So...whats for dinner?
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Yummmm...chili sounds good! It's been challenging since BF is now allergic to tomatoes...I used them in all my sauces and soups, so now things taste bland.
I made my aisan lettuce wraps tonight...threw them together in about a half an hour when I got home from having my nails done. Talk about customer for life...I had that new gelish polish the last time, the kind that doesn't chip, but it has to be removed at the salon and it took almost 15 minutes of sitting with my fingertips covered in foil and remover before it would budge! Mine polish lasted three weeks but I don't always get my nails done on a regular basis, so this may be the last time I use this method.
DGD and DGGD enjoyed their lunch today. The little one sat right at the table and ate everything we ate...she loves to eat! She has big blue eyes, a head full of curls, and is so happy. Everyone in the restaurant had to stop by and say hello to her and she loved it. It was a nice day for all of us.
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Hi All,
Been trying to keep up but have fallen horribly behind... Rather than respond to some and risk leaving anyone out, I'm just going to say I hope everyone is doing well!
Just an update... I did get the call today with my Mammo/US results.... Looks like after all the drama of the retakes of the US images the day of, it's a BIRADS 2..... So... normal!!!!! I am happy with the results but, still feel a bit uneasy given the unexpected retakes... They are sending me a copy of the report and I know I will feel better when I see the actual wording in the report...
Till then... I'll take it!!
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Oh... Just couldn't leave without a reponse to the potty training discussion.... In my experience my son was faaaaar tougher than my daughter.... She was good to go (literally) when she was 3.... My son was still doing the pullups at night at 4 1/2 but, I just couldn't handle those night time sheet changes.... The time frame when he finally 'got it' ranks up there with one of life's best moments....lol
Of course he first learned to pee sitting down so the next obstacle was how to introduce the 'standing and aiming' aspect to what was already, apparently, a difficult concept..... Enter the 'Sink the Cheerios' game...... About the time you think your son may need to 'go', you float a handful of Cheerios in the pot and they get to try to sink them while going pee.... Appealed to his sense of competition and worked like a charm.....lol
PS...... We all worry about our kids not bring potty trained, giving up pacifiers/bottles (my daughter was 6 before she quit her pacifier at night but, yet she has beautiful teeth) etc in the 'prescribed' time frame but, when it's all said and done it all turns out fine!!! Have yet to meet a child who left for
college with a pacifier or wearing pullups.....
When done well, being a parent is the hardest job there is!!! There are no guarantees! All you can do is show up every day and give it the best you can!!0 -
Thanks Debbie.
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I have every report, doctors comments all surgery comments, everything since March 27th 2007. Three 3 ring binder filled with every report from every test.
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Deborye,
Since my diagnosis, I also have requested a copy of each and every test/procedure report.... Something that I never knew you could do before BC.... Some people keep their scrapbooks in 3-ring binders... I keep my medical records in one..... lol0 -
I have a big binder of all kinds of test anId surgical reports, too. The surgical reports make for interesting reading. You can get those from the hospital medical records office.
Seaside - I got a CD of my mammogram and was able to "see" what they saw on my own computer. Same with my PET scans. It's not that hard to figure out what you're looking at, and maybe it will bring you some comfort if you see it on your own terms.
We went to a new restaurant tonight and had a lovely dinner - DH had braised boneless short ribs and I had duck two ways - breast and confit. I am now a fan of confit, need to learn how to do that. And we drank French Bordeaux wine - practicing for Paris!!!
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Seaside- Great news!!!! I am so happy you got wonderful results and can breathe a sigh of relief. Love your perspective on kids. I remind myself of that all the time when I think I am failing with the potty or pacifiers etc. It feels like such a big deal- but it's not.
Michelle- Love all your plans for Paris! When do you leave again?
Deb- My husband makes a wonderful chili, I'll ask him how he does it. Though I don't know if he does it the same way twice. His has a light kick to it but not spicy and has a sweet taste too. I know the secret to that is a can of baked beans.
Carrie- Have fun at the graduation! Congrats to you!!
Lacey- Love your story about your grand daughter. Glad you had a great day.
Last night was lasagna tonight was Debbie's Belgian chicken. Both were really good. We need to take a vacation from drama at our house. The new thing is DS#2 at 2 1/2 is starting to stutter. I was ok with it, started about a week and a half ago and has been getting worse. Tonight he actually asked me, why can't I talk? Broke my heart. I am thinking it is a phase but will call the Dr on Monday since it is upsetting him.
Seriously. I need to go to an island and sip cocktails, read and sleep. But hey, don't we all?
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Lunch today was leftovers that I brought home from the Senior Center from the yesterday. I had made Hot and Sour Soup and pork fried rice. Yum! For supper it was what seems to be a bit of a favorite around here---popcorn.
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Laurie, I do hope you can do something for yourself to relax this weekend....and whether you do or not, please DO NOT WORRY about the stuttering. It IS developmental with this age group...kids at that age have thoughts to express way faster than their language ability can accommodate, so they stutter for a while. I'll bet there must be an article on the web about this and what to do....usually nothing! It usually resolves on its own, especially if not given a lot of attention. You may need to be sure DS1 does not call attention to it. When they ask about it, you might just normalize it for him..."You just have so many great things to say that your words are having a hard time getting everything out. As you get a little bit older, your words will work faster for you, so just take as much time as you need so your words won't feel too rushed". Seriously, don't spend any time worrying about his....it's pretty common. I recall consulting with the head of speech/language pathology at a nearby hospital many years ago for our DS2, and he was not at all concerned. Wish I could remember how long it took for his normal speech pattern to return.....but it did! It is alarming tho, I know.
Veggie pizza tonight.....and then was off to the couch to watch the Celts and rest since I came home from work with a whopping sore throat and headache. Darn! Planned to clothes shop tomorrow. Oh well.....0 -
Seaside: Congrats on your clear report! What a relief I'm sure. I go for my first diagnostic mammo since surgery next week and although I've had a clear thermography, I'm still a little concerned as to what will show up. I didn't do rads, so have to be extra cautious.
Up early today to take BF to his golf tournament so I can have the car. Sometimes this gets to be a PITA but we're trying to conserve on gas and not buy two cars. The second car is in NC...couldn't do without it there!
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Oops..hit the submit button too soon! Laurie: I remember two of my cousins had a problem with stuttering...one had to see a speech therapist for about six months, but there is no sign today that he ever had a problem. The other cousin..the younger one..resolved on his own. My DGS also had this problem at about the same age as your DS and he is fine now. I think they are so anxious to talk and the words come out too fast. Also, he's the second child and might be competing with the first to get a word in edgewise...this was the case with my cousin...his older sister was quite a talker and he had difficulty keeping up with her:) My BF's oldest son had a problem as well which has long since resolved itself. This is quite common in little children, so try not to worry. Easy for me to say!
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Luv, confit is one of the bestest things ever. The duck is slowly boiled in duck fat and preserved that way. It is a very oldfashioned, slow-cooking method.
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cute child / restaurant story:
My first son was a small 18 month old.. the right size just not overbig... he looked pretty tiny at the time tho. We got together with extended family to eat at (tada!) Chile's. Son #1 was latched onto the table in a baby seat. About 1/2 thru the meal he turned around to the table across from us and quite loudly said.. "Will you pass the flour tortillas?" He was really articulate. I swear the whole section of the restaurant heard it.. everyone was laughing so hard. They took up a collection and sent him (Owen) almost enough money to pay for our lunch.. but we put it in the bank for me... whooops,, him. His hair was white and stood straight up.
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apple: What a cute story...kids can be so candid, and they can really surprise you. My DGD (3 at the time) was asked what she would like to drink once and she replied "I'll have a Perrier with lime please"....the waiter almost fell over laughing! Gotta love em!
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Seaside, so happy for you that your report is good! Michelle you're next to get good news as the
east coast cloud evaporates.
Laurie, these sites might be useful about the stuttering concern. It looks like EI sometimes assesses kids for this these days, so your peds could refer you if at all concerned. I'd bet not! Good luck!
http://www.webmd.com/parenting/stuttering?page=2
http://www.babycenter.com/404_how-can-i-tell-if-my-child-has-a-stuttering-problem_2486.bc
Had planned a rare clothes shopping trip for today, but this raging sore throat and headache has me settled in under a comforter. Hoping the salt water gargling and chicken soup helps it pass....wasted weekend....darn!0 -
Laurie- My GD also stuttered when she was about 3 it didnt last long though. I know how upsetting this is for you to see DS so upset, hope as everyone said its just a phase and he will out grow it.
Lacey- Hope you feel better.
Seaside- Yay on the clear results.
Apple and Kaara- Cute stories about your kids. Kids say and do the cutest things. When my DD was about 4 she was taking a nap with me (or so i thought) When i woke up she was on the kitchen counter with a whole bag of flour over her head, you could only see her eyes, there was flour everywhere, i wanted to be mad but she looked so cute and funny, I said, Linda what did you do? She said,. Look what the fairy god mother did to me mommy! I couldnt be mad at that LOL!
I went to the casino again last night, won about 400 dollars but put half back in, still came home with about 200 dollars. But im casino'd out now. Got my fix, so will be staying home until DH gets back.
Im watching the Kentucky derby right now. I love all the hats and dresses. When we lived in Ky everytime we had free tickets to go watch either DH or I got sick never got to go. Not sure who i want to win yet.
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I forgot it was Derby day and apparently so did my BF because he came home from golf and suggested dinner and a movie. I'm not saying a word!
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Kaara- haha I wouldnt pass up a dinner and movie either. Shhhh.. dont let him know LOL!
My pics of horses is. either gemology, bodemeister, or unionrags. Last year my neigbor came over and we made mint juleps and watched it. She moved away but wanted a quite day anyway. Looks like im the only derby fan here lol!
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Dinner was great...a little mediterranean restaurant that serves vegeterian dishes as well as some really good lamb and chicken. I had the quinoia salad with grilled eggplant and BF had a talapia and beet wrap done gluten free. We also shared a bowl of cauliflower and garlic soup. Now that had to be healthy! Then we went to the movies and got a bag of pop corn for dessert:) The movie was good "The Lucky One". A sweet love story like all the ones that Nicholas Sparks writes.
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Cooking for one or two? Try Seeds of Change. Great USDA organic products - 90 seconds in the microwave. I love the Uyuni - Quinoa & Whole Grain Brown Rice w/Garlic. Just bought Tigris - a Mixture of Seven Whole Grains. There are several other varieties. I first found them at Costco, but lately they've been out.
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Minus Two: Yes...I've tried them and they are great. I've only seen the quinoa and brown rice at Costco. They probably have them at Whole Foods...I will look for the Tigris.
BTW...I was born and raised in Houston...it was like a small town back then. I lived inside the loop!
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Breakfast quiche - bacon, onion, swiss and cheddar with fresh chives.
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Michelle: Oh boy! Does that ever look good! I haven't had anything like that for breakfast in over six months....just protein shakes or veggie smoothies, and an occasional boiled egg. Time for a splurge!
Today my BF's DIL is having a jewelery show with pieces she has imported from her homeland, Columbia. They are supposed to be beautiful so I expect I will come home a little lighter in the pocketbook..after all...I must buy something to be polite:)
Tonight we are going to see a play at the little theater "LIttle Shop Of Horrors"...a musical comedy.
BF realized on the way home from the movie last night that we had missed the Kentucky Derby...aw shucks..that's too bad..hehe! Naturally he was able to catch the instant replay on late news, so it wasn't a total loss for him.
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Yummmmm, Michelle....memories of the 70's when my friends and I frequently made so many wonderful quiches....obviously never concerned about cholesterol in those days!
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Kaara - I have to say, that quiche was delicious. Nothing fancy except I added way more cheese than the recipe called for...so that's probably why it was so darn good. Shakes or smoothies don't satisfy me very well, I need to "chew" food, and observe the 20 minute rule. I can't take 20 minutes to drink a meal, so my brain isn't satisfied. And even when I have soup for lunch, I need to have a few crackers or salad or something with crunch.
Enjoy Little Shop of Horrors, loved the movie!!!
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I have yet to figure out how to post photos....envying your skill!
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Lacey - what are you using for a computer/browser? I am using Internet Explorer on a Windows-based system. I had posted this picture on Facebook so all I did was copy and paste it. The picture does have to be on the internet somewhere...Facebook, flickr, photobucket, or Picasaweb - something like that. I just then right click inside the picture and select copy from the drop-down menu. Then I click in this text box and right click, select paste, and then agree when it asks if I want to allow the external content. Sometimes it asks you more than once. And there is no way to do it on an iPad, which drives me nuts.
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Ladies thank you all so much for the words of encouragement with DS#2. I have calmed down a bit about it and am comfortable with the fact that it is a phase.
Last night the boys slept at my in laws and DH and I went out for Cinco. We met my SIL and her husband at our favorite Mexican place. We had a great time and just kept ordering appetizers and sharing them until we were full. The Margaritas were wonderful and I definitely indulged!! Woke up a little foggy this morning, lol!
I am thinking of taking the boys for their first ice cream of the season if the weather stays nice this afternoon.
Michelle- Your quiche looks yummy!! I don't think you can ever add too much cheese!
Debbie- I am glad you are enjoying your alone time and winning some money while you are at it!
Kaara Glad you enjoyed your dinner out, have fun at the jewelery show. I bet it will be lots if fun. Have fun at the play tonight, you are one busy lady!
Lacey- I hope you are feeling better, thanks for the links.
Apple- Love the story of your DS, hope you are doing well.
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That look real good. DH would not touch anything like that.
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