Monday, December 22, 2025

118.4 - not terrible after 3 days of snacky eating.

Three days until Christmas. Unbelievable!

Justice was glad to get home after the stress of being with the puppy. He really is a wimp and clearly happy being an "only child". I have a scratch on my face and a bunch of marks and scratches on my hands from said puppy. She has a soft mouth but those needle puppy teeth catch on the skin.

Lots of driving again yesterday (and a bit today, but that was my idea). Two hours from DSD's home to the Cape, then 1 hour to SIL's and 1 hour home. We were home at close to 11 pm last night. Wonderful visit last night with 2 SILs, BIL, and 3 couples we are close friends with. The husband of one of the couples was my deceased husband's closest childhood friend. Both the other couples were friends with myself and deceased husband. I love that they have embraced DH.

This morning we need to get out on a Justice walk after 2 missed days. We all need it but will have to bundle up as it is cold out there. DH is driving over an hour each way to have lunch with his childhood friends (they started doing this twice a year after Covid time). Late afternoon we will drive to my former town again to go to meatloaf Monday with SIL. I love that stuff - it is the only meatloaf I like.

Have a magical Monday!

No surprise your friends embrace DH, as he is a very likeable guy, but also they can see how happy he makes you!

My cold is not Diane's cold after all as I am already feeling better than yesterday.

I have an online doctor's appointment in a few minutes. After that, I'm not sure if we are going for our coffee date, or if there are other things we need to take care of today. I should be warming up a bit, so if we are out and about it might be a bit more comfortable.

I'll be looking for the magical moments this Monday. There are always some if you pay attention!

Magical Monday: There are 5 does behind my house right now. I'd say that qualifies as a herd of deer. Also, it is currently 38 degrees, which feels like heaven after temps of 0 and 2 degrees this weekend. DD arrives tomorrow morning, and DS in the evening. So much magic : )

100% Magic Moments. I remember the first Thanksgiving I lived on the east coast I made a surprise visit home. You would have thought I had arrived with a new car for my mom! Not having children, I don't quite get it, but on a level I do! Enjoy those grown up babies!

Is yours one of those fenceless midwest/east coast backyards?

We have a fence, but there is a buffer of woods between us and the neighbors back yard. Lots of wildlife comes through this narrow buffer. I've seen a fox, wild turkeys, a coyote, raccoons, and of course deer. And once the next door neighbor's dog who had somehow escaped from their fence, and couldn't figure out how to get back in. She was panicked!

Feeling better and the magic of deer in the backyard! Christmas must be coming!

201.2 today.

I think I am fighting off a little bug of some sort. I felt a bit "off" yesterday, but chocked it up to being tired. Today, I dozed in and out for an unusually late morning. I did not officially get out of bed until just about 10. Of course, I had been up just after 5 with Grizz and Dottie, and then around 7 I let all the dogs out and brought them in about 7:45. Then it was back to bed and in and out for the next two hours. Honestly, I could have stayed in bed, but luckily I didn't!

I checked my calendar when I got up. Thank God, I did! I had completely forgotten I had a pre op appointment for my plastic surgery this morning at 11 am. My questions have been answered and I am not really nervous about the procedure. I feel quite confident in my surgeon's high level of skill. I am a bit leery of the recuperation - especially the four weeks of recommended abstinence from work outs. I'm allowed to take my tirzepatide, but no NSAIDs or fish oil the week prior.

We did get a bit of a storm last night. The wind blew a lot of the straggling, hanging on leaves off the black walnuts, oaks and creek willow in the backyard. The pistache (Chinese Pistachio) tree in the front yard finished earlier this week. Now just the aromatic seed pods are left. It's a beautiful tree, but boy it's messy in the autumn!

Liz, you are one busy lady! I know I can have a full schedule at times, but yours is such a social schedule that I find it impressive!

Oh, Diamond D, how I wish I could join you and P at the Inn! It looks so inviting and festive! And we know the food is GREAT!

Happy Travels to Paula and CC!

Diane S., hope you are on the back side of your cold and you are feeling better with more energy!

The magic of this Monday for me is that Molly is in season/heat! She's been a long time coming and been driving the boys a bit crazy. But now I can plan her breeding and my spring time plans around a possible litter. Of course, she'll be ready to breed right around my surgery date! LOL! Perfect timing.

Winter sparkles to all!

Starting the New Year with a little freshening up. Sounds like an excellent plan.

I bet you were a bit off because you needed more sleep - hopefully you don't also have a bug. What is your plastic surgery date? I am jealous. I'd love to have another facelift and eyelid lift, but I don't want the uncomfortableness, the downtime, or the expense. I might feel different in another year though.

Greetings

ipad check in from the gallery. It is slow but fine with me. I decided I might as well sit here with a cold as sit at home. The sun popped out for a bit and I was able to warm my back in the south window.

unfortunately colds last a week or more for me. So I take a cold pill and endure. Listening to pentatonix Christmas which is great. Earlier I had to get payroll and go by the studio to deliver and pick up new stuff

thinking of cc traveling. Good luck.

sounds like you all are ready for Xmas. Enjoy all the family fun. We will be with our elective family on christmas

Watched the movie Wolfs last night. Pretty good also started some alien series which is awful

more when I have a keyboard

diane s