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Daily Ooo's: Thursday, May 21

faerywings

The Loopy-O
CHEERY O
First off, I have to apologize. I have been doing a lot of posting quickly and then running off into the ether. May is non-stop!:faint:

I have so much stupid stuff going on, and everything takes more time than I expect. Stupid things like getting ready for Scott's b-day today.:whistle: hehehe! That makes me proud. 19 years old! Damn!
Everyone is home today. No school for Cait- long weekend. Scott asked for eggs and coffee cake for a family b-fast. Then my parents are coming up for dinner tonight. I am in charge of dessert, and Gary is making his yummy penne and vodka. I am going to have to remind him when to start cooking it, the sauce takes a long time to simmer.
My IL's are having dinner with us on Sat. and the boy Cait babysits is their great-nephew, and his mom is their niece, so we will have her stay when she is out of work. My BFF's birthday is tomorrow and I still haven't made her a card.

Not much time to rest yesterday either. had to go food shopping by myself, since Gary was not feeling well. My BFF Across the Street's DD had knee surgery (she is 16, like Cait) and had to be left alone, so she asked me to check in on her. I texted her a few times during the day. Then cait texted me to ask me to help her work on a Short Story she needed to write for Creative Writing. She was in the Computer Lab at school and was working in Google Docs, so I was able to log in and add some ideas in real time. Some tech frustrate the crap out of me (like how texting interrupts me non-stop) and others, like this, kind of amaze me.
I finally had some free time but then Scott and I had to apply for his Financial Aid for next year. I have no idea why, but this year, his estimated Grant is only for $1000. Last year he got $5000. I hope that I entered something wrong and that it can be corrected b/c I don't know what he/we are going to do about that. I really don't get it. We have such little income, next to nothing in savings, stupid medical debt, and he only is eligible for $1000? Thank God that he goes to Community College. Can you imagine his student debt if he went to a 4-year college?

I swear, i literally (yes, using it correctly) wake up and one of my very first thoughts is how the heck am I going to pay bills? I got 2 more medical bills in the mail yesterday that I have to figure out WTH to do about. :(


Blerg. I am blabbering on again.

Let me shut up and finish this off on a positive note:
QOTD What three things are you grateful for today:
1. My son!!!! I really cannot believe it was 19 years ago. He is such an amazing person (stubborn as a rock, like his dad hahah!!!-- did NOT want to be born, I tried to push him for 4 hours, the dr eventually was able to suction him out!) and my goodness, my heart just SWELLS with love for him.
2. Jaida!! She makes us all laugh!!! This morning she was trying to catch her tail and somehow ended up on her back with her head on the ground and her tail in her mouth. It was like some strange yoga pose!
3. Coffee. 'nuff said :tea:
 
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faerywings

The Loopy-O
CHEERY O
Nancy- oh wow!! That must have been some amazing sight, the ships coming up the river. Did you get a lot of great pictures? I bet it was cold on the water though. I cannot believe how cold it is up here. Gary even put the heat on for an hour this morning to get the chill out of the house. Crazy!!!
That is awesome that you are getting more and more hockey-- 3 OT Periods! The teams must have been exhausted!

Hi jean! I am going to have to go back and read where you are off to! Wherever it is, hope that you have a wonderful time!

Sharon- That is exactly how I was discussing Brendan with Cait. My BFF Across the street-- her DH grew up in a 120% dysfunctional household. He said, No way, this is not the life I want, and he is a great guy-- husband and father. He brother is just as messed up as the parents were. It can go either way and it is a testament to those like Brendan to turn the other way. I have said before that I am glad that he lived with us for those few weeks and is here often enough to know what a "real" family can be like. I have no idea if there will be a long term future for him and Cait but even at this point, I an happy to know he sees what a relationship can and should entail. Not that Cait would put up with any other BS hahahah!!!
That is all so exciting about DS's family-- it must be getting very "real" for them, and I am thrilled!!! Really good news that your G-DD gets to stay in HS (this is the emo girl, right?) b/c to move to another HS would be so hard.
How is your friend feeling? I love your practical mind-- I would much rather have a magazine than flowers too.:)
Coconut lobster, oh that sounds FAB!!!! Hope it was yummy!

Trudy- haha!! You too, with the really batty weather!? I wish it was hot again here, we had 88*'s here last week,now it is 40*
That hutch is awesome, I love the contrasts in it! That sounds like it will be a big, but fun project! Take pictures when you get started. :D
Thank you for always saying what a loving family we are. Some days I plain ol' forget that.

Hugs to everyone!!!

:hug:
 

taxed4ever

Administrator Crazy about the "O"
CHEERY O
Morning O-zies!! It is sunny and warm again today :love: I spent most of my afternoon painting the rock that I should have finished over a year ago and it is finally done! Now just waiting for another picture from my sister for the final rock that she needs painted. I doubt that there will be any more room in her pet cemetery so she better not get any more cats or dogs LOL! It sounds morbid, but she has it all done up very nicely with plants and flowers all over and the stones are dispersed between them, its actually quite cute. Not sure what her B&B guests think of it?? Hopefully it doesn't freak them out.

Chris - Uggh, bills and trying to manage to pay them all is not a good way to start each day! Such a stress that never seems to go away!! Hopefully you get it all figured out with Scotts grant! It doesn't seem right that he should get so much one year and not the next?? With Nancy and Jean both on a road trip it is very quiet in here!! Hopefully they had a good time!

I am off to swimming this morning and probably not skyping with DD and Mason today. They are getting their cabinet fronts put on today and some painting done also, so she will be too busy trying to keep Mason out of the way I am sure!! I can't wait to see the finished result, it will be so nice for her to have a pretty kitchen!! Ok I better eat a little something before I head to the pool. Have a great day everyone!! Do something fun today!! :wave:
 

SharLamb

Sharron
Oh Chris. Your life sometimes seems schizophrenic...deep concerns...joyous occasions. My prayer for you is a greater measure of MELLOW! Stress is hard on anyone's body, but with your myriad issues, I'm sure it takes an even greater toll.

Dinner last night was okay...not much lobster under that coconut exterior. And the ad was misleading. It was an appetizer. So I just got it and a salad. Needed some peanut butter toast when I got home. DH got the special, though, of steak and lobster, and the price was right. He liked it enough to do it again. Although, I don't know how they could call it LOBSTER. It wasn't much bigger than a lot of shrimp I have known! I will order something else next time, and if I need coconut-crusted seafood, will go down the road to Bahama Breeze and get their coconut shrimp...THE benchmark of that particular delicacy.

Dorene is doing well, physically. So good that she is in great shape other than the "broken heart." The prognosis is awesome. They expect her to be back to normal again in just a few weeks. Emotionally, she is neck high in the slough of despond and all because of her grown children/their spouses/ex-spouses. She has TWO daughters-in-law (one now ex) that almost killed her. And so not fair. She is just such a fabulous person. I want to spank those two bratty girls and send them to their rooms.

Grateful:
1. DD's move is happening!
2. Dorene is going to be okay.
3. Get to play golf with DH today.
 

SharLamb

Sharron
We did it again, Trudy! LOL Hope you have a good swim.

The pet cemetery: Loved my departed pets, but when you have lost a grandchild, it puts the death of pets in a different perspective. But if this brings her joy and peace, I'm all for it. How wonderful of you to paint the markers. I'm in awe that you CAN, and admire you for doing it for her.

Let's wallow in this glorious weather, okay?!
 

scrap-genie

Well-Known Member
Guess I never said. We're off in Tulsa again. Probably will be kept busy, but will try to check in. Lots of rain in the forecast but we'll have fun anyway.

Hope things go well/better for all.
 
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