SATURDAY HAPPENINGS
Hello Jeannie....I agree with your comment to Judy...it does seem like she works with children sometimes. Talk about picking things apart!!! I am glad she will bring it up at their next dinner. Clear the air so to speak!!
I am sorry your one DIL likes drama too. There is always someone up to something. I am glad you had a "come to Jesus" talk with her. I hope she is better now!!
You must be a great at sewing. I used to be. I made a lot of my clothes and for my daughter's when they were young. I can't sit like that anymore and I have too much arthritis in my hands. I gave my oldest daughter my sewing machine long ago. It sounds like you have made a great wardrobe for you granddaughter!! Plenty for yourself too!! That is great!!! I know what you mean about shorts not being high enough for little girls. I have no idea why they do that. No one wants their kids underwear showing!!!
Day two on your steroid decrease. They kill me. I am on them as little as I can get by with. I can't do the shots for the same reason. Let me know what your doctor comes up with for you.
Enjoy the wonderful tea!!!
Love you and oodles of hugs too....connie d
Good Morning Judy, and Jeannie, and all to follow,
Judy, like I mentioned yesterday on Facebook, as much as I loved my kids when they were teens, I couldn't take things personally. Just as I couldn't take my students' and patients' negative, hurtful comments personally either. Older people either never learned to accept things graciously, or revert back to childish thinking and behavior. They're children in older bodies. Just think about that. They may be adults, but they're basically children. Could be Alzeimers, or they never grew up emotionally, like my Mom. They have probably acted this way their whole lives, and if their family is avoiding them, that could be why. I have had periods where I have avoided my Mom. Yes, it is frustrating, and yes, you should correct the errors of their thinking. If you learn people are complaining behind your back, tell the person to tell the complainers to come talk to you. Period.
I was up late last night. Caffeined up or the Michigan State game, which started after 10:00. They're now in the Elite Eight. Woohoo! 
Had fun with the boys. We watched The Sword in the Stone, which I had not seen since childhood. Also watched The Tigger Movie. I love Tigger. Then, Lincoln and I played Go Fish. Frankie was fussy after 9:00.
Today, I'm taking it easy. A few light chores, then rest. My sinuses are still killing me. They're worse in the late afternoon, and all night.
Must scoot.
Love and Prayers,
Trish
Albert Schweitzer
Hello Trish....I am glad you had fun with your grandson's last night. I love that movie, The Sword in the Stone. Who doesn't love Tigger!! Good choices.
I am very happy to know you are finally taken a good YOU day!! Sorry about your awful sinus pain. Rest and take it easy. I hope they settle down some today.
Have a restful and peaceful day!!!!
Love you...HUGS....connie d
Judy, your descriptions sounds exactly like my grandsons. Older people digress and can be extremely childish. "I want what they have," "Her slice was bigger than mine." View them as selfish children, and realize that for most of them, they really can't help but be that way. Children don't think of anybody but themselves. Otherwise, you're going to find yourself with more hurt feelings.
I've also learned not to set any expectations from anyone. I don't expect people to think or behave any particular way. That way they can't let me down. Also, I'm able to experience more joy when they surprise me with something nice.
Albert Schweitzer
Good morning Judy, Jeannie and Trish and all my sistas!
SO there's the old song by the Forrester Sisters that goes:
"Men! Well, you can't beat 'em up 'cause they're bigger than you,
You can't live with 'em and you just can't shoot 'em. Men! Talkin' 'bout men!"
That about sums up my feelings on the male population today! Grrrr. Y'all remember the neighbor/plumber guy that Butch told to come on down and look at our dishwasher. He SAID he would come by this morning. So I got up and emptied the dishwasher, then I hand washed the breakfast dishes, cleaned off counters, moved crap out from under the sink, swept and swiffered the kitchen floor (not before it needed it, mind you, but still!), and here is it noon and has the man showed up? NO.
It's not a bad thing that I got the kitchen cleaned up. It's just that I HAD to do it that made me resent it. And now he didn't even bother to call? Hmph.
Oh, well. Now Butch wants me to drive him down to Ace Hardware and make multiple sets of keys for the new house. Okay. I can the logic in doing that. But so far, I haven't done one single thing I wanted or planned to do today--all because of these men.
Judy, I hear ya, honey. You know, my mom is getting to be just like those old people at your complex. She complains incessantly about everything. She was never like this before. If we take her out to eat, I always wind up being embarrassed by her complaints to the waitstaff, etc. Nothing ever suits her. Nothing is ever done right. She's got something negative to say about everyone and everything. Every now and then I call her on it. And she'll always say something like, "Vickie, I'm 85 years old and I can say what I think!" To which I come back with, "Well, just because you're a senior doesn't give you the right to be so rude!" SO, I understand the mentality you're dealing with.
But, honey, you've got to do like Trish says and not take everything to heart so much! You care more than anyone I ever saw about your tenants. That's a good thing, except that you also let them hurt your feelings more than they should. You're gonna have to let some of that sh*t go. That's just the way old people are.
Had more to say, but Butch is hollering for me to come on! I swear, it's like dealing with a toddler. He wants what he wants when he wants it and damn all if it inconveniences me.
Might check back in later. Love you all!
Vickie
Hello Vickie....we must have been posting at the same time .
MEN...they are better for me in small doses. I like when I can say no...I am not up to company or whatever. They can be persistent at times!! The only guy I let come and go anytime is Tony. He always is so good to me. Dwayne is still calling me or sending a text wanting me to go places. I broke up with him for a reason....DUH.....no I haven't changed my mind.... go**** has been almost two years!! I see what you mean!
As for that plumber....he can't be counted on obviously. Not even a phone call....that is just rude! Either that or he doesn't even want to do it. Oh well ...there are plenty others out there. I don't blame you for being upset.
Next time Butch gets so demanding tell him to take a number!!! LOL!!!!
I hope you can enjoy part of your day!!
Lots of love and hugs.....connie d
Oh Vic I hear you!!!! My mom and her sisters when they were still alive and we used to go out to eat OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ***** ***** *****!!!!!!!!!! And YES!!! its like that here now!!!!!!!!
I feel so bad for you!!!! That man needs a call and an ass chewing!!!!!!!! Shame on him!!!!!!
Hope your day got better!!!!
HUGSSSSSSSSSSSS
Good Afternoon Ladies!! Things are always hopping around here. Judy - I wonder how you do it sometimes. I owned a three family for a few years and that was long enough. I became very knowledgeable of the eviction laws very quickly! The money was great though, and I regret selling it. But then again, lately I've been regretting a lot of decisions I've made in the past. It seems like the last few months, I've been thinking a lot about the past 12 years, and decisions I made after my husband died. But, I've got to live with them, no use crying over things that can't be changed.
Connie, I had to laugh when I read about your toilet paper shopping spree. It's a nice feeling of security having a large stash put away -- when I get down to six rolls I start getting nervous about running out. 
It's like food... my cabinets and the refrigerator/freezer are stocked full, and I go shopping again. I've got some big shopping bags full of dry foods, and putting food in the freezer is an adventure.
Vickie - I have so many projects I need to get done it's not funny. I live in an old mobile home, and the floors need work in some spots. I need plumbing work done - right now I am actually doing dishes in the bathroom sink because of problems in the kitchen (leak/blockage). I also want to take out the tub and put in a shower because stepping in and out of the tub is getting dangerous, even with the handrail. Also need to get electrical work done. My daughter knows someone in the construction business, and she says her friend sometimes helps out people like me -- keeps his prices very low. I'm hoping in May I'll be able to give him a call and maybe work out a schedule to have things done a little at a time. For one more year, I have a "extra" check coming in that will help me out.
Well, I'm still struggling to get "back on track". Monday I have an intake appointment at the counseling center. I figure it can only help. Also, today I ordered a recumbent bike from Amazon. It was a reasonable price and had great reviews. I don't like walking at all, and I don't like going to the gym. I wish there was an indoor pool nearby, but there's not. I figure with the bike, not only will it be good for my physically, but I think it will help mentally too, because common sense tells me I wouldn't want to "waste the effort" by eating off track after spending time exercising. I should get the bike by Wednesday, and I'm looking forward to it. I used to love bike riding when I was younger.
Hope everyone else is doing well - sorry I haven't responded to everyone - CRS!! Prayers and good wishes to all.
Mary
HW: 380 SW: 324 GW: 175
