It's Getting Closer!

Well, I am exhausted from work! Thank goodness I took the bus that first takes the other route before heading down my street! I woke up when I was nearly to the mall where the bus changes what route it goes on! I would have slept right past my stop if I had taken my regular route! Plus at -35 degrees, I wasn't waiting outside for the bus for my route when I could hop on that one! Okay, my "intention" was to get off at a stop close to my house along the section that both bus routes travel and then hop on the next one for my route, but that didnt' happen. I guess that's what you get when you leave your house at 6:08 AM to catch the bus to work (which didn't arrive until 6:20 AM instead of 6:10 AM - grrrrr) and work with preschoolers who are absolutely hyped up on the fact that it is almost time for Santa Claus and Christmas!!!

As for me, I feel like I am scrambling to get everything done with working, preparing for Christmas, and trying to get other things accomplished at the same time! Augh! A co-worker asked for 12 more sets of dishcloths, 6 sets of were of a color that I have here, but didn't have them crocheted, I am trying to sew up two things for Nora and Levi, and I have the usual house stuff as well! And this year I am excited about having to clean my house (yes, you read that right, excited) because Mom and Dad are staying here (which is why I have to clean my, well technically apartment). Selena and Curtis are 'hosting' Christmas festivities, and Curtis's parents are coming from Saskatchewan as well, so it will be a full house, but also alot of fun times!

At least I work 7-3:30 tomorrow and then don't head back to work until Monday December 29th! Other people I know are off until January 5th after working tomorrow, but they will remain nameless! ;-)

Anyways, I wish you all a Merry Christmas as this will likely be the last post until after Christmas Day!

Last Craft Sale

Well, this past weekend I had my last craft sale of the year! It was held at The Bay in Downtown Winnipeg here and it went pretty well. I sold more dishcloths at this sale than I did at the other sales, but that was all I sold. I did however, get a custom order for a queen-sized blanket, and gave my name and phone number to two other people who were interested in a blanket in the near future. It will be interesting to see if they do call me and order a blanket.

Other than that, work is going okay, keeps me busy and on my toes. I had three days of vacation time last week (on Mon, Tues, Wed), and the children were very happy to see me back on the Thursday.

I am, as always, looking forward to the Christmas holidays and the time that I will be spending with my family!

I Pulled a "Dad"

So, let me start out by saying, "No, I am not playing hooky from work!" I have three days off this week because there were days available, and when my supervisor approached me to ask if I would like the first three days this week off, I thought carefully about it and then agreed. After all, I have another craft sale this upcoming weekend, Christmas is rapidly approaching, and there are going to be some big changes in my living arrangements in the New Year! So yeah, I needed some days off.

So today, Stacy and I headed for Sobey's because we needed a little bit of groceries, and it is "Dollar Days" right now.

Now I can almost hear you asking, how did I pull a Dad? Well, you see......

At the end of my transaction, the cashier looked outside and saw the snow falling, again, and wondered out loud why we were getting snow. I just simply looked at her and replied, "Well, it is December!" Stacy let out a small gasp and said, "Charlotte!!"

Now, I didn't say that to be smart-mouthed, rude, mean, or otherwise negative, I was just stating a fact. It is December. We are in Winnipeg. There is going to be a high probability of snow! (Just like in January there is a high probability of extremely cold temperatures!)

I guess I could have quickly made a "Stupid Sign" and handed it to her, saying "Here's Your Sign!"

But instead, I just pulled a Dad - stated a fact. And others felt it was inappropriate to say!

Ah, I learned from the best! ;-)