From manky to nearly presentable!

OK, so I was cleaning the manky upstairs bath trying to get it clean enough for Rachel and Nathan when The Evil Fred decided to help me. First he was on the counter and when I would walk by he would try to grab my hand or bat at me. Then when I cleaned the shower and mopped the floor he kept tapping me on the head! Pathetic help he is! The bathroom does look MUCH better now and will probably suit Rachel just fine. Except of course the boys have all their daily toiletries spread out on the counter. Ah well, she can mix hers in.

This morning, Andy and I went to the Presbyterian church. Not only did we sing many Christmas Carols along with the pipe organ but had some giggles at the same time. The children's Christmas program had humorous bits that weren't supposed to be but the "best" part was the children's bell choir. They played bells along with recorded music. NONE of the kids had any sense of rhythm and were basically just randomly ringing their little bells. It was laughably atrocious! The funniest thing was, they played two songs! One could be forgiven, nearly cute even. But two? Unforgivable! Oh, wait... we were in church so I guess it was forgivable after all. Good on them then! Over all a good time.

We got Subway for lunch and I set about cleaning. Just did bathrooms and the "guest" room today. Will do the vacuuming tomorrow. Then off to Mom's to hang out with her and my brother Bill and have dinner with them. Christmas dinner will be here with Mom, Bill, Jim and his wife Carol, Rachel, Nathan, Ben, Andy, and Dennis. We will have fun. Mom is making potato soup and I'm making Spanakopita, which is Greek Spinach Pie. There will be cheese, bread, raw veg, and afters! Andy is making a triple chocolate cake with cherries on top. Jim is making a cranberry dessert. We will be full and happy.

Nollaig Shona Dhuit or in English (instead of Irish), Happy Christmas! ~Sue