Not so much

Okay, so I don't actually "hate" Christmas. But I hate a lot of what goes on around this time of year. I hate being so busy; I hate that others are so busy; I hate that no one has time to blog. :(

But I did get my X-mas shopping done. Yesterday (my day off), I kind of just meandered through Barnes & Noble, Walmart, and Glenbrook Mall. I "do" like doing that at Christmas... strolling around watching other people; saying an occasional prayer for someone who looks especially lonely or stressed (secret prayers).

I was super stressed agian yesterday morning. Our stupid home computer won't work again - won't allow online access. I get soooo frustrated with it. And I HATE calling gateway. So, I haven't done anything yet. I worked for sevearl hours trying to do what I could do. No luck. Maybe Jane will call Gateway this time. :)

Last night both kids had their "significant others" over after the basketball game. I hate to say anything for fear of jinxing it, but they both actually have nice "friends" now. I am especially happy about Carrie. I actually like her boyfriend for a change. Even though I don't know him too well, he at least seems like a good guy.

Isaac had a job interview yesterday - at the Ossian grocery store. Wow - I think that's a first. I hate getting on him about getting a job, but it's one of those "dad" things that I feel like I must do even though I don't want to. That's the part of parenting I don't like -- I want to be friends with my kids, but there are times when you have to be the tough guy. And I just really don't like playing that role. Anyway, I don't know if he'll get the job - I think he should, because I think he will naturally excel at whatever he does. But, even if he doesn't, I think he can get one at East of Chicago or somewhere else. He did another super job of playing guitar and singing at the Norwell basketball game. Maybe the best he's sang. Still can't believe how he does what he does. I don't think he knows he's like the star of the show, and how many girls (and ladies) have their eyes glued to him. I hope he can stay humble.

Well, I have a million things to do. Can't believe Christmas is next week. I would like to go see The Chronicles of Narnia this afternoon. And maybe get another Nooma DVD to show for New Year's Day. I can't decide if I should show "Luggage" or not on NYD, becuase of the ending. I like it, but Jane deosn't think I should show it on a Sunday morning. If you haven't seen it, you should.

Peace, my friends. Much of it. And revolution to the end.