One Step at a Time – February 2014

[Bastet]

One Step at a Time – February 2014

Wow until I saw it I didn't realize quite how long of a post it was! My sincere apologies.

[Dottie Belle]

One Step at a Time – February 2014

Bastet with all the snow we are lucky if they want to go out and potty at all...we have a fenced back yard so they love to run around and if we walk it is usually one at a time...new dog is still too scared for a walk..I did manage to get him out in the back yard on a leash to potty...that is my biggie for the day....it is the small things.

[Glass Half Empty]

One Step at a Time – February 2014

No apologies necessary Bastet - I loved your post! (and yes I did read all the way through to the the last sentence :H)

And I wish your Bengal could vote - she couldn't possibly do any worse than the leaders we have in Australia at the moment!!

[NoraC]

One Step at a Time – February 2014

I'm having an early Night.

Bastet, I love reading your posts. Never worry that they are too long. I just had a conversation at work about not having anything to talk about when out with hubby. Things change.

Ok - I'm going to try to sleep. Don't know what my problem has been lately but tonight I am going to sleep.

[fennel]

One Step at a Time – February 2014

Welcome to Roxane! :welcome:

Congrats to Dottie on the new dawg.

Nora, so glad you had a good time with your cousin's partner...:l

Bastet...oh, gosh, we should compare notes when it comes to spouses!

Glass, so sorry about your kitty. I lost my kitty-girl last May. I hope yours will be okay. :l

I'm heading off to bed shortly, but I am thinking of you all. More in the morning.

[fennel]

One Step at a Time – February 2014

For Bastet...

I keep forgetting to post this...but, here it is.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vXBOO31XZXI[/video]]The Three Lives of Thomasina (1964) - YouTube

[Bastet]

One Step at a Time – February 2014

Fennel, that video is so fun and boy does it take me back! I ordered the book from amazon when you first brought up Thomasina but I haven't received it yet.
I know marriages go back and forth but why am I the one that needs to give up everything? I don't mind about the pot so much but I really wish he would give up the cigarettes. They smell bad he is always coughing and my mom died 30 years ago from emphysema. Being married takes a lot of work.

[Kradle123]

One Step at a Time – February 2014

Wow! Oh wow!
Weddings and marriages and engagements and new puppies! I feel like I just waltzed into a Julie Andrews Movie! :jumpin:

And I'm am so glad your day was special mama. I was almost in tears thinking about the story Pops told Grant about the ....um...lollipop wound...
I just want to say that you carried yourself with such grace and charm and humor all through this. Proud of Grant and Proud of you and proud of your big boys.

FT- bigs :l and big congrats to you...and yes...details please

Dottie is Maddie the new adoptee because I thought he was a he...Madison sometimes calls herself Maddie so I was wondering. How great are you for taking him into your home. Poor guy has had a rough start.

Bastet I love your posts too! And I must recommend this netflix series MY CAT FROM HELL! The kids and I are completely hooked and as we just adopted 2 very roly poly kittens, it's just in the nick of time! The girls want to put the cats on a leash like they saw one of the families do. Looks more like a harness. I've never done this...I'm think LOTS of patience required, right???

Glass congrats on the nuptials and how wonderful your already so close with your new DIL. I am sorry to hear about your baby....even though we've only had Ollie and ginnie since Christmas, I'd be very upset if they became ill...sending prayers :l. And I missed the picture darn it!! :durn: see what happens when you miss a few days..

Liz ... I won't miss your pics, promise! I'm glad she'll be close. I really hope my kids stay close too ...fingers crossed.

Pauly feel Free to bitch and moan...that's why we're here! :h

Nora I'll bet the visit helped, yes? I agree with Bastet...3000/month is the low end????? Geez! Please call me.....:l

Roxanne welcome welcome. You are in great place here. Stringing those AF days together like pearls.... Stay close.

Fen are you back home or still foot loose and fancy free?

K9 did WHN get the job? Or did I miss that...I need a Secretary here...or just be the hell out of menopause...

Zenny, I would take pics of all that damage and tell the HOA that you are withholding any monies until restitution is made....and I'd use a big Scottish accent when you say the word Re-Sti-Too-Shun...or Shoon...

Everything pretty quiet here except for a bad headache and I feel a cold coming on...
Took everyone out to dinner last night- A belated Valentines gift since Sedona was so miserable on Friday, I did have 2 half pints of Mac and Jack beer but that's it... It was strange to hear Sedona say, "wow mom I never see you drink ! ' I'm so glad I found all of you before she would have been saying something completely different....shudder...

Pouring rain here. Maybe it's from your melt down over there Dottie! Sleep well all . Hugs and heart.

[sunshinedaisies]

One Step at a Time – February 2014

Just a swift one - got to leave early for work as everywhere is just a sheet of ice thanks to frezzing rain - but ANOTHER day down!!

Hugs to all, sun XX

[mama bear]

One Step at a Time – February 2014

Good Morning loves.
Not too much to report. Nana LOVES her new kitty. He is an orange tabby and she is calling him Tiger.
He is a 1 year old and full of energy. We played with him all night. Bret and Grant worked on the shed and are hauling off probably $1500 worth of rolled coins to the bank today. Pop had stuff tucked EVERYWHERE.
Bret and I talked that we were glad we had a "long goodbye". This is hard but bearable. A sudden death would be devastating, I imagine.
Bastet- here is my issue in a nutshell. Hubs still drinks on a regular basis. Our social life for 25+ years has involved AL. So, I drink on Saturdays. I was drinking beer every night due to a multitude of reasons and it got way out of hand. I got a DUI in April 2012 and was scared sober for a long time. It got to where I despised going out to dinner and watching hubs have wine with dinner. Some may say he's the bad guy here, and for a long time I felt that way. But, I finally realized this was MY problem so I had to learn to deal with it.
You are right. My God, Bret can talk forever, and repeats himself. I can't stand when I am sober and he is not. So I drink a little on Saturday nights. There is no AL in the house and I take it seriously. There ARE evenings when I have over done it and regret it the next day. I just have to watch how much I drink.
The cravings subsided after a while and for now, I am fine. BUT I AM VERY AWARE THIS COULD ESCALATE. I have never been a binger, or consumed bottles of hard liquor. Let me know if you have any more questions. I totally get where you are right now.
Good morning Sunshine!!
Nora, I a glad you had a nice day. You deserve it.
A new puppy!!!! YAY!!! I like the name Maddie!
I have this day off and then back at it tomorrow. I think I will make homemade chicken and dumplings today. Yum.
Kradle - thank you for your sweet words. They mean alot. I take great comfort that I was able to love Pop in his final days and hopefully, I made a difference and made it easier for Bret.
LOve you all...
And whomever said it is right Zennifer...no fees till your shit gets fixed!!!!
Glass - sending BIG kitty prayers. I am glad you told us. This is an amazing, supportive family.
Hiya Pauly. You ok today??

[Lizann]

One Step at a Time – February 2014

Good morning all! Bastet I read every word! X post. I am not ready to moderate, but mama if you could share about moderating, at some point in my life I'd like to know its possible! I worry so about my daughters wedding. It's open bar, that I paid for, Temptation with a capital T. Well it's Monday and I'm home today. Been a long time since I had a Monday off. Enjoying my coffee and slowly starting my day. I'll check in later.

[Lizann]

One Step at a Time – February 2014

So that's what a cross post is. Thanks for the info mama.

[Dottie Belle]

One Step at a Time – February 2014

Hi all,
Kradle Maddie is a boy doggie..the name was Madison which I thought was a girls name..I would change his name but don't want to confuse him any more than he already is..so I thought Maddie might sound more masculine...may change to Mannie....or Max....not sure. Just want him to come out of the crate and join the crew. It will take time and that is something we have more of now that we are retired..
Up too early to feed new doggie....gotta work with him daily to help him assimilate into the pack. This is a challenge but it will be so worth it for him to have a good life with us.
Coffee....

[paulywogg]

One Step at a Time – February 2014

Hey all,im ok today,just dont feel like going to work,hubs and son have the day off lucky creeps! and i am tired,i cant believe how much al affects sleep,which is ironic cuz thats why i ever started drinking anyways,2 beers and i slept like a baby,now any beers and it messes it all up,yesterday i bought Louie the cutest little lazy boy chair at a yard sale,he looks so cute sitting in it,well off to deal with another day full of idiots(if you knew the part of town youd understand)have a good one peeps

[Zenstyle]

One Step at a Time – February 2014

:wavin:

Just a quick check-in... I have a friend staying with me so I haven't had a chance to read back or post... but I'll be back asap!

I hope everyone is having a good President's Day... XXX