A "What's Up Wednesday"
Last Wednesday when I didn't have time to write an actual post, Becca suggested that on such days, I could just put up a post where I share a little of what's going on with me and you guys can chat about whatever you want in the comments.
And lots of you said that was fine as long as there were also some pictures of Chiquita.
So, here you go, with a little someone extra. 😉
Yup! Lisey flew in for a super quick visit because she had a little gap between the end of her training and the beginning of her official shift. So, she got to meet Chiquita!
And she got to snuggle Shelley; when Lisey picked Shelley up, she snuggled her head right into Lisey's shoulder. 🙂
Lisey let me practice my blood pressure skills while she was here.
It was lovely to have her room occupied again for a few days. 🙂
I shed some tears last night, coming home to her empty room. I miss my girl! But she has work to do on planes in Hawaii. And I have schoolwork to do.
Also: I can fly to Hawaii to visit her for free once I have a break from school. Annnnnd we can talk on the phone, thank goodness.
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So glad you got to see your girl. I have anxiety over mine moving away . . . I'd love to hear about how people adjust to that, after years of having our kids with or near us.
@Lynn, Thank goodness for text, in my case. My dd got married and now lives 40 miles away. Not far, but we only get together every 2 months and for birthdays. She and her dh are both busy so we text a few days a week. Our oldest ds moved to FL - we are in NC - and got a great job there and we see him once or twice a year. He and I text almost daily and I know that is unusual but we are both big talkers. Our youngest ds is a senior in college taking his classes remote, so he is still home. However, he is an extreme introvert and we may go 2 days with out seeing him!! My best advice is to accept what they give you and work from there. I love to send random articles, IG posts, etc... to kind of open a dialogue with them. If they answer, bonus. If not, I'm good - they're busy. It'll be tough at first, then you'll adjust.
@Lynn, it was hard even though she was only 4 hours away! I so wanted to still "run her life" as she calls it. We shed quite a few tears and had some good screaming matches. Finally my husband said "it's our job as parents to make sure she can live on her own. We did our job, she is good to go now." And yes, she has been on her own for 13 years, married with her own family. That doesn't mean I don't worry about them; just a different worry that took a while for me to manage (a lot of deep breathing and biting my tongue!). We call the Dixie Chicks song "Wide Open Spaces" as our daughter's song and smile knowing that we did our job.
In other cultures, adult kids come back to their parents after completing their education and take care of them. They see their parents as part of their family, not just consisting of their spouse/ kids/ pets. My neighborhood is full of those parents who live with their grown-up kids. They often go out for walks with the grandkids, hang out at the playground, take them to school, etc. It's heartwarming. What is the point of using your resources (time, energy, money) for your kids if they don't take care of you like you did for them?
@Farhana, yes, that is how I thought it was going to be.
@Farhana, my parents lived for a time in a small house behind my brother's home. It was great when his kids were small to have the grandparents right in the backyard. I have many Indian friends and many all live with each other or at least in the same neighborhood. It is a nice thing. My son and daughter-in-law have been married for about 4 years. I wouldn't want to live with them, but we did move two hours north and bought a house about a mile from them. Our jobs allow us to be flexible and work from home...their jobs do not. My other son lives next door to his brother. We aren't all in each others' space, but it is lovely to be able to share a random meal together on a Tuesday or have one of them run down when we need help lifting a piece of furniture or I can help them by sitting at their house when the plumber is coming so they don't have to take off work. Having family near by is a great resource.
Right now my brother rents out the small house in his backyard and my parents are living about 10 minutes away, but as they age, they will end up living there again when they can't be as independent as they are now.
@Lynn,
It has been a really hard adjustment for us. We were lucky to have both our sons come home from college to study remotely during COVID. They moved 3 hours away by car and lived together in 2021, as one was attending classes and our oldest was working. Now, one works 2 hours away and the other works 4.5 hours away. I saw them a lot over the summer and actually stayed with them for weeks at a time, as I had the summer off. My husband misses them terribly and wants to move near them. We can’t, though, and I realize that we need to make our own life. He feels like he wasted time when they were younger and thinks the time went too fast. I disagree. We’re a close family and our sons are happy and successful, and I try to reassure my husband. It’s just really hard at times. Good luck!
@Farhana, I know first hand how damaging this kind of tradition is. How hard and traumatic that experience can be. It might look heartwarming, and I hope the families you watch are really what they seem. Because it’s not always the case.
It’s a blessing of American society that traditionally parents let go of their kids. And the point of having kids is just give them the best chances and love, enjoy it when they are little. After enjoy them being grown up.
My worst nightmare is this situation when whole communities are living in multigenerational households.
If she ever had time, and the desire, I would love a "Lisey in Hawaii" post. I've heard it's beautiful and expensive but I'm sure you've taught her a thing or two to mitigate the expensive part.
As for us, Instacart and Spark have all but stopped in my are and that makes me fearful on how we will make it this month. I budget $500 a month from them to supplement dh's disability check - stroke and 6 bypass heart ordeal. I made $42 week before last and $0 last week because dh fell and I couldn't go out for 3 days. I would respectfully ask that anyone who can to pray for me to get a few good orders to relieve my anxiety.
On a positive note, a local restaurant we frequent has told us our money is no longer good there and we can come as often as we'd like!! These people treat us like family and we do the same. This is a help to our budget, plus, if I get an Instacart order, dh can sit comfortably and make playlists on his IPad while I'm gone. If we ever figured a way to monetize making playlists, we'd be set. Dh loves music and has a great knowledge of it.
@Jennifer, Oh, that is wonderful about the local restaurant! How kind of them.
uh, I swear we order from Insta once a week, as much as I hate to admit it. At least it's good to know that we're helping neighbors pay bills (and we tip well). Honestly, that didn't occur to me; now I feel less guilty.
@Rose, DO NOT feel guilty for using IC. Your time is money and you deserve to spend it however you wish. Most gig workers are trying b to put food on the table, make rent, cover the basics and very few of us make a living so you are helping who probably need it. I happen to enjoy it immensely - shopping on someone else's dime? Yes, please. Plus, you don't have to get out if you don't want to or don't have energy/time/health etc...
@Jennifer, in my area the car dealerships hail Uber for the customers dropping their cars off for service in the morning. I speak with the drivers when I use this service and many of them depend on these trips in the morning for their daily income. Possibly you could do this or be a courier with your vehicle for food or documents?
@T, you have given me something to think about. I may call some dealerships and see if they do that here.
so glad you got to have a few days with Linsey!!! What a treat!
My son is a senior, and looking at collages, he wants to go away, but I do not want him to go to far.... would be strange without him here!
Lynn, got nothing for you! I wonder if you are ever able to get over them moving away... that is just my opinion....
@ellen, I moved from Maryland to Florida at age 37, and I'm not sure that was any easier for my mom than when I went away to college (3 hours from home) at age 18. We all cried!
Every time I adjust to my kids going off to live their adult lives, something happens that brings one or more of them back to me...then I have to readjust again when they leave. So I'm even more impressed with my mother who was able to do that with EIGHT. Slipping back into Mom mode is second nature to me now.
So glad you got to see Lisey:) Right now I'm working on my last few details of my international trip happening at the end of the month. Getting a little nervous. Seems like I'm forgetting something. Although, I think I got the major issues taken care of such as; passport purchased a couple years ago and in a safe spot, I'm currently on a clean diet and at a pretty good weight for me right now, a good exercise routine down(will be able to climb the 1500 steps into the mountain to see castle ruins), most the thing purchased to keep my siblings and valuables safe, made my last minute detailed list of things to do and it's not much left:) Whew!!!! I think I overthink things and watch way to many youtube videos!
Hope everyone has a great week:)
Yay Lisey! Yay Shelly and Chiquita!
My daughter keeps chasing down a Target ice bucket and misses out. It's the one that looks like a Greek black figure vase.
What else--it's going to be 70 degrees here and I'm definitely going swimming in the bay, where the water is still warm.
I had a bad fight with a local friend who was horrible to me, even when I said, "Please be gentle; I'm having a hard time lately." She snapped she was having a hard time too. Okkkaay then. Maybe her latest married boyfriend dumped her.
@Rose, can your daughter order the ice bucket on line?
@Anne, Sold out. eBay has it for twice the original price, so $80 instead of $40. My kids are classics nerds so of course at least one of them wanted it.
https://www.target.com/p/greek-runner-ceramic-ice-bucket-rowing-blazers-x-target/-/A-88061675
@Rose, it looks like the ice bucket is a at the Pasadena, CA target 🙂 if any reader is near that target maybe you could work out a deal and they ship it to you? i wish I could do it but I have no way!
@Rose, do you think we can bring John Keats back from literary Valhalla long enough to compose an "Ode on a Grecian Ice Bucket"?
@A. Marie, Not even joking, my first thought was "Gods chase / Round vase" and then I thought that's not Keats, maroon.
Thou still unravish'd holder of ice,
Thou foster-child of cocktail time,
Target store, who canst thus express
A freezing tale more sweetly than our rhyme:
What daughterly pursuit haunts about thy shape
Of deities or mortals, or of both,
In Brooklyn or the dales of Queens?
What men or gods are these? What maidens loth?
What mad pursuit? What struggle to escape?
What Starbucks and soda? What wild scenes?
@Rose, thanks for the best laugh I've had all day! And somewhere up there, Johnny Keats is smiling.
@Rose, that’s hilarious!
One more thing--speaking of feeling guilty, below--I said to my friend Trish, "All I know is, at the end of all this, I'm getting a beagle puppy for myself." She said "Puppies are love." I said, "But I feel guilty getting one from a breeder when there are so many dogs needing homes." She replied, "Of all the silly things to feel guilty about! You do adopt rescued dogs too. And people breed puppies and you wouldn't go to a bad breeder."
It just literally right now occurred to me that in times of great stress in my life, I get a puppy. Has been that way since age 20.
@Rose,
Is it a technique to distract you from stress? I would think a new puppy would just add its own stresses.
But I'm a cat person, so perhaps my view of puppies is jaded.
@mbmom11, It's a little bit more stress, but almost entirely love, joy, and happiness. Puppies are magic to me.
@Rose,
My husband's phrase for that is: "It's time for a fresh puppy."
@mbmom11, I live by the wisdom, "Life is better with a cat".
Yay for visits from far-flung, newly launched kids!
This week the big thing was getting the third kid's wisdom teeth out. When he was done with surgery and they called me back, he was sitting in the wheelchair and very cheerily said, "I fell asleep, apparently!" and he kept trying to move the wheelchair himself. Yesterday we made him rest in bed but this morning he insisted on getting up to work on his online college classes. I seem to remember having a much worse recovery from my tooth removal, but that was over 30 years ago, before they used lasers and such things.
Contemplating a flying trip this weekend to see a good friend of mine I haven't seen in years, we'll see if it pans out. It all depends on various factors, very few of which I control!
My "baby" girl is on her way to a business meeting today in Washington D.C., and I always get a bit tense when she flies, plus, it doesn't help to hear a Representative was just carjacked at gunpoint there.
What's up with me is that I came home late yesterday because of visiting DH after work and in the dusk I was shocked to see that most of the trees between me and my west neighbor, and many of the trees behind me (which is also west neighbor's property) are gone! They had taken quite a hit from Idalia, and Mr. West Neighbor had told me he was thinking of just getting rid of most of his trees. The trees between us were planted pines, destined to be logged some future day; the hurricane caused harvest to happen now. My whole landscape around my home has changed dramatically and I have to rethink my landscape as far as shade, sun and plantings. I don't blame my neighbors - they had little choice, because probably 70% of their tall pines were broken off. They are also elderly (early 80's) so this made sense. But wow, is it different. The loggers were out there this morning at 6:30, in the dark, working under portable lights.
@JD, totally get how disconcerting the new landscape must have been, in the course of one day especially. I was walking in our neighborhood and literally froze because something was different and just felt wrong - turned out a neighbor had taken down a big tree. Not even near my house, but it rocked my outlook for a moment. I hope the new views from your house turn out to still be pleasant!
I'm four weeks out from a big work project coming to life so work is a little overwhelming but also exciting. The day after I return from this project my son is turning 13 which is also overwhelming and exciting. I'm really thankful I won't miss his big birthday and I'll be at a place that I can focus on him.
I'm struggling with a running downstairs toilet. Watched a YouTube video on replacing the flapper, but that hasn't worked either--so I've just turned off the water to the toilet, put an "Out of Order" sign on it, and will try snagging a neighbor to help this afternoon.
Meanwhile, I'm going to go run some errands, including grocery shopping for myself and the next-door neighbor with cognitive challenges. (God bless her, she's never once asked, "When can I have my car keys back?", and I'm trying to keep it that way.)
Please tell Lisey thanks for allowing me to use her bed for a couple of days! Your girls are so beautiful. Sometimes I look at mine and gasp, "How did I make something so lovely?!" I bet you do too.
If I may unload here because I don't talk about my sons (by their request) on my own blog: I finally got my oldest son to the podiatrist yesterday to figure out what to do about the extra bone in both his feet that have made him unable to walk without pain for months. End result of that is surgery scheduled in two weeks for the first foot. Second surgery for the other foot probably in January. Each surgery requires a month for full recovery, and also requires general anesthesia. He's scared of the anesthesia, and not very happy about two months on crutches and in a boot. But if all goes well, he'll be pain-free for the first time in years, and should be able to do anything he wants, including rodeos, work, and football. Just have to get from here to there . . .
@kristin @ going country, Tell him about aaaaaalll the special treats he will get while he's an invalid.
Maybe a kitten, too, to keep the mice down!
@kristin @ going country,
May it all go wonderfully well! It will be tough for him, I know, but the results should be worth it - no more pain! My granddaughter's back surgery was a little scary to think about and was no fun for her to recover from, but it has made all the difference in the world for her.
@kristin @ going country, I will be praying that your son's surgeries go well and he has a full recovery--as somebody who shares the same foot issue (but in my case in only one foot, and more manageable than his), I sympathize! And will look forward to hearing about how amazing walking and running with no pain feels! 🙂
Yay for visits!
Could I share something with you about blood pressure? I have fibromyalgia and the pressure from the cuff thingy is exceptionally painful and takes me a while to recover from.
Nurses sometimes look at me like I’m a wuss and tell me it’s not serious without realising that I’m not scared, I’m in pain.
I know how caring you are I wanted to share in case it’s something you could look out for. I was not pleased with the nurse who had 5 tries before I cried!
@Victoria, Do you explain about the fibro? I try to, always, when it's pertinent. Can you take some painkillers an hour or so before you're likely to have your BP taken?
Sympathy from a fibro long-timer. At least people no longer think it's a joke, as they did in the early 90s.
Good to know!!
I am very sensitive to the BP cuff also. My home health nurse takes it below my elbow instead of above and it feels much better. Many times I've had bruising for days. Tears roll down my face and I know that doesn't help my b/p reading either. Also when I have blood tests that tourniquet hurts worse than the stick. Some people look at me funny but it is very painful.
@Victoria,
I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia in June, but I suspect I’ve had it for at least 5 years. The blood pressure cuff causes me a lot of pain and anxiety as well. I thought it was just a sensitive upper arm, but now I know the reason. I asked to have my blood pressure take on my forearm, and often I was told no. I actually avoided going to the doctor because of the cuff. I also have lingering pain from the cuff or even from someone touching my arm or squeezing my hand. When I had major surgery in 2018 and 2021, it took longer than expected to get my strength back, and the burning pain after the surgery was agonizing. I felt like I was on fire. Since diagnosis, I taken several meds that really help, and I am able to sleep again. I realize how poor my quality of life was previously!
@Kathy, I didn’t know it could be taken at the forearm, I’ll ask for that in future. I’m really comfortable with blood tests in general as I don’t have an issue with needles or blood but the tourniquet is really painful, I agree with you.
Partly from childhood traumatic experiences and ‘not being a burden’ I tend to hide how much things hurt and pride myself on how much pain I can handle, which is a really bad approach. Well done for talking with the nurse about what you need. I can learn from that.
@Rose, I haven’t explained as it didn’t occur to me that there was an alternative so I’ll talk about it next time I get the test. I wasn’t diagnosed til the 2000s but I agree that it’s hard to explain to some people, especially the ones who are like “you don’t look sick”.
@Susan_SFl, a ‘friendly’ poke or slap on the upper arm from someone is torture isn’t it? I have to sit on my hands when anyone asks me about the fibro points as my immediate reaction is always to poke the ones on my collarbone that really hurt!
@Rose, yes, finally folks are starting to understand it. I worked in rehab therapy. As late as the mid 00’s other therapists didn’t believe in it and would label people as so needy.Unbelievably frustrating as I would remind them that I had it. I refused to show symptoms at work. Grin and bear it and collapse at home.
When my son met his future wife she told him that she had fibro and she (and he) were relieved that he already understood it. She too is a workhorse and doesn’t show it in public. Yeah, “fibro people” labelers are quick to judge.
Today in my world I went to the Chiropractor for my weekly realignment...Always a wonderful event! I find the adjustments I am getting to be crucial to improved sleep, faster recovery from grueling workouts and much less back pain.
It is a lovely fall morning here in my part of the world. The kind where you start off in flannel, move to t-shirt by afternoon and back to flannel for dinner. Perfection if you ask me.
Back in the gym yesterday for my first workout in a week. It feels a lot like starting over when I take a break which is odd since I have been on this journey almost a full year. Getting back in the groove is still a challenge but I am looking for consistency not perfection to get me through the next few months.
Ticking items off of my to-do list one by one and watching as other things jump on in groups of ten. Ah life. It is never dull 🙂
I mean, I'm not going to post my downer stuff but I've been taking some time to watch a bunch of silly movies this week. Also lots of Autumn activities should keep my family and I occupied.
I'm so glad you had a visit with Lisey, no matter how short. I bet you can't wait til you can visit her!
This week in my neck of the woods, I am watching over my next door 84 year old neighbor lady until her husband returns on Friday. He's away for an annual car show (he's only missed once in 40 years). She was trying to walk her dog on Sunday afternoon and he pulled on the leash hard and she fell in her driveway. Thank goodness my husband was outside and saw it happen. I rushed outside once I knew something had happened and we helped her to her feet. She mentioned her arm hurting badly and hubby talked her into going to get it checked out. Her daughter doesn't live in town, so I offered to take her to the E.R. A few hours later we returned home. She had some scrapes, but ultimately she has a fractured left arm. She will be seeing an orthopedist soon. In the meantime, I text her a few times a day to see if she needs anything and just looking out for her in general. I told her I'm not trying to be a pest, but I feel I need to keep an eye on her until her husband returns. She told me "I think we (her & dog) are doing pretty well here but it's so reassuring to know you're there".
Also, my 25th wedding anniversary is next Tuesday and hubby and I are taking a little weekend away this weekend that I'm looking forward to!!
@Gina, I'm glad to hear that you're watching out for an elderly neighbor, as I am. And happy 25th anniversary to you and the hubby!
The quick visit from Lisey makes my heart happy for you!! That must’ve been wonderful for you all!
What a treat to have Lisey home!
I was the oldest of six kids and very strong-willed. I seem to remember staying with different aunts and uncles more often than my other siblings and going off to summer programs, summer school, etc. I did not ever see my Mom or Dad sad about any of us leaving the nest.
Took my dog to the groomer for her 7-week de-shed. We are both so much happier when that happens. The groomer even comments that she has an over abundance of "glitter." and loves working with her because of her lovey nature.
While she was there, I grabbed drive-thru breakfast and went out to the local lake. It is a beautiful, temperate morning. Watched the foxtail weeds dance in the wind in the lake's reflective sparkles. D/T the dryness we will not have much color but it is obvious the flora is in preparation for napping.
I'm writing tests for my classes- midterms are upon us! I love making up questions for exams, but then it's hard to pick from them . My tests would go on for hours if I weren't realistic about what my students can actually complete in 50 minutes.
@mbmom11,
Wonder if you could make some tests to sell on Teachers Pay Teachers? (That's assuming your school district does not prohibit this.) A lot of teachers are overworked and likely would welcome someone writing the exams for them. You could use up your extra test questions, make some side money, and help other educators as well.
@Fru-gal Lisa,
I'm too lazy for that! I also don't want extra income - as crazy as it sounds - as our kids' college financial aid packages are better with less income. It's weird that saving and working hard means the colleges just look at you like you're their personal piggy bank.
So grateful for capable and loving grandkids who want to come visit and HELP! A real mid-week BOOST
I know the sadness of having empty holes in your day to day world when the find wonderful new adventures. Our youngest (who has already moved out last year) is now moving out of state. So I won't have the option of dropping in or having lunch on a whim. It makes me sad no matter how happy I am that she is spreading her wings. I have found the last one to be the hardest. I of course missed each one as they have found their paths but a quiet house if very strange now that the "nest" is empty of children. The advice I get from others is now you have time to do those things you used to do. Well after 30 years of direct parenting I am definitely a different person with new interests (the old hobbies and activities just don't apply). I just need to figure out what they are...Ha Ha
@Glenna, I'm right there with you. What do I want to be when I grow up? No idea. I assume that eventually I will find a path I like, full of new things to love. And yes, the last one is the hardest!
I'm so happy for you! I know you had a great time with your girls and are so proud of her.
On the topic of children leaving: when my daughter graduated from college and got a job in her field 4 hours away, I knew she might never come back. The day before, we both cried and I told her," Don't listen to me if I say crazy things tomorrow. Today I am in my right mind and I am telling you to go." In time she married someone in that area. They have teen boys who have grown up there. She is not coming back and that's ok.
@Ava, My son is a candidate for a great new job. In Singapore. Sigh.
I've always had separation anxiety since childhood but when it comes to my kids, I try very hard to stifle myself. Once, in late August, I had a panic attack when about to return my daughter to college. I think I ever begged her not to go. In response, my daughter pulled out a picture canvas we'd been joking about all summer, since it was just painted brown as a background and a rip in the canvas. "Look, Mom," she said seriously. "I may not be here, but you'll always have 'Brown No. 5, With Rip.'"
Please tell Lisey that I love her hair that color. I know that she probably misses all the fun colors, but I think that dark color really makes her eyes sparkle and shows off her beautiful face.
As for what's up with me, I am waiting for my doctor who is running late, but I'm not upset because I was stuck in terrible traffic on my way here, so I'm relieved I didn't hold her up!
Now that the weather has gotten a bit cooler, I decided that my yard needed to be spruced up a bit. I ordered 3 yards of mulch and it was delivered on Monday. The delivery service put it in a big pile on my driveway. I have been moving mulch around for 3 days. My back hurts, my arms hurt, and I’m tired. The pile has changed shape, but it doesn’t seem to have gotten any smaller. I think it grows at night. I’ll be at it again tomorrow. Wish me luck!
My daughter has been in Albuquerque, NM for now her 3rd year of her pediatric residency and 4 years before that away for medical school, but we talk a lot--more than with her younger sister who still lives at home! She will be returning to California after residency and it will be nice to have her nearby again. I always have to give her the report on what our dogs have been doing and hear about my "granddog".
Lisey will be able to find jobs anywhere as she progresses in her career, so perhaps she will move closer some day--or you might enjoy nursing in Hawaii. I did OT home health on the Big Island when we lived there and it was really fun! Hawaii has a very multi-cultural society (mostly Pacific Islanders) and there are big cultural differences in approaches to healthcare (even between generations) which made it a fascinating and challenging place to practice. I loved it.
Kristen,
It is long overdue that I write to encourage you! I have been following you and your lovely family for years!! (Since an interview on 700 Club). I am a RN that went back to school in my early 40s after years of being a finance manager. Nursing always was a better fit. Nursing rotations + classroom work are like 2x any other major. You have much practical experience being a mother and a no nonsense approach which is a must! It is so hard when the kids go out on their own and leaves a hole in your heart. So glad Lisey continues to visit and call when she is able!! We love your Garlic Green Beans recipe and serve it often. Prayers for you and your family as you continue in your calling. I know you will be a great success as an RN!
So glad you got to see your daughter! And how awesome you can fly (for free) to Hawaii to visit her. Hawaii is on my bucket list--for many reasons.
I wish that I could see my (only) daughter, but have had no contact in 2 years since her wedding (which was not a happy time for me & teen). It was hard when she moved to (next over) state 200 miles away, but we still talked & occasionally visited until her wedding.
Another beautiful 85 degree/warm day in Michigan (again). So loving this prolonged weather. I seriously am not ready for cold weather, as had taste of last month. Took dogs for really long walk today--out of breath & tired. Even though warm weather lots of leaves falling (it looks like raining when leaves coming down off trees). Blew leaves out of front yard & within hour couldn't even tell done earlier. Poor dogs have rough time walking as no one keeps sidewalks clean & tons of walnuts & acorns everywhere. So have been using leaf blower up & down block walk to clear sidewalks (almost daily).
Teen got through college mid terms & high school mid terms next week(?). Only class has to worry about is forensic science (loving this class). Mapping out crime scene soon & doing more for this class. Teen looking forward to Career Day tomorrow as going to have military Helo flying in & landing at high school. So glad teen is having good year after the last few years of major change which has been very unpleasant in our life.
Survived the President Alert that happened 1-3pm today. All our phones went off at different times, my 2 with me different times also.
Guess I should have finished my last few outside projects today since big change in weather starting tomorrow. 85 down to 70 down to 60 down to 50 each day moving forward with RAIN.
Thank you everyone for sharing your life with all of us. Glad to see good moments for each of us.
I'm late to the game. It's been a week, but Dad's home now and recovering well so far. Lots of work ahead for us both. Plus I have jury duty next week. If I drop out of the comments for a while, I am just too busy right now. I guess this is not a season of my life meant for indulging in the FG community.
Oh man, not the jury duty. Ugh. Hope it's smooth for you.
@Kristen, Part of me thinks it would be neat to sit in on a trial; the other part of me wants them to dismiss me because of being a homeschooling mom taking care of her father who just had surgery. I don't really have any control over it.
Oh, visits from adult children are the best! So glad you got to spend time together.❤️
Wonderful! Xoxo LISEY
You could also do a Rewind Wednesday where you share and old post. Perhaps a random recipe post.
@Elizabeth, I'd really like that, too!!
I'm so glad Lisey was able to go home to visit you guys!