Happy New Year to each and everyone of you that may come across this post. My wish is for you and yours to have a new year with you able to take advantage of every shining opportunity the good Lord opens for your good. That you might not hide your talents and gifts because of any sense of being inadequate for the situation. May you seize your day!!

Trying to make plans with friends to go out and eat can sometimes be a pain in the rear end!!!

Christmas is almost here and I'm trying to figure out how my scheduling didn't work. I made lists, but I think I ended up laying them aside while I played online. I also spent some time with my poor tootsies propped up trying to recover from work or shopping. None of which got presents purchased or wrapped...Holiday foods decided upon or baked, either. No parties attended this time....oops...take that back...went to the bookstore's party. Almost forgot! LOL

Anyway...I'm needing to send a check to Melanie for Marie's present....get the kids' clothes wrapped and into the mail...guess they'll now get those after Christmas. And I need to wrap all these presents I have sitting in little stacks allllll over my living room. They're there because I was attempting to "see" what I had and what not....did discover a few forgotten purchases. So...still need to get those done tomorrow. I never mail Vicky's presents, but this year I think I will.

Scott's off work this week, so I'll get him to make a delivery run at some point. Guess we might need to discuss this. It appears that I need that week back that was lost due to bronchitis!! LOL

OH...and, lets not forget the Holiday foods....I think I'm just not going to do any....though...I sure miss it when I don't. Fudge, cookies, chocolate covered pretzels, and cakes and pies, too. UMmmm...might have to reconsider this!! LOL

We don't have a large tree, either...which isn't very satisfying...maybe I'll bring one home tomorrow and sit it up for a couple of months?? Don't misunderstand...I have Momma's small tabletop tree sitting close by. But, it isn't lit. And, a tree without lights just misses, somehow...ya'know? sigh...Really, really hard to put presents around a 2ft tree....

Checking In

This is driving me nuts because it won't allow me to fix my fonts the way I want to. Maybe I'll be able to switch them out after I'm done during editing.

Ah...well...checking in today with you all. Nothing much going on today other than some laundry and posting before heading in to the bookstore. First time at work this week. heh heh She called yesterday and announced she is TIRED of working by herself and doesn't want to work anymore...ever again. No more vacations for me ever. I warned her that little Baby Setters is due very soon. I doubt that Kelly will carry on late, or even on time. I think she'll go early. But....maybe not. If Lisa is lucky Kelly will go at least to term.

Christmas preparations are coming along....slowly. One of my best friends came this week to help me stay focused on everything pertaining to Christmas....in particular the shopping for gifts. I have a list now, and have some finished. Well...finished as in purchased, not finished as in wrapped or delivered.

Decorations are going very slow. I have towels out...and three of my mugs...the box I thought held the rest of my mugs wasn't the correct box. I did pull Momma's tree out of the closet. I keep it unpacked so I can get to it easier. Right now it's on the desk, but I'm thinking it won't stay there. No big tree...no lights...no knickknacks...so far...Scott did get out our large front door wreath. I can't let him put up the smaller window ones, because he'd destroy the little room trying to get back to the window....that's a no-no!!

OK....time's wasting....need to get the jeans finished drying and myself cleaned up for work. Will check in another day...bye...

OK I want to preface this by saying that I dearly love my husband of 40yrs. I admire him for many different reasons. And, try to support him in as many areas as I can without being untrue to my own soul. Saying that...realize that I'm using this blog as a place for ranting!!!

HE'S DRIVING ME PURELY NUTS!!! Apeshit even!! What is it with intelligent people that once they get a notion in their heads that you can't reason with them at all??? ARGHHHHH!!

He has bronchitis. He's been given medicine for this. The medicine works best if uninterrupted. And, as a controlled substance, isn't something to be played around with.

It says to take every 2x day. This doesn't mean anytime during this 24hr period you can pick 2 times you want to take this medicine. USUALLY it means 12hrs apart....right? Instead.....he's taking it a dose here....a dose there....never catching on as to why it's not maintaining a steady, measured managment of his symptoms.

At this point I'm just trying to not pay any attention to him...can not be of any assistance when the person refuses to listen to reason.

Better

Update on our colds. I still have bronchitis. I'm still taking antibiotics and cough syrup with codiene. I can still tell a difference each day with it progressively improving. PTL!! Scott's isn't progressing like I'd thought it would.

I worried about Scott's medicines not working. Yesterday he contacted his doctor and was called in some of my cough syrup which enabled him to get a whole lot more sleep last night. Actually, though...I'm thinking it's the z-pack not working on him like I expected it to....thought I'd see a big difference, but it seems like it was just weaker enough from mine that he didn't improve as quickly.

Anyway....we're better....we're still unpleasant to be around when the 'attacks' hit...bleaaa, but the tissue supply for the world may be safe after all....

ugh!!...wait....not ugh after all!!

I did manage to get in to see the doctor today...well, rather her hubby, who is also in the same group. Anyway...turns out to be bronchitis...heading toward pneumonia...glad I went!! I kept hassling Scott to go, too, but finally gave up. He called an hour later with the news that the doctor thought he wasn't nearly as bad me, but still warranted a Z-pack and script for another med, too. Hah!...sometimes nagging works best when you just threaten to not share your drugs!! LOL

Currently we're both experiencing that period of time where the meds have just begun to work enough to make things seem worse...we're both coughing more, but I do think my head seems clearer. What a relief!! LOL

Scott's stuck with supper duties tonight...he's such a good husband!! He's baking talipia and steaming broccoli and fixed a sweet potato for us to share....and, there's hot yeast rolls!! YUM!

Life is definitely looking UP!!

Pouting on Special Day

I know it's not mature to pout, but I really never looked forward to spending my 40Th wedding anniversary with both of us having bad colds. The hacking, sniffing, blowing type....and to add insult to this....his idea of how to spend tonight is to watch a ball game on TV.....not even a lousy movie watched together...grump!grump!grump!

How Thankful Are You?

You Are 88% Thankful

You're an incredibly thankful person, and everyone around you feels very appreciated. You inspire people to be more optimistic, forgiving, and grateful.

How Thankful Are You?

What Part of Thanksgiving Are You??

You Are The Stuffing

You're complicated and complex, yet all your pieces fit together. People miss you if you're gone - but they're not sure why.

What Part of Thanksgiving Are You?

I'm an Easter, Which Holiday Are You??

You Are Easter

You are an optimistic, hopeful, and genuinely sweet person. Sensitive and affectionate, you are easily touched. You love nature, animals, and anything cute or cuddly. For you, every day is a new chance - no matter what happened yesterday. What makes you celebrate: Almost anything. You love most holidays and celebrations. At holiday get togethers, you do best as: The peacemaker. You can prevent any squabbles that might break out. On a holiday, you're the one most likely to: Remember to include everyone

What Holiday Are You?

It's Time For Another Change

Wonder what will be the direction the Nation takes now? And, how soon? Elections always bring about changes. No matter which way you voted, my belief is that the good Lord allows people to be voted into position for a reason. I'm just going to have to hope that we're not going to be a cautionary tale in the history books. As I frequently think after an election. LOL

So...now what? How many of your beliefs will be upheld by those in power soon, and how many will be jettisoned as backward ideas, narrow mindedness, or politically incorrect? Guess it's still to be seen.....life is always interesting....sometimes scary, sometimes exciting, but almost always interesting.

Time for the Rush to Begin!!

Today's the day that begins the frantic rush through Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays. I'm a procrastinator that's attempting to reform my attitudes on this and that's why the term frantic rush is used. I'll be attempting to get my butt up from where ever and get some of these home blessing activities done before the first batch of guests come through the house.

Wish me luck!! I'm sooooo not good at achieving early results...I'm a master at last minute frenzied deep cleaning!! LOL I'd rather have the leisurely route this year through this trip....better go....work at the bookstore also has to fit into this...and, it's time to get there.

Sunday musings

Yesterday was a totally mismanaged day...the evening and night went much better. Today, I've been working on laundry again and working through posts, too. I'm planning on getting offline soon and getting cleaned up and out onto the road toward Mt.Sterling. I figure I might actually go down to the Court Days and see if anything interesting is happening...this article was written in the '60's which is how I remember it being. Someone wrote an update at the bottom, but it doesn't do a good job of describing how it's degenerated into the commercialized mess it is of the last few years. http://www.mtsterling.com/courtday.htm There's discussion of an area of the next county over holding the type of festival this used to be...I've not been there, but am seriously tempted to go check it out for myself. Word had it that the wait to park was over an hour...just to be able to park!! ackk! I'm so not that patient. Though...the newspaper had a photo of a woman that was selling canned goods, both veggies and other food items....since I no longer can, the idea of having some fresh, home canned items sure is appealing!! Rattlesnake beans...that's what caught my eye!! LOL Figure heirloom beans have to be better than what you find at Kroger's or Meijers!!!

I was scheduled to meet with my sister today to walk around....sort of taking advantage of the opportunity to have a sister's outing. But...word has it that she's thinking I'm not going to go with her!! Talk about miscommunication!! So...will head over...give her a call at home before trying her cell phone...and see what happens. I do know she's already been over there both Friday afternoon and Saturday...so, she might be finished. ugh...hate it when our conversations get misconstrued....typical from our age difference, I guess? Listening skills aren't our forte....getting old and muddled. I'll blame her first for that one! LOL After all...if you can't blame your big sis for something...who can you blame????!!

OH...and, Jon put some new pictures onto Flickr of Melanie and the kids....Love it when he does this!! Too bad babies are designed to grow up...because each of the kids have been so cute in this stage....and, now that little Marie is certainly a shining example of cuteness!! She's got "Angel Baby" down, though her mischievous side is taking over!! LOL

The other ages also have their appeal...Xander has the goofy kid look down pat...it's not just a kid look...it's a boy look. They do something with their mouths and arms and hands that just turns them into goofballs!! So funny!! Though...when he's calmed down he's so handsome it blows me away.

The twins also captivate me...they're growing way too quickly. No longer are they babies...or, toddlers. Their big girl expressions are priceless!! Seems like Jon captures Greta in repose more often than Grace, but either are beautiful when he does. Grace has an exuberance that's irresistible and Greta's face when tickled is such a contrast from when she's still. These young ladies have such potential to be heart breakers...the best of the sense of that phrase...so many young men will find themselves captured while they can't all be kept! LOL Sure hope to witness a bit of this....life goes so quickly, though...and, I'm not a young woman anymore. Nor, am I particularly healthy. Whatever...the Lord knows what he's doing, and my prayer daily is that He reigns in their lives.

Oh well...going to get off now and get myself gone!!

Playing Instead of Working

I should be working on getting a veggie tray ready for a party tonight...but, I'm not even out of my jammies yet...ARGH! Playing on here is time consuming!! But, I do like my new Halloweeny Wallpaper...It's not too scary and just about right. Much more fun than grocery shopping or cutting veggies...and, yeah...I'll probably do it by hand than buy a pre-made tray....taste is so much better!!

OK...dryer just went off...time to get myself motivated and off here for awhile....might be back before I leave, just to see if I've accomplished anything of note.....or, might not...

Rambling Thoughts #2

I'm so far behind in my blogging!! Lots of things have happened...including another family reunion where Scott's side all got together. Odd thing...they all acted like this was a restaurant...eat, get up and leave...clean up someone other's problem....sigh...guess who was that someone else?!! Not much visiting done, either...I can remember back when they'd stay for most of the afternoon and enjoy each other's company...catching up on the news.



I've been working all week. I'm looking forward to getting back to a more normal schedule. Not like I'm actually going to use the time wisely, but at least I'd have the option.



OK...am boring myself...guess I'll get off here and go clean up the kitchen and then head out to find a congratulations banner to put up at the store in honor of my boss's dog doing so well at the show this week. She came in 3rd over all the other dogs in the show....Friday she took the whole class finishing her championship...which I can't come up with the name of that win...but with yesterday's win she was named Best of Winners meaning she beat all the non-champions there...over 170 dogs. So...thought I'd find a banner or balloons or something to commemorate her win and put it up so it'll be there on Monday morning before the boss opens.



OK...that's it...enough...

Sunday

Sunday the remnants of Hurricane Ike came through our area of the nation...the wind was blowing, crazily kicking up all sorts of debris and knocking anything off trees that could be dislodged....also off of any homes or businesses, too. The gusts were reported as being up to 75mph in the Louisville area, I'm not sure what central KY received, but trees were blown over along with anything else not heavy enough to resist. Electricity was out in many areas of the state and now the crews that had gone south to help with storm related victims had to be called back home to do repairs here. I heard something along the lines of calls for help from neighboring states had been denied...interesting.

The reunion went well. Things here at home conspired to cause us to be running about 15min late, but it worked out as no one had been on the ball there with beginning on time, either. As usual the food was excellent...the variety was not as good as I'd like to see, but well enough that if you walked away hungry, it was your own fault. Many of my favorite elder members of the family were in attendance...two of my older cousins and my uncle and aunt were also in attendance this year, too(some years they don't)...and I missed out on quality visiting time with them because they left soon after eating. I forgot totally about the camera and taking photos....I think Scott deliberately didn't bring it inside as he gets tired of being the designated photographer. My opinion is he should be happy to be the designated anything. But, that's my grumpy side showing. Bad wife!! Bad!

Two of my nieces came with their kids. One was frazzled by trying to deal with her youngest, the other wasn't phased by anything and let other people enjoy the company of her kids!! LOL Nicky sat beside me...he's 10(11?)now and a decent conversationalist. His newest phase is collecting Army memborabilia...sigh...not sure I'm really comfortable with this, but things could be worse. This was my first time to see little Abby since she was a couple weeks old...she's the same age as Marie...right over 13months old. Adorable little girl. She didn't have much to say but was content to be passed around and talked to. She snuggled right in with me...laying her head against me....not so much as if she were tired...more like I was a big cushy pillow....well...this is true, I guess. She wasn't so interested in playing or walking...which I understand she's doing now. Her big brothers were too busy to discuss life with me....LOL

From there we went to visit with Scott's aunt. She's in her 90's and failing some, now. She did get up and sit in her rocker for a visit....more guests followed us in, so she had a whole houseful for awhile. She has heart problems and in the last year I've seen a big decline in her stamina. She was interested in what was being said and who was there, so that was a very positive sign.

After that we drove up into the hills of KY to a town called Beattyville. The state's best Mercedes mechanic lives there. Jeff had finished repairing Scott's old car and getting it somewhat back to running like it's old self. He wasn't authorized to completely restore it. We beat him to his house...he had an errand to run but our trip didn't take us as long as expected. Though....we did encounter a very large tree blown down across the main road on our way up....completely blocking our lane and about half of the oncoming lane, too. It had just happened and no authorities were there, yet...and, since we didn't have any flares with us...we kept going. They had it mostly cleaned away by the time we came back through....very efficient group of people working together to get it done!

Pretty tired by the time we got home and dealt with wind damage here. Settled into my chair as soon as I could! LOL

Reunion Time...Already?

Another year and it's already time for the Little's family reunion. When I received the email from my cousin confirming the date, I sent out a few emails of my own to sisters and nieces that live close enough to attend. My own kids inform me that they're not interested in arranging a vacation around this...Melanie because Xander's in school making it harder to travel, and Nathan because, other than him not getting vacation time right now, would rather save his vacations home for important occasions he deems worthy. Yes...disgruntled, but do understand... We have both sides of the family's reunions during this month...we both want the kids to be there, but know that they won't be unless something unusual happens to cause it. LOL Anyway....have heard from the pregnant niece that her due date is too soon for her to take a chance...HUH...well...hummm...guess this is true..where does the time fly to??? How so quickly?? Denise should show up...as she's made special plans to get down to this area of the state with her boys to visit with both sides of her family during this weekend. I don't think I even mentioned it to Penny this year...she used to be more aware of them coming up, but with me forgetting to mention it lately, and us not talking with each other in about a month...not surprised she'll be clueless...too late now, I guess. She's super busy.

I should be busy, but I'm busier avoiding what I have to do than actually doing it! Today, of course...I should be cooking....and, I have 5 boxes from the dining room that I need to go through and divide into proper boxes...save to put away, save to move, box to give away.

OK...back to my thought at hand...what foods?? I'm thinking maybe two different pies...one apple and one cream...either butterscotch, chocolate, or maybe buttermilk. Then...need to cut up cantaloupe...one batch to take to the church's breakfast...the rest to the reunion. Then...at least one veggie...what? Salad? or, maybe beans?...baked or green? Maybe scalloped potatoes? ARGH....sigh...am not going to do deviled eggs as big sis called and that's what she's bringing...she's needing me to bring my platter for her to use. I actually have the insert chilling and the box set out where I can see it.

OK...gotta get off here and get something underway...bye y'all...

Rambling Thoughts

Hey everyone!! I'm up early!!! BY MYSELF without any alarms set...whoaaaa! How strange!! LOL

My feet are not happy. When you wake up with hurting feet you need to pay attention. I've been trying to ignore this, and I'll probably just go on today, too....but, more and more am considering getting them checked out. Losing weight would go a long way toward alievating my problem, I'm sure!

My dear hubby came home last night with 10 dozen ears of corn. I'd warned him last year to never bring that much home and expect me to do something with them....other than give them away. So, I have contacted four of my friends with this in mind...and thought of more that he contacted. We also had some for supper last night. ooooooooooohhh, it was sooooo good!!! One ear had enough kernels on it for two portions.

We did have a discussion on portion control again last night. Since he's doing most of the cooking, and I've been trying to get him to "see" what the proper portions are for this last year...well...2 of these ears were way too much food for him, as the 1 ear was too much for me! I've gained again...and, my weakness of staying within portions is an issue...if he cooks it, I'll more than likely eat it all.

OH! Dryer just turned off...I have to go get it...the jeans are needed for work this morning and I don't want to have to fluff them up again.

Hope you all have a wonderful day...I'm heading in for sales day again...can use some prayers for many pleasant customers and us to not injure ourselves with any dumb moves! LOL

it's Friday

It's Friday.
I actually woke up and got out of bed early today. Just a bit after 6am...wonders will never cease!! LOL
I have all of my flower gardens watered, just need to go turn the water off, replace the hose onto the reel...and, rake up where I also did some weeding earlier today.
Then...guess I'll break down and actually get ready for work...nah..think I'll put ice onto my toes first...then take my shower....
It's good to have a plan.....

Passage of Years

You know...I have been looking forward, for a very long time, for this period in my life. Hummm...not sure exactly how long, but at least 31+years. Back when my son was a tiny baby.



The thoughts of him growing up and getting through school...which, actually took much longer than I'd expected. Which is fine...it's worked out just fine. Anyway...seemed like would take forever, though it was very short period of time when filtered through all things in my life. And, I also often wondered who he'd end up getting married to. And, thought for sure, Summer, for awhile, that it might be you. And, now, hasn't it worked out better for both of you that you didn't. Look at your nice family you do have, and look at Nate's. He and Kelly seem to bring out the best in each other. Or, I thought that it might be April...but, that just wasn't working. They never truly seemed happy together. Like I said...he changed once dating Kelly, into a happier and more relaxed man.



Anyway...finally...I'm waiting, along with them and many other family members and friends, the birth of Nathaniel's and Kelly's baby. Kelly is pregnant with a little one that should make it's appearance this coming February....ooh, a very cold month for KY....hope it's not going to be a winter weather month this time, too. Hoping for mild temps and no ice or snow between here and SC so Scott and I can get to their hospital in time to see the baby before they are released to come home.



We've already received the very first photos...which I always enjoy trying to figure out how that blob can be a baby, or how someone can think it looks like a peanut...God sure does have a sense of humor! But, he also has such a sense of love and wondrous patience to develop this specific method for this job completed correctly. Done right! Maybe I should say instead that he forces us to have and develop more patience through this process. Now, those of you that know me, realize I don't have the facile way with words to ever describe what I'm trying to say when I get the least tiny bit emotional...so...if you've made it this far...just work with me and know my heart is full. My brain though...isn't so full tonight...er...this morning?



Melanie and Jon have created 4 beautiful children to increase our family's numbers. And, Penny and Jamie have added Kelsey and Malia to the group, too. Now it's Nate and Kelly's turn. I'm hoping that this one tiny infant will just be their beginning addition of a much larger family. How much fun that would be!! Looking forward to seeing all the cousins interacting together and hopefully cheerfully, too. Hoping for an eagerness between each of the kids to get to know each other better and create lasting relationships of love and support for each other.



One thing I can say...I really do hate not being the very one to find out first...sorry...I'm greedy and do try not to be so blatantly selfish....BUT having to wait to share the news with everyone in the world just stinks! I know...I really DO know the reasoning behind this...and, MUCH prefer it to not hearing until everyone else gets to hear...but it still sucks! I do love having grandbabies to brag on.



Now, if only I could convince Kelly that it's FUN to worry and thrash out different possibilities for this baby's name...EVEN this early on...and, even with the heat involved if someone disagrees with my perfect choice for their child! LOL Oh well...Jon never learned this...nor, actually, did Melanie...though you were semi-cooperative, Melanie! *smooch and hug* I know you cooperated with me as much as you could stand to! LOL



SO...what do you think?? If it's a girl? or, if it's a boy?? What's your perfect choice for a name?? We can't keep calling him/her peanut....wonder what Nate and Kelly find themselves using lately...?? I confess, I do have a Baby Setters folder already set up...just like I did for each of the Babies Wolfzorn!

What Time of Day Are You?

You Are Sunrise

You enjoy living a slow, fulfilling life. You enjoy living every moment, no matter how ordinary. You are a person of reflection and meditation. You start and end every day by looking inward. Caring and giving, you enjoy making people happy. You're often cooking for friends or buying them gifts. All in all, you know how to love life for what it is - not for how it should be.

What Time Of Day Are You?

Bent Day

well,
this was a good day for actually accomplishing something around here for a change. We started off late as we both slept in and then just messed around before heading out for brunch. After eating we checked the renovation station for lighting fixtures and various other pieces/parts. Actually remembered to take my sister's coat back to her, after not being able to catch each other during this past month. And, stopped by a farmer's market to check out the produce and flowers. We ended up with both. Scott found a tomato plant to give it another try this year....he keeps saying he'll never do it again! LOL And, I found flowers for the hanging baskets....chose sun loving plants because I totally forgot that they'd be in the shade...oh well...maybe I'll go buy some shade ones and move these out of the baskets and into the ground or into pots that don't hang and can stay in the sun. The baskets they're currently planted in are fancy with bottoms that aren't flat....otherwise...they'd already be sitting out where they can get sun.
I did manage to weed the entire front flower plot....it's usually the hardest because the dirt is so poor in it and usually rock hard. With the rain we've been having, it wasn't bad at all and even starting late in the day I managed to get it all finished and cleaned up, too. Still need to do the main large plot across the front of the house, and the side one, too...it's not so bad as I've been spot weeding that side one all along. The front one will be a bear cause it's so big and overgrown.

I also worked on laundry, cleaning all three commodes, and straightening up the downstairs guest room. My back is officially "out" now....when I got up from the supper table I actually couldn't walk for a minute....had to work through it to go. I know it's probably a pinched nerve, but it's certainly aggravating, and a bit scary, too. Do not intend to have any surgery done to it for as long as I can put it off and still move, but just knowing what others have had to deal with with their backs causes me to shudder with the thoughts of getting to that point. Anytime I lift anything with weight to it from a bending position, it's guaranteed that I'll have troubles...and, added to that bending over to do a task for an extended period of time just sealed it for me. I'll probably have to take Advils to get it to unlock, but I'm not looking forward to the move to get to where they are in the bathroom....Scott's already in bed, so I can't wimp out and have him bring them to me. Listing the bending over tasks I did today...helped put clean sheets on the bed, folded two sets of clean sheets from the laundry, cleaned the commodes, picked out flowers at the market and kept bending to reach the tray they went into, hunting in the garage for the tub of gardening hand tools(missing forever it seems), and reaching into the bag of dirt while filling the baskets, bent over the baskets planting the flowers, sitting on the ground/and/or/bending over to reach weeds for over an hour, raking the weeds, bending over to get them to put them into the container.....well...see?....it's not a wonder that my back is out. More work than it's done in that position in a long time!! I usually am really careful to not lump this many bending tasks in one day's time. I'm not done either...there's more to be done and me to do it....

Officially Complaining About Me'Self

I'm having troubles today staying focused on getting anything positive accomplished. This doesn't surprise me, though it irritates the devil out of me...other people have no problems with getting everyday chores done...why do I?? So far, I've been up about 4hrs and for those 4hrs I've managed to make up the bed, declutter the top of my dresser, pick up some clutter from the living room and deliver to it's home, fix and eat breakfast, potty a couple of times, talk on the phone twice with my Nathan, and play online...arghhh!!!! I have SO MUCH MORE that needs to be accomplished!! And..it's not like I do not KNOW this...grumble complain fuss fume....

OK...official ranting is over for awhile...I AM going to get up and get my jeans in the dryer before I have to end up wearing church clothes to get my nails done....paaaah****!!

Wednesday's mind wandering...

I'm so tired of feeling yucky and full of slimey snot!! My throat was still scratchy this morning, but since about noon I believe I can feel a lessening of symptoms. Either that or the allergy meds are working better than yesterday's did. I'm also aggravated at myself for not getting more accomplished from my list of procrastinated chores that have to be worked through to get this house onto the market. Enforced isolation should have caused me to put some time into this...not...just not happening. I do not know what I expect to happen, this isn't a process that can occur spontaneously...sigh...

Oh well...another subject...Nate's graduation is coming soon...we are in conversation and debating how to spend our time...add vacation or just a short visit. Melanie...warning...visiting with you is part of that debate...if you have opinions you'd better speak up soon.

Speaking of which...are you feeling better? the kids?

Spring Cold how LOVELY

I have a cold. I'm feeling very sorry for myself. I made it all the way through winter and into spring before it got me...whine...I feel very crappy, too. hacking, coughing, sneezing, blowing...headachey...whole bit...whimper..
~sigh~

got fussed at

it appears that I neglected to say anything about my recent trip to Melanie's to help out. I told her it wasn't an accident! LOL I wanted to make sure I didn't say anything that could possibly be misunderstood or misconstrued so I just didn't say anything....but, in retrospect that's not fair to either one of us.

I had one of my normal 2 steps forward and 3 back days trying to get myself on the road that day....ended up getting away about 1pm and it had just begun snowing the snow that turned into a mess here in KY that day...if I'd lingered just another 15min or so I'd have have been in a real mess trying to head down the interstate safely. No problems during the trip other than rain, but I finally worked my way out of that and somehow managed to miss all the big storms that hit in the Atlanta area that day, too. Guess it's not always a bad thing to get away late? Anyway, the kids were already in bed because I'd stopped at WalMart to buy myself food for the week. Which took forever...hate shopping at different stores than my own...things are never where you expect to find them.

I guess my roll to perform for the week was to be the extra driver, help around the house with dishes or picking up...which I did with the dishes, but not so much the picking up, though I did on occasion. And...to play with the kids, freeing up Melanie to concentrate on other things like filling up Jon's cooler with ice for his shoulder pack.

I did discover that while I managed to get up earlier than I ever do here at home....I could NOT consistently get up before the kids and get dressed all the way to makeup and shoes before the twins were ready to play. I finally found a compromise where I could get up(accomplishment in itself) and, if not dressed on that particular day, I could at least be awake and downstairs to watch the girls while Melanie would take off with Xander. There was only one day where it fell apart and I had to sleep in....she finally came upstairs and banged on the door to ask if I was alive!! LOL I've got to admit...not sure if it was the getting up early or the little bodies on my body wearing me out more....it reminds you that it's something you've forgotten all about being a part of life when you live with 3yr olds. I took a lot of Advil during this visit...part of it...the being sore and worn out was the battle of the steps...Melanie's house is a two story with steps going all the way up without a landing in between to soften the blow to old fat women.

Toward the end of the visit I felt like I was more in the way than a help as Jon seemed to be doing a lot better with figuring out how to live with a bummed up shoulder. He is very good at figuring out how to get things accomplished. But, I think maybe doing the driving for him came into play there...he wasn't released for driving at that point, so I could drive Xander to his TaeKwanDo and stop at the grocery store...also pick Xander up from school and this allowed both Melanie and Jon to relax at home and do other things during these times.

I wanted to stay longer to see the results of Xander's and Greta's tests and Jon's doctor's visit, but needed to get back to cover for my boss being out of town. So...guess the trip went well, I sure miss playing with the kids, but not the getting up early! One thing it did do for me...reminded me that I was still able to drive a distance by myself without losing my way, speeding, or getting so physically exhausted that I am unable to do anything the next day.....not too sure how much longer I'll get away with this....but, it's fun while it's lasting!! OH...I did NOT get nearly enough pictures of any of the kids while there...and, none of me with the kids to bring back to show my friends...I was too busy being with the kids to stop and use the camera!! Got a good set of Marie with her favorite book, though. And...I almost forgot....I did enjoy my time spent just talking with my daughter....more often at night when the kids were in bed, and after Jon had gone up. Not saying I didn't enjoy visiting with Jon...I did..he makes it easy. And enjoyed the trip to the zoo, museum, and my lunch at school with Xander. Also...discovering brown sugar ice cream at the country's 2nd best ice cream store...according to the framed article on it's wall! LOL It really was very good ice cream.

What kind of weather are you?

What type of weather are you? I'm sunshine, according to this...wonder if Melanie would agree??

You Are Sunshine

Soothing and calm You are often held up by others as the ideal But too much of you, and they'll get burned You are best known for: your warmth Your dominant state: connecting

What Type of Weather Are You?

whining again...

looks like we'll be having an ice event in our area again. Lovely

I am so ready for spring to have sprung!!

Tried to get Melanie to update her blog today...guess she was too busy after getting off the phone. She was working in Marie's room trying to sort some clothes and rearrange the room so I can sleep in there on the air mattress...She needs to allow me a little bit of closet room for hanging stuff, too...but, bet she doesn't think of it, unless she reads it here! LOL
Hope you all have a super Valentine's Day tomorrow...

Musing

I've been able to get up with the alarm all but two days, so far. This week I'm working on 6:30am. Yesterday I turned off the alarm...immediately crawled back into bed thinking I was awake enough to hear Scott when he'd get out of the bathroom and begin dressing...no way...I was out and didn't wake until a bit after 11am. One of the good things is that so far I've always been able to drag myself up and out almost every time while at Melanie's....I just want to work on making it easier for my system to adjust before having to do it.

This weather has reinforced that we are at it's mercy. Snow with ice on top and today it's supposed to turn to rain and then back to snow later on. I'm hoping that the road to Atlanta will be clear by the time comes for me to be traveling!! There's plenty of time for it to ice up and thaw a couple of times in between now and then.

Nothing exciting happening here....stuck in the house as I convinced Scott to take my car to Louisville. His truck has a small leaking problem and he doesn't need to get stuck in this icy weather. I might give him a call and see if he's changed his plans...would like to see him stay here instead of tackling that drive.

Maybe I'll get myself motivated to actually get some decluttering or packing done? Or, reading? Sounds like more fun! :o)

trying something about it

I really have a hard time getting up in the mornings. I've been a night owl for many, many years and its a shock to my system to realize that my daughter has had the nerve to birth morning larks. Morning larks?? How...how..um..I mean..this is just ridiculous!! It's like some kind of conspiracy or something to drive me nuts! I am really trying hard to switch my infernal, internal time clock to be a bit more in line with these kids, as I know good and well that they're not going to be doing any changing anytime soon. I've been setting my alarm for 7am for most of this past week. Two of the days I managed to bound up and get myself going for an hour before lethargy crept back in to take over. The third day I didn't even hear the alarm until 20min had passed by. The fourth day I heard someone moving in the room and realized that my dear beloved was turning my alarm off because it was bugging him. I jumped up...took my first round of meds and then crawled back into the bed...two hours later I flew out of bed because I needed to be up the first go round...I had intended to go out for breakfast with Scott before heading over to open the bookstore. Instead, I grabbed some breakfast out of the freezer to take with me as I attempted to get to the store before too much time had passed our opening time of 10am.
My plans have been to bump the alarm back to 6:30 for this coming week...then aim for 6am the next....then, if possible, I'll be able to waken sometime before 6 and get into the bathroom before Xander needs it or the twins decide I need to play with them. Maybe I could talk Melanie into drugging them with something?? Nah...don't think that that would fly....Maybe there is some way to get them to begin to turn their time clocks back to a bit more friendly for Nonnas to deal with?? Say...sleep until 7am?

January

It's always the month where I spend a lot of time at the bookstore.

Getting ready for the Super Sale

Having the Super Sale

Preparing for the Sidewalk Sale

Surviving the Sidewalk Sale

AND

Beginning and working through INVENTORY arghhhhh!

That's what I've been doing all week and I guess I'll still be working on it next week, too.

Meanwhile, at home...

arghhhh indeed!

I never ever manage to get my act together enough to get Christmas decorations and paraphanelia put away before beginning on the work marathon.

So...all through January my home looks like it's been attacked by the killer clutter bugs! It's true!

Still have Christmas presents undelivered, still have Christmas wrap and bags...bows..ribbon..etc...not reboxed and out of sight.

Still have all sorts of Christmas decorations out...here and there, as I've also been working on getting it put away.

Still have half winter/half spring decorating in weird places...like the main bathroom.

*ugh*

My energy levels have been compromised by poor diet(Holiday foods! YUM!) and poor personal habits...no exercise and not sleepy at normal times. Went to bed at 4am this morning as I stayed up all night reading the new Julie Garwood historical...it was good, but not good enough to stay up until 4am if you needed to be anywhere...thankfully, this time I didn't have a deadline of any kind! But...it is messing with me now...I'm sleepy, but need to be doing some cooking for taking to Loris's house. Might not get done.

Oh...also...been playing a lot online with new groups...and, trying to find new skins and other fun things for my pages. I'm learning even more about how much I do not know about computers.

OK...enough whining....if I'm this tired I should go to sleep! So...think I will...

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