I am later than late posting-- Yesterday was even worse--but--The good news is--I AM HERE!---- and--- I AM ALIVE --- AND I AM HAPPY_--at least right now--- To-day--and yesterday have been very difficult--I wanted to run away--- Do you ever feel like that??--You really know that you won't run away--but--- just to feel the thought travelling thru the brain--is not a good feeling---I'm sure that we all feel that , at times--A better feeling, every morning is---
So what on earth happened that made me feel like I did?-- Of course I wanted very much to go to the Chinese New year dinner--but---They had to drive to Oshawa to the Mandarin restaurant--- and in total, would be gone for 5 to 6 hrs--too long to leave Lopez in a crate, alone , at home--I offered our vehicle , but they wanted their car --In our car, I could've taken Lopez--but their vehicle had a transponder on it ready to drive on a "paid for" highway-
-I was told to just lock little Lopez in this apartment alone--for that length of time, but-- Moms know that babies and puppies do not do well alone , for long--so--I watched them drive away--Lopez and I were in the window--
I cried a few tears--felt sad-- wanted to see our relatives--pictured below--
Son#2 in the middle
Himself--with is niece---
I was in the depths of despair---but-----Lopez and I survived-- felt unimportant however-- I believe , it's called, "BEING A MOM" -----no dinner came back to me-but some DIM SUM did------- Moms go thru a lot ---BUT, guess what.?--- The sun is out to-day and all is well---and life goes on---
So---to-day, -all is well that ends well--- Praise the good Lord eh??---AND-- I FEEL SPRING IS JUST AROUND THE CORNER--Do you feel it in the air??-- The days are getting longer---AND WE ARE ALIVE!-
Moms always survive-never want to "upset the applecart"-( Mom used to say that!)--
We are strong--- We have to be!
It's Kathy. Yes, mom's make sacrifices; it's just a mom-thing! I'm sorry you didn't get to go and your family really should have brought some food back for you! But I'm glad at least you got some Dim Sum. I was just telling the same thing to my daughter - mom's have the real responsibility for the household and the children. Today my husband wants to go to something at the Art Center and then we need to go to Stillwater, MN (about an hour away) for grandson's archery tournament. If I went with him to the Art Center it would be easier to get some lunch on the way to Stillwater - but that would mean leaving Daisy at home for over 6 hours and yes, that's too long. If we are going to be gone that long she usually comes with us! In my case it's not a sacrifice - I'm not that interested in the Art Center. But it is rather an inconvenience! I hope today is a much better day! I woke up again to above 0 temps and then the sun came out. We should get above freezing by mid-day! That's a win!!!
ReplyDeleteYes Kathy--Moms always go beyond-covering all the "what ifs"--and there re times it's hard--not what we want but for the good of the "family"--It's jut being a Mom!-- We have sunshine also but it is still cold-- I was at the grocery store early--only one in there when ( got there--I worry about my eyes--)-- Always good to hear from yu--Lynda
DeleteOH my dear, these last 2 days have been just like that . . . that “I want to run away” feeling, but know I wouldn’t, and anyhow . . . where would I run to! *SIGH* Glad today is another day for us both!
ReplyDeleteSorry you didn’t get to go for the Chinese diner, but you’re absolutely right. 5-6 hrs. is way too long to leave your little Lopez alone. *SIGH* I am glad that at least you got some Dim Sum. LOVE the photos.
YES! Moms are strong. God made us that way because we NEED to be, right!?!
Hope today is a good day. Our sun is out and it’s supposed to get to 32F (0C) which will feel like a heat wave after the cold this week. For sure.
HUGS
Barb
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Barb--Yu too wanted to run away--We would never do that--but that thought goes thru my mind--I guess this is a
Delete"Mom thing""--never enough time eh??------ a "heat wave" for sure--anything above zero--LOL-- Hope your day goes better--sendoing hugs yer way-- L:ynda
Lynda, yes we are strong when we need to be...but we sometimes need support. Everyone does. We are here for each other. I am glad they brought you some dim sum. And Lopez was happy...unless he sensed your sadness. If that was the case, he may have been sad for you. Our pets are psychic...I swear!
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I take it Himself went to the dinner. You may have had time to play the piano, and things you couldn't do with him around.
It's to be 46F here tomorrow. The temp now is already 20. The sun is out, and the sky is my favorite color.
I am actually gonna venture out in my car in a couple hours when it will be a couple degrees warmer. Doesn't look like there's any wind, either. All good for me.
Lucky is asleep already, but I am in the midst of chores. I will crawl in bed with him in a bit, cuz I am going to karaoke tonight. It's JoAnne's least favorite deejay, Donna's and her boyfriend, too. They may not go, but I am experiencing withdrawal. I may not stay 'til midnight, but I am determined to go.
Be happy, sis. When those bad thoughts come, remember what you love and focus on that...Himself on an outing, the love you have for Lopez, etc. {{{HUGS}}} Love, Maggie
Oh no--My 2 cents disappeared--= I wonder why?Lynda
DeleteOK--Ill try again--LOL== Why does it disappear?--Oh well---I tried to call yu lsst evening but you were out--Yer books look so interesting and thank yu Miss Maggie----=Lopez was happy enjoyed having just the 2 of us-- and really, it was very peaceful=---- outside was cold here still--Hugs, Lynda
DeleteI am sorry you did not get to go to the Chinese New Year dinner, but you got some alone time, a rare thing in your life, and I hope you made the most of it. You might want to see if there is a local Chinese restaurant and you could order all your favorites in the near future.
ReplyDeleteIt is a new day, yesterday is in the rear view mirror, so enjoy today!
The Lady at the Chinese restaurant here is a very grouchy Lady--Yells if you ask her to change a dish----kinda like something out of a movie-- She could be on Saturday nite Live""--LyndA
DeleteHi Lynda! It is 31 in Ohio and going to be 57 on Wednesday! That will be lovely. Gosh, girl! You are stronger than I would be. I couldn’t stay home alone in a new town and family hours away. So proud of you and you are the greatest pet mom! Everyone is so lucky to have you! Hope today is much better. Hugs!
ReplyDeleteWow! YU think I am doing OK then??-- It was the hardest thing to do--to watch them drive awey , to where I wanted to go--but--I knew if I returned after leaving Lopez alone and finding him hung up on something, I just knew I could not handle that--- and in the long run, it really was relaxing to be here --resting--Lopez and I---- I even enjoyed the quiet and the peace----- We do what we have yo eh?-- Hugs to yu--Lynda
DeleteI think you are doing great and I know it gave you peace to stay back with Lopez. Yes, we do what we feel like we have to and it does not matter if others do not understand.
DeleteHi Lynda, I sure have thought about running away....more than once. I have nowhere to go.. sigh
ReplyDeleteI hope you enjoyed your alone time. I know I would. Sorry you chose not to go.
Is there only one Chinese restaurant in Fairfield? I was hoping you could get your own Chinese food.
You didn't mention your hair. I assume you decided not to have hairdresser redo it/ fix it.
It's finally above freezing and the sun is out. Yay
Have a great day. Stay strong. Mom's do what they feel is best.
Sending love and hugs
Marge/St.Louis
Yes Moms do what is best for everyone else-- --but--that is the way we are-- Lynda--Hugs Marge--Lynda
DeleteI totally identify with not wanting to leave Lopez either crated or loose alone for that long! I made one of those dog-mom decisions today with Ember, putting her back in the car and driving home rather than staying for lunch with the crew. Adding her to Carl and the foster grandchild inside that little cabin would have more than doubled the chaos! So I tucked her into the car, went in to hug the humans and took my leave. She got extra pets from other people, she got a leash walk in parallel with Carl, once my son took charge and handled Ember's leash, but I figured she'd had enough.
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Hi there. I'm sorry but I don't believe it would have hurt Lopez to have stayed in the crate for that long. People who work all day at a job have to leave their animals at home and there are no problems. I did it for years and they were fine. I think that sometimes they enjoy the quiet too! If he didn't have the leash on, he would not be able to hang himself. Oh well, that's water over the dam now.
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