I am glad this week is almost over…
it has been a very stressful week for me.
We lost our dog Bear this week. It still can’t get over it. He was such a big part of our family since the day we got him from the animal shelter.
I have finally come to the conclusion (I am a slow learner sometimes), that the (bitch) at work is not goin to get to me any more. Why should I let her crap keep me from going in there and going to lunch with hubby or socialize with other co-workers that I enjoy seeing. What she thinks or does is beyond my control, and people can see through what she is doing. She belittles me trying to make herself look better, but in all reality she is making herself look the fool.
My oldest sister has always had a way of making me feel bad. It has always been her way or no way! She has been downright rude to me since my mom has had so many health issues and is now in a nursing home. She doesn’t think I go to see her enough. I have come to the conclusion, my sister is an unhappy person and she is miserable so she just wants everyone around her to be as miserable as she is. Well I am not going to let that happen. I love my mom and she knows it. My mom loves me! I go to see my mom as often as I can. It is me that has to deal with how I handle my relationship with my mom not her. I don’t need to feel guilty because I can’t go see her every day.
My five year old grandaughter had her physical and shots last week for school. She is the one I have blogged about in the past about being over weight and everyone including her mom and dad making comments on her weight. I have had a lot of issues with this too. I have told them not to make such a big deal of it. I worry that if they do they will make her more likely to have issues with Bulemia or Anorexia as she gets older. Well when they weighed her at the doctors she weighed 64 lbs. and was 42 inches tall. Her mom told me she was 95% over weight. Well I started thinking that doesn’t sound right. I looked up weight information for children, and what it actually says is she is in the 95th percentile. My grandaughter eats pretty healthy when she is with me. I have been trying to get my (skinny) daughter in law to try to just buy healthier things for Natasha to eat and give her better choices. I hope something finally kicks in. I think if they make a big deal about it, my grandaughter is going to develop more issues about her weight.
As far as my weigh in for the week, well I maintained, again. I am okay with it, because it was not a gain. I went overboard in the begining of the week, with stress eating, and got myself back in control and finished out the week back on track. I know if I hadn’t gotten back on track it would have been a gain.
I am going to my oldest son’s for a cook out today! I am taking a veggie tray! I will try filling up on the raw veggies before I eat the rest so I can keep in control!
I hope you all have a great weekend!
You are all so amazing with your support, inspiration and motivation!
Big HUGS!
Awwww I’m sorry to hear about your Dog! *Hugs* I hope things turn around with your Grand daughter, I hope shes happy with herself, and living a fun childhood life, like it should be!
Yaaa Veggie trays are fun!! I hope your Cook Out was good!!
Robyn
Bless your heart, so much stress this past week! I’m proud of you for maintaining through it all. Keep on hanging in there, it will get better! ***hugs***
People at work can make your life hard. I got a new position at work that gets me out of the workroom. I am so grateful. The ladies there were mostly nasty. Wear her out with kindness. This does actually work. Bring her gifts of coffee, picked flowers for her desk, etc. The problem with this method is that sometimes they want to be your best friend. :o)
Sorry about your dog. We just lost ours 6 months ago and I still look for him.
Now don’t eat the dip dear. ;o)
yarrow
I’m so glad you are standing up to that (#itch)!!!!!
Good for you girlfriend. You are better than she is. I know a couple of people like that (my brother) they know everything, they’ve been everywhere, they’ve done everything, and most of all they KNOW EVERYBODY. People like that are very insecure. You are not. You ARE THE WOMAN!!!
And as far as your sister goes, my first husband was like that. After 20 years I was so damn down in the dumps
So ignore her Bette Jo, you know what you are capable of doing and if you can’t see your Mom everyday, that is certainly ok.
Now your grandaughter. I keep her in my prayers. I feel bad for her. The bad comments are probably the hardest.
My grandson, started out just perfect in size. In the last 4-6 months, he has put on so much weight. He is 2 1/2 and weighs 49 pounds. He’s chubby and cute, but I see the struggle he has getting around. Hes in the middle of potty training, but when he used diapers, they are a size 7…and only 1 store carries them in my daughters area. So its sad. Hope her first year in school is the best.
Have fun at your cookout!!! Happy Labor Day!!!
Love ya, Jane
Woops, I’m back…forgot something really important.
Big big hugs for you with the loss of Bear. My heart breaks because I know how our dogs become a part of the family. They are like our children.
Always remember you gave him such a wonderful life and this is the most important thing.
Just wanted to say how sorry I am.
Bette Jo, you have matured so much since I first met you! I’m impressed with how you’ve learned to handle the difficult people in your life, the co-worker from hell and your oldest sister…. It’s as if the more control you get of yourself, the more you are able to control the influence others have over you. You’re gaining strength as you lose weight. Maybe because your confidence is growing? Whatever it is, good for you. Keep it up!
I’m sorry to hear about your dog. Losing an animal is like losing a part of your family. My heart goes out to you.
I am so sorry to hear about your dog, I know how they become part of our families, I have a rescue for dogs and everyone of them is so special to us, when we lose one it is a loss in our life even for as many as we have.