Late Sunday Post

Good evening, my friends! I hope you've all had a nice weekend. I have just a few things to chat about before the day gets away from me ... and before I retire to the couch to savor this week's installment of Downton. :)

First of all, heartfelt thanks for the Archie well-wishes and prayers! He's seems to be doing OK - still sneezing like crazy, and he loathes the whole medicating process, but that was to be expected, of course.

 

(He certainly felt well enough to "help" EB and me with this puzzle!)

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Now, as for tomorrow, did you know it's Chinese New Year?

We always enjoy celebrating this holiday in some small way. This year I purchased these cute notepads and pencils for EB and I'll find some fun printables online. We'll have to watch the Little Einsteins "Dragon Kite" episode - yes, he still loves Little Einsteins! - and we'll also look at some books about China's geography (particularly mountain ranges and rivers). EB is all about geography this year - so as with any interests he assumes - we run with it!

Also, I bought chopsticks and we plan to try them out on some Chinese take-out Bill will bring home. And did you know it's the Year of the Dragon? My boys were pretty excited to hear this, because they're just fascinated with dragons. (It would be neat to do a little unit study on dragons as seen by different cultures. Wouldn't that be a fun late winter project?)

Tomorrow also happens to be National Handwriting Day and there are plenty of fun things you could do with that ... I can't think of any at the moment, but I'm sure there are plenty!

Actually, I do plan to hand-write a note someone tomorrow ... I even bought some pretty new note cards today just for this particular endeavor. I happen to love handwriting things, as opposed to typing things. I don't text, I'm not on any social networks, and while I do email I'm slow at it ... blogging is the most "tech-y" thing I do! I can't help it, but I just like paper and pen for my writing and paper and ink for my reading. ;) And I will admit, I obsess over my handwriting a little. I generally write very small and as neatly as possible when writing things in my planner, or writing out checks, addressing things, etc. - but if you were to spy my hastily scribbled notes and journal entries - oy!

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And here's my Oliver who fell asleep on my Daybook. I was cringing to think he might be smudging or crimping the pages, but I didn't have the heart to move him ...

Mostly because he's just so cute, but also, he's not feeling so hot.

Alas, Ollie started sneezing last night - woke me up around midnight with a round of hearty a-choos - so it appears he's caught Archie's cold. I put a call in to our (wonderful) vet who rang me back (on a Sunday no less!) and advised us to start Ollie on meds too.

My poor little fellas!

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Now, speaking of the Daybook (which I was just before, albeit briefly) I've been asked to explain how the it fits in with the file crate system as well as my month @ a glance calendar. So I'll be working up some planning posts later this week. As you all know (because I can't stop mentioning it) I'm getting my new desk on Tuesday!

And one of the things that I already love about my desk is that it has not one, but TWO, file folder drawers! So one drawer will hold my FCS and the other will be used for household files and recipes (and such). 

In preparation, I splurged on some new hanging folders today:

Luckily, I had Crackerjack with me who kept me in check as I passed the Martha Stewart aisle. As much as I'd love to splurge on new office products for my "new home office" I really need to be patient and get things all set up first. Then I can assess what I have and what I (truly) need ... 

Only then will I return to Staples, lol. 

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OK, one more thing - because just as I am about to press that publish button comes the news that THE PATRIOTS ARE GOING TO THE SUPERBOWL!!!

Oh my goodness, such happy news! From what I saw (from behind my laptop and through my fingers) the Ravens played a very good game. They were certainly very tough contenders! Thankfully though, the Pats were able to hang on, and for the first time in four years we're going to the Superbowl!

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^That's me with my party hat on.^

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Allrighty then ... time to downshift and get ready for Downton. I know Bill's going to want to watch the 6:00 NFL game (which will determine who we'll be up against on February 5th) but I'm not about to miss a minute of my Downton! (Honestly, what did we ever do before Tivo?)

So I'll have a "morning after" post up as early as I can in the morning ... I'll be eager to share reactions on tonight's show!

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Have a great night my friends, and thanks so much for stopping by. See you all again very soon.

❤

Comments

[Valerie]

I hope your furry friends are perfectly well again soon.

[trish]

Dawn, I was wondering if you gave any more thought to making your Day book pages available to us. I would love to be able to use the ones you created and would be willing to buy them from you. Glad Archie is doing better! -trish

[Kristina]

Classic mistake... :P
Here's the link
http://english.cntv.cn/program/natureandscience/20120120/116349.shtml
(The program is in English)

[Kristina]

Hi Dawn!
I'm a rather quiet follower of yours, but I am so happy to se that you celebrate the chinese new year as I do (though I'm not chinese), so I want to send you a message!
Maybe you can have use for this tv-program that I just found on CCTV, the chinese tv-company. It's a film about bamboo in southern China. I haven't watched it all through, but I plan to see it with my kiddos tonight.
Hope the rest of your day will be good, and have Happy New Year! :)

[Kimberly Lottman]

Well, I text because everyone else in my house texts me, my husband from work, my daughters from wherever they may happen to be. But I LOATHE it, honestly.

I do have a facebook account because it has been fun to reconnect with some old friends. I even found my long, lost very best friend from elementary school, so I consider it worth it. But there have been times when I've considered deleting it and just staying in touch through email. It all really becomes too much at times, but a lot of that comes down to if you manage it or let it manage you.

Can't wait for your Downton post so we can catch up, and to see your desk! :0)

[Elizabeth Quigley]

Hello Dawn,
I too am a pen and paper person. I am not tech savy. I still write checks and use an old fashion checkbook. I keep my household budget in a plain notebook.
Woo Hoo Pats.
I love office supplies. I could spend hours in Staples or Office Max.
Oh Downton Abbey was so good tonight. Chat with you tomorrow about it.
Blessings,
Elizabeth

[Kristie]

WooHoo Pats!!! As we now live on the east coast, I guess that makes us Pats fans, or so says my hubby! And those poor kitties!!! I pray that it is nothing serious and that they heal up soon! And boy, Downton is great, huh? I literally watch on the edge of my seat cuz I don't want to miss a moment! Looking forward to your posts (as always) and to seeing the new desk. I share your fondness for "school" supplies and setting things up, so I do understand your excitement! =)