Happy New Year from Pittsburgh
Happy New Year OFF Family,
I am in Pittsburgh, and finally have Wifi. Life at my sister's was stressful. Mom was her usual self. But, I am now in Pittsburgh, and I had a wonderful time last night with Sean and Rachel. We went to Pittsburgh's First Night, in the Cultural District. We saw concerts, and walked around for a couple of hours. Near midnight, there was a concert, and then fireworks at midnight, right above the concert stage. It was awesome.
I was absolutely miserable at my sister's. The bedroom was a disaster. Eileen put a double bed sheet on a twin bed, and did not give me a flat sheet. The first night I had to sleep with a bottom sheet as a top sheet. I'm a little OCD about my bed. Sheets have to fit, and I must have a flat sheet on top of me. I also must have hospital corners. Also, the lamp was a tiny desk lamp, with a chandelier bulb, not a regular bulb and no lamp shade. So, last Monday, I went to the Salvation Army Thrift Store and bought a set of twin bed sheets and a nice lamp, really cheap. I also went to Walgreens and bought a 100 watt bulb to put in the lamp. Her living room is horribly dark. She has two lamps, with one lousy 60 watt bulb in each.
Anyway, Christmas was okay. I saw my psychiatrist. Months ago, he lowered my antidepressant dose. Right before Christmas, I was weepy during TV shows, and commercials, like the humane society one with the dogs in cages. Then, being at my sister's, with the dirt and grime everywhere, I was really agitated. Mom didn't help things either. The bright spot was seeing my daughter, son, their spouses, and my Munchkins all together. The kids were adorable. On Christmas Eve, all the volunteer fire companies drive a huge fire truck, with Santa on top, with bright lights on him. The siren signals his arrival on each street. Well, my Munchkins had never seen him like that, and after he drove past Lincoln said, "That was awesome!"
Sunday, Everyone, but my kids and the Munchkins, took the train to North Jersey to see my daughter-in-law perform in the play, "Oliver." It was a rainy day, and the walk from the train station was about two blocks, or so. Somehow, Mom's feet got wet, and she was miserable the whole rest of the day. After the show, Casey joined us for dinner at Charlie Brown's.
That night, Mom started in on me, and I just let her have it. I basically told her I hated being around her, and had not gone to visit her, because she is always a negative ***** At one point, she said that she's been sick with her bipolar disorder since I was a baby. I told her that I have the same diagnosis, and I don't pick at my kids, telling them every little fault. However, when I'm with her, she's always finding fault with everyone, like my niece's boyfriend, my son, Sean, my daughter, and her hubby, for the way they're strict with the Munchkins, me with my hair color, or driving. Basically, I told her I never hear anything nice come out of her mouth about everyone. Sorry for the rant. I can't believe I told her off, and didn't yell once.
Today, Sean, his girlfriend, and I are going to the National Aviary, here in Pittsburgh. I get a discount on admission, because I have a grandparents membership at a zoo in Lansing, where I take the kids in nice weather.
So, Happy New Year. May you all be blessed with good health, and be surrounded by love.
Albert Schweitzer
Morning OFF family...HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!!! Hope this year is BETTER than last!!!!!
We are under a storm watch til 4 pm tomorrow now. Could see 1-3 today and then tomorrow 6-8 more!!! WOW!!!! Plus more cold air to come with this storm...yuck!!! I can't do the cold!!! BRRRR!!!
Rick thinks he is coming down with a cold so we did not "party" last night at midnight like we had planed. Darn!!! Oh well better to keep germs away than spread them...I know they are in here even if we keep apart...:-(
Getting ready to watch the Rose Bowl Parade at 11. Love that parade!!
Went to the grocery store yesterday to get all I need to start back on track tomorrow. I am ashamed of myself after seeing what the scales said when I got on it...OMG!!!! I also bought a dumbbell to work my arm more!!!! It is hurting so much again and I sure don't want it freezing up again!!!!
Well time for breakfast or should I call it brunch as it is after 10:30 now...lol
Thoughts and Prayers for ALL that need them!!! Extra one for Vickie's dog....hope she is doing better and nothing serious wrong with her.
HUGSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS
Hello my sweet Judy!!! You, I and Trish must have been posting at the same time!!
Happy New year to you and Rick!!!
Sorry Rick is coming down with a cold. You sure have had some lousy weather lately. That isn't helping to make anyone feel better! Sorry too that you arm is hurting worse. Be careful how much weight you use at a time. Start with a soup can and work up to more wait. There I go being a mommy again!!
Enjoy your brunch. I wish I was there!!! I will have my Boost and fruit as usual!!
Weight seems to go up more over the winter and around the holidays. You will lose it again!! You look awesome as is!! I lost 7 pounds since my last doctor's visit. I think it had to do with the moving and unpacking. I have however been trying hard to eat better!
I plan on watching the Rose Bowl Parade too!! I love parades and always have!!!
Have a beautiful day Judy!!! prayers that your arm feels better soon. I am sure you just overdid with the Christmas decorating and cooking and such for your Christmas party. I hope you meant it when you said that will be your last event!! Get healed up good before you even think of doing anything like that again!! There I go again...mommy in me!!
I am wishing you the best with your new desk and computer. YOU can do it!!!
Much love and many hugs to you as always......connie d
Good morning Trish....looks like we were posting at the same time.
Happy New Year!!!! I just mentioned I had not seen you post lately. After reading this I see why!!! You have been soooooo busy!!
Sorry about the situation with your mom. I can't even imagine how that was growing up. My mom was loving and caring and NEVER had a cross word to say to anyone. Her funeral was packed and out the doors. She was loved by so many!! I miss her every single day! Your mom has never received or failed on her part to receive the proper treatment for her condition. I feel sorry for you having to deal with this all your life. You were calm when to spoke with her. That was a very hard thing to accomplish in itself. I am proud of you for that!!! God Bless my sweet friend!!
The fire truck with Santa and all the events with the rest of your family and the Munchkins is what you need to focus on. It sounds like they made your Christmas/New Year a delight!! The play was amazing I am sure!!! Your DIL had such talent! Have a great time with Sean and his girlfriend
God bless you and my you be surrounded with love as well!!!
Love and many hugs....connie d
Vickie
Good evening Vickie!!
I am so glad you and Patty Kate are feeling better....woooohooo!!! Hope the meds work for PK. So happy you got that pic line out. I remember Nic wore them for years. He finally got it taken out about 2 months ago!! The oral meds you are on are probably way better and will give you faster relief then taking pills will do. Glad you are sleeping netter at night too!!
Yes...baby steps are still progress!! Still dropping weight huh? Hope it doesn't drop too much more past 176. You are a tall lady. Are you able to eat any better at all? I know you are taking Pro Joe.
No cabbage or black eyed peas for me. My stomach couldn't handle it today! See if Butch will eat a mouth or two full for me...LOL. If not...please say a prayer for me!!
Love you too....HUGS ....connie d
Hi Trish and my OFF family:
Boy, you sure have the mother from hell, don't you? My mom is awfully critical of me, but nothing like yours. Good for you for standing up for yourself. Sometimes it's necessary. My mom isn't so bad anymore but it's just because she can't remember what she wants to say.
I posted on Connie's thread because I didn't see yours first.
Vickie, glad you are doing better, and also that your dog is doing better.
