Like everyone else another busy week here too.

Debbie what a great idea getting the cookie dough from work. I don't think all the dough would become cookies if it was in my house (that's my hormones talking lol) Glad Kirk will be home soon.

Pearlrose I too set a budget for wear once clothing. I wish I had a friend I could swap clothes with.

Beth did you get frost? I know I've been driving to work with the heat on this week.

Ruth glad you and Bruce are enjoying an active social life.

Finally heard from DS :) he passed his PT test so he is all set for graduation. Booked my trip. Begrudgingly flying from JFK. Super crazy busy airport lol. I'll land in DC and drive the rest. One mom saves dollar billls and uses them for trips to see her son. I think I am going to start doing the same thing.

Very excited the bathroom starts Thursday. Finally decided on paint tonight. I'll post pictures when its done. I decided to have the kitchen done this winter. I will need to win a lottery to afford it lol. It will be a big undertaking but I think I will be happy when its done. The kitchen needs everything so it will be another complete gut job.

Time to get ready for tomorrow. Another meeting in the city. Enjoy your night!

Good morning,

It was a warmy muggy 62 outside this morning so did my walk outside this morning. Starting from home but going in to work for our work picnic, I will only eat was is op food only as the scale is finally moving down again after getting rid of extra lbs from this weekend. Tonight DH and I are going to Stevie Nicks concert. There is a rumor that the verdict on the policeman trail might come out today I am hoping not because they are expecting riots and that might change my plans.

Debbie hope Kirk got in okay last night and you were able to get some rest before going to work.

Jekel yeah for DS passing his PT test, that sounds like a good idea of putting away a certain amount for a trip that will help. I can't wait to see finished pictures of your bathroom you are going to make me want to do as well.

Have a great day everyone!

Happy Peak of the Week, chicks!

Amazing how non-stop busy my days are now that school is back in full swing! When I come home I try to exercise, make dinner and clean up which doesn't leave much time for anything else.

Jennifer, congrats to DS!! We had a very light touch of frost this weekend but the tomato plants are ok. We are having a week of summery weather; 80* and sunny.

Pearlrose, I hope you were able to go to the concert.

Have a good evening, all.

Morning chicks!

Going for the "last one in, first one in" title today.;)

Another busy work day with Open House tonight. Funny how it seems fewer parents come every year; what does that say about our culture? I have a few ideas but I'm not really sure which is correct.

Small blip up on the scale today; I credit it with the dessert I didn't turn down last night. But since I am one of those people who weighs everyday I am used to it and know it will go back down with water and OP food.

Debbie, thinking of you as you continue to deal with the estate questions.

Jennifer, have a safe and good day. Glad you will see DS soon.

Have a great day, everyone.

Good morning....Beth I weigh in daily too. I have a blip to deal with this week. It's me and the darn hormones lol. I can set my scale by it. Three solid days per month I struggle with binging / mindless eating. All will power goes out the window lol. Got my grippers on, as my mom says, and am refocused until next month lol. Is it wrong that I am wishing menopause would just get here already???? Have a great day at work. Yes I noticed the decline in parent attendance too over the years.

Pearlrose how was the concert? Hopefully no issues if the verdict was released. Having worked too many protests to count I can tell you they are unnerving to put it mildly.

Today starts the bathroom. LOL I was up and dressed by 6:30 just in case they get here early. While they work today I willl cut back the sunflowers and other sad looking plants. It will be nice to get my garage back too as that is where I stored all the new goodies. Speaking of goodies I applied for a HELOC and received my conditional approval!!! I went through my bank even though their rates are slightly higher. So seemless so far. The loan will be used to finally do my kitchen. I have an estimate scheduled for October 14th. Joe's friend Mike is supposed to come and give me an estimate. He obviously would take longer than say Home Depot, but I can trust him to be here when I am not home. Truthfullly I do not want to use my vacation time as I want to keep extra time to see DS when his schedule permits. The downside to using Mike is he lives 2 hours from me. I have extra room so if need be he could stay here.

I better get the recyle bin out to the curb. Have a great day!!!!

Good morning,

We went to the concert last night it was great! Text'd my bff she is still without power but luckily her mom's house has power. Looks verdict might come out on Friday, my DS works for District Attorney's office so his office would close when they announce. I am wfh today and tomorrow.

Beth my scale had a blip as well, it was due to too many good carbs yesterday so back to drinking lots of water and phase 1.5 :) Our open houses still are packed out but we are a small town so that might be why

Jekel how exciting to get approval to get your kitchen done. Hope the estimate is a good one. Can I say that I am right there with you, I am ready to just get menopause over with already.

Have a great day everyone :wave:

Count me in on getting menopause over with! The hot flashes are killing me this month!

Good morning!

I'm sitting out side with my coffee looking at the beautiful stars. It's been some crazy busy days but I got rest last night. Kirk has been getting some rest, as well. He was already tired and needs to adjust to the altitude.

Yesterday my sister and I met with the lady and checked out our venue. It's the upstairs meeting hall at the Elks club. The place was very dirty so we are going to go clean this morning. They don't charge a fee for events they just ask a donation. I am thinking that we are going to scrub like crazy and let them know that is our donation. We went to Denver and got a lot of errands done. I was tired when I got home but decided to bake off the rest of the cookies. I could set the timer and go up and watch the news in between. I did take Kirby to the vet early in the morning. He's on a different anabiotic. This time targeting a urinary tract infection. It was also $178 to have his urine cultured. The vet said that might give them a better idea of how to treat him.

So, Kirk is still sleeping. I'm going to do some picking up and just enjoy some quiet time while it lasts. I'm looking forward to life getting back to a little more like normal.

Food has been pretty good until yesterday. I ate a few too many cookies. LOL.

Debbie you deserve the cookies!!! I am sure you will make the hall spotless. Glad you got some much needed rest last night.

The hot flashes have begun lol. Had one during a meeting this week. One on a normal work day too and one while driving with Joe lol. They are just so much fun lol.

Day 1 of the bathroom was a little confusing....no one showed up...The owner called me (after I left a message with the office) Apparently there was a scheduling error. He pulled them from the job they were on (only 15 minutes away) so they didn't get started until noon. Moving the plumbing was quite tasking but I knew it would be. My home is one big (although not a big house) quirky mess lol. Some of the Sheetrock is up. Today they will replace the baseboard heating finish the Sheetrock and get the floor installed. Mind you there is a pretty big hole in my floor since the half bath is over a crawl space. The two gentleman working here are very quiet and clean. The even used the leaf blower to clean the driveway befor they left. Since Coconut gets underfoot easily he got to spend the day on the couch. I kept him company binge watching Grey's Anatomy. Looks like more of that will take place today.

Food was OP yesterday. Goal is to stay OP since I don't feel comfortable working out while they are here.

Have a great day!

Good morning,

It was a lovely day for a walk this morning, we are going to get hot today and the rest of the weekend back in the 90s yikes (won't complain I have the ability to use a/c). Today is wfh, the verdict is coming out today, so we have a conference call scheduled to change up our maintenance window so the hospitals that might be affected have no application down. DS is off from work today, praying for only peaceful protestors.

Debbie no way could I have baked cookies and not ate some of them :). I know you all will make that place sparkle for them. Glad Kirk arrived safely and is getting adjusted back.

Jekel I haven't had any hot flashes but that might be because I am on the pill and my doc said I should not get any staying on them. However I do wake up sometimes soaking wet from sweat and I think those are hot flashes lol. My house is so old it always turns into a big ordeal when we get something done hence why I keep putting off getting our bathroom redone.

Beth hope you survived your first week of school.

Ruth waving at you, hope everything is going well.

Have a great day everyone!

LOL Beth I get those too!!! It seems like my normal body temp is all over the map lately. I keep hoping it is a sign TOM will stop soon. TOM gets confused and keeps visiting even after leaving. Talk about an unwanted guest lol.

Just got back from Home Depot. Picked out my trim. Thankfully one of the guys working came with their van. No way 16' pieces of trim were fitting in the little Subaru. Coconut is camped out on the couch. I tormented him this morning shaving, nails, bath and teeth lol.

Even though I am off I have a conference call at 2. It is in response to the transit bombing in the UK. Did I ever mention I am looking forward to retirement LOL