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Topic: RE: Finally Friday roll call
Good Morning my PA Friends,
Good to see you Lisa, you are such a great Mom and all I can say is Siehara has a really excellent chance at a good future for all that you do to give her support and doing the things you do. Motherhood is a great sacrafice and, single Motherhood is even more so!!! Trust me I know and I also get it when you say you felt bad about her coming home when you weren't quite ready for that, don't feel bad, with the past year you and Sierhara had, it is only human that you were enjoying some time to yourself (guilt free because you knew she was in a safe environment), knowing that reality and the next school year and whatever challenges await you would be here before too long! and you are right, Siehara does need to know that you support her, but she also has to face life head on at times, but you did what you needed and it was good. I also like your idea of enrolling her in things that will be a positive outlet, so hopefully, she has one and it will aid you both in the coming year. . . wishing you a wonderful weekend and enjoyment of the last bit of "free" time you have.
I have been dealing with some family issues, with regards to my oldest daughter and grandchildren living in Florida, it has been an ongoing situation for these past 4 years and the cost both financial and emotional has not been great. I did what I could, hopefully, this latest bandaid helps my daughter get stable, for hers and my grandchildren's sake, when Sami was here, it was real evident the toll that the past 4 years has taken on her and it made me very sad. My daughter is a wonderful person, a good Mom, but she also needs to put herself and the kids first in a different way then she has more recently. Oh well, life is what it is. . .
My weekend is Barix tomorrow and then I am going home and heading to my son's Sea Isle City home, where I will spend some time relaxing, he and his family will not be there, so I have the place all to myself, bringing one of my roommates with me and since I have off on Monday, I'm planning on staying until Monday afternoon. . .hopefully the weather will be ok, but even if it isn't, the beach is a healing place for me.
That's it, take care, be well, see some of you tomorrow!
Hugs, Laureen
Good to see you Lisa, you are such a great Mom and all I can say is Siehara has a really excellent chance at a good future for all that you do to give her support and doing the things you do. Motherhood is a great sacrafice and, single Motherhood is even more so!!! Trust me I know and I also get it when you say you felt bad about her coming home when you weren't quite ready for that, don't feel bad, with the past year you and Sierhara had, it is only human that you were enjoying some time to yourself (guilt free because you knew she was in a safe environment), knowing that reality and the next school year and whatever challenges await you would be here before too long! and you are right, Siehara does need to know that you support her, but she also has to face life head on at times, but you did what you needed and it was good. I also like your idea of enrolling her in things that will be a positive outlet, so hopefully, she has one and it will aid you both in the coming year. . . wishing you a wonderful weekend and enjoyment of the last bit of "free" time you have.
I have been dealing with some family issues, with regards to my oldest daughter and grandchildren living in Florida, it has been an ongoing situation for these past 4 years and the cost both financial and emotional has not been great. I did what I could, hopefully, this latest bandaid helps my daughter get stable, for hers and my grandchildren's sake, when Sami was here, it was real evident the toll that the past 4 years has taken on her and it made me very sad. My daughter is a wonderful person, a good Mom, but she also needs to put herself and the kids first in a different way then she has more recently. Oh well, life is what it is. . .
My weekend is Barix tomorrow and then I am going home and heading to my son's Sea Isle City home, where I will spend some time relaxing, he and his family will not be there, so I have the place all to myself, bringing one of my roommates with me and since I have off on Monday, I'm planning on staying until Monday afternoon. . .hopefully the weather will be ok, but even if it isn't, the beach is a healing place for me.
That's it, take care, be well, see some of you tomorrow!
Hugs, Laureen
My Mantra is that I do not determine my success by the number hanging in my closet, nor will I let the scale determine that success either. . . It is through trial and error I will continue to grow and succeed. . . Laureen
"Success is a journey, not a destination." Ben Sweetland
Topic: RE: Finally Friday roll call
Hi everyone.
It's been a busy stretch here. After I got back from PA, we had new flooring put down (tile mostly, with carpet in bedrooms - it's FL). This tore the entire house apart and I have been cleaning ever since. The tile work kicks up an incredible amount of very fine dust. And Monday, we have a painter starting. It may sound silly but I chose the same color for the walls that I had in PA. It's a neutral very light mocha color - easy to live with and I love it! So this is the "tear the house apart" phase 2. The good news is that when this is done I can unpack the rest of my boxes.
As the paining project wraps up, Mike and our granddaughter Jamie will be down the weekend of the 10th. She is 8 - this is her early birthday gift to have a long weekend with Grandma and Grandpa.
Mike's life has been in a bit of turmoil. Aside from work, his sister came back out from WA state. She had been there to help me pack and was indeed a huge help. But she has had a very hard go of it in life and has some mental health issues and was essentially in the position of homelessness. So we invited her to stay. And it didn't take long until the issues emerged, so it was very stressful and difficult for Mike. To make a long story short, she is headed back on Saturday and the whole business has taken more time and energy than it's worth.
OK, off to get ready for work! Glad to see what you guys are doing!
It's been a busy stretch here. After I got back from PA, we had new flooring put down (tile mostly, with carpet in bedrooms - it's FL). This tore the entire house apart and I have been cleaning ever since. The tile work kicks up an incredible amount of very fine dust. And Monday, we have a painter starting. It may sound silly but I chose the same color for the walls that I had in PA. It's a neutral very light mocha color - easy to live with and I love it! So this is the "tear the house apart" phase 2. The good news is that when this is done I can unpack the rest of my boxes.
As the paining project wraps up, Mike and our granddaughter Jamie will be down the weekend of the 10th. She is 8 - this is her early birthday gift to have a long weekend with Grandma and Grandpa.
Mike's life has been in a bit of turmoil. Aside from work, his sister came back out from WA state. She had been there to help me pack and was indeed a huge help. But she has had a very hard go of it in life and has some mental health issues and was essentially in the position of homelessness. So we invited her to stay. And it didn't take long until the issues emerged, so it was very stressful and difficult for Mike. To make a long story short, she is headed back on Saturday and the whole business has taken more time and energy than it's worth.
OK, off to get ready for work! Glad to see what you guys are doing!
Topic: RE: Finally Friday roll call
GM Lisa and PA!!
Glad to see you posting again! I miss you :-( Maybe we can get together before the end of the summer??
Sounds like you have been busy with work and Siehara! No rest for us weary parents?!?! I give you so much credit for doing this on your own. I am so glad that Neil is in your life to help when he can!! Hang in there! No one said this parenting thing is easy!
Today I am going to do laundry, cleaning and such. I am also going to help Dee with one of her TWO book reports that she has to do before school starts. I just want to get them done so we don't have to think about it!! I cannot believe that she is going into 4TH GRADE!!!! Where has the time gone??
Have a great day!
It is gonna be a HOT one today!!
Keep cool and hydrated!
Love, Beth
Glad to see you posting again! I miss you :-( Maybe we can get together before the end of the summer??
Sounds like you have been busy with work and Siehara! No rest for us weary parents?!?! I give you so much credit for doing this on your own. I am so glad that Neil is in your life to help when he can!! Hang in there! No one said this parenting thing is easy!
Today I am going to do laundry, cleaning and such. I am also going to help Dee with one of her TWO book reports that she has to do before school starts. I just want to get them done so we don't have to think about it!! I cannot believe that she is going into 4TH GRADE!!!! Where has the time gone??
Have a great day!
It is gonna be a HOT one today!!
Keep cool and hydrated!
Love, Beth
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Topic: Finally Friday roll call
Coming out of the woodwork to post today... been around, just going thru a few things, as usual.
Siehara was home from camp from Sunday until yesterday. She had gotten hit in the head with a sail and had been going to the infirmary daily complaining of headaches and dizziness. They were pretty sure that she was exaggerating, but not positive so they had me come to get her for a few days of rest at home. We talked on the way home and she admitted that she did get hit in the head, but she really wanted to come home for a break from everything there.... sigh... guess it was too much for her this year. She told me yesterday that she does NOT want to go to any overnight camp next summer. I'm not going to jump the gun on that, though. I will wait and see what happens by January when I have to start making arrangements.
In the meantime, I am looking into sessions at the local art school and martial arts academy. She really enjoyed a self defense class we had taken together and the only thing keeping me from signing her up was $$, of course. It's time to make the sacrifice and do it any way. I'm going to make a bunch of phone calls today to see who has the cheapest rates and also see if any arrangements can be made for lower cost if needed. The art school has 6 week sessions in each season. I'll have to wait for her to come home to see which classes she would like to take. She is so creative and I think this would also be a great outlet for her, plus both would give her something to do after school and give her 2 different ways to express herself.
As for me, I am just working a lot and now getting back into the "no child" life for the next 10 days. I was not prepared for her to come home and it was kind of hard to get back into mom mode before the date I was ready for. I feel terrible for saying that, but I knew that she was not "truly" sick when I got the call and I hated that I had to go get her. I don't want her to be miserable, but I DO want her to learn how to cope when things don't go her way.
Neil is coming back in town today. He left Sunday when I went to pick her up, so he wouldn't be in the way of us talking and figuring things out. We are going to 2 different barbecues tomorrow. I am making deviled eggs for one of them (their request) and have asked the other family what we can bring, but they haven't answered. Sunday, I am working all day at the store. I was supposed to work this past Tuesday and Wednesday, but called out because of Siehara being home.
Musikfest is this week, so I may head there at some point, depending on weather and who is playing, where.
Guess I made up for my lack of posting with this rambling mess. Hope everyone has a great weekend. Stay hydrated and cool!~
Siehara was home from camp from Sunday until yesterday. She had gotten hit in the head with a sail and had been going to the infirmary daily complaining of headaches and dizziness. They were pretty sure that she was exaggerating, but not positive so they had me come to get her for a few days of rest at home. We talked on the way home and she admitted that she did get hit in the head, but she really wanted to come home for a break from everything there.... sigh... guess it was too much for her this year. She told me yesterday that she does NOT want to go to any overnight camp next summer. I'm not going to jump the gun on that, though. I will wait and see what happens by January when I have to start making arrangements.
In the meantime, I am looking into sessions at the local art school and martial arts academy. She really enjoyed a self defense class we had taken together and the only thing keeping me from signing her up was $$, of course. It's time to make the sacrifice and do it any way. I'm going to make a bunch of phone calls today to see who has the cheapest rates and also see if any arrangements can be made for lower cost if needed. The art school has 6 week sessions in each season. I'll have to wait for her to come home to see which classes she would like to take. She is so creative and I think this would also be a great outlet for her, plus both would give her something to do after school and give her 2 different ways to express herself.
As for me, I am just working a lot and now getting back into the "no child" life for the next 10 days. I was not prepared for her to come home and it was kind of hard to get back into mom mode before the date I was ready for. I feel terrible for saying that, but I knew that she was not "truly" sick when I got the call and I hated that I had to go get her. I don't want her to be miserable, but I DO want her to learn how to cope when things don't go her way.
Neil is coming back in town today. He left Sunday when I went to pick her up, so he wouldn't be in the way of us talking and figuring things out. We are going to 2 different barbecues tomorrow. I am making deviled eggs for one of them (their request) and have asked the other family what we can bring, but they haven't answered. Sunday, I am working all day at the store. I was supposed to work this past Tuesday and Wednesday, but called out because of Siehara being home.
Musikfest is this week, so I may head there at some point, depending on weather and who is playing, where.
Guess I made up for my lack of posting with this rambling mess. Hope everyone has a great weekend. Stay hydrated and cool!~
My tracker
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Topic: RE: Gym!
Thanks very much for the support, Laureen, and for the good idea! I do have a script for PT, but don't have the money. However, maybe I could afford a visit or two, then the occasional one, every 2-3 months. They might be able to help me with goal setting!
They do have water aerobics, but I'm not ready for that yet. I'm just stretching and deep water walking (using a noodle so I don't put impact on my knees). It's kind of frustrating to be back at pre-op exercise. I had gone on to water aerobics, swimming lessons, weights, treadmill, charity walks, etc. I was supposed to be a regular ocean kayaker by now! But I have to keep reminding myself that any movement is better than none at all.
And some day...I'll have it all back again.
Lisa
They do have water aerobics, but I'm not ready for that yet. I'm just stretching and deep water walking (using a noodle so I don't put impact on my knees). It's kind of frustrating to be back at pre-op exercise. I had gone on to water aerobics, swimming lessons, weights, treadmill, charity walks, etc. I was supposed to be a regular ocean kayaker by now! But I have to keep reminding myself that any movement is better than none at all.
And some day...I'll have it all back again.
Lisa
"The important thing is this: To be able at any moment to sacrifice what we are for what we could become."
Topic: RE: Thursday Roll Call
Good Evening Beth,
I had a busy day today. Took my sister over to Robert Wood Johnson Hospital in Hamilton, NJ for both an endoscopy and colonoscopy. She had a lap band done several years ago, and has had problems with it. So, she consulted a surgeon there who told her he wanted a bunch of tests done before discussing a revision and if so, what? She said they could simply adjust the band, or revise to the sleeve or RNY. After the procedure, she treated me to lunch at a diner near her work. Got a Reuben sandwich which was huge. I barely at a quarter of it at the diner, and another quarter for supper tonight. It was open faced, and yummy.
Tonight, I am watching my Phillies. They had two good games against the Nationals, but they're struggling tonight.
Hugs,
Trish
I had a busy day today. Took my sister over to Robert Wood Johnson Hospital in Hamilton, NJ for both an endoscopy and colonoscopy. She had a lap band done several years ago, and has had problems with it. So, she consulted a surgeon there who told her he wanted a bunch of tests done before discussing a revision and if so, what? She said they could simply adjust the band, or revise to the sleeve or RNY. After the procedure, she treated me to lunch at a diner near her work. Got a Reuben sandwich which was huge. I barely at a quarter of it at the diner, and another quarter for supper tonight. It was open faced, and yummy.
Tonight, I am watching my Phillies. They had two good games against the Nationals, but they're struggling tonight.
Hugs,
Trish
Seek always to do some good, somewhere. Every man has to seek in his own way to realize his true worth. You must give some time to your fellow man. For remember, you don't live in a world all your own. Your brothers are here too.
Albert Schweitzer
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Topic: RE: Thursday Roll Call
Good Evening!
For some reason I can't get my arse out of bed in the mornings!!!!
I'm almost done the Hunger Games Trilogy. Pretty interesting books. Not such a good choice to follow Steig Larrsons trilogy both are very darks series and can't put them down either. Have enjoyed all the books I've read since school has ended.
Work is crazy busy...so much expansion...not enough time to take care of everything. We are down one person in my department, she's moved on to another department. So we are in the process of re-writing my job description and changing the paygrade woo hoo....
The house is still coming along slowly. Our son-in-laws cousin that's been working on the house the most was working with a friend a couple weeks ago and almost cut his hand off with a power saw. They could not re-attach all the nerves, did attach all the tendons and other stuff that is in there. took 55 stitches to sew his hand back on....He is progressing nicely - this has put a hold on most of the finishing of the house.....I do have beautiful hardwood floors now LOL
Hope you all had a wonderful day...
Ida
For some reason I can't get my arse out of bed in the mornings!!!!
I'm almost done the Hunger Games Trilogy. Pretty interesting books. Not such a good choice to follow Steig Larrsons trilogy both are very darks series and can't put them down either. Have enjoyed all the books I've read since school has ended.
Work is crazy busy...so much expansion...not enough time to take care of everything. We are down one person in my department, she's moved on to another department. So we are in the process of re-writing my job description and changing the paygrade woo hoo....
The house is still coming along slowly. Our son-in-laws cousin that's been working on the house the most was working with a friend a couple weeks ago and almost cut his hand off with a power saw. They could not re-attach all the nerves, did attach all the tendons and other stuff that is in there. took 55 stitches to sew his hand back on....He is progressing nicely - this has put a hold on most of the finishing of the house.....I do have beautiful hardwood floors now LOL
Hope you all had a wonderful day...
Ida
IdaMae
Topic: RE: Thursday Roll Call
Hi Beth,
Great seeing you back here, I've felt sort of lonely in the past few weeks. . . anyway, glad to read that all your labs are good and that you will have some time to yourself over the next few weeks before the next school year starts! Enjoy your books and I hope to see you on Saturday. . .
Hugs, Laureen
Great seeing you back here, I've felt sort of lonely in the past few weeks. . . anyway, glad to read that all your labs are good and that you will have some time to yourself over the next few weeks before the next school year starts! Enjoy your books and I hope to see you on Saturday. . .
Hugs, Laureen
My Mantra is that I do not determine my success by the number hanging in my closet, nor will I let the scale determine that success either. . . It is through trial and error I will continue to grow and succeed. . . Laureen
"Success is a journey, not a destination." Ben Sweetland
Topic: RE: Gym!
Lisa,
That is great news!!! You are really an inspiration not allowing your chronic illness/pain to keep you from your goals!!!
Does your gym offer the water aerobic classes? I started with those and they really are a good workout.
They gym I went to offered them 3 or 4 days a week, the problem for me was they only offered them at times of day that I could not go to them once I went back to work full time. Another idea, is to perhaps ask a physical therapist/trainer to help you set goals based on your ability. Then there is always googling to get information. . .
Anyway, happy for you and hoping you surpass the goals you have in mind.
Laureen
That is great news!!! You are really an inspiration not allowing your chronic illness/pain to keep you from your goals!!!
Does your gym offer the water aerobic classes? I started with those and they really are a good workout.
They gym I went to offered them 3 or 4 days a week, the problem for me was they only offered them at times of day that I could not go to them once I went back to work full time. Another idea, is to perhaps ask a physical therapist/trainer to help you set goals based on your ability. Then there is always googling to get information. . .
Anyway, happy for you and hoping you surpass the goals you have in mind.
Laureen
My Mantra is that I do not determine my success by the number hanging in my closet, nor will I let the scale determine that success either. . . It is through trial and error I will continue to grow and succeed. . . Laureen
"Success is a journey, not a destination." Ben Sweetland
Topic: Thursday Roll Call
GM PA PEEPS!!
I haven't been on the site for awhile due to working my summer job. That is now over and I am going to try to post everyday!! I went to the dr this morning and everything looks good! All of my labs are good!
So, how is everyone doing??
Today I am going to read Fifty Shades Darker. I am a bit more than half way through the book. The story is really fascinating, besides all the love scenes!! I am looking forward to seeing what happens next. I am also going to do some laundry and maybe some cleaning, or maybe not!
Hope you have a great day, stay cool and hydrated!!
Love, Beth
I haven't been on the site for awhile due to working my summer job. That is now over and I am going to try to post everyday!! I went to the dr this morning and everything looks good! All of my labs are good!
So, how is everyone doing??
Today I am going to read Fifty Shades Darker. I am a bit more than half way through the book. The story is really fascinating, besides all the love scenes!! I am looking forward to seeing what happens next. I am also going to do some laundry and maybe some cleaning, or maybe not!
Hope you have a great day, stay cool and hydrated!!
Love, Beth
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