WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR AUGUST 2105
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@kevrit - there are so many factors that go into needing a CPAP; one is age, one is weight, one is medical issues, and the snoring is very fitful sleep and if it is bothering others - that should be something that also gets discussed. I literally can 'snore' in any position; my husband knows when I have turned in the bed because quite often the mask comes off or gets cattywhampised [sp] (I use the smallest mask they make, because I am so claustrophobic) and I start to snore and it wakes him up. As for me, I can sleep through a close lightening and thunder storm (especially with the CPAP on). Missed an exciting storm a couple of months ago, missed my children and granddaughters coming over because the tornado radio went off in their house. Reminds me, I need to have mine checked. New batteries did not help.
@miriamwithcats - 11- and 12- years of age is a very difficult time. We had the same problem with our DMGD; she did not want to take a bath, wash her hair, comb it, anything ... she would lie about it as well; she'd wear the same thing to school - at least the 'hoodie' which she wore all year long. Don't know about our oldest DGD at that age, we did not have her then; but, the school consular told my DOS and DDnL that they could ALWAYS tell when she was with them versus being with her mother. She did not reek of smoke. About the time they reach their teens they are beginning to notice the boys and that will all change, most likely. If she is not rinsing out the conditioner, she is probably using way too much of it. I'd portion it out for her - no more than a 1/2 capful (and only on the ends where it is needed); send it in with her when she takes her shower/bath - that way she can have her privacy and more of a chance of not overusing the conditioner. I've put way too much in my hair from time-to-time and it is almost impossible to rinse out; it makes whatever shampoo left in you hair start sudsing up again. I only use conditioner once a week; and I use a wide tooth comb to comb through my hair when it is wet. Often at this age, they are right before starting their menstrual cycles and a growth spurt (both putting them into 'horrific' moods and swings). DGDs' pediatrician says that it is a 'phase they will outgrow' - when they start their cycles (usually).
@DamitJanit - looked today at K-mart and no swim suits are out; so I guess I will need to see if the swim suit I had several years ago (that had black bottoms) will fit me. Got to clean out the pool tomorrow. Last 2 days have been a deluge of rain. Just have to scrub the sides with the brush. Son with put bleach in it on Sunday night.
@MollyWhippet - is your DGD going to a 'middle school' that draws from different areas of the city/town she lives in, or will she 'move' up with the friends she had in elementary school? Either way, she will make and lose friends and some of her 'closest' friends will snub her and that hurts. My MDGD does not like the 'snobby' girls in her class and although a couple of years ago, they were all friends, she stopped being asked to parties and things. However, she hides it very well. My ODGD started HS in a new town and in a private school; so she had to make new friends; but, she sort of kept her hand close to her heart. Knowing that there would be girls and boys that had gone to the private school together since kindergarten. She joined things, that way she felt like she would get to know them better. Even was chosen to be on the Homecoming Court her Junior year and that was the year that a lot of the girls were giving her a lot of 'guff'; but she also had made 'friends' with a lot of the boys, too. She was a cheerleader all 4 years as well as on the dance line and captain of both her Senior year. Her class of 'girls' were all 'snobby' - a bunch of rich kids who threw their Daddies and Mommies name around, like 'do you know who MY Dad is, or Mom is'? "Not really what is so special about them?" She's happy that none of the people she went to HS with went to college where she does. She was the Star Student in her Senior year which means she made the highest score on her SATS. One of the girls REALLY had a conniption fit when it was announced (two weeks later after they had told her that she was it). She's a smart kid and 'trying' to 'impress others' just isn't in her repertoire of things that must be done. I've noticed that some of the girls in her class had their mother trying to relive their lives vicariously through their daughters and that rarely ever works for the child (at least).
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@jmkmomm nope we don't have to cook the food thank goodness! they come in really early and do the meals on wheels programs, and then cook for the luncheon. We had about 50 people attend today.
@mollywhippet Wow, did you raise hell with the doctor about what their radiologist was doing? Its so hard to know the questions to ask, and half the time you spend doing jobs that they should be doing. Heaven forbid you tell them to just contact each other and complete things that need to be done...that would be amazing effecient. I was so mad at my insurance company one time, that I called her names out of sheer frustration. Not something I am proud of, and my husband rescued me before I literally imploded. I too have busy dreams...waking up tired!
From reading about your worries about your DGD all you can do it just keep tabs on her. Keep your door opened. Middle School is rough I hear, and there is that "where do I fit?" feeling being a kid still but wanting to be a teenager. There is a program (I am thinking the Boys & Girls of America puts it on?) that talks to only girls. It focuses on self-esteem issues, hygiene, and how their bodies are changing. I know DOVE soap had a campaign about "empowering girls" whatever their size to be thinkers, math whizs, scientists, anything they wanted to do...but mostly about accepting themselves.
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On hygiene with teenagers, boys are notorious on forgetting stuff. My eldest showered for a month in his shower without telling me he was out of body soap. I yelled at him saying...what the heck did you use??? He replied, "Oh my shampoo suds". *long sigh* My middle son was the efficient one, always on the ball, and more concerned with himself. My youngest one is shaving now, (thank the Lord)...and we demand him to shower every morning. Its him standing under the water doing nothing but....well, not using the shampoo or body soap that is for sure. I just yell saying..."you're wasting water buster!" *long sigh* My son is going to be a Junior. When he was a Freshman I noticed his calf had a cut on it...he confessed he was cutting off his long leg hair with a pair of scissors... Some girl had told him he had hairy legs. So I had a LONG TALK about accepting the fact that all his brothers have hairy legs, its just what happens...but don't EVER take scissors to them... *longer sigh*
What can we do...whether we have kids or see grandkids doing stuff...that we cringe at. One sentence that comes to mind. "We can all be perfect with our imperfections."
Kids can be so cruel sometimes, but what I always told my boys is that if anyone treats you unfairly, you tell them, or if you can't you let me tell the principal. What ever it is, it will get handled. I will speak for you if you can not speak for yourself. It's tough today when you have to be vigilant in fair treatment of your child at school. So easy can issues if not addressed be swept under the rug.
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stats for the day:
ride hm 2 gym- 11.55min, 14.9amph, 2.9mi = 128c
spin- 30min, 80ar, 79aw, 9-11g, 11.9mi = 203c
ride gym 2 dome- 6.03min, 13.4amph, 1.3mi = 68c
ride dome 2 hm- 17.59min, 8.8amph, 26mi = 219c
total cal 618
we had an invite from the Y as a thank u from 5-7:30 today. our dogs are inside dogs. i rushed home, he called while i was on the train saying he was still on the bus. i got home, fed the dogs, let them out to pee/poop, made the coffee for tomorrow, made the dog food ready for tomorrow, gave bullwinkle her meds. he comes home saying he isn't going because its not fair to the kids (dogs) that we have to put them in the house again while we leave. :0/0 -
Thanks everyone for the great advice and stories of dealing with similar issues. I called my son and asked how it went for her and it said it was wonderful. She had a great time. So, I worried for nothing - and I'm glad it was for nothing. She had one really special best friend last year, Emily, and it turns out that she and Emily don't have any classes together but they do have the same lunch period, so she said they got to sit together at lunch. I'm so relieved!
This is a pretty small town (less than 20,000 people) and there are four elementary schools but only one middle school and one high school, not counting the catholic school. So, she's bound to be meeting lots of other kids and hopefully will make even more friends. I told her to turn her beautiful smile on people and they will be putty in her hands.
Tomorrow morning I take the younger two to school while my son takes Adrienne to middle school. It's a shame they start at the same time so I can't take them all. It's a little hard for him to get out and about sometimes. And hubby has 8am classes, so he can't help. Hopefully it will work out.
But tonight I'm going to bed early and hopefully can get some sleep. Hubby still has a cough but otherwise is feeling better. He coughed a lot the last few nights.
Good night everyone!
Sylvia0 -
Did 40 minutes of a DVD with resistance bands, then did a 10 minute stretch DVD with Tami Lee Webb. The plan for tomorrow is to do a Horizontal Core DVD. We shall see what that's like
Exercised, had breakfast, went to get my hair cut and bangs trimmed, stopped at Big Lots and got Vince another loaf of bread, then went to the farmer's market here (it's small), then to Aldi. Came home and the weather was nice so we cut the front part of the lawn. Vince said that the aminodopone (or however its spelled) says "to be careful in the sun" and he could feel it burning him so we only did 1/2 of the yard, we'll probably do the other 1/2 tomorrow. Then went in the pool, had my dinner, now here. Cooked up some of the mushrooms that Aldi had on sale, now doing the rest and I'll freeze them (I am runing out of freezer space)
Becca - it really bothers me when I'm in WalMart (or someplace like that) and they have their child in the child seat and give that child a bag of fries to keep the child quiet. I feel sorry for when that child grows up.
JanetMMc - your egg in a cup sounds really delish. Do you know the calories of it?
Joyce - when we moved into this house, I swear the oven had never been used. Now, that stove and oven are used all the time! Unfortunately, it's an LG with a black top. We were told that they no longer made the black top. Don't know what I'm going to do when it does finally go
Lisa - that restaurant saounds like it's one thing after another. But I know it'll be absolutely wonderful when you get it done. Say....maybe we should have an MFP meeting there? Have a great vacation. You've certainly deserved it.
Rita - that's scary almost falling asleep at the wheel
Lenora - I've been looking for a pair of brown shorts (chocolate brown), I would have thought they'd have at least SOME, but no way. There are white and black some beige, but no brown. It's so frustrating when things go out of the stores so soon.
Chris - have fun at that resort and be sure to tell us all about it
DJ - for the first day since Sun, I didn't feel lightheaded at all. Wonderful NSV!!!!
katla - I don't blame you one bit for not wanting to get in the middle of the dispute
Yvonne - how I wish I could get pants at Goodwill or Salvation Army. But I need petite sizes and they don't have many (if any) of them. I can get by with their shirts and shorts, tho
Roasting mushrooms right now. I swear, if I have to hear Vince say one more time "oh, that smells disgusting" I'm going to scream!!!
janetr - so sorry about exDIL's mother. So sad
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Tonight has been a get home from work and lay on the couch night. I am worn out and was over on my calories. It has just become obvious to me that when I am tired I do not control my eating very well, eat what is handy and am way low on the steps count.
Early in the week I do well but by the end of the week I do not. The end of the week is erasing all that I did in the beginning-probably the reason for my slow weight loss.
Does anyone have ideas or suggestions. Every one on this site seems so disciplined and in control.0 -
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Today was the final practice before the line dance performance at the County Fair on Saturday. We practiced all the dances along with the changes of hats, sunglasses, and scarves that we'll wear. It went great. I love dancing with these three women but I'll be glad to have my Thursday afternoons back. Errands have been piling up so I texted Jake about going to Costco and he agreed so we had a quick supper and went off to Costco, Petco, and the gas station so now I have fuel, Jake has coffee and some other goodies, and the pets have food.
Pip, sorry to hear about your not getting to the Y....we have the same discussions here about leaving the dogs home too much. My other dumbbell didn't arrive today but the Amazon tracking says that the shipment was delivered so I contacted the sender.....one dumbbell isn't much use to me.
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Sylvia - I am so glad all went well today for your DGD. We do worry about them because we love them so much. Glad DH is beginning to feel better and hope you sleep well. You are such a terrific grandma.
Michele - You always have such busy days. I need some of your energy.
I've never roasted mushrooms but can't think they would smell that bad.
Barbie - I would so love to see your dance performance at the fair. That always worries be about deliveries they say have been made. That happened to me recently, then they delivered it the next day. Hopefully it shows up quickly.
DJ - WHOO HOOO way to go. What a great feeling to buckle the seat belt in the plane and have the kind of room to spare. You go girl!!
I am so proud of my oldest daughter, she's 41, and decided three years ago to get her college degree. She's a single Mom, has three teenagers, works full-time and going to college full-time. She has all As & Bs and was on the Dean's Honor Roll a couple of times. She will get her Bachelor's Degree next Spring and today applied for the Master's program. She's going to be a CPA. She started a new job as Accounting Manager/Office Manager a month ago. Monday they are raising her salary to $24 an hour and told her how pleased they are with her. GOOD thing she has her father's brains. Lol.
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Hi Friends.
Vicki: I’m sorry to hear about the loss of your friend. I hope you find peace and comfort in the memories of her.
Penny: Loved the description of Rolf and the free wandering goats.
Pjnva: I hope you get the green light for your Alaska cruise. Sounds fun and relaxing. I’ve been up there 5 times, but never on a cruise.
Linda/IA: Jealous of you and the little kitties that sleep on your lap. What a blissful sight that must be.
Gloworm: How great that your DGK get to go to specialty camps thanks to the organization. Enjoy that quiet time.
Rita: Good to see you again. It’s never too late to get healthy again. Hang in there.
Lillian: Good luck with your business trip. A Facebook friend just posted a bunch of photos from the Okanogan. He and his father visited over 20 wineries up there.
Pip: You’re amazing. Even with your injury you manage to burn more calories than I do.
Terri: Hope you get the tooth pain under control…ow!
Margaret: You’re so right about the benefit of white noise for sleeping. I use a fan every night. Also, I believe you were the one who recommended tart cherry juice. I’ve used that with success, too.
Tere: Get back in here. You have been missed.
DJ: That pound and a half from the trip will be gone in no time. What an awesome NSV to be able to buckle up on the airplane, with room to spare.
Becca: Bravo to you for raising a healthy, lean teen. Hope he appreciates you.
Lhannon: Safe travels, and much rest for you in Montana. Most deserved!
Katla: Glad you had a good time with visitors. Would it be good news if they bought the damaged home near you?
Sylvia: Our 50+ standards don’t apply to kids. Relax. Her hair and clothes are probably fine and a lot like what the other kids have. So sorry you feel weepy today. (((hug)))
Michele: I know what you mean about seeing people feed their kids junk. Pains me.
After three weeks of being home, I’m READY to hit the road again. In short succession I’ll be working in San Diego; Hickory, NC - home of our good friend Michele Exermom; and New York City.
We had a couple days this week that were a little on the cool side, especially at 5 AM when I walk out to the condo gym. Today, we’re back in the 80’s with smoke from the western states causing hazy skies.
DH has had no appetite in the evening, so I haven’t pushed it. He is getting thinner every year. This stubborn man has NEVER had a physical in the 30 years we’ve been together. At 71, he has basal cell melanoma, and even with that diagnosis and unsightly growths on his forehead, he fights me when I bring up suggestion that it’s time he get another skin check. Well, we got the appointment for right after Labor Day, and I will be here to make sure he makes it. Sheeesh…
I loved all the kitchen makeover photos. We’ll be closing on a refi this week, and I was pleasantly surprised to learn that our Colorado condo appraised much higher than I thought it would, even without an updated kitchen. It’s a white hot market over here right now. Next year, I have a goal to renovate the kitchen in our Hawaii rental. That should be fun.
Speaking of goals, here is my progress to date for August Goals:
• Burn 2300 calories per week: on target
• Eat mindfully: doing well
• Meditate 3x per week: slipped this week
• Call someone once a week just to check in: failing miserably
• Finish reading “Clean Gut”: complete
Stay well. We can do this.
Rori
Colorado Foothills
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Rori/Margaret - you mentioned about "Margaret: You’re so right about the benefit of white noise for sleeping. I use a fan every night. Also, I believe you were the one who recommended tart cherry juice. I’ve used that with success, too." What does the tart cherry juice do? I'd love to hear.
Janetr OKC
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Janetr: Tart cherry juice is a sleep aid. It's naturally loaded with melatonin.http://prevention.com/health/sleep-energy/tart-cherry-juice-increases-sleep-time0
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Rori I am going to drink some tart cherry juice right now. :drinker: Sleep well!0
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Thanks Rori/Margaret, I might try that.
Janetr OKC
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Call me crazy but I love to see other people happy and succeeding .
Good Evening Ladies,
Katla, I think you were wise to give your friends the contact info on the house. I wouldn’t want in the middle either.
Sylvia, Sylvia, Sylvia, get a grip!!! No matter what happens or how her hair looks, it will be fine. For Pete’s sake, take a breath. Here, take this hug too. ((((Hugs)))) You know it will be fine and yes you have to give her a little space. As much as we’d like, we can’t protect them from everything in life.
Mia, great suggestions, both for friends that want to lose and for Sylvia and her worries.
Yvonne, have a great weekend. Wish we would get some heat relief here. It is hot and oh so humid.
Terri, I have worn a night guard ever since my root canal about 24 years ago. It was made by the dentist and keeps me from grinding my teeth to death. I’ll be interested to hear how the one you ordered works as mine will be very expensive if I ever need it replaced. (I have cracked the back corner from grinding so hard.) Great walk to Big Lots. I would have just taken the keys and then gone on my walk. Lol
Heather, you mean you have a whole week and 2 days before the next round of visitors? Gee, enjoy all that down time. Hee hee
Allison, that is the most frustrating thing about any kind of work being done….waiting on construction people!!! I guess it is just too much to ask that they think to call and say they aren’t coming.
Vicki, that sounds like such fun to go garage saling with DGD for her baby dolls.
Pip, did you go to the Y or did you both stay home with the kids?
Sylvia, so glad your DGD had a good first day. I hope you rest well.
Dim4mom. Trust me lots of us are not so disciplined and in control. I find that I do best when I plan. If I know what I’ll have to eat, it won’t matter how tired or hungry I am but if I have not planned, it’s trouble.
Barbie, will ya’ll just dance once on Saturday or more? I know you will do great and have fun. I’m laughing as I picture you using one dumbbell. Lol
Janetr, you should be proud of your daughter. I’m sure she is proud of herself too. Very nice!!
Rori, when you do the reno at the Hawaii rental do keep us in mind if you need someone to be there to oversee things. LOL
to any Newbies that I missed. Come often and join in the chat. This thing works!! Please sign your post with what you want to be called. It makes it easier for us to respond to you. Also a location is great, be it specific or general. We are happy to have you join us.
Ya’ll enjoy your tart cherry juice. I’m off to bed without the aid of anything and think I’ll be able to sleep just fine. (I hope)
I hope all of you have a healthy and happy day.
Words I live by:
Savor. I have to slow down and savor every bite.
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Opportunity. Each day offers new opportunities for good health and happiness if we just look for them and choose them.
I Love you,
DJ
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Just quickly checking in... tart cherry juice, burning worry lists and more...great advice ladies.
My eyes are at half mast so I'll just say goodnight all.
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DJ - Thanks so much. I do think she is pleased too. She needed this for herself. She was in a pretty abusive marriage for 13+ years and was beaten down and totally self-defeated. I'm glad she has seen how much she has to offer in life and to put it to use.
Dim4mom - DJ is so right. None of us is so disciplined and in control" or we wouldn't be here. We do have to plan ahead, know what you are going to eat, have it as ready as you can get it, then heat it up, microwave it, whatever you need to do. But have a plan. Remember the old truism, "Failure to Plan is Planning to Fail", if you need to plan food over the weekend then do it. Hang in there, take it one day at a time and we are here for you and so many of the ladies have terrific ideas to help you along.
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@exermom - I don't know where you live but "KIM" puts out some nice shorts (get them at Belk's; got a pair of brown ones this year because I wear so many 'fall' colors in my wardrobe. Of course, they have already moved in the 'fall' stuff. Only thing on the racks (sale items) are XS or XL (few of them) and XXL or larger. In SW GA (USA) we pretty much have warm-ish weather all year except in January and February when we occasionally have bad snaps of really 'freezing' weather. We had 3" of snow about 5 (maybe 6) years ago. Pretty to look at; but, I would not live somewhere that it snowed consistently for all the moola in the world.
@annr - funny story about 'hair' on bodies. My niece, who is deaf, walked in on my husband while he was getting ready for bed! She looked up at his bald head then to his very hairy chest and said, 'Your hair fell down'.
@MollyWhippet and @annr - this past April when I had my mammogram the technician that did it was rough, rude, and short with me. I told my GYN how she had talked to roughly, set the plates so that I practically had to stand on my toes for it to be in the right place and that she was outright 'rude'. He said they were looking into that because all the MDs had been getting the same remarks made to them that week. I don't care to have my breast literally smashed between 2 piece of hard acrylic. It does not have to be 'painful' and should not be.
When our DMGD was in middle school (5th and 6th grades); she was being 'bullied' by a girl in her class. DOS and DDnL reported it to the school and they did nothing about it. It began the 2nd year and once, my DOGD took a movie of it on her cell phone and faxed it to DDnL ... she left school, got there when they were 'still' outside and steam and fire were coming out every part of her body that it could. She told this little girl that 'IF' she ever bullied Madison again, she would have permission to sock her in the face. Then she went to the principal, still really mad, and told him the same thing. She had even arranged for a police officer to come out and talk to the class [this little girl did not even listen to the speech]. It let off until my 'baby girl' was in a wreck with me and had to use crutches. Nothing happened until she stopped using them and this girl purposefully tripped her. That was the breaking point with DDnL - she told the school that they were legally bound to take care of that sort of problem by law; and she would go to the next PTA meeting about it if he did not do something about this girl. She was from a family that were divorcing, not an excuse, older brother stayed with his Dad so that he could stay 'in his regular school' but would not pay for his daughter to continue going there. At the end of the year the Head Master told this woman that she could not enroll her for the next year. This little girl had made every single girl in the class 'cry' and once looked like she was going to hit Madison until one of the boys jumped between them. Taylor the oldest one would be out on the grounds during the same period of time; and she filmed her doing the same thing to other girls in her class as well as other younger girls. Her remark to everybody would be, 'my grandfather is a Federal Judge' (in Texas - not here). When she made that comment my DGD said, 'so what'? We've always taught our sons and influenced our DGD not to 'fight'; but, if someone else starts in on them and won't stop after being told once to do so, the next time they can 'deck them'.0 -
Made it to the end of pg. 48. I am so far behind.
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Allison, you figure out your future now and make sure he knows that since he can't figure out his future
for him and he just can't deal with it right now that your are taking over the reigns for yourself.
Lisa, I hope this catering for 10 people was not for and by the restaurant. They should give him payment for private contracting by a non employee. Have fun on your vacation, but I really don't need to say that. I just hope the place is still standing and in good working order when you come back.
Sylvia, you also have to the anesthesiologist. Many times they use ones that aren't covered by your plan. So many things we have to check.
I love old Victorian homes. But they are risky because of all the potential problems that come with them.
PIp, please watch out what you are putting on your phone about getting narcotics or any medicine for a friend. Quite illegal.
DJ, we eat breakfast and lunch here at home and it is never backed. Supper is out. I have gotten pretty good at researching on the internet and also asking for things the way I want them. I also ask for a carry out box. They usually bring it out with the drinks. Or I ask that they be delivered with the meal and I can automatically cut a meal in half. Charlie just has no self control over any meal I fix at home. I do good at fixing meals for 4 but they end up him eating one meal to feed 3 and I end up eating one. I have never gotten him to subscribe to the idea of using the smaller plate. He fills one up and then fills another one. I have taken food and immediately put the other half in the freezer. But by the time we sit down to eat, they aren't frozen yet and he just takes it out of the freezer and reheats it. Now the older he gets, the less appetite he has. So there is hope for him yet. And the only time I have gotten to drink water is after his walks. But he has figured out that grape juice is good. Yes, the phone was in the choir loft as I expected it to be. But I had to call someone to go open the door for me.
Sylvia, no you didn't fail her. You have provided all the tools for her to succeed but you can't make her do them. I do know that Ellie really loved her long hair but as active as that little whirlwind of a kid is, it gets messed up real quick. So she consented to having it cut short. Could you help her make a checklist in girly colors and glitter of all the things she has to do in the morning?
Mia, if your husband is anything like mine, I will have and voice and idea but Charlie will offer what he thinks is a better solution for me. He is really good at wanting everyone to agree with his opinion and quite insistent in getting his own way. I don't know if that is an expression of low self worth or not.
Heather, you really have a revolving front door!!!
Janetr, so sorry, it seems like your extended family has really had a hard time this year. Big hugs sent your way.
That stupid weight is up another pound again today. Am so frustrated with it. Today, I have felt very out of sorts most of the day. When I went out to the church to get my phone, I felt like I could very easily go to sleep while I was driving. Even walking on the thick grass, pretty rainy and can't mow it, was difficult. But tonight when I went to take my medicine, I reached for the pill keeper in back and dumped it out in my and. Then I always look for the pill I take right before I go to bed. Wan't there so I looked in tomorrow nights to see if I had accidently put two in tomorrows. Then I finally noticed that it wasn't my bedtime medicine. So I closed it up to see what the initials were. Sure enough, it said AM instead PM. And then of course I saw my PM medicine keeper the first one in line. So this morning I took all of my full days worth of medicine at once. No wonder I felt out of sorts! I have done so may things wrong this week. My appointment with the neurologist next month, I guess I need to talk to her about it. My sister does it all the time but she is pumped so full of medicines all day long due to her blood pressure, fibromyalgia, orthopedic problems and difficulty sleeping. I don't know how she survives with all that medicine. But 2 big glasses of tea sure woke me up!!!!
We had a birthday party for Trinity when they were here in July 4th. But her birthday wasn't until August 16. So Charlie wants to take her shopping Saturday!!!! I have already bought her 2 dresses, a jeans jacket and 2 necklaces in July. Sometimes I have to put my foot down for how much money that man wants to spend on the rest of the family. He is hesitant to get any landscaping done because he hasn't gotten the bills yet for the 2 Remicade infusions. But I want that landscaping done before the rainy season starts and we have a bid that is decent that can start in 3 weeks. We went and picked out plants tonight except the guy wants a whole row of azaleas. So we nixed that and want at least 2 or 3 bushes (Charlies idea)
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morning ladies~
hip still bothering me,but am up and dressed and will try taking a walk.. if I only get so far, then I will come back to the house, have to be at work at 7:30.
Chris from Ma.~ what resort are you coming to down here in Ct.?0 -
grandmallie - reading about your DIL having surgery to remove saliva stones reminded me of when I had them for awhile. My PCP had me massage my cheek to keep it draining. Then one day I was at my chiropractor and when he adjusted my neck his hand was on my jaw and out popped a stone! I laughed so hard. I never had another one after that.0
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Good morning! :flowerforyou:
I'm DEFINITELY feeling in recovery mode this morning. Had to drag myself to my machines, but I did the whole thing, moaning and groaning, but it's done.
It's also a temptation to not do any writing today, but we will see. :ohwell:
I'm keeping the food easy today, but we have a lot of beans in the garden need picking and eating. Hope DH will help.
The good, very good, excellent news is that I haven't put on any weight! ! ! :drinker: I do feel a bit bloated, but it's not showing on the scales.
Now I'm not in hostess mode I will be able to reply to you all better. You are always in my thoughts.
Rori - your DH must be worrying you. Glad you have an appointment for him. My DH got VERY thin when he had IBS and I had to fatten him up with cake. It was quite disturbing to see, but I knew the reason. He is fine now. Sending you both best wishes, :flowerforyou:
DJ - Super congratulations on the seat belt! I love that kind of NSV! :flowerforyou: Yesterday I did nearly two hours of fairly fast walking with two tall, fit men. I survived! I did prepare myself with two lots of painkillers so my hips were only mildly protesting! :laugh: Once that kind of effort would have laid me up for two days. And I had done half my machine exercise and weights beforehand.
Barbie - I will be very interested to hear how you get on with your new dumbbells. I am doing a little bit more on my weight training. Today I used heavier ones for the side arm raises. I will try the weighted squats more often.
Mary - I truly believe you are on the right track with your weight training. I have bookmarked the dumbbell website and will study it. I don't think DH will go for the cage etc. I love the muscle definition on my body and feel I don't look nearly 66! ! ! !
Strong women stay young! :drinker:
Got to get off now and make my quinoa salad for lunch.
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Joyce - thank you for the hug. I think when you get to our age, some of these struggles are expected, but it does seem like they always come at once. Sorry about your meds mix up. I've done it on occasion myself.
Heather - you look terrific and no, you don't look 66. Lol. I'll be 66 in Nov., bug I look it.
Mary - I agree with Heather, you look terrific and a definitely in inspiration to the rest of us.
Janetr OKC
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Slept 7 hours last night, would have been 8 if I hadn't been up with gas pains. The DH made some amazing frozen yogurt with zero fat greek yogurt, frozen strawberries and splenda... and I only had a half cup, but my lactose intolerance cut in. Some yogurts don't bother me at all, and never have a problem with cheese... but this episode was rough. And for those who point to Splenda... it's something I use all the time without issue.
Laundry's running, never had a moment to pack or even think about what to take, so packing this morning. Need to be out of here in three to four hours, so we have time. Got to clean my house as I go, as well, as I hate coming back to chaos.
But, had to come on for a minute to say that I made it to the halfway mark! My original goal was to lose 74 pounds... and as of this morning, I'm down 37. My original weight was 210 on April 1, and I'm down to 173. I'll have time to check in on vacation, as much like home, I'm always up early when traveling, and I'm taking my laptop so I can hopefully get some writing done... Later, peeples...
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Lisa - Way to go, whoo Hooo. Have a wonderful tim e.
Janetr0 -
Heather, when I started doing weight training I had my 5 pound dumbbells on a table and a visiting friend picked one up and marveled at how heavy they were. That helped me realize that the lifting I was doing with 10 and 15 pound dumbbells was fairly impressive. When I finally get to use my new dumbbells, I'll start them at 18 pounds (36 for both together) for lifts and 23 (46 for both) for squats. Rori, I'm reading a great book about meditation called "10% Happier" by Dan Harris DJ, we're dancing only once on Saturday. When we perform for assisted living homes in December we do six performances
Joyce, yesterday I accidentally put out the evening pills in the morning so poor Jake had his niacin in the morning that makes his face flush bright red and his diuretic at bedtime so he got up to pee a lot all night.
Now it's time to walk dogs again Barbie 0
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