Okay - so this morning I'm debating with myself. My last post was Tuesday the 22nd. It was still up on Tuesday the 29th, and if I just focus on what I need to get done and ignore the whole blog thing for a bit longer, it can apply to one more Tuesday.
But, alas, I fear it is too late for that since I am already sitting comfortably with blog-gy thoughts running through my head, though I will warn you, they are random. Alright, you've been warned. ;-)
We are finished with the County Fair, at least until it is over and then we will work a few more days to help get everything taken down and cleaned up. We had a wonderful time - and I mean Wonderful - but last night on our way home I was sooooo glad that it was over. I'm done, the children are done, husband is done and I'm sure even all of our little critters are done and ready for us all to be HOME! I was so tired, but had to putter around for awhile before I could get in bed and get really comfy, you know? Like my muscles couldn't just go from work, walk, work, carry, work, work to relax, rest, peace without sufficient in between time to wind down.
<<added in: How exciting! I found out from a friend that my picture was in the paper yesterday! A photographer from the paper took it last week while I was clerking for the photography judge. And it is probably the best angle of me he could have gotten -- he got on a ladder and was up looking down upon us and the photos laid out on the table. So the top of my head and right shoulder are prominent as I lean over and mark placement on the entry tag, with the judge next to me contemplating the next photos. The only thing wrong is that the tag on my shirt is sticking up and I look like a bit of a geek. Oh well. >> Now, back to your regularly scheduled blogging:
I'm not really done, though. Because today is Day 2 of our countdown to my mother's 70th birthday party that has been in the works sine the beginning of the year. The big stuff is done - place secured, invitations out and RSVP'd back, menu chosen, colors and centerpieces planned and at the ready, cake ordered, music ordered and arrived. Today I need to do little detail things like get bowls for the nuts and candies that my mother would like at each table, do the toppers for the party favors, maybe make a batch of her famous cookies to have as well. I also need to get a display board and mount the photos of her through the years. Tomorrow, Friday, will be Day 1, making final arrangements (like paying for it all!) and checking out the room and deciding how we will arrange things. The B-Day Saturday will be an early one for me - get the balloons, get the cake and be in the room by 9 a.m. to decorate and set up in time for party starting at 11 a.m. Then hopefully it will be time to just sit and enjoy!
Next week - Monday and Tuesday will be our last days at the Fair. We'll be working on taking down the exhibits, assisting with entry pick-ups, and cleaning out the two buildings where our work has been concentrated. Then a quiet few days at home and ending the week with the children's piano recital on Friday evening.
Can my brain handle all of this?
We'll see.
Glad to see you back! I have a *very* busy week coming up next week, then a break, and more business. I enjoy calmer days!
Posted by: Myfriendconnie | June 01, 2007 at 04:53 AM
Oh, I hope this week goes well, too, friend! I know what you mean about puttering around putting things away, even though you're tired. It's a mama's way!
You are such a busy one - I will pray for your strength and energy this week!
Posted by: Elise | June 04, 2007 at 07:32 PM
Thank you Connie and Elise! We are very much homebodies - after finally learning how important it is for us to be home and learn how to be together and enjoy each other. So these past weeks of constant activity (away from home that is ;-) have been a challenge.
Thank you for the prayers -
Posted by: Denise | June 04, 2007 at 11:08 PM