Monday Monday

Hello sweet Vickie....I am most definitely saying prayers for you!! I really do hope all will work out okay with your mom living with you. Like you said she worries and frets over every little thing.

Good for you...keep demanding that it is a good day!!! 

The toilet sprung a leak...oh boy!! Sorry you had to meet with a locksmith to get into your storage. When you get home....at some point...you need to sit down with Butch and go over what ever key is for what.

I just keep praying all this moving will be behind you soon. I know you can handle it. It is just that you haven't had any Vickie time in awhile now. 

Love you much...hugs to you....connie d

Hi Vicki, this is Arlene. You poor thing.  With all the stress you have mom adds to it by being a fussbudget.  Sorry.  Please don't pull your hair out, you have so much on your plate.

Good morning Mary and everyone....

Mary....you sure seem happy for someone that got her mood crashed earlier....good for you...why do you even tell Jim about things you are buying....like you said it is your money. To heck with him!! Don't let him rain on your parade!!! 

Michael's is a fun place to shop. I used to do so many crafts and painting and things. My body says no. I always hoped that once I couldn't work anymore I would have so much fun doing my crafts. I guess God has other plans and that is okay too. I am happy for you that you will have classes and things to do. 

I am so glad you are able to journal, something I hate to do but have been faithfully doing since the middle of February. It sounds like you really like your bike, more all the time! It is great that you are pre-planning meals. Not only do you save money on things you don't need, but you will eat healthier too!!! You get at gold star today. 

Awww Mary....you vent about anything you want. If it is important to you it is important to us...we are family!!!

As for me....like I said....I had so much fun yesterday with Amanda and Tyler!! I always miss them so much when they have to leave. They AGAIN were talking to me about living closer so they can do more for me. I could use their help. However, the idea of moving again....oh boy...the last one about killed me!! They said they would help me pack and unpack. I have to think on it. Kyleigh and Mitch offered to help too.

This morning I am washing the linens from my bed and a few bath towels. Amanda changed the bedding for me yesterday. Only one load, not that much to do. 

I have some paperwork to go through and some filing to do. Not much, but I like it sorted and put away. Of course, I have to do my walk.

Other then that nothing else is planned.

Wishing you all a beautiful day!! 

Prayers for our special OFF Family and their families. Special prayers for Vickie and Butch and also Judy and her sister. 

Lots of love and bunches of hugs to all.....connie d 

Update: it is going so well!  These guys are amazing and they are all so nice.  God is so good to me. It's not even raining!  I think we will be all done by 3:30 and mom and I can head out of here. Praise God for his mercies today! 

Vickie...YAY...I am so glad things are going so well. The guys are doing good because you are so sweet and so organized. You have made their job easier!!! 

I thank God for all he has provided so your move goes smoothly and you are kept safe. God Bless. 

Love you bunches....oodles of hugs....connie d

Hi Mary,

Boy, if I were the bread winner, my SO wouldn't get away with telling me how to spend my money.  I wouldn't even tell him if/what/when I was making a purchase.  If he complained when I brought it home, I'd tell him when he makes more than me, we'll talk then.  

I had my Monday morning date with Frankie again today.  Last week, The kids had Spring break, so she didn't have to volunteer.  Two weeks ago, we went shopping for Trent's birthday present.  So, it had been a while.  We did puzzles, Hot Wheels, and toy bowling all morning.  He's such a good talker, and he's really good at the puzzles, given he's not 3 yet.  

Well, I wasn't able to work on my taxes yesterday, coz I managed to lose my 1099 for my pension.  So, I called Harrisburg and they're mailing me another copy.  But, get this, the nice young man also gave me the information I needed to work on them.  So, the first thing I did when I got home this afternoon was to work on them.  I love TurboTax, coz it saves my info from last year's taxes, to reduce the amount I have to enter on my own.  

Vickie, I'm sorry your Mom is so worrisome.  Mine is the queen of worry.  I could tell stories.

Connie, I'm glad you had a good visit with the kids.

Christine, pace yourself.  I couldn't walk an entire grocery store so soon either.  I'd take walks in the morning, afternoon, and after supper, but they weren't marathons, just each one was a little longer than the one before.  But, I also felt wiped out a lot of the time.  I understand about not wanting to depend on others.  I broke a foot two years ago, had to have surgery, and couldn't put weight on it for six weeks.  The year before, I had a bad injury to my shin, walking caused excruciating pain, was hospitalized for two weeks on hardcore pain meds, then had a visiting nurse for two months, only able to be on it for about 10 minutes at a time.  My sister had to get my groceries.  I am fiercely independent, and never got used to someone taking care of me.

Can't remember who else posted.  

Hugs and love,

Trish

Hi Trish....I am glad you and Frankie had such a nice morning together. He sounds so sweet!!

Sorry you couldn't work on your taxes when you wanted to. That was nice of that young man to give you the information so you could start them now and not wait for the form. I hope you get the form in time!!

Have a good night...love and hugs...connie d 

Hi Mary and my OFF family:

Gee, this must be the place to vent. Richard is driving me crazy today. We had a big day of running errands. Richard and I went to pick up this other former coworker, Gisela, who had to get an epidural shot. She doesn't have a car anymore. Richard wanted to go to Walmart. Everything was mostly in the same place. So I went to pick up Gisela, and I thought I knew how to get to where she was, but I was mistaken. I got a little lost, and that frustrated me. Well, we found it but in the meantime, I got snippy with Richard ... he called me negative more than once in the car. We finally got to Gisela, stopped off at a convenience store so Richard could get some more pop and he started getting dizzy. Gisela had to get out and hold on to him. I thought he was going to fall again. So then we got Gisela to her appointment, Richard to Walmart, and I went to the Y. 

Well, I got done at the Y, picked Gisela up from her doc and then picked up Richard. He found my car before Gisela found him in Walmart; Richard wanted me to circle around Walmart looking for her so someone could take our spot. I said no; he said I was being negative again.

This went on all day. Gisela took us out for lunch at Wendy's, then we went to the post office to mail a package for Richard. Well, there was a line so we decided to scrap that. I was going to take Gisela to her next appointment but Richard started whining that he was tired and wanted to go home. So instead of making a straight shot downtown and then going home, I turned around, took Richard home first. I was kind of pissed, but held my temper in so I didn't blow. At this point, I didn't want to argue about it. I got Richard home, took Gisela to her next stop, then made my stop for my painkillers (found out I couldn't get it at CVS because I didn't have a pain contract with them ... another pain in the butt for the day), got a few other things there, mailed the package, came home. By then, I had been gone since 8:50 a.m. (it was 3 p.m. at that point.). That killed off the whole day. 

Looks like it's going to rain. I'm tired, have a bit of a headache and just want to rest for the rest of the day. Got the Cardinals-Brewers game on (no White Sox today). I haven't even finished the paper). It has not been a restful day of vacation.

Mary, it's your money ... spend it the way you want.

Vickie, moving is a pain. I've done it many times. It never gets easy.

Connie and everyone else, I hope you have a good day. I just can't remember what you said. Senior moments!

Oh My Eileen....you had a lousy day!! I don't know what Richard was all strung out about, but he wasn't being very patient himself. He needs to follow along with you not telling you what to do, it is your car! You are doing him a favor. I am glad he was okay when you got him back in the car. It was very nice of that other lady to take you both out to lunch. 

Sorry CVS couldn't fill your RX....things are changing in these pharmacies. Rules have gotten so strict. I had to get my pain med RX at my doctors office.They can no longer fax it in.  I had to take it into the drug store myself. I was in pain and was just going to have my neighbor do it. They said the law is that they couldn't do that anymore. I personally had to bring it in even if they knew it was me on the phone. They felt bad. Because it is a narcotic they could no longer send it through the mail. I had to wait for it or come back and pick it up later. Good Grief!! I am glad my neighbor was so patient and waited with me.

I hope the rest of your day went smoother. Sorry you couldn't get a nap in. I hope Richard settles down soon. He has to think about that next time he get feisty. Not too many people would do what you do for him. 

Hugs and love....connie d

Hello Everyone!

Mary, I read your post and boy could I relate today. I have a wonderful husband...Jim! but I think like most couples the subject of money can really be a precursor to a bad day. I have been the main wage-earner our entire marriage as he was disabled when we met and on SSDI. Money was often tight as we raised my teenage girls and had his kids for long visitations, but we always managed.

I had to retire last Spring due to my numerous health issues...some related to the weight, and I am too young for my 401k or retirement Social Security. I may return to work if my WLS is successful, but that won't be until December I figure based on how my recovery may go. So our income is very tight, but it pays the bills.

He told me this morning he 'needed' a new stereo system and some other items I consider 'wants....not 'needs.' We got into it when I pointed out we had discussed how tight things would be when I retired, but it would be short-term...1 1/2 years at most. He said he is sick of being told we don't have money.

This irritates the hell out of me b/c 1) we discussed this prior to me leaving work and 2) b/c it makes me feel like I am to blame for this situation!!! I earned the money all these years and yes...he was and still is a wonderful househusband who still cooks, cleans and takes care of our granddaughter when I can't.

I know this will pass, but it sure helped to read someone else was having a bad day due to similar cir****tances.

Christine, it sounds like you are doing a great job with recovery. I thought I would/should be able to return to 'normal' after my hysterectomy, but like you now realized it was major surgery and my body was NOT agreeing with my head. But I can understand your enthusiasm about getting moving again!

Vickie, you continue to dance circles around ppl half your age. Enjoy your mom despite her squabbling...like I said in my post the other day you don't get another mom!

Connie, you are always such a uplifting spirit to all of us on the board which I find incredible given the pain you are dealing with! I get so cranky with pain!

I know some others posted but my memory is now failing...lol..everyone have a great evening!