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Post by lauriet on Dec 20, 2023 6:33:38 GMT -6
Good morning! There is coffee and an almost finished Christmas tree. The Yeti had a township Christmas party last night or it'd be done. Very soon though. He is off to see #1 and #2 and drop off some stuff with them and then pick up his sister, niece and nephew. Hopefully, the planets will align and we will all meet at church tonight for the ladies aid supper. Off tomorrow, then in pre-k on Friday. I found out that Friday is flannel day. I'll need to see if flannel as in PJ's flannel or jeans and a flannel shirt. Either way, it's a good one. Better get this pine all primped up and me as well. Oh wait, I'm wearing jeans today too....Blessed be everyone!
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Post by Admin/Mamma on Dec 20, 2023 8:59:30 GMT -6
Not the best night of sleep but I've had worse. At least I didn't have to get out of bed until I was ready. Mandy is so good about waiting for me. She doesn't even jump onto the bed anymore until after the side lamp is turned on, she just waits patiently until I get out of bed to greet me in the morning. Sweet baby.
Haircut day. I made my appointment too long after the last cut and my head feels like a heavy helmet on my head. I won't do that again. My hair is so thick.
Nothing planned for the day other than the haircut. I really should just take the dust mop around a little bit to keep up with the dust and dirt. Last time, poor Annie really had to work. She emptied twice before she finished the floors. But it had been awhile since she was let loose and I did anything. I need to get off my butt more often.
Another nice day so I will force myself again to take a walk with Mandy. She loves to walk and used to walk with Mark every morning. Mamma isn't much of a walker.
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Post by cjayh16 on Dec 20, 2023 9:01:11 GMT -6
Good Morning...
It's a bit on the gray side right now, but the sun will be out later.
Mr Fluffy Tail has been here for his peanuts. He's gotten to where he lets me know he's there by tapping on the glass...LOL Of course the kitties really enjoy the up close and personal experience.
I plan to start the wrapping of the few things that need wrapping. That is my plan anyway...we'll see.
Adding to my vent yesterday.....DSIL is an only child so his mother thinks she owns him. She was always telling him what to do and how to do it. That caused some anxiety for DD when they first were married. I think he had a talk with her or maybe it was her sister, to back off and let them figure things out for them selves. And as for me, well, I almost feel like DD is an "only child" since I never have my boys around for any holidays. The MIL has always been controlling. I do my best to be nice and go with the flow.
Have a great day everyone......
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Post by cjayh16 on Dec 20, 2023 9:05:54 GMT -6
Mamma...I wish I had some of your hair. Mine is getting thinner all the time and it never was thick. I have baby fine hair and always hard to manage. Nice of Mandy to be so willing to wait for you.
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Post by Admin/Mamma on Dec 20, 2023 9:48:34 GMT -6
I was so lucky to have a great MIL. She was never one to tell or even suggest unless she was asked about anything. My family lived 3 hours from us. So we had a long drive. We celebrated Christmas with Marks mom a few days before Christmas, his sister and family were most always there too. The on Christmas eve day we would head up north and come back home the day after Christmas day. Christmas eve was all of my family and Christmas day the brothers went to the families of their wives. Because of work Easter and Thanksgiving were always with Marks mom. So she never minded one less holiday with her. And she loved coming over for my cooking. LOL Marks mom had MS so she couldn't do a lot of things. One was over eat. LOL When she would leave she would always say that the over eating was so worth the discomfort later. She was the most amazing woman I've ever known. I don't remember the year that we stopped going up north for Christmas, but when we did my middle brother didn't talk to us for a very long time. He was/is a very controlling person. And caused a lot of friction in the family. Since mom died and they all disowned me for not being able to attend her funeral, I've no idea what any of them are up to now. Their loss. But I still have Marks wonderful family and Lincolns family and his inlaws.
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Post by italiancook on Dec 20, 2023 9:51:30 GMT -6
I missed getting here yesterday It was a very long day Christina was here & cleaned. She called the nurse practitioners office for me as I'm still not feeling well. Right after Christina left I got a phone call to go get a chest X-ray in case I have pneumonia. I quick called Christina & she came back & took me. No news yet, so hopefully it's OK. I'm taking it easy today.
Mamma I loved your poem yesterday & the dog picture too.
CJ I feel so bad for you about Christmas day. People have to learn to compromise.
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Post by grammyoh on Dec 20, 2023 9:56:30 GMT -6
Good morning grannies, it looks like the beginning of a beautiful day a bit chilly but the sun is shining brightly ahhhh so nice to have the sunshine.Temp will be in the 40 this afternoon. Not bad for Decc weather.
Laurie how nice to see you opening the door and making coffee for all the grannies this morning. Yesterday was the last school day here before Christmas break. Hope you find those flannel pants!
Mamma loved the poetry! So clever at expressing your thoughts and feelings. Hope you and Mandy have Merry Christmas.
CJ vent any time you need to. You might sweetly ask when will you get to have your turn with them. I do hope this can be worked out so everyone is happy. I wouldn't like this arrangement either
IC hope the call from the Dr office is good news for you! Can't be sick now it's Christmas time!
No plans other than trying to get the aprons finished with Kathy. I asked her to come down this afternoon and work on them.We could have another day if needed. I think I have the stitching on the sewing machine worked out
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Post by greenback on Dec 20, 2023 10:49:21 GMT -6
Good Morning Ladies - - - Sunshine to greet me today and it's 32! Very unChristmas like! Guess that's not a word!
Laurie - you jumped right back into things again. Hope you get your things done today while DH is gone. Flannel sounds like a nice way to start the vacation.
Mamma, how was your walk this morning? I wish I could go for a walk. I can just see you sipping your coffee and munching on the cookies while you were composing your poem. Enjoy your haircut. It always feels so good to get rid of the excess!
CJ, this is the place to bring your vents - I think DD needs to speak up, if your SIL won't. Much as the MIL would like to have them all of the time, she needs to realize that she is just not playing fair. I'm sure the DGGM's would like to see the kids also and not fair for you to have to make 2 meals as I'm sure you would have the mom's over, or at least your mom regardless. Maybe they need to sit down and come up with a plan for how to fairly honor the holidays in the future. Have they deceided to go to her house this year?
IC, hope that call will bring good news and you start feeling better.
Grammy, I hope the aprons will go good this afternoon - I bet Kathy is so proud of what she has made. Such a good Grammy to teach her this.
I know everyone is busy these days - but remember to take time to smell the poinsettia's also!
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Post by grammydebbie on Dec 20, 2023 11:21:11 GMT -6
Good morning to all. It is to be warmer today, but the sun is only weakly shining. So, I did the 45-minute program on my recumbent bike rather than walk outside. I officially have the crud. I know how difficult it would be to get into my doctor or to urgent care right now, so I made the decision to take the antibiotic that I luckily have on hand for when I have to go to the dentist. There were exactly 10 pills left and I know an antibiotic prescription is usually for 10-days worth, so I am going with it. I took the first dose last night before bad and finally slept a bit better and not feeling quite as bad this morning although the stuff is trying to break up and that is kind of nasty. I think it has turned into a sinus or upper respiratory infection and that is why just one dose of the antibiotic seems to already be helping. This is only the second time this year I have taken an antibiotic (other than the two pills I take before seeing the dentist) so I shouldn't have to worry about over-use. I just want this stuff gone!
Yesterday, I got both my toes and fingernails ready for Christmas with a pedicure and manicure. Then, went to three grocery stores for bargains and different items I needed (Aldi's is still out of ricotta cheese!) and came home and made stuffed pepper soup which, along with garlic bread, was our supper last night. After supper, I made some orange knots which turned out to be not only easy, but quite tasty as I had to taste one when they came out of the oven late last evening. It's just Rhodes frozen rolls (Texas size), thawed, but still cold, rolled into ropes, tied in a loose knot, dipped in a mixture of melted butter and orange peel, then rolled in cinnamon sugar. Let rise until doubled and bake for about 15 minutes. Then glaze with a powdered sugar/vanilla/OJ mixture.
Just got an email from my pen pal which I cut and pasted into Google Translate and I need to answer her back. I love hearing about their travels and their family. My packages to them are still stuck in Chicago! Good grief!
CJ, I would be upset, too. Having two family celebrations with DSIL's side of the family is completely unfair! I, too, wondered, how your DD feels about it and if she can put her foot down with her DH and he, in turn, with his mom?
Jane, we are in the 50s, so also very un-Christmas-like! But, I would just as soon it stay about these temps now as we will be in Branson next week with the entire family and the condo we rented has lots of outdoor activities, including a backyard miniature golf course, so it would be nice if we can take advantage of that. I am sure the boys will enjoy the basketball courts, too, and I may even get to try some pickleball. But, I imagine one or both of the indoor pools for the complex or the condo's game room with arcade games and pool table will be their area of choice to spend their time.
Got to hustle my bustle, as our beloved MJ used to say, so I'm waving to all and doing my best not to share this crud with you, although I know IC already has it. Love to all.
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Post by Admin/Mamma on Dec 20, 2023 12:58:03 GMT -6
Bobbi did a good job on my haircut. My head feels like it could float away. LOL I got the biggest hug from her when I left. She told me to call her anytime I need someone to talk to. Most everyone tells me that, but I just work through the tears alone.
This morning we took the golf cart to the pet area, it's too cold in the morning for me to walk. But this afternoon Mandy and I will walk there and maybe walk around a block or two. The roads in the park are so bad, uneven and busted up, that it's hard walking. My back doesn't like uneven ground and I don't like a backache. So we do what we can. Mandy loves to walk, and I love to see her happy prance, head up, tail wagging and the cutest stepping I've ever seen on a dog. That is why I call it a prance more than a walk.
We have some rain coming the next few days with Friday having the heaviest rain including some thunder. Oh I hope it thunders. I so miss the thunderstorms of MN, not the "storms" exactly, but you know what I mean. Some times I'll have "google" play some thunderstorms for me just so I can hear the rain and thunder. I surely don't miss the tornadoes and snowstorms of MN.
Lunch is done and the dishes are drying in the dish rack. Now what to do?
Jane, it's always unChristmas like down here. LOL It doesn't feel like Christmas at all for me this year anyway. I don't drive in the dark so no church either, except for online.  The road out front is all torn up so even in the daylight it's hard to tell where the turn to come into the park is. I wouldn't want to try and find it in the dark.  It's not marked at the front of the construction. *sigh*
IC, I hope you start getting well soon. (((HUGS)))
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Post by cjayh16 on Dec 20, 2023 16:09:27 GMT -6
We will still have our Christmas dinner and gift exchange on Christmas day. We'll be the end of the day though...and the kids will be tired and cranky. And Teddy won't get his nap...so I doubt I'll get any Christmas pictures like I like to do. We'll see how it all turns out. DD just seems to go along with it and DSIL is the nicest guy and I sure don't want to ruffle any feathers. We'll just hope for the best. DD also told me they are going to the zoo with his folks on Saturday night. They have what they call "Zoo Lights" at the Detroit zoo during the Christmas season. His folks live very near to the zoo (which isn't in Detroit) and have a yearly pass, so they take the kids there quite often in the summer. Sorry to be a downer...sometimes it just bothers me. I am thankful that we have so much contact with the kids and can do and take them places...so I'll quit whining.
I got all my wrapping done...YAY...now I can just, more or less, relax.
Icook...sure hope you start feeling better soon. This has been going on for quite a while now.
Debbie...hope you get over the crud, too. Could you do a video conference appointment with your dr or PA? They can prescribe meds when need be.
Have a good evening......
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Post by greenback on Dec 20, 2023 18:15:37 GMT -6
CJ, you are not whining, just expressing your hurt feeling and you have every right to feel that way. Maybe you need to make your feelings better known with DD & SIL. They may not realize just how hurtful it really is. I'm sure you will have your mom also and it's hard for her when it's so late in the day I'm sure.
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The road out front is all torn up so even in the daylight it's hard to tell where the turn to come into the park is. I wouldn't want to try and find it in the dark. 
It's not marked at the front of the construction. *sigh*