Thursday went to the office - lots of mess to fix/clean up. End of the fiscal year coming up and people are scrambling to find money and/or spend it. Stayed longer than anticipated and DH brougt me McDonalds for lunch.
When I left at 3:30 to get the girl, I surely didn't feel like cooking. When I get home the dogs have NO food, so I went to Wal-Mart to get dog food and ended up spending almost $50.00. got the dog food and other things, I thought I wanted and/or needed.
I didn't cook. Mom and I had cereal for dinner and the girl had some chicken nuggets she cooked in the toaster oven. I sure just didn't feel good.
Mom is doing better. Her face didn't turn out as bad as I thought. Her wrist is still sore and she is stove up as she put it. She is moving around, slow...but moving around.
DH went to work on his day off.. WTW??? He said he was being a team player.
I started out teleworking and took a break, mom felt up to going to a few garage sales...so I took her out.
I havent been feeling well, sinus, sore throat that little nagging post nasal drip cough...horrid. Have been taking Alka Seltzer, chicken broth and sucking on cough drops. Maybe it will be better before Monday when I have to go back to the office.
No big plans for the weekend...baseball, baseball and maybe just resting.
Tonight I will make the chicken fried steak patties for sandwiches and mom made some potatoe salad.
Have a great weekend IP
Progress as of today: 9 lbs lost so far, only 118.9 lbs to go!
I worked from home yesterday, and really got slammed with stuff about 3:45...uh I get off at 4:00. But this was on my mind the whole evening. It just sat there.
I cooked pork chops, mashed potatoes, gravy and mom wanted some brocolli mix cole slaw thing I made. It was just ok.
Not in the mood to cook tonight, I might go pick something up.
After dinner Mom and I went out and pulled a few weeds and I went to get an ax from the garage and the minute I turned around my mom fell on her face. She said she tripped over a rock. She scraped her face on a bush from her nose to her forehad. If she had fallen an inch more to the left she would have poked her eyeball out. She also banged up her knee ans sprained her wrist. I was just so panicked thinking she hurt herself worse, asking if she needed me to call 911. It was scary for me. Once back in 2007 we flew to Las Vegas and when we were walking around she tripped and fell in the road. She broke her collarbone and bruised her face and broke the bridge she had in for her teeth. It was a long trip home. Matter of fact that is the last time she flew in an airplane.
In the office today - trying to sort out a lot of stuff (some from emails last night). DH said when he left to go to work, he told my mom to stay in her chair not to do anything. Poor thing!
I think I'm supposed to get the girl today, but I haven't heard from her, so not sure yet.
Don't know what I'm doing for dinner yet either....
I hope your days are better! IP
Progress as of today: 9 lbs lost so far, only 118.9 lbs to go!
takeout always is a good, fast option!
Yesterday...
I worked some, tried to cook some. I made chicken marsala for dinner with rice and green beans, it was very good. However...I tried to make Texas Sheetcake as a birthday cake for myself and I had a coal miner's daughter moment...I added way too much salt. When I read the recipe i swore I read 1/4 cup of salt. 2 cups of sugar, 2 cups of flour and 1/4 cup of salt...uh no! After I mixed in all the ingredients I thought to myself that seems like a lot of salt. I added the wet ingredients and then tasted the batter. Yes....way too much salt. I reread the receipt and it was only 1/4 tbsp....messed that up. I tried to make it not be so salty, but decided to cook it anyway because the frosting is very sweet. Now the after propduct is like a sweet and salty snack!
The girl has decided to be in the flag corps this year in the marching band, no clarinet playing this year. So she has been going to band camp in the mornings and trying to learn the flag routines. She asked if we could make her a practice flag and DH and I made her one out of a mop stick and old shower curtain. It is not long enough so today he is going to try to add a dowel to the mop handle. I picked her up in the afternoon and she came over for a few hours and dinner. She left at 8:00.
Wednesday telework - very slow day! I have no idea what to cook for dinner and DH and mom are NO help whatsoever!
I don't even have a taste for anything. I got a tickle in my throat last night and took some alka seltzer - slept very good. Had dreams about an old boyfriend I dated in Hawaii for a few years....
Oh Blah Di, Oh Blah Da...life goes on.
Have a great day! IP
Progress as of today: 9 lbs lost so far, only 118.9 lbs to go!
I think it's nice she'll do the flag routine. I am familiar bc we had one also that marched with the band. Plus, it's good exercise and a good learning experience as well!
That's so nice you both are assisting her and helping her so she can practice at home. Very nice. that will be good for her!
On Saturday I tried to get my driver's license renewed. I waited in line for awhile only to be told I can't have the official government Ohio DL...because my names don't match! There was No AC and I was dripping sweat.
Oklahoma Birth Certificate: Jo Ann Carpenter
Social Security Card: Jo Ann Carpenter Cabrera
Marriage Certificate: Jo Ann Cabrera
I had a twenty minute conversation about how I couldn't have Carpenter has my middle name because my birth certificate said it was Ann. Ok...I don't care, just make it what it has to be so I can get out of here. So what do you want your middle name to be? You just told me I couldn't have Carpenter, so make it was it needs to be...Ann...duh! Maybe I shouldn't I have said that. Then she asked....where were you born? You still have my birth certificate...Oklahoma...duh! Maybe I shouldn't have said that either, but I was so hot. And then How long have you been in Ohio? behind my masked I said...too long, yeah shouldn't have said that either. She then asked how many years....I finally told her 7. I then said, look I'm not trying to be difficult I just want a new DL. It is only good for three years, so obvsiously I had one before and what is the big deal? I have a retired military ID and I work for the Federal Government it's not like I'm a terrorist or anything. If any one wants to find me I wouldn't be hard to find. She went for the supervisor...the supervisor took my picture and I left with a piece of paper! Apparently my new DL will be mailed to me.
The girl was over all weekend, her little Anthony came over a while on Saturday. We ate beef tips and noodles.
Sunday - domestic chores days - washed clothes, changed bed linens, pulled weeds.- ate leftovers - beef and noodles, fried rice and left over pork roast.
Monday - went to the office for half the day - then I went to the social security office to change my SSN card - they are closed. I have to submit my documents through mail. Oh boy...nothing is easy anymore (these are original - what if they get lost). My legs are sore from pulling weeds.
Made spaghetti for dinner - it was delicious.
Tuesday - telework day - will be very slow I'm predicting.
Otherwise Mom is still here, DH is still on second shift and the world turns.
Have a great day!
Progress as of today: 9 lbs lost so far, only 118.9 lbs to go!
Our annual MOT (to thoroughly check over your car so you can pay for car tax) was due the beginning of June because because of lockdown they gave us an extra 6 months.
Glad both my passports were renewed in 2017. Heard both are a very long wait right now.
when i went to get mine renewed this past fall, i brought MANY documents with me including my tax return (but it was a copy and not the original!) and bc i didn't have every exact document and original, i was denied the "top tier" type of license which would also work as a national travel passport. ah well! i got out with the "regular" ny state license instead. after a long wait (2hours) at the DMV, i wasn't about to go home and come back another day!
pulling weeds sounds like great exercise lol!
also, anything in the "beaurocratic" system is never easy and always a long wait! OMG!
DH is back to work - yes, I remember I hate him working second shift...HATE IT!
Also living with mom is...interesting! Last night she studied me as if trying to find things wrong with me. What's that knot on the back of your leg? What knot? She reached down and was pressing on the back of my calf. It was just an indentation from the bar stool bar running across the back of my calves.
I made us fried rice for dinner. It was ok, but I've made better.
After dinner she is like, what is the red mark on your face? OMG I've been having face issues this whole time and she is sure to see the one little blemish that remains.
Mom doesn't watch the TV I watch but I give her free reign of the remote...so Bonanza, The Virginian, Gunsmoke, Andy Griffen...yeah last night we even watched Sanford and Son. Old TV I DO NOT Miss.
I may sound like I'm complaining, but I love spending time with my mom and I love her so much, it's just different.
B: multi grain cheerios
L: TBD
D: pork roast with potatoes and carrots.
Progress as of today: 9 lbs lost so far, only 118.9 lbs to go!
A second shift spouse can be difficult, especially if you're working days.
i always am picking on my dad for his little moles and blemishes...just bc i love him and want him perfect! haha
living with my mother is interesting. I love her so much....but she keeps the house at 79 degrees. For fat people this is NOT good and with DH being so hot coming from work he is miserable. I tell her to put on a jacket and socks, I just can't believe how cold she says she gets. Somehow I don't think it is as miserable as being hot. Oh well I guess I will get through this, we must find some kind of middle ground.
Taking the car to get the new tires.
Last night we had soft tacos.
Tonight...maybe swedish meatballs.
I also have to get my car tag and licensed renewed because it's that time of year.
Working from home today. Will try and make the best of it.
Have a great day! IP
Progress as of today: 9 lbs lost so far, only 118.9 lbs to go!
Back from OKlahoma - very fast, hard trip. Brought my mom back - she will stay until 9/7/2020 - or as long as she can stand being away from home.
Horrible situation back there - in a few words - I am not particularily fond of my sister and her family - they disgust me!
DH went back to work - the hottest week of the year so far and he had the worst case of heat exhaustion ever. Suffered with cramping, nausea and all the good stuff for the entire week. Hopefully this second week will be better. It isn't quite as hot and he may be more used to standing on his legs and feet for the 10 hour shift. My poor husband.
Today I was leaving for work and my car tire was very, very low. Repairman said this is the same tire he plugged before and it is against the law to plug it again. I have AWD so I have to get four new tires. Not expecting this $$$, but we will deal with it.
was eating lighter due to the eat and traveling. My dog is fat! We will both try and be more active walking.
Have a great day!
Progress as of today: 9 lbs lost so far, only 118.9 lbs to go!
i'm sure your mom is glad to stay with you and not be all alone.
Still crazy here. Kitchen is still being worked on, I thought for sure he would have been done on Tuesday but he said he will be finished today. A few more tiles and then the grouting and changing the plug and light plates. He only works from 8-1 or 8-2 - not many hours in a day. I was going to the office, but today I couldn't go. I just feel like Im in the way here while he is working. But I love, love, love my kitchen.
So I sent my friends in Oklahoma an email (well to the ones I cared about actually seeing) and told them I will be home next week if they wanted to get together for lunch, dinner or a picnic in the park because I didn't know how they felt about the COVID thing. One of them said - Absolutely we are not afraid of the COVID.
Well maybe you aren't but afer a lot of thinking and reading...I still am. I do believe that it is hyped a bit...but if me or DH did get it and had to be hospitalized I do not want to be stuck with 100s of thousands of dollars in medical bills for the rest of my life and God forbid if one of us should actually die. ..The chances, percentages and everything. Well what are the chances of getting bed bugs and we accomplished that just fine!
Spent the last two days with a moron from work...I have concluded that when teaching someone how to do something who absolutely does not care about learning it -will take twice as long to learn. I had to literally bite my lip to keep from calling him a dumba$$. Take a note why don't you???
Eating has not been too bad....not too good since the kitchen is out of sorts, but when we get home from Oklahoma we have BIG, BIG plans! LOL
4th of July was uneventful.
We will have to get a lawyer for the girl, she is miserable and her mother just won't budge.
She made a big deal about DH picking her up early, that he only as a 5 hour visit during the week and his time starts between 3:30-4:00...so DO NOT come any earlier than that. (The girl would tell DH to pick her up at 9:00 - she said her mother was always sleeping so she would just leave)
So DH texted the POS and says - Since you have issues with picking up Kayla early, her final contact lense appointment is tomorrow at 11:30 - please take her and get her 6 month supply of lenses.
Her reply text message was...I told Kayla that you can pick her up early since this is the final appointmet. And I have to take the Jeep in for service again.
So conclusion - this woman just wants to control the situation and NOT pay for anything.
So DH is going to get the lenses (we were anyway - it's just to make a point) and give her a bill for the 38.54% that she is responsible for, especially since she wants to quote that damn divorce decree to a T, all except for the money she is responsible for...she conveniently forgets about that!
Anyway...fun times ahead!
Have a great week!
Progress as of today: 9 lbs lost so far, only 118.9 lbs to go!
also, i totally am with you regarding coronavirus. it would just be awful to be the one in the hospital or with the bills or even to pass away from it. that's the same reason i take precautions..
I wish you ask the best with your legal journey. I'm sorry it's come to that. Kind of hard to try to compromise with a dolt.
I tell you my life is a freakin' roller coaster.
We are having the backsplash installed in my kitchen - yeah so it's been about 18 months since the new cabinets and granite counter tops were installed, it takes me this long to save enough money to do the project...because I detest credit card debt and refuse to get myself back in that endless depth of hell.
So because Barry (the awesome handyman guy) is installing the tile, I went to the office twice this week. Here are some in progress pictures.
excuse my dirty, crumb filled toaster
So far I love it and can't wait for it to be completed. Barry took off for the Holiday weekend and won't be back until Monday...so we will have to make do.
Tuesday we ate out twice - McDonalds and Taco Bell. Trust when I say I paid the price all day yesterday at work and even when I returned home...stomach/bathroom issues ALL day!
I blame it on the food, but looking back I think it is because we had a run-in with the exwife yesterday. She is a piece of work. The girl had a contact lense appointment and wanted to stay the night and the ex wasn't having it, saying we had the girl all last week and she needed to see her (not that she doesn't live over there 80% of the time, but she missed her and wanted to see her).
BACKSTORY - I have been trying to get this girl contact lenses since February - we go they give her a trial pair, tell her to come back, give her another trial pair, tell her to come back give her the last trial pair and then COVID comes around (the lenses were only 30 day lenses so she had to throw this trial pair away) When she finally gets another appointment they start all over with the trial pair - they couldn't get one of her eyes right. Anyway, she was to go back for the check and to actually get the supply of contact lenses.
Anyway the ex is like I've been wearing contacts for 37 years and never have I had to go to this many appointments to get my perscription. Right...and how long has the girl been wearing contacts....uh NEVER! So she was going on and on about we pick the girl up too early and instead of coming to get her at 10:00 she needs to be picked up at 3:30-4:00 because the divorce and visitation says so! And she is just going on and on.
This aggravated me....because she is always throwing this divorce and visitation up in DH's face and I'm like it's funny how you never remember that that agreement also says you back 38% of medical expenses that you have yet to pay one dime of...so back off you spawn of satan.
So today the girl has an orthodontic appointment at 2:30 so I told the girl that once she is finished with her appointment to have her mom drop her off over here, because it will be right about 3:30 when she is finished and as per the above complaint we were not to pick her up earlier. SO NOW all of a sudden because this piece of sh1t mother don't want to take the girl to the appointment it is OK for DH to pick her up early. She is a scam artist, a control freak and a bully. I have never in my life detested someone so much in my life.
Anyway my theory is that this visitation agreement was fine when the girl was 8, but she is almost 16 now and knows when and where she has to be somewhere and tries to make it easier on both households...but this witch don't see it that way.
Now the girl wants to go to court to get the residential parent changed....this will cost us a bundle and OMG...I just have no energy to deal with this right now.
However on a lighter note, we are still supposed to go to Oklahoma on 7/11 for a few days....long drive, but I think we just need to get away.
I hope you all have a great 4th of July.
I work a few hours today and will be off tomorrow. No real plans, just hanging out and cleaning the house in case my mom decides to come back with us. She always nit picks about dust...so I will get the house up to her standards over the next week.
IP
Progress as of today: 9 lbs lost so far, only 118.9 lbs to go!
try not to give the ex any piece of mind! she'll never have anything good to say. try not to let it emotionally bother you!
I don't remember what I did.
DH and I went to Menard's, Lowe's & Home Depot looking for some biscuit colored tile for the back splash install. Somehow in the last two months the color biscuit has been discontinued...so now we have white, which is OK, but biscuit was perferred. Barry - the install man comes tomorrow it may take 2-3 days. He is also installing a new ceiling fan in the girl's room and a new chandelier in the dining room. DH got suprisingly loud with me in Lowe's. I never like to cause a seen, but I had to get load when I told him..."for the fourth time...I don't remember the color!" He just wouldn't let it go!
The girl went home yesterday - she was mopey and didn't want to go, she is still trying to talk to her mother about staying over - she's scared of her mom.
Talked to my young adult son in Hawaii. He is doing well.
Still planning to go to Oklahoma on 7/11.
Made garbage bread for dinner last night - and had some for lunch today.
Kitchen will be out of commission for a few days so I guess we will be eating out.
Went to the office today - boss is on vacation for a week, so not a lot going on with me at work.
So you all have a great day! IP
Progress as of today: 9 lbs lost so far, only 118.9 lbs to go!
I wouldn't remember the color either.
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Stove Up....D says that all the time too...that's what watching old westerns gets ya! LOL Hope you feel better and glad your Mom is doing okay...D fell a couple of weeks ago and hurt his shoulder....but won't get checked because of covid.....life as we used to know it was so different.
Horn_of_plenty on 07/31/2020:
feel better and rest up this weekend :) keep active and enjoy! :)
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