Donkey's birthday is over for another year. I think it went good, the cake was ugly but sure tasted good, nice and light and moist. My daughter came with my little grand daughter and the neighbors came over with there daughter and company from England. All in all I think he was pleased. He received some great gifts, which I know he really loved.

My little grandson has gone home now and the house is really quiet, still a mess, haven't got to that yet. I have been trying to catch up on my link postings. And instead of being here that is what I honestly should be doing, but have lost my train of thought doing them so I have decided to take a break.

Have to get outside and cut the grass still today too, they are calling for rain tomorrow and I have to pick up my company in Toronto tomorrow, oh and take my son for his driver's license in the morning, cross your fingers he gets it this time. I think I have said it before this retirement thing is really busy.

Last night our greatest friends called Donkey to wish him a happy birthday, he was so pleased when he got off the phone. Loves talking to them, and we all wish we were closer together, it is still weird to celebrate things and they aren't with us. Soon we will all be together, only two more years!

Well I am not going to make it to drinks tonight with some old friends, I know I am pushing it thinking I have time. So much to do around here, and yet I still sit here on the puter typing away, it is one of those cases where I know I have to get motivated and it just isn't happening.

Oh and I hate going to the airport, not that it is a far drive it is just the drive. And then the parking and waiting, I am not a good waiter, actually I am not a good person to drive very far with either, it is really hard to sit still that long. But it will be worth it when they arrive and we get to hang out for the next couple of weeks. Eat too much and drink way too much, good times.
And I still have to do my link posts during those two weeks, I think I will be getting up a bit earlier to get those done. I can't stay up later, because I just have to sleep, love sleeping. I am a bad sleeper, up at least three times a night, and then up as soon as the sun is up. So when I get the chance to sleep I am in bed lickety split.

Went to the unemployment office today, they needed my record of employment, now you might be asking why, thought you aren't getting unemployment, yeah me too, so will wait and see. Have to do more statements tomorrow, these will bring me to six weeks, so might have some money from them next week. Yeah right! Lady at the unemployment office didn't know anything about the phone call saying I wasn't getting unemployment, I would think it would be right there in the computer when she pulls it up, but nope nothing, so it is really very confusing for me.

Okay I am off to go and cut grass, clean floors, make spare bed, clean bathrooms, finish laundry, do windows (I don't do that - wanted to see if you were paying attention), and you know lounge around the house in my feather stilettos and eat bon bons. Isn't that what most people do? This is what my husband thinks I do all day.

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Well it is hump day, right isn't that what they call Wednesdays? I wonder why other than it is mid-week I guess.

Today is my wonderful husband's birthday as I mentioned yesterday. My little grandson and I made the cake, it is interesting to look at to say the least. I am sure it will taste better than it looks. I bought a bunch of balloons to decorate, well let's just say that didn't work out how I thought. The balloons are a success as far as the grandson feels, and he has pretty much claimed them all for himself. Some have gone FREE outside, they were too lonely in the house and wanted to go and see the moon. Cute!

Did I mention what we are having for dinner, well I went and picked up all the fixings, and I think I will just sit this one out. Don't have to have dinner everyday and this is one I am more than happy to miss, besides there is a very ugly cake that will need eating.

Another lovely weather day so far, they are calling for some rain, which is okay, my grass could use a drink.

Remember last week I mentioned about my unemployment, well today I have received a letter asking for my ROA, which is fine I have it, but why would they need if I am not going to receive any benefits, so I will drop it off tomorrow and wait and see. I think if I do ever receive anything from them, I just might put it aside for a bit, just in case they want it back. You know it wouldn't be their mistake it would be mine, so of course if they gave me the money and wanted it back I better for sure have it. What are they going to garnishee my old age pension, that would be funny. Last I looked I can't even afford cat food for myself with what they are going to pay me. And who am I kidding, by that time it won't even probably be still around, they will have changed the rules or something and I won't be entitled to it either.

My little grandson is going home tonight, his mom and sister are coming for dinner and cake and then he is back home to his house. It has been fun, and tiring, my house is in need of a good cleaning. That will be what my Thursday will entail. Friday I have my wonderful sister-in-law and brother-in-law coming for two weeks. Keep fingers crossed that we have continued nice weather and we can enjoy some outdoors. The yard is looking so nice and love spending as much time as possible out in it.

You might be asking what has happened to my featured Wine Korner, well the grandson is here and I just can't indulge like I like to. But did I mention he is going home!!!! That is funny because I will miss him before he is even out of the village. You are probably asking about now, "what about the sister" well let's just say thank goodness she is cute. No she really is cute but she doesn't really like it at grandma's unless her mom is here. She has a hearing disorder, as in she only listens to what she wants and then continues on to do as she pleases. Grandma doesn't do well with that! But she is cute.

Tomorrow I have been invited to go and have drinks with some friends I haven't seen in forever, and really hope that I can make it. As long as I can get done around the house what needs to be done and my link building for the day I should be good to go. I tell you this retirement life is really busy. I could still use a few more hours to my day and a long weekend a little more often.

Well kids that is it for today, we seem to be having a crisis about some paper in the livingroom and I have been requested to clean it up. Did I mention he is going home :(

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So no takers on the old dog then??? Well we did have a better sleep last night, so he is good for a little longer. Well how about the grandson who is normally the apple of my eye. Little bum has not been getting enough sleep at grandma and papa's and oh boy is he miserable. He is presently suppose to be having a nap in grandma's bed, and of course watching tv. Wow kids watch a lot of tv, and they know what is on and when. Personally I could live without the stupid noisy thing. Not used to getting up and turning it on, usually have to turn it off if Donkey has been in a rush in the morning. What ever happened to a good book or coloring for hours on end.

Last night we had a real run for our money with my little apple of my eye, he sure didn't like us. Supper was not up to his palette, cupcakes were what he wanted and very upset when grandma said no way until some dinner was at least tried. Nope didn't happen. Little man bathed and in bed at 7, boy did we feel terrible, but he was not out, back up at 8:30 until 10, when of course now he is hungry. Anyways this morning he had 3 bowls of cereal, 2 cupcakes and some fruit gummie things. Now he is back in bed wanting the lunch that he refused to eat. Is it home time yet???

I am suppose to be baking a cake for Donkeys birthday tomorrow, well I don't have what I need, and no car seat to go and get. Papa took my truck today for some repairs and forgot to leave me the car seat. So guess who is running around like a chicken with her head cut off tomorrow. Oh and did I mention I have company arriving Friday for two weeks. Life goes on right, well grandma needs a nap and a big bottle of wine!!!

But it really is a pleasure to have my little apple here, my children never had grand parents that would take them, thinking I know why, no I am kidding. They are our youth and they keep us feeling young. A lot of fun when they have had some proper sleep, yeah me too please.

So tomorrow is my Donkeys birthday, I would tell you how old he is but I don't want you to think he is a complete cradle robber. ;) And for dinner, now hold your stomach because this is disgusting, he wants pea and bacon soup with ham and swiss sandwiches on rye bread. YUCK! We have this thing and always have that on your birthday you get to pick what you want for dinner. I remember when my children were younger they would pick something they knew their siblings hated, just because they could, forgetting that they had to eat it too. Funny! Well let me just say it won't be homemade soup, I hate peas, wouldn't eat them if my life depended on it, so it will be some disgusting canned soup, that will look and smell like you know what. Anyone want to come to dinner?

I think my little apple has finally fell asleep, so I better go and get some housework done and away from this puter. We are spending the rest of the afternoon when he gets up in the pool, well that is after he has the lunch that I wrapped up and he said was garbage, because he is probably starving the little monster.

Hope everyone has a good day, and will talk to you tomorrow, will give you a posting on the very tired grandma that I am. I should be up there napping too.

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Welcome Monday!
Let me just start off with, that was a really nice weekend and we really enjoyed the food, the company and the great weather. And where the hell did the nice weather go?!

I have spoken too soon the sun is coming out! Love when Mother Nature listens.

So anyone wanting an old dog? Because I am going to kill mine if he keeps waking me up at 4 in the morning. Realize he is getting old, but so am I and I need my sleep, I get little enough of it now.

It was a great weekend though wasn't it! And to end a great weekend, we went and picked up my almost 4 grandson so he can come and play at papa's house. We also went yesterday and picked up some remote control boats, papa thinks they suck. But he also wanted a big one with a steering wheel. How about a big no! Start off small and then we will see how it goes.


Presently my grandson is in the living-room cleaning up toys so we can head outside and put those bad boys in the pool and have a race. I will let him win, only because I can't figure out the steering thing, just happy to get it to go forward and not always in circles. Well maybe cleaning up has a different meaning to a four year old, he is actually bouncing around with some birthday balloons for papa.

Tomorrow I have to bake a cake and decorate it, with the help of my little demon grandson, no I am kidding, he is great (when his mom isn't here - and I know you are smiling as you read that). Even was able to get him to eat some lunch, and trust me that is an accomplishment in itself. I bribed him with cupcakes - put them right in front. Mean I am.

So off to the pool we go, tire the little monkey out - I hope - Grandma is tired could really use a nap; remember the stupid dog, that is free to a good home, actually doesn't even have to be a good one.

Have a good day all; hope the sun is shining where you are too. See you tomorrow!

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