1. What's one thing you want to get done before the calendar flips to a new year?
I have absolutely no idea!!! I still have Christmas and daughter's birthday (Dec. 26) to get through!
I guess, I really need to get my car serviced before the end of the year.
2. What's something that brought a smile to your face this year?
Always my grandsons!! They make all my worries disappear.
3. What do you like on a cracker? Do you have a favorite cracker variety?
My favorite topping to put on a cracker is homemade pimento cheese. I have found a little store (Mennonite) a few miles from me. They make the best homemade pimento cheese.
My favorite cracker variety is Club or Graham Crackers.
4. Do you have plans for ringing in the new year in a fun or special way? Are you typically awake at midnight on the last day of the year?
I usually have plans to ring in the new year. I make a trip to see an ole college friend and we barely make it to midnight. My mom is very sick and probably will not have any special plans this year.
5. What are three words that describe your 2024?
Drought!! I love working in my garden and watching it produce. This year, no rain!! Even though I watered my garden daily, it wasn't the same as having rain.
Transitions This is all related to work/school. I have often said, our work family IS LIKE FAMILY. I was very close to a colleague. As a matter of fact, he would call me his "work wife." This year, he left our school system and found another job closer to his home. This was good for him, but sad for me. Then, the first of October our principal left for personal reasons. These type of transitions were hard to adjust to.
Sadness This summer, my daughter's dog, a Boxer was very sick. They had taken him to the Vet at Va Tech, and we all knew time was coming near. When Champ, the Boxer, passed, my grandsons were so upset. It was gut wrenching hearing and seeing them cry.
Then Hurricane Helene hit. So much devastation just a couple of miles from me. There are still many people who are homeless and living in tents.
A couple of weeks ago, one of my students lost their mother unexpectedly. Such sadness.
The first six months my words would be:
Cheerful all was going smooth
Reader I finished 15 books before summer
Entertainer I hosted many guests from March to June and loved every minute of it!
6. Insert your own random thought here.
The Grinch met me at school yesterday.
Wishing all a Merry Christmas!!!
Enjoy Life!
We are thinking of doing the Polar Express next year with all the grands. Making a weekend of it in Bryson City. It won't be our year to have them on Christmas Day and we're thinking this might be a fun family gift for all. I know this time of year is hard for you Tammy. I'm sorry your mom is not well. Enjoy those grandsons who bring so much joy. Merry Christmas!
ReplyDeleteWe had to have our cat put to sleep in August so I feel your pain over the dog. We've suffered quite a few losses this year, too. I like how you were able to remember all of the good things in the first half of your year.
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry for the hard stuff of your year. So glad you had good times too and that you were with your grandsons! Merry Christmas!
ReplyDeleteYou do not look old enough to have grandsons! I’m glad they are a blessing to you. I had 3 sons and know how fun they can be. Boys are definitely different aren’t they? ❤️
ReplyDeleteI always had a hard time with drastic changes - seems I handled them better in my younger days than I do now. Nice to meet you and Merry Christmas.