I have been in such a deep schlumpadink lately, but I'm happy to report that I finally glimpsed a teeny tiny speck of light at the end of a very long and dark fatigue tunnel. I thought it might be thyroid or meds, but apparently it's just me.
(Can we blame it on the time-change still? Or has that ship sailed?)
A new start tonight while my Lady Irish play the basketball against Moorehead State. Rich is doing his ushering thing, which means I can hit the mute button on the TeeVee and enjoy silence whilst getting threads sorted and the first stitches in.
(Is it just me, or do men listen to the sporting thing REALLY REALLY LOUD?) Sometimes I like to just have a bit of quiet to allow my tiny little brain a moment to stop spinning around inside my pointy little head and settle down.
(Thus...the joy of silence.)
So I'm going to play with this one for a bit to satisfy my cross stitch itch. I am stitching this on a beautiful piece of 28ct Platinum Cashel, so the threads are slipping through like butta'.
It won't be long for me tonight, Dearies. I was up at the crack of dawn to take my Jersey Boy to the dentist for his third consultation on what to do about his poor teeth. Because of the level of terror he experiences at all things medical and dental, he has neglected things to the level of catastrophe, so it looks like major surgery and appliances will be required. He'll start on December 30th with extractions, and then after a few months of healing time, he'll get fitted for some fancy new partials.
As much as I wanted to tease him and tell him that it was easier to get Stewey to brush his teeth and go for regular checkups than it is to get a 6'2" man into his shoes and socks and to a doctor, the look in his eyes made me feel so sorry for him that I stopped for breakfast sandwiches on the way home instead.
He's a trooper, though, and I know if I am gentle and kind and loving he'll be fine.
(I cannot promise, however, that copious amounts of sedatives will not be consumed in the process.)
But in the meantime, there's lots of stitching to be done and hopefully some baking of things to be enjoyed in the next few weeks. I am going to try the damn Greek cookies again this year, but thanks to several YouTube videos, methinks we might not end of with dough that could spackle the bathtub!
What's new in your little corner of the world? Are you lighting and tinsleing and twinkling your heart out? We're half-ass decorated, which I think will be just fine. The tree is up and lit (but ball-less), and the little village has its little self all aglow on the front hall table, so I'm content.
Happy Thursday! Cheers to a lovely cozy stitchy weekend!
I hope all goes well with JB's dental work. So much as changed over the years - sedatives prior, optional eye mask & music during, the smaller needle for the initial numbing, etc.
ReplyDeleteI'm trying hard to ignore decorating, I don't really want to deal with taking it down and put it away this year. But DH may have different plans. It's *never* too late to blame time changes. Good luck with the cookies!
Will keep Rich in my thoughts and prayers with the dental work, Coni! Lovely choice for your new project! I will be taking down the November/Thanksgiving decor today. Since I will be decorating my wrought iron tree for Christmas again, I may do it on Sunday or Monday at the latest. That is all the tinseling that will happen here. Happy Friday!
ReplyDeleteI hope his goes better than mine. Last year I got both an upper and lower partial. Thanks to a dentist many years ago that put crowns on good teeth. My ex had super insurance and he took advantage of it and my being young and not know crowns weren't good for life! They had to be redone and after 33 years a three unit bridge came out last year about this time and the five unit one came out last month. Now I have to have a new upper one made and the root tips pulled. I'm thankful he didn't start with my front teeth! Love watching your progress on your projects.
ReplyDeleteJust need the smallish live tree, but the other decor is up and this weekend we will add the final tree and swag ornaments. We have a young cat and our daughter’s young ones always visit with her, so we'll see how it goes!
ReplyDeleteDecorations are done and gifts are under the tree. I have a 3 foot handmade steel tree for my White House ornaments. The grandkids like to move them around. As the recipient of 7 dental implants to date, I sympathize with JB and the terror. I am fortunate to have wonderful, kind oral surgeon and dentist who get me through the process.
ReplyDeleteMy guy is having terrible tooth and mouth issues mainly due to damage from tonsil cancer treatment 5 years ago. Lymphedema in his neck is now affecting his tongue and gums resulting lots of dental and periodontal appointments, medications, and a liquid diet. We have really good dental and medical insurance so all this is not costing a lot. But it’s all unpleasant and painful.
ReplyDeleteSo this Christmas will not be as merry as usual. But we are hopeful that his issues will be resolved and next year will be better.
Last Christmas, I was the one with medical issues (heart stuff related to a medication change meant I was very weak, couldn’t go up a flight of stairs). All that was resolved in the spring so it’s my turn to support him.
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Oh, dear Susan. Please tell your Lovey that my very best thoughts for a speedy recovery are flying your way, and as for you....you have been in my daily prayers for quite some time now! ❤️
DeleteThanks so much Coni, it means a lot.
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