Parties & Shopping

I feel like I've fallen short with my blogging this week.  Nothing REALLY interesting or entertaining to write about, but since this blog is mainly for my memory, I'm just going to write about what we've been up to so far this week. 

Monday night, Nikki, had an ornament exchange party.  My mom went with me.   There was a huge turnout, lots of extremely cute ornaments & loads of fun!  Also, the same night, my mom & I were invited to a CAbi party.  I managed to make both parties, but didn't get home until about 10:00.  Mom bought my Christmas present from CAbi which I am excited about and I also ended up buying two other things from CAbi that I had really been wanting off the rack for 1/2 price.  woot. 

Tuesday I took the day off from work.  I had only bought a couple of Christmas presents online up until Tuesday.  I knew I would not be able to accomplish a whole lot if I took Mallory with me, so she spent the day with her daddy & grandaddy & I spent the entire day checking off my shopping list.  I plan on doing this every year from now on.  With it being a Tuesday, the stores were not crowded & I didn't feel guilty for leaving Mallory behind on the weekend or feel guilty for dragging her along knowing that it's no fun for her to be in a shopping cart or stroller all day long.  I was home by 5:00, got my Christmas cards out & MOST of all the presents wrapped.  Yay for productivity!

Wednesday was back to work, but we did get off early for our work Christmas party.  It was at Mike's Farm.  Mallory was in the worst mood ever.  From the time I picked her up, she whined & could not be satisfied.  When we got to Mike's Farm, she would not sit in her high chair, would not be still in our laps, would not eat a bite of any food, would not go to anyone else who tried to show her any attention & was still whining nonstop.  I'm sure it was excellent birth control for my co-workers' teenage children who attended.  Needless to say, we were the first ones to leave & skipped out on the hayride.  I was thinking she had to be not feeling well because that's not her norm, but today she seems to be fine.  I guess we just all have bad days, toddlers included! 

Today seemed to be a loooong workday.  But right after work, I met my friends Trish & Megan for an early dinner at my favorite Mexican restuarant.  We exchanged Christmas gifts and enjoyed some girl time for a little bit.  They are both so sweet & give the most thoughtful gifts.  I wish I could think of gifts like they do!  Trish got Megan & I handmade camera strap covers because we both have new cameras.  Now we can carry them around in style & comfort!  Megan gave me a pair of stud earrings like I have been wanting & a sweet friends Christmas ornament.  I love everything they gave me & had a great time with them.  I brought home supper for Patrick & Mallory.  Mallory really enjoyed the steak from my fajitas.  I'm happy that I've found something else she likes to eat since she is so picky about her food these days. 

One of the best things about this week is that I came home to a clean house today!!  I kept asking Patrick, who came & cleaned & he says he did it.  He hasn't been able to work much this week due to the weather so he helped out around the house.  That means soooo much to me & I love him so much for the little things like that!