Good morning GG’s,

Sorry I have not been able to be here much. Just not enough hours in the day

Coming down the home stretch with those scrubs. Next Wednesday is the day. I have to re-do one of the tops. When I washed it, the trim didn’t hold up ~ have to remove it and apply another. Have to shorten the pants, then I’m ready.

Worked on education stuff for work this weekend. It was beautiful weather, so I took my laptop outside and worked on it out there. Got to spend some time with Sara’s family. Maddie was a hoot. She wanted me to come to her room and play dolls. She fixed me up with a crown and stuff. She wanted me to take off my rings (wedding and mother’s ring) and put them in a box and put on a different one instead. I told her I didn’t want to do that and risk loosing them. So, she shamed me and took my crown away. She is so funny ~ you never know what is coming.

Will you all tell me ~ these funny little things that Maddie does/says ~ does that make her rude or badly behaved? She is 4. I just wondered. She cracks me up and I don’t take it too seriously. (Like when she told me my toenails were gross.) I used to tell my sister about the things I thought were funny and my sister got all bent out of shape about it ~ says that Maddie is rude and I ought to tell her this and that and correct her. I just don’t tell my sister anymore.

Two days down and two to go. They have come up with a new way to torture us at work ~ kind of funny and kind of not. The last couple days were more stressful than usual. I ended up with a rip roaring headache Thursday because of it. The surveyors have cited us for having dr’s orders that do not have three pieces of information on them ~ time, date and signature. And so they are cracking down on getting the docs to comply with this. Fun, fun, fun ~ NOT!!!!

Some of the docs always do it and others don’t. When I find that they haven’t and ask them to add the missing info, some are gracious about it, others not so much. It is hoped to catch them right then and there, because if you don’t you have to call them for an order clarification ~ which they would not be thrilled about. The first day I think was more stressful, because I missed part of what my boss said and thought that if I didn’t catch it that I would have to be the one to call them. She had said that I could take the order because I am a nurse (I don’t get paid as a nurse ~ don‘t get paid enough to put up with that aggravation). Friday when I learned that I wouldn’t have to be the one to call the docs, it relieved some of the stress.

It has been interesting ~ the different reactions/responses we have gotten in trying to make sure they have put the required information on their orders. It’s not an enjoyable task. The boss thinks it won’t take too long for the docs to get tired of having to be reminded before they will get with the program and start doing it without having to be constantly reminded to do so. I sure hope so. After a few days of this, I have grown aggravated with having to try and catch and remind them to do this. I’m done raising kids. These are grown ups, with their Dr. degree. That is just Doctor 101 to time, date and sign stuff ~ GRRRRRRRRR

Sorry ~ have time only for a couple comments this morning.

Andi ~ I think I would offer to help. Maybe ask first, but would help if my kids wanted it.

Rie ~ I’m sure your meeting will turn out great.

Rosey ~ sorry you are having to deal with a 2 year old again.

Isabella ~ sorry you fell ~ glad you weren’t hurt.

Guess I’d better quit fooling around here and finish getting ready for work. Hope you all have a great day.

Good Morning! Just time for a quick note here!

Webwoman--I think that you need to do what you think you need to do. Hubbys come and go but our children are with us forever!! LOL!!

Bobbi and Karen-- Tim has a 22 rifle-- and a black powder gun (kit) that he has been working on for years!! Guess I shouldn't complain at all huh!!! I don't like guns and it just never has been an issue with us--- I was even looking to buy him a gun display case so that he could at least display the two that he has!! Are you two still laughing??

OK-- I know I have missed people but I'm getting ready to go and meet my sister for lunch. We postponed our bible study until next wee since my cousin is here visiting..

Be back later!!!

I don't do guns at all and neither does DH. At least that's one of the things we both agree on 100%. But hunting is big where we live and so we are surrounded by hunters and their firearms. I just don't want them (the guns) in my home.

The weather is teetering on sunny but the clouds are taking over. I was able to hang a few things on the clothes line this afternoon as it was breezy and almost warm. I will have to check to see if they are dry pretty soon as it looks as if we may get a few showers later on.


Oh, Bobbi, how funny about the shampoo. BTW, I can send you a good sized chunk of wood for your DH's head. My DH just bought 7 cords and will never miss a chunk or two. Oh, yes, I might add anyone else who needs a chunk can have one as well.

Karen31, every time you mention going out to lunch with your sister or relatives I get lonely for my only sister. She lives about a 5 hour drive away and we seldom see each other. She's deathly afraid of highway driving and we don't get there very often. If we were close we'd go out for lunch, too.

Donna, the saga of Sabrino is like an old Disney movie. So if you've ever watched old Disney movies you'll know it'll all work out in the end.

Debbie, I've lost the same few pounds over and over. I think we've all been there many times. I find my weight loss goes in cycles where I could care less to where I am fastidious over every bite that goes in my mouth. Just keep your goal in sight and you'll eventually see the weight creeping down.

Gayle, what would happen if you growled back at the doctor? I'd have a hard time keeping my tongue in my head if I got a snarky answer from one of them.

Hi Rie. Hope that meeting went well today. Hope you're not caught in the middle of your mom and DS.

Rosey, your DH sounds just like a 2 year old when you said he was much better after his nap. Hope he's in a better mood the rest of the day. Keeping my fingers crossed for you SIL.

Karen3, so glad you're feeling so much better. I have a friend who is having all kinds of problems and I think it's the medications she's on. I keep telling her to ask the doctor about them but she just keeps asking the doctor for another pill to take care of the new problems. I could crack her in the skull, too. Yesterday the doctor told her she's having a problem with her heart. Something to do with a valve. She didn't ask the doctor any questions or ask if it could be fixed or any of the hundred things I would have wanted to know if it had been me. She's so unaware of how her body functions. Ok, I've rattled on too long about my friend.

Marie, too funny about the wood.

Hi to everyone else. Hope everyone is having a great day. I'm gone to check the clothes on the line. It's one of those warmer outside than inside days so I'll be happy for a little warm sun on my arms.

Gayle - My grandson will be 4 in August. I know exactly what you mean about the funny things they say at that age, you can't help but laugh. If my grandson says something that I don't think he should be saying I tell him it isn't nice. I am following the lead of his mother. She corrects him. At daycare, they are not allowed to make comments to each other that might hurt the other's feelings. For example, if Pap Pap tells him something is stupid, he will correct Pap Pap and tell him that's not nice to say. I tell Pap Pap not to teach him something that is going to get him in trouble at daycare. They are allowed to say that something is silly, but not stupid. Kids don't realize that the things they are saying aren't nice unless someone teaches them. I wouldn't go so far to say that Maddie is rude. Rude is when you know that what you are saying is hurtful and you say it anyway.

Andi - I think you should give your son as much help as you want to give. He has worked hard in school to earn his degree and is moving on to a job. This sounds to me like he is a good, responsible son. It's not like you're aiding and abetting a criminal!!! I would make this very clear to DBF.

Donna - Bless your heart for helping GM. Are these tests something that she really needs? I know my PCP often orders tests because he can, not because I really need them.

Rie - I wish I was going to Las Vegas with you. May 9 is my wedding anniversary and I think that would be a great way to celebrate!

Isabella - The salad looks so good. Your food pictures always look like they came out of a magazine. I have never tried quinoa. I don't know if I would know how to cook it or serve it. DH wouldn't eat it. Ok. Now I feel stupid. I just looked at the link for the salad recipe and it IS a picture! LOL I thought you took a picture of it before you ate it!

Freda and Rosie - I hope you didn't think I was criticizing Rosie's choice to have bariatric surgery. I know it is not an easy choice and definately not taking the easy way out. I too admire her for following the doctor's orders and keeping her diet under control. I think I would be one who would overeat and end up in the ER with complications.

Bobbi - I support you in your effort to get DH to follow a budget. Spending is a whole nother ball game after your retire and I agree that he is overdoing it. DH has guns, but since he no longer hunts he doesn't buy any more. He doesn't know anything about our finances and he doesn't want to know, but he won't buy anything without discussing it with me first. If I am the first to pass on, he is in for a big surprise.

Lynn - I am with you on fear of gaining the weight back. I have gained back 12 of the lbs I lost. This has been my biggest backslide since I started to lose in 2008. I have to really knuckle down or I'm going to gain the rest back. If I do, I doubt if I'll ever be able to lose it again

Hi Everyone,

Feeling kind of icky - started taking new BP meds - the last one was not working. Hopefully, I will get used to this new one. It seems to be working.

I just finished grading everyone's papers. Feel a little "bleary-eyed" - I have been on the computer all day.

Hopefully, I will check in tomorrow morning with personals.

I re-joined WW for 3 months. I am hoping something new will get me back on track.

Lynn

KarenFL, I’m a little bummed you put up the pool screen guard up. How will I be entertained by your ranting about the careless weed whacker?

Rosey, keeping your SIL in my thoughts and hope he gets the HD job. And hoping Mr. Crankypants gets a clue he’s going overboard.

Rie, I hope the meeting went well. I bet you wowed them!

Gayle, your job sounds yucky. I’m going to guess there are some good parts to it but the surveyors are dumb. And black scrubs – stupid, you all aren’t supposed to be the grim reapers.

Bobbi, on the DH (not so D I suppose at the moment) problems.

Debbie, I once read about an article from a weight loss doctor that said that it is all numbers. Someone can be an all week and be a on the weekend and never lose or often gain weight. All the can be undone with just one blowout meal. Because I believe it is all numbers (calories in/out) I don’t go for the eating days. I have an extra 200 cals on Sundays occasionally. If I go over by more than my allotment on the weekend, I have significantly less the following week to make up for the overage. I know it’s not fun, but I love the level of activity I have because I lost the weight. I won’t give that up, even for a cookie. I figure it will always be my battle and I will play the numbers to make sure I win. Basically, after my long winded statement, I bet the out of town did the damage. You have to be vigilant there too. BTW, when I was losing my weight, I went on 3 long trips where I’d have no control over the food prep. I decided to make it my goal to lose weight on each trip and I did. It was the competitive part of me with my want to binge while traveling. Sometimes making the path competitive helps.

Donna, I get your happiness without a partner, but you haven’t met mine. And he and the furbabies are fabulous. Missy Sasha has her eye meds and I didn’t have to rob a bank thanks to Costco. Missy Kai had an upset tummy yesterday and didn’t eat dinner. Clearly I got enough calories in her since she didn’t have a seizure. Yay for that. Kody and Blizzie are well. So after you meet my DH in July, you’ll have to amend your dislike, at least for him. Added with edit - ARE YOU NUTS??? You wrote another bond as you're paying off the last skip? I swear you just pretend to be cranky because you're a soft touch.

KarenMO, my DH likes guns, doesn’t buy any extras because he has the couple he wants. He does like to do the reloading and stuff too. Me, I despise guns and will never touch one. He has them locked up and I have no idea where they are. I think that is good.

Isabella, 7 cords of wood is good. My DH cuts us 6 every year from the loggers’ slash piles. $5 a cord. Pain in the butt to get to and cut from, but its using what the logging industry doesn’t. That is good.

Carol Sue, get you DH to take you to Vegas. It’s an interesting place. I love Reno and Tahoe much better, but Vegas is a hoot. I should mention I don’t gamble so maybe Vegas is better for that but I doubt it.

Lynn, I hope WW helps. It’s a good program. Did you dump the DASH diet?

Marie

Hi everyone. another "poof" day. bills are paid)for now) and grocerys restocked so im greatful just wish the $ left over was more. one of my dd cats jumped off the top deck onto the living rm floor, he wasnt hurt but sacred the dowah out of me. then i noticed i hadnt seen him in awhile so the hunt began. the little stinker squeased thru the bathrm window and was outside.( the window was open about 2 Inches. sheesh that kinda drama i dont need esp after a shopping trip with mr canky pants. carol sue i didnt take your comments in a bad way at all,please no apology neccesary hoping your evenings lovely. rosey

breakfast
coffee

lunch
turkey lunch meat rollups
grapes

snack
coffee mocha
1/2 c trail mix

dinner
hamburger patty,grilled onions
cuke and tomatoe salad

With the Tsunami that has come upon us, I find myself not being able to focus on much else. Tomorrow my boy is going to have to be interviewed by DCS in the afternoon. Please keep him in your prayers. This is very tough on a little boy, and very tough on his Mama.

Sorry I'm not able to support you all right now. I feel like hiding in a cave. Once in a while I crawl out and read.

Thanks for your concern and prayers. We so need them.

I'm tired tonight but wanted to check in. I think I have worked things out with our dd at least temporarily. She wants us out of her life but then at other times seems to want us in her life...as long as we talk, do and act just as she wants we are ok...LOL...I love her dearly and I truly believe she loves us too. She's just gotten into a crazy self-absorbed lifestyle and doesn't realize that life is not always the way she is currently experiencing it. Sometimes I don't think she realizes we are getting old or that she will also get old. We are not talking about a teenager...she is 47....but she did concede that we have a right to our feelings and that she did "push." Yeah, that's about right... We love her but she wears us out with all her drama! Such a waste of time when we could be enjoying each other....

I've had problems with my phone today. Had to go to downtown Portland to get it fixed...it worked fine on the way home but now it keeps flashing and won't stop long enough to allow me to use it. So will have to go back tomorrow to have them work on it again. At least it was free...would have cost $99 if I'd had to pay but because I have AppleCare I didn't have to pay. We had dinner in the mall food court before coming home which was kinda fun.

We went to the gym this morning, so with the phone issues this afternoon I haven't accomplished much here at home and probably won't again tomorrow.
Well it will still be here waiting for me but I'm running out of underwear so may have to do some laundry tonight at least.

Too tired for more...Donna, I'm still praying, how did your time away go? Rosey sorry about the grumpy man, he better thank God for you, hi to everyone else....

Donna, you, your son and family will be in our prayers. Sometimes we all need somebody to lean on and get support from, other times they need to be the strong ones for someone else to lean on. Just worry about you and your son for now,come back and give us updates when you can. Who knows when some of us will be needing to lean on you! Sending good thoughts for you tomorrow.

Good Morning GG's

Hopefully it will warm up a bit today. I got used to walking outside and dread getting back on the treadmill. I added the hula-hoop to my exercise program. it's fun and it's supposed to work. I worked yesterday and we had another party. I did really well. And the cake this time wasn't so tempting, just a sheet cake from Cosco. Went to DGS's scoccer game Tuesday and almost froze to death! They have games 4 days a week and we need warm weather soon. I'm not looking forward to sitting out there in the cold again. My back hurts for hours after I get that cold.

Gail, We don't do paper orders any more. It's all computer and the doctors are supposed to put them in themselves. Of course we still get "would you put that in for me" And forget the please. We're supposed to say "I'll help you put them in if you're not able to put them in yourself". As you can imagine, it goes over really well. I think Maddie is adorable.

Carol Sue, I didn't think, at all, that you were criticizing Rosie's choice to have bariactric surgery. We use the tools that we have available. She made the choice for health reasons and it's worked wonderfully for her. I think a lot of people believe that if they have it, they will just get thin without any effort on their part, and that's not how it works.

Mary, I don't know when kids grow up. We just keep praying.

Donna, Prayers for you and your DS.

Rosie, Sounds like DH is still having problems adjusting to being a patient. Give him another pain pill. or a chill pill.

Marie, I'm a "calories in, calories out" type of person too. I make it a game too. I love turkey any way you make it, smoked, deed fried. I am one of those rare people that doesn't care for ham.

Donna, Insurance companies are the pits! And dealing with them is impossible. I just went through something like that myself, arguing with them over the phone about a bill they had gotten wrong. They were charing me a "specialist" co-pay for a regular Dr. bill. Finally got it settled but not easily. And just exactaly what did she not understand about that?

Lynn, I hope you do well on the new BP, without a lot of nasty side affects. Can't wait to hear how the "chopped" sesion goes.

Bobbi, I hope you make a lot of money on the garage sale. Keep good records for the budget. you can't argue with numbers. Maybe when you show DH in black and white he will be alittle more willing to stop the spending.

Rie, You will do wonderful. You always do. they are lucky to have such a talented, caring person working there. I hope this bond goes better. if not I volunteer to play "lula" to help you go get him.

Everyone, have a good day,

Freda