*~* Expecting the Best on Tuesday *~*

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*~* Expecting the Best on Tuesday *~*
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Tue, 04-10-2007 - 5:37am

Good morning everyone. Kat, very sorry to hear about the car troubles. I'd be ready to park and just walk by now!! Margie, I loved the post about Brock hiding the eggs again. What a sweet child. Thoughts are with your family.Ms Doodle, stitches out? Shar, wonderful to hear from you. Best of luck with your shows.


Mark Twain
Apparently there is nothing that cannot happen today.


I had to smile when I read that line. I can just imagine Mr. Twain as he spoke it. As I read it I also found myself getting excited and wondering what fun new things the

Miss P




 

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Tue, 04-10-2007 - 1:13pm

Miss Deb...I appreciate where you are coming from, but do NOT step down because you think you don't add anything!

 

                        

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Tue, 04-10-2007 - 1:17pm

Oh, Hugs, Deb...so sorry you are feeling so down. But, you are a busy woman and it IS hard to make time to get everything in. I am with you...I cannot get up any earlier to exercise. It is just so hard to get up most mornings with the poor quality sleep I get. You are moving in the right direction with the healthy eating and be proud of that! Maybe the family has to do more. You should really only have to worry about YOU in the morning and let the family fend for themselves. Hey, they have been going to school/work for years and should know how to do it by now. It is really their responsibility to get ready.

Could you let the house "slide" a little? Could you make easier dinners or send out more? Have others take turns cooking! Have peapod deliver the groceries? You know, no one ever has on their tombstones "here lies the best housekeeper/cook". I had to keep telling myself that when working full time (with two jobs) and doing everything else while DH was flat on his back. Luckily one of my jobs was teaching up to 14 exercise classes a week so I got my fitness in then. Also, waitressing kept me going all the time too.

I completely understand the exhaustion. Sometimes you just have to give in to it! Instead of folding the laundry for everyone, put the clean clothes in designated baskets and let the others do it themselves. Not fair that you are working while others are watching tv or relaxing.

I do hope you find a way out for yourself. Remember to schedule YOU time and put it right on the calendar. Let the family know ahead too!

I wouldn't mind helping out as a co cl but I don't think I could post any more than you do. We don't want to see you step down at all. Do what works for you! You are important!

Grace




Edited 4/10/2007 3:43 pm ET by grace6849

Keep on keeping on!     


Grace  


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Tue, 04-10-2007 - 1:30pm

Hugs to you Deb!

Karen


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Tue, 04-10-2007 - 1:47pm

All the best to you too, Patty! That running store sounds like something just up your alley to get you motivated again to run. My son did that measure the whole foot stride thing and it really works.

Nancy...congrats on the slim jeans fitting. It IS a great feeling. Hope you don't have too busy a day today, but it does make the time go faster. And yes, what goes around comes around and I keep myself sane by saying and believing it. I hope some of your enthusiasm rubs off on me.

Susan...another deceiving summy day here. Keep thinking it is warmer than it is and then the cold smacks me in the face. The wind has been relentless! Sorry you are still having tummy troubles. I blame my meds for my morning nausea. Blah! Glad you had a couple of days of peace at work.

Lori...sorry you are not feeling good yet but hope the antibiotics kick in soon. Double whammy for you!! Try to take it easy as much as possible and don't over do at your rehearsal tonight. Must be nice to feel so "needed at work".

Deb...sorry about grumpy DH! I guess that boot camp really kicked your butt yesterday! Did you like it? Oh just read your second post...sorry about gf losing her mom. I see you really did get some butt kicking yesterday in that boot camp class. Speaking of spring shopping, I just got the Chadwicks catalog and there is some cute stuff. I know the stuff isn't always the best quality, but for seasonal stuff it is ok. I have to start getting disposable clothes...I hang on to stuff too long because it is "still good"! Kashi go lean crunch? I can eat it like candy.

Sassy...hi, nice to see you again. I hear you about "enough winter". Didn't know you had a blog..I will have to check it out.

Kat...hope the car situation gets fixed soon. What a mess...2 vehicles at the same time.

Well...got my fitness in today with 1 hour hi/lo aerobic class I taught with squats and lunges added on. Now to keep writing everything I eat down. Have to stay true to myself.

Hugs to all
Grace

Keep on keeping on!     


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Tue, 04-10-2007 - 1:54pm

Hello!


Princess.. loved the quote... Although I didn't think positive.. I thought of all the dumb and stupid things that have been happening and probably will continue to happen... After reading.. I rethought and thought to myself to be a little more postive.. perhaps that would shift my funkiness to happiness...


Karen.. I have experienced those months... I use tampons and pads however... but still makes it very very uncomfortable.. there have been days that I have considered staying home .. and I never thought I would stay home because of my tom...


Cl~Deb.. I really hope you don't step down... You add so much to this board... You stick to your weight watchers and continue to lose weight in a healthy slow way.. You show us that woman in their forties with family can take care of ourselves.. Your real... I like that... I hope this doesn't pressure you into staying as cl.. if you need to step down.. of course do so... but I would prefer to see you posting less and then come back... I look forward to your posts... :)


Nancy... No snow for us yet... It is looking like some tonight and tomorrow.... Just great (sarcasm)

 


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Tue, 04-10-2007 - 3:47pm

Sorry you are not feeling well...could it be a preview of your TOM? I used to get terrible headaches 3 days before. Life is wonderful at out stage...ugh! Hope yoga helps you feel better. Get that good chi in.

Grace

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Tue, 04-10-2007 - 3:50pm

Oh gosh Karen..looks like you and cl Deb had bad TOMs this month. Nice of the family gave you some extra time this morning. Sometimes it IS needed mentally and physically.

Hope you are doing better as the day goes along.

Grace

ps...couldn't use tampons either, ever!

Keep on keeping on!     


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Tue, 04-10-2007 - 3:53pm

Hugs Kat...that was way too close today and no wonder your anxiety level is high. Try to think positive thoughts and you are now due for a good run of luck. Thank goodness no one was hurt. Wish I was nearby to share a bottle of wine with you and I don't even drink! Keep talking to us to help deal with everything.

Grace

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Tue, 04-10-2007 - 4:59pm

Sorry you are feeling this way lately.

 

                        

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Tue, 04-10-2007 - 5:10pm

Third time lucky?


This is the third time I've tried to post today.