Ok, so I took the advice of you ladies and got a liter bottle. I have had 3 today...which by their calculations is the same as 12 cups of water. I am floating!!! I dont think the Titanic sunk in as much water as I produced today.
A family member inspired me to write a little something about this...Depression and Abuse. They are both evil but combine the 2 and you have a time bomb waiting to happen. So many of us become overwhelmed with certain aspects of our lives, that we can easily slip into depression. Finances, relationships, jobs all add to it..and there comes a breaking point. Once you hit that breaking point, it then becomes dangerous. Add abuse to the breaking point, and you have a fine line for someone ready to snap. Abuse doesnt always have to be physical...it can be mental and emotional...which take way longer to recover from. There are so many people tetering on the edge and all it takes is just a breeze to push them over.
I think we have to be careful in the way we talk to others, no I am not saying...treat people with kid gloves..but I am saying...maybe think before words come out. You never know what kind of day a person is having, and you could be the breaking point. Life is short, and we need to live to the fullest...like we would want. And if you know someone who is suffering from depression, take a moment to send them a note, email, give them a ring, just to let them know they are not alone, and that someone cares.
Sorry this blog was so heavy but its on my heart. And for those that think I am a flake...you should have stopped reading my blogs long time ago.
Peytonism: Tom is visiting, and of course with a 2 and 3 year old..you never go to the bathroom alone anymore. Well my son being potty trained..went potty a bit later, and ran out the bathroom....Momma I want this diaper...*flings a maxi pad at me. I had to explain those are mommy diapers. The end. Good old peyton.
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07/07/2007 01:28
Hey Hey Hey
How are you doing? Your intro got me hooked. What exactly does drinking a lot of water do to the body when dieting...I hope you did eat something other than drinking water
I pray you didn't write this post because you've been or currently are a victim of depression and abuse. Nobody deserves to be treated with disrespect. Peyton is priceless - kids always have that innocent way of making us laugh. Have a great weekend!
Angel
Just gotta love 'em!! I am sure girls are just as cute, but as a mother of boys with a little experience (11, 13, 15) - wait til they are teenagers!! I never thought I would live through 7th/8th grades with my oldest!! (( "sex ed" at school - LOL!! )) I just kept saying "thank God the two youngest live with their father - he should be teaching them this not me" LOL!!
i agree w/ your post. I read somewhere the other day " Be patient with others, most people are just doing the best they can". And it is true even those not doing what " We think the ye should" are doing the best w/ what they have to deal w/, KWIM?
As far as mommy diapers. My nephew came through the house one day w/ a pull up on and 2 maxi pads stuffed in it, he is a little beanpole and said " Look Mom, I put on my diaper and yours!" It was hilarious!
I totally agree with your about being aware of how you treat people. I have lots of friends who suffer from depression, sometimes me too, and it can be difficult to navigate around them sometimes.
The diaper story-hilarious! I laughed out loud.
Have a great weekend.
Good for you on the water. I definitely see a difference on the scale at the end of the week when I get all my water in.
I think your post is a good one. We should always treat others with respect and consideration. You may not agree with someone's choices - but they are their choices. And you don't know what they've been through if you haven't walked in their shoes. Good comment.
LOL! Thank goodness for kids! They are our little comedians even though most of the time they don't realize how funny they are!
Your post was a great one. I am one of those who needs to think before I speak. I can do it when I blog and respond to posts but when talking I don't always. I know I've hurt feelings before and I'm trying hard to watch it especially since I have a child to be a rolemodel to.
