So, I think I've about crawled my way out of the 'valley of the damned' ... yay. Yes, I had the flu shot back in October. Still.
Unfortunately, my annoying friend, bronchitis, seems it's going to stick around a while. It may be March before I quit sounding like an escapee from a TB ward ... but given our 50+ years' history that's nothing new.
Tom's sis and BIL came for a pre-Christmas visit. What a treat for the grands to have their auntie Annette spend a day teaching them to made kolaczki!
Happy this shot doesn't reflect the expression on my face. LOL!
It was relatively easy-peazy to watch what I ate at Christmas since I'm not especially fond of pasta or traditional Polish food.
But! Once Annette and Jim left, things returned to whatever passes for normal on Ashley Drive.
A recent meme asked something like, "What was the last great food you loved?"
Immediately I remembered the supper I fixed myself on Christmas eve: A mess of scrambled eggs mixed with Hormel 'hot' chili, smothered in cheddar cheese. 'Twas all I could do not to lick the plate! Then again, that's the way we roll. Simply imperfect.
Christmas day was blissfully quiet. While Tom enjoyed leftover pierogi, I remember little else than the two packages of peppermint/white chocolate covered pretzels from Troy and Lois. Realizing there's stuff we'll need after the move, my wonderfully-pragmatic kids stuffed a generous gift card among the chocolate! So blessed!
Tom asks, "Do you think my son thinks were alcoholics?"
I've not the heart to tell them we don't even like Vodka ... but the bottle's beautiful! Maybe we should throw ourselves a going away party?
Grace and Macie could care less ... they were only interested in keeping warm.
Just wait 'til they get a taste of 'real' Winter!
... Speaking of real Winter. I believe we've had ONE day where the daytime temps dropped below 60. My goodness, but you should've heard the menfolk at my workplace moan and groan. Of course, DH was right there with them.
Nevertheless, he flew into a 33-degree Atlanta morning yesterday and drove over to Pike Road. I couldn't justify the cost for both of us to go do a walk-through of the new place, entrusting my son to go along with a new perspective. As a matter of fact, they just phoned to report the owner left behind a hospital-type bed, a red armchair and side table. Did I want them? I'm thinking the lift bed will be perfect for those nights Tom can't lay flat without coughing and choking.
God willing, we're supposed to close on the 17th. Week after, I hope to have new carpet installed in the bedrooms and the grout power-washed. Funny (not funny) the things I've overlooked. This house-shopping experience has sure given me a new perspective what's a turn-off!
These have nothing to do with nothing, but I loved these recent images my DIL posted on Facebook.
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Troy and Lois at 'other daughter', Caitlin's wedding last month.
For some reason, THIS image yanked my heartstrings.
Her grandmother made her gown!
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Heck, I may not have been around much during my grands' growing up years ... but I'm not about to miss any more. Imagine what a hot mess I'll be when/if I become a great-g'ma? Ha!
Since the laundry's all done, I've decided to 'milk' this girls' weekend for all it's worth and go curl up on the love seat with Macie and Gracie and a Kellerman novel.
Y'all have a great new week and keep warm!
Hugs from 78-degree Phoenix,
Myra
I'd trade places with you in a heartbeat. It is 35 here currently but we are to be 1* tonight. That is cold!! Water-pipe freezing cold. Sounds like you had a good Christmas. I love Vodka. Too bad you can't drop it off by my house!! And pierogi!!! Oh my
ReplyDeleteA blogger foreign-exchange program would be a lark, wouldn't it? I could get to experience Winter and you could sit outside with the Belvedere. :)
DeleteYears ago my former hubby and I belonged to an international vacation/home exchange program. Sure saved $$$!
Oh, just rub in that 78 degrees why don't you! It's in the low 20s here after an overnight low that hovered around zero. Still, it's a warm up after last weekend...just disappointing after Friday's 65 degrees. I would have enjoyed your Christmas food. Our neighborhood is the one I grew up in and back then it was a pretty Polish/Hungarian place. I love all the foods you mentioned and we enjoy some of them from time to time...especially the pierogi!
ReplyDeleteOK, I'll admit, that's seriously cold. I love the closeness and camaraderie Tom recalls of his Polish neighborhood (Chicago) ... just not the food so much.
DeleteYes...rub it in! LOL We are cold again here in central Florida. That bottle of vodka is lovely but it would take at least three years for us to use it here. I guess it is the new "in" drink this days. You could always leave it behind for the new owners.... Hugs!!
ReplyDeleteNow THAT's a cute idea!
DeleteOnce upon a time I liked vodka, but we had to break up. LOL.
The best shot, not the best but the one I loved was Gracie and Macey. LOL I am reading a Kellerman now myself.
ReplyDeleteWOW I never seen so many buttons on one gown!!!! but looks great. Company coming gotta go. Scrabble tonite, Imma put a hurtin on 'em agin!
My wife loves that winter temp you listed!
Aw, thanks! The little beds were an impulse buy and we weren't sure they'd even want anything to do with them.
DeleteI'm so happy for you guys. May the move go smoothly and it be an easy transition. Tom and I are over the nasty respiratory flu but still cough at times and still take naps. It really flattened us too!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Mary! I'm pretty sure mine was just a bad cold, but you're right. It did 'flatten' me for a while there. Even my eyeballs hurt!
DeleteI hope your move goes off without a hitch. Seventy-eight degrees, huh? It was pretty darned cold this morning, but warmed up okay by this afternoon. ( Not to 78, though!)
ReplyDeleteThat wedding gown is absolutely gorgeous!
Have a super week!
From your lips to God's ears! Frankly, it's terrifying not knowing/being able to CONTROL when our house sells. I'm ready to begin exodus-ing!
DeleteI'm all for scrambled eggs with cheddar cheese and chili. Ironically, I had some Hormel chili a few days ago. I used it as a substitute for sloppy Joes and it was surprisingly good.
ReplyDeleteI'm not a vodka fan, either, but you can send that bottle to me up here on the mountain. I need it to stay warm and sane.
(actually, it's too late about the "sane" part....).
I'm actually starting to envy your blissfully warm days. It's 12 degrees as I'm writing this.
I love those doggie beds and wish I had three for my cats. The cats have decided that MY bed is their winter camp - - and it's crowded and uncomfortable.
I've decided that I use the word "actually" too often, and I'm thinking about going to rehab for it.
Delete12 degrees? To eat the chili? ... or pour it over yourself?
DeleteI'm no cat whisperer, but wonder if they believe they're doing you a favor, settling amongst your bedcovers
Even if you'll be colder in winter when you move, it still won't compare to our Ohio winters. The wedding pictures are beautiful. So glad you'll be closer to family when you move. I'm thinking you won't miss the heat at all.
ReplyDeleteFor sure, I imagine Alabama winters don't come close to what you all endure in Ohio. I know I won't miss having to ever get on another plane! (*smile*)
Deletewe are a cold 65 right now after waking up to 44 and tomorrow will be 38.. brrr... i love love love the pups in a blanket bed. makes me feel warm and fuzzy and i would love to cuddle and read Kellerman with them. i like those fb photos to and all the family fun... hope all goes well and you own a new home on the 17th. the bed sounds good to me....
ReplyDeleteI never considered doggie beds until a few days before Christmas PetSmart had them reduced to $7.99/per. Until a few years ago, the pups would've torn them apart with their teeth.
DeleteThanks for your positive thoughts, my friend!
it's 4 degrees here. i'll trade you for the 78. love your pups Grace and Macie. they are too cute for words. hope the new house transition goes well.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much!
DeleteWe've had a mild winter this year hardly any snow, I might be counting my chicken before they hatch but I think our winter is over. Last year we were up to our knees in snow.
ReplyDeleteOur highs are in the high 40's so still kinda chilly. I've never gotten a flu shot nor care to do so, but I have had your annoying friend bronchitis before, no fun at all!!
Enjoyed your post!
Have a great week
Saimi
Mother Nature's sure acting bi-polar, isn't she? Thank you for visiting, Saimi!
DeleteWorking at keeping warm. I went from a cold to the flu -- one of the millions that won't turn up in the statistics. Finally not coughing and feeling reasonably energetic.
ReplyDeleteI've had some great meals lately, but the baby shower I went to over the weekend wins for great food. I hope to blog about the s'mores brownies they served.
S'mores brownies? Some folks are so creative. I hope you will, as well!
DeleteGlad your getting better. What a great dessert treat. Your eggs, chili and cheese sound delicious. The pups look so comfy. You have so much going on. Wishing you all the best.
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