Things are a bit hectic at The Yellow House this week. Jesse's other grandmother is in ICU in critical condition. I haven't heard how she fared the night, but they were concerned that she might not make it through. She's is the kindest and sweetest person, one I consider a good friend. Our hearts are breaking.
I have been trying to organize my tax records. I had an appointment yesterday with the accountant lady, but had to reschedule for next week. My stomach and my nerves just couldn't get it together. I don't know why tax reporting has to be so complicated. I truly don't mind paying my taxes. I'm one of those rare animals who knows that a huge democracy cannot endure without taxes. I'm happy to help support all the freedoms, services, and protections that our tax money buys. But why do I have to go through this torture every year?
This afternoon I have to drive to Mountain Brook for my annual gyn checkup. Not a fun task in the best of times, but especially with things in such turmoil. But hopefully, it will all be over for a year. Unless they find another lump or bump, which they usually do, in which case I'll be invited back in a month or two.
On top of all the sadness, bother, and uncertainty, allergies threated to lay me low. My throat is sore and my eyes are so itchy and gummy I can hardly see. But all the blooming stuff sure is pretty.
Steve is coming tomorrow to clean up the yards and lay new pinestraw and get us ready for spring.
I had thought I would make corned beef and cabbage and have a family gathering on Saturday, St. Patty's Day, in honor of our great grandmother and great-great grandparents, who were from the Emerald Isle. I found a recipe on Pinterest that tells how to corn your own beef. I was even going to try that. But with all the uncertainty (plus, I recently learned that Ramey has gone vegan), I think I'll just boil up some cabbage and eat it myself--forego the corned beef altogether. Maybe I'll ask Ramey to join me.
Don't forget to leave a comment, either in the post at top of the page or any of my blog posts this week for a chance to win the Easter basket.
Ooooh boy! Lena (my long-arm quilter buddy) just called to tell me she has three quilts ready for me to pick up. I know one is the Santa Panel quilt, "Family Portrait." Forget right off what the others are. I told her I'd come by tomorrow. Bye for now.
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On 03/15/2012, Linda said ...
You sound like a busy, busy lady.
Have appointment for our taxes next week also.
Prayers are with Jesse and his grandmother.
Beautiful giveaway you are giving.
On 03/15/2012, Barbara Anne said ...
I hope things settle down, that Jesse's other grandmother improves quickly, that the tax info. falls into place without trauma, that your GYN appt. is simple and 100% okay, and that getting your glorious quilts back can be the icing on the cake to make everything better.
Prayers for Jesse's other grandmother and all who love this sweet lady.
Be good to you and take allergy meds. Wouldn't it be wonderful if there were no allergies?
I hope to have UFO progress to report so need to get off of this computer!
Hugs!
On 03/15/2012, Brenda said ...
I am so sorry to hear about the grandmother. I will keep her and you and the families in my prayers.
I am like you, I hate Tax time!! I wish it was easier too. I don't know why they have to make it so complicated. It's just mind-boggling.
Prayers also for your gyn checkup!!
I do love the looks of your delicious apples and that vintage chicken...beautiful picture.
Hugs,
Brenda
On 03/15/2012, Deb said ...
Susan ~ so sorry to hear about the worry and sad times concerning the other grandmother. I know you'll have some trying days ahead of you if she doesn't recover. i hope your tests came out just fine and that all the allergies will clear up!
On 03/19/2012, sillysally said ...
Here's hoping that the other grandmother will recuperate fully and with little or no pain. Tax preparation is certainly not one of the "funner" things in life. I sympathize with you on that.
On 03/22/2012, Connie Bacewich said ...
I just love your blog and I am just getting started looking at yours and others
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