After taking LO to school, I went to town with DH because WM/Sams list exceeded the section of paper it was written on. It ended up only being a couple hundred but it was a longer shopping trip than I like.
I bought a case of rolo candy and got started on Christmas baking. I made a batch of pretzel/rolo/nut treats. I've learned that if I pretend real hard, that I can pretend this is healthy because of the nut. Okay.....so no matter how hard I pretend.... it's not in the healthy category, but it is quick-N-easy to prepare and serve.
Trip to the groc. store left me feeling queasy and tired. I decided I am not fully recovered. I am not going to the party tonight after all. The only issue is that the 2 teens to whom I promised rides cannot go if they don't have a ride home. I've sent out emails, made a phone call -- no response yet. I'm really hoping someone from the moms group steps up to help me.
OTOH, I am feeling better now. . . . maybe I could go late, not eat, and bring the girls home. I have called the teens to let them know. I feel really bad about this; it is a last minute change of plans. I didn't realize i was feeling worse until the last minute. . .
I think I worry a lot about his thinking process right now maybe because he gave out our credit card information and little quirky things which was similar to when he had stage 4 cancer a couple years ago. He thinks of things he wants to do and later his body suffers for it. I have the sliders but he insisted on lifting the heavy furniture up the few stairs. when he was really sick he would insist on doing things that definitely bad for him. So part of my fear and before anger is him over doing himself. He looks like he feels great right now. I am more worried about how I made him feel as I wasn't nice at all. I told him sorry and that I was worried but he said he is fine. I am not sure I would be as nice back to me; he seems cheerful but I still feel bad. thank you so much for your support
Okay - that's like me saying that Peanut M&M's are a good source of protein.
Helia - feel better soon.
Blessed - Ditto what Helia said
Got to the reserve center and back pretty quick. Unfortunately will not be able to complete my Travel Claim until next week.
Have had several emails back and forth with the college, apparently there is some confusion as to whether the program I want is eligible for Financial Aid. Have sent an email to the Financial Aid office for clarification.
Talked with DAunt/BFF about DS's Christmas Presents. DS20 is taken care of as the laptop my DDad picked up for him is upstairs. DS13 really wants a handheld DS (the new one) so now she and her DH are talking about getting that for DS13 and then asking the family to chip in on my grill. I have decided to make the DS's fleece warm-up jackets for Christmas, and Christmas Aprons for my DP/BFF.
Need to pick-up DS13 from school here in a few and then get dinner going, I have left over meatloaf mix - think I'll make meatballs.
ToDo's
Clean something
Dinner
TaDa's d2s coffee meeting at work left VM for Advisor Talked with Mother got more info re school Write cover letter send out resume DTS (travel pay for USN) {have to go in to get it done} talk with Advisor {multiple emails back and forth... still some unresolved questions} Set-up appt at BMC
Got to go
BBS
"Act as if what you do makes a difference. It does." — William James
Hi everyone! I did decide to go to church for dinner and Bible study last night. I also did a LOL (my dryer still sounds atrocious) and worked with the foster cat. I did not look through the cookbooks. They are in a box that XDH brought to my house of things that I had left when I moved. I need to plan some menus and get together a grocery list. However, that will not happen tonight, because it is art class night. All I have left in the freezer is Thanksgiving leftovers. Tonight's dinner is at Cracker Barrel, because it is between work and art class.
{{{scattered}}} I am so sorry to hear of your job loss.
[b]My TA DA for today is:[/b]
- I browsed crochet preemie patterns & printed one up.
- I put laundry away.
- I read my devotion, Novena, said prayers, and wrote in my journal.
- I hung up holiday potholders & a kitchen towel.
- I pre-ordered a Debbie Macomber book, "One Perfect Word."
- I stripped the bed and started washing the flannel sheets.
- I had coffee, breakfast, napped 1 hour, showered, and am getting ready for lunch.
- DH just put chili into the crock pot for us for our dinner.
[b]My TO SO for today is[/b]:
- Tidy the walk-in closet
- Crochet more baby girl preemie things to wear.
- To try to declutter in a box in the bunny/craft room today.
- To work on another short story.
- To put hot spots out again.
- To make the bed with freshly laundered sheets.
- To sort the mail and read it.
- To read for work.
I've been at the J & C's thread and OKay, Scattered, Twins' Mom, and Helia, you're in my prayers.
Touch the earth, love the earth, her plains, her valleys, her seas. Rest your soul in her solitary places. ~Henry Beston
Elizabeth - I have the worst time creating meal plans much less sticking to them.
Ivy - thanks for the prayers
Remember I said I sent off a copy of my resume and cover letter? Guess what? I HAVE AN INTERVIEW NEXT WEEK!!!
Swung by the Ghetto Mart (my name for F ood L ion) on the way home from picking up DS10, I scored 5 bags of groceries with produce and meat for <$35.00! Showed DS13 how to find the discounted meat, London Broil was on sale for $2.99 lb and rather then get salad in a bag I bought the fixings (ugh forgot the cabbage, oh well).
I am feeling pretty good this afternoon see we will be fine. Oh forgot to mention earlier that the Gal in charge of lodging at the Reserve center told me that I can stay at the Barracks (just like a nice hotel room) in Portsmouth next month when I have to go for drill, rather than staying in Newport News (about 45 minutes away). Also, talked with the Chief (top enlisted at the Reserve Center) and he is going to look into getting me paid (long story). So, except for this morning it has been a good day!!!
ToDo's
Clean something Dinner
TaDa's d2s coffee meeting at work left VM for Advisor Talked with Mother got more info re school Write cover letter send out resume DTS (travel pay for USN) {have to go in to get it done} talk with Advisor {multiple emails back and forth... still some unresolved questions} Set-up appt at BMC Pick-up DS13 swing by grocery store
Going get dinner going and then take a nap.
"Act as if what you do makes a difference. It does." — William James
After LO school pickup, I mowed the yard. Even though we continue to be in extreme drought, the weeds are growing quite well. We need a hard freeze to stop them.
Scattered - Congrats on already having an interview set up! DTS used to be a PITA, I guess it hasn't changed much.
DH is eating supper with the elders tonight. I guess LO and I could eat some PROTEIN with a little bit of chocolate and caramel dripped over it. With a side of salad to round out the meal.
Okay.....so no matter how hard I pretend.... it's not in the healthy category, but it is quick-N-easy to prepare and serve.
meeting at work
Talked with Mother
Oh forgot to mention earlier that the Gal in charge of lodging at the Reserve center told me that I can stay at the Barracks (just like a nice hotel room) in Portsmouth next month when I have to go for drill, rather than staying in Newport News (about 45 minutes away). 
Dinner