Muffin Monday

[Ilex]

Morning Muffins - I don't think Monday's can be anything else but Muffin Day!

I really need to try and AF for most of this working week - for me it's mostly habit that I get into and since stopping for a month and then modding (ha, ha); I've slipped straight back into going to the pub after work..... Will give it a go - I'm also sooooo tired at the moment and don't feel that I've stopped for ages; feels like I need to give myself a break!

Love and peace to all.....

I x

[Beaches]

Muffin Monday

Good morning all
I agree Ilex I am going to try and get more AF days in during the week. Rejuvinate the body.
Today I will just be catching up on work and getting back into the routine.
Hope you all have a nice Monday.

[Mighty Mouse II]

Muffin Monday

Good morning everybody! Just catching up on posts I missed ths weekend. Beaches, thanks for worrying about my needing a rest. I actually thrive on being busy. I am one of those people who actually get depressed easily if I don't have anything to do. I have this driving force in me that wants to make every day count. Silly? Yes, but I don't know how to be any other way.

Ilex, thanks for starting the threads early. It's always nice in the morning when I crank up the computer and throughts are already flowing!

Mike, sorry to hear that you have been sick. The story about your son is so touching! Both of you are so deep in a wonderful, meaningful way. Congratulations on your daughter's performance! That is so great; you should be proud!!! Of your children and of yourself!

Laura, hope your 9 year old is doing better, and good luck on the upcoming play!

Well, last night was the first time I had to "think" about alcohol and my behavior in a long while. I have my drinking pattern down to a routine and I love it. This is March, and I am allowed up to three glasses for cocktail hour and that is it (By April I plan to be down to two).

But last night, we had a celebration party for the completiion of the graphics for the website. I did much of the design on my own, as well as the marketing to get wholesalers and manufacturers to provide products, appealing terms, and supporting pictures, etc. It was a lot of work. My "web" team met me at dinner time Friday, and the three of us worked through the entire weekend -- a total of 28 hours (very little sleep). The design turned out much greater than I had anticipated and we had a celebration party with Champagne and cake!. I had already had some wine at cocktail hour, so I couldn't decide what I wanted to do about "special occasions". Really hadn't thought about it much. Well, I'm not sure this will be my long-term decision, but last night I decided that if I were truly a controlled moderator, than there should be no reason why I could not have a glass or two at a party -- so I indulged but stopped at two small Champagne glasses (about 2 oz each). I was happy with that -- no side effects today -- and no desire to get back into bad habits. So, moving on to another busy day -- aside from my other work, we're putting in the products pages of the website. Hope to have it up and running by Thursday.

Love to all, have a great day!

MM

[fsophiah]

Muffin Monday

Yesterday was the fortieth anniversary of my first date with my husband. We met on a blind date, on the basement stairs of the Kappa Sig house at Washington and Lee University. My first words to him were, "John, I think I'm your date." Six months later, I was walking down the aisle, not quite three months pregnant. A few weeks later, I had a miscarriage.

I love beach glass and smooth, broken shells because they remind me of long marriages. The friction of life's pounding surf polishes us, makes us something other than that perfect, unblemished thing we were before, but beautiful in a different way.

Have a muffin week.

[Hawk]

Muffin Monday

Hi everyone –

Its been a while since I posted – I’ve tried to keep up with the reading but its just been a busy time both at work and on the family front. I still struggle with making time for me and its something I know I need to do. So maybe this week? Hey – a gal can plan….I haven’t been as AF as much as I’d like and hope to get a good stretch of AF days in March. Have been thinking about all of you and wondering how you are doing. I know I am missing a lot but you have all been in my thoughts so excuse my ignorance if I have overlooked something that is going on. Prayers and hugs to all my friends here. :h

Gypsi – Thinking of you and your family. Strength and peaceful vibes headed to you.

Beth – What a realization! I too have had days exactly as you described and I wonder why I do not carry that realization over to the next day. Perhaps that is the growth I am to strive for. Thanks for sharing that - Thinking of you and your neice.

Allie – Thinking of your Mom. Also hope the kitty is on the mend!

PP, Lush, Beaches – Hope you are well and having a good day.

Judie – Sorry to hear about your uncle. I do hope the treatment brings a positive result.

Sammy – Great job being AF during the icefishing derby! Keep up excellent work!

Mike – Your son sounds like a blessing and you are right. There is so much that we can learn. I had an autistic cousin and I never have known a happier, more gentle, compassionate person than he. And nice to hear about your daughter. Enjoy your proud papa moments!

Laura – Hope your son is feeling better. Mommy & me time is always a good thing. Hope the “Giant” brings down the house!

Ilex – Good to see you – Its easy to fall back into old habits. Kudos to you for recognizing that and taking action!

MM – sounds like your project is coming along nicely. Congratulations on finishing.

Sophia - Congtarts on the anniversary. I love the beach glass analogy. Its perfect and so very true.

[southernbelle47]

Muffin Monday

Good morning all,
I love the "beach glass" story.
My hubby and I have been married 42 years this June! Yes....It has been a "polishing" time but most of all the reward for sticking it out is someone to grown old with and grandchildren! I don't feel old....there is still a young girl in me!
Fran...I checked out your myspace blog! I love the band! Where do we get cds?

:l s to all Muffins and muffinmen!
Have a great day.
:h Nancy

[Lucy Van Pelt]

Muffin Monday

Good morning muffins!!

Well I woke up feeling refreshed after a night of no alcohol. I was worried I would have difficulty falling asleep but in fact fell right out warm and cozy and slept like a baby. Wow. I haven't had an AF night in as long as I can remember. I have increased my Topa to 200 and I wonder if that might really have made a difference. I have realized recently that I truly have NO craving to drink...just my head trip..."I will drink now because If if don't I won't have the opportunity to later (family will be home) and I will be sorry then". Well that didn't occur last night and I didn't miss it one bit! So, I am hoping to fend off the crazy thoughts again tonight...wish me luck!!

It is a beautiful day here...I hope you are all enjoying the start to a nice week. I don't know how some of you can address us individually!! I am so sure I would miss one or two that I am too afraid to try!! But you guys are all amazing!!!

Beth

[Preciouspinot]

Muffin Monday

Hi all! I had a really relaxing weekend at home and am so gratelful for that as the next few days are going to be really busy. My oldest son and hubby are going to Costa Rica on Wed for a wedding so I have to get ready for that. I am going to stay here with my other two kids.

Very eloquent post Sophia...you and your hubby sound very happy and lucky to have one another.

Today is another AF day for me....will check in later....

[lushy]

Muffin Monday

Morning muffs!!! Great job Beth!! I know you can do it again tonight.

Sophiah, what a sweet story.

PP, I would love to go to Costa Rica. How fun for your son to have dad time.

Joining you all in a mostly AF week.

Gotta run as SOMEONE spent too much time on the boards this weekend and I am behind on office stuff.

Love you guys!!!

[InnerStrength]

Muffin Monday

Good morning all
Feeling good today - pretty much AF weekend. well ok i had 2 beers all weekend but thats good for me!! AF this week. I am so glad to see Fanny back.
I hope everyone else is doing well too - everyone who is going through personal troubles right now, I am thinking of you. I love you all so very much.
Love Jen

[MKR]

Muffin Monday

Good morning all!

Just a quick one this morning to address a couple people we have been missing:

Waves! wahoo, good to hear you are doing well and it was just techno difficulties!
Mike, wonderful posts on the children. Moments to treasure. I hope and pray you feel better dear man.
Hawk, glad to see you too! You can do this AF thing, I just know it.
Laura, been missing you girl, Mom - son time is pretty incredible stuff. These are really hectic times but they go so quickly though. . . My oldest turns 24 on Wednesday. Where did that time go?!!

Can't mention everyone this morning so sorry but we are such a large group and I am so over the top with work. Always a good thing!

All of you doing well on this mods thing, I am so happy for you. Those struggling you are in our positive thoughts and prayers.

Hugs and Love to all, I hope you have a tremendously happy week!
Mary

[Allie]

Muffin Monday

I am SOOOO Happy!
My cat (sorry for all you non-cat people..) woke up starving this morning!! I cant tell you how happy I am... I had to call my Mom and my husband... had them both on the phone at the same time! My dog even growled at her because she ran to the dog bowl when I fed the dog.

She's gonna make it!!!!!!

Whooo hoooooooo!!!!!!

[Allie]

Muffin Monday

Forgot to say that I "officially" saw her eat her first bite of food in nine days. Now how come we cant be abs like that?

Anyhow...
Sorry to talk about cats.(cat. Zoe.) I can send pictures if need. LOL.
Allie

[lushy]

Muffin Monday

Morning MKR!! Glad you have a lot of work coming in.

Allie, that is great news about the kitty. Maybe you could make her your avatar for a while?

[eustacia]

Muffin Monday

Hi, all--

Just checking in to see how everyone is doing. Fran, your post about your marriage is so loving and eloquent. Congratulations on your successful 40 year marriage!

Allie, I know, how I know and wish that I didn't know, how worry about a little cat can have one's heart and soul in tatters. I still miss a tiny black cat with green eyes who was my sidekick for 16 years. She died two years ago but I still miss her a lot. Her place has not been taken by the three cats and puppy that currently own me. Animals are such heartbreakers! I'm glad your kitty is eating. That's a good sign.

Mike, my partner in crime (ok, exercise), for some reason I've been worried about you. Are you ok?

I'm doing ok with moderating despite the fact that my husband had a cold this weekend and became even more churlish and sharply spoken than usual, something that will usually cause me to seek quick respite with my demon lover, Cab.

Monica, I just read your post on the weigh in thread. Isn't it hard to be tiny? Five pounds is a dress size on me, as I'm sure it is on you. My weight began to go out of control a couple of years ago when I was immobilized following neurosurgery to correct an old dance injury. I've got another round of the surgery coming up and I'm trying to get myself into fightin' shape so that I can have a better chance keeping a lid on my poundage.

My heart has felt heavy as I've thought about Gypsi and her husband. Gypsi is such a courageous woman and I know that she'll get through Jim's passing, but I so wish that I could be more there for her.:l Gypsi, darling, you know that you are loved not only by me but by so many people here. And admired.

My love to all whom I've not mentioned.

:heart: E