Cozy computer nook

I have a new place to post and surf: the office/laundry area in our basement. It doesn't sound nice, but in fact, it is very cozy. The pc is sort of in a corner, by a large window, with a lovely view of our dogwood tree out back. There are lace curtains on the window, and hanging on the walls are two pleasant pictures, one of roses and the other of quails. On the table near the pc is a little metal lamp painted a dull green with little black decorations overtop. It's a candlesctick style lamp. I can hear my family above, as they move around, and watch tv, but I'm not bothered by their noises. I can hear someone leaving or arriving. I can jump up and fold warm clothes out of the dryer 10 feet away. It's perfect. And I wouldn't have discovered this spot if my laptop hadn't become problematic. David had to wipe it and reinstall its programs, but still hasn't gotten it back online. We're going to have to pay someone, which means it'll be put off for some time. Oh well. As long as the boys aren't doing homework, I can use this pc. Yay for unexpected nice discoveries.

My hysterectomy/tummy tuck will be in December, close to Christmas. I learned this a couple weeks ago. When I first learned this, I was not happy. But then I realized that much of the holiday prep will happen before-hand anyway. And I can make cookies early and freeze them, as well as shop and wrap early. My mother-in-law is more than happy to make the Christmas meal. I only hope I can make it to my Dad's Christmas Eve. But, then again, feeling rather sore, I may not mind staying behind with Maisy, and perhaps my mom and in-laws.

"Why are you having a major surgery so close to Christmas?" you may wonder. To save $800.00. We already met our deductible this year, and so we must have the surgery before the year ends.

Another benefit is that the kids will all be home from school, so they can help out around the house, instead of my mother and mother-in-law doing all the dishes, etc. Also, I won't be allowed to drive for 2-3 weeks. With the kids being home, that should cut back on driving demands that my mom and mother-in-law would have to perform.

It's late, and I'm sleepy. G'night.