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And it is just for a few days! Perfect! I wish we could shorten our time in the cold but to see both families we are stuck with being north for 13 days. At least we can fly with Justice since he fits nicely under the seat.
Liz 5'3" HW: 219 SW: 185 GW: 125 LW: 113 Desired maintenance range: 120-125 CW: 119ish
on 11/22/25 9:42 am
With Pep's help, I have processed all my Christmas travel emotions and options. I marveled at how, when he suggested flying for New Year's instead, instantly I didn't feel so trapped into flying for Christmas. I just needed to feel like I had a choice in what felt like a choiceless situation. So I'm going for Christmas. Ha... I called my dad and he sounded so happy. So it's the right decision. I fly out on the 23rd and come back on the 27th. So my birthday is spent in flight, but that's my choice and okay with me.
Hopefully Kirby will have a lot of pups to play with at the boarding place. They book up fully at the holidays so he should. And now that he's neutered, his playmate options will be wider.
Today I have a hair appointment. It's supposed to rain tonight and tomorrow and then be clear and nice for a week.
So that's my world today... Hope everyone has a good weekend!
Sounds like a fun dance! Good luck getting the stuff moved in from the pod. Assembling furniture can be a challenge. I'm thinking of getting a new cabinet for my dining room which would have to be assembled. Maybe I will look at consignment shops first.
I get along fine with the ex-wife. DH not so much though he is cordial and invites her for the kid's sake. Family means everything to him which is one of the things about him that attracted me from the beginning (even before we met in person).
Liz 5'3" HW: 219 SW: 185 GW: 125 LW: 113 Desired maintenance range: 120-125 CW: 119ish
First Pod will be delivered today! Tomorrow we have help with moving the big stuff!
We went to our first social event last night. It was a Decades Dance party with a buffet dinner. Many of the attendees dressed up in 60's, 70's and 80's attire. It was pretty fun and we got a little dancing in! Made me think of all the parties Luz has in her community!
DH and I successfully put together the vanity with a million parts yesterday and we didn't even kill each other. We still need to put together a desk, file cabinet and storage unit for the office and the entryway coat/shoe organizer. That will probably have to wait until both Pods are delivered and emptied! Oh joy!
Have fun with all the family Liz! I personally would be happy the ex wife will be a no show. I think that could get a bit uncomfortable!
I would go home for Christmas. You never know how much time you will have with your Dad, so see him when you can! We will be traveling back to WI for Christmas, brrrrrrr!
on 11/22/25 6:13 am
And traveling at Christmas is so awful let alone through 2 weather-prone airports. Ugh, having a stranger in my house feels uncomfortable. ButI don't want to be a terrible daughter. Blech.
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The crew arrives tonight. DSD and husband fly into the local airport at 7 pm, and other DSD and grandchildren to Orlando at 7:30 arriving here by rental car at about 9:30 or so. In the meantime, I have super relaxing yoga and laundry to be done. Basically a normal day until late. Then the fun begins. DH has a full spreadsheet with the itinerary.
Do you remember that in all prior years the ex-wife would also come so she could spend the holiday with her children and grandchildren? DH would pay for her visit. She opted not to come this year because she is going on a cruise instead. DH says that shows where her priorities are (not her family). I won't miss her but I'm sure the kids will.
Time to find the flip flops that I had on last night but can't find this morning. A Justice walk will follow. Have a surprise Saturday!
Liz 5'3" HW: 219 SW: 185 GW: 125 LW: 113 Desired maintenance range: 120-125 CW: 119ish
Oh boy that's a tough decision. Snow and Kirby boarding. No one would take Kirby or you couldn't find someone to come to your house? There are a fair number of those people here in Florida.
Liz 5'3" HW: 219 SW: 185 GW: 125 LW: 113 Desired maintenance range: 120-125 CW: 119ish
Does studio buddy talk through the game too? LOL
We are not cooking Thursday - we are getting our meal as takeout from our club. Turkey, gravy plus 4 sides (including mashed potatoes of course). Easy peasy (other than table set and clean up). We are even having our charcuterie board made elsewhere - DS ordered it for us locally since he is the charcuterie wizard. I always like it but don't know what to get.
Liz 5'3" HW: 219 SW: 185 GW: 125 LW: 113 Desired maintenance range: 120-125 CW: 119ish
on 11/21/25 7:45 pm
Where did today go? Kirby went in to the vet to have a tech emptying his anal glands. It must not have felt good because he's been clingy and odd the rest of the day. The tech said both were full and needed it. Far less common in big dogs he said. I hope he feels himself tomorrow. Poor baby...
Then I had a late lunch with a family friend and her daughter who have moved to Sedona from our town in MI. The mom has always spent winters here, but now she'll be full time. The restaurant was freezing and I don't feel like I've warmed up since!
My dad is home from the hospital today. He called yesterday and said they would probably not be coming here this winter. I understand, as he likely is nervous to be far from the hospital that understands his history. Do I go there for Christmas and my birthday? Is it selfish to want to be here? Ugh. Traveling to the cold, snowy midwest through Chicago for Christmas doesn't sound fun. And Kirby would need to be boarded. Ugh. Ugh.
More rain coming this weekend and I have a hair appointment tomorrow.
Have a good night all!
