Random Thoughts None Too Deep

January??

2010-10-07T22:08:00.002-04:00

The last post I made was in January?? Wow! That must be a record for me.

Not much has been going on in my life this year, while at the same time there has been many cool things happening.

1)learned that Nathan and Kelly are expecting again...November this time and it's a BOY!! Xander will finally get another boy on this side of the family. Might even things out a bit.

2)Scott and I went through our 1st B&B experience. I loved it....hope we can indulge frequently....or at least more often than every 40 years or so...

3)I'm losing track of all that did happen...bound to forget some things....hummm...

4) oh yeah...we just got back from our driving vacation. We took the fast roads out to Nebraska and then wandered our way through the Lincoln Highway corridor until we were midway through Illinois, then we hit the fast roads again before meeting back up with the Lincoln Hwy again. Then...I-75 homeward. Met two of my favorite online buds which for me was the highlight of the trip. Saw a lot of this country that I'd never thought to see....it was lovely!

OK...that's all for now...need to run.

Tad Irritated, but That's All Right....I'll Live!

2010-01-27T23:35:00.002-05:00

A little frustrated! I can't find a 1st Birthday present for Avery that satisfies me.
It can't be huge and us manage to get it loaded into the car with our other luggage. And, though she has enough toys and clothes that she really, honestly doesn't need anything...the smaller choices of toys I'm coming across just aren't seeming to make a hit with my Grandmother's presents scale. And, while a savings bond or savings account would probably make more sense...blaaahhh...boring! Toys are more exciting for the kid...
And, yes...I realize that this is sounding materialistic...but...this is her 1st birthday, after all!!
I wasn't too impressed with Marie's first b'day present, either...
Must have used up all my presents buying ideas on Xander, Grace and Greta earlier on....also, Kelsey and Malia haven't fared well with my ideas these last few years either!!
This is stupid! of all things to write a blog about!!
Good Grief!!
I could at least post a recipe or something useful!!
LOL
Here's one to serve at your Super Bowl Party...or whatever...it's tried, true and yummy!! EASY to make and while it's not healthful in the respect of low-fat...it is a winner for a hot dip with crackers!! I even caught people eating it like a veggie dish...it worked!!

Baked Cheddar Bacon Spread

2 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened
2 cups (16 oz) sour cream
1 medium onion, chopped
2 Tablespoons mayo
1 pound sliced bacon, cooked and crumbled
4 cups (16 oz) shredded cheddar cheese, divided
Assorted crackers

In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese, sour cream, onion, and mayo until smooth. Fold in bacon and 3 cups of the cheddar cheese. Transfer to a 2-qt baking dish. Sprinkle with the remaining cheddar cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 375 for 30 min or until lightly browned. Serve with crackers.

Important Decision

2010-01-21T22:07:00.004-05:00

WooooHoooo!!
Just found out that my only grandson has asked Jesus into his heart! Very happy for him!
Now...why did I have to hear this through a blog??
hummmm...
maybe it was more exciting this way...for him to wait for responses??
**Grinning**
Whatever!! I'm just really happy for him.
Am eager to find out what our Lord has in store for him as a way to help.
Am also eager for the other grandkids to want to make this same decision once they're mature enough to know what they want to do.
Pretty sure Kelsey already has, too...but, waiting on the others.
Now, I'm asking myself...what have I done to help them know more about Jesus?
I just don't think I've shared enough. To quote that old hymn....

More about Jesus would I know,
More of His grace to others show;
More of His saving fullness see,
More of His love Who died for me.

snow and work

2010-01-05T22:43:00.002-05:00

The two do not go well together. I'm scheduled for the next 13 days in a row...er, um...minus the two Sundays. Thank you for those two Sundays!! Anyway, with the Boss being out of town this Thursday through Saturday, the opening and running of the store falls to me. This means...I have to be responsible for trying to determine IF the roads will be safe enough to work my way over to the store...which just happens to be on a side street. Side street here equals no road crews cleaning it up for me or customers.

Lovely!!

I don't believe tomorrow will prove to be much of a problem. Thursday through Friday may very well be very bad. It's at times like this that I wish I'd insisted upon that 4wheel drive vehicle we didn't purchase!! argh!

So...join in with me on my prayers for safe traveling conditions. The store really needs lots of customers and no hassles the entire time the Boss is gone!!

On another note...Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years all went by without us being with our family. Very strange. Melanie and Jon brought the kids here between Christmas and New Years and that was fun. I've been getting a kick out of Xander's bemoaning the travel time....I'm right there with him!!

No Avery for Christmas or New Years....no photos of her opening presents, either....I think I need to check and see if they took any!! Maybe with Tina...surely she wouldn't have let this 1st Christmas go by without some sort of photo!!

OK...guess that's it for right now...don't forget...prayers for good traveling conditions...if we have to have snow...let us have it be the type that doesn't come along with ice, too!!

Aftermath

2009-11-15T14:32:00.002-05:00

We've been home from our vacation with Melanie and crew for a week now. Scott began coming down with a cold on the ride home...I waited until Thursday before succumbing to it. Bleaaaa!!
I've not heard otherwise, so I'm assuming their part of the vacationers escaped getting sick?
I'm tired of coughing and hacking!!

I've enjoyed seeing the photos that Jon uploaded to the Flickr site. I have been waiting for Scott to do ours, but I might have to do it myself as he's busy with a bunch of other little tasks that have been needing attention. I'd hate to divert him!
I got a kick out of Xander's blog showing some of the photos and video while on vacation, too. He's got a lot of stories he could choose to tell if he just would!

On another note...today is the perfect Indian Summer Day here in Ky. Sun is shining, the skies are blue...temps are up. Too bad I'm inside with my hot tea and tissues!! Maybe this wasn't another note...sure sounds like I'm still feeling sorry for myself!
OK...I'm done for now!

New Car!!

2009-06-02T00:45:00.003-04:00

We have a new car! Finally!! Used 2009 Buick Lucerne, with some whistles, but missing a couple bells. Which is fine. We've discussed adding a sun/moon roof to this one, and will probably follow through on that, as we saved almost the entire price of one on this car to do that.
I'm wondering how he'll react if I tell him I'm ready to drive to visit with grandbabies again???

2009-05-26T20:12:00.005-04:00

I've been out looking for flower to either plant in my empty containers or to nestle down in with the periannals that came back up this year. I'm having problems making decisions about color and texture. Color more so than textures.
I'm leaning toward the peachy/orange tones which isn't really me. And, I know Scott likes the purples and blues....also the reds and florescent pinks. So....um...dunno....what have you all done??

2009-05-05T11:46:00.002-04:00

Ok,
Melanie was fussing because I have not kept up my blogging. I told her it was easier before I knew the people that might be reading it!! LOL
It's been cool and dreary here in central Ky all week long. I should be satisfied with that, but it appears that when the sun isn't shining, I'm not nearly as happy.
Scott's doing super with the progress he's making healing from his knee replacement. He's still doing little things that he shouldn't be. He's not keeping his toes lined up in front, and he's cutting back on exercises and meds. Some of the meds are alright to skip...others are not.
I'm going to be taking him out to Sam's Club today and see how he deals with being on his feet for a longer period of time. I'm thinking he'll do great. But, I'm going to have to remember to monitor his pain levels by the time we get back home.
Need to do some gardening...after all it's spring ...so, while the weeds are young I need to be grubbing them out of there. I don't really want to ruin my back by doing a ton of planting this year. So, am considering the option of container gardens.
OK
that's enough rambling for now...gotta go get myself ready to leave on the errands...

2009-01-30T11:21:00.001-05:00

I have to try and get the car released from the ice....ugh...I have a dream of one of these days being able to use our garage for our cars...we used to...this situation is just absolutely asinine!

2009-01-29T14:56:00.006-05:00

It's Thursday, January 29th and we are in the middle of dealing with the effects of a winter storm that has been beating us up since Monday night. Yesterday I managed to convince myself I'd like it if I'd go out and clean off my car. It took me over an hour to get the ice off of all but one window before running out of steam....and, this was with help from being able to get inside and turning on the heater and defroster, too. The passenger side tires are iced in up the sides of the tire a couple of inches or more....Scott assures me that it will break free with no problem...sure looks like it will be a problem. Speaking of Scott...he had to throw down ashes behind his tires to be able to get out of the driveway this morning. I asked him if he'd thought to take a pail of ashes with him in case he got stuck somewhere else, but he poopooed the idea. A part of me...the evil part...is snickering inside hoping....the more sane part sure hopes he'll be alright without them.

Many of my friends are without power. I've not noticed mine flickering today, but it did a bunch of times earlier this week. I've offered use of our home, but so far not been taken up on the offer....of course, they'd have to deal with my street...which is trecherous. No salt truck or scaper has been down this one....and, of course...scraping might just cause it to be slicker until things can melt some.

We're also still on baby watch....today Kelly had an appointment to discuss possibilities with her doctor. I'm trying to not call down there every five minutes....thinking them phoning here would be less intrusive...but...dunno....it's hard!!

OK...that's all for now....not getting anything of note accomplished other than computering...so...think I'll force myself to go do something for about 15minutes or so....bye...

2009-01-20T09:39:00.005-05:00

Today is a day that will go down in the history books for our nation installing it's first man of color for President. I'm wondering when the day will come that it will be the installation of the first woman??

I've been watching a bit on TV this morning....did note the speculation that the family was going to be late to their prayer meeting. And, sure enough...they were. This seems to be the opposite of Obama's normal habits. Though, according to the press, Bill Clinton was late everywhere he went. I don't remember this, but caused me to think...hummmmm....I'd fit right in there with them!!

LOL

I'm not going to be watching this whole extravaganza, as I have to go to work....sale and inventory time. Too bad we don't have a big screen to watch it while we're there! LOL

How Addicted to Blogging Are You?

2009-01-17T10:06:00.001-05:00

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Yeah? Well....this isn't so bad, is it?? Worse than I thought, but not horrible. I can still get showers taken!! LOL

2009-01-15T21:30:00.003-05:00

Well, Hello there!
Anything happening at your house?
I did manage to get Momma's Christmas tree out of the front window today. Major accomplishment!! All of a sudden I'd had it up to my eyebrows with looking at all these Christmas things cluttering up my living room, and even though I didn't have time to work on it properly, I did set on in with working on it and got 3 surfaces cleaned off and decorated before heading in to work.
Now, if only I could get those last few presents into the mail!!! LOL I never used to be this useless!!

2009-01-01T09:34:00.003-05:00

Melanie and Jon sent us a new photo album of the kids. It came yesterday and I spent more than a few minutes sitting with it. THANKS Melanie! There were some shots on there from the SC vacation that I don't remembering seeing before....you all must be hording photos!

The kids were all color coordinated for their Holiday shots. Grace and Greta were wearing plaid jumpers, Marie a Santa dress and Xander sweater.....am wondering when she's going to get around to posting some of these onto her own blog??

Fun to see the Santa photo....Mrs Santa should have been requested to NOT do a goofy face, though I can see where it could be considered fun....and, poor girls....think the twins just get too excited and anxious while Marie is still in that "I don't want anything to do with these strange lookin' people...get me outta here!!" Xander had a super smile! Melanie, of course, had her signature smile....

She's probably right...I should have let her see about being a model....though...I still hear how they have to sleep their way to the top....I was just trying to protect her!! Surely there could have been another way...

2008-12-31T19:55:00.002-05:00

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!!

2008-12-29T20:53:00.007-05:00

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

2008-12-22T17:45:00.003-05:00

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

2008-12-12T11:09:00.005-05:00

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...

2008-12-06T13:56:00.002-05:00

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

2008-12-05T08:54:00.003-05:00

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!!

2008-12-01T19:49:00.003-05:00

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

2008-11-29T18:26:00.005-05:00

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?

2008-11-18T11:02:00.000-05:00

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??

2008-11-18T10:55:00.000-05:00

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??

2008-11-18T10:37:00.000-05:00

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

2008-11-05T00:47:00.003-05:00

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!!

2008-11-03T12:21:00.003-05:00

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

2008-10-19T11:37:00.003-04:00

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

2008-10-18T12:53:00.002-04:00

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

2008-10-05T15:24:00.005-04:00

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

2008-09-16T11:20:00.003-04:00

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?

2008-09-13T15:38:00.003-04:00

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

2008-07-22T07:22:00.003-04:00

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

2008-07-11T10:42:00.002-04:00

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

2008-06-27T00:03:00.005-04:00

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?

2008-06-13T11:11:00.000-04:00

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

2008-05-17T23:01:00.003-04:00

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

2008-04-15T11:17:00.003-04:00

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...

2008-04-09T16:17:00.004-04:00

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

2008-04-07T15:05:00.003-04:00

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

2008-03-23T22:11:00.005-04:00

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?

2008-03-06T12:04:00.001-05:00

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...

2008-02-21T10:22:00.001-05:00

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

I am so ready for spring to have sprung!!

2008-02-13T21:07:00.002-05:00

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

2008-02-12T07:59:00.000-05:00

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

2008-02-09T20:54:00.000-05:00

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?

2008-01-26T20:06:00.000-05:00

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...

2008-01-08T15:04:00.000-05:00

I'm a Ferrari 360 Modena!

You've got it all. Power, passion, precision, and style. You're sensuous, exotic, and temperamental. Sure, you're expensive and high-maintenance, but you're worth it.

"Take the Which Sports Car Are You? quiz.

weird Christmas season

2007-12-18T20:30:00.000-05:00

First thing first..where is half of my options for my font??!! ARGHH...no colors? No sizes?? No different font to pick from??? What up with this? BLAH!!

Second...Christmas. I've seen and prepared for a lot of Christmases...this one is one of the more weird ones for me because the kids aren't coming here and we aren't going to their places. And, while Melanie and crew will be here after Christmas...it's not as much fun as having them here at Christmas. Also, we've cut way back on the decorating because supposedly there's supposed to be some painting going on in the foyer and main living areas. So....no big tree, and not hardly any decorations at all...I do have the two main nativity sets out and a few other things here and there. Scott did go out and buy himself a table top tree for the downstairs. And..so far we don't have any wreaths nor any window candle lights put out.

But...on the more positive side of things...almost all of my shopping is done or figured out. I've been working on the cards and the family/friends card book is almost worked through, while Scott and I knocked off the church list on Sat night. I still have all my Fly Friends cards to do...I started first with them last year so they go last this year! LOL

I haven't decided on my baking. I'm really wanting to do tons. But, realistically there isn't enough time. Nor is there anyone that needs to be eating the stuff. I like doing the candy or cookies or breads the most. Things like Fantasy Fudge, covered pretzels, caramels, peppermint bark, banana nut bread, apple bread, chocolate chip cookies, brownies, and Lisa's brickle cookies. Wish I liked making yeast breads as Momma made a really good braided breakfast bread...looked like a Christmas tree!! The other thing is....I do not like the cleaning up. And...I don't need to have a bunch of food here that I'd have to do something with or just throw it away. So...chances are slim I'll get to it. Oh...might try that new recipe for sponge toffee...anyone had it before? Is it good??

Pieces and Parts!

2007-12-05T21:00:00.000-05:00

$4930.00

Washington Dating

night out

2007-11-30T00:16:00.000-05:00

Another year come and gone!! My husband and I have been married 39 years. We celebrated with him bringing me roses and a card(not mushy this year) and went out to eat. We debated on where to go, but once in the car he changed his mind about where to go. NOT a big surprise!! This has been something he does with great regularity!! Surprisingly enough, he chose for us to go to Joseph-Beth Bookseller's cafe. Which is a waaay yuppie place in their atmosphere and food. Ended up with OK food and an inept waiter. SIGH My dessert was excellent. If they would only do everything as well as they do their tiramisu life would be very good!! To set off the surprise...he was willing to look around shopping in the bookstore. I quickly loaded my arms with books and used a portion of my carefully horded gift certificates. I still have a bit left for more funness later on!! LOL

Turkey Swap

2007-11-26T23:03:00.000-05:00

Ahhhh, the power of the blog!! Snagged me some turkey just from whining on here!! LOL Thanks to Jen for coming to my rescue. I now have turkey for both eating and playing out my inner barbarian...wonder what Scott would do if I attacked him with a turkey leg??? Nahhh those thoughts are better left alone...back quickly away!!

Anyway...thanks Jen for bringing me turkey. I'm sorry that my cake options were so slim. Do you all like pies?? I can make you a pie...?? OR...cookies?? Just tell me what flavors and I'll come through for you!!

Thanksgiving has come and gone....

2007-11-23T18:35:00.000-05:00

Well, another Thanksgiving day came and went with visits with family, this year his side of the family. All his whole brothers were there and his whole sister...he has two halves left...grin...one a brother from his mother's side, the other a sister from his father's side. They're much older, but he's worked hard with establishing a relationship with both of them over the years. They just weren't able to make it there for the celebration, too. His brother's three boys were all there for the first time in a long time for us to see them. No one was drunk, no one strung out on drugs...not nairy one fight for us to survive. It was surprisingly pleasant, with everyone on their best behaviour.

I did miss being with my side of the family. My two nieces with new babies were going to be at their father's house. One of the young babies I've never even seen before. I wasn't pleased, but resigned.
I called there today and only got a busy signal. I'll have to remember to try again.

I did get to talk with my own children for the holiday. I think it's really important to touch base on these days, even if it's just for a short conversation, as it conveys and reinforces the love and, anyway..makes me feel soothed. This year even my new daughter in law called me specially to wish me a Happy Thanksgiving. When I'd been talking with my son she wasn't around, and then I passed the phone to his father and then it was hung up...she didn't find out later that we were who he was talking to...and, got aggravated that he didn't let her have a turn to say "hi". She can be a sweetie!! LOL Unfortunately, we didn't get to talk with Penny and her crew...I thought about them as we passed their exit...was wondering why we didn't set up something ahead of time to be with them instead of with old people like us!! LOL

One bad thing...we didn't bring home enough leftovers. Not even one piece of turkey for a sandwich. Did get some of the roast beef...but, while good, it just doesn't conjure up that same feeling of contentment!! I do have some cake in there that my friend Lisa made for us. She does a really good job with both cakes and cookies! I am the pie maker, but it's been too many years since I did them regularly enough to stay in practice. Good crust takes practice!!

OH well..nothing is stopping me from baking or inviting more people over...well...except for being lazy and not wanting to mess with my plans for decluttering more...

Guess that's all for tonight...I can hear one of those cakes calling to me....Donnnnaaa!! yep..recognise my own name!! LOL

tonight at church

2007-11-14T21:37:00.000-05:00

Our church held it's annual Thanksgiving dinner tonight. I was really pleased with the number of visitors and relatives of our church members that attended. Everyone seemed to be having a good time, but I'm thinking we've about maxed out our space for these types of things!! Maybe we should be setting up tables upstairs in the big open space, too??

The food was super good. Turkey, dressings, mashed potatoes, gravy, green beans, corn, broccoli casseroles, deviled eggs, all sorts of salads, cranberries in all forms, and desserts of every kind....except chocolate. This is the first time I can remember where there was not even one chocolate dessert served!!! It really wasn't missed, though!!

Guess I'll have to be paying more attention to making sure I get all my water in, and also checking on my calories and portions I'm choosing. This could be a baaaaad week foodwise!! LOL I'm looking forward to it!! LOL

whining

2007-11-13T19:13:00.000-05:00

I'm just a bit blue around the edges, while I'm bubbling with excitement over the same thing!! Just a different angle of looking at it..right?

See..it's like this...My baby boy sent me the link to his graduation ceremony information this coming spring. Finally!! is what one side of me says....YoooHooo! says another side of me....WHIMPER...says another side...he's getting soooooo OollllDDD!!! Good Grief!! How did it happen over night??? Well...I guess with looking back his graduation from college has been a long overdue process, but I'm proud of him for seeing this through. Now, if we can just get him through this last semester coming up....!!

House building is a wee bit closer

2007-11-11T19:33:00.000-05:00

We met with the builder this afternoon to run past him the four houseplans we couldn't choose from. Thought maybe he could look and tell us which of the four would work better and be cheaper to build than the other three. And, basically we totally eliminated two of them. And, actually, probably the third one, too...as, it would take an architect to create a new facade, since none of us like the current one. So, I'm thinking I'll go ahead and order the plans for this one, and then get him back over here to sit down and crunch more numbers. This is so completely NOT the direction my brain works...my brain wants to just tell the guy...I want it, fix it for this amount, don't give me any problems or hassles and we'll all be happy campers! SIGH...sure isn't reality, is it?

Sat Nov 10th

2007-11-10T12:22:00.000-05:00

Hey there,
I have a large list of to-do's to work my way through today, but am sitting here playing online first. Which reminds me...my 2nd cup of coffee is in the other room...brb...OK, I'm back....

I'm feeling a bit stronger today, the strange twinges have been still there, but lessening, I think. I do have more energy, which I should have as I've been sitting all morning! What I'm trying to decide now is whether to make a printed list or try to remember things as I go along through the day. Knowing me...better go with the list!

So...after I do that, I'll have to get myself dressed(now I understand why my Aunts always lounged all day!) and make sure I have shoes on for protection and balance, and get started. I'm thinking I'll work under crisis mode first(15min on/go to next for 15/back again)and then switch to regular 15min timings. And, I think I'll start with the yuckiest chores first.

OH....and, also want to schedule in glasses of water...small ones as I hate water...but, none the less--water instead of pop. I've not been staying hydrated and I do know better.

My dear husband is out, once again, shopping, before he can proceed with the actual building of the deck's steps. I don't understand why he insists upon not getting what he needs at one time and just go ahead and build the stupid things...it's just been all summer and half of fall...might have them finished by 2009? But, I'm not having to do it, so I guess I should just shut my mouth and be grateful he can do it.

Oh...and, on another note....received the holiday card address list from my flychat group...it's time for Christmas card sending...wonder where I put those cards when I cleaned up this spring???? Not a doubt it was somewhere easy to find as I was frustrated last year with hunting for them!!

Busy Day

2007-11-08T11:41:00.000-05:00

I'm using purple today in honor of my klutsy ways! I tumbled backwards off of a stool onto the floor at work yesterday. The floor is carpeted with a low pile, cheap carpet...barely padded at all. My head made a crunching sound, but other than feeling a bit weird around the edges I don't seem to be overly injured. My daughter is concerned for internal injuries, but I'm still refusing to go in and being poked and prodded and X-rayed. So..I guess I'm taking a large gamble on my life, but all of life is like that to some extent or another, anyway.

I'm backed up with laundry to do, need to finish my AM routines(which includes getting me dressed, too) and in general work on this neglected looking home. I'm also wanting to bake some banana nut bread or muffins. And, it's past time for making out my Christmas list for this year.

Guess I'd better go get started on more than I've been getting done to this point today...bye!!

continued...

2007-11-04T17:12:00.000-05:00

well, this didn't work. Started to look at pictures as my final act online before beginning with all those to-do's I had in front of me...when the phone rang...

It was Loris....we talked, and brought each other up to speed on all the info between us....which left me with not much time left to do a lot...

so....managed to clean a couple of potties, and find me some pop to drink, blowing my diet of course, and I think the only way I can do anything to recover this afternoon is to sit down and make a list to ignore and go read a good book?? NO...go do laundry...need those jeans and have to wash towels to replace into the empty upstairs linen closet. Plus, at least a half dozen other things!!!

So...better drag out my trusty note pad and set my timer, too!!
Bye...

Sunday, November 4th

2007-11-04T15:30:00.000-05:00

There's tons of work to be done here today. So, what am I doing? Fluffy stuff!! Playing online and rearranged some things with this blog and my other pages.

I need to be settled in, studying my Bible study for the week...class is 6pm. I also really need to get serious about dragging those sheets out of the dryer and making sure I get my jeans in to dry...and immediately start a load of towels washing and I could easily keep doing laundry all night and probably not be done. I very seldom get behind on laundry anymore...maybe one load for an afternoon, but nothing like this is. This is a reminder of what my life used to be like pre-flylady days. There's stuff everywhere needing attention.

Also...need to check in and see if Denise got any better this week...Jo called and said she had to go back to the hospital...they've probably had to give her a plug for the spinal they gave her...she was leaking fluid...not such a good thing!!

And...beyond that, there is any number of directions my attention could be applied...it's a case of which one to choose...family phone calls? house cleaning? more bookcases to go through? packing up things to donate? call the builder? bleaaaaakkk!! I'd much rather stick my head in the sand and maybe read a book?

2007-11-03T21:07:00.000-04:00

My third weekend in a row to work..YAY..it's over! I had a good day with both books coming in and what went out. I believe that the majority of the customers were pleased, but there were a few that weren't expecting their purchases to be as high as they were...some put some books back, but the other went ahead with their choices....I glad that we're set up to refigure their choices easily....if we were computerized it would be a much more difficult process, or at least much more time consuming. I did have one customer that wasn't very happy with the new policy that will be going into effect in a couple of weeks...I guess two customers in 3 weeks time isn't too bad for all those others that have expressed their support for our attempts at staying open. I am not proud of myself that both times I've gotten really extremely angry over it, but hopefully I've put it behind me and can manage to not let it effect my opinons of these two forever and a day?? But...really...why would it bother me if they could care less if we go under??....uh...maybe because it's my job and Lisa's livelihood?

Noticed where my daughter was blogging about being well on her way toward being finished with her Christmas shopping. Good for her!! I can remember a time or two where I was almost done by the beginning of Dec....but, many, many more times where I'm still out there a couple days after Christmas still trying to fufill my list! Sometimes I wonder if she's really MY child! LOL Well...guess I should say offspring, as she's definitely no longer a child, but an adult almost old enough to be no longer a young adult! LOL

I've gathered all my stuff to go into my shoeboxes for Christmas. Samaritan's Purse Operation Christmas...uh..Child? Shoebox? Whatever..can not keep their title in my head, and it's something I can look up if I need it! LOL I do need to start putting it together as I need to take it with me tomorrow. After this it will be time to choose toys for the Christmas Toy Drive for the association...Like that they let the parents purchase presents for their children instead of just giving them away...seems to be more in the spirit of allowing them their dignity.

OK...this is it for now...will check in later sometime....

more random thoughts

2007-11-02T19:27:00.000-04:00

I'm thinking that I need to stop eating all these cheetos and leave some for the person that purchased them!! Why in the world would he bring yummy snacks into the house and expect me to be able to resist them? Well, to be fair...when I'm in full out dieting mode, I can resist most anything in the line of snack foods...but, it's so rare anymore that I'm in full out dieting mode...I'm more often in a cutting back mode. Which rarely survives the temptation of cheetos!!! ARGH!!

So...went to work today and kicked butt!! Did manage to get a ton of work accomplished and the store looks way better!! GO ME!! Of course, I was almost 1/2hr late getting there...I was messing around here at home, but...then again...I got some things done here, too. I'd be worried or concerned about my bad habit if I received regular paychecks....since I don't, I'm into full out passive aggressive mode.

Now, admitting my nasty habit of being a passive aggressor...what do you all do when you're faced with a perpetual situation that you're resigned to stick with but irritated by??

Supper time...am thinking pork chops and broccoli with something....it's the something that's holding me on here instead of in the kitchen cooking...just not quite got the urge to go cook just yet. Tired of fried/baked potatoes and don't want to concoct a rice dish from scratch. Maybe I should look into some mac and cheese? I think I might have enough cheese to pull it off.....maybe.

OK...now my random thoughts are even boring me....gotta go...bye

final thoughts to share

2007-11-01T22:12:00.000-04:00

Well, it's been a good day, even if I wasted most of the morning. Ended up going shopping for the shoeboxes...I found all sorts of things, but not some of what I went looking for. I decided to aim these two boxes at the older set of kids. I think they're harder to do....more expensive that's for sure! I also think I probably over purchased, but if it's possible at all, I'd like to squeeze everything in the boxes. I'm wondering if I can put some of the things like scarves/mittens/socks into a ziplock bag and suck out all the air to make them shrink down?
Scott had supper ready for us by the time I wandered home. I'm so grateful that he doesn't seem to get all bent out of shape about taking on the chore of cooking when I'm doing other things. His cooking has greatly improved over the years, but tonight we had to have the discussion about when you're cutting bad spots out of potatoes you take the time to look at the potato to make sure the bad is allllll gone!! He's still stuck on the thought that if you cut at it, it's gone...well...not always.

My niece is experiencing a spinal headache from some tests she had to undergo. I'm miffed that they, the professionals, didn't keep her flat, nor did they impress upon her the need to stay as flat as possible meaning someone else needs to be taking care of her kids for her. I have a headache in sympathy for her. I've had spinal headaches...they are NOT something to be taken lightly.

OK...gotta go...need to do some laundry tonight and I keep putting off folding the sheets that are in the dryer...causing a back up in the laundry process...

lost words...arghhh...

2007-11-01T12:37:00.000-04:00

arghhh!! I forget on occasion how to get back to my page after previewing what I've written...if you hit the wrong button, you lose everything! arghh!!

I wrote everything I wanted to say on the blog I lost...do I want to do it again??

Nahhh...I'll write some when I get back from getting some things accomplished. I need to clean up and get out to shop for Operation Christmas Shoebox...this Sunday is our church's deadline for getting them into the church.

OH...and, that's not all I have on my agenda for today...it's going to be a busy day if I can ever get myself up from the computer and started! LOL

Hope you all have interesting things in store for yourself to do today!!

I found my lost blog! yay!!

2007-11-01T12:15:00.000-04:00

Today has been interesting in a couple different ways. Of course, only interesting to me...the chances of anyone else finding them slightly intriguing is slim. So...think I'll keep that to myself and go on from here.

I received notice from my daughter that she'll be using blogging to try and stay in touch a bit better from here on out. I've not noticed that blogging is any easier than emailing, but she didn't ask my opinion! LOL Guess the main advantage is she can do it leisurely without dealing with immediate feedback.

I'm planning on preparing two shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Shoebox. Never have done just one, as I like to do one each...boy/girl. This year I'm thinking of aiming for the older child. I have the shoeboxes, and the wrap. But, I need to gather the stuff to fill them with. I found a few things when I was shopping with Linda the other day. Very few things considering the stores we were in....I need to hit a Dollar Store, WalMart, Target or Meijer's...etc..to get the main things. I've also had good luck at Walgreens or CVS stores for goodies to pack in there. Main thing is, I just need to DO it today!!

Halloween trick or treating was last night here in my community. There are restrictions set up for who is allowed to participate....I think my last person didn't read them. She had to be 40 if she was a day!! Scary "country" witch!!

Let's see....anything else going on? Uh...I have two new pairs of shoes....wore one pair while out with Linda and then to work yesterday...I thought they were extra comfortable when I purchased them...I no longer feel that love for them! LOL I need a pair of shoes to wear with dress slacks or dresses...for winter...I HATE SHOE SHOPPING!! ARGHH!!

OH..yeah...Husband has been officially diagnosed with arthritis...still has one more appointment with the doctor to discover if there is any injuring involved, also. I don't think he has understood the meaning of switching exercise programs from jogging to non-load bearing exercises like cycling or swimming. He promptly went out yesterday and walked for 2miles!!! SIGH

OK...guess it's time for me to go finish my AM routines and get myself up and out of the house. Once back I have a ton of things to do...the house still looks like a tornado hit from when the kids were visiting.

more random thoughts

2007-09-27T14:52:00.000-04:00

I'm just hanging loose today. I should be working from a long to-do list, but just didn't want to. I have tons to do, but oh well...either it'll get done or it won't.

Things are happening around me....

The switching over of the store's policy is going well, except for the boss getting out the info to her handwritten addresses. Don't know why she's not thought to consign some of those to the rest of us to do.

The family's reunion is this Saturday in another town. Scott's about gathered everything he needed to replace from last year...paper goods and such. He's also picked up the drinks, and asked me for suggestions which he didn't want to hear. I do need to figure out what I'm going to take, as I'll be needing to fix it tomorrow night. Or Sat morn.

We'll be heading further on up the road after that. Going to the home of some good friends so we'll be ready for our old church's 170th homecoming. It's cute....they've invited anyone that has had anything to do with the church in the last 170 years to come and participate!! LOL I'll be tickled to see how many ghosts show up!! LOL Unfortunately we won't be able to stay for the singing on the grounds after the lunch picnic. Which is the part that our friends and I think Scott would enjoy the most. I've started a Bible study here with my own church, and the 2nd meeting is Sunday evening....both Scott and I think I should be here to attend it.

Melanie's considering coming in for her class reunion. She's not encouraging Jon to attend with her, the last I heard on the subject...just because he doesn't know anyone, plus, the woman she's planning sitting with won't have her husband there, either. I'd not want to go to one without mine. Oh well....different ways of thinking once again.

This will be the same weekend as our CourtDay celebrations in Mt. Sterling, Ky. Traditionally, we(the circle of family and friends that went to school together)meet at one of the homes there to have supper on Saturday night. A big time of fellowship and eating. Will be interesting to see how many, if any, of the grandkids will be allowed to go with us into this informal grouping. The grandkids don't know any of these people, so will probably be intimidated by being surrounded by strange and loud people...strange home. I think Xander would have a ball....not sure about the twins. There's not a chance in the world she'll let us have Marie to take with us. Sigh...it makes sense, but still...

Melanie's birthday is also this same week. I've not even begun to think of a present for her...maybe I'll ask if there's anything she's been needing or wanting. Hard to believe she'll be 29 this year. She's my BABY!!

OH my!! It's finally decided to rain again today!! WoooHooo!! So desperately needed for our poor dry land!! We're so not desert country here!! Our plants just aren't used to this treatment!! Maybe I should think about finding some small mums to plant for new color!!

That's all for now....need to go get something positive done for the day. Wonder what direction to aim...

Finally....after days of trying!!

2007-09-25T15:40:00.000-04:00

This is the first time I've managed to get into here for awhile...finally went in and changed my password, and, am pretty sure I put back in my old one. Makes me nuts when a site won't let you access your information and you KNOW you're entering it correctly!!!

Missy, this is the day a group of us met for lunch at Applebee's. We MISSED you!! It ended up being a large group with everyone coming in at strange times. I was only 1 1/2hrs later than planned....typical, I guess...under the circumstances of knowing they'd be someone there. I was in time to see everyone, so I am a happy camper.

I'm currently waiting for a repair man to show up and take a look at my brand new washer that won't agitate. Doesn't mind filling up...won't do it's business after that, though. One thought that's been mentioned as to what might be causing it, is the switch on the lid....never knew the lids had switches, but you'd think that new lids would work!! Also...it's the old deal where they're supposed to call before they come...oh, and they finally gave us a 2hr window...so, now I'm waiting for the call...which better be soon!!

I have green beans waiting to be broken up and cooked...need to stop playing online and get to it. OK...so, guess I will.

Hope everyone's been having a good day...Mine has been fun, even if I sound grumpy around the edges!! I'm really not...or, don't think so...maybe I am??

2007-07-29T18:31:00.000-04:00

hello out there!!
It's been forever since I've taken time to actually comment on anything. It's lack of time, not interest!
Been looking at house plans with the goal in mind of finding that perfect plan to match both our criteria. I forced myself to pare down to just 20 things that I need to look for....then forced myself to only look in certain sq foot ranges. Thinking that I'd compare only the ones to each other in each category. I've actually done quite well...as I'd bookmarked over 200 in one folder and about the same in another folder...surprisingly didn't duplicate very often...once just because the house looked totally different to me in the photo than in the artist's sketch. I'm down to 13 now as last night I began my hubby's chore of deciding between the ones I couldn't decide between. Not every category has mulitple choices, which is good. I'm thinking I'm going to go back through and see if I can pare them down more...nah...I want to do some other things first. A couple of friends gave him a book for Father's Day of 1001 home plans...I finished perusing it today and have dog eared a few...think I need to see if those look better to me than the ones I've already chosen, first.

Supper is calling my name...but, I can't decide what I want to eat. Maybe some chicken would be nice for a change....we've been eating other things lately....maybe even BBQ it?? Yummm!! Fresh corn on the cob to go with it, and not sure what else....want some potato salad, which isn't my husband's favorite, but sure is mine! But...don't think I have any celery...what's potato salad without celery??!! Pretty bland, I'd think?!!

Let's see..anything else going on? Oh...Nate and Kelly are coming into town on Friday. We're planning a cookout to introduce Kelly to friends and relations on Sunday. Melanie is due to deliver Marie at any time now, so...I might not be here for the party! Uh...cause she lives in GA...long way to drive to get back and forth!! Could be she'd have Marie tomorrow and I'd be home by time to go to the party!! LOL

Having Marie due so soon is getting exciting, too. I went out and found a couple of outfits for her to have her picture taken in, but I'm not lovin' any of them!! Maybe I can stir myself enough to get out early tomorrow and make it down to Animal Crackers?

A few random thoughts for this Friday

2007-06-01T09:34:00.000-04:00

I have a ton of things to accomplish today. Wonder if I'll do them? Wonder why I assigned them to myself to do today?? After all...it is a "work at the bookstore" day and it's not like that's not enough without adding more...sigh...

First of all...if I don't move my butt I won't have any jeans clean to wear that I can fit over my rump. I've been a bit lax with the laundry chores this week. But...hey...these jeans of mine are getting looser by the day! YAY!

Second...I arranged to pick up a check at my financial advisor's that effectively wipes out all my portfolio other than some cash in a money market acct....sigh...hate doing it, but agreed to include this money in our goal of paying off the lot we're trying to purchase. And, my portfolio was fairly pitiful anyway...why pick on it, too!! (grinning while whining here!!) And...who knows! Maybe one of these days I can find extra to buy more stocks or mutual funds?? It can happen!

Third...I arranged to go to a garden center to pick up a plant I've never laid eyes on before...I might get there and decide that this is sooooo not what I want for that specific spot...then again....it might be perfect!! But, I can only pick it up on the way to work, so I'll have to make sure I don't leave it in the car to cook all day long. 'Nuther thing....if I buy it I'll need to plant it...ugh!

Fourth...need new potting soil...need more plants...need me a friendly cheap gardener to take over my work!! LOL

Fifth...DH will insist that it's my turn to cook...wonder if I can convince him to go out tonight???

....and...Sixth through a Hundred....many little to-do's that are too numerous and picky to get into right now...don't want to make a whole list of to-do's so I think I'll just stop and go get my jeans washing and find me some breakfast to tide me over until lunch time!! LOL Evidently if I'm thinking in those terms I'll be having to watch my appetite today!!

I just reread this whole post...I'm really not in as negative of a mood as this reads! Truly...really...honestly! LOL Lazy mood....but, not negative. A bit whiny...but..hey...it's a bad habit, OK??!! I'm working on it! LOL

headache

2007-05-10T22:23:00.000-04:00

what is it about an adult person...supposedly semi-sane, that forgets to take their medicine? I'm experiencing problems remembering things. It's driving me nuts...plus ape-shit, too!! LOL And...according to the doctor, my symptoms are stress related, not age...at this point. I do not have any major problems in my own being to be stressed over...I have some minor ones in personal relationships that can trigger some hair yanking moments...and a few more with relatives that if I allow them to..would drive me over the edge. But for the most part life is cool...so, I'm not sure I agree with the Doc. Anyway....to get back to my fussing.....I forgot to take my second round of meds today...which include my allergy and my blood pressure pills. I'm now to the stage of wondering whether this light, but nagging headache is a result of the one not so critical or the other much more important medicine to take. My blood pressure problems aren't manifested by me carrying a constantly high pressure...it's the type that will spike under certain circumstances. So..I'm thinking allergies, as it's a low..and in the front sort of ache. Just buggin' the crap out of me. Taking away the pleasure of just being. And...I enjoy the ability to just experience being alive, being a part of the energy that's being sent through the air.

Uh....other than that, let's see....I did next to nothing productive today. That's shameful! A person should improve whatever situation he finds himself in!! Think maybe I'll go and jump my husband's bones and spread a little love around....good night y'all.....

It's Thursday??

2007-05-03T18:43:00.000-04:00

Well, hello there!! Anything interesting going on in your lives lately?? I've joined a teams challenge. Me...the non-competitor in anything remotely resembling movement!! LOL Anyway...the goal at this point is to just try and do 1.5miles a day of movement...steps. So far, I've been concentrating on making sure I have at least 30minutes of walking completed each day, and I've tried to up my steps each day, too, but today's a real challenge to that, as I'm only about half-way there.

On other thoughts. What's with this new breed of young people I'm seeing?? Used to be, you'd either see a group of worthless, or a group of highly motivated...of course with some fitting somewhere in between. Lately, all the young men have been of the "I'm entitled" genre. Not willing to work hard. Not willing to put out any extra effort at all. Not willing to be sidetracked from their goals of self-satifaction. I't rather disgusting and it also scares me that there's a whole generation of men that won't be strong enough to have any ethical standards nor any loyality to a worthy cause or any ability to be able to do anything about it once they wake up or even if they might be capapble of waking up from this zone. It's ridiculous.

ewwww...didn't mean to get off onto a soap box....sorry.

Now, for another thought. I need to get some family members to commit and show up to a family function. How do I go about doing this??? These are people that talk like they love you and want to spend time with you....but, won't show when you do invite them to a party. I'm going to have a party for Nate and Kelly, and want the family that couldn't come to the wedding to show up for the party to meet Kelly and celebrate her addition to the family. I can't afford to do another reception on the order of what we had down at the wedding...but, something simpler, still fun....but, attended!! Funny thing is...there's a small chance I'll not be able to make it, either....if Melanie goes into labor, I'm dropping things and heading down there...I told Scott he still had to have the party!! LOL

OK...gotta run...have a whole list of things in my head that I still need to do today and it's evening already....I'm heading out the door now...Hope you all have had a super day..

2007-04-24T19:11:00.000-04:00

ahhhh...a day off! wonder why I didn't sleep in like I usually do?? eh...doesn't matter. I did NOT work on the cabinet fronts today. I did NOT weed the flower gardens. I did NOT take the twins b'day presents to be mailed on time. I DID do some dusting...a tad...one room...does that count? Yeah...hasta count!! And...I sat down and worked through getting the last of the Christmas cards entered into the address book....along with a batch of other addresses, some as old as 8 yrs waiting to be entered!! LOL I did go and double check a few online while telling Scott that if I can find the addresses online, then why am I keeping it in the old address book??? He wanted me to...so, it wasn't a big deal to save it.

I have a whole stack of papers/cards that now can be recycled. I also cleaned off my kitchen table hotspot this afternoon. Ran over to the Coffee Times store to pick up some coffee and scones. Ate one for lunch and put the others in to freeze. I've attempted to do laundry but can't seem to register when the timers....yes, plural....are going off. Think I'm a candidate for ADD meds! OH, and I had my manicure today...which is why I haven't done most of what was listed for me to do...want to keep them pretty for one day, at least!

OH...and, I also found my UPS receipt(where it was supposed to be but couldn't find) and went to their website to track the Easter baskets that Melanie says hasn't shown up....they show that they delivered it 2 days after shipping...to their front door. Wonder if they got the address wrong?? someone got a box full of E'baskets for preschoolers!! LOL they did have the correct town, and when he asked me the address when I mailed it, I told him "yes, that's it". Maybe I should....well, I've sent other things that made it there...hummmm....

Oh well...I'm hungry. We're eating out of the frig tonight so I'm not totally thrilled with this idea. But, we have chili that needs to be eaten. And, most everything else needs to be tossed!!

OK...that's all....boring, rambling thoughts, but that's par for the course today...need something exciting to happen. OH>>>>yes!! Forgot!! There is something that happened I was pleased with!
My son sent a forwarded email from the college stating that he was an exceptional student in his German classes and that he was invited to an awards reception. It went on and on praising him so of course I had to ask him if he would have attended if he'd known about it in time....I did NOT say..why don't you keep up with your emails...!! LOL'

OK...now that's all....going to go play a game of crosswords to see if my brain's in better shape than yesterday's was....yesterday's brain could have used an infusion of smart genes!! LOL

2007-04-13T20:06:00.000-04:00

well...it's been painful working at the store this week. My feet are not happy. At all. My legs are a tad bit better than the feet, but they're talking to me, too. And, today the back decided to join in with the chorus!! I think I can talk the back into backing down! LOL I just need to go get some pain meds into me and start slurping down some fluids. BUT!! I have rocked at the store!! I've managed to work some sections that have been bugging me a lot and cleaning up the appearance some. Yesterday was a great money day....today the sale receipts weren't at the levels we were aiming for, but much better than an normal day. Hoping for a great day there tomorrow....while I'm off....out and playing.

Have a wedding shower to go to tomorrow. It's for my best friends youngest. Seems impossible for her to actually be old enough to be an adult...but, she is. And, she's already graduated from college and moved away from home and working at a real job..out in the adult world like a normal person....not adult in the scuzzy sense of the word, but adult versus teeny bop type of jobs. She even has a dress code of needing dressier clothes instead of jeans. So...this young lady will be getting married next month...She IS the last in our group of children. Seems so momentous. Makes me feel so freaking OLD.

Ahhhh....I guess it's time to drag myself offline and go find something productive to accomplish around here to match what I did at work. Maybe more laundry, as I'm behind....but, I really need to go through the house and boogy out some things...boot those suckers right out of my house into someone else's home! LOL

Are you all having successful days this week?? I know Missy is...she's finished her work and is out playing at an all night's crop! Hope she has a super time!!

2007-04-05T18:34:00.000-04:00

I went looking for things to go into Easter Baskets today....all I wanted to do was to buy it all for me. I didn't realize that I'd been craving certain types of chocolate...but..I came face to face with my desires right there in the aisles of the store. I resisted and only got what I thought would be appropriate for the kids, since their parents don't allow them much candy. I'd already purchased plenty of toys and bath stuff to do the majority of the filling in the baskets. I also noticed that there are all sorts of weird stuff aimed at these kids, too. Fairy Bunnies??? Sigh...

2007-04-02T10:53:00.000-04:00

Hey everyone! Good morning!! It is so unbelievably beautiful outside!! The birds are singing and twittering, the dogs are barking, there is sun streaming through the windows...can't hear anyone mowing, but figure that'll happen today, too.

My redbud tree and apple tree are both in full bloom. I'll be surprised if they last through this weekend...Easter pictures need blossoms!! I have one tulip blooming...LOL..didn't realize I'd planted it where it came up...or that it was a red one. I'm beginning to believe that my bulbs have a mind of their own. Hope my peachy colored ones bloom this week.

So...it's time to get up from my chair and get started on real life. My weight is down, and am thinking it's because I actually got up and moved. So...thinking strongly about getting this stuffed into my brain as a good thing...something to be acted upon instead of just "thinking" upon! LOL Ahhh..fat person thinking here...it's really not sane, you know?

OK...going to get off and go make me a list of things to get done before heading in to the bookstore...plus, of course..more girl names to add on my notepad...I've already sent one set to my daughter, but haven't heard anything, yet.

Think I'll sweep my front porch, too....want a front stoop challenge???
nah...too pretty to be challenging anyone!

Where's the music...need music...OK...I'm going now..gotta have music and movement today....bye bye

Please...stop me if I ever try this again!!

2007-03-31T01:06:00.000-04:00

If I ever try mediating between two friends in our group again...just shoot me and get it over with!!

what a pain in my butt!!

Wanted to know if I was mad and then laid out arguments defending her actions...well...I wrote back defending mine, and haven't heard another word...guess I pissed her off, too.

Thing is...you can get a sense of a person's beliefs after a certain length of time...sort of like a puzzle you're putting together. Some things just have to be there for everything to fit...otherwise, you have to start coming up with other thoughts on the whole. But...finding out that somethings aren't the way you'd do something doesn't mean you have to beat that person over the head until they do it your way.

SIGH
I'm tired once again...I'm too old for this garbage. I'm too fluffy to want to make it all work...LOL think I'll go read a book and forget about everyone else for awhile...again..maybe then I'll be ready to either mediate, or tell them to all screw themselves and leave me the hell out of it....but, it's just not as much fun to do it that way...LOL

Thinking on switching some habits

2007-03-28T20:18:00.000-04:00

Since my friend Ann posted a link to a church that is promoting no complaining, I spent great parts of my day at work paying attention to myself and to the customers that were in the store today. I have to say, that there was not as much complaining from the customers as I'd heard in the past, but one customer in particular went above and beyond to give her views on a certain subject...while projecting a pleasant countenance, she was blasting all the while! So, I'm thinking that this is something I'd like to spend more time considering and attempting to switch out some of my whining, complaining habits into a more pleasing mindset. LOL I just about commented on how hard that'd be considering how ornery I am....but, I'm not going to do that as it'd be embracing the negative instead of reaching forward for the positive!
LOL

2007-03-25T15:47:00.000-04:00

I'm sitting here...once again, like a lump, and waiting for my body to catch up with what my mind is telling it that we'd like to get accomplished this afternoon. Once again..my body is laughing it's head off as it has control over this lump that houses my brain....grrrr..it IS the lump that houses my brain. whimper.. Anyway...what I'd like to see me get accomplished today are two basically simple things...1)masses of laundry 2) a good start on working through all the shots taken at the wedding and making some sort of sense of it all. SO...here we go and here we sit. I'm hearing it say...hoooboy! we got KremeFilleds two days in a row...NEED MORE!!....and, ewwww, don't make me get uuuuupppp!! I donwannado thaaat!! SIGH..big sighs...with some whimpering to go along with it!!

OK...who is the boss here...me or my body?? Well...that's been proven over and over again, hasn't it? bleaaa... I am going to take a stand...right here, right now...I'm going to go put the dryer on fluff(once again, think this is the 4th time) and this time I'm going to set the kitchen timers..yeah, all of them...and...if I can make myself get up then I will fold the sheets, put the other load of sheets in to dry, and put bluejeans in to wash. I'm desperate for jeans to wear to work tomorrow. Hopefully I'll be able to get the laundry to the point that I'm also doing a load that will have underwear included...which the jeans will not, on purpose!! Then...I'm going to work through the pictures on this computer before attempting to start on the set on the larger unit downstairs.

Wish me luck!! I'm up against a stubborn foe!! ooooohhh..someone's grilling out....ahhh...getting sidetracked already...lead around like a puppy by my desires....it's shameful!!

2007-03-24T19:19:00.000-04:00

Actually made it up this morning in time to get to work and open the store. It was doubtful, though...hubby was snuggling in good and wasn't interested in cooperating about getting me good and awake.

Very busy at the store today. Had a good money day, plus the books that did come in I managed to clear off the counter and filter out to their areas of the store. Knowing that A is coming in tomorrow to work, I attempted to not only clear the counter but two of the work tables to make three tables plus the counter available to her...wasn't able to do that, but got one way down and the other, if she decides she'll need it, she can toss those books into baskets.

K came in and worked today, too...she managed to get an awesome amount completed!! YAY! Sure helps when her knees cooperate! LOL

Came home and collapsed in my Lazyboy...now, that's not the most efficient use of my time, but I'm feeling more human, now. Think I'll go see about fixing some supper...what goes with left over meat loaf?? LOL

Friday

2007-03-23T10:29:00.000-04:00

It's Friday!! Finally! Well now, what am I going to do today other than go in to work?? Hummmmm...dunno....clueless!

Glad to see the temperature outside has warmed up and my daffodills are blooming. They're fighting for room in the garden with the shrubs, so they're not showing to their best. I'm considering having DH cut those shrubs down to about half their size sometime this afternoon.....wonder if I can talk him into it!

I'm sitting here like a lump avoiding life. I've not had breakfast, not showered nor dressed, and I'm not intending on doing any laundry or dusting or any other home blessing type activities. I've finished with my book. Linda Howard's newest in hardback...."Cover of Night". It was different from any others of hers I've ever read and I really enjoyed it...still had enough of her personality going between the characters to be romancy enough for me! LOL Anyway...saying about the book because I'm in the process of either continuing to finish another book I started but didn't capture my interest or deciding whether to dump that one and start a new one. Thing is...I'd better control my impulses and not even pick up a book to look at it until I get myself fed, showered, dressed and ready to leave for work....oh...and, medicated, too...bleaaa...irritating bit of life.

Photos...am feeling a need to get the wedding picture push underway...never actually thought I'd have to push Scott into getting these processed, but maybe he's waiting on me to do them?? It'll be 5yrs down the road at this rate! Not acceptable!!

And...I guess that's all for now...pretty dull and basic...but, we need these days to survive those frenzied days when they get here...and, they always get here....

Disturbed....just a bit..sigh..

2007-03-19T23:24:00.000-04:00

Discovered when I got home from the wedding earlier this month that my committee at church had been combined with another committee and I'm now part of the Outreach committee. Well, I have a bit of a problem with this. As...no one asked me if I wanted to be a member of the outreach committee...!!! I was a part of the hospitality committee which I don't think has the same responsibilities as the outreach, nor do I think the outreach committee members are actually interested in the duties of the hospitality committee...which still have to be met. Fast forward to tonight...had a meeting of the combined committees...there's nothing going on that concerns the hospitality committee. It's all about the outreach committee's duties....hummmm....so, what's up with this?? I know the church is just starting out, but I don't think this is a happy blending of the two...personally. But, no one asked me for a personal comment on the subject. Sigh... I'm thinking right now that I'm just hung up on old patterns of thought...need to do a bit of adjusting and see if this will be a good fit. But...still...there still stands the fact that when I became a part of the hospitality committee it was because of what that committee did in the church. I probably would never have agreed to become a member of the outreach committee as I do a lousy job of the types of needs this committee has to deal with....like preparing brochures, figuring out which demographics(am I using this term correctly)to aim our mailing dollars toward...etc...media blitz..

Success!

2007-03-18T23:34:00.000-04:00

Ah Hah!! I finally figured out what was keeping me from being able to load a picture onto my site. It was a wee bit toooooooo big for this, so I resized it all by myself without anyone's help. It's the first time for me to use the picture thingy on my new laptop....uh...guess I should do better than picture thingy, but you all know what I mean...the picture place that allows you to crop/resize/take out red eye and other cool nifty tricks. I'll have to practice and see what all I can do. But...right now I think I'll get offline and go read some more on the newest JR Ward book....Lover Revealed. It's almost already bedtime so I only have a few minutes left...catch up tomorrow!

Beginning Blog

2007-03-18T16:49:00.000-04:00

well now, this thing is driving me crazy already trying to figure out how to use all the pieces/parts and, of course..all the tuturiorals assume you know "some" of the language! NOT...but, that's OK. I'll learn as I go along, I guess? I did try to put a picture onto my site, but I think it was too big for them to resize and it was like waiting for a garter snake to swallow an elephant....I gave up.

I'm wondering what in the world I'm going to accomplish today other than playing online. I do have a need for someone to spend some serious time on laundry, decluttering, and just general picking up and loving on the house. Eh....maybe tomorrow!