjoy them.

My court case was settled the day before court incase you were wondering. I did not have to skip work or fly out to Cali for the ordeal. The lawyer worked her magic somehow. It was a horrible ordeal though to go through and I'm glad it's over.

Now for the weekend ahead. Tomorrow night at the out-laws after working a full day. Saturday a drive into my hometown to Hubby's Aunt's house for the Christmas eve celebration...then visit with friends that evening, and hopefully, sleep for a couple of hours before heading down to my Grandparents in Indiana for Christmas day. If we get home in time...more visiting with my hubby's friends. It's a lot to cram into a short period. Yes, it has me a little stressed out.

So wish me luck that I don't lose my sanity along the way. Merry Christmas to everyone.

Mood Boost

I haven't had anything profound or even really all that interesting in my life other than the law suit which has put a damper on everything lately. I usually LOVE Thanksgiving, but even that was not as festive as it usually is (the weather didn't help either). So to put things in perspective and give my mood a boost, I've created a short list of things I feel really grateful for right now.

1. My Hubby. He's cute, he's funny, he's attentive. And he gives me fabulous gifts for my birthday (just an added bonus).
2. My family. Without my family I really think I'd need to be committed to a mental institution. They always seem to know right when you need a little extra love.
3. My friends. They keep me grounded. They keep me laughing. They keep things in perspective
4. My Grandma. She's still here dispite "coding" while having surgery. Miracle of Miracles! I am so happy that she'll be around for another Christmas.
5. My hubby's Grandma. She had a REALLY rough year with a battle with cancer at the age of 80!! She came through like a champ. She's cancer free and for that I'm extremely grateful.
6. I have a job. Many around here don't. Not only do I have a job, I have a job I don't have commute to.
7. My niece. Natalie brings me such joy. I love the pictures I get on a daily basis (thank God for digital pics!). They make a bad day seem better.
8. My kitties. I love them and they keep me warm at night.

So that's my short list. I could go on and on. You might think this is a kiss-up attempt at the holidays. For those who might think that, you don't know me very well. I truely mean the things I said here.