I got a refund for an extended warranty on a car I traded in and it’s three times more than I was hoping for. Merry Christmas to me! It couldn’t have come at a better time.
Santa comes through my neighborhood on the fire truck tonight. My sisters and neighbors are coming over with their kids and everyone is wearing pj’s. It’s one of my favorite Christmas traditions. ❤️
I’ve thought about this a lot, as my mom is adamant she does not want to go into a nursing home. All of our parents and siblings are local, so in theory, that should make logistics easier.
Luckily, our parents are only in their early-mid 60s and in good health, so I’m hopeful I still have some time before we have to worry about caretaking. My parents will be fine financially, but I do worry about if my mom gets sick, any time soon, how we would care for her. I still have at least 20 years of work ahead of me.
MIL, I do worry about her financially. Her husband is older, and I’m fully prepared for her to eventually move into the apartment in our basement.
And Bernadine , do you know what time periods your grandmother prefers? Historical romance readers often stick with particular subgenres like Regency, Scottish, medieval, etc. Although Regency doesn't tend to be very light. My sister writes medieval Scottish historical romances as Emma Prince. And her favorite author is Lisa Kleypas, if that helps!
I’m not sure she has a specific subgenre, she doesn’t really buy books on her own, but seems to enjoy them when I get them for her! Of course, I can never remember what I’ve gotten her before, lol.
I have Covid and am on day 3 of feeling like crap. Ugh. This is my first time with it. I’m holed up in dss’ room, since he’s not here this week. I like the alone time, but I’m already bored.
I was just diagnosed last week with arthritis in my neck, which is causing nerve pain down my right arm. I’ve tried steroids, anti-inflammatories, muscle relaxer and Gabapentin for nerve pain with no relief. I go in 12/7 for a steroid shot. I did ask my doctor about managing it, and she said there’s not much to do, since it’s already there.
I think we’re getting 15 yo dss a mini fridge for his room, based on a suggestion from here. And probably new sweats and some cash, since that’s what he really wants.
Dd is getting some our Generation toys, a chemistry kit, a Lego friends set, and some light up tracing pad.
A is getting tennis shoes and an exercise outfit so far, unsure what else.
I’m pretty sure I have another pinched nerve in my shoulder, and my arm is killing me. Like, I’m almost in tears. I can’t decide if this is worth a trip to urgent care.
When G was here two year ago, there was a student from Gaza with another family. As of now, she and her family are ok, but I can’t stop thinking about her. Someone has offered to pay for the student and her family to come here if they can get to Egypt, but idk how that’s possible.
My city's baseball team lost last night so there is no chance this year for a World Series like we were hoping. Somehow they managed not to get swept in a series this whole season and then got swept in the playoffs. I'm depressed because I was really locked in this year because they were so fun to watch and they were winning. I feel like I won't have anything to watch in the evenings now.
DH has been off (he works nights) and him being home at night in the bed when I'm not used to it is seriously disrupting my sleep lol.
Definitely a disappointing end to the season. I had such high hopes!
Dd couldn’t fall asleep last night until midnight. Then I woke up at like 2:45 and then my alarm went off at 5:30. I see a lunch time nap in my future.
We are barely keeping up. It’s been rough. What’s really going to kill us this year is our propane heat. I’ve actually been thinking about getting smaller electric heaters for the family room and bedrooms, but they make me so nervous.
Dd got her interim report yesterday and for the first time, we got a note that dd is a pleasure to have in class. It seems like the ADHD meds are working for school, and I’m so happy.