Christmas Countdown - 2013

[Christmasstar]

It was blank for me as well but I thanked Star anyway because she is such a sweetie !! xoxo

long deep sigh.....oh well I tried!
Thank you, you deserve a hug for that! ((((HUG))))

 

[Christmasstar]

Verizon can't come until Thursday, which makes us a little unhappy. Hopefully it is something that is a quick fix. It is probably good anyway I am not spending too much time on here

that is a good mantra for all of us

"I am not spending too much time on MMC...I am not spending too much time on MMC....I am not spending too much time on MMC!"

:razz::razz::razz:

 

[Christmasstar]

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.

Congratulations on a well thought out decision! Putting family first is never a bad choice.

 

[Christmasstar]

 

[shellie12]

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

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Try and stay postive and hope today bes better for you

 

[shellie12]

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!

Hoping you feel a bit better this morning,and have got some sleep
And as well hope the results are good for snowball

 

[caninemom3]

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!

Praying you get good news about Snowball, please give him ((HUGS)) for me !! xoxo

 

[merrymistletoe]

CM3, i am praying for Wish & for you. I cannot imagine how you are feeling but I am so sorry to hear this news!

Dawg, I am praying for Snowball. I hope everything is better w/ the vet.

Xmas, that had to be a very difficult decision about the job but it sounds like you thought it through. I have to admire someone who puts family 1st. good for you!

hello everyone!:yahoo:

 

[Crown 84]

Good Morning, Center of the week Friends.

Yep!
Mid-Week again.
And again time to visit our Resort Inn of choice, the Shispering Pines, open once again for another year of calendar-based fun celebrations lead by our unique activities director, Carl!

But first, there is this:
Days to the Season: 308
Days to Christmas Day: 350
Well, would you look at that. One week from tomorrow is our first Milestone of 2013 -- the 300-day mark to the Season.
Then, the first of the 200's!
(How can we be so far along so soon??)

Warmer yesterday and it should be even warmer today.
Low 70's predicted for both Saturday and Sunday.
Sweet!
We have 38 degrees on our handy-dandy back door thermometer, currently.

OK!
Since Carl moved last week's open house back a couple of days to accommodate New Year's Eve, today will be the first official open house of the new year!
The theme: Thirteen is lucky!
(I assume the reference is to 2013.)
Anyhow, there will be games of chance played with the winners getting the week's door prizes.
(Wonder what they will be this time?)
See you there, Folks.

And have a Wonderful Wednesday, too!

 

[MerryCarey]

No Wednesday news here ... just catching up with you and hoping things go well for you today.

OK!
Since Carl moved last week's open house back a couple of days to accommodate New Year's Eve, today will be the first official open house of the new year!
The theme: Thirteen is lucky!
(I assume the reference is to 2013.)
Anyhow, there will be games of chance played with the winners getting the week's door prizes.
(Wonder what they will be this time?)
See you there, Folks.

A baker's dozen of iced camel-shaped gingerbread cookies, maybe?

 

[Christmas-A-Holic]

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!

So happy for you!

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!

That's some long hours! Get yourself some rest when you can!!!

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

Are you still on book #1? Or have you already got to #2 or #3? Have fun reading!

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

I want to see a picture too!

 

[snowflake22]

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!

I hope you're feeling better today, Jennifer!! And that the headache is gone! =]

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!

Praying for good results for sweet Snowball!

CM3, i am praying for Wish & for you. I cannot imagine how you are feeling but I am so sorry to hear this news!

Dawg, I am praying for Snowball. I hope everything is better w/ the vet.

Xmas, that had to be a very difficult decision about the job but it sounds like you thought it through. I have to admire someone who puts family 1st. good for you!

hello everyone!

Hi merry!! Missed you! xo

Good Morning, Center of the week Friends.

Yep!
Mid-Week again.
And again time to visit our Resort Inn of choice, the Shispering Pines, open once again for another year of calendar-based fun celebrations lead by our unique activities director, Carl!

But first, there is this:
Days to the Season: 308
Days to Christmas Day: 350
Well, would you look at that. One week from tomorrow is our first Milestone of 2013 -- the 300-day mark to the Season.
Then, the first of the 200's!
(How can we be so far along so soon??)

Warmer yesterday and it should be even warmer today.
Low 70's predicted for both Saturday and Sunday.
Sweet!
We have 38 degrees on our handy-dandy back door thermometer, currently.

OK!
Since Carl moved last week's open house back a couple of days to accommodate New Year's Eve, today will be the first official open house of the new year!
The theme: Thirteen is lucky!
(I assume the reference is to 2013.)
Anyhow, there will be games of chance played with the winners getting the week's door prizes.
(Wonder what they will be this time?)
See you there, Folks.

And have a Wonderful Wednesday, too!

Thank you, Crown!! I can always start the day on the right foot after reading your countdown posts!!

:sparkle:

 

[Christmas-A-Holic]

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.

I had learned from my mom how money is not everything. She said this from experience. Her family went from riches to rags when she was growing up. When she was really young her family was very wealthy and had a beautiful home in California. They even lived in the same neighborhood with one of the Little Rascals! When her dad tried to expand his business it failed and they were poor, not homeless, but just struggled a bit. She said that money didn't mean a thing because her family was happy with or without money. Not to say anyone should go homeless at all but the way she taught me is if you have a roof over your head, food on the table, clothed (you get the picture) and most important, family time that will define happiness! She said her family did a whole lot together and were always on the go. She had a good life growing up and money wasn't the key factor for happiness. No matter with all this said, I know we all still want to get past that "paycheck to paycheck" mode! I know we would like that as well! I want more money and happiness both!!! But we just make the best of it!

I feel confident that something will come along for you with a little more money and the desired hours you want. Maybe this place that wants you will call you back with what you want! Good luck to you!

long deep sigh.....oh well I tried!
Thank you, you deserve a hug for that! ((((HUG))))

We know that kitty picture was amazing!

 

[Christmasstar]

Good morning everyone! I finally got out of bed, unusual for me to sleep in, must be getting old or something!

 

[Christmas-A-Holic]

that is a good mantra for all of us

"I am not spending too much time on MMC...I am not spending too much time on MMC....I am not spending too much time on MMC!"

:razz::razz:

Nooo!!! I like this mantra better!

Spend more time on MMC.... Spend more time on MMC... Spend more time on MMC... Heh heh!!

 

[made582]

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!!

I hope you feel better this morning.

 

[made582]

I missed a call from the Vet today..he had the results of snowballs urinalysis..now I am worried about that!!!

Praying that it's good news.

 

[Christmas-A-Holic]

Jennifer, I hope you feel better soon!

Gabulldawg, keep us posted on Snowball.

Crown, looking forward to The Pines!!! Lucky 13!

 

[made582]

Are you still on book #1? Or have you already got to #2 or #3? Have fun reading!

I'm on number 6. I've read all of the ones I got for Christmas and now I'm back to borrowing them from the library.

No Easy Day- Mark Owen
The Columbus Affair- Steve Berry
The River -Gary Paulsen
Brian's Winter- Gary Paulsen
Brian's Return- Gary Paulsen

And I just started-
Blood Line- James Rollins

 

[made582]

Nooo!!! I like this mantra better!

Spend more time on MMC.... Spend more time on MMC... Spend more time on MMC... Heh heh!!

Okay but you'll have to do more than the dishes then.