Where is everyone on Sunday?
So not much is going on here. I'm jus****ching the White Sox game and washing my sheets. I slept late today, til 10 a.m., which for me lately is late. I heard Gary up early (he's an early riser) but went back to sleep.
Vickie, I read your posts from yesterday about Christie. I hope she gets through that. I can't imagine what that is like, the ups and downs, and what it does to you and to her kids, too. Don't know if I ever told you this, but I had a long lost cousin, Christine, whose mother was bipolar. After my Uncle John died by drowning (I was very young when this happened), her mother pulled her away from her father's family (Uncle John was my mom's brother). Eventually, Christine's mom was institutionalized several times, because that's what they did back then. She was raised by her grandmother. My mom's mom tried to reach her, but was rebuffed. Christine didn't really have a very good childhood. It's good you're there for those boys because you are a stabilizing influence in their life when their mom can't be. I hope you can remind Christie to stay on her meds, too. I know you do, you're a good mom.
Gary is making dinner tonight, something called cheesy chicken and rice. He's throwing it together from what we have in the house.
Other than that, not much else. I spent part of last night catching up on some Sunday shows: "Once Upon A Time" and "The Family". Still far behind on so many other shows. I gave up on so many of them long ago.
Well, what's going on with all of you?
Good afternoon Eileen and everyone....
Eileen...I am glad you got caught up on a little sleep. How many more days to you have off this week?
I think Gary will make a really good dish. Chicken and rice is always good especially with cheese!!!! Let me know how it turns out!!
I hope you manage to get caught up on the shows you like.
As for me.... I was frantically trying to kill a wasp that was in my bedroom. I went to open the window and there he was. I am deadly allergic to wasps and bees!! I finally just had to spray him with Raid. I was not going to touch him!! I have my Epi-Pen right here and my Life Alert!! I have seen more wasps in the last few days right outside my windows. Tomorrow I will have maintenance come here to look for nests.
I am being slow going today. I got up at 9:00 and could have slept longer. I did go out for a quite a long walk about 11:30. I came in and ate some lunch and then read the newspaper. I have been on the phone or someone has stopped by all afternoon. I hope it will be quiet for the rest of the evening.
Have a good rest of the day everyone!!
Prayers for our special OFF Family and their families. Special prayers for those in need.
Much love and many hugs to all.....connie d
Hi Eileen and my sistas,
Well, I am here, at least in body. The rest of me might be ready to go to the funny farm.
The boys did spend the night and in fact, they are still here. We don't know what to think about Christie. We kept the boys last night so she could have some time to herself and get some sleep. Finally heard from her about noon today, and she said she just woke up. She wanted to have her coffee and then come get the boys. It's 2 o'clock now and we haven't heard from her again.
Personally, I am feeling very torn between worry for my child and aggravation at my child. I know she is hurting. I know she has bipolar disorder and there are times when it gets ahold of her. But I honestly think quite a bit of this current "crisis" comes from her being upset that I am giving more time to Carrie and Caralee right now than I am to her and the boys. Which is RIDICULOUS.
I will let y'all know as things develop. There's no use in trying to "talk sense" to Christie. She is mentally and emotionally unable to hear any of us when she is like this. But I cannot keep all three babies at once by myself. It's just more than I can handle. I'm sorry for it. I know she needs help. But I have a bigger commitment to Carrie and her baby right now.
And frankly, what I really want is for all of them to go away and leave me alone! I want to have a whole week to be in my own house, sleep in my own bed, and do whatever I want to do when I want to do it.
Okay, enough of that. I got a real "whammy" in the mail yesterday! I got my bill for my bloodwork back in March (when I went for my annual WLS checkup). Holy Crap! It was $2000!!! I'll have to call and see first of all if there is a cash discount. Secondly, I need to call that Christian Healthcare Ministries and find out about how I submit that claim and hopefully get reimbursed for some of it!
I also got a bill from my lawyer. He's charging me $1000 for putting Butch's will through probate!
I feel like my bank account is hemorrhaging.
Well, I am a gal who is full of woes today, aren't I? Between money problems and children problems, I would very much like to just run away. Anyone want to join me? 
I still haven't had a chance to get out in the garage and dig for the box with all my software, but I hope I can do that before Carrie leaves in the morning. I would really like to have my new computer all set up and functioning this evening.
Oh, Christie just got here. Talk more later.
Vickie
Saying hello to everyone here, have a wonderful day.
Oh Vicki, I am so sorry for your woes. I was wondering how Christie was feeling about the attention given to Carrie and Caralee.
My heart breaks for you and your family. If your daughter is on medication and she still has bouts of mania and depression, it is time for her to see another doctor. If she is NOT on medication, nothing in the world anyone says is going to get her to get help for herself unless she wants it.
I hurt for you, I really do. My niece is in her forties and has a poor self image. She is dating a manic depressive who punched her in the face and bit her, has no job, went to jail, doesn't support his two kids and yet she stays with him. I am done with her drama.
You, on the other hand have grandchildren to be concerned about. Oh how I wish she would get further help, not hurt herself, but it seems as if she is hurting because the attention has been taken off of her. I am just surmising. I really don't know.
I pray for you to be strong in the midst of this crisis. I pray for your finances to be more stable. You have so much on your plate my dear. Sending my love and support.
Hello Vickie....I loved that pic of you and Budder on Facebook. He is just so darn cute!! I am sad because he is losing his little baby look. Gosh he grew up fast!!
I am sorry you are having Christie issues. Not easy for any of you. I hope she feels much better tomorrow!!! I am praying for you all. GOD BLESS.
I can't blame you for wanting to get away...I would love to do that too! I hope it won't be long and you can have that!! I am worried when I know you are having a hard time. Special prayers for you about that too!
Try to have a better night. I hope you get a better nights sleep.
Lots of love and hugs to you...connie d
Hi Ladies,
I was up at 715 am, tried to go back to sleep but finally gave up. I went to church this morning. Had a good time. After I ate lunch, I went to Walmart to get milk and looked around. I was going to stop and get a ice cream cone but changed my mind. Yesterday they said it got up to 79. I don't know if it's that warm today. At least I'm not freezing right now. I was this morning until I got in the hot shower. I'll finish reading my newspaper and I have a bunch of magazines to read.
Connie and eileen I did saved a fat outfit. I tried the shirt on and it was falling off my shoulders and swimming in it. I just can imaged what the pants will be like.
Vickie sorry to hear about your daughter. Hopefully she can get some help and sleep. I'll pray for you and your family.
Everyone have a good day. Thoughts and prayers for everyone.
Love and hugs,
Yvonne
Hello Yvonne...good call on turning down the ice cream...you are stronger then me!!
I am glad you did save a piece of your larger size clothes. I need to get mine out to look at again...if I keep gaining weight that will be all I will have to wear!! Not quite that bad but you get the idea!
Have a great evening!!
Love and hugs to you....connie d
