I love weekends!

Friday went by really fast at work! Just as I hoped. I left work so happy. Got a few emails from my hubby that morning. And I got to talk to him on the phone and Skype! :) woo hoo! elation!
My doctor's appointment went well. I didn't get seen until almost 5 PM though. That office is awesome, but they are too busy! I have a clean bill of "lady" health.
Friday night didn't consist of any wild parties. :) Unless you count the broom and lemon scented Joy. I did, however, Skype with hubby til about 1 AM so I slept in on Saturday...
I woke up too late to go to the base to exercise. I went to Elliebear's violin concert at the local high school. I took Princess with me and she was so sleepy I ended up leaving after L's performance and coming back to pick her up at the end. Ellie is so emotional. She was crying because one of the other girls in the class was being mean to her. I tried to convince her to not let others get under her skin, but I know better than anyone, that's easier said than done. Went to the grocery store. Couldn't find my list so I got what I could remember and when I got home, noticed so much more I needed and forgot. I need time to go down each aisle and just fill up the basket with what we need. Oh well. We'll survive one day at a time.
Saturday night we put up the Christmas tree lights and new little ornaments, which aren't going to make it through Christmas, between the twins and Bruiser. Our little tree doesn't look like it belongs in an episode of Charlie Brown anymore. :) I am not putting the gifts underneath the tree. If they can't leave the lights and ornaments alone, I know they can't leave the gifts alone!
Sunday... More Skype time with hubby this morning. I hope and pray that he gets to take that SCWS (?) board soon. I am so worried about him doing well and getting it out of the way. Not that I don't think he'll do well. It's that I don't want him to have too much on his plate when he's there. I guess it could be good to have some things to occupy his mind.
Hubby wants me to take some classes. I really want to, but I am afraid I won't be able to put forth my best efforts right now. I can barely find time to read the Sunday comics...
I got the new Bluray player hooked up in the bedroom this weekend. I got tons and tons of laundry done. And there's still about 2-3 loads left. This included comforters and sheets. I meant to wash the kids coats but... I forgot. I made fried talapia tonight with some egg noodles in Alfredo sauce and 2 cans of mixed veggies poured in. It was really good. And I have leftovers for lunch tomorrow.
I am so disappointed in how much I got done. I did Elliebear's hair today too. She took her braids out. Princess fell asleep b4 8 PM so she didn't get her usual Sunday night braiding. Which just means I have to do it tomorrow.
I wrapped all the Christmas gifts today. Which took all afternoon with all the interruptions. This day has come and ended way too quickly.
Princess has 4 Barbies, 4 Disney princess books, 4 new games for her Vtech system, the riprazor trike, new Disney Princess shoes and purse.
Bruiser has 2 Barbies, the radio flyer trike and a cookware set.
(Now they will probably end up sharing the cookware and the books. I don't trust bruiser with the game system though- she broke the one she got last year)
Cici has her DSi, the fish lamp, 3 webkinz (Internet animals) and she got the sea monkeys as an early gift.
Elliebear has the keyboard, 1 webkinz pet and a pair of Heeleys (those shoes with the skates built in), the Hannah Montana and Tinkerbell movies that came out this fall on DVD.
Pinky has the doll that sings "I'm a little Teapot" and that electronic drum.
Bubba has the giant thing of blocks in the plastic wagon and a big CAT dump truck.
I got gifts for my brother's kids and hubby's brother's kids got sea monkeys as requested. I thought about getting a gift for my cousin's little girl. But I just don't know. I am also invited to a co worker's little boys 2nd b-day party on Dec 13th or 12th (that Sunday) at this place called Abbie's Playhouse. I think it's gonna be fun for the little ones. She said it's for ages 8 and under so C and L will basically just go to enjoy the pizza, cake and ice cream and to help mom out of course. :) Last year we went to the one she had a McD's. She said he likes Sesame Street and books would be OK. So, I found 5 little books, beginner books with the Sesame Street characters. They were only like a buck each. But I couldn't find any Sesame Street toys that weren't $30+ talking Elmo's so... She's just gonna have to understand that I am doing Christmas for 6 and it's a bit rough right now... Oh well. Maybe I will add some candy or something in with it.
Dexter was just delicious tonight. Man, wish hubby was here to see it with me. It's almost midnight. I guess I will join the rest of the house and go to sleep.
I have a long week ahead of me. OT practically each day. And so much to do at home each night. UGH. I just have to do that little engine chant... I think I can. I think I can. I think I can. :)
I love you, my wonderful hubby! I hope as you read this and catch up on our lives here at home, you are safe and know that you are so very loved.