Good morning--everyone ready for another on program day?

Remember: when things in your life seem to spin out of control always remember one thing--we CAN CONTROL what foods we eat. And THAT will make you feel stronger!

I'll check in later...

Good morning PINKIES

I'm ready for another OP day Gail

Those are definitely words I want to be reminded of quite often. You've said them to me before, and they really help me to FOCUS on what I'm capable of doing.

Looks like we're gonna get a bit more rain here today in southwest Virginia. I know we can use it, but I was hoping to spend some time outside with my favorite person in the whole world...Preston. Maybe it'll clear up later today.

Okay, I'm gonna pour myself a coffee...can't believe I slept in this late...and plan out my meals for today.

I'll be back a little later.

...g'mornin' Judy, its going to be a rainy and cold day here in my part of the world. Gonna make some Country-French Vegetable Soup for lunch. Looks like it may be a good afternoon for reading...

Good Morning Gail and Judy!

It is beautiful here. I swear we are trading off the bad and good weather. It will be in the upper 70's here.

Gail that soup sounds wonderful. I think you have sent the recipe to me before. I will have to look for it. Is it in the old threads recipe section?

Judy, my grandson was kind of standoffish with me for a long time. It hurt. Partly because I was able to see him come into this world. Now at almost 8, he has become so sweet and huggy with me. He stands and talks to me about is baseball. That little guy doesn't know how he has wrapped me around his little finger. My grandaughter has always been huggy but now she is preteen and acting like it. Rather aloof when we come in until I say a rather loud HELLO BECCA! Then she grins and comes over for a hug.

Have a wonderful day. I am going to go enjoy my yard.

Hi again Gail.

Yup, a good day for reading...or laundry...or vacuuming...or mopping the kitchen floor. Okay, so now you know what I'll be doing.
I haven't been able to find time to finish 'Dragonfly in Amber'... and I want to so bad. I could do a little reading in bed before I go to sleep but I'm usually so tired that my eyes won't co-operate.
HEY, I just remembered....Preston will be going with his other gramma this afternoon, so it IS a good day to sit and read. I bet I can do that between laundry loads.

Making soup eh? Mmmm....I love soup on a rainy, dreary day. I think I have all the fixins to throw on a pot too.

What is everyone else doing today? Any special plans? Any new recipes being tried out?

I'm slowly getting started here....I'll be back a little later.

Good morning Sharon We must've just bumped into each other!

I'm really lucky...Preston is the most loving little guy I know. He loves hugs and kisses. He kind of reminds me of my son James when he was little. James is 16 now, but still affectionate towards ol' mom. I guess they figure they may as well go along with it...why try to fight the crazy kissy woman.

Enjoy the good weather today...send some more our way!

Hi Sharon, our Amanda was a lot standoffish with Wayne and that hurt his feelings even though he didn't show it. However, in the last few months she's actually starting to want him to hold her...and he just melts. Becca sounds so normal for a preteen. I'm not sure if the recipe is there; if not, let me know and I'll email it to you.

Judy, glad to hear you that you're going to have some quiet time this afternoon--YOU NEED IT! Do ya really want to mop the floor? Make Teri do it!

I'm still lounging around the house...I need to get going--gotta get gas into my car for the week and I need to go to the grocery store again--making macaroni and cheese for dinner tonight. Hubby is very happy about that--he loooooooooooooves mac and cheese!

BBL

Gail, you also need to rest that foot of yours.

Hi PINKIES!

Well I don't know what we were thinking...trying to go to camp and do a ball tournament at the same time. Ridiculous. I'm home now for a short time and then we'll be out the door for day 2. I'm not use to this all-day game things. By yesterday late afternoon I was wishing they'd lose so we could go home and not have to go back. Of course I didn't get my wish, we're headed back.

I did good yesterday btw. I back water bottles, 3 points sandwiches, grapes and granola bars. I headed back to camp with 21 points in for the day. Then I had some potato salad. Still I ended the day on program and dang but that felt good!

Gail - As you can see relaxing is not something I got done this weekend and it's not going to be any better today. It's motivating I bet to have Amy doing this with you this time. Gosh, Poor Amanda. I hope that picture comes out, she'll get a kick out of it when she's older to see that.

Emmy - Our seasonal site is only 30 minutes from us. This is our first seasonal site. We're still road warrior campers trying to get acclimated to this. I can see that it won't take long till the camper is bulging at the seams with things that we thing we just have to have. I didn't know that McDonalds make snack size fruit and yougurt cups. I"ll have to check our McD's.

Judy - Are you relaxing and reading between those laundry loads? I hope you're having a good weekend. You get all of those hugs and kisses from Preston now because when he grows older he's liable to be stingy with them.

Pat - It looks like it'll be a better week to walk. Except tomorrow it's suppose to rain.

Sharon - How are you doing this weekend?

Ok, guess I better go grab a quick lunch before we leave. I managed to stay away from the hamburgers and hot dogs at the games yesterday I don't want to blow it today. I think I still have a 3 point sandwich made up that I can eat. Talk to you later.

Good point Sharon!

Gail How DOES your foot feel after all that walking you did yesterday?

I edited my signature line PINKIES. I'm not sure how much I lost this week cuz I didn't weigh in at the beginning of the week. I knew it wouldn't be pretty and I didn't want to depress myself over it. But I hopped on the scale this morning and I'm down to 221. I want everyone to see that number going DOWN! Yeah baby!


Christine You snuck in on me while I was posting.
Good to hear from you! Sounds like you are doing GREAT on program...keep it up chickie!
I'm doing way too much relaxing and not nearly as much laundry and cleaning as I should...bad bad me.

I'll be back...

Just got back from running errands and its raining outside now. I'm in for the day!

Judy, ohmigosh! You're doing fantastic! CONGRATULATIONS ON GETTIN' RID OF THOSE POUNDS FOREVER!

Christine, it wasn't the same without you yesterday! Sounds like you've been very busy! Good job <high-five!> I knew you could do it--stay on program!

Sharon and Judy, my foot...I think its getting better--at least I can see that my foot has gone in swelling. It still aches and yes, it hurt a lot last night but by this morning it was down to a dull ache. Just gonna take some time. Next week there is a car show that Wayne is entering the vette in...and I think I'm going with him...I'll be sitting...hmmm...come to think about that I had better start thinking of what I'm going to pack in the cooler to take with us. Then in two weeks we're going to a air show over in New Jersey and I'll be walking...I sure do hope my foot will be up to it. This not being able to walk as much as I would like is starting to wear on my nerves.

Sharon, do you need that recipe?

BBL

Christine, I am doing fine. Trying to build up my determination that is constantly slipping. Today is good so far. It doesn't sound like you are getting any rest this weekend. I don't think I could handle those all day games. When the kids were young we did do swim meets and believe me those were long and hot (for those of us not in the water).

Gail, I haven't spotted the recipe yet. If you don't mind sending it to me again I promise to download it into my file. I am glad your foot feels better today. Now behave so it stays that way. Especially if you are going to the car show and air show.

I am heading back outside to watch Bill work.

Sharon Is your determination still strong? I know how easy it is to just give in...I'm constantly letting the determination slip. We're here for you...if you feel yourself slipping please don't hesitate to email one of us, okay?

Gail How frustrating it must be for you not being able to walk very well right now. It sounds like you're really putting forth an effort, but try not to overdo it, okay?
I'm popping the 1-mile walking tape into the VCR tonight, it'll be ready to go when I get back from dropping everyone off in the morning.

I had the most decadent treat this afternoon...but at only 4 yummy points. I took a WW mint ice cream sandwich and split it in two...drizzled some FF choc. syrup over half, and replaced the other half on top. I topped it with about a quarter cup of frozen FF cool whip, and then drizzled just a little more FF choc. syrup over top. I ate it slow and savored every bite. Man that was satisfying!

What is everyone making for supper tonight? I'm going to grill lean turkey sausages, and serve them with pan red potatoes and herbs. HUGE mixed salad with FF ranch dressing.

<groaning>...Judy!...THAT DESSERT YOU HAD SOUNDS DELICIOUS! So does your dinner btw! I'll be right over--save me a chair at your dinner table! Me? I'm fixing Wayne's favorite macaroni and cheese--it is NOT low fat anything...and I have decided not to have any...I'm having a baked potato instead. Along with broiled porkchops and string beans. Made some breadsticks.

Sharon, I have to look for that recipe--I'll get that to as soon as I can. You doin' okay?

That dessert sounds great. We are having strawberry shortcake with homemade cake (reduced fat Bisquick).

I can't say that my determination is strong right now, but I am hanging in there and not about to give up totally. I have a bad day, I get back on it the next.

Gail, no rush on the recipe. Whenever you have time is fine.