One Step at a Time - January 2018

[Mr Vervill]

Re: One Step at a Time - January 2018

Sending strength your way, Nora! You got this. Let the happy memories wash over you.

[NoraC]

Re: One Step at a Time - January 2018

Morning all. Thanks for all the love.

Liz- I hope things are ok with your niece.

[Lizann]

Re: One Step at a Time - January 2018

Hey guys. How's everyone's week going? Nora, I hope you're getting everything accomplished that you set out to do. Are you guys going to sell the house? I would imagine it's very emotional. Sending positive thoughts and hugs your way.

Pauly, how are the grand babies? Is Louie loving the baby? I love the baby's name, btw. How is kelly feeling?

Mr V, always happy to see when you pop in!

Glassie, Rusty I hope things are ok with you guys. AG, I hope things are going better by you.

Week is flying by. Not much new here. Glad it's almost the weekend. Logan didn't nap much today. He kept us on our toes, little stinker. Well I'm off to bed to read for a bit. Really getting into my latest John Grisham.

[paulywogg]

Re: One Step at a Time - January 2018

Morning friends,wow Nora seen the pic on fb,that's a lot of stuff! Looks like you're making a dent in it though,Liz,Kell and Romeo are fine thanks for asking,she's just sleep deprived and feeling a bit cooped up as to be expected,hope things are better with your niece? Hows work?Posted on the other thread that I dyed my hair and now have scabs on my head and one on my ear! I must have developed an allergy over the years,ugh, Rusty hope all is well with you,Glassy you too,feels like we lost a lot of people here,kinda sad but I know peeps have lives to live and stuff to deal with,feel kinda anxious this morning,maybe hunger I hate that! Plus me and Kell usually have lunch on Friday so my routine feels disrupted,will be fine,exercise,dollar store,cleaning (bleh) wishes for a nice AF Friday for us all!

[Rusty]

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Good Morning, Steppers!

There's no place like home....there's no place like home.....there's no place like home!:yay: I am at home through Monday...although when I woke up this morning, I didn't know where I was! LOL...I went from Hartford CT to Alexandria VA in 4 days.

Nora-wow, you do have a lot of stuff to move...of course, I can say the same thing about my mom's condo....2,700 square feet of stuff to move. So glad my aunt is helping her pack! Haha!
I echo what [MENTION=7944]dill[/MENTION] said about your niece's Mimosa for breakfast

OMG, Nora! I am so glad you don't drink! What a horrible way to start a day! Funny thing is, there was a time when I thought that was a really good idea...Yiikes!

I used to be the same way on a Sunday...although I would so skip the OJ. My line was, "why ruin good champagne with orange juice????" Loved the pics of you and your niece. You both look great!!!!

Pauly-scabs on your scalp? OUCH! Sounds like you did have an allergic reaction, you poor thing! :-(

Liz-so sorry to hear about your niece. I will pray for her.

Guys....many moons ago, when [MENTION=18725]NoSugar[/MENTION] first introduced MWO to The Three Principles, she suggested this book, "The Little Book of BIG Change" by Amy Johnson. I used to read the thread from time to time and found it fascinating and I finally bought the book. OMG! Order it on Amazon! It has had a profound and positive effect on me. It is written by a woman who suffered from Binge Eating Disorder (BED) and bulimia for years and now she has recovered. It not only addresses people with addictions, but also people who just have bad habits or negative patterns in their lives they are trying to break or change. I was REALLY impressed with her young, female client she mentioned who was so insecure she absolutely needed to hear that her boyfriend LOVED her every day or she acted out in a negative way, and it was hurting their relationship. I have a few changes I want to make it in my life...and I won't go into detail, but already, after reading this book...a few pages when I'm on planes, has really given me hope and strength. I am feeling much better about my Mom's move Thank you, [MENTION=18725]NoSugar[/MENTION]!!!

Ok, off to the gym!

Big hellos to anyone I missed...happy AF Friday!

[NoraC]

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Hello everyone. Rusty - glad to see you. Has your Mom found a place yet? Liz - how is your niece? Pauly - are you going over to visit the baby today?? Oh - I bought the book that NS suggested. I will probably read it on the plane tonight.
Hugs & waves to everyone. :checkin:

[NoSugar]

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[MENTION=1214]Rusty[/MENTION], I'm so glad you found that book helpful. I like her practical, non-judgmental, non-hysterical, non-woo-woo approach (Sometimes the 3 Principles can seem that way ffended: ... although they really aren't). She has a website to explore in addition to the book: Amy Johnson, PhD Psychologist. Master Certified Coach.. Finding some peace about your mom's situation is priceless! Enjoy being home :smile:.

[Lizann]

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Rusty, I'm glad the book was helpful to you. You do sound better.

Nora, I'm sure you'll be glad to get home. It looked like you guys had a good time.

The situation with my niece hasn't changed. She has enough credits to graduate but did not fill out the forms to graduate and get her degree. She has been out of school nine months now. She works as a cashier for minimum wage, maximum hours are 22 because they don't want to pay for her insurance. She sits on her computer in her room all the time and is not looking for full time employment. She has recently met someone online and is "dating" this individual long distance. My sister is at her wits end and my BIL won't confront her. His idea of problem solving is to ignore it. Not sure how this is all going to pan out, but I don't know how this kid is ever going to survive on her own. Enough of that.
Working tomorrow, so I'm off to bed. Wishing you akk a quiet AF night.

[Glass Half Empty]

Re: One Step at a Time - January 2018

Hey all – sorry I’ve been so absent. I’ve been consistently working really long days and then coming home to another few hours of either more work or thesis writing. I now have a deadline to submit the first draft of my thesis by the end of March, and work just keeps piling more and more special projects on me. Plus I’ve just been asked to speak at a conference in a couple of weeks which requires a massive amount of prep.

Anyway - on a cheerier note I’m happy and well and I looked after HRH today (they’ve just returned from a few weeks away) – OMG she just gets more gorgeous every day. Oh – and do you remember I hinted at a possible announcement back in early December? Well ….drumroll…. G2 and his partner are now engaged. Like G1 and his wife, they just seem to be made for each other and I couldn’t be happier for them.

Liz I’m sorry to hear about your sister and niece. It sounds so sad that all the work she’s done won’t be recognised. I hope it all works out OK. I’m in awe of you looking after Logan so often – but I think it’s fantastic that you can.

Nora what you are doing is massive – so please be kind to yourself while you’re going through this process. Also, I know today isn’t the right time, but you mentioned you might want to pursue yoga, so when you return there is the most wonderful person who has a Youtube channel (Adriene Mishler – Yoga with Adriene) who will change your life! I now do yoga every day with Adriene and she keeps me (relatively) sane. She is adorable and makes it such fun and stress free.

Pauly – how is Kell going with little Romeo? Is he eating ok and doing any sleeping? How is Louie coping with a new brother?

Rusty – strange coincidence – I just ordered the Little Book of Big Change – will let you know what I think of it if I ever get time to read it.

Love you all. xxx

[paulywogg]

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Morning friends,Glassy,woo hoo on the engagement! Rusty,glad you're home for a bit,Liz,these young people these days are sooooo smart but I dont want to say lazy,they just seem unmotivated? Im having a tough time with Brady getting off his buns and doing something with his life but then I still think of him as a kid it's a strange situation,Nora,how fun we can send Snapchat pics little Romeo is such a doll but poor little Lou is a bit jealous,I don't want him to feel unloved,I try to make him my helper when I watch them,try to bring him a treat,I told Kell years ago to have another baby so they wouldn't be so far apart in age,oh well,we'll make it work,love you all and have a super sober Saturday!

[Rusty]

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Glassie dear, thank you for checking in with us! Congratulations on the engagement! Delighted for you and thrilled that you are having a blast with the lovely HRH.

Hey Pauly-how kind of you to think of Louie and great idea making him your helper. Smart lady! :-)

Hi to everyone else...off to Mom's!

[actiongirl46]

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Hi all! Sorry to be absent . . . busy times here. I'm not mad at hubs anymore, (well, not yet today LOL) but need to find a way to turn this around for myself. I just ordered the book, thank you Rusty and NS for bringing it back to our attention. Happy Saturday!

[actiongirl46]

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Had an ok day, best part was watching my neighbor boy play hockey. I've known him since he was five.

No drinking today, safely in bed early and going to do some reading here to shore up a plan. More later! AG

[paulywogg]

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Hi AG,great to see you,wishing everyone a nice night

[NoraC]

Re: One Step at a Time - January 2018

Hello all. Keep thinking I'll sit down & post and I don't do it. So just a quick hello to say that I'm thinking of you all.