One Step at a Time - June 2017

[paulywogg]

Re: One Step at a Time - June 2017

Morning all,Liz,glad he's home now why is sweet Lucy barking at Logan,little turd! When Lou was born the hospital said to take one of his baby blankets and let the dog get a sniff so they get used to their smell, I'm sure she'll come around when she realizes he's not some invader from another planet haha Nora,I'm so sorry about your cat,I don't remember if you mentioned it had been sick, I've been so brain foggy lately maybe I read it and forgot, I'm very sorry woke up still tired,had a dream about my brothers when they were young,,,Jon wasn't in it so weird,love you all,back later and I wish us all a happy AF day(happyish anyways)

[Rusty]

Re: One Step at a Time - June 2017

Liz=so glad your dad is doing better. Lucy just has to get used to Logan's smell and the hospital told my niece when she had her first baby the same thing Kelly's doc told her about Lou. This is excellent advice from Pauly:

When Lou was born the hospital said to take one of his baby blankets and let the dog get a sniff so they get used to their smell,

Pauly-I had dreams about my dad and my brother, too, after they died. They died suddenly so it was quite shocking.

Nora-how are you holding up?

[Lizann]

Re: One Step at a Time - June 2017

We actually had a tee shirt of Logan's we gave Lucy to sniff. She was disinterested, but I shall try again. Sissys at my parent now and I am relieved it's going well. My niece wanted to see him. I have a confession to make with all that was going on this weekend I called out sick at work today. Seriously just doing nothing, hung out in the pool a bit. Wouldn't be good to go back to work with sunburn!

[Lizann]

Re: One Step at a Time - June 2017

As per usual when I'm around no one else is. Hope you all had a good day. I rested and cleaned a bit. Pool was lovely, a bit cool. Erin and I started talking about the guest list for Cjs shower. Hope your all well

[NoraC]

Re: One Step at a Time - June 2017

Hi Liz - I'm here and you are probably gone.

[NoraC]

Re: One Step at a Time - June 2017

Thanks for all the concern about Freddie cat. Sad when I look at where she always slept. But, she was not well and it was time.

Liz - how did your Dad do today? GOOD JOB on calling out today. You needed it and you took care of yourself!

Rusty - when does your vacation start? I must have missed all of that.

Went to the Dr to have a spot checked out on my hand. Sending me to the dermatologist.

What did everyone else do today?

[Glass Half Empty]

Re: One Step at a Time - June 2017

Oh Nora – that is SO sad about little Freddie. It hurts terribly when our pets die. Even when you know it’s coming it’s still a terrible loss and many people don’t realise how deep the grieving process can be. And this is kind of related, but how are you coping with becoming an empty nester? That can also be an awful grieving process – at least it was for me but maybe it’s not so bad when you have a partner and your Mom at home to look after.

Liz I’m so glad you’re father is slowly improving and was able to come home. With regards to Lucy, this is a bit different and I don’t know if this is the right thing to do or not, but whenever I visit the kids I make a point of taking special treats for their dog, Daisy and give them to her first so she doesn’t get too jealous that I’m now paying attention to the babe. If Lucy has as much sense as Daisy, in a few months she’ll realise that if she hangs around near the high chair there will be no end of treats in store!

Pauly – how are you going? I must admit I’m a bit worried about you at the moment. Are you still feeling blue or has the fog lifted a bit?

[Glass Half Empty]

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In other news, the babysitting is hotting up! Last weekend, and again this Saturday! Although I was worried about selling my home, I'm now so glad I made the move to be a bit closer to the kidlings.

I think I mentioned a while ago that one of the things that made me very sad on MWO was to hear people saying they had either severed their relationship with their children or weren't trusted to be with their grandchildren. It's so heartbreaking and one of the main things I was worried about happening if I kept on letting my drinking escalate. I'm thankful every day that I was able to turn things around before they got to that point. It's a constant reminder to me that if we're very lucky we get to make that decision before we hit a devastating rock bottom.

[Guitarista]

Re: One Step at a Time - June 2017

That's beautiful Glassy, and so cool.

Sorry to hear about Freddie Nora. My condolences.

Big waves to all.

[paulywogg]

Re: One Step at a Time - June 2017

Morning friends,Glassy,don't be worried about me I'm ok,you guys know me well enough to know that I'd be whining if things were going rough yeah that's sad when kids/grandkids are out of people's lives cuz they choose alcohol over family,I took Brady out for yogurt(my NEW addiction!)and I touched briefly on the subject of how I'm sorry about his childhood but he told me he thinks he had a great childhood!? What a weirdo haha,I guess cuz back then I was a happy,goofy drunk,then of course it spiraled into depressed,angry drunk who knows,Nora,I hate that missing of our fur babies presence when they pass,its like you expect them there but they're not and it feels empty Liz,did you get a sunburn? I think you're entitled to a personal day here and there screw what anybody thinks! Rusty,hope you get some fun in during your staycay waves to everyone else and wishes for a great AF Thursday (already!?!)

[NoraC]

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Morning all.......off to work. Dentist appointment tonight. Just a cleaning but major anxiety for me. What a baby I am.

[Rusty]

Re: One Step at a Time - June 2017

Deep breaths, Nora!:hug:

[NoraC]

Re: One Step at a Time - June 2017

Hello everyone!!!!!!!!!!

[Lizann]

Re: One Step at a Time - June 2017

Hey guys. Went to the therapist today and boy did I need a good vent! Got my money's worth. Got some positive feedback on steps hubby needs to take withCJ, not me! He needs to man up a bit and have the kids follow through. Not nagging, but I'm footing the bill, this gets done by this date etc. I just felt validated. Even his concern with handling my dad.
Went to my parents today.daddy was completely lucid today but tired and having stomach pains.He says he has pain after every meal.i don't know. We believe his gallstones have given him issue. Not much to be done about it at this point. We are at quality of life at this point.
Glassie, Logan came over today again and we let Lucy sniff her feet. We left him in his car seat on the table and Lucy was barking. Taking it slowly I guess.
Nora, Freddie is a girl? I am very sad for you. As upset as I was with Lucy today, I don't know what I'd do without her.
Sorry I've been so down lately. I'm sure you understand my heartache. Life has just dealt us so many changes in a short amount of time.

[paulywogg]

Re: One Step at a Time - June 2017

Liz,glad you had a good vent with your therapist, I should go see the guy I was seeing but he annoys me too much with 'the look' and 'how do you feel about it' bugs me,Lucy will come around eventually, she's probably a bit jealous haha,glad your dad is ok except for his stomach pain