I just need a moment...

I just think you all should know that I love you. A lot.

A whole house full of people for a week has made me really happy and really tired. Like really really tired. It's not even 6 o clock and I'm about to pass out.

I have been thankful, joyful, grouchy, sleepy, productive, and lazy this week.

I have cried happy tears with people that usually drive me crazy.

I have been driven crazy by people that usually crack me up.

As amazing as this week has been...I'm ready for it to be over.

I'm gonna get a good night's sleep, eat lots of vegetables, and try to reduce my Christmas pooch. I'm also gonna show my hubs how much I appreciate him because he has kept me sane this week. My Mom-Mom too. She is the best.

And finally, I'm gonna try to let it sink in that I am actually done with school. No more late night cramming. No more driving Mike crazy with procrastination. No more eating Jimmy Johns in the library while I write about serial killers.

I'm a lucky girl. Or blessed, rather. Definitely blessed. Now I just need a moment to let it all sink in.

Merry Christmas to all, and to all a GOOD NIGHT.

Who really likes jello molds anyway?

Today I am missing Mike's Christmas party. I'm a little bummed about it. Isn't that one of my wifely duties? To put my hair in rollers and put on my best sweater and smile for a few hours even though my feet hurt? To secretly hope that everyone likes my lemon bars more than any of the other desserts, because who really likes jell-o molds anyway?

That may sounds like torture to most people, but for some sick reason I love this kind of thing. Especially if I don't have to talk to anyone. I'm a little socially awkward. Especially without a glass of wine to lubricate my inhibitions.

But, alas, I have to work. And finish my finals. (My last final of my whole life.) Besides, Candice won't be there either. I would be very upset if she was going and I wasn't. It would have been fun for the two of us to hide in a corner and snicker about what old ladies who work for the government think is proper attire for an afternoon Christmas party at a rec center. It's also fun to wonder how all those nerdy employees have such hot wives.

I'm also glad it's not a dress up event. I would be very upset if I was missing out on an opportunity to break out my liquid eyeliner.

But, instead, Mike and Bailey will go to the party without their wives. They will bring napkins and plates instead of lemon bars and artichoke dip. They will probably be wearing something completely unfestive. And then they will sneak out early so that they can come home.

Sounds pretty lame to me.

An update...the end is near

I haven't written in forever so at the prompting of a friend (hey linds!) I decided to stop by for a quick update.

THIS IS THE LAST WEEK OF SCHOOL!!! As soon as I turn in these finals I have been working on I will be done! They aren't due until Sunday at midnight, but Mike's parents fly in on Friday so my goal is to be done by Thursday night.

That means that I have to write a 10 page paper, a project outline, a test, AND clean my house top to bottom before Friday morning rolls around. Oh and I have work.

But you know what...as stressful as it is I'm feeling pretty pumped. I can see the light at the end of the tunnel. What am I going to do with all that free time!?

Christmas time is coming, there will be lots of family here, and a grad party! Fun, fun, fun!!

That's when I can get to work putting all the finishing touches on my house, put together a gingerbread house, and make Christmas cookies!