One Step at a Time - June 2019

[Lizann]

Re: One Step at a Time - June 2019

Happy Friday! Yes Nora I am happy to have the boy home. It's like he never left! Of course we had to feed him right away! He said it was harder to leave his home there than he anticipated. We shall see how he settles back in here at home. He will be living here for now and working out of the companies main corporate office close by. His "team" is in Mayalsia. he doesn't know about Erin and the baby yet. Erin wants to tell him tomorrow.
BIrd. I guess your daughter does really want you to go tonight. The things we don't do for our little ones!
Pauly, hopefully they get someone to fix the ac ASAP. So I guess it's pretty hot there by you already!
TEchie, Glassie, thanks for popping in. Always good to here from you guys!
Garage sale at church went well today. It a lot of work, but always a good time.
Hope everyone had a great AF Friday!

[Lizann]

Re: One Step at a Time - June 2019

How's everyone Saturday going? Erin came over and she shared her news with Mark and CJ (FaceTime). They are so excited! Logan just adores Mark! He was laughing so hard. They made a blanket fort in the living room. It's good to have him home.
I got a text from my office manager. She is having a christening at her house for her grandson today. Her sister in law is having severe neck and shoulder pain. Could my hubby see her today. She'll come whenever he's available today. She lives close by. Hubby has been doing this a long time and learned the hard way that the new patients that you haven't seen before that you bend over backwards for, see at night and on weekends are the ones that usually don't follow through with treatment. Honestly it puts a strain on personal relationships. He said no. I lied to my coworker and said he wouldn't be home until late. I feel bad having to lie, but she kind of put me in the middle and it's awkward. I'm not sure I did the right thing and it's picking at me now!
I am feeling overwhelmed by up coming commitments too. I was really struggling with cravings today. I need to take a step back, slow down and not get ahead of myself. [MENTION=17650]paulywogg[/MENTION] your pictures were so cute. Such a cute couple and you guys look so happy! [MENTION=1214]Rusty[/MENTION], did you walk around the lake today? Do you have a pool by you. I am dying to just hang out in the pool, the weather was perfect but I had to work. [MENTION=9757]NoraC[/MENTION] and [MENTION=2634]bird[/MENTION] what did you guys do today? Nora. Have you seen Savannah this weekend? Bird, I hope you got to rest up after last nights show.
Well I've got some emails to work on before bed. Hope everyone had a great AF Saturday!

[bird]

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Hi all,
How is everyones weekend going? Went to the dd1s show and it was so funny. I left at intermission since I am going again today with dd2. I have been sick for over a week with a sore throat and sinus trouble. It isn't very bad and it does get a little better each day but it keeps me from getting out and doing some longer hikes and stuff. I think I have been sick more since I moved than I have in a long time. Have another bunch of tomatoes ready to can or freeze. Think it is easier just to buy tomatoes hell..these are way better though....something got in my little fish pool last night, the lilypads and little fountain are all messed up. Probably a raccoon, I will have to put something over it, probably ate half my fish......Liz, I don't think your office manager should have asked for that. Sometimes its ok to lie I think...sorry the cravings. Loved the vid with Mark and Logan....Nora, I have a piano sitting here I rarely play it. I keep thinking I will but don't...Paulie, love your fb pic, did they fix the ac at work?....waves to Rusty and Glassie...

[paulywogg]

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Morning friends,Happy father's day to all the dad's we know and love!Liz,don't let that little fib pick at you,in my opinion she was the one outta line to even ask,she can make an appointment during hubs' office hours if she still needs him,glad your son is home Bird,I hope too many fish didn't get eaten,wonder what critter got it there? Hope you feel better soon,I'm tired of getting sick! Seems like a bad year for colds everywhere,I wonder if the weird weather changes has anything to do with it? Rusty,hope all is well Nora,hope all is getting better with you all too,I seen your reply in the NN and yea I'd not think anything was weird about wine in the morning in the past either haha,I was just thinking maybe he was from somewhere else and his time zone is different, maybe he wanted the wine to sleep in the plane who knows,who cares much love to all and wishes for a happy and healthy AF Sunday!

[bird]

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Hi all, went to the show and took the girls out to eat... I am so glad I am doing Hip sobriety school, they opened the first week of material today and it is all so very well organized and so much of it, theres a workbook and homework and vids to watch, video meetings, a private fb group, plenty to keep me busy busy busy for the next 2 months.....Paulie, I am tired of getting sick too, sometimes I think it is the steroids I am on, I have had trouble with them before..

[Rusty]

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Good Monday Morning and Evening, Stepping Friends!

How was everyone's Father's Day? I had a wonderful day. Mom and I went to church and then we went to my sister's for lunch. All her kids were there and it was so much fun. My sister just opened her pool but it was really cloudy and cool yesterday. I sat in her hot tub instead. I have been blessed with a fantastic family and I am sooooo grateful! Today, I am home and then it's on the road again tomorrow....first Chicago tomorrow and then northern WI the rest of the week. I wanted to thank you all again for the kind PMs, emails, and words of support regarding my mom's recovery. She is back to normal and feeling well!
[MENTION=11089]techie[/MENTION] and [MENTION=8902]Glass Half Empty[/MENTION]….so good to see both of you!! Glassie...little HRH's little brother should be coming soon, correct?
[MENTION=19302]Lizann[/MENTION]-your story about being ensnared in the tow rope with that other boater driving over your rope gave me chills!:sad: That must have been sooooo scary! I would have panicked for sure. It reminded me of October, 2007, when my brother was swimming in a lake and 3 kids in a powerboat ran over him! He got smacked in the head by the bow of the boat and then was sliced down his chest by the propeller! He suffered a skull fracture, a broken pelvis, and collapsed lungs. It was a miracle that he survived. I call him my Humpty Dumpty. To answer your question, yes, our condo complex has a lovely pool and it's been open since May 20th. I have yet to use it because of our stinkin' weather. Good for you for fighting off the cravings after that woman asked you if hubs could see her over the weekend. UGH. Situations like that were triggers for my drinking...when someone put me in the middle and I had a hard time saying, "no." I think a little white lie was the appropriate response. I would have done the same thing! :-) Cute pics of Mark and Logon playing peek-a-boo with pillows. I looked at that video over and over. I forgot to mention your other question....yes, I got a short walk in on the lake path....lots of people walking with their dogs. I know I would burn a lot more calories walking on the lake path if I didn't stop to pet every dog that I see. Hahah!
[MENTION=9757]NoraC[/MENTION]-how was your pain level over the weekend? Were you able to enjoy yourself?
[MENTION=17650]paulywogg[/MENTION], Pauly, I agree with you wholeheartedly about the guy having a glass of wine at 6:00 a.m. Who cares???? I would never automatically jump to the conclusion that the guy was an alcoholic. Like you said, Pauly, he could have been on his time zone...6 or 7 hours ahead... and he was traveling....or he could have just gotten off work at 6:00 a.m. as is the case with a number of manufacturing companies who run 3 shifts 24/7 in my county. I have been a manufacturing consultant for 20+ years and getting off of work at 6:00 AM for 3rd shift people is the same for people who get off work at 5:00 p.m. Some of them want to go out and have a few drinks before they go home. So what?????? Loved the anniversary pics of you and hubs on FB. You look so cute with your hair up. :-)
[MENTION=2634]bird[/MENTION]-loved the pic of dd on FB. Your daughters are such achievers. Good for them! So glad you like Hip Sobriety. I have never tried it but I am interested to see how you like it. Did you lose many fish? How are you feeling? Those steroids can really mess with our bodies....lots of side effects.

OK, kids, I think my garbage disposal is fried so I better get going with my exercise routine before calling the plumber.

Big hellos to anyone I have missed! Happy AF Monday!

[paulywogg]

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Morning friends, running late this morning Monday just came too fast! Much love and wishes for a happy and healthy AF day,back later!

[Rusty]

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Happy Monday, Pauly!:heartbeat:

[NoraC]

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Happy Monday

[Lizann]

Re: One Step at a Time - June 2019

Hi everyone. Such a busy weekend! Sounds like everyone had a good weekend, [MENTION=1214]Rusty[/MENTION], how awful about your brother! Did the guys in the boat stop? I'm glad humpty dumpty survived. [MENTION=2634]bird[/MENTION], r u still on the steroids? That should help with the sore throat. Hope you're feeling better. I'm glad you enjoyed the show and dinner with your girls. I've been coughing for at least a week now, but a little bit better everyday.
Pauly, Nora, hope you guys are enjoying your Monday.
My car got re ended today on the highway while driving home. There was traffic. Thankfully I had hubby's SUV which has a trailer hitch. The other car had a very dented license plate and hubby's car has a small chip near the bumper. The woman was very apologetic. I'm glad it wasn't worse.
Have a great AF night.

[NoraC]

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Hi everyone. I hope that this is a fantastic week for everyone.

Please accept my apologies for not mentioning everyone. I have been logging in and reading but by the time I can sit down & post, everyone has moved on. Ha, ha

It has been a long few days. I don't remember if I told you that Mom fell the other night. Scott found her sound asleep, lying flat on her back on the floor at about 10:00 am last Wed. Her head was near the foot of the bed. She wasn't hurt but we have no idea how long she had been lying there. The nurse found one large bruise on Mom's arm but that is all. We are now wondering if maybe she got up to use the bedside commode and then slipped off the side of the bed when she was going back to bed. We just don't know.
Hubby has been having high pain so things have been difficult. He has been over using his right arm. He's right handed so it's hard for him to remember not to reach out with that hand/arm. I talked him into taking his pain med over the weekend and he does feel better today. Hopefully, taking the med for 2 days broke the pain cycle.
Savannah has developed a rash from her helmet. Poor baby. They had to leave the helmet off for a couple of days to give her head a chance to heal. I haven't talked to them today so I don't know if they have tried putting the helmet back on yet or not. The staff told them that she will get used to the helmet but it was just hard that it so hot right now. She was sweating so much but that should improve. Her body hasn't learned to compensate for the helmet.
I also don't remember if I mentioned that I went to my GP last week. I'm having an unusual pain in my right back, side. So, I need to schedule for an ultrasound and some x-rays.

And I walked past the liquor aisle a few days ago and thought to myself - It's a good thing I don't drink.

[NoraC]

Re: One Step at a Time - June 2019

Bird - Hip Sobriety sounds really great!!!

[paulywogg]

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Morning friends,Nora,jeez that's alot going on! Glad you walked past the liquor store happy you don't drink,I'll get to that point eventually-i hope,some days I'm like thank God I don't drink but tbh some days I'm still thinking no fair I can't drink,sheesh the mind struggle is intriguing to observe Bird,glad the play was good,Liz glad you were in hubs' SUV and didn't get hurt,here in Vegas anyone who gets rear ended wants $$$ it seems,there was NO damage in any of the kids' wrecks yet they all wanted to get paid,Rusty, hope your week is starting off smoothly had Romeo for a bit yesterday so their dad could take Lou swimming,made the mistake of picking him up cuz he just looked so damn cute but then I was stuck carrying him the whole time practically haha,much love and wishes for a happy and healthy AF Tuesday!

[Lizann]

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Nora, glad your mom was ok after that fall. I did read your blog, so I guess I knew that. Hope hubby's pain subsides as well as yours. Poor Savannah! I guess it is an adjustment.
Pauly, how cute you had to carry Romeo all afternoon. You're working your upper body and gonna look buff!
TOday wa Logan's birthday. He was not in a great mood, threw a major tantrum this morning, that's new! The terrible twos are upon us! Erin was not feeling well today at all. She went for her 1st ultrasound last night and everything looks great. One baby, good heart beat. She is 10 weeks and baby is due 1/26/20! Went to. Work dinner tonight. It was very good and not too long. My coworker and I did a little bit of shopping afterwards.
Hope you all had a great AF Tuesday!

[NoraC]

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Oh Pauly - I agree that it is a mind struggle. I did look over at the alcohol aisle with a little bit of wishful thinking. But honestly, I had so many bad times that I can't really think of a fun reason to drink. And, I know for a fact that it didn't help me feel better.
I laughed at you having to carry Romeo. So far, Savannah isn't a big one for letting me hold her. She just wants to keep getting down & playing.