The New Water Cooler
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Well I lost my post to the back to the other page button. Grrrr.
Anne- I too had a black squirrel on my feeder this morning and had to go out and clap my hands to
get rid of it, but unfortunately the little birds fled too. I filled up the feeder yesterday again and I know
what you mean about the our pension going to bird food.
Buzz - I agree with Jackie, if I had those wonderful meals to choose from everyday I would be huge!
You are doing well to be disciplined.
We had a quiet dinner with my mother in law yesterday and the weather was so warm we had drinks
on the patio. Dave put together one of the chairs and ottamon we bought to try it out and it was pretty
comfy. He is going to spray paint the other chairs and we will take two up to the cottage to replace
a couple that are not very good. My daughter Kristina called and wished us Happy Easter and talked
about her trip to California. Kathy skyped with us and Isaac but he was too interested what his Dad
was doing so it was hard to get his attention.
Today is laundry day and I did get to Yoga class but almost got blown away with wind and rain
what a difference from yesterday.
Here is picture our last dog Molly. I went through all our pictures to find one.
Shirley
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Jenny - I look around at the kids at my church and at my nephews and wish they would stop growing as they are making me feel old! My youngest nephew is 4 now.
Shirley - That sounds so nice! It's supposed to be above freezing for most of the week here. I'm looking forward to it!
I got to see Reid! AND he let me hold him!!
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So Zach shot a 108 in his first high school golf tourney - he ended up tying with Shane (the other Freshman) for 1st in the Columbus JV scoring (according to Zach -- haven't seen results except for Varsity yet). "par" for the course is a 72 - and the top Varsity scorers were in the 70's and 80's - so he has a ways to go - but he is quite excited with his play and score and hopefully ready to the long haul - this was the first of like 9 tournaments - they left at 7:30 am- got home at 8:30 p.m. - he was up until 1:30 a.m. doing homework and unless the rain doesn't let up has a 'dual' tonight - Go Zach! ....(whispers) yikes0
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Well I see I posted my message and picture on the wrong Group, sorry for that.
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You are right Marla. Rory would have been a sophomore in 2010 (yes we all started talking in 2010)! He was planning to go ROTC and applied for the national military scholarship that next year. Time has flown!
First day back at work. Weather was nice so I didn't need a coat. I did 3 home visit but got nothing done at my desk. I brought my mileage home to complete. January and February done and I'll do March on Thursday. It needs to be handed in by Friday.
I guess we may get snowfall this week. It is suppose to get chilly again and warm up next week when we go back to work. Always seems to be the case.
It sounds like you had a nice Easter.
Shirley- I can't believe Isaac is having a birthday!
Well we all seem busy. I need to build in exercise in to my weeks. Shove me forward so I can feel it!
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GO GET IT JENNY!!! rahr :>)0
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...is it Friday yet?
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I hate trying to find words to help my kids feel better when it's an emotional hurt - I miss the days of a Spiderman sticker and red sucker making everything better.
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Marla- I thought Zach quit golf and didn't try out? I must have missed something along the way since I haven't been able to check in every day. Nice that he is busy and enjoying the tournaments. Did something happen with one of the boys? Thanks for the push forward!
Shirley- Cute dog! Are you getting the urge to go sailing yet? Soon Dave will be at the boat getting it ready.
Ang- I feel old with my students too. A mother of one of my students received speech therapy from my colleague at work when she was 2! Had to have been 20+ years ago or so. My first students ever would be at least 30 now. It's amazing to realize that.
Short but busy week. Every child I encountered was getting sick or threw up. I used Purell and washed my hands frequently. I even put Purell on my nostrils today in hopes it would keep me from getting the flu. Ugh! I worked at Family Fun Night at work last night in the cafeteria serving dinner to our program's families. We have two each year to provide a fun night for parents and their children with special needs and their siblings. It's a free evening with food and activities. The Fall event is also a fundraiser with a silent auction. Last night's spring event is about health and fitness for kids.
TGIF!
Jenny
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Jenny - Hope you don't catch anything from the kids your work with! The girl that I share an office with has had a rotten cold all week. I hope I don't catch it! Taking lots of Vitamin Cs!
Marla - I'm sure you can find the right words to encourage them.
I did it!!! 10K run this morning! I haven't gone for a 10k run since Thanksgiving! (Canadian Thanksgiving that is) It felt so good to get out there. It wasn't as bad as I thought. I actually did in 1:17:34. I felt so slow that I thought it would take me a lot longer than that. My race is 4 weeks from today. I plan to do that every Saturday, but I hope to try to fit one on Sunday morning as well. During the week I would have to leave by 4:30am to do a 10k before work. (I need to be home and in the shower by 6 as I leave at 7 for work.) Not sure I can do long runs like that during the week but I do plan on getting at least 3-5k in every weekday between now and the race.
Today is a typically Saturday of laundry and errands. I've got two loads down now and my bedding is in the dryer. As soon as I can get those out of the dryer and my towels into the dryer, I will head out to get my errands done.0 -
Morning,
Thanks for the compliment my dog Molly, I still miss her.
Last night was a choir performance with young people showing their talents too. Some great talent
out there. I didn't realize how busy our choir director is with workshops, judications, and summer camps but these were her students entertaining us last night. We got up and did 3 songs. It was a nice
evening except when i got out to go home, a snow storm was facing all of us. A scary ride home,
I was following a car on the highway and he slid off the road in front of me. I kept on going but got
off at one of the exits and took the back roads home at least there was more lighting.
Now we are leaving shortly to see Isaac at his first birthday party. One year old today. I will be taking
my camera so I should have a picture to show you.
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Jenny - Zach did quit for about a week and a half - then I got a call from the only other freshman mom who said that Benson had lost so many that he would like to talk to Zach (Zach did do the entire last summer of 'open' golf) - it has been very stressful - I wish both that Zach had stuck it out (maybe I should have pushed harder) AND that the coach would have had that talk with him when he wanted to quit - but anyway - he's going and doing pretty well - although I did not fully think about how much school he will miss - that's not so great - but if it gets him out there and feeling good I guess I have to balance that out with the potential lower grades of him just being happy
Ang - great job!
Shirley - I cannot believe your Isaac is already one - so fast! Enjoy.
I have been pushing Caleb to stay active on the days he doesn't have an activity - and yesterday I made him get on the treadmill and didn't give it a thought that he had his Ipad too - obviously too much distraction - he took a tumble and broke his left ring finger - not a great afternoon - even more unfortunately C is a lefty - so the next few weeks are going to really stink - not sure what we are going to do for school stuff - hopefully he heals fast - he felt ok as long as the advil was working - but I could tell even overnight when it was wearing off - we are supposed to go see his regular doctor Tues or Wed so hopefully I'll know more then0 -
I have lost two posts over two days due to my finger hitting some button it shouldn't. Frustrating...
Happy Birthday to Isaac and Shirley!
Congrats to Zach going back to golf. Busy guy! Now he can learn time management strategies...
I hope Caleb heals fast. Kudos for getting on treadmill!
I am home today with a stomach bug. No vomiting or the other but I have had a stomach ache since last night after dinner. Restless night of sleeping. Yesterday I was so tired all day I took a long nap and still was in a fog for the day. I decided to stay home today in case I did need a bathroom fast. I'm still tired too and see a nap in my future. Just under the weather from all my exposure last week to sick kids, I guess!
Low 40's today. I wondered why the house was so cold this morning. Russ turned heat off! I turned it back on since I'm home. No warmer than 50's lately.
My sister has her breast reconstruction surgery today. I hope all goes well. She has had a hard winter trying to get care for her husband who has advanced MS and healing from her masectomy at the same time. Her life has been stressful for too many years.
Well I'm going to lay low and possibly snooze. Have a nice day.
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feel better dear J - and good thoughts and prayers for your sister - HUGS!0
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Thank you lovely ladies for all the birthday wishes as well as on Facebook!!!!!
Yesterday I was at Mr. Man's birthday party, little Isaac was one year old. I will share a picture, I hope its not too big I can't seem to control the size on here.
Isaac's other grandparents were in Hilton Head for the winter so they couldn't believe how Isaac has
changed even though they skyped alot. Just not the same as the real thing. He got lots of gifts
and even took an hour nap with all the company.
We got snow here, not much in the driveway but lots of ice. Our cars were pretty covered with snow. We went for my birthday breakfast this morning and did get a walk in at the arena since we can't walk on the sidewalks around without falling and breaking something. I am older now after all.
We had no birthday plans today since we will be celebrating our anniversay on Wednesday (42 years)
and made plans with an overnight hotel stay, casino, and dinner at an up scale steak house restaurant, so we will celebrate then.
Marla - So sorry to hear about Caleb falling and hurting his finger. Thinking twice
about dreadmill!!
The thought was there.
Jenny - Feel better my friend
Thank you again, I love you guys!
Shirley
Little Isaac is one year old already!!
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another golf meet for Zach last week - not great finishes for the team overall (they are down to 10 on both jv and varsity) - but Zach finished with a 51 - which was only 1 stroke more than the two that tied for first of Columbus JV with 50's -0
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Today is our anniversary of 42 years, we are heading to the an overnight at a hotel and the casino with dinner later tonight.
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Jenny - Hope your feeling better!
Marla - Hope Caleb is doing better and isn't in a lot of pain.
Shirley - Happy Belated Birthday and Happy Anniversary!!
I haven't got out for a run the last three days. The temperatures dropped back below freezing. It's supposed to get back up above freezing and into low double digits by tomorrow. Hope I can get up on time tomorrow! I feel asleep last night listening to the Jays game.
Work is really starting to pick up. I'm on my lunch break right now and wanted to come on here. If it's getting this busy now, makes me wonder what the summer will be like!0 -
I went back to work on Tuesday. Weird that my stomach still has the pain and burning feeling. It's not reflux and it's not in my intestines. I'm beginning
to wonder if ibuprofen or one of my meds is eating my stomach lining and causing ulcer pain? I guess it wasn't the flu.
Cold here this week. We've had cold rain, snow and wind. Where is the sun? I don't think we are going to have much of a spring. One of those years where
we go from cold to hot, humid weather.
Wow! On the news they just told a story about road rage here in downtown Mpls. A woman honked at a SUV that cut her off in traffic. The SUV came along side here a few minutes later
and the passenger in the SUV shot the woman 4 times, 3 in the arm and 1 in the stomach. What is wrong with this world and people? She's not dead but I bet she is
very traumatized.
Enjoy your evening and Happy Anniversary Shirley! 42 years is quite the accomplishment!
How is Caleb, Marla?
Ang- I'm glad you like your job and all is going well.
Well dinner is served so must sign off!
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Caleb seems better each day - today may be a tough day - he is going back to band before school and then trying track after school - I'm sure he will be hurting and exhausted - I know it's going to be tough finding that right amount of enough activity but not too much - I don't want him to just curl up and do nothing for four weeks - that's not going to help him either -
feel better Jenny!
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Busy day at work! Thursdays are crazy and overwhelming with meetings, noise, too many interruptions. We had a snack bar in our room today
to say good-bye to one of our office mates that has resigned and is pursuing real estate. She's a really good teacher but has gotten her RE license and
has been doing well working for Keller Williams. Basically two full time jobs so she's giving up teaching.
Well I brought paperwork home so must get it done. Deadline tomorrow...ugh!
TGIF for tomorrow, Yay!
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That's it. Lawyers aren't allowed to go away. Things go haywire when they do!! Yesterday was nuts. I hope today is better!
Rain and VERY windy here today. I'm glad I had my bookbag and JOY Club bag for tonight to anchor me down when I was going for the bus this morning!
I had to log on to log breakfast (and later lunch) at my work computer. I normally do it on my phone, but I'm only 1 1/2 weeks into my new monthly cycle, and
I've already used half my data for the month. Oops. Need to resist going on! (I can't pick up on the WIFI here at work. It's not strong enough to reach upstairs!)
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TGIF! - oiy - the wind0
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Snow this morning on my car and had to clean it off before Yoga class. It's gone now but the cold
is staying for a while.
Happy Friday to all!!
We won at the casino $51 for me and $17 for Dave. A nice relaxing stay at the hotel and now back
normal errands and normal eating.
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Yay for your win Shirley. Glad you had a nice time.
We had crazy weather on Friday and it sounds like you all did too. Snow began falling about 8:40am and was a virtual white out where I was driving. I had
just left the office about 10 miles away and no snow falling at all. When I got back to the office the white out occurred there too at around 11:00am. Very windy because the snow was
going sideways rather than down. Chilly here but they say 70 by next Friday. Fingers crossed!
I finally got in the mood to paint and put the first coat on my wall shelf for my hobby room. Now to do some sorting for Good Will. We will go to 4pm church service
and then get a bite to eat at a restaurant. Date night...we haven't spent much quality time together lately so we are due for that.
I hope you all have a good weekend. Stay warm!
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Yesterday is hit a high of +10. It was beautifully sunny and a brilliant blue sky.
Today is snowed. The ground is covered. The trees have a layer of snow on them. Sigh. The only good thing is that it is melting fast! I dilly dalleyed yesterday doing what I needed to do. Realized half way through the day one my Sunday School kids birthday is Tuesday. I almost make cupcakes for birthdays. I was up to just past midnight finishing making them (and my 6 loads of laundry - don't ask) I decided to get up early to frost them and make the card. I left my kitchen a disaster zone and my clean towels in the basket and went to bed. I was up about 6 and finished the cupcakes. I had literally just finished them, when I got an email. Due to the still falling snow, there was no church this morning. The cupcakes are now in the freezer for next week (and I have a week now to make the card!)
I spent the morning shoveling (the people I rent from are away) and then I did a nice workout. I normally don't on Sundays so it was nice to get one in. Feels good. Not that shoveling snow wasn't a workout!1 -
hey all! the wind has been cray-cray - Ang - I can't believe you shoveled and worked out - wowzer
Jenny - very nice job painting and sorting
Shirley - sounds like a nice time
busy weekend - there was someone singing at all three services, Zach played golf twice, 4-h meeting and youth group for Caleb - whew.
Only SIX weeks till vacation- squee! Caleb's school musical is Tuesday which is always fun (plus he has a speaking part and a solo!) - Zach has a dual today and lots of other busyness - go team Paden1 -
Marla - You are one busy mom!! Go team Marla!!
Jenny - Our snow is finally gone and rain today. Enjoy date night you both deserve it!
Ang - too bad about the cupcakes, always better fresh, but what can you do when the weather won't quit snowing.
Yesterday got on my bike which is usually my day off of exercise.
7 days exercise this week, go me! I was in a Fit bit challenge on Saturday for 10,000 steps and came in fourth with 109%.
This morning is Yoga class and taking my MIL to lunch and to the local garden gallery to look around.
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WTG Shirley on your exercise!
Mmmmm cupcakes! Too bad it snowed Ang.
Marla, your vacation is coming up. I hope it's great!
Cold here but the sun is out. I put two coats of paint on my shelf this weekend and couldn't lift my arm last night. I got in the hot tub and let the
jet pummel my arm to loosen up the muscles. Went to chiro today and he adjusted my neck and shoulder since they were so tight. The shelf was black so
two coats of white is not enough. I will do one more coat later this week or on the weekend once my arm isn't so sore.
I go to the state conference for the Minnesota Speech/Language/Hearing Association at the end of the week. I will be gone from Thursday eve to Saturday
eve. Hopefully the sessions I attend are informative. Since I was on the committee I need to help with making the conference go smoothly.
We hope to see 70's by the weekend. I hope it's true.
Have a nice night!
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Shirley - great job of activity every day!
Hope your conference goes well Jenny - and is enjoyable
No happiness in the Paden house last night - Zach had a bad round - thinks he was last - and Caleb had another bad track and is feeling bad about himself
AND my niece got power drove into the soccer field last night and re-injured her bad ankle and has a loose tooth
PLEASE let today be better for all my chickies1
