I really really intended to come back to chat today, really I did. After DS and family left, I had to finish and submit my grades for the six weeks. The good news is the last six weeks is starting --- the bad news is the last six weeks is starting. This time of the year puts a whole new meaning on the phrase "The natives are restless." I will be missing the last week or school to go to Lincoln to grade AP exams. As a friend said, "PRICELESS". Since we have an emotionally disturbed kid that has a court ordered suspension for making threats about graduation, it might be safer, too.

Below is a picture of my visitor today shortly after having a massive meltdown. She was exhausted but wasn't about to take a nap. In general she is very pleasant and good natured. She'll be 18 months old next week.

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highest = 180, goal = 138-140
Every single time I put food in my mouth, it matters. No more Fooling myself!

Good morning!

Judy, so little Miss O was a bit pouty? Still, the picture is adorable! I've always wondered why small children resist naps. Maybe they are afraid they will miss something exciting. Ha. The older they get, the more they will realize that a good nap is priceless. (Ask Peg)!

Peg, you are one busy "retired" lady! Sounds like you are not quite ready for an old geezer ladies weekend. It could be fun, though. That's sad about Otis. Have you tried just leaving him alone? There are tons of books about bad dog behavior. There must be something on "training" a cat.

Heather, when I pulled some back muscles, I was told to alternate heat/cold ... 20 minutes or so each. I also took massive amounts of Ibuprofin and that seemed to help. Did your DH's mom live close by? Will he be able to attend the funeral?

I did nothing exciting yesterday. Today I plan on playing with the upgrade I just got for my home design software ... and maybe getting outside and killing some dandelions.

Have a wonderful Sunday. XXOO

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Highest weight: 165
Atkins 7/10/2004
160/126/125
RE-DO, January 2008:
167/162/135

Sunday morning. The cat woke me up very early, but I'm sure it's because she wanted me to see the beautiful full moon shining in my face. Finally we have clear skies and the promise of warmth and sunshine today.

I'm planning on more sightseeing with out-of-town friends. Yesterday we visited a flea market, the architectural salvage store, and Cabela's--the taxidermy capital of the world. Ick. (Cabela's is a humongous sporting goods store.) Anyway, I scored a cute summer shirt on sale, and a pair of yummy soft sox. I'd already bought my Keen (brand name) waterproof heavy sandals for the Canada trip in July.

Judy, God makes toddler girls (and boys, too) really, really cute so we won't kill them when they misbehave. Same with kittens and puppies.
Not true for adolescents, unfortunately. They lose their "cute" at about the same time they lose their minds.

Olivia is a little doll. Bet she's bright, too.

Heather, we're excited about the house. Any pictures you post will be eagerly enjoyed. Start a journal and/or a scrapbook now if you can possibly find the time.

Peg, you keep a full and purposeful calendar. I hope I can follow in your footsteps further into "retirement." Right now the days seem busy, and I'm mostly just enjoying myself.

I'm surging through Possession, a complex literary novel by A. S. Byatt that won the Booker Prize (British) a few years ago. I've had it forever, but this is the first chance I've had to focus on getting through it. The imagination and stylistic achievement are awesome--and a romantic story, too.

Alida, Bert, Brenda, Donna, Susie, and all--greetings and blessings.

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Happy Sunday to all,

On my way out the door to walk, but thought I'd pop in here first.

Alida...did you get your dockers ordered? I love the fit of the "Metro" pant to. I also bought a pair of Gloria Vanderbilt's called "Mona"; I think those are possibly the best fitting(next to LandsEnd and LLBean) pair of casual slacks I have ever worn. I'm thinking I may go back and get another pair in a different color....or heck, who knows...the same color! har!

Judy...Miss O is adorable, major meltdown and all! LOL!
Yanno...sometimes, I think it would be a good thing if we adults were *allowed* to have a major meltdown...hehe! The big thing would be if we could get over it as fast as our little ones can! har!

Heather...what a GRAND location your land is!!! Color me jealous of that fabulous mountain view!!!! And red window treatments RULE!!! I'm pretty sure I'll be having some red in my LR when this redecorating is all said and done!

Peg...I'm so sorry Otis is not coming around to being more "behave-able"(if that's a word?). I can tell you at this point, Kassie is NOT the cat I thought she was going to be, temperment wise. She definitely has her own personality, and heaven help us, if going to bed is not her idea, then we can "fah-geta-bout-it"!
I know it is not fair to compare her to Angel (Fu), but talk about as different as night and day...goodness!
Whatever you decide about Otis, I hope it's a win-win, for you both.

OK...gotta scoot...time's a wastin', as my Nana used to say!
zoom-zoom....
(((hugs to all)))
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Life deserves a treat now and again, but life also deserves being healthy[with required disipline] to make it worth living!

Feeling lower than a snake today. Our alcoholic son has reared his head and struck last night. (he lives in Tacoma) He's my step-son. Seems that I have been doing things for years that annoy and upset him. But, he hasn't said anything. Can you say passive-aggressive? Still, of all the 4 steps, he is the one I have felt closest to. He still hasn't said anything. Told my dh, who told me. It's a long story which I just don't feel like going into. Sorry.

Peace, Peg

Oh Peg,
Posting at about the same time...
Sorry you are a funk; not a good feeling at all. Family can surely be irritating at times; believe me, I know(especially inlaws, or *outlaws* as the case may be!)
Hope you feel better about things soon, sweetie!!

(((lotsa hugs)))
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Life deserves a treat now and again, but life also deserves being healthy[with required disipline] to make it worth living!

And speaking of the Royal Highness...she turned 6 months old yesterday!
Here's a pic of her majesty! hehe!

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Life deserves a treat now and again, but life also deserves being healthy[with required disipline] to make it worth living!

Shel: Thanks. Found it on April 23, 2005!! I DID write it on this thread!
Peace, Peg

and this was my response to said story............

And the same holds true today. I'm not sure that we would be able to laugh about the situation even after two years. Sorry you are in a funk, Peg. Maybe the reread/rewrite of the boat story will bring a smile to your face.

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Judy
highest = 180, goal = 138-140
Every single time I put food in my mouth, it matters. No more Fooling myself!

Oh gosh, I'm just loving each of you, even with all our various challenges. Hugs, kids.

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Highest Weight 172
Current 104-108

Heather, I'm loving the excitement of your new home plans. Keep those words and pictures coming. I would like to send you a truckload of TREES. Talk about wide open spaces! I think of John Denver's great song about the "wide (wild?) Montana skies...."

Peg, I thought alcoholics were supposed to apologize, not criticize. Perhaps there was a certain passive-aggressive tendency that made your spouse relay this "information" to you? Put on your Godly armor, and let this go. If nothing else, you can't change the past.

Shelley, like some other females on the planet, your Kassie thinks she can get by on cuteness. It's possible she can.

I am now fully caffeinated, and will go out for a run in the morning light. Back later!

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Barb: RECOVERING alcoholics are supposed to apologize. He has never gotten into a 12 step program. His alcohol is his only "true" friend in his life. That's the truth about the dear one. We are supposed to "talk" tonight. I plan on apologizing for every one of the slights he feels. It doesn't cost me a thing to do that, and it makes him feel vindicated. I have no need to have things fair with this 40 yo alcoholic.

We have been excited about a sail around Puget Sound for a week with them (the 40 yo son, the other son and his wife and the ever-present eldest step, the one who lives here in CA) this summer. Suddenly this week everything changed and the reason seems to be that youngest son can't stand the thought of being that close to me for a week. So, they are booking all of us into a resort on Orcas Island for three days and then we will explore Victoria. We have already done all this, but it's okay. Lots of intriguing family dynamics going on around this all. I wish I were a mouse up in Tacoma so I could hear what they are. I've decided to surrender. Nothing I can do. And, yes, Barb, dh is also a part of the alcoholic family system. Though he doesn't drink, he enables like crazy. You are so right about not being able to change the past. I feel that that will be my mantra!

I had another one of those insomniac nights last night and had just gotten to sleep when the Health Center called to tell me that one of the residents had died. Actually the other chaplain is on duty, and after I had gotten up and washed my face, he called again to say that she was coming. But, it interrupted my sleep and I had a devil of a time getting back to sleep.

I got up at 6:30 and started the massive washing that I have to do. Dentist today, and one of my groups here in the afternoon. So glad I found that posting. That made my day! I'm going to be working to edit it and expand it during the week and that will be my first writing to submit on Thursday.

Gotta jet!
Hugs and love to all! (Message below. Scroll down with your mouse and you will see it)
ps: Don't tell Peg, but I weighed myself this morning and I'm starting induction. If I don't tell her, maybe she can make it. This was begun when I looked at my weight in 2005! I've gained 30 pounds! Yikes! But, don't tell Peg.

Good morning all! It's chilly here...but sunny so all is good. As long as I get that sunshine, I'm okay.

It was also a really cold weekend. I basically stayed inside. Dd came over on Saturday for a visit and had lunch with me. I don't talk about her binge weekend...no point, I only get myself upset and she denies it. I know she's hanging around cause she's worried she might not be able to pay her rent. Not my problem. She should have thought of that before.

Peg: I know where you are right now, girlfriend. Been there many times. Just don't apologize for something you didn't do. Alcoholics seem to have this power over us that make us feel inferior for some reason. I've apologized and backed down from so many things over the years when I was the right one. I know it's sometimes easier than arguing but then we feel like the bad person, and that isn't right either. Did any of that make sense?

Barb: Peg is right...they apologize in the 12 step program....or when they want something. They are great manipulators!

I was thinking of you when I did my 1 hour walk on the treadmill. As my knees were getting weaker I was thinking...how in the heJJ does Barb run for 3 miles? I ended up with 2.5 miles and my legs were like jello. Mind you...I guess it didn't help that for 40 years of my life I was close to the 250 lb. mark.

Shelley: I look at your little Kassie and I would swear that is my Tia in the picture. They are identical. Except that my boy is a cuddler and a lap kitty. He purrs constantly! Maybe it's just the kitten stage for you that makes her a little brat? Another thought...it will really calm her down once she's fixed.

Heather: I bet you're going to see some gorgeous sunsets in your new house. How is dh's back?

Judy: Miss O is absolutely gorgeous! She definitely going to be a heartbreaker.

We had our little grandkids for dinner Friday night...hamburgers were definitely a hit for supper. Nolyn came flying in the front door yelling...Gramma and just flew into my arms for a hug. He's a Gramma's boy for sure. Kaedyn came in quietly with his head down...my shy boy (with a terrible temper), and Micayla hid for me to find her while she giggled. 3 completely different kids! One of the things that is always special for them is to put temporary tattoos on them. This time Kaedyn picked one that completely covered his back...a black panther ready to spring from a tree. It was so funny to hear him ask his dad to take him to a mirror to see it. Must have asked about 5 times. Ds did have patience and did it each time.

The grandkids asked to watch the movie Snow Buddies. They saw it a couple of weeks ago and wanted to watch it again. Dh just blew a fit when I told him I had lent it to dd. It's no secret that he doesn't like her...never has...but that is no reason to start screaming at me. It's very quiet in our house right now...I won't stand to be screamed at...and he knows it.

Seeing as it was so cold this weekend I locked myself in my scrapbook room and completed 3 more pages for the ballteams book. Looks like I just might make my deadline of May long weekend. Then maybe I can start some for the grandkids. Mickey was looking as her "special" book on Friday night. Wow...can she ever read well!

Okay...off to work. Happy Monday everyone!

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238.5/168.2/150
I will see my goal weight again!

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