Thought about Alli today when I was reading our local paper. There's a book called The Smart Girl's Guide to Going Vegetarian that is geared towards teenagers. It might have just the info that Alli needs to help her!
I am not sure if it was you who mentioned this book to me previously - but this is the second time it's been mentioned... I have it in my cart right now, and I plan on ordering it for her. It looks like a great book and it has very good reviews.
And Congrats on your healthy eating and weight loss! I need to read up on the Paleo diet....I have been pretty much doing that for almost 9 months (without knowing it had a name!) since I've been dairy and gluten free. I know that you love your dairy products but I didn't know how bad they were making me feel until I gave them up. Keep up the good work, whatever works for you and your family!!
Thanks! Yes, that is why I started following it whole-heartedly, because I was gravitating towards this eating stye naturally, so it only made sense to take it the last few steps. I do love my dairy - but I"ve been pretty cautious about them lately, and I've cut way back (comparatively)... I used to eat 1 or 2 Greek Yogerts per day, and I am down to approx 1/weekly now... I still eat a bit of cottage cheese (4% fat) and regular cheese... Oh and my half & half/heavy cream too... But trust me when I say - this
is cutting back. LOL Even just cutting out processed/boxed/canned foods is a HUGE step in the right direction.
can't wait to see the new bag!!!!
Me too!
Gus.. He needs a bag.. that's a Disney character.. so he should fit in your family!!
Hahaha... I will be sure to tell him about that.
Thanks!
When my middle son was in high school...his first girlfriend was like part of the family. They did not break up until her last year in medical school. I was heartbroken! It wasn't just he lost a girlfriend, it was like I had lost a daughter! In fact she and her new husband are practically like family still! (very hard on my son as her new husband was one of his best friends...did not end well)
When my daughter broke up with her first serious boyfriend...well let's just say his family is still very close to me and my heart...and now that he is engaged I can't wait for the wedding! He is such a sweet guy.
They all joke that I get closer to their dates than they do!
Nini
Awww... That is sad, and sweet. I can relate a little bit - I am still very good friends with my HS boyfriend's family - they still tell me often that they prefer me to his current wife
- and I can definately say that I wish they were my in-laws. LOL But, after all these years - they are a lot like family - even though I never see them.
Congrats on the weightloss!
Thank you - I still have SO far to go and so many goals I plan to achieve, but I continue to work hard at it and hope for progress.
My daughters are already being told that when they are old enough (Id prefer they wait until after high school) to start dating we want them to have the young man come talk to my husband and myself before asking them out. We want to make sure he has good intentions. Yes, some would say overprotective, I prefer cautious. Doesn't help 2 of my husband's sisters and a few of his female cousins were teen moms so he wants to make sure we monitor our girls a lot more than his sisters/cousins were monitors. Personally, I don't see anything wrong with not wanting them to go on one-on-one dates, they are still very very young no matter how grown up they think they are.
Yes, we are very old fashioned this way - and we firmly believe this is the proper way to do it. Except - we go a step further and we chaperone (or BFF does) their dates for the first few - until we are comfortable. I know this annoys Alli (a lot), because none of her other friends are chaperoned - but I don't really care... There is a lot of bad stuff out there and bad people... If he truly cares (which it seems he does) - he won't mind hanging out with us too... After all - I've been told that we are kind of fun people.
I'm so happy to see other over-protective moms here. I really want to raise our girls with more old-fashioned ideas of dating and boys. I hope that we can instill that in them despite what they will see all around them.
Yes, I am much more comfortable with it this way. And like I've told Alli - it helps us build trust with him too... It's just better all around. I've also told her, the more time he spends with us and the better we know him - the more likely it is that we will allow them to spend time together alone... Some day. LOL
I am moving forward with Spring Break plans and planning on starting a pre-trip report if I can get Photobucket to cooperate! I've found a couple of options for boarding our dog and I'm waiting to hear back from a possible pet sitter about her availability. Fingers crossed I can get everything lined up and convince my husband that this is a good idea!
Yay!
I ate a good dinner last night and a good breakfast this morning so that is on track for better eating. Hoping to get a run in at the end of the day today.
Good for you! That's awesome!
Where are Alli's test results!?! How frustrating. Hope you hear something soon and I hope the results will help move Alli in a healthier direction.
They called our home phone yesterday, didn't leave a message. So, I will be calling them this morning.
Hope everyone has a great day today!
Thanks - you too!
I was the same way with my daughter's first boyfriend. Her fiancé is my boss at work and I've know him longer that she has. He's just part of the family now. Speaking of the boyfriend, his Disney trip with family isn't as much fun as it is when he goes with us. Monday his mother make it to the entrance and decide that she was tired and didn't want to go into the Magic Kingdom. He'd just gotten his annual pass and when for a few minutes. Yesterday the whole family wen to the Magic Kingdom and he went off by himself. He did get to ride the mountains with his nieces so I guess the whole day wasn't a loss. he said it's busy right now.
Well, he sounds like a nice guy.
Bummer that his trip isn't as nice as it is with you all, but hopefully he can get through it and still enjoy some magic - it sounds like he is trying to do just that.
You look really good in that last picture. the weight loss is really noticeable.
Thanks Liz.
I hope work goes well for you today. It's been sort of busy at mine. We had our semi annual inspection of photo on Monday. Let's just say we passed.
The good news is we're getting a new printer in March. Fuji says that they're replacing it before there are problems. I guess not communicating with the main unit and crashing aren't considered problems. Also, the company is planning on redoing the photo center. Our last redo was 5 years ago.
Liz
I am glad you passed... and happy you are getting a new machine. I was really worried about ours when they replaced it last year (or was it the year before?
) But it's been so nice to not have all the problems we had previously. The lab pretty much runs itself.
D~ If you don't hear from the doctor today, I would give them a call tomorrow. It does take a few days, but you should be hearing soon I would think. I like the title of that book someone mentioned that was geared for teens wanting to go vegetarian. Would she read something like that? Trouble with teens is, they think they already know everything. And we as parents are sorely lacking! Hang in there, Mom.
Yup - they called yesterday, didn't leave a message. So, I will be calling them this morning.
I have the book in my cart, I was just waiting to order it to see if there is anything else I want to order with it.
And as far as boyfriends, it's always such a learning curve. Trial and error. Just go with your instincts and you'll be fine. You have raised two bright and thoughtful young ladies with good heads on their shoulders. So that's a good foundation for selecting people they want to hang out with. A watchful eye never hurts, though. You seem to be doing a fine job with the boyfriend. As others have said, it's sometimes harder when you like them and get really attached and then they break up. It's very hard.
Yes, I agree - that is the hardest part... It's not about trusting my girls - I do... It's about trusting the boys. But at some point, I need to trust the girls' judgement because I believe I've taught them to be a good judge of character. Yes, I can see where it would be hard if they broke up with someone I liked - I'd never given that any consideration, because I just *knew* I would never like anyone... Now, I do like this guy... Hopefully they stay together for a while.
Jennifer just texted me that her procedure is scheduled for next Thursday, a week from tomorrow. So, I'll be heading that way sooner than I thought. Thanks for the prayers for her. I am very hopeful that this will be a huge solution for her problems. She was walking to school to meet Selah and walk her home when little Moriah (the 2 year old) fell face first onto the concrete. She was bleeding a lot and crying and Jennifer tried to pick her up and carry her home, but couldn't carry her and walk. So poor little Moriah had to walk all the way home bleeding and crying. That just broke Jen's heart, not to be able to do what she needed for her child. So, hopefully, this will solve the limping problem and do away with the crutches. At least that's my prayer! Thanks so much for caring, my friend!
Oh that is so sad, I can only imagine how awful Jennifer felt.
My continued prayers for her and your family Lois... I feel so badly for her that this is just so ongoing and she must be so frustrated with it all. Please keep me updated, if you can. Safe travels for you and continued prayers.
Well, I'm off to the sewing center to get a few colors of embroidery thread. We bought a new bedspread and it didn't come with pillow shams or extra pillows, so I'm making them. Trying to match the colors is making me crazy, though. I hope to start my TR soon. I'm actually getting anxious to do it. I was afraid at first, but now, looking at the photos, I want to relive it...well, SOME of it! It's going to be surprising in a lot of ways. Love and prayers to you and your family, and have a great day!
Oooh - I hope you'll share pictures of your finished project... It sounds like a lot of work!
Same to you... Oh, and will you have time to start your TR before you go?
Sigh, I always get so behind after the weekends. I'm just getting back on the DIS again because I'm busy at work right now. Budget season starts next week and I have to do kick-off meetings and training classes both of which I hate. I can't wait for the first two weeks of March to be over!
I had so much I wanted to comment on but by the time I got caught up, I forgot what I wanted to say.
Hi Ariana... No worries. We'll all still be here when you have time to chime in. hope your next weeks go easily for you.
D~ I hope you had a good day at Target today. I am trying to get motivated to get some stuff done around the house but it just isn't working....
I am taking the kids to the Imagine Dragons concert (it was there Christmas present) tonight so I'm avoiding starting something I can't finish or just procrastinating. Hopefully tomorrow will be more productive.
THanks Liz! Sounds like a fun evening - I hope you all had a great time!
I don't have children, but I was a girl who didn't date in high school and didn't get serious about men until I was well into my 20s and I'd like to suggest something to help all you moms (and dads, if you're here too)
Encourage her to get to know herself. Encourage her to think about what it means to be "Me" and comfortable being alone. Teach her how to change a tire. Teach her how to balance a budget and be value minded. Encourage her to gain self respect so she will not stand others to disrespect her or her body.
It won't be easy, I know, given peer pressure, media images of "self" worth and constant distractions in the form of permanent electronic communication means. But just asking some questions and listening - really hearing - her answers will help you both.
Ok - off the soapbox. Thank you for letting me voice the "other" side.
I agree with this completely Ruth, and I couldn't have said it better myself. This is something I have always tried to instill in my girls from a very young age... Teaching them to be confident in themselves, their decisions and who they are is a difficult task... I cannot say for sure if I have succeeded, but I think I have.
I look at my friends, and their girls, and I see a HUGE difference between how my girls see themselves and how they interact with the people around them. I like to think I did an OK job at this portion, but I guess there is always room for improvement.
Thanks for the very important reminder for me, and everyone here. Teaching our girls to be confident in themselves is a very difficult task - one that's very hard to pinpoint the exact way to accomplish it - but one that is absolutely necessary for their survival in the world around them.
I REALLY need some time in the sewing room. Both mentally and because I'm getting a backlog of projects. Tomorrow I am off work, and am not planning on leaving the house!! To many things to do.
I hope you are able to get caught up... I just loved the bag you posted on FB the other day - you did a great job on it!
Still waiting to hear about your ADRs and other plans for this trip. Cale's boss is going to let him secure his vacation dates - I guess I'd better get planning! Or at least make up my mind about dates.
Monday is the day I will be posting my main Calendar page - so it will be an over-view of our entire trip... I am VERY excited to share it!
D~ Hope you don't mind too much. I came over just for a shameless plug - I actually started my pre-trip report. Hope everyone will stop by.
Yay!!! I've already stopped by to say hello... I loved being able to put a face with your name, and your girls are so adorable!
It was one of those moment's that made me realize that I don't slow down and smell the roses as much as I should. Which is going to be something I'm going to try to do this year. Baby Jeffrey is almost 6 weeks old and I feel like these last 6 weeks have gone by much to fast so I really need to just enjoy the time with him, Jeremy, Sarah and James more. No more rushing from place to place.
THis is so hard to do - but I agree, very important. I hope you are able to take the time to enjoy them, it goes so fast!
Hope you at least get some nicer weather in the coming weeks. We woke up to pouring rain today. So thankful my neighbor was bringing the kids to school so I only had to get the baby out of the car once during it.
Me too! I just cannot wait until I can start walking outside again... Even though I hate these hills, I just want to feel the sun and a warm breeze on my face!
And how very nice of your neighbor to help you out
Hopefully your phone wasn't silent today.
Nope, it wasn't... But I wasn't here to answer it.
So, I need to call them back this morning.
Mine was also silent but my email wasn't. I got my test results back and if I understand them correctly it looks like my diabetes has GONE AWAY!!!!!! I guess the change in eating habits (and losing 20 lbs between the time Baby Jeffrey was born and now) helped!! I do want to say thank you everyone for the support when I was going through it all!!
WOOHOO!!!!!!!!!!
I just knew you could do it Sandra!!! So proud of you... and 20lbs!!!!!!!!! That is sooooo awesome!!!!
Thank you!! It is one I need to fill into his memory book once I get him a memory book.
I agree - definately one for the memory books!
That's a goal I've given myself is to slow down and really enjoy the time with them. No more rushing from place to place. They grow up way to fast and I can't believe Baby Jeffrey is going to be 6 weeks old on Saturday!!! The time has gone by way too fast!! Jeremy really does love his little brother and I'm so glad the jealousy he had while I was pregnant with him seems to have gone away.
Awww.... I agree, this is so important. I wish I would have slowed down when the girls were little, but no one ever told me how fast it would go.
I don't blame you. I'm never letting my kids date.......or go to friend's houses.....lol......not looking forward to them growing up!!
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Hahaha... It's hard Ann, very hard... It's so hard to trust other people with the people you love and hold dearest. But - thankfully I have Josh to keep me a little even keeled, because if it were me, I'd try to keep them mine forever, and it really wouldn't work out well for any of us.
But, Josh isn't afraid to tell me when I am being out of sorts and remind me I need to let go... It's very difficult and something I really have to work at all the time. I think I am getting better, but my family probably wouldn't agree. I am a bit terrified of how I will be when they finally leave the nest...
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So, as some of you may have read above... The Dr's office called yesterday, I was not home to get the call, and they didn't leave a message. So, I will be calling them this morning.
I had a good day at Target... I stayed busy. Glad it's over for another week.
I will be in my sewing room all day today, working on some pre assembly and maybe finishing up the bag - if time is good to me.
I am scheduled to heavy lift this morning. I also need to weigh and measure... I am planning to do this at the end of every month - which would technically be tomorrow, but V has a Dr. appt bright and early, so I"ve opted to do it today instead. I also plan to do some progress pictures... Which I may or may not share, depending on what I am wearing when I take them.
Disney stuff: For those of you who didn't see... I will be posting my main Disney Calendar page on Monday morning for our upcoming trip... It will have all of our ADR plans on it, and just a general over view of our whole trip... I've been working on this for a while now, and just plugging in ADRs as I had them... So, I am very excited to be sharing it with you!
I hope all of you have a wonderful day... Prayers are going out to all who need them.
D~
Or at least make up my mind about dates.
The Dis prefers that I stay on Disney topics, and any help I can get with that is always welcome.
This is definately something I really want to try to do with him - even if it's a "short" trip... I think that a 5 day trip (6 nights) would be perfect... One day in each park and a day off in the middle... We'll see... It will be - for sure - another year. I need to see how our trip to WA goes next summer. I think that's so sweet that you do date night every Friday...
) and stopping by to check in. 
