Ice cream party! One of the people in my Secondary Team is leaving to be in deepwater. She’s been bugging the boss for some ice cream and balloons and finally got her wish today as we said goodbye. I went and got ice cream and jetted out of there.

I also got a jacket from the Secondary Team. Tomorrow’s our Away Day. I get to sit there and listen to people talk, then go to an escape room afterward. It’s going to be nice to get away from my desk but I know I’ll be stuck working on some things while we’re there.

I went over to Mallory’s today after work. She made spaghetti and meatballs. I mixed in pesto and tomato sauce. That pesto tastes nothing like Ashy’s. Wishing I had more and too afraid to use up the ones I have in my freezer. Sigh.

I came home to this monstrosity. I guess when you have Black Friday still coming at you along with work party things, it gets a little crazy. Not to mention, Sissy sent some of her Christmas presents here, too.

Today was quite relaxing. Chiropractic adjustment when I woke up, Loft and UPS to return items, then movies while cuddling with Rizzo. I’ve been constantly receiving packages all day as well. Between my Black Friday online shopping and the work’s Christmas party supplies coming in, it was a nice surprise to see what was arriving at my door.

I went and spent some time with Mallory as well. We ordered Favor delivery from Atami and desserts from Ooh La La Bakery thanks to free shipping! They give you so much food that I have a lot of leftovers!

JJ wanted me to teach him how to hold chopsticks and Mallory was quick at snapping pictures for memories. He’s right-handed apparently but held chopsticks in his left. It was so freaking adorable how hard he tried. He was able to use both hands on his chopsticks to grab something but in the end, reverted back to his hands. We also found out he wasn’t a big fan of the celery and boy did they put a lot of celery in.

I got to hold Jacob for a bit while Mallory showered and John took care of JJ. He had his, “okay, no more pictures please”, hand up. He’s dang good at lifting up his head now. Mallory thinks it’s weird that I compliment him on his round head.

We watched a little bit of WWE before I left which brought back a lot of memories. She told me they’re coming to town end of January. I really wish I could go because it’s something I’ve wanted since I was a kid but I don’t think it’s happening. Next time I guess.

It’s December. Another year almost to an end. Another year celebrating Rizzo coming home. Six years total. It feels like yesterday I took him home. I haven’t realized how much he’s been through with me. The ups and the downs.

We celebrated by cuddles, binging on telly, and eating leftovers from one of my favourite places, Yummy Crawfish & Seafood, from last night. I continued my crocheting project and had a completely relaxing Sunday.

Four more weekends until the new year. I need to start putting together my new year resolutions.

I got off work early so that I could take Emmy to play JJ. I did stop by McDonald’s to pick up some food for me, Dad, and Emmy before heading over.

I stopped by Starbucks and picked up some goodies for me and Mallory as well.

Emmy and JJ played, drove around, went to the park for snack time, then went back to the house and played.

Beth came over and we had wine as well. Emmy actually fell asleep or was so tired she didn’t want to get up. But then she heard “pizza” and was awake again. Crazy girl. Thanks for Mallory having Emmy and I over for about six hours. She had a lot of fun and said she wanted to come back tomorrow. Really wish that she lived closer so they could be forever friends. Sigh.

We went home and soon enough Gordon and Patsy came over and brought mochi ice cream. They played and we ended up watching funny game shows off YouTube before they called it a night.

I received a package from Japan from Erin! She sent two postcards. One for me and one for the old team. She’s so sweet and got things just for me and whatever I pretty much don’t want will go to the team. Don’t worry, I won’t be greedy! I’m excited to try the chips she got me!

Today marks a whole year of high school mentoring. I’m glad all three of my menchie’s received word that they got into more than one college. It might not be their first choice but it will be a college that they will fall back on if money doesn’t work out.

We had a pizza party to celebrate which none of us were ready for. I guess we didn’t really pay attention to the announcement that this was the last one. I was going to bring them all a gift card as a farewell gift so I was genuinely sad when one of my mentees gave me a gift because I couldn’t return the favour!

I’m extremely proud of all three of them and I wish that we could stay in touch so that I can know the greatness that they will achieve throughout their lives.