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Tuesday, November 9, 2010

A night of jazz

I feel as if I'm always writing posts about how hectic life is and it's true-life does get (stay) busy a lot when you''re a wife and mother (and daughter, granddaughter, sister-in-law, friend, etc.).  Just wanted to slip in a post where I tell you about what a wonderfully relaxing day I had.  Enjoy this rare gem not often found on Wilborn-White News.
My day started as usual: rustling kids out of bed and fixing breakfast and lunches.  After getting kids off to school, the Hubs and I dropped off paperwork at the doctor's office and proceeded across town to check out a health and rehabilitation center to which the hospital would like to discharge my father-in-law who can no longer live by himself. (Long story short: my FIL fell again on Friday and was hospitalized to determine if there is a neurological cause for the frequent falls. He is doing all right but not eating well and very weak physically.)  
My brother-in-law treated me and the Hubs and their "play sister" to lunch at a local barbecue joint, which was nice-good company and good food.  Next, I took a nap before time to pick up Alisa from school.  It was pretty brief, so I crawled back in my bed after I returned from picking her up.
The highlight of my day was that our tickets to the jazz concert at my son's school included dinner!  I didn't have to figure out what was for dinner or prepare it.  Boudreaux's Cajun Cafe catered the event and served tossed salad, blackened chicken, red beans and rice, green beans, rolls and bread pudding for dessert.  The jazz band was awesome, too.  I'm sure that concert was all the incentive Aaron needed to consider trying out for the jazz band next year (possibly next semester).
Now, I'm back off to bed so as not to completely negate the "extra rest" my earlier naps afforded me.  Good night to all.  Until next time...
p.s. I did make the "sparkling candy corn cookies" over the weekend.  I remembered to take pics and will post them along with the recipe soon.

13 comments:

  1. Gosh E- I'm exhausted just reading your post. You have been so busy! I hope that your father in law is feeling better, I will put him on my prayer list.

    The Jazz concert sounds awesome and of course I know that food was out of sight. I love Boudreaux's and jazz. Perfect combo.

    Keep up the fantastic job of being the best mom, wife, friend, daughter!!!! We all love you!

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  2. Thanks for stopping by my blog! It's always nice to have people actually read what you write. :-) I don't get to update as often as I would like, but I guess that's what life is like with a 6 month old! LOVE the comic at the top of your blog.

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  3. Good for you Eastlyn! Your day sounds like it was just what you needed. Life is so busy, sometimes we just need to relish in the downtime a bit.

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  4. wow, what a day! i hope you find a good place for your FIL to go where he can be taken care of....im glad you had fun at the jazz concert! sounds like it was a nice evening with the family :)

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  5. Good for you for having a nice relaxing day! I am in need of one of those! Sounds like a wonderful Jazz band concert! I would be so happy not to have to cook too! I can't wait to get the recipe for the sparking candy corn cookies! I just made Apple Strudel muffins and I too remembered to take pictures LOL. They turned out really good you should try them! I

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  6. Glad you had a nice evening--especially one where you didn't have to cook or think about preparing dinner. It still sounded like a very busy day to me, but I'm glad you were able to end it on a more restful note. You deserve to have some special time to yourself to Eastlyn! Have a wonderful week!

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  7. You have been so busy my friend! The night out sounds nice. Make sure to find a moment to pamper yourself. I can give the advice, but I am known for not following it. I also get caught up in al the hustle and bustle. I hope you have a great weekend Eastlyn.

    Mama Hen

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  8. you are busy, very busy, but the night our sounds like a great break in the routine. I should have told you this sooner, hope you log on soon, but you are my featured Sunday blogger in my blog hop....stop on by and check it out!!

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    I am glad you had a great day. It is rare when one is wholely enjoyable.

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  12. Those little days in the midst of all the chaos are always so appreciated, aren't they? I'm so glad you had a moment or two to yourself. x

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  13. Sounds like a busy, but wonderful day. I bet the jazz concert and dinner was fabulous! Can't wait to see your candy corn cookies.

    Jill

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