cjomomma

This is on going on this thread you can join us at anytime.

cjomomma

Here is some of the blocks that I made months ago. I have 19 made so far, I need to make 10 more the amount of weight I have lost.

marymc

Love the sewing notions Carrie. I had forgotten about them. Thanks for sharing

cjomomma

Your welcome!

irishrose

They are so colorful - love it. Aren't you glad you've lost those 29 pounds?

MOMBASIL53

Well I am starting today........count me in. Huggs Judy

cjomomma

I am glad but it seems to be creeping up on me. I think stress is causing most of it. I can't lose weight when I'm stressed no matter how hard I try.

cjomomma

That's wonderful. Don't forget to share with us as you travel down this road. If you need support just let us know.

cheryl rearick

get the children to help you... deligate (sp) chores. Teens do your own laundry, it does not sit in washer and dryer. Mom can take it out and sit on their beds. Save one day a week for power cleaning, ALL except for hubby (he works out) and does school....gets to be involved. My 4 year old use to keep his room clean. Did the best he could making bed, (I finished) was important he try. He had to pick up toys (I refused) if he didn't then he lost them for xx amount of time. I think we parents can become slaves if we allow ourselves. My daughter does not like house work (age 35) so if she is NOT disciplined how can her children be? They can't. Giving into our children does not make them become responsiable adults. NOT SAYING ANYONE HERE GIVES IN TO THEIR CHILDREN... only talking and sharing. I remember back home a woman actually went on strike... no laundry, no cooking, didn't place TP in bathroom and it took about 3 weeks before the family woke up and said gee maybe we better start helping mom. During that time Mom enjoyed MOM... She was also a working mother just like hubby. Guess you know that whole house did a change, with papa helping. No one should be taken advantage of just because they carry the title MOM. It is a wonderful title but we also are not slaves to our homes and families.

marymc

When my boys were little (3 boys in 4 years) I was a stay at home mom. my husband and I wanted it that way and he was very appreciative of me doing all I did. Everyday he would come home, give me a kiss and say "how was your day? what did you do?" He was not asking for any reason except he cared. One day I just could not get going. When he arrived home I was in sweats the boys in PJ's or a diaper dishes on the table toys everywhere, a mess. He came in the door, leaned in for a kiss then stopped and said "what happenned"? I looked around and said "you know how you always ask what I did today? Today I didn't!" Kids are all grown and gone now and I still smile when I think of it. Our families usually mean well we need to communicate with them to ensure everyone is taken care of.