What Did You Do Today?

[judy]

Well said, Gayle. I also worked two jobs for my own reasons, but I loved both of these jobs.

My father gave me the example of loving your work as a necessary part of life, and I will always be grateful for that.

[DianaB]

That WAS well said, Gayle!!

Judy, your Dad gave you some great advice! I've worked a few jobs as a temp......some that I loved.....and some I hated......and I couldn't imagine being stuck in a job that I didn't like......or even working with people that I didn't like.

[gja1000]

I am getting Gary ready to go on his month long fishing trip tomorrow. Actually, I am getting the trailer ready to go. We had a small leak behind the toilet which Gary fixed last week. Today we found a leak in the water pump filter. It was a plastic cover over the filter that was cracked. I suspect that even though we had the water turned off in the trailer this winter and the lines drained, that some water pooled and froze in the filter and cracked the plastic cover. Anyway, we gorilla glued it till we can get a new plastic cover. I almost glued my fingers together though! LOL! That glue is soooo sticky! I told Gary I could commit a crime and get away with it because I have no finger prints, they are all covered with glue!!!

[DianaB]

I've used Gorilla Glue and I know what you mean!!! It's very sticky and does a great job of glueing things together.


Taking care of Dean is starting to take a toll on me. My anxiety is trying to act up......and I think that it's being caused by stress. That cute little guy is into EVERYTHING when he's here. Even Dae Lynn has noticed that he's worse here than at her house. I've just decided to move things and get them out of his way but still the house is a disaster when he leaves.

I was going to go to Marva's this weekend but decided that I needed a nice quiet weekend instead. I'm trying to get some cleaning done. That's ok because I don't have the stress of the kids. If my anxiety gets any worse I'm going to go to the doctor. I don't want to have a breakdown like I had before.

[Janet]

Diana...did I miss something? Are you babysitting the kids now? You're going to have to catch me up. Sorry you're feeling so stressed. Try to have yourself a nice calm weekend.

[gja1000]

It's a beautiful day today, cool (48) and crisp with the sun shining brightly! EVERYONE is gone this morning. The kids are in Houston and they will be home this evening. Gary is on his fishing trip - so it's just ME, oh and the dogs of course.

I've been getting some laundry done and I'm fixing to go outside and get some things done in the yard. Whooo Hoooo!

Later I'm going to get mom and take her out to eat.

[gja1000]

I had to go to Home Depot to buy a couple of 100 ft. hoses to water in the corners of my back yard. I have several blooming trees and since we've not had any rain to speak of for a month now, I thought I should water them as they are starting to bloom. I have a red bud, an ornamental pear, and a peach tree all of whom are popping out blooms. I also have several live oak trees and they don't lose their leaves till March when the new leaves push off the old leaves. The old leaves are starting to fall so I thought those trees could use a good drink of water.

I bought some really good sprinklers that spray water in a huge area, but I neglected to get hoses long enough to reach to the back corners of the yard.

I also planted the rest of my potatoes. It is a little late to plant potatoes, but oh well, if they grow - great - if not then next spring I'll be a little quicker. Since Gary and I will be gone till the first of July, I want my crops to be later anyway. So, we'll see.

[lynne b]

I haven't done much with mom latley cause of the weather, just a trip to Wall Mart and to lunch....well they had the Shipshawana (which is just a flea market) in a nearby town, so i took mom there, she only made it through about 3 aisle's before she was done and needed to find some place to sit....her back was hurting to bad. Makes me sad, she use to be able to shop all day, so i took her to lunch and then we headed back home.

[Janet]

I didn't do anything. Oh I did laundry as usual, played on the computer then nothing. That creep I'm married to was out in the garage all day and so was my son. I did get wishes from all of my online friends and my two brothers and of course...my Mom wrote me the yearly $20 check.

Real fun birthday....don't care if I ever have another.

[gja1000]

Originally Posted by Janet

I didn't do anything. Oh I did laundry as usual, played on the computer then nothing. That creep I'm married to was out in the garage all day and so was my son. I did get wishes from all of my online friends and my two brothers and of course...my Mom wrote me the yearly $20 check.

Real fun birthday....don't care if I ever have another.

Well WE ALL CARE if you have another birthday!!! We LOVE you and would be so sad if you didn't have another birthday!!! I know it's the pits when the people who should care and wish you happy birthday, don't do it - but things will change someday. And until then, just keep going because it will be OK, even though it doesn't feel like it right now.

[judy]

You need to know that all of us were thinking about you on your birthday, with love and caring! You WERE very important on your birthday, and you are everyday!

I'm spending my birthday getting my hair colored (new highlights), which is fun, and then going to court to deal with my criminal activities of late! No fun!

Jess wanted me to come over, but I told her that I have to fight a traffic ticket. Other than that, they are really busy this weekend, so I don't expect to have a birthday hoopla either.

I did get one birthday card from Geico, and one from one of my doctors. Of course, these are promotional, but I saved the Geico card because it has the Gecko on the front wishing me a Happy Birthday. I love the Gecko. I really do not expect any other cards. It's just me and the Gecko, and, of course, the judge!

So....try not to feel too sad about your birthday Janet. Want mine?

[Janet]

You all here and those on FB is what made my birthday worth it. I truly love Love LOVE all of you.

I'm sorry I had forgotten all about your criminal activites....so today is the day...huh? Are you going to be nice to him? I hope he is drop dead gorgeous, single and falls head over heels for you!! oh...and rich too...lol

I love the little Geiko too...such a cutie!

[DianaB]

Ok, Judy, how did you come out in court? We're all dying to know!!!!

I think that birthdays when you get older just aren't any fun anyway unless you happen to hit a HUGE milestone and then your family goes all out......but really you just want to climb in a hole and forget that you hit a HUGE milestone!!!!! Too bad that we all don't live closer then we could all go out to eat together on our birthdays!! That would be so much fun!!!

Personally I'd rather forget birthdays.....they come around waaaayyyyy to fast!!! How can I be 54 when I'm really only 35?????!!!!! It doesn't make sense to me!!! Too bad that I can't get the inside age to affect the outside age!!!! I'm killing myself!!!

[judy]

I went to Mackenzie's school play, "Guys and Dolls," last night and Friday night. It was wonderful! The second night was better than the first, and it was a lot of fun. 17 of the drama kids are graduating this year, so there were flowers etc. for the teachers who have worked so hard with them, tears galore because this is their last high school play, and Mackenzie was allowed to go to the cast party!!!

My SIL doesn't allow the kids to do so many things! He is very overprotective, so I am thrilled for her that he let her go to this party.

She will probably be the lead singer from now until she is a senior. There are enough great kids who are pot graduating left, and new, talented kids are always coming along. I am so glad Mackenzie has this interest and talent!

I'll try to get some pix.

[gja1000]

Oh how fun for Makenzie! It must be so fun to be there for her and to hear her for the next several years! I remember our school plays. So much fun! You are such an awesome g-ma!