Hot Humid Wednesday - What's Up Where You Are
Morning all. Sober 218 days and so proud me. Woke up at 7:45, very unusual for me indeed. Face looks like a puff ball. Must have slept in one position all nigjht. Stretching and stretching as I sit here. Discovered 11 oz bricks of coffee and they were on sale. Cheaper to buy 3 of these Maxwell house than one 32oz tubs. With the price of coffee and no sale I did it. Keeping bricks in freezer.
Yesterday was too beautiful here...can't believe how sweet the air is. We are about 10 miles inland, but when the breeze comes from West, the gulf ocean salt air delights.
Ran alot of little errands again yesterday. Did little else.
Hoping all are well and happy. Missing our kids and Gkids, but know they are all busy and seem happy too. Our Sara is 5+ months prego. She put photo's up on FB, they went to RI beach's over weekend. She sure looks prego. How do new parents today make up their minds about all the immunizations given out today. I know that had a difficult time with making decision when Angus was born 27 yrs ago and doctors began handing out the information sheets on the combo shots. Then when I ran medical clnic and began giving the shots I jad mixed feelings. The babies now get some many mandatory "combo" injections at 2 mn, 4 mn, etc. I wonder if one can choose single system approach or if they make such injections. What are your children, as parents, deciding?
Hugs, Monica
Yesterday was too beautiful here...can't believe how sweet the air is. We are about 10 miles inland, but when the breeze comes from West, the gulf ocean salt air delights.
Ran alot of little errands again yesterday. Did little else.
Hoping all are well and happy. Missing our kids and Gkids, but know they are all busy and seem happy too. Our Sara is 5+ months prego. She put photo's up on FB, they went to RI beach's over weekend. She sure looks prego. How do new parents today make up their minds about all the immunizations given out today. I know that had a difficult time with making decision when Angus was born 27 yrs ago and doctors began handing out the information sheets on the combo shots. Then when I ran medical clnic and began giving the shots I jad mixed feelings. The babies now get some many mandatory "combo" injections at 2 mn, 4 mn, etc. I wonder if one can choose single system approach or if they make such injections. What are your children, as parents, deciding?
Hugs, Monica
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Good morning, Laureen, and all my OFF friends,
It is a beautiful morning here in the Texas Hill Country. Gonna be hot later on today, but gorgeous right now. I can't wait until Hubby gets home, so we can get out on the lake in the boat. I never take the boat out by myself. I'm too chicken! But I'm ready to do a little boating and swimming. The lake here is spring fed and COLD water. Going to feel fantastic when it's 103 F in the afternoons.
Oh, Margaret, I can't believe what that doctor put you through for NOTHING. You have every right to be angry with him. But I'm so happy for you. Answered prayer!
Well, yesterday I had a shop-til-ya-drop kind of afternoon! It was fun. I'm still exploring and learning this new area. I spent a lot of time just driving around and learning where things are. I wore my new sundress, and I have to tell you, people were nicer to me. I know you all sometimes talk about how MO people are invisible, but I wasn't sure I believed it. However, the way folks responded to me yesterday was not my imagination. For once, I wasn't dressed in a "tent", you know? And the sundress shows a little cleavage and I swear, more than one man smiled at me. Incredible, huh?
Not going to paint my last two deck chairs this morning. My shoulder is aching again, and I need to give it a rest. Instead I'm going to work on a flower arrangement for my back porch. Hobby Lobby had their artificial flowers on sale for half price. I can't have real flowers here because 1) I'm not here often enough to keep things watered, and 2) the deer would eat them! But I miss having some color. I'm going to fix a flat backed basket and hang it on the wall by the back door. Red, white and blue theme.
The little furniture consignment store was closed when I stopped by there yesterday (Grrrr!), so I'll try it again today. Going in to San Antonio to spend the afternoon with my daughter and grandson. Busy day!
Love you all!
It is a beautiful morning here in the Texas Hill Country. Gonna be hot later on today, but gorgeous right now. I can't wait until Hubby gets home, so we can get out on the lake in the boat. I never take the boat out by myself. I'm too chicken! But I'm ready to do a little boating and swimming. The lake here is spring fed and COLD water. Going to feel fantastic when it's 103 F in the afternoons.
Oh, Margaret, I can't believe what that doctor put you through for NOTHING. You have every right to be angry with him. But I'm so happy for you. Answered prayer!
Well, yesterday I had a shop-til-ya-drop kind of afternoon! It was fun. I'm still exploring and learning this new area. I spent a lot of time just driving around and learning where things are. I wore my new sundress, and I have to tell you, people were nicer to me. I know you all sometimes talk about how MO people are invisible, but I wasn't sure I believed it. However, the way folks responded to me yesterday was not my imagination. For once, I wasn't dressed in a "tent", you know? And the sundress shows a little cleavage and I swear, more than one man smiled at me. Incredible, huh?
Not going to paint my last two deck chairs this morning. My shoulder is aching again, and I need to give it a rest. Instead I'm going to work on a flower arrangement for my back porch. Hobby Lobby had their artificial flowers on sale for half price. I can't have real flowers here because 1) I'm not here often enough to keep things watered, and 2) the deer would eat them! But I miss having some color. I'm going to fix a flat backed basket and hang it on the wall by the back door. Red, white and blue theme.
The little furniture consignment store was closed when I stopped by there yesterday (Grrrr!), so I'll try it again today. Going in to San Antonio to spend the afternoon with my daughter and grandson. Busy day!
Love you all!
Vickie
Oh Vickie, so wonderful to hear the joy in your voice from your new sundress. I so totally know how you felt!! But it so highlights how invisible we were MO. Take the experience and hang on to it to remember on your journey. I go out of my way to make eye contact with MO people I come in contact with. Realizing I was invisible to those around me at 330 lbs was like getting hit with 2x4's. Having people open doors for me, smiling at me, men looking at me. I went through a period of real anger to think how my outside presentation made such a difference in the real world. I am still Monica at 165lbs....what was I to them 330lbs. Scary and sad.
We spent almost 5 months in San Antonio. It was a rough time for me....happy you get to spend time with your family and Gchild. Fun. Decorating a new place and exploring fun too. Wishing you "let" up on yourself more. The shoulder needs to heal. Glad hubby gets home soon. Hugs, Monica
We spent almost 5 months in San Antonio. It was a rough time for me....happy you get to spend time with your family and Gchild. Fun. Decorating a new place and exploring fun too. Wishing you "let" up on yourself more. The shoulder needs to heal. Glad hubby gets home soon. Hugs, Monica
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Monica, I know exactly what you mean. I am just a naturally friendly and outgoing person. I'll chat up anyone: waiters, tellers, sales clerks, etc. So I'm still the same person as I was before, just thinner now. And I hope to be a lot thinner as the months go along. And I also hope to have PS after that! So will a flat tummy and perky bosums make me worth more as a person? Crazy world we live in.
I do have to confess something though. For the past couple of months, every time I see a MO person across the parking lot or in an aisle at the store, I have an immediate thought in my head: "Thank you, Lord!" I don't mean to be ugly or denigrate that person. I'm just so very thankful for my WLS that that phrase immediately pops out of my mind! Then I find myself wanting to run up to that person and say something like, "You don't have to live like this! There's help available!"
Just another "crazy Vickie" moment. I have lots of them. Hugs to you, too!
I do have to confess something though. For the past couple of months, every time I see a MO person across the parking lot or in an aisle at the store, I have an immediate thought in my head: "Thank you, Lord!" I don't mean to be ugly or denigrate that person. I'm just so very thankful for my WLS that that phrase immediately pops out of my mind! Then I find myself wanting to run up to that person and say something like, "You don't have to live like this! There's help available!"
Just another "crazy Vickie" moment. I have lots of them. Hugs to you, too!
Vickie
Good morning Laureen and everyone......
Laureen.....your granddaughter sounds so sweet. She will love her Pink Buggy!!! I gave Grace a pink stroller a couple years ago...she has all but worn it out...she loves it so much. When we go for walks her babies come with us....so cute. "Happy Birthday" to Avery!!!!
More pool time today for me and Grace...we had such a great time yesterday! I thought the water would be cold but it was so nice...just right!
Had a couple extra teens here again last night.....they didn't clean up the kitchen....when they get up I will explain what they need to do....LOL...I already did it !!!
WISHING YOU ALL A REALLY WONDERFUL DAY!!!!
Prayers for so many in need....a few special ones too!''
Love and hugs to all....connie d
Laureen.....your granddaughter sounds so sweet. She will love her Pink Buggy!!! I gave Grace a pink stroller a couple years ago...she has all but worn it out...she loves it so much. When we go for walks her babies come with us....so cute. "Happy Birthday" to Avery!!!!
More pool time today for me and Grace...we had such a great time yesterday! I thought the water would be cold but it was so nice...just right!
Had a couple extra teens here again last night.....they didn't clean up the kitchen....when they get up I will explain what they need to do....LOL...I already did it !!!
WISHING YOU ALL A REALLY WONDERFUL DAY!!!!
Prayers for so many in need....a few special ones too!''
Love and hugs to all....connie d
Hope your setting the limits with the extra teen****s home. Our house was always the place to hang out for our kids and their friends. We quickly learned to lay down the law at various ages and with certain groups of kids. The kids our kids grew up with at younger ages knew the drill at our house But after we moved to a new house and town and new friends were made and came over we had a few encounters that floored us and our kids. Quickly making sure what WE expected earned us not having to explain again, also re-enforced with our teenaged kids what we would tolerate.
They need to appreciate their welcome in your home, having you there to watch over them, even if they are almost grown. You are so good Connie, hugs Monica
They need to appreciate their welcome in your home, having you there to watch over them, even if they are almost grown. You are so good Connie, hugs Monica
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Monica....oh yes...we welcome the kids but they follow our rules. They mess up once that is the one and only chance they have to redeem themselves. Second time they are not here again....at least until they can prove otherwise.We have loads of fun so we must be doing something right. They have learned to respect us and our home.
Sounds like you have been through all this yourself. I imagine all the kids really enjoyed time with you as well!!
My daughter has raised her children with the same respect and rules they had to follow when growing up....maybe a little more now with the way things are these days...LOL
Overall most everyone is really enjoyable to have around!
Yes....I do stand guard....and they know it....they no better then to try to pull something over on me....this isn't my first rodeo!!
Hugs......connie d
Sounds like you have been through all this yourself. I imagine all the kids really enjoyed time with you as well!!
My daughter has raised her children with the same respect and rules they had to follow when growing up....maybe a little more now with the way things are these days...LOL
Overall most everyone is really enjoyable to have around!
Yes....I do stand guard....and they know it....they no better then to try to pull something over on me....this isn't my first rodeo!!
Hugs......connie d
Hi Laureen and my OFF family:
Hey, it's actually cooler down here in La. than up north ... only 91. Looking a little cloudy so maybe rain ... at least that's how my weather body is feeling. Woke up with a little headache (but miracle drug Imitrex helped get rid of it, fortunately). One more night of work and then I have two days off, including payday.
Last night, the other sports guy didn't come in again ... but it was pretty serious. He wound up at the ER ... might have had a heart attack. When I think back to how Margie died ... she was throwing up seriously and couldn't stop ... that's what was happening to this guy ... he probably should have been to a doc earlier. A cautionary tale for all of us. Anyway, he may be out for awhile ... my boss said he might have had a precursor to a heart attack ... but he may end up in Shreveport (better cardiac unit). He had been a smoker until 10 years ago.
Well, anyway, hope he's OK. Our work is stressful and the newspaper biz has been stressful for all of us ... he had been out of work for a year before getting this job. He doesn't seen as hysterical as I am (my psychologist's words ... her diagnosis, actually); he's quiet, I let it out. Maybe that's better. I have a hard time just keep quiet at work ... that's why I have a problem at this job ... too much like a library.
Anyway, the maintenance guy from the apt. was here looking at the ceiling ... I guess it's OK, he says.
Laureen, have a good time at the birthday party. I need to get in the shower. Got up at noon ... need the sleep.
Hey, it's actually cooler down here in La. than up north ... only 91. Looking a little cloudy so maybe rain ... at least that's how my weather body is feeling. Woke up with a little headache (but miracle drug Imitrex helped get rid of it, fortunately). One more night of work and then I have two days off, including payday.
Last night, the other sports guy didn't come in again ... but it was pretty serious. He wound up at the ER ... might have had a heart attack. When I think back to how Margie died ... she was throwing up seriously and couldn't stop ... that's what was happening to this guy ... he probably should have been to a doc earlier. A cautionary tale for all of us. Anyway, he may be out for awhile ... my boss said he might have had a precursor to a heart attack ... but he may end up in Shreveport (better cardiac unit). He had been a smoker until 10 years ago.
Well, anyway, hope he's OK. Our work is stressful and the newspaper biz has been stressful for all of us ... he had been out of work for a year before getting this job. He doesn't seen as hysterical as I am (my psychologist's words ... her diagnosis, actually); he's quiet, I let it out. Maybe that's better. I have a hard time just keep quiet at work ... that's why I have a problem at this job ... too much like a library.
Anyway, the maintenance guy from the apt. was here looking at the ceiling ... I guess it's OK, he says.
Laureen, have a good time at the birthday party. I need to get in the shower. Got up at noon ... need the sleep.
Busy day for everyone. Vickie is painting deck chairs. Monica is picking on little kids. Hope everyone has had a chance to relax a little.
Pat, I'm so sorry you're having to deal with Judy's impending loss. It is always hard to lose someone you love. The hardest part is feeling helpless to stop it from happening. Count each day with her a special blessing.
My endoscopy went very well. It was a nice little nap and I really just wanted to lay there a while longer and sleep. We stopped at Cracker Barrel after so DH could eat. I thought I would try some chicken & pastry, something soft. A few miles down the road, I made him find me a bathroom. Apparently, after not eating anything and trying to limit carbs, I had some serious cramps.
Finally got to meet my surgeon. I was told he was the most subdued of the team and doesn't "open up" right away. When he came into the room, I told him I was so excited to finally meet him. He visibly blushed. He is from Germany and I told him my oldest & her family are in Bamberg for the next 3 years. He said we will talk much more about this and he has many places to suggest for them to visit. As I was dozing off, I heard him telling the nurses "how beautiful Bavaria is"...Can't wait for my consult.
Gonna nap for a little while. Take care & I'll see ya'll tomorrow!
Pat, I'm so sorry you're having to deal with Judy's impending loss. It is always hard to lose someone you love. The hardest part is feeling helpless to stop it from happening. Count each day with her a special blessing.
My endoscopy went very well. It was a nice little nap and I really just wanted to lay there a while longer and sleep. We stopped at Cracker Barrel after so DH could eat. I thought I would try some chicken & pastry, something soft. A few miles down the road, I made him find me a bathroom. Apparently, after not eating anything and trying to limit carbs, I had some serious cramps.
Finally got to meet my surgeon. I was told he was the most subdued of the team and doesn't "open up" right away. When he came into the room, I told him I was so excited to finally meet him. He visibly blushed. He is from Germany and I told him my oldest & her family are in Bamberg for the next 3 years. He said we will talk much more about this and he has many places to suggest for them to visit. As I was dozing off, I heard him telling the nurses "how beautiful Bavaria is"...Can't wait for my consult.
Gonna nap for a little while. Take care & I'll see ya'll tomorrow!
HW 244lbs SW 232lbs CW 148lbs GW 125-130lbs 
Post Script: Well, I went a little crazy with the shopping today. I went back to Ross where I got my sundress and I walked out of there with TWO bags of clothes to take home and try on! I just loved everything I looked at. And I hate to try on clothes in the store. So I brought them all home with me and spent the last hour trying everything on. I know I shouldn't buy many clothes in this size, but honestly, I'm so tired of having nothing new to wear. So I'm keeping 3 new tops, another new sundress, a new bathing suit and a cover up. I'll take all the rest of it back tomorrow, but for now, I feel like Christmas in June!
This morning I painted some sample paint on my little guest bath walls. I like the Pecan Sandie color very much. Not too crazy about the Malted Milk color. It's just a wee bit too chalky. I think I want something a little warmer. So back to Home Depot tomorrow for more paint chips!
Night night everyone!
This morning I painted some sample paint on my little guest bath walls. I like the Pecan Sandie color very much. Not too crazy about the Malted Milk color. It's just a wee bit too chalky. I think I want something a little warmer. So back to Home Depot tomorrow for more paint chips!
Night night everyone!
Vickie
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