Sunday Blessings

Good morning Trish and everyone.....

Trish...you are so good about not eating that cake. I would have had to have a small piece then give the rest away!!

I agree with praying for people that annoy you or whatever. I know that has worked for me. Sometimes that is what they need. Someone to care.

I am so glad you had a good nights sleep. I slept like a rock myself. I didn't even wake up for a potty break. I think my body was too exhausted. I slept twelve hours. I could have slept more but I need to not start that habit!!

I love to do the wax treatments on my hands. I do them quite often. That is the greatest little machine!! I may try the ho****er and sponge treatment that Judy was posting about.

I am going to try once again to have a ME day!! I love all the old movies that are on Sundays.  

Wishing you all a beautiful day!! 

Prayers for all our sweet OFF Family and their families. Special prayers for Butch and Vickie.    

Much love and many hugs to all....connie d                                              

Good morning, Connie!  I think we were posting at the same time.  I'm praying that you can have a lovely quiet day of rest and relaxation.  You NEED it!  Vic

Good morning Trish and Judy and all my lovely sistas!

Sunday blessings to all of you today!  Trish, I'm sorry you're having problems with your hand.  I hope the splints help!  My tendonitis in my left wrist has finally abated a bit.  At least I can crochet without pain again.  Speaking of crochet, be sure and let me know when/if you order that pattern for the fox hat and scarf.  I had to make a bunch of modifications to that hat pattern!  The original pattern was just way too big.  It was too big for ME!  But I finally got it sized right for Benny (age 4) and Budder (age 1) by changing to an "H" hook and starting with a smaller chain.  I'll be glad to share the info.

Judy, how come every time you win at bingo, you have to split the pot!  (rhetorical question--I know why it happens)  I'm glad you at least broke even.  One of these days you're going to win the BIG jackpot all by yourself!

And, no, sistas, I'm not mad at anyone for telling me what I already know--this is a terrible time to even think about buying a small farm and moving.  I KNOW it.  But, and here's the thing, Butch wants it.  He wants it so badly.  And he needs something to pull him forward.  That is the part I struggle with.  I want to encourage him to get better and to give him something to live for.  That's the emotional part of me.  The practical part of me shouts "No! Are you crazy? Hole up and save your money!"  

Would I like to move back to the country again?  Well, yeah, I probably would.  But will we do it?  I don't know.  I just want my husband to be happy and fulfilled for the time he has left here on earth, no matter how long that may be.  And, if I'm being honest, I am tired of living here in the lake house.  It's just not my ideal home.  It's big enough, but the kitchen and bathrooms are lousy.  The appliances are not ideal either.  So yeah, I would like a new house to live in, too, IF it could be arranged.  Like I say, it's hard to know what to do.  

Well, y'all will be proud of me--I hope!  I finally put my foot down and told Christie we just can't babysit for her anymore.  Yesterday we kept the boys.  It was exhausting.  We decided to try going to their house, and while it was a bit easier in some ways, it was still a long, hard exhausting day for both of us.  We were there from 12:30 to 10:30 p.m. and it was just too much.  I can't leave Butch on his own right now, and he was just worn completely out, poor darling.  I don't know what she's going to work out, and I'll probably have to help fund it, but so be it.  I love those little boys with all my heart and soul, but it's just too much for us to handle right now.  A couple of hours?  Sure.  But 10 hours?  No.  Not ever again.

So Butch is still snoozing, which is good for him.  I'm awake, but still in my jammies, and I think I'll just stay like this all day.  Tomorrow we have to travel to Houston.  Butch wants us to leave early and look at a couple more properties he's found.  Okay.  But they would have to go a long ways towards beating that little farm we found last week.  Wow, that's a pretty place!  Huge old live oak trees, a pond, some pastures already cleared, and very rural.  No neighbors and lots of privacy again.  I think that's what we miss most of all living here at the lake.  We're just not used to living elbow to elbow with neighbors anymore.  We like to be able to run around nekkid if we want to!  LOL!  

Little Miss Maybelle and Patty Kate were here all by themselves yesterday, and I guess they made friends.  At least they both acted like crazy loons when we got home last night, running around doing "zoomies" and barking their little heads off with joy.  And, wonder of wonders, I didn't find a single potty accident in the house either.  That little MB is just the sweetest puppy!  She just LOVES me.  I told her it was fate that we found each other.  She won't let me out of her sight and Butch says she howls whenever I leave the house.  I give her a treat every time I leave (to combat the separation anxiety) and I "hide" little treats and toys throughout the house for her to find.  She loves squirty peanut butter!  I'm so glad I was in a position to "rescue" her.  I don't know how long we'll have her, but she has brought joy to our lives in just the few short weeks we've been together, and I know she feels happy and secure to be here with us.  

(Of course, the little scamp is an escape artist, and she won't come when called, and she table surfs, and she's learned to tump the kitchen trash can over--all bad habits!  Don't know if I can teach an old dog new tricks or not, but she's certainly teaching ME new habits!!!  LOL!)

Well, I'd better go.  I love you all more than I can say.  What would we all do without each other???   

Good afternoon Vickie....I am still praying that Butch's appointment goes well tomorrow.   I love you bunches!!

I am so glad you put your foot down with Christie and Mike. They just aren't thinking. They know the boys love you and you love the boys. They will find the help they need. This as just too up in the air for you and Butch right now. You never know where you will be or for how long. They must have friends through work that could help them out now and then. I will be praying for them as well.

I am glad you aren't upset for me opening my big mouth about the land. It still is fun to look at.

I am glad the puppies are getting along. That is good!! Maybelle has lots of lessons to learn.... LOL!!!!

I wanted a PJ kind of day today. I had to go down for lunch and that requires clothes!! LOL!!! I got down there and the chef was running around like crazy. Her helper was't there. I became the helper. Just setting tables, putting ou****er, coffee, napkins, S&P, creamer and sugar. Then  I ended up pouring the juice and milk. I was pooped!! I ate lunch and then put it all away again. My good deed for the day!! Now I have my night shirt on and am going to relax! No leaving my apartment today!

I hope you are having a beautiful day!!! You know God sent Maybelle to you ....she is such a comfort. All answered prayers. God Bless.

As for me.....I am going to do a quick check in on Facebook and then prop up my pillows and rest!!

Love you much....HUGS....connie d

Vic glad you told them no more baby sitting!!! WTH?? How can they expect that of you at this time? Gosh oh Friday!!! Happy that you are not upset with us all...  Now for Butch...just find things you do not like at the places...location maybe? And what happened to all the travel plans with that beautiful trailer you bought??

As for Bingo winnings...I did win the jackpot the first night they started back up this fall...all by myself!!! $191.00!!! LOL Last night not a big crowd and there wasn't much to the pot and had to split it...lol. Maybe next week?

****ers can teach YOU new tricks fast!!! LOL Good Luck teaching THEM!!! Especially at an older age!! I guess be happy she likes kids and PK!!!

Love you bunches Vic!!! Prayers for Butch and you also!!!

HUGSSSSSSSSSSSS

Hi Trish and my OFF family:

I get a Sunday off to watch football, and the Bears game isn't on TV? Well, pooh! Except they're losing 14-0. I've even tried watching it on my phone, and can't get the game in for some reason. That stinks! Watching the Colts instead (they're our local team). 

Judy, I don't have a cart, but I did just fine doing laundry. I got everything in one laundry basket. It's all on one floor ... I have a washer and dryer in my apartment. It's not that far from my bedroom to the w/d. Once I got everything out of the dryer, I sat on the bed and folded clothes (mostly t-shirts, sweatshirts, etc., and underwear, socks). Probably won't need to do laundry again for awhile.

Today's big chore was washing my hair. Since I can't take a shower, I haven't washed my hair in a week. It was gritty. I washed in it in the kitchen sink because I had a sprayer attachment there. Wasn't too bad, other than standing for awhile. Feels so much better.

Talked with my brother on Skype ... he was venting about my mom ... at the same time, my friend Richard was in Georgia venting about his mom. It was pretty funny. Called my mom later, told her about my surgery ... she didn't quite understand about it but I said I was fine, so that was good enough.

It's 53 degrees here, a nice sunny fall day. At least today I got a newspaper. I should read it. I went through the sale papers already. Not that I have any money to spend. Oh well, that's OK. I have food in the house. All's well.

Judy, glad you won at Bingo, even though it's $26. Every little bit helps. 

Vickie, glad you told your daughter you can't baby-sit all the time. She had the kids, not you. You and Butch need to rest, especially now with what he's going through. 

Connie, take a break today. Read and watch movies and rest. Sounds like you had a big day.

Trish, do you have carpal tunnel or something with your hands? I can't remember. Hope you have a good day.

See ya, folks. Have a good day.

Hi Eileen...I am glad you finally got your hair washed. Nothing makes me feel worse then dirty hair!! Good thing that you have your laundry caught up too. NOW you relax!!

So have you found out if Richard is moving back yet or not?? I laughed over you saying Richard and your brother are   complaining about the moms!! Poor babies!!!

It is gorgeous here today. It is 59 degrees now with a high of 66. I love having my windows open!!!

I haven't read the paper yet either. I will when I get on the couch. Never anything much in it anyway. 

Have a good day... love you...HUGS....connie d

Eileen glad you got it done along with your hair!!! One thing I can't stand is dirty hair!! EWWWW!!! Wish we had our own washer and dryer here in our place!!! But can't have everything now can we?

Glad you talked to your brother and mom...Richard also. I talked to my mom today also. She is doing good. My brother is a jerk. This is the one that lives with her. She said he is coming home drunk again and yelling at her. I told her next time to tell him she is going to pack her bags and come live with me!!! Or better yet she is going to call adult protective services!!!

We are watching the Browns and NASCAR here...I have a beef roast in oven and its starting to smell gooooood!!!!!!!

Keep resting and hope no more lost newspapers!!!!

HUGSSSSSSSSSSS

Hi Eileen,

I'm so glad you were able to wash your hair.  When I had my broken foot, and was living with Mom and Eileen, Mom and I had a big fiight because she wouldn't let me go in the kitchen, wash the dishes, and then use the sink to wash my hair.  I felt like I did before I moved out at 18.

I have really bad arthritis in the joints where my thumbs meet my wrists.  It was okay during the summer, but got horrible in the past week.  It hurts to turn a key, or do practically anything that involves using my thumbs.  I did hand therapy, and bought a hot paraffin wax thing, which helps.  I'd forgotten Judy's suggestion about squeezing a sponge with my hand in warm water.

I laughed reading about your brother and Richard complaining about their moms.  That's totally me.  

Must scoot.

Love,

Trish

Trish....I know what you mean about thumb pain. I have it in both thumbs and in the same place you do. I had all my med caps switched to the not child proof caps. Turning keys is a killer. I never realized how much I used my thumbs for things until I got this darn arthritis!! I have mine all the time no matter what season. It is even worse in the winter...UGH.....why do I live in Minnesota??

Have a great day....love and hugs....connie d