Travel Tuesday
Good morning sistas,
If I don't post now, I probably won't get a chance to today. Leaving for Waco in an hour. I'm looking forward to meeting Carrie's OB and hearing the baby's heartbeat, etc. Not so much looking forward to the drive though! This summer I35 has been a parking lot. I don't know WHAT is going on. For a major interstate that connects south to north Texas, it's a major pain. Especially when driving through Austin.
Well, I didn't quite finish my bedroom yesterday, but I tried. I put away as much of my sewing/craft stuff as I could. I even went to Lowe's and bought 3 of those under the bed storage bins. Unfortunately, only 2 of them will fit under my bed! Still, even with utilizing those bins and both of my dressers, I wasn't able to get it all put away. Hmmm. Have to think about that one!
Problem is, when Pita arrives, where are we going to put HER? She'll have to have a changing table (already have the same one I used with Carrie--can you believe that?) and a pack-n-play, and they'll have to go in my bedroom. Lots of shuffling and rearranging in my future still.
I did go over to Christie's last night and Mike helped me load the crib in the back of my car. It's all broke down into pieces, of course. But I hate to waste a trip to Waco without hauling something up there.
Well, no more time to chat. Got to hop in the shower and scoot, as our Trish always says. Love you all!
Vickie
Hello Ladies,
Vic, I know you are excited to hear the baby's heart beat and see the little fast beating heart on the ultrasound. I'm like you; I utilize every second and every opportunity to get things done. My family hates me for it but at the same time they love that I kill so many birds with one stone.
I am about to start rearranging my sewing corner too. I dread it because, well, rearranging forces me to see how much clutter I have in all of those rubber maid containers. But, it will be done.
Today, I have meetings all freakin' day long...
Everyone, have a good day.....
Hello Jeannie...have fun with the rearranging of your sewing corner. You may find many things you forgot you had. Knowing you, you will have it made up into something real soon!!
I hope your meetings go well today. You must be so fun at these meetings...you are always a hoot!!! Shake it up girl!!!
Love you much...HUGS....connie d
Hi Vickie, Jeannie and my OFF family to come:
I'm up and moving, but slowly. I was awake and feeling O****il after my coffee and protein bar, then I started feeling sleepy again. Got a scoop of peanut butter ... maybe I just need an extra oomph of protein to pick me up.
I packed up almost a whole bookcase of books yesterday: some to keep, some to donate and one box to sell to the book exchange. My big horizontal bookcase is nearly empty. My living room is full of boxes that I can't lift to get them out of my car. The jerky coworker is being nice and loaning me a handcart, which will help get the boxes from the living room to the car ... then we still have to lift them from the cart to the car, but it won't be as much lifting. My cleaning lady is going to help me (I have to pay her, of course).
Last night was blessedly easy. Except for the designer not reading the instructions on the sports budget and not designing the page correctly and having to redesign it. But at least it was at 9 p.m. and not at 10 p.m.
Vickie, enjoy the time at the doctor's seeing Piper.
I need to get ready to go to the Y. I've been making excuses not to go lately. Got to get back in the habit. And the kids are back in school, so it should be quiet again.
Have a good day.
Hello Eileen....I feel like I haven't chatted with you in awhile!! Time has just been slipping away!
It sounds like you have no more energy then I have. I am getting sick of this...you must be too! I can't imagine how you can work like this. You are one tough lady!!
Gary will be so happy when he sees that you have packed up and sorted out your books. I really do regret getting rid of so many of my books. My daughter, Jamie insisted. She meant well as she knows I have breathing issues and we all know how dusty books can get!! I just love being surrounded by books and always have. I do love my Nook, my daughters have Kindles. They are always suggesting books for me to read. I am glad they and my granddaughters took after my desire to read, my mom was a reader too! How can you get through life and not enjoy reading.
I am glad your cleaning lady will be helping you. She sure seems like a nice gal. You know any guys that could help provide all the muscle needed? I always provide them with beer and a lunch. Men will help do anything for free beer!! Most have trucks and that helps too!!
Have a good day...even if you must work tonight.
Much love and hugs...connie d
Connie, no work tonight. I got up and went to the Y. It was fun and I enjoyed the class. Then I stopped at Lowe's and got boxes and bubble wrap to start wrapping bobbleheads.
Everyone I know on the copy desk is as old or older than me. We all have bad backs. Although jerky coworker is lending me his handcart, which will help in moving the boxes. He isn't here yet.
I know what you mean about the exhaustion ... I have it now. I have a chiro appointment later and then I'm just doing stuff around the house.
Take care of yourself. Get your Nook and prop your feet up and read and watch TV.
Good morning Vickie.....
Vickie....have a safe trip to Waco. I worry about you being stuck in all that traffic. What a mess that must be!! I will be praying for you.
Glad you took the crib down...one less thing for later. I am excited for you getting to hear the babies heart beat. I always loved that part!!
Can you put that other tote under another bed? Even your mom's when she doesn't know about it. I am sure she rarely looks under the bed. You sure had a busy day yesterday!
I love you much my sister...Hugs...Blessings...connie d
Hello everyone....I pray you are all doing well.
As for me..I am okay. Yesterday was very difficult. I ended up sleeping most of the afternoon. Today my body is weak and moving slowly. I think all the horrible pain I was having has completely zapped my body. I hardly have energy to post. I went down the hall, two doors down, to deliver the newspaper to another lady. Seriously I didn't think I was going to make it back. My body was so shaky. I know I will be asleep again before too long.
I hate feeling like this. I can't even do my walking. I guess I need to quit fighting it and just do what my body wants to do. Maybe that will help. I feel like I have been put in a car crusher.
I will attempt to answer posts today. If I miss you don't be offended. I just couldn't do more. I have an appointment with my doctor next week.
Prayers for all our wonderful OFF Family and their families. Special prayers as needed.
Wishing you all a really beautiful day!!!
Lots of love and oodles of hugs to all....connie d
Good Afternoon Everyone!
I had an 'Eileen' like day yesterday where I had zero energy. I got up early to take the dog out & went back to bed & never got back up until dinner time! I don't know where this exhaustion comes from. Jim & I did do a very thorough cleaning of our bedroom Sunday morning, but aside from that just did my regular routine. Yet I am still tired today, but forced myself to get up & get going. Ugh!
It sounds like everyone else is busy...especially w/the 'organizing' bug. I love getting things in order, but the process can be time-consuming! That is why I procrastinate!
Vickie, enjoy that visit w/your daughter & going to the OB for the heartbeat. I loved enjoying the journey with my daughter. sorry you have to fight the traffic to do it!
Jeannie, I had to laugh about teaching men to crochet. I cannot eve learn, but I guess that is sexist to think a women should be able to learn before a man...lol. I've said it before...I am not handy with anything to do with my hands & am jealous of all of you who can sew...especially so well you are making outfits, etc.
Connie, I am glad you were able to enjoy your family this past weekend. That is always good for the soul! I wish I had a magic wand, though, to take away your pain! You sound so depressed! Jim was like that after his amputation...it took a long time to adjust to life without a lower leg. However, he got thru it & seldom has that weird phantom pain very often anymore. My sister-in-law & step-daughter's 40-something sister both have fibro bad. They talk about the constant pain & inflammations they have b/c of it. They, too, often feel restricted b/c they cannot do much and deal w/depression. Be nice if they could find some kind of breakthrough drug to treat it.
Cindi, hope the realtor gets those folks out to look at the cabins as planned! You have done a lot of clearing & packing so they must be in good shape for a showing! I know having a sale hanging over your head is a pain. And too bad you don't live nearby...my brother-in-law did financial planning before he retired and was helpful about some decisions I had to make.
Eileen, hope all is going well since we have not heard much from you since your computer problems...
Carla, looks like you are having a good time in CO. One of these days I will fly all around like you do!
Judy, good luck with your surgery!
I am going to sign off to eat lunch & take a nap!
Kathy
