Daily Ooo's: Friday, December 22

[faerywings]

I had such a meltdown yesterday. Not an outward one, but an exhausted, cranky, messy internal one. I am so damn overwhelmed. I have to pull back and say what doesn't get done, doesn't get done. I tell that to my mom every year so you would think that I have internalized it by now. I need to take my own advice.

I baked that last batch of cookies and they got overdone and are crunchy instead of chewy. Kids said that they tasted great even before I scraped off the browned edges. hee hee!

I brought some cookies and homemade dog treats to the ladies at the FP. The one woman there who runs it is always so amazing to me and she came over and gave me a big hug. That is why I make myself crazy with baking. I want to be able to thank the people that are good to me.

I came home and finished the basket for my neighbor. Then wrapped a bit more and realized how truly little that I have for my family. It hurts that I can't get them the things that they want/need. We used to buy gifts just for the sake of being silly. Now it is all about what they need or what I can make. (It is the spirit and the thought that counts, Faery. Get that into your head. Again. Keep it there.)

ha!! I feel like I should search for threads by me over the last couple of years to see if I said the same thing. I bet you anything that I did.

By the time I was done wrapping and doing laundry, I could barely stand so we just had leftovers for dinner.

Whisky is lucky that she is so darn cute and snuggly because she had 2 more accidents yesterday and one so far today. I was a bad dog mom this morning since she peed literally as I was getting my coat on to take her out and I yelled at her.
I went and grabbed some links about house training older puppies and emailed them to my family. She has to be back in the crate and Gary is going to give me a hard time but it isn't fair to her if we are the ones being inconsistent.

In fact, I need to take her back outside now since she stopped whining. Back soon! xoxoxo

 

[faerywings]

well, she did nothing out there so she is back in the crate.

Nancy- oh how I would kill for a do nothing day. Although, to read everything that you did it really was a do "nothing" day. You did a lot! How was the game? Always so exciting when those teams meet up.

Rae- the crepe maker sounds like it will be a lot of fun to have and to try out new recipes. Good job on getting it w/ guaranteed Xmas shipping, Darrell!
I am really sorry to hear that Bailey isn't doing well. I cannot imagine the heartbreak. I have it before how my kids come home with horror stories of what old friends are now doing. Thank goodness that you and Jen are so close and that you will be there, making sure she is happy with you and not alone. You are a great mom!
Give Taz a Paws Up from my girls on his good report card upkiss:

Jean- I have gotten out of my habit of writing my to-do list over the last couple of months and I can't tell you how many times it bit me in the a**. In fact, one of the things that I wanted to do was look online to see what kind of haircut I should get since I am willing to go a bit shorter. Pfft.
Hope you got the proofreading done in time.



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[felis]

Woohoo, I'm finally free!
Will spend today with my kiddos, and some scrap or read will see for what will have inspiration.
My sister told me for this thing 'List with 18 things to do at 2018' which is all around the web now, it's sounds fun but my list from this year is almost not check, so maybe it's smarter to continue with it. Just will rewrite it in two columns 'things that needs time' and 'things that needs money'. Yesterday I revised some of my 52 pages and I can't believe I'm not keeped even my promises from the first week, shame, shame. This year just slips out through my fingers . Hope the future is bright for all of us! But now is time for festive mood!

Rae, hugs, hugs, dear! My mom still feel so much pain and disappointment when someone mention for her alcohol addict father, even so many years later. I can only imagine how much harder is that when it comes for own child. Be strong dear! Who knows, the time helps to some people to defeat their demons, see for example James Bowen or the son of Karen from Snickerdoodle Designs. Keep your hope strong!

Chris, how fun brought a cookies to the Vet, I'm sure they are appreciated it! All this giving of cookie is so sweet from your side! Can I ask what is the FP? I'm not familiar. I'm happy for but not surprised at all from the good feedback for your baskets.
Oh, Chris, but you are told it so good, why don't listening yourself, all material gift on this world, they do not mean anything at all. Just a things that will take place in some cabinet and will cluttering the space. The care is what only matters. As you know very well the Three Wise Men are give gifts which cure and have big symbolic. Before the christians Christmas was actually pagan Solstice fest when gifts are herbs and fruits burn to be celebrate the Nature. You are too smart to forget the powerful roots of these holidays and to stick to the modern commercialism! So go hug and kiss your family and be happy and bright because you make the best for them! Many hugs and kisses we send you from here too.

Nancy, I really don't mind from the daily cleaning. It's a big part of a multiple-children parenting and it's not so hard, even when it's follow the routine schedule gives me feeling that I can control our life and to clean also the bad energy from it. Only exceptions do these things which have to be doing outside, because these days was so much cold .
I'm not familiar with Picaboo, I'm happy for you. I have to print one small canvas, but this year I could not catch a good discount, maybe the next .

Jean, it's normal in this busy holiday time to forget some things. I hope you have succeeded with proofread the page for your friend yesterday!

Oh 12 Days was so fun! But now back to the monthlies till I still have inspiration. I have few ideas waiting to be realized.

 

[scrap-genie]

We thought about doing some birding this afternoon but it is cloudy, foggy, drizzly so we decided not to. I'm going to the library instead. Yes, thanks, I did the proofreading for my friend. Also sent the email version of the family history newsletter and got some nice replies already. The book that I mailed is out being delivered to all but one person today, so in plenty of time! Makes me happy, but I'm still just waiting for them to be opened and get the responses.

Chris, please read what Felis wrote again! Great words for you. Take a deep breath and let it out. Then make them listen to you about training W. And remember that if the advice is good for Mom, it's good for you too. One more thing: about getting the house ready - three other people live there too!!! For the smile thread I also wanted to pick your Nevertheless, but didn't know if everyone would think it brought a smile. But think of it as a smile-maker! You do persist! (All right, off the soapbox now!)

Felis, happy for you that the holiday time has come. I know you are enjoying it. Some years I've chosen a word of the year and sometimes I think it has a little effect, but time has a way of taking us into the same old ways and when I get behind it's even worse. Last night stayed up too late, but did assemble photos for week 48. So I have two weeks waiting for words and soon to be three simply waiting. Enjoy the furbabies!

Nancy, Rae, Trudy, Sharon, and all, wishing you lovely holidays.

 

[bcgal00]

Good afternoon, ladies. Started off the morning hanging out with D (he's on his vacation) and then popped over to VV to see if they had anything I wanted as I had a 30% coupon (the last one I had and they are expiring those coupons in the new year). Again, good clothing karma LOL. For super cheap, I got 1 winter coat, 3 spring jackets and I love them all. They are in mint condition and are exactly what I wanted. Bonus is that I also found 5 new sweaters and one long sweater that comes with a coordinating scarf (price tag still on it). I sure have had amazing luck with clothes this year. I'll still pop in on Tues mornings as that's the only day I'll get a discount (seniors) without accumulating the other coupon bonuses anymore. But, that's ok b/c I was able to get them when I needed them most this year to replenish my wardrobe. I get complimented all the time now on my clothes which makes me smile

Made my non-dairy, sugar free brownie bar recipe and it is really good. I put a few in the freezer for me for new years eve (we'll be home enjoying food, drinks and a few movies). Tonight I'll make rice krispie squares for D. I'll wrap and organize gifts under the tree. I want to finish that up tomorrow. I'll pop out first thing in the morning if I find I still need a few gift things and pick up my turkey, and then after dinner tomorrow will pop into the store for the last of the food stuff. So Sunday I shouldn't have to go anywhere and just stay home, clean the house, get the casserole made for dinner and relax once Jen comes over. She'll be staying with us til either Xmas night or Boxing Day. Haven't heard from Bailey so I don't think that will happen but you never know....maybe. Fingers crossed.

So my scrapping and participation here will be spotty for the next 3-4 days but I'll be around a bit.

Chris - do not worry.....xmas is not about the gifts...you know that. I do understand your anxiety about it (I feel that way a bit as we have been cutting back and working within the limits of our reducing income these past few years), feeling guilty about not giving the kids as much as we used to. But...I reason with myself, tell myself to get over it. Time together, with love and laughter is much more important. That needs to be your new Xmas mantra

Felis - you worded it perfectly for Chris. I couldn't agree more! Thx for your words about addiction. It isn't easy but Jen, Darrell and I try hard to remain positive and hope for the best and just be there for her when it's needed and accepted. Enjoy your day of reading and scrapping! Sounds heavenly!

Jean - I'm sure they are all going to love their book. How could they not??? You have spent so much time on it. Feel proud of your diligence.

Trudy, Nancy....everyone else....hope today is a good one!

I'm getting back to work before doing some more Xmas prep work. Busy but fun time. Christmas is almost here