what are you doing right now?

[soupandstew]

Today, I got all but one room mopped and one load of laundry done (may get a 2nd load done tonight).  And I got my author through part of his teen years in terms of schooling.  Tomorrow I'll finish mopping and get author man through his summer jobs, and how people he interacted with shaped his views on our world, most particularly racism.  And I hope to get most of the indoor Christmas stuff set up tomorrow afternoon.  DH wants to go to Target Monday a.m. for various stuff like razor blades, face wash, and drain cleaner. 

I'm getting really bored with the same old veggies so I got a yellow squash and a zucchini to sauté Tuesday and some fresh baby spinach to wilt down Monday night with garlic (sliced   )

[minnesotapaintlady]

Dec 2, 2023 16:56:51 GMT -5 Opti said:

Dec 2, 2023 16:12:09 GMT -5 minnesotapaintlady said:

I don't think he had much.  He could have been as little as 25% Brahma (hard to be certain the bloodline when you incubate eggs from multiple hens together).

Maybe if you have sickly chicks next year, we can help sponsor them? I still remember your rooster perched on your vehicle's dashboard when you had to rehome him. 

I haven't hatched chicks for a couple years and think I'm done.  My aunt tried to convince me to take some of her new chicks this year, but I held my ground against the cuteness.

[daisylu]

Spent half the day hanging with DD. The other half was spent wrapping gifts. I have to get cash for a couple of cards, 2 more gift cards, 1 bag, and I'll be done. I still have 1 package coming for sister but already have a bag for that.

And I will be taking DH's gifts to my mom's for safe keeping tomorrow, especially since it looks like I'll be traveling for work the week of the 11th. Not too excited to be heading to MA in December, but it is what it is.

[toomuchreality]

Dec 2, 2023 15:56:42 GMT -5 minnesotapaintlady said:

Dec 2, 2023 15:18:27 GMT -5 NoNamePerson said:

WOW just WOW. They are so pretty. Saw your other post about feathers on feet. I thought it looked like feathers on feet on one chick in this picture but I just shook my head and said NAH don't ask cause I'm a city girl and was imagining things!!  Thanks for sharing the pictures    

They're not as prominent in hens as they are in roos and it's hard to see them from the angle of that picture, but they all have them.  Even the Easter Egger has them because she's half Brahma.  My red hen has the most.  She's by the tire in that previous pic, but leaning over.  This is her showing them better.

Beautiful! ❤

[Pink Cashmere]

Apparently Kiddo was suppose to go to a skating party today, but his Mom didn’t feel like taking him and Mister was tied up at work, so she asked him if I would take Kiddo. Girl what?! You want me to do you a favor when you like to pretend I don’t even exist and can’t be bothered to even speak to me?! And you wanna skip over all of that and indirectly ask me to do something for you?! That is not how that works ma’am.

I use to regularly offer to assist with getting Kiddo wherever he needed to be. I stopped about 2 years ago, after it was made clear that my assistance was not wanted. If she wants me to do her a favor, she can ask me herself, instead of trying to send messages through Mister. And the answer will still be no. She has to try to get off my shit list first, she’s been an ass toward me for too many years for me to just let it slide because now she’s decided I could be useful.

[daisylu]

Wondering how my packages keep getting delivered to the wrong address. Our address is at the top of the driveway. The address they have been delivered to is past my house and across the street - on the even side of the road.

Only thing that I can come up with is the driver is using GPS and doesn't know left from right. 🙄

ETA - Just checked the shipper. Now I'm even more confused as it was shipped USPS. 🤯

[busymom]

Dec 2, 2023 17:43:01 GMT -5 Pink Cashmere said:

Apparently Kiddp was suppose to go to a skating party today, but his Mom didn’t feel like taking him and Mister was tied up at work, so she asked him if I would take Kiddo. Girl what?! You want me to do you a favor when you like to pretend I don’t even exist and can’t be bothered to even speak to me?! And you wanna skip over all of that and indirectly ask me to do something for you?! That is not how that works ma’am.

I use to regularly offer to assist with getting Kiddo wherever he needed to be. I stopped about 2 years ago, after it was made clear that my assistance was not wanted. If she wants me to do her a favor, she can ask me herself, instead of trying to send messages through Mister. And the answer will still be no. She has to try to get off my shit list first, she’s been an ass toward me for too many years for me to just let it slide because now she’s decided I could be useful.

    My mom always taught me to be nice to everyone.  Apparently, that lesson never stuck with Mister's ex.  Now it's coming back to bite her.  Too bad, so sad.  

[Pink Cashmere]

Dec 2, 2023 18:10:28 GMT -5 busymom said:

Dec 2, 2023 17:43:01 GMT -5 Pink Cashmere said:

Apparently Kiddp was suppose to go to a skating party today, but his Mom didn’t feel like taking him and Mister was tied up at work, so she asked him if I would take Kiddo. Girl what?! You want me to do you a favor when you like to pretend I don’t even exist and can’t be bothered to even speak to me?! And you wanna skip over all of that and indirectly ask me to do something for you?! That is not how that works ma’am.

I use to regularly offer to assist with getting Kiddo wherever he needed to be. I stopped about 2 years ago, after it was made clear that my assistance was not wanted. If she wants me to do her a favor, she can ask me herself, instead of trying to send messages through Mister. And the answer will still be no. She has to try to get off my shit list first, she’s been an ass toward me for too many years for me to just let it slide because now she’s decided I could be useful.

    My mom always taught me to be nice to everyone.  Apparently, that lesson never stuck with Mister's ex.  Now it's coming back to bite her.  Too bad, so sad.  

She didn’t even have to be “nice”. Just don’t lie on me, be at least cordial, and not disrespectful by thinking it’s ok to be in my driveway and refuse to return my greeting when I say hello, and all the other weird and dumb shit she’s done. 

[soupandstew]

Dec 2, 2023 18:24:00 GMT -5 Pink Cashmere said:

Dec 2, 2023 18:10:28 GMT -5 busymom said:

    My mom always taught me to be nice to everyone.  Apparently, that lesson never stuck with Mister's ex.  Now it's coming back to bite her.  Too bad, so sad.  

She didn’t even have to be “nice”. Just don’t lie on me, be at least cordial, and not disrespectful by thinking it’s ok to be in my driveway and refuse to return my greeting when I say hello, and all the other weird and dumb shit she’s done. 

Exactly!  It's not about being nice, it's about being decent and she ain't.

[NomoreDramaQ1015]

Dec 2, 2023 17:16:08 GMT -5 weltz said:

Dec 2, 2023 16:39:57 GMT -5 NomoreDramaQ1015 said:

We are lice free now.  I had ONE louse when she checked so went ahead with treating my head too so we didn't end up having to go back to her in three weeks because now my head is infested.

Stupid lice.  This lady is worth every penny.

Went to the holiday craft show.  Picked up a dress for Abby's American Girl doll.  It's pink with Stitch and Angel on it she's going to love it.  Got SIL (DH's actual sister) a couple of chicken related items that I thought were too good to pass up.   Got DH a new hat that says "Girl Dad" on embossed on leather.

I like walking around and looking at stuff like what my grandma used to make.  I avoided buying any of I reminded myself I am buried alive in that stuff here at home already.  

Now onto grocery shopping.  Tomorrow I am going with Gwen to see Circus de Solei I got tickets through work.  May not have time to visit grandma.  DH has to go watch his dad for awhile so SIL can get stuff done and he's taking the kids.  I suppose I can go on my own.

Which Cirque du Soleil show? Echo?

Corteo

[giramomma]

I'm tired of bills.

Whine Whine

[Pink Cashmere]

Dec 2, 2023 18:45:23 GMT -5 soupandstew said:

Dec 2, 2023 18:24:00 GMT -5 Pink Cashmere said:

She didn’t even have to be “nice”. Just don’t lie on me, be at least cordial, and not disrespectful by thinking it’s ok to be in my driveway and refuse to return my greeting when I say hello, and all the other weird and dumb shit she’s done. 

Exactly!  It's not about being nice, it's about being decent and she ain't.

I never really understood it. Well, actually I do, because she was still hung up on Mister as recently as a couple years ago. Maybe she’s finally over that, idk.

But I’ve been the single Mom before, and because of that experience, I was willing to let the girls’ Mom and Kiddo’s Mom meet me and get a sense of what kind of person I am, since I was going to be around their children. The girls’ Mom use to have an issue too. She would ignore me when I went to football and basketball games with Mister to see YD cheer. And she had a fit one time when Mister was working evenings and didn’t get home until close to midnight or later, and refused to drop the girls’ off at his house when she realized I was there. When in my mind, it was better to have an adult there with them until Mister got home, since he got off work so late. But what do I know? Both girls were bigger than me, OD a LOT bigger than me, so wtf could I do to them? And anyway, if I’d mistreated them in any way, then I would’ve had to fight Mister lol. 

She got better over the years, and things started changing with her when the pandemic started just before OD graduated high school and I told Mister he could invite their Mom to the bbq we had to celebrate her graduation, because I felt bad for all of them about how the pandemic affected all the fun and celebration that should’ve been had. The bbq was just for us, Mister’s parents, and the girls’ Mom if she wanted to come. And the festivities had to be outside in the deck, because I was freaked out about COVID, and weird about people being in my house. The girls’ Mom did come, and I was friendly and welcoming. She was always friendly after that. Then I snitched on YD when she had that boy in our house when I got home from work. I think that is when their Mom realized I really was a potential ally, and would uphold her and Mister’s rules for their daughters. It was a long night, and she came on the deck before she left, to hug me and tell me thank you.

Kiddo’s Mom is not allowed in my house because of her negative energy toward me and how weird she was for a while after we moved here. Using Kiddo to get him to show her our house on video calls, telling her friends in the background that she could see herself living here, and trying to demand Mister give her a tour of our home, as if it’s not my home too. Even at Mister’s parents’ funerals this year, she hovered around and waited until I wasn’t near Mister to hug him and say whatever she had to say to him. I felt like that was silly too. She went to school with Mister and knew him and his parents long before I did, and they were good grandparents to Kiddo…. I didn’t care about her hugging him and talking to him at their funerals. She’s just weird and silly, and I’m not here for it.

I know that her issues with me have been because she felt like I was in the way of her, Kiddo and Mister being a family. But the truth is, that’s just never going to happen, whether I am with Mister or not.

And I am rambling again lol.

[soupandstew]

I managed to get the mopping finished after dinner, and changed the towels.  That last laundry load will happen tomorrow morning early.  Supper was on time tonight despite another intense 20-minute text exchange on community business.  DH is truly supportive about what I'll have to do for the next 13 months and I am grateful for that.

[soupandstew]

Dec 2, 2023 19:41:08 GMT -5 Pink Cashmere said:

Dec 2, 2023 18:45:23 GMT -5 soupandstew said:

Exactly!  It's not about being nice, it's about being decent and she ain't.

I never really understood it. Well, actually I do, because she was still hung up on Mister as recently as a couple years ago. Maybe she’s finally over that, idk.

But I’ve been the single Mom before, and because of that experience, I was willing to let the girls’ Mom and Kiddo’s Mom meet me and get a sense of what kind of person I am, since I was going to be around their children. The girls’ Mom use to have an issue too. She would ignore me when I went to football and basketball games with Mister to see YD cheer. And she had a fit one time when Mister was working evenings and didn’t get home until close to midnight or later, and refused to drop the girls’ off at his house when she realized I was there. When in my mind, it was better to have an adult there with them until Mister got home, since he got off work so late. But what do I know? Both girls were bigger than me, OD a LOT bigger than me, so wtf could I do to them? And anyway, if I’d mistreated them in any way, then I would’ve had to fight Mister lol. 

She got better over the years, and things started changing with her when the pandemic started just before OD graduated high school and I told Mister he could invite their Mom to the bbq we had to celebrate her graduation, because I felt bad for all of them about how the pandemic affected all the fun and celebration that should’ve been had. The bbq was just for us, Mister’s parents, and the girls’ Mom if she wanted to come. And the festivities had to be outside in the deck, because I was freaked out about COVID, and weird about people being in my house. The girls’ Mom did come, and I was friendly and welcoming. She was always friendly after that. Then I snitched on YD when she had that boy in our house when I got home from work. I think that is when their Mom realized I really was a potential ally, and would uphold her and Mister’s rules for their daughters. It was a long night, and she came on the deck before she left, to hug me and tell me thank you.

Kiddo’s Mom is not allowed in my house because of her negative energy toward me and how weird she was for a while after we moved here. Using Kiddo to get him to show her our house on video calls, telling her friends in the background that she could see herself living here, and trying to demand Mister give her a tour of our home, as if it’s not my home too. Even at Mister’s parents’ funerals this year, she hovered around and waited until I wasn’t near Mister to hug him and say whatever she had to say to him. I felt like that was silly too. She went to school with Mister and knew him and his parents long before I did, and they were good grandparents to Kiddo…. I didn’t care about her hugging him and talking to him at their funerals. She’s just weird and silly, and I’m not here for it.

I know that her issues with me have been because she felt like I was in the way of her, Kiddo and Mister being a family. But the truth is, that’s just never going to happen, whether I am with Mister or not.

And I am rambling again lol.

You're not rambling - she is fantasizing about a life that is not going to happen with or without you.  If Mister wanted to be with her, he would be and he obviously doesn't.  

[NomoreDramaQ1015]

Dec 2, 2023 17:16:44 GMT -5 NastyWoman said:

Dec 2, 2023 16:39:57 GMT -5 NomoreDramaQ1015 said:

We are lice free now.  I had ONE louse when she checked so went ahead with treating my head too so we didn't end up having to go back to her in three weeks because now my head is infested.

Stupid lice.  This lady is worth every penny.

Went to the holiday craft show.  Picked up a dress for Abby's American Girl doll.  It's pink with Stitch and Angel on it she's going to love it.  Got SIL (DH's actual sister) a couple of chicken related items that I thought were too good to pass up.   Got DH a new hat that says "Girl Dad" on embossed on leather.

I like walking around and looking at stuff like what my grandma used to make.  I avoided buying any of I reminded myself I am buried alive in that stuff here at home already.  

Now onto grocery shopping.  Tomorrow I am going with Gwen to see Circus de Solei I got tickets through work.  May not have time to visit grandma.  DH has to go watch his dad for awhile so SIL can get stuff done and he's taking the kids.  I suppose I can go on my own.

OR... you can spend time on your own self. Doesn't matter if you have plans for you time or not.  If push comes to shove you can always verify that you still have ten toes by counting them a couple of times. My go-to would be a nice book with a cup of coffee or tea but whatever, just some time for you and you alone!

We're going to visit later in the week. I don't want to go by myself.

It was her birthday on Tuesday I have a gift but we were battling COVID again and now lice.

DH says he gets it. Everything around my grandma is a giant trigger.

I'm not doing well for a variety of reasons.

The craft fair was fun especially since I went solo so no kids being bored. I could wander as much as I wanted.

Abby and I had a good time grocery shopping and I'm looking forward to Corteo tomorrow.

[Anne_in_VA]

We have the tree up and lights are working!  I don’t have it decorated yet, but will do that tomorrow or Monday.  Church in the morning then a party in the afternoon.  I’m tired already!

[Pink Cashmere]

While I have been doing so much thinking lately, and wondering how I got to the place I’m in now, I keep remembering something I read several years ago, that struck a chord with me, because I felt like it spoke to my soul. It pokes around in my memory now, because I know now that I did “shrink” myself, and allowed myself to be uncomfortable, trying to make other people be comfortable. Anyway, here it is. I have another favorite to find.


Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate.
Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure.
It is our light, not our darkness
That most frightens us.

We ask ourselves
Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous?
Actually, who are you not to be?
You are a child of God.

Your playing small
Does not serve the world.
There's nothing enlightened about shrinking
So that other people won't feel insecure around you.

We are all meant to shine,
As children do.
We were born to make manifest
The glory of God that is within us.

It's not just in some of us;
It's in everyone.

And as we let our own light shine,
We unconsciously give other people permission to do the same.
As we're liberated from our own fear,
Our presence automatically liberates others.

Written by Marianne Williamson.

[Pink Cashmere]

I first read this in an Ann Landers column in the newspaper when I was a teenager. I cut it out of the newspaper and kept it. At the time, it was “anonymous”, but I have since found the author, thanks to the Internet. When I was married, my ex-husband had it printed and framed for me. The glass in the frame got broken years later, after I bought my house, but I still kept the poem propped up on my desk. I am sure I brought it with me when I moved here, but I don’t know where it is. 

Maybe I already had an “old soul” when I first read it as a teenager and kept it, to read over and over again, because it still hits the same, decades later.

After a while you learn
the subtle difference between
holding a hand and chaining a soul
and you learn
that love doesn’t mean leaning
and company doesn’t always mean security.
And you begin to learn
that kisses aren’t contracts
and presents aren’t promises
and you begin to accept your defeats
with your head up and your eyes ahead
with the grace of woman, not the grief of a child
and you learn
to build all your roads on today
because tomorrow’s ground is
too uncertain for plans
and futures have a way of falling down
in mid-flight.
After a while you learn
that even sunshine burns
if you get too much
so you plant your own garden
and decorate your own soul
instead of waiting for someone
to bring you flowers.
And you learn that you really can endure
you really are strong
you really do have worth
and you learn
and you learn
with every goodbye, you learn…

Written by Veronica Shoffstall

I think I am done for the night. I hope you all have a good night!

[Opti]

Dec 2, 2023 17:32:34 GMT -5 soupandstew said:

Today, I got all but one room mopped and one load of laundry done (may get a 2nd load done tonight).  And I got my author through part of his teen years in terms of schooling.  Tomorrow I'll finish mopping and get author man through his summer jobs, and how people he interacted with shaped his views on our world, most particularly racism.  And I hope to get most of the indoor Christmas stuff set up tomorrow afternoon.  DH wants to go to Target Monday a.m. for various stuff like razor blades, face wash, and drain cleaner. 

I'm getting really bored with the same old veggies so I got a yellow squash and a zucchini to sauté Tuesday and some fresh baby spinach to wilt down Monday night with garlic (sliced   )

Sometimes I wish I could hire you or other board members to whip my place into shape and hang a bit. Good job. 

I need to pull my box and a half of Xmas stuff down, but Moon Shadow's fleece order arrived for our Christmas presents so I may wash them first before trying to get that down safely.

[Opti]

BTW, good news! Chocolate shop survives into April of next year and might be able to coast into the beginning of 2025. 

[Opti]

Dec 1, 2023 20:09:14 GMT -5 Opti said:

Oh and I think that pearl thing was called in for me. Hopefully my favorite pharmacist is working this weekend. He will give me more insight on what to do or consider taking. I told today's doctor that I thought if I ack down could manage my hydration better and get my weight down enough, I wouldn't need baby blood pressure pills at all. But being a realist, not taking a water pill was not a hill I was willing to die on especially when it was explained to most people's veins get less elastic and less forgiving as they get older.

Update -

Need to see how things go with new scrip and the Delsym Cough suppressant. If I don't take the Delsym very often I won't need the pearls. Very long day today, so scrip pickup tomorrow. 

[Pink Cashmere]

I lied when I said I was done for tonight.

I did go pick Kiddo up for Mister, since he was still at work and had planned for Kiddo to spend the night tonight. The first time his Mom has ever allowed me to even do that, so I should’ve known she was up to something lol.

When Mister finally got home, he left right back out to take Kiddo to the skate party. Apparently, Kiddo’s cousin was willing to watch him and bring him home, so Mister was able to just drop him off.

Anyway, when they were leaving home, Kiddo walked past me, then turned around to come back and give me a hug. That gave me the feels. He does randomly hug me when he comes over or when he’s leaving to go back home, but I must’ve really needed that hug today because it still makes me smile.

I hug on my children and grandchildren all the time, but I know everybody doesn’t like hugs. DD is weird about hugs, and even though I am her Momma, I ask for a hug instead of just going for it. Even my hugs are reserved and only for certain people…. I’m weird about people even touching me. So it was a big deal to me when Kiddo started hugging me on his own. Him coming back and making it his business to hug me this evening, is pretty much the bright spot in my whole day today.

[snapdragon]

I did the last drive to the old condo today. Weather has been dicy and it would have been worse going later in the week. I even dropped off the keys at the RE office for the new owner. I sign someday next week, and they sign Friday. They do a last walk through on the 7th. 

I really don't miss the place so that was a relief. I am looking forward to having my besties come out and celebrate the new year with me. Which means I need to kick into gear and start working harder on the place.

Things are getting done but much slower than they should be. I need to find my mojo or just have a few drinks turn on some upbeat music and just go to town. 

[andi9899]

Six Flags was fun. I went on so many rides I had to stop to let my stomach settle. We made it to OK and just checked into the hotel. Going to the casino later.

[raeoflyte]

I'm tired. Dc bday party was a hit. Dh made the best cake ever -banana cake with banana a pudding and chocolate whip cream frosting. The kids are so loud. DC is super calm I'm a little surprised they're good friends with a group of such high energy kiddos, but they all seemed like good kids. Next time I need to bring those noise dampening ear plugs

I spoke with the owner of the dojo about what steps I should be taking to join the teachers class. I'm not sure I'd ever actually teach, at least not for a long time. He said I'd fit in and I could join it any time. But he confirmed what I suspected that I'd be the lowest skill level - which is ok on an ego level, but trying to figure out if I could keep up. On the 1 hand you get better by pushing yourself and that's why I want to do it. But I'm having some doubts. He said I should offer to assist in my current classes more which I'll do. I really like to hang out in the back and I suppose pushing myself to the front mat should be my next step.

[TheOtherMe]

I was doing some computer research and Maddow knocked my drink over and on the floor.  I get that cleaned up and ready to sit back down when Maddow decides to leap for my lap and he jumps into my nose.  It hurt and it still hurts.  It didn't bleed but I am wondering how big it will be by morning.

I may look like Bozo the Clown by then.  

[wvugurl26]

I invariably am on the best roll of getting things done on a work night when I have to stop and get ready for bed. I am 100% a night owl by nature.

Today's mail included a letter from a realtor wanting to sell our house to a client. Sure they can have it for $200k more than what every other one has sold for in the last year.

[The Walk of the Penguin Mich]

Dec 2, 2023 15:09:08 GMT -5 weltz said:

Dec 2, 2023 14:06:02 GMT -5 NastyWoman said:

It has been quite a few years since I was in Paris but I swear the French must eat it like that for breakfast based on how the metro smelled in the morning  

The French usually eat a croissant and cafe au lait for breakfast, or jambon buerre. It sounds simple enough, but it's a fresh baguette slathered in fresh creamery butter and a thin slice of high-quality ham. People have tried to replicate it it in the US, but for some reason, it just can't be done.

Soooo good.  I had one on Honfleur earlier this year.  The baguette makes it.  

[Pink Cashmere]

Welp, I really tried to be done lol.

So I told Mister he needs to clean the shower and his sink in our bathroom. He tried it, with bullshit. But I didn’t lose my temper and just kept insisting he do it. The only regular household chores he has, besides not making a mess for me to clean up, have always been taking the trash out, cleaning the hard floors and the shower in our bathroom. 

He has not been doing any of that for the last year or so, and I’m over being patient with it. I am firm on him needing to clean his sink in our bathroom, because I am sick of it always being so nasty… he doesn’t even try to keep it decent. The countertop and sinks in there I are black, his sink always is disgusting from him spitting wherever when he brushes his teeth and whatever else he does that keeps it looking nasty. I’m not cleaning that shit anymore. My sink never looks like that. If he doesn’t want to keep his sink decent, he can use the hall bathroom instead….. the one his children use, that is regularly nasty anyway, and next on my list to tell him it needs to be cleaned up. 

That is the bathroom my children and grandchildren shower in when they are here, and a few months ago, DS asked me if I knew the shower curtain was covered in mildew. No, I did not know that, because I don’t go in there….. I have literally never even used the toilet or washed my hands in there. But I looked at it, and the shower curtain is definitely covered in mold/mildew. Actually, the whole bathroom is just nasty and disgusting right now. I am not interested in trying to wash and clean the shower curtain, I will tell Mister that he needs to replace it, and I will pick a new shower curtain. And him or YD needs to clean the damn bathroom. I refuse to do it, because I don’t use it. 

Part of me doing what I need to do for me to be okay, and function well enough that I don’t look like a gold digger, includes me having the kind of home environment I need. Since I am not willing to play like I’m a maid in order to have a decently clean house, some other folks are going to have to get busy. I mean, I have to work too, since that’s what women that aren’t gold diggers do. But even if I didn’t work, I’d still not be willing to clean up after people that are being trifling. And if Mister has a problem with that, that says more about him and how nasty he is willing to be, than it says anything about me. I will just be taking notes. I’ve been saying for a while now, how nasty the whole house has become, and I knew all along that that wasn’t good for my mental health. I just got so overwhelmed and tired of fighting about it, that I said “fuck it” and gave up.

But now I am on a mission to clean it and keep it clean, because that is what works for me, and I’m the bad guy anyway, in so many ways. So I will be the bad guy and a bitch about having a clean home, because that is something I really need. There really is no excuse for it being nasty, since Mister and I are the only ones that live here full time now and children aren’t an excuse. Kiddo is the only minor child, and he is young enough to encourage certain habits with him, and he’s not even here all the time. 

[Opti]

Dec 2, 2023 21:13:09 GMT -5 TheOtherMe said:

I was doing some computer research and Maddow knocked my drink over and on the floor.  I get that cleaned up and ready to sit back down when Maddow decides to leap for my lap and he jumps into my nose.  It hurt and it still hurts.  It didn't bleed but I am wondering how big it will be by morning.

I may look like Bozo the Clown by then.  

You know who Bozo the Clown is!  

Sorry about the nose, etc. I am keeping Crestie's cage closed. He can really bite and hold on if he thinks my very white fingers or really large grubs or something... I need to clean his dish and mix up some Crestie food.