Who was complaining about the cool, rainy weather this past week? Not me... *shakes head firmly* We are heading into typical NJ summer weather today (looks like it is only for today, maybe) HHH. Right now it is 65* and 100% humidity. This afternoon will reach 80* and the humidity will...

:waving1 Hiiiii everybody! How are you doing on this fantastic Friday? It's another cloudy morning, but it looks like we'll have a few days of sunshine ahead. That would be nice for a change. At least the weather forced me to stay inside yesterday. I scrubbed the kitchen and the bathrooms and...

Hey O-zies!! Happy Thursday to you all. Is the sun shining by you today? Not here, not again. I think it has rained more days in May than in the previous few months put together (probably an exaggeration but that is what I do best). The sump pump is running again, too and I don't want to think...

hello! How are you today? Me-- I am mumbling to myself about how crazy it is that we are zooming through May-- we are already mid-month! How is that possible??? It sure doesn't feel like it is May either, we have been having allll of the April Showers the last 2 weeks. Doesn't Mother Nature know...

Hello and good morning, lOvely ladies! Guess what again?? Good news from the LLMD! At least, I think it is good news. My last Lyme test from 3 months ago was still positive. But after this last round of abx and no discernible flares/reactions, she feels that my immune system is doing what it...

It is a gorgeous, even if a little chilly, day today. I wish I could send this weather to you all. How was your weekend? I feel like mine was a blur, but a happy blur. Bridal shower on Saturday, my mom's for Mother's Day breakfast, and then some time in the garden. It was fantastic. :) I...

:bouncing: I'm freeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee! Well, I am free for the most part. The appt went fine, the bone is showing the right amount of remodeling. Pain levels/range of motion/muscle strength are all where they should be. I am cleared for normal activity and low-level hiking. No rock...

hellooO! Good morning to you all. Today is the day! *fingers crossed!* I am off to the orthopedist this morning and hope that I am cleared to resume my normal activities. Pleasepleaseplease. I got a text from the office first thing yesterday morning that I needed to call to reschedule my...

Happy Thursday, O-zies! How are you doing today? Did everyone have a great day yesterday? The weather here was just wonderful! I spent a little time outside, tidying up one small, very small area of the front garden. I cut back almost all of the thyme that died over the winter. I'll see if I get...

It's Hump Day and looks to be a pretty day here in NJ. The sun is out right now but talk about a good stretch of rain, on and off since Saturday night. When I pulled into the drive at work, it made me so happy to see the stream flowing quickly. There is a small waterfall a little farther up the...

hellooooOoooOOOOooo!! How is the O-Fam today? I am so grateful for the rain. It rained on and off all day yesterday and it should be the same weather pattern today. Lauren contacted the HS parents to have the kids wear appropriate clothes to be outside. Now all I need is no heavy downpours...

Where did the weekend go?? Wasn't there supposed to be a weekend? LOL! I honestly feel like the last week or so has flown by in a flash, especially this past weekend. I commented at dinner that I was exhausted, but didn't do anything. Cait counted out some of the things she saw me do, so I...

Yes! I am still here and we survived the field trip and....*drum roll* we didn't lose a kid! Considering the number of kids (go ahead and imagine 130 ten-year-olds, 4 school buses full, let loose in the woods! :thud: ), that can be a feat in itself. We already had fewer staff than Lauren would...

Guess what?? In ten hours, I will be showered, in my pjs, and contact lenses out. In 11 hours, I hope to be sipping a cold glass of Pinot Grigio on my sofa, feet up! Today is one of our biggest field trip groups. 130+ fifth graders, which breaks into 6 groups of 20-23 kids each. Plus teachers...

May!! How in the world is it May?? I am super excited, but at the same time, I feel very much behind where I should be and how my gardens should look. They are a mess! Utter and absolute mess and I hope I can get them cleaned up enough where I haven't killed everything off. My poor plant...

Good morning! Wow, I am so happy I don't have to work today. Yesterday was long and after three days in a row, I was dag-gone pooped out. I only worked 4 hours, but it's a lot. I didn't feel like 4 hours, the sessions really fly by. But between the physical part of the job and the mental work--...

Ahhh! My brain got up and left my body for (more than) a second just now! I swore that today was the 27th. I *need* it to be the 27th. Not the 29th. I am slightly behind on my end of the month Cheery-O duties and I will not have a free second at all. Yesterday I got home at 5 pm, took a shower...

:windy1: That was me and everyone else at Earth Day yesterday. It was sooo cold and windy. We had wind gusts of 40+ mph. Everything was blowing away, even stuff that was underneath rocks and bricks. But it was fun and I got to spend some time chatting with Scott. The two scholarship interns...

@AK_Tracy Wake up!! :shakingsense: Time to get outta bed and check out the Color Plays!!! They are here!!!! (I am such a terrible enabler :devil2: ) But seriously, have you *seen* them yet?? The Gallery is going to be swoon-worthy all weekend. I have two wedding pages using them in the...

Good morning! Do you ever wake up and find that you literally cannot focus on one thing for more than a few seconds? Yeah, same here. I have been mentally bouncing all over the place right now. *boing* :autumn:<~Actual brain activity as seen on an EEG The weather has been amazing and I wish I...