Under a Cloud

Today I feel like I'm just under a cloud. I woke up for the second day with a hurting throat. I really hope it doesn't get worse. I tried going to bed at a decent hour last night. I don't think it helped. Today I close at work, yesterday was so slow that I fear today will not be much better. January is usually slow for hairstylist. I knew that. I know this. Why is it a surprise. It just stinks because that means things are a little tighter. I'm usually pretty good about pinching pennies, buuut I would like to feel a little more relaxed. My lovely husband and I have finally been able to start saving a bit. This is such a nice feeling. I never thought we would be able to put this much away. Thankfully work just called YIPPEE I do not have to go into work until later this afternoon. I'm really happy about this! One, this means my tired husband can get some more sleep. Two, I can finish some things around the house and get some time to myself. I think that is a pretty good deal.

Despite my being under the weather, I am looking forward to the next couple weeks. My salon mates and I are going out to dinner for our "Christmas party" to the Olive Garden. YUMM-O. I have not been there in forever. I am really excited because I'm going by myself with the girls. I am dropping my son off at my sisters. My husband is going to work and I will have a fun night. I think as parents we need a break to stay sane and to be the best parents that we can be. It is the same concept as when the flight attendants on a plane tell you to put the oxygen mask on yourself first then put it on your child. This is same in life. If you do not take care of yourself first how do you expect to take care of your children in the best possible way. A happy wife/mother means a happy life/house. I know that does not completely rhyme but it does make sense. This being said my husband and I have not had a real 'date' in oh about nine and a half months! I think we should schedule something. Actually I am already on that. This year for v-day I really just want some time with my lovey. We are going to get dressed up and go out to this wine and bistro here in town. I hear it is nice. I think I will save up some money and surprise my lovey. I hope he likes it. I always worry about trying to surprise him because it usually backfires. This time I will succeed. I hope. Well that is all for now, time to find something for lunch.

Love.