Weekend Update

Saturdays are usually slow days. This morning, however, was an exception, as I attended a mini-class at the UU. Had to miss Sylvia's soccer tournament, but I think she understands. The class was good — learned the history, both local and national (which I already knew; I'm not really a newcomer). And I got to — snore — hear the spiritual journey of every class attendee and facilitator. Yep, all 15 of us. Makes it not so special, as well as lengthy; it took up more than half the class period.

But it was still good. It's the UU, after all. We had a nice lunch afterwards. And I now know who to call for what. I'm still considering my options, what groups to join.

(How fun to attend a UU with a budget: cloth napkins! water goblets! fancy snacks! a real sanctuary! My Lafayette friends are green with envy, I'm sure ...)

Sylvia won her first game, lost the second. It's not an actual tournament, per se; more a chance for the girls (or boys) to play more than one game in one day. It's a rec league; we don't have real winners or losers. The girls got medals and were thrilled. Tomorrow they get a pizza party and little trophies. Sounds like adequate positive reinforcement to me.

Need to do my Thanksgiving shopping. In order to do most of it ahead of time, I need to start Monday. Sadly (well, not really), Monday I will be in Austin. So I need to do something tomorrow. But I haven't been to the store yet. And we're having this party tomorrow. But I should be able to make one easy dish tomorrow — maybe two if I'm lucky. I can get a bunch done on Tuesday, then there's still Wednesday. I need to clean at some point, but I'm leaving two of the girls with the grandparents on Monday, so I'll have some time to get it all together. Plus, my guests are just family, so I don't have to get too strung out. I'm not trying to emulate Martha Stewart, just have a nice dinner. I truly do have a lot to be thankful for. Yes, there's a lot on my no-so-thankful list, but I'll be putting those gripes away for the day, focusing on what's more important.

And Mah Jongg. My mom will be here, so we'll get to play a bunch (ha! JoAnn; I'm getting so-o-o-o good, much better than you!). Not to mention football; Nebraska plays Colorado on Friday, and we all know what a game that will be. None the less, my family will be glued to the set.

As for tonight: the hot tub is heating, the movie is waiting. Here's to a quiet Saturday night in, complete with all the girls (as soon as the absent daughter gets home; I expect her shortly).

There are so many things I could blog about, including, but not limited to, our goofy neighborhood Yahoo discussion group. I'll have to remember to fill you in.

For now, it's back to my book. Cheers!