Daily Ooo's: Tuesday, December 6

[faerywings]

Happy St Lucia and Sinterklass Day. Is that the appropriate greeting?

Just a quick pop-in for me ATM. But I wanted to say hello to all of my O-Fam in O-ville.
Did you all see Michale's fabulous and funny poem? You must go right now and read thsi--
Weeks 49-52: The Grinch?

I am off to work at MIL's today but but I should be able to stop by later on.
xoxo

 

[frani_54]

Good Morning Dear Ladies, hoping all is well with you today.....

My mother-in-law is not doing well and I just got a call from my sister last night that my own mother has been admitted into the hospital with breathing problems, she also has CHF (congestive heart failure). Waiting to hear more news today, I may be traveling to see her if it gets worse.

 

[whatnext]

oh, dear, Frani! i hope things improve for your Mom and MIL as the day goes on. it sounds like a difficult time. whew.

i really have to DO something around the house today. i've got too much STUFF lying around. i think i need to rent a kid. my house was always clean when my kids were here because i felt like i had to set a standard for them. now? pfffffft....

have a good one, O-zers.

phylis

 

[CookingMyLife]

Morning all

It got pretty warm overnight and I woke up several times wondering why I had my fleecy pajamas on! (cause they're so cuddly, that's why). My brain is still shifting gears as to what I'm going to do this month, much less today. I oiled my soapstone island last night so that's a priority this a.m. so I can use it, or Dick can.

Chris - give your mil our best! cya round here later.

Fran - what a double whammy with your mothers. Keeping them in my prayers.

Phylis - when I had children at home I lived overseas and had servants. I can straighten very well but I still don't like cleaning. Maybe I should do some straightening today...I'm back to Flylady and that always helps. I cancelled the December cleaning service thinking I'd be away...hmm.

See y'all later.

 

[taxed4ever]

Morning "O" friends... I feel so out of the loop on this 12 days of Christmas!! I just haven't had any time to get on the computer much and leave some lovin for all of the beauty that is in the gallery right now!! Wow there are some talented people out there!! I want to be more active in the forums also, but darn work keeps getting in the way, along with my hubby who thinks I should come and watch sports on tv with him...ummmm NOOOOO!! :doh:

Chris - Have a great day at your MIL's Hope to see you here later today :wave:

Fran - Sending loving good wishes to your Mother and MIL!! What a bad news day you are having today! Hope all gets better as the day progresses!

Phylis - Good luck with your stuff! I would come and help you out if I lived closer!

Maureen - Your fleecy pj's sound so nice and cozy!! Hope you find some exciting things to do today!

 

[clarabear]

Hey ladies!!

Been a few days and I have a few minutes so I thought I'd hop in here and say hi!! I have been doing some scrambling trying to figure out Christmas presents. The boys are easy...bun I'll be damned if I know what to get Addie. She just had a birthday...so that makes it hard. I do have stocking stuffers figured out...but honestly I don't really want to get her anything. She breaks and trashes everything she has...so I just don't know what to do for her...if anyone has a marvelous suggestion feel free to let me know. I'm actually thinking about the leapster Tag. We'll see.

Today has been an okay day with a little bit of annoyance mixed in. I have been planning on a leading a group at my church and the current leaders just ripped that carpet out from under me and told someone else they could lead...after I had spent a lot of time planning and organizing and going to the leadership class. My feelings were really hurt and so I am trying really hard to not react or make any big decisions based on my feelings at the moment. This is the reason so many people stay away from church...because religion gets too mixed up in what the whole belief system is about. Anyway...not trying to get started on a tirade of any kind and not trying to start any kind of religious conversation. I'm just a little hurt at the moment.

But the rest of my day has been pretty good. Addie tried to make cupcakes. She is such a little twerp. I don't know how she manages to sneak into the kitchen so quietly. Fortunately she didn't make a giant mess. Yay!!

WEll, I have to run off to take Ethan to piano...he just ran outside to get his piano books from the car...which means he hasn't practiced all week. Twerplet!!!

Chris - I hope working at MIL's went well todat. I read that poem earlier and was loving it.

Fran - Sending prayers for you and your family. So much stress to deal with during the holidays. Hugs!!

Phyllis - I wish I had your motivation as a mom to keep my house clean...I just blame the kids for the mess. LOL!!

Maureen - I need a pair of fleecy pajamas. My kids have some but they are always matched with fleecy tops so they get too hot. The tops should be t-shirt material. Oh well.

Trudy - those husbands...always watching dumb stuff on tv. If only they would watch something entertaining. Geesh!! I hope work is going well for you this week. Hugs!!

 

[mrstoa]

Just a quick visit... checking in to see how eveyone is.
Fran, so sorry to hear both mothers are ill. You and family are in my prayers.
Trudy, I guess I'm lucky in a way. DH watches Rugby and hockey and as long as I don't change the channel he doesn't care where I am
Phylis, I gave up caring about mess. Dirt no, but mess nah!
Clara, I hear your hurt and understand. Having served on church committees can be brutal at times. Look up that's where your heart truly is.
Maureen, you can share your cleaning ladies with the rest of us I'll send you my address immediately.
And Chris, I agree our Michael has done us proud with her poem she is one talented and sweet girl - for some reason I think of her as a girl not a "lady".
Things have been unsettling at our house. I mentioned our pet (our boy) Fritzie wasn't well)
He isn't recovering as quickly as we want! In fact, last night we both thought he was gone. Two oldies crying and cuddling a mini dachshund. But this morning, after sleepless night he seems better.

Seems foolish when I read of others troubles. Reminds me to be very thankful that we are blessed with having one another.

Sorry about the scrunched up post I'm writing on my IPad.
Take care, my O family and lotsa hugs