Frustratedearthmother's Journaling Journey

[NH Homesteader]

That'll be my MIL at 70. Alcohol does amazingly horrible things to you. Such a waste.

Happy kidding season soon!

 

[Lazy Gardener]

That is sad. Life choices carry their own set of "results."

 

[frustratedearthmother]

We were at my son's yesterday and there was some family from dil's side there...One of those folks had to keep going outside and "check" on things. Every time he came back inside his speech was a little more slurred and he smelled stronger and stronger.

Don't get me wrong - DH and I love our wine - but it's all about moderation. If you can't get through a family gathering of a couple hours without needing to go outside and "check" on things - then you have a problem. Generally our family gatherings are based on iced tea and diet root beer.

And, on the news tonight there was a story saying that those who drink alcohol and caffeine MODERATELY and are slightly overweight have a better chance of living into their 90's. I guess I'll live a long time!

 

[Mini Horses]

Think I'm gonna have a soak in the hot tub tonight!

And, on the news tonight there was a story saying that those who drink alcohol and caffeine MODERATELY and are slightly overweight have a better chance of living into their 90's. I guess I'll live a long time!

I saw the same report as I was having my morning coffee!

So, since I only had one glass....have one "for me" in that lovely sounding hot tub. I could sure enjoy one about now. I'm chilled.

Today was DS 52nd. It was not a pleasant day, he's turned into a grumpy old man! Needs a major attitude adjustment. Of course, his mom told him so

 

[Lazy Gardener]

Being old is no excuse for grump. I know a certain person who often uses the age card as an excuse:

"I don't do this or that any more, because I'm old." "I deserve to be lazy." "Or, I'm old, so I can say what ever I want now."

 

[frustratedearthmother]

"I don't do this or that any more, because I'm old." "I deserve to be lazy." "Or, I'm old, so I can say what ever I want now."

It's not being "old" that give you the attitude - it's the attitude that makes you old!

 

[tortoise]

It's not being "old" that give you the attitude - it's the attitude that makes you old!

so true!

People get "old" when they stop looking to the future and keep living in the past. … My dad has been old my whole life. My mom isn't "old" yet. She's 70.

 

[NH Homesteader]

So true, my 60 year old mother is "older" than my 71 year old FIL.

 

[frustratedearthmother]

Rain, rain, rain overnight and this morning. Yay - we sure needed it...NOT!

Lucy's udder is still growing. Bigger today than yesterday - but not quite there yet. Ligs are lower/softer than yesterday - but not quite soft enough. Of course now that it's totally muddy and mushy and nasty and sloppy all over again it's a perfect time for kids, right?

I went back and checked the calendar and she's only at 144 days today. My pygmies used to almost always kid at 145 days - whereas my bigger gals usually go at least 150 days.... she's Kinder so maybe somewhere in between?
It'll happen when it happens I guess.

 

[baymule]

We got 3 1/2 inches last night. Water everywhere. Glad you had a good Christmas. I love family get togethers.