Just a note . . .

                              

These guys look so cute, and seeing as how I won't be able to add Christmas-y things much longer, I thought I should use them now.

My second day at work was semi-busy.  We were kind of expecting the boss to come in, so we did as much as we could on a drizzly and very cold day.  Outside work was out of the question.  There were still leaves to blow and sweep up, but it was just wet enough that Elaine couldn't do it.  We took some time to organize some files and take a look at things that will be taking place for us when we start the new year.

Can you believe we are heading into a new year already?  Have you ever noticed how much faster time seems to go when you are a bit older?  When I was a kid waiting for Christmas or summer vacation or another special event, time seemed to crawl.  As the years pass, they seem to pass quicker.  I will have another birthday next month.  I'm never afraid of birthdays or the numbers they represent.  Each seems to be a milestone and I look back fondly on the many I have passed.  Somewhere in the Bible, there is a verse that says a day with the Lord is like a thousand.  I guess that has to do with trying to measure time with a God who made time.  In His eyes, we are here for less than a millisecond.  Humbling, isn't it? 

I have a day off tomorrow.  I need it.  I spent so many days in bed that these two days at work have taken their toll on me.  I'm taking Andrea and Amanda shopping after I wake up.  Rob and Andrea have been warned to let me wake up without help.  When I know I can sleep in, I often wake at nearly the same time anyway, but I like the idea of having the option to roll over for 40 winks more. 

I just wanted to come out here before going to sleep to check some of my alerts and make an entry.  I am overwhelmed by alerts and e-mails, but will catch up sometime.  Wish I had my laptop back.  I could work from the bedroom and not have to sit in this miserable chair.  I can't complain, really.  There was a time not so very long ago that there was no back-up computer to work on.  I guess you could say I'm spoiled. 

Everyone else is long asleep and I guess I should be, too.  I pray you all have restful, healthy sleep.

                       

              Penny