I hope you are having a good Friday. It's another sunny, cool day and just beautiful here. Some already know this but Dave's brother died on Monday. It's been such an emotionally draining week as we are also dealing with both Dave's mom and her husband who have dementia and are declining faster than we'd anticipated. Monday, the 13th, will be Dan's memorial service in Winston Salem area and then on Thursday, the 17th, we will go back up there to help move Dave's mom and stepdad into their new assisted living place. Because she is unable to retain much at all, Dave's mom calls him and asks him if he's talked with Dan lately and why won't Dan answer her when she calls him. So Dave has to remind her that he's gone and the cycle just repeats itself. Often. Hopefully once we get them settled into their new place with 24 care and no way for Dave's stepdad to wander off, things will settle down. For us, anyway. I know things won't get better with the inlaws. Anyway, when I am missing in action over the next week or so, you now know why. I'm not ignoring anyone.
good morning! trying to decide if i want to venture out...it's really icy out...but i need to pick up some meds..and need a few things from the grocery store...hope your day is rosy...hugs
There is no chance for snow or for the sighting of sweet snow bunnies in my area. Rainy and warm, Bren. Temps in the 60s today. Once again we are awaiting the arrival of our new dryer. Hope there are no issues today as I have a load of clothes in the washer that will want to be dried soon. Did you have a good weekend? Ours was good; Saturday was nice and we even had sunshine so that was a real mood booster! Do you have special new year's eve plans? We stopped doing things on NYE long ago. Too many crowds, too many drunks, and just not our thing. I will ring in the new year in my nightgown with my ever-handy glass of unsweetened iced tea and my dear hubby.
Happy day after Christmas. I hope yesterday was a good one for you and your family. We had a houseful of food, fun, and chaos and I always bask in that since it only happens a couple times a year. Today, I am breathing deeply and just doing what, if anything, I choose. So far I've divided up cookies and put some in the freezer. And I've washed dishes. That may be all I accomplish today. HAHA
Just want to wish you and yours a very merry Christmas, Bren. I've been scarce on The Hill but with Christmas and life...sometimes our days get away from us. Have your very best holiday and enjoy all the sights and sounds as we celebrate the birth of Jesus!
my cats are sure having fun playing and hiding under the tree...except i have to keep putting the skirt back in place and putting ornaments back on the tree...wishes for a happy day for you...hugs
6 more days until Christmas. Are you ready? It's a rather cloudy Wednesday here and we are to get rain tomorrow and Friday. Just what we need; more sloppy weather. At least we've had a few sunny days to get a little bit dried up. Hoping I can get grocery shopping done tomorrow morning before the rain starts. Have a happy hump day, friend.
What a sloppy Saturday here. When we need rain, we have to beg for it. When we don't, it's abundant. This afternoon I am going to our middle daughter's (Melanie) for an essential oil party. We will be making three different gift items using essential oils. While I'm with "the girls", Dave will be heading to an auction at a local antique shop that lost its lease and must move. Hopefully the rain will end and we can dry out considerably over the next many days. I'm afraid to even look at the forecast. LOL Have a terrific weekend, rain or shine! Bren, our yard is like a swamp at the moment. I feel like we could do an episode of Swamp People right in our own backyard. UGH!
