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Post by gymma60 on Nov 22, 2020 11:53:23 GMT
This thread is for all of us who have been on the weight loss merry-go-round quite a few times. We have banded together to make this our FINAL time. We offer support & motivation, WEIGHT LOSS TIPS, food ideas – whatever you need to make it your FINAL time. If you start the day’s thread, please copy and paste this paragraph.
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Post by gymma60 on Nov 22, 2020 11:53:40 GMT
BRB....putting on the coffee then time to catch up!
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Post by gymma60 on Nov 22, 2020 12:12:26 GMT
Morning all...yes, it's Sunday morning and I'm LONG before the birds or the sun....you would think after getting up at 5:00am the last 2 mornings I might be able to sleep in today but nope!
Step Back Sunday....this is for me to remember that even if people are angry at me for the choices I make I made those choices from an informed, well thought out place and for me...they are best. Yes....I have had a very tough few days....Jason let Sarah know on Friday that we would NOT be having TG at our house, especially after Tonya's family positive(s) cases....but after we FT'd with Hannah for almost 2 hours and I posted the Nutcracker paint night pictures Sarah called Jason and said "so mom can paint but not have TG with family".....she had been drinking I'm sure although she said she was not but I know she is pi$$ed for no TG and so am I.....then when I got up yesterday morning I saw her comment that said "so painting is OK but Thanksgiving with family is not"! I was furious. I deleted the comment and promptly sent her a very long message and told her just how it is! She will likely not speak to me for a couple weeks and when I try to call and FT on Thanksgiving, she will likely not answer and I need to just "step back" and NOT take it personally.
Jason and I together made the choices we did for the best interest of the whole family and our health & safety. BUT then when I got out of work and called him quick just to confirm he did not need anything else at the grocery store he made a comment like "part of me wants to just say the hell with it and have TG and go to Hannah's like we planned"! I lost it.....it made me feel like I was the bad guy in this, AS I ALWAYS AM and that he was siding with the girls and their disappointment.
While Hannah respects our decision she did make a comment about my paint nights are the same as going to see her.....OH NO THEY ARE NOT! I sit in a room with the same handful of close friends, all social distanced and doing our part to keep all of us safe....we all have jobs that we are masked up the entire time and when out and about always have our masks on......that is NOT the same as walking through an airport that from what we have heard from others that are flying they are NOT socially distanced, now we will have a stranger sitting in our row when flying and who knows where all those people have been and if they have been safe!! Handful of friends practicing safety vs airport full of strangers NOT being safe???
So today....I will step back, breathe and let this go.... tree box is already upstairs and putting that up will be a nice break from the negativity and chaos that is my life right now!
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Post by pelkygal64 on Nov 22, 2020 12:28:05 GMT
Good Morning I do not have my personal laptop this weekend as Carly needed it for PITT classes this weekend - some of their Braille projects are not compatible with her fancy Mac. No biggie but I do miss it for posting here.
Sue - definitely Step Back. Sarah would have commented about you “can go to work but you can’t do TG” or “you can go to the store..” it’s her being hurtful and sorry, selfish. You made the right decision. Stay Strong and wait her out. It was a mean thing for her to say. The numbers of positive COVID-19 don’t lie and now Tonya is a close contact. It’s happening whether Josh and Sarah believe it or not. Hugs 🤗 to you that you are not supported by the very people you are trying to protect - AND Kellen is exposed too!!
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Post by pelkygal64 on Nov 22, 2020 12:38:04 GMT
Saturday was a busy one but I feel productive in getting all my errands done plus put the outdoor lights up! Success!! I didn’t do the lit garland on each porch post - just not ready yet for Christmas when I want to focus on TG. I’ll do the garland next weekend. And our indoor tree and decorations.
Carole- your Saturday with the Girls sounds so sweet and relaxing before the rush of pie day!!
Gabrielle - wow! Your long run sounds brutal but I know you are practicing for a personal run in 2 weeks - December 5 will be here before you know it!
Jenny - enjoy your Vacation week!!!! Are you cooking a traditional TG dinner? What else do you want to do this week? I’m so glad you took the time off! Oh, DH was watching that Nicole Kidman series too - looks good!
Okay... I am taking time today to PLAN my week of working from home. I am eager to use my new air fryer and make some meals in it!
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Post by carole58 on Nov 22, 2020 12:40:31 GMT
Good morning Sue - Up and at 'em here too! Well, UP anyway! I got up around 6, too much going on in my own head - tried deep breathing/meditating, but the thoughts would not subside! No worries - I may just take a nap while Ken and Tracy watch the game today! HA! Probably not, but it's a thought!
Tracy should be home soon, and we will go relax in the tub for a bit - then get dressed and get the day started. This is Tracy's Day 1 off, so she likes to unwind but not go to bed - so we "indulge" in the tub! Going to see if I can get caught up here before she arrives!
All the shopping is done - BJ's - Big Y - Wal-Mart, ready to clear off the DR Table and the island and ORGANIZE the pie stuff! My sister threw a monkey wrench in my Wednesday plan, so I guess we start some Monday afternoon/evening instead of late Wednesday morning! UGH! Whatever - it will be fine - she just makes things more difficult sometimes!
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Post by gymma60 on Nov 22, 2020 13:01:54 GMT
Christine...saw lots of people putting up lights and decorations outside yesterday when I was heading home from work/Walmart.....everyone is taking advantage of the mild weekend. Jason was outside all day yesterday and will likely go out for a bit today....not as nice but not too bad...rains will come after dark! Only to rain until early morning tomorrow then bright sunshine but only in the upper 40's.....
Carole....last night I was talking to David on FT trying to plan a TG dinner together via FT and he said he had just read that US has reach 12 million cases of COVID and 1 million of those in the last week! 1 million cases per week with the numbers still climbing exponentially is scary!! I actually got the same update in my email inbox this morning.....while the rise is due to more testing the positivity rate has been doubling, tripling or worse in many areas in the last few weeks.....I'm so done with this! Really struggling here trying to do what is right and safe but feeling cheated because I can't have my holidays the way I want. Yes, I know I'm not the only one....I listen to every on the news, experts, citizens, etc and many are also making the choice to just scale back and hope for a better "Turkey Day" next year but it's still hard.
When we were cover-tipping yesterday we all had decided that is was only "our house" enjoying the holiday together.....Deb lives alone and she is making her own dinner and will have a ZOOM meal with all the siblings she usually shares the day with.....we can do it, but it's tough to make that plan and not be sad! Who knows....next year went we are hopefully back to normal, we will all have a few good laughs and memories about the holidays this year and all the hurt, anger and frustration with be gone???
That's right Carole....you and Jenny are both on vacation now! What time does your pie making begin tomorrow??? I'm assuming you get started fairly early so you aren't doing them into the night!! What was the final tally??? YIKES.....14 of 17 days at work in December you are covering for someone....no fun there but hopefully it will make the days go quickly! At work, some departments are good about only letting a set number of people off but others, not so much...not sure what supervisors are thinking?? It makes for such a strain on those at work trying to keep "all the balls in the air"!!
Gabrielle....yay for a couple inches of rain! That does make a difference...I know not quite enough but at least a start!! Fingers crossed the fire season is indeed over....it's been a VERY LONG season this year! I think many of us are looking forward to your 4 days off...I know I am!! I know this week will be crazy at work as Gloria and I both think Tonya will NOT be back until December 7th....might be wrong but planning for the worst! Will likely mean OT for both of us so hey, extra $$$ right??
LOL Gabrielle....Lynne had just gotten her flu shot the week before and they say it takes 2 weeks for it to be fully effective. She was so glad to finally be able to get hers....guess it wasn't quite soon enough!! Thankfully she is on the mend and will be back to work tomorrow!
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Post by carole58 on Nov 22, 2020 13:13:05 GMT
Day 22 Gratitude: Thankful (again) for my house! The fact it is big enough to allow for the pie baking is something I need to count as a blessing. As well as next week, we have the space to allow Tim & Eden to stay with us a few days, while Jaclyn "self-isolates" before surgery next Friday! Of course CLEANING this house is not something to be thankful for! LOL Larger spaces ~ Gather larger "messes"!
Oh Sue - SO sorry your day yesterday wasn't a pleasant one ~ I hope watching the Hallmark movies helped in some way {{{{{hugs}}}}}
Well I hope you aren't starting a new morning routine - getting up so early! LOL
Oh dear ~ UGH So sorry Sarah is lashing out! Would she and Josh be willing to wear masks, like you do painting?? I am sure that with Josh's attitude towards masks she is kind of "in the middle" and this darned Corvid is causing a lot of meltdowns that some of us would not normally have. No please do NOT take it personally - because we all know this is the "Covid Depression" talking, and not her talking to her Mom. How is Jason? For some reason she will make snide remarks to her Dad and not confront you?? {{{{{hugs}}}}} to you - no it won't be an easy day. Maybe Hannah could intervene ~ I mean after all she is not seeing family for Christmas either??
OH NO! Now Jason is also wavering?? You are right, you BOTH made the decision "together" - he doesn't get to change his mind now!
UGH Even Hannah?? You poor thing - getting it from all sides! No traveling to NE is NOT the same as painting! How dare her think so! Just the plane ride alone is 100% not recommended now! I have been worried about that (for you) all along!
About your paint nights - You are right - you all know you aren't hanging out with unknown people every weekend!
That's why I feel comfortable with our "circle"... we know we all work, but we wear masks and take precautions while at work. I did admit to Ken & Tracy that we do have one in our circle that does spend time in another circle... Patti... she went to a "game day" at Tyler's and I have no clue who was there, and am pretty sure there were no masks worn. Now Tracy said that some of it was virtual - so maybe no one else was there except Tyler and his GF and Patti? But I truly do not know that for sure. While the rest of us do NOT "hang out" with anyone except each other... she has "broken" our circle... but I cannot hold that against her! LOL She also works with public, so I know day to day she IS following protocols, I just have to have faith that she is also being careful due to her daughter and her Mother!!
Anyway - yes STEP BACK - enjoy a day of putting up the tree, maybe a glass of wine, as you relax with more Hallmark movies ♥
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Post by carole58 on Nov 22, 2020 13:43:41 GMT
Christine: Sorry Carly needed your laptop this weekend, but glad you are willing to give it up for her! LOL
Oh right - I forgot little Kellen is also exposed, and you would think Sarah would be more mindful of bringing HIM to TG too! He could be a "carrier"... Like I said this is bringing out the worst in a lot of people!
Yes, we put our lights up outside as well - then wouldn't ya' know it - part of each strand Do.Not.Light.! Don't MOST people plug them in before hanging? Well apparently not my DH! LOL So I bought more at Wal-Mart last night, and we will re-hang today or tomorrow! UGH! MEN!!!
Yes, thanks, we did have a good day yesterday - they played outside almost all day long! I had to coax them in for lunch!
YAY to forming a Work At Home PLAN! Yes, please, I can't wait to hear reviews of the air fryer too! LOL I still want one, and that's the one I have had my eye on for 2 years!!
Sue: We just heard the S Word here... but IF we get ANY it should only be FLURRIES. Glad Jason is taking advantage of the weather.
I still feel very fortunate that our area/county is not seeing huge jumps in numbers right now. I truly believe if we 11 were not already interacting every week, we would not be gathering for this holiday either. People have criticized us for still celebrating as normal - but I am trying to let it go in one ear and out the other, as maybe they don't realize our situation.
I do feel so sad for you and others like you that have had to completely change your normal holiday traditions! It is so NOT fair, and IMHO so unnecessary! I still believe ALL of this COULD have been avoided if people had taken it seriously in February!
Pie baking will start around 3-4-5?? Whenever we get ourselves in the mood?? LOL I think we will do the 8 pecan Monday night, then Tuesday morning we can package them up and stack them in the fridge - I am NOW really wishing we had our new fridge by now!
UGH My department will never change in how days off in December get used!
Are you off Friday?? I know you are usually in NC, but will you still have the day?? You will still have time off over Christmas right?? Please tell me you are still taking your vacation time - just to get a break!
OK Tracy has been home a while now, and is hovering - so time to finish up here, and head outside. We do have a LOT to get done around here today too - so I will have to get started!!
I may pop back in, depends how the day goes... {{{{{hugs}}}}} to you all as we deal with whatever the day brings ♥hugs♥
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Post by gymma60 on Nov 22, 2020 13:52:01 GMT
Carole....I was so ready for Friday and they my Friday went to "hell in a handbasket"! Still have a headache from crying off and on for the past 4 days....this is really bringing me down and today I MUST TURN IT AROUND and focus on positive! Hopefully you were able to keep up with your workload and leave with a clear desk so regardless of what they leave for you to catch up on when you get back you will be ready and not further behind! WOW...you have a 4 hour training and still Crystal allows both Aleta and Kaitlin to be off.....that is crazy!! Day #20 Gratitude: GLORIA....on Friday when we arrived and saw the writing on the wall her first words were "no worries, we got this"! I love that woman....we laughed, we ranted but at the end of the day we left feeling like we had done our job and will figure the rest out as the next few days/weeks unfold!! Hugs Carole....yes, you were truly blessed with Matthew and although he is gone, his last days were positive and he was looking forward to a healthier life...yes, if he were still here, he could be alone and suffering through more treatments and procedures.....instead, he's w/o pain or suffering and you have all continue to celebrate his life and making things happy and traditional for Zoe! I love that!
Christine....yes yadda, yadda, yadda...my head says we are doing the right thing but my heart is broken! Sounds like a good choice for DM to stay home and I'm glad DB will be with her to keep her company. Yes, raising a "glass of cheer" via ZOOM is a good thing! Yes, we did practice this at Easter, but honestly never thought it would be worse now....I guess I had hoped that by fall people has their act together and could start to celebrate again as usual! When you look at the state numbers it seems like the NW and SE parts of the state are the worst.....our area is pretty much right in the middle of the pack but nothing impressive for sure! Nothing to be proud of!
Schools here are still going day by day and in person is still in place for now! Sorry you have to scramble Christine to get everything gathered and lugged back home for work. What will you use now for your "office" with Linds home??? Guess back to the dining room table?? I'm sure there is something comforting about being in your work office but if this has to be for a few months through the holidays....it's got to be done! SW is a fairly large school district and I think the last "total" number of cases since the 1st day of school was 22-23?? I know last I looked it was 8 new cases in the last 14 days.....so far they are controllable with the contract tracing and quarantining.
Yes Carole...your post about Matthew brought tears to my eyes too but also a smile knowing he is at peace and all of you have begun to heal and move forward without him here but keeping him "alive" for Zoe. We are here for you and we all understand the difficulty of this 1st TG/Christmas season w/o him.....
LOL Carole...I hate when I lose a "dot" because of a phone call or someone stopping at my desk to ask me questions or to look something up for them.....one time I missed by 23 steps...heck, all I had to do was walk to the BR and back and it would have been mine! LOL!
At Sheridan Carole, if you CAN work from home you are started working from home in March and are still at home.....unfortunately the plant and many other jobs like mine can not be done from home so we will be at work all "masked up". Up until this week we didn't need to wear our masks at our desks if we were socially distanced from others but the new PA order says...."masks and social distancing"! You leave your house/car....put on a mask, no questions asked! Kids have to wear them during sports now too!! PA is not messing around anymore!
NO Carole...I know several people that are suffering or still suffering from COVID and the leftover ramifications for the damage it has done permanently to they system....this virus is UGLY and I don't want if for me or anyone I love!
Glad Kathy seems to be doing well throughout her radiation treatments. YES, wear masks around her even if she says no.....radiation will definitely put her at higher risk and she should be worried about COVID. Certain cancer treatments (such as chemotherapy, radiation therapy, surgery, stem cell or bone marrow transplant, or steroids) or the cancer itself can suppress or weaken the immune system. These treatments can lower the number of white blood cells (WBCs) and other immune system cells. This is from the cancer.org website itself. I personally would not be taking chances if I were her!!
Have to laugh that the bank did the COVID Policy and no one has symptoms yet someone is ALWAYS sick...I don't get that they can basically use sick time as "vacation"! Just isn't right!
Carole...if numbers do continue to rise in MA as they are I would prepare yourself of Jaclyn to "hunker down" again in the house. I know it will be hard but I can see it happening, if not for TG, possibly by Christmas. Well, Sarah lives close to me too....probably closer than any of your kids, except Tracy of course, but in PA the rules are "if they don't live IN your house" it's masks or no visiting! With all of us working and Sarah and Josh not necessarily following protocols all the time because as you know Josh is a "Trumper" and it's all a hoax....yup a hoax that is killing people left and right!! OMG....no more ranting! Have to admit I am very jealous you will be able to share a normal TG and Christmas but have to get past my anger and frustration or it will just make me more and more angry! I will find some "light" in what seems like a very dark time for me!
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Post by gymma60 on Nov 22, 2020 15:08:11 GMT
Gabrielle....glad you were able to get in a nice early workout on Friday....we had a couple nice clear days the end of our week but the "gloomy" weather is coming back! Yes....amazing how a fresh haircut makes you feel.....doesn't matter what anyone else sees...makes you feel good on the inside! Sorry your governor will not comply with the curfew and restrictions...yes "the good ole boys" network adding the pro-Trump factor is a deadly combo with it comes to the compliance in many areas. WOO HOO....great news about Max having a job! LOL, won't let the "cat out of the bag" that you suggested the auto parts idea in the spring...my lips are sealed! Glad the staff in cubicles are OK with the new mask mandates....
Day #21 Gratitude: Believe it or not....my oils! I know many do not see any value in them and I was the same for years but having Sarah, a pharmacist, as my mentor and "go to" person has been a blessing for me....I have been free of ALL OTC meds for over 2 years now....I started on 6 prescriptions and now am down to 2 and have been monitoring my BP lately and they are consistently running MUCH lower so hopefully when I see my PCP in December she will lower my dose, change it or maybe take me off?? Yesterday when I was in a REALLY foul mood I looked up calming, peaceful, serene options and filled the diffusers in the DR and LR with them and just relaxed....while my emotions are still on edge, they are quieter than yesterday....it really was THAT BAD!
Gabrielle...sounds like you have fun "modified" plan for TG and yes, while Max is good at your house who knows about his room mate and Max's practices when away from you! Love the "wine and pie" ZOOM plan! Glad DM is excited about it! Are you going to bring her a plate and drop it off so she too can enjoy a nice dinner??
Gabrielle...funny you mentioned that your health officer insists school is safest/best place for kids. When we chatted with Hannah she said that while some schools in her area are going virtual from TG to mid January after the holidays their district says "kids are safer in school and for at least 7 hours a day they are practicing safe masking and distancing and NOT running around and doing thing they shouldn't with their parents"! YUP....he threw the parents under the bus and rightly so! That IS part of the problem!
Just got a text from Pat....her son Mike and family live with her and Mike's oldest was diagnosed with COVID on Tuesday....they are all isolating in their own rooms and only coming out to prepare meals. Pat does eat at the DR table alone but then back to her room....they are wearing masks at all times except when actually eating!! Makes me nervous...while Pat is healthy for her age, she is 74 and not only exposed but living in the same house!! Please keep her in your thoughts!! According to Pat, Rae is NOT compliant with mask wearing and safety protocols so now he has put everyone in the house in jeopardy!! Rae is a HS senior and invincible I guess!! UGH!! One more thing that makes me angry.....
Jenny, sorry for the unexpected ice on Friday....54, you are a youngster yet! Hey, might not be able to go out and celebrate but it was "your day" so hope you did what you wanted!! We too have signs on our doors that masks must be worn but they are not locked. We have a checklist we fill out daily and get our temperature taken when we walk in the door!! Currently PA as a whole does NOT have a curfew but a few counties/cities are implementing one, especially in the Philly area. LOL....why would you go crabbing if you hate seafood! Guess it's good he enjoys doing it and sharing the catch with you!! I'm jealous!
OK....been here long enough for now! Will come back later and finish catching up....need to make some breakfast and be a bit productive. Only have some laundry to do and put the tree up at some point and lights on later after dark when Jason comes in! Not worried about anything else...have a 4 day weekend next week and can catch up then!
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Post by gymma60 on Nov 22, 2020 15:49:58 GMT
These are current numbers for Kellen & Jackson’s district....
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Post by gymma60 on Nov 22, 2020 18:33:49 GMT
Afternoon all....made myself a nice egg sandwich with a 40 calorie slice of Provolone on a bagel thin....nice and hearty and should hold me until we eat dinner at about 5:00pm....just put the pork loin with apples, onions, cinnamon & honey in the crockpot!! Super easy to make and super yummy!! Back to Saturday to finish catching up....
Gabrielle....thanks for starting us off yesterday! Had planned to do it before I left but Sarah's FB comment sent me over the edge so I needed to message her instead! So glad you were able to answer the phone and help Max work through whatever was challenging him. I love that he knows you are there for him! I forget if you had mentioned the 26.2 mile run on the 5th...I know the marathon itself was cancelled but don't remember if you mentioned that you coach planned a "substitute marathon" for all of you! He really is a great guy to help keep you all motivated in the midst of all the cancellations this year!
OH NO....sorry COVID is starting to explode in your district! If we can't count on the adults to follow the rules and do as they mandate for the safety and health of all, how can we expect kids to follow suit. So sad that it seems the adults are causing the issues for you! Around here very few are flipping to distance learning at this point because as you mentioned earlier and Hannah's district as well that the kids are probably safer and better protected at school with the rules in place and followed. Who knows what the right answer is in this mess....day by day is all we can do!
Yes Gabrielle...I worked yesterday from 6:00-10:00am....we made great time with one person "feeding" all of us....instead of me getting up and grabbing a few stacks, cover-tipping them then putting them back, one person just kept bringing us stacks and taking away the finished ones....it's amazing how much faster to goes w/o the up and down, getting in each other's way trying to stack them back on the skid, etc....I didn't mind...4 hours is still a nice bump up to my check so as of now I have 6 hours, not knowing what we may end up with in the last few days of the month! Unfortunately Gabrielle....this is not a job you can just pull somebody to help....MEAPs will just have to get done by Gloria and I....usually I do them and Gloria and Tonya handle the other orders but if they do indeed drop on Wednesday and Monday Gloria and I will just have to buckle down and work some OT to get them finished.
Funny you mention the tickle in my throat, the cough, the headache....on Friday, shortly after lunch Gloria and I both coughed at the same time and Gloria said "oh no, it's taking us all down"! We started laughing and both agreed that for the next couple weeks we will be very mindful of how we feel and any symptoms we may have or "think" we many have! Crazy how your mind messes with you!! I've taken my temp twice already today....when I got up and just now before I started to post this! No, at this point, since technically Tonya is only quarantined because of primary contact neither of us plan to get tested.....if Tonya would end up positive and we were the primary contact then it might be different!
Carole...I was thinking the same thing about how the East Coast is warmer than CA right now....seems not so long ago we were freezing and Gabrielle was still in the 90's....how quickly things change! Hannah said on Friday it was almost 80° in Papillion!
How cool Carole that Tim got a donation of the gift card from BJ's to offset your supply costs! Good things are happening out there despite all the negative! I love it! YAY too for sleeping better....amazing how much better we feel when we are feeling a bit more rested! Honestly for getting up at 6:00am today and early the last two mornings I don't really feel tired...I did fall asleep before 8:30 last night so that helps!
Yes Carole...our area was doing great for so long but you know what happened in PA....multiple Trump rallies and no masks, no social distancing, no nothing....Trump was in PA for most of the last week before the election and here we are with the aftermath.....it's only been the last couple weeks that numbers have really skyrocketed and that coincides perfectly with the rally time lines. Actually Carole, the school numbers for us are rather small until the last couple weeks but most of the schools are handling them case by case, school building by school building. Yes, I agree that the kids are getting it from their parents....the schools have done great around here but you know it was adults at the rallies and NOT the kids.....I am so glad Sarah and Josh never did go to the one rally a while back....fingers crossed in the next few weeks the worst of this wave will be over but I fear with the holidays and people not complying....we are doomed for things to get much worse before it gets better!
Christine....bummer Carly has your laptop for the weekend...people sing the praises of a Mac but I have heard of many things not being compatible....keeping fingers crossed she is being safe and all are practicing good protocols while in PITT.....I hear their cases are rampant too!
Yes Christine...no apology needed, Sarah is being selfish! Does she not realize that this was a decision NOT made lightly and it breaks my heart that we will be spending the holiday just the 2 of us but as I said....it is what is best! Not sure how people (Trump supporters) can continue to look at the SOARING case numbers and still feel like it is blown out of proportion and a hoax! I just can't wrap my head around the naivety of a whole group of people! SMH!!
Around here many are putting their lights and decorations out this weekend because it's warm but most won't light them until Thanksgiving.....I honestly am looking forward to my tree tonight with just the lights....so peaceful and I need peaceful right now! YAY Christine for a productive Saturday....always nice to look back on the day an feel like it was a good one!
Carole...I've never been a napper.....that's not saying if I'm being lazy in the recliner I don't occasionally doze off for a bit but I can't just lay down for a nap! Katie loves to take a nap on Sunday afternoons...she just heads to the bedroom and goes out like a light....not me! I agree with Tracy....when you work nights and want to sleep that 1st day off it's best to just stay up and head to bed early at night, otherwise it can be hard to sleep at night!
Monkey wrench??? What did your sister do?? Sounds like you will be baking Monday afternoon/evening, Tuesday and Wednesday??? Day #22 Gratitude: David....my dear, sweet, obnoxious, sarcastic baby brother! Face-Timing with him last night really helped ease my mind in many ways that the decision for our holidays was the sound one....he agreed with me that my paint nights are NOT the same as the airport! He said "we all have our 'covid circle' and for you that is your paint friends" . There is one couple that D&K have been with since March and they may come for TG and they will eat outside social distanced as their mandates have gotten tighter too. David had been golfing with the guy yesterday....he reminded me that Hannah has her neighbors that she sees and can socialize with safely....I have my paint friends....
Speaking of DB David...today is his birthday and dad's! David is 51 and ad would have been 83. I felt so bad for Pat when I got the text about Rae having COVID....this time of year is always tough with their anniversary last weekend and dad's birthday today, then add the worries of staying safe in her own home!!
Carole....yes, I think Sarah is many ways feels in the middle between Josh's lack of concern for the virus and our need for safety. Josh's parents are both NOT healthy and if they were to get COVID that could be it....Josh's mom has MS, his parents both smoke, get no exercise, eat TERRIBLY....they are just not healthy people....his dad always sounds like his "coughing up a lung"....COVID could be a death sentence for either of them yet Josh still says "it's just case of the flu"!
LOL, yes there is something calming about the lighthearted Hallmark movies.....
Jason and I are fine now after our "words" yesterday regarding him waffling. The girls, especially Sarah, have always painted me as the "bad guy" in everything....Jason was always working when they were younger so he was never the disciplinarian or the "heavy"....it was always me so whenever a decision is made, it's always ME!!!
No, Hannah will NOT intervene with Sarah and Josh because right now, Hannah would like to punch Josh in the throat for his lack of concern and his continued ignoring of safe practices..... Yes, while Hannah did mention the paint nights I was so overwhelmed I just couldn't come back with the rationale that my paint night is her "driveway wine and chat"....I have no friends close...yes, I see people at work but they are NOT friends. Speaking of plane ride I was reviewing the PA travel restrictions and the 14 day quarantine or testing is no longer recommended...here is the new working. This is a requirement. The order is an enforceable disease control measure authorized by the Disease Prevention and Control Law.
Like I said...PA is really starting to knuckle down trying to keep from locking down again....not sure if it will work or will we find ourselves back in yellow or red restrictions again??
Yes Carole...your family has been "your circle" just like my paint friends and D&K friends....we all needed a "circle" but for me, unfortunately it couldn't be Sarah and Josh because of Josh's views.....not that we didn't see them all this time but it was very limited and very social distanced and most always outside! I get Patti "breaking" the circle....but when you think about it Tyler was a link to Matthew....and I can't fault her for that! I too pray she is safe for Zoe and Kathy!
OH...yes, Kellen is quarantined but Friday when Jason was done at the lot and then when he went to tell Sarah...Lincoln, the neighbor kid was over playing and Kellen was outside! Sarah just said "they have been together all along"! Yup....see what I'm dealing with!! I honestly could slap her!
LOL Carole...sorry, I sitting here giggling that Ken didn't plug in the lights before putting them up! I always do but will say, have gotten them on the tree, plugged them in a string goes out! It does happen sometimes even if they do light before putting them up but that really did make me laugh!
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Post by gymma60 on Nov 22, 2020 18:42:38 GMT
Yes Carole...both Jason and I are off Thursday and Friday for TG....I have always been off but Jason used to have to take a vacation day for Friday until about 4 years ago when they change it....it's nice to have the long weekend and now it will just be a quiet one at home. Granted, it was always quiet at David's too, basically food and football all weekend with the occasional walk/hike with the dogs! Oh and let's not forget Black Friday Bowling! LOL!
I will be keeping the 1/2 day on the 23rd, the Monday after Christmas, the 28th and the Monday after New Year, the 4th...I gave up T/W/Th....figured that the last 3 days of the month I would be nice and help the girls out. Gloria told me to take what I wanted but for me, I didn't need them and will roll 5 days to next year and get paid for the ones I gave back in my 1st check of 2021..... I'm OK with with 2 extra long week ends....Jason will be working, he won't take the time just to sit at home...won't be anything to do outside and nothing planned to do inside so he will work Monday - Thursday and we are already both off on Friday for New Year's day!
OK....time to put in a load of laundry and then take a look in the tree boxes...not sure what a project it will be to put up...not sure if we are putting each branch in or if it is in sections??? Time will tell!
Waves to all....going to relax the rest of the day and get "recharged" to face the upcoming week!
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Post by gjmmaxty on Nov 22, 2020 20:15:27 GMT
Good morning (practically afternoon)!
Stepping back this Sunday to look at things more from the "outside" and less from inside where emotion seems to really effect my decisions/thinking. I have some weeding that I want to finish up in front, but it is still 48 degrees and my nose is running from the cold! I have plenty to do inside as well so that (most likely) will be my focus; i have days next week to work on the outside. Today I am grateful that the grocery stores seem well-stocked (less so in the paper aisles) and that it all seems calmer than last March/April.
I have already been to the grocery store (early run to miss the crowds) so that I have everything but the turkey for dinner on Thursday. I was worried that they would run out of evaporated milk (for the pumpkin pie) and things like that but, thankfully, the grocery store was fine and calm (unlike Costco and Sam's Club from what I am hearing). Also stopped by Home Depot for some cleaning things. Now I will be holed up in the house for the day!
My dinner menu for the week: Enchiladas, Egg Roll Soup, Tomato/Sausage/Orzo Soup, and homemade Pizza. Then we have our turkey on Thursday.
Sue: Oh, I felt so badly when I read about you facing off with the girls...and then to have the sense of Jason wavering....uggh. What a hard place to be! If either of them worked outside of the home, they would also be working around other people AND have a core group of "COVID friends"...you know it! That would be hard having a son-in-law with such a different opinion from you on things like mask-wearing. We just have to hang on for 6 more months and then we can repair SOME of the relationships that have been strained. Oh, when I said that the curfew wouldn't be enforced, I was speaking of our county SHERIFF and not the governor. Every county has an elected sheriff and ours is quite a guy...he was rallying for ALL teachers to carry guns, is not the kind of guy who supports being proactive with our youth in terms of good behavior...he would much rather spend the time throwing people in jail than working with some of the younger kids that could use guidance...crazy fellow. I hear you on the calming effect of the Christmas movies! I have found Hallmark Channel, Hallmark Movies and Mysteries, and Lifetime all offer something...nice! Hope that today feels better before you start the week, my friend.
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