Yummy is right!!
I am trying something different-taking the synthroid after breakfast-getting terrible cramps. I hate meds that you have to time and avoid things.
I had a massage yesterday and I feel worse. Usually you feel better the next day.
Busy weekend-Art meeting-Tea-early church and Art Show. I am ready/
Sinuses much better-I think that was from massage.
Meme-hope it goes well. Love your strategies.
Finally warmer-yeah!!! Mima

Hit yet another snag ... oh so many of those lately between the fights with mom and dad and the fight with the principle of his school. He just does not seem to want to listen to or obey authority but he wants to be listened to. Yesterday his cell phone went wild ... flashing, etc. When I tried to get him to give it to me so I could see if I could fix it he wouldn't. I knew right away something was wrong. I finally got it and found a lot of stuff on there that should not be on a 12 yr. old's phone(or anyone's phone for that matter). Now he has had his phone, Wii, all electronics and computer priviledges taken away. I took the phone to mom and dad's and we went over it from top to bottom. I came back home and confronted him and taked to him about how serious it was. This is his first offence but once is all it takes with something like this and he needs to learn that lesson. He will not be getting a phone back (his mom says until he is driving). Also, he will not have computer priviledges without adult supervision. He will learn what a precious priviledge freedom is.

Our schools are closed until next Tuesday because of the flu ... I'm thinking a lot of 'homework' is coming his way! I've already downloaded 8 pages of math off the internet. I was at a breakfast meeting at his school just yesterday morning and the speaker said next year TN schools were jumping a whole grade in math for all students so he will be needing to increase his math knowledge. Now is a good time to get that jump-start!

I'm off to do laundry, housework and homework. YUCK!

Yikes-those are the teenage problems, Sounds like a good consequence. Imagine what we lived without and we eren't even grounded,
We were stopped in a line of traffic and Brad glanced in the mirror and said that guy is not going to stop. Well he did after he rearended us!! His car had more damage-he just picked it up after 2000 repairs. He was very apologetic . But my neck feels funny and my back hurts more than normal.
Brad braced himself but I didn't/ but the man wasn't going fast.
Art meeting, tea this afternoon.
Bye for now Mima

Good morning everyone. I'm having a mini melt down this morning. Hubby came home from work last night and informed me our houseguest is returning this afternoon. Yikes! He is only suppose to be staying the one night (tonight) and leaving to drive back up north tomorrow morning. I'm a bit miffed because he just spent the last 3 days at the Seminole Casino, with his room and meals "compted" and he hasn't even offered to take hubby and myself out to dinner after spending 3 1/2 weeks at our house. Yep, I'm a bit miffed. And, no one is suppose to mention to his wife that he was at the casino rather than the Honda Golf Classic which is where he was suppose to be. What's wrong with this picture?? I definitely will NOT be cooking tonight. "Let them eat cake!"
Meme, a brave person you are to take on a troubled teen. Is this a family arrangement or more of an adoptive one? I really do not know the story behind this so I was just trying to understand the relationship with Ross and your family. I hope things work out for all of you, especially Ross. I'm sure he will appreciate your efforts when he is a happier young man. You have taken on a big responsibility and hopefully it will be appreciated by some.
Mima, I agree with you about the "priviledges" of today. We grew up playing out doors, creating games and riding bicycles everywhere. There were no cell phones, computers or such to whine about having. Our biggest gripe was who got to watch what on the ONE T.V. we had. Most of today's kids have too much given to them and it is never appreciated. I see it everyday with the kids living in my neighborhood...."entitlement attitudes".Need to go back to phase 1 of the South Beach plan. My weight loss has slowed to nothing and I think it is because of the carb servings I have been having. I need to get the issue under control again and will have just veggies, protein and salads for a few days.
Off to vacuumn and wash the floors. Need to brace myself and adjust my attitude before our "houseguest" gets here or I may just tell him to get a hotel room!!
Hope everyone enjoys the day and don't forget to turn your clocks ahead tonight.

I'm here...had stomach problems for awhile and felt really crummy, and the weather was getting to me too! Computer was acting stupid also so didn't need the extra aggravation of turning it on...it is not quite a year old yet, my one son hates Vista and the other one has Vista...I have that. Too many security boxes to close all the time and it kept telling me I was offline when I was online.....see it's stupid! Wouldn't let me post anything since I was offline...arggggg! LOL Took down the final star and rolled up all the cords last night so very sore......sore...sore!!!!!

Joanne...glad you are home and doing better....Happy 76th

Tammy...I want a new desk too, I have my grandpas pull down DH uses but it is not in very good shape.

Mima....what cookies? I love cookies.....did some baking, yum ae too many!

Kate...sounds like the houseguest from H&!!

Happy...hope the orthotics help...I use mine in any shoe they will fit in. The doc told me to limit my stairs and ladders...not easy here..I'm short!

Meme...what a full plate.....I know how much all your grandkids mean to you! Hugs((()))

Sunny...good job..I want a recumbant bike too stay of my feet I do a treadmill but with two bad feet it is hard.

Didn't think my post would be here..stupid computer did it again...then the page freezes up...and I lose everything.....

Glad you are better, Candice. Hi Anne. Kate, I would have a huge resentment for people that don't buy food or take you out to eat, The most you can do now is not to let it happen again. And forgive yourself for getting into it.
Wewent to the tea-Brad drove us -I was still woozy but better today, It was great, Quiche, scones, pastries, Ate a little of it. Then Joyce won this guge basket with a tea serving etc, She wants me to come back to help her open it.
We are skipping Sunday school-just going to church and come bacl and set up for the art show which is 1-4 and then the dinner. It will be lovely.
But I will be glad when it's over, although I will enjoy it.
Taking thyroid later but getting cramps still. Anyone else take synthroid.
Bye for now Mima

Good morning everyone. Glad to see everyone posting again! Anne, that is a horrible place for your daughter to have a broken bone. I feel for her. I had rotator cuff surgery about 3 years ago and I had a terrible time recouperating. I couldn't imagine going through healing a broken bone in that area of the arm. I certainly hope she gets through it okay. And as far as the houseguest goes....I wouldn't mind the company at all if they were a little more considerate of the financial situation. I have always purchased groceries and "beverages" when staying with people along with offering to do any cooking/cleaning. I feel that if they are gracious enough to let me stay in their home it is the least I can do. That's where I am having such an issue here. Our guest has yet to offer to do any of the above. While his wife did purchase some of the groceries while she was here with him for two weeks, it was hardly enough to continue to provide upkeep for her husband for another two weeks(+) along with the fact that he expects me to provide meals and clean up for him as a wife would. I definitely don't need two husbands! My only hope is that he will want to get back home and will need to get back to his landscape business asap. I am not going to be rude about all this but I will have reservations about future visits from anyone. And unfortunately, nothing has been said about his leaving yet today. Enough of the houseguest issue. I've made my bed, I will have to lie in it. And thank you for the "forgiveness" point, Mima. I have a hard time with that for myself.
Candice, my Vista freezes up my computer when I am using any Windows applications sometimes. It can be very annoying but it only happens once in awhile. I almost think it might have something to do with my DSL service. My computer is just about a year old. I bought it with wireless capabilities in the event my MIL and FIL had to come live with us. I would have rearranged my two guest rooms for their private area. But, they opted to stay in Rhode Island near the grandkids they raised and have since gone into a nursing home. Not the ideal situation for them but I don't interfere with the choices his family makes.
All this talk about skin things is making me crazy. I also have a small black mole over my lip that has been there since I can remember. I just can't think about having it cut off. It isn't odd shaped or anything abnormal but I can imagine it is the first thing about my face people notice. Hey, let's just say it's unique! I'll keep it.
Hope everyone enjoys their day. I need to "google" some directions for our guest....can I only hope here?? I'll check back later...

Hello Everybody . I wrote a post yesterday and see that it didn't make it here.No telling where it went.
Our daughter was here for a couple days and cooked a nice Birthday dinner for me. It was nice to have most of the family here. Although I won't be 76 till tuesday. They all work or live out of town.I got a lot of nice gifts.. I got a lot of lotions and candles. They all were sweet pea.. No one knew what the other was getting so I guess sweet pea is in now. Got a new pocket book from daughter and bracelet from the son and his wife.
Meme- I hope things work out with Ross.. Is he in therapy?You always seem to have a plate full.
Mima- You may need to see a Dr. If you have whip lash the other party should pay your medical bill.
Kate- I would never put up with what you are doing with the house guest.. He is taking advantage of you and your hubby. It sounds like.
Candice - Nice to see you back.. Christmas was down and packed away the day after .. I couldn't wait to get it put away..
Happy- Yes it is hard for me to not be in the middle of things.. My sister was having a fit last night trying to get me out of the middle and go sit in living room.. I am just not as up to par as I want to be yet. It drives me crazy..
Joanne

Meme, keep us posted on how things are going. I know it has to be an adjustment having him with you, but I think you are doing the right thing. Tough love?

Mima, sorry to hear about the accident. Hope you aren't too banged up.

Kate, I think your houseguest has more than overstayed his welcome. I know he left for a few days, but my goodness, this is getting ridiculous! I can understand how you wouldn't want to have any more house guests ever.

Candice, computers can be so frustrating, can't they? Glad that you have the decorations down!

Anne, ouch to the daughter's broken arm! Hope you don't scar from the mole removal. I have one on my back that I want to get checked out.

Joanne, Sweet Pea is one of my favorites! Is it Bath and Body Works? I can imagine that you are going crazy not being able to do things like you are used to.

Here is my latest incident! For the past week or so, I've been dizzy off and on each day. I told Tim that I thought it was sinus crap, and he pretty much agreed, but he thought I should call the doctor. I didn't of course. Well, yesterday off and on all day, I kept getting stabbing pains in my left temple. It didn't last long, and it didn't happen often. Last night I ended up with a longer pain and dizziness. Took my BP, and it was down to 110/60, pulse was 58. That kind of scared me. Tim wanted to call the squad, but I thought he could just drive me to the hospital. Took my BP again, and it was even lower and so was the pulse. I agreed to the squad.

It was an interesting ride to Greenville chatting with the dudes in the back. I was feeling better once they started an IV. At Wayne, they did blood tests (sed rate and others), checked urine, and I had a catscan. Everything came back normal. The doctor told me that he was honestly stumped. He had ruled out all of the "bad" things that it could be.

They gave me a steroid shot of some kind to help with the headaches, and I've only had one short one since the shot. I'm to get a prescription filled, but I'm going to wait until after I see the doctor. I'm calling him in the morning.

We got home about 5:00 this morning. Short night. I have felt pretty good today, only a few of the stabbing pains in the temple. No dizziness. BUT I've slept most of the day, so maybe if I would have been up and around more, things would have been different.

I guess it sounds like a sinus infection. You should get better on the meds.Hope you heal quickly. You did the smart thing.
The Art show was great and so was the dinner. Slept almost 9 hours last night.
I am not hurt bad-I think I would like to go to the chiro.I have so many things wrong with me that it's hard to decipher.
Hope your guest leaves today-and glad your gf helped out some.

Bye for now-Mima

A better and quiet day today ladies! Our guest finally decided to move on after I informed him he needed to go to the store if he planned on staying. I guess he decided to save his money for the casino on the way home instead of buying groceries because he left yesterday afternoon about 4 pm. Hubby and I both had the big sigh of relief on this note....yesireee. So good to have my house back and the "Queenie" is enjoying her "bed" again. Thanks for "listening" to me whine about this, ladies. It did help to vent some....

Tammy, something just doesn't sound right with your headache issue. I never heard of low BP due to sinus problems. And they ran all kinds of tests, huh? I would definitely pay attention to details of how you feel and start jotting them down in a log of some kind. Maybe it will tell a story the doctor can interpret. I do hope it is nothing serious and it clears up soon.

Happy Birthday Joanne! 76 years young, huh? Personally I never aged past 39...that's my story and I'm sticking to it! And like you, couldn't wait to get those Christmas decorations packed away the day after. Isn't that why they call it "Boxing Day" in Canada? At least that's what my neighbor GF told me. She hails from New Brunswick. I'm sure having your family for a few days was a joy for you. I hope you enjoy your special day tomorrow.

Need to have a day to myself this week. Seeing as my dentist cancelled my appointment last week and rescheduled me for this Thurs, I will have to do my day either tomorrow or Wed. We have another friend here from up North but they own their own house a few streets over from us. We are suppose to get together with them Wed evening but it's very hard to plan week day things because of hubby's schedule. It looks like we may not get together with them this time around. Hubby has been working long days lately. Oh well. Maybe next visit.
Off to do some chores. Weather has warmed up a lot past few days. Going to be in the 80's all week. We need rain desperately though and there is none in the forecast. Hope everyone enjoys their day.

Well... we made it through the weekend without too much trauma. The only thing boy did that was extreem was to rip up a perfectly good pair of jeans with his bare hands while sitting in church. Don't ask why ... I did and all I got was that he thought they looked 'cool' like that. He ripped the whole bottom out of both legs ... and I'm not kidding ... all the way from knee to hem. I threw them in the trash to teach him a lesson. He was not a happy camper! He also changed outfits on me yesterday morning. We agreed on what he was going to wear to church ... I let him choose. While I was downstairs practicing, he decided he didn't want to wear that afterall. So he chose something else and got dressed. He got in the van and we were on our way to church. I looked over at him and realized he had on a shirt that had big white splotches all over it where bleach had been spilled on it ... it had other spots on it as well plus he had different pants & his old shoes on. I stopped in the middle of the road and asked what in the world he was thinking. He said he just changed his mind and decided to wear that instead. I told him he didn't get to change his mind without consulting me. He started yammering something about how that wasn't fair, yadda yadda yadda. I told him to shut his mouth. I told him I had to sing in a class at church & I was going to go fullfill that duty then he was going home and change into what we agreed on and come back for church. He was so upset because he wanted to go to his class and see his friends. I said, no, you will go to my class, sit on the back row, keep your mouth shut and then go change your clothes. He started yammering at me again so I smacked him and told him he would not speak again until we got to church. We changed the clothes and he learned to do what he was told.

I WILL NOT GIVE UP ON THIS CHILD!

On the plus side ... he went to the altar last night!

There is much much more girls ... the half has not been told. Yes it is a 'family affair'. This is my daughter's son. My daughter has had all she can humanly take. I guess you could say she came to the end of her rope with him and the end was in flames. His dad was not being much help, either. Whatever she said not to let him do is the very thing Dad would allow. The last thing he did at home before we got him was to kick his door down. It took both of them to spank him and then they still couldn't do it. He disobeyed his teacher a week ago and got into it with the principle at his school ... it took him and 2 teachers to paddle him. His mom wanted to send him to an academy not too far from here but it was going to be over $40,000 for 6 months and they said that was how long he needed to stay. They simply could not afford that. I guess you could say WE are substituting for the academy right now. Hubby told him if HE had to paddle him he wouldn't need anyone else and he'd better hope that never happened. I told him if I ever got him I'd use a belt and I would not be particular where I hit so there would be no need to hold him down. The bad thing is, school was out last Fri. and today because of a flu epidemic here. We have four days this week and then it will be out for 2 weeks for spring break. HELP!!!

Kate ... I don't do house guests well. You are a good person.

Tammy ... that was scary. Doesn't sound much like a sinus problem to me. Let us know what the Dr. says.

Mima ... Chiro sounds like a plan but you might should have an Xray. I wrecked my van 3 weeks ago ... thank goodness no one was hurt. Whole front end is gone ... parts are going to be in this week sometimes. Supposed to get it fixed first of next week.

Joanne ... take it easy and let people make a fuss over you now while you can. When you get better they'll all have you up waiting on them soon enough.

Anne ... hope your daughter's arm doesn't give her too much pain. Who is taking care of the kids? Sure hope that mole doesn't scar but it shouldn't with laser surgery.

Candice ... hope you're feeling better by now. I hate computer problems. I have 2 stupid boxes that pop-up on mine every single time I turn it on. Drives me crazy. The only way I can get rid of them is to press Alt - Control - Delete. It takes forever to get mine started. I've been just leaving it on because of that.

Keep me in your thoughts and prayers and I will all of you. I may not be on as much as usual but you'll know why! Love you gals.

My doctor is out of the office until next Monday. The other doctor in the office is taking his patients, but she was booked today. Have to call in the morning to get in. They do appointments the day you call instead of ahead of time. Don't like that much, but what can I do. Only a couple headaches today and no dizziness.

Mima, sleeping 9 hours sounds wonderful!

Kate, so glad to hear that your guest finally "hit the road". I would be so relieved. I agree with you about it not sounding like sinus stuff with the way the bp was. Doesn't make sense. I've kept track of my bp today and I'm keeping track of how I have felt. I am really tired, but that happens alot.

Meme, keep us posted on how things are going! I know it isn't easy.