WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR MAY 2014

Sylvia it is much easier to just put the corn in the husks in the microwave. But I have done the paper towel thing also. I LOVE corn on the cob but it does a job on my colon and since I have finally found a good way to keep myself regular without having to feel I need to give each BM a name since I think I went into actual labor to have it I do avoid corn on the cob. But with summer coming that may be difficult.

It has been a very penseful day before Mother's day. I wore one of my bright colored shirts with some bling on it in honor of my MIL. I had never worn any bling on any of my clothing. I occasionally wear a necklace but that's it. But she loved it and I found that having to buy it for her I was actually wearing a brighter shade of what had been my pastels. My way of judging clothes before I bought it was to look at it and see if I liked it for myself. If I did then I knew it was to subtle for her. So the longer I was the sole buyer of her clothes, the more brighter my own clothes became. She would just break out in a huge smile when I walked in to the nursing home with something bright on. And with a woman who was paranoid schizophrenic and not a whole lot in her life to be happy about for me to get a big toothless smile out of her, well it made my day. Anyway, I find I am missing her more on this Mother's Day than my own. Maybe it's because I know where Mom is and that she is with my Dad and sister. And I don't know where my MIL is. She didn't talk about her religious life at all, not even with me asking. Also I know that very few of her kids may not be missing her. I am also thinking about her daughter. After MIL funeral last September I swore.that I was washing my hands of my SIL. She was toxic, a leech and a parasite. But I know she is grieving her Mom this weekend. I hope part of the grief is because of what she missed out on. She spent a lot of time with her Mom when her Mom lived in an apartment and Karen would beg her for money all the time. She stopped any contact with her Mom when she moved into the nursing home and most of her paltry Social security check went to the nursing home.

I know that potato salad and chocolate cake are on the menu for tomorrow. God give me strength. The cake is from Sams so I know what it is like and the potato salad is my sister's recipe. Grilled pork steaks is the meat so I'll be OK there.

Everyone have a blessed day tomorrow.

Joyce, Indiana

:flowerforyou: Wishing all a Happy Mothers Day enjoy and eat safe.......

Prayers for all in need this day

juanita in sudbury

Good Morning Lovely Ladies,

Wishing everyone a wonderful Mother's Day! As DeeDee said, whether your kids have two legs or four furry legs, I hope you enjoy your day. :flowerforyou:

Cindy in OK

:flowerforyou: Happy Mother's Day:flowerforyou:

My favorite mother's day gift were a pair of pink flamingos from my sons. At the time I was into having our yard look perfect and nothing I considered tacky. When they told me they wanted to give me something I didn't have to water or take care of my whole attitude changed. I proudly displayed them next to our orange garage door. I now have three more pairs to join them . I place them throughout our gardens. One is black and yellow for the Hawkeyes. My son went to the University of Iowa. I now understand life needs a bit of whimsy . Have a blessed day!

Today I will put my flamingos throughout our yard, so tomorrow I will wake to a bit of fun!:laugh:

2014 word: contentment

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Happy Mother's Day to all!

Donnavollmerb: One pound a week loss is excellent. Take it slow and easy, learn new habits, and you’ll be healthier in the end.:flowerforyou:

Dr. Katie: Congrats on the lawn mowing!:flowerforyou:

Joyce: I haven’t been watching the weather channel and didn’t realize you had severe storms. I’m happy your side of town didn’t get damaged.:flowerforyou:

Sylvia: I’m so happy that you’re enjoying our pottery tour!:flowerforyou:

Renny: It sounds like you had a wonderful day with DD. Congratulations!:flowerforyou:

Child of Zagaron: I agree with every word. I love MFP, too.:flowerforyou:

Michele: I’d love to get the recipe for sweet potato spice cookies.:flowerforyou:

Joyce: “…since I think I went into actual labor to have it I do avoid corn on the cob.” :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: I can’t help laughing. I can relate, though. Corn on the cob doesn’t get me, but plenty of other things do.:ohwell: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:

DeeDee: Enjoy bossing the boys. They need you.:flowerforyou:




Happy Mother’s Day! I’m not expecting to hear from my kids today because DS is currently in a training situation and out of contact, and DD is attending a wedding in her DH’s family. My DH is taking me to lunch at a local restaurant. There is a bit of mist between my house and the island across from us, but I’m hoping for a sunny day. We’re smoking salmon and I want to wash the boat. My tradition is to take flowers to my mom in the cemetery and I’ll do that early in the week.

Katla in beautiful NW Oregon

“Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time.” Thomas A. Edison



May Goals:
1. Log every bite and swallow.
2. Cardio exercise at least 3 days a week.
3. Have fun every day.
4. Drink at least two glasses of water daily.

Happy Mother`s day to all you mom`s .:flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:
Enjoy!!:drinker: :drinker: :drinker:
hugs jane

Happy Mother's Day!! Woke up to rain this morning. Sure made getting out of bed hard as would of loved to snuggle and sleep in. But I am up and at work. Tomorrow is my day off and I told DH I am locking the door after he goes to work and going back to bed for acouple hours. Graduation for DGS went well yesterday. Then went to the lake to have supper with DS and family. So celebrated Mother's day since I am working today.

Barbie--love the picture, thanks for sharing.

We are a quite group today. So best try and get some work done. Enjoy and remember we are not in this alone.
Blessings, Vicki GI NE

Happy Mothers Day from snowy Colorado. I had an intense cadio workout early today. Took Mars the cat for a walk before the flakes started to come down. Then tried a new recipe for strawberry rhubarb bars, which came out delish. Watching baseball and chilling the rest of the day.

Wishing you all a wonderfully peaceful day.

Rori

Snow? Where in CO? DD is away for a wedding in her DH's family right now.