Helen the Cat

Am happy to report that I have lost another pound today. My VSG journey has been wonderful so far. Goal is just in sight!, another 10 pounds and I will BE THERE. But of course, being at goal isn't the end of the journey, just another destination on the trip.

I'm going to the Dominican Republic and I'm going to stay for 13 months!

Sitting here in the Atlanta, GA airport, waiting for my flight. Even met up with my Honey here, he is on his way to Florida too. Get to see him for a whole week when I arrive tonight!

Today is Christmas Cookie day at the Warren house. My two girls are coming to help make cookies and candy. We hope to make at least 7-8 different kinds of cookies and another 7-8 kinds of candy. BIG day here! YUM!

UGH! I can't sleep. Worked all night Thursday night, stayed up till 4:00 PM Friday afternoon, and then went to bed, cause my eyes wouldn't stay open. Woke up at 1:00 AM, and now can't sleep. So here I sit, looking at Facebook since I am WIDE AWAKE and can't sleep! And guess what? It is COLD outside here in the frozen tundras of Iowa! In addition to not being able to sleep, I am COLD!!!

Ugh! It is -1 here in Goldfield, IA. I HATE snow and cold weather. Can't believe I willingly came home to this! LOTS of unpacking to do, LOTS of stuff to put away, LOTS of dirty house to clean, and THEN can put up my Christmas decorations. LOTS to do!

We went to Ft. Dodge (about 30 mi. east of here) to see "War Horse" last night, and on the way home, it wa 7 degrees! A WHOLE SEVEN degrees! Oh I miss the weather in California! I am loving being home, but OH the cold! It makes my bones ache!

Wow! Christmas is almost here. I have been cleaning the house since 5:30 AM this morning. Glad to be almost done!!! Kids are coming home tonight, Hurray! I only have a floor to scrub, the sweeper to run and a bed to change the sheets on, THEN I'll be done!