One Step at a Time - September 2013

[paulywogg]

One Step at a Time - September 2013

hey everybody,lizann theres tons of things to do sober here,nora had two great suggestions,i like springs preserve or the shark reef at mandalay bay,theres the wax museum,shoot just walking through caesers palace is fun,lots of posh shops that are fun to see,ugh i have mondayitis so bad this morning! cant get with it,dang,i looked in my closet for a shirt and decided i hate all my clothes,which is weird cuz i shop all the time,just my mood today i guess,anyways you guys have a great day

[K9Lover]

One Step at a Time - September 2013

Hi Everyone!

FD- Thanks for being such a good spokesperson on Saturday night and for checking up on us! I called in "sick" Friday because I was just mentally exhausted. We didn't do too much over the weekend, Sierra went to the football game on Friday night. She is on the Journalism Team so she was right on the sidelines taking all kinds of pictures. Then Saturday night she went to Santa Barbara with some friends (and their parents), she didn't get home until 11:30pm. She was busy...me, not so much. Yesterday was kinda hard, she was in tears (couldn't explain why) and we both just felt down. Aye aye aye, I wish there was a magic button to make her feel better.

Kradle and Nora - I will meet you guys in San Diego...I'd love to take the train down there. I haven't been there in years!

Pauly - My last trip to Vegas was sober...I never knew there was so much to do there. My previous trips were all limited to a blackjack table, endless beer and a dark hotel room. I didn't know the sun actually came out there. LOL

FD - Sorry about your beloved Vikings.

I am thinking of leaving Facebook too. I HATE all the stupid "vine" videos that people post. But if I leave FB, will I still be able to get free lives for Candy Crush? That's the big question....

Where is Mama today??? Yoohooo Mama.

Love y'all...thanks for thinking of me over the weekend :h

[Dottie Belle]

One Step at a Time - September 2013

Afternoon all,
Heading out to weed the garden....hate that but a must do while the weather is nice and cool..bags and bags of mulch to spread...sure wouldnt even consider this with a hangover....so this is a nice change and the yard might just look good too....
Walked the dogs this morning too...they were a bit confused but they will get used to it. At least I hope they will..we ALL can stand to lose some weight....
Life is good...
Dottie

[mama bear]

One Step at a Time - September 2013

I am here.....I like FB coz I can can see pictures of my buds and post pictures...I just ignore all the bullshit
It's hard to post on Mondays as I am alone in the office, but I am having a quiet spell
It was so good to see all the chatter this weekend....I watched two movies and dozed most of the day
Poor Clay is still in a bad place....I am actually thinking of taking him to a therapist....I have never seen him this down. He has always been my happy kid.....it's exhausting...I am trying to be tough like his dad, but his constant sad mood is wearing me out.....I honestly don't know what to do except pray....
darn phone is ringing.....back to work
I love you all
Oh...confession time....I had ONE glass of wine Saturday night and my face got all flushed and bright red....it was awful....I'm not on AB or anything....so I am done again for now....I do fine without that crap

[Dottie Belle]

One Step at a Time - September 2013

Sitting here tonight having that little conversation in my head about drinking....sure u can have a few...fundraiser what a good reason to have a few....good grief...need to turn this OFF!!!!
Dottie

[Glass Half Empty]

One Step at a Time - September 2013

Noooooooooo. Think how much better it will feel to wake up feeling fantastic tomorrow and then come here and tell us all that you didn't.

[Dottie Belle]

One Step at a Time - September 2013

fortunately no wine in the house and I am too tired to drive anywhere...just want to turn off the chatter in my head....
dot

[Lizann]

One Step at a Time - September 2013

I get it Dottie. Stay strong.

Mama, poor Clay! Do you have any idea why he's sad? is it a girl?

K9, how is Sierra? Is she still sad? It's so hard being a mom! My middle child CJ left the house crying this evening too. It just breaks my heart! Her boyfriend moved to Chicago (we live on the east coast) and she wants to move out there with him. I shared a little last week about her. Quite the handful she is. She wants to go back to grad school, she found out today her GPA isn't high enough so she would have to take some prerequisites. Her father and I agreed if were paying for this she's not moving in with him. Long story short she has little money, can't get a job out there or here with a decent salary. I think all her slacking and partying has finally caught up,with her. For as much as we told her all along its hard to see them fall. She's so sad and misses him so much. He's the one she's sure. Normally this would be when I reach for the bottle. I did not! I talked,with her with a clear head. We hugged. I'm so sad but I'm sober. Sorry for rambling, but thanks for letting me vent. Being a mommy is the toughest job in the world. Hoping she's a little happier tomorrow!

Good night

[NoraC]

One Step at a Time - September 2013

Hey all - I agree....being Mommy is tough!!! :upset:

I've been down in the dumps today so not much to say. Just lots of love & hugs sent out to everyone. :h:l I'm getting comfy and will be back later.

[Glass Half Empty]

One Step at a Time - September 2013

When did this place get so busy?? Don?t get me wrong, I love it - but it?s very hard to keep up!

Sorry for everyone that?s feeling down. I hope all these posts cheer you up a bit. And sorry about the Vikings FD!

Kradle you must be very proud of the girls? test results.

I?m very glad you didn?t have any cravings over the weekend Lizann.

Pauly and Lizann, I went to Vegas with my family years ago (parents, kids, sister, nephew ? the whole lot of us) and we did heaps of things. The kids were only about 12 and 9 and they were fascinated by all the amazing buildings and the bright lights.

K9 ? I had to google vine videos. I?ve never even seen one on FB so they mustn?t be very big here.

Sending hugs to Sierra, Clay, CJ and their moms. You?re right ? it IS hard! :l:l:l

[paulywogg]

One Step at a Time - September 2013

hey everybody,today i have tuesdayitis cant get with it,came home from work yesterday and daughter and her boyfriend are fighting yet again,jeez i try to be supportive but i have too much in my head rite now to hear their nonsense too! its putting me in a bummed mood,lets all just try and have a good tuesday

[Lizann]

One Step at a Time - September 2013

Hey glass,

Just wondering how the weather is down there? Spring right? Gotta tell you I'm not ready for fall/winter and I'm wishing it was still summer here! My hubby is from Australia, maybe we'll get down there some day.

Lizann

[mama bear]

One Step at a Time - September 2013

Morning Peeps...
Three hours of therapy last night, so I am a bit of a zombie today......COFFEE!!!!!
One man sat there and told us of his suicide attempt as he could not get sober and we all just sat there and bawled.....powerful, powerful stuff....
while I was gone Clay got some VERY tough love from Dad.....we did that on purpose since I get so upset( so I made sure I wasn't home).....basically, the car, the computer, the old friends, the movies, the slumber parties, the constant flow of cash...will all go away...if he doesn't snap out of it and start behaving like an 18 year old man instead of a 7 year old little girl.
I am skeptical, but he has put us through two months of misery and Bret and I are done!!
whew.......that felt good to get off of my chest....
It's pouring rain here and I need to get outside and get some stuff done before the big bosses show up for the next TWO DAYS......ARGH!!!!
Sorry I am not responding personally to all....but know I love you
Nora,...why are you sad?

[mama bear]

One Step at a Time - September 2013

iam back in the office with really bad, wet hair

[K9Lover]

One Step at a Time - September 2013

Hi Everyone!!!

Thanks for asking about Sierra :h I'd say she is getting better, she has her ups and downs but that's NORMAL. I think the medication is quieting the "voices". We go back to the doctor in 5 weeks to check on the meds and then I guess we'll discuss therapy. I hate to say this, but I have given her a 1/2 anxiety med (mine) a couple times. Don't tell on me. LOL

Ok so my latest drama is that my hot water heater pipe has a leak and the water was coming up through the ground in my extra bedroom. I had my own bubbling hot spring! The good thing is my landlord is the BEST, and came over Saturday and today the plumber will be jackhammering up a hole to fix the leak. So....the house is a FRIGHT...mattress in the dining room, dresser in the living room..etc, etc. But I will get new carpet when it's all over with (I'm grasping for the positive...)

Mama - Sometimes I think I'd like to go hear some "stories" just to re-iterate that drinking is BAD...yes I know it is...but there are some times like now that I kinda "forget"....

I have Tuesday-itis too....It's only 8:30 and I've already had 2 morons call me. Looks like it's gonna be a fun day!

Love y'all!!!