Daily Ooo's: Wednesday, July 8

[faerywings]

Holy Humidity!!! It is 75* and 95% humidity. I feel like a soggy dishtowel.

How are you today? I am feeling a bit better again. I guess the rollercoaster emotions that I typically have are just going to be a bit more pronounced. When I was talking with Cait, I told her that a realization I had was that when I was growing up, each of the milestones came gradually, with advanced warning and preparation. For ex. the planning time of getting married and knowing I was making that next step forward. Same with having babies. She and Scott had no lead time for these changes they are experiencing. Everything they had planned and prepped for went :boom: They both have to be aware of that and not fall back to thinking of how things should be. "Should be" in the USA-- there is no such thing any longer. It didn't have to be this way but it is.
This reminds me of a great line from Rent: The only way out is up, a leap of faith.
Of course, then Maureen has everyone mooing like a cow, so take that all with a grain of salt. hee hee

The food we made was so darn good. The cheesy potatoes- I would make them again. I had a Witches Brew with dinner and Butterbeer with dessert. I will have to get the pics off of my phone later today.

Today. Hmm. What do I want to do today? It is supposed to rain on and off so outside isn't an option. I have to pay bills. Clean the kitchen, laundry. Maybe do a bit of dusting. The usual.
I would love to do some scrapping today too. I will have to see if any of the pics work with the challenges.

Gratitudes:
- fun times with the family
- snuggling with the rats
- oh look, the sun is trying to come out-- maybe I will get outside. NO! pay bills first. (If you ever wonder what it is like inside my brain, that is a pretty decent glimpse.)
-That we have AC because I don't mind being sweaty and gross outside, but when I am inside I would rather not.

xoxoxo!!!

 

[faerywings]

Nancy- I am at a loss to even begin thinking about schools starting again. I feel really bad for your DH trying to figure it out. It has to be a mess. That is one thing that is making Cait really upset too, tuition is so expensive and all of the facility usage fees are huge part of it. Then add in the loss of International Students' Tuitions-- what are unis supposed to do? (I hate that man and his horrid admin :tape: )
I wonder if Luther is going to want to be outside at all today. I wouldn't blame him if he doesn't.
I am proud of your family and kids as well, for how responsible and careful they are. My town has 9 new cases today, 5 in an assisted-living facility. COVID is not going anywhere.

Trudy-
OMG, Trudy-- I am heartbroken. I saw your page on FB. Storm wasn't as old as Ray, I don't think. Your poor family, the grands will be so sad. I am guessing she passed away at home? At least they didn't have to make that terrible decision for her. Not that this is any easier. It sucks all around. Let your family know that I am sending hugs to them, and to you too.
Thank you for your support!!! Even if you all just skim past, it does help me in sorting my mind out a bit.

Waving hi to everyone!!

 

[taxed4ever]

Good Morning Ozies!! The sky is blue so far this morning and our hike today is a new one to the group, but quite a drive to get there, so I will have to be quick in here and then get ready to go. Felt so bad for our Son and his family yesterday! It was Isaac who found poor Storm in a seizure and shortly after she passed. She was only 5 years old!! Jason was taking her to the Vet that morning because she had not been herself and was not eating much anymore. They have no idea what could have been wrong with her :noidea: It must have been very traumatic for poor Isaac! They decided it was best to leave the house and spend the day together as a family. They sent me a photo of them all at the beach, they practically had the whole beach to themselves so that was nice. It will be very strange for them to not have sweet Storm to greet them every morning :sad:

Chris - Thanks for your lovely hugs and well wishes! I will certainly pass them along to the family! My heart aches for your children as well, what will happen with their schooling and their careers?? At least you have each other and a roof over your heads, some bit of income even though I know it is no where what you need. I have hope that this will make a turn for the better soon, but then again when I hear the numbers it is hard to keep that hope alive! 2020 SUCKS!!! I am glad to hear that your theme night went well and yes cheesy potatoes are amazing, wish it was a vegetable that I could have!! I do miss potatoes! Ugh on your humid hot weather!! I would perish I am sure!! We are having a very mild summer so far and wish the temps would warm up just a bit, such a change from the last few summers where we were already on water restrictions and worried about the levels in the lake and the rivers. Oh well maybe August will be warmer? I hope you get your photos ready for a page today. That is something I still have to do also, still have not got a page done from our trip to the Gardens.

Well I better get dressed and get my lunch packed for the hike, get my google maps ready so I don't get lost. Have a good day everyone! I hope you all can find something fun to do today! Be kind, be patient and stay safe! :wave:

Gratitudes:
The sun is shining for my hike so far.
My family is strong and full of love for each other
We are still healthy

 

[felis]

I just saw this, OMG, Trudy, I'm SO sorry! I adored this dog. Poor kids! how they accept it? Sending hugs!

 

[Cherylndesigns]

Trudy, I'm SO sorry. I know how hard it is to lose a pet. Our dog is 4, so I can't imagine, either. Sending you and your family lots and lots of hugs.