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Sat, 05-03-2003 - 7:14am
Boy am I tired this morning....Spent yesterday morning working in the yard again.

We had planned a sleepover for two of our GKS and it started out by my picking up Remy from his house when he came home from school...that was about 3:45.

DH usually takes the pups out from 4 to 5 but because of our plans he had to do it earlier. He came back about 4:30 and somewhere around 5 we headed out to Davids Karate school to pick him up. Class was suppose to be over around 5:30 but it ran late and we didn't get out of there until 5:45.

From there we headed over to Chilli's for dinner..ate way too much, if I had just stuck with the dinner it would have been fine but had to have a Margarita and of course dessert..one of those Blondies warm with ice cream. After dinner our next stop was Toys R US for Yu-Gi-O cards.

While the kids were shopping I found this really cool keyboard by Casio..It has a lot of songs programmed in and when you set it up for keyboard bank, the keys light up and you can play the song...got really excited and DH said well if you want it get it. I told him I had much to much to do and I knew if I bought it, I spend all my time learning the songs..could have used it this winter..might make a good Christmas present.

We got home and the boys went off to play and we watched ER, which I had taped from last night. The boys are ready to make a night of it but by 10 I've had it..so I have them get into their PJ's and set them up with all their "stuff" in the bedroom with the pull out couch and DH and I go to bed.

Don't know what time it was but Remy wakes me and says Grandma I had a bad dream, so I take him into another bedroom and get into bed with him and Lady (the dog) joins us. Now I'm trying to sleep between a kid and a dog...and both of them are restless...that lasted until 3 AM when I got up and come down stairs to sleep on the couch in the den. I don't know why I didn't think to go into Remy's room...I was in a fog. I'm just dozing off and here comes Lady and jumps up on the couch..ok I can do this..I go back to sleep and the next thing I hear the sprinkler system kicking in....so now its 4:30. I give up and get up. At this point everyone is sleeping but me. Tonight will be an early night for this Grandma...however must say I'm tired but happy.

Got more good news yesterday..DD#1 has been offered a very nice job that pays very well and the best part is its about ten minutes from her new apartment. We're both keeping our excitement in check until all is finalized. Its' been a struggle for her this year since she was laid off from Cablevision but she always remains positive.

Don't know what I'll be doing today...not yard work, unless it clears up..right now its rainny and since I have to take Remy home by one that's in the middle of the day. I have a few things to return to both Target and Lord and Taylors and also need to go food shopping...so it may be a run "errands" day. Just went outside for a few minutes and its also very chilly right now..

Well hoping some of you "bugs" are enjoying the sun....

Val

                                      

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Sat, 05-03-2003 - 7:30am
Good Morning, Val

Even with all the errands you have planned today, I think your day will be a little quieter and a lot more restful than yesterday.

I don't have grandchildren but I have a grandpuppy who very often decides to sleep with my DH and I when he and our DD visit. Add a 50lb lab/retriever mix to two mini-Schnauzers and I might as well be sleeping in a sardine can. ;-)

Wonderful news about your DD! You said she always remains positive and that's a good thing! I think in her case it has helped her *attract* good things.

Well, I have to go to the grocery store today, too. I have nothing snacky to offer my guests before dinner. One thing I won't have to buy this week is flowers. Our daffodils are in bloom ... at last!

Get a lot done and have a good day.

F.

 

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Registered: 03-25-2003
Sat, 05-03-2003 - 7:39am
Val- not this bug. No sun here. Remember I can't even get some sun in the Caribbean. LOL Sounds like a hectic day. I forgot to see ER. When the grandmother was first diagnosed, they said she had Shy- Drager ( DHs illness).We hoped they would continue the storyline to heighten awareness about this insidious illness, but they seem to drop it. Did they say anything about the cause of death. Just worndering.

Glad about DDs job offer.

Hug

Hope

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Registered: 03-25-2003
Sat, 05-03-2003 - 10:35am
You are going to be so tired today, Val. All of that sharing the bed and dog jumping! You couldn't have possibly gotten a good night's sleep.

Things seem to be working out with your family. It seems we have to go through real bad times, then we are able to appreciate the good when it comes along.

Cloudy here too.

Lanie

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Registered: 10-01-2002
Sat, 05-03-2003 - 10:43am
Val sounds like a very busy yesterday, maybe with the rain it can be more restful today, well anyway you Smile and Enjoy what ever you chose to do... wren
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Sat, 05-03-2003 - 6:54pm
Wow, Grandmom you certainly did have a rough night. I hope you get plenty of sleep tonight. It's on the cool side down here also. Went to Justin's first bb game this afternoon. It was hysterical. Have a good weekend. Hugs Lynda