Nothing goes as planned!

[@anneenste]

How nice to meet Nikki. Lovely to have a face to go with the name.

[@barbarayoung4702]

Margaret- I found you on utube recently. Just wanted to let you know that I am a 78 year old grandmother from Canada. Namely the little tiny province of Prince Edward Island. I just love you Margaret. You give me a good laugh every week. I can sooooo identify with you and your “thought process”. I would love to have you as a neighbour. We could drink tea together. You will eventually get to live in your new place and I enjoy following you in this journey. You are what I call “real”. There is nothing phoney about you. Keep up the good work, Margaret! Looking forward to seeing you regularly.

[@MargaretbeingMargaret]

What a great compliment! Thank you!

[@lynda9241]

Welcome to Margaret's Journey. She is beloved.

[@deborahgoldman8630]

Yes, I agree! We all would love to have Margaret as our neighbor!❤

[@MargaretbeingMargaret]

Thank you SO much!

[@Nana-w6v]

I just adore you Margaret. I am watching this on Monday and so i’m a bit behind and your videos are never to long and your hair looks very healthy!

[@gingerkitzerow5079]

So nice of Nicky to say hello. She looks just like I pictured her. Lovely

[@MargaretbeingMargaret]

Thank you.

[@stephaniecossette7491]

Oh Margaret, thanks for the fun visit. You are always so enjoyable to watch. Like an old friend. Thanks and have a nice time tomorrow. Show us what your old home looks like now.

[@ds7675]

I enjoyed seeing Nikki, she’s a doll. Your week sounds like many of ours as we get busy, especially with children involved, and things don’t always go as planned. I’d just like to get in and out of a store without making a fool out of myself because of some misstep on my part. We get a bit scatterbrained as we get older. Ah, such is life!

[@MargaretbeingMargaret]

Never a dull moment!

[@sharonmardis4920]

OMG. That woman has problems. Says more about her then it does for you. You are delightful

[@judyblakely7450]

I’m so envious of your ability to get down on your knees and get back up with ease. Please be careful to not hurt yourself. ❤️

[@MargaretbeingMargaret]

lol…I wouldn’t say ease! But I am glad that I can manage it. Thanks.

[@sandycallery3660]

Enjoyed this so much🇮🇪💕

[@willowgirl2635]

I think it is so lovely you have a daily relationship with your son, many of us have adult kids we hardly see for no reason in particular other than they are ‘too’ busy. To me you seem super considerate of Nikki,your son and Grand daughter. It was lovely to see Nikki, what a wonderful friend to have.

[@MargaretbeingMargaret]

Thanks

[@kayeprescott8228]

I have the same fine and soft hair. I completely understand your hair problems.

[@cherylcampbell472]

If the doors are going to be replaced, then have them trimmed at the bottom so the carpet works.

[@bernicearaujo3922]

Margaret I enjoyed meeting Nikki. She is just what I imagined she would be, lovely! I loved your stories about The Little One! Margaret you are one busy lady. Thank you for giving us this video! ❤

[@MargaretbeingMargaret]

Thank you so much!

[@cherylcampbell472]

If the doors are being replaced, have them trimmed at the bottom to make the carpet work.

[@MargaretbeingMargaret]

can’t, they are hollow.

[@deborahshaw9077]

Oh my goodness. I hate when people use that “God told me to do it” excuse to be rude!!🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄🧐

[@sadie4me2]

God complex

[@BR-kk9qu]

Nikki is beautiful! You inspire me! You are very self aware and thoughtful to others. Loved this episode! - Belinda

[@MargaretbeingMargaret]

Thank you so much!

[@DG20556]

So nice to meet Nikki!

[@deborahgoldman8630]

Loved having my coffee with you this morning Margaret! Great putting a face to her name! Nikki seems delightful and you’re one lucky grandma! Enjoyed watching and hearing your stories! 💕

[@MargaretbeingMargaret]

Thanks.

[@capricethom7978]

Nice to see Nikki and nice to see you too!

[@BobbieJeanM]

I wonder if you could cut the bottom of the doors to make them 1/2” to 3/4” shorter to clear the rug? If you have ever used a circular saw, it’s easy peasy. It could also be done with a sawsall, jigsaw, or oscillating tool but it’s harder (for me) to get an accurate and smooth cut with the last 3. A handsaw is another option but that would be my last choice mostly because mine are so dull.

[@MargaretbeingMargaret]

Hollow door. Would need to cut too much and not worth adding block to make it stable.

[@carolineleemon2562]

So nice to meet Nikki! Do you have 'sliders' to move furniture around? best things ever! also could you fold the rug under several inches on the wall side so the door will close? I know that's not what you'd want in your own home but this is temporary...... Sure enjoy your channel!!!

[@MargaretbeingMargaret]

Great idea!!

[@andreagardner2335]

You’ll cope better when you accept that it will be a good year before your place is done. We lived with my son and his then fiancé for 10 months while our place was being built. They had bought our house. It wasn’t fun, and they both worked full time. Our house was months over the original estimated finish date. I think they know that when they give you the delivery date. When your work day is over, and the kids are home, do your thing in your space. Both you, and they, need your own space.

[@MargaretbeingMargaret]

100% agreement here.

[@MaryAllen-v7p]

So glad to see Nikki.Very pretty

[@MargaretbeingMargaret]

She is a gift!

[@royewith8925]

Margaret. STOP! Being so mean to yourself. You are doing just fine. Don’t let anyone tell you otherwise. You are having to make a move that maybe you don’t necessarily want. Even moving because you want to is traumatic. You keep being you!!! We love you. I relate so much with you. ♥️♥️♥️

[@MargaretbeingMargaret]

Thanks!

[@vallang4832]

Miss you Margaret. Glad you’re doing well. Your are one hard worker.

[@MargaretbeingMargaret]

Thank you!

[@clionamm]

Not hard to see where Michael gets his work ethic! Lovely to meet Nikki too! Another great chat 🙂

[@MargaretbeingMargaret]

Thank you!

[@donnam4612]

It was so very nice to meet Niki. She's lovely. Have a nice visit with Debbie tomorrow.

[@MargaretbeingMargaret]

thank you!

[@Spot4art]

My husband did plans and the construction for people when he worked (he is retired) He was great with people, helped them achieve just what they wanted …his problems came when the client ‘s architect did the plans…I so understand your frustration. There were times that the drawings didn’t make sense to the construction.

[@MargaretbeingMargaret]

Absolutely!

[@csuehaymaker9854]

You are not a bad grandmother, I was like that with each grandchild and each great-grandchild!! I love watching you 💞

[@josephinecallahan-mccabe4823]

Love the updates..hope you're well.

[@MargaretbeingMargaret]

All good

[@blueclearsky6517]

You are a charm!! You are so much fun to listen to and make my day.😂

[@MargaretbeingMargaret]

Oh thank you!

[@twohourteacher]

So good to see your Nikki, she looks like a lovely person.

[@patsyballantyne9886]

You're a trooper, you really are, Margaret! ❤

[@MargaretbeingMargaret]

I try

[@bettymcintyre8048]

❤️Did the fan quieten down?❤️

[@MargaretbeingMargaret]

YES! 🥳

[@Spot4art]

Nice to meet your Nikki.❤️ love your channel.

[@MargaretbeingMargaret]

Thank you! 🤗

[@daydreams1111]

If you have a Sherwin-Williams nearby that may be where you need to go. You could always call and read the barcode to them and see what they say. I had something similar happened to me when I went to Sherwin-Williams- They told me I needed to go to Lowe's. Make it make sense! lol

[@MargaretbeingMargaret]

Unbelievable!

[@fionafrazer8820]

Boy that tea looks light! My Lancashire grandmother would have called that "hot water frightened"!!!! What happens if you put rollers in your hair instead of using a curling iron? They're coming back as styling tools!

[@MargaretbeingMargaret]

I use rollers every morning. Do a 2 second curling iron and then throw in a roller to let it cool down and set. Takes less than 5 min and works great….if I have product in my hair! 😉

[@kathytoombs5679]

Nikki is darling. What a sweet daughter in law. Love your rug. Enjoy your videos so much.

[@MargaretbeingMargaret]

Thank you so much!

[@sunnyday4589]

I was so happy to see a video from you! I can identify with the hair issue. If my body was like my hair (thin and fine) I’d be happy, well, maybe… Have they given you an idea on how long it will take from ground breaking to finish of your new house? Yep, here comes that hug! 💕 Sharon B.

[@MargaretbeingMargaret]

I stopped asking. lol. "thanks" for the hug. 😉

[@Mawxnine]

Margaret, I love how feisty you are! We are about the same age and I understand where you’re coming from. Hang in thee, you/ve got this.

[@MargaretbeingMargaret]

Thank you! You too!

[@joanpotanko6351]

It so good to see you today, Margaret. I think your bedroom looks nice with your rug down. I am sure you are so anxious to get your own house. I am glad that you are enjoying your Granddaughter so much. It was nice to see Nikie today. Take care Sweet Lady.❤️

[@MargaretbeingMargaret]

I wait for your checkins you know!

[@nancyroose4047]

Please don’t change,you are a great gal.💕

[@MargaretbeingMargaret]

thanks

[@kayeprescott8228]

So nice to see Nikki. She looks so young❤️

[@MargaretbeingMargaret]

A treasure.

[@maryannedeering1663]

Bless ypur heart Ms Margret, you tried and tried and tried 🎉🎉🎉 Good for you. I know eventually it will end up loving it❤ You cant put that much effect into something and it not work. A Huge E for Effort❤

[@MargaretbeingMargaret]

Thanks so much

[@WillowNook]

I'm laughing that people feel the need to leave those comments . All I could think of was.... delete.... block.... delete.... block lol

[@Thebeach22]

Hi Margaret. So happy to see another video. Can you not return the underpad and carpet and buy the same carpet in a smaller size? Have a great week.

[@MargaretbeingMargaret]

too much packing and crap for me. lol. I bought it knowing I can use it in the new house. Thanks!

[@JanetRiley-dj8ik]

I love the rug Margret. where did you get it?

[@MargaretbeingMargaret]

Wayfair.

[@silviavlassis1787]

Hi Margaret, I like the room it's nice and bright now . Your bed & carpet look great! All in time you will get there... I'm making a tea as I'm texting you 😅you got me addicted to tea! Nice of Nikki to swing by very nice girl.! I hope you will order more of those jumpers I like as your wearing them during renovations, they are my favourite you gave us the link in a KZbin vlog and I ordered &love them so much I live in them. Lots of love your way M.❤xo

[@MargaretbeingMargaret]

Thanks so much for checking in!

[@BobbieJeanM]

I think the commenter meant well and really thought she was being led to be helpful to you. She sounds fairly young which means anywhere between 20 and 50 to me. 😉 So her perspective is very different from yours or mine…partly generational, experiences and cultural. I usually read all the comments because I enjoy and can relate to most but don’t remember that one. Hopefully she will see today’s video and realize her words were more like a “two-edged sword” than a gentle suggestion.

[@MargaretbeingMargaret]

Yes, exactly

[@Gherkinlife]

Did you fix the fan? ❤

[@MargaretbeingMargaret]

YES! Slept great!

[@csuehaymaker9854]

Love your channel Margaret!! Where did you find your glasses, I love them 😊👓

[@MargaretbeingMargaret]

Vooglam

[@albenac4182]

Hi Margaret…….missed seeing you. You look wonderful 👍. Your daughter in law is such a sweet looking girl. Life is looking good 💕

[@MargaretbeingMargaret]

I am truly at an incredible place in my life. Thank you!

[@teresahalliday3680]

That was weird what that woman posted about you. She's the one who needs help!! Nikki is adorable and so funny. I'm so glad you bought the stand and it looks so versatile...you can use it for ALL holidays and seasons!!

[@MargaretbeingMargaret]

Thanks so much for posting!

[@mkk1959]

Margaret, where did you get that rug? I love the colors and texture 😊 I can only imagine the frustrations that come with new construction. It is hard to watch those you love struggling. Hopefully, things will start moving onward and upward. I think being around our grandkids helps us feel younger….mind, body and spirit 🤗

[@MargaretbeingMargaret]

Wayfair. Thanks for posting!

[@karlaharvey2623]

Long time no see Margaret 🙃😥. Miss seeing you, so what a surprise to see you on. So good to finally meet the “ My Nikki so often spoken about,” she a cutie. All you need to do is take the doors off and have Mike shave the bottom of the doors a bit, they will have to do it anyways if they are putting carpet in. An easy peasy fix! Why are you spending money on this house, when you will be moving? Just curious. Hope all that your buying will fit in your new house. 🤷🏼‍♀️. I’m not saying that in an unkind way, just trying to figure that out. lol. I would be saving my money for when I moved into my New Home. Love ya Ladybug, Karla

[@MargaretbeingMargaret]

The doors are hollow and would need too much cut. Also, they are pretty sure they are not keeping them. They are pulling up the floors and replacing all with new wood flooring. Now to answer your money question…what I have bought will be used elsewhere, probably in my house. Think I have you up to date. lol

[@NonaMaryGrace1952]

Jello Margaret💕NonnaGrace 🐓

[@LauraRoss-dy3nn]

Oh I hate hearing how rude people are with their opinions. You have clearly always respected Mike n Nicki's wants n you are not controlling them. But I MUST know where you got that beautiful rug. I love it n it sure makes your room look so nice. I can't believe how hard you work. You're very inspiring to all of us. I do enjoy n look forward to watching all of your videos. How fun that was to meet your Nicki girl. She's so darn cute. That really was such a treat for us. Ok well I hope you continue to ignore rude jealous people. PS, I promise you there is a God, but I'm pretty darn sure He wasn't having that lady talk to you. ❤

[@MargaretbeingMargaret]

Nice! The rug is from Wayfair

[@LauraRoss-dy3nn]

@@MargaretbeingMargaret oh I'm sorry to bother you, but is there a certain name n color of the rug.?

[@MargaretbeingMargaret]

Siona Flatweave Solid Color Rug in warm gray.

[@LauraRoss-dy3nn]

@@MargaretbeingMargaret thank you so very much

[@jeannepotter3051]

Margaret, would you consider renting a small apartment until your house is ready? By the way, I love the rug! And your bedroom looks comfortable and very nice.

[@MargaretbeingMargaret]

It would be more than my ss check and I can’t justify going into my savings. Hopefully we can make this work.

[@jeannepotter3051]

@@MargaretbeingMargaret It'll work, and you'll be right there to watch your new home being built!

[@jonigardner2558]

Your daughter-in-law is a delight. And don't worry about a little splurge for your new house that's not built yet. Life is short. Enjoy while you can...and that includes spoiling your granddaughter!!

[@MargaretbeingMargaret]

love it.

[@dloveofgod8269]

Hello Margaret! I'm back as I finished watching the video. Thank you for sharing your week with us. That lady is in detention, no more on her issues 😅. Again nice meeting Nikki she's beautiful. Oh my it's going to get busy at this house. Sorry about the rug, i hate when that happens. I would've sent it all back, too frustrating. Then ordered one to go in perimeter sized at least a foot from the walls. Nice to hsve a rug to step on. Will you be able to use it in new house? Are they refinishing the floors? I'm overbearing & my kids just ignore me when they want. No problem. Seriously though I try to be considerate & kind to others even if I don't think they're deserving, trying to be a better human. I got grumpy coming to my 70s now 72nd year really would like to be sweet again. Here comes critical me- the architect may not have been best choice. But regroup & pray lol...seriously probably best we can do. It's a shame the kids have to rethink some things they wanted. 😢 💙. Can you stay in baby's room put her in theirs until things are done? I'm behind i guess as I didn't realize you'd be sharing same house for awhile. I'll work out. You're a wonderful grandmother the excitement of new little one is great part of life. My oldest grandson is 28 & youngest turning 14 unfortunately I don’t live near them. My advice, enjoy!! Yes i give unsolicited advice, truly the best years. Have a wonderful week ❤.

[@MargaretbeingMargaret]

This rug is a foot all around, but that is not enough for the doors to swing. I bought it knowing I can use it in my house so it’s fine. The plan was never to share the house but the hold up with the architect is costing them dearly with holding 2 mortgages. They will rent out their other house…just makes financial sense. Thanks so much for checking in!

[@dloveofgod8269]

@@MargaretbeingMargaret that makes sense. It won't be easy, I say that thinking you & Nikki will do best to adjust. I think your son might struggle a little. All will go well. Keep looking up! 💕

[@jillcarlson2076]

Have Michael shave some of these bottom of the door. I had to do that with my bathroom door. Good luck. 🦋🥰💕

[@jillcarlson2076]

Um.. The bottom...not these bottom. Lol 😂

[@MargaretbeingMargaret]

hollow door. not worth it.

[@deniseedwards7536]

That's a Granma🐴

[@melmurphy0103]

Over bearing!! Ignore that lady. She probably has issues herself. House looking good Margaret. Take it easy, relax & rest a little. ‘Lil One’ will hv wonderful memories of Granny.

[@MargaretbeingMargaret]

Thanks for that

[@janicecanfield9211]

Older folks ???? Blueberries everywhere...please don't have Spaghetti sauce close by !!! Not good company ? You're the life of the party 🥳 Defffffinitely go visit long time friends. They are irreplaceable! Enjoy.

[@MargaretbeingMargaret]

Thanks!

[@anniewatkins7646]

Yes, that was me 😁

[@MargaretbeingMargaret]

❤️

[@deniseedwards7536]

Everyone has to have their own personal relationship with our Heavenly Father and his Son.🐕🐶

[@MargaretbeingMargaret]

As it should be. I agree.

[@sheila6479]

Holy that is such a judgy comment. Its funny how some people, sometimes young….they will learn as they get older …and quite often religious have so much to say about everyone else when it is none of their business. All i can say is….consider the source

[@kathleenmckeithen118]

Actually, it is my opinion that, were God to use someone to tell you what to think/do, they wouldn't come across as cold, hard hearted and rude. By the way, to whomever that was, I'm going on 76 and not the least bit old!! Nikki is the way I had pictured her for some reason. She is pretty, sweet and funny and it's great that you have friendship with her as well as being a family member. Wow - that's a pretty hefty pad for your rug and, if it had fit, would really protect the carpet but you got the rug down and it will feel better to walk on? What you are doing - the four of you - is stressful but you'll all get through it, Margaret!😍

[@MargaretbeingMargaret]

Thanks for posting!

[@doloresnash287]

❤❤❤❤

[@janisbrock6942]

Ur Nikki is adorable, lucky u!

[@MargaretbeingMargaret]

yes I am!

[@sadie4me2]

❤

[@tinasteer2507]

28:15. I’m watching your cup of tea and your iPad gradually moving. Fingers crossed you don’t wear the cup of tea. 🤞

[@MargaretbeingMargaret]

lol

[@anitaruffinen8324]

Margaret, your the hair dresser, but, is your hair too fine for a perm? Loving your videos.

[@MargaretbeingMargaret]

Yes it is! My hair fries within 4 min. 🤷‍♀️

[@josephgabb2262]

The reason you can’t understand these people’s thought process is that there is none 😅 they’re trolls who get their courage from anonymity

[@evquinn2156]

Seems to me that commenter’s doing what she is criticizing you for doing. Relax and enjoy the short transition period.

[@MargaretbeingMargaret]

Boy am I trying! lol

[@janesowell9819]

You look great no make-up & hair do! Fresh retirement perk. Enjoy. 😂

[@MargaretbeingMargaret]

Oh thank you!

[@allisonspeer649]

I don't understand why people feel the need to make person comments like you are reading. I"m a Christian (not a religion but a real relationship to the Lord) this is so disheartening because Jesus would not want us to be so critical. After all you don't need a total stranger, with a not nice attitude, giving you these type of comments. Of course I"m sure you expect these kind of comments every now and then. People forget what my mom used to say.. If you can't say something nice, don't say anything at all.

[@MargaretbeingMargaret]

I love that you said “not a religion, but a real relationship “ Think the world would be a better place if we all felt more like that.

[@Little_Miss_Stitch]

Margaret, can’t you take some off the bottom of the door?

[@MargaretbeingMargaret]

unfortunately no. it’s a hollow door.

[@Little_Miss_Stitch]

@@MargaretbeingMargaret You should still be able to trim some. Hollow core doors have a small piece of wood between the panels at the bottom of the door that you can either remove or trim a small part off the end.

[@MargaretbeingMargaret]

@@Little_Miss_Stitch need well over a inch, would have to rebuild all three doors.

[@Little_Miss_Stitch]

@margaretbeingmargaret When I trimmed my doors, the piece at the bottom was at least 2 inches. It was apparently attached at the very bottom and came loose when cut, so I was able to insert it back into the trimmed door and attach with glue and tiny brads. Maybe use a tiny drill bit to see how much you have to work with?

[@Little_Miss_Stitch]

Love ladies like me that do this kind of work. Bravo! 🥰

[@josephinecallahan-mccabe4823]

Then sand the bottom of your down so that it will go over carpet Margaret

[@MargaretbeingMargaret]

it’s a hollow door unfortunately.

[@tinasteer2507]

If there is a god maybe she was busy the day the person text you about you being stubborn excetra. You’ve heard this before but here we go again…..when I turned 60yrs I lost my filter. The result is people seem to walk up to me and ask me the most insane questions. But thats not the funny part. The funny part is I usually have the answer. When did I become such a wealth of knowledge? Pity it didn’t show up a lot earlier in my life. Mind you I don’t seem to take my own advice and stuff up what I am doing…the rug is a good example. It’s not a major stuff up but takes longer than it should and now I am p***ed off because what I had in my head (OK I admit there’s not much up there) is not what I visualised and now I’m exhausted and need a cuppa. Is there a person over 60yrs reading this and how much do you charge per hour to keep me out of mischief?

[@MargaretbeingMargaret]

Love it!

[@sharonthepartyqueen5374]

How about shave the bottom of the doors? That will do the trick. 😊

[@MargaretbeingMargaret]

it’s a hollow door, not enough wood at the bottom. No problem.

[@lynda9241]

Older? Intolerable? Hello?

[@MargaretbeingMargaret]

lol

[@lattymom1]

Whenever a Christian has the audacity to say that God spoke to them to talk to you about whatever, then you know that it's a load of crock. Hugs from Northern Canada.

[@MargaretbeingMargaret]

unfortunately I feel the same.

[@lindaduncan5541]

I’m a Christian. I’m sorry that someone uses God to speak that way. God is love and I don’t believe he would give anyone a negative message about another person. He speaks to us in loving ways. You are such a special person Margaret and I enjoy your posts so much. I love that you’re getting to spend so much time with your new granddaughter. It will keep you young! God bless and enjoy your life……just be Margaret! 💕🙏

[@dloveofgod8269]

Hello Margaret 👋. I just stopped the video to comment. Nikki is beautiful by the way!! That person's comment you 1st read......She needs Jesus!! She needs wisdom, discernment & learn a little respect! Ok. I'll watch the rest. ❤❤❤

[@MargaretbeingMargaret]

❤️

[@Mrs.Peachthriftyliving]

🍑🍑 I always enjoy your videos and it's exciting to Meet your Nikki. How awesome is that?❤ You'll have fun memories of all the times that you had little mishaps with your beautiful little one❤

[@MargaretbeingMargaret]

thanks!

[@VenitaBouldin]

❤❤❤❤