Best thing/worse thing and what did you learn today????

Best thing yesterday: getting off work early and spending time with a caring friend with good advice

Worst thing: having ADD makes decision making and follow through a b!t*h

Learned: If I appear strong and level to others headed maybe I am?? Really?

A few other people have said the same as some on this thread - makes me wonder what if...

-Kim

Bluekat..did I miss you in my morning post..sorry...just keep focused and believe in yourself...we are all a lot stronger than we think..sometimes we're seen as being 'so confident and strong" and yet we've butterflies in the tummy...take steps towards the future..keep taking advice from dear friends who have your best intentions in mind...not easy for sure, but 'when one door closes, another opens' get excited as to what will be behind your door!

Erryne maybe it depends on what kind of trees are in the area..don't know..just know I had a zillion nest inside old siding..am hoping that they'll not be able to nest now that it's been re-done..if I get a chance on Saturday morning I'll visit 'Gatrix' - can you give me a name of a pretty for my garden...last night I planted about 20 wild lillies I guess (yellow) that grow on the side of my property line...hopefully they'll take...

well thankyou for yur support.

Leopold is doing very well! he is almost house broke and only 10 weeks old!
he is naughty and nice all at the same time and teething! so chewing everythiing!
he is such good therapy for me i love him!

i have a week off as of tuesday so i can help look after my GD while mom is in hospital and then home after three days and i will help cook and clean while she recovers. It will give me a chance to recoup and go back fighting!

too early for best thing yet its only 8am and just got up! lol
will post again tonight.
x

Well it's almost 8pm here and I'll soon be off nighty/night...

Best thing that happened today is that when I got home the construction company that I let have water/hydro kept their word and dropped of mega rocks..the machine operator said he'd be back tomorrow to finish up and before he leaves he'll dig up around the pond for my flower garden..will save these old bones for sure..I've tomorrow off (working from home till 1) so then I might be able to play with the guys next door lol...now, now - he's probably about 30..being kind to his elders..now I'm really lol...my renovation guy called awhile ago to let me know that the trusses might be in by Monday or Tuesday so who knows, might have the new pitched roof on house and deck by weekend..now that might be pushing it...found on my cupboard ...

Worse thing that happened is that I got the box out of storage for gazebo and some little mice did some fancy eating..so at lunch I went to Fabricland and they had 1/2 price for members...I purchased 10 meters so I'll be creative tomorrow as I have to stay inside till 1 for telephones so I'll do repair job..bought the canvas in black so stripping should look good with the beige..forgot to telephone my girlfriend and thank her for the beautiful yellow t-shirt with bronze beading.. she picked up for me when she was in Florida last week..as well as 2 containers of 'exedrin migraine'...she's out tonight painting so I'll call tomorrow..couldn't go painting tonight with the girls as I wouldn't be able to hold a brush...finger is moving now, will loose the nail, but still to sore to handle painting all evening...next week I'll be back on the mend...

What did I learn, very simple thing today...had spaghetti for late lunch, craved chocolate a couple of hours after..had a bar...heavy traffic on the way home so SIL decided to stop in Barrie for ice cream...not a good mixture and now I'm wondering why my tummy doesn't feel so great... so I'm off for a bath..will get a book and get comfy..I will still get up around 5 a.m.-hate wasting the day!

You have no idea just how much I enjoy hearing about your day!!!!
Keep well my friends, talk tomorrow...Betty

First of all, I read your poetry, Gitagal, and I think you hit the nail on the head! For anyone who missed it and wants to read it, click here for her poetry thread.

http://davesgarden.com/forums/t/714267/

Betty, I work in a hospital laboratory. The other day I asked a group of co-workers if they knew what they were doing 28 years ago on that day, May 7, 1979. One said she was six, so I said she was probably in first grade learning how to read. Another was ten, so I said she was likely to have been at the playground, swinging or going down the slide. Finally someone asked if I remembered what I was doing that day. I said, "Sure do. I was starting my very first day on this job. While you all were just kids, I was doing this work." You should have seen their faces. Am I old? Maybe, but I've got a lot of experience under my belt. Young people just don't get it.

Best thing: Got an unexpected and greatly needed check in the mail!

Worst thing: My husband gashed his toe and though he says it doesn't hurt, it sure looks nasty. Will have to keep an eye on it.

Lesson: I have to work on my willpower. I thought I could start a diet today, but .....I'll start tomorrow.

Gitagal, you are indeed a poet...PLEASE let us know when another is posted..

Nap, know the feeling 'feeling old', went to a gathering a few years ago and a man who I thought wasn't too much younger ask if they could possibly play music where the artist was still alive...hmmmmm then a couple whom Roger and I had befriended became like part of the family...great,great friends..when Roger passed, Bob introduced me to friends and said I was 'second Mother' to him and his wife...oh well...the years are creeping up there.... and yes Nap, even the smallest of injuries (as you must know) can turn bad...

Well, it's 6am, already have bedding in washer, quite overcast this morning but they are calling for a lovely day! Have to get moving if I want to finish the canvas top for the gazebo today..SIL asked if I could make her the upper section for hers,soooo off I go..

Have a wonderful day everyone...will check in on my breaks...lol

Morning no headache today! That's good!

Worse thing yesterday: had to stop doing my chores and get ready to go to mom's and do her lawn!

Best thing: went out for supper and it was very good and I didn't have to cook!

Learned:even if I get off task I still get things done. Just not in desired order! LOL

So many of you are so busy I feel like a slug at times. But I made a list for today. No I don't expect to get it all done it's too long but I know I will be satisfied with what I do.

Bettypauze I also check in whenever I am close to the computer or come in the house. It sure makes it easier to stay caught up with all. I also have friends where I could of been there mother! but so far only one has said sister instead! Wonder if they were being kind? LOL At this point if someone said Mother I would take that as a compliment! Would mean I am turning into the type of person I want to be! Hope your finger continues to heal fast and ouch on losing the nail.

Nap May7,1979 I was a stay at home mom caring for my almost 2 year ald son! That was a great question! Maybe you should start a thread with that question?

Wonder - puppies are great therapy! They love you no matter what! Same with babies and grandkids!

This is a great thread. I like the 3 questions to ask yourself at the end of the day - kinda helps put things in perspective. I will start practicing this.

As for yesterday:

Best: Got to spend 4 hours with my DH working our son's baseball concession stand. Dosen't sound like much but it was reminiscent of our 'dating' days.

Worst: Really didn't get any time in my yard

What I learned: That the best seller at the concession stand was without a doubt bubble gum. It was so cute seeing these teeny kids come up to the counter with pennies, nickels & dimes and they loved that I took the time to help them pick out that "perfect" piece of gum.

Best- I still have three mothers day cards to send, Mom, MIL and StepM.
Worste- spending over thirten dollars at Hallmark for five cards. Its just pretty paper, for crying out loud.
Learned- not today yet, its too early. But one day learned that I can be really self critical. Why do I think I'm totally unsuited for mother hood when one kid out of three struggles with school? Two are doing well, all are sweet to me and healthy, I worry too much and do too little. See, there I am self critical again.
Hope all have good bests today~~~

HA! Sally, join the club! I am SO much better than I was (good drugs help!) but I still question myself on how good of a Mom I am. I know I'm a good Mom but I always compare myself to what I call "Becky-Homecky" moms. I'm not one of them - I work full time so going to the schools for some classroom function isn't easy.

I think every Mom is critical of themselves and if they aren't even in some small way, they're out of touch.

Don't knock yourself. You're doing the best that you can do. Also, remember that life's short don't don't spend your time seating the small stuff. It's taken my awhile to work on this!

Jeannine

Jeannine- thanks for the encouragement! I guess we all know worry is part of caring. I have often wished I knew for sure what was right- then realized i f I always knew when I did the right thing, then I would always see my mistakes too, and I will make mistakes. Did that make sense? hope so
I once read that Dr Brazelton felt himself not a good parent at the teen ages(I think) so I say, well, we may not all be super skilled at all stages. We went to a neighobrhood party and heard other stories and kids do seem to grow up eventually, 99 percent ok

But not to hijack-
Yest. best- think we got kid acceptd to knew school, he is really psyched
Worst other kid home sick three days, will have mountain of make u p work
Learning- no man or mom is an island! cue the music- lean on me~~~ when you're not strong~~~

I have always told my parents if my sister and I can raise our kids HALF as good as we were raised then they will turn out pretty good.

J

Moring all,

Thankyou all for caring about my days. I love this thread! Its great to be acknowledged isnt it? sometime thats all you need. just someone to know about your day!

well yesterday once again i had my daughter and grand daughter over to watch her. she has been getting anxioud and such as you can at the end of the pregnancy. you get uncomfortable and breathless and such. anyways, she much better with company. counting the days now, wednesday this little guy comes into the world and i will post a pic as soon as i get one.

Puppy is doing well, some days he is good going outside to pee and others he forgets. I cant stay mad at him though he;s just too cute!

best thing?......soending time with my DD and GD.

Worst thing?.... our finances have been going down hill since my last job. Beofre coming to this hideous job i have now, i was really happy in a job that i earnt twice as much money in and much less stress. I was made redundant last july and have found it hard to find work before finding this one i am in now. its probably my age and my size that works against me but there are no immediate answers for that. so i am stuck in this one. the trouble is that our debts are more than our income! i just dont know what to do or how to work it out. i think i will try to write to the debtors and ask them to change pay dates and such and try and orchestrate all the payments so when they come out there is money there! overdrawn fees are costing us hundreds of dollars because of mistiming! its so hard.... maybe i could find a financial planner or something?? what you all think? anyway, as you know, money problems make for tension and so not only do yu have the worry of the debts but the stress of the tension between you and your partner.

laura

hello all,

laura i have heard a few people go to debt consolidation,
or transfer balances to a lower ap rate
and keep moving them when the time frame is up hope your feeling better.

betty, the seed mat, its a cottage garden mix all pre planted in a rolled up napkin like mat
just roll it out, put a little dirt over it and there you go its all done, i have this habit of not checking the height and all the tall flowers wind up frount lol so i thought i would try something different..

happy mothers day to all

best thing, i got a refund check from a class action lawsuit from a tax company, i filled out the paper work and figured it would never come to pass was i surprised

worst thing its actually on the cooler side darn it i wanted to soak in the pool this weekend after i filled it..

what i learned to enjoy this weekend with dh and not worry about anything

Best thing: a DG friend came over for the afternoon/evening. It was great to see her.

Worst thing: Traffic today was evil. Unexpected since it was bad both ways not just the usual rush hour direction.

Learned: making a list doesn't get the job done - you actually have to do those things! LOL I think I wrote that earlier in this thread - it sounds familiar.

Betty,

This thread is indeed one of the very best on Dave's.

(bracing, here comes the but)

But if I bake you some cookies, wash your dishes and
bring you fresh flowers, can we start a new thread and link
to it from here? That way we can keep the thread going but
don't have to let all these wonderful responses load before posting.

(hangs head, feeling ashamed of asking)

Karen Marie

Well everyone, you can tell by the time posted that I overworked yesterday and just cannot sleep..so I'll sit here and relax with you my DG friends till it's time to go back to bed.

Wuvie, think it's a great idea..wish I was computer literate so if you or someone could do it for me it would be much appreciated...and Wuvie, I'll just pretend that the flowers/baked cooking and clean dishes upstairs come from you..lol

Bluekat76..nice to have company..especially when it's old friends...as for the list, maybe you do such as I, make it unatainable..maybe break some of the things into components..you'll laugh at this one for sure..at the end of the month I walk around the house thinking of things I'd like cleaned or projects I'd like done...I jot them down, put them in a jar and pick one everyday..they are little tasks but I feel as though I've accomplished something and by the end of the month more often than not, they are done.

Lizrainey..bet you won't be with us today lol..out spending those unexpected dollars! You are right about not worrying...enough troubles are here today without worrying about tomorrow's problems....yesterday turned out to be in the high 70's but they are calling for cooler weather..you never know, weather changes day to day so who knows you may get to enjoy pool! I'll have to check the flower carpet..sounds interesting..might be a good option for the area around the pond..

Laura, I work for a bankruptcy firm (now don't go panicking) and consult on a daily basis with individuals whose lifestyles have changed i.e. due to divorce/illness/loss of jobs or change in jobs which lessor pay and one of the main drawbacks is the stress it creates..it's overwhelming....the Bankrupcy act has a mandate to make the process the least method of affection everyday life for those in need...here in Canada the process fee is approx.$1,950 which is paid over the bankruptcy period of 9 at which time they receive an 'official discharge' and can start rebuilding their credit..this amount is paid in monthly payments to the trustee who on behalf is working for the creditors...here as well due to unfortunate circumstances it stays on you record for 7 years when you have bad credit..the bankruptcy shows as well for 7 years so one at this point is no worse than the other..DMail me if you would like to asks other questions..BUT, I highly suggest for you own mental and physical health that you consider all options..remember that those debt consolidation and packages that other establishments offer work for the benefit of the creditor only..be warry of some of those...looking forward to the baby photo's...Leopold...well you keep up the trainig process..maybe mommie will learn to put you out..lol

Gardengirl1204.. and SallyG...you spend time with those little ones because in what seems seconds, they are grown and away from home and when you play in your garden then, you'll have all the memories of days gone by...your DH may even join you in the garden playing 'she loves me' she loves me not with the lovely flowers as you pick weeds...yup, bet that's coming...

no such thing as hijacking...this thread can take on it's own life..it's a learning about your new friends day, how they fared, what made them happy and what made them sad, laugh along with them, support them , offer help where possible...just be FRIENDS...

As long as you teach those children the fundamentals of being kind, what is right, loving thy neighbor as thy self..you won't go wrong..they as adults do will take a wrong turn from time to time, but they'll turn out to be great assets on this planet of ours...welcome to our group of friends..

As for the Mother's Day cards, maybe we should join in with the children and make our cards...wouldn't Mom be pleased!

Ves522, sounds like you have a busy schedule of your own...for doing Mom's grass scratch 3 things OFF your to-do list, well maybe because you didn't cook a meal you can add 1 back on...glad your headache is gone..girlfriend visited USA last week and brought me back 2 containers of 'exedrin migraine'..we can't purchase them here even though they are over counter drugs..I use them seldom but when I had my migraines it was to the hospital for shots..now I simply take 2 exedrins and it's gone...

Well everyone, it's time to try beddie (Betty) bye for now...sure hope I haven't missed anyone,you all enjoy the day...give someone a smile, a compliment and see what it brings you.....

I will try to start a new thread , some people have to wait so long to load these long ones. go here click this http://davesgarden.com/forums/t/722485/

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