Nov 15, 2017

A NEW DAY

Thank you, dear friends, for all of your kindness and love yesterday.  I spent the day exactly as I wanted to...in pajamas...futzing and putzing and tidying and laundrying and sorting and organizing to my heart's content.  I made it all the way until bedtime without tears, but had myself a really good cry in the big girl sleigh bed before falling asleep.

(The best part is that I did dream of Stewey...peeing on the ottoman...and I awoke in the middle of the night laughing.)

But back to my marathon of keeping myself occupied...

We had piled stuff in the cube room studio to the ceiling and it was driving me crazy.  So, after all of the other rooms were back to some semblance of order, I marched in, sat down, and just decided to play with my toys:


I didn't quite manage to assemble the Christmas Basket 'o Spinster Stitchy Fun, but today is a new day and my afternoon is looking wide open.  Rich and I are meeting a friend for lunch on campus, and then heading to the Targets for provisions.  I am contemplating a trip to the Costco to see what kind of trouble we can get into there, but we'll have to see how my energy level holds up.

We had a good dinner...steaks, white cheddar mac and cheese, and oven roasted winter veg, and then we settled in for some TeeVee viewing.  Rich has really opened ny eyes to the fact that there's a lot more to see than Housewives, so I am (as they say) learning how to expand my horizons.

Speaking of my guy...here's a picture of us at the hockey game last Friday night:

So that's the report for the day, Dearies.  Futzingday is upon us...let's ROCK it like we know what we're doing!

45 comments:

  1. Good looking couple! And he has himself a fabulous head of hair!! However,
    I must say, HOUSEWIVES RULE!!

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  2. Good looking guy! And you look so happy/glowing/great!
    I was thinking of you/praying for you yesterday.
    Lynn in (chilly!) southern NJ

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  3. I agree! What a great looking couple you are! God bless you with all good. Love, hugs& prayers, Cathryn ♥♥♥

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  4. You look very good together and happy which is the main thing.

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  5. You both look happy and at ease with each other, Coni. Enjoy!

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  6. Enjoy your futzing day, Coni! What a lovely picture of the two of you! I look forward to seeing what you put in the stitching basket of Christmas/winter goodness.

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  7. He has kind eyes (and you do too!) and you both look so very happy! So glad God put him back in your life at this point in time, when you've had so many trials. His timing is perfect, after all . . . enjoy!!

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  8. Have fun futzin'! Love the picture of you and JB....I couldn't be more happier for you (and him!)Kept you in my prayers especially yesterday...

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  9. He just looks as nice as he sounds in your reports. Have fun!

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  10. Dee-stinguished and Dee-lightful....a happier pair I have not ever seen!

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  11. Lovely picture! Im so glad you have companionship in your life. Looking forward to the Christmas basket o fun! Hmmm . . . maybe I need to make me one of those!

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  12. Well gosh, you look so happy together; makes all of US happy, too.

    I'm so stinkin' jealous of your organizational skills. I think I'll go upstairs now and work on my den of iniquity.

    Mindy

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  13. Coni dear he is a cutie pie gorgeous hair & smile. Y'all seem to be happy too so that's a plus. Now if the good Lord would send a man to me who is kind, loving, generous with mad car & house repair skills & with a great sense of humor I'd be all set. Lol until then I'll live vicariously through you.
    Blessings,
    Baa

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  14. Coni, he's a cute one! Hold on to him. I read your article in the newest Needlepoint Now and it was great. I thoroughly enjoyed reading it.

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  15. Coin-great picture! Can’t wait to see what you put in your Christmas stitching basket. I am waiting for the fabric and beads from 123 stitch for Lavender & Lace Celtic Christmas. My first one and my first project with beads. I think I am be jumping in the deep end but will see. Have a great rest of the day and I too love a good Costco trip!

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  16. Your stash room is just fabulous and I am officially jealous! We haven't moved since 1978 so my stash is all over the house in 3 closets, parts of 2 rooms and my hope chest.

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  17. Happy smiles for all ~ wonderful ! I have a question ~ do you hire out for "getting organized?" ;} Isn't it fun to play with our stuff ? Take care and prayers as always. Jo Ann

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  18. Coni, love this picture of you guys! Just grand. The cube room looks awesome. Need to get mine in order. Take care!

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  19. You look so happy - I'm happy for you :+}

    Sandra in Texas

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  20. You guys are the cutest.

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  21. Connie, JB seems to be the sensitive and happiness-gifting
    soul you've described...that white hair lends him
    a distinguished air and you two together look like endearing soul mates...so happy. Bless you both. You are
    the queen of organization...the cube room is a tour-de-force. Looking forward to your basket of Christmas "fun"

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  22. Hey, who’s that handsome couple?! You both look so happy and I’m over the moon for you!

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  23. My heart has swelled up with happiness for you......& your guy! ((Hugs))

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  24. God has given you a wonderful gift and he has given Rich one too. What a wonderful picture and story.❤️

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  25. Wow, you both have beautiful hair!! You look like teenagers in love. XOXOXO

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  26. Oh, ohh, ohhh, you make my heart sing seeing you together!! Absolutely love it!!!!!!!

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  27. Thanks for sharing the pic! You two look like you were made for each other. I am glad to hear that you had a happy dream about Stewey. I know that you miss him terribly. Hugs!

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  28. So casual -- oh here is a picture of us at the hockey game, like you post selfies every other day. Sez the spinster who blogged for how many years before posting her first selfie??

    Susan Anonymouse

    You look happy and relaxed and you both have great teeth and hair!

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    1. Ha, ha, ha! I thought I was just going to casually slip this in, but...good eye, Miss Susan! I can't speak so much for the unruly squirrel on top of my head, but Rich does have a gorgeous head of hair!

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    2. I read your blog like a novel earlier this year, so a lot of your history is fresh in my mind. Hmmm -- doesn't sound too obsessive, does it!

      Susan

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  29. And there it is... What was anticipated as a week of complete and utter despair, is transformed into one of seeing you smiling with your dashing Jersey Boy... Perseverance furthers... - bonnie & jim

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  30. Ah, you two are adorable!!! I hope you didn't wear yourself out too much today. Onward and upward toward Christmas stitching in the basket!

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  31. Great to see you looking so happy. Very best wishes to you both. xx

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  32. You both look so happy, glowing and just plain gorgeous. Hugs xx

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  33. Oh joy! Kind faces and happy smiles - - they look terrific on you and Rich. Thanks for sharing the photo. Cheers to new starts!!

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  34. You two are just the cutest couple ever! Love those smiles. All good things to you both!

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  35. What a handsome guy. What a beautiful girl. What a gorgeous couple!

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  36. Hubba hubba on the jersey guy......so happy for you.

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  37. Beautiful. Glad that all is warm and cozy out your way. Enjoy...

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  38. Oh, what a beautiful picture! You two look so happy together. Congrats!

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  39. You both look so happy; love is good!

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  40. Look at you two lovebirds!!!! Beautiful picture <3

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