We’re driving to Grand Junction tomorrow, cat, dog, and all. This may be the first year I haven’t begged Ben to take extra time off work so we can leave before the weekend. Probably because I have so much to do still. I’m back doing the transcription for my parents. It’s funny to be doing the same job you had in high school 🙂

I’ve given in to my domestic goddess urges and made peanut butter fudge and peppermint marshmallows. They will be perfect in mugs of hot chocolate with my family. Today Jem is in daycare so I can get some laundry, vacuuming, and cleaning done. Also tomorrow she turns 1 year old, so I figured we can call her playdate a birthday present.

Tonight I have plans to see Sweeney Todd with Ben and Brian. Frankly I’m a little nervous about it.
1) The singing probably won’t be that great
2) It might be too gory for me and
3) I haven’t actually seen the whole musical (on video) because I get bored and turn it off halfway. I hope the movie keeps the pace better. But how often do Ben and Brian encourage me to see a musical? How can I not go?

I’m so ready for Christmas! For family and food and presents and pets and all the fun that comes with my favorite holiday!