TGIF Morning

I have an idea for the little creamers... I take egg holders and plant them with grass seeds...then you can put a tiny bunny or chick on the grass with just a few tiny candies...

Good morning ladies

I have to be out the door in 10 minutes so I will make this quick.  I am hosting our neighborhood luncheon today at a BBQ restaurant.  Seem appropriate as the rodeo starts Tuesday.  Not much else going on.  I'll catch up later today when I am back home.

Me too Vickie...I have most of my dishes in the garage. When we redecorated the house the old kitchen cabinets went into the garage so that is where the extra dishes are stored. I use mine primarily for tea party events...once we did a wedding shower with a different set on each table which was just precious. 

I have a busy day today...pedicure soon, then driving to my old school for a visit and then happy hour with the staff. They need cheering up...the school district is flexing its power big time. Morale is at an all time low. I also heard that the speech therapist that took my place is having to quit because she has cancer. She is young, with an infant...I just can't imagine...

Time to dry my hair... Hope Jeannie's husband gets good news about his eye. And my thoughts are also with Mary...

Arlene,

Colleen, and her sis-in-laws, put together a lovely baby shower for Jessi with all their fine china.  However, at each table was a setting from each set.  It was lovely.  Colleen has the china that Mom gave me.  It was one of two sets she had.  I never saw it till I moved back from when the Army life.  I gave it to Colleen when I had to down size after selling our house.  She got that, my punch bowl, and the Nativity set from my childhood.  Eileen has Mom's other china set, in the china closet my Dad bought Mom when I was in high school.

Hugs

So happy your neighbor helped with the driveway. Thanks be to God.

So it has been snowing? Yuck. Take care, my dear.

Hi everyone,

Just popping by to say hi, and that I love you all.

Hope everything is going well.

Prayers for all that need them.

Regarding Carla, my former sil, she is awake. She is doing better but it will be a while if ever when she is back to what she was before. The bacterial meningitis is because of a lung infection she had that turned to meningitis. She smokes. She is in her sixties. After this, I bet she will never pick up a cigarette. I know those puppies are addictive, but it would be a cold day in hell if I would do something that bad to my body that has such a damaging effect, and for so long.

I am going to lose any religion I have because of the ex. ex. I have to take him to his gym appointments and I put money in for gas and my daughter helps. Why she does is beyond me. She is a better person than me. He was never there for her. He is nothing more than a sperm donor. I have been going back and forth with him, to take him to appointments and to see his sister. She is in a hospital about 25 miles away because she got sick when she was at her daughter's house. Her daughter doesn't live in this city with the rest of the family. I told him he would have to kick in a bit more for gas. For the whole month he gave me twenty dollars. I have put in fifty....plus a battery, plus repairs. it is a bit far to see his sister....and he complained. But but I gave you twenty, he said.  I gave him what for. A more selfish man I have never met. This situation is going to be the death of me. I told Lisa whatever sick guilt you have going on with your dad, either he helps with gas, or he needs to call a cab.  Sorry for the rant I needed to get it off my chest.

Love to all, prayers to all that are hurting. Please know I think of you often.

With my regards,

Arlene.

Oh, Arlene, honey!  I cannot imagine living with an Ex ex.  Honestly.  That's the worst scenario I can imagine.  And you are being so supportive and kind to the SOB.  You may lose your religion, but I guarantee you there's a special place in heaven for ex-wives who do what you're doing.

Isn't there some way to alter your living arrangements?  It's causing you so much stress!

Love you much!  You vent all you want to here.

Okay I am going to put my 2 cents worth in.  Not trying to be heartless.  You say he is your ex.  So how is what you're doing any different than what your daughter is doing.  You know he is selfish and he is hurting you financially so why are you his chauffer.  I don't know the back story but I'd have him out of my life completely.

 sorry

Good Afternoon Trish and OFF-

I feel like my head is just beginning to creep above the water line after being at my Mom's for a month.  I have a ton of work to do in the house and also the tax stuff to gather for three entities.

Mom is doing well.  She still is suffering from aphasia but the speech therapist is working with her daily on that.  She can't dial the telephone for long phone numbers but they are working on that as well.  Mobility wise they discharged her home with a walker and a cane.  I left last Friday and Sunday she fell again but as she says "she bounces well".  Time will tell.  I'm planning to go back to NC the first two weeks of April for doctors appointments with her.

Meanwhile back at the ranch so to speak I am cleaning and beginning to feel normal.  Today's chore was to liberate the kitchen and dining room.  I also had a contractor come to give me an estimate for a new fence.  The wooden gate post rotted and fell over.  Earlier this week we had high winds and I watched the fence waving in the wind.  Unfortunately it didn't wave enough to have more of it fall over.

I have scored some free shrubs for the backyard.  A friend is digging them up and then we'll plant them in the backyard after the fence is done.  I'm anxious to start landscaping but realize that I have to pace it out a bit.  I think besides the free shrubs I will work on one small section on the front of the house.  Of course all it takes is money and reliable bodies to do the work.

At the moment I can't spend much money until I see what they are going to do about my tooth pains.  The extraction went well and the pain is getting less but it still wakes me up at night sometimes.  I'm thinking that I might have arthritis in my jaw from grinding my teeth at night.  I wear a splint but something is going on in my right jaw joint.  I go to the endodontist again on Tuesday to see what's going on with the two teeth on either side of the extracted tooth from hell.

Connie delighted to read that your doctor increased the pain meds and that hopefully you are feeling some relief.

Carla happy to read that your scope came out well.

Vickie, Caralee is beautiful and such a joy to see.  I suggest easter grass in your pitcher collection with jellybeans, chocolate eggs, etc...

Arlene I agree your X should contribute more for the transportation.  Maybe he should use taxis for a week and see how much that is costing and then pay you an equal amount.

I have been lurking for the past weeks ladies so I know that I'm leaving people out but will try to resume more normal communications going forward.  Hugs and thoughts going out to all of you!

Cindi B

Cindi!  So happy to see your post today, hon.  I think of you way more often than I write or touch base.  Forgive me for not being diligent about staying in touch.  

Glad you have a few weeks at home.  Know how much you love your mom and you're doing so much for her, but you need some down time at your own place.  I truly understand the feeling!

Love you sista!