My goofy puppy woke me slightly before seven again this morning. She hasn't quite figured out that is too early. I did get a chance to take a little nap for about an hour though.
Last night I made the best fish. All three of the kids actually ate it. I put the tilapia in a pan, used cajun seasoining, sprinkled chopped celery, bell peppers and red onions on the top. Then I put a can of tomato soup and a smidge of water. Threw it in the oven and let it cook for 30 minutes and sit for ten more. The veggies were a little crunchy still but since I was the only one eating them it was okay. We also had the first green beans from the garden...delicious!

((Everybody)) Each of you is on my heart and in my prayers.

Love and hugs,
Crystle

Hi everybody,
I guess you all thought I had dropped off the face of the earth....lol. I have been so busy. A couple of weekends ago about the last time I got to post I left for the weekend on a run to Katy, Tx with hubby. I loved it. All except the Houston traffic...Yiiikkkerrrss!!!! Since then I have been busy at church we have had a lot of special services lately and I keep the church clean and neat in between plus we have 4 graduating from High School this year and we are getting ready for that. Plus lots of end of school activities. Eating has been ugly...and I hate it. Not so much that I eat unlegal stuff I just haven't had time to slow down and eat balanced meals. Hopefully in a couple of weeks things will slow down. As of right now I have a class to go to because I am going to be a dorm mom with our Kids Crusaders Church Camp and my 9 yr old Danielle is going. Plus I'm taking Ashley with me. So I will be gone a whole week in the middle of June. And I am going with hubby once summer kicks in and the girls are going to stay a week with my mom in law while we are gone. Sorry I just haven't had time to post. Forgive me. I think about everyone all time and miss getting to read and post. Just know I am not giving up.
Take care everyone and hopefully I will get to post once things slow down and I get to be home some.....lol
Love ya!!!

Hi All

I am back from vacation and just getting back into my regular routine. I went to curves this morning and boy do l feel it, not doing if for 2 weeks really lets you know how your body needs it 3 times a week.

I was 187 when we got home sunday night and just eatting SB yesterday and this morning l am already back to 184. So treating ourselfs on holiday didnt hurt in that department too much. But l feel so much better today with no sugar in my system. And l didnt drink any pepsi on my trip so it has been 9 weeks without and l feel great.

We got great news when we got back they are picking up Eric for in home thraphy this month now insteead of Sept so we are so excited that he will learn a better way to communicate with us.

We ordered a SB cookbook before we left and it arrived while we were gone and l am looking forward to trying some recipes and posting them if they turn out good.

I hope everyone is doing great and enjoying spring and getting outside in the nice weather.

I don't have time for individual post as l have to go and get Eric from school but l will try to catch up on everyone later and post again.

Love Mo

Okay, well here was my day today: First, up at 5:30 to get Shelley up for school (but in reality, I go back to bed till 6:15 or so), then I got her on the bus by 6:45 and then watched the news till Kyle got up around 7:30, then got his lunch made and got him off to school. Then I went to get my hair done at the shop (had some blond and copper highlights put in...I'm still getting used to it...I've never had red in my hair before. Shelley is jealous and thinks its cool), then off to Kinney's to pick up a prescription for Kyle, then to the car wash to wash and vacuum my car, then to Lowes and Home Depot to look at bricks for a border around the garden in the front of my house, then to Walmart to buy more yarn (side note: I can NEVER have too much yarn...in case it's ever brought up) and some new rugs for my kitchen, then I came home and mowed the yard with the push mower because my rider needs Derek's attention, but ran out of gas, so I walked to the post office with Junior to get the mail, then to school to get Kyle and Shelley, then home where I finished mowing the yard (remember I ran out of gas), then I mopped the floor and put down my new rugs and just walked Junior around the block so he could shake off outside after having a bath with his new apple-scented shampoo. Now I'm making dinner. My recliner is looking better and better as the day goes on. Let me tell ya!!

Eating was bad, but lightly bad. I'm having Tilapia for dinner...but I'm out of veggies, so, it's literally, just Tilapia.

Okay...Kyle crying...gotta run!!

Good evening everyone. Been a long day & a trying one too. I'm trying hard not to eat everything in sight right now, so instead of doing that I went for a second walk of the day. Walked 3 miles this am & 2 this pm.

No breakfast, baked chicken breast, cole slaw & vegetable sticks for lunch. Haven't had supper. What I really wanted was a piece of chocolate cake so that's what I had. I know I shouldn't have but I really did need it. You see, they transfered Mom out of the Alzheimer's unit to the regular nursing home & I'm really concerned about it. All afternoon while she was in the wheelchair she kept trying to stand up & of course it would make the alarm go off but no one ever came to check & make sure she was ok. She doesn't have the strength to walk anymore but some days, like today she does stand. In the unit, the girls would put her behind the table so she could stand but not fall. I'm afraid without the supervision & close monitoring that she had in the unit, she will fall & break a hip. I fed her supper & asked the CNA to help me put her to bed before I left to make sure she would be ok. I can't be there all the time & I know I have to trust the Lord that she's be ok but can't help but be concerned.

SEF, Thank God you're ok. Sorry that you are hurting so bad but it sure could have been far worse! Take care of yourself & let others do for you a while. You're worth it!

ericsmommy, Glad to see you back! Seems like you were gone longer than 2 weeks! Hope you had a nice BD. WTG on eating right & getting right back on track!

Monet, Free shipping is always nice. lol I seriously need a new swimsuit too but hate to look for one. Got a catalog from Jessica London. They have some cute suits in there but there's too pricey.

thunderwoman62, Glad you were able to make that trip with your DH! I'm sure he must have enjoyed that too. Hard to believe Danielle is already 9 yr old

Country, I love fresh veggies. Can't wait for dh's garden to start producing. Your tilapia sounds delish!

Solly, Water weight can be so discouraging. but hey, 4 lbs is 4 lbs!

Rosalie, Is that bathroom all finished??

BOB & Toni where are ya?? Did I miss anyone else??

HEY EVERYONE!!

It's my monthly post!! HA! I sure hope that all of you are doing well. I really am so sorry that I haven't been on the board more but I must say that having a child really keeps me busy at night. I just don't know how I'm going to make room for another one in our schedule!! I guess I better figure that out before August huh?

Well, things here are going really good. I am 26 weeks and I'm now feeling a lot of movement in there which is really kind of freaky if I must say so. I still haven't gained any weight but I have a feeling that it will start to go up shortly. My appetite is changing and I'm not having any trouble eating anymore!! I still can't eat a whole bunch at a sitting but it seems like I'm eating more often. I'm craving McDonald's fish sandwiches - what is that?!?! They aren't even that good but for some reason - I want them often!! HAHA!

We only have 11 more days of school and then I'm OFF until October 29th! I am planning on going to the first day of school which is a faculty day - but that's it. I will be getting into my classroom earlier than the other teachers so that I can have everything ready for my sub. I just can't wait to get away from the kids I've got now....I can honestly say this has been my worst year ever!

Well, I hope I can check back soon. I do miss y'all bunches!

Take care!!
Missy

Well it looks like my extra 2 miles yesterday evening may have been too much, as I woke up with knee pain this am. It slowed me down but I got out there & walked my 3 miles anyway. Then I had to give in & take something for the pain & ended up taking an afternoon nap which I NEVER do. It's a little better tonight although my hip is acting up again.

SEF, Thanks for your response to my post. Mom seemed to have done ok her first day off the unit. It's a small unit, only capable of handling 16 patients & since my Mom is the least flight risk, she had to be moved to allow another patient to be admitted that needed the lockdown unit more. I understand this & knew it from the beginning...just didn't make it any easier to accept. Anyway, how are you feeling? Hope your day was better.

Fruit, Yes kids have a way of changing your life completely! Glad to hear that you're still doing so well with the pregnancy.