I had a super busy week and haven't been on the computer much. Actually, I've been on the computer too much. Just not on the internet. I bought a new computer and am getting my old one ready to give to my grandma. She's never had a computer and has never been on the internet. She's retiring this month and wants to be able to get pictures from her kids and me. I'm going to teach her how to use it on Sunday.

I've already told her that I'm off the sugar, so at least she won't bombard me with treats. I think I've actually gotten her to cut down on sugar. It seems to be spreading because my step dad has stopped buying ice cream at home.

I like being sugar-free. There are still things that trigger a mental craving. Like having sweet tea at Cracker Barrel. I love that stuff. I had a small piece of cake at a baby shower at work yesterday. It made me dizzy and foggy for awhile. A good reminder.

Whoa, this post is getting long. Take care, everyone! I'll have to go back and read the posts when I get home tonight. I'm going rollerskating.

I just read it. I really liked it. I actually ate a potato before bed last night. My mood was much better today. I know potatoes aren't on SB, but if it's makes my moods better, I'm all for it. I didn't follow her steps. I already did most of them, anyway. I track my food, I eat 3 meals a day...

Sorry I've been missing. Not a thing going on here. Eating has been okay. Have to run to town today and get a couple things from the grocery store. Will try and come back later.

Hi all . . .

Hope that darling baby is soon home again, Ellen.

After a beautiful sunny day yesterday, today we have relatively mild temperatures (slightly above freezing) and rain, rain, rain. Oh well. I do have to go out for a little while and (unfortunately) I'm pretty sure I won't melt.

Have a great Sunday, everybody . . .

I just wanted to pop in and let ya'll know I didn't run away again. I'm not feeling very spiffy so I haven't been online very much. My eating is in the gutter so hopefully tomorrow will be a new day. I'm up about 5 pounds but hopefully part of that is water.

((Everybody)) I hope ya'll are doing okay.

Love and hugs,
Crystle

Good morning ladies,

Hope everyone had a great weekend. Mine was pretty mundane.

Ellen, hope the baby gets to come home today and you are feeling well enough to go help out. I can't wait for that day for me. We need some pics so take your camera.

Crystle, I was up about 5 lbs today too, but I did not take any water pills yesterday and eating was not good. I've had a time getting back in the right frame of mind since the ice storm. I did pretty good during vacation, but that storm threw me right into food and I can't get my head on right yet. Hoping today is a new and you get right back on track.

Meowee, we are supposed to get rain tomorrow and Wed. Right now I don't even care. As long as it is not snow I am ok with it. It has been in the mid 60's since Sat and thru Wed so I am loving that.

Toni, we have missed you too so get back on here and no more skipping out on us.

Wendyland, it is graet that the rest of your family is following you getting out the sugar. has to be better for them. What did the book say about the potatoes?

Got to get started here. Have a great day

I haven't had computer access still. Travis left the laptop home for me today because I HAVE to do some things.

Ok, NOT doing well eating over here. I got all depressed last week and ate a WHOLE BAG of Dove Dark Chocolates with Almonds. And if I were allowed to drive I'd go buy another! At least I admit it. Sigh...

I have an infection/hole in my incision from the c-section, so I've been restricted longer for driving and such. I have to clean it and pack it several times a day. It. Is. Not. Fun.
Eden has started showing signs of food allergies already, just like Jacob did at 2-3 weeks. Thankfully, I recognized it for what it is. I took her to the Natural Health Clinic for testing this morning and, sure enough, no wheat or dairy for her... which means no wheat or dairy for me. Actually, he took a minute on a hunch to test me for wheat sensitivity, too. I wasn't surprised when it showed a high sensitivity for me. I've been avoiding it, but I've suspected for awhile. How the heck am I supposed to do this?
So, as you can see, lots of stress and I caved to the dark side, chocolate. Last week at the doctor I was down to 200. Not bad, but that was before the chocolate, and the popcorn, and the pity partying. I think I'll try to get my mind back in order and avoid the scale for a few days.

Ellen- I'm so happy for you!! Hope that baby is home quick. It's miserable to have to take them back to the hospital.

Crystle- Come stand next to me, my friend. We can get back in gear.

Wendyland- That's a good reminder. I do really feel gross when I eat sugar, but I forget that. I need to totally detox again. It's so great that you're having such a good influence on the whole family!

Meowee- The weather here is fantastic today!! hope yours is getting better, too!

Hello all..... Having another sleepy day today. Maybe cause its gloomy and rainy outside. Haven't done much of anything. I sure need to do some laundry but think I'll put it off till tomorrow.

Ellen- Hope you're feeling better. And maybe got to over and take care of that new grand baby.

Meowee- Got that rain to and it looks like its here for the week.

Crystle- Hope you're feeling better too.

Solly- Didn't get to tell you how happy I am for you and the 5 year mark. You've done so well. I'm just going through a lazy time.

Talitha- Sorry about the wheat allergies. Don't blame you for eating those chocolates. Now get back up on the wagon.....


My eating has been lousy too... Hope tomorrow is better...

Talitha: Did you get the hat I sent you for Eden? I worry because the last thing I made for Lucas never showed. It was probably the cutes hat I've ever made...I hope it showed up! That infection sounds terrible. I hope it clears up soon!

Toni: Rainy days are the pits.

Crystle: I just had a handful of cookies.

Meowee: Its warm here, too. In the 40s...break out the shorts and sunscreen!!

Ellen: What is this game that has taken over your world? I hope you get that baby home soon! I know jaundice is common (isn't it?), but it has to be worrisome.

Wendy: Nothing's more dangerous to a sugar-free diet than GRAMMA'S HOUSE Very nice of you to get her set up on the 'puter!

Okay...I'll talk about me later on. I have to go sit for a few...

TTFN

Big change in the weather again today . . . think we had some snow overnight but it's difficult to tell how much since it's so windy, it has looked like it was still snowing all day long. I also think the sun was shining most of the time. again difficult to tell since the snow was blowing so hard it was obscuring the sun a lot of the time. And boy was it cold.

The current forecast is for less wind and slightly warmer tempertures to tomorrow. We'll see.

ok, there is hardly any food in this house and I'm terrified of going grocery shopping with all 4 kids!!!! I've been avoiding shopping for so long that I can't even make a list in my head of what we need! Ugh! And I'm so out of the routine with my coupons. i've got to get life pulled back together.

Anyway, the weather is phenominal so I'm hoping to spend the afternoon in the back yard with the kids. Selah has early release from school so she will be home at 11:30.

Tech- I did get the hat. It's adorable and I've gotten so many compliments on it!!! I need to figure out how to upload the pictures on this borrowed computer to show it off to everyone here


ok, the hungry hippo is wailing for a feeding... Be back later

Oh please send me some of your warm weather . . . another cold day around here, but at least the sun is shining and the wind has dropped down to more or less tolerable levels.

Off to get my haircut in a little while and dithering about a change of style. Who knows. After all these years, the hair pretty much does whatever it wants to anyway.

Have a great Tuesday, gang . . .

I'm so ready for spring to be here. We bought most of our seeds for the garden over the weekend. Next weekend the root veggies go in the ground and then about a month later most of my spring veggies. That means I need to get several of my seeds started in the next few days. One of the reasons I can't wait is that we have a few new things we are going to try and grow. I have over 30 types of seeds not counting my herbs. We even bought a few tomato plants to put in buckets for an early harvest. We'll probably have to cover them a couple of times before the danger of frost is completely over.

Eating yesterday wasn't awesome but it wasn't as horrible as it has been. I'm so full of sugar that it is going to take a week to get it out of my system again. It really irritates me that I can stumble so easily. Not even so much as stumbling but how far off I can get because of a stumble. The good news is that all the cake and giant cookie are gone and out of the house. The only chips in the house are tortilla chips for the kids salsa so that is not too bad. I usually can have two or three of those and not start on an eating binge.

Talitha..I'm so sorry that you having trouble with your incision. Praying that it heals quickly so you can get mobile again. ((hugzz)) Thanks for the encouragement.

Tech...I think I was having a York mini peppermint patty and a dove bite when you were having cookies. I found some chocolate coved creme de menthe altoids to help when I feel the need for something sweet. They only have 7 1/2 calories a piece so one or two of those won't be so bad.

Toni...thank you. I am feeling better. There are several tongs I need to get done today so I'm gonna try to get them done and still take it easy.

Solly...you'll be back on track before you know it. That is one thing that I've noticed over the years. You have an amazing ability to stay focused and jump back on the wagon. ((hugzz))

I know I didn't get to say howdy to everyone but I need to get breakfast started.

((Everybody))

God bless,
Crystle