tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27612005.post4731549300042453182..comments2023-10-18T08:12:28.404-07:00Comments on Be a good one: Day 3lesliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11495166674226656034noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27612005.post-781702236990488262009-01-29T16:53:00.000-08:002009-01-29T16:53:00.000-08:00It is okay to eat for comfort at times like these!...It is okay to eat for comfort at times like these! It's not like you're not exercising, so you are burning the stuff off as you pop it into your mouth ;) I know this past week with stress I've been hitting the pantry a bit more myself. I had a bowl of cereal one night, then got up and poured another one (Rob looked at me and asked if I was hungy haha). I don't care though.<BR/><BR/>I'm so glad your dad will be home Friday (tomorrow) and I hope things start to calm down in your life. Tough times make us stronger, and you my friend are one strong person.<BR/><BR/>{{HUGS}}ColeC https://www.blogger.com/profile/15118024502702720090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27612005.post-65329061268979210192009-01-29T09:49:00.000-08:002009-01-29T09:49:00.000-08:00I hope your life will be better too as a result of...I hope your life will be better too as a result of this tough time. May today become an A.tfhhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10735303292996192352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27612005.post-43116142918816981942009-01-29T09:10:00.000-08:002009-01-29T09:10:00.000-08:00That's great news about your dad!And, you're so ri...That's great news about your dad!<BR/><BR/>And, you're so right about the Cadbury Creme Eggs. I'm going to have to find some, I haven't had one in a while. <BR/><BR/>Congrats on sticking with your workouts in the face of all that's been going on w/ you and your parents. You're doing great!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27612005.post-29391093628265544942009-01-29T05:21:00.000-08:002009-01-29T05:21:00.000-08:00As someone who knows all too well the stress of ca...As someone who knows all too well the stress of caring for a parent, all I can say is this - ask for help.<BR/><BR/>There is no way you can continue to do your "normal" load of stuff PLUS take on the extra responsibility without totally burning yourself out.<BR/><BR/>It's hard. But I know you are strong and you can do it. Don't juggle the balls. Hand a few of them to someone else.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27612005.post-58537112890242711142009-01-28T20:51:00.000-08:002009-01-28T20:51:00.000-08:00Jawsome...thank you and Leslie both for your hones...Jawsome...thank you and Leslie both for your honesty. You remind me that I am human--and normal (whatever that is).<BR/>Leslie, I know how hard this time is for you, emotionally, physically, spiritually, etc, and I think a lot about this stage of life where we become our parents' caretakers. It's such an odd turn of events, one that I have quite a bit of difficulty wrapping my brain around. Be sure to continue to take care of yourself in the process. So far, it looks like you're doing pretty well with that, but keep it up. Thanks for the updates, too. When things are hard, we worry when you're gone a while.<BR/>BTW, how are your daily grades assigned? Is this bootcamp a workbook or an in-person class?Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17077930691017238101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27612005.post-35631626086107105742009-01-28T20:11:00.000-08:002009-01-28T20:11:00.000-08:00Hi Leslie -I've been reading your blog for a while...Hi Leslie -<BR/><BR/>I've been reading your blog for a while now, and I want you to know how inspiring it is for me. My grandmother recently passed away, and I can relate to the challenge of getting households in order and still trying to find time for family as well as (gasp!) yourself. To put things in perspective, today I ate an entire package of Milano cookies. The whole thing. And you know what? I'm glad. Because sometimes taking care of yourself (emotionally) is what's most important. I hope your next days will be better.Jawsomehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04148850031035207605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27612005.post-65058631050924645852009-01-28T19:30:00.000-08:002009-01-28T19:30:00.000-08:00I hope the transition home goes well for your dad!...I hope the transition home goes well for your dad! <BR/><BR/>By the way, I'm having an "I'm hungry" year... I can relate!<BR/><BR/>*Hugs*Irenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03163803961338323135noreply@blogger.com