Good morning everyone! Well yesterday was frigid for us here with the wind blowing so hard. I see it is 21 degrees right now but the wind isn't blowing. Going to be a chilly walk this morning for sure. Maybe I should say "bracing." Sounds better for a walk than darn cold!
We went to the commissary and it was nice almost deserted. We got there as soon as they opened and whizzed right through. I forgot my points counter so we bought a couple things that may be high points. I told Jack we have to remember the thing next time. I wish I had one that I could put in my purse and leave there.
I am totally amazed that Jack is really into this now. I think it is because he doesn't have to change or deny himself just adjust his portion control. For instance, he doesn't HAVE to eat egg beaters instead of eggs if he wants to use the points, etc. He is doing really well with it, actually. I bought him some 7 grain waffles that I don't think he realized are multi grain so we will see how he likes those. I bought whole grain bread for me, but he eats white when he has a sandwich, which isn't really all that often.
I did my requisite 6 rows on the baby's blanket yesterday and worked on dd's sweater, but I think it is going to be too big. I think I should have used the smaller size so I am going to rip it out and start over. I have about 8 inches done so it isn't a catastrophe. The sweater is supposed to fit snug and this doesn't look like it would on her.
We are having braised sirloin tips over rice and salad for dinner tonight. What is on your menu for dinner???
Jean: That is so sad for that family for those kids to have to deal with. I hope the mom can recover quickly and get back on her feet, literally. I have always said, no matter how bad things get with you, there is always someone worse off so be happy where you are in life even if it is tough times. Weather the storm until things get better. Believe me, we did that for 30 years.
Maggie: Thanks for the recipe!! I believe it is almost exactly like the one I have for my bread machine. Good to know what the points are.
I talked to my sister yesterday and looks like she may be here in March. Her granddaughter plays in a Notre Dame soccer league, is in some soccer tournament and they are playing down here. She asked if she could stay here and I said of course, but I don't know how her dd and sil will feel about having to come and get her etc. We will take her to the soccer game, but have no interest in staying so I hope she doesn't think we are going to. She seems to think everyone should be as interested in her granddaughter's soccer as she is and it just isn't so. I wouldn't expect her to sit at T's soccer game if she didn't want to if he still played. These are high school girls, not little kids. Anyway, with any luck it will be the same weekend as the baby shower so we won't be home. She is the sister that was here last year in April and we took to the casino and she complained the whole time she was down here. Looking forward to that again!
You gals have a good start to your week and let's stay OP this week!
Faye
Sunday
I don't think there is anything more boring than to sit through a kids' game where you don't know the players and could care less. I hope your knitting challenge is going ok . . . you have far more patience to tear out and redo than I would.
Have a nice evening and a terrific Tuesday tomorrow!
from Iowa!
It is great to take a points calculator along when you shop. Such an asset to the program. One of the things I love about the WW program is that we can have our favorites ~ just count the points. 
That blowing snow just polishes the road. That can get scarey when there is a white out and you can't see when you are driving somewhere. I was at a seminar once long ago when they were giving hints to working women to get dinner started before their husband came home. First thing when you get in chop some onions and put them in a skillet to fry. All men love that odor when they open the door. Then you can use them in whatever you will be making.