Ooh, I just finished the Edey's Slow Churn Vanilla we had - it was Yummy!! But I can definitely round up some more - I even have the old-fashioned Shake Mixer!!
Hope all is well I have to try to get to bed before 1 tonight....
Well, my thread started with visions of ice cream and alcohol...then I went and checked on my scale. Seems that my appetite is back. I have to start watching things again, especially with all the holiday sweets.
Its been a good weekend. D9 & I worked my "tough" school's Breakfast with Santa, doing facepainting. The place was MOBBED, and it was nice to see all of the kids and families come out; unfortunately, most are much worse off that I am, insofar as their finances and careers. Puts a perspective on things. D & I had a good time, bought some educational board games, ate some goodies and brought more home (see, I told you!). She was so excited about one of the games, we came home and instantly opened it up to play---Guess Who? The others are going under the tree.
Took a nap on the couch, did some stuff around the house, then made a quick dinner. The little girl (gf's D) was visiting across the street, and ended up over here. She is over today, too. Hell, at least they have each other in this whole mess that the WAS's put them in.
Later, I went out to a DivorceCare Surviving the Holidays workshop/gathering. There was some stuff in there, but it was mostly about getting together with some other people locally, touch base with a few who have been thinking about me. There was some good info, and more of it on their website. One of the best ideas shared was a single-mom's co-op. They would get together once a month (or more), to clean out a garage, paint a room, have a potluck or a cookie swap. I really like the idea, and am thinking of advertising to start one up in the new year. They kept in touch on those "alone" days, too, planning outings and visits, etc.
I spoke with gf's X briefly today. He is definitely getting rid of the house, either through sale or foreclosure. Said that the other two left it a shambles while they picked through what they wanted, leaving the rest lying around. Took him 4 days to clear out the trash before Thanksgiving. He was seeing someone up where he lives, now, but broke it off. Seems that we came to the same conclusion, that being alone isn't so terrible, and can actually be preferred - just not emotionally available. He is just as philosophical as I am about the whole thing, at this point. But he has the harder task of being away from him kids much more, knowing that the OP is in his kids' lives more than he would like. He's giving her the same amount/week that my X gives to me, so I guess they are breaking even. But she has no cash, either - his split of retirement and savings all went into trust for the kids. He said that he has his own thoughts as to how long this will all last...amazingly similar. I guess we have been on tandem roads.
Anyway, no pulls at the heartstrings about any of it. I got back to more thorough cleaning today, trying to get things set so I'm not decorating clutter. My son got back from camping with his father today, in a full-blown allergy attack. Two benedryls, and he is down for the count. I'll wake him for dinner, then pray he goes back to bed at a decent hour.
I finally got out tonight and got my hair done. First time since before school started at the end of August! I am trying to find a time to get the tree with the kids, but the schedule is just not cooperating (and neither is X).
Things are good, but I'm looking forward to the vacation at the end of the month to catch my breath!
God help me, but I am going to start up my master's classes right after the start of the new year...
I need a "wife." Or a personal assistant intern, since I can't pay them! The kids balk at slave labor...think I could teach the dog how to vacuum?
