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Vickie,
When my brother, John, and I remodeled my parent's home (big old beautiful farm house that ended up being in the city limits as the town grew) we enjoyed the demolition parts. Especially in the bathroom upstairs where we gutted it like you are doing. I'm great at destroying, but not too good at construction. I do a good job of painting too. Hugs, Mag
When my brother, John, and I remodeled my parent's home (big old beautiful farm house that ended up being in the city limits as the town grew) we enjoyed the demolition parts. Especially in the bathroom upstairs where we gutted it like you are doing. I'm great at destroying, but not too good at construction. I do a good job of painting too. Hugs, Mag
Vickie
I remember when my first grandchild had his first birthday. I was shocked at the gifts he received. There were at least 20 guests there and it was like Christmas. My daughter's generation just went crazy. He received more gifts ( rather high end gifts at that) than he would ever need and at 1 year old he had no clue what was going on. Of course my daughter would be invited to all the guests' children's parties with expectations of the same treatment. I told her she should just rewrap these gifts and put them under the tree for Christmas because he would never know the difference and she didn't have room for a like number of Christmas gifts. Of course she thought I was awful as if that would somehow deprive her child. Well needless to say Christmas was just as ridiculous and the second birthday as well. What took the cake was at his 3rd birthday party they went out to a party place. They played, ate cake and had a good time. All the gifts were loaded in the car and brought home to be opened. I said if the guests don't even get to watch him open the gifts why not just invite them and write "no gifts" on the invitation. The family will still give him gifts so he won't miss getting gifts from friends. One of my daughter's friends overheard my remarks and look at me tlike I had four heads. The boys now 4 and 6 have and entire room upstairs loaded with toys. I refuse to be a party to this insanity and give them a book or a small toy for them to open and then put money in a college fund. I worry about them growing up expecting "things" to be given to them all the time. My daughter, a very practicle person started asking for college funds instead of gifts from family members a few years ago. It took a little while for it to sink in that they had neither the room or the need for all these large toys. Funny thing is there are a few *****fuse to do this, thinking that a lot of small gifts to open is better than money for college. I don't get it.
I remember when my first grandchild had his first birthday. I was shocked at the gifts he received. There were at least 20 guests there and it was like Christmas. My daughter's generation just went crazy. He received more gifts ( rather high end gifts at that) than he would ever need and at 1 year old he had no clue what was going on. Of course my daughter would be invited to all the guests' children's parties with expectations of the same treatment. I told her she should just rewrap these gifts and put them under the tree for Christmas because he would never know the difference and she didn't have room for a like number of Christmas gifts. Of course she thought I was awful as if that would somehow deprive her child. Well needless to say Christmas was just as ridiculous and the second birthday as well. What took the cake was at his 3rd birthday party they went out to a party place. They played, ate cake and had a good time. All the gifts were loaded in the car and brought home to be opened. I said if the guests don't even get to watch him open the gifts why not just invite them and write "no gifts" on the invitation. The family will still give him gifts so he won't miss getting gifts from friends. One of my daughter's friends overheard my remarks and look at me tlike I had four heads. The boys now 4 and 6 have and entire room upstairs loaded with toys. I refuse to be a party to this insanity and give them a book or a small toy for them to open and then put money in a college fund. I worry about them growing up expecting "things" to be given to them all the time. My daughter, a very practicle person started asking for college funds instead of gifts from family members a few years ago. It took a little while for it to sink in that they had neither the room or the need for all these large toys. Funny thing is there are a few *****fuse to do this, thinking that a lot of small gifts to open is better than money for college. I don't get it.
Words of wisdom, Linda! It reminds me of that funny saying: whoever has the most stuff, wins!
I'm sure some parents feel so guilty for always working and leaving their kids in day care or whatever, that they try to compensate by giving more and more stuff. I personally would always try to stay home and live on a budget rather than work and rely on strangers to raise my kids. There were times when I had to work, but I always hated it. I wanted to be the one raising my kids.
As a result, we didn't give a lot of presents, but boy, my parents sure did! It was ridiculous. They went a little bonkers with the grandkids, because they sure never did any of that for ME! LOL!
I'm trying to be sensible, at least right now. But I'll probably succumb to the madness eventually. Good for you for sticking to your guns!
I'm sure some parents feel so guilty for always working and leaving their kids in day care or whatever, that they try to compensate by giving more and more stuff. I personally would always try to stay home and live on a budget rather than work and rely on strangers to raise my kids. There were times when I had to work, but I always hated it. I wanted to be the one raising my kids.
As a result, we didn't give a lot of presents, but boy, my parents sure did! It was ridiculous. They went a little bonkers with the grandkids, because they sure never did any of that for ME! LOL!
I'm trying to be sensible, at least right now. But I'll probably succumb to the madness eventually. Good for you for sticking to your guns!
Vickie
Good morning Eileen and everyone....
Eileen sorry to hear about the lay offs ....hope your job is safe.
Another cloudy cooler day today. Hope the sun comes out later. Haven't been able to get to the pool in a few days now.
Trying to decide if I am going to MN for my grandchildren's grandpa's funeral. I would have to take Grace and that is so much extra work.....especially because we would be staying overnight. Normally I wouldn't care but with my depression and all the pain I am in I think it will be best to stay home. I need to call my grandchildren tonight. If they really want me there I will go anyway.
Wishing you all a lovely day. Prayers for so many in need.
Love and hugs to all....connie d
Eileen sorry to hear about the lay offs ....hope your job is safe.
Another cloudy cooler day today. Hope the sun comes out later. Haven't been able to get to the pool in a few days now.
Trying to decide if I am going to MN for my grandchildren's grandpa's funeral. I would have to take Grace and that is so much extra work.....especially because we would be staying overnight. Normally I wouldn't care but with my depression and all the pain I am in I think it will be best to stay home. I need to call my grandchildren tonight. If they really want me there I will go anyway.
Wishing you all a lovely day. Prayers for so many in need.
Love and hugs to all....connie d
Good Noon OFFers-
In a fog at the moment. The surgeon's office called this morning and they've received insurance approval. I've scheduled my surgery for August 1. I'm in a daze. Still have to coordinate my support personnel. My local friend and my cousin who will come over from Vermont.
Glad to hear that Texas got some rain. I worry about the fires in the area since I know many FWS personnel who fight fires.
Sorry about all the layoffs Eileen. Got to be frustrating to be in that kind of environment.
Congrats on the continued sobriety Monica. Sorry the SS is so hard to deal with but having volunteered for a government agency it is not a surprise. Our country would be a lot better off if we started over on many of the agencies. They're buried in red tape and procedure.
Went to the chiropracter yesterday and got my adjustment. I came home in agony with frozen peas and corn packed around my lower back. Thankfully the back feels good today, the right knee however is stiff. He tried to adjust it but the bursa was really swollen. Will have to work on that today with ice packs. Want to start walking and get back into the routine.
Okay, time to get my butt out of the computer chair and start moving. Have a month and a half to get everything ready for surgery. Have to clean out little cabin for support personnel to stay in. Have knitting and quilting projects to keep me occupied along with gardening.
Cindi
In a fog at the moment. The surgeon's office called this morning and they've received insurance approval. I've scheduled my surgery for August 1. I'm in a daze. Still have to coordinate my support personnel. My local friend and my cousin who will come over from Vermont.
Glad to hear that Texas got some rain. I worry about the fires in the area since I know many FWS personnel who fight fires.
Sorry about all the layoffs Eileen. Got to be frustrating to be in that kind of environment.
Congrats on the continued sobriety Monica. Sorry the SS is so hard to deal with but having volunteered for a government agency it is not a surprise. Our country would be a lot better off if we started over on many of the agencies. They're buried in red tape and procedure.
Went to the chiropracter yesterday and got my adjustment. I came home in agony with frozen peas and corn packed around my lower back. Thankfully the back feels good today, the right knee however is stiff. He tried to adjust it but the bursa was really swollen. Will have to work on that today with ice packs. Want to start walking and get back into the routine.
Okay, time to get my butt out of the computer chair and start moving. Have a month and a half to get everything ready for surgery. Have to clean out little cabin for support personnel to stay in. Have knitting and quilting projects to keep me occupied along with gardening.
Cindi
HW - 351 SW 0 342 SurgW - 298! 1st. Seminar July 2010 Surgery August 1, 2011
Cindi
Congrats on getting your date, this is both and exciting and nervous time, but all will be well and you have all of us to help you along on this sometimes wacky journey!
Laureen
Congrats on getting your date, this is both and exciting and nervous time, but all will be well and you have all of us to help you along on this sometimes wacky journey!
Laureen
My Mantra is that I do not determine my success by the number hanging in my closet, nor will I let the scale determine that success either. . . It is through trial and error I will continue to grow and succeed. . . Laureen
"Success is a journey, not a destination." Ben Sweetland
Congrats on your date. As for support personnel, I live alone and had no one other than people to drive me to and from the hospital and someone to watch the cats while I was gone. And I was fine. A little sore, but fine. My brother came over from Wisconsin to Michigan, where I live, a week later and stayed with me for a weekend, but it was mostly to visit (and he ate in front of me! while I was on liquid diet!)
So I don't know how much support you'll need. I did fine without any help. But I'm pretty independent.
So I don't know how much support you'll need. I did fine without any help. But I'm pretty independent.
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