Miss Katie came over for lunch today.  Tomorrow is Thanksgiving and she doesn't enjoy spending that much time away from her home, so I had her over for lunch.  I cut her bangs, we ate grilled cheese sandwiches, and she had some ice cream, then she wanted to go home.  We drove to the dog park to see some dogs and then I drove her home.

She's clapping and happy in the photo because Mr. Big (as Mr. Pudding calls him) was singing a Dutch children's song and she loves it still.  It's hard to get a photo of her smiling but she's happy here.  

Jack is with his his mama and grandma today so I've been busy baking pies, washing floors, and making mashed potatoes for tomorrow.  We have a small turkey breast from Costco.  The other day I told Jack I was looking for a small turkey to cook and he said, "A baby?"

I assured him I would not cook a baby, not even a baby turkey.

Nothing much else going on.  The teachers strike continues which is causing me some stress.  I am floored at how horrible, mean spirited, and short sighted our provincial government has become under Danielle Smith.  Yesterday Mr. Big took Jack to the McDonald's play place for an hour because Nana needed a time out.  The time out was very good and I regained my composure.  I also wrote a couple of emails to politicians, telling them what I thought about the job they're doing.  

If you're Canadian, have a good Thanksgiving and if you're not, have a good day.