Marlee Is A Slowpoke This Morning!

 Marlee was worn out from all this working stuff.
Boy, getting up in the morning is hard work. Then you have to eat breakfast, get washed up, hair combed, and lip gloss put on, dressed and your boots on and coat nowadays that it's cold outside.
 This morning was especially hard for Marlee because Grandma B insisted that Marlee's "Baby" be dressed before she took her to work with her.
It took her several tries as you will see, but she got the job done.
Today Marlee has a busy day ahead of her. She is going to go to different stores and do some price shopping. It seemed like to her that maybe Marleewood's prices were too low. The people just seemed to flock there to shop. Surely it wasn't just because they offered free Daycare. Of course, they also offered some homemade snacks too. Well, she would go anyway just to make sure. Charlie had some ideas for ordering things for the Holiday Shop and she wanted to make sure that they had enough profit (making some money) to order new things. Charlie had always done the ordering herself, but she thought she might check things out too. She had invited Lollie to go along with her just for a second opinion.
Marlee got her coat and boots on and got in the Ranger. Grandma B was going to take her into town to Marleewood. She was going to meet Lollie and go from there.
When Grandma B and Marlee arrived at Marleewood all of their friends had gotten there first. Why? Because Marlee was a slowpoke this morning. Hmm. Do you ever want to stay in bed later than you should? Probably most folks do.
There were Christmas trees getting decorated throughout Marleewood. Oh it was going to look so pretty.
Well, she had to get going. Sometimes when Marlee makes up her mind to do something not much can stop her. (Big grin)
When she and her Lollie got to the first store she showed everyone what a good shopper she was. She even pointed out the fact that some of Marleewood's prices were too inexpensive. They probably weren't making as much money as they should. She would have to hold a meeting with Charlie and the Grandmas when she got back.
She was really glad that she had ordered more Christmas merchandise at higher prices. Hmm...
When Marlee got back to Marleewood she was so happy! The Christmas trees were starting to look good already.
Brandon had helped decorate one. It looked very nice. But there may be a problem in the Daycare. It looks like Liam is on his way to discovering the beautiful Christmas tree decorations! Oh oh, but again there is a mama helping in the Daycare so all is well.

Ginny had put up a sign in the hallway that was just perfect for the season. She did this herself.
There was another tree that was also in the hallway. When someone had come in the door evidently they had let in a visitor. His tag said Felix. Marlee leaned down to pet him, but he hissed at her. When she  jumped I think that cat smiled!
Marlee didn't have time to think about it because she heard a message alert on her tablet. She was being asked to do some community service for a local cafe in her small town. She and some of her cousins had to be at the family cafe to decorate their tree as soon as possible. How can she do that with all of her responsibilities she already has? Marlee will find a way because Marlee has learned from her Grandma B and her parents and other loved ones the word "favor". It is a simple word, but an important one. Marlee had received many favors and kindness from the people in her small hometown. This includes television advertising, donations, and quick fixes for snacks and candy at Halloween. They had helped her by not charging for their work and volunteering in the Daycare. So another busy day for Marlee and her friends! If I know Marlee she will have another fun adventure while she is returning a favor of kindness.

Felix