Because I never finish anything I start! Day 21 & 22

Gosh, so much to catch up on. Where do I begin? I'll try to go in order. First I told you about going to the mountains and we went and it was extraordinary! We all had a blast and I got to see it snow in like three different ways. It snowed like rain and then it snowed like hail and then the most beautiful snow was the light flakes that gently flowed through the air to a soft landing. Amazing beauty in every phase! Although I had a great time I was worried about making it on time to the Senior Valentine Party. I had to make the cupcakes in the mountains because I knew I would not have time when I returned on Thursday. I made 74 cupcakes and then stressed about how in the heck I was going to get them home in good condition. We had a truck load with all are gear and luggage and there were four of us in the truck so I put the cupcakes in big ziplock bags and then put them into a duffle bag. I was in the back of the truck with Brandy and we had pillows between us so we propped the duffle bag with cupcakes on the top. Let me tell you I held on to that bag all the way home to make sure they didn't fall. I was all ready, showered and dressed at 5:30a.m. in the mountains so all I needed to do was get all the party items loaded in the truck and go. Long story short I made it in time and the party was a huge success! The next day was my Nephew's preschool class to make Valentines for their parents. So, that would be today February 12, 2010 which would be day 22. I don't know how else to put it but to say that it was priceless! The kids were all so excited and behaved very well and had a great time making the magnet hearts. I had extras so I was excited that they let me do them with another class of older kids. They were a hoot! I nick named one of them motor mouth cause he was just a talkin away! By the end he called himself motor mouth. Too cute!I had enough for them to make all the teachers one and it was pretty neat that they all had a different teacher in mind that they wanted to make one for. It was a perfect day at the preschool! Whew, okay there's more. At 2:00 p.m. the Senior Center was having a Valentine Dance. So, I was babysitting my nephews and I asked my Husband if he could watch them for a bit so I could go to the dance. He said sure! So off I went. This is where a perfect day gets even better. These Seniors were dancing away and line dancing and salsa dancing and even disco dancing! I had to get in on the fun and I have to admit I danced and I danced and I soaked in every minute of my surroundings. I took lots of pictures and made some new friends. After the dance I went to my nephews baseball practice and watched till they were done and brought him home till his Dad picked all three of them up. Can you say tired? Yes. But would not trade this day for all the money in the world!!! Tomorrow off to another Senior Center in Riverside to play bingo with my 89 year old friend Sara. peace out, Tina

Because I never finish anything I start! Day 18,19,20

Well since I did not blog yesterday I'm gonna make up for it right now. Yesterday was day 18 and I took my Mother-n-law to Urgent Care to have her foot x-rayed. She had quite the nasty bump from a fall. She is okay! I think the worst part is she has to be on crutches for a week! That part did not make her to happy but she's a trooper and She will manage. The worst part besides the fall is she has to fly on Thursday to San Francisco. We told her to get a wheelchair at the airport and if nothing else she will be one of the first to get on the plane. The reason I put 18,19,& 20, is because I will be out of town till Thursday and I will not have access to a computer. So, I will have to play catch up when I get back, but I will have some things to write about on Thursday. One great thing I have to look forward to is the Senior Valentine party on Thursday when I get back, and then Friday is when I go to my Nephew's preschool class to help them make their Valentine magnets!!! So pray we don't get snowed in so I can be back in time for the party. I already told my Husband I can't be late and if we have to leave the mountains at 4:00 a.m. Thursday than so be it. It's important to me not to be late. It was my idea and I can't let them down. So for now I leave you with this and when I return hopefully I will have some good news to report. Peace out, Tina

Because I never finish anything I start! Day 17

Today began with a cup of coffee and conversation with my Husband. I know I have so much to do to get the Senior Center Valentine party going and I feel like time is against me. I will be out of town Tues. -Wed not coming home till Thurs. a.m. I will have to get to the Senior center as soon as I get home, it will work out. I just have to believe it will all be okay. My son will be down so maybe he can go get things started Thurs. a.m. for me. I needed six more round tablecloths and a game to play and a prize. I still need to make 50 cupcakes and the people in the kitchen at the Senior Center are going to make the other fifty. Thanks to my Mother and sister in law I was able to get those items today! Man, I did not realize that a piece of plastic would cost 2.99, for plastic?!!! I bought these really cool playing cards from the 1950's. They're a regular pack of playing cards but they also have trivia questions from the fifty's on them. So that will be another game to play and the winner will get the cards and candy as a prize for answering the most questions. I still need ideas on what type of games to play. peace out, Tina

Because I never finish anything I start! Day 16

Went to my nephew's birthday party! He's now 5 years young and a very happy birthday boy! He loves trains, so he got a lot of train toys and about 5 new pairs of shoes. Too cut shoes! It was a good turn out. My mother-n-law offered to help with the Senior's party and my sister-n-law also donated money to help with supplies and prizes needed for the Valentines party. I am Blessed to have a supportive family. Thanks for your contribution. If people could see the faces of these Seniors light up just because your having a conversation with them. It's a Blessing to be mobile at 70, 80, and even 90 plus years old and still get around. Heck, if I make it to half that I'll be Blessed. It's just nice for them to know that someone actually cares. Thank you Family for your support! On behalf of the Senior Center, we thank you too! nite peeps, Tina

Because I never finish anything I start! Day 14 &15

On the 15th day I went to the Senior Center and helped with serving and cleaning the tables. I went and picked up balloons for the party, un-inflated because I did not know if the selection would be any good next week. My back is feeling much better. Pulling a muscle set me way back on my little quest but I'm back, and I will be writing more about my daily adventures. The Senior Center had a "yard sale" indoors and I looked around. Some of the things were very cool and then I found a gal who was selling really nice jewelery. She had a peace sign necklace that was very different and a heart ring and necklace that matched. So I bought that. Well, I guess you could say I helped someone by purchasing something? Good news I'm back and if I have to I will add the lost days at the end so I will be doing more than 60 days. I'm refusing to give up. nite peeps, Tina

Because I never finish anything I start! Day 12&13

Time out!!! Hurt back!!! Pulled muscle!!! not quitting...just a temporary set back. Dr. says I should be better in a few days. So, disappointing but it could be worse.
nite peeps, Tina

Because I never finish anything I start! Day 11

Today my son & I hung out. We went to one of the clothes and shoes drop off boxes in the Food 4 Less parking lot and dropped off some more shoes! After we did that we went to get a few more things for the Valentine party at the Senior Center. We got home and I put together some prizes for the games played on Valentines Day. I figure a balloon at every table with rose petals scattered around a balloon decorated weight. I also have little plastic hearts to put a few candies in. For games, I thought I could do some trivia from the 1940's, a raffle and I'm not sure what else. Tomorrow I will be at the Senior Center and Dustin said he wanted to go. So, more tomorrow. nite peeps, Tina