If 39 is not what it used to be maybe you should switch to a little bit older age...doesn't have to be much but just old enough that you can use it for an excuse.
To say that I'm exhausted is an understatement. Dinner was nice to have everyone gathered around the table. It was a fun evening, my roast turned out well, and then we had a laugh a minute playing Apples to Apples. We were up until well past midnight talking with DS, DD and her BF and when I finally did get to bed I couldn't go to sleep and then was awake at 5:30AM. I fed Otto about 6 and dozed off for a little while but was up and out of bed by 7AM just unable to sleep anymore.
I made pancakes for anyone interested and I was chug-a-lugging my morning coffee. I was intending to do my grocery shopping but was chit chatting with DD and all of a sudden it was after 11. DD wanted to do a Target run so off we went with a stop at the Macy's Clearance Center. She and her BF have been in search of a TV cabinet. They have very specific measurements and everything is either too big or more than they can afford. We did a McDonalds drive by for Happy Meals and then home. We had our fast food fix and chatted a bit more and then they left to head back to MA. She headed back with my elliptical. I parted with it with mixed feelings. Mostly over my guilt of a gift that I just haven't been able to get into using. I know DD really enjoys the elliptical and she's a bit worried about expanding body parts. Somehow DS managed to get disassemble it so that it would fit into the hatch of her VW Rabbit. I was quite amazed!
There's been more shower drama. A rather curt email from one of the bridesmaids fowarded to the entire bridal party that she didn't understand why it was such a big deal that everyone come up with $300-$400 apiece. I have to say it was rather rudely written and didn't take into consideration what the others who have expressed financial issues. Then apparently because one of the bridesmaids is DD's BF's sister. She must have said something to her Mom who then offered to kick in whatever money was necessary. Apparently DD's BF said something to DD that made DD worry that there is tension amongst the bridal party. I wish he had kept his mouth shut. DD is very sensitive and attuned when something is wrong and she really doesn't need to think that her bridal party is at each other's throats. The whole mess is so complicated and I wish I were in a position just to say I'm hosting and this is what we're doing but I'm not. Then of course if his mother ends up footing part of the bill I feel terrible that I can't contribute but we're just not in a financial position to help out. I ended up having to soothe DD's fears and I'm not sure she believed me. She's just in tune when something is wrong it's almost scary.
Needless to say although I've had an enjoyable weekend nothing has been done around here. I have piles of laundry folded and unfolded, in the dryer, in the washing machine. The house is dirty, the bills still unpaid and I don't feel like doing any of it. But if I don't then it all gets thrown into tomorrow and heading back to work. I want to get my head into the challenge but almost feel like I can't commit to anything at the moment. I think part of my feelings are coming from just being really tired.
The weather has been changing hour by hour around here. It started off beautiful, then got cloudy, the sun came out and the skies were blue again when DD left and now it's damp and cloudy and nasty. The sun is out again so I'm going to get out with Otto and get some air.
Donna-glad you've enjoyed some time off. Hope your FIL is doing well.
Nancy-really sorry to hear about your Mom's fall. Sounds like you're settling back in nicely.
Patty-thinking of your Dad this week and hope all goes well for him.
Li-Deb-hope you had an enjoyable birthday dinner.
Hope everyone is enjoying an enjoyable day and I'm off for a walk with Mr. Otto.
I want to get my head into the challenge but almost feel like I can't commit to anything at the moment. I think part of my feelings are coming from just being really tired.
Why don't you make your goal this week something very easy like taking your supplements or some such thing.
I saw the nice chart posted my Margo showing Crocodile Tears and I want to tell you the color representation is not close to being right on the computer.
Yes, Margie I couldn't agree more. A party celebrating a wonderful occasion shouldn't be determined by how much money is going to be spent on it. More than person has said that it can be a wonderful time without anyone having to go broke doing it. I just hope that this sinks into the head(s) although it only seems to be one at this point of those that think otherwise.
I know what I can and can't do it just a reflex issue on my part to want to be able to do more so that the controversy will be no more. I know it will all work out I just want DD to relax and be able to enjoy this special time. It's a mother thing!
Good morning.
"Make Choices that bring you joy" cl-Patty
Good morning everyone!
Karen
Good morning ladies.
Hi everyone. Nancy, thanks for the start up. How is your Mom doing? She must be one amazing woman, it deosn't seem like
Miss P
"Make Choices that bring you joy" cl-Patty
Good Afternoon,
To say that I'm exhausted is an understatement. Dinner was nice to have everyone gathered around the table. It was a fun evening, my roast turned out well, and then we had a laugh a minute playing Apples to Apples. We were up until well past midnight talking with DS, DD and her BF and when I finally did get to bed I couldn't go to sleep and then was awake at 5:30AM. I fed Otto about 6 and dozed off for a little while but was up and out of bed by 7AM just unable to sleep anymore.
I made pancakes for anyone interested and I was chug-a-lugging my morning coffee. I was intending to do my grocery shopping but was chit chatting with DD and all of a sudden it was after 11. DD wanted to do a Target run so off we went with a stop at the Macy's Clearance Center. She and her BF have been in search of a TV cabinet. They have very specific measurements and everything is either too big or more than they can afford. We did a McDonalds drive by for Happy Meals and then home. We had our fast food fix and chatted a bit more and then they left to head back to MA. She headed back with my elliptical. I parted with it with mixed feelings. Mostly over my guilt of a gift that I just haven't been able to get into using. I know DD really enjoys the elliptical and she's a bit worried about expanding body parts. Somehow DS managed to get disassemble it so that it would fit into the hatch of her VW Rabbit. I was quite amazed!
There's been more shower drama. A rather curt email from one of the bridesmaids fowarded to the entire bridal party that she didn't understand why it was such a big deal that everyone come up with $300-$400 apiece. I have to say it was rather rudely written and didn't take into consideration what the others who have expressed financial issues. Then apparently because one of the bridesmaids is DD's BF's sister. She must have said something to her Mom who then offered to kick in whatever money was necessary. Apparently DD's BF said something to DD that made DD worry that there is tension amongst the bridal party. I wish he had kept his mouth shut. DD is very sensitive and attuned when something is wrong and she really doesn't need to think that her bridal party is at each other's throats. The whole mess is so complicated and I wish I were in a position just to say I'm hosting and this is what we're doing but I'm not. Then of course if his mother ends up footing part of the bill I feel terrible that I can't contribute but we're just not in a financial position to help out. I ended up having to soothe DD's fears and I'm not sure she believed me. She's just in tune when something is wrong it's almost scary.
Needless to say although I've had an enjoyable weekend nothing has been done around here. I have piles of laundry folded and unfolded, in the dryer, in the washing machine. The house is dirty, the bills still unpaid and I don't feel like doing any of it. But if I don't then it all gets thrown into tomorrow and heading back to work. I want to get my head into the challenge but almost feel like I can't commit to anything at the moment. I think part of my feelings are coming from just being really tired.
The weather has been changing hour by hour around here. It started off beautiful, then got cloudy, the sun came out and the skies were blue again when DD left and now it's damp and cloudy and nasty. The sun is out again so I'm going to get out with Otto and get some air.
Donna-glad you've enjoyed some time off. Hope your FIL is doing well.
Nancy-really sorry to hear about your Mom's fall. Sounds like you're settling back in nicely.
Patty-thinking of your Dad this week and hope all goes well for him.
Li-Deb-hope you had an enjoyable birthday dinner.
Hope everyone is enjoying an enjoyable day and I'm off for a walk with Mr. Otto.
Susan
I want to get my head into the challenge but almost feel like I can't commit to anything at the moment. I think part of my feelings are coming from just being really tired.
Why don't you make your goal this week something very easy like taking your supplements or some such thing.
"Make Choices that bring you joy" cl-Patty
Afternoon Everyone,
I saw the nice chart posted my Margo showing Crocodile Tears and I want to tell you the color representation is not close to being right on the computer.
You Were Born An Original... Don't Die A Copy
Yes, Margie I couldn't agree more. A party celebrating a wonderful occasion shouldn't be determined by how much money is going to be spent on it. More than person has said that it can be a wonderful time without anyone having to go broke doing it. I just hope that this sinks into the head(s) although it only seems to be one at this point of those that think otherwise.
I know what I can and can't do it just a reflex issue on my part to want to be able to do more so that the controversy will be no more. I know it will all work out I just want DD to relax and be able to enjoy this special time. It's a mother thing!
Thanks for the peaceful vibes.
Susan
There are neither enough hours nor enough days in the weekend to do everything I need and want to do. sigh...
My bathroom - done, DS bathroom - not.
Yard - nada
Be the change you want to see in the world ~ Mahatma Gandhi