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Daily Ooo's: Tuesday, July 7

faerywings

The Loopy-O
CHEERY O
Hey there, O-Fam! How are you all doin' this fine day? am feeling a bit better than I did yesterday. I was out of sorts all day. I didn't even feel like being outside. You know I am in rough shape when that happens.

I don't know how to help my kids, my parents, Ray, my bank account. Least of all myself. Cait is really having a rough time. We heard that Rutgers is doing mostly online classes in the fall. Her school still doesn't have a formal plan but she is scared to do in-person (she's having more issues w/ her immune system again, I was able to see the glands in her neck popped up from across the room) but doesn't want to take loans on $25K to do online. Can't say I blame her but what then? She is feeling so isolated and then guilty for being upset because she doesn't have it as bad as so many other people.
Scott and Leah are trying to cram as much time together as they can because they are going to have to take a 14-day break again. Arlene is going to be taking care of her mom for a while since she has to have surgery and lives in a care facility.
Ray is "fine," just really old. She had a few more accidents in the house this past week. We know that we are getting to the end- a year? Maybe a bit more or less?
My parents are the same. My mom sounded a bit better so hopefully, once she eats more food, she will have a clearer head.

:sorry:
Sorry for dumping all of this on you, I know everyone is dealing with it. Darn, it is hard.

But enough of that. *swishes hand to the side to wipe it all away*

Tonight is Wizard Night and Cait and I have a fun menu planned.
let's see, we are doing wizard hat crescent rolls, bewitched bakes potatoes, cheesy cauldron dip, and cheese and pretzel broomsticks.
Dessert is butterbeer cookies, pretzel magic wands, and wizard ice cream cone hats.
Caitlyn has been dying to try making butterbeer so that is on the drink menu along with a Polyjuice Potion and a Wizard Brew.
I have to get her up on the earlier side so we can get cooking.

What fun plans do you have?
HAGD!!!!
 
Kay- Yay for getting baby snuggles!!!! If that doesn't rejuvenate the soul. *happy sigh* Congrats again on the newest addition to your fab family!
I ordered the sheets yesterday and was so excited- they were on sale for $16.99 and had free shipping. :D

Nancy- How nice to get out for a walk early, Caitlyn asked if I wanted to go with W int he afternoon but I said I thought it was too hot for her paws. But that was nice to talk to a Devils fan, is he thinking that sports will come back soon? I honestly don't see how it can. I had seen that quote about rewards, and that of a governor (I think) saying that if you don't wear a mask, you won't have college football.
Yikes about all of the trips to the store but great news that everyone was in masks. My mom cracked me up how she doesn't like to wear a mask because she feels like people are looking at her. I told her that if she doesn't wear a mask, people will look at her. ;)
Does your son have to go back to work in person FT? I know that some companies are rotating hours in and out of the offices.
Grumpy old men haha!!! Added to the situation is that I think he is getting "resentful" that he is still doing the things she would normally do, like all of the food shopping. Men of a certain generation- huhn. *eye roll*

Trudy- Sorry that the boys didn't want to chat but I guess they were off and running as kids do. :) Happy that you and Heather got a long talk in instead. I bet she is solo excited to have that new bathroom.
What time did your ILs show up, in time for lunch?
Your yard must look very nice-- everything is pretty dry here and getting crispy. Maybe some rain today *fingers crossed*

That reminds me, Nancy- do you get bad storms by you yesterday afternoon? Leah heard that there was a mini-tornado in or near Totowa and I saw some pics of trees down in Morris country too. But nothing way up here. Hope you got some rain but nothing more than that
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good morning - I have been very lazy today just reading. But I like the people in the stories so fun to read. I am home alone. My DH headed off the LIU for his once a week to be on campus. His school still does not have a formal plan for the fall. But I do know one thing that I as a student or who ever is paying to pay full cost for online courses instead of in person is a rip off! I will be spending my afternoon watching Hamilton that way I can have to music as loud as I want. I also think I am finally going to have to bite the bullet and order Apple TV. Tom Hanks has a new movie coming out and I have wanted to watch the Jennifer Anniston Morning Show. Luther got out really early and I am just going to wait until evening. We had storms roll through all afternoon but by the time dinner was over so were they. Last night Luther actually went and got in a mile so that was good. Today is laundry day and since I will be walking up and down the stairs I feel that will be good. LOL.

Chris glad you are getting better. It is crazy how the weather can very so much in such a small state. You got no storms and we did but nothing like a tornado - maybe just some branches down! Yes my son has to go back FT but as I say he is lucky to have a job. I am sorry the kids are so stressed. It is so hard to be that age and then that age at this time in our country. I really do believe it will get better. That is nice that Leah mother will help her mother but sorry they won't be together for awhile. Proud of how they are so responsible.

Trudy how nice to be able to have a long conversation with Heather. And a new bathroom congrats to her! And those boys must be having fun and that is a good thing. Hope the ILs made it for lunch.

Kay, Jean, Felis waving!

Gratitude
my alone time
walking
 
Morning ladies... Well my morning started off with some very sad news! Our son txt this morning to tell us that their dog Storm passed away very suddenly this morning :sad: I am not sure what was wrong with her and I am racking my brain trying to remember just how old she was. I know the other day when we face timed with everyone, Jackie was saying that she hadn't been herself lately and was not eating much anymore. My poor grands will be so very upset!! Heck I am very upset!! Storm was always my walking companion when I went to watch the kids and she kept me company while we waited for the kids to get home from school. :hurt: this is not the way to start the day!! So I will have to call the family and send my love and condolences to them today. Yesterday the In-Laws did not show up until lunch LOL. That's ok I made them each a sandwich and then some banana loaf to have with their coffee, they were very happy to have something to eat as they had been shopping for new shoes for MIL all morning. Her feet swell so badly from the meds that she is on, it is not a fun process for her to get new shoes!

Chris - Don't feel sorry for dumping your feelings on us for heaven's sake that is what we are here for! To be a good friend means being there for the good and the bad right?? We all wish we could help you out more, but at least we are here for you to vent to, everyone needs a shoulder every once in a while! I hope that your Wizard night makes all of you smile and forget life for a while at least! The food and drinks all sound very yummy!! Wish I could join you! What a great score on the sheets!! Hope that you get some of the much needed rain today! :kiss:

Nancy - How cool to have the storms, I really miss them we don't get many here. Mostly just wind storms not much in the way of thunder and lightning. I would imagine that Luther doesn't like them too much though! I hope that you will enjoy your quiet day today and that you get your :washing: all done and that you get all your steps in today LOL.

Waving hello to Felis and Jean and Kay this morning! I hope that everything is good with you all! I need to call the grands and tell them how sorry I am to hear about Storm!! :sad: :wave:
 
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