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Post by Admin/Mamma on Jun 8, 2024 8:09:18 GMT -6
Mary, Emily, Lisa and Boo were at the pet area this morning. So lots of visiting. Mandy wasn't very sociable, she only tried to run with Boo once but he was more interested in doing what he needed to do. LOL It is already 80º and bright sunshine.
Last night my back hurt so badly that I felt sick to my stomach. This morning it's still not good. Karen wanted to come and take me to the emergency room but I didn't/don't want to go there. I"ll sit it out as long as I can. Monday I'll call for a deep tissue massage. So I'll be doing nothing again today. Well I do have to throw together a salad for a funeral that is today. Lynda will take mine over when she takes hers to the church. Cane and bowl and doors don't work so well for me right now.
Left over spaghetti for lunch today and another sandwich for supper. Too hot to fuss over big meals and I'm too lazy.
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Post by italiancook on Jun 8, 2024 9:47:07 GMT -6
I slept really late this morning Just got up It's the weekend so cleaning Just put a load of laundry in the washer.
Mamma I hope you start feeling better soon
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Post by greenback on Jun 8, 2024 9:49:37 GMT -6
Good Morning Ladies - - Where is everyone this morning? It's 10:45 and only Mamma has posted, and she's 2 hours time difference. I sure hope everyone isn't giving up on posting here, as it seems like we have less and less posts all of the time. It's a cold and lightly rainy day here, at least so far. I had to shut the window by my desk - Windy too. I miss the sunshine. I didn't have such a good night again - I shut the light off about 12:45 and slept until about 2:30, then couldn't get back to sleep after I got all of the crap up and out of my throat. I went to my chair about 3:45 and stayed there until a little after 5 and then went back to bed and slept some then. My shoulders have been bothering me so much, but then this damp weather doesn't help much either. Sorry, to be Susie downer today - this too shall pass. Mamma, Sorry you are in so much pain today - I fully understand trying to deal with a cane, bowl, and then open a door. Even without the door, it doesn't work well. I usually need to enlist help to get my stuff in to the kitchen too. The funeral will be on Tuesday, so our coffee group will be going there instead of our usual coffee time.
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Post by greenback on Jun 8, 2024 9:51:40 GMT -6
IC, good to see you post - - - Sleeping in is your right and privilege - - If it feels like you want to do it, than go for it!
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Post by grammyoh on Jun 8, 2024 10:30:15 GMT -6
I see that I missed morning to get here. Wonder what I was doing that was so important. Like Greenback I remember the days when we couldn't wait to read and post here. Is our life so boring now that we have nothing to say? Of course we had lots more people in the GN to post. Wish we could attract some new ones before we have to drop this because of lack of members or interest.
It's a partly cloudy with the sunshine coming out to warm everything now and then. The cleaning girl is at work and I was so pleased to see that she came downstairs while I was outside and went right to work! That's progress!!
IC take it easy there will always be something to dust or wash! I sure would like to be able to sleep late. Six every morning I'm wide awake and it's time to get up.
Mamma so sorry to hear that your back is causing so much pain. Find a comfortable spot and sit there today the work can wait till another day.
The river rock looks good I need to get some pretty flowers to make it look even better!
DSIL was mowing a couple of days ago when he came close to running into a tiny fawn! It was lying so still he barley missed it. Mamma needs to find a better spot for it,
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Post by elle on Jun 8, 2024 10:37:13 GMT -6
Another beautiful day here, in the mid 70's, a breeze and low humidity. I sat on the deck video chatting with DGD and sipping on my coffee. DGD is doing well and as of now, should be discharged Wednesday. Our visit with her was so good, she's tough and a fighter. I have cleaning and laundry to do. I've got some garage sale things bagged up and some things to take to a donation place that gives locally. The robins at the neighbor have hatched and there are 2 babies. They sure don't stay in the nest very long. And I'm finally seeing more activity from my hummers, 2 female and 1 male. The male doesn't come around very often. I'm having left over Chiptole for lunch today and that's as far as I've thought about meals. LOL
MAMMA I hope the deep massage will be a way to relieve you of the pain. Have you ever made baked spaghetti? It's one of my favorites. In fact, you're making me hungry for it. LOL
GREENBACK I woke up around 4:00a.m and couldn't go back to sleep. I went to the bathroom and took the pill that I need to take before eating or coffee, then went back to bed. I woke up around 7:30. It's amazing that when we were younger, we would see "old" people and never imagine that would be us in a few years. It sure does happen fast. I'm glad you have so many good helpers.
ICOOK Cleaning days seem to come so fast!! It's laundry day here too. It would be a perfect day to use the clothesline but I don't have one. Take a break when you need it.
GRAMMY Excuse me, I didn't mean to crowd you out. LOL Sweet baby fawn. Is the mother taking care of it or has she moved it? Yes, the GN definitely has shrunk and there isn't always something to say but I enjoy reading the post and feel a connection with each Granny as though I knew each on other that in the GN. All are friends.
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Post by cjayh16 on Jun 8, 2024 10:44:58 GMT -6
Good Afternoon....
Yesterday was the day with the kids. DH had to be at his moms place early for a Dr visit for her. He and his brother were both there and had a few things to discuss with the Dr. So I went and got the kids myself, which I have done many times, but when we get back here, it's full on playing. So no time to check in here. We had a fun day. Teddy changes so much from week to week...it just amazes us. We went for a walk and took the wagon which Teddy decided he was going to pull and Penny wanted to ride. He worked hard but did a good job pulling her. Only a few little pushes from behind to keep him going...LOL He definitely does not want us helping him. If we try to grab the handle he pushes us away and says "I can do it". DH & I remarked again last night how easy going they are...never any melt downs, anxiety or being upset. That comes from their parents and how good they are at raising them in a loving and stress free environment. I'm not saying they never have meltdowns, but it isn't with us. Penny told me yesterday that pretty soon she won't be coming here, only Teddy will cause she will be going to school every day.
I was able to enjoy my coffee on the swing this morning wearing a sweatshirt. I want to be out there as much as I can. We might get some rain later or tonight.
Still have vacuuming and swiffering to do this afternoon. I got some things divided and put away in the freezer this morning and a load of laundry needs to come out of the dryer.
Elle...I was so sad to hear about your DGD. I hope the Drs got it all and she will handle the treatment well. I'll keep her in my prayers.
Mamma...hope the deep massage will help with the pain. Just lay low for a while.
Grammy...I'm another one that has a built in alarm clock. I usually wake up before 6, lay there for a while and I'm up by or before 6:30. Never have been one to sleep in.
I sure don't want to think about this group breaking up. I enjoy it too much even if we don't all have much to say. I'm sure you are tired of hearing about my grandkids, but that's what takes up most of my life right now. I'll sure miss it when they grow up and don't need us much anymore.
Have a great day everyone......
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Post by Admin/Mamma on Jun 8, 2024 11:04:17 GMT -6
Jane, I have been thinking the same thing.....less and less posts and later and later each day. There are so few of us anymore that it gets mighty lonesome here. I'm so sorry that you were hurting and not enough sleep. Send the rain this way, oh wait NO, then it will bring humidity and I can't deal with that too.
IC, I would love to be able to sleep later. But with Mandy those days are gone. If I didn't feel sorry for her I would re-home her. But she has been through enough. I don't want to go out when it's cold or hot and I want to be able to sleep longer into the morning.
Grammy, I was thinking of lack of interest too. Good to hear that the cleaning lady showed and got started on her own. If I sit too long my back just gets more painful. So I can only sit for a bit and then just take my cane and walk around inside. When getting up from sitting or lying down I hurt so much I could scream. My lift bed helped a bit when I had to get out of bed but not enough. Could you hear me?
Elaine, my hummer, Mark, is back again this summer. I love how he will sit there for hours and then not even fly away when I come out. I gave him fresh food this morning. Now I have to mix up some more for the fridge supply. Prayers still going for your DGD. I've never made baked spaghetti but have looked at recipes for it. It really doesn't look too good to me. I'm a picky eater.
The temp outside is already 95º and it's only 10. Lynda and I dropped off our salads at church. That is enough outside for me until I have to take Mandy out again this afternoon. I think I'll let Annie loose on the floors, today she will just have work around what I can't move.
Time to get up and walk around......
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Post by italiancook on Jun 8, 2024 12:57:25 GMT -6
I still have dusting to do Didn't eat yet today either Baking a pork chop Walking down for my mail in a few minutes.
CJ Your supposed to chat about your grandkids Grannies will never get tired of hearing about them. They do grow up fast.
Elle So glad to hear that your DGD is doing well & coming home soon She has to keep on fighting.
Jane I do hope you get better nights of sleeping.
Grammy I would miss the grannie neighborhood We must keep on chatting I would miss it so much We can't break up.
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Post by keyscarolyn on Jun 8, 2024 13:08:10 GMT -6
I had a good lunch with my cousin yest. We had a wonderful visit. Today I guess I am just doing odds n ends. Well, another trip came up. I decided to go to Bettys house tomorrow where I always go. Go to Church with her and have lunch. May come home tomorrow. Or I may spend the night. I just have that road runner blood. It was cool here this morning also. I am having oatmeal for lunch with a banana n strawberries. Mamma, I use a cane n have to because of my ankle surgery in 17. I depend on it esp outside. I have graduated to a small purse that I can put around my neck . I tried putting a bigger one over my neck And about choked myself. I can do some of the dumbest things. I really like my cousins Church. They are so welcoming. And now they know my face. The pastor there was so concerned when the tornado hit her in April. Wish I lived a little closer. I live 40 miles from her, but the back roads are long n curvy. Take care everyone. Hope the group stays afloat. I would miss it. 🌹🌹
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Post by keyscarolyn on Jun 8, 2024 13:10:06 GMT -6
Mama how cute you named your hummer mark. My DH named the first one that came Admiral.
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Post by greenback on Jun 8, 2024 14:46:45 GMT -6
I've been so cold all day that I finally had to get ole' yeller out again - - Thought I would be done with it until next winter! The heat sure would feel good, but gosh, I hate to do that on the 8th of June! Haven't done much - spent about an hour in my chair and under my blanket, shut my eyes, but not much of a nap! Maybe that's a good thing! I never tire of hearing about one another's family and grands! They are a big part of who we are! I'm sure you are all tired of hearing about my aches and pains, and sleep issues - - I try to remember not to dwell on it, but I guess it just comes out and I will try to be more positive! I got a call to line up help and food for a memorial service at church - it will be a small one, only 85 or so, but will be on a Sunday, so may be hard to find help willing to help then. Guess I will go put some steps on the Ellipse - need to do that more, but so easy not to - and - it's not like I don't have the time to do so!
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Post by grammydebbie on Jun 8, 2024 15:27:18 GMT -6
Good Saturday afternoon to all. Sorry I have been MIA for a few days, but we have been in extreme grandparent mode. We had Drew Sunday through Thursday, took him to basketball camp each morning by 8:30, picked him up by 3 each day so two trips back and forth into town. One night, his friend Alex also came along. So fixing some special meals every evening, doing up a bit more laundry than usual, two evening t-ball games for Amelia, our church's senior picnic for which I made a big pan of TOH cherry bars, two chair yoga classes and some elliptical time for me at the gym on two days, yesterday was the anniversary of my mom's death and my sister Julia and I got together to go to a local craft/antique show just so we could be together. My mom and dad both were cremated, not my idea, and they have no burial place so we both feel like we have nowhere to go to pay our respects. Today, Mike and I have dug up about 25 hostas from the front and side of the house and transplanted them around the base of three big shade trees in our front yard. It is warm here today and we had a big rain overnight so we were thankful for the shade of those trees as we were planting. After lunch, we both sat down and took a nap! I slept a bit longer than him and he was outside working on filling in holes from where we extracted the hostas and working on filling in holes around the porch. I have been working on trying to track down some medical bill payments as, out of the blue, we got a nearly $10,000 bill from the hospital where Mike was treated last August when he went to the ER for heat exhaustion and his kidneys were shutting down. We had paid all bills sent our way and I know our insurance should have covered most of it so there has to be a mistake somewhere, but, of course, the bill came on Friday, just as I was leaving to meet my sister and even though I called the hospital right away, no one answered and I had to leave a message to be contacted within two business days. Good grief; always something! A bill like that will kind of ruin your weekend as we keep thinking that just can't be and why, now, almost a year later, are we just getting this?! He was treated on August 26, 2023! . I don't have to cook much this weekend as we have leftovers from the meals I made when Drew was here. Tonight will be leftover Mexican chicken either in quesadillas or as nachos. That chicken sure did turn out good and couldn't have been easier. Frozen chicken breasts go into the crock pot, top them with a jar of picante sauce (mild in our case), cook on low for 8 hours or until chicken can be shredded easily. A very tasty pot of savory pulled chicken is the result which can be used in multiple ways. We also have grilled pork loin left and we finished off the cheeseburgers last night before dashing off to Amelia's game.
I am guilty of not posting every day, but I always try to read. I try to check in as often as I can and I will do better. I am just finding that retirement is as busy as working was; especially with six grands! And, I have met a lady who lives about 10 miles away who wants to start a coffee truck to serve locals and is wondering if I would like to provide baked goods for it. A few years ago, my answer would have been an unequivocal "yes", but now, I like not having to bake unless I want to and to do so when I want to. So, I am not sure. Anyway, you all are so dear to me and I would hate not having the opportunity to talk with you via this forum.
Mike just came in an exclaimed it is cold in here as it has really heated up outside and he is a sweaty, dirty guy. I need to get a couple more things done, too, so will wish all of you a good evening. Love to all...
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