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Hey Cherries. Busy, busy, busy here. I have been so overwhelmed. Besides Christmas my sister and I have been dealing with things regarding my mom. We have another appointment this afternoon. There is so much to do and I have been so stressed that I took some of the pressure off by not doing any Christmas cards this year. I can’t believe Christmas is a week away. I haven’t been on the boards the last few days I have a lot of catching up to do. Hoping to catch up on some things today. As I say every year at this time, on December 26th I’m doing absolutely nothing. Lol.

Have a great day Cherries.

I so wish I lived closer to you.  I would be first in line to help get all those things worked out and figured out so you could just enjoy the holiday. 

I agree with doing nothing on the 26th -- comfy clothes, the tv, and comfort food.  That's all you need.

pawprints wrote: ↑

Wed Dec 18, 2024 11:05 am

Hey Cherries. Busy, busy, busy here. I have been so overwhelmed. Besides Christmas my sister and I have been dealing with things regarding my mom. We have another appointment this afternoon. There is so much to do and I have been so stressed that I took some of the pressure off by not doing any Christmas cards this year. I can’t believe Christmas is a week away. I haven’t been on the boards the last few days I have a lot of catching up to do. Hoping to catch up on some things today. As I say every year at this time, on December 26th I’m doing absolutely nothing. Lol.

Have a great day Cherries.

Christmas is such a busy time, never mind having all your mums stuff to deal with too! Hang in there. You got this!

Busy days here too. I’m trying to have a little quieter morning after the last few days. But, still have laundry going. Need to make lasagne for dinner. The Seattle DD suppose to arrive around 3:30pm. Thankfully it’s early out for the grandson at 2:45pm. It’s a good 25 min drive across town to the airport.

My vacuum decided to give up the ghost after almost getting the floors done yesterday. New one ordered to be here Saturday. At least they seem to be on sale right now.

A funny story from last evening. The minion arrives with her dad last evening to pick up her brother. She opens the front door door and is just standing there! “Nana! Why do I smell chex mix??” She has a nose like a blood hound!! I had made some just before she came, and of coarse she had to take some with her!

It’s grey and windy and obviously those Chinook winds are blowing off the mountains. Yesterday it couldn’t get out of the 20’s and we are already 46F out. Crazy weather. Don’t think we will be having snow for Christmas this year!

Have a great Wednesday, everyone!

pawprints wrote: ↑

Wed Dec 18, 2024 11:05 am

Hey Cherries. Busy, busy, busy here. I have been so overwhelmed. Besides Christmas my sister and I have been dealing with things regarding my mom. We have another appointment this afternoon. There is so much to do and I have been so stressed that I took some of the pressure off by not doing any Christmas cards this year. I can’t believe Christmas is a week away. I haven’t been on the boards the last few days I have a lot of catching up to do. Hoping to catch up on some things today. As I say every year at this time, on December 26th I’m doing absolutely nothing. Lol.

Have a great day Cherries.

So many hugs Barb!

Do what you can in regards to Christmas stuffs. It'll be okay.
 

pawprints wrote: ↑

Wed Dec 18, 2024 11:05 am

Hey Cherries. Busy, busy, busy here. I have been so overwhelmed. Besides Christmas my sister and I have been dealing with things regarding my mom. We have another appointment this afternoon. There is so much to do and I have been so stressed that I took some of the pressure off by not doing any Christmas cards this year. I can’t believe Christmas is a week away. I haven’t been on the boards the last few days I have a lot of catching up to do. Hoping to catch up on some things today. As I say every year at this time, on December 26th I’m doing absolutely nothing. Lol.

Have a great day Cherries.

Hugs to you, Barb! I'm praying that EVERYTHING goes your way! 

MTCanuk wrote: ↑

Wed Dec 18, 2024 12:02 pm

Busy days here too. I’m trying to have a little quieter morning after the last few days. But, still have laundry going. Need to make lasagne for dinner. The Seattle DD suppose to arrive around 3:30pm. Thankfully it’s early out for the grandson at 2:45pm. It’s a good 25 min drive across town to the airport.

My vacuum decided to give up the ghost after almost getting the floors done yesterday. New one ordered to be here Saturday. At least they seem to be on sale right now.

A funny story from last evening. The minion arrives with her dad last evening to pick up her brother. She opens the front door door and is just standing there! “Nana! Why do I smell chex mix??” She has a nose like a blood hound!! I had made some just before she came, and of coarse she had to take some with her!

It’s grey and windy and obviously those Chinook winds are blowing off the mountains. Yesterday it couldn’t get out of the 20’s and we are already 46F out. Crazy weather. Don’t think we will be having snow for Christmas this year!

Have a great Wednesday, everyone!

Safe travels for your DD

Chevelle is a hoot! Love her!
 

Hey Cherries  
I ended up finding an ornament kit on Amazon and so I have one coming so I can create the ornaments for my family's ornament exchange! That takes a LOT of stress off me!  
Still filling out and addressing the cards. Lol I start and stop. Did another writing prompt from Reading and Writing Refuge on YouTube. (My sister Heather's other channel.) It JUST feels so good to start writing fiction again! 
Anyway lol I've been playing with my art journals and coloring in my Psalms coloring book as well. Bible study. All the good stuff going on during my off days! Who knows what all today will bring?!
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Stay blessed, Dear Cherries!
 

Thinking of you Barb.  Sometimes, we just have to let go of things and do what we can.  We set our ambitions above what we really can accomplish.  It is okay to let go of some things.  Prayers hugs for you and your mom and family.  It has been 10 years since my mom passed, but all that we went through the last year is still fresh in my mind.
I am feeling so much better, just have the lingering cough; hubby about two days behind me.  Daughter and family arriving late Friday night, so hopefully house will be de-germed by then! LOL

I still have to finish my gift journal for my friend, as of Friday night, I will not have a craft room for a week.

LesLee, Lasagna is our favorite, but can't serve when daughter and family are here because different ones have dairy issues and are on gluten free diets.  Remember the days when food was simpler?  I remember being concerned about the different levels of vegetarians, now this new stuff is even more difficult to plan menus around! LOL  Oh, and isn't that the thing to have your sweeper conk out at such a time!  I hope that all comes out well for all your plans.

Here is praying all our families safe travels.  Have a great hump day, everyone.



 

JollyHollyScraps wrote: ↑

Wed Dec 18, 2024 12:53 pm

Hey Cherries  
I ended up finding an ornament kit on Amazon and so I have one coming so I can create the ornaments for my family's ornament exchange! That takes a LOT of stress off me!  
Still filling out and addressing the cards. Lol I start and stop. Did another writing prompt from Reading and Writing Refuge on YouTube. (My sister Heather's other channel.) It JUST feels so good to start writing fiction again! 
Anyway lol I've been playing with my art journals and coloring in my Psalms coloring book as well. Bible study. All the good stuff going on during my off days! Who knows what all today will bring?!
​​​​​​
Stay blessed, Dear Cherries!
 

I like having time to work in art journals and coloring in the Psalms coloring book.  I hope you have a great day with Bible study, too.  That is a great stress reliever.  Reminds us that God is in control!
 

pawprints wrote: ↑

Wed Dec 18, 2024 11:05 am

Hey Cherries. Busy, busy, busy here. I have been so overwhelmed. Besides Christmas my sister and I have been dealing with things regarding my mom. We have another appointment this afternoon. There is so much to do and I have been so stressed that I took some of the pressure off by not doing any Christmas cards this year. I can’t believe Christmas is a week away. I haven’t been on the boards the last few days I have a lot of catching up to do. Hoping to catch up on some things today. As I say every year at this time, on December 26th I’m doing absolutely nothing. Lol.

Have a great day Cherries.

So many hugs Barb!  It will all be ok, be kind to yourself too. I get you want to do all the things, life gets in the way.  You are dealing with so much right now. 

A breather on the 26th will be good. Just sit back and let it go... Let it gooooo.... 

This thing is like wrestling an anaconda. Using the clamps has sort of helped I think. Except they add even more weight and when I have to wrestle them through the throat. I've got old socks on them so as to protect my fabric. 
Li'l smokie is living up to its name. End of the day yesterday it was swollen and black and blue, which started on the bottom and spread up around. It's a sad sausage. 
Back to the grindstone....

Well dang not only no rain today the sun actually peeked out for maybe 10 minutes.  Not much going on here. Wrap the last few gifts.  Feeling lazy so might make a bday card and paint some rocks. 

my younger DS has taken over most of what’s left to do for Christmas other than wrap stuff.  Moved family dinner from Christmas Eve to Christmas Day to accommodate older DS’s work schedule.  Only part of dinner I’m making is funeral potatoes and dessert. My boys have everything else covered. 

when I take the tree down on the 26th and undecorate and store Christmas stuff back in the shed, I’ll play country music loud and think of my DH laughing at me.  He found it hysterically amusing that I wiped the house clean of anything Christmas the day after.  lol might b getting looney in my older age- he’s been gone 6 years on January 6 and I still talk to him every day.  To use an old fashioned word maybe just a bit maudlin. 

have a less than wearisome Wednesday!  Oh lol and smile so people will wonder what you’re up to!!!!!
 

pawprints wrote: ↑

Wed Dec 18, 2024 11:05 am

Hey Cherries. Busy, busy, busy here. I have been so overwhelmed. Besides Christmas my sister and I have been dealing with things regarding my mom. We have another appointment this afternoon. There is so much to do and I have been so stressed that I took some of the pressure off by not doing any Christmas cards this year. I can’t believe Christmas is a week away. I haven’t been on the boards the last few days I have a lot of catching up to do. Hoping to catch up on some things today. As I say every year at this time, on December 26th I’m doing absolutely nothing. Lol.

Have a great day Cherries.

Adding my 2 cents worth here too. Definitely be kind to yourself! None of the I should haves, or being disappointed that you couldn’t do it all! Barb, you’re going through really tough things right now. You’re having to hold it all together just to get things done. Let yourself have a meltdown now and again. It’s normal and natural. We and your family all love you and we’re praying for you. And definitely take the 26th off! Lol! I think everyone except Charleneanne will be! Lol! Lots of {{{HUGS}}} and prayers Barb!!!

MTCanuk wrote: ↑

Wed Dec 18, 2024 12:02 pm

Busy days here too. I’m trying to have a little quieter morning after the last few days. But, still have laundry going. Need to make lasagne for dinner. The Seattle DD suppose to arrive around 3:30pm. Thankfully it’s early out for the grandson at 2:45pm. It’s a good 25 min drive across town to the airport.

My vacuum decided to give up the ghost after almost getting the floors done yesterday. New one ordered to be here Saturday. At least they seem to be on sale right now.

A funny story from last evening. The minion arrives with her dad last evening to pick up her brother. She opens the front door door and is just standing there! “Nana! Why do I smell chex mix??” She has a nose like a blood hound!! I had made some just before she came, and of coarse she had to take some with her!

It’s grey and windy and obviously those Chinook winds are blowing off the mountains. Yesterday it couldn’t get out of the 20’s and we are already 46F out. Crazy weather. Don’t think we will be having snow for Christmas this year!

Have a great Wednesday, everyone!

Leslee, That little girl is smart as a whip isn’t she?! Hahaha!!! Such a cute story!!! 

Weather has been crazy everywhere! Lasagna is one of my favorite meals!!! Too bad about your vacuum! Hopefully the new one will arrive on time! And same for your DD’s plane! Safe travels back and forth!!!

JollyHollyScraps wrote: ↑

Wed Dec 18, 2024 12:53 pm

Hey Cherries  
I ended up finding an ornament kit on Amazon and so I have one coming so I can create the ornaments for my family's ornament exchange! That takes a LOT of stress off me!  
Still filling out and addressing the cards. Lol I start and stop. Did another writing prompt from Reading and Writing Refuge on YouTube. (My sister Heather's other channel.) It JUST feels so good to start writing fiction again! 
Anyway lol I've been playing with my art journals and coloring in my Psalms coloring book as well. Bible study. All the good stuff going on during my off days! Who knows what all today will bring?!
​​​​​​
Stay blessed, Dear Cherries!
 

Holly, YAYAYAY for finding an ornament kit that will arrive in time!!! Sounds like you’ve got a fun day planned! Enjoy!!!

FoxyStamping wrote: ↑

Wed Dec 18, 2024 1:15 pm

Thinking of you Barb.  Sometimes, we just have to let go of things and do what we can.  We set our ambitions above what we really can accomplish.  It is okay to let go of some things.  Prayers hugs for you and your mom and family.  It has been 10 years since my mom passed, but all that we went through the last year is still fresh in my mind.
I am feeling so much better, just have the lingering cough; hubby about two days behind me.  Daughter and family arriving late Friday night, so hopefully house will be de-germed by then! LOL

I still have to finish my gift journal for my friend, as of Friday night, I will not have a craft room for a week.

LesLee, Lasagna is our favorite, but can't serve when daughter and family are here because different ones have dairy issues and are on gluten free diets.  Remember the days when food was simpler?  I remember being concerned about the different levels of vegetarians, now this new stuff is even more difficult to plan menus around! LOL  Oh, and isn't that the thing to have your sweeper conk out at such a time!  I hope that all comes out well for all your plans.

Here is praying all our families safe travels.  Have a great hump day, everyone.



 

Sharon, glad you’re feeling so much better!!! Hope your DH feels better soon too!! Safe travels for all your family!!! Good luck figuring out food for all. It’s so much more complicated these days!

TamIAm wrote: ↑

Wed Dec 18, 2024 2:25 pm

A breather on the 26th will be good. Just sit back and let it go... Let it gooooo.... 

This thing is like wrestling an anaconda. Using the clamps has sort of helped I think. Except they add even more weight and when I have to wrestle them through the throat. I've got old socks on them so as to protect my fabric. 
Li'l smokie is living up to its name. End of the day yesterday it was swollen and black and blue, which started on the bottom and spread up around. It's a sad sausage. 
Back to the grindstone....

Oh Tam! Your poor sausage!!! And wrestling the quilt too. {{{HUGS}}} Hopefully you’re almost done with the quilt! Hang in there!!!
 

Charleneanne wrote: ↑

Wed Dec 18, 2024 3:16 pm

Well dang not only no rain today the sun actually peeked out for maybe 10 minutes.  Not much going on here. Wrap the last few gifts.  Feeling lazy so might make a bday card and paint some rocks. 

my younger DS has taken over most of what’s left to do for Christmas other than wrap stuff.  Moved family dinner from Christmas Eve to Christmas Day to accommodate older DS’s work schedule.  Only part of dinner I’m making is funeral potatoes and dessert. My boys have everything else covered. 

when I take the tree down on the 26th and undecorate and store Christmas stuff back in the shed, I’ll play country music loud and think of my DH laughing at me.  He found it hysterically amusing that I wiped the house clean of anything Christmas the day after.  lol might b getting looney in my older age- he’s been gone 6 years on January 6 and I still talk to him every day.  To use an old fashioned word maybe just a bit maudlin. 

have a less than wearisome Wednesday!  Oh lol and smile so people will wonder what you’re up to!!!!!
 

Charlene, you are so cute! Why do you need to take your decorations down the day after Christmas?! I leave them up as long as I can!!! Lolol! As for talking to your DH every day I don’t think it’s maudlin or weird! I talk to my parents all the time! And God forbid if Steve were to go before me I’d be talking to him all the time too! Probably mostly to say I’m mad at him for going before me. Lol! Enjoy your day my friend! 

Hey Cherries! We got a good dusting of snow last night. Nothing near the 3-7 inches that was predicted. (Thank God!) It has warmed up a bit but not much. Hopefully that prediction will be accurate and we’ll be back in the 40s in a day or two!

I got one of the mini albums done last night. I want to do some outlining or something in it before I call it finished. But I like how it’s turned out. Perfect for a young teenage boy. It won’t take me long to finish the other one. Then I can start working on some challenges! Yay! Lol!

Steve tried to convert the range to propane yesterday and couldn’t figure out the oven/broiler. So he had to stop that. Pieces of the range are laying around until he’s done. 

Then he managed to get the double sink out so he could at least hook up the drain. He needs another piece of pipe to finish the connection. He thinks he has it but he has to find it. So my sink is sitting on the kitchen floor and there’s a gaping hole in the counter. UGH!!! And now we’re hoping he can lift it to get it back in!!! UGH!!! So my progress in the kitchen took a huge step backwards. But it’s all for a good cause. Lolol! 

Meanwhile I will be vacuuming and cleaning out cabinets so we can bring clothes and food over from the cabin. And when I’m done with that I’ll be able to play. 

Im also getting ready to pull out Christmas decorations and start making this place festive. I have a few ideas… 

Prayers for all who are traveling to have safe travels and no delays or issues!