Oh cleaning.  Last night, I cleaned the filthiest apartment.  With the light of one lightbulb.  Five hours later, and 7 dirty rags later, I think I did a good job.  Too bad I worried all night about the things that could only be seen in good light.  At what point do you replace the stove, floor, cabinets, and countertops?  I am going back today because I am totally freaked out that my mark wasn't excellent.  We shall see.....

Apparently Indiana is on some "snow alert."  Woke up this morning to find NO Snow.  We call that trickery in the Land of Carrie.  Not only was I upset, but Gertie was not happy too.  So unhappy, she wore regular play clothes to the babysitter. 

Further, I am a bit disappointed about the current display of Christmas lights NOT displayed in our neighborhood.  Very disappointed.  We should be seeing at least 4 alien landing pads per block.  Instead, we get two strands of blah lights, mismatched, and in no particular order or fashion.  C'mon people!  That is the best you've got?!?!

To hopefully change our luck, we will be heading to Franke Park on Sunday for a Christmas carriage ride through the parade of lights display.  Lots of baby Jesus' and lots of Ho-Hos.  It better be good.