Tuesday's what's new

Good morning Margo and OFF family,
It's stress city for me this week and I'm practicing Mindful Eating. Will the crappy food I reach for fuel my body or be worth the calories...gotta stay present when I'm eating. It's getting easier and I'm not finishing my food, always leaving something on my plate that is for sure. Sigh....

Thank you all for your prayers,  your support.
My latest family drama, my 2 SIL didn't want my SD to sing Swing Low Sweet Chariot. "it's just not about mom" they said...oh the devil was working hard on this one and lost. My hubby and I stood our ground...the day was stupid, the whole fighting was stupid. Finally I just said, funerals are for the living. Let her sing the song she wants to sing for her grandma. Family dynamics...

So today I would like to ask for prayers for me, to give me grace and acceptance and continue to be able to be peacemaker for my family and in-laws.

Good Morning everyone!
Well, I'm still waiting to hear from Vermont.  Just waiting!  I anticipate hearing this week sometime, just have no idea when! 
Other than that, just maintaining life as I know it.  work, home, work, home.  Ya know Margo, I think I have the same hired help you do!  Golly, they just can't get anything done around the house!  what's up with that?  If I get the job, I'll obviously be moving, but I hesitate to do anything towards that because I know what happened last time I jumped the gun....Hopefully 3rd time is the charm. 
Hope all have a good day, take care!

I am guessing that I missed a post or two.  Have you posted why you are looking for a different job?  I hope you get the results you desire.  It is always so frustrating to have to wait.  I am not a waiting person.  Good luck ! ! ! 

Good Morning Margo and Friends,

Things have not slowed down around here, but thought I'd try to post before the day gets away. I think the redhead called early this morning but since I'd been up from 2-4am I didn't wake up enough to get it. Sorry Janet!

Our bonus room carpet had to be restretched yesterday. What an ordeal. Less than two years old, very little useage, but stretched out in several places. Seems like bonus room space is still "attic space" and has such swings in temperature that it affects the carpet. I had been closing it up when not in use (most of the time.) Guess that caused part of the problem. We'll see if keeping the door open helps. Sure hope so as that was a huge chore; getting it ready for them to restretch. Lots of things to move. And then. . . I decided to take the queen bed from downstairs, upstairs, the twin upstairs down, rearrange everything. . . . Mike and I can hardly move today. We were in the hot tub moaning and growning (No, not that kind!) at 8pm last night.

I will work the rest of the week so I'm taking it kind of easy today. Still putting stuff back together from my trip. Putting some things on Craig's List for us and my daughter. Erin's gradually getting rid of one of everything having to do with babies. Still not sure if they will have one more or not. They do know they can't afford daycare for more until the twins are in school. No guarantee of that little box I'm sure Josh would love to have. He loves his girls but there is something about a dad and a son.

Sending healing thoughts to those who need them. Heading to the gym. I have been long absent from my exercise program. Managed to lose 2 lbs while gone but they'll reappear if I don't get my arse moving soon! No excuses. think I need to start doing the 5am gym time. I don't like to go after work.

You all have a great day.

Hi Everyone,
Our GIANTS won the World Series! I'm happy about that of course. They were ready- the last time they won was in 1954, when I was 6 months old! And one little plug- everyone should try to visit San Francisco if they can. It is a great city!
Today I am getting dressed to go out to vote. Later I have TOPS. But for the most part I'm tackling home chores. Yesterday I went over and picked up Sookie (Granddog) and took her to the dog park. There was a border collie puppy there and they just had a ball. Sookie is a handful (over 90 pounds, a lab puppy still) but we had a great day. She loves her Grandma!
That's it for today. Tomorrow morning I'm going to surprise my Mom by being on the casino bus when she gets on... if she doesn't go, I will be going alone....
Hope you all have a good day today... I know Laureen is!
Julia

Yes, Julia, I am having a good day. . .  happy for the Giants win too!  and having been to SF (lived in Oakland/Pleasant Hill in 1973 to 1975), it is beautiful and I hope to get back there in the next year or so. . .

Give Sookie a hug from Auntie Laureen

Hugs, Laureen

I gave her the hug- said this hug and kiss is from Auntie Laureen... she ****ed her head sideways- you know that puzzled look! She was thinking- WTH?

wow- i need to vent before i explode...if this bothers you- just move on...k???????

when i posted this morning i had confidence in what my day was to hold and i felt like i was on top of things- a "good handle" on life and a posititve move forward attitude...


k- so i voted- that went well. i got things notarized-that went well.....i get to the courthouse and the gal says 'the judge doesn't like it when summons' are mailed- he only wants hand served" - well wtf!!!!????!!!
so- thewn.....i am a week early and can't file these pprs til next tuesday-ok- i'll deal with it---

so i drive the almost 100 miles to get the chair- i like it! unfortunately i had  to open the back (rear) door of mom's car which has some special way to get it to shut- well- i knew i couldn';t do it- but i got it shut and locked--- remember this...

i got to the mtg for my nephew's school early - read my mail made a few phone calls- went in - waited waited waited- the mtg was cancelled- there were three of us there- evidentally the pres's mom passed away- ok i feel sympathy--however that is why you have a vice pres of a volunteer organization--who should have notified folks or made signs for the doors or been there to tell us- crap--not sure if i'll go in december---probly....

so i get home- tried to get my chair out of mom's car to put it into mine til i figure out what to do with brody's chair- well i couldn't get mom's door opened- crap!

and the phone calls with michael- jeez oh pete';s--he tells me now that he was robbed =his boot wallet with about $700/his passport and camera....and in hawaii he had no money no one to call...and now he is staying at his son's but not really welcome and wah wah wah.....sorry- i do feel some guilt but i am trying to move on and he needs to as well....
i do not want to talk with him anymore....i am not responsible for his future--only my own. and i choose to live positively!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

ok- so -i get home make dinner have some wine and come on here to whine!!!!

thx for listening- i feel a lil bit better by sharing my crappy day!!!!!!!!!!!
is it friday yet??????????????

Getting on here late; Internet and phone out at home. Margo, sorry for the pain Michael is putting you through. As you said, have wine and whine to us. Cheese goes well (and it's protein).

Me, I'm at work ... was told everyone works because of the election, but they only gave me one page to do. So I've proofed some and offered myself to help with Monroe sports if she needs help.

It's raining here. Raining all day. My brother posted some photos of my new great-nephew on Facebook; I've shared them on my profile. He's a cute little guy; but then, all babies are cute.

Well, I feel better at least. Have a good night.

Margo...it doesnt sound like things could have gotten much worse for you....what a day!!

Keep Michael away....his problems are his....too bad if his son doesn't want him there....then let the son find him a place to go!! PLEASE change your phone number!!!

Be brave ...keep strong!!

Love ya....hugs....connie d