What Did You Do Today?

[DianaB]

Tell Mackenzie "Happy Birthday" from me!!! She is such a talented young girl!!!!

"The Alley" was interesting last night!!! I ran through the kids in a bathrobe and slippers and a gray messy wig on my head......while singing to a song called "Where is my hairbrush"!!! I had kids get up out of their seat like I was looking for my hair brush and had everyone laughing!!! Even the adults!!! When I couldn't find my hair brush I licked my fingers and tried to smooth down my hair!!!! One woman was about to split her side!!!

Then one of the games was for 4 kids to put makeup on Dae Lynn and I while they were blind-folded!! My team didn't even try to put it on correctly!!! I had my neck powdered on both sides........eye shadow on one side of my neck.......blush on the other side of my neck and one cheek.......then the lipstick.........I had scribbles on my forehead with dots....then down to my chin......later he came back and started with lipstick at my jawbone and went up to the top of my head through my hair!!! I was really worried about the red staining my hair because I just had the highlights redone last week but it did wash out!!! WHEW!!!!

I love working with the kids and I love being goofy for them!!! You'd probably be shocked at the things I do with the kids!!! However I do expect them to behave and I did have some problems that I had to address.

Today.....no kids and the house is pretty clean.......so I'm just chillin"!!!!!!!!

[Janet]

Tell MacKenzie Happy Birthay from me too! She's such a beautiful young lady.

Diana....sounds like you all had a great time. I could see it all in my imagination and you were a sight....lolol. I'm glad you have so much fun with them.


This morning I got a haircut at 9:00 and Mom felt good enough to get a manicure at the same time. It was her very first one professionally. She picked a beautiful color and it looks really nice. She is so proud of it. Then we went to town around 11:30. A friend of hers called to tell her there was a campers meeting at Ponderosa Steak House at noon. My parents joined a campers club many many years ago and Mom had continued to go. There are not many of them left and most have their adult children pull and park the camper for them now.

When we arrived we saw a very dear friend and Mom and her hugged and Mom started crying. We spoke for a bit and then I needed to get Mom in to where the meeting was being held. She hadn't been for a few months and when everyone started coming up to her she started crying again. She was so glad to see everyone.

I didn't really feel like driving to town and I don't care for the restaurant, but I kept feeling this urging.....I know it was God.....so I took Mom to see her friends and so glad that I did. It really warmed my heart.

Now we are back home...lounging around like a couple overstuffed pigs....LOLOL. We had a good time and Mom's nails look great!

[gja1000]

Diana - I know you had such a good time! And the kids loved it too, I am sure. I'm pretty shy at doing things like that, I have a really hard time, so I really admire what you can do with the kids.

Janet, what a wonderful story!!! I know your mom just loved seeing her friends, I'm sure it gave her a boost. My mom gets her nails done every 3 weeks, like clockwork. Her nails are beautiful - mine on the other hand are NOT! I dig in the garden too much to have a pretty manicure!

I have to drive 500 miles for my mom to see her friends - and I'm going to do it in September. Her old school (which has been turned into a museum) is having a reunion in September and I told her I would take her. It's a long drive - but we can make it. We could fly, but we'd have to change planes once, then rent a car and drive 130 miles after we arrived, so it's not hardly worth it. It takes as long to fly/drive as it does to drive it all. I need to take a couple of pieces of furniture up to my cousin who lives along the way, so it will work out well.

I'm going to Houston tomorrow to see the kids, so my day has been filled with a little bit of work, some washing, and now I'm trying to get packed and organized.

[Tiramisu]

Gayle If you're close to greens point on i45 north, honk at me,

I had a regular day and worked in a couple of margaritas in this evening. Don't get out much any more.

[DianaB]

Gayle, I'm surprised!! I figured that you didn't mind getting in front of people since you teach!!!

[gja1000]

Originally Posted by Tiramisu

Gayle If you're close to greens point on i45 north, honk at me,

I had a regular day and worked in a couple of margaritas in this evening. Don't get out much any more.

Okie Dokie! I won't go by today because I'm taking the Sam Houston toll (beltway) all the way around the city to the east. I'll be hitting Houston about 5:30 and the beltway is much better if I go east at 290 AAALLLLLLLL the way around Houston to the east and then south and then hitting I45 south of Houston. The evening traffic is wayyyyy better with that route - as I'm sure you know.

[judy]

Have a safe trip, Gayle and enjoy being with the kids!

Diana, that sounds like so much fun! No wonder the kids love you so much!

Janet, what a wonderful thing you did for Mom! It's good that you followed your instincts! She must be so cute showing off her nails too!

[Janet]

Have a great trip Gayle.

Just thought I'd post a couple pictures of Mom's first manicure......



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[Tiramisu]

Gayle, my apt is on beltway, between 59 and i10.

Janet, love the nails.

[gja1000]

You are right Sandy, I drove right past it! When you get settled in your new digs, we'll have to have a meet up!

It's so good to see the kids. Everyone looks happy and healthy. They are adapting to Houston. My 14 year old granddaughter is already involved in many activities and she has made lots of friends. She says she loves it here but misses her old friends. With cell phones and computers, she stays in touch with them though.

The 4 year old Emma, did not stop talking till she went to bed. LOL! She looks like she has grown in just a month. She is so happy to see me!

[judy]

Where are the pictures, Gayle? How wonderful that they are happy!

Janet, Mom's nails are really pretty!

[judy]

I have been so tired lately. I think it is allergies and the humidity. I was so used to a/c in NYC. I do have the portable a/c. Maybe I should start using the dehumidifier function more. I really do not want to pay for the extra electricity.

Maybe I should stop worrying about the extra money, and more about my health.

On the up side, I went to the pool yesterday. I was all by myself, laid out on a lounge chair, listening to an audiobook. It's very sunny up there, and the pool was delightful for cooling off in.

Today, I am going to Oneonta to get my eyeliner tattoo checked. You have to go back after a few weeks when you first have it done. There are actual stores there! I am excited!!! They are building a TJ Maxx, and I am hoping it is open!!!

[DianaB]

Gayle, it sounds like the kids are doing very well with their move and making new friends!!! I'm sure that they were glad to see Grandma!!!

Janet, your Mom's nails look great!!! I love the color!!! I've never had my nails done professionally either.

Judy, laying out in the sun by a pool sounds heavenly!!!! It's starting to get so hot here that I'm afraid that laying in the sun won't be too much fun......but it is time to check the pond and see if it's warm enough to swim!!!!

[Janet]

As hot as it has been, the pond should feel so refreshing.

[Tiramisu]

I went to my plastic surgeon appt at 11 and didn't go back to work. Ate Chinese buffet, came home and crashed. Feeling like going out for a margarita now.

Unfortunately, I missed the bank mortgage guy's phone call while driving. I left him a phone message but he didn't call me back. Applied for a loan to get the little house. I can't make an offer until I have proof of funds.