Hump Day

Don’t see a thread yet, so I’ll start one.  With all the noise of the rain hitting the siding during the night I expected ice this morning and was pleasantly surprised it was all just rain.  Last forecast I heard was freezing rain during the night.  Of course it all depends on what station/weatherman you are listening to.

 

Got to work early, have my coffee and ready to get to it.  Hope to get some more of the complicated cases worked today.  Tax problems that are usually caused by pay collections and repayments and other small things that can easily be overlooked.  Took me all day yesterday just to do three audits.

 

I was going to work Friday, but think I’ll take off and get things ready so my granddaughter Ashley and I can bake Christmas cookies.  I’ve been promising her we would so may as well just get it done.  I know she will have fun decorating them.  I’m not good at rolled out cookies so they will just be drop ones.  I have some sugar free recipes and regular ones too.  I’d like to do some of the coated nuts; didn’t someone here post a recipe for that some time ago?  If anyone has it can you send it to me please?

 

I’ve been so tired the last few weeks.  It’s all I can do to stay awake during the drive home and in the evenings.  I’ve been going to bed by 8:00.  Don’t know if it’s the weather or what.  I’ve been having sinus headaches too so that may be it.  I don’t feel really bad, just not 100% like I should.  But I am more fortunate health wise than a lot of people so I am thankful for that.

 

My SIL is doing better.  She is in therapy and now can smile with both sides of her face.  She can move one hand a bit better.  My brother is depressed because he felt sure she would be well enough to be home for Christmas and of course she won’t be.  He’s down at the nursing home with her everyday.  You never know how a person will react when serious illness strikes and I have to say he has done wonderfully with the care and concern he has shown for his wife.  They live in Monticello and when she was down here in Indy at IU or the acute care unit, if she wanted him and had a nurse call him he was in the car and down here right away.  Even with his ALS he puts her needs first.

 

Okay, enough rambling and getting maudlin.  I hope everyone keeps dry, warm and safe out there today.  May you find comfort and blessings in the small everyday things that occur.  

 

Julie

Good Morning Julie,
I have had headache since early yesterday, it's a little better this morning. I missed seeing everyone up there on the dance floor  I hope you danced one for me !! I will check in later to see how much fun everyone had. Love to all. & ,
Hugs & Blessings, Gail

Julie, prayers to you & your family,  
HAPPY BIRTHDAY SCOT !!!  wishing a you awesome day.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Have a great day everyone.

I just wanted to say good morning everyone....

 

That's all. 

 

Oh and have a careful but WONDERFUL DAY!

 

Blessings
Jodi

Good morning all!  I am up and ready to pack to go stay with Daddy.  I will only be there for two days but I decided to take some of my own foods just in case.  My sister who lives with him and provides his care is going to Hobart to the wake and funeral for Mary Lou.  She is the one that was killed in the accident by the drunk driver while walking her dog about a month ago.  She passed on Friday. 

I am torn with emotions today.  I am excited to be seeing Daddy and staying with him for a couple days but at the same time its hard to go back home.  I still hurt in my heart to walk into the house and Mom not be there.  It hasn't gotten any easier.  And on top of that, I really wanted to go to the funeral for Mary Lou.  But, I know in heaven, her and Mom are having a great talk and probably a celebration. 

So, no plans today other than the travel over... I hate long drives by myself.  Then hopefully I can use my sister's computer to get online.   

Last night was an absolute blast!  Gail, I missed you!!!!  I hope the clothing exchange gets here quickly... I want to meet more of you!

Huge hugs,
Tracy

Good morning all
I do mean good
,i got on the scales this morning and im 5 pounds away from losing 200.
I am so excited ,i geuss my stall is over.
I hope you all had a good time last night and Tracy have a safe trip.
Gail i hope your headache goes away.
Everyone have a good day and stay safe..

Good morning everyone!

I too was pleasantly surprised that we just had wet roads to deal with on the drive to work and not icy ones. Woo-hoo! It doesn't take much to please me, huh? I know..it doesn't take much to amuse me either sometimes! LOL!

I have a follow-up with Dr. Bergman today. I just called them and I'm going to be there ~4 instead of  my original 5:15 appt. My 'to do' list is getting a little more manageable before I take off for the year, so shoot, why not? I'll be leaving early tomorrow too for Bill's appt with Dr. Price.

You all have a good day...and drive carefully!

huggs!

Sherri
 

Morning All!  It's starting out to be a good morning.  Yesterday was the pits!  My poor daughter was so sick.  I had to leave work early because my mother called twice to tell me how horribly she was feeling.  I called her pediatrician and he called her in some meds.  I also got her some applesauce and popsicles.  All the poor thing ate yesterday was a little applesauce and popsicles.  I'm glad I got them!  She woke up this morning all bouncy and happy and once again my lively baby girl.  I literally held her all afternoon.  Only got up to let her get to the bathroom.  She had it out both ends.  I'm so glad it's over.  I hate it when she is sick.  Thankfully it doesn't happen very often.

Tonight is my Christmas Board meeting.  Troy will be going with me.  We get dressed up and have dinner with the board of directors.  It's not too bad.  Still pretty boring though.  I am grateful for the people who volunteer for the success of this company though.  Guess I take it for granted that they aren't paid for being here.

I sure wish I could've been at the party last night.  Troy wrote me the sweetest email about how sorry he was that we couldn't make it.  He is so wonderful to me.  I am so blessed.  I do hope we can make it up for the clothing exchange.  I sure miss seeing everyone and can't wait to meet some of the new people. 

Have a great day everyone.  Stay warm!
Smooches,'
Jacqui

Good afternoon everyone...Hope all is well.  I am having a decent day today.  The scales say I have lost 32 pounds and I am actually able to eat and even think I am getting the right amount of protein in thanks to the fish I have been eating.  Still not ready for the holidays, but my daughter turns 16 tomorrow so it just goes to show I am not geting any younger.....lol

Hope everyone is having a blessed and wonderful day!!!!

Hugs
Melissa