Sit. Stitch.

That's my plan this evening. 

 One sister, one brother, one nephew.  Every one of them kept me busy all week.  Daytime to bedtime.  Online shopping, checking, tracking, what's my balance, is this covered by my plan, my grocery pickup didn't have several items I need ...............  The tech at Walmart called ME five times to help with setting up his phone upgrade.  Password?  Pin?  Plan?  I know Chris has a real problem with focus but sometimes I just get so flustered.  And regardless of all the aggravation and time, I wouldn't have it any other way.  One day, the phone may not ring with another task for me, medical question to research, item to order online, hair cut request.  But if I leave first, they are up a creek without a paddle.

Saw a new doctor today, very pleasant, did not ask as many questions as my previous.  But also did not scold or criticize or preach.  I asked her opinion whether I should take the Covid vaccine and she basically said the same as the others.  Probably not a good idea.  Patients with autoimmune diseases are not affected by vaccines, but the small number of patients whose autoimmune was caused/triggered by a vaccine, extremely risky.  You know I'm not good at making decisions!!

This little tree is like my jeans, and this big star is like my ass trying to fit into them. 

Carole is happy as can be after the haircut. I cut it a little short but it looks really good.  Mark isn't as happy with his but I don't see any difference.  As I was snipping the last wisps from her forehead, my shears broke in two.  And then, shaving her neck, the trimmer broke.  Odd for both to croak during the same cut and as I finished.

So tomorrow, Mark is taking Chris to the clinic in the morning, I'm staying home and will much enjoy the quiet.  He has a few things to check at Carole's house and will do that following, and also hang this for her.  Using scraps in the basement Mark put together this cabinet by modifying a bowl rack I made years ago and never finished.  Peg beneath, storage inside, and display on top, Carole spotted it when I was cutting.  She loved it.  I don't.  So Mark told her to find a spot and he'll hang it tomorrow.

All items for Chris's son and family have arrived except for a few, and the only one damaged in transit came today so back out we went, exchanged for the only color they had in store, grabbed a pizza, and I am finally sitting.  Carole always used Superior brand Vanilla Butter Nut flavoring https://superiorflavors.com /in her pizzelles and finding it locally is impossible.  Their website came to the rescue and we ordered several to have on hand.  LorAnn is a favorite also but our old family recipes and friend's bakery have relied on this for years and we do like it.

The brats new heated houses, beds, and warming pads are coming tomorrow and this weekend.  We're getting more white stuff with some ice Christmas Eve but have 4 wheel drive so we can still deliver the food.  I love those Hawaiian ham/swiss sliders but some recipes use more butter and allow it to soak before baking.  I use a little less, pour it over, and go right to the oven, don't cover.  Carole's cookies are long gone and if anyone is trying that recipe, the dough is sticky, roll your balls in powdered sugar, and greasing the pan is not necessary but I like to use parchment paper for all my baking.  They are almost cake like.

STITCHING countdown!!  I have another BK mocha, mouth slimed with a new product to calm the burn, and five tubes of various products coming this weekend.

Stay safe.

Enjoy the holiday hassles so many are unable and would give anything to do.

Thanks for visiting.

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