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NYNY - Fred - Nov 19
Oh, I KNOW chocolate (G)
On Sun, 23 Nov 2003 20:28:57 -0800, "Brenda Hammond" wrote: You know chocolate, there one day, gone the next. Darn chocolate (G) "Fred" wrote in message .. . Well, the scale this morning is less promising than before the ski trip - darn that chocolate cake! (G) On Sat, 22 Nov 2003 19:41:05 -0800, Fred wrote: I will try but the chocolate cake today while skiing may have blown it but maybe not (G) On Sat, 22 Nov 2003 11:50:09 -0600, "Kristin" wrote: LOL, Fred! Sorry for your teeny gain, you'll get her next week! |
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NYNY - Fred - Nov 19
I'm sure if it were me eating that chocolate cake and trying to ski I
wouldn't burn any of it off. I think I'd be on my ass the whole time (I've never skiied). Holy cow! 5 miles, I bet your thighs do need time to adjust after that workout. You are the energetic type aren't you? Glad you didn't get run over by any snowmobiles! "Fred" wrote in message ... Actually, we kept climbing another mile so that might have helped but the scale is not showing it burned off. Downhill, I don't know - I think standing and not Falling does take effort over 5 miles but not as much as the uphill. Altho, sometimes staying upright takes all my effort. Most of this was on a snow covered forest road with just a bit where we were off-trail and in deeper snow - unfortunately (this might get me in trouble with some) snowmobiles were on the road - normally they can't get there because the snow bank will be 5 or more feet high. But early they could but then again, we might not have gotten very far as the new snow was deep and we are not yet use to breaking that much snow - the thighs need to adjust (G) On Sun, 23 Nov 2003 20:28:01 -0800, "Brenda Hammond" wrote: Great place to eat Costco chocolate cake! After you ate it I bet you wore it off getting back to your vehicle too! "Fred" wrote in message news Another report indicates that I had a great first ski trip of the season. I did neglect to mention that I took a piece of the Costco chocolate cake out of the freezer and ate it at lunch while sitting in the snow (G) On Sat, 22 Nov 2003 06:48:01 -0800, "Brenda Hammond" wrote: Have fun this weekend Fred! Snacks are my problem too. Good luck. |
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NYNY - Fred - Nov 19
good luck, my mom always some antiquing technique when the paint won't come
off, but you will have to do a search because all I know is that she uses paint remover, sands, puts on coats of stuff and it looks great. This is too much like creating something for me to actually know what I am talking about, Lee Brenda Hammond wrote in message ... I agree. I have been trying to talk DH into re-finishing this chair for years, finally the back legs were getting loose and the seat cover was full of holes, so he pulled it all apart to fix the legs and then asked if I'd like to finish it again. It really was gross looking. It's now sanded, so maybe I'll get to painting it over the next week. There is still a fair amount of red on it, really hard to get it all off, so I'll be giving it 3 or 4 coats of paint. "Miss Violette" wrote in message s.com... there are some things that it truly is fine that I cannot see, 70s red and green are two of them, Lee Brenda Hammond wrote in message ... It's great that you're now able to do so much more than you could before. Baby steps is the best way to start. I'm off to make a lasagna for DH, not points friendly, but then I'm not much into lasagna either. A tiny little piece with salad is plenty for me. Lots of housework to do too, so better get moving. DH is going to sand the red paint off a chair that my MIL re-finished 25+ years ago (its ugly!). Anyway, he's going to sand it then I'm going to paint it white and finish the seat with a nice comfy pillow top and light blue denim over it (its going to be my new chair at my desk here). Will look much nicer than the 70's red that it is at the moment! -- Brenda 209/172/150 NYNY goal 160 "Miss Violette" wrote in message s.com... the house cleaning is a big part of my moving around. I had gotten so bad I only did the least I could to get by. Now that I have lost I am starting to get things as I want them. It is gratifying that I can do so much without getting to tired. I am taking baby steps where this is concerned also. I do some daily things every day and then if I have time I start a new project. What started this was going through the closets looking for clothes. I have now been through all of them once for clothes. My bedroom closet is so clean it would scare most women and terrify most men. DH even bought me those clear plastic shoe boxes from Wal Mart for my shoes. This is the first time in my life I ever got anything out of cleaning, Lee Brenda Hammond wrote in message ... Good luck with that housecleaning! I've got tons to do too. I had plans to go and meet my parents today, but think I'll stay in and get something done around the house as well. Tomorrow I'm off to work to try and get the store a bit organized before Monday morning. Right now it's a mess! "Miss Violette" wrote in message s.com... I am working up to it, want to keep the housecleaning up and get all that done first. On the list of housecleaning is moving the tread to a more accessible place. That will be my exercise of choice but I know myself and I have to take baby steps. Thanks for the inspiration, Lee Joyce wrote in message ... Try it, you might find you like it! grin Honestly, that's the only thing I can think of that could be accounting for a change in sizes. I have probably lost only 5 pounds in the last 3 months - not enough to drop a size. Yet my measurements have dropped quite a bit in the past 5 weeks. I'm feeling a lot better, too - which is an added benefit. Joyce shifting into a size six would give me incentive to do tread mill , Lee Joyce wrote in message .. . I'm tellin' ya, they're all freakin' nutz! (or as the bumper sticker on hubbys drs. car reads ... nuckin futz) Where do they come up with stuff like this? Evidentally it bugged me enough that I asked hub if I looked anorexic .. he just laughed at me and told me not to worry. Measurements? 37, 28, 35 ... a fur piece from doing a disappearing act. Like you, I don't think the numbers say thin either - but the clothing sizes seem to. Bought my very first size small sweaters yesterday (obviously was a fluke) and did need some new jeans as the butt is sagging dramatically in my old ones ... size ... hang onto your shorts here 6! Fit beautifully. The treadmill doesn't appear to be doing anything for me weightwise, but I think there is a bunch of shifting going on. g Joyce On Fri, 21 Nov 2003 12:59:37 GMT, "Lesanne" wrote: And I am Blissfully, Healthily, Happily neurotic as well. I am getting those comments too, can you imagine, people calling a 159 pound woman "gaunt" I measured myself the other day incidentally, and shades of Zena, I am 40, 28,38. Not skinny by any means at all. Not even thin. "Joyce" wrote in message .. . On Thu, 20 Nov 2003 22:36:30 -0800, Fred wrote: Yes, I guess staying reasonably under a goal I never expected to make is actually quite excellent. One can understand how easy it is to become too neurotic about all of this. Ooooooooooh, I like the neurotic word! Maybe that's where I am? g Baby bro told me today that I need to eat more fat, I look anorexic. I told him I am then the first 130 pound anorexic who willingly eats several times per day t hat I have ever known. G Of course, this is said by the guy who has just put on about 30 pounds by resuming old habits of eating unlimited quantities of icecream and chips on a daily basis. Out to lunch we went, dragging mom with us. Again I was told, *eat more fat!* ... and the cheeseburger jumped off the menu and into my view. Waiter came around, I ordered garlic chicken pasta (Dottie's says it's 11 points, but I sure don't see where it can be that much, couldn't have had more than 2 ounces of chicken ... if that ... and about a cup of angel hair). Oh, and I skipped desert. Dinner tonite was a can of health valley soup (wonderful, wonderful, wonderfully high fiber and nutritious) and a fantastic wheat pita sandwich. neurotic? Maybe, I don't know. Fear of falling into the same old trappings I have worked so hard to free myself of? Definitely! A coworker has been complaining that it is taking too much effort to stick with it. He misses his beer weekends and snacks. Sounds like coworker really doesn't have his mind into the game yet, or hasn't found that *switch* we like to talk about.. I guess I can agree that following any healthy plan does take a bit of effort ... I can't say that it took too MUCH effort though - not for me anyway. After the initial few weeks it seemed like everything fell into place in my head and it really was easy to continue on the journey. Joyce On Thu, 20 Nov 2003 20:17:01 GMT, "Lesanne" wrote: Thanks. I am going to the meeting Saturday morning also to see what theirs says. And check in with all my buddies. You are doing really well staying away from the dreaded 164. "Fred" wrote in message . .. Well, with your temps, a shark might visit those waters you visit. Best for tomorrow. On Thu, 20 Nov 2003 12:25:48 GMT, "Lesanne" wrote: Nah Fred, I might be lower on Saturday, but my average is going to be a bit over that unless I lose a leg or something tomorrow morning.... This morning I was 158.5, but the whole rest of this past week I was in the 160's. Maybe I should go Back to my weigh in day weight just for This Hahahahaha. Oh I am so bad. That .4 has to be clothes doesn't it? "Fred" wrote in message .. . Darn, Lesanne may do it again this week! It probably was the goosebump enhanced flesh!! (G) Up: 0.4 Current Weight 159.4 Fred 219.2/159.4/164.0 (Lifetime) Started WW: Oct 29, 2002 |
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NYNY - Fred - Nov 19
I want to look good as much as the next person but I think the whole point
for me is to be healthy and looking good is a result of eating right, I don't worry about sizes except as a guide for how much better I am doing. Lee Joyce wrote in message ... The height makes a big difference, different styles too. I'm not tall, but not exactly short either (5'6") but all my height is from the waist up ... probably accounts for something there. Either way, number really means nothing to me. Yeah, the *6* is nice - but so are the size 10 jeans I have upstairs that fit well (they sit higher on the waist ... definitely need more room there). And the size small sweaters I purchased yesterday are lovely ... but so are the size larges that I bought a month or so ago. All depends on what stores. Heck, it's not like anyone is going to be pulling my clothing off to look at the labels. g I remember my hub saying that whenever a clothing gift was purchased for his ex and his ex MIL - labels had to ripped out. They would wear nothing unless it was a specific number. THAT I don't understand. Joyce On Fri, 21 Nov 2003 22:39:47 GMT, "Lesanne" wrote: yes you are a very nice size. The height makes a difference too. I fit very comfortably in a 10 "Joyce" wrote in message .. . I'm tellin' ya, they're all freakin' nutz! (or as the bumper sticker on hubbys drs. car reads ... nuckin futz) Where do they come up with stuff like this? Evidentally it bugged me enough that I asked hub if I looked anorexic ... he just laughed at me and told me not to worry. Measurements? 37, 28, 35 ... a fur piece from doing a disappearing act. Like you, I don't think the numbers say thin either - but the clothing sizes seem to. Bought my very first size small sweaters yesterday (obviously was a fluke) and did need some new jeans as the butt is sagging dramatically in my old ones ... size ... hang onto your shorts here 6! Fit beautifully. The treadmill doesn't appear to be doing anything for me weightwise, but I think there is a bunch of shifting going on. g Joyce On Fri, 21 Nov 2003 12:59:37 GMT, "Lesanne" wrote: And I am Blissfully, Healthily, Happily neurotic as well. I am getting those comments too, can you imagine, people calling a 159 pound woman "gaunt" I measured myself the other day incidentally, and shades of Zena, I am 40, 28,38. Not skinny by any means at all. Not even thin. "Joyce" wrote in message .. . On Thu, 20 Nov 2003 22:36:30 -0800, Fred wrote: Yes, I guess staying reasonably under a goal I never expected to make is actually quite excellent. One can understand how easy it is to become too neurotic about all of this. Ooooooooooh, I like the neurotic word! Maybe that's where I am? g Baby bro told me today that I need to eat more fat, I look anorexic. I told him I am then the first 130 pound anorexic who willingly eats several times per day that I have ever known. G Of course, this is said by the guy who has just put on about 30 pounds by resuming old habits of eating unlimited quantities of icecream and chips on a daily basis. Out to lunch we went, dragging mom with us. Again I was told, *eat more fat!* ... and the cheeseburger jumped off the menu and into my view. Waiter came around, I ordered garlic chicken pasta (Dottie's says it's 11 points, but I sure don't see where it can be that much, couldn't have had more than 2 ounces of chicken ... if that ... and about a cup of angel hair). Oh, and I skipped desert. Dinner tonite was a can of health valley soup (wonderful, wonderful, wonderfully high fiber and nutritious) and a fantastic wheat pita sandwich. neurotic? Maybe, I don't know. Fear of falling into the same old trappings I have worked so hard to free myself of? Definitely! A coworker has been complaining that it is taking too much effort to stick with it. He misses his beer weekends and snacks. Sounds like coworker really doesn't have his mind into the game yet, or hasn't found that *switch* we like to talk about.. I guess I can agree that following any healthy plan does take a bit of effort ... I can't say that it took too MUCH effort though - not for me anyway. After the initial few weeks it seemed like everything fell into place in my head and it really was easy to continue on the journey. Joyce On Thu, 20 Nov 2003 20:17:01 GMT, "Lesanne" wrote: Thanks. I am going to the meeting Saturday morning also to see what theirs says. And check in with all my buddies. You are doing really well staying away from the dreaded 164. "Fred" wrote in message . .. Well, with your temps, a shark might visit those waters you visit. Best for tomorrow. On Thu, 20 Nov 2003 12:25:48 GMT, "Lesanne" wrote: Nah Fred, I might be lower on Saturday, but my average is going to be a bit over that unless I lose a leg or something tomorrow morning.... This morning I was 158.5, but the whole rest of this past week I was in the 160's. Maybe I should go Back to my weigh in day weight just for This Hahahahaha. Oh I am so bad. That .4 has to be clothes doesn't it? "Fred" wrote in message .. . Darn, Lesanne may do it again this week! It probably was the goosebump enhanced flesh!! (G) Up: 0.4 Current Weight 159.4 Fred 219.2/159.4/164.0 (Lifetime) Started WW: Oct 29, 2002 |
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NYNY - Fred - Nov 19
looks like you raised him right, Lee
Joyce wrote in message ... On Fri, 21 Nov 2003 17:45:37 -0800, Fred wrote: On Fri, 21 Nov 2003 15:48:23 -0600, Joyce wrote: On Fri, 21 Nov 2003 07:42:37 -0800, Fred wrote: neurotic? Maybe, I don't know. Fear of falling into the same old trappings I have worked so hard to free myself of? Definitely! THAT'S IT. The Fear of falling back. Those were all firmly established HABITS. And maybe even instincts of some sort. Fighting them, establishing new ones take effort. yup, establishing those habits sure isn't easy. I think I may be successful though. G Sonny boy arrived home from school today, is the beginning of his Thanksgiving break ... pulled in just in time to make a lunch run to his favorite mexican restaurant. We hadn't even sat down yet and the waitress came over and asked if we both wanted water. She brought the water, immediately told me what their fish special was - asked if I wanted that, no rice, no beans, veggies only. Geeeeeeesh, I didn't realize I had become so predictable! GGGGGGGGGG - same here. I go into the Teriaki joint for lunch. The Korean lady immediately starts writing "Chicken, no sauce, no dressing, no fortune cookie." She has me down pat. I've seen several people reply to this post, sounds like we all have had some big changes in our habits as well as our tastes. GOOD, GOOD, GOOD! Son just ran out to Arby's to pick himself up some lunch. As he was leaving I asked him why he didn't ask if I wanted anything. His reply, "I knew what you were gonna say". He's right, he knows me well. g Joyce |
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NYNY - Fred - Nov 19
Evidentally part of looking good is having clothing that fits. I made a quick run
to the grocery store today, had the oddest (but true) comment made to me. One of the checkout gals who has also been on ww said I looked great, and it was really nice to see me in pants that fit ... the last time she saw me she thought I was going for the teenage baggy butt look. LOL! Evidentally she and hubby both saw something that I didn't. grin Joyce On Tue, 25 Nov 2003 13:28:56 GMT, "Miss Violette" wrote: I want to look good as much as the next person but I think the whole point for me is to be healthy and looking good is a result of eating right, I don't worry about sizes except as a guide for how much better I am doing. Lee Joyce wrote in message .. . The height makes a big difference, different styles too. I'm not tall, but not exactly short either (5'6") but all my height is from the waist up ... probably accounts for something there. Either way, number really means nothing to me. Yeah, the *6* is nice - but so are the size 10 jeans I have upstairs that fit well (they sit higher on the waist ... definitely need more room there). And the size small sweaters I purchased yesterday are lovely ... but so are the size larges that I bought a month or so ago. All depends on what stores. Heck, it's not like anyone is going to be pulling my clothing off to look at the labels. g I remember my hub saying that whenever a clothing gift was purchased for his ex and his ex MIL - labels had to ripped out. They would wear nothing unless it was a specific number. THAT I don't understand. Joyce On Fri, 21 Nov 2003 22:39:47 GMT, "Lesanne" wrote: yes you are a very nice size. The height makes a difference too. I fit very comfortably in a 10 "Joyce" wrote in message .. . I'm tellin' ya, they're all freakin' nutz! (or as the bumper sticker on hubbys drs. car reads ... nuckin futz) Where do they come up with stuff like this? Evidentally it bugged me enough that I asked hub if I looked anorexic .. he just laughed at me and told me not to worry. Measurements? 37, 28, 35 ... a fur piece from doing a disappearing act. Like you, I don't think the numbers say thin either - but the clothing sizes seem to. Bought my very first size small sweaters yesterday (obviously was a fluke) and did need some new jeans as the butt is sagging dramatically in my old ones ... size ... hang onto your shorts here 6! Fit beautifully. The treadmill doesn't appear to be doing anything for me weightwise, but I think there is a bunch of shifting going on. g Joyce On Fri, 21 Nov 2003 12:59:37 GMT, "Lesanne" wrote: And I am Blissfully, Healthily, Happily neurotic as well. I am getting those comments too, can you imagine, people calling a 159 pound woman "gaunt" I measured myself the other day incidentally, and shades of Zena, I am 40, 28,38. Not skinny by any means at all. Not even thin. "Joyce" wrote in message .. . On Thu, 20 Nov 2003 22:36:30 -0800, Fred wrote: Yes, I guess staying reasonably under a goal I never expected to make is actually quite excellent. One can understand how easy it is to become too neurotic about all of this. Ooooooooooh, I like the neurotic word! Maybe that's where I am? g Baby bro told me today that I need to eat more fat, I look anorexic. I told him I am then the first 130 pound anorexic who willingly eats several times per day that I have ever known. G Of course, this is said by the guy who has just put on about 30 pounds by resuming old habits of eating unlimited quantities of icecream and chips on a daily basis. Out to lunch we went, dragging mom with us. Again I was told, *eat more fat!* ... and the cheeseburger jumped off the menu and into my view. Waiter came around, I ordered garlic chicken pasta (Dottie's says it's 11 points, but I sure don't see where it can be that much, couldn't have had more than 2 ounces of chicken ... if that ... and about a cup of angel hair). Oh, and I skipped desert. Dinner tonite was a can of health valley soup (wonderful, wonderful, wonderfully high fiber and nutritious) and a fantastic wheat pita sandwich. neurotic? Maybe, I don't know. Fear of falling into the same old trappings I have worked so hard to free myself of? Definitely! A coworker has been complaining that it is taking too much effort to stick with it. He misses his beer weekends and snacks. Sounds like coworker really doesn't have his mind into the game yet, or hasn't found that *switch* we like to talk about.. I guess I can agree that following any healthy plan does take a bit of effort ... I can't say that it took too MUCH effort though - not for me anyway. After the initial few weeks it seemed like everything fell into place in my head and it really was easy to continue on the journey. Joyce On Thu, 20 Nov 2003 20:17:01 GMT, "Lesanne" wrote: Thanks. I am going to the meeting Saturday morning also to see what theirs says. And check in with all my buddies. You are doing really well staying away from the dreaded 164. "Fred" wrote in message . .. Well, with your temps, a shark might visit those waters you visit. Best for tomorrow. On Thu, 20 Nov 2003 12:25:48 GMT, "Lesanne" wrote: Nah Fred, I might be lower on Saturday, but my average is going to be a bit over that unless I lose a leg or something tomorrow morning.... This morning I was 158.5, but the whole rest of this past week I was in the 160's. Maybe I should go Back to my weigh in day weight just for This Hahahahaha. Oh I am so bad. That .4 has to be clothes doesn't it? "Fred" wrote in message .. . Darn, Lesanne may do it again this week! It probably was the goosebump enhanced flesh!! (G) Up: 0.4 Current Weight 159.4 Fred 219.2/159.4/164.0 (Lifetime) Started WW: Oct 29, 2002 |
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I sure hope so. He's a good kid, always has been. It could also be that when he
was 9 he had his fathers cancer diagnosis laid on him ... got through that and then became my *caregiver* when I went through the severe depression and anxiety. He kind of lays all this responsibility on himself. But we are close, and I hope we stay that way (think we will since he's 19 already). Joyce On Tue, 25 Nov 2003 13:33:57 GMT, "Miss Violette" wrote: looks like you raised him right, Lee Joyce wrote in message .. . On Fri, 21 Nov 2003 17:45:37 -0800, Fred wrote: On Fri, 21 Nov 2003 15:48:23 -0600, Joyce wrote: On Fri, 21 Nov 2003 07:42:37 -0800, Fred wrote: neurotic? Maybe, I don't know. Fear of falling into the same old trappings I have worked so hard to free myself of? Definitely! THAT'S IT. The Fear of falling back. Those were all firmly established HABITS. And maybe even instincts of some sort. Fighting them, establishing new ones take effort. yup, establishing those habits sure isn't easy. I think I may be successful though. G Sonny boy arrived home from school today, is the beginning of his Thanksgiving break ... pulled in just in time to make a lunch run to his favorite mexican restaurant. We hadn't even sat down yet and the waitress came over and asked if we both wanted water. She brought the water, immediately told me what their fish special was - asked if I wanted that, no rice, no beans, veggies only. Geeeeeeesh, I didn't realize I had become so predictable! GGGGGGGGGG - same here. I go into the Teriaki joint for lunch. The Korean lady immediately starts writing "Chicken, no sauce, no dressing, no fortune cookie." She has me down pat. I've seen several people reply to this post, sounds like we all have had some big changes in our habits as well as our tastes. GOOD, GOOD, GOOD! Son just ran out to Arby's to pick himself up some lunch. As he was leaving I asked him why he didn't ask if I wanted anything. His reply, "I knew what you were gonna say". He's right, he knows me well. g Joyce |
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NYNY - Fred - Nov 19
you should be proud of him and you both, we don't have children so I always
admire parents who do it right, Lee Joyce wrote in message ... I sure hope so. He's a good kid, always has been. It could also be that when he was 9 he had his fathers cancer diagnosis laid on him ... got through that and then became my *caregiver* when I went through the severe depression and anxiety. He kind of lays all this responsibility on himself. But we are close, and I hope we stay that way (think we will since he's 19 already). Joyce On Tue, 25 Nov 2003 13:33:57 GMT, "Miss Violette" wrote: looks like you raised him right, Lee Joyce wrote in message .. . On Fri, 21 Nov 2003 17:45:37 -0800, Fred wrote: On Fri, 21 Nov 2003 15:48:23 -0600, Joyce wrote: On Fri, 21 Nov 2003 07:42:37 -0800, Fred wrote: neurotic? Maybe, I don't know. Fear of falling into the same old trappings I have worked so hard to free myself of? Definitely! THAT'S IT. The Fear of falling back. Those were all firmly established HABITS. And maybe even instincts of some sort. Fighting them, establishing new ones take effort. yup, establishing those habits sure isn't easy. I think I may be successful though. G Sonny boy arrived home from school today, is the beginning of his Thanksgiving break ... pulled in just in time to make a lunch run to his favorite mexican restaurant. We hadn't even sat down yet and the waitress came over and asked if we both wanted water. She brought the water, immediately told me what their fish special was - asked if I wanted that, no rice, no beans, veggies only. Geeeeeeesh, I didn't realize I had become so predictable! GGGGGGGGGG - same here. I go into the Teriaki joint for lunch. The Korean lady immediately starts writing "Chicken, no sauce, no dressing, no fortune cookie." She has me down pat. I've seen several people reply to this post, sounds like we all have had some big changes in our habits as well as our tastes. GOOD, GOOD, GOOD! Son just ran out to Arby's to pick himself up some lunch. As he was leaving I asked him why he didn't ask if I wanted anything. His reply, "I knew what you were gonna say". He's right, he knows me well. g Joyce |
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NYNY - Fred - Nov 19
I agree. You are very lucky to have great kids. I'm one of four kids and
we all turned out great, although the three of us older ones were a little concerned about our youngest brother for awhile, but he's turned out to be a great parent, brother and husband. I pray that my own child(ren) turn out as well. -- Brenda 209/174/150 NYNY goal 160 "Miss Violette" wrote in message s.com... you should be proud of him and you both, we don't have children so I always admire parents who do it right, Lee Joyce wrote in message ... I sure hope so. He's a good kid, always has been. It could also be that when he was 9 he had his fathers cancer diagnosis laid on him ... got through that and then became my *caregiver* when I went through the severe depression and anxiety. He kind of lays all this responsibility on himself. But we are close, and I hope we stay that way (think we will since he's 19 already). Joyce On Tue, 25 Nov 2003 13:33:57 GMT, "Miss Violette" wrote: looks like you raised him right, Lee Joyce wrote in message .. . On Fri, 21 Nov 2003 17:45:37 -0800, Fred wrote: On Fri, 21 Nov 2003 15:48:23 -0600, Joyce wrote: On Fri, 21 Nov 2003 07:42:37 -0800, Fred wrote: neurotic? Maybe, I don't know. Fear of falling into the same old trappings I have worked so hard to free myself of? Definitely! THAT'S IT. The Fear of falling back. Those were all firmly established HABITS. And maybe even instincts of some sort. Fighting them, establishing new ones take effort. yup, establishing those habits sure isn't easy. I think I may be successful though. G Sonny boy arrived home from school today, is the beginning of his Thanksgiving break ... pulled in just in time to make a lunch run to his favorite mexican restaurant. We hadn't even sat down yet and the waitress came over and asked if we both wanted water. She brought the water, immediately told me what their fish special was - asked if I wanted that, no rice, no beans, veggies only. Geeeeeeesh, I didn't realize I had become so predictable! GGGGGGGGGG - same here. I go into the Teriaki joint for lunch. The Korean lady immediately starts writing "Chicken, no sauce, no dressing, no fortune cookie." She has me down pat. I've seen several people reply to this post, sounds like we all have had some big changes in our habits as well as our tastes. GOOD, GOOD, GOOD! Son just ran out to Arby's to pick himself up some lunch. As he was leaving I asked him why he didn't ask if I wanted anything. His reply, "I knew what you were gonna say". He's right, he knows me well. g Joyce |
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NYNY - Fred - Nov 19
Thanks Lee. I always refuse to take credit though, have said that parenting is
done by the trial and error method. Each kid is a guinea pig for the next one in line. G I think much is just each childs own personality that they are born with. How else can I explain how differently each of my siblings were - when raised in the same household ... or our oldest girl who gave us absolute fits growning up. Joyce On Tue, 25 Nov 2003 18:00:05 GMT, "Miss Violette" wrote: you should be proud of him and you both, we don't have children so I always admire parents who do it right, Lee Joyce wrote in message .. . I sure hope so. He's a good kid, always has been. It could also be that when he was 9 he had his fathers cancer diagnosis laid on him ... got through that and then became my *caregiver* when I went through the severe depression and anxiety. He kind of lays all this responsibility on himself. But we are close, and I hope we stay that way (think we will since he's 19 already). Joyce On Tue, 25 Nov 2003 13:33:57 GMT, "Miss Violette" wrote: looks like you raised him right, Lee Joyce wrote in message .. . On Fri, 21 Nov 2003 17:45:37 -0800, Fred wrote: On Fri, 21 Nov 2003 15:48:23 -0600, Joyce wrote: On Fri, 21 Nov 2003 07:42:37 -0800, Fred wrote: neurotic? Maybe, I don't know. Fear of falling into the same old trappings I have worked so hard to free myself of? Definitely! THAT'S IT. The Fear of falling back. Those were all firmly established HABITS. And maybe even instincts of some sort. Fighting them, establishing new ones take effort. yup, establishing those habits sure isn't easy. I think I may be successful though. G Sonny boy arrived home from school today, is the beginning of his Thanksgiving break ... pulled in just in time to make a lunch run to his favorite mexican restaurant. We hadn't even sat down yet and the waitress came over and asked if we both wanted water. She brought the water, immediately told me what their fish special was - asked if I wanted that, no rice, no beans, veggies only. Geeeeeeesh, I didn't realize I had become so predictable! GGGGGGGGGG - same here. I go into the Teriaki joint for lunch. The Korean lady immediately starts writing "Chicken, no sauce, no dressing, no fortune cookie." She has me down pat. I've seen several people reply to this post, sounds like we all have had some big changes in our habits as well as our tastes. GOOD, GOOD, GOOD! Son just ran out to Arby's to pick himself up some lunch. As he was leaving I asked him why he didn't ask if I wanted anything. His reply, "I knew what you were gonna say". He's right, he knows me well. g Joyce |
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