With frinds like that - who needs enemies...

I had a few like that in my life.  I often lost the relationship once I expected the other person to pay for her things... Or said no in a few instances.. 

Good luck in figuring things out.... 

Kathy,

I, too, recently ran into an old friend from high school and was shocked at how large he had gotten. When we were in school, he was always so skinny.  I haven't seen him since we graduated from high school until a year or so ago at the funeral of another one of our high school friends. He recognized me immediately but it took me a while to figure out who he was.  

I am spending the day doing a little crocheting.  I like to keep a couple of baby afghans in stock and gave the last one to my daughter to give as a shower gift. My eating is better today. I have fresh vegetables cut and ready to grab and the bag of chips is gone; I tossed them in the garbage after munching on them all day yesterday. 

B: 1/2 cup cottage cheese and fresh pear

L: Trout and mixed vegetables grilled

D: Tomato sandwich 

Snacks: carrots, celery, cucumber, and pepper spears

Hey Jeannie,

I was up and out the door at 8:00.  The kids' school PTO did a fund raiser called a Fund Run.  The kids get donations for the PTO, and run laps at a park next to the school.  We had gorgeous weather here in Michigan.  Temps went to 78 degrees.  Kids did great.  So proud of my runners.  

Then I went an urgent care coz I messed up my toes, which were operated on last November.  I got them caught in a throw rug and tripped.  I had it x-rayed, and need to see my orthopedist.  I have an appointment tomorrow morning.

When I got home, I started making applesauce.  Aldi's had Gala apples 3 pounds for $1.49 last week.  I bought 9 bags last week.  When I made the applesauce last week, Mom thought I put sugar in it when she tasted it.  That's how sweet these apples are.p  Plus, they're bigger than normal bagged apples.  I had an appointment for a pedicure before I finished peeling, so Mom finished while I was gone, and then started the crock-pot for me.

After I got back, I did some chores, and around supper, Frankie came over so Colleen could take Lincoln to football practice.  Then, I took him to the kids' program at church.  Busy day.

I have been sugar free since August 28, but my snacking and comfort eating is out of control.  I'm not beating myself up over it, coz I know some of the stress eating is coz Mom is here.  90% of the time we get along fine, and the few times we clash, the eating isn't over.  It's the added responsibility of taking care of her.  It's not a problem for me, it's just the change of routine, and being responsible for her that I eat over.  I don't feel stress, I just feel an immense sense of responsibility.  I'm motivated by love, and want her to feel loved and appreciated.

Hugs,

Trish

Oh Jeannie, sorry about your knee.

I could sleep in today but I was up at 8:15 am. I hate that but I did go to sleep before the news was off. I feel pretty good today

I got to buy a new vacuum now. I rhought it was the belt but the new belt broke shortly after I turned it on.  Ill check at kmart, its going out of business in my town.

B egg white and one whole egg ham and cheese omelet and string cheese

L chicken salad and vegetable chili

D pork loin and spinach

S greek yogurt, apple and mr cheese o's they are something new to me. Hope I like them.

Have a good evening

Kathy,

So far, it seems that we all have some of the same phases and stages within those phases.  The surgeon that I have been working with has said that it helps for the surgeons to have this information about the phases and stages because they know what the medical side is but they are far removed from the mental issues that we have...He believes as do his partners that this information will help their new patients.  I hope so.  I will get the next installment out soon.  I think everyone can relate to this next installment and some will be surprised as I was when I found the information.