One Step at a Time - March 2016

[mama bear]

SK - I remember making blankie forts and watching "The Brady Bunch"!

[red67]

Yes, this situation is just about impossible to fix. My sister has her own house, she was over visiting. I pray about it and just keep calm. I have learned over these past 5 years to just be quiet and not say things I will regret later. Time will tell what happens, but if I start arguing, I waste my energy and possibly hurt others feelings. Maybe I am too passive but I hate disagreements and arguments. My dad was a yeller, we never learned how to solve anything.

K9, does this guy have any kids? How does Sierra like him? He sounds great and I hope that it continues that way.

Fenny, you are almost there. You have come thru this situation and are blossoming. What an amazing person you are!

Mama, have a great day at work. Is it warm down there? I saw the other day it was 85, that is a bit too warm for me.

Rusty, working today then off the rest of the week, right?

Nora, I hear you on the weed. I used to smoke in my 20's but then it gave me panic attacks. I quit and never picked that up again. I was all addicted to it, I smoked morning, noon and night. I have no idea why the panic attacks at the end, but it did get me to quit for good.

Hi Techie!!

Got to get to work.

[SKendall]

Red, that is messed up for sure. I am sending you strength to be able to deal with it all, you shouldn't have to deal with this.

Fen, sending you strength as well you will get thru this.

Have a great day everyone.

Nora, saw you in the army thread, I hope you stay close to MWO. I'm thinking of you.

Great to see you K9, you have been missed.

Techie, great to see you, drop in any time.

[NoraC]

Morning all. I'm at work so a quick :checkin:. I've been enjoying the discussion on the Army thread. So interesting to hear peoples views.

SK - a week without internet?!?!?!?!?! Oh my gosh - you poor thing. LOL
I have been thinking so much about the blankie forts since you posted that. I just remember doing it thru my childhood. Doing it with my nieces and nephews as they grew up. Setting it up for my son. Setting it up for my great nieces and nephews. Fun, fun times!
How have you been feeling?

Fen - sorry you had to work with a jerk. Have you talked to your 'boyfriend' since you went out that night? In case I forget to tell you - I love you! You are sounding amazing. I hope you get into your condo SOON!

Love & hugs to all. Got to get back to work. I was so lazy last night that I never pulled out my computer to post. Haven't been sleeping well so with the time change that just wiped me out.

[NoraC]

Red - I'm sorry with everything you are going thru. Your home should be your Happy, Safe place. You shouldn't have to deal with this. :hug:

[NoraC]

x-post - SK. I am sticking close to MWO. I never want to travel down that path again. That is why I am trying to make sure that I don't allow myself to get hooked on something else. I obviously have a problem with addiction and I'll tell you what alcohol was the worst one to beat. I'm just making sure that I don't fall into that hole again.

[Adina]

Hi Everyone! Techie...thank you for the kind words...I have missed you!!! Yep Mama, a new Jeep...I love it!!! Plus you should see his (our) house, it definitely needed a woman's touch but now its so beautiful. The important stuff was there, the nice tile floors and fixtures, etc...it just needed some homey touches. LOL I am waiting for my new TV Stand/Electric fireplace to arrive (yes, a fireplace in california...shut up. LOL) A little more about Albert, he has 4 grown sons (one set of twins). The oldest is 26 the youngest is 18. Sierra loves him. Her and her boyfriend (Jeff) are living in the garage which Albert converted into an apartment years ago. When I first met him he had 3 tenants renting rooms...but as soon as he asked me to live with him I told him they need to go...like NOW! LOL So he worked really hard to get them out quick. So far, so good. I know there will be bumps along the way but I feel like I've mellowed out a little in my old age. Things don't annoy me like they used to. Besides anytime I get annoyed with him I weigh out the big picture. He provides for me, my dogs and kid...so who cares if he leaves the toilet seat up. LOL

[NoraC]

So happy that you are happy K9.

When is Liz coming home?

Hope that everyone is doing well. :love:

[SKendall]

You are in a great place K9.

Nora, you have been so successful in your quit. The thinking of it is taking up your time though, maybe an audio tape?

[NoraC]

SK - that's a good idea. I'm sure I have some audio books. I think that I'm just run down. I haven't been sleeping well because mom hadn't been sleeping well. Plus the time change. I decided that I need to stay proactive and I have been. Reading and posting. Really helped. The army thread has had a great discussion going on. Came at the perfect time for me. :thumbsup:

[actiongirl46]

Hi guys - thanks for the blankie fort diversion. Good times! My brother and I used to use the blankets as capes and jump off the side of the stairs (no railing of course back then). That part had mixed results.

Hang in there Red, I hate it when the people close to me fight. Great job on not letting them drag you under with them. Stay strong!

NoraC - thanks again for checking up on me this weekend, I appreciate it!

My son had a fever tonight which is a pretty rare event as he is 15 now . . . 101.5 . . . on the bright side it was good to just sit with him and watch bad TV. He is usually so busy. But he still likes his momma around when he's sick.

Stay healthy and have a great Wednesday! AG

[paulywogg]

Hey all,Red,sounds like a mess((hug)) AG,I still want my momma when I'm sick too haha,hubs,me and Lou plus Michelle all have colds,yuck,I'm gonna drink some ACV even though it gives me acid reflux, I gotta kill this,hope everyone has a great Wednesday

[red67]

Hi all, the home front is still crap and so is my job, BUT, I am not letting this get to me. Had my pity party and I determined that no matter what happens, I have to take care of myself. So, I am going to the gym tonight and getting back in shape. Exercise always makes me feel better and I need to get ready for summer.

Pauly, you are sounding great. I am so glad you keep fighting. You will get this, you are building a strong foundation and the bumps just serve as reminders why you don't drink.

Fenny, AG, Adina, Rusty, Nora, Skendall, Techie, and everyone else, have a great morning. I will write more at lunch time. Have to get back to work right now.

[mama bear]

I survived three days with two men.....It went great. My boss is awesome and he is embracing all the changes I am asking for to make our little company more "corporate"....did I just say that????
There is still some discord between my male co-worked and I, but my boss sees it and usually agrees with me. I am just trying to keep it classy and I know things will work out.
Pauly, you sound better, and Niner.....I am so flipping happy for you and Sierra. I really, really am.
Being in a good place sure helps with not turning to the bottle doesn't it?
Nora, please get some rest. Does your Mom have sleeping meds? Alzheimer's patients are at their worst at night, aren't they?
Hope your son is better AG, and Red.....you are doing great.
Hugs to all.....
Love you to bits

[paulywogg]

Ok,stopped by Sprouts got local honey,epo,hylands homeopathic allergy tabs,acv,coconut oil,gonna beat these stupid allergies or cold down! Ordering pizza hut for dinner,yay! They have a new BBQ chicken one we're gonna try,jealous of Liz,the pics look amazing