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"I see my vision burn, I feel my memories fade with time, but Im too young to worry..."
I am wishing for the best for you in 2025! 
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I finally have something to report!!! I did my mobility stretches and took a walk around my little pecan forest yesterday. Just up and down the main path... I also managed to make my bed, prepare a simple brunch consisting of pomegranate seeds and an omelette, and entertain a guest before my body cried, "NO MORE!" HAHAHA! I managed to delegate some tasks to some of my children and instruct my husband and one of my daughters in making dinner, which became more of a breakfast because my husband decided that my biscuits would better serve as pancakes... So, a little extra buttermilk later, we had pancakes with apple compote, pork steaks, and a salad... HAHAHA!
TODAY IS #6'S BIRTHDAY!!!
TODAY IS #6'S BIRTHDAY!!!
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Another accomplishment yesterday! I took a 30-minute walk before bed.
TUESDAY
Breakfast - 2 peanut butter sandwiches and the leftover pomegranate seeds
Dinner - Leafy green salad with tomatoes, bell peppers, cucumbers, carrots, crumbled feta cheese, sunflower seeds, and cheap ranch dressing
WEDNESDAY
Breakfast - leftover salad
Dinner - Peanut butter balls loaded with cacao powder, maple syrup, shredded coconut, and sunflower seeds.
I didn't feel hungry until after my walk, and by then, it was too late in the day for me to eat. So, kids ate, I went to bed and passed out immediately. Nice, deep sleep!
TUESDAY
Breakfast - 2 peanut butter sandwiches and the leftover pomegranate seeds
Dinner - Leafy green salad with tomatoes, bell peppers, cucumbers, carrots, crumbled feta cheese, sunflower seeds, and cheap ranch dressing
WEDNESDAY
Breakfast - leftover salad
Dinner - Peanut butter balls loaded with cacao powder, maple syrup, shredded coconut, and sunflower seeds.
I didn't feel hungry until after my walk, and by then, it was too late in the day for me to eat. So, kids ate, I went to bed and passed out immediately. Nice, deep sleep!
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"For God so loved the world that He gave His only Son, that everyone who believes in Him will not perish, but have eternal life. John 3:16"
Happy belated birthday to #6 
Great job on that 30 minute walk!
Great job on that 30 minute walk!
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No workouts yesterday, but I did spend a lot of time on my feet in the evening, with the help of some handy, dandy anti-inflammatory and pain blockers. HAHAHA!
We had what our family calls a "Celestial Fireside". It's the literal version of the term, where we make fire under a celestial event. Last night was in honor of Mars, which shone very brightly in the eastern night sky. We also saw Venus, Saturn, and Jupiter. #4 doesn't have a very good telescope, but he set it up and was able to make out Jupiter's moons. Everyone was excited about that. The missionaries came to our campfire cook-out, too. One of them seems to have spent a lot of time under an open Texas sky and helped point out some of the constellations for everyone.
Breakfast: nothing... I was hungry, but really didn't feel like eating
Dinner: A bowl of chili over corn crisps with a little sour cream, then I felt like I couldn't eat anything else... Two hours later, I snacked, though. A campfire hot dog and a Starburst lolly. (should've started with the salad... HAHAHA!)
For those with clear skies, we're about to have another planetary parade. Six planets in alignment. One source says 21st, another says 25th... Won't hurt to step outside and check either day... Feb. 28, there will apparently be another planetary parade of 7 planets, too. Unfortunately, another full alignment wont happen for over 400 years. So, if you didn't see it Dec. 2022, you missed it.
We had what our family calls a "Celestial Fireside". It's the literal version of the term, where we make fire under a celestial event. Last night was in honor of Mars, which shone very brightly in the eastern night sky. We also saw Venus, Saturn, and Jupiter. #4 doesn't have a very good telescope, but he set it up and was able to make out Jupiter's moons. Everyone was excited about that. The missionaries came to our campfire cook-out, too. One of them seems to have spent a lot of time under an open Texas sky and helped point out some of the constellations for everyone.
Breakfast: nothing... I was hungry, but really didn't feel like eating
Dinner: A bowl of chili over corn crisps with a little sour cream, then I felt like I couldn't eat anything else... Two hours later, I snacked, though. A campfire hot dog and a Starburst lolly. (should've started with the salad... HAHAHA!)
For those with clear skies, we're about to have another planetary parade. Six planets in alignment. One source says 21st, another says 25th... Won't hurt to step outside and check either day... Feb. 28, there will apparently be another planetary parade of 7 planets, too. Unfortunately, another full alignment wont happen for over 400 years. So, if you didn't see it Dec. 2022, you missed it.
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Yesterday, I managed to get a little yardwork done. A young friend of mine is helping me with my yardwork lately. So, we worked together and accomplished a decent amount. It felt great!
Breakfast: Caprese salad on a bed of romaine greens.
Snack: Tuna casserole (feeling nostalgic)
Dinner: Clear soup, hibachi shrimp and mushrooms over rice, tempura rolls
My husband took me out to eat at my favorite Japanese restaurant last night. I was exhausted by the time I got home. I was so exhausted, in fact, that upon entering my room and seeing #4 chillaxin' on my bed with his dad's laptop, I said, "I'm too tired to wait for you to leave the room. I'm takin' my pants off. So, move, or be traumatized." That was the fastest I've ever seen a kid get off a gaming device. He was out of my room by the time I had kicked off my sandals! HAHAHA!
Breakfast: Caprese salad on a bed of romaine greens.
Snack: Tuna casserole (feeling nostalgic)
Dinner: Clear soup, hibachi shrimp and mushrooms over rice, tempura rolls
My husband took me out to eat at my favorite Japanese restaurant last night. I was exhausted by the time I got home. I was so exhausted, in fact, that upon entering my room and seeing #4 chillaxin' on my bed with his dad's laptop, I said, "I'm too tired to wait for you to leave the room. I'm takin' my pants off. So, move, or be traumatized." That was the fastest I've ever seen a kid get off a gaming device. He was out of my room by the time I had kicked off my sandals! HAHAHA!
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Saturday was mostly restful. #5 brought home two more pigeons. After that, I enjoyed another small date with my husband while 3 of my kids were enjoying a STEAM club activity hosted by the local university planetarium. I was feeling pretty low afterwards, though. I ate, though I wasn't hungry, and I stayed up, though I wanted to sleep.
Breakfast - a clementine
Luncheon - Chicken and beef sandwich with pickles, tomatoes, lettuce, and a little mustard + mayo, coconut water, and an oreo brownie
Dinner - I combined a bacon and ranch salad kit with a chickpea caesar salad kit and ate about half of it
I am officially sick.
Breakfast - a clementine
Luncheon - Chicken and beef sandwich with pickles, tomatoes, lettuce, and a little mustard + mayo, coconut water, and an oreo brownie
Dinner - I combined a bacon and ranch salad kit with a chickpea caesar salad kit and ate about half of it
I am officially sick.
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SUNDAY
I spent all day in bed, sleeping. When bedtime came, I couldn't go back to sleep. So, I stayed up a few hours playing Monopoly and Uno with my family until I was ready to conk out again.
No meals, just a few ginger drops and beef broth.
Illness is finally passing.
I spent all day in bed, sleeping. When bedtime came, I couldn't go back to sleep. So, I stayed up a few hours playing Monopoly and Uno with my family until I was ready to conk out again.
No meals, just a few ginger drops and beef broth.
Illness is finally passing.
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"I see my vision burn, I feel my memories fade with time, but Im too young to worry..."
Glad you are starting to feel better! 
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Yesterday, I finished recovering from my illness... No physical activity... Just went to the store to get a log splitting tool and an axe sharpener. Funny story: I wanted to get a new axe, too, but my husband insisted we didn't need one. I kept repeating loudly in an OCD manner that I couldn't seem to control, "We need a new axe. Ours is going to break," over and over again like a possessed doll. Well, when we got home, our axe broke. Same for the matches. I kept going around the store saying, "We need matches. Our lighters aren't going to last." Sure enough, this morning, my son says, "Where are the lighters," and we're down to the last one. When we discovered our predicament with the axe, I turned to my husband and said, "What are your thoughts?" He answered, "I think you were divinely inspired." So, for once, I don't feel embarrassed that I had a total "Rain Man" episode in a public place! BAHAHAHA! Afterwards, we bought some groceries, including tons of ramen for lazy day cooking... (Also, so I can store small kindling for my fireplace in the cardboard packaging.) My kids and I both agree it's a win/win!
Breakfast: Clementine, chocolate dipped bananas, two pieces of cheese
Snack: Moose tracks ice cream with caramel pecan cookies (Oddly, I hate caramel, but I really loved it yesterday)
Dinner: 2 chicken bacon ranch wraps with lettuce, blackberry soda water
Breakfast: Clementine, chocolate dipped bananas, two pieces of cheese
Snack: Moose tracks ice cream with caramel pecan cookies (Oddly, I hate caramel, but I really loved it yesterday)
Dinner: 2 chicken bacon ranch wraps with lettuce, blackberry soda water
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I wish I could say that I remember what I did yesterday, but I don't. Sounds silly, but my mind is completely wiped. I do know that I ate some quesadillas, clementines, and veggie ramen, though.... Among other things that I'm sure I devoured, but can't remember to save my life... HAHAHA! C'est la vie!
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So, more of not remembering my day clearly on Wednesday. Thursday evening, I went to the (LDS) temple with my husband and #2. I remember a clementine in the morning and grabbing some burgers off the Buy 1, Get 1 for $1 menu at Wackdonald's (anime has forever changed my outlook on fast food) after the temple. It looks like I'm going through a stint of "what did I do yesterday"? Hormones, perhaps? Methinks, I'll chalk it up to the point of womanhood I'm at in my life. Yeah... that sounds like a good excuse. HAHAHA!
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I slept my morning away on Saturday, went for a little walk at some point in the afternoon, and finished my day watching a family film. Another day of very little to report and very little remembered.
Breakfast: egg and cheese quesadilla and some leftover oven-roasted potatoes
Dinner: BBQ fried chicken at my husband's request and a side of salad greens with carrot ribbons, sunflower seeds, and balsamic vinaigrette... Everyone got a small serving of rainbow sorbet and two cookies to enjoy with the film.... I sneaked some raspberry chocolate gelato.
Breakfast: egg and cheese quesadilla and some leftover oven-roasted potatoes
Dinner: BBQ fried chicken at my husband's request and a side of salad greens with carrot ribbons, sunflower seeds, and balsamic vinaigrette... Everyone got a small serving of rainbow sorbet and two cookies to enjoy with the film.... I sneaked some raspberry chocolate gelato.
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Went to church Sunday but was feeling unwell. So, I went back home and rested. I was able to spend some time outside enjoying the vineyard, though. PRUNING SEASON IS UPON US!
I love that I am in a position to give back to others. I spent the first 15 years of my adult life dependent upon the welfare systems in my community and the government. I made a covenant with my God that, given the chance, I would give back to my community and do all in my power to help others out of the government welfare system. So, when we moved to our current home, which has a vineyard, barnyard, and small pecan forest, I decided that the produce that grows on my land would be free to anyone who wants it, and all they have to do is show up for the harvest. I must admit, even if I were perfectly healthy, the work is A LOT for just me and my family alone. So, when people show up, it becomes most symbiotic. HAHAHA!
Breakfast: Crackers with peanut butter and cheese (not at the same time, though as an acquired taste, some people actually like combining the three)
Dinner: Chicken and veggie noodle soup, with extra broth because broth is so delightful!
I love that I am in a position to give back to others. I spent the first 15 years of my adult life dependent upon the welfare systems in my community and the government. I made a covenant with my God that, given the chance, I would give back to my community and do all in my power to help others out of the government welfare system. So, when we moved to our current home, which has a vineyard, barnyard, and small pecan forest, I decided that the produce that grows on my land would be free to anyone who wants it, and all they have to do is show up for the harvest. I must admit, even if I were perfectly healthy, the work is A LOT for just me and my family alone. So, when people show up, it becomes most symbiotic. HAHAHA!
Breakfast: Crackers with peanut butter and cheese (not at the same time, though as an acquired taste, some people actually like combining the three)
Dinner: Chicken and veggie noodle soup, with extra broth because broth is so delightful!
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Monday, I finally managed to do more than just surviving... I got some chores done... a couple... like two chores... incomplete... HAHAHA! I didn't do much walking, but I did get in some good stretches.
Breakfast: Egg Sandwiches
Snack: My husband spoiled me with some ice cream... MOOSE TRACKS! It tastes so good topped with peanut butter and hazelnuts
Dinner: Leftover chicken and veggie noodle soup.
Breakfast: Egg Sandwiches
Snack: My husband spoiled me with some ice cream... MOOSE TRACKS! It tastes so good topped with peanut butter and hazelnuts
Dinner: Leftover chicken and veggie noodle soup.
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Tuesday, I had a nice, 30 minute walk. Though, it was very slow going. It's a wonder I'm not back up to 300lbs with how little mobility I have! I wish I could remember what I ate, but I can't. In case I forget tomorrow what I did today... this morning, I had some tuna sandwiches, which come with a story...
#6 was complaining about her skin, which got us on the conversation about the use of amino acids in lotions to repair skin, which got us on the topic of soft tissue damage and repair, which brought us to the topic of my father, which brought us to the topic of the importance of collagen in our diets. I explained to her about collagen, and how I put collagen in my protein powder. I explained to her that my protein mix isn't good for all foods, but best served with seafood and other complimentary foods because of the subtle hint of flavor it gives off. I suggested a few ideas, including tuna salad (the stuff in mayo, for those who eat their tuna in a green salad). I told her that whenever I make tuna salad for the family, I add two scoops of my protein powder. She got really excited because she loves tuna salad and asked if we could have some for breakfast. So, for breakfast, I made some tuna salad, added my protein powder and WAAAAY more dill than any two people could eat (that inhuman monster owes me a new bottle of dried dillweed!), and served it on bread.
I truly love the fact that I can converse with my children about anything and everything... Even the arguments! If your child doesn't shut down on you when you try to talk to them, can hold a healthy debate against you, and accepts your influence when you are right, it's evidence to me of a healthy relationship.
So, this morning's accomplishments, since I can't seem to remember yesterday: I made my bed and put away ALL of the laundry (Mums of many children, I welcome your awe and jealousy... BAHAHAHA!) <<< Don't worry, it'll return to normal within the hour.... I had an important conversation and culinary experience with my youngest, took the time to stretch and do a small walkabout outside, wrote a letter, and practiced my penmanship in cursive.
Now, I am only waiting for #6 to finish sorting her own laundry so that we can play a PC game together (If not Minecraft, likely a horror genre Roblox game), and this evening, I will be doing some family history research. Otherwise, today is expected to be very restful.
#6 was complaining about her skin, which got us on the conversation about the use of amino acids in lotions to repair skin, which got us on the topic of soft tissue damage and repair, which brought us to the topic of my father, which brought us to the topic of the importance of collagen in our diets. I explained to her about collagen, and how I put collagen in my protein powder. I explained to her that my protein mix isn't good for all foods, but best served with seafood and other complimentary foods because of the subtle hint of flavor it gives off. I suggested a few ideas, including tuna salad (the stuff in mayo, for those who eat their tuna in a green salad). I told her that whenever I make tuna salad for the family, I add two scoops of my protein powder. She got really excited because she loves tuna salad and asked if we could have some for breakfast. So, for breakfast, I made some tuna salad, added my protein powder and WAAAAY more dill than any two people could eat (that inhuman monster owes me a new bottle of dried dillweed!), and served it on bread.
I truly love the fact that I can converse with my children about anything and everything... Even the arguments! If your child doesn't shut down on you when you try to talk to them, can hold a healthy debate against you, and accepts your influence when you are right, it's evidence to me of a healthy relationship.
So, this morning's accomplishments, since I can't seem to remember yesterday: I made my bed and put away ALL of the laundry (Mums of many children, I welcome your awe and jealousy... BAHAHAHA!) <<< Don't worry, it'll return to normal within the hour.... I had an important conversation and culinary experience with my youngest, took the time to stretch and do a small walkabout outside, wrote a letter, and practiced my penmanship in cursive.
Now, I am only waiting for #6 to finish sorting her own laundry so that we can play a PC game together (If not Minecraft, likely a horror genre Roblox game), and this evening, I will be doing some family history research. Otherwise, today is expected to be very restful.
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Sorry to say, but my brain is wiped again.... HAHAHA! As for today... I slept in, and aside from rousing my children out of their hobbit holes with a song and dance from the Godfather of Soul, I can't recall if I did anything else this morning... Some days are gonna be like this. HAHAHA! We'll see if tomorrow's any better...
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Another day of struggling to recall yesterday... I got in my physical therapy exercises, took a decent walk, and relocated #5's pigeons. #2 had an accident with his finger while working on a moped and went into shock... Fortunately, it did not negatively impact his heart this time. My husband saw that I was shaken up. So, he took me out to eat and talk in the car away from the kids. For dinner #2 ordered a pizza for his siblings. Yesterday evening was supposed to be another temple trip, but my body wasn't up for it. So, my husband and #2 went instead. I feel so blah after yesterday's menu... nothing healthy
Lunch: DQ Alaskan salmon sandwich and fries (was in the mood or fish and chips, and that was the closest available option), mint brownie DQ blizzard
Dinner: Cheesy breadsticks with marinara sauce for dipping (I saved the pizza for my kids)
Lunch: DQ Alaskan salmon sandwich and fries (was in the mood or fish and chips, and that was the closest available option), mint brownie DQ blizzard
Dinner: Cheesy breadsticks with marinara sauce for dipping (I saved the pizza for my kids)
Mamatigerj
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That sounds very stressful; glad #2 is okay!
for you andfor him.
for you andfor him.
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I know it's hard to believe, given my perfect track record... (sarcasm, for the literal-minded,) but I totally forgot to do my check-ins over the weekend. HAHAHA! 
Don't remember what I did on Friday, but on Saturday, while my children were at the uni planetarium for STEAM club, my husband took me on a small date to the botanical gardens. I've been hurting like hell from it, but I feel like it was very much worth it. I'm grateful that I could get out and enjoy the fair weather we've been having. We were also able to discuss important future plans away from the children's prying ears. So, I was very grateful.... Ah, and #3 did all-district band... don't know if she made it, though...
Sunday, I rested until mid-afternoon. I missed church, but my husband and sons attended to me. It's so wonderful to hear my men sing! We fed the missionaries and a family friend last night. Afterwards, I went back to my bed.
Dinner: sloppy joes over oven-roasted potatoes, caesar salad, peppered corn and sweet peas
Dessert: store-bought gluten-free caramel chocolate chip cookies and milk.
This morning, I went to the dentist and was declared perfect with all 2s and 3s and no problems. My kids were hungry, but since I'm still in pain today, and they're old enough to feed themselves, we made peanut butter balls together and opened a bag of pistachios. If they want more, they've known how to cook independently since they were 8... they won't starve.
About the peanut butter balls... my daughter made some brownies last night. So, I used the leftover chocolate frosting, stirred it in with the peanut butter and some protein powder, rolled them around in sunflower seeds, et voila! Peanut butter balls! A slightly healthier end to a very unhealthy ingredient, and my girls were content.
Dinner tonight: I took the leftover ingredients and made something of a shepherd's pie with it all. So, tonight, I'm having shepherd's pie and more caesar salad.
That's it... Aside from a few stretches later today, I don't think I'll be doing much else except sleeping. I'm freakishly tired again. Today's a good day, though. So, I'm grateful.
Don't remember what I did on Friday, but on Saturday, while my children were at the uni planetarium for STEAM club, my husband took me on a small date to the botanical gardens. I've been hurting like hell from it, but I feel like it was very much worth it. I'm grateful that I could get out and enjoy the fair weather we've been having. We were also able to discuss important future plans away from the children's prying ears. So, I was very grateful.... Ah, and #3 did all-district band... don't know if she made it, though...
Sunday, I rested until mid-afternoon. I missed church, but my husband and sons attended to me. It's so wonderful to hear my men sing! We fed the missionaries and a family friend last night. Afterwards, I went back to my bed.
Dinner: sloppy joes over oven-roasted potatoes, caesar salad, peppered corn and sweet peas
Dessert: store-bought gluten-free caramel chocolate chip cookies and milk.
This morning, I went to the dentist and was declared perfect with all 2s and 3s and no problems. My kids were hungry, but since I'm still in pain today, and they're old enough to feed themselves, we made peanut butter balls together and opened a bag of pistachios. If they want more, they've known how to cook independently since they were 8... they won't starve.
About the peanut butter balls... my daughter made some brownies last night. So, I used the leftover chocolate frosting, stirred it in with the peanut butter and some protein powder, rolled them around in sunflower seeds, et voila! Peanut butter balls! A slightly healthier end to a very unhealthy ingredient, and my girls were content.
Dinner tonight: I took the leftover ingredients and made something of a shepherd's pie with it all. So, tonight, I'm having shepherd's pie and more caesar salad.
That's it... Aside from a few stretches later today, I don't think I'll be doing much else except sleeping. I'm freakishly tired again. Today's a good day, though. So, I'm grateful.