11/30/08

1. Went through the Xmas gifts I'd already bought and, in the process, organized the mini attic. I did pretty well shopping-wise and don't have a lot of stuff to get yet.

2. Shopped some with C. at the mall. I had a $10 Kohls coupon and picked up a few more things. While there, I ran into a friend of a friend and we exchanged coupons (I gave her Boston Store; she gave me Kohl's). The mall was not very busy, either.

3. Heard from my Grad School advisor. I'm not exactly sure if it's good news or bad news, though! I was *sure* I'd need to take Calculus (and was actually kind of looking forward to it), but I guess the committee says I "only" need to take three courses before I get in. The three courses, though, are:
311 Inorganic
524 Instrumental Analysis
560 Non-Calc based P-Chem
And each is 3 credits and each is ONLY offered in the fall.

11/29/08

1. Going out for breakfast (bagels and coffee) with my mom, brother, and his girlfriend. It was such a nice visit with them--they stayed a bit longer and weren't as rushed to leave. And Mom's got more room for them to stay--I hope they come visit more often!

2. M. went to a play with one of her classmates. She got all dressed up and they got cookies and juice, in addition to seeing the play.

3. Putting up the Xmas tree with the kids. I bought a new tree on clearance last year and wasn't sure if it would be hideously ugly. It's not bad--and as a bonus, it's narrower than our old one, so takes up less space. Oh, and it's a pre-lit tree, too! The kids did all the decorating.

11/28/08

1. Black friday shopping, starting at 7:00 am, with C. and my brother's girlfriend; we got SO many deals! ;)

2. M., marching in her first parade (the Holiday Stroll) with the Daisy Girl Scouts.
3. Coming home, after marching in the parade, to yummy turkey soup and sandwiches, which Mom had made.

11/27/08

1. My brother (and his girlfriend) coming to see Mom's new house for the first time

2. Cooking Thanksgiving stuff with my mom (we're a good team in the kitchen!)

3. Pulling off a really fun Thanksgiving meal for 21 people; and everyone getting along great! I have the best family and in-laws!

11/26/08

1. Kids off of school

2. Got almost all of the house clean for tomorrow

3. M., going to a birthday party (a boy in her class who has a crush on her)

11/25/08

1. Coffee at Mom's house for the first time! She's so excited that her house is becoming more and more of a "real" house. While I was there, we moved some stuff around and unpacked about eight boxes--which had been buried by other stuff.

2. Started the kindergarten carpool. In the winter we seldom walk (or bikeride) to school and it's nice to carpool with another mom so I don't have to bundle up and leave the house every day! Saves gas, too, as one person is driving instead of two.

3. Knitting club--first time I've been able to go in several weeks. I had really missed everyone and it was so good to be back. We had a new person join us, too, and I think she'll be back. Fun!

11/24/08

1. Coffee at the home of one of C's friends. Four of us moms shared coffee, great conversation, and admired new furniture! It's so nice that I really *like* the moms of C's friends so much (as well as their daughters).

2. I was PE helper for M's class. They're doing a gymnastics unit, and M. was having so much fun (and doing so well). She has a really nice class, too.

3. C.'s turn to take "baby think it over" home for Health class. It was kinda sweet to see her taking care of the crying doll, patting it and talking to it. (but man, is that cry annoying! And persistent!)

4. The Middle School choir concert. This year's choir teacher is such a great guy and the song choices were so much better than last years. Best of all, C. is in Chamber Choir (a smaller group that you need to audition for), and I was so proud of her performance in that group (of only nine kids). She really loves singing and you can tell.