Daily Ooo's: April 13-14: Weekend Edition

[faerywings]

Woooooo hoooooo it is Saturday and I slept past 4 am!!!!!!!! I woke up at 4 am, like clockwork- boooo- but I was able to drift back for a bit. Lay in bed til almost 8.

Not too busy of a weekend for me-- I have errands to run this morning, then Cait and I are off to babysit that sweet little man of mine. We'll be staying over at my brother's and will head back home tomorrow.

So far (its still early, as I have only been up for a couple of hours LOL) I am feeling a bit better than I had been the past few days. Not quite so down. Or messy-headed. Not happy, but I'll take "Neutral" as a good starting point for the day
I have to remind myself that my kids are going through this with their health too. I have to remember to keep a good example going-- but a realistic one. They seem to get that point better than I do. I should take some lessons from them. heh!

What good stuff do you all have up for this weekend?
It is supposed to get a bit warmer here again, but right now it is very damp and cloudy. That is good b/c I hope to scrap some today and if the sun comes out I will want to go outside instead LOL

hugs and love!

 

[LaurieW]

Morning Chris ( in under the bell!) We went to dance practice. Now since it is so cloudy, cool and wet out I am going to clean up inside. Laundry, paperwork and hope to find my mojo hidden in all the crap!!

 

[Alegna]

Good you're feeling a bit better Chris!! Have fun babysitting!!

Good luck with all the housework Laurie!

No plans here, my DH is away to his mother and took Ben with him, so I've been home with Luc, Wes and Nik. Unfortunally I couldn't go anywere, can't take 2 kids of 5yr on my bike and the playground is no option now with Wes his feet/legs still in casts ...
They've played with their cars and on the WII and now they are watching a movie, a bit of a dull saterday hwell:

I hope you all have a great day/weekend!

 

[taxed4ever]

Morning Chris... It looks like just you and I here today so far. We are most likely heading up to the In-Laws to help split wood and have a wiener roast around the fire pit today. Glad to hear that you are feeling a bit better today! Hope you have fun baby sitting your sweet little man today. Get outside today if you can, it sure improves the mood!! Thinking of everyone who pops in here today and hoping that you all have a fabulous weekend!! :wave:

 

[taxed4ever]

Ha, Ha too funny that both Laurie and Angela posted at the same time as me. Hi girls!!:wave:

 

[Alegna]

:wave: Hi Trudy, have a nice day with the In-Laws!

 

[faerywings]

back for a few-- I couldn't write anything else before because Catzilla was allover me and my keyboard.

Laurie- glad you had fun at dance-- if you find any mojo around, can you send a bit to me?

Looks like I might not scrap today either-- my friend asked if I wanted to go for a walk and that is probably a better bet for me to do today. I'll scrap tomorrow. (I hope!)

Angela- hope that the day goes easy for you and you don't have to break up too many bickerings of the kids.

 

[faerywings]

hahahah!! Looks like we all hit Submit at the same time!!I love you girls!

Hi trudy! Yup-- see, you get me-- its a really good idea to go for a walk. I will be bringing my camera today so I hope to get some cute pics of my little guy and by gorgeous daughter.


Terry- I really hope that you got better sleep last night then you did the night before. i can't imagine all that is going through your mind about your mom. Sorry to hear about your DS giving you a hard time. He sounds like my DD. She'll get $$ and put it away for stuff she wants to spend it on, but when her Bunny needs food, she never seems to have that.
I think I might do some organizing too since I won't really have much time to scrap today. Maybe seeing all of my kits and stuff, I'll get inspired. Hope you do too!!
Thank you so much for your prayers. I know I have said this before, but even though I am not religious, I am a huge believer in positive thought and energy and to me that is what prayer is-- it doesn't matter who the prayer is said to- it is the love and thought and caring behind it that makes its way to me
Good thoughts back at you!

Laurie- how did you basement hold up with the rain?

Kristi- oh my!! That sounds like one heck of a workout! How are the new additions to the home? Chickens and ducks! Very cute!

Nancy- what is Cuban food like-- I don't think I have ever had anything like it? Eek about the hawk and rat! Bet it was very cool to see if a bit messy..... We had rats as pets so I feel bad for the rat even though its not the same type we had, for sure. LOL
Glad you had a great day!

Trudy!!! I will take a bottle of each!!!!!
I did break open a bottle of merlot last night. I usually save the good stuff for company but I didn't have any cheap wine (my boxed stuff or Charles Shaw aka 3 Buck Chuck.) but I said "So what, I deserve a nice glass of merlot!"

Angela-- what super cute photos!!!

Whew, Phyllis- good to hear that the endo went good and that you don't remember it at all!
Thank you as always for your kind words and advice. :hug:
I know- I REALLY need to learn how to take the time for myself. My health depends on it, but it is so hard for me to do that. I'll get there (hopefully before I pop- that would be ugly!)

Cynthia! This place (the Ooo's) can be addicting but in a very good way. I say to everyone --both here and "IRL" that if it weren't for this forum and this wonderful group of people, I would have lost it a long time ago. I can't afford therapy-- so all of you are my sounding board! I get such strength and joy and sense of love and friendship from this. I tend to be very open about the things I have gone/am going through -- to share my experiences so hopefully others don't feel so alone as well and needing a place to get it out. As you see, its hard for me to complain or share my fears with my family b/c we are all in the same leaky boat. So youladies get to be that safe place for me to share.
I am really not all that special. I just do what I have to do, the best way I know how to do it. Sometimes, falling on my face or into that feeling of anger and despair. But it feels really good to know that people think I am doing OK. That balances out the bad, for sure. ((((hugs back))))

My heart breaks for you with the pain and insomnia. Gary has gone through that where he will be awake for literally three days straight even though he is exhausted. Hoping for many pain free days ahead for you- physically and mentally.


love to all!!!!

 

[whatnext]

Chris, glad you're feeling better! have a lovely walk and evening of babysitting Mr. Cutie tonight.

Angela, there's NO WAY to have a dull day with three kids at home!! good luck! :becky:

Laurie, if you find any spare mojo under the pile of laundry, send it over, 'kay??

Trudy, i am loving the thought of a weiner roast over an open fire. perfect for a day like we're having today. no fire pit here, but the idea is just SO appealing! have fun. i miss having in-laws. or parents, for that matter. we got along so well. treasure these moments with them!

Cynthia, i'm hoping you were able to get some sleep. sleep problems come from other problems which then leads to even MORE problems! GAAAH!!! wish there was an answer that LASTED for us insomniacs.

i can't complain about sleeping last night, though. i was still working off the anesthesia. fell asleep at about 10 and woke up at 6. plus i took a two hour nap after getting ome from the hospital. so, i'm GOOD! except i feel like i could still take another nap right now. i can't, though. yard work calls. plus i really have to do some vacuuming upstairs. i already ironed 15 dress shirts this morning, so i'm done with laundry for the day. i went to TJ Maxx and Kohl's in the neighborhood to see what i could see. all i saw was a LOT of women shopping. so i got out of there ASAP.

talk about boring. :yawn:

oh, well. i'll just fantasize about Trudy's bonfire while i trudge through my goofy day. hope you all find something fun to do. if not, have some wine and pretend! :becky:

 

[nancyr]

Good am! I had such a terrific day yesterday. My girlfriend and I spent the day enjoying hockey. The New Jersey Devils offer several perks to their season ticket holders and yesterday they offered hockey 101. Several of the NJ Devils alumni and high school hockey players demonstrated hockey plays like breakouts, forechecking and power plays. We got to ask questions. It was such fun to watch the kids do what the NJ Devils alumni players explained. I think these former players must now be coaches because they explained everything really well. The kids looked exhausted at the end of 90 min. This event started at 10 am and then at 1pm Ken Danyeko put together a fund raiser for victim of last falls Hurricane Sandy. It was Global Legends a Russian all star team against North American all stars. The head of the Russian KHL hockey league brought over all stars. And the game was such fun to watch. These guys can still play and they still want win. The Russian team won 7-6. They talked to players during time outs. And they raised over $50,000. So what a great day.

Chris hope your weekend is going well. Cuban food is empanadas and fish and great spices.

Phylis glad you are getting sleep and glad they found nothing after the endo!

Trudy your bonfire sounds wonderful!

Angela you make me laugh when you say a calm day with just 3 boys and not the fourth. I found just two boys was never calm.

Cynthia hope you get some sleep.

Laurie love to hear about your exercise and dancing.

Hope everyone has a great Sunday!

 

[taxed4ever]

Morning ladies... Bonfire was fun and the hot dogs were great too! Got a bunch of wood split for the In-Laws, well my hubby did anyway. Really not that hard of a job as FIL owns his own gas powered wood splitter, but it takes the two of them to run it and pile up the wood. So two sore men today! Today we are going to go on a 5 K walk in support of MS. One of the retired rcmp members wife was just diagnosed with it and so we are walking for her!! It is a sunny morning so far, but it is chilly so we will have to dress in layers!!

Got to run and get some breakfast and get ready to go, but wanted to pop in to say good morning to everyone and hope that you all have a great Sunday!! :wave:

Wonder if my MG will remember that its my Birthday today??

 

[whatnext]

Happy Birthday, Trudy! hope the sun is shining during your walk and that MG REMEMBERS!!!

 

[LaurieW]

Yes- Happy Birthday Trudy!

Today, paperwork and basement stuff- the back splash is up. Some of the upstairs piles are taken care of, the laundry is done!! Now I am headed to get some work done, and purchase stuff for my hubby and back home for dinner! Oh and it is my youngest BD today too. We took him out to dinner on Friday. Okay-better run!!

 

[MrsPeel]

Hi girls.... & thanks so much, yes, I got a good sleep, yay!!!
I am just passing by as I promised I would fullfill my other CTs duties & am only half way, but just couldn't not come at least for 5 minutes to see how you are all doing...

Trudy: Happy Birthday!!!! Huge hugggzzz

I'm glad to read that everyone is having a relatively good weekend...
huge huggzzz and will be back tomorrow in full for sure

 

[Kiliki]

sorry not here much got my mom here for a week!!! YAY!!

 

[nancyr]

Trudy hope to read tomorrow that MG remembered your birthday! hope you are having a great day!

 

[hondachicc]

Well I have been MIA..... just been busy.....with kids as usual...

Nothing exciting to report......I was hoping to say I had won the lottery or something like that...but yeah, that didn't happen.


GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOORGEOUS weekend here...it was actually SPRING!!! We went in one week's time from dead winter (3 inches of snow) to the aweful summer weather...90's...YUCK!!!! We were dying earlier in the week from heat exhaustion!! but Friday it turned down a few degrees and we ended up with upper 60s for the weekend!!! and nice and sunny....aaaahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!


My Mom and Dad celebrated 57 years of marriage yesterday...WOOOT!! I think with my husband being retired so early.....we won't make it that far...cuz I am going to kill him!!!!!!!!!!! :laser: today has been one of those days!!! He is getting on my nerves so bad!!! AACCKKK!!!


Well....that's all I have......will try to check in tomorrow!!!

 

[Heather Prins]

Happy birthday Trudy!!