String's Atkin's Journal (Please Comment)

[wilderness01]

Hi there Beth. At least we don't have to shovel rain. It is weird weather here. 54 degrees and rain. I will take that any day compared to what we had last week. Hope you have a great day.

 

[Strings]

Hi All,

I was as planned for meals. Did an hour on the glider. Katie has been impossible to deal with today.I ended up putting her down for a nap. I am sure she won't be sleeping until 9pm, but she was horrible. Lesser of 2 evils, I suppose. During her nap, I cleaned the 1st floor, including mopping the floors. Laundry will be continued tomorrow. Won's had to work late. I am now exhausted with a headache. I am going to bed shortly. Sorry, I didn't make it to journals today,

Have a good evening,
Beth

 

[Lizzydoll73]

Hi Beth - Sorry to hear about your headache. Sounds like you had a productive day though. Enjoy your sleep, you deserve it.

 

[Tera]

Hi Beth - Sorry your not feeling all that great, but sounds like you got a lot done and still stayed OP... good for you. Try and get some sleep and take some time for yourself.

 

[AuroraluvsPhillip]

Hi Beth,
Get some needed rest now. Hump day is almost over and you need to be ok for next weekend.

Kudos to you for working a zillion hours last weekend and still walking with the WISH'ers You are amazing girlfriend!

 

[plutosmyfav]

Get your

Tomorrow is a new day

Sundie

 

[sarahsmom73]

Hang in there! My DD is trying to give up her nap and it is killing me as that was when I could get things done! I hope today is a better day for you!

 

[wilderness01]

Hi Beth,

Hope you're feeling better. It must have been something in the air because my oldest son was impossible to deal with as well. Then my middle one got in trouble as well. I ended up putting them all to be very early so I can sympathize with you. Hope today is a better day for both of us.

 

[Strings]

Thanks everyone,

I think Katie and I are both doing better today. I think part of it is the rain. We are both a bit off when it rains non-stop. I think today, I'll take her to the mall with a playscape, so she can run off some energy.

Plan for the day...
Hit the Y for some more cardio.
Lunch at the mall.
Finish laundry.
Clean Katie's room and Katie's bathroom.
My Mom is stopping by at 4PM

Meals for the day....
I woke up starving, so I will need some snacks today.
B:2 eggs scrambled with a sausage patty tea.
S: 1 oz brie.
L: Chicken ceasar salad.
S: celery with a bit of peanut butter.
D: bbq salmon, green beans, salad
If I need a dessert I have sf jello or strawberries with whipped cream.

I will do journals here and there. Most will probably get done after katie is in bed.

I'm off.
Beth

 

[Desiree]

Beth, your meal plan for today sounds so yummy!!

Have a great day and keep up the good work!

 

[sharoncity]

Sounds like you have a great plan for today! It will definitely help to get Katie out of the house for a bit. My DD always likes to be on the go, hates to stay home. Funny, DS is the exact opposite - he never wants to leave the house.

Enjoy your day and keep up the good work. You are doing awesome!!

TTFN- Sharon

 

[septbride2002]

Good Morning Beth! I know that when it rains non stop here that I get into a major funk! So I understand completely what you are saying. I think it is a great idea for you and Katie to do something fun today! Have a great day, your menu looks yummy!

~Amanda

 

[DoeWDW]

Dear Beth, I hope the trip to the mall helps both you and Katie! It drives me crazy when we have grey skies and yucky weather for days in a row. I haven't seen sun since we left Florida on Monday morning!

You've been right on track with your food and exercise! I hope the scale is starting to reflect the effort!

Thanks for the tip about bananas in my journal - I had no idea! Of course I read it AFTER I'd already consumed the 'nana, but I will remember it for next time.

You inspire me, Beth, with your daily commitment. I hope today is a good one!!

 

[plutosmyfav]

Enjoy the mall

Winter can be sooooooo hard with kids! Its not like their energy levels adjust to the lack of outdoor time!!!! Joshua is bouncing off the walls.

Sundie

 

[geetey]

A trip to the mall sounds like fun! I hope you manage to snag some super fantastic after Christmas deals too! Surprise deals are the best!

Have a great day and enjoy your visit with your Mom!

 

[wilderness01]

Have a great day at the mall. Glad you are both feeling better.

 

[sarahsmom73]

Glad you are feeling better! You are doing a great job!

 

[Strings]

Thought I would recap the day.

We got a ruling from the judge regarding PG. She is mandated to attend outpatient therapy 3x a week and comply with any medication recommendations for the mext 3 months. At that time, she will have to come to court again, and we start all over again. I am really happy that she is going to be getting some much needed help. I am just afraid it won't be enough. I really think she needs inpatient therapy and a duration of more than 3 months. At least it is a starting point.

I also talked to my Mom regarding my concerns about my Dad's mental health. there were lots of tears, but she agrees that the trend is there. We think that the best bet is to be sneaky. Mom goes to the same MD as Dad. On her next appointment, she will express her concerns. This way the MD can do an evaluation and bring it up. My Dad is a very subborn Irishman, and he will not take this well. It will be ugly for quite awhile when this is brought up as a possibility. My Mom also feel I should NOT be the one to bring it up. there have always been issues with my dad and I, so I need to be a support, and not the instigator/enemy. That was her decision, not mine.

I did go to theY, but it was so hot in there, I didn't do all I wanted. I did 30 minutes on the glider. 2 miles walking in 27minutes and 47 seconds. I have been op, except for one little thing. My Mom brought these AWESOME cookies. They are my absolute favorites. She makes them only at Christmas, but didn't manage this year. They are a cream cheese dough filled with raspberry jam. make them into raviolis, bake, then dip in powdered sugar. She brought me 12. I ate one, gave 2 to Won, and sent the rest home with her. I gave myself the treat,but I didn't binge. It is a small victory in my book.

I did take katie to the mall. She played for about 30 minutes, then got bored. All the kids were alot younger than she was. We hit payless for new ballet shoes. I found a pair of knee high black leather boots for $20. When we got home, I put in the Kim Possible CD. We had a dance party. it was fun, and I plan on doing it more often.

Ok, I am off to bed.
Beth

 

[wilderness01]

Thank God for your victory in court. Now hopefully she can get the help she needs and your family will find some peace.

Good job on avoiding those cookies. That is awesome!

 

[geetey]

My Mom brought these AWESOME cookies. They are my absolute favorites. She makes them only at Christmas, but didn't manage this year. They are a cream cheese dough filled with raspberry jam. make them into raviolis, bake, then dip in powdered sugar. She brought me 12. I ate one, gave 2 to Won, and sent the rest home with her. I gave myself the treat,but I didn't binge. It is a small victory in my book.

That is no small victory. That is a HUGE victory!! You took your once-a-year favorite cookie and sent them home!! Heck, I would have considered allowing yourself one a day for 12 days a victory! Way To Go, Beth!! You have IRON willpower and You ROCK!!!

I think your Mom has a great idea for approaching your Dad. This way you can be a support and a source of information to him. Someone he can turn towards, rather than resent.

One small step with PG, but we will take it! It's better than what was happeneing. Perhaps the outpatient therapists will realize she needs more help and recommend inpatient. This could be a step in that direction. I am praying it will work out that way.

Kim Possible, eh? Call me Beep me if you want to reach me. Naked Mole Rat is actually the favorite over here.