October Weekend

Hey there,
I started to write earlier this morning but got sidetracked by a waking family. I was so happy to read that you had eased your stress with a plan (and paycheck) - I'm still waiting on the paycheck. I am envious of your weekend...especially the flannel pants and fleece top part. For some reason, the whole getting dressed, doing the hair and makeup - God, it takes up half my day.

It's not cold out, but I feel like I should be baking. It's sunny and breezy and the colors outside are beautiful. It's just so October; shouldn't we all be making banana bread and pumpkin cookies? Or maybe baked potato soup? As it is, I made the ultimate PWT dinner last night - this cheesy (and I mean tacky, not cheddar) hamburger mush stuff that I try to pass off as Shepherd's Pie. You know - ground beef, frozen veggies, whatever kind of soup is handy and then slap some mashed potatoes on top and bake. I have to say, I was a little impressed with myself that I actually made my own potatoes; sadly, in the past, I have made it with the kind from a box. Really. My family scarfed it, including JJ, who, as you know, is a starchatarian. I suppose it's not all bad; there might be some remotely redeeming nutritious value to it. At any rate, it was cold and crisp and windy last night, so it was the perfect dinner.

Today, C is in town and we're heading out to the pumpkin patch. She's so cute; she called me a couple of days ago to see what we were up to this weekend. She asked it we had carved pumpkins yet and I told her that we planned to do it tomorrow. She was so happy; that's the reason she wanted to come home! So we're going to pick up JJ's friend and go get our pumpkins in a minute. I guess we're also going over the Army surplus place to get his costume (army guy). Later today, S&T and I are taking the boys to the fall carnival at school, while J and C attend some benefit dinner for work. (Yeah! I don't have to go to that!) All should be over by 8, at which point I'm sure we'll go get pizza or something.

Tomorrow, pumpkin carving. Maybe I'll make my banana bread then.

Hope you're thoroughly enjoying your no-commitment day!

Love, A