Better today

Tuesday, December 16, 2008

Knee is much better today.Still hurts but nothing like yesterday.Thanks for all the kind words. Pain is just something I deal with a lot in some form.Just try to make it thru and be thankful it isn't worse.Plus it feels soooooo good when pain eases up. LOL
I even slept decent last night.Woke up several times but was able to get back to sleep .
My sweetie was in charge of doing a good deed today and called me to straighten out his booboo.. We picked up a box of choco covered pretzels and nuts for his chiropractors office and our heart doc. He signed the cards last night. He put wrong card on heart docs. I had to call and aks Bambi ( Yes her name really is Bambi) to add my name to card. So you see he isn't always perfect. And speaking of Bambi Bill didn't realize that was her real name.He thought it was a nickname I gave her. Yea I give people funny names sometimes.Sometimes I tell them and sometimes I am naughty and don't dare call them by name I pegged them with.
Maybe that is why the girls loved it when Bill told them to call me trouble.They did the other day. I thought it was hilarious. My heart doc already told Bill I had a weird sense of humor. What can I say. I am what I am
We bought a bunch of those big tins with the 3 kinds of popcorn for each family and one for me. I looked at calories and there are much more calories than mini packs we use.I looked after I ate a bunch last night.It is still better than a lot of other Christmas goodies.But I am going to bag some up so I don't eat out of tin. I like to mix them up.So I will put a cup of each one in a baggie and that way I can track calories. As we know we should never eat out of a bag or big container.Or at least I can't because I don't stop. I never buy reg bag of chips.I get 1 small snack bag that ranges from 140 to 160 calories and that is my chips for the week.
Bill keeps asking me what I want for Christmas and I couldn't make up my mind.I was thinking about one of those small laptops but I also wanted a fairy statue for outside where I can see it from my computer. Vegefarmer is one that got me wanting the yard statue. I finally decided on statue so he will be on the hunt to find one. Plus I get something else this way. I will think more about little laptop.I have a really old laptop so I may have him get a router and see how it works. Or not. It is hard to tell someone what you want. I am blessed in that I have most things I need and don't know what I want. That is why I like gift certificates at book stores or Kmart.
Ok gotta go bag popcorn and it will soon be time for grandma's nap

  

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VEGEFARMER 12/17/2008 2:27AM

It's good to hear that your feeling a little bit better today. It's funny how names stick eh? ( like trouble) LOL You are so good to divide the goodies up into smaller portions, I so like that idea. Now as far as lap tops go they are awesome. When my mum was up here 18months ago at easter, I gave her my desk computer, monitor & printer to take home so she could stay in touch with all her kids via emails etc. I have only had my laptop since then & I love it. We have jusy gone wireless so I can use it all around the house. I have been out walking with our boys girlfriend and now that Ive read my mail & friends blog it is time to spend some time with ,m,y darling whilst we wait on dinner to be cooked. Take care. Karyn Report Inappropriate Comment

FEISTYMAMA 12/16/2008 6:34PM

I'm glad to hear your knee is feeling better. I myself was in pain today and ended up leaving work early. It's smart to put the popcorn in individual bags. When I eat crackers, mini rice cakes, chips, etc...I always count the serving size into a bowl or napkin then close the bag/box. I'll lose track if I just eat right out of the bag/box. I LOVE my laptop!! We have a desktop as well but with 3 people always wanting the computer it made sense to get a laptop. My husband bought it for me for Mother's Day. I'm glad because our computer crashed and we had to get it fixed. If I didn't have my laptop I'd be without a computer for a week. YIKES!! I can take my laptop anywhere in the house and log on. It's come in handy in the kitchen, that's for sure. It's nice to be able to bring it with me on vacations as well. Report Inappropriate Comment

Not my best day

Monday, December 15, 2008

Today has not been a good one pain wise. My right knee flared up last night and it has been a struggle to walk. It has gradually gotten a little better as day has gone on. It should be fine by tomorrow. Have spent most of day trying to find a postion where it doesn't hurt as much.Laid down at 4 and took an hour nap as pain had decreased .
My brother that lives in Arizon is here for my sister Mary's companions memorial service on Wed. He came by for almost 3 hours. It is always nice to see him. Next to Bill he is the other man I enjoy bragging about. He went into the Army at 16 a skinny kid and came out many years later as a Sargent Major. Like a lot of families our siblings are not as close as some but Billy and I seem to get along with everyone. I told him today it was because I am perfect.Just ask me and I will tell you. He recognizes my weird sense of humor. It really is because he is only boy and I am the youngest.
I sent the extra Claxton fruit cake with him. When I saw how many calories it had I got rid of it.I kept one but just now cut it up in small pieces and put in freezer. I still have several slices of fruit cake my other sister made me.If it is in little freezer where I don't see it I will stay out of it.
But I am a little proud of myself.I have several candy kisses left over from house and I haven't touched them today. I may have some with popcorn later tonight. In days past that bag would have been just a memory by now.SO I am doing better.
Talk to ya tomorrow

  

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ROZOZ68 12/16/2008 1:06AM

Dear Eleni, Hope your knee improves every day! I liked reading your blog. It gave me such a good feeling of family and people who I am close to. Very special moments as we get older. So proud of you for giving that fruit cake away and not eating the candy! Cheers, Rozie Report Inappropriate Comment

FEISTYMAMA 12/15/2008 8:53PM

I'm sorry to hear about your knee pain. I hope you feel better soon! Greast job on the candy kisses! I myself am sucking on chocolate mint M&M's. Tis the season!! Report Inappropriate Comment

I finished my house

Sunday, December 14, 2008

I am glad to be done with the houses. Getting the icing right is hardest part.I either had it too thin or too thick. But it is done and I do not know if I will ever try it again but I did it once.And I didn't eat a ton of the candy either.Not even candy kisses I bought extra. I did eat a few but there was a time when I would have eaten a lot more.

  

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HALLUCINATING 12/15/2008 8:16AM

Oh my gosh! They both came out so well. I would love to be able to do something like that but, I am not talented. Great work not eating too much of the candy. Report Inappropriate Comment

FEISTYMAMA 12/14/2008 10:23PM

Your house turned out wonderful!!! I love the candy kisses! You and Brianna did a great job! You can't make a gingerbread house and not eat any of the candy. As long as you stop, which you did. Tomorrow is a new day. Report Inappropriate Comment

Brianna's house

Sunday, December 14, 2008

Here is Brianna's house.Bill said I shouldn't have told her roof etc didn't have to match.But it looks like a kid made it and I think it is cute.A couple candy's fell off and I will put them back on for her when I do mine shortly
Bill ran up to Wal-Mart to get some boxes of choc covered cherries for all the boys and a can of popcorn for each family before he goes bowling.He is such a sweetie.He knows I like snowmen so she dug thru all cans to find as many with a snowman as he could.He found 7 and got 6 more of another design.Then he found me some Claxton fruitcake. My favorite. It is more fruit and less cake.I will cut it up in pieces later and freeze it.That way I won't eat it all.
Well I have to get started on decorating my house. I will stop by later today.

  

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FEISTYMAMA 12/14/2008 4:28PM

Brianna's house turned out so cute!! It looks delicious too! Report Inappropriate Comment

VEGEFARMER 12/14/2008 1:32PM

Brianna made a lovely job of her house. It's awesome that she sat there long enough to put all those candies onto it. Hey great news about the yoghurt, I am thrilled for you. I am having mine 3 x a day and whether that is helping me with my goals or not, something is. Well I gotta love & leave yah now. Excercise then work karyn Report Inappropriate Comment

Busy Sat and gingerbread house

Saturday, December 13, 2008

Here is tree I made and my Brianna working on her small house.I will work on mine tomorrow.
Finally got my hair cut and groceries bought. I am still amased everytime I get groceries as to how expensive they cost.
My scale was way down this morning so I am back on track. Trying to cut back on snacking.
Ok I have to make it short today. My tree looks nothing like box but it is cute.

  

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FEISTYMAMA 12/14/2008 2:54AM

I love the tree! Did Brianna finish her house? Congrats on keeping the scale down! That's wonderful!! I was happy to see a small decrease on the scale this morning. I'm with you on the groceries!! We went last night (technically Friday night because right now it's Sunday morning at 1:53AM) and spent $446.00 for only 2 weeks!!! It's so expensive to eat healthy!!! Report Inappropriate Comment

MIMZY08 12/14/2008 12:50AM

Your tree and your grandaughter are beautiful! What a great gift to have this special time together! Congrats on keeping your scale down over the holidays. You are an inspiration! Merry Christmas! Report Inappropriate Comment

VEGEFARMER 12/13/2008 10:40PM

That looks so kewl, love the way the icing looks like snow melting. i just read your message and I have to say it was so lovely & gave me goose bumps. Thankyou Eleni, it is kewl to have good friends on here. hugs. Report Inappropriate Comment