I've needed to do a Walmart run. I was going to go after work on Thursday. Leaving work and headed to my car, I changed my mind and said "I'll go tomorrow". Friday as I was headed to my car with the wind and the few stray snowflakes, again, I said "nope, I'll go after work on Sunday". Saturday the plan was to sit in my pajamas all day, do crafty stuff and laundry. The problem was that I saw the forecast that said we were in for some snow starting Saturday night. Up to 8" is predicted. Well that blows heading to Walmart after work. So Saturday morning I left early and got it done.
The other bit of procrastinating I've done is Christmas shopping. I really just don't feel like it. It's also hard to buy for a child and his family when you just don't know them. Now isn't that sad? I hate to admit it but I do not know my son any more. I don't know his daughter or his wife. I don't know what they life or what they want. And if truth be told, I don't even know if they will show up for Christmas eve.
I also procrastinated on hand made gifts that I had planned on making. I suppose there is still time to get them done but whether or not I'll ever get them done is questionable. I think I should start working on Christmas stuff on December 26th and then maybe by the following Christmas I will have everything done.
I've procrastinated on taking pictures of my decorations because I would have to clean first. Not that my house is a disaster but there are parts that would require some straightening up before a camera is pointed in that direction.
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I am so very sorry about your son! Maybe things will change sometime in the future, yu never know.
That's so sad about your son and his family. That makes it so hard to know what to do. Don't feel bad about procrastinating. Taking care of yourself needs to be at the top of your list. ❤️
Life certainly is hard to figure out (about your son and family). Maybe things will change.
Hope the snowfall predicted didn't come about
My brother doesn't have anything to do with my Mom or I either so I get it. Funny thing is the wife that caused so much drama for 20 years recently left him and their teenage sons. Life is messy. Take care of yourself.
There's a poinsettia painting sitting in my craft room... unfinished. Also, clear glass ornaments I never painted. :( And, blogging... wayyyy behind with that. *sigh*
I'm sorry for the distant relationship between you, your son, and his family. Maybe just a gift card would work. If they come, tell them you weren't sure what to get so they can pick out something they need. If they don't, you could use it yourself.
Seeing a few other posts as I'm scrolling a bit on my laptop... I'll just say that Gibbs is still very adorable even without a grooming! Your doodles are sweet. And the floating ornament looks good to me.
If I don't get back before... have a nice Christmas, Ann!!
I thought gift cards, too. And you could get Presley something just in case.
Well...looks like you're going to have to be the bigger person here. I understand how you feel...truly...but if you really want a relationship with him, you'll have to go at things differently. Not to give in to your feelings about the situation but just change a few things where "she's" concerned. You want Son to "see" how DIL has changed the family's dynamic...and how it's not been You like she whispers to him... How she treats You...I promise, if you let Son see the hurtful side of your relationship with her, things may start changing for the better. Remember...he's Your baby...he was yours Before her.
You've got this girlfriend!
And get up off that sofa!! This Isn't you. at all!!
Don't make me come up there little girl!!lolol
hughugs
Donna
I'm glad that you did get your errand done. I am so sorry about the family situation. It breaks my heart and I honestly think about you often throughout the year. ((HUGS)) Keeping you in my prayers.
Sad about your son and family.
My daughter and disowned us. If I mail her anything it comes back return to sender. Haven't seen her or our two grandchildern in over 11 years. They live in Denver.
The gift card idea sounds good to me too. If they don't come over you can always use the cards yourself. :)
That's understandable. It's hard to buy for people even more so if we don't know what they like and how they do stuff. I get that.
I tell you, I take pictures and point at messes all the time. There's a beauty in it.
When hubby leaves his desk and I see pens, pencils, dice and drawn maps or books. I just love that mess. Snap!
It's that time of year for procrastination! Especially when it is cold and dark and you are tired from working all day. I'm with ya on that one.
It is frustrating to have to buy (or wanting to buy) gifts for people you don't know what they like. My son is like that too. We have a good relationship, but he lives far away and he is very different from us, so I never know what he likes anymore. I don't spend a lot of money on any one item anymore because I never know if he will like it or not. I find that I give more gift cards or ask him if there is something he wants. Maybe try that? See if there is a family gift you can give that they will all enjoy. Like a restaurant gift card?? But, I wouldn't go out of my way if they aren't friendly to you anymore. I'd buy a token gift and leave it at that. I'm sorry about that. Sometimes family sucks. I know all about that too!
I’m so sorry about your son and his family. I hope they will come around given time. Buying gifts can be hard to do and younger ones tend to like things one month and not the next. I have been procrastinating a lot lately.
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