Update

We have a new car - a minivan. Oh Lord, help us. The purchase was made after Alex succeeded in ruining his Stratus beyond repair.

First of all, let me say that I am very very very thankful Alex was not hurt in the car accident that ruined his car and forced us to now be a household with two car payments. I am also thankful that he does not suffer any residual aches and pains from the accident (read his blog for complete detail of accident).

I am also very thankful that the accident taught him a good lesson - there is no reason why a happily married man with a beautiful son and sick wife (suffering from OCD and control issues) should be out driving at 3am for the sake of watching a dumb movie which he would have received through NetFlix ANYWAY.

Thanksgiving - we are gathering my my sister's house again this year. I hate living in a small house. Alex and I both enjoy entertaining when we can, but in a smaller home, entertaining tends to be difficult - especially with Jack's things all over the place and no play room like at the Lim's palace. Hopefully this will change next year.

Christmas decorations will be going up this weekend. We MAY even venture out for some shopping on Black Friday...shivers. I think if anything, we'll hit target. I'm hoping to purchase a new Christmas tree - one worth having around for the next 5 years or so. Our old tree broke due to Newt constantly sleeping on the branches. Sigh.

The colder weather creates many cravings....right now I am craving spicey seafood noodle soup (Jamp-pong). Mmmmmm. Pita Inn would be nice too. Mmmmmm.....drooling.