WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR MARCH 2016
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Wow! The last 5 days just flew by and I see this morning I am over 400 posts behind. I will do the best I can to catch up. Pray you all had a very Blessed Easter. We had DD and family at our house Friday and Saturday. Sunday we all went to Kansas for family dinner there with DH's side and most our children. It was a fun day. Got mom moved into an apartment and now get the house ready to sell and clean it out. My DS has been out there doing the work. I do feel better that mom is out of that big house and when I talked to her last evening she sounded so much better. So in the next couple of weeks I need to find sometime and get out to Imperial and bring back the things mom wants us to have. Been a little stressed.
Yesterday my manager called me and wants to talk to me about taking the superviosr job for our dept. I have a lot of questions because the one they hired last year has made such a mess and someone needs to clean it up. So been doing a lot of thinking on that.
This weather is crazy. Last week we were getting snow and today we are in thunderstorm warnings. Gotta love Nebraska.
Mary--So sorry to hear you are so sick. Sending prayers and hugs. Take care of yourself.
Barbie--Happy B-lated birthday. Sounds like your dance class knows you well.
Lenora--What a great surprise!!
Rosie--Sending big HUGS and prayers.
Janetr--I like your plan of traveling around meeting us all and husband doing handy work.
Mary--Will miss you so much, I pray you get better sooner and come back. It is important to do what is best for you. Hugs.
Well up to top of page 80 and time to sign off. Have a good night ladies.
Blessings, Vicki GRAND ISLAND, NE0 -
Carol in NC: No head banging. It is bad for your eyes & kills brain cells. Sending good thoughts your way. :flowerforyou:
Pip: I hope you have a great ride home.
Yvonne in TX: Thanks for your good wishes for a good summer on the water. It will be a genuine joy if it comes to pass.
Leonora: Yoga has been a game changer for me. I also walk, ride bikes, and ride horses. What ever you choose, do your best to pick things that you enjoy so that the effort seems fun rather than unpleasant chores. I love the jokes. :flowerforyou:
Jools: Welcome! :bigsmile:
Meg: I'm sorry your neurosurgery appointment ws such a disappointment. If seems like a "hurry up and wait" sort of experience and that is so frustrating. (((HUGS)))
We picked up our old dinghy from the inflatable boat center and it is good for another season in the sun. Thursday we are taking the sailboat to the boatyard for needed work. Most of this is maintenance work for the portion of the boat that is always underwater. We may also have the bottom painted. We need to see what it looks like after it is out of the water. I'm not sure how long the boat will be there, but I'm guessing at least couple of days. After we get it back home, we'll see whether or not we use it and have fun. If we can enjoy it we will keep it. If not, we will put it on the market. I've said this before, and I have to keep saying it to keep myself focused on practicality. I do NOT want to give it up. We'll see.
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
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Call me crazy but I love to see other people happy and succeeding .
Good Evening, Ladies,
Calefor, welcome to a great group of women who are wonderful at giving support and information. Please tell us a bit about yourself to help us get to know you. We also ask that you sign each post with the name you want to be called and a location, general or specific. Come often and stay even after you reach your goal.
CarolNC, what fun to have the babies in the nursery. Did you get the twins mixed up?? Not that it would matter, too much. Will be thinking about you with your doctor visits, both for eyes and the oncologist. I hate you get so anxious but can’t say I blame you. (((Hugs)))
Katla, your post was all positive news and that makes me really happy for you. Happy kids, hubby and horses…what more could you ask for? (((Hugs)))
MicheleNC, gosh it sounds like you have been busy lately and yet you get in that exercise every day like a champ!!! Way to go.
Helen, welcome. I have no idea what a stone is other than a little rock, but I support you in your journey. Next time you leave MFP, just don’t.
Gloria, I’ve fallen way behind again too. Will read a while and post this then if I can’t get caught up tomorrow I may just skip some. (And I hate to do that)
Allie, I still say you are an angel to help Jean with her mom. Not just anyone would do that but you are so kind and giving.
Katla, I’m so proud of you for going to yoga even when you know it’s the instructor you like least. Way to go, my friend.
Debbies, welcome. Trust me, you talk about many of the same problems that we face. The only thing I have found that helps me is to get busy around 4:00. I try to schedule an easy project but something to keep me from thinking about food. Many of the ladies plan a snack and stick to it. Just hang in there.
Selena, so good to see you again!!! I’m really sorry to hear about your experience and hate that you let it keep you away. When I was relatively new I had someone say some unkind things to me but thank goodness rather than leave the group, I sent a message to the group leader and asked her opinion. Please stick with us and I hope you get your eating in control. ((((Hugs))))
Heather, sorry you are having internet problems. Yes, that’s sad that your friend won’t see you and let you support her in this hard time. It’s her loss. And you know you will do great this week!!!
CarolGA, great pictures and you look great!
Suzy, good for you on the challenge. It’s always nice to add some healthy aspects to our daily diets.
Melanie, welcome. If you don’t eat meat and going to lower your carbs what will you be eating? Where do you get your protein, from veggies? I know some have a lot. Good luck and take one step at a time.
Mia, I’ve been thinking about you lately. Congrats on scheduling the surgery. I want to hear all about it. And please do stay with us after you get to your goal. You know maintenance will be easier with us to talk to
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Joyce, sorry for the options with the dentist. Good luck with it.
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.
I’m sorry to hear that some of you have had terrible weather. I trust you are all safe and sending best thoughts. The handyman did show up yesterday morning and I now have a beautiful new kitchen faucet that doesn’t leak. It’s one that the end of the faucet pulls out to become the sprayer…..cool. I got a soap dispenser for the spot where the old sprayer was. It’s funny that it makes the whole kitchen feel new. Plus I really cleaned out some cabinets while it was all going on. I also have a Rubbermaid pull out drawer in one of my cabinets that I had not screwed down the base to in the 8 + years that we have been in this house. I finally did that this morning because it’s the first time in years that my back was good enough and I didn’t have too much fat in the way to bend down. Amazing what you can do when you lose some weight!!! Line dancing was good today. I love the exercise I get there and it’s just fun and not work. I’ll try to catch up later tonight or tomorrow.
Sending good thoughts for all of you and wishing you each 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
Myrtle Beach, SC
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Spent an hour at the gym. 10 minutes of cardio that is max doc says I can do. Rest weight training. Feels good to be back in gym.
Anne from Wisconsin0 -
tryingtolive1 wrote: »Spent an hour at the gym. 10 minutes of cardio that is max doc says I can do. Rest weight training. Feels good to be back in gym.
Anne from Wisconsin
Good job, I'm glad you were released to return to the gym. Hang in there, you're making great progress.
Janetr okc
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Today's workout was upper body. Two dumbbell exercises (forgot names already but they were hard! Not regular Bicep curls for sure, they were working more shoulders and triceps, I think), two overhead press (pretty sure that's what they are called), one on Smith machine with hands shoulder width apart, one with regular bar with hands close together, cable pulls to waist, some kind of push pull with this huge bar one end of it on the floor, the other around chest height, tree hugs, 21s with a bar, and tricep pull down. I did 30 minutes on the elliptical to warm up, then walked down to the pond 5 laps around and back to gym with the girls in my class then went home and walked the 3-mile circle with Dave. Then I cleaned and mopped the bathrooms, but I was too pooped to mop the kitchen. Maybe after supper. This is the most I've done in one day since having the flu, so maybe I am officially over it.
Welcome to all the newbies.
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Vickie, is it a nice pat on the back by the boss to be considered as supervisor or you think he is asking you to be the clean up person. The places my daughter has worked at that had that kind of, the employees didn't like their previous dear friend turned supervisor. Good luck.
Got my taxes done. I wasn't figuring out the first portion right and got frustrated. Then further into the form, it asked for a particular form and I figured out I was using my pension form to fill in my W-2 form. Sure changed how much we owe! It immediately brought it down to our usual $0. On our state form we had to pay $80 less than last year. WOO HOO!
Joyce, Indiana0 -
Hello ladies!
Sharing my latest crochet accomplishment.
Hugs and kudos to all in need or deserving!
Cheri
Fairlawn, oHIo
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cheri Beeeeyooootifullll! I love crochet, your work is gorgeous. Karen0
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Oh, Cheri, it's gorgeous. You're very t talented. Thanks for sharing.
Janetr okc0 -
Time to get the easter candy out of the house. I'm a few days late with that one.
Kimses in MA0 -
Where is Mindy??????? I'm beginnong to worry about her.
Janetr okc0 -
stats for the day:
ride hm 2 gym- 11.51min, 15.1amph, 148mhr, 2.9mi = 124c
SKI MACHINE- 25min, 131mhr, 5-10incl, 15-30resist, 1.16mi = 180c
ride gym 2 dome- 6.32min, 13.2amph, 138mhr 1.4mi = 73c
ride wk 2 hm- 54.49min, 11.3amph, 14mph winds in Tacoma, 10.3mi = 515c
total cal 892
did i forget to mention how much i hate the wind (while riding) w 14mph once i got to tacoma!!!!!
oh and i want one of those blankies por favor !0 -
cheri Beeeeyooootifullll! I love crochet, your work is gorgeous. Karen
Oh, Cheri, it's gorgeous. You're very t talented. Thanks for sharing. Janetr okc
Thanks ladies!
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Cheri, what a beautiful blanket...what a lot of great work 0
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Joyce: Ditto what Lisa said about vitamin E and honey for skin. Also have used arnica gel with great success.
Karen and Cheri: Holding a good thoughts for each of your DHs.
CJ: Sorry you are having such hassles right as you are getting ready for vacation.
KJLaMore: My favorite place in Grand Rapids is the old Founders Brewery. Scored a lot of great items in their gift shop for my brother the beer enthusiast. Have a great trip.
Miriam: Great picture. Who needs houseplants?
Katla: So glad you’ve been able to get the dinghy repaired and you’re that much closer to getting back to sailing. Can I come?
Carol: I’m stressed just reading about your health, job and insurance challenges. Sounds like a monumental test of spiritual principles. Hugs and more hugs to you. Keep your chin up.
Yvonne: I think you’re a saint fostering a greyhound with issues. Bless you. Hope MIL’s surgery goes well.
Mia: Bravo for continuing the decluttering. Welcome back!
Lenora: If you find that site with the binder clip tips, I’d love to see it.
Becca: Glad you’re feeling better.
Meg: Cheers for the butcher and his emergency ham. So glad Easter was saved. Sorry the appointment didn’t go so well.
Grandmallie: Repeat after me “It’s never too late to create a firm and healthy body.” We all await to hear you got to the gym tomorrow and we'll be on your shoulder as you go through the day making food choices. And of course, you know Pip and her boot….
Vicki: Wow! Hope that supervisor position works out for you, if that’s what you want.
DJ: Vicariously enjoying the home improvements with you. New fixtures are like jewelry for your room, and those cabinet pull outs are the bomb. Can’t live without the ones DH installed in our kitchen.
Anne: So happy you’re back to working out in the gym. Regardless of what I do, the gym time for me is therapeutic, mentally and physically.
Cheri: Totally awed by your lovely crochet work.
Pip: Did you say something about wind?
Dental week continued….my DH went to endodonics for root canal on a tooth that has been abscessed for many months. He kept pooh-poohing the dentists recommendation to get it taken care of because he didn’t feel any pain. Well, turns out decay under the crown had gotten so bad they decided to pass on the root canal. Next stop, total extraction. Ugh.
I’m not doing well on the scale this month, and I know it’s the between meal snacking that’s getting my daily calorie count higher than normal. Nipping this behavior NOW, and asking you all to hold me accountable. Did I mention I've book a trip to Honolulu this May. Won't be able to hide in jeans and long sleeves.
Stay well, friends. We can do this.
Rori
Colorado Foothills were it’s drizzling now, and going to snow AGAIN. With wind!!!!
MARCH goals
Eat mindfully.
Strength train 2x/week
Beat February step total
Take first step towards getting HI condo sold
Weigh less at the end of the month
My word for 2016: Optimism
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Cheri, what a beautiful blanket...what a lot of great work Barbie
Cheri: Totally awed by your lovely crochet work. Rori
Thanks ladies! It's my therapy!
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For anyone having trouble sticking to their resolutions about eating, exercising, decluttering, or anything else, there is a lot of great information in Gretchen Rubin's book "Better Than Before"....I highly recommend it. I read the book (checked it out from the library) then listened to the audio book on my phone while walking the dogs (checked it out of the library) and regularly listen to Gretchen's podcasts (downloaded from the internet). Sticking to good habits is more than just having willpower...understanding yourself and learning new strategies are a big part of the solution.
Strategy is stronger than willpower.
Stats for today:
13,000 steps
194 minutes of dog walking
60 minutes riding the exercise bike
15 minutes of garden puttering
We went to Costco and bought only what was on our list.
Barbie from beautiful sunny NW Washington 
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Cheri amazing you are talented.
Vickie great news about the job.
Sylvia hope the cleaning at your sons went well. I know how dirty disorganized home can contribute to a bad attitude. Hope this helps him and he appreciates all your doing.
So many posts when you have not had a chance to read them.
Hope you all had a good day and if not hope your tomorrow is better.
Welcome all new members.
Off to bed for me.
Anne from Wisconsin0 -
Katla – We took Cracker to have her bathed and clipped. She smells ‘soooooo gooood’ now. Took her to vet for her first rattlesnake booster (got to go back in 30 days for 2nd one). Then we can decide if we want to do it yearly or twice a year, depending on her exposure. We might go for the 2x a year since we live out in the boonies, so to speak, and there are woods all around us. Planted pines and a good stand of hardwoods. With a creek at the back line (although she’s only gone there with us, too far for her to wander on her own). Our JRT (RIP) got bitten; thankfully he only got one fang in her snoot or she’d probably have died from it. I saw her jump back and yelp and then she started weaving. Could not get hold of a vet here in Dawson, so we decided to go back to our vet in Albany (25 miles away) because they have a vet ‘on call’ with a ‘beeper’ not an ‘answering service’.
Joyce – I ordered a new lower baking element for my stove; but, it will be 7 – 10 days before we get it. At least we have a microwave and a toaster oven. Also, I got my 2 cream cheese pecan pies cooked before it went out. Now I don’t have to cook. I did not know ‘how to really cook’ until I was taught by my DMnL.
The last house we owned before this one had blue bathroom fixtures and green in the MBR. It took a while; but, we found some less offensive wallpaper and it looked like we had intentionally done the fixtures those colors. Had the same issue with the house before that one. Upstairs bath had a strange color of tile; put pink up against it, it turned beige; but, beige up against it, turned pink. I finally found some metallic wallpaper that had beige and pink in it and it looked great. Our MBR had a darkish hunter green and sage green tile. We found one that had both colors in it. I’m glad that wallpaper is not all that popular now-a-days. The guy that did our wallpaper is now retired.
Larisa – Can you use a dumbbell as a kettleball? My DDnL#2 told me that the main thing was to keep your back straight when you bend over to pick it up. She was telling me about her kettlebell exercise class that she took – said it was HARD! But good for the belly after she had DDnL#4.
Karen – I’m wishing that my DOS would find a job with benefits where he’d clear what he makes working for my DH. Says that he is ‘glad’ that he did not take one that he was on the ‘short list’ for; said that the woman who took the job ‘HATES it’ and now wishes she had not taken it. Large turnover in the company since he was first contacted about it.
Katla – It is getting warmer now – maybe by the end of next month I can get into the pool. That’s fun to me. Right now I can only do the treadmill – HATE IT! Mower acted up, so DH was not able to mow my paths. Maybe, if it does not rain tomorrow he can get the tractor and mow it then.
Rori – I know that I saved it; as soon as I find it; I will post it to a PM (that’s easier, I think, than trying to figure out how to do it on here, in this post.
Lenora
I also found that this site was not working right for me ... could not get it to 'bold' things; and, then would not allow me to open up 2 sites at once. So I 'restarted' the computer and it is working 'fine' now. YEAH!
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http://safeshare.tv/v/7nf_OxIrZN4
Here is a hyperlink that 'should' take you to a video about how to use 'binder clips' for various things. Interesting. I would like to have been the person who invented some of these uses. It looks like it is written in Japanese or some foreign language like that. You'll have to copy it into your search engine line.
All I can say is that I hope it takes you directly to this link. I remember sending a link to a friend of mine; which turned out to be something TOTALLY different and something I would have never sent to anybody.
It opens up with someone opening a plastic bag full of 'binder clips' and then it shows you all sorts of ways to use them (other than holding papers together).
Lenora
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Not sure what it is but for some reason I just can't sleep tonight. Did a Les Mill Cardio workout DVD. I wasn't at all impressed. The plan for tomorrow is to go to the deep water aerobics class. I do want to stop at WalGreen after class and then home to skype with Bryan. Afterwards, we need to go to Aldi, I'd like to return a pair of shoes to Hamricks and then to WalMart. Have ceramics at night. We should have gone to WM today, I would have, but not Vince
I do want to go to Food Lion and get their asparagu,. This is the last day that it'll be on sale The guy is coming to replace the drive on the pump for the pool, so we'll probably go after that. Update: that one had the same problem. He's going to have someone from Hayward come out the next time.
katla - congrat on not being a beginner any more. Sorry...I can't give you any advice about moving up. I don't think I ever went past the beginner stage.
Joyce - we have this area behind our backyard that is still our property. whenever we have any work that we do that involves dead leaves/rocks/whatever, we dump it there. We've told the guy that he can just put the dead tree there. There's lots of dead branches etc. already there.
CJ -I'm so sorry about the water damage. But have a great, wonderful, trip
Connie - I've been coming here for years, and I STILL don't know everyone. Welcome! Just don't feel bad if you don't get everyone down. Plus...there are people who come and go, and it's hard to keep up with them. You'll do wonderful. There are lots of ex- and present-day nurses here. Feel bettter fast
Joyce - I think its vitamine E also. I, too, have heard that honey will help heal a wound faster, but I've never tried it
Karen - good thoughts being sent to your hubby
Becca - as usual, you have me drooling. What a wonderful hubby you have there! Feel better fast.
Now why, oh, why, did I have this cream filled doughnut? What a waste of calories! And it really wasn't all that good. Well, I'm going to try to be better. I know why, because I was afraid that they'd go stale before Vince got to eating them
Alison - I always say that the absolute worst part of the water aerobics class is having to walk past that mirror, I hear ya loud and clear
Heather - diet or not diet -- you had to have that
Carol in NC - So sorry about the retina tear. Can't they give you some numbing medicine? I remember they gave some to Vince right before his cataract surgery.
Lenora - we live in NC, about an hour north of Charlotte. The tree was a pine cone tree. It was dead and I wanted it gone anyway. Actually, some of the other trees are dead, also, they're just not blown over (yet). My fear (which is probably unfounded since they're so far away from the house) is that one of them will fall on the house. Also, they're right next to the drainage field. In wintertime I'd like the sunlight to get to the drainage. You've probably heard this before, but you can't spot reduce. I have some bat wings, too, and you know that I'm an avid exerciser. I honestly think a lot has to do with our age. I have a roll of flab that I didn't used to have until I went thru menopause. The saying that a good body is 80% diet and 20% exercise is true (I found this out the hard way). But exercise is still important.
Welcome everyone new to a wonderful place
DJ - this house came with a soap dispenser, but do you know that I've never used it??? I do love my thing at the end of the faucet that pulls out into a sprayer. Love, love, love it. If ever I had to get another faucet, I'd definitely get this type.
Great Anne!
Cheri - beautiful crochet
Rori - don't you have to put the arnica gel on as soon as you get the bruise?
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Jools ... Welcome!0
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Long day. Good night.0
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Hi Ladies, I'm finally feeling better today. Got up at 4am & got my exercise done before work. Back on track again!
KJLaMore: Glad to hear someone else has a schedule like mine. If I don't get the exercise done in the morning I'm too tired at the end of the day too.
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Oh dear..... started a post and it disappeared mid sentence. Not sure where it went..... Don't remember what all I had written. Must be tired!
Was saying to Lenora - I'm an anticoagulation nurse, seeing about 25 patients a day, very busy but I spend most of my time behind a desk, except when I'm up getting the next patient. Don't get as much walking in as I'd like.
I do use a pedometer. How do I add in that type of activity?
Cheri: beautiful crochet work! I do a lot of crafty type things but knitting/crocheting is something I've never tackled!
Michele: Thanks for the welcome! Hope to get to know everyone soon.
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Hi gals,
Janetr - I want a week!!!! I can set you up here with water and power, and I know where the dump site is – I’ll feed you both!!!
Frankiesgirl, Lucy, Calfor, helen, Jools – welcome
Mary – we will miss you! Thinking of you.
Chris – you can be in control and make sure it goes at the speed you are comfortable with – always trust your instinct
Heather – dump some compost on the garden and let it go fallow for a year, you will have a bumper crop the following year!
Pip – Riding in the wind - - you hate it? Really? LOLOLOLO
Carol NC – hang in there!
Selena – sorry someone was inappropriate – we are usually pretty good about being nice.
Mia – please hang with us!
Cheri – beautiful blanket
I’ve been tired all week – between company on easter and Monday, a huge gardening job and other things… but caught up and will chat more tomorrow!
Kim from N. California
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calefor, you are one of those nurses that I didn't like!!!!! LOL. When my Mom first went on her Coumadin, a visiting nurse would come to her apartment and draw blood, take it back to the lab and her doctor's office would let her know if there was any change. The visiting nurse was free so there was no charge for any of that. Then some one invented the anticoagulant department and her insurance charged for 'specialist' which was $45! So she went from $0 - $45 all because of that clinic. But I guess in the end it did work out for her benefit because it made us realize she needed to change her insurance. The premiums were more expensive but her benefits were fantastic so she was happy with it.
NY Karen, my daughter was in property management for a good while. As you said the pay wasn't much. She was mainly in supplemental housing so her tenants were poor. Some were Spanish only speaking. She didn't know any but soon learned it in order to be able to communicate with her tenants, be able to explain documents, etc. She had this wonderful maintenence man who was also a tenant. He was a fantastic cook and baker and she would daily have something wonderful on her desk. She has a passion for children and boy did she love those little kids. The worst part of it was when she had to serve evictions and sometimes had to go to court over them.
Wish me luck. I have a prescription for Ambien but I don't want to be hooked on them. So I started out on 1/2 of a pill and tonight i am only taking 1/4. I am well aware I may have to get up and take the other 1/4 but I have planned this for several days. Wanted to wait until there was a day that I didn't have anything scheduled the next day. so tonight it is.
Joyce, Indiana0 -
joyce your dd's job description sounds exactly like my dh's current job. He is ready for a change and came home from interview feeling positive and you all know that means nothing. Waiting......
rori put down the food and go read that gretchen rubin book barbie recommends! Lay out that favorite outfit.you want to wear in hawaai, keep it front and center. If that doesnt work.....get out the booooootttt ladies!
Karen from ny0 -
Morning ladies~
so last night I watched the homecoming~ on youtube kept me up until about 8:15 so didnt wake up until like 5:30.. so I didnt go to the gym, yes I know I know I did come home and am having a cup of tea.. and after going to feed DFIL will come home and go for an hour long walk..I dont have to work until 1 pm
and the boys were thrilled to see me...
Jean comes home tomorrow afternoon ,so tonight will be the last night I will stay with Faith.. I am glad I could help out..0
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