January 2nd

I got to sleep in a bit again today- that is a really special treat for me! Sleeping in used to mean 11:00 or even noon- way back in the day before adult responsibilities! Now sleeping till 8 or 9 is all I get- but it is wonderful.

I had to work today but it was a pretty casual day with not too much that “had” to be done that day. I finished preparing for my corps cadet class on Sunday and made a bunch of phone calls and sent some emails. I did a bit of work on a grant I am working on and towards the end of the day went to DHQ to turn in some paperwork.

DHQ happens to be right across from the mall sooo…. I had to go in. The boys were both needing some clothes. Since they wear uniforms for school we rarely buy them regular clothes. They were both down to just one pair of jeans that were getting very worn and small so I found some great deals on jeans for them – really nice ones for $7 bucks- cheaper than at the thrift store. I ended up buying way more than I had intended but spent less than I had planned to. I was actually pretty weary after hauling all my goods around the entire mall as I scoured for the greatest deals. I left exhausted but pleased with what I came home with.

I am home now- it is actually pretty late. The boys and I had dinner together, Donald is at worship team practice so I am just trying to relax for the evening.