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Pressure is off
The Solstice came and went. I made a nice meal that I ate alone because Steve went off to trivia, and G doesn’t ever eat what I cook. So I made myself happy and had a lovely potato soup. Now … Continue reading
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shake it off
As much as I want to say we are not buying gifts, I still found myself having a stupid crying jag over another special day I can’t afford to get my kid a present. How many birthdays? How many holidays? … Continue reading
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I got a job!
I worked yesterday! I am happy. One day at a time is perfectly fine, it really is. Today, We are going to get our paperwork sent off to Bank of America. I need to get Christopher’s hat given to him. … Continue reading
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11/30 to be revised, I’m sure :)
Kayla’s in labor. She started this tired. I wanted to hear her be excited. I got out of bed and thought about new babies. There is nothing happier than new babies to a grandmother. I am so proud of my … Continue reading
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la la la
Yesterday we ran errands. Grocery store. Electric company. Bank. Post office. Library. Walmart. Department of Motor Vehicles. We forgot to buy trash bags and were headed to the dollar store for a couple of other items, when we had a … Continue reading
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gatherin’ what I got
It’s a quarter till 10am and Steve’s still in bed. I was there till 8:30 because Kay woke me up whining loudly through speaker phone asking me if I thought she was in labor. Honestly? I PRAY she’s in labor … Continue reading
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and thanksgiving night…
Well, we have a good holiday under our belts. YAY! We came to three conclusions. 1: I need to always cook for us because no one cooks like mama 🙂 and 2: Brussel sprouts do not belong on the TG … Continue reading
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Happy Thanksgiving
So far so good! Steve has not disconnected! My god, it’s the first time in 18 years he’s been present emotionally for me and Geoffrey. Don’t ask me what I’ve done differently because I really don’t know. I’ve knitted. Steve’s … Continue reading
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11/20
Steve and I cleaned Bobby’s house today. We talked a lot about the girls and his feelings without it blowing up. He’s taking me to Kaiha’s 1 yr award ceremony for AA but he’s not coming inside. He’s really adamant … Continue reading
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and out…
I’m breathing. Say a prayer please. Steve’s garage sale has brought in $3.50. The dog is out of food. G is home for the week and the food stamps won’t refill for 2 more days. The water is set to … Continue reading
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