Monday, Monday

Okay, the weekend is over.  "Monday, Monday...Dah Da Da da Dah Dah...Monday, Monday"..That song is stuck in my head.  I just need to work Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday and we're right back where we started last Thursday.  It can't get here quick enough and I wish the day would never get here.  All in the same breath.  Strange feeling.
My car broke down this weekend, it didn't leave me stranded though.  I was heading back from CleElum.  My Tahoe started shifting weird and all kinds of lights started blinking on the dash.  NOT GOOD.  We took it in to the shop this morning and we should hear from the mechanic this afternoon. I really hope it's minor because we have medical bill s out the wazzu and then this week we have to pay for a hotel, gas, food and whatever out of pocket expenses this week brings.  I mean it could not have come at a more inconvenient time, right?  But we shall see what the mechanic says and save the panic for then.
Today is my Mom's birthday.  She is 80 but don't let her catch me saying that too loud.  She hates her age even though she looks great and is more active than most women ten years younger than she is.  SO GO MAMA!
I got a call from my sweet boy and daughter this morning.  Ty and Jess wanted to call to let Doug and I know they are for sure, coming for Christmas! YES!  I screamed the way I did when they told me they were pregnant with Hayden and Kade.  Just a knee-jerk reaction I guess!  That means I have 10 weeks and counting until I can see those sweet boys...and the kids too (sorry guys!)  The whole family will be together for the holidays.  In the new house there is room for everyone.  Just like we have always hoped.  I am so blessed...so pardon me if I gush a little.  Doug and I, with God's help, have built a beautiful family.  The kids are all doing so well.  I can hear the Monopoly Wars now!  Grandpa Larry and Tyler heading up the picket lines for what "'fair house rules" are.   And then there's the Texas Hold Em poker marathon's.... The all family movie nights...  It will be wonderful!  I called Amanda and she screamed too!  Like mother like daughter.
Tomorrow my sweet Jackson turns 11 years old.  I am so proud of this kiddo.  What a sweet boy.  What an overcomer!  He's handsome, and nice and a good student and son.  Happy Birthday Action Jackson!
Four days left.  Four days left.  Amanda and Alexix have been sick so I haven't seen my kids and granchild since Saturday morning...no good.  I need my Lexi fix...and besides Auntie Didi is visiting and that's just not cool.  Get well Amanda and Alexis...we need to see ya.
I forgot my glasses at home today....not good.  Can't see a think with out backing up across the room (cruel "getting old" joke from God)  But I seem to be figuring it out.