Daily Ooo's: Tuesday, May 15

[faerywings]

Yesterday was a good day! Dorky Mom that I am, I was so happy when Scott called me from work around 4.30 saying that he should get off somewhere around 5 pm and would I be OK to wait for dinner until he gets home. *mama heart swoon* You would not believe how happy that made me. LOL
He got home at 6 and we were able to have dinner and chat for almost a half hour and then he had to mow lawns for our neighbor. Cait thought that she would be home for dinner but wasn't, but I think I should have them both here tonight. Yay!!!


It was a nice end to a heartwrenching day after seeing what was happening in Gaza.
I wasn't able to find any flexitarian recipes but I found 2 pasta dishes with lots of garlic that I think the family will like. Cait was also very happy to have me co-pilot. The GPS on her phone had her go past the dentist office for almost 2 miles then had her turn around in a driveway to a country club. But we got there in plenty of time and the girl she babysits for is a chatterbox so it was cute to listen to her and her 10 yo opinions hahaha!!!!


Today I'm off to the grocery store. I would love to plant my flowers but it looks like we are going to get heavy rain and thunderstorms all day. Scott is going to my parents to help them with some things around their yard and my mom called to ask him if he wanted to come for breakfast which he said: "Of course!" Leah is off today and I told him that Grandma would love to have her for b-fast too. Speaking of Leah, she called me to invite me to her graduation cermony- OK, let me back up. We were invited to the ceremony but would be sitting in the theater that had a live feed on a screen. She had an extra ticket and asked if I wanted to sit with her mom, Grandma, and Scott. I was so honored! Scott was a bit annoyed that it was even an issue since the other option was to invite one of her aunts. He thought that I "deserved" the ticket as her "other mom" but I get how families can be. I am just so darn proud of her.


Have a fabulous day, my lOves!

 

[faerywings]

Nancy- the afternoon warmed up nicely yesterday, I was surprised since my house was so cold. Hope that you don't get bad t-storms today. What a perfect mother's day BBQ. The refs must be living in a little bubble if they aren't seeing how much they are screwing up calls. Those incidents sound crazy! Hope that the Knights won last night.

Trudy- oh no! How scary for your sister. I am glad that you vented here about BIL, sounds like he isn't the nicest person. If your sister is anything like you, she deserves to be treated like gold. For her sake, I hope that the surgery is done quickly and successfully.

I am glad that you were able to relax a bit at SIL's -- the deck must be gorgeous. Not surprised that MIL loved the dahlia tubers. I don't know how you do it, having your kids so far away. I was going through insane withdrawal with Scott not being around much. As I was falling asleep, I hear him and Cait in the kitchen laughing and it was like the world was A-OK. How do you get used to them being gone? And for you-- so far??
I heard back from the LLMD's yesterday that she wants some more blood run on Cait. She had a muscle-inflammation test come back elevated and she wants her retested. No news on any of the tick-borne-infections yet.
Thanks for the info on the dahlias. I think I might put them in a bucket somewhere so I can get the tubers out easily. I had some type of flower that needed to be dug up for winter before and once the weather got cold (and I got lazy), the ground got too hard and I left them in. One year they made it, and another they didn't.

Rae- I simply cannot imagine how hard it must be for you and Jen when B is having a rough time like that. I know that I have shared a bit of things before when Gary had such horrible brain issues from Lyme. He would tell me he hated me, how he wanted a divorce and to never see me again either. There is a piece of me that can't forget that. I don't hold it over him but the pain is there even though I understand that is wasn't "him." Ihoepthat Jen gets to that understanding at some point. I also remember how he would tell me how he wanted to die. That he didn't want to live like that and that we would be better off without him. That was unbelievably difficult to get through too- but he did and we did. I am not sharing this to say "oh my story is the same as yours" (ETA: B/c it is not, It was hard enough for it being my husband, but unimaginable for me to have this happen in such a serious way than if it were a GDD or DD is Trudy's case) but to let you know that there is a light at the end of the tunnel, that it will flicker but even if you can't see it, it's there.
You are so kind and compassionate and you seem to know how to coax her out of those moods. Really happy to hear that you ended the visit on a good note.


Jean- I have no idea what a Pine Siskin is- aside from being a bird LOL- but I am glad that one of them came to wish you a happy birthday.



Felis- I hope that the weather warms up a bit for you or at least stop the fluctuations.

Oh no- poor Macho! I hope that by the time you read this, he is back home or in sight at least. I can't tell you how many times I poke my sleeping pets to make sure that they are still alive. Lots and lots of good vibes.
I agree- I don't like cut flowers at all. I am much happier with living one, especially perennials. I love seeing them spread and then I can move them around the yard. It is the gift that keeps on giving. :grin:

I thought the same thing about Trudy's BIL- maybe his heart attack will make him change his habits and way of thinking.


Hugs to everyone!

 

[nancyr]

Good morning - I am watching the US play Finland and the US is losing. It is only the round robin so this means the US will be second in the conference so that is not bad for a team that is very young. Last night's hockey was great as the Golden Knights came back and defeated the Jets (sorry Trudy and Rae) but this means there will be more games and these are really good games. The weather got really nice yesterday afternoon but Luther was tired and did not move all day. It was a busy weekend for him. My DH has taken him out already so that is good! We may go later depending on the weather.

Chris it is terrible all the violence in the Gaza. It is good that you got time with your kids so that is awesome! It does make a parent smile. Glad you found some recipes. Listening to little kids is fun. You kind of can find out how parents think which is pretty interesting. Good luck at the store.

Trudy so sorry to read about your BIL. I hope the surgery goes well! Sorry to that your sister has had such a hard time! It is not easy as the sister to have to watch. I had to watch my sister and there was nothing I could do but lend an ear. Seems like you had a lovely Sunday!

Rae you are amazing in that you were able to defuse the situation. Mothers and daughters are sometimes just too close. So glad you were able to get her laughing! Taz stories must be pretty funny!

Jean glad the dinner was yummy! And congrats on the pine siskins - they are so fun to watch! A nice present!

Felis hope the weather starts to be stable for you. I wish I could talk gardening and flowers etc but I don't garden at all. Living in a desert as a kid it was never something that was done. We had cactus and plants that did not require much water.

Have a great day all!

 

[taxed4ever]

Morning everyone... another lovely sunny day here, yesterday was crazy warm it got to 30 Celsius which is 86 Fahrenheit and we had to turn on the air conditioning just crazy! I got some watering done along the back of the house, it was dry as a bone back there. So hard to believe after all the rain that we had a week ago! Today I will be doing my laps and hopefully working on a page or two. I got all my housework done yesterday that I normally would have done on Sunday. So the house is clean and I have some time on hands today.

Chris - How sweet that Leah has asked you to sit with her Mom, Grandma and Scott. Yes families can be weird about things like that, but good for Leah for doing what was right! It will be a special day for sure! So sad about what is happening in Gaza, I am trying to not watch too much on the news. It is hard to have the kids so far away, but they are happy and they keep in touch a lot. Isn't that all that we ever want for them, is to be happy? I still worry about all of them, but I guess Moms never stop doing that! I hope that your kids will stick pretty close to home when the time comes for them to permanently leave the nest! I hope that you can get out soon to plant your flowers and I would be the same with taking out the tubers. It probably would not get done in fall and they would just stay in the ground. LOL guess that is why I don't have any Dahlias. As for my sister, she is the sweetest person and would do anything for anybody, it sucks that she has struggled with so much in her married life. Try as we might to get her to leave, I suppose there is some kind of love there for him. Such kind advice for Rae!! It breaks my heart that you and your family had to go through all of that with your Gary! Good for you for sticking it out! Heather used to say nasty things to me also, but I knew it really wasn't my beautiful little girl saying those things.

Nancy - Sorry to hear that your USA team is losing to those darn Finland players, hope things turn around for them! Don't feel sorry for us about the Jets, its not much fun watching the playoffs anymore and we really don't care who wins LOL. Nice that your DH has taken Luther out for a walk already, he must have really been tuckered out yesterday! Yes you are right, the only thing I can do for my sister is to be a shoulder to cry on and to lend my ear for listening! Hope that you and Luther are able to get out later on today and enjoy a lovely walk together!

Rae - How sad that "B" is feeling so very down! But how wonderful that you were able to make her laugh again! Sometimes as Mothers we need to step away from our kids and take a deep breath. J must know how much her daughter really does love her, it hurts when our kids are mean, but of course Bailey isn't really Bailey right now and I pray that one day soon she will regain her brain function fully and have a happy life! It took my Heather almost 12 years to get to where she could lead a normal happy life again, even though she still can't maintain her balance, she functions very well considering all she has been through. Your stories of Taz really must have been funny, it warms my heart to know that Bailey has you in her life! Imagine if she did not have the support of your loving family, what would have become of her? You are one awesome Grandma!!

Felis - I am so sorry that you are missing your Macho kitty! I will pray that he returns home to you soon and that perhaps he was just out for a party somewhere . Please don't feel badly for him if he does not come back though. Sometimes older cats just go away to die and even though it is painful for us, it is the natural way of things and hopefully he had a good pain free life! But the best outcome of course will be that he makes his way back to you! Yes it is hard to see my sister treated so badly, but there are only so many times you can offer to help and she has made this choice in her life. I hope that he changes, but I highly doubt that it will make any difference at all. But thank you for your kind words!

Jean - What smart little Pine Siskins, coming to help you celebrate your birthday! I hope you get to see many more unique birds at your feeder!

Ok its time for a second cup of coffee then make the bed and get my bag packed for the pool. I hope that you ladies all have a wonderful day! :wave:

 

[felis]

Hello girls,
I'm not good company today, sorry! I don't have nothing new to share and I'm worried and sad. Angry on the fate, with sure. And I know this will sound too melodramatic, but I really don't know how I'm live without you all, love you girls! I shared what worry me with one friend here, but she only rowling eyes and murmuring ''another cat story'', then she start to talk me for other stuffs. And not interesting stuffs which are meant to distract you, but something gossip. OK, enough for me! Today's post are so powerful so let's highlight them.

OMG, Chris, what you are sharing with Rae is so frankly and it bring me tears! You definitely not deserved this, I'm not met person with bigger heart than you! I'm not surprised that you was able to act so mature and to can see beyond the situation, to go above the pain and affront, and to use your love such as shield against the poison words of his sickness. As they said: ''The toughest steel is forged in the hottest fire''. Great that all this is in past!
Umm, can I ask something sideways, you said: I am not sharing this to say "oh my story is the same as yours". This confuse me, maybe it's another culture difference, but aren't usual when someone share something with you, you on your turn to have respond with similar story, so to give him encouragement and to show your empathy?!
As far as both stories about Leah on breakfast with your parents and you invited at the actual graduation ceremony, I can say only: Oh so sweet!

Trudy, thank you for the kindly words! You are described exactly my fear. But I'll try to think positive and to hope. About your sister, we can't choose who to love. If you are strong enough can left him, but not to stop loving him. I'm sure she appreciate your support, but also I can imagine how difficult is for her to accept that others see that her fairytale is actually fake, especially if she can't see this so clear because of her attraction. How good that you are done all your tasks in advance and now can take some Me time!

Nancy, how good for you that will have more games! I was considering your note and I'm not sure do gardening is something I'm choose to like (as scraping or reading for example) or something I just was learn to like. I love to talk about gardening and flowers with few neighbors (and here), and definitely like when somebody stop to see my roses. But I'm not skillful garden at all! And as you said, I'm watch the others around me to do this from as I was kid, so it's difficult to tell did this is my own choice. My grandparents growned most of the food that we was ate. Then we gradually reducing quantities, because it's much time consuming and all this watering isn't easy and cheap. And before few years we totally stopped and make the whole yard only flowers and grass, because the others of my family was complaining that cats actually peeing in our veggies :roll: . I'm farm child and it's painful for me to watch how the most farms around are transformed in modern houses, without animals and veggie gardens, till we all eat craps. I had period of madness when seriously considering to escape at the mountains and to live as my uncle (this one who is hunter, not the fisherman), which still is farmer as our ancestors. But then one night they robbed him and only the fact that he have a hunting rifle and not hesitating character save his sheeps. So as you can see at these days for a woman is impossible to go become some kind of modern Henry David Thoreau. :madgrin: Gosh, see how far my imagination go again!

Jean and Rae, hugs!