Feeling lazy

Today has been a lazy day for me. No motivation. I'm thinking it must be the weather. It seems like we went from temps in the 50's to the 80's with high humidity over night. No energy and not adjusting yet.

Hubby got up this morning and went outside and said it wasn't to hot outside. Yeah, right! I broke a sweat just sitting in the car to take him to work! The humidity is lower than yesterday so that helps, but it's just to early to be this warm. But then I think everywhere is unseasonably warm.

The plan for today was to work on my dress for the youngest graduation. What I got done was two skirts made. One completely finished, the other still needs elastic. I can't sew when the boys are around. They all seem to crowd around to where I'm at and before I know it I have no room to do anything. So once they come home, all sewing stops. Just as well today because I've been searching for elastic I know I have everywhere.

Originally, the boys took my sewing stuff I had sitting out and put it all in places they only know about. The space I used to sew in I now have my books and stuff for school. But, now that it's warm again I like to sew and finding my sewing stuff has been quite an adventure. I"ve gone through every bag and box that has sewing stuff in it and the only thing (almost) that I still can't find is the elastic. I had lots of elastic and velcro all together. When I heard wally world wasn't going to sell sewing notions anymore, I stocked up when it was marked down. Now, well who knows where all that stuff is. I got two skirts made today, one with elastic one without. I had pulled elastic out of a top recently and kept the elastic. Glad I did. Now tomorrow when hubby and I are out I have to stop at the dollar store and get some elastic. And some other stuff I can't seem to find.

One good thing that has come of my search is I now have a lot more of my yarn organized. I kept the large clear plastic zippered bags that comforters come in and put yarn in that. They work really well! For the most part the closet is organized, but still no elastic. The youngest pulled some stuff out from under his bed that he had. Everything but elastic. There was stuff under there, projects I've started, that I've forgotten about. Maybe I should take this time I have on my hands and try to finish those things.

We had the ac guy out one day last week to check the central air unit. The condenser needs to be replaced in it. The guy sometime this week will be getting back to us with a price for a condenser and to replace the whole unit. I'm still on the fence about what to do. I know our unit is old, but it's probably made better than anything that is made today. That is what makes me hesitate about getting a new unit. But, a new unit would be more energy efficient than what we have now and maybe we wouldn't need it repaired every season like we have been with this one. I don't' know. What I do know is we have the window units in and they are ok, but on really hot days or when the boys are in and out the door a lot, it just isn't that great. But something is better than nothing for now. I keep asking hubby his opinion and he just wants to know how much it's going to cost. He's not looking at the big picture.

I can't believe it's June already. I can't believe the boys are pretty much done with school next week. The youngest graduates this year so next week we have an awards ceremony for him, and his senior breakfast. The following week he has two days of school for exams and the week after that is practice for graduation and then graduation and his party. That will be the end of the month. He's going camping the fourth of July weekend which is right after that. I've been thinking about going in July to see my parents, but hubby and I still need to talk all this out because I have a cousin coming in from Oregon in September that I really want to see to. The thought of a 7 hour drive doesn't thrill me but neither does sitting on a train for 9 hours. To much coming way to fast!

Relaxing

I've spent my weekend doing a whole lot of nothing, lol. I have the holiday off to but I just feel like I need to get my head here. This whole week has been off for me.

June's coming fast and with it comes awards ceremonies and graduation and parties. Next week is the awards ceremony for the youngest, then end of the month is graduation and the day after the party.

I've been looking for a nice light weight dress for the awards ceremony and his graduation. Everything in the stores is some kind of heavy knit. I don't like much of anything knit for the summer. And this summer I think is going to be a really hot one. We've already hit over 90 for two days and it's not even June yet! I don't think this is going to be a normal summer for us. Hotter than normal, yeah. Anyway, I found one dress, but I need two. Only because all the nice dresses I have I've worn previous years. Can't have the same dress on in different years, lol.

My solution is to make myself something. I have lots of fabric stashed away, so I've been going through that and pulling fabric out. Even got the machine out. I figure I've got all this time I may as well be productive. And I think hubby will be glad to have me out of his hair for awhile to, lol. So, making a dress or top and skirt is the plan for this week.

When I was at the conference I picked up the book that was written by the speaker for the weekend. She actually has written three books, but I hesitated to buy all three thinking that if she didn't write as well as she spoke, I would have three books I'd never read. Well, I should have gotten all her books. I'm more than half way through her book and I'm really enjoying it. Problem is, I can only handle so much and then I have to stop. Her husband was one of the people who lost their life in 9/11. They had been married 5 years. At the time she didn't really know God, but through this tragic event in her life she has come to know him and now has her own Christian speaking ministry. And she's a Jersey girl, lol. She lives about an hour from where I used to.

We were talking in Church this morning and everyone who went to this past conference is going next year again. We have to hold our reservations about a year in advance. Told hubby I was going again and he's fine with it. Also informed hubby of the summer plans and he seems to be ok with that to. A lot of trips to PA this summer. I've been thinking about taking 2 weeks and going in July to visit my parents. In September I have a cousin coming in from out West who I haven't seen since I was a kid. She's coming to see her mom and mine. Our mom's are twins and neither one of them is really well right now. And if I go back again in Sept, then that will be the last trip until after the snow. Unless something happens.

Some of the women in church want to go to another conference in October, but I'm not going to that one. I don't want any commitments until I know for sure that mom's gotten through this problem with her heart first. And, that's a lot of trips to. Hubby probably won't be going with me in July to moms but I'm hoping he goes in Sept. The Sept trip will not be as long because we all will be in school then. We can't be missing to much time from that.

Guess that's about all that's been happening for now. Going to relax and work on my baby blanket some more.

Short post

I spent the weekend up North at a Christian Woman's Conference. This was the first time I went, but it won't be the last. It was tiring, but so worth it. Can't explain the sense of peace I felt all weekend.

Of course, coming home and back the reality and it was real hard to keep that peaceful feeling, lol.

Anyway, a few pics.

The pic on the left is a view of the lake as we were going out the driveway.

Another view of the lake. This one is under all the pine trees in front of the Chalet I stayed in.

This is a front view of the Chalet I stayed in. Two separate rooms. One double occupancy and the other single occupancy.

Rainy afternoon

I'm getting old. Much to my surprise, it's true. Hubby and I were outside again today working on the flower beds. I tackled the front bed, which is almost done. I have to get one of the boys out there to get the grass that's growing along the edge of the pavers pulled out. I also had hubby dig the goldenrod out by the roots. What nerve planting itself in my flower beds knowing I'm allergic to it, lol. For the past year I've been taking local honey in my tea which is supposed to reduce or get rid of allergies completely. After about 2 weeks last year I noticed a huge difference. I haven't' stopped using it and I'm hoping this summer I'll be symptom free. I was sneezing a little while pulling the weeds, but if that's the only problem I'm going to have, I'm not going to complain.

My complaint is the aches and pains, especially in my back. Even hubby was complaining and he has to work all night. Took a hot shower which helped some, but the stiffness is creeping in when I sit. But, we are done. Well, I am. Hubby, well hubby has decided to put more dirt, over the mulch and redo the pavers all around the house. It looks nice now that you can see the pavers, but really? There's so much more that needs his attention. And why put dirt over mulch? Don't you mulch to keep the weeds away by letting it build up over time?? Don't know what that mans thinking unless he's just having an urge to dig in dirt. There's always the garden he can dig in, lol.

My poor cat, she just looks so impressed with what I did to her, lol. Actually, she's modeling a baby hat I just knitted.

Had to go into town today to return the memory card that won't work in my camera. Took all the pics off the card and put them on the computer. Now I have a totally empty memory card for my trip this weekend. While I was in town I made one last try to find pj's. Tried Fashion Bug and got a pair of sleep pants for $5.00 and a tank top to sleep in for $5.00 to. I did buy one cotton top, which was clearanced and two pairs of earrings. Couldn't resist. I was really impressed with all the cotton clothing I saw. Even dresses. I don't like to wear knit anything in the summer heat and humidity, to hot. I saw a dress I really liked, marked down. Thought it might be nice for the youngest graduation, but have to wait until I get back from my trip. The youngest has an awards ceremony the first week of June and then graduation the end of June. Need nice COOL and COMFORTABLE dress for these things. I have dresses, but they are not cotton and not cool in any way. I figure if I invest in another dress, it's something else I have for church to. I have one cotton dress I made, to fit me well, that I wear a lot in the summer, but it's not really what I consider "nice." Not for pics anyway.

Tomorrow is packing day. Hubby says he's going to help me. We'll see how much help he's really going to be, lol.

Brand new week

Why is it the work weeks drag on and on and the weekends, poof, gone? This weekend was rather cool so I pretty much stayed inside and tried to keep warm, lol. Sunday was much more pleasant temp wise and spent the day doing errands and shopping for my trip.

Went to walmart to the return the pj's that I bought. Found something else for less money. It was a pink t-shirt and plaid pink pants. The cool part about the pants was you could make capris out of them to. Got up to the register and the cashier says she can't sell them to me. Huh?? So she rings the tag through again and it comes up sale not allowed or something. I'm totally dumbfounded and she says sorry I can't sell you the pants. Since I was getting tired and crabby and I'm in walmart anyway, I told her I didn't want the top either. We get out in the car and the boys were asking me why she didn't call a manager or something. My attitude was if you can't do more than just cash people out, then I don't have to buy that stuff. Problem is, I still need something to sleep in for my trip this weekend. Maybe I can talk hubby into taking me to Fashion Bug when we are in town Wednesday.

So, today was super nice out and I decided to finish weeding the other side of the house this afternoon. I'm happy to say it's all done and all the bulbs are planted. Now to tackle the front:( Even hubby says the front needs some serious help, lol. Maybe Wednesday afternoon, maybe Thursday afternoon. Depends on the weather. I really would much rather do it myself since hubby tend to want to pull all the flowers and leave weeds, lol. Now that I've sat for a little, I'm starting to hurt. Didn't plan on doing all that but once I got going I just kept going.

While I was out I had to rebuy the tomatoes and peppers that the frost got. So every night after dinner I'm bringing everything in and sitting it on the sun room floor for the night. Not taking any more chances now until after Memorial day. That's when everyone around here says it's safe to put plants out. I had gone to Lowe's looking for the replacement veggies, but, surprise surprise, all their veggie plants were hit by the frost to!

Time to go res these old bones.

I choose for this weekend to be a good one

It's the end of a very long and exhausting day. It's been a rather unsettled week for me. Everyone in this house seems to irritate me. Maybe it's me, maybe I just need a break.

Work isn't getting any better. It's gotten worse actually. One person who I go see 3 times a week is now 2 times a week. Family decision, not this persons and it has nothing to do with me. This really upsets me, not because I'm losing time, but I finally got this person into a routine, which is what they really need, and now a decision is made among the family members to change things. There are just some people who need a regular routine. Good side, I have two whole days off. Haven't told hubby yet, he might not take this well, but it's out of my control. God will give me more work when He thinks we need it. Maybe it's hubby who needs to get his priorities straight where the finances are concerned. Things are always tight when he gets back from India. Maybe he should learn to come home when he's supposed to or not plan such long trips. He has to understand things are bad everywhere, not just here. I've done the job hunting thing and everyone will take your application, but no one is hiring. I've got two teenage boys who can't even get an interview for anything. I think they should use their time wisely and get educated and plan for the future.

One good thing is my trip is coming up this week. A whole weekend away. No cooking, cleaning, cavemen with their malfunctions. Just two days of being around other Christian women and learning. I've got my list of things to take all ready. I hope! I keep thinking of other things I need to bring. Went shopping today for the small travel things I need and a new memory card for the camera. Much to my surprise my walmart has anything kodak clearance. No kodak memory cards to be found anywhere. I considered the other memory cards, but only the cheap ones, that won't work in my camera could you actually take off the hook. All the others had some security thing on them that I couldn't even turn around to the back to see what's compatible with. That's the only thing I didn't get today. I did manage to pick up a pair of pj's in the wrong size, so back to walmart I have to go to exchange them. I asked hubby for a small suitcase to take. He brought the suitcase last week. Think he's anxious for me to go, lol? At least I can air it out and start filling it slowly so I'm not cramming everything in on Thursday. Please pray for good weather and no high humidity. I"m not a warm and humid temps kind of gal.

Spoke to mom last week and for now, the doc is going to do the catheterization on her arteries. One of the arteries he has 80% cleared. He will do the other 20% in about another 2 weeks, but he will have to use something different on the end of the cath to remove the blockage because it's packed so tightly. As long as the cath works she won't be looking at surgery. She refuses to tell my brother or sister and has forbidden me to say anything to them. I talk to a cousin on facebook and mom got angry with me that I told her. No one told me not to tell her. My mom is this cousins favorite aunt and she was really upset no one told her. Well, no one told me until after mom was in and out of the hospital and had one cath already done. Just never understand why she keeps this kind of stuff to herself.

Well, I'm tired and the sofa is calling my name. Time to end this day and look forward to a more relaxing weekend.

Prayers please

I've just finished talking to my mom who I haven't spoken to in a while due to missed phone calls. Anyway, I find out she spend the past 4 days in the hospital because of heart problems. She has 3 blocked arteries. They tried the cath but it wouldn't work. They sent her home and told her if she has any pain to come back. She's been having a little pain so she is due back tomorrow. Her options are the stint, balloons, or open heart surgery. She won't know anything until tomorrow as to weather she's staying or being given a surgery date. She's asking for prayers so I'm passing her request along.

I'll update as I know more.