One Step at a Time-December 2016

[NoraC]

Thanks for all the advice. I do try to avoid the med section. But, it is spilling over onto the general board. I have been disgusted/distressed, etc. over this for a long time. Not for me but because of the fact that anyone who needs help would see this. It is ridiculous. Anyway, I will do my best to shrug it all off.

Mom had gone to sleep last night and I was laying there reading. She was talking in her sleep. I could hear her saying my name and so I listened and waited and she stopped. A few minutes later, I got up to do something and she woke up. She asked what was going on. I said nothing, I'm just going to the bathroom. She said - but what's going on. I asked her what she meant. She wanted to know who all were here and how long she had been here. She knew that she didn't know where she was or how she had got here. :sad: :sad: I explained where she was and she wanted to know where she was before. She doesn't have any recognition of Oregon now. I think she vaguely remembers home here in California. We went over it & over it. It breaks my heart when she KNOWS there is something wrong with her brain.
She is back to her normal today.

[NoraC]

tmh - did you ever let us know how all the eggs turned out?

[NoraC]

Has anyone watched Stranger Things on Netflix? Wow!

[Lizann]

Relieved to see a long post from you today Nora! I can't help but think venting is important. We are here for you. So very sad about your mom. It actually brought tears to my eyes. That must be the most difficult thing to watch. She is lucky to have you.
Good for you with the kindle! I have an iPad that I'm literally attached to. I wouldn't be able to use my desk top or phone to post here as I don't even know my password anymore.
Thanks for asking about Erin. They are still not pregnant. She doesn't talk about it much and I wonder if she is afraid to talk to me because I'll run and drink. I do believe it will happen but something inside me thinks it's just too soon for them, does that make sense? Anyway I'm guessing they will hold off trying a month or two as the little one would be due around Cjs wedding.
Have a great Thursday guys!

[paulywogg]

Hey all, Liz,my kids have avoided telling me things cuz they're scared I'll run anddrink too,how freaking embarrassed that makes me Nora,your mom is so adorable, that made me sad too,AG,those are the"Rain in my heart" documentaries on YouTube,was gonna res pond last night but I was watching Snoop and Martha's potluck dinner haha,I wonder where AIhfl is too? I finally got his name right and saved and he disappeared haha,ugh,feeling like a bitch on wheels, wishing I'd just go through menopause and be done with all this crap! Tired of it, I hope today is a wonderful day for us all,,,I've been thinking about appreciating each day but damn some just suck and I can't wait for it to be over,ever get that? Much love, have a great AF Thursday my peeps

[Lizann]

Pauly, how was that Snoop and Martha show? I saw previews and I thought it looked um interesting but then of course forgot about it, what an interesting dynamic. Don't go wishing for menopause so fast Pauly. It has it's drawbacks too. There's bitchiness involved there too at least for me. But I'm fine now.
Hope you all had a good day. Bought Lucy this adorable collar that looks like a scarf. It is so freaking cute on her. Maybe I'll try and post a picture of it tomorrow. Off to bed cause I start work at 6am tomorrow. Sweet dreams!

[paulywogg]

Liz,the show's fun,I'm a Snoop Dogg fan anyways I think he's hilarious and love his music,Martha's pretty funny on it too I know I shouldn't wish for meno but if its coming then I just want it over with, I posted on the monthly thread that when my mom was down here TOM started and she was surprised that I still had it,she said she was done at 39 about a year after she had my baby brother, crazy,painted my nails a pretty glittery orangey color but I went allover the place... Louie probably could've done a better job haha

[actiongirl46]

Pauly, you crack me up . . . I too am horrible with nail polish.

We had a band concert last night and I was able to just be in the moment and enjoy it. Which was not that easy to do for two hours, ha ha!!

Have a good Friday all - AG

[NoraC]

Happy Friday!!!

Bathtub/shower drain plugged up. So much fun in a one bathroom house with 6 people (my 17 year old niece came over last night to spend a couple nights). Uggghhh
Wish us luck. We rent an old house with OLD plumbing. Sigh............can't complain for the rent we pay. So, we'll try to fix it ourselves before calling the landlords.
I was up until after midnight because my niece came over & it was her 17th birthday. She is going to Disneyland today with son &DIL.
Ok - back to work for me. Catch you soon...........

[techie]

Hello there Steppers. Hoping you all have a GREAT sober weekend xo

[NoraC]

Hello all -

Techie :heartbeat:

Waiting for the pic of Lucy. Cutie.

I was laughing about the polish too. Certainly doesn't go where it's supposed to - like on my actual nails. :rotlf:

Red - I wish that you would drop in again. It was so great to hear from you.

What is everyone else up to this weekend? I think we're going to get a small tree and put that up. Moving furniture around would be confusing to Mom. So, this will be easier all the way round.

[Lizann]

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Lucy with her new scarf. She loves wearing it, it must make her feely cozy.
Nora, don't know how you do it with only one bathroom! I hope you can get that fixed. I love the idea of a smaller tree. I am ready to downsize, but we put up out usual tree and all the decorations! It does look pretty in here.

Pauly, I am so going to have to watch that show! Have you had blood work done to see if you are perimeno?

AG sounds like you enjoyed the band last night. We just need to keep reminding ourselfes how good we feel sober.

Had a good day at work. It wasn't too busy and today's staffing was easy to get along with. It was just a good group and fun.
Talked on the phone tonight for hours, first with Erin and then with sissy. Going to go let Lucy out and head off to bed. Thankful for another sober day!

[red67]

Hi Nora (and everyone else). I am doing great. It's been a very stressful week but I got thru it and this dealing with this crap without alcohol just makes me stronger. I can't really talk about the bull crap I am dealing with (it is work related) but it's really just one person causing the problems. The rest of the people I deal with are awesome and keep me grounded.

So, I still haven't gotten my Christmas shopping done so I gotta get going on that. I have done lots of shopping for myself though

Pauly, you make me laugh about the nail polish. I am horrible with it, I might as well stick my hands in a bucket of paint, it would probably look better:egad:

Lizzy, your doggy is adorable! I put a cat in the hat, hat on my Golden retriever and he ate the strap that held it on his head.

Nora, have you been to bingo lately? I am going with my mom on Sunday. I just love it! Did you put a Christmas tree up? I think i saw on Facebook that you thought you didn't have room. Just get a table top on for now. I did that when I lived in a smaller space. Everyone needs a Christmas tree

Techie, lots of hugs to you. I hope you are doing well.

Rusty, where are you? We are going to get a pretty good snow storm this weekend. Hope you don't have to travel in that. Have you had a chance to decorate yet?

Hi to everyone and hope you all have a fantabulous weekend!!

[Rusty]

Hi Friends,

Just a quick check-in and my apologies for not addressing everyone. Today my mom and I are volunteering at a Christmas party for the agency she co-founded which serves the needs of people who are both blind and deaf. Talk about the isolation these people feel! :-( Mom and I serve as guides. Tomorrow, I am having my family and closest friends over for my annual formal, Christmas brunch. I am pleased with how the table turned out. :-)

Red-good to see you but too bad about all the stress at work! Yes, I am finally done decorating but not done with my Christmas shopping.

Nora-I don't know how you do it with just one bathroom, either. OUCH! I hope you get that situation worked out. I admire your strength.

Liz-Lucy looks SO cute in her new collar.

Pauly-I wanted to say that I know that you wanted that Christmas sweater to be pretty for Kelly and I feel badly that it didn't look the way it looked online. I didn't mean to hurt your feelings and I am sorry if I did. I laughed about the nail polish story, too..because I am HORRIBLE at putting it on. I go to a salon and get gel French nails and my lashes done.

A big hug to our amazing Techie, AG, TMH, Mr. V, and MIA Aihfl....please come back! We have missed you! Hellos to everyone I have missed.

I am off! Happy AF Saturday!

[paulywogg]

Hey all,Rusty,don't think you hurt NY feelings sweetie! Not at all,it's funny to me and even yesterday at lunch I told Kell I bought her and LB something for Christmas that is ugly,she was dying to know what it was but I just told her I'm apologizing now for it haha! I know they both want jackets but I've already bought them both a lot,a few pricey things so I feel like my shopping for them is done, hubs,Brady and Louie still need a few more things though, Red,I hate work stress, that's why I try and keep home life as peaceful as I can,talked to Michelle yesterday and she wants me to send her bong with her Christmas stuff ugh,isn't that illegal? That kid is anything but peaceful! Techie,are you back from vacation? Liz,Lucy looks cute as always Aihfl, check in and at least say hi,have you gone to Billy Joel yet? Nora,a small tree will be fine,mine's already shedding needles AG,glad the band gig went good,don't think it would be easy being a AF musician but it can be done sneezing this morning, hope Brady didn't give me his cold, wishing everyone a great AF Saturday