And on to round three

Well our football team is still on a roll. Not only did we make it to round two of the play-offs, but we won! I know the kids are all excited by our teams continued success. The seniors must be especially happy. It has to be a great feeling when your football team (or soccer, basketball, baseball etc. team) is doing so well. Also, nothing brings the fans out of the woodwork like a winning team. The final score last night was 33 to 25. We scored first and never lost the lead. Even as exciting as a win for our team was, I can't help but feel bad for the losing team and their fans. They traveled several hours to get here, and in fact arrived in charter buses. Prior to last night's match-up we both had the same record of 9 wins and 1 loss. Now we will advance to round three of the playoffs. Our next game will be the day after Thanksgiving and will be several hours away for us. I am on vacation all next week, so having to attend the playoffs won't affect my work schedule. For that I'm relieved.

It was pretty cold here last night for the game. The temperature was down in the 30's with a slight breeze. I wore my big winter coat and two pairs of socks, so I stayed pretty warm, especially compared to some. I could not believe the attire of some of the fans in attendance last night. Most of them were female and warmth was not a consideration when they dressed for the evening. It is possible that there was a time in my life that being "fashionable" was more important to me than being warm/comfortable, but if there is I can't remember it. I even saw one young lady with a pair of open-toed heels on. I realize that adding a coat can make one's silhouette appear boxy or chunky so if they'd rather appear slim and svelte than be warm, then I guess it's their problem, not mine. I hope the temperature for next weeks game is milder, but since we are approaching December I don't figure it's going to be much warmer.

I am on vacation next week and plan to do much of my baking for Thanksgiving early in the week. I still have to sit down and make up a menu and grocery list for Thursday. I already have a turkey in the freezer and some of my other menu items have been purchased as well. One thing I will have to pick up is potatoes. The guys say it wouldn't be Thanksgiving without mashed potatoes, so I guess I'll make some for them. I don't plan on eating any potatoes but will have some dressing. I will also splurge and eat a yeast roll or two with my meal. I have a feeling that even if I am cautious Thursday will not be a low-carb day. I will have to be diligent or Friday and Saturday will follow the same pattern.

I won't be spending all of my vacation baking, because we have planned a couple of outings during the week. The college is shut down for their "Fall Break" and so Jeremy will be home, and Jacqueline only has to go to school Monday and Tuesday at which time they will dismiss for their Thanksgiving Holiday. We will probably go to Tuscaloosa Tuesday evening and on Wednesday I have promised to take them to see one of my father's first cousins. This particular cousin is in her 70's and hasn't seen the kids in over a year. On Friday, depending on what kind of sales the stores are having, we may be getting up early to go Christmas shopping. If we go shopping at least I won't have to go on to work like I did last year. Then of course Friday night will be the game.