What Did You Do Today?

[judy]

Janet, you and Mom went through this together, and a more loving daughter would be hard to find. You have worked so hard for her comfort every step of the way. I hope you can have no regrets. You did more than your best, and she knows that.

My prayers.

[DianaB]

You know that in time you won't remember all of this. I went through so much with my Dad but I really don't remember it often. I remember the good times. It will be the same for you.

[Tiramisu]

I slept in this morning, did some packing and laundry, picked up Laura and her family to show them my house and take Andrew out for an early birthday dinner. They've been looking for a new house and have found one about as close to me as they are now. They said my house looks like me.

Today would have been my Daddy's 84th birthday and I really miss being able to tell him about my accomplishments. I miss him and his love.

[gja1000]

When are you planning to move Sandy? I hope all goes well and that you have lots of help. I was so very very tired after our move, it really wore me out!

I didn't do much today - I ran a few errands, looked at paint for the kitchen - man, it is hard to pick paint. I'm so afraid I'll make a big mistake.

I'm looking for new hardware for the kitchen cabinets. The old hardware looks dated, but I am having a hard time finding new hardware that I like. I've bought 6 different pulls and knob sets home and I only like one of them. Hey! I'll post pictures of two of them and you all can help me!

The first is the one that I like - both the pull and knob have fruit embossed on them - kinda cheesy, but I like it and it looks good with the granite. You can't really tell how good it looks with the granite from the pic, but it does look good (I think). Gary likes the brushed silver, but I don't think it looks good with the cabinet color - but if you do, tell me!

[Tiramisu]

I like the whimsy of the fruit and agree that it matches best. I'll be doing the same thing in a few months. Gayle, I do think we have the same cabinets and they're the same as in my married house.

I've decided to move sooner than later. I had thought I'd split my time between the house and apartment, but plan to give my 30 day notice when I pay rent next week. First, I'll paint my bedroom and change the flooring. Then, I'll move out there and not be running back and forth.

Remember, I live alone in a 700sf apartment and I don't have a dining set, so I don't have much. I'll need to buy all big appliances, a second bedroom set and dinette. The kids told me its too much land for a push mower, so I might be getting a John Deere. I hope to only take off one day for the movers and save my vacation for later.

[gja1000]

That sounds like a good plan - you are not "lucky" that you have so little to move - but from a moving perspective, it is a good thing.

You DO have too much property for a push mower, so you DO need to get a riding mower, for sure. I'm fortunate in that I have someone who mows for me every two weeks - but if it ever starts to rain, I will have to mow more often and use MY John Deere!

[judy]

I like the fruit pulls and knobs, Gayle. The design of the silver is beautiful, but I think you need to go with a bronze color.

Paint is so hard to choose! I took Jessie with me when I picked out paint for the house. She taught me about using color cards, and whether you want complementary, or two other combinations. I think you can go onto Home Depot or Lowe's for matching up color choices to your room, trim, etc. I found it less overwhelming if I had it narrowed down a bit.

Sandy, you are fantastic! You'll be in your new home, furnished and all, well before Thanksgiving! Good for you!

[DianaB]

Were you planning on painting the cabinets? I can't remember for sure. If so then the paint may change what you like. Personally I like both sets but the polished silver stands out to me.......but either will look great!!!

[gja1000]

Yes, I was considering painting the cabinets - but have decided not to for now.

[Janet]

I like the first set the best, really nice. It would be nice to be able to start over in a new home, so exciting and fun redoing the inside. You'll definitely need a rider for your yard Sandy. I sure wouldn't want to push one.

Today I groomed the 5 Yorkies. I'm embarassed to admit but it's probably been a month or longer since I had. They needed it so bad and now smell so good and feel so soft. I started somewhere around 10 this morning and finished around 3:30. Then I had to clean up my mess, run the sweeper and then got myself cleaned up to go visit with Mom. She still isn't eating well at all. Just as I was leaving my younger brother showed up. Tomorrow Mom will be moved into another room. She'll be the only one in there for awhile, but she'll get to be by the window and she'll like that much better. Her roommate now is a talker and joins every conversation. From what we were told, she runs off most roommates because their families get tired of her when they come to visit. Her daughter comes once a week and she's just lonely for conversation. I've tried to include her, but sometimes I just want my Mom.

Came home, fixed some tomato soup for supper and now I'm checking in here and watching Big Brother. I'm so tired so don't know if I'll be able to stay up and watch Real Housewives of New Jersey.

Hope you all had a great weekend.

[Tiramisu]

I slept in again thie morning and have been on the couch all day. Guess I need it. Can you say lazy?

[gja1000]

No not lazy, just restin' up for the storm to come! LOL!

[judy]

I went to a Writers in the Mountains "Gala" yesterday. It was a lot of fun, great food, lots of really nice people, and we honored a lovely woman who has worked so hard for WIM. I read a story, along with about 10 people. It was fun because I had the whole audience laughing. That felt really good. The stories and poems were amazing!

I ate everything I could get my hands on! I am on the Transition part of my diet, although the food I ate yesterday sure isn't on the approved list! Tough! Life is short, and lox and capers and lemon cake are so delicious!

[DianaB]

Everyone at church was so glad to see Dean yesterday and are calling him "The Miracle Boy"!!! It's so hard to believe that it's been a week already since it happened. Several times this week I found myself thinking about what if things would have had a different outcome and how I would have felt. I just praise God that we didn't have to deal with that.

Dean's doing much better this morning. He's still limping but it's not as bad as it was and the bruise is starting to get much lighter in color. He certainly acts like himself!!!........Into everything still!!!!! I do think that he's gotten a little spoiled by the attention and he's learned to really show his temper!!!.........And he's really shown us how attached he is to his Mama!!!!

Today's the start of a new week and I'm hoping to start getting into a routine now that school's started and it's just Dean and me at home. I really have some things to work on while everyone else is gone!!!!

[Tiramisu]

Monday work day and I'm trying to understand my new boss, but she's making it difficult. Hoping she moves on soon.

Found out I go to divorce mediation Oct 3rd. I'll be so glad to have this over with.

Yes, pre-resting is a good thing.