As of 1730 this past Friday, I am on staycation until 0700 November 5th (election day, yikes). So far, it's been wonderful. Today is day 6 and I spent it sleeping in too late, having leisurely coffee time with the girls, and then starting to prepare my guest facilities. My coworker Sue is staying at my house for 3 nights while Mike and I are in CT. I'll recap the previous 5 days then go back to where I left off last. After coffee time Saturday, I vacuumed the house then got ready to head to Ctown to jump into Emilee's car to head to New London to watch Maddy's soccer game (they won 7-0). It was senior day and alumni weekend so it was busy. After the game, Em and I went to dinner at Ramuntos then our for bevvies. Sunday morning, I met Erica and her hubby at Cardigan for a hike. It was a beautiful day and fun was had by all. I finished the day with some laundry, dishes, and a relaxing evening with Mike. Monday, I washed all my bedding, grabbed some groceries and made baked ziti for dinner. Tuesday, I did some banking, hosed and swept out my garage, and took a walk with Mike. Yesterday, I cleaned my small appliance, did more laundry, ran errands and took a walk.
I last left off on 9/11; that weekend was a little tough. Friday night, Mike and I had a misunderstanding and I got really upset and ended up struggling the rest of the weekend and that struggling feeling lasted for a couple weeks. With the misunderstanding as the backdrop, I really realized how strongly I feel about him and I felt really vulnerable and scared in light of our political differences and how different we are in general. I was incredibly depressed and cried a lot but we talked Sunday night and decided to not break up. Despite that, Saturday, I was able to vacuum the house, do the dishes, and take a walk and Sunday, I did computer stuff and grocery shopping. I had Thursday off that week and I did laundry, the dishes, went to my PCP for an ear problem (better now but still bothersome), and took a walk.
The following weekend was busy but fun. Saturday, I vacuumed the house then went to Chester with Mike and Mason (making a pit stop at the Vermont Country Store) for their friend's birthday party. It was a fun day meeting people, eating yummy food and playing. Sunday, we went to Killington to hang out with Mike's sister, her bf, stepdad and his gf. Lots of really yummy food but the reason for the get together was really sad. It was a chance for family to say good-bye to Chucky, Mike's sister's dog. From there, we stopped at Mike's stepdad's gf's house in Killington before heading home. Before I got home, I grabbed some groceries before calling it a day.
The following weekend was my long weekend and I got to kick it off by bringing Maebs in for her annual vet appointment. I opted not to bring Quinn this year because she's young and healthy and not due for any vaccines. Maebs was a very brave girl and did well. Afterwards, I vacuumed the house, did dishes, ran some errands, cleaned the girls' potty room and had a date night with Mike. I got a tour of where he works, got 5 Guys for dinner and then he dragged me to see a "comedy" by conservative assholes lampooning the DEI movement. Two thumbs down. Saturday, I drove down to Springfield, MA to spend the day with Madison and Danielle at her college. I got to meet some of her friends, we played some card games outside and walked around campus. We went to dinner at a seafood place and took some good pictures and ended the day getting ice cream at this cute farmstand with live music and a fire. I headed home after just barely making it to the gas station and ended up talking to Danielle for an hour after Madison told her she wasn't sure she wanted to continue at school. I texted Madison the other day and things seem ok. Sunday, I headed to Windsor to celebrate a certain little girl's 3rd birthday. It was a good time full of farm animals, yummy food, and lovely weather. From there, I headed to Cornish and then to the Common Man in Ctown with Mike, Jan & Buzz for dinner. Afterwards, I grabbed some groceries and called it a day. Monday, I did some laundry, meal prep, brought Mike to sell his truck and to pick up a loaner car, and went for a walk. That day, our lawn maintenance people were on site and they accidentally cut my propane line while cutting my hostas. Thankfully, Superior was able to come quickly and fix the line so I could take a nice hot shower that night.
The following weekend was another sad, depressing one. Saturday, I did some laundry and got on the road to head to Charlie's birthday party but was uninvited while on the highway. Apparently, Adam didn't know I was attending and pitched a fit and threatened not to go unless I wasn't there. I'm not sure if we'll be ok again. Time will tell. I ended up going to Cornish to hang out with Mike, Mason, Jan & Buzz. We played and had a yummy dinner. Sunday, Mike, Mason and I went apple picking at Riverview with the Dickersons. It was warm but we had a good time picking what was left of the apples and getting pumpkins for carving (which we did last night). We grabbed a late lunch at Frasier's and headed back to Cornish to hang out until it was time for Mason to go back to his mom. I did some laundry and called it a day. That week, I had Wednesday off and I spent it vacuuming the house, doing dishes, cleaning my nasty bathroom and going for a walk.
The following weekend was a Simone weekend. I picked her up at 11 and headed back home to settle in for a bit. We went to Moes for lunch then did some shopping. Mike invited us to game night at Chris and Brandy's so we headed to Cornish around dinner time. We played the wiener game and pictionary and Simone was formally introduced to Cards Against Humanity. We headed home around 8 and watched a couple movies. Sunday, we got up and ready and headed to Starbucks for breakfast. We went to Keene (making a pit stop at the Vermont Country Store on the way) to hit up a few stores then we stopped in and visited with the Hubbards for a little bit. I meandered back to Ctown to drop her off at home then spent the rest of the evening at home with Mike. I had Wednesday off (again) that week and spent it sleeping in, doing the dishes, grabbing some groceries and making a yummy apple crisp to bring in to work that Friday.
The election is a week from Tuesday and I sent in my ballot already. Trump is slime.
I bought tickets to see Tribal Seeds next year. Can't freakin wait.