Daily Check In Thread For All #193

Hi Karen. Yes, I remember Myself...but hasn't it been a long time since she has been here? I am also teaching students in China and my business has tripled since I was laid off and have been working at home. They have been quarantined and out of school since January.

I am definitely going to start a new post. I have always been mostly a follower here. It will be nice to have an opportunity to be a contributor this time and see if it goes anywhere.

And Karen, thank you for all that you do. You have been such a steady and importance presence here over the years. I know you have certainly made a big difference in my life!

Cass

Thank you Cass. Gave me all kinds of warms and fuzzies.

Hugs, Karen...

Hi Jamie!!!

We are here for you Kathy. We can't always feel good. I am glad you are seeing the dentist on Thursday. If your hip doesn't settle down, I would try to get an x-ray or something. Maybe tackle the tooth first.

I hope you feel better soon. Give yourself some rest and maybe some self nurturing. You deserve it.

Have a good night hun.

Hugs, Karen...

Still here. Still healthy.

The lilacs are in full bloom! I cut some before another storm, so I could enjoy them in the house. Didn't go so well. One cat started sneezing almost non stop and another cat developed a 'goopy eye'. I promptly took the stems back outside! Guess I'll just have to enjoy them out there.

The azalea is blooming...any day now that part of the yard will be full of hot pink blooms! So energizing!

Our State parks and golf courses will be opening back up today. I'm not planning any outings...I just hope that people do the right thing with the added spaces to enjoy.

I'm being civil with my daughter...reminded her there are businesses that offer 'mailboxes'...so she can get her mail delivered somewhere other than my home. I'll be telling my son, too. I'm tired of being a convenience for them both.

I had Margie when I was just 21. Dom when I was 27. It's time I have my life to myself, I think. They want to believe they are 'grown a** people'...they need to take care of grown responsibilities! I'm tired.

Hi guys. Today was the day that my family and I moved my daughter out-of-state into her own apartment. I know she is ready for this and will be fine (she is 20.) She has previously been gone before for college, but in my mind I knew she would always be back to stay for vacations. For the two hours that I have been home, I have been a complete mess, crying my eyes out. I feel so alone and it is so quiet in here. I'm sure I'll be better in a few days and I know this is illogical, but I can't help it. Cass

Today is my do-nothing day of the week. It is Sunday, after all.

No chores for me to do today.

Hi, All..

Thanks, Karen for responding back to my post last night. I was an emotional mess all night. And thank you for understanding. I also spoke with two good friends who helped to walk me through it all. This morning, I forced myself to wake up with a positive attitude. My daughter did not take her twin bed with her, that she had had growing up. She ordered herself a queen mattress for her new apartment. So, I took the bed apart, headboard and foot board and all, and brought it to the curbside in case someone could use it. I just moved here a few months ago and very strangely enough, this is what people, do sooo..

I moved into a one bedroom apartment and my daughter was using the living room as a bedroom. So today I washed it all down, windows, walls, wood floors. It's hard staring at an empty room but its feeling a bit better. I did some cleaning today and some relaxing. I hope you are all well. Cass

Hello all. I'm still here, still healthy. At the moment, I have 'pet induced insomnia'. First the cat decided to groom herself...on my pillow, just above my head. Then, when the dogs heard me say 'Oh, come ON!', they decided that meant they should go potty outside at 2:30 A.M. Sigh.

Karen, to answer your question about my mouth...healed nicely with only one 'sore' area on the outside, lower right. Haven't seen the dentist about it...hoping it doesn't delay everything. The target date to take the new impressions is next month, but who knows at this point. Thanks so much for asking!

The azalea is blooming! There are finally leaf buds on the crepe myrtle (it scares me every year because it's the last thing to get leaves in the garden). I had cut some lilacs to enjoy in the house but as soon as I brought them in, one cat started sneezing like crazy and another got green goop from her eyes! Allergy season isn't just a human thing! At least I can enjoy them on the bush...the weather has finally turned nice! The English and Spanish blue bells are blooming, as well as the vinca major. The trilliums are outstanding this year! I dug up some of my 'double peach' oriental lilies and potted them. We've had so much rain and the bed is so crowded, I needed to make some space between plants!

The ticks are absolutely horrible this year. I may call one of the companies to come give me an estimate if they think that treating the yard will be worthwhile considering the landlord and my neighbors do nothing. I've already treated the 'wandering' cat.

Hope everyone is having a peaceful day.

Been having a problem getting toilet paper too, so I now stock up when I see it. I think that makes everybody have to hoard it a little. Meats are going to be in short supply too. Prices will go up. Too many illnesses at the plants.

Pitmom, I am glad you are healing. I can't wait to hear that you got your dentures. What ever you do, make sure they fit properly even if you have to go back over and over. IT is worth it not to have a sore spot. I did better with top than bottom.

Kind of windy here today. Trina, is it windy there too? I think you said it had been.

Have a good day all. I think of you all often.

Hugs, Karen...

Hi Jamie,

Not sleeping? I hope you get good sleep tonight!!!

Hugs, Karen...

I went down to my husband's farm Saturday to see my family and the dogs. It was really nice. I came back Sunday evening. I brought down some old patio chairs and we sat out under the porch in the evening. Back to work yesterday. We are all moderately stressed at work but every one is doing a great job not getting irritable. I feel a little down now, but not too bad.

My daffodils are blooming and the grass is getting green, but nothing else. Usually the aspen trees get these little fuzzy blooms towards the end of April, but nothing yet. I would sure like to see leaves on the trees. The good news it that it rained Sunday night rather than snowing.

Have a good evening/morning, all.

Brain no shut down. Booo. HT