Hi everyone! Went to the gym this morning...we walked the track for 10 min and then did our usual thing. Our youngest dd will be here next week so I am trying to plan things for the kids and need to buy diapers for the youngest as she is not always interested in the potty thing. I like to have them here as I know my dd has a lot to pack already and it's esp difficult when they fly as they are this time. They will be looking for a house in Portland on this trip as they plan to move when school is out. Yesterday we bought some flower bulbs and dh went to the store for some soil to get them planted. He is also picking up some more lumber as we finally have a man coming Sat to replace the rotten wood on the roof. Not sure how much he will have to replace so still not sure how much it will cost. Dh is wanting me to start planning our winter travels in order to have some timeshare reservations in place. We can always change or cancel if necessary. I'm having a hard time getting my head around it though since it's so far off and I think we will have another trip in between now and then which is still not planned.
I found some vanilla soy milk I'd forgotten about in the small fridge in the garage! It was dated 7/11! But it smells and tastes fine so I've been trying to use it up quickly. Have been making a lot of different type smoothies with it. This morning, I mixed it with some acai berry and pomgranate juice, added 1/2 banana, 1 T protein powder and a pinch of Splenda...it was very good! Some mornings I put spinach in it for a green smoothie. It's been fun trying different things. Just have to count the carbs as I throw them in to make sure I don't have more than 3 serv. Usually I only have 2 for breakfast because I like to have something between meals too. My bs have mostly been good recently.
I'm trying to sell the pair of DAWGS shoes I won as they are a little short for me. I have them on Craigslist in my area but so far no takers. They are valued at $55 but I'm selling them for $30. Good for a woman who is on her feet a lot but they are black so nurses probably cannot wear them. I should have got white but I didn't want the nurse look for myself and was hoping they would fit me. But if any of you are interested, here's the link with the description.
https://post.craigslist.org/manage/2939923644 Not sure what the postage would be but they are pretty lightweight shoes. I have offered the water dispenser to our church and I think they are going to take it. Just waiting for someone with a pickup or big enough SUV or something to pick it up. We miss our pickup when we need to move something large.
Slmn11 - Yeah, I'm wondering how I'll do this summer with my longer hair. We don't get a lot of hot weather but usually get a week or two. I need to get my hair shaped up I think...the sides are getting so big. It grows kind of crazy!
Glynne - We're in the same boat with gaining back the pounds we lost. Discouraging but that's where the life style change comes in I guess...we have to diet in such a way that it is something we can maintain over time. We can do it, Glynne, I know we can. Just keep working on it and it will help your knees too.
Karen3 - Armadillos? Gators? I knew there was a reason we didn't move to Florida!!
Deelee - I used to tell myself that when I am 85 I will eat whatever I want! I'm not quite so sure about that now that I'm almost 70 but there does come a time when you want to forget it and just enjoy what you can I think even when you know your health may suffer. I keep hoping I'll learn good eating habits and not care about the junk as I age but not sure that will ever happen. I've seen the result of being a diabetic and not taking care of oneself but it doesn't mean it's any easier to be good. LOL I've thought about the facial hair thing myself. I hope one of my kids will do it for me but who knows. GFY on the Easter dinner...sounds fun.
I'm on a statin. My legs were aching badly but I'm now on CoQ Enzyme 10 (think I got that right?) and it seems to help. I'm wondering though about my mental focus and memory...seems like it's getting worse ..heard that statins can cause that.
Dh's stress test went well..waiting for results of course. But they told him for his age he did very well.
You all have a great day!
ETA: Just realized that link for the shoes doesn't work. I also noticed I had my ad in the wrong category!! Might help to be in the right category! So if you are interested go to:
http://portland.craigslist.org/clk/clo/2939923644.html
Sorry about that.