I haven't made any definite plans for today and I'm going to keep it that way. Lazy kind of day for me. It's raining and damp and cold outside anyway.
Last night was another one of those restless nights. I'm getting really tired of those, but part of the reason was I didn't want to over sleep this morning. I had a early hair appt and didn't set the alarm because that would have meant changing it to a later time, and then forgetting tonight to change it back, lol. So I tossed and turned all night instead.
I'm about at the point where I really don't want to do anything time consuming. I have done a few of those little things that I put off. Little of this and that. Yesterday I bought all the stuff to make lasagna for dinner, so that will be for tonight. Hopefully, there will be leftovers for tomorrow to so then the next few nights will be crock pot nights. Easy week for me.
Poor hubby is still trying to recover from his trip to the temple. They left in the afternoon and go there late in the evening. Well, the temple opens like 3 am or so and they were there at that time listening. I don't know how long this goes, but I had to call him later than normal because he was still inside at 6:30 am. I called him before I went to bed and he had just finished eating. He was outside but it was so hard to hear him because of the singing and talking on the loudspeakers they have outside. So I just gave up and told him I would talk to him the next day. He's totally exhausted because of the long trip and the long day. He did say after they left the temple they went to the border between India and Pakistan to watch the two countries put their flags up for the day. They put the flag up every morning and take it down every evening. He said the countries are separated by a huge gate. That must have been really interesting to see. I hope he took pictures. His plans for today were nothing and nothing, lol. He hadn't decided what he was going to do when I talked to him. Guess I'll know when I call him tonight what he ended up doing. He has a dentist appt sometime this week. His mothers surgery has been post phoned until next week. I just hope she has her surgery before he has to leave. Or after he leaves. I wouldn't want her to have her surgery the day before/of the day he leaves. He said he will still go no matter what, but still................
Anyway, I'm going to work on this never ending pile of laundry and probably see how much of his vest I can get done today. I have to make it look like I've been working on his vest the past 2 weeks, lol.
Monday, March 30, 2009
Saturday, March 28, 2009
Very productive weekend, so far
Been taking advantage of the wonderful weather we've been having lately. Yesterday when I got home from work I helped the youngest clean out the shed. Boy, did it need it! While he was doing that, I had the oldest rake all the pine needles up. One side of the yard is all lined with pine trees. Beautiful with the snow laying on them in the winter, but they are messy. When we first moved in here, I think the pine needles were like 4 inches thick, lol! I've discovered if I rake them, I have perenials that come back all summer. Who knew? But, all the pillows and cushions are out for the summer furniture, which I also got out and arranged. The furniture does need a good cleaning. I saw a comercial for the mister clean magic eraser, theyused it to clean outside furniture. I want to see just how clean it really gets the outside furniture. But, by the time we got all that done it was almost 6 pm. To late for the boys to go to youth group, so we ordered pizza, I made wings and we rented movies. The oldest and I had a hard time moving after we sat for a while, lol.
So today I re raked the yard. I wanted to get all the twigs and stray pine needles and rocks. These things my lawn mover doesn't like. The oldest started on the garden. He went through and pulled all the dead plants out, except for the kale. I didn't know kale comes back every year. I guess it does, ours had little green shoots on the bottom, so I had him just pick off the dead tops and that's it. Now, I have to find recipes for kale since it looks like I'll be having that all summer again. He started digging the garden to. I told him to just do small sections at a time. I also want a small herb garden this year to. That will be news to hubby, lol. I have the perfect spot all picked out. Just waiting on the oldest to dig that one to, lol. Poor kid, at least he'll have muscles! I had bought a cheap gazebo that I wanted to put on the back deck for shade. Well, I thought my deck was bigger than it really is. The gazebo was to big, so we ended up putting it out in the yard. Oh well, I tried. We'll see how long this gazebo lasts with the summer storms. You watch, it will probably last all season long because it's cheap and not really what I want, lol. After I raked the yard I planted a few more bulbs in my in ground planters. Gotta say, I'm tired. Tomorrow and Monday it's supposed to rain so at least we got something accomplished. I'll probably be glad for the break come tomorrow morning when I'm creaking down the hallway, lol.
When I was out on the deck today I noticed one of the spindles in the railing looked like it was starting to crumble. I looked at it closer and it looks like I have a very hungry wood bee. It's eaten almost through half the spindle! There is another one that's been damaged, but not as badly as that one. It must have been very tasty. So I have to find something to keep them away. I'll have to ask hubby because a small hole I'm willing to live with, but when you start chewing and doing noticeable damage, then we have a problem, lol!
So today I re raked the yard. I wanted to get all the twigs and stray pine needles and rocks. These things my lawn mover doesn't like. The oldest started on the garden. He went through and pulled all the dead plants out, except for the kale. I didn't know kale comes back every year. I guess it does, ours had little green shoots on the bottom, so I had him just pick off the dead tops and that's it. Now, I have to find recipes for kale since it looks like I'll be having that all summer again. He started digging the garden to. I told him to just do small sections at a time. I also want a small herb garden this year to. That will be news to hubby, lol. I have the perfect spot all picked out. Just waiting on the oldest to dig that one to, lol. Poor kid, at least he'll have muscles! I had bought a cheap gazebo that I wanted to put on the back deck for shade. Well, I thought my deck was bigger than it really is. The gazebo was to big, so we ended up putting it out in the yard. Oh well, I tried. We'll see how long this gazebo lasts with the summer storms. You watch, it will probably last all season long because it's cheap and not really what I want, lol. After I raked the yard I planted a few more bulbs in my in ground planters. Gotta say, I'm tired. Tomorrow and Monday it's supposed to rain so at least we got something accomplished. I'll probably be glad for the break come tomorrow morning when I'm creaking down the hallway, lol.
When I was out on the deck today I noticed one of the spindles in the railing looked like it was starting to crumble. I looked at it closer and it looks like I have a very hungry wood bee. It's eaten almost through half the spindle! There is another one that's been damaged, but not as badly as that one. It must have been very tasty. So I have to find something to keep them away. I'll have to ask hubby because a small hole I'm willing to live with, but when you start chewing and doing noticeable damage, then we have a problem, lol!
Thursday, March 26, 2009
All played out
First, I'm so glad tomorrows Friday. It's a short 4 hour day and I got all the must do work done today. Yes!! So my plan for tomorrow is to just basically "be there." Nothing more. I feel like I've been hibernating all this week. I didn't go to church on Sunday because I wanted to get the house back into it's normal order. No Bible study on Wednesday because my lack of sleep is catching up with me. No knitting tonight because I still am feeling sleep deprived. Then, this morning hubby called me as he was going to bed. I'm beginning to think this trip over there this time, for him, is harder than it was last time. Normally, he doesn't call me unless it's something important. Hubby uses his uncles cell phone and any calls made from the phone are charged. All incoming calls are not. But lately, he's been calling me when his day is done. He's lonely, missing me, and not sleeping well at night. Keeps tossing and turning all night. I can relate because I have those nights to. I figure I actually sleep well about every 3 to 4 nights. And then getting a cleaning bug doesn't help matters much either, lol.
My plans for the weekend are nothing and more of nothing, lol. I will go to church since I missed last week and probably Bible study because this week just doesn't feel right without it. I also have to get through the next chapter for my class. That last chapter was so confusing, but what was confusing me wasn't really focused on much, so I'm not going to worry to much about it and just move on. I will have to go into town to drop my time sheet off at the office and get windshield wiper fluid. It's getting low and the darn thing keeps flashing "windshield fluid low" at me. Making me crazy!! Buying it around my neighborhood will cost me way to much. I can travel 30 minutes into town and get it for a few dollars. The youngest wants to have a friend over on Saturday. I prefer he have friends here on Sunday afternoons. For some reason I'm more settled and relaxed on Sundays than on Saturdays.
Talked with hubby about the situation at work and he agrees with me, it's time to go. If I can hold out until he gets back, great, but if not, do what I have to do. I was talking to the other woman who works after me and she experienced the same thing I did as well. I told her we really need to say something. Things are only going to get worse. She complained about retiring next month. I understand that, but the problem is, the next person they get to replace her may experience these things as well and we need to at least say something. I'll be the one left to explain why nothing was said. So Monday when I'm off, I'll make an appt with the supervisor and have a chat with her. Whatever happens, happens, but I know I'll be doing the right thing. If worse comes to worse and I lose this case, well hubby will be back in 2 weeks. I'll be able to survive that long. I hate to see it come to this point but, right now, I need to think of myself and protect myself. I have 5 years with this company, I don't want to do anything to jeopardize that. I have to admit since deciding to do this, I feel so much better. Maybe it will help with my sleep situation.
My plans for the weekend are nothing and more of nothing, lol. I will go to church since I missed last week and probably Bible study because this week just doesn't feel right without it. I also have to get through the next chapter for my class. That last chapter was so confusing, but what was confusing me wasn't really focused on much, so I'm not going to worry to much about it and just move on. I will have to go into town to drop my time sheet off at the office and get windshield wiper fluid. It's getting low and the darn thing keeps flashing "windshield fluid low" at me. Making me crazy!! Buying it around my neighborhood will cost me way to much. I can travel 30 minutes into town and get it for a few dollars. The youngest wants to have a friend over on Saturday. I prefer he have friends here on Sunday afternoons. For some reason I'm more settled and relaxed on Sundays than on Saturdays.
Talked with hubby about the situation at work and he agrees with me, it's time to go. If I can hold out until he gets back, great, but if not, do what I have to do. I was talking to the other woman who works after me and she experienced the same thing I did as well. I told her we really need to say something. Things are only going to get worse. She complained about retiring next month. I understand that, but the problem is, the next person they get to replace her may experience these things as well and we need to at least say something. I'll be the one left to explain why nothing was said. So Monday when I'm off, I'll make an appt with the supervisor and have a chat with her. Whatever happens, happens, but I know I'll be doing the right thing. If worse comes to worse and I lose this case, well hubby will be back in 2 weeks. I'll be able to survive that long. I hate to see it come to this point but, right now, I need to think of myself and protect myself. I have 5 years with this company, I don't want to do anything to jeopardize that. I have to admit since deciding to do this, I feel so much better. Maybe it will help with my sleep situation.
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Frustrated
My day. Walk in the door at work only to see the woman who's there before me, run out. The second I walked in. Usually she will stay and chat for a few minutes, not today. Ok, that's unusual. Then I saw the kids purse and books and knew immediately why. The kid didn't go to school. When this kid stays home, it's a bad day for every one. Ok, I understand your a teenager and from another planet right now, but, it's the nasty viciousness that I can't deal with.
She was on the phone when I got there, so I'm thinking ok, keep her occupied. Now, the phone is a big issue. Kid has to have all cordless phones or she's not happy. Don't understand why because there is only one line in the house.
Well, her grandmother, who I take care of, also has to have a cordless because she can't stand for long, and if the phone rings she feels she has to answer it. Problem, phone rings, grand mom can't answer the phone and and a screaming match starts. And the cursing, every other word. I really think this kid has some mental issues because she just keeps at it and at it. Most people say what they have to say and it's done. This kid, just keeps going. Today was a regular school day, not for her. Out of school because of getting into a fight yesterday. Oh joy. After she finally tires of fighting over the phone, she starts spraying all kinds of stuff around the house. I can't tolerate a lot of this stuff because of my allergies. Again, this kid sprays to excess. Sprays some kind of disinfectant, then febreeze, then perfume. It was still strong hours later. I had to open a window because of all the smells. She goes in her room and closes the door. So, why spray like that if you are in your room not smelling anything anyway?? Because she's a little you know what. By that point my headache was worse and I'm sneezing and coughing and everything else. I've finally taken enough allergy medicine that I can breathe normally again. School will be out for the summer and decided that I'm just not going to put myself through this anymore. I've had enough. I talked to mom and her response was her kid knows not to do that. She's been told about it before. And in moms delusional state she thinks her kid listens, lol. So, I called my office and complained to them to. And when I talk to hubby tonight I'll tell him everything that's been going on the past few weeks. I know he'll tell me to wait until he gets back, but I want out by the time schools out.
Haven't gotten much done today after work. Had to get calling cards at the station and ended up doing the deposit because the borrowed truck is in the shop now, lol. They're just not having a good time of it right now. Hubby expects to be done his fathers house by the end of the week. Hope he is. He should be having dental work done sometime this week to. He was going to have an implant done, but it's a 3 appt process, so he's going to get a bridge put in instead. This makes me feel better. He doesn't have to be put under for this. Our insurance doesn't cover implants or bridges. His mother is having her surgery next week, not this week. I hoe everything goes well and she's healing nicely by the time hubby has to leave. The last 2 weeks he's there he plans on doing his shopping and getting stuff people want to send to people here. He was talking about getting curtains made over there for out bedroom and living room. Fine with me as long as they go with the color scheme in the rooms. I told him to look for some really nice throw pillows for our bed. The comforter is red and gold design, but very Indian looking. It's hard to find pillows that will carry that theme as well, so I figured while he's there, he might as well see what he can find. The only long trip he has planned is to go to the Golden Temple again. His cousin, who lives in the states but he never sees because he lives to far away, wants him to go with him. They plan on leaving in the afternoon and spending the night. Last year he went but they left early in the morning and came back late that night. It's like an 7 or 8 hour drive from his village. I keep reminding him I want pictures, lol.
She was on the phone when I got there, so I'm thinking ok, keep her occupied. Now, the phone is a big issue. Kid has to have all cordless phones or she's not happy. Don't understand why because there is only one line in the house.
Well, her grandmother, who I take care of, also has to have a cordless because she can't stand for long, and if the phone rings she feels she has to answer it. Problem, phone rings, grand mom can't answer the phone and and a screaming match starts. And the cursing, every other word. I really think this kid has some mental issues because she just keeps at it and at it. Most people say what they have to say and it's done. This kid, just keeps going. Today was a regular school day, not for her. Out of school because of getting into a fight yesterday. Oh joy. After she finally tires of fighting over the phone, she starts spraying all kinds of stuff around the house. I can't tolerate a lot of this stuff because of my allergies. Again, this kid sprays to excess. Sprays some kind of disinfectant, then febreeze, then perfume. It was still strong hours later. I had to open a window because of all the smells. She goes in her room and closes the door. So, why spray like that if you are in your room not smelling anything anyway?? Because she's a little you know what. By that point my headache was worse and I'm sneezing and coughing and everything else. I've finally taken enough allergy medicine that I can breathe normally again. School will be out for the summer and decided that I'm just not going to put myself through this anymore. I've had enough. I talked to mom and her response was her kid knows not to do that. She's been told about it before. And in moms delusional state she thinks her kid listens, lol. So, I called my office and complained to them to. And when I talk to hubby tonight I'll tell him everything that's been going on the past few weeks. I know he'll tell me to wait until he gets back, but I want out by the time schools out.
Haven't gotten much done today after work. Had to get calling cards at the station and ended up doing the deposit because the borrowed truck is in the shop now, lol. They're just not having a good time of it right now. Hubby expects to be done his fathers house by the end of the week. Hope he is. He should be having dental work done sometime this week to. He was going to have an implant done, but it's a 3 appt process, so he's going to get a bridge put in instead. This makes me feel better. He doesn't have to be put under for this. Our insurance doesn't cover implants or bridges. His mother is having her surgery next week, not this week. I hoe everything goes well and she's healing nicely by the time hubby has to leave. The last 2 weeks he's there he plans on doing his shopping and getting stuff people want to send to people here. He was talking about getting curtains made over there for out bedroom and living room. Fine with me as long as they go with the color scheme in the rooms. I told him to look for some really nice throw pillows for our bed. The comforter is red and gold design, but very Indian looking. It's hard to find pillows that will carry that theme as well, so I figured while he's there, he might as well see what he can find. The only long trip he has planned is to go to the Golden Temple again. His cousin, who lives in the states but he never sees because he lives to far away, wants him to go with him. They plan on leaving in the afternoon and spending the night. Last year he went but they left early in the morning and came back late that night. It's like an 7 or 8 hour drive from his village. I keep reminding him I want pictures, lol.
Monday, March 23, 2009
Sssoooooooo cold today!!
It does not feel like Spring is here today. It's bitterly cold and very, very windy! I went to the thrift store this morning and bought the comforter I was looking at on the weekend, but didn't get because it was really expensive. Then the thought occured to me that it was half price, well, I decided to run today to see if it was still there. If it was, then it was meant to be mine. So I got that and some pillows to go in the furniture in the sun room. A few more pics on the wall and it will look "done." I took the comforter to the laundromat to wash in a triple loader because it just won't fit in my machine. I discovered it's a down filled comforter. Cool. Brought it home to hang on the line because I figured with it being a windy day, it would be a good drying day for it. Love the smell of clothes that have hung outside anyway. Well, as I was carrying this heavy comforter, which is a king size, the wind got to blowing so bad I thought I was going to fall over. It's still very muddy at the side of the house, and with the wind coming at me full force, all I could think of is if I fell, I would probably be lost in this wet comforter, lol. Really need to talk to hubby about putting a fence up along the back for wind breakage. It's an open field behind us and I think the wind just picks up speed as it blows along, lol.
Other than shopping errands, I've gotten nothing else done today. Guess it's time I started.
Other than shopping errands, I've gotten nothing else done today. Guess it's time I started.
Sunday, March 22, 2009
So much to do, so little time
This whole weekend has been sssooooo busy. So has this week as a matter of fact. It seems I'm working harder when I'm off than when I'm at work, lol. I've spent the past 2 days running into town. Seems I always forget something while I'm there, then have to run back the next day. I used to be good at getting everything all on the one day I go into town. Not anymore.
This week has been really full of drama at work. It's not happening to me personally, but I do know about it. It's things I've suspected since I've been there, but if I don't see it, there's nothing I can really do about it. Anyway, the person who is witnessing these things is telling me about all this stuff. We had a chat on Thursday, about something that happened on Wednesday, and my personal opinion, I would have contacted whoever I needed to contact. That day. Never, never would I have sat and witnessed this and not said anything. All this stuff has us caught in the middle and there's a fine line there, but still wrong actions are wrong actions. I talked again to her about saying something on Friday, but I'm not sure about her. I think she's not going to say anything. She's retiring next month and wants to stay on this case and not have to find another one. This is steady work. If we are taken off the case, the work might not be so steady. I see her point. Then if the case is closed, we are both out of a job, for now, and like she reminded me, my hubby is away and I'm living on one paycheck right now to. So, if she says nothing, then I'll ask for another case, and maybe, maybe after she's left, I'll come clean about what happened. She will be gone, but I'll still be there and I don't want no problems if someone who replaces her witness the same things. Or maybe I'll just take the 2 months the kids are out of school off, and come back when they go back. Don't know. I have to talk this over with hubby when he gets back.
Hubby's been working on his fathers house a lot lately it seems. He wants to get 2 rooms done before he comes back. For months now, his father has been begging him to get this house done and now that hubby's there, his father only wants 2 rooms worked on because he doesn't have the money right now to finish the whole thing. I would want this thing done. It's been 2 years now that this house has been in the works. This would make me crazy, lol. Hubby's mom is supposed to have knee surgery sometime this week I believe and than the week after hubby is going to have dental work done. He's having something done that our insurance won't cover. And, I've decided that I'm going to go through that nasty process of having another plate made for my teeth. All I have to say on that subject is they better not lose this one!! I was looking at the calender and if I can start the first week of April, there are 5 Thursdays in April, hopefully, I'll have my teeth by the end of the month. Or shortly after.
The weather here today has been really strange. We've had almost everything. Clouds, sun, snow showers, and very windy. It was rather mild this morning and by this afternoon, the temps had dropped, a lot. Enough to turn the heat back on.
Hubby's uncle had called one day last week saying he's coming for his car. Yes!!! So, we were outside trying to start it since I never knew where the keys were and the battery was beyond dead. Three tries later and with the neighbors help, we got it started. As it was running, I decided to close the door, the car stalled. Ok. Start it again, push the gas, it stalled again. So, finally we just left it sit idling, for like an hour, lol. I guess the battery's charged enough because I was able to move it. I turned it off, and turned it on again, and it started with no problem. So, now I have to remember to start it every day now. Uncle called and said he wasn't coming tomorrow, and maybe not any day this week. Of course, I did all the shopping the past 2 days, thinking I had to sit home on Monday waiting for him. Of course he's not coming.
Knitting is officially over the now, but a group of us are getting together to knit at different houses. It was so much fun. The woman who's house we met at has just lost her father in February. She lost her mother in October, so she's had a really hard time of it. I think us getting together, at her house, was really good for her. This other woman who came had some really awful news. She had gone to the docs because of a pain, and they did some tests and she was told she was terminally ill. By the pa. She went to a different doc, who apologized to her because the pa should have never come right out and told her what she thought it was. He explained a lot of things to her, assured her that, yes somethings going on, but there's a slim to none chance that's what it is. She walked in the door and hit us with that news and we were all floored. She is having other tests done and a biopsy on Tuesday to be sure, but by the end of the night we were all acting silly and had her laughing to. So maybe, it was good for both of them. The last woman who came is just one of those people who just says whatever she's thinking. She's also very forgetful,but really super nice and lots of fun to be around. It's a really good group. We all make each other forget our troubles, lol.
I have spent the weekend working on my house. Inside. Something about milder temps makes me want to clean, really well. I want to get outside, but I want things changed around in my house to. So I tacked the sun room this weekend. Rearranged things so there's more room out there, bought new covers for the sofa and love seat, and washed and changed the curtains. Looks like a new room, lol. I have some things to change in my room tomorrow and pics to get up. That's about it for tomorrow. One of these days has to feel like I was actually off, lol.
Never made it to church today, just to much work left in the house. To many things out of place make me crazy. I would have worked on things most of the night, but after moving furniture, I was exhausted! So I tried to stay awake through the Nora Roberts movie that was on last night.
Well dinners ready so time for me to go.
This week has been really full of drama at work. It's not happening to me personally, but I do know about it. It's things I've suspected since I've been there, but if I don't see it, there's nothing I can really do about it. Anyway, the person who is witnessing these things is telling me about all this stuff. We had a chat on Thursday, about something that happened on Wednesday, and my personal opinion, I would have contacted whoever I needed to contact. That day. Never, never would I have sat and witnessed this and not said anything. All this stuff has us caught in the middle and there's a fine line there, but still wrong actions are wrong actions. I talked again to her about saying something on Friday, but I'm not sure about her. I think she's not going to say anything. She's retiring next month and wants to stay on this case and not have to find another one. This is steady work. If we are taken off the case, the work might not be so steady. I see her point. Then if the case is closed, we are both out of a job, for now, and like she reminded me, my hubby is away and I'm living on one paycheck right now to. So, if she says nothing, then I'll ask for another case, and maybe, maybe after she's left, I'll come clean about what happened. She will be gone, but I'll still be there and I don't want no problems if someone who replaces her witness the same things. Or maybe I'll just take the 2 months the kids are out of school off, and come back when they go back. Don't know. I have to talk this over with hubby when he gets back.
Hubby's been working on his fathers house a lot lately it seems. He wants to get 2 rooms done before he comes back. For months now, his father has been begging him to get this house done and now that hubby's there, his father only wants 2 rooms worked on because he doesn't have the money right now to finish the whole thing. I would want this thing done. It's been 2 years now that this house has been in the works. This would make me crazy, lol. Hubby's mom is supposed to have knee surgery sometime this week I believe and than the week after hubby is going to have dental work done. He's having something done that our insurance won't cover. And, I've decided that I'm going to go through that nasty process of having another plate made for my teeth. All I have to say on that subject is they better not lose this one!! I was looking at the calender and if I can start the first week of April, there are 5 Thursdays in April, hopefully, I'll have my teeth by the end of the month. Or shortly after.
The weather here today has been really strange. We've had almost everything. Clouds, sun, snow showers, and very windy. It was rather mild this morning and by this afternoon, the temps had dropped, a lot. Enough to turn the heat back on.
Hubby's uncle had called one day last week saying he's coming for his car. Yes!!! So, we were outside trying to start it since I never knew where the keys were and the battery was beyond dead. Three tries later and with the neighbors help, we got it started. As it was running, I decided to close the door, the car stalled. Ok. Start it again, push the gas, it stalled again. So, finally we just left it sit idling, for like an hour, lol. I guess the battery's charged enough because I was able to move it. I turned it off, and turned it on again, and it started with no problem. So, now I have to remember to start it every day now. Uncle called and said he wasn't coming tomorrow, and maybe not any day this week. Of course, I did all the shopping the past 2 days, thinking I had to sit home on Monday waiting for him. Of course he's not coming.
Knitting is officially over the now, but a group of us are getting together to knit at different houses. It was so much fun. The woman who's house we met at has just lost her father in February. She lost her mother in October, so she's had a really hard time of it. I think us getting together, at her house, was really good for her. This other woman who came had some really awful news. She had gone to the docs because of a pain, and they did some tests and she was told she was terminally ill. By the pa. She went to a different doc, who apologized to her because the pa should have never come right out and told her what she thought it was. He explained a lot of things to her, assured her that, yes somethings going on, but there's a slim to none chance that's what it is. She walked in the door and hit us with that news and we were all floored. She is having other tests done and a biopsy on Tuesday to be sure, but by the end of the night we were all acting silly and had her laughing to. So maybe, it was good for both of them. The last woman who came is just one of those people who just says whatever she's thinking. She's also very forgetful,but really super nice and lots of fun to be around. It's a really good group. We all make each other forget our troubles, lol.
I have spent the weekend working on my house. Inside. Something about milder temps makes me want to clean, really well. I want to get outside, but I want things changed around in my house to. So I tacked the sun room this weekend. Rearranged things so there's more room out there, bought new covers for the sofa and love seat, and washed and changed the curtains. Looks like a new room, lol. I have some things to change in my room tomorrow and pics to get up. That's about it for tomorrow. One of these days has to feel like I was actually off, lol.
Never made it to church today, just to much work left in the house. To many things out of place make me crazy. I would have worked on things most of the night, but after moving furniture, I was exhausted! So I tried to stay awake through the Nora Roberts movie that was on last night.
Well dinners ready so time for me to go.
Monday, March 16, 2009
Another sunny day
It feels great outside. Sun's shining and it's mild. Getting the laundry ready to hang on the line. Then, I have some rearranging I want to do in the house. This is the kind of weather that makes me want to clean everything really good, hang different curtains and rearrange everything. I love being home on days like this. I get a lot done around the house.
I've decided to put away all the sewing stuff I have sitting out in the sun room. I have a long table set up with my machines and stuff on it. Under the table are tall plastic containers with my quilting stuff, some sewing stuff and boxes and boxes of wool. The containers under the table will have to go in the boys closet, but the other stuff will go in the closet in the small room. I'll leave my machines where I can reach them, but I really don't do much sewing anymore, not like I used to. Taking that stuff out of there will give the sun room more room. I won't be doing this all today, since I have other stuff to do, and I want to get outside, but I will start it. Maybe by the weekend it will be done. The floors need a good washing since it's so muddy outside, I have mud marks on the hallway and kitchen floors. But, I'd rather mud marks on that than on my carpeting. I figure by the time I get all this done, the boys will be home and we can work outside a little. Well, actually, it will be them working outside a little, lol.
I've decided to put away all the sewing stuff I have sitting out in the sun room. I have a long table set up with my machines and stuff on it. Under the table are tall plastic containers with my quilting stuff, some sewing stuff and boxes and boxes of wool. The containers under the table will have to go in the boys closet, but the other stuff will go in the closet in the small room. I'll leave my machines where I can reach them, but I really don't do much sewing anymore, not like I used to. Taking that stuff out of there will give the sun room more room. I won't be doing this all today, since I have other stuff to do, and I want to get outside, but I will start it. Maybe by the weekend it will be done. The floors need a good washing since it's so muddy outside, I have mud marks on the hallway and kitchen floors. But, I'd rather mud marks on that than on my carpeting. I figure by the time I get all this done, the boys will be home and we can work outside a little. Well, actually, it will be them working outside a little, lol.
Sunday, March 15, 2009
Getting sick, AGAIN
I kept telling my youngest to stay away from me, now I'm getting what he's got. Not sure what this is really, throats just really sore and hoarse. I feel ok for now, just this throat thing. Seems like every month I've got something. Hubby says to take something for a cold. But I don't have a cold. I don't think.
Today was a beautiful day weather wise. Yesterday was nice to, but a little cold to stay outside to long. I baked and cooked all afternoon yesterday. Boy, were my legs and feet tired at the end of the night, lol! Today was busy to. Church was longer than normal, we had a missionary from Alaska today. It always goes faster when they show slides, lol. We had a pot luck after, so dinner was already done. I had to go visit a friend and drop off the suitcase hubby didn't take because it was to small. Hubby had warned me that she just talks and talks. Well, over an hour and a half later I finally made it to my car, lol. Normally I don't mind, but I had milk in the car and I really wanted to spend some time outside today. We got home and took the laundry off the line. Yes, it was nice enough to hang wash out. The youngest just loves to hang clothes on the line, so go for it kid! We did a little yard work, put the chairs on the deck, and fixed my swing. It was a little late when we got home, but I got a little sun. Tomorrow is supposed to be nice to so we will do some more yard work. The only thing that I really don't like is it's so muddy!! Some parts of the yard are so wet, you can feel the mud sucking your boots off. Ugh!! Or you slide in the mud. I caught myself a few times sliding. The last thing I need is to land in wet mud. Hopefully, all this sun will start to dry things out some.
The driveway at church is all soft mud. I chose to attempt the first driveway instead of the second because its not as steep. There were no cars coming the opposite direction, so I slowed down a little and just floored it up the driveway. The youngest thought this was the coolest thing. He's like, wow mom, just put the petal to the metal why don't ya, lol. It got us up the driveway with no problems, didn't it?? I had made brownies for dessert. When the youngest got them out of the car he had to comment on how they were all squished to one side of the plate. Oops.
Today was a beautiful day weather wise. Yesterday was nice to, but a little cold to stay outside to long. I baked and cooked all afternoon yesterday. Boy, were my legs and feet tired at the end of the night, lol! Today was busy to. Church was longer than normal, we had a missionary from Alaska today. It always goes faster when they show slides, lol. We had a pot luck after, so dinner was already done. I had to go visit a friend and drop off the suitcase hubby didn't take because it was to small. Hubby had warned me that she just talks and talks. Well, over an hour and a half later I finally made it to my car, lol. Normally I don't mind, but I had milk in the car and I really wanted to spend some time outside today. We got home and took the laundry off the line. Yes, it was nice enough to hang wash out. The youngest just loves to hang clothes on the line, so go for it kid! We did a little yard work, put the chairs on the deck, and fixed my swing. It was a little late when we got home, but I got a little sun. Tomorrow is supposed to be nice to so we will do some more yard work. The only thing that I really don't like is it's so muddy!! Some parts of the yard are so wet, you can feel the mud sucking your boots off. Ugh!! Or you slide in the mud. I caught myself a few times sliding. The last thing I need is to land in wet mud. Hopefully, all this sun will start to dry things out some.
The driveway at church is all soft mud. I chose to attempt the first driveway instead of the second because its not as steep. There were no cars coming the opposite direction, so I slowed down a little and just floored it up the driveway. The youngest thought this was the coolest thing. He's like, wow mom, just put the petal to the metal why don't ya, lol. It got us up the driveway with no problems, didn't it?? I had made brownies for dessert. When the youngest got them out of the car he had to comment on how they were all squished to one side of the plate. Oops.
Friday, March 13, 2009
Feelin good
The suns shining (finally) and I actually feel pretty good. It's Friday, and in a few hours, my weekend starts, lol.
Last night was the last knitting class until October. UGH! I always think it ends way to early, lol. So does everyone else, lol. But, this year, a few of us are going to meet at different peoples houses. I don't know how long, but I'm in! I've been working on a vest for hubby, slowly. Very slowly. Well, I discovered last night that I somehow, messed up the design in it. I had to rip out 6" of the vest :( I was really upset, but like everyone told me, I had to do the front and, in the long run, I won't be happy unless it's right. And they're right. By the time I start to work on the front piece, I'll probably have the pattern right, and well, it just won't look right. So, third attempt for this. I'm determined that I'm going to do this thing, even if it takes me years and years to do it, lol. But, the only good thing about this is I'll NEVER knit another thing with such a complicated design in it, lol! Hubby better wear this vest until it's full of holes, all the aggravation it's causing me! If I had enough of the wool, I would just knit him a solid one and be done with it, but I don't and this is wool he brought back from India last year, so I have to make what the wool was intended for.
I also need to work on moms washcloths for her birthday. I'm still working on the one, I also had to rip out and start over. All this ripping out lately must be lack of concentration on my part. Or fatigue.
I finally have a number to reach hubby with. Took a little doing, because he forgot to give me the country and city codes. Had to look them up on the computer. Since when did the phone books stop putting that in the book?? But, I used the only calling card I had and we had a nice chat. It was good because the connection was clear, no fading in and out, no recalling and recalling over and over, and he was just getting up, and my day was ending, and neither of us was in a rush. There was even enough time to to talk to the boys. He has an account with a long distance phone company that he can just pay so much money and I don't need to use a calling card to call him. Well, I was on the phone with them the other night trying to recharge his account and they just refused to let me. Asked me all kinds of information. Most of this information they already had because I would start to give my address and they guy would finish it for me. Same with the phone numbers. I gave every phone number we have, hubby's uncles phone numbers and hubby's work number. The guy told me none of those numbers are the numbers hubby used to register with. Well, he had me so angry I told him what he could do with his company and hung up on him. I told hubby he had to set this account up because for some reason I'm just allowed. I told hubby all the problems I had. He couldn't understand why the home number wasn't working. So I told him it was probably because the account is in his name only and I'm not an Indian man. So, in the next few days he's going to try to get it working for me. I told him to give them a hard time for giving his wife a hard time, lol.
The weekend's looking busy. We are having a pot luck for a new missionary on Sunday, so that means cooking and baking all day on Saturday. I figure, since the oldest has to work Saturday morning, I would try to get all the cooking for Sunday done by early afternoon, then we can head to Peebles and use the coupons we have. 25% off anything in the store. I figure if they shop off the clearance rack, and the youngest can get his jeans, that were marked down to $15.oo, he can get them cheaper with the coupon. I know they want shoes, but I think we should wait until they have another buy one get one half sale. I would rather see them get jeans or an outfit instead of shoes. Shoes aren't really a need. Jeans for the oldest are. Christmas I bought the oldest jeans in a 29, which is really hard to find anyway. Well, the other day he informs me that the 29's are to tight around his waist, he wants a 30. So all of a sudden he gains an inch?? The kids been a 29 like, forever!! So, ok, clearance racks and Salvation Army here we come, lol!
Last night was the last knitting class until October. UGH! I always think it ends way to early, lol. So does everyone else, lol. But, this year, a few of us are going to meet at different peoples houses. I don't know how long, but I'm in! I've been working on a vest for hubby, slowly. Very slowly. Well, I discovered last night that I somehow, messed up the design in it. I had to rip out 6" of the vest :( I was really upset, but like everyone told me, I had to do the front and, in the long run, I won't be happy unless it's right. And they're right. By the time I start to work on the front piece, I'll probably have the pattern right, and well, it just won't look right. So, third attempt for this. I'm determined that I'm going to do this thing, even if it takes me years and years to do it, lol. But, the only good thing about this is I'll NEVER knit another thing with such a complicated design in it, lol! Hubby better wear this vest until it's full of holes, all the aggravation it's causing me! If I had enough of the wool, I would just knit him a solid one and be done with it, but I don't and this is wool he brought back from India last year, so I have to make what the wool was intended for.
I also need to work on moms washcloths for her birthday. I'm still working on the one, I also had to rip out and start over. All this ripping out lately must be lack of concentration on my part. Or fatigue.
I finally have a number to reach hubby with. Took a little doing, because he forgot to give me the country and city codes. Had to look them up on the computer. Since when did the phone books stop putting that in the book?? But, I used the only calling card I had and we had a nice chat. It was good because the connection was clear, no fading in and out, no recalling and recalling over and over, and he was just getting up, and my day was ending, and neither of us was in a rush. There was even enough time to to talk to the boys. He has an account with a long distance phone company that he can just pay so much money and I don't need to use a calling card to call him. Well, I was on the phone with them the other night trying to recharge his account and they just refused to let me. Asked me all kinds of information. Most of this information they already had because I would start to give my address and they guy would finish it for me. Same with the phone numbers. I gave every phone number we have, hubby's uncles phone numbers and hubby's work number. The guy told me none of those numbers are the numbers hubby used to register with. Well, he had me so angry I told him what he could do with his company and hung up on him. I told hubby he had to set this account up because for some reason I'm just allowed. I told hubby all the problems I had. He couldn't understand why the home number wasn't working. So I told him it was probably because the account is in his name only and I'm not an Indian man. So, in the next few days he's going to try to get it working for me. I told him to give them a hard time for giving his wife a hard time, lol.
The weekend's looking busy. We are having a pot luck for a new missionary on Sunday, so that means cooking and baking all day on Saturday. I figure, since the oldest has to work Saturday morning, I would try to get all the cooking for Sunday done by early afternoon, then we can head to Peebles and use the coupons we have. 25% off anything in the store. I figure if they shop off the clearance rack, and the youngest can get his jeans, that were marked down to $15.oo, he can get them cheaper with the coupon. I know they want shoes, but I think we should wait until they have another buy one get one half sale. I would rather see them get jeans or an outfit instead of shoes. Shoes aren't really a need. Jeans for the oldest are. Christmas I bought the oldest jeans in a 29, which is really hard to find anyway. Well, the other day he informs me that the 29's are to tight around his waist, he wants a 30. So all of a sudden he gains an inch?? The kids been a 29 like, forever!! So, ok, clearance racks and Salvation Army here we come, lol!
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Muddled thoughts
It got quite cold here today, compared to the weekend. Yesterday even. It started out cloudy, then rain, then snow! I watched the noon news which predicted the snow to end late into the evening, so since we were out of milk( no hubby) I had to go out. So, I found myself out in that mess. The main roads were ok, but the back roads were starting to get slushy. I went to the cheapest store closest to me. Of course, they didn't have milk or bread that I needed so I ended up at the IGA in my town. Should have just went there in the first place.
Work went fast today. Good thing. Yesterday just seemed to drag on forever. Usually that's a good thing when I'm off, but I'm still adjusting to hubby being gone and it just intensified that lost feeling I have right now. The worst part about him being away is not being able to pick up the phone and call him anytime I want, not to mention his time now is opposite mine . And then there's the loss of electricity over there to. There will be days when we won't get to talk because if the power goes out during the night while he's charging his cell phone, then no phone call. I just hope this trip goes really, really fast. And that he doesn't have to extend his trip.
Over the weekend the youngest fixed up the outside swing. Now I can look out my kitchen window and see the swing, all ready for me. It's just getting across the back yard without sinking into mud up to your ankle that's the real challenge, lol. We actually have puddles where the ground is not even. Of course, more rain is predicted for tomorrow.
Went to church on Sunday and was one of the very few who got up the driveway and didn't get stuck, lol. The driveway is all soft mud right now. On both sides of the church. With all the rain that is predicted for tomorrow, up to over an inch for us, I'm concerned that I may get stuck in the driveway if I try to get up it for Bible study. But, I'll have the boys with me so they can push if I need it, lol! I know they'll just love that.
Well, I have one hour of class left, so I need to knock it out so I can work on the questions the rest of the week and hopefully start a new chapter next week.
Work went fast today. Good thing. Yesterday just seemed to drag on forever. Usually that's a good thing when I'm off, but I'm still adjusting to hubby being gone and it just intensified that lost feeling I have right now. The worst part about him being away is not being able to pick up the phone and call him anytime I want, not to mention his time now is opposite mine . And then there's the loss of electricity over there to. There will be days when we won't get to talk because if the power goes out during the night while he's charging his cell phone, then no phone call. I just hope this trip goes really, really fast. And that he doesn't have to extend his trip.
Over the weekend the youngest fixed up the outside swing. Now I can look out my kitchen window and see the swing, all ready for me. It's just getting across the back yard without sinking into mud up to your ankle that's the real challenge, lol. We actually have puddles where the ground is not even. Of course, more rain is predicted for tomorrow.
Went to church on Sunday and was one of the very few who got up the driveway and didn't get stuck, lol. The driveway is all soft mud right now. On both sides of the church. With all the rain that is predicted for tomorrow, up to over an inch for us, I'm concerned that I may get stuck in the driveway if I try to get up it for Bible study. But, I'll have the boys with me so they can push if I need it, lol! I know they'll just love that.
Well, I have one hour of class left, so I need to knock it out so I can work on the questions the rest of the week and hopefully start a new chapter next week.
Monday, March 9, 2009
Dreary day
All the sunshine from the weekend has disappeared to be replaced with clouds and rain. Typical blah Monday, lol. Glad I'm off and got to sleep in this morning. Last nights sleep was actually the best sleep I've had in a while.
Hubby called last night to let me know he's arrived. At the airport anyway, lol. He was just leaving to make the long drive to his village when he called. One of his flights, not sure which one, was 2 hours late. The connection wasn't that great, kept going in and out and there was this beeping sound in the background so it was hard to hear everything he said. He did tell me he only slept, between both flights, for 2 hours so I know he's exhausted. He didn't sound as worn out as he did last time. But I'm relieved to know he's out of the air.
I have a few errands to do sometime today and then I have to work with the cd for my class. Got all the reading for the class done, and still kind of lost. I'm hoping this will clear some of the questions up so I understand better. If not, I'll have a whole list of questions to email, lol.
Hubby called last night to let me know he's arrived. At the airport anyway, lol. He was just leaving to make the long drive to his village when he called. One of his flights, not sure which one, was 2 hours late. The connection wasn't that great, kept going in and out and there was this beeping sound in the background so it was hard to hear everything he said. He did tell me he only slept, between both flights, for 2 hours so I know he's exhausted. He didn't sound as worn out as he did last time. But I'm relieved to know he's out of the air.
I have a few errands to do sometime today and then I have to work with the cd for my class. Got all the reading for the class done, and still kind of lost. I'm hoping this will clear some of the questions up so I understand better. If not, I'll have a whole list of questions to email, lol.
Sunday, March 8, 2009
And he's off
Hubby is on his way. He left last night and should be arriving in the early morning hours on Monday, his time. Today our time since we are a day behind them. I think he got everything, lol. I haven't found anything left here. He had to borrow a suitcase, since the one he did borrow from our friends just wasn't big enough to hold everything. He weighed each one and they were both right at the weight limit, so he should be ok. I packed his carry on with his clothes. He never even looked in it. Had I known he wasn't going to look in it, I would have packed a little surprise for him in there. I did last year. We spent the last few days last week shopping, visiting, and collecting stuff people want him to take over there with him. He will probably have to spend about 5 or 6 days just delivering stuff to people over there from over here, lol. I hope he can remember everything since he didn't label anything this time. He spent most of the day Thursday shopping and going to visit his aunt, who he was supposed to visit many times and never made it . Friday night we had to do some last minute shopping and a last minute visit to a relative to borrow a suitcase . The boys went to youth group so we dropped them and off we went. The plan was to shop first, visit, and then eat. Well, by the time we got to eat it was close to 9 pm. I was so hungry since I worked a late day and the last time I had eaten was an noon. We went to this Chinese place that doesn't use the MSG in their food and ate inside. Well, I ate everything, I was so hungry, lol!! We had to hit walmart after that for just one more thing. Walmart was great because no body was in there. It was the fastest I was ever in and out of that store, lol.
I've been totally exhausted this whole entire week. Yesterday, after I dropped hubby with the friend he was going with, I did a little shopping and then home. Pebbles was having an awesome one day sale. I went in for one thing, but ended up getting the boys each a t-shirt to. They wanted shoes to since they were buy one at regular price and get the second for half. I really didn't have the extra money and didn't want to use the credit card hubby left me. As it turned out the oldest couldn't find a shoe that was on sale and in his size so they didn't get. They got t-shirts instead from the clearance rack and an extra 25% off the already 75% off price. These t-shirts were like close to $30.00 and we got them for $5.00 each. In total I spent $30.00 and got a handful of coupons for next weekends sale. 25% off regular price, sale price and clearance. I'll go back and let the boys each get a pair of jeans off the clearance racks. The youngest wanted a pair of jeans to, but I just didn't have the extra. I kept trying to explain that now that hubby is away money will be tight since it's only my paycheck. He just doesn't understand, or doesn't want to. Don't know which it is.
Well, Friday I had to work late and had to deal with my lady's granddaughter. What a real $^&&*!! She came in the door cursing and screaming and immediately runs to the phone and starts yelling and cursing and screaming at someone on the phone. Gets off the phone and starts complaining about the house smelling like old people and sprays everything she can find,I think, in an aerosol can. Then sprays perfume on top of that. She goes off in her room and in a few minutes comes out and starts complaing about the old people smell and starts spraying again. She does this about 5 times. This repetitive behavior is what makes me think she really has some mental issues going on. Then she gets on the phone and calls her mom and asks if she can open a window because the house stinks. Guess so, you sprayed everything you could get your hands on. She's got me coughing, sneezing and what not. My lady is over there sneezing. I had such a headache by the time I left. It does no good to say anything to this kid because if she knows it bothers you she will keep doing it. If you say nothing, it will stop sooner. I did complain to the office and told them that was the absolute last time I work late and have to deal with that kid. They said they would talk to the mother, but that will get no where. This kid tells her mother what to do. Mom has lost total control over this kid. I hope to be out of there by the time school is out.
The rest of the weekend I have to take care of things that I haven't gotten to during the week. I will get caught up with the laundry tomorrow, and have to get things organized for the rest of the week. As usual, I haven't cracked my book most of this week. I did take it to work with me on Friday, but didn't get much done. I'm going to try to get the rest of the reading done and then I can work with the cd hopefully most of tomorrow.
I realized my parents birthdays are this month, lol. I did get a card for my father who's birthday is Wednesday. I'll send that out on Monday. I have to work on my moms gift though. I started working on washcloths for her, but the one I had more than half way done I got lost in and had to rip the whole thing out and start over. It had a praying hands design in it, but somewhere around the finger part I did something I shouldn't have done. I want to make her 2 more, one with a butterfly design and the other one out of chenille yarn which I think will be really soft. She'll never use them as wash cloths, but I think they will be pretty just to have around. She loves pink so the praying hands and the butterfly ones are going to be made out of shades of pink and the chenille one will be done out of a soft gray I have. They should look really pretty together and they'll be easy to mail. I just have to sit down and really work on them, lol. And then there's hubby's vest I want to have done by the time he gets back. It will probably be to warm for him to actually wear it much, but it will be done and I'll be able to start on his sweaters he's bringing wool back for.
Made it to church this morning. I was one of the few who didn't get stuck in the driveway in the mud. A lot of people got stuck and backed out and went and parked in the driveway of the rectory. I really do hope they smooth it out before Wednesday's Bible study meeting. Got lucky once, don't want to test it a second time. Or a third for that matter, lol.
Well, I think that's everything that's been going on lately. Now, to get organized and see what I can get accomplished with the rest of this day.
I've been totally exhausted this whole entire week. Yesterday, after I dropped hubby with the friend he was going with, I did a little shopping and then home. Pebbles was having an awesome one day sale. I went in for one thing, but ended up getting the boys each a t-shirt to. They wanted shoes to since they were buy one at regular price and get the second for half. I really didn't have the extra money and didn't want to use the credit card hubby left me. As it turned out the oldest couldn't find a shoe that was on sale and in his size so they didn't get. They got t-shirts instead from the clearance rack and an extra 25% off the already 75% off price. These t-shirts were like close to $30.00 and we got them for $5.00 each. In total I spent $30.00 and got a handful of coupons for next weekends sale. 25% off regular price, sale price and clearance. I'll go back and let the boys each get a pair of jeans off the clearance racks. The youngest wanted a pair of jeans to, but I just didn't have the extra. I kept trying to explain that now that hubby is away money will be tight since it's only my paycheck. He just doesn't understand, or doesn't want to. Don't know which it is.
Well, Friday I had to work late and had to deal with my lady's granddaughter. What a real $^&&*!! She came in the door cursing and screaming and immediately runs to the phone and starts yelling and cursing and screaming at someone on the phone. Gets off the phone and starts complaining about the house smelling like old people and sprays everything she can find,I think, in an aerosol can. Then sprays perfume on top of that. She goes off in her room and in a few minutes comes out and starts complaing about the old people smell and starts spraying again. She does this about 5 times. This repetitive behavior is what makes me think she really has some mental issues going on. Then she gets on the phone and calls her mom and asks if she can open a window because the house stinks. Guess so, you sprayed everything you could get your hands on. She's got me coughing, sneezing and what not. My lady is over there sneezing. I had such a headache by the time I left. It does no good to say anything to this kid because if she knows it bothers you she will keep doing it. If you say nothing, it will stop sooner. I did complain to the office and told them that was the absolute last time I work late and have to deal with that kid. They said they would talk to the mother, but that will get no where. This kid tells her mother what to do. Mom has lost total control over this kid. I hope to be out of there by the time school is out.
The rest of the weekend I have to take care of things that I haven't gotten to during the week. I will get caught up with the laundry tomorrow, and have to get things organized for the rest of the week. As usual, I haven't cracked my book most of this week. I did take it to work with me on Friday, but didn't get much done. I'm going to try to get the rest of the reading done and then I can work with the cd hopefully most of tomorrow.
I realized my parents birthdays are this month, lol. I did get a card for my father who's birthday is Wednesday. I'll send that out on Monday. I have to work on my moms gift though. I started working on washcloths for her, but the one I had more than half way done I got lost in and had to rip the whole thing out and start over. It had a praying hands design in it, but somewhere around the finger part I did something I shouldn't have done. I want to make her 2 more, one with a butterfly design and the other one out of chenille yarn which I think will be really soft. She'll never use them as wash cloths, but I think they will be pretty just to have around. She loves pink so the praying hands and the butterfly ones are going to be made out of shades of pink and the chenille one will be done out of a soft gray I have. They should look really pretty together and they'll be easy to mail. I just have to sit down and really work on them, lol. And then there's hubby's vest I want to have done by the time he gets back. It will probably be to warm for him to actually wear it much, but it will be done and I'll be able to start on his sweaters he's bringing wool back for.
Made it to church this morning. I was one of the few who didn't get stuck in the driveway in the mud. A lot of people got stuck and backed out and went and parked in the driveway of the rectory. I really do hope they smooth it out before Wednesday's Bible study meeting. Got lucky once, don't want to test it a second time. Or a third for that matter, lol.
Well, I think that's everything that's been going on lately. Now, to get organized and see what I can get accomplished with the rest of this day.
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
Ssssoooooooo tired!!
I think hubby's trying to tell me something. For the past 2 days we have been doing marathon shopping for his trip to India. Every day after work, it's store after store. Think he's trying to make me walk more, lol??? He leaves on Saturday for India and is supposed to be gone for 5 weeks. I'll be praying nothing happens to make him have to extend his stay like last year. The truck will be going in the shop while he's gone. It should be done by the time he gets back. The time estimate was about a month in the shop.
Tomorrow morning before I leave for work I have to drop hubby at our friends house. She is going to take him into Kingston to shop for a few things at the mall and see his aunt. She has kids and needs to be home before they get home from school. He should be getting back around the time I'm getting home from work. So no shopping for me tomorrow, lol!!! I've been talking to him about taking Friday off. I don't think he realizes just how much we have to do and we need the night to do it. Last year he was out until midnight, the night before he left and we were packing him until 2 am. I finally gave up and went to bed. He got up as I was leaving for work to finish. I don't want to go through that again.
This year he leaves on a Saturday. For me that will be hard. I prefer he leaves during the week when I'm working. It's easier for me to adjust. Have to find something to do on Saturday to keep me occupied.
As usual I haven't looked at my book since Sunday. That was the day I took to get caught up, and look at the week, how it's turned out. I am going to try to get a lot accomplished while he's away. Maybe I can knock out a chapter a week. Anything to keep my mind occupied while he's gone.
Missed Bible study this week because there just wasn't enough time. Wanted to call but I walked in the door after 6 and Bible study starts at 6:30. I might try later. Or I just might be asleep. For some reason I haven't slept really good this whole week. I think my body is so messed up from having to get up to get him and then being up until early morning on Monday. Maybe tonight.
Well, I'm going to relax for a little and then off to bed for me.
Tomorrow morning before I leave for work I have to drop hubby at our friends house. She is going to take him into Kingston to shop for a few things at the mall and see his aunt. She has kids and needs to be home before they get home from school. He should be getting back around the time I'm getting home from work. So no shopping for me tomorrow, lol!!! I've been talking to him about taking Friday off. I don't think he realizes just how much we have to do and we need the night to do it. Last year he was out until midnight, the night before he left and we were packing him until 2 am. I finally gave up and went to bed. He got up as I was leaving for work to finish. I don't want to go through that again.
This year he leaves on a Saturday. For me that will be hard. I prefer he leaves during the week when I'm working. It's easier for me to adjust. Have to find something to do on Saturday to keep me occupied.
As usual I haven't looked at my book since Sunday. That was the day I took to get caught up, and look at the week, how it's turned out. I am going to try to get a lot accomplished while he's away. Maybe I can knock out a chapter a week. Anything to keep my mind occupied while he's gone.
Missed Bible study this week because there just wasn't enough time. Wanted to call but I walked in the door after 6 and Bible study starts at 6:30. I might try later. Or I just might be asleep. For some reason I haven't slept really good this whole week. I think my body is so messed up from having to get up to get him and then being up until early morning on Monday. Maybe tonight.
Well, I'm going to relax for a little and then off to bed for me.
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
Someone sent me this and what better way to pass it on
THIS IS VERY VERY IMPORTANT! PLEASE TAKE THE TIME TO SEND A NOTE TO THE PRESIDENT!!!HERE IS THE DIRECT LINK TO TAKE ACTION!!!
http://capwiz.com/afanet/issues/alert
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Obama seeks to take away religious rights of doctors and health care providers who refuse to perform abortions VERY IMPORTANT: send your e-mail to the White House today!
According to several news agencies, President Barack Obama will rescind the "conscience rule" that protects health workers who refuse to participate in abortions or other medical procedures that go against their moral and religious beliefs. If the rule is rescinded, doctors, nurses and other health care workers could lose their jobs or be punished professionally for adhering to their sincerely held religious convictions. Obama's proposal would take away their religious freedom.The current rule empowers federal health officials to cut off federal funding for any state or local government, hospital, clinic, health plan, doctor's office or other entity if it does not accommodate employees who exercise their right of conscience. It applies to more than 584,000 health care facilities.The Obama administration is doing the bidding of pro-abortion advocacy groups who seek to penalize health care providers who refuse to participate in abortions.According to The Washington Post, Obama administration officials stressed that the proposal will be subject to 30 days of public comment. That is why it is so very important for you to let the White House hear from you today.Take Action! Send your e-mail to President Obama opposing his plan to rescind the "conscience rule."Forward this to family and friends and ask them to do the same.
http://capwiz.com/afanet/issues/alert
Please help us get this information into the hands of as many people as possible by forwarding it to your entire e-mail list of family and friends.
Obama seeks to take away religious rights of doctors and health care providers who refuse to perform abortions VERY IMPORTANT: send your e-mail to the White House today!
According to several news agencies, President Barack Obama will rescind the "conscience rule" that protects health workers who refuse to participate in abortions or other medical procedures that go against their moral and religious beliefs. If the rule is rescinded, doctors, nurses and other health care workers could lose their jobs or be punished professionally for adhering to their sincerely held religious convictions. Obama's proposal would take away their religious freedom.The current rule empowers federal health officials to cut off federal funding for any state or local government, hospital, clinic, health plan, doctor's office or other entity if it does not accommodate employees who exercise their right of conscience. It applies to more than 584,000 health care facilities.The Obama administration is doing the bidding of pro-abortion advocacy groups who seek to penalize health care providers who refuse to participate in abortions.According to The Washington Post, Obama administration officials stressed that the proposal will be subject to 30 days of public comment. That is why it is so very important for you to let the White House hear from you today.Take Action! Send your e-mail to President Obama opposing his plan to rescind the "conscience rule."Forward this to family and friends and ask them to do the same.
Monday, March 2, 2009
What a night
Hubby came home last night and informed me that he was going to the city, then. The last I had heard was he was going on Wednesday with a friend. He said the friend, a young guy he used to work with, was going into the city because his father was supposed to be flying out today. This guy called him as he was on his way here. Ok........ I briefly thought about going since I'm off on Mondays, but it's cold, snow's coming and the thought of walking around the city in the cold and possible snow, just didn't appeal to me. Then the the thought ran through my mind that I get, for once, to stay home all day while it snows. I usually end up having to drive in the snow at some point, and really don't care for it.
Well.................. I get a phone call around 4 am. I knew it was hubby, I was just thinking he forgot to tell me something that needed to be done. Nope. They were in an accident. Slid off the road, in the truck, and into a ditch. He assured me they were all ok. There were 4 of them, hubby and my oldest, the friend and one of his friends. The friend was driving. Well, the truck's not ok. We did have it towed out of the ditch and they drove it home, but it has a lot of damage. I haven't looked at it in the daylight yet, not sure I want to. But the main thing, is they are all ok. Very shook up and scared, but fine physically. Thankfully, they were all wearing their seat belts to. I did ask the friend what got into him to want to go into the city today, on the heels of a major snow storm. He wanted to combine the two trips in one, take hubby and see his father off. I didn't give him to much of a hard time because he's only like 21 or 22, and he's been a really good friend to hubby. He's one of those people who will do anything for you if he likes you. Hubby and I are like his adopted parents. So, by 6 am we were all home, finally. The roads last night were very deceiving. They looked like they just had a powdery covering of snow on them, but when you went to stop, it was slippery. Not sure if hubby's going to try to go into the city again before he goes to India or not. We were talking last night and I was telling hubby that it seems like every time he plans on a trip to India, things like this start. He actually looked at me like he "got it" this time. So, now we are down to one vehicle, again, and I have to get up during the night to get him from work. Ugh. That's so hard on my body the first few nights. I just walk around all day feeling totally exhausted. I do come home and take a nap after work. I'm no spring chicken anymore, lol.
Well, we got fuel early this morning, one less worry, and it's snowing like crazy here. The prediction is for 9"-12" of snow for us. It's an all day event so we may just get it. There's about 5" or 6" out there already. According to the calender, we have 17 more days until spring. March can be so so, but at least that's the half way point through the month, and April has to get a little better, lol.
Well.................. I get a phone call around 4 am. I knew it was hubby, I was just thinking he forgot to tell me something that needed to be done. Nope. They were in an accident. Slid off the road, in the truck, and into a ditch. He assured me they were all ok. There were 4 of them, hubby and my oldest, the friend and one of his friends. The friend was driving. Well, the truck's not ok. We did have it towed out of the ditch and they drove it home, but it has a lot of damage. I haven't looked at it in the daylight yet, not sure I want to. But the main thing, is they are all ok. Very shook up and scared, but fine physically. Thankfully, they were all wearing their seat belts to. I did ask the friend what got into him to want to go into the city today, on the heels of a major snow storm. He wanted to combine the two trips in one, take hubby and see his father off. I didn't give him to much of a hard time because he's only like 21 or 22, and he's been a really good friend to hubby. He's one of those people who will do anything for you if he likes you. Hubby and I are like his adopted parents. So, by 6 am we were all home, finally. The roads last night were very deceiving. They looked like they just had a powdery covering of snow on them, but when you went to stop, it was slippery. Not sure if hubby's going to try to go into the city again before he goes to India or not. We were talking last night and I was telling hubby that it seems like every time he plans on a trip to India, things like this start. He actually looked at me like he "got it" this time. So, now we are down to one vehicle, again, and I have to get up during the night to get him from work. Ugh. That's so hard on my body the first few nights. I just walk around all day feeling totally exhausted. I do come home and take a nap after work. I'm no spring chicken anymore, lol.
Well, we got fuel early this morning, one less worry, and it's snowing like crazy here. The prediction is for 9"-12" of snow for us. It's an all day event so we may just get it. There's about 5" or 6" out there already. According to the calender, we have 17 more days until spring. March can be so so, but at least that's the half way point through the month, and April has to get a little better, lol.
Sunday, March 1, 2009
Random thoughts
I'm so totally exhausted tonight. It's been a very busy day. Hubby's started his shopping, but I don't really think he was in the mood today. He was just kind of dragging along, lol. But he got a few things and we got food, so I'm good for the week. Tomorrow I'm doing nothing outside of the house. Spent yesterday working on my class, finishing the laundry, and cleaning. I was tired at the end of that day to, lol.
Hubby seems kind of sad. I asked him if he was excited about leaving soon to see his family. He said not really, but he has to go. He would prefer to stay here. Wow, ok. Not the answer I was expecting, but I guess his family has so many expectations of him, I think maybe he's feeling overwhelmed right now. It must be his culture, it seems like since he's the oldest boy, he's expected to take care of everyone. I think that's an unfair burden to place on a child who lives half way around the world. And maybe it's all the drama that goes on in his family that he just doesn't want to deal with. They are a very proud people but also very jealous and backstabbing and down right rude to each other. Not that we can't be in this country, but it just seems more so over there. I don't know, but I decided I'm going to be extra nice to hubby (lol) and spend some quality time with him tomorrow. I think he needs it.
Church was good today. There was someone there who used to attend the church years ago, and he had information about the church's history. Not being a native, I had no idea what he was talking about as to how him and a few other families are related and have strong roots in that church, but the history of the church was interesting. I could sort of relate because the church I grew up in was started by my great (great?) grandfather in 1876. He was the preacher there until he retired many, many years later. This guy had said that the church itself was over 200 years old. I think that's great that the church is still operating today. It's small, but the more involved I'm becoming the cozier its feeling to me. Now, to just find a pastor and get some activities going in there............
As for hubby going away, I'm slowly adjusting to that. I don't adjust to change very well, especially sudden change. I need time to mull it over and accept it. I am determined this time to totally rely on God while hubby is gone. This is not a test I want to repeat again, lol. I've been through this before and I can do it again. But, this time, I won't close myself off from everyone and everything and just exist like I did last time. That was the worst possible thing I could have done.
Rumor has it we are in for more snow, tomorrow. Like eight or more inches. I haven't seen the weather since Friday afternoon and there was nothing about snow coming, colder yes, snow showers yes, but that was it. Have to check that out. I really don't want anymore snow. Most of it has melted. Of course, the driveway has it's icy, break your neck if your not careful spots, but that is usually only until mid morning, then it starts to get squishy.
Rented movies again last night. It's been a movie weekend, lol. I got A Cajun (something or other, don't remember) and The Family that Preys. The Cajun movie was really good. It was filmed in Louisiana. At the end of the movie, before the credits they showed a picture of this tree lined road. In 2005 I believe. Then they put a caption on stating that 31 days after the movie finished, hurricane Katrina hit. They showed what it looked like after and did a credit to all the people who lived along the river who lost their homes because of the storm. Wow.
The other movie, The Family that Preys, was really good. I'm a huge Tyler Perry fan anyway. His movies always have a very powerful story to tell, but to keep it from getting to intense, he throws some comedy in. This one was no exception. There were truly some hysterical parts in there. No movies tonight, I think I'm movied out, lol. Just going to do some knitting and reading and that's it for me. I'm really tired anyway.
Hubby seems kind of sad. I asked him if he was excited about leaving soon to see his family. He said not really, but he has to go. He would prefer to stay here. Wow, ok. Not the answer I was expecting, but I guess his family has so many expectations of him, I think maybe he's feeling overwhelmed right now. It must be his culture, it seems like since he's the oldest boy, he's expected to take care of everyone. I think that's an unfair burden to place on a child who lives half way around the world. And maybe it's all the drama that goes on in his family that he just doesn't want to deal with. They are a very proud people but also very jealous and backstabbing and down right rude to each other. Not that we can't be in this country, but it just seems more so over there. I don't know, but I decided I'm going to be extra nice to hubby (lol) and spend some quality time with him tomorrow. I think he needs it.
Church was good today. There was someone there who used to attend the church years ago, and he had information about the church's history. Not being a native, I had no idea what he was talking about as to how him and a few other families are related and have strong roots in that church, but the history of the church was interesting. I could sort of relate because the church I grew up in was started by my great (great?) grandfather in 1876. He was the preacher there until he retired many, many years later. This guy had said that the church itself was over 200 years old. I think that's great that the church is still operating today. It's small, but the more involved I'm becoming the cozier its feeling to me. Now, to just find a pastor and get some activities going in there............
As for hubby going away, I'm slowly adjusting to that. I don't adjust to change very well, especially sudden change. I need time to mull it over and accept it. I am determined this time to totally rely on God while hubby is gone. This is not a test I want to repeat again, lol. I've been through this before and I can do it again. But, this time, I won't close myself off from everyone and everything and just exist like I did last time. That was the worst possible thing I could have done.
Rumor has it we are in for more snow, tomorrow. Like eight or more inches. I haven't seen the weather since Friday afternoon and there was nothing about snow coming, colder yes, snow showers yes, but that was it. Have to check that out. I really don't want anymore snow. Most of it has melted. Of course, the driveway has it's icy, break your neck if your not careful spots, but that is usually only until mid morning, then it starts to get squishy.
Rented movies again last night. It's been a movie weekend, lol. I got A Cajun (something or other, don't remember) and The Family that Preys. The Cajun movie was really good. It was filmed in Louisiana. At the end of the movie, before the credits they showed a picture of this tree lined road. In 2005 I believe. Then they put a caption on stating that 31 days after the movie finished, hurricane Katrina hit. They showed what it looked like after and did a credit to all the people who lived along the river who lost their homes because of the storm. Wow.
The other movie, The Family that Preys, was really good. I'm a huge Tyler Perry fan anyway. His movies always have a very powerful story to tell, but to keep it from getting to intense, he throws some comedy in. This one was no exception. There were truly some hysterical parts in there. No movies tonight, I think I'm movied out, lol. Just going to do some knitting and reading and that's it for me. I'm really tired anyway.
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