Christmas Countdown - 2019

[Holiday]

Happy Pines Day; second of the New Year - whaaat?

Wanted to offer up a festive poem I wrote many years ago; included in the odd Christmas card ...

Before Santa Claus arrives with or without snow,
I'll hang the outdoor lights and a festive bow.
For the reindeer, I’ll leave a treat or two,
And I’ll be sure to clean the chimney flue.
Santa will nod as he leaves a gift by the tree,
A special surprise he chose just for me.

With or without snowflakes touching the ground
I wish you and yours a blessed Christmas found.

~ AuntieMistletoeDear

Keep a merry thought in your head!

Remember Christmas is either here or it is always on the way!

Love it!!! So festive!!! ♥

 

[Marshmallow05]

Good evening, friends and Happy Pines Day! Sorry if I've been a downer with all my medical talk today, but I appreciate all the prayers and thoughtfulness. You guys are truly the best.

I'm just sitting here, trying to stay way and watching tv, chatting with a friend. My mom was going to come in and spend the tonight and tomorrow night with me, but the weather got really bad and it's supposed to get really windy as the night goes on, so I told her I would be fine and since it's is looking okay for tomorrow evening, she could try it then. DH is at work, kids are doing their thing, which it will soon be bed time anyway. I wouldn't be surprised if they have a delay tomorrow.

I can't remember if I mentioned it yesterday or not, but tomorrow will be the second anniversary of Ella's death. It doesn't matter how much time passes, it doesn't seem to get much easier for DH and myself. She was my first pet and was such an amazing dog. I miss her everyday and of course at this time of the year, I miss her more than words. I know I've been asking you guys for a lot of prayers, but if you guys could please just keep my family in your thoughts tomorrow, we would appreciate them greatly. Ella's favorite food was pancakes, with continues to be all my dogs favorite food, so DH said he's coming home and making that for the kids for breakfast in honor of her and having a special moment of silence for her in the morning. DH of course will leave for work around 4 tomorrow afternoon, but I think him and I will just relax tomorrow and just enjoy each other's company, with the dogs.

Hope you are all having a great day and staying safe!

So sorry to read about your hospital stay and everything that’s going on in your life right now. Hope you feel better soon! And I wish you and your family strength for today.

 

[Marshmallow05]

Good evening,

I had a bad day dealing with my anxiety, I went to bed last night in almost a panic attack and a raised heart rate. I am better now but that is my life now after last year's breakdown.
Lights are still going strong, and the snow forecast has seemed to disappear. Looks like no pictures of lights and snow this year. I did watch Home Alone, and A Christmas Story 2 today. Keeping Christmas going strong here.
Good night, everyone

Sorry to hear about your anxiety. I’ve been deally with anxiety for a few years now so I know what it’s like and how bad it can make you feel. Just know that the feeling is not permanent.. tomorrow will be better, and if not, the next day will be. I hope you can find a way to relax a little.

 

[sugar142286]

And my old dog Ragmop still visits me in dreams sometimes. Now and then I feel here jump onto the bed and I can hear her dog tags jingling. She was nearly 18 years old when we lost her. Best companion I ever had. I had three dogs, 8 cats over the years and lived with two at my cousins that weren't mine, but Harrison visited my room quite a bit; Ginger was a timid soul spent her first few weeks retreating to the safety of a bedroom closet (like Ginger Rogers, she only wanted to be left alone). Next to King O'Malley, Shamus was my favourite cat; he and Ragmop looked out for each other when they were outside and they both slept on my bed quite a bit. Pets are for sure instant family members and the loss of them is heavy.

(((hugs))) to you Auntie

 

[Bradmac]

Merry Thursday MMC ~
I was just outside with Rocky and it’s pretty chilly out there. My oldest has been sending me pictures from Aruba and I’m jealous. They went on a catamaran sunset cruise last night and she said it was heavenly!
My father got some good news, his doctor was in early this morning and said he will be discharged from the hospital today. I’m going to head out soon to visit him, hopefully it won’t take too long to get him out of there and get him settled at home. I also have to stop at the supermarket afterward. Back home to work on the laundry. Dinner will be fried chicken, mashed potatoes & gravy, biscuits and a cranberry almond spinach salad. I’ve been slacking on my meals lately, I need to spend some more time in my kitchen!
I hope everyone is well and has a wonderful day!!!
xx

That's great! I know your dad's ready to come home.

 

[Bradmac]

Good Thursday afternoon, Christmas friends!

I've been getting a lot of stuff done at work today, and I just got back from a lunch with mama. Now I have to leave to go to a dentist appointment. Hooray.

It's a lot colder today, and I get to wear a sweater again. Hooray!

I hope y'all have a great day!

 

[GWarren]

Thanks all for all the kind words. It's been snowing off and on all day and I just got back from giving the dog a short walk. Still working through the last of the turkey leftover from the holidays. Tonight is turkey pizza with a cranberry barbeque sauce. I've made this before and it's one of my favourites.

My brother-in-law is taking the FIL for the weekend. We'll have a little quiet time and recharge.

I can't believe a third of January is over already. It seemed like New Year's just happened. Take care all.

 

[Meceka]

Thanks so much, Meceka. (((hugs)))

You're welcome! xx

 

[Meceka]

Thank you so much Meceka!
xo

You're welcome! xx

 

[Meceka]

Merry Thursday MMC ~
I was just outside with Rocky and it’s pretty chilly out there. My oldest has been sending me pictures from Aruba and I’m jealous. They went on a catamaran sunset cruise last night and she said it was heavenly!
My father got some good news, his doctor was in early this morning and said he will be discharged from the hospital today. I’m going to head out soon to visit him, hopefully it won’t take too long to get him out of there and get him settled at home. I also have to stop at the supermarket afterward. Back home to work on the laundry. Dinner will be fried chicken, mashed potatoes & gravy, biscuits and a cranberry almond spinach salad. I’ve been slacking on my meals lately, I need to spend some more time in my kitchen!
I hope everyone is well and has a wonderful day!!!
xx

Excellent news that your father is coming home!! xx

 

[Meceka]

Good afternoon MMC!!! I get to go to my old job this afternoon. (home for lunch now) That will be a nice break from the craziness of the new job. Mercy! I hope some day - hopefully sooner rather than later - I'll understand how things work there. Whew!!! Everyday is a learning curve!!

My sciatica is feeling so much better today. It's still there, but not nearly as painful!! Hopefully I'm on the up swing with that! WOW was that painful!! No more sitting at the calculator all day, rarely getting up!!

I'm hoping to have time to log on this afternoon at the old job to get all caught up!

Merry Friday Eve everyone!!!!

So glad you are feeling better today! xx

 

[Meceka]

Merry Thursday!

 

[Meceka]

Good Thursday afternoon, Christmas friends!

I've been getting a lot of stuff done at work today, and I just got back from a lunch with mama. Now I have to leave to go to a dentist appointment. Hooray.

It's a lot colder today, and I get to wear a sweater again. Hooray!

I hope y'all have a great day!

Praying your appointment at the dentist went well!

 

[Bradmac]

Praying your appointment at the dentist went well!

Thanks! He tried to sell me on a crown for a tooth that has never given me any problems. LOL!

 

[Holiday]

Well this afternoon at the old job was nothing but busy, so I didn't get to come back!! I miss coming here through the day so much - it's my sanity!!!

 

[Holiday]

Praying you feel better soon! Not sure if you are a believer of chiropractors or massage, but those two things were always great for me when I had bad sciatic pain when I was pregnant.

Oh yes - that was my next step if it didn't get better! Hopefully I'm on the right track now. My nephew is a physical therapist - he runs a sports medicine facility - he does acupuncture, etc. He's a great "go too" to give me ideas for stretches, etc. We also have a wonderful sports medicine place right here in our home town so one of those 2 places are still on my radar! Thanks!

Good evening, friends and Happy Pines Day! Sorry if I've been a downer with all my medical talk today, but I appreciate all the prayers and thoughtfulness. You guys are truly the best.

I'm just sitting here, trying to stay way and watching tv, chatting with a friend. My mom was going to come in and spend the tonight and tomorrow night with me, but the weather got really bad and it's supposed to get really windy as the night goes on, so I told her I would be fine and since it's is looking okay for tomorrow evening, she could try it then. DH is at work, kids are doing their thing, which it will soon be bed time anyway. I wouldn't be surprised if they have a delay tomorrow.

I can't remember if I mentioned it yesterday or not, but tomorrow will be the second anniversary of Ella's death. It doesn't matter how much time passes, it doesn't seem to get much easier for DH and myself. She was my first pet and was such an amazing dog. I miss her everyday and of course at this time of the year, I miss her more than words. I know I've been asking you guys for a lot of prayers, but if you guys could please just keep my family in your thoughts tomorrow, we would appreciate them greatly. Ella's favorite food was pancakes, with continues to be all my dogs favorite food, so DH said he's coming home and making that for the kids for breakfast in honor of her and having a special moment of silence for her in the morning. DH of course will leave for work around 4 tomorrow afternoon, but I think him and I will just relax tomorrow and just enjoy each other's company, with the dogs.

Hope you are all having a great day and staying safe!

(((Hugs))) I understand!! I am completely in love with my Lucy girl, but I always miss my Gracie girl!!!!

 

[nmc42088]

Carolina had a fever of 103.1 just a little bit ago, Mike had a fever yesterday and I feel like I'm coming down with something. I hope everyone is well! I'll check in later before bed to catch up on posts

 

[Holiday]

Good Thursday morning! I'm working the afternoon/evening shift today. I'm just relaxing right now with Loki by my side, before I do a few chores and prepare supper to bring to work. I just can't wait for the weekend to arrive, I need a couple of days off. At work people are still talking about a weird/funny thing that happened on Monday. After inventory, one of our employees mentionned over the radios we use to communicate that there was a Christmas tree in the men's restroom. We thought he meant one of the trees we were selling and that someone had put it there while they were using the restroom. But he became really agitated so we went to look and turns out it was a real pine tree that someone had stuck inside a toilet bowl. Pine needles were all over the place. Loss prevention was there so they looked at the cameras and saw 2 young guys coming in laughing, carrying the tree, probably on a dare. I've seen a lot of weird things in restrooms over my 20 years in retail but never a pine tree. Anyway have a great day everyone!

Oh gosh! I'm sorry you had to deal with that, but I have to admit - it made me LOL!!! What the heck??????

 

[Holiday]

Hope your arm is better soon!

Hope you feel better....my cold from last week is still lingering here and there..
So glad your daughter is ok!


Oh no!! Ugh...hope your back is better. Sciatica is terrible!

Seriously - Tuesday was awful!!! I couldn't reach my arm out my Durango vehicle to open the mailbox!! Ridiculous!!! Feeling so much better - thank you!!!!

 

[Holiday]

Merry Thursday MMC ~
I was just outside with Rocky and it’s pretty chilly out there. My oldest has been sending me pictures from Aruba and I’m jealous. They went on a catamaran sunset cruise last night and she said it was heavenly!
My father got some good news, his doctor was in early this morning and said he will be discharged from the hospital today. I’m going to head out soon to visit him, hopefully it won’t take too long to get him out of there and get him settled at home. I also have to stop at the supermarket afterward. Back home to work on the laundry. Dinner will be fried chicken, mashed potatoes & gravy, biscuits and a cranberry almond spinach salad. I’ve been slacking on my meals lately, I need to spend some more time in my kitchen!
I hope everyone is well and has a wonderful day!!!
xx

I've heard nothing but good about Aruba!! I bet they are loving it!!
Such wonderful news about your dad!!! xx
Hope you are having a good night!!!