wow it's just a few days till christmas. the weather alternates between cool and cold. the forecast is for a white christmas. the tree is up and cory is home. they dogs are napping. they get to spend a lot of time resting. most of the shopping is done. the house is a wreck and the garage is worse. there is always the frustrating part of what to do next...i guess i'll just have to follow moms advice...make a list!

i went to weight watchers last night and , as they say, there is 15 # less of me. i wasn't too sure what to expect as i had gained 1 1/2 # the previous week. not sure what i did right or wrong although i did indulge in some christmas cookie madness. i think working in the garage did help.

i've decided on the xmas menu. prime rib, twice baked mashed potatoes, green salad and phyllo crusted pumpkin pie. i' didn't realize that most of the calories are in the crust. since the crust isn't my favorite part it's an easy fix.

i almost got to go to italy and germany this coming summer but it fell through. maybe spain and portugal next year! i may have to stay here for the summer...what the heck? i guess i'll just have to put up the wading pool. anyone interested in coming to kansas? i'm not so sure if it's kansas or me. it must be kansas!

merry christmas to everyone. may this new year be the year of your dreams!