[ Happy Homemaker Monday ] -- #chapter65 on 4/20/20

It's My BIRTHDAY and #chapter65 in Life !

I had been hoping for 'some' kind of celebration, but alas with the Corona stuff going on it will just be another day....with quarantine guidelines.

Looking in the mirror at the older me I see wrinkles,

the young me sees them as laugh lines,

the older me see age spots,

the young me sees freckles highlighted from being active,

the old me see my hairline riddled with gray,

the young me sees the opportunity to wear the newest headband/visor as a way to pull up the curly locks I still have,

the older me see the aging/crepe skin from batwings developing,

the young me sees the arch of toned muscle when I lift.....

the older me made many mistakes, raised hell, drank to much, made poor questionable choices, married and divorced 2X, came close to financial ruin, was a single parent to my daughter, and ''fostered'' many other daughters,

the now me is amazed I managed to pay off a [High] five figure debt, 

the now me has an amazing Adult daughter but is still my baby girl as well as my ''foster'' girls,

the now me has Grand Children,

the now me found love and got married to someone who has the same life goals,

the now me craves the structure of Faith, of organization, of schedules,

the now me is Mama Ruby to road athletes...LOT's of road athletes,

the now me has No regrets..None..Zilch..Nada from the before's,

the now me is looking forward to this next #chapter65 

Now onto Happy Homemaker Monday and linking up with Sandra

The Weather:

          It's Crazy here in Kentucky...temps are up then down...we've had great Sunny days, Gloomy overcast days, Rainy days, it even Snowed last week... Luckily today was a fairly sunny day..

My Feelings Today:

          Happy to be as Fit & Healthy for someone age 65...did I mention it's my Birthday today!

ThoughtsToday:

          I'm beyond grateful for so many blessings... #chapter65

What I'm Reading:

   getting ready to start this book. Thinking we would have a colder more difficult winter I'm glad I had stocked up on reading material last December...[ stupid Corona virus ]

Menus for the week: 

       Leftover Sweet Teriyaki Chicken w/rice

       Stuffed Sweet peppers w/ green beans & small potatoes

       Meatloaf patties w/ veggie side dish

       Pot Pies

       Sweet potato, veggie pack, cottage cheese & sliced tomato

       Spag

       Pork Loin w/alfredo noodles

       

House chores:

       Every day Basics get done, ie..sweeping, bed made, dishes,

TV this week:

       Night time soaps = anything RH on Bravo

       we have lot's of movies DVR'd for late night viewing.  

This weeks Project:

        Raised garden bed completed this morning for my niece and her family..Wood we had on hand, 60 bags of top soil, 

   

Week Goal:

        Get some kind of activity Daily

        Complete a Virtual 5K

        Blog at least 1 more post

Prayer/Devotion:

        1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

       " always be joyful. never stop praying. be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you who belong to Christ Jesus "

Hugs, Kisses, Be Safe Wishes !

Since my last post---$hit hit the Fan

That's right it's been over a month since my last post....and O-M-G what in the World has happened?? Stuff going on is Crazy at best. Corona Virus hit and the country, then there was a MAD dash to buy ALL the Toilet Paper..?!?!

Toilet Paper🧻 of all things. Then it was stock piling...E.V.E.R.Y.T.H.I.N.G. to the point that stores had to change hours of operation restocking shelves. And now stores have had to change hours to help accommodate Senior Citizens so that they are at least able to have supplies, well except 🧻 Toilet Paper...did I mention there was a MAD DASH on buying Toilet Paper.😖 

Then came the Race/Running Postponements...Reschedules...Cancellations... for most reading this it's not a big deal, for me though it's a Huge deal.

As a race/run photographer with a small partnership at RaceRise.com along with being on staff for RunTheBluegrass Half Marathon, on the Board of Directors for Dash for Danielle, and as a Race Director myself it's been nothing short of Chaos !  

The other Chaos going on is the fact that the Hubs had a daily routine and it slowly but surely came to a halt....at first it was not so bad due to the fact that he already had planned appointments. The last 2 weeks of February he had retina repair, colonoscopy [luckily this was before non-emergency procedures were put on hold], heart Dr check up, and vein Dr appointment for his P.A.D.

Then it happened...March, he was volunteering as a Meals on Wheels person then he wasn't, he was volunteering 3 afternoons and 2 mornings at our local hospital then he wasn't... he was going to the gym every other day, then he wasn't, and now he's here - with me - every day - all day.

I hope and pray everyone out there is safe, I'll share more thoughts sooner than later, after all I'm sheltered at home.

#hugskissesbesafewishes

Happy Homemaker Monday 2/17/20

Linking up with Sandra for Happy Homemaker Monday

First of all Can you BELIEVE its already half way through February...time is flying by, at least for me it is. Keeping a busy schedule then **blink**... I do try and plan out where I'm going to be and what I'm doing, Including making time for the Mr and Family. Speaking of which one of my G'daughters and her BF recently bought a house in a neighboring town. They are young But 'old' minded [does that make sense?] She has come a Very long way from her early teen age years where we were not on the best of terms..At..All!

Risking everything I wanted for her I choose a Tough Love approach.. loosing her to addictive things was so incredibly hard.

I Prayed, texted, Prayed, texted again, repeating over and over how I still Loved her with all I had and would be there if and when she wanted me...

luckily after several years she responded and I cried.

Are we good now?? I say yes to this as she has come so far and has finally grown up realizing life is what YOU put in and make of it. There are NO hand outs. You get what you WORK for, lessons that I was teaching/giving her during those incredibility difficult hard years. So to you my 'MissB' my Sweetie Pie Sugar Plum I'm proud of you for growing up, continue being the independent hard-working woman that you are, and know my Love for you is Forever!

The Weather...

    It's Crazy this weather...this week has Highs of almost 60* to night time lows of 17* 

What I'm reading...

     from this psychological thriller first page...'My name is Amber Reynolds. There are three things you should know about me: 1. I'm in a coma. 2. My husband doesn't love me anymore. 3. Sometimes I lie.'  At first I wasn't sure if I would enjoy reading Sometimes I Lie...the character goes from Now--to Before--to Then as these are the chapters in the book. Just started a few days ago and 100 pages in, [ also doing lot's of other reading so only read this at bedtime ]

TV Shows this week...

     Anything RH on Bravo, will be setting the DVR for some regular TV shows due to a couple meetings this week

Menu Plan...

     Still successful with my #noUnNeccessaryGrocerySpending goal so we'll be eating from the freezer, pantry and fridge. I have Pork Loin, Meat Loaf patties, freezer Meals, soups in pantry, Lot's of frozen veggies in freezer. Only plan on getting a couple potatoes for a meal. I'm more of a Convenience cook not by scratch cook. The Hub's and I do plan on going out after getting our taxes done to celebrate a 'Belated' Valentine's Day

Goal To Do List...

     Walk/Run 3X this weeks-various distances

     Get taxes completed - Tuesday

     RTB staff meeting tonight - can't believe the race is in 6 weeks !

     Take the Hub's for [hopefully] final eye appointment due to his retina hemorrhaging scare - Wednesday morning early

     GOP planning lunch meeting - Wednesday

     Bible Study - Wednesday evening

     Happy Heart Luncheon - Thursday

     Candace Owens GOP fundraiser - Friday evening

Project this Week...

     Work on more Radio segment preplans

     Email vendors for upcoming Horse Capital Marathon/Half Marathon expo 

     Update list for Spring Get Moving Ruby's Ramblers group

Todays Motivation...

     

Happy Homemaker Monday 1-27-20

Joining Sandra at Diary of a Stay at Home Mom for Happy Homemaker Monday!

This month & year seems to be flying by, {insert sigh}
IT'S ALMOST FEBRUARY FOR GOODNESS SAKE.....

 I'm Happy to report that #arunnersmomandmore is back on the radio air waves with Joe Mathis on  "The Joe Show"  WHIRAM1230 Monday mornings talking running and races I'm involved with or in...yes IN.

I have several already scheduled and signed up for can't wait to share those experiences and share ongoing 2020 goals.

The Weather...
          Kentucky weather is CrAzY…from Cold teen/low 20 temps up to 40's & 50ish temps all within a 7 day period,
#mothernature Please be nice, my ladies are confused and popping out/up everywhere

What I'm reading...

          Getting ready to start Poetry Tattoos Ink Scarred Heart by my friend Liz...talk about an inspiration! She's amazing to say the least and I'm honored to call her my friend. Not only is she a successful realtor, she has organized A Running Start group as a 501(c)3  helping those in recovery from drugs &/or alcohol using running and fitness, and now is an Author!

 

TV Shows this week...

          Not sure right now, we have a few programs on the DVR we need to catch up on.

Menu Plan...

          I shopped the 'freezer' this morning and have, Meatloaf patties, Thin sliced Round steak, Chick Breast pulled out and in the fridge to thaw (slowly) a Meatless meal of baked potato w/salad is planned, and my sister-in-law is coming in for a visit so will go out 1 night with her.

Goal List...

         2 meetings this week,
         Laundry,
         Tax prep,
         Re-organize office
         Walk/Run 3days

Project this Week...

         Dust Bunny Bungalows, FurBall Valley's and Cobweb Communities eradicated.. deep clean bathroom

Today's Motivation...
     

Giving a shout out to Creations by Boy Mom Shenanigans for my Logo....

Unexpected appointment, But so glad I got in

This...this is what I think about my teeth and my Love ~ Hate ~ Love with my Dentist. People don't think when they see me just how 'sickly' I was as a kid. If a illness was a.n.y.w.h.e.r.e. near me I caught it and brought it home to the other kids [of course] ! Back in the olden days the treatment for most everything was Penicillin--like the REAL deal Penicillin and I took Lots of it. Little did people know the ramifications from taking so much would be detrimental to teeth health. So that, along with my pregnancy where my kid apparently sucked what ever was left of fluoride/calcium I had in me...left me with teeth rotting away and sensitive to anything cold. My dentist from years ago did what he could pulling [bastard on the chair arms pulling] and bonded my teeth. It took years for me to come to terms with the knowledge that all dentists Don't climb up on chair arms, hence my total disdain of dentists. Over the years I only went when Absolutely necessary, some because of money that I didn't have, mostly because I just Hate a dentist.

Moving to Kentucky the 'kid' was how I got my current dentist.

He is Wonderful ! As a dentist and as a Person. He does listen when I tell him I Hate You but Love you too! So over the last 30ish years I go when I HAVE to, he makes sure I know what All my options are, has performed right & left side top bridges, and couple root canals [I'd rather go through Natural childbirth than to do them] so when a couple weeks ago I noticed a 'swelling' in my gum I knew [insert Huge sigh] there's a abscess beginning...fearing the worst a root canal. I made the appointment and was going to wait it out, well, the abscess created quite the problem with eating and brushing said bad teeth. Making a call to see if there were cancellations only to be put on a -to call- list....they called can I come in at Wednesday12:30 Right smack dab in the middle of my Bible Study time. Umm sorry God my mouth & teeth hurts and off I went. Low and behold the tooth has to be pulled, 🙆go for it!

Then the plan was for the area to 'heal' 24-48 hrs and needed the pus sack to come out, and yeah of course HE could poke around and get it..VETO that idea...I paid the bill and headed home where I took LOTS of Ibuprofen and rested.

Here's what I did at home...

pulled that pus sack right on out ! #imABadAss

Followed up appointment 48 hrs later resulted in a bottom Bridge...Let the healing continue,

Dr Hankla Still Love/Hate you, Jus Say'n.

#arunnersmomandmore

My Year ~ My Word ~ My Goal

2020 Word of the Year 

Tis the Season .....? + Happy Homemaker Monday

The season is upon us. The season of 2 weeks since the time changed and I'm still not adjusted.

The season of since before Trick or Treat stores were Full. On. Christmas....and just last week I seen a local store get their delivery of Valentine stuff.. VALENTINE for Goodness Sake!!

The season of trying to figure out Thanksgiving meal(s) and where do we go? What do we Fix? What 'other' day works for [insert whoever]??

Tis the season of Friendsgiving invites, RunGiving meal invites and the idea of  Black Friday [Shoot.Me.Now] Shopping - to quote Heather Land 'I ain't doing it' !

And speaking of shopping, Christmas is 37 Days away...

37...tis the Season.

Have you started? Are you a Black Friday Shopper? Online Shopper? Christmas gift Shop for yourself? This 'Tis the Season' for me will happen as I do my meal planning ahead of time by asking each what special dish do they want, there's a Cut Off time. If they respond great, if not.....well eat what's on the table or not you decide. 

Tis the Season of already working on 2020 race planning, photography &/or walk-running a few.

Tis the Season of wading through all the Medicare information, happy that the Hubby is 6 months older and I piggy-backed on his meeting so that 95% of my ordeal is complete and I finish the balance in January.

Tis the season that I work more at getting A Runner's Mom and More recognized,

with the Blog and with the 1230AM-WHIR Radio Segment.

Tis the Season that I will continue to save more, get busy with budgeting, plan ahead for 2020 home projects.

Tis the Season I look forward to doing a bit of travel, trip to my home state to see my brother, thinking about a possible girls trip, and a few runcations are already planned.

But for Now...

The Weather...

          

cooler temps great walking weather !

What I'm reading...

          

yep still reading this...and catching up with magazines.

TV Shows this week...

          Recorded several movies waiting for the networks to begin reruns....again anything RH on Bravo

Menu Plan...

          Soup Beans for tonight, tomorrow GNO. Baked Potato with other veggie sides [always at least 1 veggie meal a week], Baked Spag, Soup & Sandwich night, Taco Salad, 

Goal List...

          Walk 15 miles for the week, prep list for Nov 30th race in Cincy-I'm doing a 5K my 'girls' doing half marathon.

Project this Week...

          Wash Bedroom curtains, which over to winter window coverings. 

          

Volunteer for GOTRFall5K....they are so amazing to be around.

Todays Motivation...

          

Linking up with Sandra over at Diary of a Stay at Home Mom, the host of the Happy Homemaker Mondays.

Hugs, Kisses, Be Safe Wishes!

   #arunnersmomandmore

Scheduling Time on my side - yep I'm one of those people

Planning/Organizing/Scheduling 

Your Life, your budget, your meals, 

Breakfast This Morning...
         

What the Hubby calls a 'Big' breakfast...he deserved this today after going with me to help at Rising Stars 3K yesterday (yep I'm one of those people) this was a Kids Only race powered by Grassroots Running Club and RaceRise Timing.

The Weather...

          The week is expected to be nice for a few days mid-50's - low 60's during the day and 30's-40's at night..

What I'm reading...

          

Just started reading but also have another book going too, (yep I'm one of those people)

TV Shows this week...

          Lots of programs that we set up to record...CBS is our channel of choice, but NBC has a few that sparked our attention and we record them as well. Also anything RH on the Bravo channel...(yep I'm one of those people)

Menu Plan...

           

This was one of my Instagram posts today (yep I'm one of those people)     

Goal List...

          Meet up with the 5am walkers Tues & Thurs, The Kid has a 5am runner group we go earlier so we can all finish about the same time for a group pic...

this pic was taken just a few days ago that's me the oldest one in the group....the 'Mom' (yep I'm one of those people)

Project this Week...

          Blog !!! Organize Office, Christmas shop....(yep I'm one of those people)

Todays Motivation...

          

(yep I'm one of those people)

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I will hopefully Link up with the amazing Sandra of https://familycorner.blogspot.com/  take time to go check her out...

Nearby in Lexington, Ky at Rupp Arena President Trump will be holding a MAGA Rally....scenes on TV are unbelievable - my friend Angie was chosen to be part of the volunteer team for the Rally...you go Girl I'ma stay r~i~g~h~t Here, snuggled up with the cats....[catch ya on the TV]

Lots more to report and I owe all of you more from Bourbon Chase weekend and then {gasp} the Kid had a wreck....she's fine but still not the phone call any parent wants, 

Until later....

  just #arunnersmom

Busy Is As Busy Does...Jus'Say'n - Trick or Treat

Geez oh Pete!! Am I the only one ready for the year to be over?? Lot's of 'Stuff' happening for me, which now has me wondering if I'm up for the challenges of a much busier schedule....I had someone tell me it's OK to say NO. And please believe me I've said it a lot lately. But there's so much I want to do, not necessarily need to do but I want to Do. So guess what...I'll just sit down and get it figured out, sit down with my trusty pen and paper and make a list, a plan, a schedule.

I was asked to do a Re-launch of my A Runners Mom and More FB page and get my Blog rolling again DamnitI mean Dang'It...I was surprised either had been missed. Huh! So here goes Nut'n and the link to the 'ol FB page, A Runners Mom & More I've posted a list with races I will be at for the month of November along with discount code RUNMOM10 for each....

now on to other things.

I will take credit on the fact that I've done well at getting and keeping the spending/savings on track, #goMe though I don't follow a Dave Ramsey, Rachel Cruze or Suze Orman plan I have managed to have monies set aside for the upcoming holidays and $plan$ for a race weekend in December with my runner girls. Yes I still use my credit card and have made payments on time, but I do that to get reward points, which is turned into Kroger Cash. 

Surprisingly 'The Kid' organized a Bourbon Chase team this year, a team of 12 runners completing 200 miles along the Ky Bourbon trail. What an adventure this was with her ! I have to admit she did very well at getting a team together (2 were from Calif and stayed with me), setting up the team FB page and keeping everyone informed. How Ever 'ol Mom here did her share too. I'm fortunate to have some great friends and 'the Kid' has an Awesome Uncle. I was able to get sponsorship $$ to cover E.V.E.R.Y.T.H.I.N.G from vans, dinner for the meet & greet, snacks, water, additional safety gear, first aid items and team dinner after!

Team Ruby's Ramblers did a Great job! For me it was a Busy weekend....I was with Van 1 & Van 2 for the first half of the chase which ended in my hometown (convenient yes). I had already committed to be at another race on Saturday,

then I traveled to the finish line to meet up with the kids,

I Was So Tired...

Sunday was church then I went to yet another race Miles for Millie, 

#BusyIsAsBusyDoes 

 

Well that's it for the Re-launch! More to come about Bourbon Chase and I've started my Fall/Winter plan.

#arunnersmomandmore