4:01 a.m. - Yup, I'm on break from school, and I'm still up at 4:01 a.m. I fell to sleep early last night after a busy day. So, I guess I'm up now.
Yesterday, I did get some time in the hot tub with Amber before our day really got started. I also spent a lot of time wrapping gifts and getting envelopes ready. Then I went to Reason's Locker and picked up some bacon and breakfast sausage. Then it was off to Aledo to do a little more Xmas shopping to try to finish up. And I did. Today is Christmas Eve Day, and for Amber and I, that means it's Christmas with our kids. So this is pretty much the calm before the chaos this morning.
Prior to going to Aledo, I needed to stop at the farm and drop off something for my dad. As I was walking out the door, I snagged up a couple of Busch beers out of mom's fridge, and then I drove over to the Reynolds Cemetery to pay a visit to Bill and the rest of the Wespfahls. I don't visit the cemetery much, and it just so happens that as I was leaving, it looked like workers were getting ready to dig a grave for Jim Westpfahl, who passed away this week. I did spend a few minutes reflecting and thanking Bill and the Westpfahls for all they did for me - recently and in my past. I really miss them and the family holidays that we had.
After getting back from Aledo, I finished up my wrapping and other items. Before that, I did go over to the school and managed to get in some exercises. I'm still not running like I want to, but perhaps that is still yet to come. Last night was just a little television watching and then off to bed.
I hope today is a good day. I hope my efforts to help Christmas be special are not disappointing today. My efforts were rushed this season, so I hope it all works out. What I really am looking forward to is just being with family...I want to be present and joyful and show through my words and actions how much I appreciate them. I hope we get to play some cards and have some laughs. One person that will likely be missing is my son, Chase. He and I haven't reunited since the incident that occurred over the summer, but I think of him often. I did get him some Christmas items and tried to send him a message. I'm not sure if he will even accept the items, but I need to try. Maybe next year, I will get a chance to be with all of my children. While Christmas is a wonderful, beautiful time, that doesn't make it perfect, and that's okay - it's still a wonderful, beautiful time.
Things to do for School
- update attendance each week in SDS
- Jan. 28 - PTO meeting at Andalusia 6 p.m.
- Feb. 25 - PTO meeting at TRE at 6 p.m.
- Mar 25 - PTO meeting at ICE at 6 p.m.
- Apr 22 - PTO meeting at Andalusia 6 p.m.
OTHER THINGS
- write something up about Coach Adolphson
- a hood light switch for the Ford
- Dec, 24- Amber Christmas with Kiddoo girls and families 8 a.m.; Carmen and Cole - 10:30
- Jan. 29 - 11 a.m. - Milan Optical
- April 28 - Dentist 8 a.m.
- July 5-12/13 - Trip to Branson, MO (and Strawberry, AK)
- The Embers Glamping and RV Resort - https://www.theembersbranson.com/?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22413650638&gbraid=0AAAAA-MKpE7Umfs76tSTLd5GpHFKiJBqR&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIl-Wk-fjJjwMV1FR_AB36uTxMEAAYASAAEgJbrvD_BwE
- $70 per night
- What/Where is South Buffalo Prairie School and for that matter West Buffalo School and East Taylor Ridge School? ugh.
- Friday Tidbit on the RR History Network Page
We all meet at Jay’s house at 8 a.m. - Jay drives
We all meet at Jay’s house at 1 p.m. - Tony drives.
We all meet at Jay’s house at 1 p.m. - Marcus drives.
December
27 - at Erie boys ANNEX (Warkins Tourney) 10 a.m. (Tony and Marcus) MORRISON VS. WEST CARROLL; at Sherrard (Tourney - boys) 3:30 p.m. (Tony and Marcus) - SHERRARD VS. ALLEMAN
28 - SUNDAY
29 - at Sherrard (Tourney - boys) 2:30 p.m. (Tony and Marcus - probably PAYSON-SEYMOUR vs. ANNAWN.; at Erie boys ANNEX (Warkins Tourney) 7:00 p.m. SEMI-FINAL WINNER'S BRACKET GAME (Tony and Marcus)
30 - at Sherrard (Tourney - boys) 2:30 p.m. - 7th place game (Tony and Marcus). at Erie boys ANNEX (Warkins Tourney) 7:00 p.m. (Tony and Marcus) CROSSOVER GAME
31 - blocked - New Year’s Eve
January
1 - blocked - New Year’s Day
