Thanks Diana. Yes, I do a lot for Gary, but I love doing it - most of the time. His time is limited and there will be a time when he is not able to do these kinds of things. I want him to have as much enjoyment for the time he has left. 60% of people with his diagnosis (heart failure) die within 5 years of the initial diagnosis. He was diagnosed 8 years ago, so he is beating the odds. And that is combined with the fact that he has had diabetes for 17 years, lung problems and now kidney problems. I just want him to be able to do the things he can do for as long as he can do them. Sometimes though, I just want to stay home alone like Judy!!!

Yes, we got rain, a couple inches at my castle. I'm one of the masses who has trouble with the daylight savings thing, so I'm in bed at 8 pm. So nappy!

I'm right there with you Sandy on the daylight savings time. I absolutely love DST - I don't like it now when it is dark by 6:00 - BUT - it really messes me up for about a week. I feel tired and worn out all week long. I force myself to stay up to my usual bedtime, but I am miserable mostly all evening.

I understand what you are doing for Gary, Gayle. My father did the same dor my mother, who had rheumatic fever, and lots of heart damage. She died at 56. He gave her whatever she wanted. I also give Jessie whatever I can because of her MS. It's a one day at a time life with MS. She is doing well now, but I see some cognitive changes, like memory issues. I never mention it to her. I don't ecen knows if she is aware of it. It just makes me so sad, but I don't dwell on that. I pretty much go along with whatever she wants, and am supportive of everything she does. She could live like this until she is old and gray, or she could go downhill at any time. She should enjoy every day!!!

I never seem to finish my posts!

I missed Mackenzie's school show last night. Jessie forgot to tell me until yesterday morning, and I said I wasn't going to go. I am going today to Kassidy's first gymnastics class, and will see the kids today. I planned on going over to the school last night anyway for about an hour, but my eyes bother me at night, so I missed it.

Guilt!!!!!

Since the Monday after the auction I haven't done a whole lot. Went back to Mom's once to let the appraiser in (my brothers were there too) and to get mail. Trying to keep things up here keeps my mind occupied some.

Found out my younger brother is making smart a$$ remarks about me behind my back which is hurtful. I try to ignore it, but it still hurts. He's telling people that it wouldn't surprise him if I made a claim to the estate for taking care of my Mom. I never even thought of it, but since it's obvious he's only worried about his share of the estate.....I just may have to do it now.

I'll be glad with the estate is totally closed, but it will be a while yet. Still waiting on the Will to be authenicated in Florida and once that is, I'll be made the Exectutrix and then can start the sale on the place Mom had there. We had the house here apraised and once it's formulated will be sent to the attorney and then on to me. Not a big house, just two bedroom and the appraiser thinks it will be somewhere between the high twenties to low thirties. I think, but not sure, but we may purchase it. Our house is paid for and our rental will be paid off June of 2013, so we'll see.

I just can't see living out here when I'm old....trying to take care of this house two garages, shed and an acre yard. We are 15 minutes from town and the winter driving isn't fun now, let alone when I'm older. Mom's house is just the right size and in town although being in town is the only draw back. BUT....hopefully it will be awhile before we won't be able to take care of things here. We're just trying to think ahead and make good judgements.

Janet, I imagine that anyone that knows Brad understands what kind of person he is and they probably don't listen to his complaints. Don't worry about it.

It sounds like you have the hard part done so now you can relax a little. It's just going to take time to get all of your Mom's estate finished up.

I think that buying your Mom's house would be a good idea. Maybe Ricky could rent it from you if he wants to get out on his own.

On Tuesday it was rainy and cold here so I made homemade gingerbread cake with hot tea and invited all of the kids and grandkids over. It's something that I've always done since my own kids were little. It ended up that Daya and Kiley were sick......Kera was in town......and Feyn and Tammy are dieting so I didn't have very many that came.

Besides Dae Lynn, Dean, and Karlie.....we had Karley and Elijah. Later Jaci and Nate came over. Karley and Elijah ended up staying for a long time because they didn't want to be around Kiley while she was sick!!! We had a good time.

I have a friend and her daughter is looking for a babysitter for her daughter and I'm considering doing it. I told her that I would think about it. I'd make a little bit of money and I wouldn't have to watch her every day. She's a sweet little girl and only a few months old. Her Grandma and I have been best friends since we've been married but we don't do as much any more but our husbands are doing scuba diving together. I've known the Mom since she was born and she's a sweetie. I'll probably end up giving it a try and having a test period first before I decide.

I'll be taking mom from rehab back to her assisted living facility today at 11:00. Wish us luck!

I hope it all goes well Gayle!

Diana, I would have come for hot gingerbread!!! You are such a good Mom/Grandma!

Janet, why would Brad think that you shouldn't get money for taking care of Mom? I'm sure you had extra expenses. I know you wouldn't expect money for your time, although you certainly could put in for that. But, you did feed her, and drive her, and I'm sure a million other things that cost money.

Judy.....I should have called you to come!!! I'll remember next time to let you know ahead of time!!!!

I'm wishing you luck, Gayle!! Oh....and Happy Birthday too!!!! I hope you have the greatest birthday ever!!!!

Last night the high school had a progam called "Just Us". It's where the kids in music get to pick their own songs and sing them. This year they also had a chili supper to go with it so it was very casual. Karley, Kiley, and Kera, all sang several songs. They each have good voices .......very soft voices and hard to hear them....but good. Music is something that I always liked and I'm so happy to have the girls involved in it. My Dad would have loved it!! I thought of how proud he would have been of the girls several times through the evening.

I'm doing so good on my diet!!! I've lost 25 lbs so far!!!! I was at a stand still for awhile but once I cut out diet pop then I started dropping again. I'm not sure if it's the sodium or what it is that makes a difference but something sure does. I'm looking for some new jeans because my jeans just hang on me!! I've been getting some compliments too......makes me feel good!!!!

I had heard some negative things from a doctor through a friend so I talked to my doctor about Atkins and she was supportive. I had a lipid blood test done and an A1C but I haven't gotten the results back yet. I'm really anxious to hear how they are. I've stopped my diabetic medicines and a few nights ago I quit using the breathing machine for sleep apnea because I'm not having problems any longer. If things change then I'll go back on it because it does make a difference. I can't tell you how much better I feel!!!!

Diana! I'm so proud of you. You have made a big change and you are doing so well! I know you must be feeling better too! Congratulations!!!

I got mom home today. She did really well, I'm keeping my fingers crossed that everything will go well. She is able to walk very well with the walker and I got extra help at the center. They will help her with dressing and grooming every morning and evening. She doesn't need help dressing, but help getting her clothes and grooming items together. It's hard to do when you have to use a walker. They will stay with her while she is in the shower, she doesn't need help showering, but I think someone needs to be with her, plus she needs help with the dressing and grooming afterward. Someone will also push her in her wheelchair down to the dining room and back. Again, she can push herself, but I know she doesn't want to. We have to pay extra for this help but I don't think it will be permanent as once she can bear full weight on her leg, and a few more weeks of physical therapy, she should be back to walking with only a cane. Keep your fingers crossed that all goes well!

Judy...Brad is just a plain spoiled a$$ hole! That's the only explanation I have. I did endure some expenses and still struggling a bit, but she was my Mom and I didn't expect to get paid. He's probably just worried someone may get more inheritence than him. What a pig!

Diana....I'm so proud and happy for you!!! You're doing great on your diet.

Gayle...HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! It's great your Mom is getting the help she needs while still being able to do for herself. That is so important I think for their recovery. She's so blessed to have you as her daughter.

Today was just a normal day with running my bus route. I did get my hair cut and then went to a friends house to try some Mary Kay make-up. I did order some so I'm anxious for it to come in. This evening Ricky and I went to Mom's to get whatever mail was delivered and to bring home her computer desk that I bought at the auction. I have one already but mine is soooo big and is "L" shaped. Takes up a lot of space. This one is a desk with a hutch.

Tomorrow I'm planning on going to the library for a arts and craft show. I should see plenty of people I know and my friend and her mother will be there too. Afterwards we will be going to Applebee's for lunch. I'm really looking forward to it, it feels so good to be doing things with a friend instead of keeping myself in the house all the time.

Mom is doing well today. She says she feels stronger and better. I was a little worried about how she would do on her own, but she seems to be doing OK (knock on wood)!

I just knocked Gayle!!! :)

Today I didn't sleep as late as I wanted, but felt rested at 7:30. I went to the library for the arts and crafts show. It was really nice. There were some beautiful photographs and one painted picture I would have loved to have but the price was $1750...lol...a little out of my league. There were also lots of handmade jewelry and pottery. I'm not a big pottery fan, but some of the pieces were very pretty. All the items were handmade or painted by local artists. This was the first one I've ever gone to and really enjoyed it.

After the library my friend, her 94 year old mother went to Wal Mart to pick up a few items and then went to Applebee's for lunch. It was so good and the conversation and laughs were fun.

I then went to my brother Jerry's house. Someone had bought one of mom's purses at the Salvation Army and there were old charge cards and something with her bank account number on it. The account had been closed, but this lady was nice enough to call my brother (his and my phone number was in there too) and then brought the items to his house. He wanted me to keep them with all the other stuff I have. It was a pretty nice day, little windy, but we sat on his front porch in the swing and talked for about an hour. It was really nice and a great way to end my day in town.

Diana, you are doing great on your diet! Way to go!!

Gayle, I missed your birthday! Happy belated birthday!!!

Janet, that was really nice of the lady to call. It sounds like you had a nice day!

I am pretty exhausted. I have been painting all day! I decided that we would tackle the main bathroom this weekend. It is probably the room I've most wanted to paint since we moved in. It was a dark, dark, dark forest green sort of color. There is white wainscotting which made it look a little less dreary, but the dark color really didn't do much for me. It was just too dark all the time! Especially now when it's pitch black in the mornings and I try to get up and go and get ready in a dark bathroom, it just doesn't wake me up. So yesterday we bought some supplies, and today I used two coats of primer (and still some green was poking through!) and so far, two coats of a light robin's egg blue. I'm just waiting for it to dry now so I can see if I need to go over any spots before putting it all away. My hand and wrist are really sore, but the room looks so cheerful and HUGE!

We (me really) cleaned out the garage yesterday and it looks so much better! Gary isn't feeling well, he's got a cold. But he was able to tell me where some things should go. I'm so glad to have things put away and straightened up. Gary is real bad about doing something and then just leaving things laying around after he is finished. I know part of it is that he has very little energy and after he uses up his energy to do whatever he is doing, he has little left to put everything away. But still, the garage can start looking awful after a few weeks.

I also worked on my garden beds a little bit. I needed to take out some old okra plants and some old zinnias. I still have some things to get out, but I'll wait till next weekend - I only have one big trash bin and it is full right now.

I need to make a run to Walmart and Petco here in a few minutes. Think I'll go before the crowds get bad.

I worked like a big girl this weekend. Painted, cleaned, dropped a hammer in the toilet and broke it I am so tired, but my house is almost done.

Have a good week.

Did you break the hammer or the toilet? Sandy...I'm glad you're almost done so you can start really enjoying your home.

Today I went to a different church in town with my neighbor and fellow bus driver. I really enjoyed the sermon very much. They have a band that plays, two guitarists, drummer, organ, piano and two singers. The band is very good, but way too loud for me. I'm planning on going again to give it another try...just not sure if this one is for me or not. I knew a few people, but I guess there is a packed house at the 10:45 service and I went to the 9:00 service. So I may give that time a try. I just normally like the early morning service so I have the rest of the day to do whatever. We'll see, oh...it's a Baptist church...I'm not Baptist so I'll just have to see.

Sandy, I sure hope you broke the hammer and NOT the toilet!!!!! The hammer will be much easier to replace!!!

Janet, I'm glad that you tried a new church!!! Any church with a band is likely to be loud......it's something that you get used to. I like the up beat music that they play but I know it's not for everyone!!

Judy, I bet your new bathroom looks great!!! I'm not a big fan of hunter green so I imagine the blue looks much, much better!!! Some little yellow accents with pale pink would look so pretty!!! I have my guest room in those colors and really like it!!!

Gayle, I know that I've said this over and over, but you're such a good wife!!! Here Glen is with a cast on his foot and I get pretty irritated at stopping what I'm doing to help him out!!! I've thought of you often........You're a Saint!!!!! I'm so ready for Glen to get out of that cast!!!!!......and it's only been 2 weeks or so!!!!

Speaking of Glen, he was gone for the weekend........the guys went to Chadwick and rode cycles so he had to go too!! He took it pretty easy and rode with Feyn and Elijah. It was Elijah's first time so they took it pretty easy. Jaci and Nate went too.....plus a bunch of other guys!!!

Dae Lynn and I stayed home, cleaned, and watched kids!!! The kids were a LOT better than they were last weekend!!! Dean ended up with a bad runny nose and didn't feel good so he was miserable but some ibuphrophen helped him feel better. The weather was so nice on Sunday and we talked about going 4-wheeling but all of them were with Glen at Chadwick!!!!

I tried on some slacks that I had bought at a garage sale in a smaller size and they fit!!! I was in a size 22 and these are an 18!!! I'm so excited!! I've been looking for some sugar-free stuff to make candy for the holidays. I found some sugar-free dipping chocolate and sugar-free oreos so I'm going to make the cream cheese balls.......Yummmm.......!!!!!!!! I can have these in moderation!!!

Diana, I was thinking the same thing! Sandy, was it the toilet or the hammer?

Lindsey is doing her bathroom, not me! I love the color you chose, Linds, but I am not redoing anything right now!

I had Kass on Friday night. It was the first time she slept over without one of the other kids. We had such a good time! She was so good. She has to be kept busy all of the time. I wish I had her energy! I used to!!!! We watched 2 movies, painted, did some pottery, washed the dogs, slept, ate and ate and ate, and she played tons of games on my ipad. She is really growing up, although she is still a little girl. She is only 9!

I have been spending a lot of time at home since the eye surgery. I am getting a little bored with this! I have to go to the doctor on Friday. I would like to begin exercising soon. I'll see what he says. I like the way I look. It's not comletely healed, but feels so much better. The vision in my right eye is still a little blurry, but much better than it has been. The eyes get dry when you fuss with them, and it effects vision.

I've been weighing in at 132.5 - 134.5 for the past few weeks. I was 129.5 when I went on maintenance. I called the nutritionist today, and she said the 2 pound difference is normal. Depends on how much salt, stress, etc., I would like to keep it down to 130 - 131. She said I may not be eating enough calories! I'm keeping track, and I think I am. I can eat about 1300-1400 cal/day to maintain the weight I want to be. I can raise it up when I begin exercising.

If I can tighten up my stomach a bit by exercising, I am fine at this weight, so it remains to be seen!

Oops....sorry, Judy!!! It was Lindsey that's painting her bathroom!!!

I just got a call from the dr. office on some blood work I had done on Thursday. My A1C is 5.4!!!! That is so great!!! Last time it was 8.2. The doctor wants it below 6.5 so I'm way beneath that!!! My diet is so good for my health!!! They also checked my lipid or cholesterol levels and they were all within range!!! Yay!!!

That's wonderful Diana!!! You're doing such a great job taking care of yourself!!

It's so nice to catch up with everybody! I wrote the longest post last week, but I must have pushed the wrong button because it disappeared:rolleyes: Anyway...

We went to our friends ranch last week. It's in the Hill Country, not too far from where Gayle lives. It takes us about 7 hours to get there, but we make plenty of stops along the way. We got there Thursday, and Mike had hunted for about an hour when he killed his deer. It was a big 10 point, and we decided to get it mounted with a skull mount.

We didn't come home until today. There were some things going on in Marble Falls..a pretty little town near the ranch.. but I really couldn't walk as much as I thought I could. My leg and foot was swelling, so I stayed off of it as much as I could. It didn't swell near as much on the way home as it did on the way down there. I HATE to have something wrong with me.

So, what is everybody doing for Thanksgiving?

That's disappointing, Betsi. I'm sure you were excited to see what was going on. I hope your knee gets better soon. Would a wrap help the swelling?

For Thanksgiving I think that we'll be home with the kids. This is the year that my Mom and all of her sisters have Thanksgiving in Texas and I would like to go but Glen said that he will still be harvesting and he doesn't like to leave until he's all done. I really wanted to go this year because we didn't go last time (they get together every other year). So that means that my Mom and step-dad won't be here.......just us and the kids.

Damon seems to think that he may be out of jail by Thanksgiving but I don't think so......if he is then Dae Lynn will be going to his family's because my family is mad at Damon and it wouldn't be a pleasant day. There are three people in my family that......well........oh, never mind. I'm upset too but still....he is family.

Our kids are coming on Tuesday before Thanksgiving, so I'll be cooking the traditional feast, except the turkey. Everyone wanted a smoked turkey, so I'll just be heating that up. They will leave to go back to Houston Friday morning, so Gary and I will head to the deer lease at that time. We'll stay till Sunday, so it will be a nice holiday!

This year I'm not sure what we're going to do. I use to go to Mom's, then I started fixing the meal for Ricks side of the family. We no longer get together with his side of the family at the holidays. They all go in different directions now. I wouldn't go to my younger brothers house and my older brother hasn't asked. He did tell me his daughters would be there. So....I could fix dinner for the three of us like I did last year, but that was a lot of work for just the three of us. We have talked about going out to a restaurant, but not sure which one. It's going to be a whole different kind of Thanksgiving from what I've grown up with. Guess I need to be deciding what we'll be doing.....it's coming up real quick.

Mike and I have had to make major holiday adjustments since our kids moved away and our parents died. We always had big celebrations on Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and Christmas day. Last year we had Christmas dinner at a Chinese restaurant by ourselves. We just wore our santa hats and made the best of it, lol! We are having Thanksgiving on the Saturday after with my brother and family across the street.

Last year at Christmas it was different for us too. We had celebrated the day before so the kids could go to their inlaws. I spent a lot of the day in tears........just remembering how things used to be. I found out that my sister-in-law was going through the same thing so I may check this year and see what they're doing. We may see about getting together with them and playing cards or something.

Not much going on today. Just Dean and I at home. He's been getting into sooo much!! I can't tell you how many things I've had completely dumped out......cereal and chips!!! He's getting tall enough that just putting things on the counter isn't working. He can reach around the edges so things have to be scooted back. Plus the pantry door has to be kept shut and it won't shut completely........I guess that maybe I should work on getting that fixed!!

We had The Alley last night. Amy has the kids divided into 4 teams now and they were each given a roll of aluminum foil, a roll of plastic wrap, and a roll of toilet paper, plus they could use any other supplies found at the church. They had to use one person plus ALL of the supplies they were given and make something pertaining to Thanksgiving!!!

The team I helped decorated a boy as a turkey.......another team decorated a girl into an Indian....complete with a tomahawk!!! The younger teams had a Statue of Liberty.....that was darling!!! The young boys team had a boy wrapped up like a turkey that was baked in foil and then they wrapped up three boys and they were baked potatoes to go with the turkey!!! It was so much fun!!! Amy is so creative!!!

Oh....I forgot to mention that we had SNOW yesterday!!! It didn't last for long but really came down pretty good for a short while!!! I was in town so I ran to the store to get stuff to make homemade hot cocoa mix. The kids have been wanting it so I figured I'd better get it made if we're going to have weather like this!!! They love Grandma's hot cocoa!!!!

Not much going on here today either. I came home and went back to bed. I have a bit of a cold, mostly sinuses going crazy and a little pressure behind the eyes. Couldn't believe I slept a couple of hours....shocked me...lol. I do feel a bit better since my nap so hopefully whatever this is won't last long.

Pretty boring at my place too. I guess this is the calm before the Thanksgiving storm. LOL!

Oh, I have a damned bladder infection - I haven't had one in 15-20 years. Dang it!!! I was able to run see my nurse practitioner (NP) before my class this afternoon and then got my antibiotic on the way home from class this evening.

When I called for an appt. this morning, my NP didn't have any appointments, so I had to get one with the doctor - who is fine, but I much prefer seeing my NURSE! She just happened to stick her head in the waiting room and she saw me. She motioned me back and asked me what I was doing here. When I said I had a bladder infection and she didn't have any appointments, she said, "duck into this room, I'll take care of you" WHEW! I was so glad. Also, she was on maternity leave when I had my laryngo-pharengeal (GERD-like) issue (making me cough when I ate), so she asked me about that and when I told her it was bothering me some now, due to (in my opinion) all the stress from mom breaking her leg and all the subsequent surgery, rehab, etc, she agreed. She looked at what the doc had put me on and said, "Oh, you are on the wrong med" :mad: She gave me samples of a better med - one that my daughter has taken and my other nurse practitioner friend told me about - and hopefully it will help. It is long acting - and since I'm having my problem in the evening - it should help a lot, hopefully.

I was so glad to see her - almost glad (but not quite) I had a bladder infection that brought me to the office. She said if the new GERD med works, to let her know and she'll get me an RX.

Welp, that's the sum total of my exciting day. LOL!

I'm going to Jessie's for Thanksgiving. It will just be us, and maybe my ex. She makes a full out traditional Thanksgiving dinner. She wants the kids to have that. She is such a good Mom, and a wonderful daughter. I'll either bring stuff, pay for some of the dinner, or ????

I was supposed to go to the doctor today to see how my eyes are healing, but there were snow flurries as I was driving. I was near Jessie's house, so I turned around and went there. I called the doc and made another appt. for Tuesday. Wouldn't you know it stopped snowing within half an hour! I wanted to go to TJ Maxx and JC Penney's in Schenectady too! I'll go on Tuesday. Something to look forward to! Maybe I can stop at a Walmart too. I love Walmart!!!

Tomorrow I am going to see Mackenzie sing. Jessie forgot to tell me until today. This is not like her, and it worries me.

I hope you feel better, Janet, Betsi and Gayle!!!!

Where is Sandy? Yoohoo Sandy!!!!

Didn't do much today. Still not feeling the best with the sinus crap. Also missing my Mom and for some reason today....I've felt angry. I think I know the reason, but it still doesn't make it go away.

I have some options for tomorrow, there's an auction, flea market in Kokomo and a flea market here. Not sure which one I want to go to, if any. Just have to wait until tomorrow and see what I feel like doing. Sure wish you ladies lived here so I wouldn't have to go alone.

I would love to go with you, Janet!

Mike and I just rode around today looking for some fall leaves. It's been so dry here that the leaves aren't very pretty. We stopped in Jefferson, a cute little antique town about an hour north of us. We ate lunch at a place that has cornbread sandwiches. They are delicious, and they have great pie, too! It was a beautiful day, but still a little cool to put the top down on my car:p

Well...let's see...what did I do today??? When I got out of bed I read the morning paper, drank my coffee, had some toast and orange juice and then started cleaning this house. Didn't do any deep cleaning, just dusted, ran the sweeper and mopped the kitchen. Then I filed my ugly broken nails and took a long relaxing bath. Then.........I planted myself on the couch and didn't hardly move. I was here by myself and enjoyed the peace and quiet.

Still have a bit of the sinus stuff and a slight cough, but don't feel bad at all.

Tomorrow I do need to go to Mom's and check and see if there is any mail...most of it comes here now, but some slips through and then go buy a cheap cordless phone. The one in the kitchen doesn't work anymore after I banged it on the table in anger. Guess that will teach me, huh?

I drove home from the deer lease today. Gary went on Friday and I drove up yesterday. It is a nice drive and I only went because Gary wanted me to help him get things set up for a few days' stay. He'll come home on Tuesday.

It is a really pretty drive, this time of year. The drought has really brought out the colors of many bushes (sumac) and other trees. The color is the best I have ever seen in Texas. Too bad it is caused by the drought.

The little town near our lease was just bustling with activities. Gary bought a new hunting gun :roll eyes: in the little town and I would imagine no less than 5 employees thanked him for his business. He bought the gun because it is shorter and lighter than his gun and thus, easier to climb up into the deer blind with it hanging on your shoulder. He didn't really need it but it didn't cost too much and so why not. We also try to buy all the things we need for the deer lease, plus our groceries, etc. in the little town. I know they need the business.

I drove home this morning and am trying to get the house straightened up from all the stuff I brought in. I did some Christmas shopping too, at the little local store, mostly stocking stuffers, but now I need to put away all my bags and stuff.

I'm going to the Texas women's basketball game here in just a bit. The game is at 2:00. After the game I have GOT to go to the store and do the rest of my thanksgiving dinner shopping. The game will be over about 4:00, so I should have plenty of time. I need to stop by and see mom too. Everything will be easier since Gary isn't here and I don't have to worry about taking care of him!

On Friday I had a great day at work. First thing in the morning it was "Payday Breakfast" with French toast and bacon. I didn't have any because I wasn't hungry but the office sure smelled good lol! At lunch time, a girl had arranged a shoe party in the basement. I tried on a couple of pairs, but I thought Scott would probably kill me if I bought another pair of $50 heels! But it was fun anyway! At 4:00 we had happy hour, as we do every Friday. I didn't have a beer, but I did have a long talk with a coworker and go to know him better! So yeah... I still love my new job haha

After work, we picked up my grandma and went for supper. We went back to her house and relaxed for awhile, and then my uncle came up (he lives in her basement suite) and we played Canasta for awhile. My cousin (and bridesmaid) was coming into the city that night for a conference Saturday, so when she got in, we picked her up at her hotel and went to the movies! We saw Jack and Jill, with Adam Sandler. It was good!

We got back to my grandma's at 1 a.m. to pick up Layla and head home! Then I collapsed in bed! Too much excitement for one day lol.

Saturday I painted the OTHER bathroom. Today Scott is finishing putting the chair rail back up over the wainscoting. The room was really dark brownish red, and now it's grassy green. I think it looks much better!

I also brought out Christmas decorations today and have been busy decorating the house :) The tree will go up either tonight or next weekend.

I feel like I've been on a roller coaster and have too much on my plate again. I literally told my boss to get a grip and stop taking her frustrations out on me. She said we need to talk ... At 730 tomorrow morning. I get my carport, stove top and oven Tuesday morning

Jeff, abby and Sarah came in and he did lots of work on the house. House repairs are totally done, just lots of painting left. I have too many projects started.

I'm going to Laura's for thanksgiving, just for the day. I'm off work Thursday and Friday, so I'll be thankful to get a few more walls painted. I'm moving so slowly, but my neck and shoulder won't take much.

I am thankful for all of you.

Yesterday Rick's 90 year old aunt was visiting her sister (Rick's other aunt) and invited us to have a Thanksgiving meal with them and his cousins. It was really nice visiting with them. One of his aunts is from Schenectady, NY but recenty moved in with her daughter and her husband in S. Carolina.

When we got home Rick got an attitude. He hadn't drank all day until he got home so I'm sure that had something to do with it. (Diana....please tell Dae Lynn it's really not worth it).

I work today and tomorrow and then off the rest of the week. So glad HE only gets Thursday off.

Sandy, I'm glad you finally said something to your boss. Maybe things will start to get better, at least I hope so.

Mike and I really didn't have anything to do today, so we went to Longview..our "go-to" town about 45 minutes from here. We went to the movie and saw J Edgar. Then we went to Red Lobster. Oh, we also got dog food, lol!

We are supposed to get a thunderstorm tonight. It's still so very dry here, that every drop helps! Hopefully the temperature will drop some, too.