Route66
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So very sorry Carla. It is never easy no matter the circumstances. BIG hugs!
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So very sorry Carla. It is never easy no matter the circumstances. BIG hugs!
Alta2014
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So sorry Carla for your loss, I lost my best friend last year to cancer and yes cancer SUCKS... I have lost 2 sisters, 1 brother, and both my parents, cousins, and several friends... all from cancer... My heart breaks for you sending a big hug and prayers your way.
Alta2014
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Hello Ladies, I just come from the gallery, you all are rocking the layouts for the survivor challenge 1, it's going to be so hard to vote... You all stay safe and keep on scrappin.... HUGS to all... 
Elizabeth Weaver
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Hi y'all - I'm so new here I think I'm still waiting to be unloaded off the truck! :smile: Still finding my way around, and found my way back here, lol. Posted my layout last night. The gallery looks fabulous! Everyone here is a terrific scrapper! You all will inspire me; I tend to do the same layouts over and over again, until I get tired of one, then I switch it up and add in something else.
The main photos I have to scrap that I haven't done are old vacation photos. Problem is, I've forgot most things about the trip, so although I have the pictures, if they don't jog my memory, I don't know exactly where it was or what we did that day! Scenery is the worst offender - I'll look at a group of photos and think, "Hmmm...was this somewhere in Arkansas? Or Oklahoma?" lol.
The main photos I have to scrap that I haven't done are old vacation photos. Problem is, I've forgot most things about the trip, so although I have the pictures, if they don't jog my memory, I don't know exactly where it was or what we did that day! Scenery is the worst offender - I'll look at a group of photos and think, "Hmmm...was this somewhere in Arkansas? Or Oklahoma?" lol.
LilyAnn
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Just uploaded my layout. The gallery is looking awesome! Can't wait for the next challenge!
The progress on the house... it's moving along quickly. Two bedrooms were painted and doors hung. Foyer painted. Basement back room was water proofed. Studding and sheet rocking to be done starting Monday. Dining room will be prepped on Monday. That means everything will be taken out of dining room over the weekend. I threw out a few more bags of garbage from the basement.
But OMG! There are boxes in every corner of the basement, and many other parts of the house. Can't wait for it to be done so I could set up my "doll house".
The progress on the house... it's moving along quickly. Two bedrooms were painted and doors hung. Foyer painted. Basement back room was water proofed. Studding and sheet rocking to be done starting Monday. Dining room will be prepped on Monday. That means everything will be taken out of dining room over the weekend. I threw out a few more bags of garbage from the basement.
But OMG! There are boxes in every corner of the basement, and many other parts of the house. Can't wait for it to be done so I could set up my "doll house".
AJsRandom
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So what's everyone doing today, on the first day of spring? And how do you feel about spring?
I went shopping today, and having been fighting the urge to take a nap ever since, LOL. Tomorrow we have online church, which should be nice, then my weekly nap. I have a love/hate relationship with spring. I love the flowers and other pretty green things that come from spring, but I hate the allergies. I need to explore what more I can do to combat those.
I went shopping today, and having been fighting the urge to take a nap ever since, LOL. Tomorrow we have online church, which should be nice, then my weekly nap. I have a love/hate relationship with spring. I love the flowers and other pretty green things that come from spring, but I hate the allergies. I need to explore what more I can do to combat those.
Elizabeth Weaver
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We suffer through spring too! Today my daughter said, "Spring hates me. I don't hate Spring, it hates me!" In this part of Texas though we have some allergen all year around, so we don't have to miss it much in the other seasons.
FormbyGirl
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It sounds as though you are living the life, Alta
Lots of good questions - I am glad someone in your house has qualified for the vaccine. I don't understand not vaccinating you and Alexis also. That just does not make sense.
I am so sorry about the tension in the house. I really feel for you. I have only seen the lovely bright side of Alexis and realize how difficult it must be when you are grating against each other. Karen and I grate on each other when we spend lots of time together. I adore her, but we do rub against each other sometimes. You have a lot to deal with on a day to day basis and having all the tension does not help, does it.
I am so sorry. I was watching the movie "I can only Imagine" this morning and was feeling a bit weepy. I remember when Son Chris died and I lost him month by month, day by day, hour by hour and minute by minute. One day it was his weight, then his mobility, then his dignity, and one day it was his smile. Chris died of AIDS, but cancer is much the same. The pain, the misery, the loss of everything little by little. My heart goes out to you. Loss of anyone we love is heartbreaking.
I loved doing Survivor. It lifted me out of mediocrity. I think we also tend to settle for a layout in haste to get things done. Something like Survivor makes us strive to be better and try something new. I love that. I am so glad you are here, Z, I have missed you
FormbyGirl
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Well, I lost internet for 24 hours and it totally mixed me up.
Wednesday is busy because it is Bible Study day and Writing day. I walk in the morning, do housework, then I have a writer's Zoom, then I have a Bible Study Zoom. In between I have to get ready for them. I am a co-leader of the Bible Study, so I have to be prepared.
Thursday is my husband's day. I walk in the morning, do housework, and then I do stuff for him on the computer. I scan documents, convert old film/VHS to digital, convert tapes/records, scan photos and alternate weeks we do genealogy. This week was genealogy and I was tracing one line and got stuck and ended up going down amazing rabbit holes.
Friday I went over my Bible Study partner's house to make planners for our next Bible Study. I created these lovely digital planners and printed them. We had a ton of cutting, punching holes, etc. to do. I have some more stuff to do to finish them off, but they are mostly done. I have decided we need to do that calendar for 2022 also. I had a few things to do before I went over her house, but during the process we lost the internet. It messed up my printer because I confused printer issues and no internet, I also could not use print and cut on my cricut. Then I lost my keys. It got worse, but they are all first world problems and although it was a bit nightmarish, I decided I was just going over Wendy's and let it all go. It was a good decision. I still have a few things to do, but they can wait. At the rate we are going on our current Bible Study, we may never get to the next one, haha. Lots of terrific lively discussions, but loads of fun.
The lack of an internet stretched into Saturday, so I was not able to get on the computer. When we finally got it back, I was knee deep in catching up with all the half done stuff.
On top of everything, we are on new eating plan that is absolutely FABULOUS, but requires loads of chopping and cooking. It is worth every moment, because the food is delicious. I just have a little trouble working it in to my day.
Anyway, off to catch up with the Wafflers' alliance. I promise I will do better next time.
Wednesday is busy because it is Bible Study day and Writing day. I walk in the morning, do housework, then I have a writer's Zoom, then I have a Bible Study Zoom. In between I have to get ready for them. I am a co-leader of the Bible Study, so I have to be prepared.
Thursday is my husband's day. I walk in the morning, do housework, and then I do stuff for him on the computer. I scan documents, convert old film/VHS to digital, convert tapes/records, scan photos and alternate weeks we do genealogy. This week was genealogy and I was tracing one line and got stuck and ended up going down amazing rabbit holes.
Friday I went over my Bible Study partner's house to make planners for our next Bible Study. I created these lovely digital planners and printed them. We had a ton of cutting, punching holes, etc. to do. I have some more stuff to do to finish them off, but they are mostly done. I have decided we need to do that calendar for 2022 also. I had a few things to do before I went over her house, but during the process we lost the internet. It messed up my printer because I confused printer issues and no internet, I also could not use print and cut on my cricut. Then I lost my keys. It got worse, but they are all first world problems and although it was a bit nightmarish, I decided I was just going over Wendy's and let it all go. It was a good decision. I still have a few things to do, but they can wait. At the rate we are going on our current Bible Study, we may never get to the next one, haha. Lots of terrific lively discussions, but loads of fun.
The lack of an internet stretched into Saturday, so I was not able to get on the computer. When we finally got it back, I was knee deep in catching up with all the half done stuff.
On top of everything, we are on new eating plan that is absolutely FABULOUS, but requires loads of chopping and cooking. It is worth every moment, because the food is delicious. I just have a little trouble working it in to my day.
Anyway, off to catch up with the Wafflers' alliance. I promise I will do better next time.
FormbyGirl
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Karen, are you in the Everyday Waffling Alliance. I swear you signed up, but I can't find you there
I may be losing it. It is just fine if you are in another Alliance, or are in two. I just want to make sure I don't miss your layout if you did 
Sams Scraps
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Hi all
hope you are all doing well, I had to pull out of the survivor challenge. We went away for work & I had my layout to upload but we had super terrible internet, could not log on or upload, managed to get 1 message to my ct group or so I thought but it didn't go through. We had huge amounts of rain on the Sunday, lots of flash flooding & power outages (our last day of work away)
We were packing up to come home in the afternoon & got a call that the convoy of teenagers that left before us had had an accident on the way home. The drive back to town is on winding mountain roads & about 30-35 minute trip. Not a fun trip in the rainy conditions. So we had to go help tow the car back to the farm. Everyone was ok, one car in the convoy lost traction & just slid into a guard rail & the bullbar crushed the radiator. The remaining teenagers went back to town but by the time we were done it was dark & we ended up staying an extra night. Got back a few hours ago to no internet, puppy had chewed through the power cable to the router, along with the cables on a few appliances. It's been long tiring few days but also some fun was had in between he work & the car accidents.
Fixed the internet cord but the appliances will have to wait for now. these things happen & feeling pretty thankful we haven't been affected by the floods as some families have lost everything. Need to go make some dinner if we have any food left in the pantry, if not UBER eats it is lol
hope you are all doing well, I had to pull out of the survivor challenge. We went away for work & I had my layout to upload but we had super terrible internet, could not log on or upload, managed to get 1 message to my ct group or so I thought but it didn't go through. We had huge amounts of rain on the Sunday, lots of flash flooding & power outages (our last day of work away)
We were packing up to come home in the afternoon & got a call that the convoy of teenagers that left before us had had an accident on the way home. The drive back to town is on winding mountain roads & about 30-35 minute trip. Not a fun trip in the rainy conditions. So we had to go help tow the car back to the farm. Everyone was ok, one car in the convoy lost traction & just slid into a guard rail & the bullbar crushed the radiator. The remaining teenagers went back to town but by the time we were done it was dark & we ended up staying an extra night. Got back a few hours ago to no internet, puppy had chewed through the power cable to the router, along with the cables on a few appliances. It's been long tiring few days but also some fun was had in between he work & the car accidents.
Fixed the internet cord but the appliances will have to wait for now. these things happen & feeling pretty thankful we haven't been affected by the floods as some families have lost everything. Need to go make some dinner if we have any food left in the pantry, if not UBER eats it is lol
LilyAnn
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Sam, glad all is OK. You can still play along without posting in the challenge thread. I'd love to see what you made for week 1 challenge.
Route66
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Just a little late with finding time to post, very busy with Mom. I am now on vacation for a couple of weeks however we hare having our home wiring updated so I may have short power outages. I hope it doesn't affect my ability to submit for Survivor. Thanks for asking Lynnie.
Sherri, I cannot believe that you and Alexis are not on the top of the vaccine list! Canada is so slow in rolling out and I think Manitoba is in the back of most provinces (like many other things). On another note, I saw some of your LO's with Alexis's volunterring, she is one special girl! I do hope your son finds his way amongst all this!
Everyone's layouts are so wonderful, once again it will be hard to choose. I like that you don't have to distinguish between staff, this will make it easier. So sorry you were not able to submit Sam but thank fully you and the kids are all fine (must have been terrifying). and I would love to see what you created as well. Good luck everyone.
Sherri, I cannot believe that you and Alexis are not on the top of the vaccine list! Canada is so slow in rolling out and I think Manitoba is in the back of most provinces (like many other things). On another note, I saw some of your LO's with Alexis's volunterring, she is one special girl! I do hope your son finds his way amongst all this!
Everyone's layouts are so wonderful, once again it will be hard to choose. I like that you don't have to distinguish between staff, this will make it easier. So sorry you were not able to submit Sam but thank fully you and the kids are all fine (must have been terrifying). and I would love to see what you created as well. Good luck everyone.
Alta2014
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WOW... the layouts are so amazing, took me awhile but I narrowed the list down to my final 6 for voting.... wish I could vote for everyone... Good luck everyone!
I started out slow this morning. My knees and hips are giving me a hard time... arthritis stinks. I also have it in my shoulders always have pain, but some days are better then others... Hope your all having a good Monday... I'm ready for the next survivor challenge!
I started out slow this morning. My knees and hips are giving me a hard time... arthritis stinks. I also have it in my shoulders always have pain, but some days are better then others... Hope your all having a good Monday... I'm ready for the next survivor challenge!
AJsRandom
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Wow, Sam, that sounds like quite an adventure! I'm glad everyone is ok. Sorry you had to pull out, but play along, if you can. I always did when I got bounced out (before Ginger changed the rules) and had a lot of fun.
Karen, good luck with your wiring! That sounds like a lot of fun, not!
Sorry to here about your arthritis, Alta. I think I may have some in my back.
I'm ready for the next challenge too. All this waiting around makes me crazy!
Have had some bad pain the last couple of days. Looks like I'll have to go for the steroid shot, which is the next step. I'll schedule that for next month, I hope. I hope I can get my Covid vaccine next month too, before I go see my grandbaby again! She has grown so much since I last saw her in November.
Karen, good luck with your wiring! That sounds like a lot of fun, not!
Sorry to here about your arthritis, Alta. I think I may have some in my back.
I'm ready for the next challenge too. All this waiting around makes me crazy!Have had some bad pain the last couple of days. Looks like I'll have to go for the steroid shot, which is the next step. I'll schedule that for next month, I hope. I hope I can get my Covid vaccine next month too, before I go see my grandbaby again! She has grown so much since I last saw her in November.
FormbyGirl
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That sounds like quite the adventure, Sam. Sometimes, it is just fate that we end up not doing Survivor. Part of me wishes very much I had signed up, but then part of me is happy to be a cheerleader this year. I hope you post your layout, and cheer along in the Waffling Alliance.
Me too!
I am glad you made it, Karen. I was worried when I was updating the first post in the Waffling Alliance and you hadn't submitted yet. I will make sure I update yours, and any others that were missing
They are pretty amazing, aren't they. I hope you feel better soon, those achy bits are no fun.
Wow, Sam, that sounds like quite an adventure! I'm glad everyone is ok. Sorry you had to pull out, but play along, if you can. I always did when I got bounced out (before Ginger changed the rules) and had a lot of fun.
Karen, good luck with your wiring! That sounds like a lot of fun, not!
Sorry to here about your arthritis, Alta. I think I may have some in my back.
Have had some bad pain the last couple of days. Looks like I'll have to go for the steroid shot, which is the next step. I'll schedule that for next month, I hope. I hope I can get my Covid vaccine next month too, before I go see my grandbaby again! She has grown so much since I last saw her in November.
Hope you are able to fix that back pain, Ane. It feels as though it has been going on a while!! Good luck with the vaccine.
AJsRandom
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Everyone must be busy with Survivor! I've yet to check in with that today. Off to do so! 
FormbyGirl
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I have had a pretty great day. I got up earlier than usual, did my morning stuff and was able to fit in my Bible Study before I went walking. I made breakfast and managed to make a batch of almond blueberry muffins as well and prepared lunch. I went to Ikea around 1 and purchased something to help organize my crafting supplies. I was so excited. Sadly, they did not have everything I wanted, but I will go back next week and get the rest. I got home in time to make dinner and attend my Wednesday Bible Study. It was such a busy day, but lots of fun.
I also managed to catch up the Wafflers' Alliance, adding the links to the post for week 2 and adding the layouts so far. I feel pretty accomplished
I also managed to catch up the Wafflers' Alliance, adding the links to the post for week 2 and adding the layouts so far. I feel pretty accomplished
LilyAnn
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Lynnie, I'm exhausted just reading that.
LilyAnn
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Don't know who has seen one of my recent posts on FB where my sister goes off on it. We have a love hate relationship. She is bi-polar! I can't block her until after the house is in my name because we communicate through FB. She's not a phone person. It is so sad that a relative has to act that way.
She's telling me that the house will not be mine long. That she has "dirt" on me. Should I be afraid?
I'm doing lots of remodeling and she is upset that I'm destroying things my father made. They were made in the 70s. They are not modern at all. They are wood and ugly. I'll be living where my father has and I want it up to date. Is there anything wrong with that? Don't get me wrong, it's been HARD getting rid of lots of the things. Now, as some of you had pm'd me, you know why I really don't ask questions or post family stuff on FB.
That's why I keep the updates here!
She's telling me that the house will not be mine long. That she has "dirt" on me. Should I be afraid?
I'm doing lots of remodeling and she is upset that I'm destroying things my father made. They were made in the 70s. They are not modern at all. They are wood and ugly. I'll be living where my father has and I want it up to date. Is there anything wrong with that? Don't get me wrong, it's been HARD getting rid of lots of the things. Now, as some of you had pm'd me, you know why I really don't ask questions or post family stuff on FB.
That's why I keep the updates here!
KatherineWoodin
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I am in Glasgow, Mt with some of the family. My husband wanted to go back and see where he grew up. We decided to take the trip now while he still can. Because of that I am not able to do much in leaving posts for all the photos. I hope you understand
AJsRandom
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Lily Ann, that's rough! I had a love/hate relationship with my sister for a long time too, until she was in an accident and lost her life briefly. Since 2002 she has had memory problems and I can't be angry with her anymore because she doesn't remember what she did to me. I learned to put it all behind me. I'm not saying this so you back down and let her have her way. Definitely not. I think you're in the right here. I think you're doing the best you can under the circumstances.
Katherine, I understand. If I was on vacation, I'd definitely rather enjoy it rather than comment. Have fun!
Lynnie, how do you do what you do? You are amazing and an inspiration to me.
Katherine, I understand. If I was on vacation, I'd definitely rather enjoy it rather than comment. Have fun!
Lynnie, how do you do what you do? You are amazing and an inspiration to me.
dorannmwin
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I am so sorry that I've not been able to keep up better so far this year. I've been busting my rear end trying to make as much money as I can because I am trying to buy a house. I am so tired of everything being temporary and I figure that if I buy it then it won't be temporary. I might have to start out with something small and mobile, but my ultimate plan is to work my way to where I really want to be.
Then there is the nephew, I dunno why but he is my heart right now. He is five months old now and so adorable and spoiled (it wouldn't be Aunt Ran that is doing that to him though).
Oh and Kathryn is getting ready to graduate in May. She just found out last week that they are having a prom and I encouraged her to go to it. At least she can have one part of the senior experience that is normal. I ordered her dress yesterday and the prom is just three weeks away. Her graduation will be in the middle of May and then in August she will be starting college at either Transylvania University or Centre College (both right here in Kentucky and both pretty expensive private schools). We are waiting to hear on the final financial aid packages.
Then there is the nephew, I dunno why but he is my heart right now. He is five months old now and so adorable and spoiled (it wouldn't be Aunt Ran that is doing that to him though).
Oh and Kathryn is getting ready to graduate in May. She just found out last week that they are having a prom and I encouraged her to go to it. At least she can have one part of the senior experience that is normal. I ordered her dress yesterday and the prom is just three weeks away. Her graduation will be in the middle of May and then in August she will be starting college at either Transylvania University or Centre College (both right here in Kentucky and both pretty expensive private schools). We are waiting to hear on the final financial aid packages.
Route66
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LilyAnn, I totally understand you wanting to have your own things, we can't save everything from our parents. My Mom is downsizing and she is gifting items however it is only IF we want them. Like a vase that my Mom made back when she did ceramics. It is white with a pebble texture and a black rose on the front. I so admired that vase and asked her many years ago if she was going to get rid of it, it I may have it. She gave it to me already but I have it wrapped in a box cuz I don't have anywhere to put it. Other than photos, I have enough junk from my own stuff.
Perhaps one day she will feel differently.
Thanks so much Lynnie for overseeing Survivor...your are simply the BEST! I sure do miss seeing what you would have created!
Day 2 of electrical repairs, they are doing my craft room today so glad I got my LO done, if I am able I will do the Immunity Challenge. I will try to comment on everyone's later tonight.
Have a great day everyone!
Perhaps one day she will feel differently.
Thanks so much Lynnie for overseeing Survivor...your are simply the BEST! I sure do miss seeing what you would have created!
Day 2 of electrical repairs, they are doing my craft room today so glad I got my LO done, if I am able I will do the Immunity Challenge. I will try to comment on everyone's later tonight.
Have a great day everyone!
Carla minicooper452
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LilyAnn, you have the house now and it's yours. She'd have to go to court if she had "any dirt" so don't give it a second thought. She's not gonna do that. Because it's yours, you have every right to do whatever you like, including getting RID of everything should that be what you wanted, but you're not doing that. You're keeping what you can, repurposing, what you can and getting rid of the old. It's okay! I know what it's like to be out of sorts with family too. We all seem to have them. We're all here for you. Good luck with continued renovations.
Katherine, I'm so glad you're traveling while you can. God Bless.
Dorann, sounds like you're busy-busy! Also sounds like fun-busy for the most part. Good luck with the house hunt!
Lynnie, you wear me out too just reading how active you keep yourself. Thanks for keeping our Wafflers Survivor thread running!
Katherine, I'm so glad you're traveling while you can. God Bless.
Dorann, sounds like you're busy-busy! Also sounds like fun-busy for the most part. Good luck with the house hunt!
Lynnie, you wear me out too just reading how active you keep yourself. Thanks for keeping our Wafflers Survivor thread running!
Sylvan
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Lilly Ann - There is nothing wrong or disrespectful about modernising and updating old living conditions. It's one thing if it's been maintained constantly and is still 'like new', but that's such a rarity that it's almost impossible with daily use, no matter how solid the original construction was. You need to be able to live comfortably. It sounds like she's just blowing smoke- my exhusband tried to get me forced out of the flat we rented together, and the judge laughed him out of court. Unless you have literal bodies hidden on the property, I don't think you have anything to worry about except a snakey tongue.
For me... It has been a long week at work. I ran updates on close to 200 apps this week, had my department insulted, and proved that the department I pinch-hit for is in and of itself lacking, because if I can do 70 subs in a day and a half... then there's no reason she can't manage 30 in an entire week. Now I need that information to sink in to someone that matters.
I am trying to get into my scrapping of Angel's visit last March, enough time has finally passed that I don't get sad looking at the pictures. It was just such an exhausting and awful month, and I hated having our time cut short.
For me... It has been a long week at work. I ran updates on close to 200 apps this week, had my department insulted, and proved that the department I pinch-hit for is in and of itself lacking, because if I can do 70 subs in a day and a half... then there's no reason she can't manage 30 in an entire week. Now I need that information to sink in to someone that matters.
I am trying to get into my scrapping of Angel's visit last March, enough time has finally passed that I don't get sad looking at the pictures. It was just such an exhausting and awful month, and I hated having our time cut short.
Elynnia
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Hi everybody! March has flown by!
Lets see.. my Dad's cataract/Lasik surgeries went well. They were delayed by one week due to the snow week we had but after that it was smooth sailing. Still putting eyedrops in his eyes for two more days.. then officially done!
In the midst of dealing with his schedule and taking time off from work, we had a situation develop where I ended up taking an extra student into my class. This little K was in a younger class but needed to not be one of the older students, rather needed the good models of my older ones. We've had a rough start but the last two weeks with this little friend have shown that things can settle back into a new happy normal. The result of this is that I now have K-4th in my room for the end of the year rather than 1st - 4th so I have been spiraling into the rabbit hole of setting up the new curriculum for the K and setting up April & May's curriculum to finish off the year. Usually by this time I am already working on next year's curriculum (which will now officially be K-5th grade - yay..) but my head just can't go there yet!
This morning I was woken up by my 50lb springer jumping into my bed due to the storms.. So it's gonna be a long day. I haven't scrapped in a bit, hoping the creative bug will hit me in that area soon! We are working hard on getting our student's spring art projects done so they can be presented to the parents so all my creativity I think is currently in that mindset.
I think I have caught up reading everyone's posts since the last time I was on.
Lily Ann - I can't wait to see pictures off all your hard work! You have to make the place comfortable for you! When my Aunt & Uncle took over my grandparents property it was hard for me to see so many changes happening to the place - I liked my memories of it, however wonky. But once they were all settled you could really see how happy they were there and how much the place fit them. In the end I came to love all the changes they made. Sometimes that kind of change is harder for some family members than others, but in the end the person who is living there has to make it their home!
Katherine - Enjoy your vacation!
Dorann - Hope the house hunting goes well, I am sure you will find the place that is just right for you!
Lets see.. my Dad's cataract/Lasik surgeries went well. They were delayed by one week due to the snow week we had but after that it was smooth sailing. Still putting eyedrops in his eyes for two more days.. then officially done!
In the midst of dealing with his schedule and taking time off from work, we had a situation develop where I ended up taking an extra student into my class. This little K was in a younger class but needed to not be one of the older students, rather needed the good models of my older ones. We've had a rough start but the last two weeks with this little friend have shown that things can settle back into a new happy normal. The result of this is that I now have K-4th in my room for the end of the year rather than 1st - 4th so I have been spiraling into the rabbit hole of setting up the new curriculum for the K and setting up April & May's curriculum to finish off the year. Usually by this time I am already working on next year's curriculum (which will now officially be K-5th grade - yay..) but my head just can't go there yet!
This morning I was woken up by my 50lb springer jumping into my bed due to the storms.. So it's gonna be a long day. I haven't scrapped in a bit, hoping the creative bug will hit me in that area soon! We are working hard on getting our student's spring art projects done so they can be presented to the parents so all my creativity I think is currently in that mindset.
I think I have caught up reading everyone's posts since the last time I was on.
Lily Ann - I can't wait to see pictures off all your hard work! You have to make the place comfortable for you! When my Aunt & Uncle took over my grandparents property it was hard for me to see so many changes happening to the place - I liked my memories of it, however wonky. But once they were all settled you could really see how happy they were there and how much the place fit them. In the end I came to love all the changes they made. Sometimes that kind of change is harder for some family members than others, but in the end the person who is living there has to make it their home!
Katherine - Enjoy your vacation!
Dorann - Hope the house hunting goes well, I am sure you will find the place that is just right for you!
FormbyGirl
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I did see where she talked about the bar... I would just take a deep breath and move on. That's pretty much all you can do. Big hug, though, it must be very difficult.
I think you have your priorities straight. The Wafflers will love and support you in all the ways you need. Let us know if there is anything we can do.
Lily Ann, that's rough! I had a love/hate relationship with my sister for a long time too, until she was in an accident and lost her life briefly. Since 2002 she has had memory problems and I can't be angry with her anymore because she doesn't remember what she did to me. I learned to put it all behind me. I'm not saying this so you back down and let her have her way. Definitely not. I think you're in the right here. I think you're doing the best you can under the circumstances.
Katherine, I understand. If I was on vacation, I'd definitely rather enjoy it rather than comment. Have fun!
Lynnie, how do you do what you do? You are amazing and an inspiration to me.
Haha, if you could be a ladybug on the wall of my life, you would be laughing yourself silly. I do loads of things that are fun, and totally neglect important things like bills and taxes. I love my life, but I do wish I had staff.
I am so sorry to hear about your sister. Things like that do put things into perspective, but knowing that Lily Ann's sister is bipolar or your sister has memory issues does not make it any easier to be on the receiving end of the problem.All you can do is do your best and move on, right!
You will be so happy when you get a home, Dorann. You have really had some issues for a while, having to move so much, problems with your roomie and then your poor husband. It has been a rough few years. Just look forward to having your own place and being a family together.
So glad a few things are getting better for Kathryn and she has a few of the gems from her senior year.
My intent was to scrap along, but I haven't scrapped in forever and I am feeling it!! I love doing the Alliance, but I have not been as supporting this year as last, I am just up to my ears these last few weeks. I am hoping things settle down (hahahahahaha) in my life soon.
Of course, I have often thought that things don't settle down when you are the one causing the storm!
I am working on my craft room, too. I do a lot of crafts as well as digital stuff. The problem is there is no accessibility and I make a huge mess when I am working on a project because I have to get lots of stuff out. We are building some shelving (well, putting together Ikea shelving that is not cubbies) to house the stuff I use. That way I won't be dragging out tons of stuff every time I want something. It is taking way longer than I thought it would though. (Doesn't it always).
And you are all right about not keeping unwanted things. There is a book called "The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning: How to Free Yourself and Your Family from a Lifetime of Clutter " that really addresses this. If anyone feels guilty, I highly recommend reading it.
FormbyGirl
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I think I mentioned to Ane before that it only sounds busy because I am neglecting the things I HAVE to do
Very wise words, for Lily Ann, Sylfie. As for your company, it is crazy how you can do twice hte amount in a day that she does in a week. SOMEONE has to see that, surely.
Glad to see things went well with your dad. That is a lot of work you have been doing to keep him healthy. I hope that your whacky running home schedule will improve after you are done with the drops.
That is a lot of grades to teach, it must be really difficult. I can't even picture K-5.
That's a great way to be woken up (eek!) That is a lot of dog. I think when you are tired it is hard to be creative.
That is another really good observation for Lily Ann. I hate change, too. It is hard for to move on with my OWN things. And the longer you hang on to them, the harder it is to change. It is almost as though you have invested a lifetime in some of these things and you can't believe you need to get rid of them because they serve no purpose.
FormbyGirl
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Wow - all those last answers were an essay, weren't they. I have been so busy. I have not got any further on the craft room - I had so much stuff to catch up on in the forums. Hope this weekend treated everyone well.
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