Groundhog Day and Other Trivial Stuff

Just as expected, we will have six more weeks of winter! I know these things without Phil's help. Spring always comes on March 21, whether or not Phil sees his shadow. It really makes no difference. I wonder who started that whole "tradition" and why. I suppose with all the information available on the Internet, I could research it and find out. However, I don't think I care enough to spend my time in that endeavor. I have much more pressing things to occupy my time, such as:

• Nagging. Now, this is NOT something I enjoy, nor do I spend a lot of time doing it. I don't have to, because Dennis gets just about everything done before I have a chance to nag. But, on occasion ... enough said.
• Office duties. Most recently, preparing to file our income tax report. Also not something I particularly enjoy, but it is always a good feeling to have it done and not worry about it for another year.
• Playing games. This I enjoy very much! We've been getting together once a week all winter with a fun group of friends and family.
• Quick trips to town for various reasons, often including lunch.
  
• Reading. I love to read. I have to limit myself on this or I would get nothing else done!
• Small Group. Every Tuesday evening, we meet with people we like and have a time of study, prayer and fellowship. It usually includes some very tasty treats!
• Trips out of district. I drive the bus for extra curricular activities. My favorite trips are the band trips and show choir. I'm not much interested in basketball, but I drive for those also sometimes.
• Useless time spent on Face Book. I find myself there every time I sit down at the computer. It can really take a lot of time if I'm not careful. However, many times I've learned some interesting information or news from my Face Book friends, so it's not all useless time. It's an easy way to keep in touch with friends afar.
• Vacation. I'm not spending time ON vacation yet, but I spend quite a bit of time planning. I get to decide where to go, what to see, where to stay .... I actually think sometimes that half of the fun of a vacation is in the planning! This I enjoy! In fact, once I had so much fun planning our vacation that we saved a bundle of money, because we didn't even have to go!
  
• Wyatt. I love spending time with Wyatt. Some day he will grow up and not have time for me, so I take advantage of every opportunity.
• Xanadu. Call me crazy, but I spend a LOT of time here in Xanadu. My home is Xanadu! (Xanadu is defined as a place of beauty, luxury and contentment)
  
• Yard work. Actually, this is a pretty slow time for yard work, but I do try to keep the shrubs trimmed and neat, clean up after the birds and other critters. Even during the winter this takes a little time. Of course, it will require a lot more time as spring nears.
• Zach. I also love spending time with Zach. He too will outgrow me someday. I treasure every moment he shares with me, knowing that soon he will be busy with other friends and activities.
  

Well, that completes the alphabetical list of how my days, hours and minutes are spent. Note to Charlie: I appreciate your confidence in me. :)))