Okay...It's been a while

I know, I know.  It's been forever and a freakin' day.  I'd apologize, but I'm really not all that sorry.  I've started a new job at the same company and I like it.  HOWEVER, it is taking me much longer to pick it up than I thought it would...to the frustration of all those involved.  I'm now dreaming of some sort of quasi-retirement in 2 years and 9 months when George goes to Kindergarten and the cost goes from $211 a week for daycare to $250 a month for all say Kindergarten.

Quasi-retirement?  Yeah, I'm a dreamer.  I wouldn't mind a part-time FUN job.  Not sure exactly what that would be, but I'm on the burn-out trail and can't seem to shake it.  I know it's about 95% mental...and right now I don't have the mental strength to fight it.

Halloween was a huge hit at our house this year.  George decided that he wanted to be a helicopter.  I tried to talk him out of it.  It didn't work.  I had a friend come through with a picture of another helicopter costume and I improved upon it a bit and TA-DA...

I have one very happy Trick or Treater!

This is one of my favorite times of the year.  I love the fall...but I don't really care for the leaves all that much.  I like the smells and the "harvest".  I'm making pumpkin puree right now for my pumpkin bread.  Yes, I know that "they" say you shouldn't use regular pumpkins...but you know what?  I've done it for years...for bread not for pies.  The pumpkin bread hides the texture better and I just add more brown sugar to make up  for some of the loss in sweetness that you don't get with a regular pumpkin.

So...Thanksgiving.  I'm going to attempt to list my "thankfuls for" here each day this month.  I know I'm behind, but I think I can come up with 3 to get me on the right track!  ;)

1.)  I'm thankful for a little boy with a creative and determined mind.  Really...a helicopter! :)
2.)  I'm thankful for a relatively peaceful passing of the guard each and every election, even if the outcome scares me.  Really...Sam Brownback AND Kris Kobach.  Sheeesh.
3.)  I'm thankful for a job even if I am struggling with it right now.

What are you thankful for?