The Meatloaf Factor.....

January 7, 2010 - With 10 minutes to spare this morning, I could have checked facebook or email...(or warmed up my car)... Instead, I made meatloaf. While thawing out the meat, I unloaded the dishwasher and brushed my teeth and actually had the bowl with eggies and breadcrumbs all ready. Already dressed and not sure if we even own an apron, I rolled up my sleeves and started mixing it all up with my bare hands…hoping not to spill anything on myself, for I had a presentation in less than 40 minutes!!! And I did it!!! Yeah for me!! Something to look forward to....meatloaf!

Then, I proceeded to my presentation which was on college and career planning at a local high school, and as usual, I asked them...”what words come to mind when you hear the word SUCCESS”. Heard the typical answers....money, family, happiness, meatloaf (what?)...I actually couldn’t get the word “meatloaf!” out of my head!! Yes, how things change when one turns 40...I felt successful this morning getting a meatloaf made!!! I am sure there is a profound metaphor mixed in the meatloaf somewhere....LOL

ANYWAY.....Tomorrow: seems funny to be excited about signing one's will, but that's what's happening....will sleep better at night now that this is done...and since I'll be in Kingston, I'll be stopping over to the DMV to get Bootie's car on the road, as my stratus is an eyesore.....and of course this is all after my morning presentation at Rhinebeck HS again...I better catch some ZZZZZZZZZZs....goodnite folks...Merry Meatloaf!!!! :)

Bye-Bye Sweetie!!!

Bye Bye Sweetie! Mixed feelings with taking the Christmas tree down last night! Though the toy train didn’t stay on the track, the tinsel was a little sparse, I have to admit that this year was my favorite tree EVER! Maybe it was the fusion of ornaments from our blended family’s heritage or how Alan choose the tree, but there was something definately special about this year's tree. FYI - "Sweetie" is what Alan named the tree.

Anyway,about to watch the sunrise from the living room window....(and still missing those tree lights)....have a great day!!!:) Michelle

I am back to blogging 2010!!!

Hello! Happy 2010~~ WOW! It's been a year since I wrote in this diary (blog). I guess facebook has taken over, but as you all know, i have a lot to say!:) If interested, I intend to write more this year, and invite you to join in the conversation.... I will have a new blog posted tonight! :)

Christmas FUN!!!! December 14th

The holiday season doesn't get any more wholesome than caroling with the girl scouts at a senior residence...with hot chocolate and brownies...and with 7 boys all under the age of 7...and we live to tell about it!!! Alan was a bit of a handful, and was more interested in playing with his "one horse open siegh", but he said his favorite part of the afternoon was his friend "Ben-Ben", then quickly changed his mind to..."the brownie" ----

T-Day at Alan's school

Just returned from a Thanksgiving feast at Alan's preschool!!!

Voting for...

Alan and I went to vote together last night. I asked him who he wanted to vote for....He said that he wanted to vote for Pop-Pop. I told him that Pop-Pop was already the "King" (or was it the DUKE?) - and that he was next in line for that crown. In the meantime, I told him that he could pull the lever for Obama!!

Jammin

Alan has become quite the musician. I took him to jam in Kingston last week with some folk singer friends who gathered near the Senate House, and he played for them the "Rock-n-Roll ABCs" and "Happy Birthday." Here he is with my father, probably playing the BG's (oh no!)!! Well, at least he will be well-rounded musically! Please note how he made a microphone out of Tinker Toys!