Saturday Jarrod had to work, so the kids and I spent the morning at home. We ran to get doughnuts and get gas and go through the carwash. Arden is terrified of the carwash! She had her blanket pulled over her head, but when I turned around to take her picture she pulled it down a little, you can see she is hanging on to that blanket for dear life!
When Jarrod got home we headed to Searcy. He had to work later than he had initially planned, so we got a late start but we got to Terry and Margie’s about 3pm, and Jennifer and Archer were there, so the kids got to play quite a while. We had supper and then Jarrod and I went to meet Kristen at Midnight Oil. We had a nice (short) visit before she had to go meet her family for the Homecoming musical. We thought about taking Stratton, since it was Shrek this year, but it didn’t start till 8pm and I figured two nights of him being out late would be asking for it come Sunday! We got to visit with Jennifer and Archer more on Sunday before coming back to Jonesboro in time for church. Sunday was just rough, with the time changing and having a busy week. I think the older I get the harder it is to get used to turning the clocks back! The kids, of course, aren’t used to it either and it has been a long week getting adjusted! I hope they sleep in on Saturday, we all need some extra zzzz’s!!
Monday night we had to make a Sam’s run. Things were getting real in our house. Completely out of trash bags and running low on paper towels and laundry detergent. As of lately, Arden is not the good shopper she used to be. She adamantly refuses to sit in the cart, and good grief she’s so heavy to carry!! We made a pretty quick trip, at least Jarrod was with us! Otherwise I wouldn’t have made it!
So, Arden Loves her new “Boops” [Boots]. She wants to wear them everywhere- with her “Sparky” [Sparkly] Jeans. She threw a fit this very night because I made her take them off to put PJ’s on before bed. She screamed and cried, “My Sparky Jeans!! My Sparky Jeans!!” I guess I should have just let her wear them! But they just don’t look comfortable enough to sleep in to me! I think I need to go back to Old Navy and get her some more! She’s going to have these worn out before long!
Both the kids and I have had a little bit of a cold for the last couple of weeks. Thankfully, no one has been too sick. We are just going through an awful lot of kleenex and boogie wipes! I dread this winter already. Both kids have gotten their flu shots (Well, actually they got the mist, and both got them at school this year! Major score for me!) Jarrod and I really need to get ours soon, too. Since it’s finally turned off cold and looks like it’s going to stay that way I’m sure sickness is just around the corner! And it was cold and rainy most of the week this week. I’m not ready for those long, dark and dreary days of winter. Unless, I’m home where I can take a nap- and that happens, oh about never these days.
Thursday night Dillon and Brandye and Darcy came over for dinner. I made chicken and dressing. Trying to perfect the recipe (and most of all prep and process) before Thanksgiving! It was pretty good, needs a few tweaks but not bad for the first time in about 2 years! Darcy slept the whole time we ate, then she woke up to eat but didn’t stay awake too long! Jarrod tried to feed her but she kept falling asleep. Then, both the kids got to hold her for a few minutes before they left around 8pm. Arden really wants to help. . . .
This weekend we are staying busy. The ASU Redwolves have a home game, and it’s Ag Day. So both Armor and Greenway are sponsors and it should be fun. We opted out of tailgating this time, and I’m glad- I think it’s going to be on the cool side! The Gibson’s are getting together for Papa’s birthday (he’s 86) on Saturday night, but I’m not sure we will make it. Hopefully, my mom can come get the kids early Saturday so they can at least go. And Sunday afternoon is Brandye’s baby shower in Hickory Ridge, so that should be fun.
It’s hard to believe that Thanksgiving is just 2 1/2 weeks away and Christmas is 6 weeks away?! I need to get moving!! I have actually bought a few things already, and I may be putting the Christmas tree up soon. . . gotta make the most of what short amount of time we have!!