woo-hoo

the little things in life sometimes are truly the most satisfying ... tonight, due to a boatload of reasons beyond my control, I am still awake and functioning, many many hours after my regular bedtime to do LAUNDRY!! I just cannot get up tomorrow morning with a laundry room full of laundry. I have no idea when I am going to be home for more than two (non-sleeping) consecutive hours in the next four days. How do working moms do it? I respect and admire them so so much, because I truly don't know when they get everything done.

Anyway, this week is the "infamous" Secret Santa's Shop at our elementary school. Year number 4 for me to participate ... and this year, the chairperson has completely blown me away!! Single handedly (apparently with a bit of help from family) she managed purchase and wrapping of more that $10,000 worth of merchandise - every piece being worth less than $3 or $4. The shop, set up in a basement classroom of the school, is absolutely beautiful with all of the gifts, decorations and "christmassy atmosphere". Yet another Mother who has simply amazed me! I am so proud of her...