One Step at a Time - April 2014

[Dottie Belle]

One Step at a Time - April 2014

It was how to use whole grains in really delicious simple dishes...she used quinoa, soba noodles and one other that I never heard of and I guess that is why I cant remember..but it was all good.

[Zenstyle]

One Step at a Time - April 2014

I don't use a lot of grains Dotts... I could do with a class on that myself. I try to use mostly veggies but end up eating pizza!

[Dottie Belle]

One Step at a Time - April 2014

yep we have been doing pretty well but I am in a cooking rut..so trying to expand my knowledge and skills...no one taught me to cook and I have just a few things I do well but am getting better..
Have a splitting headache so going to sign off and head to bed...I think the weather has my sinuses jammed up and that may have caused the headache but for now off I go..

[Zenstyle]

One Step at a Time - April 2014

My internet connection went kaput earlier Dottie (my turn!)... sleep tight... see you on the morrow... X

[mama bear]

One Step at a Time - April 2014

Morning . Hubs stupid phone woke me up at 5:10
I have not read back bit will when I awake

[Lizann]

One Step at a Time - April 2014

Feel better Dottie! I'm thinking maybe I should take a cooking class, sounds fun. I haven't cooked all week what with the leftovers from the shower and the dinners we have been attending at MD s college. gott tell you I don't hate it. Loving the busyness of life these days. Off today and going shopping. Our trip to Las Vegas is coming up quick and I don't have a thing to wear! Happy Thursday my friends!

[paulywogg]

One Step at a Time - April 2014

Hey all,ooh i love living off of the leftovers my daughter brings us from their catering jobs Liz,makes life easy peasy,why you stressed Nora?Dots,quinoa is supposed to be a "superfood"there is a thread in HH all about it,ive just been looking up new crock pot recipes,the one i tried sunday was buffalo chicken sands,so good,kinda like pulled pork but pulled hot,juicy chicken yum! my sinuses have been f-ed too,they say this is gonna be a bad allergy season cuz of all the moisture back east,everyone i know is sneezing,headachy,just yuck! i had to break down and use that"nasacort"that makes me feel weird but allergies make me weirder,hard to cut hair when your dizzy from sinus congestion it makes my ears feel underwater,no bueno,alrighty off to get ready have a good thursday

[fennel]

One Step at a Time - April 2014

Feeling so blah today. Tomorrow, after my shift, I will head out to the cabin. That should pick me up.

I hope you all have a great day. :h

[Kradle123]

One Step at a Time - April 2014

Fenny, morning hugs to you my friend... :l you need some Peace time this weekend. :h

Mama I woke up this morning to the sound of my phone calling a friend of ours in Alaska...imagine our surprise!

Nora please stick to your guns about NS in your car. I am very firm especially as an ex smoker...

Liz you are a party animal, darlin' congratulations on staying AF. Is it tough or are you at the point where it's no biggie??

Fight with DH this morning over Madison having her Tablet at the breakfast table. We are not supposed to be divided in front of the children but I lost it.....between last night and this morning... And I know what's wrong...I can't expertise with this damn ankle and the tension and stress gave no place to go but out of my mouth and skin.

Just a reaffirmation that getting out and about for all of us is critical....serious as a heart attack as they say.
I'm going to work on one legged yoga today. Sun is shining....work is still fun and my corn is in the ground so...oh, and I have my boat!

Okay- I think. I've identified the good stuff.
Love you all, happy Thursday !

[K9Lover]

One Step at a Time - April 2014

Hello my friends!

Holy crap on a stick, y'all been busy! I tried to catch up!

I'm SO glad I went with my mom yesterday. I was able to go into the room with her while she had the breast biopsy. My dad would not have like going in with her, but he didn't want her to be alone. I kept texting him from the procedure room (he was in the waiting room) because he was so antsy and nervous. Poor guy, I think it's hitting him that something COULD happen to her, who he still calls "the love of his life". BUT...we don't need to worry YET, we don't know the results. And even IF they are not good, there will be options. So I'm keeping everything crossed...

Be back later after I do a little work (how dare they expect me to work)...lol

Love y'all

[Zenstyle]

One Step at a Time - April 2014

Happy Thursday backatcha Kradle.

I'm sorry you're feeling blah Fenmeister... :l I think you're a bit emotionally drained, between your mum and the pacing man... hopefully the cabin will pick your spirits up.

Niner... Check in and let us know how it went yesterday.

Kradle... you are so right about needing to get out and about. I would have gone stir crazy this last few days had it not been for checking in here (and The Tudors!). It's been tempting to get lost in a bottle... I've come to realize that knee-jerk reaction is ALWAYS going to be there for me.

You know, I think Bill is cerebrally challenged. He has an amazingly retentive memory and is a very smart man, but by God he's stupid with it. I've been too sick to go food shopping and it took him till yesterday for it to frikken well dawn on him that he needed to get his ass to Publix. I haven't cooked all week and, finally, today he decides he'll bring Chipotle home for our dinner. I mean WTF?!!! He went to the movies on Tuesday and bowling and karaoke last night. Monday night I ordered a pizza. Finally... Thursday... he's bringing some grub home for dinner. As smart as he is with all his degrees and shit, he's as dumb as a box of rocks. It's not that he doesn't give a damn... he does... he just doesn't "get it". I guess it's a case of "head up the ass syndrome".

He has HUTAS! Ahhh ha ha.... I think I'm going to tell him that later!

[Zenstyle]

One Step at a Time - April 2014

There you are Niner! I got called away by the phone mid-post and you snuck in. ) My fingers and appendages are crossed for you luvvie... X

[Rusty]

One Step at a Time - April 2014

K9, I never post on this thread...but I lurk, and although we never "talk" to each other, I just had to tell you how much I love your new hairstyle.....and I've seen several. You look the healthiest and most youthful of all the years you've been here. Being AF must be the answer, right? Love the picture of Forrest, too. Said a prayer for your mom, and I hope everything turns out OK for her.

K9-I forgot...when do you hear about the PD job?

Hi Mama Bear:h. Have not found perfect card to send to you, but will keep trying.

A cheery hello to everyone else. Lots of people on here I can relate to.

[mama bear]

One Step at a Time - April 2014

Hello luvies.
Fen - I know exactly how you feel and I am here. That's all I can say at the moment. I am here. 24/7:h
K9 - I am glad you went with your mom. Dads take it worse than Moms. That's normal. Keep us posted baby:h
Hey Sweet Rusty!!:h
Kradle..I think it's very cathartic to "lose it" sometimes. Built up resentment and anger always come out wrong and will make you miserable. An guess what....parents disagree sometimes!! I completely understand being a united front in front of the kids...but don't beat yourself up. And yes....get out and enjoy this weather!! It's gorgeous here!
Get your ass out of the house too, Zenny!
I think teaching yesterday opened a big ole can of wormy emotion. It was called 'Risk Management" and covered every possible spectrum of liability and prevention regarding property management.
Those of you that have known me for a while know that I have to handle two murders, one drowning and a suicide.
ALOT of buried stuff came up in my brain....sort of PTSD....and I was physically trembling when I left.
I AM FINE....NO WORRIES.....but it was weird. I ate and went to bed.
Bri update....she is completely psychotic.....said jokingly.
One day she hates me and today she adores me. boohiss as Dottie would say
off to eat some cold lunch and enjoy nice Bri while she is in the building:H

[mama bear]

One Step at a Time - April 2014

I understand that I have been recruited to go beat someone's ass?? Where and when?
I'll be there for any member of this family. Capeche?? (did I spell that right?)
Zennifer, did you ask Cheryl not to smoke? Is that even an option?