Still busy as a bee!

This whole year is just flying by. I can't believe its almost Halloween, which means Thanksgiving and Christmas are right around the corner. I am ready to get back to school. Even with hubby home, I am overwhelmed. My days are so long. I do have more free time. I will not pretend that I don't, but with 6 kids and a full time job... Its rough.
Paco dug under the fence. That was on October 20. The neighbors didn't see him, if he was running loose any other time, they'd definitely let us know. The pound didn't have him. So I can only assume the worst. He wasn't my favorite pet ever. He did have his moments though. He had the "little big man" syndrome. Barked at everyone and everything, except us. Goodbye, Paco.
The A/C broke at work yesterday around noon. I didn't get off until 5:30. By the time I got home my head was pounding. I woke up with it pounding. Needless to say, I took a sick day. I can't deal with other people's problems while nursing a migraine.
Last Friday night, I took C & L to see Paranormal Activity 3 and on Saturday, L & I went to the Hangman's House of Horrors. It wasn't as good as last year when I went with my friend JoBeth. But we had fun. C didn't want to go.
The kids are still doing good in school. L tried out for volleyball earlier in the year. She unfortunately didn't make the team. She tried out for basketball last week and this week. We should know tomorrow if she made it. I am proud of her for trying at least. She also ran for a student council position. You cant knock that girl down. C on the other hand wants to stay out of the spotlight.
I am trying to get ready for Christmas. I have been buying a few things here and there. The older girls are going to be the trickiest. They are at that age where what they want are things like laptops and high end cameras. I want an iPad myself. Those things look amazing. If I can pull that off, I told C she could have my laptop. Which is a pretty nice one.
We have had maybe 20 people transfer to new offices, 2 managers have taken positions elsewhere with the company, our attendance manager was either reassigned or opted for a change. Not sure which. It just sucks. It pays the bills though and I really need to finish school so I can take advantage of the tuition reimbursement.
I guess that's all I have for now. I am sure a lot more has happened this month. But I can barely recall things from last week. So this is just a check in.