I hope everyone had a healthy weekend. I'm fighting a cold and feel run down. I thought I was over a sinus infection but I think it has relocated to my throat. I ate proper but laid around all weekend. Zach is sick also, but if he doesn't have a fever I'm still taking him to preschool so I can get some exercise in. I know I'll feel better once I get moving.

Sharon, I saw your post over on BL--that is why I'm over here. There is no way I can keep up with all the posts over there. And right now, outside of Doris and EllenDee, all the posts have been from newbies, who all seem clueless. Its tiring to answer the same questions over and over, as each new one comes on board. While I want to help, it can be time consuming. Right now both boards have been quiet. I'm hoping that is because everyone is out there moving and working the program.

I hope everyone has a great day and stays true to their fitness goals.
Lynnette

Lynette, the current pool sounds great. Is it with your health club? I'd like to find one. Also, about raising your grandkids - I know lots - more than I wish- about that subject. I adopted my grandson, David, when he was 9 months old. Then joined a grandparent support group. Over the last 16 years we all have had similar challenges with these kids. You have a long tough road ahead of you. There are lots of lessons I've learned that may be of help to you as your g-kids get more into school. It's sad to say, but all the g-kids come to us with damages we just can't errase, no matter how much we love them & how hard we try. Let me know if you want to talk about this.
Sue

Sue--you are so kind. We've had the kids for 2 1/2 years. Yes, we've had to deal with things that would never have been issues if we had had them from the start. I get the grandparents who are parents newsletter from AARP and have a great network of support with our church. There are GP support groups in our county but none are convenient for me to attend. We've had the older one in counseling, but the younger one doesn't remember life without us. It was really a change in our lives, but not necessarily a bad one, just different. Along with the problems they've brought a lot of joy and happiness our way.
Lynnette

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Hi my M&Ms-
Deb, so sorry about your mom, I have such a close relationship with mine I am beginning to get concerned about how much I will miss her when she goes. She's 83, healthy & active. But I know it won't be like this forever. Here's some self-talk I do when I'm in that awful emotional pain: I remind me to treat myself as if I was sick - I give myself permission to be quiet, not rush around for others, to sit by the fire or garden if I want (depending on the season); to read a book & leave all the dishes in the sink. Things like that. And here's an unusual one: I will close my eyes, and rub the top of one hand with the other (as you would for your best friend) and remind myself I'm not alone in this endeavor. Sounds weird, but it's a soothing self-help action.
Lynette, you could have your 7yo try this. Amazing how even your own touch is soothing. And he may not be able to acept that soothing from someone else at this time. Just a thought. And yes, these little bundles of joy are a surprise in our lives & can bring us joy. When I first got David, I felt as if I had an "unexpected pregnancy" as all of a sudden I was a parenting mom & had to give up playing with my friends - going skiing for weekends, dancing & lots of activities. It was a bit of a shock. Do you know about the world of IEPs? Individual Education Programs? If you want to email me I can give you lots of web sites for information. Sue

I don't know if anyone is left on this thread but would still be intersted in keeping it going. Please let me know.
Deb H

I am finally here. I joined last week , but just didn't have the time to read all the posts - but I am using today as a catch up day - and just wanted to tell youall HELLO !

I really like this site . there is a lot of super cool info here and I find it to be very stimulating . Have missed talking to you all . I see Lynette on the email thread - ( and she has been doing VERY awesome I have to say )

I worked out this morning - hard - because I know that I can go home and collapse... and I think this is going to be one of those coma kind of naps. did resistance training for the first time in a long time ... plus 33 minutes on the elliptical - and rounded up to 45 on the treadmill - tried to run ... hahahahaha

was my intent to get a little work done today in the ofice - but now I am brain dead

OK- going to go catch up on reading ......

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Deb, I am sorry to read about the setback your mom is having . I wish I could offer some help - or some sage advice - but I can't offer anything to help you feel better - and for that I am sorry

Bev AKA Magg1e

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