Good evening. Nothing much going on here... I did grocery shopping, went to Hobby Lobby and Wal-Mart. That took the afternoon. I was looking for fall decorations and a few things for the house, but didn't find what I wanted. Ugh...I hate to shop. (I did find a pair of shoes I had to have)

We all went to lunch first and Mom did real well. She actually ate half her manhatten. Then she ate a little dinner tonight. While I was running around she was home getting her winter clothes out. That is something I need to do tomorrow.

I walked with DH and then rode the bike although it was pretty chilly here today. I didn't feel tip top all day, but can't put my finger on the problem. Seems like all of my joints ache and I feel tired. Gonna make it an early night.

I will post a couple recipes tomorrow. Might even get to post a picture or two.

Hi to all and have a wonderful week-end.

Hi all, having computer problems again. Stupid computer...should have got a Dell....at least that's what hubby says...

Ry and Alicia may be back together-I can't keep up...I know fall and Halloween are their fave time of year...He is doing really good and is actually helping Teri out alot.

Teri is doing great. She has gained 7 lbs and is 29 weeks. Her little belly is huge and the grandboy is VERY active. She still gets sick every now and then but now just basically eats everything except no Italian dressing--baby boy doesn't like her fave. She has learned to make my homemade mac & cheese and Vegetarian chili. I still don't like her baby's daddy or his mother who actually had the nerve to tell my daughter that she was not buying anything for the baby until after he was born and a paternity test is done--this from a woman whose son is behind on his first child's child support and isn't even making an attempt to find a job. Sorry to say but burnout Dad and grandma are the only sane ones in that family. I worry about my Teri and my grandboy, cause the mom is crazy.

Now on to individuals...

Sassy--hugs to you. I hate when people are suffering with pain. The hospice araound here is wonderful from what I have been told. That 20 degree temp drop got to my kness and did nothing to help the allergies.

Sue--I am with you in the achy club. Glad your Mom is doing better. WTG on the bike riding. I miss riding mine. I used to live on a flat road near a bike/walk/hike scenic trail beside the Potomac River. Where we live now I would be afraid to ride on the road--there are some crazy drivers that just about take out your car.

Cristina--Hope the shoes you got online work out. A comfortable perfect pair of sneakers are hard for me to buy--I end up trying several before finding the ones for me.

Marti--an old friend of mine ended up losing a lot of weight doing the tae bo videos--I don't know if my kness could take it. I love the fall colors too. Don't know what we will end up with this season since we are in the middle of a drought. A lot of the leaves are just droppping with not much color change except to brown.

Jane--I miss when the kids lived at home and we had their friends staying with us. There was one little friend of Teri's that the first time she stayed we baked chocolate chp cookies and then after that she wanted to know what we were making everytime she stayed.

Sassy....so sorry to hear about your grandpa!!

Hello ladies!
I had trouble getting online today for some reason.

Sassy - so sorry about your grandpa! But you're right - he's no longer in pain. Will you be going to the service?

Cristina - what kind of shoes did you order? I bought 2 pairs of Earth brand shoes online, and they have what they call a "negative heel". The front of the shoe is higher than the heel. They've really helped my plantar's fasciitis and my back. Oh! Meant to tell you yesterday - I've got your purple coneflower seeds ready to mail, and I'll include a copy of what my flower book says about them. I'll send plenty.

Sue - there's a Hobby Lobby trip in my near future! Do you get the 40% coupons online? If you sign up at their website, they'll email you coupons every week, and about every other time, they are 40% off one item in the store. I always print out a bunch of them and pass them out to other customers, lol. Yes, please do share the recipes and photos.

Jules - grrrrrrr! I don't even know the woman, but I'm honkin' ticked off at the baby's paternal grandma. Once she finds out it's her DGS, she'll want to see him all the time, I bet. Sounds like Teri is turning into a good little cook!

I've got a little break from the 8 y/os. They went with Gina so Gina's kids could get their photo taken. In the meantime, I made some sf banana pudding for dessert tomorrow. Do you use Nilla wafers? I like them in banana pudding.

My weight loss today was 1 1/2 pounds down again. I was having a real hard time last night after dinner, wanting to eat EVERYTHING, but thankfully, I didn't have any danger foods in the house. I had cottage cheese and pears written down, but just didn't want that, so I had 8 wheat thins (16 is 1 serving - they are small) and broke a slice of mozzerella cheese in 8 pieces and topped them with a sf bread and butter pickle chip. Anyway, that gave me some crunch and salt which I craved. Losing weight is hard!

I read this recently:
Being fat is hard.
Losing weight is hard.
Maintenance is hard.
Pick your hard.

Gave me something to think about.

Have a good weekend, chickas!

Hello ladies...

SASSY...lots of hugs to you and your family. I am so sorry to hear about your grandpa.

SUE...glad to hear about your mom, sounds like she is getting along fine and I am glad to hear she is eating.

JULES...that is exactly why I bought the same shoes, lol! However, they have changed them a little and I don't like the way they fit so they will be going back. I am the same tho...go thru lots of shoes before I find the right ones. I swear I should buy two or three of everything when I find the right one.

JANE...glad you got a break from the girls, I guess. Wasn't sure if you were needing it or not, lol. I love nilla wafers in banana pudding, yummy. Even though they have changed them over the years. In AR they have Jackson nilla wafers and I like those a lot better. I think the Wal-Mart here used to carry them but don't anymore. I don't make it often though but will be making it when Josh comes home...gotta fix him all his favorite foods. About that saying...I think life in general is hard! Oh, the shoes are new balance...the same ones I have, well were. They have changed them a little and the size is off some. My big toe touches the end and that will not work at all with all the walking and the WATP...the WATP does a number on my feet as is so I need the right shoes to do it. Can't wait for the seeds...have the perfect place to plant them!

HI to everyone else

I am pooped! I was up early and got my 2 mile WATP video done, then 2 miles on the treadmill and another mile walking at the home tour. It was actually more than that but I am just counting a mile. Didn't eat before we left since we don't eat lunch til about 1 or 2 and man byt the time we left we were starving. Went to Subway and got some chicken noodle soup, just looked good and a sandwich. Guess what I am having for dinner? The sandwich. The soup filled me up and was oh so good I couldn't eat the sandwich. I think I am finally getting the exercise, food and water working together for me, lol. Hoping for a good WI this week Anywho...

Getting some laundry done, and I am going to watch a movie and get some more reading done. Tomorrow I am taking it easy and doing some more reading. Oh, I got one of my dvd's in the mail and I am dying to try it out...think I will do that tomorrow. It's the WATP walk & jog.

Take care ladies, and I hope everyone is having a wonderful weekend!

Cristina - yikes, you sure got a workout today! I've had the chicken noodle soup at Subway and agree it's very filling. Must have been a soup day since I had some vegetable soup. I never heard of Jackson nilla wafers, but I bet they're good. I'm not going to tell anyone that the pudding is lite until after they eat it tomorrow. I'll get those seeds mailed Monday, since there's no mail tomorrow.

Hello to anyone else reading this.

Well, the girls are watching AI Rewind, and so far, they seemed to have had lots of fun. They're still full of energy, so I hope they'll go to sleep at a decent time.

For the company dinner tomorrow, I've got healthy choices as well as some old standbys, so I should make it through okay.

Ciao, bellas!

Sassy- I am so sorry about your grandpa. My thoughts are with you and your family. I hope you are feeling better and not letting the weather change get you down.

Jane- Sounds like a fun day with the girls. Did they do your hair for you? Purple coneflowers are on my list of flowers to plant next year. I want them at one corner of the house, well, between the arbor and the house. I am hoping everything I planted this year comes back two fold. LOL. I do get the Hobby Lobby coupons out of our Sunday paper.

Cristina- You are one busy lady. Yes, you definitely need shoes that are comfortable and fit properly for all the walking you do. Like you I am going to read tomorrow.

Jules- I am with Jane...let us at that woman! I am so glad Teri is doing well. Are Ry and his gf back together? Nice that he is helping his sister. Good to see you back here. I am still achy, are you?

It was cold here this morning, but warmed up when the sun got going good. The afternoon was okay for a bike ride and walking the dog. After dinner DH's sis and her DH came over.
I put a breakfast casserole in the crock pot for tomorrow and am anxious to see how it does. It is not OP...due to the sausage and cheese, but could be lightened up with some substitutions I think.
Mom had a bad spell this afternoon and couldn't eat dinner at all. She did feel better before bedtime and had a little food. I have my fingers crossed that tomorrow is a good day. This illness is such a roller coaster ride. Just when we think we are making progress there is a backward step. If we conquer the nausea for a day, there is chest pain, if we get the pain under control she is dizzy and weak, then if we work on that she gets nauseated. I know she has to be so frustrated....heck, I am frustrated and I am not hurting like she is. I am just hurting FOR her.
Tomorrow is another day and hopefully a healthy one. We can still use those prayers chickies.

Keep warm and hopefully there will be sunshine on your face Sunday!

Sue--I am still achy. It was 40 degrees this morning. I met the mom in person when Teri and Dave first got together. She is very dramatic to say the least.

Sassy--Hugs to you and your family.

Crisitina--SO proud of you. You are doing so great.

Jane--Teri has gotten herself into a very dysfunctional family. I worry alot. WTG on the weightloss!! I got an Earth shoe catalog. I was wondering if they would be good for my knees.

Hi to everyone else. Most of the kids winter clothes are stored here in Ry's old bedroom and they are wanring some so I am off to get some together.

Have a great day!!

Morning Ladies....

This is a quick one for now, I'm getting ready to go to work a for a few hours. Then it's off to shopping for some clothes w/my sister.

I'll check back in later this night. Have a good Sunday!

Hi Everybody,
I don't have time to read, but thought I would check in. DH did get DDs pc on-line so I can report in. Wedding went fine. New hubby's family are very precious people. His Mom is very attractive and does dress to perfection but she is a very nice friendly person. I just love her... we hit it off with all of his family. They are Jewish and wedding was Jewish which I really enjoyed. They ALL let us know at the rehersal dinner that my DH and I are now members of their family. You couldn't ask for a better group of people for DD and her children to be married into.

Well grandmother duties are calling... DH just came into let me know so I will close for now. I hope every one is doing well. I've done pretty good. Two days were more food than needed I am sure, but back OP today.

Write again soon... I hope.

Trish

Happy Sunday Ladies!!

Sassy--So sorry to hear about Grandpa. Take comfort in knowing that he is in peace now. Hugs!

Today is dh's birthday. He golfed as usual this morning and I slept in and missed WW. No biggie, I feel like I'm up a lb or so from the steriods. Still not feeling totally better but if I complain, then it's more steroids. I haven't been this sick in two years. Sleep was good for me, all 10 hrs of it!! Taking dh to dinner tonight for seafood. My sister and daughter are meeting us there. Phone's been ringing all day with happy birthday wishes. He's spoiled. I made a half coconut/half chocolate layer cake. DD doesn't like coconut and we certainly don't need a whole cake so with making half choc, she will eat that half. Dh just laughed when he saw it. Heading out in about an hour or so, coming back for cake, getting rid of DD and giving dh his b-day present from me and plan to be all finished to watch Bro and Sis tonight. My life is so predictable Hope everyone has had a wonderful weekend. See ya!