a brand new day--- It belongs to all of us--to do as we wish--to make to-day special---and we will!----------
I hear that son#3 is home--drove up from Toronto quite late--- He said last night he felt like he had been run over by a truck---(travelling all the way from Hawaii, to Vancouver, Vancouver to Toronto---then that long trip North in a vehicle)
Well, the 2 Chihuahuas got into a major fight this morning--Lopez was in Lola's bed--so Lola attacked Lopez and Lopez fought back--and I had to put my arm into the middle of the ruckus and separate them. Holy Schmoley--- Scarey -I can see why people should never own 2 Chihuahuas--
So--we have 4 dogs -here still---with the promise of 2 going home shortly--They are fed-- done their business--and ready to go--
I must tell you all, why my life is stressful--As you know, I do stress about stress before there's even stress to stress about--and then I stress about why on earth, I AM stressing over stress----and as it says below, its stressful--My Dad used to call me a worry wart!---Life does not need to be so stressful, because whatever worries me, usually works out in the end--and for the best too!
Sadie is here --that cleaning Lady---who , as you know, is really me--I best get moving--Oh--one more thing-- We are hearing on the news of a new Covid Variant---- Lord love a Duck eh! ----just what we did not want to hear!---- (more stress)----Maybe it's time to dig out that mask AGAIN---
Keep your chin up (as Dad used to tell me!)-
Good heavens! That would be scary to have Lola and Lopez fighting and having to get in the middle of the foray! Glad that you got them separated!
ReplyDeleteSOooooo very glad that the coordinator of the day care called you. Brilliant idea to have you both just go for coffee and slowly get Himself acclimated. Sure hope it works. YOU need the break!
**SIGH** yes, the covid variant EG.5 is on the rise. It is a spinoff of the XBB recombinant strain of the Omicron family. AT least the good news is that it doesn’t seem to be causing different or more severe symptoms than the viruses that preceded it.
Bottomline . . . still continue w/precautions – hand washing, masking, isolating if you have symptoms.
Love the last meme describing happiness – it is indeed the ability to deal with (problems).
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Oh Barb Yu have heard about that new variant too-The dogs are in their own home, but can yu believe, that I miss them?--LOL--Lynda-
DeleteLynda, what a good idea...that cup of coffee! Getting Himself used to the place and people slowly is a really good idea. That's one thing some older people don't like...CHANGE. Yet that's what life is!
ReplyDeleteSadie's twin has some stuff to do around here, too. It never ends does it? We finish one 'chore' and another needing to be done shows itself.
All that change and all those things that show themselves are what make life interesting, I guess.
Worry warts? You have learned I believe, that the more you worry the more you find to worry about. Be happy living in the moment instead. Easier said than done sometimes. Ya know, when I give people this kind of advice...I am really reminding myself!
Bet your son and his brought you souvenirs from Hawai'i!
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Son#3 just woke up--I was wondering where on earth he was--and yes, coffee at the Srs Lodge might do the trick--I would stay with him at first---=-Yu ,made me LOL--with Sadie's twin being at yer place--pretty cute----and son#3 does not need to bring me anything-- just have them all arrive safely----=Worry wart--is what I am but I shell ty to heed your advice--Hugs--Lynda
DeleteIt's Kathy. Sounds like a good idea to just start out small with coffee. This person has probably had other resistant seniors to want to come. I love the Happiness quote, I will keep that with me all day. I understand about the stress - I try very hard to not stress about things but it sure creeps in when I'm not looking!
ReplyDeleteHi Kathy-- WE must try to not stress--- but--- I probably can't--LOL--- Oh well--- It was a quiet day here without the 4 dogs--I missed them--but--happy they are in their own house--Lynda
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ReplyDeleteI like the idea about stopping at the center for coffee a few times. I think that could work. Yes, you'll have to stay with him a time or 2 but he might start talking to others and get comfortable. I sure hope so.
I'm glad you didn't get bit by the Chiwauwaus...gosh, just what you need...dog referee.
We must focus on gratitude as if we focus on problems those problems rob us of our peace. There have always been problems and there will likely always be problems. I remind myself that I can only control me and only have control over my reactions to things AND watch less news lol
Glad son is HOME. You'll be free of 2 dogs soon! Poor son, he must be exhausted.
Sadie's twin didn't show up over here today. Hoping she comes tomorrow.
Play your piano
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LOL--- Yes Sadies twin is becoming popular--son#3 is home--but after their very long flight--they decided to drive north--another 7 hrs-- and hit a moose--they are OK--but very shook up and their SUV is all smashed in-- Lucky they are OK--Lynda
DeleteFingers crossed for those "drop in" part-session visits to the lodge. At least you won't have the full load of being the only one keeping an eye on Himself while you're there!
ReplyDeletehope those sessions work out too--We shall see-lynda
DeleteWe are born worrying, and will die worrying, that is what keeps us striving to stay alive. It can’t be counseled away. Some have a stronger variant of it than others. My mother had it, especially living thru two wars. So her worries became my worries, about smaller things, but still worried, at 76. It is just the way we are wired. Hugs!!!
ReplyDeleteBarb--yu worry too?--about everything?-- Lynda
DeleteDid you hear about wild fires on Maui, Hawai'i killing 6 people? {{{HUGS}}}
ReplyDeleteYes--so happy son#3 is out of there--Lynda
DeleteIsn't is funny that the older we get the more we find to stress about! I am amazed that I have worried about something and it turns out that later was no big deal! You are one brave woman sticking your arm between two fighting pups! Lopez will be so happy when he can relax and just be the top dog again (and I am sure you will be relieved too to have your grand dogs return to your son!) I have been playing mom and grandma to my little 8 year old grandson who is visiting me from CA! His mom couldn't come because of work, but my son came and brought him....I am not used to so much cooking and cleaning and laundry and playing as I have been a widow for over 4 years now. I love the company, but will be happy to have some quiet time when they leave in 5 more days! They have been here 5 days already and we have done lots of fun things since my other 3 kids and their kids have been here too so they could all be together! Whew!
ReplyDeleteSo nice to have your family there Sandra-I am happy the 2 extra dogs have departed --but it seems so quiet now--LOL--Yu cant win eh?--Lynd
DeleteYou know, I USED to worry, before I joined a 12 Step Program a long time ago. I don't go anymore, but the 12 Step way of life is the way to live life, I'm tellin' ya. I just give everything to my Higher Power, and I pray for God's Will, not mine, be done. And I Let Go, and Let God. And then, everything just seems to ALWAYS work out alright. Try it! You don't have to be an alcoholic or anything like that, or a codependent, just lead a 12 step way of life.
ReplyDeletePOK--I shall look into that because--I worry way too much--about everything-lynda
DeleteI love todays sayings especially the one about stress - that so sounds like you! Glad son #3 is home now. Sounds like there re some scary fires in Hawaii. Must have been a long trip including the drive from Toronto. Glad you got between the 2 chihuahuas! And everyone is still alive. Now hopefully a couple of relaxing days! And may yyou get himself out for one of those coffees!
ReplyDeleteHi Brenda--Son #3 hit a moose coming up highway 17 last nite--He shudda stayed in Toronto after his long flight-They luckily are all Ok--but their SUV is bashed in--Lynda
DeleteStress is what got me in the shape Im in. Not good. Things will go as they will go...now I'm rolling with the flow and trying to let things roll off
ReplyDeletemy shoulders. Lots of thing I can't go into.
Stress is definitely NOT god-- I shall try harder to be like yu Darlene--for sure!-Lynda
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