Memorial Day (Monday) WLS Express

ALL ABOARD !!

 

Happy Memorial Day, my TMB family !!! Thank you to all our military members, and their families, both past and present, for their service. "Freedom isn't Free" is not just a catchy bumper sticker...

I went ahead and went to the cemetary yesterday evening, instead of waiting until today, since the weather is so iffy. I like to put special flags on Pop's grave, and on the graves of Vets I know. The local VFW is doing something today, but I like my little personal thing too. I wish I could have gone to Waco, to visit the graves of both my grandfathers and greatgrandfathers, but time just wasn't on my side, this year...

My heart is very heavy today, but I need/want to share it with those who know me best. My son, Chris, and his GF have decided to "part ways"..or whatever...SHE says "He's too nice for me. I'm too big a ***** and need medication and therapy."..Yea, she texted THAT to ME..sigh...The BAD part is she wants a "clean break" and wants to change Madi's daycare and everything-taking Madi out of my daily life..WTH????? Madi's other GiGi and Papa are very upset also, but I know I have to respect Ashlynn's decision..I have no blood ties to Madi...but I sure love that little girl..and she loves me...we are together 12 hrs a day...I'm crushed..But Madi is only 12 months old..she will forget..she will be okay...This GiGi..not so much...

6:20pm UPDATE:Ashlynn decided she was being "crazy"..her words, and is not going to change Madi's daycare situation. She said I am still welcome to take her from daycare anytime I want to, but, for MY sake, I think I need to ease up, and try to put some distance, without it being obvious to Madi. This past 24 hrs of intermittent crying outbursts (mine!) has just been too hard.

I'm planning to stay home today..maybe isolate a little..do some cleaning...alot of resting..had a full day yesterday...I need to do something creative, to make me "feel" better..

Hope YOU does something today that triggers YOUR "feel good" center

Gina, 

I wish I had gotten back on here yesterday after I made my posts but got on and off FB instead.    I can definately feel you pain the way I am treated with my son and DIL concerning MY granddaughter.    I am in the "dog house" again...not telling when I will get to see my Tigerlily again.    Breaks my heart !!!   How can my son be a Theology major and not understand the Bible verse about honoring your father and mother.   UGH I could just scream.     They BOTH showed their ugly side in front of the ENTIRE family saturday night at my sisters.   EVERYONE was shocked.    I am so TIRED of this crap.    My heart is breaking....so I can feel your pain my friend.    Not getting to see a baby that you love with ALL your heart is really rough and I can tell by you talking about Madi how very much you love that baby.    Thank you for praying for Shawn.   He has a second interview today with the owner of Chef Point Cafe ( I think EVERYONE has heard of them ).    I just know that this is the job he will get.    I worked in my yard for HOURS and just about killed my old self yesterday.    Then I went a moved a HUGE big man recliner that has been in my den for 6 yrs. and took it to my sisters house.   Her SIL was suppose to come get it but couldn't find the time ( they've been going to get it for months now ).    I put it in the back of my CRV and smashed my hand that I had already damaged and was bruised and swollen from tree limbs falling on it and my rose bush attacking it.  UGH Life....you do what you have to do.   Anyway....I'm sorry this has happened and maybe Madi's momma will get her head on straight before it's too late and try to reconsile with Chris.   Love you and you will be in my prayers.

Hugs and blessings ~~~ Vivian

Good morning

Thanks to all that have served and paid the price for our freedom.

Gina, will keep you in my prayers

We are headed to casino in Durant to try our luck. Air is out at the house and that little 110 window unit we happen to have in storage helps some but figured we would be much cooler in a casino.

Have a great day!

Good morning. I've been piddling around. We have a dinner gathering late afternoon and my BIL and sisters house. I made loaded baked potato salad and a red velvet cake to take. Ben can make the homemade cream cheese frosting to add nce it is cool. Mi am going to go to work for a cople of hours to get a few things done. It is my choice. The electricity went out the last hour and a half on Thursday that I was there and I didn't finish some things that I need to have done for tomorrow. Ismy choice. I don't want to be overwhelmed tomorrow. I also need to leave tomorrow morning for an our or so to meet Ben and get his Big Green Egg grill for his birthday. The place here that sells them is closed today for the holiday.

Gina, sorry to hear about Madi. Losing special tots are hard.

Thanks to all the vets out there and families of fallen soldiers. I sure appreciate your serving and protecting the USA.

Karla

KARLA-Richard has been dropping some very NON subtle hints about wanting a Big Green Egg grill. My BIL got one, for Christmas, and since then, probably 10 different men we know have gotten one and Richard is feeling left out..boo hoo hoo..lol...I told the guys I'd go in with them with some $$ for Father's Day, since I don't have a dad to buy for

They are awesome grills. We have some friends BGE. Hate to lay ut that much money, but will suck it up anyway. We are getting the large one, which will probably be $850 or so with tax. Then comes the nest at another $150 or so, and all the other things you need cook properly on it. It will be quite an investment, but at least I'll get some good food from it that is healthy for the next year until he moves out.