~The Daily Grind~ 11/8/09

[bigbabyblues]

I'm sitting here teary eyed. My DH is a paramedic, and I posted earlier that he was going to a funeral today. The funeral is for a 911 dispatcher and former EMT; he was not quite 50 years old. They just game his "last call" and the command to retire his unit number. I've heard it a couple times before, but it always gives me chills for some reason.

Anyway, I just needed to say it. I'm here with the boys and no one to say it to, even though DS6 asked why they said last call and thank you for your service.

Steph

 

[ddavis860]

oh... sad... It's so great how they honor eachother. touching... and sad...

 

[funkychunkymonkey]

GOSH IM lazy! So today:
Clean kitchen
clean living room
enjoy the warm weather
clean extra room
Watch a whole ton of love saga by jennete oaks (Halkmark... EVIL)

 

[PrincessNancy96]

I've heard last call before... OMG! That one still has an effect..
My DH didn't realize what an emotional wreck I would be when they played Taps for my Pap and my Uncle... he was ready for it with my Grandpa but it was the worst for me emotionally as he was my last grandparent...


Anyway, I hit the clearance racks at stores and have a boatload of Christmas done for the boys (except little one).. .anyway one great buy.. I had a $5 coupon.. I found two college shirts on clearance and total price... $2.14!!! I was dancing...

I'm going to go through my list and my totals but so far I think I have spent less than $100 on all 5 kids! I've been little Miss Bargain hunter.. I forgot my coupons for Target but will be getting some clearance PSP/DS games on sale for the little boys this week.. I hope to have all my Christmas done by Thanksgiving!

 

[morgansmom2000]

It's amazing how things strike a chord in us. Songs, sounds, smells. It's wonderful that they honor him that way.

 

[ddavis860]

Oooo, Nan, you had a great day!!

 

[morgansmom2000]

Peachy, PrincessM just came home from PrincessK's house and is complaining of a headache and sore throat! Lovely!

 

[PrincessNancy96]

I'm so excited.. my stepsons are being materalistic now... so it must be brand name..
Lucked into some AERO shirts for $4.00.... grab 2 of them...
Went to Rue21.. got 2 shirts for $3 a piece!


So 2 gifts each.. and spent...$15.00!!! I also but eldest DsS a 2 sets of towels for college.. on clearance total cost $15.00! They are in his favorite college team colors too! BONUS points for stepmom!

 

[ddavis860]

Hope PrincessM feels better! There is alot of headaches and sore throat going around here right now. DS17 has had several bouts with it, some with fever and some not...

 

[PrincessNancy96]

Peachy, PrincessM just came home from PrincessK's house and is complaining of a headache and sore throat! Lovely!

Ugh, maybe she is just tired... Hope it's nothing more than that!

 

[morgansmom2000]

She had a seasonal flu mist on Thursday. I imagine it could be related. She says her nose hurts too!

 

[party of 3]

Change of plans, Princess went to a friend's house for lunch so we are having calzones for dinner (I just had pumpkin ice cream for lunch!) and I'll make lasagna on Tuesday (risotto with mushrooms and asparagus tomorrow.

yumm-o. i love pumpkn' anything!

I'm sitting here teary eyed. My DH is a paramedic, and I posted earlier that he was going to a funeral today. The funeral is for a 911 dispatcher and former EMT; he was not quite 50 years old. They just game his "last call" and the command to retire his unit number. I've heard it a couple times before, but it always gives me chills for some reason.

Anyway, I just needed to say it. I'm here with the boys and no one to say it to, even though DS6 asked why they said last call and thank you for your service.

Steph

Steph that is too sad.

Peachy, PrincessM just came home from PrincessK's house and is complaining of a headache and sore throat! Lovely!

ut oh! hope its nothing. time to chill and relax. did they go swimming?

Nan- you are doing awesome on your christmas shopping. Good for you. Keep up the good work.

 

[morgansmom2000]

It's Edy's pumpkin ice cream, it was sooooooo good! OMG, I loved it! I'm about to break my rule of having ice cream twice in one day!

She did not go swimming, the weather was amazing, so they played outside all afternoon. She took a bath and is now eating, said it's just her snuffy nose now. I'll give her some Advil before bed tonight. Hopefully, it's just a cold!

 

[AlexWyattMommy]

She was pretty sick earlier this school year, wasn't she?

It is probably just a rhinovirus. Give her some extra OJ, Lemonade or lots of pickles. The acid raises your PH balance and the virus doesn't like that. You do need quite a bit over a period of time, like you do with regular medicine. It kept me from getting the illness my kiddos had this year. Well, okay, I can't swear to that. But I like pickles anyway.

 

[morgansmom2000]

She was sick in late-May, early-June. She hasn't been sick at all this school year. Pickles? She likes pickles, I don't know if we have any...

 

[Lisa]

Hope, what an awesome find.

PN, you are doing great on your Christmas shopping. I need to get in gear for DH and DD. Don't know what to get for either one.

Jennifer, I have been making up about three lasagna at a time and then freezing. Great to take out and pop in the oven on those days when you don't want to cook

We were up early today - 3:00 am, but didn't get motivated until about 9:00. Ran an errand, picked up my Mom, took DD to swim class. Noticed a ferral kitten about three months old in the front field. Worried that a fox will get the little guy but we can't get near it. It is white with some grey, the cutest little thing.

Calling it an early night since we got up so early.

 

[AlexWyattMommy]

She was sick in late-May, early-June. She hasn't been sick at all this school year. Pickles? She likes pickles, I don't know if we have any...

Yup. It's the vinegar in them. Actual vinegar is recommended. Apple Cider to be exact, but there is no way on this good green earth I am going to ever drink vinegar straight again. I about keeled over. Course it was later that I read you were supposed to add water to it.
So the pickles work for me. They have vinegar in them, no calories, and taste great.