Marie's New Years Resolution~in July

[toystoryduo]

Marie,

Sending lots of your way. I hope you'll get a chance to relax and enjoy the holiday and the fireworks.

You are an amazing woman, Marie. Keep on keeping on and everything will work out.

Have a safe and Happy 4th!

 

[kmp1191]

Happy 4th of July!!! (they look like fireworks...work with me people!!)

Took the kids to a friends house last night and saw the fireworks that her town puts on...very nice and everyone had fun!
Today is catch up on laundry and clean out the 750 sq ft expandable area...(big attic!) I also want to get the grass in the front yard cut...did the back yard after work last night. Let's see....yeah..that'll take up ALL day! But that's ok...it will make it easier when DH gets home and starts loading up stuff for storage tomorrow.

Ok...gotta get busy....have a safe and happy 4th ya'll!!!
marie

 

[Blueeyes101817]

HAPPY 4th of JULY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[CACruisin']

Marie, glad the fireworks were fun. Bummer on the shots for the kids - at least it will be one of the last things they do in TN and not one of the first in AL. Don't worry about the exercise. Sounds like you are getting quite the work out in already with moving all the stuff out of the attics and cutting the grass! On the food, take the small victories right now - no DQ is a pretty big one! You will get back on track in just a couple more weeks when you are all together again in AL. What's up with the water? Last year it was so natural to drink gallons. This year, I really have to think about it. Just keep a water bottle with you and keep refilling it. If I have one with me, I'll drink it.

Hang in there on the whole house thing. It will come together eventually. Have you talked to another realtor to get their opinion of the area? Sounds like the whole area really is pretty much not moving if the house down the street didn't get a showing either. Hopefully it will be better 6-9 months from now. As for the neighbor, love your reply!

Be careful with the move tomorrow. There was a three part article in the LA Times last week about how poorly maintained UHaul trailers are, especially brakes. Make sure DH checks yours out really well. Hopefully I can post the link, if not, go to www.latimes.com and do a search on Uhaul.

http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/nation/la-na-haul24jun24,1,6679268.story?ctrack=6&cset=true

Anna

PS - No, I don't live in LA. I do the online sudoku puzzle everyday though and end up reading some of the headlines too.

 

[kmp1191]

Hey guys...just a quickie - gonna be gone until Monday night....don't let me fall to page 2!!

Gotta get the kids packed for a week w/ their aunt!!! (that's them, not me!)
Have a great weekend and I'll be back soon!!

marie

 

[goldcupmom]

Wow, Marie! You're going thru a lot, but eventually it will improve. Some years are like this (I moved cross country THREE times in 1995 - made house/rent payments in 2 places at once for a year- still catching up!). But, somehow, we survive and end up stronger.

I'll be praying!

Hope the week goes well and you get a bit of relax time!

 

[Blueeyes101817]

We couldnt let ya fall to page 2 (kim would, but not me!)

have a great weekend

 

[CACruisin']

I hope you are having a wonderful time in AL getting things all set up for your final move. Just a couple more weeks in TN, right? Glad the kids are getting to spend some time with the Aunt. They'll have fun and you can do the packing, etc

Safe travels!

 

[toystoryduo]

Hope you had a great weekend, Marie!

 

[kmp1191]

Hey guys....I'm baaaaccckkkk!!
Good weekend! I found my way around pretty easy...I found the grocery store...the Wal-mart and the Sam's Club!! We even found the DAIRY QUEEN!!!
Saturday was DH's b-day, and he had to work in the afternoon, so we took him to IHOP for b-fast...man, it was really good!!! Really fattening, but REALLY good!! Then after he went to work the kids and I did some errands and came back to the apt and relaxed the rest of the evening. It rained ALL day Saturday, so the kids were pretty bummed, but Sunday they got to play at the pool, and we met one set of neighbors...pretty nice people. Today we got up, went by the school...even though I forgot all the stuff I needed to register them...but we did get the info packs I needed, and I'll overnight DH the stuff and he can get them registered later this week. The kids and I left Hoover around 10:15 and got to my sisters at 11:45...BEAUTIFUL drive...man, ya'll should see the trees and mountains!!! Anyway, visited with her for a little bit, then hit the road home at 3:15...got back to hell...I mean Memphis at 6:45 and promptly started cutting grass! So...what...5 hours on the road and 1 1/2 hrs cutting grass....I think I've earned a beer...don't you??

Gotta go shower and start some laundry too....glad to be home....for now anyway!!
marie

 

[CACruisin']

Glad you made it back safely. IHOP is one of DH's favorite places! When we do a road trip I try and find at least one IHOP during the trip to keep him happy. So very yummy! You are a trooper to drive all day and then get out and cut the grass . definitely deserve a beer or a glass of wine and a hot bath!

PS - love the new tickers! Are the kids coming back to TN or have they already "moved"?

 

[kimwim8]

LOVE the new tickers, girlie! Admist all the stress, I hope you're allowing a little excitement in your life. It's rough moving, but you have wanted this for as long as I've known you!! I'm just so thrilled for you and your family.

I can't wait to hear about your last day of work in TN!!!

 

[kmp1191]

Yeah Kim....I'm trying to make it to my last day!! I got a little fired up today....I know...SHOCKING!! I'm training R, and she's doing ok...but the girl who is doing her job isn't. Anyway, I was doing some non-work related stuff (getting a Penske truck rented...and my boss knew what I was doing..)and B made a smart-alec remark about "why don't you just go ahead a leave now...you're not doing anything?" I looked at her and said..."Well, if you're my boss, and telling me to leave I will...but last time I checked, you're name wasn't anywhere on my paycheck...not to mention Rhonda isn't done training yet....unless you know more about this desk than I do, then YOU can finish training her...K?!" Then, later in the day, the new girl...D made a comment about me that was meant as humor, but failed miserably...(she insinuated that I was TOO friendly to the phone repair man...yeah...whatever!!) Anyway, after she made the comment I looked at her and said....across the room mind you...." Missy, I don't think you know me well enough to make comments like that...and if you feel the need to continue to do so...we're gonna have a problem...a problem that I can take care of without even breaking a nail...any questions?" (my boss put her head down she was laughing so hard....) Yeah....it's been a fun day.
Oh, I didn't tell ya'll what happened last night!! Ok...I have a pervy neighbor. He's made comments in the past...several times....and I've told DH about it. DH told me that if it got to the point that I couldn't take care of it, then he would. So far, I've taken care of it...("What part of NO do you not get?" "How about we call your wife and find out what she's not doing to satisfy you, and why you think you're going to get it from me.") Ok...so last night, I'm tired, cranky and smell really nice from cutting the grass...and he walks over and made some comment about DH being gone and me being home alone....I was SO NOT in the mood for crap...kinda like today...go figure...anyway, I turned around and looked him straight in the eye and said " I have a loaded gun under each pillow, a baseball bat on one side of the bed, a golf club on the other and a pissed of dog in the center, if you think you can make it past all of that, then it's all yours baby!" Then I started going off on him about what a piece of crap he was....he put his head down and walked away. I don't think he's gonna help load the truck on moving day...what do you think??! I didn't tell DH about that yet....I called one of his ::cop: buddies and told him to keep an eye on the house....he said no problem. I'll tell DH AFTER I get moved down there...I don't want him worrying about it...plus, I really do have the loaded guns...I think I'm ok.

ok...gonna go start packing some boxes!!
later taters!!
marie


ps-i got the rum....but now i'm out of cokes! frick!

 

[CACruisin']

I think your comebacks were completely in line for both work and the wierd neighbor. Thank goodness you are in single digits now from getting away from both Even with the guns, I'd make sure the doors are locked. I can't believe your neighbor says those things knowing your husband is a cop - pervy and stupid!

Hang in there you! Just a few more days to go ....

oh, and rum will mix with oj or pineapple juice too ...

 

[kmp1191]

Thanks for the rum tip....I'll make sure I have oj on hand from now on too!!

Today was good....didn't get snarky with anyone...pretty much behaved....
Gonna turn on the stereo....loud...and get packin'.
Got alot to do in the next few days!

marie

 

[kmp1191]

Today -
Snarky comments - 3...one REALLY good one.
Rum & Cokes - none...drank the coke for b-fast.
Panic attacks - 2....so far.

Real estate agent called...the guy is in town and wants to see the house tomorrow around 2. Tonight I am going to re-organize the garage, move the boxes I already have packed to the garage, and try to pack up some of the kitchen. I don't want to take down any of the decoratorative stuff just yet...I'll have time on Saturday to do that.
So, tonight -
Reorganize the garage.
Pack up useless stuff in kitchen....*that's just about everything in my opinion*
Catch up on laundry and cleaning!!
I might be to bed by 1!!

marie

 

[lindalinda]

...." Missy, I don't think you know me well enough to make comments like that...and if you feel the need to continue to do so...we're gonna have a problem...a problem that I can take care of without even breaking a nail...any questions?"

Missy? You called her Missy? Next it will be "my pretty" ! I am cracking up over that story! Do you have mob connections back home in illinois?


I have fallen behind in reading journals, so I am glad I didnt miss that story!

Dont work too hard tonite.

 

[kimwim8]

Oh Marie. I really wish I could help you out. I feel so bad that you're there by yourself to go through all this crap. Take it one day at a time. One hour at a time. One minute at a time. Don't you worry about being snarky - you're absolutely allowed! Those people need to be kissing your @$$ and they WILL be missing you when you're gone (your co-workers).

Oh, and I love your boss. I love that she laughs at your snarkiness. That's an awesome boss, there.

I agree - keep your doors locked.

 

[kmp1191]

Do you have ANY idea how hard it is to keep a house clean, WHILE trying to pack??!! Frick, this is insane!!
Ok...
DS room packed - check
DD room packed - check
Spare bath packed - check
Master bath packed - everything except what I use daily - check
Expandable area (big attic) - check
Small attic - check
Den/Living Room- entertainment center packed (movies, CD's, games, WII, gamecube) that took 4 boxes alone!!- check
Kitchen - medicine cabinet, candles, small appliances - check

Still to do - just about everything!! I don't feel like I've really accomplished that much!!
Honestly - the rest of the kitchen (gonna get paper plates & cups), the laundry room minus detergents, all the decorative stuff, everything in the office....crap.

Ok...gonna go straighten up my bedroom and call it a night.
At least the house will look good when the guy comes tomorrow....send MAJOR pd & prayers....I really need the house to sell!!!

No alcohol tonight!! I'm proud of me!!
marie

 

[toystoryduo]

Marie,

Sending lots of for the house to sell!

You have been going through a lot the past few months and you are still standing strong....I am so proud of you!

I hope you have a wonderful weekend!