Christmas Countdown - 2013

[Seawaters]

Oh, my--absolutely lovely!!! I can hardly wait to see it in December!

Xmas & Seawaters, you guys asked @ decorating the new place, and if I knew where I'd put my tree...

Right in front of here

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Seawaters, our downstairs family room is nice sized- I plan to put 6 ft. Craft tables along the perimeter of the walls & put my village there!! Can't wait! 351 days!!!!


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[Seawaters]

Thinking of you and Wish, CM3. I think we all know how you feel and what a hard decision it is to make. You are so brave to think of Wish and how he feels.

Good evening, Christmas family

I wanted to stop by and give you all an update on Wishbone. It isn't good. He had blood work done today and his BUN is back up to 129, creatinine 3.4. There was another value also but I cannot recall what it is right now. The doctor said we will check blood every two weeks to see how things are trending. If they even out and just stay there then that will be okay. If he starts having bouts of "GI" symptoms that are intractable then.........I can't even say it. As long as he feels good and he is comfortable then We will continue the Lactated ringer solution. I won't hang on to him one second longer if he gets to the point he is suffering. I know, I have had him a long time and yes, he has had a good long life. But I still love him. We have an especially close bond but if it becomes time to let him go to God (my belief) then I will do that.

Sorry for being so sad. Today has not been a good one. I feel as though I have been assailed from all sides, worried about Wish, extremely worried about money and on and on. Perhaps tomorrow will be a better and more Christmassy day xo

(((HUGS))) to all ESPECIALLY:

Ella, Harlowe, Snowball, Gomez, Ophelia, Sidney, Alex, Merlin, Snickers, Victor, Daisy, Diva, Mickey, Palmer, Mouse, Bo, Chico, Meca, Alvin, Charlie, Gary, Bailey, Jerrold, Irving, Martha, Uncle Julio, Missy, Scooby, Sasha, Jacob, Cracker, Bunny B, Penny, Pocket, LuLu, Bear-Bear, Stripey, Holly, Fate Puppy (London,) Buster, Missy, Baby, Santa's Polar Bears, Sangria, O'Malley, Beau, Taz, Zema, Rizzo, Bella, Happy, Sam, Guinness, Holly Noel, Larry SR, Mama, and all furkids everywhere xoxoo

 

[Seawaters]

I am sure that was a hard decision for you. Maybe the new employer will be impressed with your reason for turning it down and will keep you in mind when a job with better hours turns up. Your reason for turning it down are nothing short of admirable. Your family is so lucky to have you.

I got my phone call around 6pm.

I got the job!!!


But...



...I turned it down, if I took it I would have been working 12-9 Mon.-Fri. and 8-1 Saturday mornings. I would have missed my boys growing up, my father wasn't there for me after my parents divorced, and I wasn't going to let that happen to my kids. I want to watch them play baseball games, Cub Scouts, and whatever endeavor they decide to do. I was teary after I hung up with my interviewer, I really wanted this job. I want to maybe even need to change careers, the money would have made us comfortable, maybe even very comfortable, but time with my family is more important. He understood, and told me if I change my mind to call him.

Everything happens for a reason.

 

[caninemom3]

Xmas & Seawaters, you guys asked @ decorating the new place, and if I knew where I'd put my tree...

Right in front of here

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Seawaters, our downstairs family room is nice sized- I plan to put 6 ft. Craft tables along the perimeter of the walls & put my village there!! Can't wait! 351 days!!!!


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What a beautiful home and wonderful spot for your tree !! xo

 

[Seawaters]

This morning it was very foggy on my way to work. Cold, too! The kids were good again today. Surprise! I went to see the school superintendent and told him I want to retire. He was okay with that and told me he wants to make sure I have everything lined up before I turn in my keys. So, I came home and called Social Security to set that up and to set up a phone interview. My Medicare insurance will be taken out of that. I went online to download my retirement planner to make sure I fill out all the forms I need. Talk about a lot of paperwork!!! I am really getting excited now!

 

[caninemom3]

Hey Christmas buddies...I am just checking in for the day.. I have been sick again today even at work I was in the bathroom all day.. I just don't know what iswrong..It's like having a virus that will not go away. I was okay over the weekend,but then today at work things just went down hill..I just took my weight in immodium so maybe that will help.lol I love you guys and hope you are all doing well. PCB"s still clinging on but they seen to be getting better each day!! goodnight!

Oh my ! I think you should see a doctor xoxo Hoping and praying you feel better xo

 

[Seawaters]

I went out to the garage just a while ago. It is sooo foggy! And cold!

 

[caninemom3]

This morning it was very foggy on my way to work. Cold, too! The kids were good again today. Surprise! I went to see the school superintendent and told him I want to retire. He was okay with that and told me he wants to make sure I have everything lined up before I turn in my keys. So, I came home and called Social Security to set that up and to set up a phone interview. My Medicare insurance will be taken out of that. I went online to download my retirement planner to make sure I fill out all the forms I need. Talk about a lot of paperwork!!! I am really getting excited now!

I am excited for you ! You SO deserve this Seawaters (((HUGS))) xo

 

[xmastidings]

Well,It's been a really long day. I'm just about finishing wrapping up another 14 hour work day (back to back);Yawwwwnnnn!!!! It's time to go get out of here and go home...... My bed is calling me! It will be another long day tomorrow as well!

 

[Seawaters]

I don't hear my bed calling me, but I do hear my place in front of the TV telling me it is time to relax. Take care, everyone, and enjoy the rest of your evening.

Well,It's been a really long day. I'm just about finishing wrapping up another 14 hour work day (back to back);Yawwwwnnnn!!!! It's time to go get out of here and go home...... My bed is calling me! It will be another long day tomorrow as well!

 

[made582]

I'm off to read for awhile before heading to bed. Goodnight Everyone!!!!!!

 

[snowflake22]

We call her "Baby." She lets us hold her like a real baby and is so cute!

I love her name!! She sounds so sweet. Can you please post a picture of her? xo

What a beautiful home and wonderful spot for your tree !! xo

Thank you, CM3!! This will be my first place where I can actually put a tree in front of a window =) xo

This morning it was very foggy on my way to work. Cold, too! The kids were good again today. Surprise! I went to see the school superintendent and told him I want to retire. He was okay with that and told me he wants to make sure I have everything lined up before I turn in my keys. So, I came home and called Social Security to set that up and to set up a phone interview. My Medicare insurance will be taken out of that. I went online to download my retirement planner to make sure I fill out all the forms I need. Talk about a lot of paperwork!!! I am really getting excited now!

How exciting!! Good for you :dance: Congratulations, Seawaters!!!!

Well,It's been a really long day. I'm just about finishing wrapping up another 14 hour work day (back to back);Yawwwwnnnn!!!! It's time to go get out of here and go home...... My bed is calling me! It will be another long day tomorrow as well!

Get some rest, my friend. And take good care of yourself!!

 

[snowflake22]

I am going to go watch some tv & head to bed.
Goodnight, friends!!

 

[xmas365]

I am sure that was a hard decision for you. Maybe the new employer will be impressed with your reason for turning it down and will keep you in mind when a job with better hours turns up. Your reason for turning it down are nothing short of admirable. Your family is so lucky to have you.

I know I made the right decision, but I am a little sad about it. I hate my job right now, and I would be free of that. I turned down all that money, where we could have financial freedom for the first time ever. We live paycheck to paycheck right now, it is painful to know the amount I gave up.
My family comes first,and I let him know that in the first interview. I want my kids to have everything, but what fun is it if I am not there to enjoy it with them. I have given up so much for them, and sometimes it is a fight with a stubborn 4 y/o, and a 7 y/o who won't listen. I stepped down from my position 4 years ago to stay home to raise them, I am pretty much back in that position now but I wouldn't trade that experience of being Mr. Mom for anything.

 

[caninemom3]

I am going to go watch some tv & head to bed.
Goodnight, friends!!

I Love Love LOVE This picture !!!! Awwwwww xo

 

[xmas365]

Good evening,

It's January 8th, so that means tonight was the last night of my outdoor lights being lit. They are off until November now. :sad: On my way back home from the interview today I stopped off at a few places looking for Christmas clearance, Rite Aid they had a lot, the woman was working was putting out cases of Xmas stuff. It was all 75% off, but nothing caught my eye, I spoiled myself instead by going to 5 Guys for lunch. I hadn't eaten there in a few years, best hamburgers anywhere.

Have a good night everyone.

 

[jennifer91]

Good night, everyone!

Let's hope I can fall asleep. I have the worst headache that I've ever experienced. I swear my vein is about to pop out of my temple! I think I did it to myself from severely cutting back on caffeine. I drink way too much pop for my own good. I substituted it for mostly water today and now I think the lack of caffeine is catching up to me. Tylenol certainly isn't doing the trick!!

Sleep well & sweet dreams. I will catch up tomorrow!

 

[caninemom3]

Good night, everyone!

Let's hope I can fall asleep. I have the worst headache that I've ever experienced. I swear my vein is about to pop out of my temple! I think I did it to myself from severely cutting back on caffeine. I drink way too much pop for my own good. I substituted it for mostly water today and now I think the lack of caffeine is catching up to me. Tylenol certainly isn't doing the trick!!

Sleep well & sweet dreams. I will catch up tomorrow!

Hope your headache feels better, Jennifer !!! I have a hard time sleeping all the time......it is not fun xo

 

[gabulldawg]

Well I can't sleep! Hope everyone has a good nights rest...I am counting down the minutes until I have to get up anyway! just 4 hours and 10 minutes...I missed a call from the Vet today..he had the results of snowballs urinalysis..now I am worried about that!!! I will call first thing in the morning after they open! Have a great night everyone!

 

[Christmasstar]

I'll need to work on it behind the scenes, employing my considerable poilitical accumen to sway the vote in my direction.

In other words, I'm gonna have to beg. cheesy

I have faith in you!
:razz: