September Pagan Circle - Page 16

[wombatclay]

redveg- I got the girls in the car this morning, got down past the blind curve and... our road is under construction too! Big earth movers and whatnot and dd1 was late for preschool since I had to figure out a detour. There was no notice about the closing either so I'm a bit annoyed. It's a very small rural road and while I'm thrilled it apparently rated a pre-winter face lift, some sort of heads up would have been nice.

Bank- everything went smoothly! But on the drive to school today the brakes went out again... I got the car home with dd2 and ds but have no idea how I'll get dd1 this afternoon. Black smoke, noise, and a gods aweful stink. I think a brake pad slipped maybe? One tire looks almost flat. But the worst noise was when I used the gas so I dunno. Sigh. So some of the loan may go straight to the rental car folks and a mechanic. On the up side, we'll have the money to pay a mechanic.

[singin_angel]

Clay - I hope things get better with the car situation so you can all travel safely.

DH just started in a new position at work and they want to move him again. So next week he will work 11am-7pm. That will be interesting, especially since I start doing military work at 6pm. What will we do? hmmm...probably take her with me and DH can pick her up before we start (I get there early to get photocopying done or just general organization). Since I can't wear her in my dress uniform (although I will say I have worn her in my combats) I guess I'll have a stroller to carry all my stuff - a little positive right?

My good friend managed to get in to see her surgeon today...we are hoping for a resolution for the pain she's been having since June (her scheduled appointment was October).

We have a Mabon rit in the making - just need to close it up but it all sounds good so far. For the main ritual, we will be using a branch (one that has fallen off a tree already) and we will be tying our thanks to it. Hopefully we can find somehwere nice to hang it up and let the sun and the moon shine on it.

I can't think of much else, I'm feeling quite tired today but it has been a few days of keeping busy...hmmm DD is sleeping so maybe I can get in a few minutes of mediation and ritual. Okay sounds like a plan, I will make sure I light a candle to bring brightness and clarity into your lives (if you wish of course).

[DaughterOfKali]

Originally Posted by Aeress

DOK-filled my basket- hope to checkout after 4 today (when the kids are gone). I think I can finally get the Blessings book and earth tales. I have had those on my wish list for a long time.

Oh yay! I know you've been wanting those for awhile. Let me know when you've done it.


Clay- Oh no. Sending some good luck your way.

[gun]

Hi all! We spent the afternoon at the zoo and it was great. With it being midweek and all the kids back at school, we had the place to ourselves. DD is so wiped out after walking all over the park.

The birthmother has an induction scheduled for Monday, so we won't be waiting any longer than then! Getting pretty uptight I tell you! I must be a bear to live with! My poor DH, thankfully he is a patient man. Trying to make the most of our 3 person family till then and cram in a bunch of fun and snuggles.

[Aeress]

Gun- Monday will be here before you know it.

[wombatclay]

yay gun!

singin- what a great ritual idea!

car- it's the transmission. I called dh and he came home and fiddled with stuff so the brakes worked, the fluid levels were all topped up, and we limped to preschool to get dd1. Tomorrow we'll drop dd1 off and go straight to the mechanic. If it's not resolved by 1pm-ish we'll get a rental from the dealer (where the mechanic is) and go get dd1 from preschool. It'll be a long afternoon but... the transmission is covered by warranty! HUZZZAAAAAHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!! I cannot express how much I love warranties this week. The computer, the car.... things we really do "need". But warranty or no, I'm ready for things to stop breaking!

[Peacemamalove]

Originally Posted by wombatclay

yay gun!

singin- what a great ritual idea!

car- it's the transmission. I called dh and he came home and fiddled with stuff so the brakes worked, the fluid levels were all topped up, and we limped to preschool to get dd1. Tomorrow we'll drop dd1 off and go straight to the mechanic. If it's not resolved by 1pm-ish we'll get a rental from the dealer (where the mechanic is) and go get dd1 from preschool. It'll be a long afternoon but... the transmission is covered by warranty! HUZZZAAAAAHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!! I cannot express how much I love warranties this week. The computer, the car.... things we really do "need". But warranty or no, I'm ready for things to stop breaking!

Woohoo that is great!! This week seems to be the week for warranties! My laptop just died on me but It is still under warranty so :::

[CariOfOz]

Originally Posted by Aeress

Cari- glad the sickies are moving on- please don't send them overseas (tease).

I wish... they seem to have migrated to ME now I was up at 2am feeling just awful, and Quinn is still feverish & out of sorts. I so want this to go away :

It'll be a long afternoon but... the transmission is covered by warranty! HUZZZAAAAAHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!! I cannot express how much I love warranties this week. The computer, the car.... things we really do "need". But warranty or no, I'm ready for things to stop breaking!

woot, yay for warranties!

I'm flattened by a nite of little sleep and feeling ill, so I've got nuttin' today. DH says he has a very light day so he'll see me by lunch. Thank goddess cause I'll need to lay down by then.

[Maiasaura]

Cari-- y'all have had a year of ick, haven't you? Get better, mama!

Hey y'all-- I got a 94 on my Nursing Assessment exam!! : It was lots and lots of wound stuff. I hope I at least do that well on the wound portion of my Fundamentals exam on Friday. For that class, I just hope I pass with a reasonable score. I'm only running a 75 in there right now.

Originally Posted by BellaLuna Rayne

She called back!! She is passing it on to her partner/higher midwife and I should hear back in a couple of days about going into the office to take a tour. Clinics are on Thursdays and they are 12 hours long. They do 4-6 births a month and they also to VBACs, twins and breeches!!! I'd learn SOOOOOOO much. Its unpaid though, which I don't really care because the training and networking would be priceless.

I'm really nervous.

Woohoo! : yay for you! That'll look good on a school resume, or a job resume later. Plus fun for you!

Originally Posted by redveg

My morning meditation is out! They are doing construction on our road and the machines are shaking the house! It is so overcast here, if I didn't know any better I would swear it was going to snow!

What, you can't meditate amongst the chaos? :

Originally Posted by wombatclay

I got the car home with dd2 and ds but have no idea how I'll get dd1 this afternoon.

Not that I'm bypassing the importance of your car issues-- but it is SO weird to see you write "DS" in a post! How is the little wombat? How are the girls handling him so far?

[DaughterOfKali]

Ds just lost his 6th tooth. I went to a meeting at his school and his father was watching him. It appears that he swallowed his tooth while eating dinner. I find that rather odd though. How could he not have bitten it while chewing?
I assured him that the tooth fairy will still come and he was sooo happy. He thought he would have to search his poop for his tooth before the tooth fairy would come.

Gun- Ooh, it's getting close!

Clay-

Cari- I hope by the time you read this, you'll be feeling much better!

Maia- Well done on your exam!!!

[CariOfOz]

Originally Posted by Maiasaura

Cari-- y'all have had a year of ick, haven't you? Get better, mama!

Hey y'all-- I got a 94 on my Nursing Assessment exam!! : It was lots and lots of wound stuff. I hope I at least do that well on the wound portion of my Fundamentals exam on Friday. For that class, I just hope I pass with a reasonable score. I'm only running a 75 in there right now.

Yeah has been a rough one that's for sure. I'm feeling moderately better, although tired, and I'm thinking it was an atypical gall bladder attack possibly : Grats on your awesome score hun!

Originally Posted by DaughterOfKali

Ds just lost his 6th tooth. I went to a meeting at his school and his father was watching him. It appears that he swallowed his tooth while eating dinner. I find that rather odd though. How could he not have bitten it while chewing?
I assured him that the tooth fairy will still come and he was sooo happy. He thought he would have to search his poop for his tooth before the tooth fairy would come.

lol grats to him.. had a giggle about that last sentence there

[gun]

[QUOTE=DaughterOfKali;14393504]Ds just lost his 6th tooth. I went to a meeting at his school and his father was watching him. It appears that he swallowed his tooth while eating dinner. I find that rather odd though. How could he not have bitten it while chewing?
I assured him that the tooth fairy will still come and he was sooo happy. He thought he would have to search his poop for his tooth before the tooth fairy would come.

QUOTE]

That's when i bust out the FIMO clay!!

[aweynsayl]

forgive the multi-quote-madness, but it's easier this way......

Originally Posted by CariOfOz

lol think that was just your dorm ... I think your beady creations are tres awesome chicky

aww, really? i mean, my dorm rocked, but i thought that was fairly typical?
thanks, you! i am getting much love from my beads lately....

Originally Posted by mary3mama

Um, let's see, could it be....oh, this is hard....oh, it's just on the tip of my thumb....tapping? up:nana:

10 pts for mary! squeeee!
(and glad to see clay got in on the points concept)

Originally Posted by wombatclay

And double yes to the bead timing!

awesome typo, lady!

Originally Posted by CariOfOz

I personally say burn it. That is your past life now, I'd either cut it out and destroy it, or make a smaller 'vision board' to paster OVER it. Fill it with your hopes for your new life, right now it only causes you regret & sadness... totally not what you want in a TM.

Bella-- ditto this!!!! virgo new moon = awesome, imo, "alternate" TM time... i did that last year....

Originally Posted by preggymeaggy

...I'm looking forward to chatting it up with you!

welcome to the group!!(and, gods, yes, we are chatty!)

Originally Posted by wombatclay

...a literal "wheel of the year" with myself at the center and a physical representation of mothering through the energies of the year.

clay, that is BEAUTIFUL! (and glad you're better, though, wowza on the car! this merc retro is doing a doozey on a few folks, for sure....)

Originally Posted by mary3mama

I love, love, love this corner of West Virginia. It is so beautiful and so are the people.

making me want to come visit! (is that part of your plan? lol!)

Originally Posted by Valérie.Qc

...her general health makes it tricky. ....Didn't feel like explaining so I stated the obvious: it's a women holding the moon in her hands.

hugs for you and your mom-- hope all went well!! (and lol at your reply)

Originally Posted by DaughterOfKali

... She told me it takes between 6-12 weeks to heal. Bah!

yoiks! so sorry! hugs!

Originally Posted by green_momma2007

Hi ladies! I'm just starting to learn about paganism and I want to set up an altar.

<waves> come on over to camp! much fun.

Originally Posted by Maiasaura

My notion? are you flirting with me? um...what are you talking about?
.....And YES, on the Halloween stuff! I made my first batch'o'the year of Harry Potter pumpkin juice

oh, gods, i've no idea.... the santa thing?
i think you;ve shared the recipe before, but can you share it again?


cari, ohmygreatgoodness, your poor family!!! yoiks. sending you all hugs and healthy vibes!


gun, yay almost babe time!!!


ok, there were 5 million other things, but i'm beat!

it's been quite the week so far here...: anyone else holding their breath for the new moon? although, a lot of our problems have been merc retro related, so that wont really help.... on the upside, i did some good fall cleaning and that feels good. :

hope the new moon brings everyone a freshness and some much needed forward moving energy!
:

[BellaLuna Rayne]

Here's a brief run down of my day:

Sister met with her crazy husband, ended up going home with him VERY reluctantly.

My Mom finally gets ahold of her and she freaks my Mom out so she tells her we are coming to get her.

We get there, he tries to intimidate her into staying, Mom makes her leave.

On the way home I get kicked in the face by my sister so hard that my glasses fly off. She was in the back seat.

Her husband texts my Mom saying she's a crappy Mom and that us girls are all screwed up.

Mom just came in my room to tell me not to take my sister kicking me in the face personally, cause she is having a breakdown.....right. My sister pulls this fake catatonic crap everytime something happens in her life. I've seen it too many times to believe it.

Can the crap be done already? I REALLY just want to be happy, loved and have babies.

[CariOfOz]

Barbara... my take on your sister, if she pulls drama and does stuff like kick you in the face? She is not exactly appreciating your help or support.. so don't give it for a while imo. Just disengage. She will go back to him, I'd put money on it after reading that. It sounds as if she thrives on the 'drama' and it gives her an excuse to go off.

Your mom needs to put a block on his number and avoid the he** out of him I'd say... it's not far from intimidation to violence.

[Aeress]

Thursday, Thursday, I am so glad it's Thursday. Gillian turns 5 on Sunday. She was such a different baby, so quiet, not so snuggly but oh so sweet. I swear that child was born with honey in her or something. She adored my Dad from minute one, and wrapped my brothers around her finger as well. I enjoyed her baby time and was so sad to see it go. Then she became the girl she is now- my sensitive, insightful, harm none child (except when she gets mad at her sister). Gillian made me take a hard look at who I was and what I was to be.

DOK- how did I miss that he swallowed it? that must have been a shock.

Clay- gracious Lady, I am so glad you made it home safe and sound and that your car is under warranty.

Oh shoot, I am missing people but I can't remember who. I promise I am not ignoring people, I just can't remember everything and i always forget to multiquote.

My new me, connect time is my knitting. I spent almost 3 hours chatting with a great group of Ladies and knitting. Very nice.

[redveg]

Originally Posted by wombatclay

car- it's the transmission. I called dh and he came home and fiddled with stuff so the brakes worked, the fluid levels were all topped up, and we limped to preschool to get dd1. Tomorrow we'll drop dd1 off and go straight to the mechanic. If it's not resolved by 1pm-ish we'll get a rental from the dealer (where the mechanic is) and go get dd1 from preschool. It'll be a long afternoon but... the transmission is covered by warranty! HUZZZAAAAAHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!! I cannot express how much I love warranties this week. The computer, the car.... things we really do "need". But warranty or no, I'm ready for things to stop breaking!

for warranties!

Originally Posted by gun

The birthmother has an induction scheduled for Monday, so we won't be waiting any longer than then! Getting pretty uptight I tell you! I must be a bear to live with! My poor DH, thankfully he is a patient man. Trying to make the most of our 3 person family till then and cram in a bunch of fun and snuggles.

Monday is right around the corner!

Originally Posted by CariOfOz

I wish... they seem to have migrated to ME now I was up at 2am feeling just awful, and Quinn is still feverish & out of sorts. I so want this to go away :


I'm flattened by a nite of little sleep and feeling ill, so I've got nuttin' today. DH says he has a very light day so he'll see me by lunch. Thank goddess cause I'll need to lay down by then.

Hope you feel better.

Originally Posted by Maiasaura

Hey y'all-- I got a 94 on my Nursing Assessment exam!! : It was lots and lots of wound stuff. I hope I at least do that well on the wound portion of my Fundamentals exam on Friday. For that class, I just hope I pass with a reasonable score. I'm only running a 75 in there right now.

Congrats on the exam score

Originally Posted by DaughterOfKali

Ds just lost his 6th tooth. I went to a meeting at his school and his father was watching him. It appears that he swallowed his tooth while eating dinner. I find that rather odd though. How could he not have bitten it while chewing?

This happened to me when I was a kid. I didn't even notice till my brother said something?

Bella

[wombatclay]

Yay for kick butt exam scores! And yay for warranties! And little girls (and boys) having birthdays! And yay for teeth! And hopes, wishes, dreams, and seasonal beads!



boo hiss for crazy family drama, dead technology, old busted hotness cars (we have a toyota corolla parked in the drive and nothing but a prayer to get the car seats installed, but it was the only vehicle available and it should be just a few days), sickies of all sorts, and money stress.

Maia- it feels really odd to type "ds" too. He's doing well, my mastitis is basically gone (though obviously I'll keep taking my abx till the 'script runs out), and the girls are adapting. They both love on him a lot but toddler/preschooler love is a rough thing. So DH and I are being pretty vigilant about keeping sibling interactions "hands off" unless one of us is right there with them. So the girls wave, wiggle their fingers, make little toys dance/sing, etc but there's no "holding baby Tor" or "petting" him without parental supervision. I know I'll back off on this soon, but I keep remembering that CSI episode and, well, Tor is still only 3.5 weeks old and half the time he can't find his own thumb so self defense against a loving 2 or 4 year old just isn't an option.

flu- our town had it's first H1N1 death (at the university where DH works) and the schools have sent out their health guidelines for the season. Basically if a child has any symptoms of illness they have to stay out of school/day care for 7 days from the last day of symptoms. If a child has a family member with an illness the child needs to be kept out until 5 days after the end of symptoms in their family member. Around here the winter season is brutal (we're already dipping into the 40s at night) and lonely since there are very few indoor places to go with kiddos... I can see this more or less shutting down any child related social scene till spring. I mean, I'm all in favor of staying healthy! And I don't want to host a play group if half the kids are going to be exposing Tor to the ickies. But even in a "good" year the winter social scene is sooooooo minimal and now? If I start bibbling, please poke me. k?

(and does anyone else "see" the designation H1N1 but "read" the word heinie? I swear I want to giggle every time I see "novel h1n1" in an article because all I can think of is a bonobo wiggling it's bottom or a giant bum with those joke glasses or...well... some sort of novel heinie. Sigh. I know, I'm odd.)

[saphire]

Maia! WTG!

Dok-LOL on the missing tooth!

Clay-Good luck getting the car repaired before 1! Woohoo for warranties is right.

Flu- a college campus a little over an hour from here is posting way high numbers of sickies. Like +2500. But that's really only based on students missing classes, I believe. I think it'll spread to my area fairly soon. I'd better get the bomb shelter ready, huh?

crafting- I've done none of lately. Or even read a good spiritual book. I'd better start planning something. That Mabon is tues tells me I need to get going again.

gun-I'm so excited for you!!

[singin_angel]

Maia - fantastic on the exam!

Gun - woohoo! Hope all goes well and Monday is almost here

Clay - glad to hear about the warranties! Hope it all gets fixed up soon for you!

Today we have the speech therapist and infant developmentalist coming over...and since I was away all weekend, the cleaning didn't really get done, so I've been trying to play catch up.

I have a prenatal class this weekend, right before our ritual...so I have to make sure I get that prep done...I'm trying to think of some recipes for a feast...any ideas? Meals with apple probably lol. Anything else you like this time of year? I found a great desert for Samhain (I can't believe how close it is!) so I'll have to try it out but it's a twist on pumpkin pie (which I love!).

We are on our 18th day straight without rain...I'm feeling for the earth and I hope it gets the nourishment it is looking for soon.

My friend is scheduled for surgery and will have a 3 month recovery where she can't put any weight on her leg...that's going to be tough for her. It is scheduled for Jan so I'm hoping I can come up with some nice things to pass on to her so she has things to do and doesn't feel alone (although we are planning lots of visits).