Ok, Break is Over...

Phew...that is the longest I've been away from blogging! I have missed each and every one of you. I needed the time away to get caught up with life and work... I can hardly believe we are in the midst of November with Thanksgiving just around the corner. In fact, I already picked up some ingredients for a few of the dishes I will prepare for the feast.

Some of you asked if I was going to test the granite again. No, I've decided not to dwell on it too much... I am such a worry wart, and it's not healthy. So, "inconclusive" it will remain. But I hope to hear from anyone who may have had theirs tested.

I don't have a lot to show you at the moment, as I am just getting back into the swing of things. But I promise as soon as I do, I will update all of you. In the meantime, I've missed you all, and I'm glad to be back. I'll be around to visit all of you really soon. Won't you stay for some coffee and pie. Meet you in the kitchen.

((((((((((((((Hugs))))))))))))))))))

GRANITE UPDATE...

Well....after all of this....my granite counter report for Radon came back inconclusive. UGH! I could scream. Both of my packets came back with an inconclusive result. What does it mean? That I still don't know if and how bad it is. Very frustrating. Not sure where I go from here...but I wanted to give you all an update!

Momma Got New Bedding!

I know, I'm suppose to be taking a break....but I have breaking news on the front....yep, found the deal of the year on some great bedding for my room. You know I had to share it with all of you don't you!? Ok, so I took a break on my lunch hour last week....and I strolled into a local furniture store. I noticed a "clearance" room clear in the back of the store. A gal was putting the bedding down on the floor - "Wait, I said what is that?" She showed it to me, it was a complete bed ensemble that was on their showroom floor. Ahhh.....size queen, and chocolate - perfect for Fall I thought. Can I see it? WOW.....it was a complete set, beautiful coverlet with GET THIS - velvet scalloped edging (to die for), and not 2 Euro shams....oh no....THREE! And wait, it gets better - the decorative throw pillows to match - ha! Yep, I got it all for 85% off of $498! Am I good or am I good - BOO YA! Ok, back to relaxing. Hope everyone is doing fine. Miss you all!

Need a Break...

I've decided to take some time off from blogging. I've been so busy with a project at work and the fall baseball season has begun for my boys. I've been getting tension headaches, and I think it's time to slow down a bit. I'll be back soon...

I Miss Her...

A picture of mom on her birthday this year in February - we were out at breakfast.

I miss her....though she is here and alive...I miss her....MOM that is. Why is it so hard to see our parents age? I spent time with mom today - she came over so that I could fill her medicine case for the week. I know every pill by name...and I'll bet I can identify them with my eyes closed. She's doing well - - well as well as could be expected for someone who is 73 and in renal failure and on dialysis. She is frail...and growing older each time I see her. She looks tired...and she says "I'm tired" -- tired of getting up three days a week to get all dolled up to go and lay in a sterile bed with the smell of blood in the air, and strapped to a machine for 3 hours without being able to get up. I don't blame her...I feel her aches just by the sound of her voice when I call to check on her after each and every treatment....because I can't enjoy my day until I have heard her voice and know she is home and safe....you see my mom is no ordinary mom....no she is not! This is a woman with a excitable personality and flair for fashion like no other. She styled some of the most beautiful clothes and high heels that the first lady herself would envy. But her illness has taken its toll...and her dress shoes are now slip on leather Clarke's...because she may lose her balance. And her fistula that sticks out of her chest is no match for silk. So you see, I'm sad....I miss the woman she used to be, her loud laugh, and contagious spirit. Yet still, through it all, she has the spunk to demand her manicures and pedicures...because without them she feels naked. I cried all the way home today when I dropped her off at home, she's no longer the strong, vivacious, full of life woman I once knew just a couple of years ago....and the simple stroll to her front door, is now a slow feat as she grasps my arm so she stays balanced....and she is now quiet and reserved...and I wish I could take her and lock her in a room in my house so that time can't find her...and I just want to scream "WHEEEEEEERE IS MY MOM DAMN IT!??????"

Summer's Over.....

Could it be that summer unofficially ends after labor day? Ugh....though I love the fall season, I'm also sad to see the end of summer come to a near end. I was just hanging out in my kitchen, and snapped this picture of my boys and their friends enjoying the pool. Sad to think those days are almost over.....and having to cover the pool job is just around the corner - ugh! Guess it's time to start digging out all of the fall decor items. The only good thing about the start of September is that I got to turn my calendar page to a fresh picture and clean slate....ha! I enjoy the weirdest things don't I?!

Well, I hope everyone has a safe Labor Day Weekend! I'm off to throw some burgers on the grill!

False Alarm...

Goodness I feel like a complete toad. Yep, wondering why I'm posting at 5am? Because my hubby is working the night shift and I could have sworn I heard the basement door close at around 4:23am. We have a two story house, and my boys and I were sound asleep when I heard the basement door close. I got up and called out for my hubby and no answer. I got scared and I called the police. Ugh, they checked the entire house and probably think I'm a nutcase now.....boy I feel stupid. Yes I had our town's finest come and see me in my pink pj's with red hearts all over.....goodness.......has anyone ever done this before? Please tell me you have!

Phew.....I think I'll go back to bed now, I'm getting really sleepy.