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Post by leannec on Aug 20, 2022 15:25:08 GMT
Hi everyone! Still no offers on my house! I had a showing booked today that canceled . It was right at dinner time so that might be a good thing! I'm not doing anything today! It was a long week at work ... I am exhausted ... I will take a nap! This is what I posted on Facebook today ... I haven't worn jeans in years but I bought three pair recently because I bought some really nice boots that require jeans! . I am a yoga pants girl ... all.the.time. This will be an adjustment. Dinner tonight is up in the air ... my mum is coming over but I'm not sure yet if dd's are ... we'll order in whatever happens. What are your plans today? What is on your menu tonight? Have a great Saturday everybody!
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Post by pantsonfire on Aug 20, 2022 15:46:22 GMT
Tonight will be vegetables and dumplings. Dd wants comfort food even though it will be 97°. Minimal pain thank goodness.
She just finished her first week of sophomore year in college. Loving her classes this semester.
Ds is so happy to be back on site and his teacher, paras, and classmates are all wonderful.
I will be meal prepping today. And need to clean the master bathroom and tub. Going to give it a try with my new brace. Needs some tweaking done though. Pops up off of my thigh if not standing and still able to hyperextend in it. Also one patella cup doesn't stay in place well. You'd think for what insurance paid for that thing, it would fit better. My other one needed no fixing.
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Post by bklyngal62 on Aug 20, 2022 15:56:37 GMT
Hope you find a buyer soon leannec I'm having a really bad day today. My anxiety is so bad and am feeling like I can cry with a drop of a hat. I hate having days like these ! Sorry to sound like a Debbie downer but some people around me just don't understand. For dinner we are having chinese.
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Post by sueg on Aug 20, 2022 16:01:01 GMT
First full day in Australia. I slept late at the hotel, then picked up my car and drove to my son’s house. As I walked up the driveway, the dog started barking, then I heard footsteps in the house. As I walked onto the deck, I heard ‘ daddy, daddy, Oma is here’ and Sophia was on the deck, jumping up and down as I got there,. She just looked at me, and I finally asked ‘where are my cuddles’ and she threw herself into my arms! Then a bit later, Lucia woke up and my DS handed her to me and told me she needed a new diaper. As I went to change her,, he said ‘she isn’t smiling much yet’ Ha Ha, I got smiles all through the diaper change and then more. Every time I held her, I got a little smile. I am totally smitten and I think she knows I love her to bits!
Dinner was at my sister’s house. DS, DDiL and the girls came too and we called my DH so Sophia could talk to him too. We had yummy home made lasagna, garlic bread and salad. The my sister and I stayed up talking until after 1am. Bedtime now. More baby love tomorrow ( or maybe later today, who knows what day it is)
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Post by jeremysgirl on Aug 20, 2022 16:01:11 GMT
I was always a dress on the summer kind of girl. But since doing my 100 day challenge, I am a total convert to wearing Wooland dresses all the time now. I own 8 of them. And in winter, I throw on a pair of leggings with them. I swear I might not ever wear jeans again I'm so cozy in my dresses. Lol! Just kidding. But I do love my dresses.
It is noon here and I'm just getting ready to pick up a peanut butter cup torte cake. There is no occasion. I saw an ad the other day from a website that sells cakes and it advertised a peanut butter/chocolate cake. I thought it sounded good so I asked my local bakery to make me one. This is all part of my life is short philosophy I've adopted since Esther died. I'm sure it will be delicious. And Jeremy is out golfing and I'm not even waiting until he gets home to cut it. I'm having a piece...period.
I don't know what I want to do today. I ventured over to the scrapbook board this morning. I haven't been on that side in several weeks. (I've barely been on this side too) but I really wish I could bring myself to scrapbook. I really want to.
Maybe I will just crochet today. I have a potpie from Sam's club for dinner tonight. I will just pop that in the oven.
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Post by jeremysgirl on Aug 20, 2022 16:02:03 GMT
Hope you find a buyer soon leannec I'm having a really bad day today. My anxiety is so bad and am feeling like I can cry with a drop of a hat. I hate having days like these ! Sorry to sound like a Debbie downer but some people around me just don't understand. For dinner we are having chinese. Ooh I'm so sorry. I know just how this feels.
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Post by christine58 on Aug 20, 2022 16:09:12 GMT
First full day in Australia. I slept late at the hotel, then picked up my car and drove to my son’s house. As I walked up the driveway, the dog started barking, then I heard footsteps in the house. As I walked onto the deck, I heard ‘ daddy, daddy, Oma is here’ and Sophia was on the deck, jumping up and down as I got there,. She just looked at me, and I finally asked ‘where are my cuddles’ and she threw herself into my arms! Then a bit later, Lucia woke up and my DS handed her to me and told me she needed a new diaper. As I went to change her,, he said ‘she isn’t smiling much yet’ Ha Ha, I got smiles all through the diaper change and then more. Every time I held her, I got a little smile. I am totally smitten and I think she knows I love her to bits! Dinner was at my sister’s house. DS, DDiL and the girls came too and we called my DH so Sophia could talk to him too. We had yummy home made lasagna, garlic bread and salad. The my sister and I stayed up talking until after 1am. Bedtime now. More baby love tomorrow ( or maybe later today, who knows what day it is) ENJOY!!!
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Post by paget on Aug 20, 2022 16:13:01 GMT
bklyngal62 I’m sorry. Not a Debbie Downer at all. I hope you get some peace today. ((Hugs)) leannec selling is so stressful! Sending good house selling vibes to you! Funny story on our house, we were having tons of viewings but no offers yet (hot market but our house had some quirky things about it and some things like master bath needed updating). We were getting ready to leave for the day - booked with viewings - and dh saw a couple outside looking at the house from the road. He went and talked to them and they had come to see it outside before making an appointment. Dh offered to show them around and gave a personal tour telling all kinds of stories just the way my dh does (overhead: this is the mini fridge where I love to put my leftovers Hahahah). Anyway, I chatted briefly with them, too, and told them how much I loved living in the house and community and raising my girls there. On our drive to sign for our new property, we got a call with an over full price offer on the house from them. So dh sold our house being his funny self. jeremysgirl no need to answer me, just curious if you *want* to scrap why don’t you? Or start and see how it goes? ❤️ I don’t know if you were thinking of scrapping regular life stuff or Esther Things but I started. Traveler’s notebook with Hannah stories for me and I just love it. Big menu planning and grocery shopping day - Costco and grocery store. Dinner will be something I buy, haven’t decided what yet. And I will be the weirdo that loves jeans! I get ones with stretch though so they are comfy. But I am usually in yoga pants at home so I can workout whenever I want. But I like wear jeans and normal pants and dresses out.
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Post by taylortroop on Aug 20, 2022 16:38:10 GMT
MIL was taken to Hospice last night. She had a really rough morning with pain yesterday. Dr said the bone cancer is causing her pain. We weren’t able to manage it well enough for her at home so hospice was a great option. We know her last days will be a comfortable as possible while she’s there.
I’m babysitting the grand boys today and then DH and I will go see her tonight.
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Post by christine58 on Aug 20, 2022 16:51:26 GMT
MIL was taken to Hospice last night. She had a really rough morning with pain yesterday. Dr said the bone cancer is causing her pain. We weren’t able to manage it well enough for her at home so hospice was a great option. We know her last days will be a comfortable as possible while she’s there. I’m babysitting the grand boys today and then DH and I will go see her tonight. I am so sorry!
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Post by jeremysgirl on Aug 20, 2022 16:54:29 GMT
MIL was taken to Hospice last night. She had a really rough morning with pain yesterday. Dr said the bone cancer is causing her pain. We weren’t able to manage it well enough for her at home so hospice was a great option. We know her last days will be a comfortable as possible while she’s there. I’m babysitting the grand boys today and then DH and I will go see her tonight. That seems like it went so quick. Hugs to you. This is got to be so hard.
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Post by scrapmaven on Aug 20, 2022 17:19:24 GMT
sueg , your post just warmed my heart. You are a very lucky Oma and they are very lucky little granddaughters. Lucia has a new love of her life. jeremysgirl and bklyngal62 , anxiety will sometimes stop me from doing the things that I love to do. It's very debilitating. During those times I forget to remind myself that this is temporary and that I just need to put one toe in the water and then my mind will be focused on my project rather than my fears or sorrows. Though I don't always practice what I preach, living as-if is a great technique for pushing through depression and anxiety. I'm going to live as-if today were completely mine and I have all the time in the world to scrap and do what I love to do. So, you pick up a piece of paper or cardstock and set a timer for 15 mins. Then you agree that you'll scrap for 15 minutes and if at the end you can't do more then you stop. Wanna give it a try, jeremysgirl ? You've both been through the worst loss and I want to remind you to give yourself tons of room to feel your feelings w/o shoulds or guilt. Some days will be very tough and on those days just remember how worthy you are and how deserving you are of love and self love. bklyngal62 is there something that you can do that could help you feel calmer and more present today? I'm here w/you, too.
taylortroop , my thoughts are w/you and your family. I hope that they can keep your mil comfortable and that she finds solace in your visits. leannec , I'm still sending sell-the-house dust to you. That's a great story paget . Your dh should contemplate a career change. He'll make a fortune. I have never been able to wear jeans. They just look all sorts of wrong on my figure. The big ds move happens tmw, so today is filled w/last minute packing and organizing. As the U-hual pulls out of the driveway Yds will be pulling into the driveway for a couple weeks with all of his stuff. I'm two weeks away from a clean house! The best part of his visit will be Harry Potter night at the ball park. I cannot wait. Not sure what I'll make for dinner. It's going to be mega hot, so I have to use my brain cell and figure something out for the guys.
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Post by leannec on Aug 20, 2022 17:20:02 GMT
'm having a really bad day today. My anxiety is so bad and am feeling like I can cry with a drop of a hat. I hate having days like these ! Sorry to sound like a Debbie downer but some people around me just don't understand. I'm sorry! I know exactly how that feels and it sucks! Hugs to you! Every time I held her, I got a little smile. I am totally smitten and I think she knows I love her to bits! Soooo freaking sweet! I swear I might not ever wear jeans again I'm so cozy in my dresses. Lol! I wear dresses in the summer but only once in awhile in the winter ... I might have to look into the dresses you wear. On our drive to sign for our new property, we got a call with an over full price offer on the house from them. So dh sold our house being his funny self. Awesome! Great story! I wish something like that would happen to me!
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Post by jeremysgirl on Aug 20, 2022 17:30:59 GMT
paget I'm scared to scrap. I know this is going to sound so very foolish but I'm scared of two things: 1) that I'll get started and it will just make me feel so overwhelmed with grief that Esther is gone and 2) that I actually am doing some fun things despite the fact that Esther is gone. Which sounds even more silly I know but I can't help feeling like I don't deserve to have fun. I know that sounds ridiculous. Because really grief comes and goes. But it is what it is. scrapmaven as usual you always have good advice. Luckily I'm not feeling overwhelming anxiety today and believe it or not, I've somehow felt both less and more lately. Less with my personal life (this is code for Chloe) and more with work but the work is actually moving me right along. I feel such a sense of accomplishment. So I'm kind of thriving on it there. And my cake is delicious. lucyg how was yours? And happy belated birthday.
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Post by pantsonfire on Aug 20, 2022 17:49:42 GMT
jeremysgirl oh. My. Gosh. That looks sooooooooooooo delicious. Is it moist? My body is like get the epi pens lady! Lol
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Post by scrappintoee on Aug 20, 2022 17:53:14 GMT
I'm having a really bad day today. My anxiety is so bad and am feeling like I can cry with a drop of a hat. I hate having days like these ! Sorry to sound like a Debbie downer but some people around me just don't understand. I'm so sorry!!! MAny (( hugs )) And as peAple always tell me--it's OKAY to post what's REALLY going on in your life, besides dinner. MIL was taken to Hospice last night. She had a really rough morning with pain yesterday. Dr said the bone cancer is causing her pain. I'm so sorry! I hope hospice keeps her VERY pain-free and comfy! . I know that sounds ridiculous. Because really grief comes and goes. No! NOTHING you're feeling is silly or ridiculous---grief is weird, and it sucks! I'll share something I've felt guilty about with my nephew's death--it ANGERS me that my Dad has been given 91 healthy years---FIFTY-ONE more years than my sweet nephew got. And to REALLY overshare, I will say that I've also thought of how a HORRIBLE person like the former orange cheeto in the White House has already gotten WAYYY more years than my sweet nephew got! Oops, I better stop now...
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Post by scrappintoee on Aug 20, 2022 17:57:17 GMT
scrapmaven ....I was just catching up on yesterday's thread and had a fun thought. When your sweet lil' premies were born is around the same time I worked in NICU. Imagine if I'd lived in your city, and had been both of their nurses. Then years later, after I'd moved away, we met here on the board. Edited to add: Also, Marina, I'm glad your premie is thriving! Is he the one that your sweet "pupp" misses? Christmas 1999, with one of our FAVE premies! He stayed with us for MONTHS, so we grew very attached to him!
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Post by cadoodlebug on Aug 20, 2022 18:03:06 GMT
Good morning, we made it safely to the bay area despite a few drivers who were driving like idiots, jeremysgirl, I love your new tattoo in honor of Esther. DH and DS are at Home Depot buying blinds for the slider. They will install them and I will stay out of their way! Dinner will be pot luck for DH at the meet and greet and leftover Chinese Chicken salad for me. leannec sending good home selling vibes. sueg your post made me happy.
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Post by paget on Aug 20, 2022 18:04:28 GMT
jeremysgirl thank you for sharing that. That makes sense. I scrapped but put off scrapping that Hannah-specific notebook until her birthday this year and it turned out to feel good and healing- not bad like I expected. So it’s possible your feelings will surprise you. But I am also farther along from my loss than you AND everyone is different. Speaking of “and” - I think I told you this before, but it helps me so much. I miss her AND I can have fun. Two things can be true at the same time. No guilt needed (easier said than done, but try to think about that “and” concept). ❤️ Maybe someday we can virtually scrap together a little bit it if helps. And that cake. I want!!
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Post by jeremysgirl on Aug 20, 2022 18:17:08 GMT
jeremysgirl oh. My. Gosh. That looks sooooooooooooo delicious. Is it moist? My body is like get the epi pens lady! Lol It was yummy. So incredibly delicious. That peanut butter frosting was superb.
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Post by quiltz on Aug 20, 2022 18:35:56 GMT
I'm scared to scrap. I know this is going to sound so very foolish but I'm scared of two things: 1) that I'll get started and it will just make me feel so overwhelmed with grief that Esther is gone and 2) that I actually am doing some fun things despite the fact that Esther is gone. Which sounds even more silly I know but I can't help feeling like I don't deserve to have fun. I know that sounds ridiculous. Because really grief comes and goes. But it is what it is. I completely understand. Eventually you will get there. (hugs) I drove to the K-W area yesterday. Going there, the traffic was fine, no issues. Coming home was horrible. I can hardly wait until the 401 is finished with 5-6 lanes in each directions, really needed for the many cars on the road. The QEW was even worse. Today I am muddling about as a church is having a yard sale to support a food bank. This is a way for me to clean out stuff and get out of my house. Dinner will be Swiss Chalet. So good and comfort food. o
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Post by cadoodlebug on Aug 20, 2022 20:00:03 GMT
Just heard from a good friend and former neighbor that there was a brazen robbery in the court where we used to live. It was next door to my friend at the end of the court. They smashed the slider and stole all kinds of things including a gun safe that was bolted to the floor. When they pushed the safe down the stairs it made a loud thud that my friends heard. They called the police and within minutes they were there carrying AR-15 rifles. Obviously everyone is really shook up but luckily the homeowners weren't home. The police told them later that they broke into 2 more homes after that and haven't been caught because they had stolen played.
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Post by PLurker on Aug 20, 2022 20:06:01 GMT
BLTs. No ripe Ts here so ran got some from farm stans. Looking forward to it. One of the best things about summer. Good Ts.😋
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Post by scrapmaven on Aug 20, 2022 20:08:51 GMT
jeremysgirl thank you for sharing that. That makes sense. I scrapped but put off scrapping that Hannah-specific notebook until her birthday this year and it turned out to feel good and healing- not bad like I expected. So it’s possible your feelings will surprise you. But I am also farther along from my loss than you AND everyone is different. Speaking of “and” - I think I told you this before, but it helps me so much. I miss her AND I can have fun. Two things can be true at the same time. No guilt needed (easier said than done, but try to think about that “and” concept). ❤️ Maybe someday we can virtually scrap together a little bit it if helps. And that cake. I want!! paget , you're so very wise and your words were perfectly spoken.
jeremysgirl, I'm not a cake person, but that cake looks like a must-eat item. Enjoy every single bite. Peanut butter and chocolate were made for eachother.
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Post by stormsts on Aug 20, 2022 20:38:33 GMT
Happy Saturday! Busy day going to grandsons soccer games. Had to dodge some rain to get them all in then when we got home it hadn’t rained at all. Ugh…
I’m sorry so many of you are struggling today. I’ll keep all of you in my thoughts.
That cake looks delicious @jeremysfirl.
Having meatloaf tonight. It’s one of my favorite meals.
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Post by Delta Dawn on Aug 20, 2022 21:14:50 GMT
Dinner last night was amazing but father ate a whole sweet Walla Walla onion to himself and today he is in pain. I cooked two of them. BFF and I must have shared the other one. They were delicious.
Tonight dinner is a mystery and I have no clue what. Maybe fish or seafood. I am not sure. I will be cooking it though.
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Post by lucyg on Aug 20, 2022 21:53:57 GMT
bklyngal62, I’m sorry you’re having a hard day. Hugs to you and hopes you can start feeling better. taylortroop, sorry to hear your MIL’s condition is deteriorating so quickly. I wish her peace and comfort (and you, too!). jeremysgirl, that cake! I would totally eat that, if I didn’t have my own fabulous cake here. And I think you should scrapbook when it makes you feel good to scrapbook, and not before. Keeping in mind that it might actually make you feel good to scrapbook. Dinner last night was pizza and chocolate cake. Breakfast this morning was also pizza and chocolate cake, but just a little, because I’m going out for another birthday dinner tonight, with mom and my brother. Lord help me. Also, breakfast tomorrow will be pizza and chocolate cake.
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Post by pantsonfire on Aug 20, 2022 22:27:31 GMT
If anyone needs a delicious meal prep idea that has no meat, highly recommend the rainbow salad by The Domestic Geek. thedomesticgeek.com/rainbow-salad-meal-prep/Here is mine. Added radishes and broccoli (no corn here). Also swapped zucchini I for the cucumber.
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Post by scrappinwithoutpeas on Aug 20, 2022 23:00:49 GMT
Dinner will be lemony chicken piccata with rice. Working on my cross-stitch today for DD2's birthday. jeremysgirl, that cake looks delicious! Enjoy!
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Post by ntsf on Aug 20, 2022 23:11:32 GMT
hugs for all those who need them...
I spent the day watching and helping my dh put together his massive first aid supplies for burning man group. we are getting thai takeout..
I gathered my clothes and stuff for my vacation... deciding what to take etc.. cause I am camping, and backpacking and living in civilized location. it is a pile!!
nice grey day.
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