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Birthday Dinner

November 15th, 2019 at 01:17 pm

GS1's birthday party last night was fun. I ordered a skirt steak sandwich meal, which cost $15, and I took home half to eat today. He was pleased with my $50 gift, but he got $100 from my ex. Such is my life, always outdone. I keep reminding myself it is not a competition, though to my ex, everything is a competition. Smile

In addition to the half-sandwich, I also took home some grilled veggies, which I will probably use in a stirfry or fried rice.

Variables are at 43%.

Did not do much of anything during the day. I finished reading a book in one day! I have another, but I'll probably end up taking the train to the library before I get my car back. Thank goodness it will start to warm up today.

I heard from an old colleague that my old boss is retiring in December. I would like to go surprise him at his celebration, but I don't know how family plans will unfold during the month. It is a three hour drive away. But it would be nice to see him, as well as other old friends.

In addition, BFF is dealing with her older brother's health issues and may take a trip to Minneapolis to sort things out. I told her I would go with her if that develops. Her brother is a high-functioning autistic who has lived independently, but now he probably needs to transition into assisted living. He probably won't go willingly, however. Frown

My Florida/Oregon son told me their offer on the house has been accepted and now they are going through the inspection. I definitely want to make a trip to Oregon once they get moved and settled.

5 Responses to “Birthday Dinner”

  1. Suzanne Says:
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    The amount of time you spend with your grandkids greatly outweighs any monetary gift your ex can give. My parents are gone now, and I'd give anything to have back to spend time with my kids.

  2. Lots of Ideas Says:
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    CB, my mother had very little money, but she gave my nephews the gift of her time, as you do with your grandchildren. They remember all the things she did with them, both the extravagant and the quiet moments watching cartoons. Their favorite toy at her house was something she and the oldest one got at a yard sale for 25 cents! They played with it even after he was an adult, even though it was missing pieces! And were angry with my brother when he threw it away without asking them after she died.

    She once gave one of them a ball of string for a gift, and my brother still says ‘she knew exactly what he would love’.

    If you add up everything you do - the meals, the movies, the gas - you are probably spending the same or more than your ex. But the gift of your time is priceless.

  3. CB in the City Says:
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    Thank you. You are probably right that the little things do add up to about the same. I know I am being super-sensitive.

  4. Lucky Robin Says:
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    I don't remember any gifts my grandparents gave me, save one, a pair of stuffed dogs one grandma made for me out of scraps and old pillow stuffing. I still love those dogs. What I remember is the time I spent with them doing things.

    Have you been to Oregon before? It is a beautiful state. Just stay out of Portland other than the airport. It has become dirty and dangerous there. We were shocked the last time we went there how bad it had gotten and that was before Antifa started roaming wild and attacking the elderly and not so elderly and the mayor refused to let the cops do anything about it. My friends there say it is awful and are saving up to get out.

  5. CB in the City Says:
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    I have not been to Oregon -- not anywhere in the Northwest. When I visit my son, I will probably fly into Portland and then take a puddle-jumper to a small airport in his area. Can't remember where the airport is, but he will be living in northeast Oregon, very rural.

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