Christmas Countdown - 2019

[ballcoach]

Good morning, friends. I am having an unexpected off day on this beautiful Thursday. One of my little girls are running a fever...and 11 of the 20 kids in her class are sick. Several have the flu, so please keep your fingers crossed.

Enjoyed getting to catch up here earlier in the week than I usually do. Binger, it is good to see y'all.

About to get everyone dressed and take them to the doctor. Y'all have a good day! See you tonight and then again on Saturday!

 

[sugar142286]

Good morning all and Happy Thursday! Another day off here and then I'm back tomorrow for my weekend (4 days) of work. Today is Pi day - 3.14 (in Math terms). I honestly have celebrated it since high school, but my ER doc decided he wants to celebrate it this year, but since we're all not working today, he said we'll celebrate tomorrow. He's going to provide the pizza pie, I'm making a apple and pumpkin pie, and some chicken dip to throw in the mix. Last night, I remembered I couldn't eat the chicken dip, due to it being a Friday during Lent, but at least everyone else can enjoy it and I can enjoy everything else hopefully. Anyway, I'll be busy making pies this afternoon! My niece will also be coming by around lunchtime for me to babysit.

Hope you all have a great day!

 

[sugar142286]

Good morning, friends. I am having an unexpected off day on this beautiful Thursday. One of my little girls are running a fever...and 11 of the 20 kids in her class are sick. Several have the flu, so please keep your fingers crossed.

Enjoyed getting to catch up here earlier in the week than I usually do. Binger, it is good to see y'all.

About to get everyone dressed and take them to the doctor. Y'all have a good day! See you tonight and then again on Saturday!

Hope she feels better, Coach. Prayers, friend.

 

[SnowflakeMom]

Good morning, friends. I am having an unexpected off day on this beautiful Thursday. One of my little girls are running a fever...and 11 of the 20 kids in her class are sick. Several have the flu, so please keep your fingers crossed.

Enjoyed getting to catch up here earlier in the week than I usually do. Binger, it is good to see y'all.

About to get everyone dressed and take them to the doctor. Y'all have a good day! See you tonight and then again on Saturday!

Hope your daughter is better soon! We have a lot of flu and stomach bug going on around here.

 

[Christmasstar]

Good morning, friends. I am having an unexpected off day on this beautiful Thursday. One of my little girls are running a fever...and 11 of the 20 kids in her class are sick. Several have the flu, so please keep your fingers crossed.

Enjoyed getting to catch up here earlier in the week than I usually do. Binger, it is good to see y'all.

About to get everyone dressed and take them to the doctor. Y'all have a good day! See you tonight and then again on Saturday!

hope she feels better quick ((((HUGS))))

I am on day 2 of being voiceless, hoping I get it back soon so I can go to work tomorrow.

 

[Yuletide Junkie]

Enjoy the game! We haven't been to one this year! We talked about going to one here, but all the ones they had left, DH and I both worked/work. I know we talked to, if the mad it to the playoffs, maybe we would go to the first round like we did last year, since the first round isn't badly priced, but we'll see. The Metro Division standings change so much still everyday, plus, every time I turn around, DD has another commitment for baton. Lol. If we don't make one this year, I guess I'll live. LOL

The Isles missing the playoffs may happen, but they won't cause you to breathe your last.

 

[made582]

Hope everyone is having a good week!!

 

[sugar142286]

The Isles missing the playoffs may happen, but they won't cause you to breathe your last.

I’m a Penguins fan! They’re seated third right now and actually I think two points out of second (right behind the Islanders), so I think they’ll be okay, as long as they continue to play ok.

 

[sugar142286]

Hope everyone is having a good week!!

Thanks, Made - hope you are as well!

 

[sugarmuffin25]

Hi everyone! Hope all are well and anyone who is sick is on the mend! Lot's of bugs going around. So I am staying inside because with my health issues I catch EVERYTHING! I don't need that! Last night I had a lot of trouble sleeping and was still up at 3:30am so I started watching some things on my DVR that have been on there awhile but I never got around to watching. I got so excited because I didn't realize they had been on there since last November and were full of Christmas commercials! You guys are the only bunch I can tell this to who would understand my excitement!! No one else would get it! I watched every one of them too! Hope everyone has a great and safe evening

 

[Meceka]

Happy Pines / Carl Day!!!

It's been a very long two weeks for me. My husband has had falls every day since I got him home.

Thankfully, home care set us up with an O.T. for this Friday to determine what else needs to be put into place; I asked for a nurse to take his vitals at least once a week; consider a hospital bed in the living room (so he can keep himself entertained a bit when I'm at work), a PSW to assist with a shower once a week; I'll be here for a second one and I have no-rinse cream and dry shampoo for the other days.

His poor body is full of skin tears and bruises, but he is finally allowing me to do things for him with more appreciation and less embarrassment (when people meet him, their first impression is a control freak - he doesn't control me; I sometimes let him think he does). It's hard for him to "let go" and let others help and not be able to get up when he wants to or carry on the way he always has.
Got a card from a caring neighbour stuck in the mailbox and other simply checking on him when my path crosses with theirs.

Yesterday was a pretty decent day; only 1 fall and more of a slip, no injuries - but today he had three falls; two I wasn't here for as I was at work; the other happened when I brought him lunch; two in between I happened along after he'd been down for over an hour. Thankfully, no major tears or bumps; but some dehydration the last time.

Poor cat; O'Malley was in his doorway steering clear of the fallen "big guy" and always seems to want me to know he had nothing to do with it as he had been guilty a few times in the past for causing him to fall.

I was supposed to take O'Malley to the groomers this Saturday, but my right side is a bit too sore from helping my husband up so many times. I just can't list that 27 lb. cat (and his cage) down the steps, to the car, etc. So, I switched it to the 30th.

I have a brunch date with a good friend and co-worker on Sunday so I can celebrate St. Patrick's Day.

My husband asked me today if I could get myself something for my birthday on Saturday that could be from him since he can't get out.
I told him I want tickets to the Elton John concert; just checking on two cousins who live in Toronto to see if they want to go along. The concert isn't until October; so I guess it should be for Christmas.

I don't know what I'll get for myself; I could use a new pair of casual pants and a top, but that's a need - not a gift - so I'll probably go grab a few gifts for other people at the Green Store that is closing at the mall. I bought several gifts there over the years; some for engagement tokens, birthdays and others for Christmas. Too bad I don't collect dragons. I really have no place to store them so I won't get much.

All this and Christmas too; yes, I am still thinking Christmas thoughts. As I typed that, it reminded me of an old special I saw when I was younger; my parents enjoyed British comedy. Look, I found it!



Trying to keep merry with it; y'all stay jolly!

Prayers continue for your husband and for you, Auntie! {{{{HUGS}}}}

 

[Meceka]

Thank you Meceka, Rocky and I are sending hugs!

You're welcome, HmG. Sending hugs back to you both! xx
Have fun at the game tonight!

 

[Meceka]

Happy Friday Eve!! Just a typical day for me and my daughter has softball practice tonight. I am looking forward to the weekend and relaxing. Enjoy your day!

Happy Friday Eve to you, too!

 

[Meceka]

Good morning, friends. I am having an unexpected off day on this beautiful Thursday. One of my little girls are running a fever...and 11 of the 20 kids in her class are sick. Several have the flu, so please keep your fingers crossed.

Enjoyed getting to catch up here earlier in the week than I usually do. Binger, it is good to see y'all.

About to get everyone dressed and take them to the doctor. Y'all have a good day! See you tonight and then again on Saturday!

That's rough, Coach ~ prayers going up for all of you! {{{HUGS}}}

 

[Meceka]

hope she feels better quick ((((HUGS))))

I am on day 2 of being voiceless, hoping I get it back soon so I can go to work tomorrow.

Prayers going up for you, Christmasstar! {{{HUGS}}}

 

[Meceka]

Hope everyone is having a good week!!

Hope you are having a good week, too!

 

[Meceka]

Merry Thursday!

Lots of thunder, a bit of rain, plenty of snow/ice melt ~ quite a lovely day!

 

[AuntieMistletoeDear]

HoHoHello

Had an hour-long conversation with my dad earlier and the cat felt my relaxed voice and rolled over and stuck his paws in the air.

My sweetheart of a father invited my husband and I to move in with him so he could keep on eye on my husband when I am at work.

I doubt we'll take him up on it, but it was such a thoughtful gesture; we will at least discuss it if there aren't better alternatives offered through the Rapid Response Nurse coming to see us tomorrow.
She can't believe I waited this long to seek support.
I can't turf him out; it's not right; it's not fair; I hope there's a safe solution.

Today I was tidying up and realized I had 4 Christmas cards from the exchange that I had misplaced and didn't open yet.

I opened a few on the last Rudolph Day and was going to hold out, but opened them and they gave me a boost of merry magic.

Going to chill on the sofa for a bit and tomorrow I have to toss everything from the old fridge and hope to get the new one in next Tuesday; wish it could be sooner, but the place I want to get it only has scheduled deliveries on Tuesdays.

The mini fridge and whatever I can cook on the stove or in the microwave will have to get us by.

At least my husband is eating better.

Earlier today a co-worker's young son who stopped by my office to tell me a knock knock joke asked if I could read him a story and I asked him to pick one from my shelf. He grabbed the Polar Express - YABBA!



Now, that made for a jolly day!

 

[Binger]

Yabba for sure Auntie. Lol

 

[Binger]

Hmmmm after midnight and I’m not sleepy. Hmmmm wonder why Hmmmmmm.