I will try to get my nails clipped and painted tonight, however I can’t say for sure that it will happen. I’ve spent the afternoon at an emergency clinic with my sister. She’s been having severe pain in her back and hip and reached crisis levels this afternoon. I’ll report back later if I can get them done.

I spent an hour doing jigsaw puzzles on my kindle and a couple of hours last night sitting in front of a fire, listening to music and great conversation with my husband.

Today was a take it slow day & contemplate a lifetime of issues with a replaced joint……

breakfast was a donut & a fistful of timbits cause mommy/daughter time, I then walked CostCo with ZERO samples going in my mouth!!  Usually Costco becomes a meal for me between the samples & their hot dog.

Lunch was part of a cheeseburger/fries with…[Read more]

I got to wander CostCo without husband or kids!!!

I combined today with something off my fun list (originally scheduled for yesterday) Even though I’m not thrilled about my sister moving here, I called her up and took her out to one of the frozen yogurt shops. We actually had a relatively good time. Now I think that I will go take a hour long nap!

However, my husband surprised me two nights ago…[Read more]

I am working hard to get my liquids in. It’s supposed to hit 103 today with a heat index of 109, so I’m guzzling as much as I can! I almost have all my steps in.

Breakfast was a vanilla Unjury shake turned into a Latte.

Lunch was two chocolate peanut butter balls and a trip to the frozen yogurt shop with my sister to welcome her to town.

Dinner…[Read more]

Today is pj and movie day with the kids!  Not just 1 hour, but allllll day!!

Awesome job! (And be sure to post that as your plan for next week so we can keep up with your progress!)

Kathy, good job recognizing potential boundary issues & sidestepping them. Maybe this weekend could be a quilting adventure?

my breakfast consisted of a pink drink from Starbucks

lunch was a 1/2 serving of a new Tex mex power bowl (salad with COLD grilled chicken, black beans, avocado, pepitas & no dressing) at California pizza…[Read more]

I sent a private message to another derby parent for putting up with me AND for upcycling my wedding dress into a new Christmas tree skirt, an angel & 2 Christmas stockings!  I felt horrible that this dress was worn once & locked away in a cedar chest forever.  Now, we will see it & use it yearly.  I’m gonna cry when I get it back.

Note (email) sent to one of my biggest supporters!! My mother-in-law!!! I should have also sent one to @nikki-massie as she is always there to support us, and this group has given me for the first time the courage to express myself without feeling I am being judged all the time and afraid to speak up without always feeling I am inadequate. This is…[Read more]

I had a shake for breakfast today and things have gone much better. I’ve had a lot more energy today. Lunch was a shrimp cocktail and dinner (presented to me hot and cut up by my hubby), was grilled chicken and green beans. I’m now impatiently waiting for my 30 minutes to pass because I am SO thirsty! It’s still over 100 degrees out and we’re…[Read more]

Thank you note written and mailed.

Mindful meal timer: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=the.meal.reminder.app&hl=en

Time your bites: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.drunkenwizard.timeyourbites&hl=en

Sl0w-Mow eating timer: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.upby4am.slowmoweatingtimer&hl=en

I’m all signed up!! 😊

Thank you for your ideas!!! I think I may have stopped being quite as mindful when eating. I also think that lately I have been busier than before (more active), so only stop long enough just to get some nourishment in because I am losing energy and just “want to get it over with” so I can continue with what I was doing.

Yes @nikki-massie, I have an Android phone. That would be great!!! Thanks!!!

Best I could do with this one was since it was the only day without rain, I sat on my back deck with my morning coffee and enjoyed the peaceful sounds of nature.