Boxes Boxes

Packing has begun, and as I am married to a man who gets things done, that means "now." I personally, am one who works better with a hard deadline. So, knowing we are moving in two weeks, you can imagine the possible conflict of opinion on when to pack what. We now have boxes lining our living areas and no sure idea of what is really in them. I am trying to continue living in our home as if nothing is happening yet, and while my man is firmly plugging away. He mentioned the other day that we have alot of boxes in the attic. We both looked at each other and realized that other than a few Christmas decoration boxes, we have no idea what is up there either. Does that mean we should just throw them out or take the time to investigate. Stay tuned. I may call Geraldo to go up and check it out. (Hey, you might want to note the date, March 17th as a good day to check out the trash on our (former) curb.

It's a Little Chilly

We are having to replace our furnace and thankfully it has been warmer lately and hasn't been too bad while we wait for the new one to be installed next week. BUT, the upcoming forcast calls for a possible freeze on Saturday night. Hmmm, I am thinking nice hotel, but what about our kitties? No way I am staying in a hotel that accepts cats! So off this afternoon in search of firewood so that we can have a nice cozy fire and pretend we are warm, and it is a search as people in Dallas are already wearing their shorts and flip flops and wood isn't readily available any more. Just thankful I don't live in New York state!

Sofa, Sedan, Couch, Settee

We have begun the search for a new couch. I was doing a cross word puzzle the other night and realized that there are many words for this particular piece of furniture. But, they all mean the same thing, "Expensive." El spouso and I do not always have the same idea of what it costs to purchase this newest item and it is always interesting to see his face when I go into a showroom and sit on the largest and most expensive piece and yell, "come sit on this one, it is fabulous!" Since we are about to embark on our new life renting a much smaller place with very limited square footage, it makes it even more challenging. So, "come sofa, come couch, come settee, come sedan, come attached cushions with down for a price we can afford upholstered in the most fabulous fabric of all. " We are ready to sit upon you.
(for the right price)

Ash Wednesday

Today is Ash Wednesday, the beginning of the season of Lent, 40 days before Easter and a time to take sober reflection of sin and self...so I am sitting here at my desk with ashes marking a cross on my forehead. People all over the world have gone and had this mark placed on them today. It isn't been in my personal "religious" background, but it is becoming so. If you want to read a bit more about it, as I did, here is one link for more information:
http://torch.op.org/preaching/sermon/790
So very thankful for Jesus and His mercy that endures forever!

Yea! It is Commercialized you have to show me the love day!

This is one day that I love being a woman (and feel really sorry for the men). I truly love being the recipient of the mushy or funny card with those three little words we hear so often, but on this day get to see in print! I love the flowers that come straight from the grocery store, last ones on the shelf, but they are for me, only me. I know that men must feel like they have to give and give well or they will be in trouble with a capital T, and I am sorry for this, but I love being treated and love that this one day, it is all about the LOVE! So, I have bought the card, (very few left to choose from at the grocery store) and the package of oreos for my main man and can't wait to see which flowers were left for me:)

Hot Property!

Today we officially have three offers for our house. Apparently we are the flavor of the day. Pray for the perfect buyer! (ooh, and while you are at it, see if you get any word on where we go from here?)

Hmmmm

Well, we have had our first offer on our humble abode and now the question of "where are we going?" is very real and in our face. So, where are we going to live? What will we do with all of our stuff? Hmmm...