My goodness you all are busy this AM,

Well took DD to her first day of Kindergarten.:stress: Ofcoarse I creid after I left her class room a little. It s just such a big time in hers and my life. ::(: Well now my other daughter and I are wondering what to do. She is confussed I think too about where her sister is. We are also all :tired: tired I cannot wait till tonight I am going to bed early and thats that.
Other wise nothing else going on her. The bug man is supose to be here in the next couple of hours and we will do lunch and take a nap. Talk to everyone later.

Well I'm back and up for the day -- I managed around 6 hours of sleep and would like to go back for more but then I'd be posting again in the wee hours, at least this way I should be in bed by midnight.

Ellis -- I did enjoy "In the Bedroom" and was quite shocked by the ending. I now understand why the actors were nominated for Oscars. Also, being a newbie, I didn't realize that your Dad was sick. My Dad died 2 years ago from colon cancer at age 50. It's a very hard road for both your Dad and the ones who love him. My heart and prayers are with you and if you need someone to vent or talk to, please, borrow a shoulder.

On lighter notes, I'm just getting ready to eat something for "breakfast". I don't really want eggs, I think I may have some tuna with chopped onions. Stir fry for later I think! Cross your fingers so far no dire carb cravings. Will post again if they get overwhelming!

Kristin

Happy Tuesday
 

Hi all, still swimming in family stuff.............maybe at this point I'm starting to drown a little. I didn't realize I was possessive of my space, but I'm starting to feel that way. I've been tripping over everyone's suitcases for a week now. I'm going to hate to have everyone gone, but my life is so NOT normal right now.

Thanks for the confidence vote Ellis of "being on track"......I didn't quite make it there yesterday......uh, today!!!!!!!! OK??????????????

sheesh, it's harder to climb on the SB boat when your life is in chaos. There isn't a normal routine yet, but I know it's coming. It's also TOM, hate that guy.

Ellis sorry about the ring and your daughters finger. I've turned into a master ring cutter!

Well, you all have a good day. I'm going to check in tonight and tell you what I ate. Hopefully I'll get cussed out from you all if it isn't OP foods! :D

Good afternoon, everyone! :hat:

Ellis! I am so sorry about what happened with DD and the ring! :grouphug: Unfortunately, I can totally sympathize with your DH...I, too, was playing Civilization last night. :lol: Why I like a game filled with armies is beyond me, but I play it very differently from my DH. He tries to start wars constantly and conquer other people's land, I'm most happy if I never see another society and am able to keep doing my thing alone and in peace. (kind of like life... :lol: ) So glad that it all worked out and that you woke up in time to restore sanity to the situation. ;) Do you take meds for your acid reflux? A friend of mine at work swears by orange seed oil (or something like that) for hers. Hope your day got much better!!! :grouphug: I hope that the meeting with the surgeon/drs goes well...I understand what you're saying. If it won't make your dad feel much better, there's no point. I think the hardest thing in the world is to do what you are doing...to watch someone you love suffer. :grouphug: I really wish I could take some of the pain away, Ellis. :cry:

Jen, I totally know that feeling! I hope that the project is finished and you got some rest! Enjoy the wiggly wiggles...I honestly think they aren't half as bad as Barney...at least their voices are low...and they have nice accents. ;)

Hi, Kristin, was In the Bedroom good? So sorry to hear about your dad. :grouphug: That must have been very hard.

LC: don't worry about the scale. I'm a scale wh**e too! :lol: And I bet if you feel thinner, you ARE! :cp:

Mama (a.k.a. Ado Annie), I SO feel your pain...that was totally me in the past, and could be if I let things slip (or if my Higher Power ever left me!)! What I do is not have the darn stuff in the house. DH, God bless him, actually figured out on his own that I don't want to see him eat things I love...so he eats it ouside the house or before I'm home (I buy him Triscuits since they are SBD friendly, but I know he eats half a box or so at a sitting... :tied: ). Perhaps you can let your DH know that you need his help in being strong...might help him, too. :yes: Lots of :goodvibes: that you can become Mrs. Reagan (JUST SAY NO!) :lol:

cac: "there is no way I ate 4 lbs worth of ice cream" :lol: So true, but very funny! I bet it is muscle mass from the strength training...you go, girl! :jig:

Oh man, Shequila, I totally agree with the "mentally off work" issue...that's where I've been all summer, too. Now I'm kicking myself for it, but I needed a break after last Spring! :faint: Enjoy the visit to the beach...I would love to go to a real beach but won't get the chance until December. Lots of :goodluck: on house hunting! We found www.realtor.com to be a major lifesaver when looking for our house...the extra info they give on the neighborhood can be really helpful.

Ruth, so sorry that your may list is making you nuts...I know that feeling. Do what you did with the may sewing list and start fresh. One of the best things about procrastinating is that some things take care of themselves while you aren't looking! :lol: I agree with you about butter and corn...I always had mine that way when I was pre-SBD. :T I hope you got to enjoy it! :D Was it from your garden?

Jodi! You can so do this!!! :grouphug: Just take some time to think about why you aren't feeling bad about it. What is going on that makes you want to eat? What can you do instead? How do you feel when you stay OP? Keep that stuff in mind, clear out the cupboards, let all your loved ones know that it's red alert time and they need to kick your a:censored:s if you get out of line, then just do it!!! :grouphug: I know you can do this...and you are so close...I can feel ONEderland creeping up on you!!! :D

Weezle, wish I had advice on getting rid of tummy pooch fat, but I have so much tummy fat that I can't segregate it into different pooches! :lol3: Hence, no clue how to get rid of one part. Perhaps different types of ab workouts? I was really impressed with the Veena and Neena Arms and Abs video...different and good. :yes: I totally understand your ow ow ow ow! :lol3: You crack me up, girl!

Barb, have fun at meet the teacher night! :D

Peggy, I'm sorry that you got sick, but the few times it's happened to me have really convinced me to back away from all non OP foods. A sick way for it to happen, but it does work. :yes: Congrats on building up endurance in your work out! Maybe you can walk a different way so there is more hills or such, or maybe you can carry little weights and do some arm toning while you walk. (I know...definately not fashionable, but I bet it would work! :lol: ) I wonder if the Canadian Revenue Service could talk with the IRS? Ours never gives money back, let alone twice! :faint:

SKHerb, :grouphug: on being so brave and good! I think your daughter will be as thrilled to see you this afternoon as you will be to see her! :D And I be you and your youngest will really get to know each other better now that you'll have this private time together! :goodvibes:

RNMom, glad to see you! I understand your feeling...after about a week of visiting, it becomes time for me to leave or my guests to leave. I miss everyone like crazy after that, but a week of living out of a suitcase or tripping over one is just about enough. :lol: I would get my cusser ready, but I know you're not going to need it! ;)

Me:
Whew! See what happens when I wait all day to post? :lol:

So, went to see the new doctor yesterday. She gave me a referral to a nutritionist, who isn't available until mid-Sept. Oy. I'm still losing too fast, and am depressed, tired, sluggish, and suffering from IBS with the extra starch in my diet. I cannot wait to get back to my old plan (1 starch, 1 fruit/day), though I will miss eating the starch.

Today my left eye is twitching. It's not very pleasant and leads to others thinking I'm trying to signal something in morse code with my eyeball. :D I called my eye doctor to ask if this was serious and found out that it's often associated with stress. Guess I'm stressed! :p

Not much else going on. Had a great dinner last night...jerk pork loin with a summer squash salsa that I stole from the "Low Carb and Loving It" guy on the Food Network. You can find the recipes here: http://www.foodnetwork.com/food/show_ll under "Low Carb Party" Tonight we're having Chili Mac (with cheese) from Cooking Light. DH is going to be down South visiting other branches and plants for work on Wed., Thur. and Fri., so I'm planning to eat a lot of leftovers.

Hope everyone has a great evening!

Oh, my. There's so much nurturing going on here, it's freakin' unbelievable. :lol: It's LOVELY!!! Did I tell you I love all of you?! :D

Kristin, I'm so sorry about your Dad. :( That is so very young.
My Dad is 79, and up until last year, was incredibly fit. But he's quite content to go. He's grateful for the the very good life he's been blessed with.
Thank you for the offer of your "shoulder", sweetie. It's very much appreciated, and I may take you up on it someday. :grouphug:
Have you seen Mystic River? That's another movie that "threw me" at the end.

See what happens when you post late, Laurie? You have to write a honkin' book! :rofl:
Thank you... the appointment with the doctor went really well. It was just Mom and my sister and I in attendance. Dad was too weak to leave the house. The doctor confirmed what we all suspected... that doing any procedures would probably only prolong the agony, and possibly serve to exacerbate it. He was a very kind man (good bedside manner), and went through EVERYTHING with us, explaining the type and size of every one of the many damned tumors throughout Dad's dear body.
Dad feels good about the decision not to pursue treatment, and we've been introduced to a new pain killer for him. So all is well.
Oh... that twitching eye thing. :lol3: I get that occasionally, and I always feel like whatshisname in the Pink Panther movies. Clouseau's "boss". You probably look insane, hon. Like you're having a nervous breakdown. :yes: which you probably are
I'm glad you're getting a new nutritionalist... hang in there, sweetie. It's going to be alright. :grouphug:

RNMom... and anyone... I wonder if we should have a daily meal plan thread where we can post what we're eating. It would be good for me. Shall we start one tomorrow?

Peggy, thank you for your kind words re: Dad. They're very much appreciated. :)
I love that you're confident enough not to wear a ring. That's very cool. :smoking:
Hey, congratulations on the 5 pounds!!

Barb, I hope Brian likes his new teacher! :)

Weezle, I'm with Barb. If you figure out how to get rid of the belly, LET US KNOW!! :lol:

Skherb... hugs for you. :grouphug: Kindergarten is such a traumatic time for Moms (and sometimes Dads).

I just got home, and the house is blessedly EMPTY! DH had today off, and must have taken the children out. (hopefully not to the hospital. Must train that man to leave notes when he leaves with the kids...)

Hey Ellis
 

I didn't realize your dad was so sick. I'm very sorry. That's such a difficult thing to go through. You may not get over it, but you will get through it. You are a strong person.

Ya, about the meal plans and posting what we eat....good idea. Yet ANOTHER day goes on and I cheated. I'm starting to worry about me.

Off for some more water.

Hello Ladies

Wow I waited all day to post....Sounds like everyone is busy busy busy....I filled out 2 applications today to 2 museums....I'm going to turn them in tomorrow...maybe something will come from it I feel a little deja vu going on....I'm not quite getting along with my folks at the moment....I need my own space and it's hard getting it while living at home...Not much is really going on...a friend of mine wants to hook me up with this guy friend of hers....I dunno...I saw his pic and he is cute....but I dunno...lol we'll see i suppose...I went for a walk today and jogged a little....Whenever I attempt to jog I can never get the right pace going and end up just walking again....anyone know how I can get into the right pace? Maybe it's something I should just ease myself into....What do ya think? Isn't funny how some days you feel skinnier and some days ya just don't? Today was a skinnier day...even though I haven't lost a lb in over a week or so....I hope all of you ladies are having a wonderful evening

o.k. I think I am finally caught up on today's chit chat and now I hardly have time to post! lol. It's just been one of those busy days.

I saw the eye doctor. My eye is not scratched anymore (long story) so i can wear my contacts again.

On my way home got a phone call that stated I needed to be to work at a specific time to bid on my bus route or I was not gonna get what I wanted. So I go in there and special needs routes were not done, just write my name on every route. Then I get another phone call..... Turns out after all was said and done that even with the switch to special needs it seems like I am getting the "leftovers" from the other 4 return special needs drivers who are being forced to cut back to create anothe route.

My route is in the fate of these drivers who all want the same thing I do, at least 4-5 hours a day! I walked away from that phone call feeling like I was being taken for a joyride, and potentially only getting a 2.5 hour route per day which would not even be worth the gas to drive into town. :( I am seriously hoping that I am wrong about the way the phone call went and that I just misread her intentions because again, the routes for special needs are not offically done.

I'm kind of biting my fingernails and hoping I don't get screwed because I wanted to switch routes. I just keep telling myself it will be fine. UGH, I wanted to stress eat but instead turned to the comfort of a ricotta dessert to satisfy my bad emotional eating habit. At least it was OP, a definite improvement.

Not much else going on, just focusing on "back to school" with the kids and working on housework and for fun, my scrapbooks. Trying to get stepdot's album up to speed. She's 8 and I am only at age 2. Oy!

Well must run, kiddos are whining for dinner. :) Chat later.

1busymama good luck with the bus route, i hope you get the one you want. i know what you mean about the scrapbook thing. i have several beautiful ones almost done for my oldest dd and now she gets into creating her own child #2 ds has a semi complete version of a baby book that is still a work in progress(he is 13 now btw) and poor little #3 ds (9yo) has all his memories still in shoe boxes :rolleyes: (where DOES the time go???)

history chick good luck with the potential dude!! hope things get better at home.

ellis the food thread sounds like a good idea. maybe a little accountability would be helpful. well it was good that the dr. spent time with you and your family and explained all of your options. make the best of the time you have left!!

laurie hope your new dr was nice. good luck with the nutritionist. i really hope you get feeling better soon!!! thank you so much for all of your encouragement!! i WILL do this, it is just taking a lfe on of it's own at the moment. 2 good days are down and i'm making plans for tomorrow already!!

skherb awww you poor dear i hope you had a good cry. milestones always get to me too. i remember when my dd went to kindergarten for the first time :cry: and now this year she is starting high school. maybe not as traumatic as kindergarten but i have my tissue box ready for next week. enjoy the time alone with your little dd while her sister is off at school!!

barb i hope brian liked his teacher!!
hello there to weezle, kristinj, rnmom, & sweettooth :wave:
hope you all have a great night!!