I’ve been scarce, I know.  I had a bit (my family would probably say *huge*) of a meltdown on the weekend as a result of several factors, and it’s taken me a few days to get back to normal.  Uh, semi-normal?  Ok, back to being able to function well.  Let’s just say Cole said it well this morning, when after calling him upstairs to have a chat with him about our plans for the day, he said, “You seem happy today, Mom.”  Oh, my pride….

So there are a few things I wanted to mention.  First of all, thanks again to Michelle at Scribbit for hosting the writing contest. I enjoyed the challenge (I haven’t done much writing in years, though I did a LOT of it in high school), and am looking forward to another one. Congratulations to the winner. For a chance to see some good writing, check here.

Also, I put my name in on a few of the offerings during the Fall Y’all Bloggy Giveaway. I didn’t expect to win, really with so many people entering. But it was fun to try. I didn’t have time to go through the more than 600 entrants, so I just selected a few (maybe 20 or so). Well, I was blessed to win, not once, but twice. I won a fun Acrylix stamp set from Kyleen. And from Nikki I won a cute weather bear for Brett. Brett has been feeling a bit left out on the “school” front, so it was great to have something come in the mail that was for him.  He is quite pleased with it.  I’m too lazy tired to even try to look up the link for the Fall Y’all Giveaway page, and I still haven’t found my camera cord, so I can’t empty my memory card so I can take pics of my prizes.  I am very greatful for them, though.  Thanks, Ladies!

That is it for now.  I’m afraid blogging may be more sporadic over the next month or so.  I’m still struggling to want to do Christmas this year, and instead am spending my spare time looking at ideas for a mid-winter vacation to somewhere warm.  I’m not sure it will happen, but it’s fun to think about. 

Take care.  And thanks for any and all comments.  It’s fun to see new people dropping in.