300+ Support Group- Elves in July! 2009 :)

[bjw]

I was lonesome today and so went and got my little buddy Gavin. I had a good visit with Mom and Dad and then we went to McDonalds for lunch. Dollar General was next door and so we got Gavin some water color paints. When we got home he played in the kiddie swim pool with the water hose while I watched from the sun porch and watched soaps on tv.
I didn't accomplish much today but I had fun!
Breakfast: 2 ham cheese and mustard roll ups
Lunch: 2 McDouble patties (no bun or ketchup) and a large diet coke
Dinner: 1 large grilled chicken breast with a little garlic lime sauce and probably 1 cup of cucumbers w/ blue cheese for dipping.
My water intake hasn't been good today but I am still working on it.
I am off to light the grill.
Love to all,
Jean

[alaskanlaughter]

that sounds like a really fun day jean im halfway through my day with all the kids...laundry is almost done, house is moderately clean...i do the rest of the cleaning right before the last kid goes home and then i finish up after dinner...i have an errand to run after the kids go home and i need to clean the main bathroom, it's getting gross with a bunch of little boys peeing in there all the time LOLOL

[dee730]

uggghh it has been I really long day (groceries+ suprise inspection I got an excellent btw)
I am just whipped so I am taking my sorry butt (yep I said it) to bed
oh and just for the record we are not even talking about food today it sucked
but tomorrow is another day and all is good
take care everyone
sending out special hugs to Sharon and Zer
over and out nighty night
dee

[debkeversole]

great job on the excellent Dee!! have you seen Sharon around on Facebook??

and has anyone seen MzMelissa lately??

[alaskanlaughter]

most of the kids are gone...laundry is done, folded and put away...house is straightened up...the gross main bathroom is cleaned up from little boys peeing in it all the time...i have one errand to run before making dinner and taht's about it for today...im very tired and coffee isnt really helping...maybe i just need stronger coffee LOL

[debkeversole]

Originally Posted by alaskanlaughter

most of the kids are gone...laundry is done, folded and put away...house is straightened up...the gross main bathroom is cleaned up from little boys peeing in it all the time...i have one errand to run before making dinner and taht's about it for today...im very tired and coffee isnt really helping...maybe i just need stronger coffee LOL

WOW ruth that is more than i do in a week!

[debkeversole]

[alaskanlaughter]

aww thanks deb im counting the minutes til my other child goes home...he's been VERY hands-on today...tagging my little nephew so hard he thought he meant to hit him in the nose (yeah we DONT tag on the face - and no one else was playing tag LOL) and just now pushed my toddler son down because he wanted a turn in a kiddie car...he's spending the last few minutes in a time out

well now he's gone and so ive got to get dinner in the oven and run one errand laterzzz

[**Lola**]

Night everyone.

I got my treadmill walking done tonight for the first time in a long time. Going to make it a habit.

[alaskanlaughter]

everything is done here too...im a little too full from dinner...i think that's partly why i was so tired earlier, hadnt eaten hardly anything today and then i got nauseous, which is a good sign that i'm hungry LOL...house is clean, everything is put away and straightened up, dishwasher running...toddler is in bed with a movie even though it's early, he was watching it with his dad but now dad's on the phone...i should check on toddler LOL...older son is going for a shower n stuff but my day is pretty much done gonna play around on facebook n stuff for awhile if i can

[HSingARMYmom]

Hey y'all. I had a very long day today so this will be short. My kids spent the night with friends so I actually got the day to myself - went grocery shopping without them - yea! (saved about $40 over usual!!!). But... I then had to unload and put away said groceries by myself. Aghh! I only do my big shopping 1x a month since the commissary is an hour away so its a LOT of bags. Oh well, its done now and i've got a deep freeze stocked with meat and lots of healthy food in the fridge. I wasn't so good with food today - went too long between meals and got ravenous and then ate too much - all low(ish) carb, but WAY TOO MUCH. I promised to keep it honest, so here goes-

B: skipped - slept in with the kiddos gone and then had to run out the door to meet my friend in time (they live an hour the other direction from post so we try to meet up once or twice a month)
L: Burger King bacon double cheeseburger minus bun & minus ketchup w/ side salad (caesar dressing) and diet coke
D: Chicken breasts with sundried tomato cream with zoodles (2 helpings + Megan's leftovers)
S: 5 sugar free dove dark chocolate bites, a can (yes, an entire can!) of cashew pieces - not a snack I will buy again since I apparently have no control eating them.
H2O: okay - about 75 ounces + the diet coke

Heading to bed before I do anymore damage. I'm definately NOT getting on the scale tomorrow - I don't even want to know what all the salt from those nuts is going to do since I'm already starting to bloat!! Hope the rest of you were better than me! 'night

[alaskanlaughter]

i think im going for my walk tonight...i dont want to...didnt intend to, my back is VERY sore mostly from the 30-pound baby that i'm watching...but then my guy went out to see his friend and i thought "oh i'll just do one little mile while he's gone" ....but then he said he wants to go walk WITH me...and that will probably be over a mile...so now im waiting for him to get back...and then dragging my butt out to walk

hehe i said butt

[Tyrone Bill]

Hi me ladies. I had a pretty rough day. I never experienced pain levels like I did today (Wednesday). It was the wrenching sharp nerve type pain. It just won't let up. I'll be heading to the VA hospital tomorrow(Thursday). Not sure what's going to happen. I know I'm getting some of the pain from damaged nerves in my back and legs. I think this time there's something else going on too. I'm getting a pins and needles sensation in my legs and feet. From knees to ankles my legs are getting very red. Well I'll find ou more tomorrow. Not sure how active I'll be. But be assured I'm going to try to be here.

[alaskanlaughter]

oh dear i'm glad you're going to get some help for that...i've also experienced nerve pain from damage in my lower back...sounds like something might be blocking circulation as well ouch...let us know how it goes we'll all be thinking of you

[alaskanlaughter]

went for a very enjoyable walk with my guy tonight...we did close to two miles but i'm only guessing...it was the right amount of time for just under two miles but not a route mapped out with my car...so i'm gonna claim it as two and go from there LOL...very nice out, not very dark just a soft twilight...no bugs which is always nice

[debkeversole]

Originally Posted by **Lola**

Night everyone.

I got my treadmill walking done tonight for the first time in a long time. Going to make it a habit.

wonderful Lola! you and Alaskan are doing so well!! thinking of buying me one if i can find one i can afford rated for 350 pounds

Originally Posted by Tyrone Bill

Hi me ladies. I had a pretty rough day. I never experienced pain levels like I did today (Wednesday). It was the wrenching sharp nerve type pain. It just won't let up. I'll be heading to the VA hospital tomorrow(Thursday). Not sure what's going to happen. I know I'm getting some of the pain from damaged nerves in my back and legs. I think this time there's something else going on too. I'm getting a pins and needles sensation in my legs and feet. From knees to ankles my legs are getting very red. Well I'll find ou more tomorrow. Not sure how active I'll be. But be assured I'm going to try to be here.

Bill!! i know that sciatica nerve pain floored me and i don't even want to imagine what you are going through...hope your wait isn't long at the VA... i know how those visits can go praying you find relief!

[bjw]

I am thinking of you Bill and hope you get some relief very soon.
Jean

[Houston Heather]

Hi Gang!

Get well soon, Sharon!

Bill, my husband has neuropathy pain due to an allergic reaction to an antibiotic last year. He takes tylenol and neurontin (anti-seizure med used for nerve pain) and it gets the pain from an 8 to a 2 on 1-10. Here is a careful hug .

Last night I did all the dishes, today I need to mop the floors. First, though, is having fun. I got WONDERFUL advice from a nurse's aide several years ago after my husband had the accident that caused his stroke:

"Take one day off a week. Don't clean, don't do anything you 'should' - go out and take care of YOU! Do what YOU want, you have fun, by yourself, and you don't worry about him. When you get back, you'll have the energy you need to take care of him, because you took care of YOU! Remember, You'll be no good to him, if you aren't good to yourself. Take at least one day a week!"

Best advice I ever got. She even went over to Ron and talked to him, told him if he loved me he would NEVER make me feel bad about getting a Day Out (that's what I call 'em). She made him promise her, and me, he'd support me.

I'm convinced that lady was sent by God.

So, today? Foodtown, for more soda. At some point, a fireworks stand (I plan to get video of Ron setting off some firecrackers). I'm not sure what else, but the theme of the day is "Happy Relaxation!".

I plan to BBQ on the 4th; tomorrow is work, and a party at the paratransit headquarters. Thank God sales are up from last month! They were tragic!

[dee730]

Bill you are in my thoughts today I hope all is well hugs

will check back in later

[mama pooh bear]

Hi Folks,
You may not hear much from me for the next week, my computer crashed and I'm using the work computer at lunch to write this. I'll catch up when I can. Sure hope everyone is doing good and feeling well and pain free.

I've stayed on track so far, a little shaky at times but on track ( we had mexican food last night, I had fajitas no tortillas and made it through. whew, those chips looked good though

Hugs to all, Jean

[HSingARMYmom]

Originally Posted by Tyrone Bill

Hi me ladies. I had a pretty rough day. I never experienced pain levels like I did today (Wednesday). It was the wrenching sharp nerve type pain. It just won't let up. I'll be heading to the VA hospital tomorrow(Thursday). Not sure what's going to happen. I know I'm getting some of the pain from damaged nerves in my back and legs. I think this time there's something else going on too. I'm getting a pins and needles sensation in my legs and feet. From knees to ankles my legs are getting very red. Well I'll find ou more tomorrow. Not sure how active I'll be. But be assured I'm going to try to be here.

Hey Bill. I'm just checking in to see how everything went at the VA? I know when my father in law goes its usually a pretty long wait to see a doctor. Just wanted to let you know you are in our prayers and i'll be checking in later to see what happened. {{{hugs}}}

[debkeversole]

[alaskanlaughter]

yep im waiting to hear from bill too...im worried that it's a circulation problem, which could be worse than just a nerve problem, no matter how painful nerve damage can be

deb - very CUTE fourth of july doggie...what are you doing for the fourth?

i have all the kids today but my guy is home, he feels just fine and is mostly over the head cold but they dont want him at work to get everyone else sick before the holidays LOLOL...tomorrow he has off anyhow because he has a State of Alaska job...i dont have any of the kids tomorrow either a nice little break

[bjw]

Deb,
That dog looks just like my darling Delilah. I can't wait for DH to see that pic.
Jean

[debkeversole]

Originally Posted by bjw

Deb,
That dog looks just like my darling Delilah. I can't wait for DH to see that pic.
Jean

Ruth DH told me to get Tbones!!! whoohoo! and we always sit in the back of his truck to watch the fireworks in town.....DS19 called this morning and his mother and father in law invited us(DH me And DS14) to a cook out at their house tomorow afternoon i see hot dog that have char on them in my future!!

have you no ventured into yoville yet??/

[alaskanlaughter]

nooo no yoville for me...i have enuf to do around here plus facebook, farm town, century club, reincarnation forum

[dee730]

wow deb sounds like you have a wonderful weekend planned
both me a hubby are working this weekend the kids are going with grandma to the lake so they will have fun
I worked only a half day today but came home worn out so I took a nice nap just got up about 10 minutes ago gotta run to grocery store in a few minutes to pick up a few things.

[dee730]

anyone heard from Bill yet?

[debkeversole]

sorry i forgot to post FLYlady's mission guys

Here's today's mission:

We are going to have a multi room mission today, it might take you
longer than 15 minutes to do it, so set your timer for each room and
FLY through it!

For the Front Porch, Entrance and Dining Room, put out the fires that
are burning in your hot spots. Get rid of the pile of shoes by the
front door, get rid of the pile of junk mail and put away the
magazines and school papers that are piled on the dining room table.

They are smoldering so get to it!

Happy Flying Everybody!!

i miss the colored font

[alaskanlaughter]

havent seen bill around today but i sent him a yahoo messenger note to see if he's around hope everything went okay today for him

it's been a nice day with the kids, they've gotten along better today than yesterday although they've all been starvinggggg today for some reason...toddler got a pretty good bonk on the head though he either fell or was pushed while running in the house and hit a corner of a wall...swelled and bruised pretty good but didnt break the skin...we're keeping an eye on him for signs of a concussion (vomiting etc) but so far he's acting normally, eating normally and seems just fine...he DID tell me that he fell though and wasnt pushed....one more child left to go home ...am going to do some tidying up

bill says he's resting and will come find century club in awhile