A Mother's Heart

My heart has just been breaking lately, for one of Mine that is really having a hard time.  Just can't get a break.  People all around are demanding.  They don't ask enough questions.  They have expectations.  They frustrate Mine.  And Mine frustrates them.  I am not frustrated.  Only broken hearted. 

New Photo

We finally got our photos back from the photographer that took them at Christmas time. Thus the change in my blog photo. These are still our seven, and they are still standing. A little larger than before, because I can't seem to figure out how to make it smaller. Oh, well. The change is good!

T.M.I. Warning: "Female Issues"

I had my annual physical and all that stuff this week. I've got good news and bad news.

Iron levels=fine. Good news.
Cholesterol = 212. Bad news. Cut down on fatty foods.
Arthritis screen= negative. Good news.
Triglycerides= high. Bad news. Cut down on sugar.
Thyroid= normal. Good.
Pap smear=inflamed. Bad news. Retest in 6months. (I've seen this before!)
Blood count= good.
Weight= like I'm going to tell YOU! Hit the gym!
I'm post-menopausal= Good news.

In case you didn't get that last item, and I had to ask twice, I'm through the change! According to the websites I've queried:

"There are many things to love about being post-menopausal. There is a light at the end of the tunnel of heavy bleeding and hot flashes. No more Kotex pads or Tampax! No more worry about pregnancy. Most women find their voice and have no qualms about raising it. This does not happen overnight of course, and for many women it takes time to stop feeling bad about speaking up — but they realize they have nothing to lose and much to gain!"

So, as much as I love seeing that light at the end of THAT tunnel, I was more curious about the finding their voice statement. Today, I thought I'd give it a whirl. Jim and I were driving and I pointed in the direction he needed to turn. You must know that he hates when I do that, and I really don't do it to irritate him, I do it so we won't miss the turn. After I pointed, he explained that he WAS going to turn there. I simply said, "I think I have missed my calling in life, I should have been a GPS!" He agreed and said "I should tell people I've had a GPS for 28 years!" We laughed and I said "You know, one of the avantages of being postmenopausal is that I may just find my voice." (Smile) I'm sure he's really looking forward to that!

S.T.R.E.S.S.E.D.

Doc says I seem to have a lot of symptoms of stress. Without getting into all that, I thought is might be worthwhile to spell out things I just could be stressed about.

Started a new job that I just don't quite have down yet.
Two adult children living at home and the changes that brings.
Real estate search; trying to find/move into a new house.
Exercising, then pain OR not exercising, then guilt.
Staying on track with the kids school work and grades.
Slipping and sliding on roads for weeks at a time.
Expectations of others.
Dealing with crazy mood swings.

Stressed? Maybe....

Date Night

Jim and I had a fabulous date last night, thanks to the generous folks at CRU. Several weeks ago Jim spoke at CRU and was given a thank-you gift. It was a gift certificate to Looies Down Under, a somewhat posh restaurant in downtown Bozeman.

This is what I ordered...

Seabass filet rolled in black sesame seeds, sautéed and served on a bed of carmelized bananas, topped with sliced mangoes and a soy, lime, fresh ginger sauce. Oh, and the orchid was edible, but who needs to eat flowers when you've got all this? There was also a very unnecessary side of garlic mashed potatoes, but I'm sure you've all seen those before!

On A Mission

Yesterday we looked at two houses.
Tomorrow we look at one.
Who knows how many we'll find to look at this week.
There just has to be one out there.

Enough is Enough

After months and months, we are officially tired of waiting on Bank of America to let us know if they will let us buy the house. We have told our realtor to let them know. That means we are back to square one. Blch! So, if anyone knows of a home for sale in Bozeman, let us know. We'll be the ones with the exasperated look on our faces!