I guess people with children gradually get used to the noise as they have more children and the children get older. We have had a busy house the last week since My folks, older sister, younger brother, and my sister's two kids--6 and 4--arrived. They left yesterday. I lost count of trash bags and loads of dishes we went through. It was a nice week to not think and not worry about our future as I face this week of job hunting and sending out my resume yet again.
It was quite fun though--we went to the children's museum in Iowa City, shopped for food for Thanksgiving, introduced my family to the world of Wii, enjoyed watching a couple of movies (Princess Bride is quite entertaining with the perspectives of two children.) The weather was also perfect for taking them outside and playing Frisbee or walking to the park. Thanksgiving was lots of fun as we had another 7 adults and 2 children arrive for the day. (and everybody fit just fine!) After the initial meal, we had tons of leftovers...but gratefully, much more was eaten a few hours later for dinner. Now we have a small portion of the 20 pound turkey left, some stuffing, sweet potatoes and fruit salad. I think I may actually freeze portions of the fruit salad. We also have the equivalent of 1 pie left I think--pumpkin, cheesecake, pumpkin tart, a slice of mincemeat, and two slices of the chocolate Kahlua pecan left. My aunt and cousin are quite the chefs (both have attended culinary school.) Plus another of my cousin made some excellent gingersnaps.
on Friday, we headed to the Amana colonies and walked through their little Christmas tree forest and lots of shops. The chocolate shop was a favorite--and we had some excellent food at one of the restaurants. We also came back with some excellent beer and wine. It is a very neat place...and we only saw one of the 7 areas.
And on Saturday morning, our 6 guests packed up and left in hopes to beat the worst of the snow. (Prayer is appreciated today as they finish up the last of the drive in Colorado....it isn't sounding fun....) And--from something--I ended yesterday with the worst migraine in memory and wondering if I'm sick or if there is some trigger I have yet to identify. After the pain was gone, I had some awful vertigo--which is a first for me in a very long time. I used to get vertigo a long time ago, usually as I was going to sleep. I hadn't had any problems in quite awhile.
and so, tomorrow starts the 26th year of Josh's life and starts the last month of an eventful 2008.
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