One Step at a Time - December 2015

[Guitarista]

Mr. G-:love:You probably think that by now, I have moved past my schoolgirl crush on you and found someone more accessible, but I am here to tell you that, ah, no, that didn't happen! LOL I am sure you are relieved that we are separated by an ocean!!

Lol Rusty. Merry Xmas my friend. Hope you're having a happy peaceful one.

[NoraC]

I'm here - will check in later hopefully.
Hubby sick with an ear ache/sinus infection. Mom very tired today. I'm falling asleep. But, we had a great time together. Very blessed.

Hugs to all............

[Lizann]

Rusty, nothing like a little romance to liven up this thread! You go girl.

I hear you Pauly with the hubs, you made me laugh! My hubby is semi retired and now has his office in the house. He's around a lot! It's a good thing I like him!

Fen, I'm sorry about your holiday. I'm happier without the crowds too. My mom has always said that too. I never understood. Now I do. I love all the preparations, I could do without the crowds. Your comments did make me chuckle though.

Mama, sounds like you really enjoyed your holiday. I'm glad Nana was happy. It used to be about the kids being happy, now it's our parents. I get it. Mom and Dad enjoyed being with all of us too.

Nursie glad to have you back. You've had so much going on this year. Praying for a better 2016 for you. How can we help you? I honestly feel very close to everyone here on this thread which I believe has helped me not drink!

Nora, how goes it by you? Did you manage ok through the holiday. How was Mom?

Dottie did you spend Christmas with Jon?

Don't know about you guys but boy did I have a tough day yesterday. Nothing much to do and that's never good for me. Getting through yesterday was tougher than the actual holiday. I attached myself to my new Jawbone (fit bit type thingy) and walked! My son was bored too. He is looking to buy a new car once his new job starts so I went car shopping with my boys. That was fun. Anyway I got through it and am hoping today will be better. He is taking us all out to lunch after church to celebrate his new job at this really cool diner in town. I'm looking forward to it.
So off to get ready. Have a good one guys!

[Nursie]

Good morning everyone
So today is day 2 of no drinking. I keep thinking after a few weeks that I can have some but it rarely works out. For right now I know I can't have it in my life. I will worry about tomorrow another day. I don't know how to wrap my brain around "never again".
I am looking for a counselor to help me work through all my issues and also may hit up some AA meetings.

[NoraC]

Hey Nursie......congrats on Day 2. I can't say never again. It starts a little panic going on inside my head. LOL But, I am planning on being AF. I just have to break it down to just today then I'm not so overwhelmed.
The. Roll Call has also been great for me. Just somewhere to check in.

Ok...off to take hubby to urgent care and will see if they will look at mom, too.

[paulywogg]

Hey all,Nora hope hubs is ok,Nursie stick with us and take it daily if you need to,I've said forever but I'll admit I use Byrdies all you gotta do is get through THIS day mantra sometimes, and then sometimes its just getting through hourly but at least I'm getting through Liz,I think after the holiday seems harder too,less distraction maybe? Plus I've got to get back to work, this being home is getting old I love my family but I thrive on routine ya know? Too damn cold for a walk even in the garage! Probably could use one though,hello Fen,Mama,Rusty,Dots hope everyone's day is great!

[fennel]

I want to hear more about Rusty and Gman's romance, too! C'mon, you two, lets get some positive excitement going on!

Nora, geez...you peeps have had so much illness this year. I hope hubs feels better soon, and mom, too.

Pauly, you crack me up about your hubs. :welldone: What's the temperature in Vegas? Can't you throw on some layers and get out?

Nursie, just get yourself through the day. They begin to pile up quickly.

[mama bear]

Hubs came home from the pub a sobbing, snotty mess. His 42 year old best friend that he loved like a brother, died in his sleep. He was a very, very heavy drinker but was loved by many. it's been a quite weekend and I keep finding my poor hubs crying....sigh.................

[paulywogg]

Oh Mama,that's so sad

[NoraC]

Oh Mama - I am so sorry to hear that. :hug:

[NoraC]

Nursie - Earlier today I was looking at a picture that I had copied so I could keep it.

[Lizann]

Oh mama, I am so sorry!
Nora hope hubs and mom are both ok!
Pauly, I like structure and routine too.
So tell me what you guys think. Joe bought CJ a queen sized bed for Christmas, to replace her twin. As you know he sleeps over very frequently as we live closer to the cafe then he does. He still lives with his parents. What do I do with these kids? I said to CJ how about an engagement ring! instead of the bed. Ugh!

[NoraC]

Sure hasn't been easy getting on here to post so I'm not going to even attempt to pen the masterpiece that I have been creating in my mind. :harhar: Seriously though, I will read quickly on my phone and then not have time to write anything. Then I'll go back later and then have even more that I want to say.
So - I'm just going to say - THANK YOU ALL for being here with me day in and day out as we get thru this thing called life. :hug:

We had a very nice Christmas. So relaxed. Fun times. We got Mom a digital picture frame that I have set up by her chair. She is enjoying that. She had one at home but it was in another room and not used. I'll be able to keep adding to this.
Hubby keeps having ear aches/infections. This is about the 6th time this year. So, we went to Urgent Care this morning. No infection, just more ear drops and to take Claritin D. I couldn't get Mom seen because they don't take her insurance. So, back to figuring out a Doctor for her here.

Liz - tough one about the bed. Son's GF sleeps over until about 2:00 and then goes home each night (she lives at home and that's the house rule there). So, I understand about the sleeping over. But, that present is a little bit different??? Maybe that is what CJ asked for?

Fen - I can't believe how many people you had to deal with on Christmas. YUCK!!!! I would have had a panic attack. You are a wonderful daughter.

Pauly - are you off tomorrow? I'm back to work and honestly about ready for it. Our house is tiny and it has been so hectic here. It'll be nice to get out and have some room. LOL

Rusty - I've got to be honest with you......it's a good thing I'm married or you and I would be having issues over Mr G. :makeup::congratulatory:

[Lizann]

Good morning my loves. Is everyone going back to work today. I've got another day off. Mark Erin and I are headed into the city. Lunch, Central Park and anything else that we can find to do. It's much colder today than it has been.
CJ and bf both overslept this morning in that big comfy new bed. Awkward for sure when I had to wake them up. He just makes himself at home, in MY home. I am literally sick about this situation.
Anyway happy Monday,

[paulywogg]

Hey all,I'm going back to work today Liz and I'm GLAD! I don't blame you for feeling uncomfortable with the situation, I had it happen to me many times with the girls,all of a sudden the bf is just there,living,eating, sleeping, however the girls did that too,just sort of moved in with the boyfriends family but nobody says anything, maybe times are just weirder and different these days,Nora,sorry hubs keeps getting sick,can they do sinus surgery or something? Mama,how's hubs doing? Nothing worse than seeing your strong hubs cry and grieve, what's up today Fen? Rusty,are you working today? Off ta fix my face,hope we all have a nice Monday