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Thanks @SummerSkier!! It helps getting it out of my system!!1
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@weatherking2019 : glad you can vent here, it helps - I know.
I'm in no position to offer advice and I don't think you need any as it seems to me that you have your priorities straight.
But I understand that it is a stressful situation and it must be difficult to navigate especially with your own kids.
And this too shall pass as soon as she is off to college, so hang in there.
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@Antiopelle, Thank you
Hugs help!! I'm so glad we have this "place".
I know this will pass. I know there's more to come. But this is all part of LIFE... Right?
So I will survive. Today is a new day!3 -
So my latest adventure on a new note is candle making. Ok - it's just that I love those small vanilla scented candles but I have noticed that they are extremely wasteful of the wax. The wick burns down yet lots of wax left. So... I bought some wicks on amazon. I have a whole box of wax pcs which I can melt in the microwave and create my own set of votives. I already have the small glasses to use. Just another quarintine adventure....2
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weatherking2019 wrote: »@Antiopelle, Thank you
Hugs help!! I'm so glad we have this "place".
I know this will pass. I know there's more to come. But this is all part of LIFE... Right?
So I will survive. Today is a new day!
@weatherking2019 - I so understand where you're coming from. Big hugs! I think kids in general are tough and stepkids - it's a whole 'nother level. Hang in there!2 -
SummerSkier wrote: »So my latest adventure on a new note is candle making. Ok - it's just that I love those small vanilla scented candles but I have noticed that they are extremely wasteful of the wax. The wick burns down yet lots of wax left. So... I bought some wicks on amazon. I have a whole box of wax pcs which I can melt in the microwave and create my own set of votives. I already have the small glasses to use. Just another quarintine adventure....
My sister does this also, perfect to prevent waste!
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It’s a miracle.... I got away for an evening of ‘me’ time. Rented a covered arena and took 3 horses. Rode till dark and focused on working on competition goals. It was fabulous some days I really need to step back from the rat race.
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Horses are definitely good for mental health!!2
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cayenne_007 wrote: »
It’s a miracle.... I got away for an evening of ‘me’ time. Rented a covered arena and took 3 horses. Rode till dark and focused on working on competition goals. It was fabulous some days I really need to step back from the rat race.
What a BEAUTIFUL horse!1 -
My 25th anniversary is in a couple days. I always imagined it being a grand occasion. We had planned a big trip to New York. Now we are still on stay at home orders so we can’t even do a nearby restaurant or hotel. My husband is really wanting us to make the day memorable, but I just can’t think of how. We don’t even have gifts for each other. I’m having trouble feeling like celebrating. I feel like I’m letting him down.3
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@Cora0477, How about a romantic dinner at home?
Get some flowers, set up the table nice.
Splurge on some wine or champagne and use a real flute glass..
Go for a 4 course meal with dessert!
Maybe a restaurant take out and just set it up nice and pretty.
Then maybe get comfortable and give each other a shoulder massage or foot massage.
Just a nice relaxing day can still be romantic! Happy 25th Anniversary!!
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Thank you @weatherking2019 ! It feels surreal to be at 25.
We talked about having a nice dinner at home with the family, and even dressing up, but it feels like such a chore to set up and clean up a dinner that I know I’m going to spend trying to get the kids to behave at. They are really great kids. But they are loud, full of energy, and the youngest two can fight incessantly. I probably just need to adjust my attitude. We should have a nice family dinner and just plan to have a proper celebration when all this is over.2 -
Thank you @weatherking2019 ! It feels surreal to be at 25.
We talked about having a nice dinner at home with the family, and even dressing up, but it feels like such a chore to set up and clean up a dinner that I know I’m going to spend trying to get the kids to behave at. They are really great kids. But they are loud, full of energy, and the youngest two can fight incessantly. I probably just need to adjust my attitude. We should have a nice family dinner and just plan to have a proper celebration when all this is over.
Congrats on 25!!! We've just delayed celebrating so many things the last month or so..... I'm planning a big ol' celebration when the craziness ends.
I like @weatherking2019 's suggestion. We actually had no kids last night and I cooked a decent meal then we sat outdoors on the balcony with a cocktail and just talked for hours. It was exactly what we needed. I dearly love the kids, but sometimes you need one on one time.4 -
I’m feeling a little better. We decided to order from the restaurant where we had our first date. (It was in another state, but from the same chain). The kids swore they are going to behave at dinner (we’ll see and I found a trinket that I know he will love. We still have a few things to work out, but I know they will work out.
25th is the ‘silver’ anniversary, so this will be perfect once personalized.
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And thank you guys for being supportive. Even though we don’t know each other, it means a lot during a time like this.3
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@Cora0477, Hope it went well! Anniversary dinner and mother's day and all!!!
@cayenne_007 , jealous! I could use a one on one dinner!!! It's been a family affair for a bit too long. But we did talk a little about wedding planning.2 -
When it rains.... my husband got bucked off a horse Friday and didn't break anything but is crippled. (No, he won't consider going to the dr - they'll just tell him anti-inflammatorys and rest). He's done a number on his hip - I think it's his SI joint. I think it's going to be 2 weeks at least before he can ride again. We have 4 horses that must be exercised daily/trained for a sale June 4th in WY. I'm trying not to freak out about how I'm going to manage this - I rode 7 of them yesterday (I don't want to lose too much ground on the 3 that I usually ride). I can do it fine IF I didn't have to go to the office. There's no one else around us that can ride them - I have to do it. Theoretically - his kids are supposed to come stay with us and take care of feeding in the morning and cleaning stalls - we shall see. I'm praying they help and don't just make more work for me. Thankfully my mother-in-law is a saint and offered to take care of meals until he's up and around.... I told her yesterday that I need help - I can train horses OR take care of him/kids/house but I cannot do both. I'm going to need boatloads of patience for the next few weeks. Nutritionally - my eating isn't going to be great, but I'm going to let it go in the evenings. Exercise - riding more in the evenings should help deal with all the extra carbs I'm going to get.
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weatherking2019 wrote: »@Cora0477, Hope it went well! Anniversary dinner and mother's day and all!!!
@cayenne_007 , jealous! I could use a one on one dinner!!! It's been a family affair for a bit too long. But we did talk a little about wedding planning.
@weatherking2019 - that's exciting!!! Have you set a date yet?1 -
@cayenne_007 : don’t forget to take care of yourself in all this!
It is very good that you have asked for help, that is a start.
And indeed, with all that activity, you will be able to eat a little more.
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cayenne_007 wrote: »When it rains.... my husband got bucked off a horse Friday and didn't break anything but is crippled. Exercise - riding more in the evenings should help deal with all the extra carbs I'm going to get.
OH NO!! That sucks! I wish his speedy recovery for both of you!!
And like @Antiopelle said, take care yourself! That's a HUGE task on your end. Taking care of horses! My my. Hope your kids comes through- And eat well, rest well!! Thinking of you
Date: 8/7/21
Place: Backyard
Budget
That's all we got! We will be starting on putting together guest list. I want small, he wants to invite EVERYONE. I say, if you want everyone, you gotta up the budget. (lol-I want small, intimate, simple party) So we will see. Maybe if I get everything quoted, he will opt for small!!1
