Long day better than expected

It's Thursday and it's always to busy, to long and a lot of other to somethings.  Soup kitchen was this morning and had sooooo many calls about workers being sick.  So I thought we'd be short of folks but sure enough we had enough with one substitute and all the rest who showed up.  That happening allowed me to leave at 11 and have a wonderful lunch date with 11 of my most favorite friends at Doris Douglas' invitation.  We talked and laughed and then did it all over again leaving around 2:00.  What fun.  Then on to finding a pair of jeans for Andrew.  Seems he can put holes in his knees faster than many kids but not as fast as others.  Found the brand he likes to wear.  That was a plus.  Then home by 4 and it's time to sit for a spell.  Tonight is choir practice and we'll sing some great Christmas stuff.  Tomorrow I have a trip to pick up new poinsettie for church, get juice, etc. for church  and finish up a few things here at home.  Easier day I hope.  Weather is beautiful today with lots of sun and mild temps.  Woo, woo.