Late

Yes, this post is late. This post is 3 days late. Why? Well, I started this blog while I was on a much different journey than I am currently on. I began this blog as a place where I could "put pen to paper" and describe my feelings and my thoughts about what was happening. As I traveled further along my path/journey, I went from daily posts to every other day, those to twice a week, and finally a weekly update. In a couple weeks, the beginning of May, I will be 5 years out from diagnosis. That is a huge milestone. I believe, for that visit, I will only be seen on an annual basis. As my visits span out, so do my thoughts about why this blog was created. Personally, I have never kept a diary or journal, and that is what this has blossomed into. I have decided that after my visit, I will only be posting as I have any related appointments...sporadically.
I have thought about this for a long time and I don't wish to have a regular post of my doings. As I grow my business, my name is out in the world, and I don't need my buyers/customers, googling and finding out my everyday life.
Last week, I listed like crazy. I had free auctions and took advantage. I more importantly, got a bunch of clothing that has been boxed and sitting in the basement, out the door. Finally, sales picked up after the tax day deadline, maybe refunds are coming though. I have a new mail carrier and she hasn't left a great impression. My packages are taken and not scanned in for days. I guess it isn't just her, as I hear similar stories from other sellers.
Ellie joined me for a Saturday morning sprint to Salvation Army and a rummage sale. We spent the evening with Dean, Lauren and the girls. It was nice to catch up and visit, it has been a long time.
Sunday we went to church and dropped off bags of stuff for their rummage sale. After I started preparing my planters for this year with some new spray paint. We went to mom and dad's to celebrate Tony's 7th birthday. The kids payed nicely together and had a fun time.
Visualizing my healthy and continually healing body and the new normal, Tree

Long but Productive Weekend

nothing much to share about this past week. eBay has been slow, I am hoping it is just tax time lows. This weekend, we took advantage of the lovely weather and worked on Ellie's desk. Rob had sanded it, Ellie and I painted the drawers. She picked out 3 different shades of pink and an ice blue for the insides. Rob stained the top and her chair. Ellie and Neha sanded and painted the knobs. It was a family adventure. We got a bunch down on Saturday and we were able to finish up today.
We had enough to leftover paint to do Ellie's dresser drawers too. Rob and I moved everything in and it looks great. We had a minor snafu because the one drawer in the desk stuck...in the closed position. Rob took it out to sand off some more so it hopefully won't stick again.
We had dinner at mom and dad's, it was just us because Tony has some bug. Mom made turkey, rice, spaghetti squash, broccoli, salad, and fruit.
Visualizing my continually healing and healthy body and the new normal, Tree

Happy Easter

Hope everyone had a lovely Easter Weekend. Did a bunch of cleaning up around here this week in preparation. We had abbreviated festivities this year. We went to the GGs to celebrate Uncle Bry's 60th birthday with them. The kids loved the weather and played outside with friends. 

I must get busy this week and list. I have a nice, full, dining room table to list at. Sales have slowed a bit with tax time nearing. 

Visualizing my healthy and continually healing body and the new normal, Tree

Happy 8th Birthday, Nick

We celebrated Nick's birthday today. Nick's birthday closes out our March Madness.

Spring Break was much needed and wonderful. We road tripped down to Brunswick, Georgia. Rob and I honeymooned at Sea Island, which is just a couple miles away. We rented a beautiful house that backed up to a tidal marsh. It was fun to experience the changes first hand. Nick loved catching crabs and watching them sneak in and out of the tunnels. Although we had a pool, the weather was not ideal. Rob and the kids did the polar plunge on our last night. 

We visited Savannah, Tybee Island, Saint Simon's Island, Jekyll Island, and Brunswick. We traveled through the Smokey Mountains on our way down and Jefferson Forest on the way home. We spent as much time as we could combing the beaches for seashells. Nick loved finding all the jellyfish. Ellie created shell artwork in the sand. 

It was unusual for us to not really have a planned out vacation but much needed.we didn't really do museums or anything terribly educational but we had a blast. We wish it could have been longer but it was still great. Although we did stop into a couple thrift stores, I didn't really buy anything. I did experience my first Goodwill outlet. Wasn't bad but too much work for me.

We celebrated at Mom and Dad's house. Mom made pork, corn, potatoes, and salads. A MineCraft inspired cake for dessert. 

Looking forward to getting back into the swing of it this week.visualizing my healthy and continually healing body and the new normal, Tree

Happy Spring

taking the week off to spend time with my family...catch up next week. Happy Spring!
Visualizing my healthy and continually healing body, and the new normal, Tree

Happy 13th Birthday, Ellie

As I type this blog, I am now the mom to a teenager. Scary and exciting all in the same breath.

This week was so slow on ebay. Thankfully, it picked up and I am ahead of my goal by 3 days now. I did go out and shop a couple days, nothing stellar but a lot of little things.

Nick had an overnight with Tony and Teo on Friday night. Jo and Ole offered to take home for a boys night so that we could celebrate Ellie's birthday without her little brother. The boys were going to Minecraft and watch movies. Ellie invited a couple friends for dinner and hanging out at our house. 

Saturday we went to see Blue Man Group. Nick has been watching the commercial longingly for a while and he asked last month when we could go to see it. We had nice seats and I think we all really enjoyed getting to laugh, and let our inner kids escape for a couple hours. Nick and I went to buy part of his birthday present afterwards, his new bike. This was this first brand new bike. Ellie made their birthday cakes while we were out. 

Today, Ellie worked diligently on decorating cakes. She made a MineCraft cake for Nick and a One Direction cake for her. We stopped by the GGs to celebrate the kids birthdays with them. We went to Mom and Dad's for Sunday dinner. It was St. Patrick's themed with pierogis for Ellie and corn pudding for Nick. Great roasted potatoes and carrots, sautéed cabbage, and green noodles. 

Visualizing my healthy and continually healing body and the new normal, Theresa 

16 Year Anniversary

On Friday, Rob and I celebrated our 16 year anniversary. Ellie had her middle school recreation night, but Rob, Nick and I went out for dinner. We all celebrated together on Saturday with some fresh cannoli. We celebrated at Family Sunday today. Mom re-created our wedding dinner and dessert.
I was busy this week listing. I had the free listings and got almost 100 items listed. I lost my motivation by the end of the week because sales have slowed down. I am not too far off my daily goals but I would much rather be above my goal. I have been able to list a few items locally and sell through our local garage sale site. Love cash and not having to worry about shipping and feedback.
Ellie stayed home sick on Thursday. She woke up with a headache and luckily it didn't turn into the normal migraine. By the afternoon she was better and helped me list.
I took Nick for a haircut this morning. He hasn't had one in a couple months and it was much needed. We can see his handsome face again.
We traveled West yesterday and had a fun day. Did some thrifting, shopping, and walking around. It was beautiful out...funny how 50* feels so warm.
Visualizing my healthy and continually healing body and the new normal, Tree