Planning

So I'm putting on this surprise baby shower for my friend who is visiting for the holidays. Though she has plenty of friends in California, where we grew up, most of her family, and me, are here in Springfield, MO. Yay. Anyways, it's being held at my house and I'm in charge of the cake, balloons and games. I've got the cake and balloons covered, that will be something I'll order on Wednesday this week, they should be ready by Saturday. The games I've already decided on and the prizes have been purchased and packaged. It's the gifts that I haven't finished yet. She drove out, so there is only so much room in the car for gifts. I purchased this awesome little keepsake box that looks like a giant letter block. I've already sanded and painted 3 1/2 sides. If I don't finish this afternoon, I should have it done by tomorrow. Then I have the onesie and t-shirt for her toddler that I'm fixing up. The onesie says "Lil' Sis" and the t-shirt will say "Big sis," each will have a butterfly or lady bug painted on it. They should look cute. I wish I could get her something cooler and better, but, like I said, little room for packing in the car and not enough money in the budget right now. She's already got a lot of stuff from her first baby, so not too much missing.

Then there is the Christmas projects. I got some kits at the local crafting store, which is awesome by the by, and I'm putting together tree ornaments for my friends with their childrens' photos in them. Really I just have to cut out the pics and put them together. Shouldn't take more than an hour, just getting the drive to do it is the hard part.

Yes, I know, people don't really want to read about this sort of stuff, but whatever. Did I mention SURPRISE? I can't exactly discuss it with people, gotta keep it on the down low.

Soon I'll have to take the puppy to the dog park, she's been bored to death all morning. And the weather has warmed up to over 35 degrees, so I won't freeze, even if I'm buddled. Yesterday was hard. Just standing around while your dog runs and plays, keeping warm, can be quite chilly.

The movie Avatar is looking better and better. I saw the previews and stuff on this weeks Bones episode, it's looking like it will be pretty big, like the first Harry Potter big. I hope it doesn't let me down. Again, budget doesn't exactly allow for movies, so it had better be good. I plan to see it this month. Maybe Christmas day. Haven't decided.

Work hasn't been getting any better. I'm dealing better, but the situation hasn't gotten better really. I'm still a one person show sometimes, when it's really a three person job. Stress has become my middle man. I find myself screwing up here and there on simple things and it's mostly because I don't feel like I have time enough to breath and do it right. ::sigh::

Well, off I go. Lots to do.