Rules are Meant to be... Followed

I decided to follow the whole "Sunday is a day of rest" rule for a change. And I liked it.

Last night I had some unexpected evening and late-night activities transpire, which got me home around midnight -- emotionally on edge and therefore, too wired to fall asleep right away.

I did not set an alarm and planned that we would not go to church and Sunday school if I didn't happen to wake up for it. Well, kitty jumped on my pillow at 8:03 a.m., loudly announcing her presence so I could not fall back to sleep.

So it started as a typical Sunday morning with me dropping Carter off at Sunday school for an hour. Only, I didn't have time to shower so I had to hide out in the car rather than grocery shop (heaven knows, you have to look your best at Wal-Mart). To pass the time, I did go fill up with gas and then stopped by the car wash to vacuum. (Found my missing sunglasses, so it's all good now). I also brought a book with to read. If it had been nice like yesterday, I could have taken a walk -- but it was chilly and in the 30s still. Yuck.

After Sunday school, we came home and I set Carter on homework while I did my normal weekend housework I wasn't around yesterday to do. We were done with our "chores" (including the undomestic goddess actually mending hubby's sweatshirt) by 1 p.m. so we treated ourselves to a movie. We watched Bedtime Stories, which we both enjoyed in the theater and did again today.

My butt really got a good groove on the couch cushion, too, so I wasn't all that motivated to move. Carter went outside and I asked him, "Is it nice enough for me to go for a walk?" He said, "No!" Good answer. I just stayed there in my warm spot and finished my book (and was definitely feeling guilt-free when I saw it start to rain).

I did manage to get off the couch to upload some pictures off the digital camera and order prints -- of everything since New Year's. I need to clean off the memory card a little more often! As long as I'm on the computer, I also have to get scanning some photos in for a top-secret graduation project. Hmm. That kind of sounds like work, though, doesn't it?

I might have to think about that one. I don't want to get caught breaking any rules!

Tuesday Tidbits

Bedtime Stories: On our last vacation day yesterday, Carter and I went to the new Adam Sandler movie Bedtime Stories. Good movie. We both really enjoyed it. My girlfriend Becky was there with her son, too, so that was a bonus. Later, I did find myself on the couch again watching Ellen (I'm going to miss watching that show!) but only because McDreamy was on there. Now that's a nice bedtime story.

Another Snow Day: Was proud that I hit the snooze only three times on my first day back to work. Saw we got an inch or 2 of snow overnight and was thrilled I'm going to work and not on shoveling detail today. Then remembered I had to drive in it. My thrill was short-lived. Made it to work OK, though.

Christmas Wishes: While catching up on Christmases with co-workers, one of my friends said she has already forgotten Christmas because so much has happened since then. Her husband was rushed to the hospital with stomach pains on Sunday and they'll find out today whether he has colon cancer. How awful! When people ask what I got for Christmas and I say, "I'm just happy to have my health," I really do mean it! We can't take that for granted. Please add Joe to your prayer lists.

Alone Time: Hubby has off today and tomorrow to stay home with Carter. However, Carter is off to a birthday party/sledding day/sleepover so Jim gets the day to himself to do whatever he wants. I know he has to put a part on the snowblower, but then I hope he has some fun. Oooh, and we get the evening together alone, too! (Yes, the phrase "together alone" makes sense. Ask any parent!)

Diva Diet: Our cat Sylvester had her annual check-up today. Perfectly healthy! In fact, our fluffy little princess actually is down a quarter of a pound since last year. How is it that she can lay around and sleep 20 hours a day and still lose weight?! I am changing my diet plans for 2009!