Friday is here, what is up
All is quiet here at our daughter's house. After daycare yesterday, Mike, Erin and I took the girls to the park to play and have a picnic. Great fun was had by all. Briley is walking and loved exploring. She even had her first trip down a slide with her sisters holding her.
I painted a mirror for the twins' room Watermelon Pink and am working on another one for Erin's laundry room entry. It's part of an old beveled mirror medicine cabinet that was in the house. It was in rough shape so we are faux painting it using the paints from the kitchen and laundry room to stress it. We'll add key hooks and hang it by the laundry entry from outside.
Sun is shining. Not sure what we'll do today while the girls are at daycare. May take a little time off for some thrift store shopping around here. I saw a new thrift store in town that I need to explore!
Hope life treats you kindly today. I resorted to drugs last night. Swinging the girls at the park for an hour did my back in. Something about that pushing the swings angle just kills me! I did sleep pretty well for me.
I'm going to have a cup of coffee before it gets too hectic around here.
Karen C
Happy Friday OFF friends!!!! Today is overcast, breezy & muggy. Had a pretty rough rain storm last night. Rained really hard and we so needed it but the thundering/light show was making furbabies nervous. I had both Emma & Buster curled in my lap with their blanket covering their heads. lol....nothing like the comfort of Mama when scared. Speaking of furbabies, we just got back from our mid morning walk and it's nice. Wouldn't be tolerable for long without the breeze because of the humidity. Both babies came back in the air conditioning and colasped...lol.
Speaking of weather, this Fibro stuff doesn't like humidity one bit. I was diagnosed last year and in the "still learning" stage. I forget sometimes that I have it until I have a flare up then oh boy!! Well, last night and today has been one of the reminder days....ouch!
Trish, I certaintly hope/pray you get some answers & help soon on your medical issues. My DH has decided to forego the shot treatments in his back for now. He says he's lived with it this long he'll just wait until he can't wait any longer. Personally (ya'll didn't hear this from me...lol) I think it's the needles in his back that's got him making that decision. And to be fair, I don't blame him!! Not sure what I'd do if in that situation.
Monica, your blood pressure has me concerned as I'm sure it is a concern for you as well. Please stay on top of it. Until you get blood test/results, take it easy. Too hot and dangerous to play around with pressure that high. I'm sure you know all of this but it makes me feel better saying it...lol.
I hope everyone is having an awesome day.
Cindy
Speaking of weather, this Fibro stuff doesn't like humidity one bit. I was diagnosed last year and in the "still learning" stage. I forget sometimes that I have it until I have a flare up then oh boy!! Well, last night and today has been one of the reminder days....ouch!
Trish, I certaintly hope/pray you get some answers & help soon on your medical issues. My DH has decided to forego the shot treatments in his back for now. He says he's lived with it this long he'll just wait until he can't wait any longer. Personally (ya'll didn't hear this from me...lol) I think it's the needles in his back that's got him making that decision. And to be fair, I don't blame him!! Not sure what I'd do if in that situation.
Monica, your blood pressure has me concerned as I'm sure it is a concern for you as well. Please stay on top of it. Until you get blood test/results, take it easy. Too hot and dangerous to play around with pressure that high. I'm sure you know all of this but it makes me feel better saying it...lol.
I hope everyone is having an awesome day.
Cindy
Good Morning to all,
I am soooo tired. I can't understand since I was able to sleep the last 3 nights. I have an appointment with my surgeon on Wednesday. I'm sure he will do blood work. I think maybe some of my levels may be off. I'm interested to find out.
Our temperature this weekend is suppose to get up to 110 degrees and maybe higher. That's summer in southern AZ. Fires burning all over AZ and other states. Our largest fire in AZ history is now 50% contained. It's terrible to realize the amount of damage these fires cause. They had before and after pics in the paper yesterday
Have PT again this afternoon. I don't think I like the thought of back to back days. I was in a somewhat bad mood when I got to PT yesterday. That is not my norm. I felt rushed all day trying to get errands done, etc. Oh, well, they know me well enough that they won't hold it against me.
Hugs to all, Mag
I am soooo tired. I can't understand since I was able to sleep the last 3 nights. I have an appointment with my surgeon on Wednesday. I'm sure he will do blood work. I think maybe some of my levels may be off. I'm interested to find out.
Our temperature this weekend is suppose to get up to 110 degrees and maybe higher. That's summer in southern AZ. Fires burning all over AZ and other states. Our largest fire in AZ history is now 50% contained. It's terrible to realize the amount of damage these fires cause. They had before and after pics in the paper yesterday
Have PT again this afternoon. I don't think I like the thought of back to back days. I was in a somewhat bad mood when I got to PT yesterday. That is not my norm. I felt rushed all day trying to get errands done, etc. Oh, well, they know me well enough that they won't hold it against me.
Hugs to all, Mag
Might be your B12 is off. . . your bloodwork will tell you what you need to know
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
Hi Monica and my OFF family:
My cleaning fairy is here and it's payday, so I need to get out and spend what little I have left after paying rent. It's not much. I have to get a prescription from CVS, which is going to cost me $40. Like I said, I don't have much left.
It's still humid here, and you're right, the humidity bothers my fibro. So there's a lot of pain issues. Louisiana is not a good place to live if you have fibro and arthritis. There's too much humidity.
Ah, the vacuum cleaner just went on ... Juliette is looking for a place to hide.
Well, I don't have much planned for today. I'm off and have a few errands to run, but then it's just laundry, baseball and beer. And hopefully a nap this afternoon since I got up so early.
Have a good day.
My cleaning fairy is here and it's payday, so I need to get out and spend what little I have left after paying rent. It's not much. I have to get a prescription from CVS, which is going to cost me $40. Like I said, I don't have much left.
It's still humid here, and you're right, the humidity bothers my fibro. So there's a lot of pain issues. Louisiana is not a good place to live if you have fibro and arthritis. There's too much humidity.
Ah, the vacuum cleaner just went on ... Juliette is looking for a place to hide.
Well, I don't have much planned for today. I'm off and have a few errands to run, but then it's just laundry, baseball and beer. And hopefully a nap this afternoon since I got up so early.
Have a good day.
Happy Friday Monica, ALL
Congrats on yet another sober day, you're doing awesome. . .
Well I am certainly thrilled that this is the end of my work week, I'm exhausted and still having bowel issues (not able to go), did not think it would take so much time for my body to readjust to getting up so early, took some prunes last night and we'll see what happens, I have a 3-day weekend to look forward to, tomorrow taking me up to NY, out to LI, so it will be a long day, but I am glad I will see my family, nephew graduated from HS yesterday and this is his party. . . Sunday and Monday will be about doing stuff around my house and relaxing, tomorrow is an off from the gym day, as I am doing two days on, one day off and two days. . . so I will get myself there on Sunday and Monday, take advantage of the tanning bed, just 5 minutes at a time so that when I get to Florida on Wednesday I don't look like a ghost when I get there, actually kind of neat, it's like a walk in closet and you stand there for whatever time you choose, I wear goggles to protect my eyes and it is part of my gym membership, though today was the first time I had time to use it.
Well that is about it, prayers for all those of you who are in need and even those not, just know I think of you daily and wish peace and strength to be in abudance when you need it.
Hugs, Laureen
Congrats on yet another sober day, you're doing awesome. . .
Well I am certainly thrilled that this is the end of my work week, I'm exhausted and still having bowel issues (not able to go), did not think it would take so much time for my body to readjust to getting up so early, took some prunes last night and we'll see what happens, I have a 3-day weekend to look forward to, tomorrow taking me up to NY, out to LI, so it will be a long day, but I am glad I will see my family, nephew graduated from HS yesterday and this is his party. . . Sunday and Monday will be about doing stuff around my house and relaxing, tomorrow is an off from the gym day, as I am doing two days on, one day off and two days. . . so I will get myself there on Sunday and Monday, take advantage of the tanning bed, just 5 minutes at a time so that when I get to Florida on Wednesday I don't look like a ghost when I get there, actually kind of neat, it's like a walk in closet and you stand there for whatever time you choose, I wear goggles to protect my eyes and it is part of my gym membership, though today was the first time I had time to use it.
Well that is about it, prayers for all those of you who are in need and even those not, just know I think of you daily and wish peace and strength to be in abudance when you need it.
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
Hello all my OFF friends,
Congrats on another day of sobriety, Monica. One day at a time...Hugs and prayers for all of you. Seems like so much is going on it's overwhelming.
We have a major fire near us, Gramylew is probably getting heavy smoke in her area, too. She lives in Jacksonville and I'm in Hubert, both in Onslow County NC. The fire is raging and even with the storms & rain last night, it did little to put it out, just made the smoke smell heavier.
We have had a major "explosion" at our house. After finding out the kids can't/won't make payments on the car I was selling them, I took the car back. Sounds mean, but they promised me at least 1/2 pymt. When we got the letter today that the loan was deliquent, I made the payment and took the keys. Yes, they are upset, but when they can have date night, video games, and buy all kinds of unnecessary extras, I have to wonder about their priorities. I have also asked them to go stay with my daughter and SIL for a week or so. My son's pay will be straightened out by then and they can get their own place. I laso found out that they haven't paid on their storage unit. When they can to stay with me (just for a few months and its been a year) they moved all my furniture to storage while I was at work one day and brought all their stuff in. Now I can't get my stuff out until I pay the past due storage...yep...that's what I said...some of their stuff is still mixed in there with mine, but by golly, I didn't ask them to take my stuff out of my house and I want it back. Now they are very upset with me and have played the "grandchild card". You all know the one where they hold the gkids from seeing you. It might seem unfair, but they have had the car since Sept and have paid a total of $500 and I was selling it to them for about 1/2 Kelley Bllue Book.
Sorry for the venting, but had to get it off my chest. tomorrow will be a new day and we'll see what happens then.
Hugs,
Kristi
Congrats on another day of sobriety, Monica. One day at a time...Hugs and prayers for all of you. Seems like so much is going on it's overwhelming.
We have a major fire near us, Gramylew is probably getting heavy smoke in her area, too. She lives in Jacksonville and I'm in Hubert, both in Onslow County NC. The fire is raging and even with the storms & rain last night, it did little to put it out, just made the smoke smell heavier.
We have had a major "explosion" at our house. After finding out the kids can't/won't make payments on the car I was selling them, I took the car back. Sounds mean, but they promised me at least 1/2 pymt. When we got the letter today that the loan was deliquent, I made the payment and took the keys. Yes, they are upset, but when they can have date night, video games, and buy all kinds of unnecessary extras, I have to wonder about their priorities. I have also asked them to go stay with my daughter and SIL for a week or so. My son's pay will be straightened out by then and they can get their own place. I laso found out that they haven't paid on their storage unit. When they can to stay with me (just for a few months and its been a year) they moved all my furniture to storage while I was at work one day and brought all their stuff in. Now I can't get my stuff out until I pay the past due storage...yep...that's what I said...some of their stuff is still mixed in there with mine, but by golly, I didn't ask them to take my stuff out of my house and I want it back. Now they are very upset with me and have played the "grandchild card". You all know the one where they hold the gkids from seeing you. It might seem unfair, but they have had the car since Sept and have paid a total of $500 and I was selling it to them for about 1/2 Kelley Bllue Book.
Sorry for the venting, but had to get it off my chest. tomorrow will be a new day and we'll see what happens then.
Hugs,
Kristi
HW 244lbs SW 232lbs CW 148lbs GW 125-130lbs 
Hi Kristi,
You did the right thing. I took my son's car away from him because he was not paying the insurance on it, sticking me with it. The day after I took his car away from him, he entered a drug rehab. It seems he was using the car to go to Trenton to get heroin to sell nearby, and using it to support his habit. When I took the car, he had no way of getting his heroin.
Sorry to hear they are using the grandchildren to punish you for it. Also sucks that they took your furniture out and you can't get it now. They sound very selfish and immature. Someday you will hopefully look back on this and be able to put it behind you.
Hugs,
Trish
You did the right thing. I took my son's car away from him because he was not paying the insurance on it, sticking me with it. The day after I took his car away from him, he entered a drug rehab. It seems he was using the car to go to Trenton to get heroin to sell nearby, and using it to support his habit. When I took the car, he had no way of getting his heroin.
Sorry to hear they are using the grandchildren to punish you for it. Also sucks that they took your furniture out and you can't get it now. They sound very selfish and immature. Someday you will hopefully look back on this and be able to put it behind you.
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.
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