Hello Kathy..... I have a HUGE problem with craving CHOCOLATE and I always have. That didn't go away because of surgery!

I am really, really trying to keep chocolate out of the house. I settled on tootsie roll suckers. I buy a variety of flavors. They last a long time and the sweetness helps my cravings. So far!

I am praying you get that job if that is what you want. I agree I would rather work with older people then teens. I couldn't handle all their nonsense anymore. Kids are sure not what they used to be. No respect for anyone or anything!!

Sorry the kitchen walls are giving you so much grief. That would be hard to cleans. I think you are right, you will need to repaint.

So your daughter is getting married. I hope Jazz is excited about that change. Congratulations to them!!

My granddaughter, Amanda, is getting married in September decided on having a small wedding too. They are each only going to invite 50 people for a total of 100. That total also includes the bridal party and all family and friends. They are renting a place in the woods with a beautiful view. Just keeping it simple is what they want. They will have a meal afterwards but nothing expensive. They are doing a lot of the decorations, invitations, and things on their own. That is just who they are. I am very proud of them! 

I am doing very well. I do love to walk!! I had to walk inside the last couple days because of the cold weather and rain. I am doing my best to keep moving. As for Nic we are so thrilled with that news, most of all Nic!!! Gracie is doing fine. She told me she was pretty scared when she couldn't talk or walk right. I told her that now she was just like me. I walk funny and talk funny too!! She laughed and laughed!! Then she said, "Oh Nana I love you"!! I have been smiling since!!

Have a good evening...I love you...hugs too...connie d

Arlene....'Italian spiciness'....i love it!

My mom used to call us pig**** Irish the way we all argued. She was an only child who came from a proper English background. 

Hope you can get the sinus surgery.  I am fortunate I don't suffer much, but when I get a bad sinus headache I have to sleep it off.

Hello Arlene...I had you and Carla missed up and at first I thought she was the one having anxiety issues. I corrected that post!

I am sorry your anxiety causes you to slow down. I hope you can see the right therapist to help you with that.

Those protein bars are good especially the ones that taste like candy bars. I avoid those at all costs!!

Love and hugs to you.....connie d

Hello sistas!

Well, I have had a hella morning, and that's a fact.  I was attacked by that damn big American bull dog this morning!  Holy ****!  That was some kind of scary!

I went out to take the trash to the curb this morning.  I parked my can by the curb, turned around, and saw my neighbor's little dog in her front yard.  "Uh oh," I thought, "her dog got out."  I started back up the driveway and then bam!  That big damn bull dog flew around the corner and charged me!  I've told y'all how she charges the fence and growls and bites at the wire.  That's unnerving enough. Well, let me tell you, having 80 pounds of bull dog charge you WITHOUT the fence is terrifying!

I knew not to run.  My daddy always told me not to run.  You have to stand your ground.  So I did, but she was all over me, snarling and growling, and yes, she bit my hand.  I was very lucky though.  I got it out of her mouth before she could clamp down on me.  If she had, I would have been in the hospital today with a mangled hand!  Although she didn't get a good enough bite to puncture the skin, my hand is purple and bruised anyway.  The power in that dog's jaws is terrifying. 

Luckily my neighbor's daughter Bree (she's the one who owns the dog) either heard the ruckus or saw it and came running out her front door and called the dog off.  I ran back into the house!  I was so shook up!

Well, long story short, my neighbor is getting rid of the dog.  This Friday.  Thank God.  She and I talked it out (which was good--better than calling the authorities), and I made it very clear to her that I would do whatever I had to do to protect myself and my family from future attacks.  She really was so horrified about the whole incident and she apologized over and over, and she had already made arrangements to send the dog away before I calmed down enough to go over there.  I know that accidents happen and dogs sometimes get out.  But THAT dog could truly kill or maim someone!  Thank GOD I did not have the baby with me.  Or that my mom wasn't out there, or my boys.  I'm physically okay.  Just a little shook up.  I won't hold it against her.  It was an accident that the dog got out. But it was obvious that dog was BIG TROUBLE and I'll be glad to see it gone.  And I'm glad no one was seriously injured. 

So, this afternoon I go back to my WLS for my first monthly check-up since starting my diet.  I am hopeful the scale will move down when I weigh in there.  It did move down here.  For those of you who have asked, here is what he has me doing:

I take an appetite suppressant called Bontril every morning.  I have two protein shakes a day and then a regular supper.  I go in each week for a LipoLean injection.  And I'm walking.  I'm literally trying to walk my ass off!  LOL!  I could barely do a mile when I first started, but now I'm doing 3 miles a day easily.  I'm not fast--it takes me about 20 minutes to do a mile--but I'm working up a sweat and my heart rate goes up, so I'm doing it right.

By my scale, I have lost 12-13 pounds.  I weighed 196.4 on my scale this morning.  I weighed 208 or so when I started.  On the doctor's scales, I started at 210.  Last week, I was at 200 even on his scales.  So I'm eager to see what it is today.

Also, I'm still not eating ANY meat except for an occasional piece of broiled fish or some shrimp.  I eat all fruits.  I have cooked veggies for my supper every night.  Every now and then I eat some rice or pasta or cheese, or I nuke a frozen thing for my dinner.  I like those Amy's frozen entrees.  They're vegetarian. 

So, let's see, what else.  Oh!  Carrie is going to check out a daycare this afternoon.  We have both looked at it on-line and it seems pretty good.  They have an immediate opening right now in the infant room.  Carrie tells me that she simply cannot stand to be away from her baby.  Well, okay.  I understand.  I was trying to make it easier on her, but she says she's not getting anything done because she misses Caralee so much.  So we might be moving Caralee back to Waco this weekend. 

I have to tell y'all that secretly I am not unhappy about this prospect.  I love my little granddaughter, but I'm really, really tired, you know?  Being up with a baby all night is exhausting.  I think it might work better for Carrie and Caralee to live in Waco and let me travel back and forth to help out several times a month.  So we will see.  I'm looking forward to her phone call this afternoon.  I wish I was there to go preview the daycare with her and interview them, but Carrie is a smart woman.  She'll know if it's a good place or not.

Okay, time for me to go change clothes and get ready to drive into San Antonio for my appointment.  I dread to think what my blood pressure will be today!  I'll let y'all know if anything new develops.

Love you all! 

Good afternoon Carla and everyone...

I am glad your trip is going well. You will be with your little Vinnie before long!!

It is great that Bentley is so good in the car. Some dogs just don't travel well.

As for me..... nothing much for me. I am still waiting for them to come and fix that bedroom window. I really had a TALK with them today!!!! 

I got things ready for my cleaning fairy. I always sort my laundry and get cleaning supplies out and such. She is slower so I do little things to speed her up. 

Gracie seems better. She did go to school today. Last night she told me all about her accident and riding in the ambulance and such. She can't wait to share it with her friends at school!!

Prayers for our wonderful OFF Family and their families. Special prayers for those in need. 

Have a great rest of the day!!

Loads of love and bundles of hugs to all....connie d