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Patti, Here is the link: http://projectsbyjess.blogspot.com/2011/03/car-seat-blanket.html I used her measuring for where to put the slits. I HATE doing the binding around the slits, but it comes out fine. Kind of stands up like her picture, but it works fine. I went to Joanne’s and got fabric today too, for more blankets…

Well, THAT ordeal is over with. Clean bill of health, so I don't need to go again for 5 years. We went out to breakfast afterwards, and I was relatively behaved. I had a western omelet, an english muffin with homemade jam, and a few potatoes. Yesterday I only had 20 calories (cup of broth) all day, so I was starved. Going…

Good morning all. Hanging around the house today except for a couple of errands this morning. I’m on the phone right now waiting for the gastro to clarify the prep instructions for my colonoscopy. According to the instructions they gave I would have to get up at 4 am for the second half of the prep! And then probably be…

I’m off at Maryland Scout Orienteering day today. I taught this morning, then did the super advanced route solo. My Fitbit says 8.6 miles and 92 flights so far. But snack was cookies! I think I burned them off. Talk more later. It is almost time for awards. We’ll see how the girls I instructed this morning did !

Good morning all. We spent the last few days on the Skyline Drive - one of my favorite places in the whole world. People always ask me what my favorite National Park is, and I tell them I can only give them a top five, not a favorite. The one I include that always surprises everyone is Shenandoah. I love it because it is…

Patti, I hope your day wasn't too grueling. I was on my feet for about four hours today, and they are killing me! I can't imagine how you manage an 8 hour shift. Janet, my clothes as a kid came from Sears too, and yes the Chubby section. Do you remember the matching animals to show which ones would go together? We are…

Hello all. Sitting down for the first time since much earlier today! Trunk or treat went well - we had about 65 kids, which for us is a lot. Here are a couple of photos: My pirate ship, me and my parrot, and my darling Elise as a bumble bee (she didn't want to wear her wings.)

Good Saturday morning all. I have a busy day ahead. Grocery shopping on a Saturday! I hate it but with Elise all week I didn’t want to try a major shopping with her along. Then loading Charly4 for our last trip with him Sunday through Tuesday, headed for Skyline Drive. Trunk or Treat at church this afternoon, so I need to…

Hello all - I am still taking care of Elise every day this week. I took her to her pediatrician today (Had Rossanne on the phone) because she is still vomiting in the evening, and becoming very lethargic almost floppy around 5 pm. Pediatrician said it looks viral to her because of inflammation of her nasal passages, post…

Hello all. I succumbed to the snack monster late yesterday evening, and I am NOT normally an evening snacker. Got to watch that and just go to bed! Elise is here with me today. She vomited several more times late yesterday. They are going to be referred to a GI specialists, I think, if this doesn't clear soon. In the…

Hello all. Yesterday was such a rainy day I moved very little all day. We have been so active that I think we both needed a day like that. I did get several of my paperwork and computer chores done, so that is a positive. But by dinnertime I didn't feel like cooking and we went out to a local Mexican place. I ordered my…

Patti tomatoes are a fruit!

And finally, something weight and fitness related. I went to WW to weigh in yesterday, and had a nice loss. It had been ten days, so I was hoping for a good report. And the topic of the week was all about variety, and trying new things. The challenge was NOT (as it usually is) to try something new, but rather to try to…

And now for an update from here. Elise is still sick, still throwing up a couple of times in the late afternoon. They have her on a strict bland diet - poor baby! She has always been a very good eater, loves her fruits and veggies and I don't think she is allowed much of that at all. Rossanne's dad is going to keep her…

Good Sunday to all. A rainy, dreary day it is here, but we desperately need the rain so I won't complain. It also gives me a needed day of rest! Patti summed it up - a world of heartache amongst us all here. Janet, so sorry to hear about Theo. So soon after losing Bella too! Our fur babies occupy a special place in our…

Hello all. Thanks for your prayers and concerns. Elise was admitted last night, and discharged about 3:00 this afternoon. They did not come up with a conclusive diagnosis, but think it was tearing in her esophagus from the vomiting on Tuesday, blood pooling in her stomach during the day on Wednesday and a return of the…

Spending the night at the ER with Rossanne and Elise. I kept her Wednesday because she was vomiting at daycare on Tuesday. She seemed fine until after her nap when I just thought she woke up too early. But when she got home she vomited again several times, twice with lots of blood in it. Vomited 6-7 more times here. They…

If you haven't checked Facebook today, you might want to send Karla a note. I just saw that Kerry passed away this morning.

Hello all, and happy Sunday. I am sitting down to my 2 FP lunch after (she says, virtuously!) cleaning the bathrooms, vacuuming, and mopping the kitchen floor (after church and adult study). John is over at my sister's house doing some "honey do" chores for her, and when he gets back we are meeting Brad, Rossanne and Elise…

Hello ladies. Today was NOT a good day, foodwise. Used most of my weeklies ALL TODAY. That's what comes of not looking things up ahead of time. Dinner was soup, but it ended up being 11 FP per serving! And we were working at the land and went to a sub place for lunch, and there were really no good choices, so I just blew…

Karla, my heart goes out to you, and my prayers as well. You are working yourself to the bone caring for Kerry. I hope they figure out what is going on soon. It must be so frightening for him. Patti, Elise will someday be a help, but for now it is enough that she is learning that we sometimes have work to do and she can…

Hello all. I had a very busy day today! This is the first time I am sitting down since about 8:30 this morning. First I went and did a WI. Down some, not as much as my home scale is showing. But I guess not bad for a week when from Wednesday noon until Sunday morning I did no tracking, just tried to be mindful and watch my…

Bert, what a great picture! What a tiny baby!

Elise helped me wash off the boats today.

Paula, somehow I left you out! Terrific picture of your mom. Did you get to the house this weekend to get some things done? At least the cooler weather should be helping.

Hello all. It has been an exhausting weekend. Childcare 24/7 is harder than just a grandma day! Elise sleeps about 12 hours at night, but she wakes at least once during the night crying. I am not supposed to get up and go to her, but it wakes me and keeps me up un til she settles again. And my back is very sore from…

Hello all. Stealing a moment while Elise is coloring. Yesterday was my mom's ceremony at Arlington. It was a lovely day, and afterwards we had a family gathering at my sister's house with lots of talking, laughing and generally having a great time. I think it was exactly what my mom would have wanted. Pictures on Facebook…

Oh, I meant to mention - double tracking on MFP and WW lasted about 2.5 days. Who am I kidding? Tracking on ONE app is hard enough for me to do. But when I was okay on points, I was within most of the nutritional guidelines on MFP.

Patti, what a DARLING picture! Leo is so sweet, and I love how he is sleeping on top of your grandson. The shower curtain will be such a cozy addition. Bert, best wishes and prayers for Lindsey and the twins. I am sore, sore, sore. Our grass in both the front and backyards has been terribly strugging the last few years,…