I had one of those weekends where I found my groove. I was busy, I was productive, but by weekend's end, I was tired.

When I completed my part of the settlements I leapt into the W-2 portion of the yearend exercise! I updated software and began entering correct addresses and finally checking wages and withholdings amounts between my payroll register and the W-2 program. With the exception of four addresses that were either incomplete or that I know have changed since the W-4's were turned in, I could click on the button in that program and print!

Yes!

I don't know who is most surprised, Krl or myself.

I haven't looked at the W-3 summary for totals, but I was somewhat shocked to discover thirty-three employees in 2007. We have already added two to that this year.

Late yesterday afternoon, I was pretty well spent. Krl asked me, "Why don't you go lay down and take you a snoozer?" I didn't need much encouragement. It seems like it isn't very often I get to sleep on the new bed. Before it was all said and done, me and the little houndgirls were snoozing. I woke just in time to see the end of the Giants Cowboys game.

While I dozed, Krl had been busy. Texas cuisine. Chicken fried steak, creamed potatoes, baked beans, cream gravy and Texas toast. Krl makes a really mean double battered chicken fry, using a buttermilk and egg mixture to dip it in before flouring it and then repeating the process. Krl had crossed the line though, she had attempted the cream gravy, and that is my very own territory. As it turns out, she threw hers out and I did a do over on her behalf.

We ate like the King and Queen of the range. Yum!

We have already gotten our week off high center, so we are fixing to take a break and cook breakfast. Sausage, oatmeal and toast, as per Krl's request!

I need to make a report on the sleep comfort bed. I think it is going to be great. I haven't slept on it enough to fine tune my number, but I only woke one time last night with my shoulder hurting. (And it wasn't a sharp hurt like before). It seems like I am entering my dream sleep also. I had all sorts of dreams last night but the one that stood out was one about my graduating class from high school and the question of whether or not we were under or over achievers. A doctor, a dentist, a president of an insurance company, teachers, salesmen and women, just a few of the vocations. The most surreal moment in my dream was going over a growing list of classmates that are no longer with us.

In an interesting development, "E" called Pat to tell her he was getting married. He asked Pat to tell Memama and Pepa. Pat and I conversed via e-mail about it.

I have no problem with this for "E". I think Tj would not want him to be alone. My only problem is if the timing is right for the kids. If the timing is rushed it could create a permanent barrier between "E" and Tj's kids and the new step Mom. I also think it would be a very nice gesture by "E" and his bride to be, to come out and let Memama and Pepa meet her. Contrary to what "E" and his bride might think, "E" and his and Tj's kids have been and will always be a part of our family. The new bride will also be, by association.

Pat has gone to Dallas with Memama and Pepa today. Pepa has an appointment with one of Colby's doctors about Pepa's knee. I don't know that knee replacement is a realistic option at this time but I know Pat is hoping for some type of injections that will lubricate his joints.

I told him to try drinking a half cup of WD-40 every morning.

The betting board for the completion date is selling rapidly. The pot has grown in excess of two hundred dollars! Even the retiring GM has gotten on the board.

Hope you have a day!

FATHER, thank YOU for the productive weekend. Please bless this day and this week!