Jo's Kitchen (and yes, the coffee IS on...)

[JustJo]

Hello everyone

We had a long, fun day at Disney yesterday for Star Wars weekend. The Rooster has wanted to go for years, but we were never able since it was bad timing for the NY school schedule. Now that we're closer, we can just run up for the day so it was much easier. He had a blast (so did I )...and we did all the usual Disney stuff...walked too much, ate too much, spent too much....we also rode the new Star Tours ride (3 times for him, 2 times for me, once for Scoote), did the Toy Story arcade ride (my favorite) and more.

Now we're relaxing, waiting for pizza to arrive...the Rooster has his girlfriend over (she's cute as a bug and as nerdy as he is)...they'll be going swimming later since it's a gorgeous day and the pool is nice and warm.

I had a call this morning from a friend of my mother's...seems she had another bad episode and is on her way (via ambulance) to be checked into the hospital. I ended up having to call my sister to alert her (another long story) even though we haven't spoken in a year and I would have preferred to have that be a permanent arrangement.

The best news of the day...after waking up at 6:30 a.m. and laying awake for an hour...I ended up falling back asleep and snoozing until 10:30....magnificent.

Hope you're all having a wonderful day.

[Zimmeh]

Good Evening Everyone,

I hope you all had a wonderful Sunday! I just got home from work and I am exhausted.

Have a wonderful night and I will see you all in the morning..

Night,

Zimmy

[Zimmeh]

Good Morning Everyone,

Hope you all had a wonderful weekend! I had everyone at work lastnight telling me how well, I was doing on the phone system. My supervisor is going to let me do everything by myself tonight and I am looking forward to it. I also found out, that I was hired for the second shift, so I will now be working from 2:30pm to 11pm after this week.

I am thinking of French Toast for breakfast this morning? What do you all think...

Have a good day, I am off to run some errands before I go to work.

Zimmy

[The_Lady_Snow]

Hey!!!!

Glad you guys had fun I can't wait to have the kids down here! Zimmy congrats on doing so well!!

Big Monday shout out to you all be safe and have a good Monday!!!

[JustJo]

Good morning everyone

Coffee is on, and I think Zimmy's idea of french toast sounds yummy!



I always liked second shift (until I became a mom) because I could have a leisurely start to my day and get things done before I had to go into work. It's also a big vote of confidence in you Zimmy, since that's the busy time in the hotel. Sounds like it's going great!

Glad you travel with your kiddos too Snow. We always do, and it's one of the big things I take into consideration...kid friendly is really a must. Ours are fine with staying in the hotel while we go out for a bit too (in fact they like it, especially if there's room service involved for Rooster).

It's one of the reasons I hesitate on reunion....it falls during the school year for us, so coordinating with kids is feeling like a challenge. Not sure what we'll do about that yet.

My boss is taking a "mental health" day today, which means I automatically get one also, even though I'll be working

I'll be calling in a little while to see if I can get the number for my mother's phone in her hospital room, so I can see what's going on there. They're supposed to be making a decision about surgery today, although it's hard to say when that would happen. They have her on blood transfusions and potassium....when this happened 5 or 6 years ago, it took 2 weeks for her to get strong enough to survive the surgery.

Think I'm going to need the big pot of coffee today.



Hope you all have a great Monday!

[Zimmeh]

Good Morning Jo Jo,

Hugs! I hope your mom is doing good and that her surgery happens soon. I know all to well, what the waiting game is like. my dad had open heart surgery and waiting for the dr was the hardest. One day you all will have to come up and I'll get permission to take you and let you all watch the duck march. You can be an honorary duck master for the day. I like second shift also. You can run errands and take your time waking up. Unlike, last week where I had to be up at 5am. I couldn't wake up until almost 8am.

Have fun today!

Zimmy

Originally Posted by JustJo

Good morning everyone

Coffee is on, and I think Zimmy's idea of french toast sounds yummy!



I always liked second shift (until I became a mom) because I could have a leisurely start to my day and get things done before I had to go into work. It's also a big vote of confidence in you Zimmy, since that's the busy time in the hotel. Sounds like it's going great!

Glad you travel with your kiddos too Snow. We always do, and it's one of the big things I take into consideration...kid friendly is really a must. Ours are fine with staying in the hotel while we go out for a bit too (in fact they like it, especially if there's room service involved for Rooster).

It's one of the reasons I hesitate on reunion....it falls during the school year for us, so coordinating with kids is feeling like a challenge. Not sure what we'll do about that yet.

My boss is taking a "mental health" day today, which means I automatically get one also, even though I'll be working

I'll be calling in a little while to see if I can get the number for my mother's phone in her hospital room, so I can see what's going on there. They're supposed to be making a decision about surgery today, although it's hard to say when that would happen. They have her on blood transfusions and potassium....when this happened 5 or 6 years ago, it took 2 weeks for her to get strong enough to survive the surgery.

Think I'm going to need the big pot of coffee today.



Hope you all have a great Monday!

[JustJo]

Good morning (just barely) everyone!

I think we all need these today...



...and coffee...

I'm about to embark on my weekly call with my boss....the *cough* highlight of my week.

Hope you're all having a great day.

to my sweetie....good idea on the bacon this morning baby

[Zimmeh]

Good Afternoon Everyone,

I came home and took a nap after going to the Apple store. They had to restore my iPhone, so now the only number I have is my mom's. The guy there said that should fix the problems that I have been having; if not, my iPhone will have to be replaced again.

Thank you for the cinnamon rolls JoJo!

Have a good day,

Zimmy

[Zimmeh]

Good Morning Everyone,

Hope you all had a wonderful Tuesday! I got my schedule last night and I also have Saturday off. I already have Thursday and Friday off, so now I have a three day weekend..Woohoo..

Jo Jo, How is your mom doing?

Have a wonderful day!

Zimmy

[The_Lady_Snow]

Hope your mom is ok Jo!!!


Have a great day everyone!!!!

[JustJo]

Thanks Zimmy and Snow...it's gonna' be a rough one for awhile yet. Her "5 to 10 days" in the hospital is rapidly expanding...the decision on surgery got postponed "for awhile."

Evidently 3 specialists (a urologist, a colo-rectal surgeon, and an internist) have agreed that, in medical terms "it's a confused mess in there." Until they can see what's going on, they hesitate to make a decision....partly because she isn't very strong, so they'd rather avoid surgery if they can.

For some reason to be determined, one of her kidneys is significantly enlarged and the tube leading to it (no clue of the techinical term) is 100% blocked and non-functional. There may be a tumor. They know there is at least one major fistula but believe there might be more. It's a mess.

In other news, Scoote and I decided that we need to do something about our ever-expanding middles....and I ordered a Mobia by Nautilus. Can't wait until it gets here!

Hope you're all having a good day!

[Zimmeh]

You are welcome Jo Jo!

It sounds like her ureter is blocked. I am sorry to hear of this and I'm sending my thoughts and prayers to you and your family!

Hugs,

Zimmy

Originally Posted by JustJo

Thanks Zimmy and Snow...it's gonna' be a rough one for awhile yet. Her "5 to 10 days" in the hospital is rapidly expanding...the decision on surgery got postponed "for awhile."

Evidently 3 specialists (a urologist, a colo-rectal surgeon, and an internist) have agreed that, in medical terms "it's a confused mess in there." Until they can see what's going on, they hesitate to make a decision....partly because she isn't very strong, so they'd rather avoid surgery if they can.

For some reason to be determined, one of her kidneys is significantly enlarged and the tube leading to it (no clue of the techinical term) is 100% blocked and non-functional. There may be a tumor. They know there is at least one major fistula but believe there might be more. It's a mess.

In other news, Scoote and I decided that we need to do something about our ever-expanding middles....and I ordered a Mobia by Nautilus. Can't wait until it gets here!

Hope you're all having a good day!

[Zimmeh]

Good Night Everyone!

Zimmy

[JustJo]

Good morning everyone

Coffee is on, and I vote we all have banana cake for breakfast since I baked it last night. It did get stuck in the pan (I was out of Pam spray...grrrrr), so the top is ugly, but it tastes good.

School is winding up here...Rooster and the Prince are having final exams and such...Rooster was telling me that his culinary class final is (in pairs) to bake and decorate cupcakes. (I have a feeling that the class will be eating the exam after it's graded). He and his partner Sarah have selected a Japanese theme for theirs...so I heard all about their plans for the Japanese flag, cherry blossoms, and Ninjas....not all on the same cupcake, of course!

Hope you all have a great day today!

to my baby....

[Zimmeh]

Good Evening Everyone,

Hope you all hada wonderful Thursday! I spent the majority of today at my mom's house with my mom and my oldest niece and two nephews. My youngest nephew is getting so big! He looks older that two and a half years old...My four year old niece is going to be short like my mom. It's cute knowing that my oldest niece loves to do needlepoint and how excited she became when I told her that I had left six Barbies at my mom's house for her.

I'm rambling and starving! How about some orange chicken, oriental vegetables and rice for dinner?

Have a good night!

Zimmy

[Zimmeh]

Good Morning Everyone,

It has been a hectic last few days for me. I went on a job interview and was told, since I couldn't give them a set schedule, they couldn't hire me. It was a waste of my time and a waste of the recruiter's time for me to go there. Another reason as to why I don't like working in retail. I now work the 2nd shift and I am enjoying it! Matt and I have been looking at apartments and w found one that has covered parking instead of parking garages. It is in our budget and I am hoping we can get it. I spent most of the day on Thursday visiting with my mom, oldest niece and two nephews. My oldest niece loves to cross stitch and crochet. Now I know what she likes and what I can get her for her birthday...

I am thinking of Pancakes with fresh fruit, coffee and plenty of juice for breakfast!

Happy Memorial Day Weekend to all of you!

Zimmy

[JustJo]

Good morning everyone

I think we need to start our holiday weekend with a nice brunch buffet...



I have no plans beyond lounging, sleeping, maybe some swimming or a trip to the beach....and, if we get ambitious, we may hit some estate sales.

Anyone have any fun plans?

ETA: Great minds think alike...Zimmy and I must have been posting at the same time.
I hope her pancakes are on the buffet!

[The_Lady_Snow]

Happy Memorial Weekend!!!!!

[Zimmeh]

Good Morning Jo Jo,

The pancakes are over by the eggs...How is your mom doing? I have to work at 6am tomorrow and then I am working my regular shift on Monday. Next Friday, I may steal away back to my mom's house and take the kids swimming. I am glad that they are down here and that they are having fun.

Wht are your plans for this weekend?

Zimmy

Originally Posted by JustJo

Good morning everyone

I think we need to start our holiday weekend with a nice brunch buffet...



I have no plans beyond lounging, sleeping, maybe some swimming or a trip to the beach....and, if we get ambitious, we may hit some estate sales.

Anyone have any fun plans?

ETA: Great minds think alike...Zimmy and I must have been posting at the same time.
I hope her pancakes are on the buffet!

[JustJo]

Good morning everyone

Coffee is on, and I have some lovely toasted asiago cheese bread from Panera with butter melting on top to go with it. There's more if anyone wants a slice (or three).

My mom is feeling a lot better thanks to the IV nutrition and pain killers and such. Thank you for asking, Zimmy. It looks like she will be having surgery either Tuesday or Wednesday to have an ileostomy....and then they still have to figure out what to do about her non-functioning kidney. Luckily, we only need one of those to live, so it's less critical. So, she'll be in the hospital for a bit longer, but she's very impressed with them and says they're taking great care of her.

We're being lazy here today....I slept in until 9:30 , and Rooster didn't get up until after 10. I think that's the latest he's ever slept. The Prince and Scoote are still snoozing. She's had to work the last two nights and, even though she's not lifting anything over 10 lbs. all of the quick movement and being busy is rough on her....so I'm glad she's resting.

Later today we'll have to flip a coin to either do the beach or our Old Navy shopping. They're having a $6 sale....shorts, tees, polos, etc. are all $6 each....so we'll be getting the boys (and maybe us too) some new summer clothes. Rooster especially is in need since he's growing so fast. The shorts he has now are all getting a little tight and a little short.

Too bad you have to work this weekend, but that paycheck will feel nice! And I'm sure you'll have fun taking the kids swimming Friday.

Have a great day!