J is for Just Dreaming.

I’ve just been dreaming of what we might get to do this summer to celebrate our 25th wedding anniversary!! I can’t believe we are going to be celebrating our silver anniversary this year (I remember my parents and in-laws celebrating theirs!) but it’s exciting and we want to do something special.

I have just been dreaming of something like a week long cruise, either an ocean cruise or maybe a river cruise. Or maybe somewhere we’ve never been like Alaska, or maybe a bit closer like Edmonton. I have always dreamed of visiting Canada. And renting a home for a week in the summer could be very nice! Or maybe Mt. Rushmore or New York City. Or Hawaii. I just don’t know! There are so many choices, especially when just dreaming…

I is for I did what I wanted.

Which is pretty unusual. As I was home alone this weekend I did what I wanted! I don’t usually get to do that. Now, my list stayed pretty boring and routine (workouts, house cleaning) but I was able to do these things when I wanted. I also got some shopping done, took my nephews and mom to the park, and read. All when I wanted!

H is for the Hunger Games.

This is a great young adult novel that my daughter and I both enjoyed. It is being made into a movie this spring and I am sure a lot of the novel’s fans can’t wait. I know my daughter is looking forward to it! I am just looking forward to reading the next two books in the trilogy and hoping the Hunger Games movie will do the book justice.

G is for Good Times.

Which I think were had by all this Christmas. Everyone got just about everything they had asked for, and a bit more-but not too much more! Everyone is happy with their gifts. And we got to spend some good times with family and friends as well.

F is for Fun.

Which even doctors prescribe! While it’s important to work hard and maintain a steady healthy lifestyle, it is equally important to have some fun. I have heard a doctor tell a family member that “fun” is part of the prescription for a healthy lifestyle. So in the midst of your busy-ness, be sure and schedule some time for fun!

E is for Evening Driving.

We have to keep track of the hours my daughter drives before getting her license. We are down now to evening or night driving. At least now that it gets dark earlier we are able to log in more evening driving hours for her.

D is for Driving through Canada.

Which is something I have always wanted to do. I have never been to visit our neighbors to the north, and if I ever get to I would love to spend time driving through the country seeing as much as I can. Anytime I travel I prefer staying in a local rental instead of a hotel. I would search for Calgary Apartments for rent, or homes to rent, or even a home exchange. Then I could use this as a “home base” and make several day trips to see all the interesting and beautiful things Canada has to offer. Maybe one day, my dream of driving through Canada will come true!

C is for Christmas Time

Which is almost here! I love the lights and the music and the wrapping paper and to cookies and spicy smells. I love how everyone is a little bit nicer. I love how the kids get so excited. I love how most everyone is happy and wants to share. I love the season (which definitely should NOT start until after Thanksgiving!) of Christmas Time.

B is for Blogging.

Which I have been remiss in. Between traveling, holidays, redoing a bathroom, and day to day living, I have not had time to even check in with my blogs. Now hopefully things will settle down enough for me to find at least once a week to check in with my blogging.

A is for Applause.

Which is what the little 15 month old girl I keep received today.

There was a neighborhood volleyball game going on in one of the front yards. She ran over to get in on the action. When she tripped over one of the older girl’s legs and fell face down on the sidewalk, all the kids came over to check on her. She got up squalling and a little red on the forehead but seemed ok. As I picked her up and carried her to the house to get some ice, all the kids started applauding for her! It was so cute and so sweet! While it may have been a simple playground ovation, it sure made a big statement. I sure am proud of how all those big kids treat a little one year old! (And I would bet her uncle who plays football for Tulane would be impressed that his little niece has gotten such applause!)