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Sunday, it is raining. My daughter is up when I get up because she never went to bed. I am frantically trying to catch up on Feedly, and Sunday post visiting. I finished those up and went on to getting posts ready for this week. I’m making Lulu another batch of food.
Monday was a whirlwind until it wasn’t. I put out packing paper and boxes for a neighbor. I did some computer work. I called for an appt for my daughter. I went online to schedule service for the freezer which is very frosty, although it is cold. It is only 4 months old. Then I went out to get the Rx for her, pick up a few items at Aldis. I did some more computer stuff, until her 2 doc appts in the afternoon. The contractor was supposed to arrive after 3pm and text when on the way. She showed up at 6pm without texting. I had also gotten an Instacart from Sam’s Club and I had the kitchen counters covered with things for meal prep, tonight’s dinner. I kind of thought they weren’t coming when it got that late. Then basically they looked at everything, put a can of paint on the placements where we were going to eat! then the cabinet guy got out the panel to be installed and found it needed to be cut and he didn’t have the tools. The tools he did have were on the kitchen table, of course. It was already 7 so I said they would have to come back. So they are coming tomorrow to do the painting and panel. UGH. I will have to watch to see what I need to clean after they go. Also, they never wear masks so I am wearing a mask at home and opening the windows.
Tuesday, I got up early dreading the day with contractors to finish up in the kitchen. Well the first guy was on time and in and out in an hour. He didn’t do one of the things and would have charged extra if he did. He did lay his coat across the kitchen table (he couldn’t have just hung it on a chair where we don’t eat food?) and put a paint can on the the dish draining pad for clean dishes, and handled some clean dishes, now not clean. I worked on things on the computer most of the afternoon while waiting for the panel installer but they never showed, didn’t call or text. I made a favorite soup (chicken vegetable) of my daughter for dinner with a baguette.
Wednesday, my daughter got up early to go with me to try to get a Christmas tree. We went to the farmer’s market and it was no problem. They had plenty and very reasonably priced. I stopped at Harris Teeter because we had a couple GF coupons to use before year end plus I used all the green beans in the soup. No word on the panel install. I took my daughter to her chiro appt and I got the car inspected. Then I paid for the car and Harley renewals, since both inspections were complete. After a bit of computer time, my daughter worked on dinner with me and it was nice.
Thursday, I expected a nice day at home, even though it would also be the coldest day this week. It didn’t feel as cold because the sun came out and there was little wind. I did the usual computer stuff, tried to write some reviews. The freezer repair guy was scheduled for 1-5pm. They have a neat app that shows what time they project to be here so I knew it would be at least 3. Then the contractors texted they wanted to come at 4pm which put me on edge. I can’t have them here at the same time because I have to watch where they put tools etc which will have to be re-cleaned and sanitized. Well, of course, they arrived at almost the 
same time. Luckily the freezer guy was first. He wore a mask even though it was in the garage and finished quickly. The contractors waited and actually wore masks for the first time in the 2 months they have worked here. They didn’t even put tools on the table or counter. I had the windows open. But their nail gun jammed and so they have to come back. I baked molasses ginger cookies and they are so good. I fell asleep really early without reading. I’m starting both a new book and audiobook which is always a bit more trouble.
Friday, I woke early but then dozed for an hour. I did a bunch of computer stuff and laundry. The contractors planned to come back 1:30-2pm. They hadn’t shown up by 3 so I texted that I would be gone an hour walking Lulu. It is a beautiful day and I’ve put her off enough days this week. So we walked and they didn’t come. My daughter and I watched the Great British Christmas bake-off. We finally got the tree in and it went into the stand easily, we got the lights on but half of one string is dead. I stayed up a little late wrapping gifts. We opened one gift each which was matching dog print pj pants. I put them in the washer right away. It is very hard to take a selfie showing your pj pants.
Saturday, Merry Christmas! I didn’t get up too early. I got the new pj pants out of the dryer to wear today. I put the packages under the tree. I used the dustbuster to get up bits of tree needles and dog hair. It’s really nice out around 70 (21C) and supposed to be nice all week. I’m making a Swedish tea ring which is really a big cinnamon roll in a ring shape. I use apples, raisins and pecans in addition to the cinnamon sugar in it. Lulu managed to get her treat out of her stocking.
Stacking the Shelves is hosted by Reading Reality. These are the exciting ARCs I received this week (If you click on the cover, it will take you to the Goodreads entry):
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Now the really scary one. This is all the Kindle and Audible freebies I grabbed this past week. You can see why I need to do Thrifty Thursday to be sure I read a few at least one each month.
I really meant to cut back on freebies BUT they are free so I guess that won’t be happening.
I’m not including things like reviews posted or upcoming as they are always in the right sidebar. And, my challenge status is also there.
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Happy Holidays! It sounds like you had a busy week.
Thank you Jen! I always think I’ll have some time to relax and then it’s always a busy week.
Sounds like you were busy with taking care of things. Love the dog pics. we like to do the cat walk with all of our clothing kids. seems your family has similar traditions.
Sometimes we do the clothes. I have a picture of my daughter at 18 months where she put on every clothing gift (hers, mine, etc.) She looks like she might fall over she’s so overloaded with clothes.
Your tree looks like a nice one – we’ve never done a real tree but I’d like to someday. I’m sorry you had to mess with all the contractors and repair men coming this week, at least some of them were respectful enough to wear masks… I think that would give me so much anxiety with Dante and trying to keep everything clean (even before covid). I hope you’ll be finished soon!
I love the pj’s!! Merry Christmas!!
Thanks Berls! It made for a stressful week because yes I am fussy about clean. Although we are very chummy with Lulu we always wash out hands for anything to do with food and she knows not to beg or expect to interact when we are eating at the table. We have always done a live tree even though we seem to be doing it at the last minute during covid.
Sound like a lot of ongoing hassle with the various contractors. Hopefully there is an end in sight? It was a fairly warm Christmas here, too. Low 70’s. The Swedish tea ring sounds divine!
Thank you Tanya! I hope the contractors will be here just one more time. They say tomorrow but I’ve heard that before. I almost hate to have them schedule because then I wait around all day and then they don’t show. There is really so little left to finish though, just a trim piece to install. The foods are yummy and plentiful this time of year.
Sounds like the contractors are so frustrating! Just hoping it is all done soon for you! Ha, I never though about how hard it is to do a selfie for pajama pants. lol Glad you had a nice, but busy, holiday week!
They are nearly finished and I can’t wait. They are frustrating. Thank you LIsa!
Merry Christmas to you!
I get so aggravated when service people come and don’t wear masks! Our dryer went and these guys came and nope- no masks. In a pandemic??
Anyway ha- sounds like you had a nice Christmas! Hope your weekend is going great!
Oh I like Aldis too even though I just started going- I found some sourdough bread they carry I LOVE!
Thank you Greg! I have extra masks but I’m too timid to had them to the contractors. But I had a meltdown and that worked. Sigh. You would think they would be embarrassed by me wearing one in my home when they aren’t. Yes Aldi’s is a regular place for me. Great products at very reasonable prices.
Glad you had a nice Christmas! Hopefully the contractors will be finished soon!
Thank you Samantha! I hope they finish soon. Each day I wait and putting off my own stuff and then they don’t show.
The pictures are adorable.
Thank you!!
Love your pictures! Thank you for sharing them with us. Glad you could at least enjoy the holidays. Although I am a bit surprised, that the contractor didn´t wear a mask. Hope you and your daughter will stay safe and well. Enjoy the last week of 2021 and happy reading.
Thank you Vi! I hope your holidays are wonderful and you are well.
I’m glad you had a nice Christmas. I’m annoyed on your behalf that the contractors don’t have more respect for your wishes. they should be more respectful in your home
Thank you Victoria! I am also annoyed. I will be glad when it is finished.
What a headache with the contractor! I am glad though you had a nice Christmas. We did as well. It’s been raining here which has been nice. Any little bit helps with the drought. I love your pictures. They made me smile. 🙂 I hope you have a good week.
Thank you Wendy. I’m glad you enjoyed them. It was really hard to take a selfie including our pj pants, also to get Lulu still long enough in her reindeer ears. Lulu’s pjs are a little big in some dimensions so I will have to make some adjustments.
Aw, the Great British Christmas bake-off and Christmas tree decorating sounds like a perfect way to spend time together.
It was fun, very relaxed. We didn’t do anything big or fancy or expensive, just enjoyed ourselves.
It looks like you had a good time! Have a great week
Thank you! We were relaxed about our holiday days. No schedule, no rush.
I hate waiting around for contractors and others of that type…LOL. They always seem to come at the wrong time!
Enjoy settling in after Christmas…and enjoy your books.
Thank you! I am enjoying both my current reads after a moody day of stops and starts. I have big plans for the new year if I can clean up my year end tasks this week.
Wow, what a busy week, I hope those contractors are finished soon. I love the matching pj’s. Happy New Year!
Thanks Louise! I hope this week is also the combo of busy and relaxed last week was. I really want to finish up some things before year end.
Wow! You had a busy week!
Happy Holidays!
Thanks, it felt pretty relaxed compared to normal. I hope to finish up things this week before year end.
What a busy week you’ve had! I always enjoy seeing pictures of Lulu! Such a cutie!
Lulu is our best girl!
Merry Christmas! Sounds like it was a busy week and very annoying that the contractors were both late and put their stuff everywhere they shouldn’t. I hope you have a good week this week!
Thank you! I just have to get through it. They talked about coming today but I chose not to disrupt my schedule. Good thing they haven’t shown up.
Dealing with contractors can be very frustrating. I have one little thing that needs to be with my siding but I haven’t heard from them. I will start bugging them next week. I love the photo with your daughter! I hope that you have a wonderful week, Anne!
Thank you Carole. Yes it can be frustrating. I thought they were finished yesterday and I found one more problem. You would think I would have seen it in the last month but no.
Glad you had a nice Christmas! I love the pics of Lulu. 🙂
Thanks Nicole! Lulu is our star!
Glad you had a nice Christmas but I do not envy you your time with contractors. Everytime I hire someone I always end up feeling like I regret it because 9 times out of 10 it’s such a hassle. I’m so glad at least the freezer guy was easy to work with and hopefully you will be done with them all soon. Have a great week!
Thanks Katherine! I am spoiled by having my dad for all my early years who could figure out anything and did top quality work. It is a hassle especially since I don’t want them in my home with Covid issues.
Sounds like a lot of frustrations with contractor schedulings! Hopefully it’ll all be done soon. I was thinking about that P.J. Tracey one, but I may just request it at the library later on down the line. I have too many review books right now.
I had PJ Tracy in mind as an author to try so I got the first one from the library and this as an ARC. I’ve read them both already. I thought it was over yesterday but I found another issue.
Looks like a lovely Christmas, Anne💜 Too bad about your contractor woes.
And thanks for my Lulu fix!
It was a nice Christmas and I hope it is finally coming to the end now.
I’m glad you had a nice Christmas.
Thank you!
I can’t imagine having to deal with contractors in the house in the week before Christmas! But I’m glad you enjoyed Christmas day. The PJs are cute!
Thank you! I’m more not thrilled having people in the house because of the big increase in cases. Yesterday was the day with the most cases reported in a day for the entire pandemic.
Yes, that occurred to me too. Scary. We have some work that needs to be done on our house, too, but I’m going to hold off until the omicron variant dies down a bit… especially since we are in a semi-rural area with only about a 60% vaccination rate and a significant anti-mask, anti-vax contingent.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Nice photos! Lulu is too cute 🙂 That contractor with the coat on the table and touching the dishes would so annoy me lol. Happy reading this week. The Swedish tea ring sounds good.
Thank you! Lulu is our best girl!