It was my first Thanksgiving not with my mom. It was my first one with B and his family. It was a little strange, not being with my mom, but his parents and extended family are incredibly welcoming. I realize this is part of growing up and that holidays are about compromise. We just saw my mom a few weeks ago and will see her again right after the holidays, so it'll be okay. Plus I talked with her a good half a dozen times this weekend (sorry mom!).
We arrived early and I helped in the kitchen (this is big for me people!). We brought a variety of bread, wine, and flowers for the table. His cousin made the whole duck-chicken-turkey situation which I was not brave enough to try.
Food was delish and I felt a bit like this:
Afterward, my allergies got the best of me and I napped. To be fair, I had a full stomach, a warm blanket, and my football team wasn't on television.
Friday was the first time that I did not go Black Friday shopping. We ventured out of the house around one pm to visit the post office (bestie's birthday is next week), pick up Chinese food, and some medicine from the grocery store. I know, I live an exciting life people! The rest of the day revolved around trying to grade, napping, and decorating for the holidays.
Saturday we did a Small Business Saturday vendor event at my house. I had {Jamberry}, Amy (my upline) had {Younique}, Lisa had {31} and Janel had {Origami Owl}. We split the set up, which worked out way better for everyone's budgets.
We had a great time and started brainstorming our next big Saturday event. We'd love to rent out our school's multipurpose room and have a Saturday shopping event...when things calm down. So, March?
Our set up is getting better and better each time!
Sunday I tried a flash sale for Jamberry online with a VIP group.
It went okay, but I have ideas how to make it better for next time. I'm thinking of doing a make up and Jamberry flash sale in the middle of December for those procrastinating gifters.
I did decorate and wrap gifts! (3 for my mom, 1 for his mom, 1 for my bestie, and 1 for Leah, my brother's girlfriend and one of my bridesmaids). Obviously solid progress.
The rest of the weekend involved napping, attempting to finish up this grading pile, snuggling with fur babies, watching television, yelling during football, and doing the minimum amount of school work that's required for Monday.
This week brings extra paperwork (student withdrew and we've got to get ready for parent-teacher conferences, which means sending out conference notes. I've learned my lesson, mine will be pink to clearly identify that they get returned to me.). I've also got Battle of the Books tomorrow (we're trying paper slide videos), a Discovery Ed meeting, and the possibility of visitors just popping in on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday (no pressure there!). I'm already ready for next weekend.
