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[PollyannaMom]

I have been busy again today. Getting more things done on my 'before winter to do list'. I did the laundry room today. Cleaned all the shelves off, threw stuff away, reorganized. Took the back off the dryer and vacuumed it out. Took off the dryer hose, took it outside and ran the leaf blower through it, then took the blower downstairs and ran it thru the pipe the hose goes into. Nice and clean now. Washed the outside of the washer and dryer, ran the washer thru the 'Affresh' cycle. And vacuumed the floor and rugs. Trying to get the whole cellar done before the new heat/ac system gets installed.
Cloudy at times, high temp of 63. I am done for the day! Have a nice Monday everyone!

I'm in awe!

We had a very good time at the zoo yesterday!

That's great!

And I LOVE the baby picture of Josh!

 

[Snowysmom]

Such a sweet baby picture of Josh. He is adorable.

We had a nice time at DS's birthday. Our oldest grandson who is 3 1/2 was quite a good host. He and Mama bought little pumpkins for everyone. He also asked our youngest granddaughter who is 19 months if she was having a good time. So cute.

It is interesting how some dogs like to wear sweaters and coats and others complain. The vet thinks it is funny when Jasper shows up in his sherpa coat. It is a lined suede coat that is super warm for cold winter days. He looks quite good.

The holidays will be interesting this year. It is the year that the kids go to the in laws for Thanksgiving if the in laws are doing anything this year. Christmas we usually see them in the morning. I suspect we will be going to older DSs house for Christmas if DDIL will agree to have a gathering in the house. If not, we will have a Zoom Christmas and drop off the gifts before the virtual gathering. We may try to celebrate Thanksgiving, my birthday, and DH's birthday all at the same gathering in early December. Everything is up in the air right now.

Happy Monday!

 

[flyingdumbo127]

Aww, God Bless your DGS, how precious!

 

[Breezy_Carol]

Good evening.

Yesterday DD and family met us at the nature area for a hike. Did 1.5 miles, which is pretty good for a 3.5 year old and DD wearing a 16 pound baby. The area is all hills. Then back to our house for dinner and cake.

Had a church Zoom meeting earlier, planning All Saints Day, Advent. and Christmas, which will all be virtual. Watching American Ninja Warrior now. I enjoy this mindless show. I watched bit and pieces of DWTS. Mostly I want to see Vernon Davis. I don't care for Tyra Banks. I think her dresses and make-up are awful.

@Pea-n-Me , sorry the dog adoption didn't happen.

@lynxstch , can you come her and clean my dryer vent? It is something I really need to do.

For Thanksgiving, we are going to DS's house. DD hasn't decided where she is going yet. Christmas has not been discussed. Since DD has kids now and DS never knows his schedule, it is different every year. We don't have a regular tradition.

 

[lynxstch]

Good morning everyone! Was very foggy earlier, temp was 39. Going to be sunny and 70. Just spent 3 hours fall cleaning the spare bedroom, top to bottom, including ceiling fan, windows, curtains, mini blinds. Moved all the furniture and vac'd under it (still have to run the carpet shampooer, but that can wait and do all rooms at one time). Dusted everything, changed the linens and curtains to fall/winter ones , and hubby wonders why I am tired? I started long before he was even awake, lol! Waiting for the grass to dry out to mulch the rest of the leaves and maybe mow the back lawn. I think we are almost done with mowing for the season..at least I hope so! 2x a week from April till now..enough is enough! Have a great day everyone! @Breezy_Carol sure, just send your address and I'll be over to clean your dryer vent and hose for you..as soon as I finish Fall cleaning the other 7 rooms I have to do!

 

[flyingdumbo127]

Hug, Carol. Thank you though for being so involved with your church in planning.

Lynxstch, you are a whirlwind! Amazing all you do! Please though take care of yourself!

It's cool and gray here this morning, sort of dark. It already feels later than it is. It also is starting to feel even later in the year than it is!

Wishing each of you a lovely Tuesday!

 

[lynxstch]

Hug, Carol. Thank you though for being so involved with your church in planning.

Lynxstch, you are a whirlwind! Amazing all you do! Please though take care of yourself!


Thank you..I try not to overdo it..not bad for an old lady of 66 though. I do get tired more easily and feel a few more aches and pains, but if I don't do it, it won't get done!


It's cool and gray here this morning, sort of dark. It already feels later than it is. It also is starting to feel even later in the year than it is!

I agree,,it's dark out before 7:30, and I do not like that at all!

Wishing each of you a lovely Tuesday!
Same back to you!

 

[Breezy_Carol]

@lynxstch, I wish I had your motivation for cleaning.

Woke up to a text from DD that the baby had a croupy cough overnight and she was concerned. Kept him home from daycare and had a virtual pediatrician visit scheduled. But had an important work Zoom at 9 with several other professionals involved. So, I took a quick shower and grabbed breakfast to take and drove the 40 minutes to her house. Carter just had a little cough but it would have been hard for her to complete her Zoom, and I got to entertain my little cutie. It was a beautiful drive down. Fog while crossing the canal but so many horses out on the horse farms in Chesapeake City.

After her pediatrician virtual visit, she called and Dr was not concerned.

After her meeting I headed home. Stopped at the pharmacy and got my flu shot then to the library to pick up two holds.

So here I am. Hoping to go for a hike this afternoon.

 

[flyingdumbo127]

You just do take care, Lynxstch!

Carol, I hope Carter feels better soon!

 

[lynxstch]

Okay guys,,I am DONE for the day. Our entire lawn is free of leaves and the grass mowed. Laundry is done, dishes are done, and I am DONE! Hubby is on a 2 hour phone meeting for work, so noone is going to miss me if I disappear out to the porch swing with a tall glass of lemonade and a book, right? LOL! Have a lovely afternoon everyone!

 

[flyingdumbo127]

Yay, and that sounds like a great idea, Lynxstch Enjoy your lemonade and book.

 

[apirateslifeforme]

@lynxstch, are you my mom? Your list of "got-done" sounds like one of hers. Always moving!

I'm trying to get out Halloween decorations today, but the Monkey has requested that I wait until he can help. So the stuff is out but not placed. If he wants to help after school, that is...he always wants a snack and TV when he gets home. Needs to decompress.

We did a lot of errands this morning. Started at the library, where one of my picks was a Christmas book already. It's been on my list since it was released last year, and when I see something on my list, I grab it because it might not be there next time (I've had that happen with another book that I saw probably a full year ago...I put it back, thinking "Next time," and haven't seen it since). Picked up a few things at Shop Rite - Turkey Hill ice cream was 2 for $5. Our freezer is jam-packed right now but I found spots for it! Not passing up that price! Then to Kohl's to pick up some things I had delivered to the store, as to avoid the $9 shipping charge. I can't figure out why they don't sell their basic store-brand sleepshirts in the store I decided to get Josh one more pair of jeans, as his new Old Navy pair already looks like he's wearing through the knees, but Kohl's didn't have any of their brand "skinny" jeans in his size. He really needs that style...they're still loose on him, but one of the best fitting. And he needs some slipper socks for winter. But I'll have to order online. Then it was off to Costco, where I found a book about Ancient Egypt for Josh for Christmas, and the cheddar broccoli soup that my in-laws like. Then just home for laundry, decorating, rearranging Josh's bookcase, etc.

I'm feeling a little down right now as well. October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, along with Breast Cancer Awareness. I'm in a PAIL Awareness group on FB and one of the things she does is to have mothers send in their stories, and she posts 2-3 of them per day. Sometimes they have photos. Unfortunately this triggers my PTSD. I don't want to leave the group or mute them for the month, but some of those photos make me cry uncontrollably and they stay burned into my mind for days on end. I was never able to get help or counseling for my own losses, which is probably why I can't handle it. Just makes me so incredibly sad and I want to snuggle my own child - and of course, he doesn't totally understand and doesn't want to snuggle. (A few weeks ago, he actually threw it in my face when he was mad at me one day..."You're a horrible mommy, you didn't want my siblings and that's why they're gone!" That was a knife in the heart right there.)

 

[flyingdumbo127]

Apirateslifeforme and We're here and care so very much, my friend.

 

[Breezy_Carol]

@apirateslifeforme. If this month bothers you, don’t unfriend but unfollow your group then follow again in November. You need to take care of yourself.

It is surprising how many people have suffered pregnancy loss. I had 2 miscarriages between my oldest and my youngest My next door neighbor had 3 kids but 6 pregnancies. Mine were early so not as traumatic. Like flying dumbo said, we are here for you.

Now something more upbeat. We did get to go for a hike in nature this beautiful afternoon. Did 2.5 miles. Had to cross the stream 3 times, which was a little dicey. Every storm makes the crossings different. But we did see 2 deer.

Chicken stir fry for dinner. Left over birthday cake later.

 

[flyingdumbo127]

Hug, to you, too, Carol. That is awesome you saw two deer! I once saw deer in Yosemite it really was a special experience. Hooray for birthday cake leftover and otherwise

Have a good evening, everyone!

 

[AuntieMe3]

@Pea-n-Me sorry you didn't get the dog you were hoping for.

The only thing different about the holidays this year is we probably won't be doing our big Christmas Eve celebration at my aunts house with my mom's side of the family. Its a lot of people, we have a large extended family on this side, so way more than most feel comfortable being around. Easier for us, its a 2 hour drive and my mom usually wants to just stay home anyway. LOL Thanksgiving and Christmas Day is usually us, my parents, my sister and niece...so that won't change since we've been seeing each other all along. BiL and SiL will be coming for Christmas.

@lynxstch I wish I could have an ounce of your drive to get stuff done. We did nothing we were supposed to do on Sunday, and I continued that yesterday and again today. I mean I did the basics but nothing extra...lol My allergies are really acting up lately and I haven't been feeling great because of it so I took some rest days and hope I feel better as the week goes on.

@apirateslifeforme hugs to you. I agree with @Breezy_Carol, unfollow the group until November.

 

[sparkle78]

Allergies stink Auntieme3, I am now on certizine ( zyrtex) pills, Flonase nasal spray, zaditador eye drops and still some days sneeze and cough all day

apirateslifeforme. Yes, hide their messages for awhile . You can still pray and think of them occasionally, but you do not not need the daily negative thoughts prayers

Breezeycarol my sister’s little one was getting colds I daycare, she started using a saline nasal spray and she hasn’t gotten as many

And now my exciting news ........... after much debate, we are going back to a Disney World for thanksgiving this year. The past 4 years we have a turkey dinner on Wednesday with my in-laws ,then fly out thanksgiving morning for Disney. This is the best time Togo with the kids school schedules

 

[flyingdumbo127]

I am happy to read fun news from you, Sparkle! Prayers you and your family enjoy your trip!

Happy Friday to all!

 

[lynxstch]

@flyingdumbo127 I'm pretty positive that it's only Wednesday! Its a gorgeous 78 degrees outside, with a stiff breeze..that means that burning the brush pile won't get done today. I put a coat of waterproof sealer on the front steps,,made another outdoor winter box for the outdoor cats (2 boxes go under our front porch, 3 more boxes go inside our wood shed). The ones I had made were all about 3 years old, and needed to be redone. I have 2 more to do, just waiting for the roll of reflective insulation to arrive from Amazon by the end of the week. Went to the discount place with my sister in law this morning, we were the only ones there, which was very odd for a Wednesday morning,,usually they are packed. Picked up some brown sugar pork tenderloins for $2.99 each. They are like $8 in Walmart. Picked up a few other odds and ends and came home. Hubby is on another 2 hour phone meeting,,so this time I AM taking the rest of the afternoon off and going outside to enjoy the weather while we have it. Have a great afternoon and evening everyone

 

[flyingdumbo127]

LOL, I think this morning the sheer NOISE around here went to my brain! It is indeed Wednesday! There are workers in the garage of the building next door making a hideous racket! Earlier a leaf blower joined in the unwelcome noise. Yay that you are taking a break this afternoon, enjoy!