Me: "OK."
Tony: "We could go to the Bahamas in February for cheap money."
Me: "And where would this money come from?"
Tony: "Money? Pla-eeze. Those cruise people would take one look at you and say, DAMN! You're so fine lady, we're giving you half off."
Me: "Really..." (insert eye roll)
Youngest: "Yeah, Tony, then they'd take one look at you and charge us double."
Gotta love his brutal honesty.
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Well, let's see.
It's Tuesday.
And Tuesdays are random.
I know this because this....
keeps appearing on my blog roll.
If you visit Stacy you can also see that I am in good company with my incoherent nonsense.
Moving on...
Bound and determined to not let the current events overshadow Christmas, I FINALLY got around to syncing Oldest's new Ipod (his gift from my parents) with the existing library we had in the computer. It took all of, oh, 3 hours. Not because he had a lot of music to download, but because nothing technological seems to come with actual instructions any more.
Really.
For $200, I'd like a manual. Is that too much to ask?
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I have custom ring tones for different people in my phone. That way, I don't go running for it if I don't have to. My sister is "Life Is a Highway" becasue we always seem to be in the car, my Mom is "Say Hey! I Love You", Tony is "Honey Can You Squeeze Me In?". Currently the vast majority of people fall into the "Let It Go" ring tone.
I'm thinking of changing it to Ozzy's "Crazy Train"
Seems somehow fitting, lately, No?
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There is a certain insanity that goes along with my ex-husband's family.
You add an extreme amount of stress and grief into the mix and, let's just say, it's not good. While I appreciate the plans that his sister has made, I am finding that I may need to step in to ensure that the boys desire to be part of the events, do not get over shadowed by the elaborate video programs and re-writing of obituaries.
Momma may need to get her mean face on.
*sigh*
Friday can't come soon enough.
**On that note, thanks you for the many comments and the private emails I have received. Skippy, I really appreciate your advice, and Lola, your sensitivity is greatly appreciated. I truly am doing fine aside from the ex-in-laws making me a bit crazy.
Thing is, as bad as it sounds, he wasn't a part of their everyday. They saw him for 3 hours a month. That's only 36 hours a YEAR. IF he didn't miss a visit. He was their father, but their lives even at this young age have so much more to them, that they are really OK. When the memorial service is held I'm sure it will hit home. Until then, we're just hour by hour. But really, we're doing just fine.
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We received the check from the insurance company for the water damage in the sun room. I was discussing this with my Dad tonight and he asked if I wanted to have his drywall guy to just come in and do the drywall.
Gee. Let me see.
Inhaling drywall dust for 6 weeks until we get it just right, cleaning every surface in the kitchen to make it plaster free before doing ANYTHING, swearing and balancing dry wall on my head to do the ceiling,
OR....
having Matt come in and do it all in two days.
Worth. Every. Penny.
After Christmas, of course. I need to be totally focused so it comes out just the way I want it.
Because it may be our house, but decorating/design it is all about me.
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I'm still on the fence on what to serve at our Christmas day soiree. They'll be about 20 people here in my tiny house of three chairs.
Maybe I should just take the insurance money and get a new set of kitchen chairs.
Now that's a thought.
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I've lost all track of time lately. I'm counting down the days til the Christmas crazy is over, yet I keep thinking it's further off than what it is. Bonus Brother is coming to stay for a week and I need to find his bed under the
I think it's time to look into shelving for the other side of the basement.
My daily shit seems to get put in perspective when I listen to what goes on in one of your days. Sorrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrry
ReplyDeleteYou have far too much put on your young shoulders.
For what it's worth...call social security.
I'm sure you may hav already got that advise.
If he served in the armed services he is entitled to a free plaque put at the foot of his grave through the Veterans Administration.
Hope his and your sons will not be too deeply effected by what this selfish asshole did.
He certainly didn't give a f----.
(((hugs)))Pat
There is a General Interest Series, from EZ Source - that have these laminated guides on most anything. I would not be without my iPod & iTunes one. I use it for my daughter's cast down (to me) of hers - when she bought a new one.
ReplyDeleteThank goodness the boys will get social security, that'll be far more reliable than he was. Sorry for the difficulties, I feel for you. And you know you always have an ear here if you need to spill. That's what internet 'families' are for!
ReplyDeleteBig hugs.
Trust me on feeding people on Christmas - I have this down to a science - remember we had 5 kids and if anyone wanted to see toda familia on Christmas day they were coming to me! heehee - and it was in excess of 20 people too. :)
ReplyDeleteDo a buffet. Get a spiral sliced ham [serve it cool/room temp], enough little potato rolls* so people can make their own ham sandwich sliders [put out appropriate condiments]. The night before you can make salads and crock pot baked beans [these can stay plugged in all day on low]. If you like you can have a veggie tray with dip or a cheese & fruit plate. Put out Christmas cookies and serve everything on holiday PAPER plates. Serve punch and/or sodas with coffee and tea.
Here is the best part - tell everyone it is an open house and they are welcome to come anytime between [say....] Noon & 5 pm. There will be plenty of food, they can eat when they like and stay as long as they like.
Trust me - this works like a dream. We just couldn't cart 5 kids all over the state to visit several different sets of grandparents and other relatives and after hosting Thanksgiving I was getting off easy at Christmas.
[I realize your diet is restricted, but can you still eat the ham, sans roll? Oh, and you can also serve sliced smoked turkey - they sell them already cooked at the local markets and online]
I hope that helps - that was realllly wordy. heehee - but since you can't seat 20 people all at once - buffet it and they can sit/stand where they like. We never had enough chairs or a long enough table - we had to borrow for T-day.
Take care & good luck with the rest of it. Just try to relax - you are doing great!
One of these days, Tony is going to find you in a corner twitching with your eyes rolled back in your head because you just couldn't keep up with it all anymore. Seriously, I don't know how you do it. I get tired just reading... to you.
ReplyDeleteTen points for Youngest!! LMAO!! Maybe Santa will bring you a winning lotto ticket and you can go on that cruise anyways!!
ReplyDeleteI am glad everyone seems to be doing well. Why is it always the holidays when bad shit happens?
ReplyDeleteAs for chairs, I have 8 dining room chairs from IKEA that cost me all of $19 each. I love them! They are light and have stood up to all of us for about 10 years now. Know what? They are STILL $19 at our IKEA! :)
Youngest takes after his mommy. Charge double for Tony! When I worked for the census, our supervisor had a ring tone for each of us crew leaders. Mine was the theme from Looney Toons. I didn't get it then, and I don't get it now.
ReplyDeleteLove,
Lola
Youngest is my kind of guy. Love it!!
ReplyDeleteI would totally put out the money for a dry waller to come. Some things are best left to the professionals.