Well, Josh dropped the class, and we're very likely to have to pay for it at some point. He also got a letter saying that he passed the first round of elimination for the dispatch job. He has a practical test that they scheduled for this coming Friday. I'm not sure what is after that. Probably formal interviews. I also don't know when he'll find out if he got the job. Still no word on the home re-financing, except that our paperwork is "being processed". Not so much in the relief department, but who's counting?
We've been talking about just exactly how bleak a Christmas we're going to have, but Josh really doesn't want to talk about it, yet. His side of the family always has three Christmases. One at his mother's (food and gifts required), one at his maternal grandmother's (food, "game money", and gifts required) and one at his paternal grandparents' (food and gifts required). My mother usually has something, too, but nothing is required except an R.S.V.P. My take on it is that people who are planning these events need to know as soon as possible what to expect from us. But he doesn't want to think about it, yet.
We had our taiko performance last night in Osage Beach. We got there super early. We even went and visited with Jenn, Bill and Carter at her mom and dad's place at the lake. It's a lovely house with a beautiful view. And I'm always glad to see Jenn's family! I hear her brother had a date this week. So cute! And while we were having these adventures, everyone else was having disasters. Andrew and Junsei missed the exit, and Jaci's car broke down. The performance part went well, for the most part. There were a few hiccups, and I'm still not convinced that I wasn't at the root of the biggest one, but on the whole, a success. One shock to me was that it was listed as a free show, but my mother says they charged at the door! I was very embarrassed, since I invited my grandmother and aunt to come. She paid their way. I wonder if I should try to pay her back. After the performance and after receiving lots of praise from my too generous relatives, Josh, the kids and I went to his mother's condo to spend the night. The kids were absolutely delighted with the bunk bed. I let them play around on the top bunk this morning. I didn't sleep wonderfully, but better than I thought I would. Must've been tired. We left this morning and got home before 11am. Josh was cheerful. Said it was like a mini-vacation. (A sad commentary on our "vacations" of late, but still happy. I'll take it.)
I forgot to mention that Josh and I watched Serenity the other night. We really liked it. It's Sci-Fi action/adventure for those of you who are unaware.
I've been packed since Friday morning, but I'm not quite set to leave for Gran's tomorrow. I haven't made the cake yet. But the mix is on the counter and I chopped (okay, smashed) the walnuts up. I also need to put everything in one place so I don't forget anything important. I'm bringing my book (Still Daddy Long Legs. Been busy.) and my binder of DVD's in case we want to watch something after we've gone through pictures, and some of my favorite black tea to go nicely with the spice cake...and my clothes and stuff. And the cake, when it's made.
Josh fried fish tonight, no kidding! I told him my Aunt Joyce's formula: coat the fish in plain ole yellow mustard first, then the fish fry. Don't worry, it really doesn't come out tasting mustardy. He was very pleased with himself when it turned out, and told me my aunt is a genius. He's kinda cute, that boy.
But now my little Abbie is falling asleep on my arm. Bedtime! I was sad to hear that seeing me perform still wasn't very easy for her. According to my mother, after every song, she said, "Mommy's all done now? I want to be by Mommy." I wonder how she'll do at my mom's house this week while I'm at Gran's....
Hope you have all had a pleasant week. Trish, hoping for news of your little baby any time now. Master Awesome, do you still read this? Just checking. Love to all of you!
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