The Agony

Sadly, we had some things happen in December that we'd rather forget.

 As I was prepping a salad for our church Christmas party, I about took two fingers off. 

I love my sharp knives but I need to be more careful. 

(Sorry for the fuzzy photo.) 

Also, I got in a fender bender. 

My fault, blind spot. 

Worst part was that the driver of Car #2 was yelling at me like I was a

serial killer intentionally out to maim or kill her two children who were in the car.

She settled down and apologized later. 

Yikes.

And, the absolutely worst of it was that our house got broken into. 

While I was at the ortho with Ab getting her braces off. 

Our neighbor in back noticed our door open (I LOVE nosy neighbors!)

and called the cops. Someone had pried/kicked their way in and stole

some electronics and some sentimental jewelry. Stinker. 

We honestly feel lucky that a) they didn't take more and b) no one got hurt.

It is so disconcerting to know that someone has been in your home. 

And it truly makes me so sad that people have resorted to this. 

Too much dishonesty in the world.

Tip: Make sure your homeowners insurance covers theft.
KEEP RECEIPTS of stuff you want replaced. There is no way to
replace some of the stuff but we'll get some money.
(Good things I don't demand expensive jewels from my hubby.
Unless it's on my finger, fake is fine with me.)