One Step at a Time - November 2018

[Glass Half Empty]

Re: One Step at a Time - November 2018

Hey friends
I'm starting to feel human again,but could still crawl into bed and sleep for a week.

Nora - Savannah is just the most adorable little unicorn ever! It's lucky she's probably still too young for the sweets or there'd be none left for anyone else!

I have a horribly busy week ahead but will try and check in more than I have been.

xxxx

[Rusty]

Re: One Step at a Time - November 2018

Good Morning, Friends!

Glassie, thank you for checking in, honey. I hope you continue to heal.

Nora-Savannah looked SO cute in her unicorn outfit. Such a kissable face! Please don't leave us for too long...I will approve a 2-3 day break from MWO if you need it, but otherwise you must submit a written request that must be approved by all of our other thread members.:hug: You ALWAYS contribute so please don't think that you don't have anything to offer. That is simply not true. We would miss you terribly. I laughed about hubs' parallel parking for you....hahah! I just bought a new Explorer and I swear, it's wider than my last Explorer and while I do parallel park, it takes me forever now...and the back-up alarms beep when you are a good foot away from another vehicle so you don't know if you have enough room or you 2 inches away from smacking into another car. I had a nice time with my friend, but it was too short....like Glassie, she has had terrible bouts of diverticulitis and she had an attack shortly after she ate, which she attributed to the meal she had eaten the previous night. I was really disappointed but it could not be helped.

Liz-I have not seen "A Star is Born" and I didn't even see the original film, either. I meant to ask you how your sisters have been with regard to your drinking? I think my family knew if they kept bringing up my drinking that it would make me more apt to drink because my anxiety level would have been through the roof. They would be doing you a world of good if they would commend you for all your AF time and how you handled Lucy's death and your dad's death without drinking. Where are you going on your trip? I keep forgetting.

Pauly-you can just save Snickers for a rainy day and not eat them?????? I could never do that. LOL. Glad you had a nice time with your family but sorry that Romeo was fussy.
[MENTION=2634]bird[/MENTION]-so glad you got to see Sleepy Hollow. That class sounds interesting. What would you like to make....a bracelet?
[MENTION=21990]actiongirl46[/MENTION]-how are you doing and how can we help?

Well, yesterday, I did some extreme organizing and extra cleaning as my mom and sister are coming for brunch tomorrow. This morning, I will take my mom to church and have lunch with her.

Happy AF Sunday and let's remember to practice self-care. My self-care for the day is a good work out. ;-)

[paulywogg]

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Morning friends,Nora,I understand a feeling that you need a break but like Rusty said I'd miss you too much I myself had to break from posting on the abs thread cuz I just don't feel I have much to add,if I post here about what's going on in life then it feels weird to post the same old thing over there so I've just dedicated myself to this one thread and the newbies here and there,Liz,glad you're happy with your Christmas comforter,seems like it's coming too fast! I hate drinking dreams,seems it puts drinking in my head all day and that really sux,Glassy,so great to see you and glad you're feeling sorta human Rusty,have a nice brunch,Bird,what's the plan for today? Anything cool? I'm with you on the time change wishing they'd just keep it normal year round but i was ready for this one so I'll have more time in the morning to get going,,this ones a toughie tho cuz I dunno what time it is,we forgot to change the clocks! Thank goodness for phones and fitbits haha,much love to all and wishes for a great AF Sunday!!!

[NoraC]

Re: One Step at a Time - November 2018

Hello everyone. Having a lazy day. Still confused on the time change because we don't have all the clocks set yet. So, I'm never sure if I'm looking at the correct time. Ha, ha

Glassie - I hate to hear that you have a busy week. Try, try, try to get some self care in this week. Take care of you.

Liz - nice that you have your Christmas comforter. Did I already tell you that I have a Mary Poppins blanket ordered? I couldn't resist. I saw the Barbra Streisand version when I was in High School I think? The guy that took me to the movie also bought me the soundtrack. I can't remember his name.

Rusty - it's a shame that your breakfast with your friend was cut short. I hope that your brunch today went well and that you all had a lovely time. How is your Mom doing?

Bird - did you have a great time yesterday? How was the play?

Pauly - what are you up to today? Are the boys over? I think it's great that you are so close with them. That is the way that I want to be with Savannah.
They are running some tests on Savannah. Her forehead hasn't shaped right. The Dr also thought that it might be affecting one of her eyes. So far they've done x-rays. She will have an MRI later this month. (maybe it is only an ultrasound) Anyway, I didn't even notice anything but of course Mommy noticed thank goodness. Hopefully, it's nothing but I'm glad they are being so thorough.

[paulywogg]

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Nora,that's surprising to read that about Savannah! She looks just perfect to me and I didn't notice anything but then again we only get to see the pics,I hope it's nothing serious,please keep us posted,yes I had the boys today Rome's getting his top teeth now so he's restless,Lou fell asleep in the car on our way back from a sandwich place,,very unusual for him,hope he's not getting sick again,grrrr

[NoraC]

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Hope Lou isn't sick. Can you believe that Savannah is teething. No teeth yet but she's exhibiting all the symptoms - wants to chew on everything, drooling, watery stools. I was surprised since C didn't start teething until much later.

[Lizann]

Re: One Step at a Time - November 2018

Hey everyone! To answer your questions, yes wine was served at dinner. Just the hostess and one other had a glass of white wine. She had red too! Three of us had seltzer. I felt awkward and told ts she could've had a glass . She said she didn't want any. The movie was enjoyable. Never saw any of the others (apparently there were two priors). We are leaving on Friday and cruising out of Florida to Aruba, Bonaire and Curaçao. I am apprehensive to go. Mom had another bad night last night, I hate to leave her, she's so alone. BS and my niece are going over tomorrow. TS will stay with her Thursday night after she has the epidural.
Rusty, how nice you take mom to church. Is it far from you? I called my mom to take her, but she wasn't up to it. Brunch sounds lovely, you always do it up nice and fancy!
PAuly, I hope Lou isn't get sick either. I know how it is to pick up on those cues. I'm not loving this clock changing thing either. I missed a few clocks and it really threw me for a loop.
Nora, wow I'm with Pauly, Savannah looks perfect! I'm glad her mom picked up on. She's such a cutie And teething already? They grow up so quick, don't they?
Well self care for today for me today, I walked outside for just a little bit, then came home and ran. Felt good after I was done. Skyped with Mark today for a long time. Miss my boy a lot. CJ starts a new job tomorrow talked to her too. How nice that they all call here, right? I'm one lucky mommy!

[Lizann]

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Glassy, I'm glad you're feeling better. We have missed you!
[MENTION=5628]Nora[/MENTION], I'm glad you decided to stay. i feel like I don't have much to contribute sometimes and other times I feel like I'm just complaining about my life here. Sometimes I'm just too tired. But, I'm sober and I attribute it to my roots here! You have have been supportive, kind and compassionate. Thank you for being here!

[bird]

Re: One Step at a Time - November 2018

Hi all,
Nora, I'm glad you are staying too.You would be missed a lot. Hope all is well with Savannah. Teething already, wow.......Glassie, glad you are doing better.....Pauly, glad you had a fun outing. Poor Romeo, and his teeth. Its so hard on them. Hope Lou is ok......Lizann, I found the copper jewelry class on facebook. I remember the old Star is Born. We watched it like crazy in h.s.. glad your kids call you, that is so nice....Rusty, the organizing sounds fun. It is nice to know where everything is, and it looks so nice and neat......well, Sleepy Hollow was good. That was 2 nights in a row I was out late haha...built a fire outside today and cooked a sausage on a stick and read my library book. Had ordered some Gaba that came in yest, some people were saying it was helpful in recovery. So I took one this aft and it put me to sleep. Or maybe I was tired. I'll try it again tomorrow and see what happens.....got a big bookcase at a yardsale yest for 5 bucks. It needs painting but is nice and the cats sit in it. They sit in the patio furniture, I have 3 chairs out there and 1 cat in each, it looks funny to me...b

[NoraC]

Re: One Step at a Time - November 2018

Thanks guys for your kind words. I'm sure I could never leave here. This is what keeps me going.
I just have been in a place where I want to numb, turn it all off. So, I guess taking a break here was all part of that messed up thinking. I'm fine but just tired you know. Sometimes being an adult isn't the easiest thing in the world is it. LOL

Bird - Glad that Sleepy Hollow was good. I've seen that old Star is Born too. Frederic March but I couldn't remember the actress. I had to look it up. Janet Gaynor. Just more useless information floating around in this brain. Ha, ha.
I had to laugh about the chairs for your cats though. Sounds like around here.

Liz - glad that you had good chats with your kids. I agree that it's pretty special that they call you. C called me yesterday and invited me over to see the baby while Mommy was out getting her hair done. But, I was busy with Mom.
I'm sorry that your Mom is not feeling well. I hope that the epidural gives her some relief.
I do hope that you are able to relax on your cruise. You need a break.

[paulywogg]

Re: One Step at a Time - November 2018

Morning friends,Liz,what kind of job is CJ starting? I'm sure you'll have a wonderful time on your trip,,you need some R&R,Bird,let us know how the gaba works this time,would be nice if it's good for sleep haha,Nora,Romeo just barely got his bottom teeth last week! My kids all got their bottoms at 6 months and he's almost 10 mos,Lou was already walking by now too but I think Rome's chubbiness is slowing him down in that department Rusty,hope you had a nice day yesterday,LB's bf bought some craft beers yesterday and they're in my fridge,on one hand I'm glad the kids aren't scared they can't trust me with it in there but on the other hand it's beer..the enemy of mine ho hum,much love to all and wishes for a happy AF Monday!

[NoraC]

Re: One Step at a Time - November 2018

Morning. Have a happy day

[Lizann]

Re: One Step at a Time - November 2018

[MENTION=6149]Paul[/MENTION]y, hope that beer isn't too much for you to handle. I'm not a beer drinker but I would drink it if I were desperate enough. Hubby has a few bottles in the fridge from Labor Day still. Doesn't faze me at all. I am glad that he trusts me too. Actually, he probably didn't even think about it being a problem. I'm sure Romeo will walk soon enough. I'm waiting for Logan to start talking! He doesn't really say any words yet, just his baby talk. Don't know why I'm always rushing for him to do stuff, he will when he's ready.
CJ is working for Human Resources for the Port Authority of St Croix. She did HR when she lived here too at a major hotel. Right up her alley. Her MIL is coming to visit them tomorrow for 10 days:egad:

[MENTION=5628]Nora[/MENTION], I do know how you feel. trying to find the good in each day, but like you always say, life is just lifey right now. It's gotta get better, right? Hopefully you can see Savannah again soon, that little cutie. They really do bring so much joy, don't they?

Rusty, Glassy I hope you are both doing ok and not working to hard!

Actually had a good day at work. It was busy, one of the nurses is in the hospital with kidney stones. It was dark when I left work tonight, UGH. I felt like putting on my jammies when I got home, never mind make dinner. I suppose we'll get used to this time change eventually!

[MENTION=2634]bird[/MENTION], you had me laughing with the cats! Such personalities. Glad you were busy this weekend and enjoyed it. Your roasted sausage sounds delicious! What a great idea. Barely used the BBQ at all this summer. So much easier to use the toaster oven, which I love!!

[NoraC]

Re: One Step at a Time - November 2018

Hello -- just a quick check in for me. It was already a long day and then I came home to a grumpy hubby. :rant: I have had enough today so I'll be back later after he goes to bed. :rotlf:

[paulywogg]

Re: One Step at a Time - November 2018

Morning friends,did I mention I hate the time change? Nora,sorry hubs was a grump when you got home yesterday,I get so sad when mine is a crab Romeo was a monster last night! Think they need to take him to the docs to make sure his ear infection is truly gone cuz he just was not himself,it could be the teeth tho,Kellz doc said not to use baby oragel or they stopped making it for some reason? I'm about ready to just buy the adult one and smear it on his gums,,need to google why they quit making it first,Liz,I was just always a beer drinker,nothing else but he and LB went to visit Kell last night and he took it with him,so thats good,Rusty,how are you? Been quiet lately,Bird,hope all is good with you,Glassy,I know you're having a busy week,much love to all and wishes for a fabuloso AF Tuesday!