I am nervous. Today I plan to talk to my sister about the rings. Dad wants my ring size. I don't know which ring I'm getting so I'm not sure which size to get for him (I would wear either ring on a different finger -- they are different types of rings). Ugh.My stomach hurts. I will feel better once this is settled. I wish this was easier. I wish my Mom had made her wishes known. I will do this for my kids. I will be specific on things so that when I pass away they know who gets what (if there is anything left :-).
This too shall pass. It isn't decisions that I hate, it is uncertainty. Maybe coffee will help. I miss cream in my coffee. I'm drinking it black and it isn't the same. I'm excited to have dripped 6 pounds in the last 2 weeks on my new healthy living diet. I don't miss beer (thought I would) but I REALLY miss coffee with extra cream (you know about my love for Dunkin' Donuts coffee). Being sick for the new year's weekend wasn't so hot. Super Girl has the cold from hell. I'm mild cold but big time achy. Just say no to the flu!
We stayed home New Year's Eve and watched the ball drop together snuggled together on the couch. It could not have been better. Who cares if you feel like crap when you are with the ones you love.
Update: Okay, I'm no longer ready to throw up! I went and had my ring size checked per my Dad's request. I also talked to my sister. She is getting the original wedding band that Dad is having copied. I am taking the copy and I will get the diamond that has been passed down on my mother's side. I'm really good with this. The diamond is set in a wedding band that my Dad had made for Mom in recent years. Here is what makes me happy -- we both will be wearing a wedding band that was worn by my Mom.
I am SO relieved this is finally settled.
5 comments:
YAAAAYYYY!!!!!
I'm so glad you two worked it out. It sucks to anticipate unpleasant conversations, doesn't it?
Great! I'm so glad that it is worked out!
Several years ago, my parents made a list of all their "valuables" (either monetary or emotional). We all got to list our favorites. And then mom and dad made a final list of who gets what. It is part of their will. So no problems when that awful time comes.
Hope you feel better soon!
good. it is settled
ps. for your coffee have you checked out fat free half n half???
honest... you can't tell the difference
A note to Pamela. why'd you change your pic? I loved the last one. new one is good, too.
Sorry reality girl. Drink the CREAM!! skip the coffee. Cream is good for you. Coffee is not. Cream helps give your body what it needs, helps keep your blood-sugar levels steady. Coffee has no calories but it's evil. Anything that produces an insulin spike will cause your body to store calories rather than use them. That means stress, coffee, fast carbs. they are all the enemy.
Wait. Let me get a sip of coffee while I type the rest of this. while I'm putting off my extremely stressful day!! reading blogs and giving advice that I can't follow is much more fun.!!
OKay, this is what I really wanted to say. GREAT!!! SO glad you are writing a book about your mom. I hope you will publish it. I love reading about your mother. Also, a great squeal could be titled "The Evil Sister Update". That's my other favorite thing to read on your blog. But how would you ever be able to publish that one? Maybe if you agreed to split the money with her? it would be a best seller. She might go for this??
I know she loves you. why wouldn't she be happy knowing that her beloved sister has the ring?
Anyway. you are right: babies are the great equalizers. she will know for the first time what it is like to be tired. and so in love with a new tiny life. I'll keep reading for the updates. can't wait to see how she copes... (was that an evil thought?)
I am so glad that it has been settled...
I am so glad that the two of you are wearing your mother'sring...
I am so sorry that you lost your mother,,,
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