That is great news about Josh. It will make things a lot easier for you now.
Anyone who goes out of their way to raise a teenage girl has to be a very special person.
We've gone to Disney with all three of our adult kids and each one of them is a different vacation. The middle daughter is more laid back and go with the flow. The oldest and youngest are more commando. These are things I never would have guessed about them before we traveled to Disney separately. We enjoy all three types of trips.
That is amazing to have painted that much in such a short time. My two daughters are artist and my son and I can't draw a thing. The girls inherited from my mom, who is also an artist. The funny thing is that I am very good at sewing.
I sure hope so... For the first time EVER last night, he was actually asking questions about it and what the whole premise was behind giving up grains/dairy... So, I had to explain it to him. Just glad he is interested - even if it's only because it's helping Allison.
LOL - Yah, especially if that teen age girl was me, I was definitely no picnic.
That's interesting... I know - there were things Allison wanted to do that kind of surprised me... and things she didn't want to do that surprised me too. LOL I am very curious to see how V's trip goes.
I know - I didn't expect her to be done with it for weeks. She is already trying to decide on her next one.
That is great that they are willing to help you and your dad out.
I'm so glad whole30 is working out great for Allison.
It is amazing how much food is so fake. Yesterday, DH was having a conversation with MIL. She will not give up sweet n low. She saw a nutritionist last year who told her to give up artificial sweetener, she claims she started whole30 twice. Dh said to her how long have you been drinking sweet n low, it hasn't made you skinny yet.
I have a friend who is a dr, and it always amazes me how unhealthy / processed food their family eats. Last year i gave them my huge costco jar of hellman's mayo since I knew I would never use it after making my own. Yesterday I gave them my paprika and chili powder since they both had silicon dioxide in it.
can't wait to see it.
That is amazing!
I know... It's an incredible offer!
Me too - I am so very excited for her... If nothing else, I hope it gives her knowledge to carry with her to her future. To be able to manage her psoriasis with diet alone could be a HUGE tool to have in her pocket one day.
Oh no... I totally feel your pain there. I managed to get my dad off of that stuff a few years ago - I switched him to Agave... Which is better, but still a sweetener, as we all know - and still should be limited. That's not the story I am going to tell here though. We were at my dad's last weekend, I was lecturing him about drinking more water... He was telling me that he does drink water - as there is a case of Diet Pepsi in his fridge and empty cans in various places around the house... He flat out told me - he switched to Diet Pepsi because they now advertise on the can and on commercials "No Aspartame!" - And I was like" Dad... Then what did they replace it with - probably sucrolose?" Sure enough - one of the first ingredients... Sucrolose. UGH! So, here's someone - who is trying to do the better thing... And a quick little marketing trick - he thinks what he is drinking is "good" for him, so he is drinking more of it. When really, it's just as bad. This makes me so angry! I tried to explain to him that Diet Pepsi is no better than any of the others, and by writing that on the can - makes it so deceiving - to me, they are almost worse. But he doesn't understand. It's a sickening and angering battle.
Eeeew... Just the thought of purchased mayo gives me the gag factor... I've always been really touchy about mayo anyways, but now I can't even go near it. Scary that a Dr. would eat so poorly... But we have to remember that many of them were educated in the SAD diet (and still are) - and the knowledge of what is "healthy" and what isn't, is sometimes a lie - as we all know. Pretty sad.
Spices are a SCARY thing too... Things that should JUST be what they are, and they are not... Manufacturing finds a way to add chemicals into the oddest things - things you wouldn't even think. Grrrr.... I could go on and on about this all day - you know that.
And those darned WW, Lean Cuisine & every other boxed meal out there... Every time I am in the store - I see some poor unfortunate person stocking up on these things... I used to live off of them myself... Thinking they are doing the "healthy thing" here. But they are terrible and filled with products that make you want more... I always wondered why I was SO STARVING with in an hour of eating one... Makes perfect sense now. Sadly.
Wow -- V's mural is absolutely beautiful! She is so talented!
Thank you - it is incredible! She is already planning out her next one. The only thing that brings me comfort is that she will run out of walls eventually. LOL However - she has now talked Allison into letting her do one in her room... This might get interesting?
I'll never be able to sell my house or move out of it, because it will literally be filled with Victoria's art work. LOL
Just catching up! So glad your Whole 30 diet is going so well. It's great that Allison is doing so well! V's mural is amazing! She really is talented. If she wants more walls to paint she can come paint my daughter's room!!
Thank you - it has been so much better this time around. I am not sure why? Probably because I KNOW I need to do it this time. LOL I am just thrilled for Allison and the progress she is making... I think this is going to be a huge thing in her life.
Hahaha.... Don't be surprised if she wants to. The other night, a friend of mine in FL offered her some time at WDW if she would come down and do a mural on her walls... V is hoping she is serious. LOL Of course - I put the kibosh on that one - much to V's disappointment. She was starting to plan her spring break. LOL
I'm glad to hear your headache went away after taking some ibuprofen.
V's mural look amazing. She is so talented.
How exciting that V can start to practice driving. She should absolutely take advantage of the winter and practice driving in the snow.
We now have 36,5 inches of snow outside. It's really nice outside now because everything is white and there is no ice outside so it's easy to walk outside at the moment.
I got an e-mail today from the company that sells the electric wheel for my wheel chair that the paperwork that NAV (Norwegian Labour and Welfare Administration) needs in order to get the wheel for me finally has arrived. Now I'm wondering how long it will take until NAV order the wheel for me. I will call NAV later this week just to tell them that the paper work should have arrived to them today. Hopefully I will have my electric wheel before my trip to Helsinki, Finland in early May.
Me too - sometimes I have to take a few doses to get my headaches gone, so it was nice that it was gone after one dose this time.
Thanks! I am pretty excited about it too - It's huge and beautiful! I hope she sticks with the Tangled theme on that wall - I just adore that movie!
Yes - she is taking her test today after school! I hope she does well!
That is awesome! Most of our snow from the other day has melted - or rather, blown away. LOL The hill across the street is almost bare again. - which is pretty normal actually, because it does get a lot of sun.
Yay!!! I hope your wheel is here on time! That would be awesome!
V truly is an amazing artist. Sort of fitting that she chose Rapunzel's tower. I can see her painting her walls over and over again until every space is filled.
Awwww.... I took a screen shot of your reply yesterday and sent it to her. She told me to tell you thank you - that really touched her (and me).
I also had to remind her who you were - and she remembered you right away, so that's good too.
But yah - it was very fitting, LOL... She now has plans to cover her entire room with murals... LOL
Oh I know. I took a Biology class last semester, and the things they said about what is in some of our food is outrageous! I'm just hoping that problem doesn't get worse.
I know what you mean - while it was long, it kept my attention the entire time! And I'm hoping for Matt Damon to get his first Oscar - I think he deserves it!
My mom is the same way - it just shows how much you care - no matter how old she gets! I am cautious about other people on the road all the time....people are nuts. It really drives me crazy when I see people texting while driving.
Even though I'm a younger person, I couldn't imagine being able to text while driving!
Wow! Great job to Victoria! It looks fantastic!!! And those details are breathtaking. It looks just like something Rapunzel would have drawn on her own wall in Tangled!
Would she keep going with the Disney theme if she continues to do murals on the walls?
It was a very scary thing for me to discover and really let it sink in - that many of our foods really aren't foods at all. And we wonder why we have all of these diseases and problems that we didn't have decades ago.
Hahaha - yes - it was a long movie, but it did keep my attention just fine.
Good - I am glad that I am not the only Mom who worries... I keep thinking that one day I won't worry as much, but I always do. I guess it's just part of being a Mom. Oh yes - the texting and driving - that is something that Allison is very passionate about, as well.
Thanks!!! It turned out pretty cool!!! She now has plans to cover her entire room with murals... LOL I am sure she will keep the Disney theme - I hope she keeps the Tangled theme on that one wall though - there is so much she could do, and I LOVE that movie. LOL
I love V's mural! She can come paint my room any time she wants. lol
You are correct. There are 2 FB groups for October planners. I'm a member of both but neither are that active right now.
Congrats to you and Allison on your Whole30 success. DH has really bad psoriasis and I've been telling him for months that his diet probably needs to be changed but he doesn't want to listen. *sigh*
That's so nice of your foster parents to help you with your dad. I can't even imagine what a daunting task all of that is.
Thanks! LOL Be careful what you wish for - one of my friends in FL offered to have her come down to paint a mural - then stay to go to WDW, and she was seriously considering the offer. LOL
Well, in searching for the 2nd one yesterday - I also found a 3rd one, which seems to be very active... It has 4x the people in it, compared to the other groups. I now belong to 3 Oct groups - and I have no idea which one was the original one? LOL
Thanks! It has been an awakening week + here, as we learn how her body is reacting... In a way - it makes me angry that we didn't know about this when she was a little girl - I would have adjusted her food intake back then (when she didn't have a choice) and it would have been a lot easier on her now. Oh well... I hope she is learning a lot from this experience.
It is a huge task and one I am not very good at. It will be nice to have their guidance on this.
So glad to hear Josh is on board and being supportive. Maybe he will jump on the wagon one of these days.
Don't worry about forgetting. Lots have been going on. We will be seeing the little ones in early Spring. I just skyped with the my oldest niece because I sent her a Valentine package. She was just too sweet saying thank you.
What an AMAZING artist V is!!! She truly has a special gift and I love seeing her drawing/paintings.
I love what your friend said about pets. I saw a post while I was still had him and it said, "When I die never say I won't have another dog, search for one who is not loved, abandoned or kept in a sanctuary and let him take my place." This would be something he would want for us; as he was such an old soul and unconditional. He loved everyone he met; two and four legged. When the time is right I am sure we will get another.
Have a wonderful day!
Me too - not sure if I would go so far as to say "on board", but definitely not ridiculing and defiant about it - possibly even a bit curious? It's going better - and that's all I can ask for, I was so worried that he would just get worse with both of us doing it. Thankfully that hasn't been the case.
Thanks... I always feel bad when I can't remember everything and every one... I still refuse to take notes on people here, because I think it's a little creepy... So, then I have to deal with my crappy memory and sometimes saying things that are embarrassing/don't make sense/confusing who people are. LOL So, I truly appreciate the understanding.
Thank you - I am so proud of her! I cannot wait to see where she goes in life!
Awww... That sounds so sweet! They are at such a fun age! Thomas will be 3 in June, and we cannot wait to see him this weekend!
Exactly!
When you are ready - you will know, and you will give a lucky dog, one lucky life!
Hi D. I'm baaaaaack. We had such a wonderful time! I am so happy we were able to go!
I was heartbroken to find out about Sandra (ladylyons). I didn't know she was sick. I remember all her posts. She seemed like such a sweet and wonderful wife and mother. My heart aches for her DH and her children. I have everyone who knew her in my thoughts.
I am sure your foster parents are happy to help. Your children (and that includes foster children) are your children forever and you will always want to help them in any way you can.
Alison's Europe trip sounds so incredible! What an experience for her.
V's mural looks so fabulous! She is so talented! If we lived closer, I would hire her in a heartbeat to do my walls!
Welcome back!!! I am so happy to hear that you FINALLY had a wonderful trip!!!! No ER visits right? I sure hope not!
I know - I keep thinking about her, her family and her babies... It's beyond sad.
Even though I never met her in real life - she was loved by so many in her life, it's just so sad. My continued prayers for all of them, as well.
Yes - that is true... I just always feel badly about making them do things that aren't really their responsibility. I know they don't feel that way, but I do, and I am not sure I'll ever be able to change that. But I do remember when I was a little girl and how frustrated they would often be with my Dad... And now I look at them and how willing they are to help him - even though they have no responsibility to him, other than because of me. I am so lucky to have them - I truly am.
I am the person I am today because of having them in my life to guide me.
Yes - Allison's Europe trip will be an amazing time for her. I am a bit nervous for it - but so excited for her at the same time. At least I know she will be with family the entire time... And Myrthe's family is just like family to us too - so it will be a great adventure for her.
Hehehe... She would totally do it too... I think she is thinking it might be a way for her to make some extra cash to pay for
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I had a really great day yesterday...
I worked out hard in the morning... I've decided to try and make the most of this Whole30... And depending on how the next 3 weeks go, I may decide to go a little longer on it?
After, I had breakfast... Fed the dogs and let them outside to play while I ate and finished up on the computer.
Then it was up to work for me.... I was able to finish last week's order quickly. Then, I decided to organize my fabric - it was getting really out of hand - to the point where I couldn't find what I was looking for anymore. So, that's something I often procrastinate on - but I made myself do it. It only took an hour to do, and it felt really good to have it done. I was also able to cut out this week's bag and get it prepped to quilt.
I had to quit at lunch time yesterday, so I could run to town and grab some groceries, then pick the girls up from school while I was there.
I came home and made Allison's dinner to take with her to work. Then I went right into making our dinner.
I sat around in my recliner, and eventually went upstairs to watch my DVRed episode of Downton Abbey that I'd forgotten to watch on Sunday night.
Today... I will be heavy lifting this morning... Then breakfast... Then work.
Again - I have to be done early today, I am picking V up from school and she is taking her written drivers permit test... I am praying she passes, so that she can get some good winter driving skills yet this winter.
So, some pixie dust here would be appreciated.
I hope you all have a great day!
D~
Pixie Dust for V!!!
