re: It's Boxing Day!!!

Happy Boxing Day to everyone! It is a cold day on the Prairies, which is typical of the winter season.

I talked to my best friend this morning,and he is doing well. He is a farmer west, northwest of here. He spent Christmas Day with his mom and girlfriend.

I got money for Christmas from my dh and my dad. The kids got tons of stuff but not as bad as previous years when their grandma was alive. She went overboard on Christmas and made it totally commercialized. I also got pyjamas and sheets, what I wanted.

Today we are basically cleaning the house and just being lazy after that. We have to do one person's sidewalks, but not necessary. I am keeping my sidewalks up. I don't think that Des knows how to shovel the walks.

I am back to knitting my usual sweaters for babies, as the other one that I was going to use, was too small. They don't need preemie wear, but may save this for the next charity. I just did one. It is quick if I sit down and do it, but being busy with work and all, I don't have much spare time.

My program is working better. My hands are no longer numb in the morning which is good as that is a sign of hypoglycemia which is toooo low blood sugar, which I have been having lately.

I hope that I haven't gained a pile of weight as I weigh myself tomorrow, I hope. Last Sunday the gym was closed for some reason....not good...

Well, I should close for today as my post may crash. So drink your water and hugs to all! Gail

re: almost Christmas!

Hi to all! It is almost Christmas and I got my Dad's card in the mail, and got a Christmas cheque from him for the kids.

I have been knitting baby sweaters for the charity that I enjoy helping out Bundles of Love in Minneapolis. I knit a smaller one and it turned out, but I am turning the other pattern that I usually use. The smaller one is great for a preemie baby, and I will do that one in better colors. You aren't supposed to use yellow on a preemie as they turn yellow easily due to jaundice.

The tree went up today as Max put it up with the help of his dad. I got started on my boxes downstairs as I am looking for a pattern to make a preemie doll of about 5 lbs. I have the pattern somewhere. I did find the Christmas ornament that I had made at Royal Gorge in Colorado. Actually, it was one of those keychains with a photo in it which is darling! It is the four of us in the picture at the entrance to the Gorge.

Back to work tomorrow for one day, and then payday on Thursday! happy!

Went to the doctor today and I have to get busy and get on my meds again, as they were making my hands go numb. so now I am on program again, and I hope to lose some weight *sigh*...My magnesium is also really low.

Take care and drink your water!!! Merry Christmas to all! Gail

re: here I go again.....

HI! I had my entry done, and the internet went down so here I go again.

I am finishing off my dishcloths so that I can get back to quilting. I like making smaller quilts so that I can get the projects done sooner.

I have all my Christmas cards mailed out now, except for Dad. I will be sending that one out soon.

I am working tomorrow, but have Monday and Tuesday off. I was spoiled having three days off for two weeks in a row.

I am hoping to get more reading done this week, as I have a bunch of books to read. I love to read, but no time, or so it seems.

Take care for another period of time. Gail don't forget to drink your water and stay well!