One Step at a Time - March 2013

[mama bear]

One Step at a Time - March 2013

I have been thinking the same thing Nora. Glad to see you!!
We love you too!

[Glass Half Empty]

One Step at a Time - March 2013

Good morning - quick check in before work

Nora - I'm so glad you're here. My shoulders are at the end the queue if you ever need them

Mama - do you have any extra days off over the Easter break? I'm being bossy here, but is there any way you can get some rest over the next few days? (NB rest does NOT include washing, cleaning or ironing!!!) I'd like to come over and tuck you up with a blankie and a hot lemon drink and not let you get up until you're better.

K9 - if you passed on the desserts you're not a hero any more, you've gone straight to sainthood. :wings:

Juja I hope you're ok and managing the meds without too many nasty side effects. :l

I went to the dentist yesterday (I've been putting it off until my leg got a bit better) and the news was not good. I have an abscess under one of my teeth so I have to go to an endodontist next week to have the old root canal filling out and a new one done and then I need 2 more root canals and a few more fillings. This old gals falling apart. :upset:

Take care everyone.

[mama bear]

One Step at a Time - March 2013

Glass - thanks for the sweet offer. I keep hoping every day will be better.....
OUCH about the teeth...root canals are the worst!

[mama bear]

One Step at a Time - March 2013

Home and resting. Pork chops are baking and I spent twenty minutes mopping the floor after I dumped sugar everywhere. ARGH!
Took some Mucinex and will drink some Nyquil at bed, though I must admit it made me feel a little hung over this morning. Dang - and to think about the loads of AL I used to drink.
Love to everyone
Mama

[Juja]

One Step at a Time - March 2013

Hi everyone. Sorry I haven't checked in. I've been letting everything fall by the wayside this last little while. I can't keep up anymore.

Off the Campral. Couldn't manage it.

Blew it big time last night. I'm so disappointed in myself.

[mama bear]

One Step at a Time - March 2013

OH JUJA.........What can we do to help??

[mama bear]

One Step at a Time - March 2013

Do you get out of the house?? I can't remember if you work. We have got to find you something you enjoy. This helps me when I am down......and if I stay busy the monsters don't get me.....

[Juja]

One Step at a Time - March 2013

I work part-time, Mama, and that keeps me sane.

Life's got me down. My best guess is that the stress dealing with my elderly parents is the root cause. I need to remind myself that I'm doing the best I can, and accept that that's good enough. I can't fix/control everything. I need to let go of many, many other things, too.

I'm going to drink lots of water today, accomplish at least one thing, and rest.

Back to AFreedom.

My apologies for making this all about me.

Thanks, Mama.:h

[mama bear]

One Step at a Time - March 2013

Shush Juja.....that's what we are here for...
elderly parents are the cause of alot of us Baby Boomers being stressed out and unhappy
I am glad you are doing something else
How does your hubs feel about you drinking??
Mine watches me like a hawk.....which helps. At first I resented the hell out of it, but now I am thankful

[Juja]

One Step at a Time - March 2013

Hubs doesn't like my drinking, but doesn't say much unless I go too far. He knows I've accepted that I have a problem, but I can't say he's supportive, but maybe that's because he doesn't know what to do. Doesn't stop him from having tons of beer around. I guess he figures it's my problem, which it is.

[K9Lover]

One Step at a Time - March 2013

:l Juja :l
Hang in there girlfriend, I know this is hard...boy do I know. Most of us here do...that's what's great about being here and being able to be honest about it. Just keep trying ok? That's all any of us can do!

My poor girl...she got her drivers permit yesterday and she texted her dad and he basically blew her off. I swear that man has NO feelings sometimes. She was crying and she said she feels like he doesn't love her or care. She said "I wish I had a dad like Pop" (Pop is MY dad, and yes he's the best!) I just sent my dad a text and told him his only granddaughter needs some extra Pop-Love...that's all it will take :l All I can do is hug her and tell her how proud of her I am....my poor baby.

[mama bear]

One Step at a Time - March 2013

K9.....WTF?? I would be on the phone screaming at him. What an asshat.
Juja - you need to have a heart to heart with hubs. There cannot be ANY AL in my house.......hubs has whiskey that he keeps locked up....for good reason.
AL is the Devil......we alkies have no control.....so he needs to do that for you. Ask for his help.....

[K9Lover]

One Step at a Time - March 2013

I used to feel that way too Mama, but you can't force someone to be loving. She had a heartfelt, tear filled conversation with him about 3 years ago (that SHE initiated) and for about ONE WEEK he did better. It's just not in his nature I guess, and that's why I couldn't stay with him. Ugh...so annoying...and now he has a 2 year old that will get the same treatment...that's what REALLY bugs Sierra.

I have been poppin' the AB like crazy this week...will be alone all weekend and wasn't feeling too steady...but now I am

[mama bear]

One Step at a Time - March 2013

K9...you have my number if you need me.
Sierra sounds like a sweet, compassionate girl. You have done an amazing job.
I am holding my open position at work for you, btw!!

[K9Lover]

One Step at a Time - March 2013

Thanks Mama! I can track you down on FB too. LOL

I plan to work out like crazy...read my books, and catch up on my 60 episodes of The Big Bang Theory. Plus I'll throw in 2-3 (or 10) Lifetime Movies too! LOL Finally...some couch time!