SATURDAY!

Connie this is the "crazy" one that has the imaginary rodents in her apartment...omg...and I have put in the newsletters MANY times to LEAVE US ALONE ON WEEKENDS AND AFTER HOURS ALSO HOLIDAYS UNLESS it IS AN EMERGENCY!!!!!!!!!! Theses people do NOT CARE!!!!!!!!! It is all about THEM!!!!!!! They want something they WILL bother us!!!!!!  It doesn't matter WHO puts the info out...us or corporate!!!!

Yes that burgerdog was the one from FB that I had yesterday. YUMMMMMM!!! Only problem is the cheese melted out FAST!!!!!! I really packed the meat TIGHT on it also...SIGHS...but was good!!!

Sorry that you had bad storms again!!! Hope we don't!!! Yesterday was first day for us here nothing in any form of rain/storms!! Some parts of Ohio did get some but not us!

HUGSSSSSSSSSSSS

Judy, you are so talented when regaling your stories of the complex you run. You stories are hilarious. Perhaps a book is in order titled perhaps, "As the Apt. Complex Turns?" I am always chuckling at your stories.

LMAO....Arlene!

So true!

Then when her book becomes a best seller she can share her proceeds with all of us!

Hello sistas!

I have to type fast.  The boys are finally down for a nap!  YES!!!  I am worn out trying to keep up with them.  LOL!

Carrie got off late (what else is new?) and won't be here for a couple more hours.  I could have told y'all that.  She never gets anywhere on time.  If I was counting on her to help with the boys, I can forget that.

So, I figure I will have the whole family here for dinner, right?  I decide to make BBQ ribs in the crockpot and put a small brisket in the smoker and let it cook all day.  Right (she says, sarcastically).  Budder never met a switch he could resist playing with.  He turned the smoker off twice this morning and I finally gave up and stuck the brisket in the oven.  It will now be more like a roast, but that's okay.  At least it will be cooked by this evening!  

Trish and I are having an interesting debate on FB, and I only mention it here in case some of you read it and think we are fighting.  We are not fighting.  Trish and I often have diametrically opposing views on lots of issues, but we are respectful of each other's opinions and we are FRIENDS!  Just sayin'.  

Tomorrow will be two months since Butch passed away.  I don't know how I will be tomorrow, so if I don't check in, don't worry.  

But on Wednesday, Budder will be two years old!  Sadness and joy, all mixed up together.

Mike's parents are flying in for a week's visit on the 12th.  I think Chris is planning to wait and have Budder's party after they arrive.  I am NOT hosting it.  Also, I am not having them over for dinner.  I just don't feel ready to be social yet, and I don't particularly feel close to these people anyway.  I don't think I should feel obligated to entertain them, but what do y'all think?  Chris and Mike seem to take it as a given that I will host a supper party one night while they are here.  

Well, I've got to close.  I need to snap my green beans and get them ready for our supper tonight.  

Love you all!

Vic...NO!!!!!!! YOU do NOT entertain HIS folks at all!!!!!!! Your daughter can learn to do this!!!! Go away if needed and if she gets mad...so be it!!!!!

HUGSSSSSSSSSS

Vickie-  I agree that you should not have to host a dinner party.  If they want a dinner party they can cook it and host it.  It's not up to you.  After reading your post I am reminded of the old fashioned mourning periods that widows went through.  I think that a mandatory period of six month should be allowed to anyone losing a spouse.  Impose that on the family and tell them that you're not going to do anything that you don't want to do.

Cindi B.

Hello Vickie....I can't believe BUDDER will be two already. How can that be? I always just though he was a big boy for his age. I am in shock seriously...WOW!!

As for entertaining Mike's family...HELL NO!! Christie and Mike have a nice home and that will be their responsibility. The can make taco's for all we care!! They need to do it themselves!!! Anyway...that is my vote! You my dear are not in any condition to be having house guests. You have all you can do right now to get out of bed some days. You need to be alone processing your loss.

Too bad Carrie is going to be late . I too thought she would be there to help out. I am so sorry. You have told me before about her lateness! Sorry you couldn't use the smoker...oh well...it will make a nice roast too!!

I am still keeping you in my prayers. I pray you have a peaceful nights sleep! I am keeping you close right here in my heart.

I love you and think about you so much every day. I so want things to settle down for you.

Love and many gentle hugs...connie d

Vicki, you really need to take it easy and think of you first. Let Carrie cook, or someone else cook. Relax. You have been through a lot. xoxoxo Arlene

Hi Vickie,

I would not call our discussion a debate.  It's what I call a dialogue of ideas, from different perspectives.  A debate has a winner and a loser.  

As for hosting the out-of-towners, DON'T.  Let Chris know ahead of time.  If you feel up to it, order take-out, and go to Chris' with it, but don't you do anything else.  It's too much, too son.

Love you

Hi Ladies,

I came to the library for something to do today.  I got to talk to my friend last night, she finally called me from Florida.  She will be home around the 15th. Not much going on with me.  I lead a boring life but some how I get thru it.

Vickie you are not obligated to have them over for dinner.  They should understand why you cant do it.  Ill be praying for you tomorrow that you can make it through the day. The porch pictures were adorable.

Connie I understand the depression since I suffer with it too.  Ill be praying that you get some relief from it soon.

Mary my heart goes out to you.

Cindy P I loved the deck and the views.

Kathy hope you are having fun at the garage sales.

Judy tried to have a relaxing weekend.

Thoughts and prayers for everyone.

Love and hugs,

Yvonne