Isn't my exercise tracker pretty? Now I just have to do it! My first day will be this Wednesday.

Vickie, I hope that both visits go well. I don't blame you on wanting to protect your sweetie. Your are a thoughtful woman.

Kathy, so glad to hear that Shaun came back to your nest. One day, he has got to start acting like a man. What's happening with the army thing? He needs to have a routine. Is there any volunteering that he could do? Glad that you had a nice evening last night. Looks like you in laws are pretty nice. Would your mil be able to come and visit periodically?

Melissa, you are so cute. I remember how we furiously cleaned our house and vacuumed before we left. Turns out the new owners gutted most of the first floor and I'm sure didn't even see that there weren't any fur balls. I understand how you feel though about sort of strangers seeing your place. So glad that the paper is behind you. I still have nightmares about not meeting school deadlines, and that was a very long time ago.

Sandra, the towels are such a lovely idea. You're a good grandma. It makes me think that I'll have to see what I can do for my boys as a legacy. Oh, and your roses are gorgeous. I look forward to seeing pictures of the bushes in bloom. When do they actually start to flower? It must be so rewarding.

Frouf, I'm sure you are at your desk and breathing a sigh of relief. We all have weekends that we'd like to forget. It's a beautiful day, so enjoy. Think of yourself a little, and try and let go.

Yesterday was absolutely beautiful hear and we walked along the tulips which are already starting to bloom. Ottawa has a tulip festival in a couple of weeks, and the flowers are something to behold. We were lucky enough to catch some of the beauty yesterday.

Okay, better get ready for physio,

Morning all! I'm at work and trying not to stress about all the things I could be doing if I were off today. Just gotta do the best I can!

Good morning, everybody. The exterminator is here and as I predicted, I have absolutely no help. Nobody woke up to answer the door, put the dogs in and out, annd so far they haven't responded to my many shouts upstairs. I am not happy about it.

As soon as this guy leaves, I'm back in the bed. I didn't sleep at all because this damn foot hurts so much. And again, I am not happy about it.

GRRR!

A good day for a new beginning right?

Vickie - love the exercise tracker and daring myself to go ahead and do the same! Hope the dr has some answers for you regarding the vertigo and mouth issues! Good luck and we await your report!

Kathy - I would have said 'let me know if you are going to be aware more than 8 hours" ha ha ha. I do think it was very irresponsible of him, but I guess that's the way he is. Definitely keep him busy (and out of trouble!). Glad you had a nice dinner out!

Melissa - too funny about cleaning up before you move out - but I think this is a common feeling. Last time we moved I was around 35 weeks pregnant w/little ds and was the 'coordinator' as I was unable to really pack or move anything. I had like a whole 'crew' at my house (friends and family) the night before doing final packing and moving furniture around - heck if there was dirt or dustballs on the floor I probably could not see them anyways! ha ha ha Thinking of you - hope you did okay on your paper and sending good vibes for moving day!

Saundra - gorgeous day out today - and I drove by dow's lake the other day and was thrilled to see all the tulips in bloom - want to take a pic and post it!

Sandra - your roses are magnificent - and I hope they have survived the winter without too many problems. I am now 'researching' on the internet - looking at different garden plans and what might fit for my front garden (in front of window between driveway and side fence - maybe 15 x 6 feet?). I know I want a weeping pea shrub (I love the look of those) and I used to have a dwarf japanese flowering almond which I loved (pink blossoms in June!), then will fill in with shrubbery and perennials. Front yard gets a bit of early morning sun then shade the rest of the day (sun on side and back) so it's a bit challenging - need to look for good shade plants. I am really getting back into the gardening which I have not done in years.

Also might try some tomatoes or veggies along the side of the house - southwest exposure there so we get TONS of sun all day long - good for tomatoes I"m sure - just need to figure out a way to keep my frouf friends from eating my veggies!

So dd had a meltdown last night - she actually WON a brand new Ipod Nano at some draw at school (worth like $250) and now INSISTS I give her back her Zen (I keep telling her it's not hers but mine) - wants to 'trade'. Told her I don't want to - she says I have too! (really?). Had a big blowout cuz she was going to 'record' her notes for test today into the machine and 'listen' to it all night (like subliminal studying?) - but of course I would not give in (threatened to tear my room apart today looking for the Zen!).

Leaves a note on the wall this morning saying she can't go to school as she is not prepared for her test - I leave a note back saying 'good luck - I am not calling in your absence!" - wonder what the school will do - hope she gets a detention or something. She was home ALL DAY yesterday fooling around on the computer and dying her bangs purple again - like she didn't have time to study? (relying on the zen method I guess?). I am tired of mothering teenagers!

Dh went out last night to meet with a friend (thank goodness) - I was almost happy to see him go (a couple of hours of peace?). Was home by 11 and fairly quiet which is a good thing. He realized 'something' transpired between dd and me but was sorry to have missed all the excitement.

And yes I am back at work in my lovely quiet peaceful office - drinking my decaf and enjoying it immensely. I am trying to cut down on the crazy eating - while I am not eating entirely core I am trying to eat in control and at least healthier - and I brought my runners to work today so will try and possibly walk at lunchtime (or maybe after work) if time permits.

Frouf

For goodness sake Kathy - where is everyone? or should I say Shaun? And why did you not get any more pain medication? maybe a call to Judd is in order?

Frouf

When we were walking yesterday, I kept complaining that I didn't have my camera. It was soooo gorgeous.

Physio lady saw improvement today. I finish with her next week and still have massage coverage. We leave for Niagara in two weeks, so hope I'll be able to walk easily by then

Pain medicine was refilled late Friday and I didn't know they got the dr. approval for the refill. Judd will pick it up on the way home unless I can get Shaun to walk up there and get it.

As for where he is, I'm assuming he's upstairs in his room. I can't get up there though and he still doesn't answer, so all I can do is sit and wait. Ext. man is finally gone.

Good news, Saundra! I also hope your foot is better by Niagara time -- and don't forget your camera!

Hi Everyone
Well sorry I havent been on much lately. I just have so much trouble getting on. So please forgive me. But I do try to get on every day. I sure miss you all when I cant get on here.
I hope everyone is doing well. I havent tried to read the post. Because everytime I do. It throws me off. And then I cant get back on.
I looked for the new book over the weekend. But didnt find it. Said it was at WalMart and Target. But neither place had it here yet. When I go to my meeting tonight. I am going to try and look at Target again. I cant wait to get it.
I am still walking. But the weight just doest seem to be doing anything. I know I did lose 1/2 lb last week. But not sure how it will go this week. Keeping my fingers crossed.

VICKIE How are you and hubby doing. Have been thinking of both of you.
KATPO How are you doing. I hope you are getting along and healing nicely.
Well wont post too much. In case it wont let me.
But I do think of all of you.
So if I am not on here. You know I am still having trouble.
Have a wonderful day.
coco

Good afternoon, or should I just say another good morning? I finally got my pain medicine (Judd went and got it for me at lunch) and was able to sleep a little.

The reason Shaun didn't answer is that he wasn't here. Never came home. I called the guy who picked him up Friday, and he gave me the names of some of the bartenders up at that place where he always hangs out. I called and talked to one, and she said "oh yeah, he's at my house hanging out with one of my friends." I said for her to call him and tell him to call me ASAP. Oh and I also asked if there was room for him to move in there with them. Well, eventually he called me back. I was LIVID -- he said he didn't have a ride home. I said he got there somehow and could get back home the same way. About that time, Erin walked in and I asked if she would go and get him. She did and now he's back home but hasn't come in to check with me. Hopefully he has gone straight to his room and started cleaning. I told him on the phone that if he has so much time on his hand, you should be able to eat off the floors up there and for him to GET BUSY!

Coco, you have GOT to get your computer looked at. There's no reason for it to do that. I'm sure you're beyond frustrated with it. Congrats on the loss and for continuing to walk.

vickie, i have that vertigo, too. i went to an ear specialist (can't remember what to call that type doctor) and was told i have meniere's disease. it's an inner ear problem that is aggrivated by salt, sugar, and caffeine. i was told to limit use of all 3 and to stay away from packaged foods as much as possible. i don't have the vertigo all the time but episodes flare up occasionally. rarely, do i take meds for it any more. hope this info helps you.

your exercise tracker is gorgeous.

saundra, thank you for the compliments. my roses will start blooming end of may or first part of june. then they will bloom off and on till freeze sets in.

melissa, i know it's hard to be behind that desk right now. hang in there.

frouf, you are very smart to plan your landscape. i just plant in mass. however, i am going to plant several pots to go under the hummingbird (pine) tree. i'm sorry you're still having dd meltdowns. are you considering her staying at her dad's this summer? i would.

kathy, i'm glad you got your meds refilled. i'm just sorry you're still waiting on them. does the drugstore deliver? i just saw your other post. i am proud of you for standing up for yourself. shaun needs to grow up. maybe moving will help him do that.

coco, congratulations on losing 1/2 lb. how much total for you now?

we are just home from running errands. i'm about to turn 3 circles and sit down (like a dog) and start on my embroidery work. have a good afternoon.

Well, he begged me not to make him leave. He knows and I know that he has no other place to go. The drugstore doesn't deliver -- we got it done at Kroger.

Tell me about this embroidery project. Is there a pattern you iron on that you sew on top of? That sounds like something I should also do for my kids.

Kathy - I am so GLAD you got your pain meds and hopefully you are at least physically comfortable? I too would be FUMING re the Shaun situation - how totally immature of him - esp given your current lack of mobility - I think you should definitely read him the riot act!

And Coco - you are the most patient person I know for I too would have chucked the computer out the window by now! Probably needs a bit of tweaking and setting up - hope you can find some computer savvy person to help you out! We sure like it when you visit!

Saundra - glad you are on the mend and I"m sure the massages will only make it better!

Vickie - what did the dr say? (inquiring minds want to know!)

I am almost ready to leave for home (should I be dreading it more?). Dh called me super chatty about fixing the underground sprinkler heads (some are broken) and patio stones (hexagon) for the patio and pathway - frankly I am not that interested anymore. He is going out jamming tonight (good!).

Had a bagel and big salad w/tuna fish for lunch - and I am now getting pretty hungry (inhaling my banana and apple as we speak). I don't want to go home and eat 'badness' so my plan is to stop at the grocery on the way home and pick up a rotisserie chicken - at least that is already cooked (no waiting for starving froufs). I can just throw a baked potato in the microwave (assuming dd isn't 'in line' for it - ha ha ha), and maybe nuke some baby carrots or any other available veggie?

Speaking of dd - sounds like she has been home all day - not sure if the school called or not? and dh says it does not look like our bedroom has been ransacked - have to drive her to dance tonight - this should be fun!

Frouf

Boy, Frouf, your homelife is just as much fun as mine is, isn't it? I'm telling you what, we should seriously consider running away from home together. I'm thinking a nice beach in Mexico ...

I just got my mom a pair of PJs from ebay, very cute Nick & Nora cotton jammies, new with the tags on. These are for Mother's Day so I hope they arrive in time. And speaking of my mom, she sent me three books in the mail today so I'm set for reading. Thank goodness, because these computer games are starting to get old. I should get back on my crocheting too. Oh and I also got that top in the mail today, also from ebay. I am so excited because it's very cute and will look GREAT with the new black crop pants I just got (also from ebay). Okay, if it weren't for ebay I would be naked. It's the best way to shop when you're confined to home.

We have to find something for dinner and I don't know what it'll be. PJ&B sandwiches? I'm really tired of eating take-out food and we really shouldn't be spending any money since I haven't been paid for the last four weeks due to some foul-up with the short-term disability. I have bills to pay but dread it because I'm not sure if it'll leave us with any money! I suppose we should just order Chinese or pizza or something and suck it up. After all, we have to eat. Judd is going to the gym after work. Also, a guy from work and his wife are bringing dinner to us tomorrow night. That'll be nice of them.

kathy, shaun is your son. you have to do what you know is best. right now i'm not sure about my embroidery design. the transfers i bought yesterday are wayyyyy too big for tea towels. i may have to just look at them and try to freehand them onto the towel. my grandmother did very simple designs for the days of the week with teddy bears on the ones she made me. she kept the stitching simple, too. did i love them? you betcha!!!! i don't know how detailed the ones i make will be. we'll see. i'm very excited now and am about to get started. i think you would enjoy sewing some, too. we could do this "together."

frouf, you're smart to pick something up on the way home. i hope your evening is une-dd--ful.

vickie, how was wi?