Monday morning Mom

146 on the scale here at home. Up from last week, WHAT...3 lbs.? Actually I'm surprised that it's not more. I've been nibbling uncontrolled. So, I've had my toast and peanut butter and will now do my 40 min. cardio. We'll have to really pray for each other during this next month. Maybe if we listen to or sing a Christmas carol each time we're tempted to eat that little extra (knowing that others are praying for us). Sound good? Our house looks so great! On Saturday Alicia, Chad, Nora, and Tyler did a great job getting the tree up and decorated, all of the boxes hauled up from the basement and the doorways and banister draped. Alica had the idea to bring the little white square tables from the porch to put on each side of the tree. The stockings are up. Will's stocking has his name on it. Alicia and Chad picked up the stocking for me as well as some egg nog. Tyler bought summer sausage, crackers and cheese. Nora kept everyone focused. This week I have to pull our 5th grade chapel together for Wed.. (The night the animals talked).Then we have 3 "bells" engagements coming up, and we have to start practicing for the school program this week, too. Dad's on the committee this year. Can't wait to attend Audrey's.Love to all of you. It was wonderful to be together and be able to watch the kids. Grandma loved being able to help out, and it meant a lot to her and Grandpa to be able to see all of you. Thank you for making the extra effort.