Lauren...wanna come do my ironing? I've got a whole pile for you...just changed over the clothes for the season, washed them all and now have to iron (ugh).

blueyedblonde...one day I will have the guts to take a pole class...didi you teach at S-factor? I thought about getting her DVD.

hi everyone!!!

Christina and John we were all posting at the same time earlier.
Christian I am so glad you are seeing progress in Dominic, it really sounds like it was worth it, I know how painful it was for you in the beginning but it seems to pay off! I hope you love your new job!!!

John you are very smart about putting the $$ away, it does suck! sorry! I'm glad you are able to get more hours, that means more $$$ right?

Well I a just back from the gym, I did great 3 miles on the stair stepper!!! and I did some weights, not to heavy thought, I missed going all last week.
I have to run some errands before picking up Sean from school. I have to go buy some new knitting needles. I am taking some nuts w/me to snack on in between meals, I am trying to get back to eating little meals through out the day.
Buy for now!
See you all later.

Hanna

I could kick myself :devil:

I was doing so well until I get a bad phone call from my father's caregiver, my father lives 500 miles away...A little background...My father is 64 years old and was diagnosed with Early Onset of Alzheimer's...After 9 years struggling with this, I'm still not convinced that is what he has but thats what every doctor I have taken him to tells me, so I have nothing else to go on...

So I am getting ready for a cook-out my husband and I are having Saturday night and I get this call, my father is frantic, throwing things, yelling, screaming and telling his caregiver to call the police because there are people in his house and he wants them gone...Mind you, there is no one in his house, other than he and his caregiver and if she calls the police they will institutionalize him! I finally get him calmed down, he still thinks people are there but I am able to calm him down and he is at this point manageable and I hang up the phone...Hanging up the phone certainly doesn't change the fact that i am now VERY upset and in 2 hours i will have a houseful of people...I decide to put it in the back of my mind and have a good time with my guests and in the words of Scarlett O'Hara "After all...Tomorrow is another day." Sooooo, I have myself a good ol' time with TOO much food :cbg::cbg:and wine, feel miserable now that I couldn't control myself...

GRRRRRR:(:rofl:

Just had to get that off my chest...Throwing myself a little pity party today...That's all!!!

I still have to deal with my father...I have to move him into an assisted living facility close to me and I don't want this to completley derail my weight loss success!

babyweight... I'm sorry about your dad. It's gotta be extra hard to deal with because of the distance. Try and enjoy your evening and start anew tomorrow. Tomorrow really is a another day. Baby steps.....

Hanna ~ FYI, I think that I'm going to start knitting. My mom is an amazing knitter and she taught me the basics years ago. Any suggestions on how to get started?

I hate to iron!!! I just did some iron-ons on Annie's Brownies vest. I managed to screw that up. Everything has a slight slant to it LOL. Thankfully, I'm not the least bit anal retiniff and they're staying right where they are! I know DH so well and he is going to take one look at it and consider re-doing.

Laurie ~ I want to "race" but I'm hesitant. My exercise has slowed down considerably due to my achiness from my medicine. I'm still walking outside but haven't hit my mini gym in the basement for two weeks now. It just takes too much out of me and I don't want to risk screwing myself up. I only have 7 weeks of this stuff left to take ~ yippee! Plus, I've had an absolutely, horrible, terrible, no good, very bad day in the eating department. I ate a healthy breakfast this morning and then got a call from a friend asking to meet at the local coffee shop. Another huge coffee and pastry later... I'm just feeling out of sync all day. Too much coffee and sugar running thru my system. I've been drinking a ton of water this afternoon. That usually helps me a lot. So, I'm still on the fence about setting any goals until mid-November when I'm finally off of this stuff.

Gotta run ... Joan

Hey everyone~

See alot of newbies. Hello!:carrot: I have been skimming the posts over the last week haven't been on much.

We did the counseling thing last week and I said it all and I am done........blah I didn't even carry on like most of us women do. To the point and done.... DH just sat there with his mouth wide open about 4 times.

My weight well it is doing ok. Motivation ya I got it but today it sucks. I however have not over eaten. I honestly can not figure out the women that don't eat a french fry for 10 years how they do it. I could see maybe for one month and use it as a treat but 10 years????????????:(

ROO: I am so GLAD to see you back in the saddle!! Happy too!!

Hanna: I hope you have a great week.

well everyone I hope you all have a great week. DD and I go to Billings on Wed. for her doctor visit again can't wait.

John: Glad you saved your money infact even if you had not done so because it is their screw up they need to give you ample time to make those payments up. I have a friend that works for the light company.

**Here is another little tid bit for you guys. Did you know that if your child has a nebulizer or oxygen or something that needs plugged in that is medical you lights can NOT be shut off.**

catch you all later sorry I didn't get everyone down but darn everyone knows where my heart is and that I think of you all. Chins up and boobs out girls!! Guys umm chins up and hmmm check books out! just kidding:D

Afternoon,
Enjoyed my weekend at home. It was nice and relaxing. Didn't have to play beat the clock. Enjoyed seeing my bf and her baby. He is growing up so fast. Eat too much at dinner on Saturday night at my grandma's. So I was up a little this morning on the scales. Hoping that I can bring it down by tomorrow. Came home to two loads of laundry to do. Wasn't a happy camper. Guess my dh forgot how to work the washer and dryer over the weekend. Today was okay. One of my students moved to a different foster care setting. So now I am down to 9 students. It is a little more manageable.
Laurie sounds like you are all adjusting well to going back to a normal family life. I think it is great that you are keeping a close eye on Bella and that she is doing so well.
Lisa hope work was better today. I remember the crazy days of retail. Hope you hear something soon from your interview.
John sounds like you were busy this past weekend with work. That sucks about your electric bill. But atleast you were smart to save the money back. I would have probably spent it first and then caught the mistake later. Hope you are enjoying your day off?
Lauren sounds like you had a busy weekend working on the house. How much more work do you have to do on it? How did the ironing go? I hate to iron. I just throw it in the dryer and try my best to get the wrinkles out that way.
Joan did you enjoy your visit with your friend though? I know that you will get back on track soon with your eating. Glad your hayride was great this weekend. I love hayrides. Haven't been on one for about 10 years now.
GG sounds like you had a wonderful day yesterday. The Octoberfest sounds like it was a lot of fun. Hope work goes well for you today.
Alicia how is ds's leg today? Glad that you got a some much needed me time over the weekend.
Hanna, sounds like you are having a good week so far. Did you enjoy your walk with the Yorkies? I am hoping to try and get a walk in this evening. It is really nice outside today.
Reality, loved your story about your youngest at the wedding. My one group of cousins at every family wedding brings out the costumes for the YMCA and put on a great show for everyone. Hope your day is going well.
Mo how are you today? Hope things are going well for you. Really miss your chats, Drop us a line to let us know how you are doing.
Roo sounds like you have a great plan laid out. I know that you can do it. Glad to see you so upbeat and everything.
Shelia hope things are going well with you. Miss hearing from you.
Hi to everyone else. I need to go for now. I will chat with you all later.
Kerry

Hey Kerry:

Sounds like life is fun for ya. What did you eat at grandma's I sure miss my grandmas fried chicken. It is sure amazing how husbands forget to work things hu! I am sure the stress load won't be as bad with 9 kids now. Well have a great week.

sheila

Hi All,

Kerry, I think it was Laurie that was actually ironing, I just said I like to. :lol: I actually iron every AM, because I am too much of a procrastinator to do it all at once on the weekend! :lol: Originally we wanted to be in the house by the end of September, but oops, that snuck up, so now we're aiming for before Halloween.

Sheila, You are too funny girl. So what was the result of the session, did you get anywhere?

Joan, the acne meds?? They give you aches?? That sucks. :( And for the record, I would not be able to iron on a badge or something, I'd screw that one up in no time! :lol:

Baby, sorry about what you're going through with your dad. :hug: My grandfather is 97 and was diagnosed with Alzheimer's about a year ago. He and my 94 y/o grandmother live in an independant living apartment that is in a complex w/assisted living. They refuse to go to assisted living. So we have an aide that is there M-F 8-4. On the weekends they are usually with us at my mom's house at least one day.

Pam, Uh, no. :D I have enough of my own. See, I *like* to iron, but I'm a major procrastinator! :lol3:

OK, later gators...I probably won't be back on tonight. :wave:

Sheila ~ you're back! We missed you! So... what is happenin' with DH? Does he "get" where you're coming from?

Kerry ~ so glad to read that you had a nice enjoyable weekend. I know what you mean about not having to watch the clock. Those times are few and far between.

Hi Lauren ~ hey, just as long as you're in the house by the holidays, you're doin' good! Yes, the Accutane causes joint pain. I feel achey all over 24/7. I'm actually very proud of myself that I'm still managing to get my outside walk in each evening. There are hills galore around here and some evenings I feel like I'm climbing Mt. Everest LOL.

Time to get started on dinner preparations... barbqued chicken, rice and sugar snap peas tonight. Hope that everyone has a great evening ~ Joan

Hey Joan: From what the therapist said he flat told Mark You are afraid to trust your family in order to stand up for them. The therapist told me that he heard it but and he was in shock which I believe but it is going to take some time for it to sink in so we have to be repatitive. I am sick to death of trying to figure the &#@* out. Either he starts standing up for me and the kids or he can get out. I am not living the rest of my life like this Don't get me wrong he has been way easy to live with lately. I just feel betrayed and so do the kids I can't imagine being a kid and feeling that way about your dad I never say anything bad to them about him he is a hard working man but it is always work he should have really been on wall street. You know the "Nanny Diaries" except I am not that kind of woman/mom.

Joan,

Didnt know the meds make u sore!! Im so sorry. I know that must really stink. Feel free to log in calories in the challenge if u want. I think I read somewhere that diet is 70% diet 30% exercise. Just cuz you cant workout, doesnt mean you cant stay on track (well, with the occasional slip up -youre only human).

I hope you feel better once off meds!!

Just a quickie post here. Had a crappy day.

Joan - I don't know where the kettles and kegs thing is. I saw a sign at the Cave Springs exit on the 70. It didn't have a location just a phone number. Tomorrow when I go home from work, I'll get the # and call it and let you know.

John - Does it ever pay to be honest? I work for a local grocery chain (20+ stores) and they noticed that one store's electric bill was about half of all of the other stores. They called the electric company and they found out that one of the meters had been broken. Soooo...my company owed hundreds of thousands of dollars. They made a deal with the electric company to pay half since we did bring it to their attention and it was not our fault. Maybe you could do the same????

Kerri

hey all..been pretty busy on the boards today. Work went pretty okay..nothing too insane but nothing really exciting. I really was dragging most of the morning however. I really think our hike took it out of us.

okay..i'm probably fogetting everyone here...so sorry.
hannah-glad you feel better
sheila - i'm glad at least you went..and now if DH doesn't change...you've done all you could.
bluey-good to hear the job is going well
hey to everyone else. Im' too tired to think right now..might try to go for a walk if i can find some motivation...we'll see

Lauren, I also had a Spiced Pumpkin Latte from Panara's the other day. :lol:

Hello all, today was slow at work. I probably had 5 customers? Which is fine, I was feeling sluggish all day long. Grr

Lisa

hi every one!
Melinda where are you? we are concerned about you

Lisa you needed a slow day, get some rest!

Hi Laurie! I hope you have a better week at work this week!

GG I am sorry you are so tired, but it sure sounds like its a good tire from the hike.

Kerri sorry about your crappy day. tomorrow is a new day!!!

Sheila you are an amazing woman, you are trying everything you know to make DH realize he needs to support his family and that means you and your children not his mommy and siblings. I hope the therapist is great and can help, I know it is really hard to find a good one, sounds like you are happy w/her. Good for you. I think of you often! :hug:

Lauren if you can take your time moving that is awesome! it is much easier to work in a house when you are not living in it. I hear ya about the ironing, not my alley at all!

Kerry I am so glad you go to get away for a couple of days, it is very funny how husbands get temporary amnesia when it comes to house chores, LOL. What would they do w/out us DWs! I am glad your load at work is a little lighter, sorry the kid had to move though, that's not good :sad: how old is your bf's baby? I remember my grandmas home cooking, there is nothing like it, my grandma use to make the best matzo ball soup and the best fish mmm.... (we are Jewish)

Babyweight so sorry to hear about your father, that is very sad, can you move him closer to where you are? Did you get to enjoy your company? I hope you did!

Joan as far as the knitting goes, OH my G-d I love it, it is very relaxing to me, I had not knitted in a long time and I picked it up again a couple of months ago. I would start with something very simple, go to Michael's and get some inexpensive yarn and make a scarf, that is the best way to get started, do you have a knitting shop near you? find out if they have classes for beginners. The best advise I can give you is practice on inexpensive yarn and make sure you make a swatch for your gage, it is the most important thing to avoid disappointment, I learned the hard way, believe me!

Today it was good day, I took the little dudes for a walk, oh my! the loved it, we walked for about 30 minutes and for them it is a LOT. The came home and crashed. I went to the gym it was wonderful to go back!!! I had packed a bag of mix nuts to take w/me to snack while I picked up Sean from school and took him to the psychiatrist but I forgot them on my kitchen counter, so much for my idea, right? Sean wanted to eat Mc.D and I ordered a big n tasty for me, I ate 3 bits honestly, and I felt so guilty eating it, I had not had a hamburger in a loooong time I couldn't eat any more, the guilt was killing me, so I drank my ice tea and had a salad when I got home, I am proud of myself! to say the least!

I am going downstairs now, I will talk to you tomorrow

Have a great night!

Hanna