This has not been the easiest of days. I am surprised I was able to successfully make a batch of fudge. It seems everything I tried to do had a hitch somehow.
The Director of Pioneer Bluffs stopped by this morning and picked up all the Newsletters and leftover supplies. It was good to get them out of the house.
I worked on cleaning my bedroom today. I got the bookcase moved back into place and cleaned and organized. I found the copies of my blog and decided to put them all in 4 inch binders. Some already were but others were in some sort of cheap paper binder that Jim had done. This little project did not go easy. Putting stacks of papers into three holes was a challenge for me today.
I didn’t have enough binders so decided to go to Emporia. I had to get white ones instead of black ones as they were out of black ones. I also got some more storage containers to put the Christmas treats in and leftover containers so the kids can take treats home. I asked the clerk that was checking me out if they sell stamps and I was surprised when she said yes. I got the stamps I needed and that saved me a trip to the post office. I got some more gift cards that I needed for the Detention Center. Unfortunately I only got 13 when I needed 16. Now I get to go back to town tomorrow to get 3 more.
I went to Bluestem to get some nails to secure the new 12 x 12 plastic tiles I got for the dog pen. Two young boys (men) helped me and they found some 4 inch nails that fit perfectly. I also got a puncher to be able to get the nails low enough.
On the way home a car played games with me all the way to Strong City. I attempted to pass them on the first part of the highway out of town. The car sped up and wouldn’t let me in so I slowed down and let him go first. Then he slowed down to 60 mph until the next passing lane. At the passing lane he sped up to 75 all the way through it. Rinse and repeat all the way home. Not sure what his deal was.
When I got home I got all the blogs transferred to the new binders. It was good to get that little project taken care of. I still need to label them but then they will be done. I managed to cut my finger while I was doing this project.
I made a batch of fudge that turned out OK. I thought at first I hadn’t cooked it long enough but it tastes really good so all is well.
I also made the pretzels that you put a chocolate kiss on, melt them a bit and push on a M&M on top of the kiss. They are Tagen’s favorite Christmas treats.
Some days are easy and some days aren’t. I am grateful nothing big happened – just little things that annoyed me.
Tomorrow I hope to do the chocolate dipping treats. It will take most of the day to get them all made due to lack of counter space. I will need to run into town to get three more gift cards as I need to have them at the Center on Wednesday. I will do that little errand between treats.
Kathy laid down the rubber tiles and nailed them in place. The nails I got worked – at least as far as we can tell now. I need to order another couple of boxes of them as 50 didn’t cover much. Kathy laid down a few in front of the back door and in front of the dog pen door. Hopefully they will keep us from slipping on the slope when it is wet or icy.
Tomorrow I have a Christmas party to go to at 4:00. It will be fun to see my friends and share some of the treats I made today.
If I get the chocolate dipping treats made tomorrow I will be in good shape for Saturday and our family Christmas. I will make sugar cookies Wednesday and then possibly make New Year’s Cookies on Friday. I’ll see how my energy holds up.
I still need to finalize the game I will need to have ready for Saturday. I think I decided what I want to do but now need to get the final pieces of it gathered up. I am only making a green bean casserole and Macaroni and Cheese for our lunch on Saturday so that will go fast and easy. Jason is making pig tails and gravy, Michelle is bringing mashed potatoes and Nicole is bringing a salad.
If I get time I will work on my Christmas cards this week too. I got my first card from a friend today. I would like to get them done this week so Christmas really can be done by Saturday.
After Saturday I should have lots of free time and space. I want to go to Wichita one day next week and visit my Aunt and make a stop at Costco. I have a list of things that I need from Costco. I hope to pick a day where they aren’t too crowded but know that is a big ask this time of year.
Grateful that this day of little mishaps is almost over, grateful none of the mishaps were serious, and grateful I got some things done today.