One Step at a Time - January 2016

[Rusty]

Good Morning, Everyone!

Techie-I will be praying for a smooth transition for you mom. What hard decisions you have to make lately. I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your sister, too.:hug: Your mom is lucky to have you.

Fenny-sending strength and hope your way. So anxious for you to have this whole mess over with so you can move on with your life. I agree....sometimes parents do not have a clear understanding of how hard their care is on the caretakers.

Pauly-I hope you feel better soon.

Nora-good luck at Dress Barn.

Liz-I love wearing snappy sandals when I go out.

I will be here through tomorrow, and I am anxious to get home.

Have a great Thursday, everyone!

[fennel]

TMI my friend TMI

Not on this thread, it ain't.

[fennel]

Rusty, my friends took care of mom these last couple of days. I really needed a vacay from her! Thanks for your well wishes.

Techie, I am thinking of you...this stuff is so hard.

Nora, I am puzzled...if DIL's mom didn't take the kids, and bailed...how did she get so much money? That sucks.
Good luck at Dress Barn.

Pauly, Liz...can you pm me your info so I can hook up with you re: fitbit?

[fennel]

Nora, there is a waiting list, but mom refuses to go on it, despite the fact that she likes the place. She says she needs to go through all the crap in her basement, yada yada. A bunch of bull sh*t. My sister is taking her to her cardiologist's appt. next week and plans to point blank ask the doctor if it's safe for mom to live in her home alone, especially considering that her laundry is located in the basement and her oxygen tubing doesn't reach that far...so, she takes it off when she goes downstairs. You can imagine the result.

[paulywogg]

TMI my friend TMI

This bothers me,I was sick when I posted last night and in my crass way voiced that I'd rather have what I had Saturday instead, that's my style ,always has been,always will be if you don't like it feel free to put me on ignore,we all gab on here like girlfriends at a coffee shop getting together, we've talked about worse and won't be changing anytime soon so its probably best to avoid this thread if you're sensitive

[paulywogg]

I feel like a grown up cuz I FINALLY after nearly 4 years here figured out the quote thingie Fen,I have pm'd you my info,Nora,get your butt in gear,even walking around the block a few times is some sort of exercise was watching 'my 600 lb life' last night and this lady was imprisoned in her giant body could barely walk,lift her arms,her girlfriend had to bathe her,at least we have the ability to get some movement in always good to see you Techie,sheesh everyone is dealing with elderly parent issues,makes me sad,I don't want to think of my mom getting older,not yet anyways, Liz, I love the graduation trio pics,is that you in the middle? How's my Lucy? Mama,hope you're doing good,hi Rusty,off to get ready, much love to all,praying for an easy Thursday for all(smilies should be unlimited! I always go over)

[mama bear]

I am back from Tallahassee. It was a jam packed three days, but it was fascinating. I sat thru classes, attended board meeting (xzzzzzzzz) and got to meet our legislators and representatives. My legs and feet are killing me from all the running around. I had a great time and learned so much, but as so glad to be home.
I used Uber for the first time and loved it. I was unable to book a room where all the events took place. I was about 5 miles away and did not want to be driving around a city I don't know at night. I did have some beverages, nothing crazy, and jumped into the Uber car and was home safe and sound about $5 dollars later. The drivers were very nice and I would seriously consider doing it part time, if I had time.
So now I cam playing catch up and out the door in a few. I will read back tonight.
Kisses to all!!

[NoraC]

Pauly - smiles are unlimited! I plan on using them all day long.

[NoraC]

Mama - glad you are home. :hug: I used uber once getting home from the hospital when I went with Mom. Had to take uber home to pick up my car and it worked out great. Son has used them a lot since his 'incident'. Thank goodness for Uber.

Rusty - didn't mean to ignore you. I just couldn't get on and post last night. Every single time I tried, something came up and I had to get up.

[NoraC]

Just wanted to share something with you…..
Everyone keeps asking me what we are going to do for my friend that’s leaving. They want to take her out for a drink. So, I started trying to make plans. The 12th is her last day. Anyway, I told my friend that I would drive (I have shared my story with her). So, we were out in the lunchroom and people were talking about it. I said that I was the designated driver. Somebody asked if I would drive all the way to Santa Ana and I said I’m the driver so I’ll go wherever. We were sort of joking around but I wanted it already out there that I wasn’t drinking. Same person called over to me and asked if it was only for the day that I wasn’t drinking or if I didn’t drink anymore. I almost froze but I finally said that I just haven’t been drinking so I was happy to drive. I just don’t feel like discussing it with people. I’ve had a couple of occasions where I overindulged at these types of events a few years ago. So, I’m glad that I don’t have to worry about that.
I just felt like I wanted to have a firm plan in place so that I wouldn’t have to deal with everyone pushing drinks on me. So, I’m feeling more confident now. Isn’t it amazing how this wouldn’t even be an issue with a non-alcoholic? They would just go and drink or not. No biggie. I’m busy preparing 2 weeks in advance. Oh well……….one day I won’t have to plan either.

[mama bear]

Good for you Nora......Plan in advance....I am proud of you!:welldone:

[Lizann]

Good for you Nora! I'm glad you put that out there and now you don't have to worry about it. I would love to dress you up Nora! How fun would that be?
Pauly you are sounding like you feel better. The picture I posted I found in the basement at my parents house. She's got pictures of the grand kids upstairs now:happy2: I am the one on the left, big sissy is in the middle and my twin is on the right. We went through a ton of old photos when we did their biographies. Lots of fun! Lucy is a piece of work. She wakes hubby and I up 2 or 3 times a night because she wants to eat! If it's not the kids, it's the dog. Love my little Lucy though.
Rusty, somehow I knew you and I were on the same page with shoes!
Mama, I've just recently found out what uber is! Glad you're home and I hope you can take it a little easy tomorrow. Are you working from home?
Fen, I'm sure it's hard for your mom to go into assisted living. Be patient with her. Maybe the doctor can convince her. I'm not sure I understand what happened at the meeting with J? Are things leaning in your favor? I sure hope so. You sound overwhelmed with everything, Hang in there. I find when I'm not drinking I can really lose myself in a book. Would that help you unwind?
Fen and Pauly, I have a JawBone. I don't think that will hook up with the fit bit. I find that for as much as I move at work, the fact that I am counting my steps now makes me want to do even more. Sadly I often get restless leg syndrome at night now and I can only attribute it to my increased activity. Doctor says there's not much I can do for it. Last night I was on the floor doing planks at 12:30am. Whatever, it worked and I got a solid 4 1/2 hours of sleep
Techie thanks for popping in. It's hard dealing with aging parents. Seems like were all in the same boat, Pauly I kinda thought techie was kidding about the shits. I personally love your style, you make me laugh.
Well off to let my little girl out to do her thing. Have a good night my loves. You know what, I think we're all doing pretty darn good here!

[Lizann]

Nora, our next marriage seminar is tomorrow night. Then there is another one next Friday night. That's the last one. Still haven't done our homework. I don't even know how I would answer some of those questions, how is hubby gonna know what I'm thinking?

[techie]

Hey guys. Techie said something about the shits Nora? I did? Hmm, beats me. Always wonderful to drop by here.

[Lizann]

So sorry techie! Got you mixed up, please forgive me?