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I started writing FIVE posts today!! But don’t have ONE

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Real Estate Agent with United Country Ponderosa Realty, Red Feather Lakes, Colorado

I started writing FIVE posts today!! But don't have ONE

These were my five post topics, unsatisfied with each one, I moved onto the next one:

thinking1.   Explaining Agency, and the Different types of working relationships in Colorado. ....designed to be helpful to buyers and ....yawn, table that for now.....

2.   Red Feather Lakes facts, In the Village there are 525 permanent residents, and 14 people per square mile..... I think I found that on Podunk.com... I need to work on that, once I overcome "Podunk" !!

3.   Six Secrets for a successful closing for buyers... this might be a good one, needs polishing though

4.   Localism: The Red Feather Lakes' library is celebrating 40 years this year! The library was started in 1969 with 250 dollars and 250 donated books...Now, it's a terrific library, I need pictures etc... will finish that one tomorrow

And this one

I am exhausted! After only one day and one night with a 4 year old and a 6 year old ... I feel like I've been run over by a truck!! Our old dog is so glad that the grandkids have left and they took their 70 pound puppy with them!!

I've eaten pretend Play-Doh Steak, walked up and down the stairs about 100 times, watched Hannah Montana, and Sponge Bob, colored, read books, played Parcheesi and Mastermind, copied and printed 25 pictures of wolves from the Wolf Rescue Internet site, all the time with a little bony butt on my thighs!(oh but he loves those wolves!) I've been splashed and kicked (accidently) and jumped on... isn't a hot tub supposed to be relaxing!!!???

The only time they were still, was when we found Orion's belt and the Big Dipper, and that lasted only 15 seconds!

We all squeezed in the King sized bed (large puppy too!). At a certain point during  the night, when the 4 year old flipped herself upside down so that one knee was in my armpit and a foot was under my chin, I could see that there was going to be no rest for Saturday night!!!  Grandpa was hanging on to his side of the bed for dear life! We had a great weekend, and we love them so much.

brain  

This is my brain:         

 

 This is my brain after little sleep and spending yesterday and night with my beautiful grandchildren:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Maybe tomorrow, I will finish another post :-)

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Comments (19)

Cecily Parks
iMove Group, Knipe Realty NW, Inc. - Salem, OR

I have at least five on my computer right now.....I think that's totally normal. And, yes, maybe tomorrow I will finish one and get it posted.

Jan 18, 2009 02:56 PM
Mary Douglas
United Country Ponderosa Realty, Red Feather Lakes, Colorado - Red Feather Lakes, CO
REALTOR, Red Feather Lakes, Colorado

Thanks Cecily, I'm glad to hear you think that's normal... I have not ever experienced such a thing! I appreciate your comments, thanks for stopping by tonight!

Jan 18, 2009 03:15 PM
Robert J. Russell
Robert J Russell Companies - Dallas, TX
IRES, ICREA, REBS, GMA, LAS, LUTCF

Imagine how much Real Estate could be sold if Realtors were more open minded to International Real Estate - selling outside their area. And its so easy.....

Jan 18, 2009 10:09 PM
Dr. Stacey-Ann Baugh
Century 21 New Millennium - Upper Marlboro, MD
A doctor who makes house calls.

Welcome to my world.  I have a 4 year old and a 6 year old and since they are mine I can't send them home to their parents.  I'm surprised I can even complete an intelligent sentence.  Here's to some well deserved rest tonight.

Jan 18, 2009 11:43 PM
Gail MacMillan
Titusville, FL

Hi Mary - First you were babysitting the pup, now you're babysitting the kids and the pup....and all this within what seems like just a couple of weeks....You're going to need a vacation, if you can manage to have a free weekend....LOL.  I know you love them, but I sense it was GREAT to see them leave ;-)  Hope you have a calm day today.  Hey, what's going on with your new camera?

Jan 19, 2009 12:05 AM
Sheldon Neal
Bergen County, NJ - RE/MAX Real Estate Limited - Maywood, NJ
That British Agent Bergen County NJ

HAHAHAHAHAHAH !!!!!!!!!   What a great post to start my day !!!!!!

.... of course I only chuckle because I know you have made it through the ordeal in one piece !

..... but your recap was priceless !!!!!!  Brilliantly written .... !

Hopefully you can recharge the batteries a little today :o)

Jan 19, 2009 12:44 AM
Kathy Kooyman
Home Realty - Pella, IA

My weekends are quite that hectic but almost.  I love Monday mornings!

Jan 19, 2009 01:36 AM
Shirley Parks
Sands Realty 210-414-0966 - San Antonio, TX
Broker, 210-414-0966, San Antonio TX Real Estate

Hi Mary, I know you love spending time with the grandchildren (I know I do) but you deserve some rest.  I had a pretty hectic weekend as well and am having a hard time getting going this morning.  Which calls for more coffee...

Jan 19, 2009 01:39 AM
Mary Douglas
United Country Ponderosa Realty, Red Feather Lakes, Colorado - Red Feather Lakes, CO
REALTOR, Red Feather Lakes, Colorado

Stacey-Ann, OH they are so busy!! You must be exhausted :-) LOL  I'm thinking the parents are used to all the activity unlike us "older" people :-) Thanks for your comments, I feel your pain :-)

Hi Gail, OH I do need a vacation:-) !! We love to see them come, and go !! LOL!!! No new camera yet... it seems like I have had no time to get to town and shop!! We tend to save a lot of money that way!! I could order on line-- but I want to go look first. Thanks for stopping by- hope you have a wonderful day!

Hi Sheldon, HAHAHAHA!! Thanks, it was too much fun! I appreciate your thoughts Sheldon! Hope we all have a great day..is it morning yet !!?   lol !!!

Jan 19, 2009 03:05 AM
Mary Douglas
United Country Ponderosa Realty, Red Feather Lakes, Colorado - Red Feather Lakes, CO
REALTOR, Red Feather Lakes, Colorado

Hi Kathy, I love Monday mornings too ( usually) !! Thanks for stopping by, have a great Monday!

Good morning Shirley, I know exactly what you mean. Bring on the coffee!!! :-)

 

Jan 19, 2009 03:08 AM
Mary Douglas
United Country Ponderosa Realty, Red Feather Lakes, Colorado - Red Feather Lakes, CO
REALTOR, Red Feather Lakes, Colorado

Thanks for your thoughts Robert ?

Jan 19, 2009 03:10 AM
Sandy Shores FL Realtor®, Melbourne Real Estate
M & M Realty of Brevard Inc. - Melbourne, FL
Brevard County Real Estate, Florida's Space Coast

Hey Miss Mary, Well, I have to tell you, it took me 5 minutes to pick myself off the floor and stop laughing at this hysterical post - sorry, I'm not laughing at you, I'm laughing with you (I know, you're not laughing). Now I'm still trying to figure out what part is funniest...the part about you eating play doh steak or the part about you............................................. (me .....laughing. again.)........................the knee in your armpit and the foot under your chin. Gotta admit - now that's funny (even for a lady with a cane and a hairnet)!

LOVE THE POST - YOU CRACK ME UP>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> AGAIN!

Jan 19, 2009 01:22 PM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Mary,

Great descriptive post! Great laughs! The good thing is as grandparents you can wave "bye bye "and get some rest!! Ready for another time with the darlings. Thanks for sharing.

Jan 19, 2009 09:55 PM
Debi Boucher
Real Estate Showcase Photography - Woodland Park, CO
"Realtor Showcase" - Real Estate Photography/Virtual Tours

Mary, Too Funny! I spent time with my 10 year old  niece last month, and I have to say, I get it! Exhausting, but wonderful...

Debi

Jan 20, 2009 02:31 AM
Lanre-"THE REAL ESTATE FARMER" Folayan
Samson Properties - Bowie, MD
I don't make promises.I deliver results.SOLD HOMES

Mary Douglas Red Feather Lakes, CO (United Country Ponderosa Realty)- I would love to see those four blogs by you Mary. I know you can do it. You are indeed the Red Feather lakes,Colorado Real Estate Expert. Have a great day. Great post.

Jan 20, 2009 06:59 AM
Mary Douglas
United Country Ponderosa Realty, Red Feather Lakes, Colorado - Red Feather Lakes, CO
REALTOR, Red Feather Lakes, Colorado

Hi Sandy!! Thank you so much, and sorry it took me so long to respond! You probably thought I was napping , now didn't you !! ??  LOL !!  I actually had to Work...all day !! YIPPEE!! Thanks for laughing with me :-)

 

Hi Dorie, Isn't that the truth! Need to rest up for the next time! I wouldn't trade them for anything in the world. I'm glad you laughed, you can probably relate! Thanks so much for commenting, I'm sorry it took so long to reply! I'm a day behind now on AR!!!

 

Hi Debi, Are you telling me that I am still going to be tired when they're 10??!!! Thanks Debi !! LOL I better start running laps or something!! Thanks for dropping by. Sorry it took me so long to respond!

 

Hi Lanre! Thank you so much for your vote of confidence! I see you are OK with 2,000,000 extra people in your city:-) What a great day! Thanks for stopping by and commenting.

 

 

Jan 20, 2009 02:46 PM
Sherry Scales
Austin Texas Homes, LLC - Leander, TX
Realtor, for Austin, TX and surrounding areas

And people say stay at home mothers don't work....Are they kidding! Kids, grand-kids especially are work!

Jan 27, 2009 01:04 PM
Susan Emo
Sotheby's International Realty Canada - Brokerage - Kingston, ON
Kingston and the 1000 Islands Area

Mary - you can really tell a story!  I loved how you shared your grandkids with us.  Are you rested up yet?

Jan 27, 2009 01:12 PM
Mary Douglas
United Country Ponderosa Realty, Red Feather Lakes, Colorado - Red Feather Lakes, CO
REALTOR, Red Feather Lakes, Colorado

Hi Sherry, Oh my goodness!! My mom was a grandma and did the daycare for all three of my brother's little boys!! I don't know how she did it. I'm wiped out after one day!! :-) Like you said... they are work! Thanks for stopping by and commenting, Sherry- I appreciate it!

 

Hi Susan!! I am rested up!! Ready for the next visit, when we are lucky enough for them to come !!  Thank you for your compliment, and for stopping in tonight, Susan!!

Jan 27, 2009 01:40 PM