Points And Prizes - Sheknows

[Jettred]

RQ so sorry that things are so rough for you right now. Wish we could all pitch in & help out. Maybe you can do something really fun with your kids when you get stronger. Hope you feel better & remember your friends here love & miss you!!

[roseofblack25]

Hi friends!

I made it back from my trip.... barely

We made it to the wedding the day after we arrived....but the day after that I ended up in the hospital....pneumonia and bronchitis. So I spent 4 of the 5 days laid up sick instead of visiting friends or family. Only ventured out this morning to catch the plane back home and am still feeling quite icky. I don't know what the heck I'm gonna do about Christmas and the kids. I haven't been able to shop, am not up to going to the grocery, and Christmas is closing in

I think we'll just have to eat at the USO, and the kids will just have to understand that I did what I could. This is the first Christmas for them without their father around at all, and I wanted to make it so good that they didn't even miss him....so much for that

Yes, I am freaking out

I guess it will be ok...we have each other...I just don't want them to be disappointed....

ok, now off to freak out in private....sorry to whine...but I'm just losing it

aww sorry you feel crappy we can feel crappy together i have pneumonia too

im sure the kids will understand maybe just plan something awesome for them when you feel better

[stardreamer7880]

RQ so very sorry that is so tough for both you and the kids. Wish I had a fairy Godmother to send you who could wave her majic wand but unfortunately I seem to have misplaced her. Promise the kids something you know you'll be able to fulfill, something that they will really look forward to. I know it is a sad replacement for Christmas with presents and a big dinner. Will say my prayers for you and pray you get better soon and that your day and the kids day is filled with love and laughter huggggggs to you and the kids! Maybe put some promises for certain presents you plan to buy them in envelopes, things that you know you can get when you are on your feet again. Sorry only thing I can think of.

All i've managed to get done is the potato salad, omg I made enough for at least 20 people but plan to send a bunch home with kids. It came out so good without the adding some more of this and that just put in the perfect amounts the first time, so glad. Never did get to sleep last night so moving slow. Still trying to figure out if I need the Karo and cornstarch for the strawberry pie if I'm using the canned glaze instead of jello. If anyone knows please really need to get the pie done if not tonight in the morning early. DH is nagging me to lay down for awhile so I'm off to do so. Had a migraine last Christmas and he's so worried I'll have another if I don't get some rest. NOT going to happen won't let it.
Merry Christmas everyone!

[roseofblack25]

aw hope you dont have a migraine for christmas this year that would really suck!

[stardreamer7880]

Thanks Rose but I really don't think I will. I got all stressed out last Christmas cooking and worrying about everything coming out good and everything was great. lol wasted energy for sure and even if something should really blow lol I refuse to freak out about it . Think I learned my lesson last year. Going to make the blueberry pie tonight and all that will be left is the glaze for the ham, cooking the ham which is a honey or something spiral ham my ds bought and is bringing. THen the deviled eggs and the strawberry pie. Even cut up the veggies today. Oh and the cranberries and they are so simple. Heck everything that is left is easy. Already hard boiled the eggs and have the sauce for the filling minus the yolks already mixed up. So everything is cool and refuse to get stressed out. Last year had to get up early to start things this year I can sleep in since the kds won't be here until around 11 with the ham and cranberries. Dh has to get up early to do the brisket and baked beans but lol I'm gonna be lazy. For a very nice change I already wrapped all the presents a couple weeks ago so my usual hurry up and get it done b4 its time to unwrap them is not an issue. Besides lol I absolutely refuse to have a migraine!!! Well refuse and this year I have meds I can take if a headache should happen to hit me.

[PetiteFemme]

Hope you all have a Merry Christmas...

Just a quiet one for us, no family really to celebrate it with...

Here is a picture of my nephew who was just born on Dec 7th...

[roseofblack25]

awwwwwww he is adorable!

[PetiteFemme]

awwwwwww he is adorable!

Hehe...thanks Rose He has SO much hair!!! And it looks like the hair is longer in the top middle! He's about ready for a haircut!

I haven't met him yet

[leftie]

Merry Christmas everyone - enjoy your day with family and friends - for those who have to travel - be careful

[Jettred]

PF he is so cute, doesn't look like a newborn & you are right, he has a ton of hair!!

[seekthetruth]

I had extra pepsi points so I decided to download a couple songs. I am having a great time. Found I just died in your arms tonight. Used to be my favorite song bought it and kokomo and I bought "wouldnt it be nice" by the beach boys. for jake. I am all excited. Never bought songs off the internet before. roflmao

[seekthetruth]

pf he is adorable.

rose ty for the gift. Sorry abut the rain dear.
stardreamer ty to you for the gift too. I lurv you both berry berry much.

RQ, HUGS honey hope you feel better soon.

[PetiteFemme]

Thanks ladies He is a cutie! He's longggg! He was 21 in length!

[stardreamer7880]

oh PF he's so precious! Did you get to see him also or just the pic? That hair reminds me of my son Jace's at birth but your nephew has more. Jace's was as long but his was patchy. lmao he had long thick hair here and there but bald spots in other places, was hilarious although at the time I called my mom to tell her she had a new grandson and burst into tears! Told her MOM omg he looks just like his dad waaaaaaaaa! Loved my ex but lol he was sorta not bad looking but he had some bad features, like a hawk honking nose and poor Jace didn't but it looked big to me. lmao when my mom got there she looked at him and as usual with her tactless self said "he's beautiful Kim how could you think he looked like his dad" WIth his dad standing right there . Thankfully his hair grew in the bald spots and he didn't look like that loser! My daughter was absolutely beautiful she had peaches and cream complexion without the blotchiness of so many newborns and lots of hair. Can't wait to see them tomorrow! Dang it seems like yesterday that they were born but lmao far from it she's 30 and he's 28 brats got to quit that shiatt making me feel darn old! Will be 49 in January but everyone tells me I don't look over 30 and most think that they have to be my stepkids lol its sad when you can't even make someone believe that your children are really yours! Had the oldest at 18 so wasn't that young

[PetiteFemme]

Thank you stardreamer How time does fly eh? Am sure you kids were beautiful

I haven't seen him yet Am not sure if she'll allow me yet

Well, I'm tired so am heading off to bed...

Good night all...Merry Christmas Gave loads of rep