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Did you buy a coffee bar and put it together? I was thinking of getting something like that for my dining area.

Nice that DH still maintains connections with his former family like I do. You can't have too much family!

Nice to get some extra time with DD but boo that she had to burn PTO or take time off without pay.

Best of luck with the social worker meeting. Hope your parents agree to the help they need!

Yesterday's snow turned out to be a decent snowstorm, about 5 inches. Roads were slick and cars were in the ditch as we drove to the movie theater to see Wake Up Dead Man ( Knives Out #3). A lot of critics and DD and DH thought it was even better than number 2, The Glass Onion. It was good, but in Glass Onion , Daniel Craig camped it up so deliciously, and I missed that in this version. Still would recommend all 3 movies in this series.

At about 10am today, DD's flight leaving at 6pm was cancelled. She is flying on Sun Country. They are a smaller airline, with fewer planes, so when they have a delay or cancellation, it's harder to rebook. DD was able to get a seat on the next available flight (which wasn't until Tuesday, at 7am). We are happy to have her another day, but she is either going to have to take a day without pay, or burn another PTO day, of which she has so few.

I spent a lot of time reading today, and looking out the window at the snow. If there's going to be snow on the ground, might as well have enough to cover up at the grass, and twigs, and dead leaves. The snowblower fired up nicely, which is always a welcome sound every winter. I baked some more banana bread, and didn't do much else, besides load and unload the dishwasher, and chat with DD whie we solve all the problems of the world. I'm saving my energy to drive to my parent's house tomorrow for the meeting with the social worker. I texted my brother to make sure he knew about it. He didn't, but he had been planning on going over to their house to check on them. I told my Mom he needed to be there too, and she said yes. I feel like some triangulation is going on again. He does A LOT of their care. I am not going to help make any decisions without his input.

What a complete and total delight that I don't have to go back to work tomorrow after having an extended break. So awesome!

I think I'm a little sick? Sinuses a little drainy. I'm achy and my skin hurts (so weird) but no fever. Headachy and tired. So I'm still in my jammies.

I did thoroughly clean out the kitchen of everything on the counters. I didn't have a lot of decor in there, but there were a lot of little piles I needed to do things with, but hadn't yet. All that stuff has been relocated to the rooms that make the most sense to deal with them. I can work on that this week while the ceiling work is happening. And bonus, the counters got a full wipe down and I can be more judicious about what goes back. They'll be here at 7am. So I'll be up early!

Not quite sure what i'm going to et this week... Microwaved, cold things, or takeout, I'm guessing.

Okay, nap time! Take care...

Greetings all

Early check in for this old lady. It is sunny (maybe only temporary) and I have gallery duty this afternoon. Yesterday was our anniversary party there and we had big sales! So I expect it to be slow today and I will spend some time trying to figure out how to minimize gallery taxes for the year. With any luck there will be some good snacks left over from the party.

Yesterday was pretty much dedicated to football and laundry. I did get to the gym so I don't feel too bad about missing today. Maybe I will walk around the gallery between spreadsheets and get some steps in.

More guests Liz!!! You know how to live. Sounds like the sisters can keep themselves entertained so that is good. And I too love restaurants that will do half orders or small plates.

Peps everyone needs a pj day once in awhile and you have catching up to do. Puppy tails and dew claws? Good on you for cooking a nice dinner. You are doing great weight wise.

I am sort of looking forward to Christmas this year. Odd because I used to be sort of a Scrooge due to years of family conflicts. Maybe I am over that. Mainly thinking about music and Christmas movies I want to watch again. Go figure.

Yes Paula induction stove! That is what I want. Thanks for the encouragement. I did look at a few yesterday but the store was busy and I didn't get sales help. Think I will go back on a week day when they are not busy. Need to figure out the difference between the $1200 model and the $3000 model. We will need a few new pans but not lots. (don't tell DH or he will order dozens)

Diane S