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Post by busymom on Oct 29, 2023 8:36:46 GMT -5
We get large groups who trick or treat together in our neighborhood. I've had groups as large as 8-10 kids at the door at one time, with parents hanging together down by the street. Because we live in a "better" neighborhood (we're not the "best", because we're not on a golf course, which is on the far side of town), we usually get a few carloads of kids dropped off from outside the area. I don't blame parents for bringing their kids to safer neighborhoods to trick or treat after dark. I usually plan for 100 kids at the door. If we get fewer, which we probably will have this year, then we just have leftover candy to deal with. Trust your gut, toomuchreality . As I've gotten older, I've realized I've really been too much of a people pleaser my entire life, and the relatives I've helped over the years have long forgotten the times I've stepped in. So, make yourself happy. If you'd rather stay home, just do it. I hear my mom when you say that and I have become my mother. I only do what I want to do. As NIL says, my mom was the epitome of Iowa nice. You knew exactly where you stood and what she though. No fake nice about it. I always joke with my DD that I was nicer when I was younger. Now my filter is slipping, and I say more of what I'm actually thinking. Also, I care less what others think.
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Post by TheOtherMe on Oct 29, 2023 10:36:13 GMT -5
OMG, I am so ready to go home already. Pumpkin painting won't be until after dinner and dinner is just now being made. There are too many people and chaos. I'm over it and we haven't even started. Before long, I'm likely to apologize and just go home. Yikes. No apology or excuse needed. I just say I'm going home now. Bye.
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Post by Sharon on Oct 29, 2023 11:16:16 GMT -5
I had a late night last night. It took a long time for them to pack up the camping equipment that they bought. The guy had everything set up and then showed them how to take it all down and pack it away. It filled a good sized livestock trailer. In addition to all the camping gear they also included his Mother's old wood burning cook stove. It is a really nice stove. I think DD is going to place it in her house for decoration and eventually get it working again. By the time they got back to my place and got everything unloaded it was 6:30. Everyone was cold, tired and hungry. We whipped up a walking taco casserole and it was devoured. DSIL wanted to watch a little football but then DGS2 said he wanted a nap. I was taking him to lay him down and DGS1 followed along and said he wanted to lay down. DGD1 wanted to lay down but wanted Mommy to tuck her in. DD finished nursing DGD2 and she also went down. With the kids all asleep DSIL watched the entire game. By the time they got packed up and all the kids into the car it was after 11pm.
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Post by NancysSummerSip on Oct 29, 2023 11:17:30 GMT -5
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Post by NancysSummerSip on Oct 29, 2023 11:20:13 GMT -5
Peeps, it's been a busy Sunday. Slept in a bit, did yard work and laundry and breakfast, then braved Costco. I figured now was the time, before the holidays.
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Post by TheOtherMe on Oct 29, 2023 11:30:16 GMT -5
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Post by NancysSummerSip on Oct 29, 2023 15:19:13 GMT -5
Hello peeps! Garden plot is cleaned out, and looks tidy and ready for planting. It does need new topsoil, though. I have a few of those little Yukon Gold potatoes left. I think I will slice them thin and make a frittata for the week.
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Post by toomuchreality on Oct 29, 2023 17:39:00 GMT -5
OMG, I am so ready to go home already. Pumpkin painting won't be until after dinner and dinner is just now being made. There are too many people and chaos. I'm over it and we haven't even started. Before long, I'm likely to apologize and just go home. Yikes. I would have apologized for needing to leave so early and not staying for dinner, or while they painted pumpkins, like we'd planned. I had no intention of making up any excuses, as none were necessary, I didn't think. As I mentioned, I was a wreck. But rather than leave, I took a Xanax, to see if I could calm myself down enough to stay. It worked. In addition to taking medication, I did things I knew would help me feel like I had some control in the situation and would be helpful. I stood back and waited until others got their food and started eating. Then I got some food and I stood at the island to eat, rather than sitting in the middle of all the chaos. One thing I have learned about myself, is that having things cleaned up/done, gives me a feeling of having control of something, when I feel like I don't have control of anything. I also know, in most cases, people appreciate the help, but they rarely ask for it. So I started looking around, and cleaning up messes others had left. Things like dishes, garbage, the pan that his mom used, to warm milk, when the kids wanted hot chocolate. She made it, then left the pan in the sink. I unloaded the dishwasher, then filled it again with everyone's dirty dishes, so they had a place to paint pumpkins. Then, as people started leaving, with no concern about the mess left behind (typical, among this group.) Since I wasn't having to deal with any child's meltdown, I just continued calmly doing what I was doing. So there wouldn't be a big mess for DD2 and her husband to clean up, and they too could go to bed. Everyone was so tired. I was the last person to leave, instead of being the first. But I was helpful. And once things were basically done, I gathered my stuff, said goodbye and I too left. Overall, it was a successful day and evening. Busy and chaotic, but people had a good time. I attended and participated, just not in the same way a typical "guest" would. And that's okay. It gave some control, to the chaos. Which was by my choice and that makes a big difference. I hope everyone enjoys Halloween, however YOU decide to spend it! 🎃 👻 🎃 👻 🎃 👻
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Post by Sharon on Oct 29, 2023 18:14:20 GMT -5
I'm so tired. After church today I started trimming my hibiscus plants out front. I got 23 of them trimmed today and there are still 3 or 4 left to do out front, plus the ones in the backyard. It sure makes the house look good to have those trimmed back. Dinner tonight will be leftovers then I can tell a nice long soak in a hot tub will be in order.
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Post by busymom on Oct 30, 2023 11:09:20 GMT -5
Good Morning Kids! It was a busy weekend, and I've got plenty to do before I see any trick-or-treaters tomorrow night. Did I mention DD stopped by this weekend to show me her engagement ring? It had come in, and they both went to pick it up. It really is a lovely, simple design, something I would've worn, but the diamond is bigger than what I've got. No jeweler around here sells anything smaller than 1/2 a carat now.
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Post by toomuchreality on Oct 30, 2023 15:26:57 GMT -5
DD2 just asked me to come help with the Halloween party, in DGD1's school class tomorrow. I hope I can still help 5 yr olds, in the way I used to (encouraging them, nicely.) Not like a cranky old lady! I want to be "fun" for them, which is going to be the hard part, when I feel fat and old. Frumpy! Haha
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Post by toomuchreality on Oct 30, 2023 22:33:04 GMT -5
If the kids ask "what I am", for Halloween, I'll either tell them, an old lady, or a cranky (crazy?) old lady! I have a button (pin) DD2 gave me, last year that says, "This is my Halloween costume." But 5 yr olds won't be able to read it! LOL 🤣
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Post by busymom on Oct 31, 2023 9:43:04 GMT -5
Good Morning Kids! I did a bit of shoveling out front this morning, because I don't know if the snow will melt before the kids start knocking on the door tonight. Yes, it's cold here. We only got just enough snow to cover the grass, but it's been so cold here the last several days that this may not melt like a first snow normally does. Welcome to global warming, where the hot parts of the world get hotter, and the cold get colder. Oh, and Happy Halloween!
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Post by TheOtherMe on Oct 31, 2023 10:31:22 GMT -5
It's cold and it's snowing lightly. Had a tiny accumulation on my deck.
It is cold and the wind is howling. Definitely feels like winter.
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Post by busymom on Oct 31, 2023 11:08:38 GMT -5
I forgot to mention that DD stopped by last night to borrow a bit of my make-up, and my brushes. Not for Halloween, but they're getting engagement portraits done up soon. It wasn't a "thing" back when I was engaged, but it definitely is now.
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Post by Sharon on Oct 31, 2023 11:13:27 GMT -5
I forgot to mention that DD stopped by last night to borrow a bit of my make-up, and my brushes. Not for Halloween, but they're getting engagement portraits done up soon. It wasn't a "thing" back when I was engaged, but it definitely is now. When DD and DSIL had an engagement photo shoot they took a picture of their boots. They then used that photo and had custom Thank You notes made that they used for their wedding Thank you's. It didn't cost much, actually probably less than buying boxes of Thank you cards at the store.
We worked with a printer and they did the Invitations, the Thank you cards and the order of service hands outs. It was all a very reasonable cost.
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Post by toomuchreality on Oct 31, 2023 11:25:10 GMT -5
I've been cold, in my apt lately. I turned my heat up a degree, or two, before I went to sleep, last night. I slept well, but realized I was cold when I woke up. I've become colder, since then. So I turned my heat up a few degrees more, so I can get ready to go to DD2s today, then go with her, to help with the Halloween party in DGD1s kindergarten class. I will come home and pass out TOT snacks, this evening. I hope I get a lot of TOT kids. This is the first year, I haven't decorated, outside my door. So I hope they come by.
Time to get ready!
BOO! 👻 🎃 😁
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Post by toomuchreality on Oct 31, 2023 11:37:10 GMT -5
I forgot to mention that DD stopped by last night to borrow a bit of my make-up, and my brushes. Not for Halloween, but they're getting engagement portraits done up soon. It wasn't a "thing" back when I was engaged, but it definitely is now. When DD and DSIL had an engagement photo shoot they took a picture of their boots. They then used that photo and had custom Thank You notes made that they used for their wedding Thank you's. It didn't cost much, actually probably less than buying boxes of Thank you cards at the store.
We worked with a printer and they did the Invitations, the Thank you cards and the order of service hands outs. It was all a very reasonable cost.
I got a "Save the Date" card last week, for someone I don't know. It has my name and address. But I don't recognize the people in the picture, or either of their names. They don't live in my state, nor is the wedding being held in my state. I assume I'll start hearing people I know, talk about it, when it gets closer. If not, I'm not going to worry about it. I just hope it isn't a family member, I don't know. As I don't want to offend any of my brothers, or sisters. But clearly, I'm not close to whoever these people are. I haven't been invited to a wedding, in YEARS! And I haven't heard about anyone who is getting married. Weird.
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Post by busymom on Oct 31, 2023 14:53:30 GMT -5
When DD and DSIL had an engagement photo shoot they took a picture of their boots. They then used that photo and had custom Thank You notes made that they used for their wedding Thank you's. It didn't cost much, actually probably less than buying boxes of Thank you cards at the store.
We worked with a printer and they did the Invitations, the Thank you cards and the order of service hands outs. It was all a very reasonable cost.
I got a "Save the Date" card last week, for someone I don't know. It has my name and address. But I don't recognize the people in the picture, or either of their names. They don't live in my state, nor is the wedding being held in my state. I assume I'll start hearing people I know, talk about it, when it gets closer. If not, I'm not going to worry about it. I just hope it isn't a family member, I don't know. As I don't want to offend any of my brothers, or sisters. But clearly, I'm not close to whoever these people are. I haven't been invited to a wedding, in YEARS! And I haven't heard about anyone who is getting married. Weird. I've gotten graduation & wedding announcements from relatives I've never met. Like grandkids of cousins. Sorry, but if I've never met you, I don't send a gift, as I just consider stuff like that to be a gift grab. I'm NOT made of money.
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Post by TheOtherMe on Oct 31, 2023 15:34:13 GMT -5
So have I and if it's someone, I've never met, I ignore it.
That's pretty much stopped now that the children of my cousins have grandchildren and their kids don't know me.
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Post by Sharon on Oct 31, 2023 21:51:38 GMT -5
The kids came by to trick or treat after school. At least it isn't as bitter cold as it has been the past few nights. Starting tomorrow night the rain comes in and we have rain in the forecast for the rest of the week.
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Post by toomuchreality on Oct 31, 2023 22:45:05 GMT -5
I am totally bummed. After helpimg with DGD1's classroom Halloween party, which I thouroughly enjoyed, I rushed back home and got ready for the trick or treaters to come. I stopped along the way and passed out some Rice Krispie Treat monsters DD2, me and the kids made, to people working in, or for the office and a couple of neighbors, that I've known because they've live in the same building as me, for almost as long as I have. Then I put a note on my door, saying, " I'm home and I have treats! I hope I get to see you in your costume!" It is now after 9PM and not one TOTer, has come to my door. Nor have I heard anyone outside, at all, since I got home. No adults and no kids. Not even kids yelling TOT, on the other side of the road, or running up and down the stairs. Just Dead silence. So much for enjoying myself, at home tonight. What a waste of time and money. I probably won't do this again. not while I live here. I really wanted to surprise the TOTers, by handing out good treats (Hostess snacks and little bags of mini cheese balls, plus some candy and Nutragrain bars) since this area isn't known for being well off. I overheard some people talking while they were at the office, saying they were leaving, to go to an area called DayBreak to go TOTing. Daybreak is where DD2 and her family (along with ALL of her husband's family), live. And where I had been, all day. I see myself gaining 15 lbs during the week ahead, as I munch on the snacks I bought, but didn't give out. DANG IT! So DEPRESSING. Nothing fun about this evening.
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Post by busymom on Oct 31, 2023 23:30:07 GMT -5
So sorry, toomuchreality. When we were living "down South", we never got a single kid at our door on Halloween. I really missed seeing those excited kids in their cute costumes. Can you put some of those treats in the freezer so you won't be tempted to binge on them?
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Post by busymom on Nov 1, 2023 23:24:33 GMT -5
Good Evening Kids! It was a full day. DD came over for dinner tonight to help celebrate my birthday early, as she's booked up the rest of the week. We had food from Olive Garden, and just a nice evening.
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Post by toomuchreality on Nov 2, 2023 1:24:35 GMT -5
Good Evening Kids! It was a full day. DD came over for dinner tonight to help celebrate my birthday early, as she's booked up the rest of the week. We had food from Olive Garden, and just a nice evening. It's your special day, now! I hope you enjoy it. Happy Birthday, to you! 🥳🥳🥳
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Post by toomuchreality on Nov 2, 2023 1:40:07 GMT -5
So sorry, toomuchreality. When we were living "down South", we never got a single kid at our door on Halloween. I really missed seeing those excited kids in their cute costumes. Can you put some of those treats in the freezer so you won't be tempted to binge on them? The Hostess snacks can be frozen, but that's the way I like to eat them! The others, are like mini bags of crispy Cheetos, but in little ball shapes. DGD1 LOVES crispy Cheetos. But she wouldn't even try the ones I had, because her school serves some nasty, fake ones for lunch. 🙄 I swear, there are only 5 things that child will eat, no matter who makes it. She hates everything. Luckily, her sister is willing to eat a much larger selection of foods. She absolutely LOVES frozen peas! Her eyes light up and she gets excited, about peas. 😄 Probably likes them more than candy!
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Post by TheOtherMe on Nov 2, 2023 9:45:59 GMT -5
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