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Post by TwinkleToes on Nov 23, 2023 9:21:42 GMT -5
@tml - Happy Thanksgiving!
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Post by TwinkleToes on Nov 23, 2023 9:26:13 GMT -5
DONE - First 100
Write out a plan for dealing with my evil SIL today. Yes, I think she is evil. She triggers me in every way possible. So, I need to anticipate and plan how I am going to deal with that. Take meds Wash face and moisturize PUPA master bathroom Sent encouraging text to friend with depression Sent Family Text Gather dirty clothes and take to laundry room Eat breakfast Make bed Fold load I washed yesterday
TO DO Brush teeth Eyedrops Boil eggs Make pitcher of tea Make deviled eggs Rinse last nights dinner dishes and load into dishwasher Run dishwasher Set timer and work on bathroom for 30 minutes Get dressed Take out trash in kitchen and replace liner Do hair/face Go to in-laws for Thanksgiving dinner Pack for trip
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Post by desposito on Nov 23, 2023 11:08:11 GMT -5
Good morning!
TT, good luck dealing with evil SIL!
The dog had a really good night last night, very little panting. Unfortunately, I had another 2 hour period in the middle of the night where I couldn't sleep, totally unrelated to the dog. My arm hurts just a little from the vaccination, just the same as the last ones, so all in all I guess CVS was a good choice for me.
Now we all have to have a productive day!
Diane
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Post by mylittlescholar on Nov 23, 2023 11:12:37 GMT -5
Good morning everypony and Happy Thanksgiving'
]]]]]]]]]]<---from kitty waking up and smelling the coffee
y'all have been up for six hours? like 5:00 am? color me impressed!
the house is clean non-essentials are stashed away coat rack is up
the food has been chopped, some even sauteed, and sealed in vacuumed bags tables are up surrounded by chairs
with tablecloth, placemats, napkins and flatware on top
DONE: made bed kitty care made coffee heated up leftover coffee took meds
DVD is making breakfast
NEXT UP: DVD preps turkey
shower, dress hair, face makeup apron laundry put towels out
clear racks make name cards cue up music/video/photos more food prep put out serving dishes butter, salt and pepper
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Post by bree on Nov 23, 2023 12:39:23 GMT -5
Happy Thanksgiving to those who celebrate it! Yesterday I got some stuff done but not enough. but some! we went to the ballet last night and we had good seats. I had in the past plunked us in the cheaper balcony seats thinking it would be better to see the dancing that way but it was much more interesting to be up close. I was up too late last night, slept in too much, and have a lot to do. I have a pie baking. have played with puppy. did some general pick up. put away clean dishes, did new ones. ohblondie that is great that you can give so much stuff to your son and get it out of your house! the headboard out of your bedroom must be an instant relief. Unfortunately the family drama worsened yesterday and it is still bad. I am actually in the middle of it through no fault of my own ... I think. I rec'd a late invite yesterday for dinner today. very late! I declined as I have plans but said I'd stop by to see some visiting relatives. Well now the person who invited me is really mad at me for stopping there first and hurt that they did not get the late invite. I should not have told them but I think that would have been way worse in the long run. it is just a mess. just a total mess. and work is really bad. I ended up working half a day yesterday as Chaos and I discovered some more really bad stuff going on that is truly really bad and I have no idea how it is playing out but it is bad for my department. I have no idea what will happen. so...I am actually physically ill today. My greatest challenge will be to put on a fake happy face for DD and the visits. I have a lot to be grateful for! so I am going to truly and really try to focus on my many blessings. next -- I have to walk puppy early so I will do that but I also have to run to the store. I put my pie in at a bad time I guess as I have to wait for it to be done. guess I will pop in shower.
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Post by mylittlescholar on Nov 23, 2023 14:11:20 GMT -5
((( bree))) I am so sorry you have all of this needless drama swirling around you. I don't think you need to take any of the responsibility for it on.
in fact that is reminding me that I need to put my own shields up! I'm not anticipating anything untoward, but I don't want to be caught blindsided. I like to imagine I am safe inside a mirrored ball of loving light.
we are showered, turkey and stuffing are cooking, table is set, fire on the tv keeping it cozy!
NEXT UP: name tags make up final decision about what to wear
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Post by desposito on Nov 23, 2023 18:34:59 GMT -5
Good afternoon!
Today a list was released from one of the card charities I send cards for, it's a master list with over 1000 names (you pick and choose how many names and who you want to send to) so I've been doing that most of the afternoon. I also talked to my shopping friend for a long time, she never really liked holidays and now they make her really depressed being where she is.
This day went by so fast!
Bree, I'm sorry about the work mess, if there's any justice the people who are causing the problems will be found out and will pay the price--not you and your department.
Diane
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Post by reve on Nov 23, 2023 19:06:18 GMT -5
Busy day, needed to decompress this evening. Hope you are all well.
Done: Handled mail Stacked and ran dishwasher Watered lilies Achieved dining table zero Set out clothes for tomorrow
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Post by oust on Nov 23, 2023 19:47:36 GMT -5
I went to the park and sat for a while Ironed a few things that had dried Quick cleaning in kitchen Put clothes away Went grocery shopping and stayed on budget
Cooling down now so I turned the electric blanket on
Back to work tomorrow.
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Post by ohblondie on Nov 24, 2023 8:23:52 GMT -5
Bree - I am so sorry you are going through all of this crap at work, and with your family. I am sure many of you remember we evicted our niece after not paying rent for a year. We were disowned by that side of the family for doing this. I am sure when she told the story she left out the part that she never paid rent. Sowe have not been invited to baby showers, weddings, etc. Part of me feels a little bad - but not that much,...
I have spent so much time packing up the guest room which I am using as my room. so much gets tossed in there and there are piles. and boxes. of stuff. I finished packing up one dresser and all of the stuff that was piled on top of it. I also packed up a good deal of the piles on the floor. DS will take that dresser today. and the sofa from my parents house. As he empties his room - I am going to start moving my clothes into his room. I will use his old dresser and setup some clothes racks. I am also leaving the plastic folding table in there and using that as a staging area. there is just so much stuff.
We had a nice meal at my DD's house. Their dishwasher is broken so we used paper plates. I think every cooking tool/bowl/pan was used. I washed everything and I did three separate washing sessions. I washed and washed and washed.
OK - so I thought there would only be two of use at work today but the two women at the other end of my office came in. Ugh - I was hoping for a quiet day. I leave at 9am to go to meet with the folks at retirement. And I just remembered I left my letters at home, they got moved when I was packing up stuff.
Oh lordie - I hope I can pull myself together for once.
OK - I had better get working
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Post by cando on Nov 24, 2023 9:27:09 GMT -5
bree sorry to hear of the family & work woes. Happy that your DD is back home & that the ballet was more enjoyable with the better seats. Yesterday morning, overslept. Showered2shoes Made 2 Spinach Casseroles— 1 was for Lactose free DDil & grandson (and anyone else). First time for me to make one like that. DDil had sent me a pictures of what she uses instead of normal sour cream & butter. Made 2 Dishes of Candied Yams—1 was lactose free Thanksgiving to be at DS’s home. Packed up toys that I bought last night at Target. Had them in the car & decided to wait a while before bringing them in for 2 1/2 yr old DGS & his cousin 4 yr old cousin. They are very close like brothers as their other Grandmother takes care of them 5 days a week 6:30/7am until 4:30pm! Got plastic ware together & marshmallows for the candied yams for when I put those in the oven at DS’s house. DH put the folding chairs in our car. I’m glad I hesitated on bringing in those gifts as there were so many toys & several great big new ones!! If they had seemed bored, I would have gotten them. But they never were bored. DS had smoked a turkey & Dil made rolls from scratch that were amazing! She also made the gravy. Her sister, whom we all greatly love had already dropped off several dishes before she went to her in-laws huge Thanksgiving. So, when they came over for late afternoon dinner, they were already full from their lunch. We had 2 peeps who ended up not coming at last minute. There was so much food!!! And all delicious. After lunch & inlaws left, I helped with clean up. Then, played with DGS. The most fun was when DS put music on & DGS wore me out dancing with me. Especially when he wanted me to hold him while dancing. . He’s a very happy, active 2yr old. Tons of energy! He loves dancing & since I do, too, we had such fun! My workout for the week, I think. Earlier we had fun coloring & playing with his new toys. His cousin has a more laid back personality. He ended up getting sick & throwing up when they were getting ready to leave after the dinner. He had been coughing a little, too. Anyway, we got back home about 8:30pm. TwinkleToes you’ve been doing fantastic with your list & love your games. I have lots to do today. Have a great day, everyone! Cd
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Post by cando on Nov 24, 2023 9:29:15 GMT -5
ohblondie hope your work day turns out ok, anyway. Dang! About the letters you left at home. Hope you can grab them on the way to meeting.
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Post by bree on Nov 24, 2023 9:35:49 GMT -5
Happy day after thanksgiving! Diane, mylittlescholar and ohblondie thanks for your kind words. and cando ! we cross-posted Ohblondie that is tough about your niece situation. TwinkleToes I hope it went ok w your evil SIL! Thanksgiving was nice after all. there are lingering hurt feelings because of the ones who so divide the family. more is actually happening this weekend, but I am not invited to the events so ...I am however having a little gathering of my own tomorrow night so I'll focus on that..one of the key players in our family division sent out a holiday greeting just like I knew they would, their words are so fake and their actions are the truth. I will most likely see this person again if I am requested to be a spectator at grandchildren events. I used to go for family unity but now it is getting to be why bother. ugh. I guess I need to put it away, December will be hard too! yesterday I was at the grocery store to buy a few items for my dish to pass. I discovered if you are willing to spend money life is so much easier! So I was forking money out for pre-cut, pre-washed stuff! Also had an offer to bring food or a bottle of wine for one gathering, so wine is way easier! that is what I brought. I took puppy for a long walk yesterday after preparing my stuff and before the dinners. It was kind of mild but very gloomy out but it was just the right atmosphere to decompress. went to first gathering - was fun to see a young relative who is full of stories from medical school went to second gathering - was nice and relaxing and good food and maybe the one place in the world besides my house that I truly feel relaxed. today i am off. I have some social plans tonight. today is full of shoulds! I should do so much stuff. I need to take stock of what I need for tomorrow's gathering I will do pick up and put away, I really need to get a handle on my paper. I am thinking of changing my insurances' to save money so I Have been saving so much mail about insurance to go through! I also want to work on my get-out-of-debt plan do general cleaning do some laundry, the little loads that get pushed aside usually DD and I are black friday shoppers but she did not want to go this year and she has other plans, so I am fine with. The work situation -- it is going to come down to which division leader is more powerful. I will have to wait and see. I am not looking forward to going back to that mess so I am going to try and put it out of my mind, but I tend to do the opposite. maybe my biggest thing today should be binging on netflix!!
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Post by desposito on Nov 24, 2023 9:44:22 GMT -5
Good morning!
Last night I had the best night of sleep I've had in a long time, I went downstairs early planning to do some work on the first floor but I was so tired I got into bed to read for an hour before taking the dog out and feeding her. The dog started panting, maybe because she knew she would be going out to the yard soon and she doesn't like going into the yard anymore. She panted the whole hour before we went out. But, after we came in, she went right to sleep for the night. That allowed me to fall asleep by 10 and although I woke up 4 or 5 times during the night, I fell right back and slept til 6. My first instinct is to say I should come down early and read every night, but my experience has been when something seems to help one night, it never works again--each night is different. Maybe I'll try it again tonight and see what happens.
The temperature drops today and will be in the 30s for the next week, with feels like temps today in the mid-20s. I have to go out and empty the last rain barrel this afternoon. Monday will be the coldest day with a high of only 30, and I was hoping to do a Walmart walk on that day, or maybe on Tuesday. I guess it will be a day to day decision.
My to-do lists are so long they're getting overwhelming, so I may need to roll dice or something today to help me focus.
Diane
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Post by desposito on Nov 24, 2023 9:59:37 GMT -5
Bree, let today be a relaxing day for you--whatever that takes. If Netflix pushes the bad stuff out of your mind for a while it will be totally worth it. Worrying over the work situation won't help it get better, it'll just make you more fragile when you go back and have to deal with it. I say, have a day of doing whatever you want to do!
As for family unity--you on your own can't unite the family if some members are being jerks, so consider staying away for your own well being. You have enough other things to worry about besides manufactured crises.
Diane
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