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Tooter · 05-06-2008, 09:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ailuros

I think all of your children are lucky to have you two as their mothers (though they may not think so when you're doing the "tough love" bit

.

We're having our first warm spell this year. It's about 70, and sunny. I've opened the window and the smell of the wisteria is drifting in. It's lovely.

I'm actually starting to feel a bit restless - a definite sign that I'm getting a bit more energy

. There's a long list of things I need to do, so no shortage of ways to use any energy that show us

.

Thank GAWD!

Now, why don't you come to my house and clean the dog snot off my windows?

I'm just trying to help you out with all the energy you will soon be having!!

*running out of the thread before Ailuros can hit me*

Ailuros · 05-06-2008, 09:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tooter

Thank GAWD!

Now, why don't you come to my house and clean the dog snot off my windows?

I'm just trying to help you out with all the energy you will soon be having!!

*running out of the thread before Ailuros can hit me*

That's such a kind offer, Tooter

. I'm really tempted, but I've decided to let my husband take me out for dinner instead

Tooter · 05-06-2008, 09:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ailuros

That's such a kind offer, Tooter

. I'm really tempted, but I've decided to let my husband take me out for dinner instead

hippiegirl · 05-06-2008, 09:34 PM

You could come do my dishes.

Just trying to be helpful.

Ailuros · 05-07-2008, 02:06 AM

Strangely enough, I rarely have a yearning to do extra housework. When I get more energy I cook more, and maybe I'll go out and take some photographs or something, but I think voluntarily doing housework would probably mean I'd been taken over by aliens

. I'll be straight over if it happens

.

Tooter · 05-07-2008, 03:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ailuros

Strangely enough, I rarely have a yearning to do extra housework. When I get more energy I cook more, and maybe I'll go out and take some photographs or something, but I think voluntarily doing housework would probably mean I'd been taken over by aliens

. I'll be straight over if it happens

.

SIS-TAH!!!

That post had ME written all over it. Just ask my husband!

Tooter · 05-07-2008, 03:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hippiegirl

You could come do my dishes.

Just trying to be helpful.

Tooter · 05-07-2008, 03:17 PM

*Cupping my hands around my mouth* HELLOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

*listening for the Echo*

Anybody still here?

Tooter · 05-07-2008, 03:21 PM

Well, I guess I'll talk to myself.

What do you think of a Tattooed Tooter?

*taking a sip of tea and waiting to see if theire is a reaction*

Tooter · 05-07-2008, 03:23 PM

Yes, there is a "Story" to all this, but it's no fun to tell it to yourself.

*sigh*

Tooter · 05-07-2008, 03:24 PM

Well, I must get busy. Have a great Night, everyone!

Ailuros · 05-07-2008, 11:26 PM

Tooter

Tattoos

. It's not fair leaving a teaser like that for me to find in the morning when I know it'll be hours before you're up and about to tell any mmore. Is there a pouting smiley?

Anyway, we want details

.

Tooter · 05-08-2008, 05:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ailuros

Tooter

Tattoos

. It's not fair leaving a teaser like that for me to find in the morning when I know it'll be hours before you're up and about to tell any mmore. Is there a pouting smiley?

Anyway, we want details

.

Well, I am not a "Tattoo" person. I'm not against tattoos or anything. I like to look at them, but I'm not the type of person to ever get one.

The thing is, I made a "Promise" to my son (The one who was in the Marines). When He was in Iraq and right before he went into the Battle of Fallujah, I told him..."You come home to me, and I promise that I will get a tattoo with you". He has a couple of them and had always joked that he wanted me to get one. He came home to me. I must keep that promise. I didn't do it "right away". If I am going to have something put on my body that will be with me the rest of my life...It must be something truly meaningful. It must not be done on a Whim, nor a "Spur of the moment thing".

The Tattoo must have meaning. I wanted one that would have meaning to what I had gone through with "That Son" and yet, have deep meaning for each of my 3 other sons and what I "have" and "Will" go through with them too. What and Where?

After much thought, I have decided on the Celtic, Mother's Love Knot with 4 small circles/dots placed (protectively) inside parts of the knot, to represent my 4 sons and my unconditional Love for each of them. Nothing, not even their "Poor choices" in life, can ever come between that love. Celtic, because of our Scotch/Irish heritage.

My Oldest son (Irelyn's Dad) is not only a Musician, but he is also an "Artist".
I will have him draw and design the Tattoo. He is very excited about this and will do much research and take his time with this, after all...this piece of art will be on his mother forever.

Where? That was another question that I have had. WHERE do I put a tattoo like that? I didn't want it on an ankle or an arm or a shoulder. It just seemed "Off Balance" and I just didn't feel comfortable with it. Then I got to "thinking". As a Mom, I am trying to teach my kids about their (and my own) "Choices" in life. Everyone makes poor choices, but you strive to find "Balance" with them. You grow and learn to make "Changes" to get your life back on track with your "Choices" to find a "Balance" in your life. I also didn't want them to feel Ashamed about those "Choices". That it's all part of the process of learning in life. When you come out the other side of those choices and find your "Balance" once again...You should feel "Proud" of that, and not be ashamed.

So, I can't be ashamed of this tattoo and must have a place of Honor and "Balance" for it.

I decided to have it "Framed" and balanced on my upper back, between my two shoulder blades. It's not "In your face" and it's not "Hidden". Like my Love for them. I will not be ashamed of it.

Mike (The one who was a Marine) will go with me. He made the promise back to me, that we would get the tattoos done together, remember?

He has decided (after much thought) on the tattoo that he is going to get. (WARNING, get out the Kleenex).

On the front of his "Right" arm, He is having a Pair of military boots with a rifle and Helmet on top of the Rifle. Jean knows what this means. It's for the 28 "brothers" he has lost. To honor and remember them. You can tell it's on the ground (in the dirt) and has a sunset with clouds in the background. Very eerie, very beautiful and very humble.

It will be a very emotional day, when we have it done. My other sons want to go and witness it, while we have this done.

So, any thought? Any other ideas? What do you think?

Ailuros · 05-08-2008, 06:07 AM

That sounds like a wonderful choice. I'm not into tattoos or piercings either, but I can see why you made an exception. Never say never

. I think the position on your back sounds good too. It won't show all the time, but it will be visible when you're in your swimsuit around your family at the lake, and maybe with casual summer tops.

Smart choice to choose something relevant to all your boys, too. Otherwise you might have had to get three more

.

*Pear* · 05-08-2008, 07:47 PM

Stopping by to say Hi.

Tooter, I'm sorry you're having a rough time with your son. Gee, I hope it isnt catching. DD is being a little better behaved, but she seems to have come down with the everlasting bad cold that is going around, so she's sleeping alot too. I have no idea how she is doing at school. I have already won the bet with hubby about how long it would take before her room became a total disaster.

Saturday, we're going to the casino for our date. We'll play penny slots (budget of $20) and eat at the buffet. Then we'll go to wallyworld. We dont have a walmart close to home so its something I look forward to.

Good luck with the tattoo Tooter. You'll have to tell us all about the experience.

Ailuros, when you're done cleaning your house, c'mon over. We could use a good cleaning too. Yorkie cuddles are free.

Tooter · 05-09-2008, 10:31 AM

Well, hubby and I are leaving for the lake.

You all have a Wonderful weekend.

Oh...

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY to all you Moms!

Ailuros · 05-09-2008, 10:33 AM

Have a lovely weekend, Tooter

.

Tooter · 05-12-2008, 04:25 AM

Good Morning!!

Dear Lord, I need another cup of coffee. Can you believe I woke up to half an inch of snow on the ground? It's SNOWING!!!!!!! I don't ever remember snow on May 12th!! Heck, Saturday, I went jet skiing and was sun bathing on the boat!

Ailuros · 05-12-2008, 04:27 AM

Snow

I'm sitting here with the blinds closed to keep it a bit cooler inside

.

Tooter · 05-12-2008, 04:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ailuros

Snow

I'm sitting here with the blinds closed to keep it a bit cooler inside

.

Where's Al Gore?!?!?!?

I have a "bone" to pick with him.

Global Warming, my Arse!

Tooter · 05-12-2008, 04:44 AM

Ailuros, You and I need to serial post and get this thread Moving again.

Where the heck did everyone go?

Ailuros · 05-12-2008, 04:57 AM

I think Pear's been eaten by a ravening teenager

. Jean's got all her work cut out luring David to move closer

.

I'm getting worried because now I'm feeling better, I think I'm actually going to have to find something to do (no, it won't be housework!). It makes me realise just how down I've been for the last year or more. In the short term, I have an overdue yoga project to complete for the course I'm doing, so that will give me something to get my teeth into. And, although it comes perilously close to housework, I think I need to do some clearing out so that I can actually use what was once my "sewing room" and is currently the junk room.

After three weeks or so of eating five daily meals of about 20g carb each (which ended up being several hundred calories more than I was eating before, because the extra meals were mostly in addition to what I had before) I'm still at the same weight - about 117. I can't get used to the idea that I can increase both carbs and calories, and not gain weight! I've read all about how it's not the calories, it's the hormones (Taubes, Schwarzbein - a million LC writers) but this really brought it home to me. And it's about feeding your body the way that works to balance your hormones, not necessarily about getting your carbs lower and lower. We never stop learning about this stuff, do we?

ETA: The extra calories aren't disappearing into thin air

. My body is just deciding that it's OK to spend some energy now, so I'm being a bit more lively rather than just dragging around. I had to go to an evening meeting last week, and I was just normal afterwards, not exhausted

. I keep finding myself running up and down the stairs (we have a townhouse with lots of stairs) instead of plodding slowly. And when I walk about town doing the shopping, there's more spring in my step. It's not exactly Olympic level activity

but it's good not to feel worn out by just normal daily activities.

Tooter · 05-12-2008, 05:31 AM

Ailuros, that is amazing and wonderful!!

I am so happy for you.

I don't think that I'll ever be able to do that. It's the "Yeast" thing with me.
I'm the exact opposite. Low carb gives me the energy etc... Going Higher, takes it away.

*sigh*

I do tend to eat Mini meals and that makes me feel my best.

Of coarse, who knows what will happen, down the road?

What does a Daily menu look like for you?

You are right, we are NEVER done learning. It's actually, kind of exciting.

Tooter · 05-12-2008, 05:33 AM

I don't know if my problem is Genetics, allergy, or having a diet related disease for so long. Maybe it's a combo of all of them.

I can go Higher in carbs if I don't eat Grains and watch the amounts of Nuts and seeds. A little bit (small handful) of nuts does wonders for me. Going over that amount, causes problems.

Ailuros · 05-12-2008, 05:40 AM

Today is:

1. Piece of wholemeal toast with tomato-sesame stuff and a bit of steak for breakfast.
2. Buttermilk cornbread with kefir-cheese.
3. Chickpea & tuna salad

not quite sure about the rest.

Probably something like a bit of meat or fish with potato salad mid-afternoon, then typical LC meat/fish & veggies at dinner, but with either some rice, or an apple or pear afterwards.

I'm aiming for about 8 oz meat/fish/eggs/cheese per day, so the portions at each meal are quite small. Schwarzbein says that protein stimulated adrenal hormones, so while you're trying to let them recover, you stay quite close to your protein requirement. If you don't have adrenal problems, then protein isn't limited as such, just determined by your appetite.

05-12-2008, 04:57 AM	#322
Ailuros MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 2,697 Gallery: Ailuros Stats: Maintenance (since 2003) WOE: Controlled carb, real food Start Date: 2003	I think Pear's been eaten by a ravening teenager . Jean's got all her work cut out luring David to move closer . I'm getting worried because now I'm feeling better, I think I'm actually going to have to find something to do (no, it won't be housework!). It makes me realise just how down I've been for the last year or more. In the short term, I have an overdue yoga project to complete for the course I'm doing, so that will give me something to get my teeth into. And, although it comes perilously close to housework, I think I need to do some clearing out so that I can actually use what was once my "sewing room" and is currently the junk room. After three weeks or so of eating five daily meals of about 20g carb each (which ended up being several hundred calories more than I was eating before, because the extra meals were mostly in addition to what I had before) I'm still at the same weight - about 117. I can't get used to the idea that I can increase both carbs and calories, and not gain weight! I've read all about how it's not the calories, it's the hormones (Taubes, Schwarzbein - a million LC writers) but this really brought it home to me. And it's about feeding your body the way that works to balance your hormones, not necessarily about getting your carbs lower and lower. We never stop learning about this stuff, do we? ETA: The extra calories aren't disappearing into thin air . My body is just deciding that it's OK to spend some energy now, so I'm being a bit more lively rather than just dragging around. I had to go to an evening meeting last week, and I was just normal afterwards, not exhausted . I keep finding myself running up and down the stairs (we have a townhouse with lots of stairs) instead of plodding slowly. And when I walk about town doing the shopping, there's more spring in my step. It's not exactly Olympic level activity but it's good not to feel worn out by just normal daily activities. Last edited by Ailuros : 05-12-2008 at 05:14 AM.

05-06-2008, 09:34 PM	#304
hippiegirl Mrs. Robbie Williams Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Idaho (but originally from Northern California) Posts: 5,094 Gallery: hippiegirl Stats: 325/267/175, 5'11" WOE: Atkins, unlimited lc veggies - yum!	You could come do my dishes. Just trying to be helpful.

05-07-2008, 02:06 AM	#305
Ailuros MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 2,697 Gallery: Ailuros Stats: Maintenance (since 2003) WOE: Controlled carb, real food Start Date: 2003	Strangely enough, I rarely have a yearning to do extra housework. When I get more energy I cook more, and maybe I'll go out and take some photographs or something, but I think voluntarily doing housework would probably mean I'd been taken over by aliens . I'll be straight over if it happens .

05-07-2008, 03:17 PM	#308
Tooter Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 9,722 Gallery: Tooter Stats: 5' 6" and 128 lbs	Cupping my hands around my mouth HELLOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! listening for the Echo Anybody still here?

05-07-2008, 03:21 PM	#309
Tooter Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 9,722 Gallery: Tooter Stats: 5' 6" and 128 lbs	Well, I guess I'll talk to myself. What do you think of a Tattooed Tooter? taking a sip of tea and waiting to see if theire is a reaction

05-07-2008, 03:23 PM	#310
Tooter Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 9,722 Gallery: Tooter Stats: 5' 6" and 128 lbs	Yes, there is a "Story" to all this, but it's no fun to tell it to yourself. sigh

05-07-2008, 03:24 PM	#311
Tooter Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 9,722 Gallery: Tooter Stats: 5' 6" and 128 lbs	Well, I must get busy. Have a great Night, everyone!

05-07-2008, 11:26 PM	#312
Ailuros MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 2,697 Gallery: Ailuros Stats: Maintenance (since 2003) WOE: Controlled carb, real food Start Date: 2003	Tooter Tattoos . It's not fair leaving a teaser like that for me to find in the morning when I know it'll be hours before you're up and about to tell any mmore. Is there a pouting smiley? Anyway, we want details .

05-08-2008, 06:07 AM	#314
Ailuros MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 2,697 Gallery: Ailuros Stats: Maintenance (since 2003) WOE: Controlled carb, real food Start Date: 2003	That sounds like a wonderful choice. I'm not into tattoos or piercings either, but I can see why you made an exception. Never say never . I think the position on your back sounds good too. It won't show all the time, but it will be visible when you're in your swimsuit around your family at the lake, and maybe with casual summer tops. Smart choice to choose something relevant to all your boys, too. Otherwise you might have had to get three more .

05-08-2008, 07:47 PM	#315
Pear MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Safe in the atkins fruitbowl. Posts: 1,525 Gallery: Pear Stats: 240/188/160 WOE: Pearkins Start Date: 11/25/2007	Stopping by to say Hi. Tooter, I'm sorry you're having a rough time with your son. Gee, I hope it isnt catching. DD is being a little better behaved, but she seems to have come down with the everlasting bad cold that is going around, so she's sleeping alot too. I have no idea how she is doing at school. I have already won the bet with hubby about how long it would take before her room became a total disaster. Saturday, we're going to the casino for our date. We'll play penny slots (budget of $20) and eat at the buffet. Then we'll go to wallyworld. We dont have a walmart close to home so its something I look forward to. Good luck with the tattoo Tooter. You'll have to tell us all about the experience. Ailuros, when you're done cleaning your house, c'mon over. We could use a good cleaning too. Yorkie cuddles are free.

05-09-2008, 10:31 AM	#316
Tooter Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 9,722 Gallery: Tooter Stats: 5' 6" and 128 lbs	Well, hubby and I are leaving for the lake. You all have a Wonderful weekend. Oh... HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY to all you Moms!

05-09-2008, 10:33 AM	#317
Ailuros MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 2,697 Gallery: Ailuros Stats: Maintenance (since 2003) WOE: Controlled carb, real food Start Date: 2003	Have a lovely weekend, Tooter .

05-12-2008, 04:25 AM	#318
Tooter Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 9,722 Gallery: Tooter Stats: 5' 6" and 128 lbs	Good Morning!! Dear Lord, I need another cup of coffee. Can you believe I woke up to half an inch of snow on the ground? It's SNOWING!!!!!!! I don't ever remember snow on May 12th!! Heck, Saturday, I went jet skiing and was sun bathing on the boat!

05-12-2008, 04:27 AM	#319
Ailuros MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 2,697 Gallery: Ailuros Stats: Maintenance (since 2003) WOE: Controlled carb, real food Start Date: 2003	Snow I'm sitting here with the blinds closed to keep it a bit cooler inside .

05-12-2008, 04:44 AM	#321
Tooter Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 9,722 Gallery: Tooter Stats: 5' 6" and 128 lbs	Ailuros, You and I need to serial post and get this thread Moving again. Where the heck did everyone go?

05-12-2008, 05:31 AM	#323
Tooter Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 9,722 Gallery: Tooter Stats: 5' 6" and 128 lbs	Ailuros, that is amazing and wonderful!! I am so happy for you. I don't think that I'll ever be able to do that. It's the "Yeast" thing with me. I'm the exact opposite. Low carb gives me the energy etc... Going Higher, takes it away. sigh I do tend to eat Mini meals and that makes me feel my best. Of coarse, who knows what will happen, down the road? What does a Daily menu look like for you? You are right, we are NEVER done learning. It's actually, kind of exciting.

05-12-2008, 05:33 AM	#324
Tooter Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 9,722 Gallery: Tooter Stats: 5' 6" and 128 lbs	I don't know if my problem is Genetics, allergy, or having a diet related disease for so long. Maybe it's a combo of all of them. I can go Higher in carbs if I don't eat Grains and watch the amounts of Nuts and seeds. A little bit (small handful) of nuts does wonders for me. Going over that amount, causes problems.

05-12-2008, 05:40 AM	#325
Ailuros MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 2,697 Gallery: Ailuros Stats: Maintenance (since 2003) WOE: Controlled carb, real food Start Date: 2003	Today is: 1. Piece of wholemeal toast with tomato-sesame stuff and a bit of steak for breakfast. 2. Buttermilk cornbread with kefir-cheese. 3. Chickpea & tuna salad not quite sure about the rest. Probably something like a bit of meat or fish with potato salad mid-afternoon, then typical LC meat/fish & veggies at dinner, but with either some rice, or an apple or pear afterwards. I'm aiming for about 8 oz meat/fish/eggs/cheese per day, so the portions at each meal are quite small. Schwarzbein says that protein stimulated adrenal hormones, so while you're trying to let them recover, you stay quite close to your protein requirement. If you don't have adrenal problems, then protein isn't limited as such, just determined by your appetite.