Support Groups - Back in Kindergarten #2

:welcome: to Back In Kindergarten!

I feel like I am back in kindergarten in many ways.... personal, sometimes at work and now with the weight loss. I have done so many things wrong over the years.....emotional eating, pills for weight loss, eating the wrong things, failed diets, etc.
Now it's time to start fresh, kinda like back in kindergarten ~

Please join us in our journey, pull up a chair and get comfy! :woo: :balloons: :cheers: :cofdate: :high: :grouphug:
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Susan--how's that for ya!!! btw I checked my spelling on Kindergarten in the dictionary to make sure I spelled it right--you wondering got me wondering...you know that doubting myself problem I have!!!

OK roll call
Susan, Cristina, Ginny, Katy , Michelle, Deborah, Cerea and any lurkers--start posting!!
I came in to get the next load of laundry to hang out--working on cutting back the woods before it over takes what little yard I have--dealing with wild raspberry bushes at the moment--very sticky--had to dig up a heavier pair of gloves while I was in here--those bushes are everywhere!! Just so they stay on the outside of the fence--love when they are full of berries though!!!

A big thank you to Ellis for closing the last thread!!!

Good Morning Jules. It looks great!! Thanks for doing that for us and to Ellis for being so fast at closing #1.
I need to go back though and read what was written before I post. Gaby keeps seeing the 3 chicks and likes looking at them. Taking forever this morning to get ready for the day!!

chat after I go and catch up! :carrot:

Hi Susan--I'll be back in a bit--gotta get back outside!!

Good Morning Jules I would love to help you outside! I miss that from my last property management job. The last year I was there I did everything by myself. It was the summer from **** - I worked 6am to 7 pm most days. I had that place looking really good. I was so proud of myself, learned how to operate all sorts of outside equipment, thrilled. lol

Good Morning Ginny I was the one asking about your bike riding. How is it on the knees? I know if I power walk my knees start hurting. I would be happy to go to Katy's and spread her cow manure around. I think she might want all the joy for herself though.I don't think she will share the manure with me. The way she got a glem in her eye telling me yesterday about the poop. :devil: jk.........Her home sounds really nice though. I am sure in the end all their hard work would have paid off.

Good Morning Michelle It is a nice area! I remember when I first was married I hopped TriMet and went out to WS looking for something white to wear (YES, I could wear white!! I was pure:o lol ) . Never been out this way before, seemed like a differnt world . Did you miss my 7-11 diet?? Didn't work too good. lol

Good Morning Cristi How are you this morning? I never watch much tv. I would watch American Idol but I keep missing it. Now that the Bachelor is over I just wander the apt looking for Mr Jingles. lol

How is James?? How is Leigh? Hope she doesn't come down ill :hug: Gaby sends that to Leigh. Taking forever this post!! Gaby keeps distracting me! Have a super Sunday!!

[B]Good Morning Debbie How is your weekend going?

Good Morning Ceara Thanks for the welcome :carrot: - there , that is from my 4 year old - lol

k- I am out of here for while. Gab is driving me nuts!!:dizzy: My dad is going to be ok , suffering from extreme dehydration.

Just got back from Sunday School...I left everyone at home. We're all dragging - bleah

Leigh doesn't have any signs of illness other than being very tired, so she and James are spending the day watching movies. James is going back to school tomorrow - yay! I've been feeling really tired and hope that I'm not catching whatever it is that's going around.

Susan---any word on your dad?

Today is rainy so no yardwork..I'm just going to hang out and knit and read... yoga class at 4.

For those who remember..I was having some feet problems...well I got my new insoles this week and slowly I am feeling a bit better in my knee and back. It's kind of amazing that adjusting something so small can affect so many other parts of my body. This insole is very thin, it just raises my foot up 3.5 mm under the ball of my foot just in front of the arch. I think I'll lay off the step aerobics for another week, then try it out and see what happens. I miss the vigorous workouts.

Have a great Sunday everyone...I am so NOT looking forward to weigh-in Monday...not going to be pretty...I'm sure eveyone else is doing fabulous and I'll take my inspiration from that and do better next week.

Hi everyone, Just a quick post. Glad to see we are moving ahead to #2 already. And that is with 11 pages in the last one. We are a chatty group. Isn't that wonderful. Had a very busy day at work today. I went in half an hour early, usually do, to get things opened up, put things outside and be ready to begin when I open..Well, I had the place full of customers at 20 min to the hour. My worker came in right on time and saw so many cars in the parkinglot she thought she was late... next time figures she better come in early. We were late getting out too. which is ok. As long as it isn't to late.

Got supper in the oven. After I get the dishes done, I'll go ride my bike for my 5 miles.. Susan, it is ok on my knees. Funny they say the ellipical is suppose to be better on the knees, when I tried it in the store, I hated it.. I knew if I had to use that I never would.. I am happy with my bike. The seat is nice and wide and quite comfortable. I had knee surgery when I was 27. My patella was knocked out of place when I was 16, and from then on it went out more often than I did. When I was 27, it went out and wouldn't go back in. AFter all the dislocations I had so much scar tissue and calcium stuff built up under it. They took it off, cleaned it out, shortened my muscles and put it back on. It was frozen for almost a year, so I walked like Chester on Gunsmoke... they were going to do another surgery, but I stepped in a hole accidently, when I went down, my leg bent under me.. though it was painful at first, it fixed the problem.. saving me from having another surgery.. anyway my other knee had to take more abuse while the bad knee was acting up, so it started to deteriate early on. So I have two knees that give me problems.. I was concerned at first with the bike, but am pleasantly surprised.. they may click and make a few noises but are doing good.

That will make you not want to ask me anymore guestions huh? I tend to give very thorough answers.. did I spell that right? I am tired and it doesn't look right.. oh well, you get my drift..

I better go check on supper. Hope everyone had a good day. And enjoy the evening. I'll catch ya all on the flip side.

Ginny

It's ok Ginny there's no such thing as TMI 'round these parts.....Since I've had my knee and back issues I have found that the recumbent bike is much easier on my knee than the elliptical. I like the elliptical and I do think it has less impact than the treadmill or the stepper, but still puts some stress on the knees sad to say.

Susan - thanks for asking after the kiddos..Leigh sends huggers right back at Gaby...she really had a good time. She's still dragging, but nothing else - illnesswise. I'm going to keep her home from school tomorrow to be on the safe side. Fortunately David is going to take a day off to hang out with her. I have errands piling up that just aren't happening 'cause I've been stuck at home. James is well enough, so I'm going to go to school with him tomorrow and help him settle in. I'm scheduled to volunteer anyway, so that works out. Hope your dad gets hydrated and feels better soon.

i've been dragging as well...didn't make it to yoga. I knit my DH a hat today, now I'm surfing 'round the internet which is dangerous because I'll probably buy something yarny to knit.....like this

http://www.needleartsbookshop.com/patterns/Peacock_Feathers_Shawl.html

Yikes! It's totally gorgeous and I could do it...but I have so many other projects lined up....I need to be tied to a chair and kept away from PayPal....

Later
Katy

Ok ...I succumbed...only I'm making this instead

http://www.helloyarn.com/bigskulltote.htm

The main color will be a kelly green and the skull will be a granny smith-type green.
Perfect for toting around all those knitting projects...and I'll get to felt something for the first time!

Good Afternoon,

Where is our Cristi??? Miss seeing a post from her.

Hi Katy - I haven't heard about my father, other that he is doing better and a possible discharge Wednesday. - he is out of ICU as of this morning. I am furious with my mother though - she made it sound like he was close to death. She goes "if they give him 6 months to live , remember you can get hospice care.' blah - blah. When I called back after her first call to see if my sister called again she goes " I have my own things going on Susan" omg....I could have hit her!! :mad: She pretty much tells me that my father is dying and now she doesn't want to be bothered with it. I was so upset.
Glad Leigh is doing so well today, good to get rest!! Gloomy day out - good day for dvds. :)

Ginny - What are you having for supper??? What do you think of my mother?? Some days she can be the sweetest and some days so thoughtless.

I saw Rachel today. Emotionally exhausting. We sat through a parent support group before we saw here. I thought that was very informative. Her dad had a letter from her best friend to give her. When I heard about that I told him no. Rach can't hang out with her, just can't. The girl smokes and has dropped out of school and all sorts of stuff. We go around and around on this so I said no........please!! He brought it up in group and counselor said not to give it to her. We talked about when these kids get out and what about their old friends??? Anyway, we talked with Rach and she was sweet until we started asking what her thoughts were on when she got out. She talked about her friend and still seeing her. She finally asked me "you don't want me hanging out with her??" and I said no. Rachel got up and walked out.
Made her dad & I sick all the way home. Had to do it though because I don't want to be 2 weeks down the road with her still thinking she was going to be able to hang out with her.
Annoyed with her father for opening the door of the letter exchange. Because the friends letter was just put in your time and when you get out we can have some fun. So many misspelled words.

Just tired now. I can't wait to go back to work tomorrow and relax!! lol

Has scrambled eggs/toast for breakfast and will have broccoli, cottage cheese with a chicken breast for dinner.

K- that is my day so far!!

chat later........

Katy,
*cough I can just see you carrying your bible to church on Sunday in that skull tote. Everyone will see that and put you on the prayer chain pronto!! lol
jk
Beautiful shawl :)

Hi again,
Susan, I had a baked pork chop, baked potato and steamed cabbage. with jello with some bananas for desert. and a bottle of water. As for you mom, I have no idea what her problem is.. I haven't really much to go on. Are your folks not together? Glad your dad is doing better. I don't think I'd give Rach that letter either. Sounds like her friend is not really the sort of friends you want her to be with, and since she is still so young, you DO have a say in it. Rachel sounds like she is trying to be way older than her age... as I'm sure many young girls are... but this is where tough love as they call it comes in... I wish you the best in this situation.. you have to keep fighting, some day she thank you for being there for her even though now she can't see what you are doing is for her best.

I was going to go up and ride my bike when I got company. Now I am tired, but I am still going up and ride... I can do this. I will feel better if I just go do it.. so good night all. After my ride I am turning in.. tomorrow is another day.. and I have to work 10 hrs. again.

Night all

Ginny

Hi Ginny,
My muther. She can be very critical and cuts me off a lot. She doesn't have a close relationship with most of the children. We have been close though. She can be cutting though and if I say something in a humorous way she totally doesn't get it and starts lecturing me - lol
My mother & father haven't been together in years, since I was 18.
Spoke with the other mother tonight and told her that the girls couldn't have contact when Rach gets out. Told her that Rachel had a good year ahead to focus on getting back on track and that she needed to make other friends.
I mean , she was craving a smoke today and this girls mother gives them cigs. The mother just said that her daughters counselor thought the girls could support each other blah - blah and her daughter was so depressed without Rach........ARGH.......geepers .....I feel so depressed about this - Rach wouldn't take our calls tonight. Just feel like I am living on pins and needles.

Your dinner sounds so good!

Night all :)

Susan ~ I'm so glad you are standing your ground with Rachael. She will eventually see that you are doing this because you love her and you're trying to make her see what's best for her future. I really feel for you and I'm going to say a prayer for you and her. I'm really sorry about your mom treating you like she does. There is no reason for that, because obviously she should see that you're only trying to care! I could wear white, and I did, years ago! In highschool I weighed 115 pounds, and the day I got married I weighed 122 pounds; oh the good ol days!:p

Ginny ~ You are one busy lady and pretty soon, you will have rode so many miles on your bike, that you'll be at my front door step. I'll be waiting for you and have a cup of tea ready.;)

Katy ~ I hope both of your kids are feeling better and back to themselves by tomorrow. I always hated it when my girls were little and you just didn't always know what to do for them.:?:

Today I went with both of my daughters and they each got an ear piercing, and then we went to Walmart and I got a new pedometer that I've really been wanting. They had been out of this one. I'm really excited to get started with it! I hope all of you have a wonderful evening...:hug:

Good Monday morning ladies,:D :coffee:

Michelle, I would love to join you for a cup of tea..:cofdate: .. I will continue to put in my miles.. how many do you think it will take?:bike:

Susan, I don't understand some mothers. They have a loving daughter and yet they alienate them with their treatment... I would give anything to have a daughter. I have daughter in laws, but they all have their own mothers so I can't really have a total relationship with them...this new one I am getting will be the closest to me. My mil once told me dil's just aren't the same, and I now understand what she meant.. but at the time it hurt me because I wanted to have a relationship with her, but she wanted to remain cold and distant. Now I know that is her nature. However, the past 20 years she has come to depend on me and rely on me, but now I don't need her to be...life is cruel sometimes... but stand your ground with Rach... her friend's mother needs a good kick in the butt:kickbutt: . Giving them cigs is just plain stupid. I would not allow the girls to be together. It's a recipe for disaster for both of them.
I know you feel bad that Rachel wouldn't talk to you.. but she is angry.. I read that if while growing up your children are angry with you at times.. it just means you are doing a good job.. we can't give in to them, we are the adults and know better... we see a bigger picture than they do.

I know I have mentioned before about this crazy little bunny that runs around my yard everyday.. well he is out there again.. but today he has a friend... ;) so I suppose soon there will be more little bunnies running around.

My dh planted some yellow lilacs the other day for me. I had ordered some from a catalog, they haven't come yet. I had an old customers come in last week who has over 300 of the 1800 kinds of lilacs there are.. they even go to Washington DC for a lilac convention... anyway I told her about my yellow ones I ordered. So the next day she comes over with 5 yellow ones for me.. I said I wanted to start a border of them.. so she gave me some. That was so nice of her..

Well, ladies, this is weigh in day... hope you are all excited and eager to step on that scale.:goodscale . As you know I weigh myself everyday.. but this morning. tada
I was down another 2 pounds. I am really happy, this makes 12 so far for me.. since April 1. I just hope it continues....I can live this way... so I hope it keeps going down.. I guess all the miles must be helping too.:ebike:

Ok. well I am doing some laundry this morning before I go to work. I better go switch loads. :goodluck: Good luck on the scales ladies.. I'll be checking in tonight to see how everyone did.:write:

Have a good day.:cheer:
Ginny:carrot:

Good morning ladies!!! I had a semi horrible weekend!! Ok the weekend was not bad, I was. I don't know what was wrong with me but I ate everything in sight!!! Ok so I weighed this morning and I know without a shadow of a doubt that it has to be water weight because I could not have gained almost 4 pounds over the weekend but here it goes
239.8 lbs aaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhh
ok Deborah relax!!
Thank you all for your comments on my son, he is doing much better other then him waking up this morning at 5am to tell me he had a bad dream about vampire dogs in the supermarket..... he ate late!!!! lol

Sorry I forgot to say have a great day everyone!!! I'lll try to get back online later but MOndays are my busy days.
Drinking lots of fluids today ...need to shed some of those water pounds!
Deb
Oh by the way you can call me Deb.

Good morning...just hopping by to weigh in

Not as bad as I thought but still up to 183...:(

Well that week is behind me, onto the next....
BBL to chat

Good Morning Everyone ~ Well with all the stress I've had in the past week, I haven't eaten very good at all! I thought I would still be up some pounds, but I've stayed exactly the same 240.

Ginny ~ I'm not for sure how long it would take you to get here LOL!;)

Deborah ~ Those 4 pounds will probably be gone in a couple of days. I had some sodium do that to me this past week and I was very upset, and then 2 days later, it was gone.:hug:

I hope everyone is having a good Monday morning. The sun is back out and it's beautiful here!:sunny: :flow2:

Good Monday Morning!!

Came to work early because it will be a busy week! I think I will actually have to work!:fr:

Good to see you post Deb! Were missing you and Michelle yesterday! Not like Cristi not to post, missing her too. :(

Ginny -:woo: Congrats on the 2 pounds down!!!!

Katy- Thanks for reporting in!!! I don't know why I think we are in the military. lol psssssst, you didn't look 183 Saturday ;)

Michelle - Yes, the good ole days!! I was pretty steady until I started this job last Sept. I look at all my summer capris and can't wait til I can squeeze into them again.

Thanks for the encouragement of Rach. I must be doing an awesome job because she can't stand me - lol . She did call her dad last night and she told him she didn't want me calling anymore and she wouldn't do counseling with me. WhatEVER. She is picking her own road to travel. Ginny - that other mother drives me nut. How dare she give my daughter cigs? I was telling my ex that having my daughter be friends with hers makes her job easier. She really needs to face that fact that her daughter needs help. My daughter in not going to join her in the craziness that she has created. I just pray all the time that Rach will have a change of heart.

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Reporting for Monday weigh in!! I am down 4 pounds, yay!

k- back later. Need to get busy!

Deb, I meant to add that I am glad your son is doing better. I wouldn't worry too much on the 4 pounds. That has happened to me before, drinking water and getting back on track with the eatting - I am thinking it will go right back down!
I had a dream the other night. I was moving somewhere and didn't have a u haul but walking the stuff somewhere. Some x rated video employee was helping by carring boxes up the sidewalk......wherever we were going. He dropped my box and cussed......I didn't think that was very nice.
I finally woke up (thank goodness - taking forever moving that way and I was getting bored - lol ) and thought ....why an x rated video employee??
Haven't figured it out.
*cough* thought I would share! :carrot:

Funny story about roll call in Kindergarten--my friend Angie's daughter Chelsea, was advanced in reading and sounding out words--one of the things the teacher did to help the kids recognize their names was during roll call she would hold up the students name instead of calling them out. Chelsea learned to recognize the other students names along with her own and if the student didn't realize that it was their name--Chelsea would say "that's you"...

Not so funny story--last week was bad-only went on Friday to the gym, didn't drink all the water I should, ate less instead of binging due to stress and ended up gaining 2 lbs (212) instead of losing or staying at "0".

Susan--when I was 18 I ended up in rehab--my best friend, her boyfriend and a guy they were trying to set me up with were killed in a car accident and I had terrible survivor's guilt because I should have been with them. I was suppossed to move in with my Dad after rehab but two days before he came to tell me that my step-mother wanted them to not have any kids in the house for awhile (my step-brother moved back in in less than a month). I went back home with my mom and I hung around with the same friends from before and was worse than ever until I got pregnant with my son. Be strong for Rach and just keep telling her you love her even if it is a postcard or letter once a day until she gets out. Shame on your ex for not standing firm with you and being an enabler to keep her in the same situation with the bad friend. We won't even go there with the friend's mom...

Michelle--have fun with the pedometer--they gave them out here at work once-but my son who walked to work and worked as a cook in a steakhouse "borrowed" it to see how many miles he was walking and it never made it's way back to me..

Deborah--Hi to you! You and I will both do better next week!

Katy--loved both the projects. The shawl is beautiful and I laughed at the visual of you carrying your bible to church in the skull tote!!

Ginny--if you can post some pictures I'd love to see those yellow lilacs. All that bike riding is paying off--it's funny I am the opposite of what your saying about your knees--the bike makes mine ache but I can do the elliptical at Slim-n-Tone I can relate to the knee problems--physical therapist wants me to go to a specialist for my knees--I know I have to have the calcium build up cleaned out to get rid of the "creakiness", he also says when I stand still my foot doesn't look flat footed but when I walk the way my knee rolls I actually am and then there's my knee caps that are still just a bit too high. I wanted to put going off until after summer and I actually have to with my coworker out--she gets the skin graft right after Memorial Day and we are not sure how much longer she will be out after that. Due to downsizing there is no way I could be out at this time--there is just not enough of us.

where's Cristina??

Lunch is over--gotta go!!

Deb, I meant to add that I am glad your son is doing better. I wouldn't worry too much on the 4 pounds. That has happened to me before, drinking water and getting back on track with the eatting - I am thinking it will go right back down!
I had a dream the other night. I was moving somewhere and didn't have a u haul but walking the stuff somewhere. Some x rated video employee was helping by carring boxes up the sidewalk......wherever we were going. He dropped my box and cussed......I didn't think that was very nice.
I finally woke up (thank goodness - taking forever moving that way and I was getting bored - lol ) and thought ....why an x rated video employee??
Haven't figured it out.
*cough* thought I would share! :carrot:

was he cute??? ;)

hmmmm, yes he was!!! He was this big teddy bear type and he was so sweet until he cussed. lol

Where IS Cristi?? :mag: :shrug: Doesn't seem right without her. I hope she is ok after a rough week. Maybe she just needed to step away from the computer and do some R&R:beach: I hope. I know her birthday was coming up fast.

Enabler is right!! His actions must make her so confused.

Cute K story......that age is so funny.

Susan ~ I did post yesterday, but it was last night, and I don't think you posted after I did. Congratulations on losing 4 pounds! That is so great, but you have really been eating healthy all week! I think Rachael will eventually see that you were only trying to help her out to make her life better, but she might see the worst before the better.:(

Jules ~ I didn't get my pedometer working yet, but I will be soon. I already did my exercising this morning, but I do think it will be fun to see how much walking I do during a days time.:)

I forgot to mention that a lady that I talk with on another site said that a person is suppose to drink everyday half of your current body weight in total ounces of water; so mine would be 120 ounces of water every day! I'm going to try and work up to that, but I thought I was doing good with 72 ounces! My family already makes comments on how much time I spend in the bathroom, but wait till now!:dizzy:

Hello ladies...

I'm here! Don't usually post on Sunday except for once in a while. It's about the only day DH gets the whole day off, (for now anyway-sure they will start up working 7 days soon, like they always do this time of year) and try to spend it with him. We were up early yesterday for our morning 3 mile walk and then did some yard work.

Today went to It Figures and did my work out and then walked a mile on top of it. And I am feeling pretty good, very energized. Came home and cleaned some before getting on the computer...haven't been keeping it clean like I should...been on the computer too much!

And...WI, UGH! The stress got to me, okay so that's just an excuse but I'm sticking with it, lol! I gained a pound! :yikes: But hey, it could have been worse so...just going to have to work harder this week for sure.

GINNY...you are welcome for the card. I meant to send it sooner, just got busy and sidetracked with things. Glad you had a busy day at work yesterday, and good job with all your biking! Do you keep track of your miles? I started keeping track of my miles walked and it will be interesting to see how far I go. Hey, I remember Gunsmoke! Loved that show and watched it all the time. WTG on you loss this week! :bravo:

SUSAN...I think you are doing a good job with Rachel. And why in the world would she think she could see the friend when she gets out? Just stick to your guns missy. Glad your dad is fine and shame on your mom. Your mom sounds like mine, except mine is 100 times worse. Don't think she cares about us, actually, I know she doesn't which is sad. Oh by the way missy, your pm box is full again! Can't reply to you. And WTG on your loss this week too! :bravo: keep up the good work ladies!

Sorry to all who gained, including me! We'll do it next week! Gotta keep on truckin'!

HI CEARA! Glad you dropped by to say HI! And feel free to drop by anytime.

JULES...cute Kindergarten story.

KATY...glad Leigh isn't coming down with what James had. Hey, love the shawl and bag! Especially the shawl!

MICHELLE...yeah, I've got to be very strict this week if I want to lose next week because we are headed to Olive Garden for lunch Friday! Hey, maintaining is as hard as losing so that's good. At least you didn't gain like me!

Well, ladies not much going on. I need to get some clothes folded and vacuum and that's about it for today. I will be back later this evening.

Hope everyone is having a GREAT day!

:carrot: :dance: :cp: :dance: :carrot: yay it is Cristi!! I deleted the mail box again....pssssst, send me something! lol I am glad you had a nice day with your husband.
I think my mother loves me but I think she has been so belittled by her own mother she doesn't realize she is doing it to her own children now. My grandma was horrible. Stupid thoughtless things would come out of that mouth of hers....lol
Munching on an apple now. Thinking about renewing my restraining order....(lol all these new lurkers must be thinking "whoa, who is this mom2gaby??") against Gabys father. I need to file a motion. He was pointing his finger at me in court 2 odd months ago and foaming at the mouth - tsk, tsk....and he didn't mind the judge when he was told to wait in the court room and him at my door again gives me the jibbies :fr: :yikes: lol......still have time to think about it. Gaby hasn't seen him in so long.

:blah: :blah: :blah: :blah: wow, that chickies life sure turns! lol

Michelle - that is way too much water!! :drool: :drool: you will never hve time to post if you drink that much!!!!!

Hiya Susan...

That would give me the jibbies too! I thought you already had a restraining order against him??? Just be careful missy. You never know what he is up to. Sorry I didn't get a new thread started. Will have to check in early everyday before starting my day. Can't believe we are on thread #2 already! Are your friends Laura and Mary going to make it over? Would be nice to meet them and chat with them. If you ladies are lurking...the more the merrier.

Well, Susan...enjoy your apple...sounds kind of good. Maybe if I ate right I would have lost this WI instead of gaining, grrrr! Thats my problem sometimes...I feel that since I am working out and walking so much that I can eat a little more or eat the wrong things. I gotta QUIT eating bad! I've got to get in the habit and on a regular schedule with It Figures instead of going one day and missing two. Last week I went once and therein lies the problem. But I did walk. I've got to stick to my three days a week at It Figures and then 2-3 days of walking.

Anyway, better get going. Was changing my avatar and ticker thingy. Decided to just stick with one of the 3fc ones because to change the ticker factory one I have to go to the site and make a whole new one, a pain to say the least. Anyway, going to go and jump in the shower after that work out and get some things done. And answer your pm. Chat with ya later.

Hi Cristi -

I do have a restraining order but it is coming up on the year renewal June 19th. Fast year, huh?? He just couldn't behave on Fathers Day *snicker*.I think it was also his birthday lol - poor thing.

I told Laura & Mary to put down their twinkies and get their butts in here.

hmm, chili sounds good!! Just got real hungry:hun: for beans all of a sudden,,,,,just that kind of girl. :D

k- apple eaten back to work!

Okay, last post for me until later this evening Susan. lol!

Thinking I will go have some cheese and crackers for lunch, maybe an apple too!

You know, this has been a fast year! Where has the time gone?! I swear as I have aged the years go by faster every year!

Hope Laura and Mary put the twinkies down and get over soon!

Have a good day Ms. Susan! :sunny:

I am having a good day, thanks. I woke up at 5:30 and Gabster and I were out the door by 7am. Ex took me to Starbucks and bought me a venti. Took Gaby to the sitter and on to work. I came in early , think I will leave early and go to the court house to pick up that motion to file.
Have my own laundry to do tonight and promised Gaby a walk to look for dogs. *roll eyes* she really wants a dog.
Mr Jingles meowed all night. He wanted to come in my bedroom and I wouldn't let him. I use to always sleep with my cats growing up but now I really just want my space....lol I do sleep with Gaby - we have a king size bed and we are always on the edge. She tells me to move over and I say " if I move over I am on the floor Gaby!"....she doesn't care, she says move again. I hope to get her her own bedroom by K age. I should have my car payment done with and could afford to rent a house......with a nice yard and we can get our dog!!
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Hi everyone!! I could not get on this site at all today :?: Everytime I tried my puter locked up!!! :mad: I am glad that everyone sounds good today JULES we will do better next week I just feel it in my bones!!! You knoww one time I lost 180 lbs in about 10 minutes!!! But then he found me I was hiding from him in the cookie place in the mall. :carrot: lol
I have been drinking a lot of water today so I know when I weigh again those extra pounds will be gone!!!!
Have a great day everyone! :hug:
Deb

Deborah--yes we will do better next weigh in!! I'd like to weigh 180 again!!

Susan--dd slept with us in a queen size bed forever--we didn't ever think she was going to move to the bed in her room!!

Cristina--I know what you mean about the years going faster--remember back in school where you counted down the days and they didn't seem to move at all!! I was bad about going to SLim-n-Tone too--one day last week--I did go tonight and all the mowing and yard work over the weekend have to count for something!!

Michelle--my son found a Beatles record at the flea market--I have that song they recorded for you (probably before you were born) stuck in my head!!

Hi Katy & Ginny and everyone else!!

Hi ladies,
Just a quick post tonight, I am exhausted and I still want to ride.. no I haven't been keeping track of my miles, but I get about 35 in a week, I've only missed about 4 days of riding in the past 6 wks. and some days I did 7-8 miles.. so I have gone quite a few.

Susan, congrats on the weight loss. It's great when you eat right and it comes off.

Michelle, don't get carried away on to much water. I read that to much isn't good for you either.. some doctors say that you should only drink when you are thirsty, somewhere around 6-8 glasses a day..but all liquids count. Of course, sometimes when you think you are hungry, you are really only thirsty. I have been adding Crystal light to go into my water and I drink more of it.. I usually get about 6 glasses in a day normally. Hot days maybe more.

Ok, I need to go. Got a load of laundry to fold and put away yet. Then off to ride and then bed.

Yes, was it Jules or Christina that said time goes faster the older we get.. you got that right. Here it is May already.....where did the first half of the year go?

Have a good night all,
Ginny

Jules ~ Now I have that son in my head! Every time I hear that song, I'll think of you now.:hug:

Ginny ~ I posted a thread regarding wate intake to get some opinions on this, and they all pretty much said what you're saying. I will try and increase my amount some, but I will not be drinking 120 ounces...just way to much!:dizzy:

Michelle--that's okay the one of guys at work sings that old Bobby SHerman song to me--Julie, Julie do you love me....My DH teases that if he doesn't stop singing it to me that he's going to start singing to his wife who also works there.

Ginny--I have just started adding the crystal light to my water this weekend--I really like the lemonade. You ought to do a little tracker for the miles that you ride.

I think there are two schools of thought on the great water debate--while I think that too much of anything is not a good thing--I do feel better when I do get 6-8 glasses of water in and I don't snack as much. I was doing really good at the beginning of the year and then I slacked off. I am hoping the crystal light helps.

Evening you all -

Just wanted to pop in and say good night. It seems cold outside to me, what do you think Katy & Michelle? I just can't get warm, my nose is cold and everything -

Hi Deb :) Lets all get on track for next week! High hopes we are all going to be losers :carrot: (in the nicest way :)

Thanks Ginny. You are a wonder on that bike, I am impressed. Get a good night rest.

Jules - I love having Gaby sleep with me. I love to hear her breathe and it is mostly just the 2 of us at night so having her in another room seems silly to me. Even when Rocky came for his visit Gaby slept on the other side of me :o lol Rocky didn't mind he just said "this is about being a family"......and him & Gaby really did bond. He spent more time with her then me. lol

Anyway, another tense conversation with Rachel. She thinks she is going to live with her dad when she gets out and I said that hadn't been decided. She said she wasn't going to live with me and I said that was between her father and me. Little turd.......she didn't want to talk after that.

I has some rice a roni for dinner with hamburger, my favorite.

I guess that is it. Just tired , waiting for the sun to go down so I can go to bed.

Night :) (Hi Cristi and Katy!)

If you are passing through you are welcome to STOP and chat with us. We would love to have you visit!!!

Hi ladies...

Just a quickie tonight for me. DH and I just got back from a walk. It is so nice and cool out-love when it is like that. Now I have to get that load of clothes out of the dryer and fold and put away. Still have some on the bed waiting to be put away...that's where I fold clothes. Anyway...

SUSAN...hope you had a nice day at work, well, and just a nice day in general. Gaby sounds adorable. Can't imagine that little thing taking up the whole bed. I am a bed hog to! Hope you guys can get a house soon. Gaby would love having a backyard to play in and a puppy dog. Just make sure and get a little one if ya know what I mean. ;) For some reason everyone has designated me the pooper picker upper! Not sure how that happened considering the kids wanted the dog years ago and they now say it is mine, lol! Kids...gotta love 'em.

GINNY...that's a lot of miles for sure missy! I seem to be doing good with the water now. Now to just keep it up. I am drinking the 4 bottles and up to 6, anymore than that and it makes me sick, ICK!

JULES...I love the Beatles! I guess I missed what song you ladies were talking about but can only guess it is Michelle. Now I have the song in my head, at least it is a good one! And the Julie song...I aim to do better this week with It Figures. Went today, going tomorrow and then Thursday since Wed. & Friday will be busy days. We'll do it this week.

MICHELLE...120 ounces is a lot! I don't try to get more than the 6-8 oz. glasses a day but if I do then it is good. I only messed up one day last week and only got 3 3/4 bottles drank. But got right back on track the next day and drank 5. DH and I were walking Sunday morning and he was saying how this is a lifetime thing and not just a temporary deal until I lose the weight. Even if I don't get to my ulitmate goal...I do plan on being fit and healthy. So whether I hate the taste of water or not, I WILL drink my four bottles a day!

DEBORAH...I too would love to see 180! Good for you for getting your water drank!

KATY...hope you had a nice day! And the kiddos are fine.

Well, ladies...guess I better get going. V is getting in the shower and I still have clothes on the bed. :o Or either he is sleeping in the chair after that walk. He loves to go on walks with me, but I feel guilty because he works so hard during the day. Nighty, night ladies! see ya tomorrow.

Susan...we were posting at the same time. Hopefully daddy doesn't let Rachel live with him. I think he lets her get away with too much and the reason she wants to live with him. You stay strong missy and don't back down. She's got to learn. You are sounding like me yesterday. It was about 53 degrees but with the wind....I don't know. I never could get warm yesterday. People in the neighborhood were wearing shorts and tank tops and I had sweats on, a t-shirt, sweatshirt and finally had to put gloves on my hands and still couldn't get warm. Never did 'til I went to bed last night and then I was too hot! That's sweet about Rocky :love: he is such a great guy. But too bad he won't move to Oregon, wouldn't that be great? Is he still planning to visit this summer? Okay, well, I better get going. Told V I would only be on for a few mintues. Of course he knows I get chatty some times and a few minutes turns into an hour. Have a good night Susan. :hug: :hug:

Cristi,
I think we are stalking each other on the internet. lol from posting to emailing.

I have piles of clothes all over my apt. If I am really good I hang the clothes on *gasp* hangers. They don't stay there long though. I have a pile at the end of my bed, one pile in the extra bedroom on a bed , pile on the couch , pile on the coffee table.....a pile on the kitchen chair. lol Piles evertwhere! Amazing, I know where everything is at......when I put everything neat away that is when I can't find anything.lol

I had fun with my old boss. We both have a smart mouth sense of humor, good thing he isn't my boss anymore. I would never tease around like I do now. When he flops down in the chair across from my desk I just say "what do you want???" lol.....k- night!!

Good morning ladies,:coffee:
Another fine morning. I feel good today, I am right on track and the scale is being good to me. I am really excited. I just hope I can keep this going. So far I am enjoying feeling satisfied but not full and I don't get that hungry where I want to eat everything in site. I can do this for the rest of my life.

Michelle, have you tried fitday yet? I am only using it for the journal and the weight tracker. The food part is to dumb. You can't just put in hard boiled egg, you have to put in egg then go thru a zillion pages to find hardboiled. It's that way for everything. I don't have the time or patience to go thru that for everything I eat. As for water, I drink 6-8 glasses a day, but if I have a glass of milk, I count that too so I get more than 6-8 of liquid. And the flavoring really helps me. Jules, I like the peachtea and orange and lemonade.

Susan, of course Rachel wants to live with daddy. He is a push over. You stand your ground, lady, you are the best thing for that girl. You said its mostly you and Gaby, where is poor Rebecca? You don't mention her much. How is she doing? Doesn't she live with you all the time?

Christina, how nice for your dh to walk with you. You shouldn't feel quilty I bet he loves the time he gets to spend with you. I can't wait till the busy season is over so we can get back to a normal lifestyle again. Then dh and I can take some time off alone together. We are together all the time, but there are so many things going on, family in and out all the time. We need the special alone time. And that is what you and your dh get on your walks. Just enjoy them.

Deb, glad you are doing well. Hi to everyone else, lurkers included.

I think I'll see about putting on a tracker for my miles.:ebike: Now you have me wondering how many I have put on. I'll have to see if I can figure it out. But I will keep track from now on.

Check in later. Have a good one.:cheer:
Ginny:carrot:

Good morning to all--quick post and then I have to do this pile of paperwork..

Ginny--the peachtea sounds really good!! I do the same thing with liquids--if I have tea or even my morning coffee counts. There are some days when I am busy I just don't drink enough of anything and then wonder why I am so thirsty. I can't wait to see your tracker for your miles--you do so good at it!! I to work with me hubby--we are in different departments but we see each other several times a day--it's really nice when I am having a bad day unless he is the cause of my bad day!!

Susan--I have to agree with Ginny & Cristina--the ex is a pushover and you are standing firm so of course she wants to live with the ex--he needs to grow a backbone and stand up to the girl for her own good. Don't use the wire hangers!!! (my son and I crack each other up with that....)

Cristina-I try to do Mon & Wed evenings and then Friday mornings--one of the ladies that goes to does the same schedule so we end up there together alot. They cancelled the Pilates class for the summer and will start it back up this fall again. I really liked it and miss it. We did Pilates on the ball the last night when it was just me, the instructor and the owner of the gym and I really liked it--might look on www.gaiam.com to see about getting a ball and DVD for the ball to do at home. Don't feel guilty about getting your hubby to take walkes with you--it's good for his health, will help him sleep better and gives you guys sometime to talk about your days.

Hi to Deb, Katy & Michelle ma Belle!!

Gotta go!! Hope everyone has an extra special day

Hi my name is Laura, i am a single mom to daniel 18,caitlin 13, i live in Chicago, i am a 3rd grade school teacher....
susan told me to put down the twinkie and get over here..i had to put down the box of hohos first...lol chocolate is my weakness....
so a quick HI before i get ready for 2work to mold the minds of our future.........ohhhh boy

Good morning!! 7:19 am over here in Houston. I did really well yesterday on my food and the weigh truly was water I got home and weighed and was 3.4 lbs less then I was in the morning. yeah!!!!! My only question is how I can go to bed at 236.4 and wake up at 237.4? Did my food expand and become more dense as I slept? lol
So what is an average mini weekly goal in this club? Any loss?
Well have a great day ,I'll try to come back later but holiday week so I am super busy!!!

omg!!!! Laura!! yay.......I was about to do a food intervention on you!! lol Happy to see you finally made it, wasn't hard was it?? Love your worm thingie avatar..lol. Cute. Thrilled to have you here!!!

Deb - I don't know why you would gain. Did you drink water? Maybe something was disolving or expanding in there - scary. lol Sheesh......

Ginny & Jules- Rebecca?? My daughters lived with me 1 month in Sept. Rach stayed longer but Beck has always been "daddys girl". She has lived with him since Gaby was born. Anyway, they said I was mean and a b*&^% and moved back in with him. I just say I am being a parent. I really gave the control of raising them to him after we seperated. My mistake. I told him last night " you want them to like you, you want to be their friend. They don't need a friend , they need a father setting boundaries". He just nods his head, I don't know if he gets it or not. We go to a parent group again tonight.

Cristi - He is very sweet. We took 2 weeks off from talking and I missed him so I called. I don't think he will ever move to Oregon.

Michelle & Katy - Hey!! Where are you 2?? Beautiful day in Oregon :)

My goal for the week was 2 pounds Deb. I don't really have a mini goal. When I weigh during the week it never goes down and discourages me, so I try not to do that.
Feel ok today. My shirt seems looser or my chest is getting smaller - the downside of losing - you lose other things too....:D

Better get this girl on her bus and me to work!!!

Welcome again Laura!!!!!! :carrot: :hug: :carrot: :hug:

Good Morning Everyone & :welcome3: Laura ~ This group of ladies if very nice and lots of fun!!!;) Today is a beautiful sunshiny day in Oregon, just wish I felt better! I have been very down now for two days and need to get back on track. I'm letting things affect me emotionally and I'm just stuck in a rut that I hope to get out of soon! Atleast i'm not gaining any weight back, but I'm sure not losing it either!:mad:

Susan ~ I don't know if it's so good health wise on you to keep fighting to keep Rachel living with you. You have tried so much for her and she still isn't seeing it, so maybe she should see what it's like to live with her dad. I know someday, not soon enough, she will see what you were trying to do for her and come back around. I went through some horrible tough times with my older daughter, she ended up violently moving out during the beginning of her senior year, but now she calls me every day and tells me how much she loves me, and likes to go shopping with me and come over on Sundays for dinner. I will keep you in my prayers for the best things to come out of this.:hug:

Lunch time--Lean cuisine and a dole fruit cup with a Crystal Light Lemonade.

Welcome Laura--I am going through empty nest since last June (yikes--has it been almost a year!!) as both my soon to be 19 year old daughter and my 21 year old son have both moved out. I have to go with you on the hohos over twinkies! Chicago huh--I am not sure if you live closer to Ginny in Michigan or Cristina in the midwest.

Deb--I can't weigh myself everyday or I get too obsessed. Can't explain the way weight fluctuates. I am trying to cut back on salt--I am one of those people who salt before tasting because I know it doesn't have enough for me.

Susan--You are doing so great on the weight loss--I'd like a 2lb a week loss instead of the 2lb gain I had. I set a min-goal of 10 lbs by Memorial day which should have put me at 200 but this "0" loss and 2 lb gain is not helping. I am tired of being stuck. Co-worker beginning to quiet down some since we are all busy and the helper that we usually have is off helping in another area this week so she actually has to buckle down and work this week since she got a good bit of checks in the mail yesterday to enter.

Back to work--I am going to try and do a walk at 3:00 break so I will post when I get home tonight!!

Hi Michelle--just missed you--I have the same problem with letting my emotions control me instead of controlling them & it affects my weight in bad ways!!

Hi Michelle - I don't mind Rachel or Becky living with her dad if he would stick with the rules that we have agreed on. This girl that we want Rachel away from lives just across the yard. Rach sneaks out after dad is asleep ( I mean he is 72 years old, he falls asleep at 8 pm......lol - he is like their grandpa) and goes over there. Unless he can really stick with getting her back on track she has to be with me or she can go to foster care if she really doesn't want to follow the rules.
It is very depressing for me and an added stress. Life with Gaby & me is a breeze. - lol
Rachel moved out 3 years ago when I started working again after Gaby was born. I had moved out of district. I mean she knows what it is like living there - lol she can do anything she wants if she yells loud enough or slams the doors or breaks the windows....yikes. :faint:

I had a slice of wheat toast with 1/2 a chicken breast for breakfast. I picked up some cottage cheese, pickled beets and turkey for lunch - with 2 apples to munch on.

Just getting into work!! Chat after I get settled in.....

Sooooooo, nice here today!!

:wave: Hi Jules ~ I do hate these emotion problems! I always tell myself "why can't you just do this and not let things get in the way" but it's easier said than done!:devil: You would think that I could just block things out, but they ALWAYS seem to overtake me and I'm really tired of it!:( How do you get over the emotional thinking? If the emotional side of this didn't get in the way, I would have had my weight off a long time ago!:dizzy: Oh well, what can you do, but just keep going and try your best!:p You're eating good today for lunch. I just finished my oatmeal and skim milk for breakfast a little while ago, but I think I'll have Lean Cuisine Mac and Cheese, cottage cheese and celery sticks for lunch. When my daughter gets out of school today, we're picking my mom and grandma up to go get a treat and visit for awhile.:^:

Susan ~ You have some good points, so I just hope it all works out for the best. I remember how easy it was when the girls were little also. They loved you no matter what and we always got along. Have you checked with a foster home yet for Rachel? Maybe if she knows this will be her new home if she can't follow rules at either house, then she might have a different mind set. I don't know, just some suggestion, but I've never been through this part. Again, you're eating so healthy! Don't ya ever just want to eat junk instead? I wish I was in your mind set with eating right now.:?:

lol - Hi Michelle.
I laugh because she tried to get herself in foster care. Didn't work because her parents want her and home life wasn't bad enough. She reported things to child protection and there was an investigation. Rach took it as a joke but it was very serious. That lasted 3 weeks and they found no reason to take her out of the home.
She is stuck with us, little turd. That is what I mean when I say "I am fighting for her" because it would be so easy to just give up and let her go. This other stuff is painful and uncomfortable. Some days I just want to hide under the covers!!!

I was eating junk. I guess when I set my mind to something I stick with it and if I see results I am motivated to continue. I love pickled beets and cottage cheese. I love breads so if I have those to eat I am ok. Sometimes the smell of frosting gets to me....lol I stay clear of the bakery at the store.....lol

Good afternoon ladies...

A big WELCOME to you Laura! Glad to have you aboard and looking forward to getting to know you. :welcome: I tried a hoho once and didn't care for it. Used to like twinkies but the sugar gets to me, bothers my teeth for some reason. But don't mention ding dongs or SuzyQs! :drool:

SUSAN...Good for you for standing your ground. Doug has got to see that giving the girls everything or letting them do whatever isn't always good for them. It's terrible though that they got mad at you for being the strict parent and called you names. They've got to know it is for their own good. I think eventually Rachel will come around if Doug would quit giving in.

JULES...checked out that site...they have a lot of cool stuff. Liked the back care conditioning kit. Going to have to go back and check out the whole site though, looks like they have a lot of cool stuff other than just the work out stuff. Your lunch sounds very good and healthy.

DEB...I don't know either why your scales would show a gain the next morning. Unless it is actually the scales itself. I know I had some wacky scales. Finally went and bought some new ones. WTG on doing well with your eating yesterday! I don't have any mini-goals. I am aiming for a pound a week, but it's not a goal. My main goal is to be healthy and fit and if I lose weight along the way then so be it. I would think though, working out I will lose weight. It may not be my ulitmate goal, but I know I will lose. Just taking it one day at a time.

GINNY...I think it would be cool to keep up with the miles you bike. And then just think where you could have gone. I've started keeping track of my miles walked and then stopped and then started and then stopped, etc...should have kept track the whole time. So started again from April and don't really have a goal, just going to keep track and see where i could have walked.

Hi to everyone else and anyone reading this! :wave:

I had some errands to run this morning and did my work out at It Figures. I never was a squat person but you know, I am really liking the way it feels. I am liking the energy the whole work-out gives me. I kept having a converstaion with myself about going. Got up and my lower back was hurting bad and I didn't sleep good because of bad thunderstorms this morning at 3 a.m. Was tired for some reason. So I finally just told myself to JUST DO IT! I did and feel better that I did. My back isn't hurting now. Also, did a 1.09 mile walk on the treadmill. That .91 was bugging me...like everything to be even, lol! :dizzy: Anywho...since I have so much energy I must clean the house today! Chat with you later!

Take care ladies and have a WONDERFUL day!

It is almost lunch time!! I just gobbled down my 2 gala apples. I love Gala ,my favorite.
What kind of errands did you have to do Cristi?? I have to go to the store tonight and buy some litter for the kitty and dish soap. I so don't want to do another paretning group but there is a free dinner so what the heck. Being a tad flippy!! The price of gas I just want to stay as much out of the car as I can. I spend at least $40 a week.
That 1.09 is bothering me too - you are not even Cristi!!! ugh......maybe you can finish the mile??? Please.....it would make me feel better -lol
I am waiting to hear about my garden plot at the park. I signed up and am on a wait list. I would love to go over there and take care of a garden.

k- break over!!


:wel3fc: Laura:dance: :hat: :cp: :cb: :woo: There I meant to welcome you in the proper manner - lol Hope you are having a good day!

Hello everyone!

Welcome Laura!

All this talk of hohos and twinkies - bleck..can't stand them! Did you see the My Name is Earl episode when Joy married Crabman? Their wedding cake was made out of Twinkies and Ding Dongs...looked pretty cute

I understand the emotional eating you are all talking about...I struggle with it all the time. My weakest times are when I am sleep-deprived and when my kids get sick. I just get so worn out and emotional and you can guess what happens next. I guess I just want to yell at everybody, and instead of venting my frustrations, I eat. I have a wonderful supportive spouse who helps me in every way, so I can't say that I don't have resources to help me keep from getting strung out emotionally. I think I still deep down feel like I need to doing everything myself and should not depend on others.

Susan - hope the parent group goes well tonight. Give that little Gaby a big squeeze from us. Your apple sounded yummy, but the beets sure don't :P My lunch was a cup of low-fat cottage cheese, a can of light fruit cocktail, and some almonds. My snack was some leftover oatmeal pancakes with some soynut butter.

Ginny - you are doing great on the walking! You should set up a map and "walk" your way over to Oregon. I wonder how long it would take.

Cristina - I used to hate squats and push-ups. Wouldn't you know they are just about the best type of resistance activity you can do? I've made my peace with them because it feels so good to be able to do more of them.

Deb- dunno about the scales - did you weigh before you-ahem-used the facilities? Sometimes that makes a difference.

Michelle - hope you have a nice visit with your daughter and grandma

Knock wood - we are all healthy today. Yesterday, James did great all day, but then started complaining about a sore tummy..then BAM, he hurled all over...got most of it in the toilet, thank goodness. After the puke session, he felt much better, ate something, then slept like a log. Today he skipped out the door to the bus like nothing ever happened. Leigh is a little sniffly, but went to swimming lessons and looks good. Here's hoping she goes back to school tomorrow.

Right now, I am stuck here waiting for the dairy compost to be delivered. Once that gets here, I'll have my work cut out for me for awhile - it will be great exercise! Susan you are going to love having one of those garden plots. We had one when we lived in the duplex. The soil is really good and we had good harvests. I would take James down there in his stroller and we would water the plants, then pick the ripe stuff, pull weeds. He was about 18 months old and that was his idea of the best time. He liked to run around all the other gardens and try to find the bunny. There used to be one that lived there and we would catch a glimpse now and again- just enough to get James really excited. As you can tell, I really enjoyed it...I would have it still, but our yard is rather large and we can garden here...can't keep up with both.

Ok - time to go
Ciao
K

Michelle I meant to ask earlier how your grandmother was doing?

Hi Katy You and your dairy compost:moo: You make me so jealous, I want to work outside! I am glad the kids are feeling better. :bravo: to James for making the loo!! Gaby just spits all over and says sorry.....lol
I love my pickled beets! Today though I put them in the fridge and they got cold. I don't like cold beets :stress: I had to suck on them and get them warm. haha. One resident made me some yummy Columbian coffee - way strong. I will probably be up all night now!

Sounds like you are eating way healthy today Katy! Good for you :) I look forward to my garden plot- hope it is soon.

k- think I will run around the block, I am hyper!! lol

Ok, I am bacccck. I made it 3 times around the block. Still hyper on that coffee though. Should never have coffee in the afternoon! One more hour and I get to go get Gaby and go to my parenting class.
Chat later!:carrot:

I moved a couple yards of the compost - BY MYSELF - thank you very much
I better be burning some calories

Took the kids up to the art center for James' piano lesson, now I am taking some ibuprofen with a chardonnay chaser.

The rest of dinner will be healthy, I promise

Have a great evening everyone
K

Susan ~ When I talked to my grandma yesterday for awhile, she sounded like herself again, and it made me so happy and relieved! They are trying to get her in home care for the mornings and afternoons until she regains all of her strength back again.:hug: Hope the coffee has worn off some now since you took your walk around the block a few times.:hyper: Have fun at the parent meeting tonight and enjoy your free dinner!:drool:

Hiya Ladies...

KATY...you and your composte! I thought of you today when I went out with the doggy so he could do his thing. Man...someone has some stuff somewhere that is making my eyes sting! You sound like me...I always feel like I have to do everything. Not one to ask for help. Was really hard when I first met V because I had been single for almost 9 years. But even before that DH#1 worked so much and then the commute was horrible so I had to take care of things, he never had time. Would leave before daylight and come home in the late evening. I never thought of myself as a stress eater but know now that I am...big time! And I do remember the wedding and the twinkie and ding dong cake! LOL Glad everyone is healthy today.

SUSAN...I thought I had some apples but don't. :( Going grocery shopping tomorrow and will make sure I get some. You know....I do love fruit, just making myself eat it is another story. Have been eating a lot of banana's lately though. Hope you get your garden plot soon. First time I heard about those was on HGTV, so cool and a great way to garden when you don't actually have space to do it. How is your dad doing? The errands...had to run to the bank and pay the car payment, go pay the storage unit and stop at Walgreens to pick up a couple of things. They had a sale on makeup and bought a tube of lipstick for full price and got the lip liner free. Of course my main reason for going there was to get benedryl...allergies are bothering me being out so much the last few days. That is the tickle in my throat that won't go away, and now I am getting hoarse. 3 times around the block as in walking? That is great missy! And yeah, that 1.09 was bothering me too! :lol:

MICHELLE...here I go again missing things. I hope you had a nice visit with your mom and grandma and they are both well.

Hi to everyone else :wave:

Just thought I would drop in for a few minutes since the second show of Scrubs is a rerun. Law & Order is coming on at 9 so gotta get going. DD got me into watching that and now I watch it all the time, even the reruns. Tonight is a new one though. Have a good night ladies and I will see you tomorrow sometime. Tomorrow is Wal-Mart Wednesday, UGH! Gotta do it though. Then have to head over to Penney's and take some curtains back. So nighty, night all!

Chickie- Not to put you on the spot but you are welcome to join us!!! lol

Katy- umm, what an amazing women you are!! Moving a whole pile of compost by yourself. woo hoo - I am sure you burned a lot of calories on that , at least I hoped you did. Where did you move the pile too? lol

I just want my lil garden spot and I was thinking of putting chicken manure in there. I saw them do that on some show once. I was impressed. I don't know anything about gardening but I want to grow sunflowers . :carrot:

Michelle HUGS for your grandmother!

Cristi You are always busy!!! I had cantelope and raw broccoli for dinner. I also had this vending machine sandwish - my ex gave it to me so I ate it. It was some low cal wrap thing. btw - you always appreciate "Mike Stories" His mother wrote saying she didn't know where he was, no PO Box anymore and he only calls once a month if that. She said she really didn't care any more to hear from him. wow.....and that is his mother...lol

Hi Ginny!!! Hi Deb!!! Hi Laura!!! Hi Jules......

Night all......

:)

Well since mom2gaby has put me on the spot i reckon i should post something......hi y'all!! A little about myself, my name is Shawna, 39 years old 5'11 266 lbs......on my way to 170. Live in Tennessee/Mother of three daughters, that are 16, 14and 11,(PMS CITY!!!) and a foster son that is 7. My husband is a teacher at an adaptive school.

I am a manager for Rack Room Shoes and spend 50 plus hours a week there. I am learning to be really disciplined with my workout time and eating healthy. I have been down this road before after each child. I know how to do this, just had to get myself motivated. So, now I am motivated, the biggest reason is my oldest daughters senior night for volleyball is in October. I do not want to be the FAT MOM there. Well, thats a start, hope to talk to y'all soon.
Hugs,
Shawna

:welcome2: Shawna:welcome3: to the group! Hope you keep comin around and visiting!:flow2:

Susan ~ Thank you for the hugs for my grandma...very much appreciated!:hug:

can you get the signature thingy to stay or do you have to put it in everytime? or maybe i dont have a clue how to do it at all...............rofl

Shawna ~ If you go up to the top under Quick Links, then go to Edit Signature, and then you can input whatever you want in the area and preview it before you save it. Hope this helps.:hug:

OK, let's see if it works! :?::jig: :jig: :jig: woohooo i got it

:thanks:

I found the answer to my 1 pound weight gain over night !!!! MY MONTHY VISITOR ARRIVED A WEEK EARLY!!! Since Monday I have lost 5 lbs :carrot:
Woohoo :carrot: Well I beter get to work!! I have to get the last of my mothers day stuff out before we open. Have a great day everyone!!!
Oh her do we have a group (in this group) that read fiction? I love to read. I am reading Bridget Jones The Edge of Reason. She is sooooo funny!

Good Morning!
I am pleased to say that I am a little sore this morning, but but not nearly as bad as past years of shoveling the you-know-what. All that working out is paying off. I am skipping the gym because I am going to get back out there and do some more today; I have a flower bed to clean out..then need to keep hauling those wheelbarrows. I am toying with the notion of using some of that dirt pile in the back yard ( from our remodel excavation) and making a cob bench. It's kind of like adobe - you mix clay soil with sand and straw to make a cob substance that is very durable. People make benches, ovens, even cottages. There's a grocery store in SE Portland that is made out of cob. I think it could be a fun summer project and give the kids an excuse to play in the mud. Today I might clear a spot and lay down a foundation of some kind....

Deb - I really liked the Bridget Jones books...very funny stuff. There's another one I liked called I Don't Know How She Does it, by Allison Pearson. Very similar humor, but it's about a working mom. I tend to read a wide variety. Right now I am reading The Hours, by Michael Cunningham and The Book of God, by Walter Wangerin. I found a website called knittheclassics.com and am sorely tempted to sign up. I love to read and to knit, but I just don't think I have the time to keep up with them. That site is right up my alley - I'm pretty nerdy.

Cristina - have a fun Wally Wednesday...You reminded me that I have a bunch of fruit I need to eat.....This morning's breakfast is going to be an egg substitute omelete w/ Laughing cow cheese and fruit salad..yum...

Susan - dinner was a sesame chicken breast ( about 4 oz), and lots of leftover cooked spinach. I ate some homemade biscuits - just couldn't resist, and I drank some wine - my reward for all the yard work - lol How did the parent group go?

Hi Shawna - welcome to our group

Hi Michelle ,Jules, and Ginny
Hope you all have a great morning...I'll be pretty busy out in the yard, but I'll check back in this afternoon...that's when I tend to overeat so I'll come here instead....

Good Morning!

Awesome you made it Shawna!! Welcome to the group! I hope you can find your way back - lol If not PM me.....:) Short intro about myself - 42, mom 2 three, work in property managment, single. I have about 25/30 that I want to lose. I started gaining back last Sept with a new job and some of the girls moving in and moving out. I think I was drunk the whole of Sept...lol...*cough*...hey, I am honest, if anything! Too dumb not to be. :dizzy: So, welcome!! :) and best on your weight loss!!

You are welcome Michelle :) Another pretty day isn't it?? I have to leave for a second for Gladstone and more counseling with the daughter. HUGS to you too!!

Hi Katy! I didn't really get a lot from the parenting group last night. I learned tradition is important for children and creating happy memories for them. It was nice to get out among adults and socialize, I don't get enough of that. Tonight is a family counseling with Beck and I see Rach in a bit........have to put my armour on for that - lol I am glad you aren't too sore, means you are in shape! Have fun working outside :)

Deb - Glad you found the answer to your weight gain! Congrats on the 5 pound loss :)

Miss you Ginny!!!

Hi to Cristi and Laura :)

Hope you all have a wonderful day!! Chat later :D

Shawna ~~ Glad I could help and I see you got your signature up and runnin...looks great!:cp:

Deb ~~ You're doing GREAT! That's wonderful on your weight loss!:dancer:

Katy ~~ You're just having too much fun out shoveling that stuff LOL! Atleast you're getting your exercising in while having fun.;)

Susan ~~ You're always on the move! I hope your meeting with your daughter this morning goes better. So she is staying in Gladstone right now? I do love our beautiful sunshiny weather!:flow2:

Hi again everyone!! We all seem so happy an active today!! I am ready for a nap now, been here to long! Well just got on to say hi to everyone!!
Deb

Hi Michelle,
Katy is having too much fun isn't she?? I am reeling in jealousy - lol Can't wait for her to come in this afternoon and tell us all about it. I don't understand the moving thing though - can't you just tell em where you want it in the first place? I am talking about the dairy compost stuff.
Yes, Rach is out there in Gladstone, so pretty this morning out there. I looked at a rental and I might call.Just down the block from the sitter.
The counseling went horrible. She was in a cheery mood until we brought up the friend and her not being able to hang with this friend. Rach was ok with moving in with me and she was so sweet - until........
lol
Anyway, she turned to her father and said "you let mom manipulate you" lol I started laughing and she says "this isn't funny!" I told her I have to find some humor otherwise it would drive me nuts. She walked out with F this and F that. Talked with her counselor another 20 minutes.
Also, her friend ran away yesterday, found that out this morning from Beck. Great.
So, that was my morning! lol
Going to take a fast lunch of pickled beets, cottage cheese and albacore.
Chat later.

Edited for Deb Hi to you!! Enjoy the nap :)

Wow--sorry I didn't check in sooner but I have been extremely busy today...break time is actually 3:00 but I am at a stoppping point so I am taking it a bit early.

Katy--I am sure you burned some calories--I am going over to my coworkers on Friday to plant some azaleas that she got while in the hospital. One has some ivy which I was going to pot into a hanging basket but then someone suggested to plant it so it will grow up her outside lamppost. She is going to let me borrow one of her book club pick "Memoirs of a Geisha"--she said that she didn't think she was going to like it but ended up loving it. In the past she has let me borrow a few the best were "The Kite Runner" and I can't remeber the name of the other--it was about a smal village during the time og the Black Plague-very interesting story about a young mother's survival.

Cristina--I am going to be headed over to JC Penney's myself on Friday--they have the cutest purses and I have a coupon to use before Mother's Day!!

Michelle ma belle--when either of us find the answer to controlling our emotions and not letting them affect us and our weight we will have to write a book to share the answer. I am so glad your grandmother is doing better!!

Susan--Do you ever have a relaxing fun day with your busy life? AT least you have the Gabster to make you smile!!

Deborah-yea--on the weightloss--I don't think I will match your 5 lbs though I am already down the two dreaded stress pounds from Monday's weigh in!!

Ginny--Hope your day is going well!!

Shawna--welcome--my daughter would LOVE having you for a mom--she has a shoe fetish!! She has more than me, my husband, my son & my son's girlfriend combined!! I am a 40 year old empty nester--son turned 21 April 1 & daughter will be 19 in June and is already ready to be divorced May 25 after getting married at 18. Been with hubby for 20 years - mostly happily...

Where's Laura???

Going to the gym tonight after work...gotta go!!

Susan--just be glad Rach was in there instead of running away with her friend. Rach will come around--just don't let her talk you into moving the friend in with all of you to help rehabilitate her!! Too funny about the manipulation comment coming out of her mouth.....I would have had to laugh too.

Hello ladies...

And a big :welcome: to SHAWNA! Glad to have you here chickiemama and looking forward to getting to know you!

KATY...I agree...you are having too much fun with that stuff! :lol: But...I think the cob project would be awesome! If you do it you must post some pix. And, and, and...the kids really would love it. You are so crafty! You should change your username to CraftyMomma! Your books sound interesting...going to have to check out Don't know How She Does It...I need some humor. OF course I need to actually pick up a book and read it. Have so many I want to read, just so busy and not into it right now for some reason.

SUSAN...hope the visit with Rach goes well and the counseling with Beck. And glad you at least got some adult conversation/socializing last night. Mike should keep a journal...The Adventures of Mike, lol! I am surprised it took his mother this long with all the crap he has put her through, not to mention you and the ex and god knows who else. Aaah, I'm really not that busy. When Josh comes home I will be...running Jason around. Josh is going to enjoy his freedom for two weeks and probably be gone from sun up to sun down in his truck. Jason's car died on him and he's waiting for his income tax to go get a new one...a used one, but new to him. But until then we will be playing musical cars...anyway, usually only busy on Wednesday. Try to do all my running around then. but sometimes other stuff comes up. And I am trying to be diligent with my exercise so have to go to It Figures.

MICHELLE...glad to hear your grandma is improving.

DEB...glad you found the reason for the pound. TOM certainly can do that to ya! WTG on the 5 pounds! :bravo: A few of us ladies enjoy reading, I certainly do. Haven't read anything in a while though. Started Marley and Me and put it down and haven't picked it up again. It's not because it is bad, just wasn't in the mood.


Hi GINNY,JULES, LAURA and everyone/anyone reading this! :wave:

Okay, so did the wally world thing and got hit my some guy in his motorized cart! Geez...guy didn't even say he was sorry...was a hit and run, lol! I so dreaded that this morning. Was going to get up at 7 and get an early start but this rainy weather makes me sleepy. Didn't get up until 8:30, ugh! I didn't want to go to begin with and to top it off it was pouring and I didn't have an umbrella! Had two in my car for the longest time and now NONE! Have no clue where they went to. Anyway, so glad that it is over. But then had to take some things back to Penneys and that was worse. A LOT of people out shopping for Mother's Day. Just glad to be home. Need to get V something for our Anniversary but don't know what. Talk about waiting until the last minute! Just did get a card. There's always tomorrow, lol! So now I am doing laundry and when I get off this I need to put the groceries away. Just put the refridgerated stuff away for now so I could sit for a few minutes. Sometimes I get caught in the moment, with the shopping and driving crazy like I am in a hurry all the time and I'm not! Good to be home...

Hi JULES and SUSAN!

JULES...I was wondering if The Kite Runner was good, have been wanting to read it. Have fun at Penney's Friday...they were busy today! Of course it didn't help that the lady in the catalog department was a lit-tle slow. She was typing with one finger! Made me laugh though, especially after the hit and run at wally world, lol! Enjoy your workout tonight.

SUSAN...too funny that Rach tells her dad that you are manipulating him, lol! And glad you can laugh about it. You know...I believe laughter is the best medicine ever! It sure helped me through a lot of rough times. But sorry the meeting didn't go well. :hug: :hug: Maybe Rach will learn soon that getting mad and leaving the room cussing isn't going to solve anything. She's going to have to talk about it and get it all out without leaving the room. (((((HUGS)))))) to her too!

DEB...enjoy your nap if you take one. I would love to have a short one myself.

Today is my free day from exercise but have half my water down and my vitamins taken. So maybe I will pick up a book and read!

See ya later ladies! Have a GREAT day!

Susan ~~ I really have to commend you and give you TONS of credit for how hard you are fighting for your daughter! You are such a good mom, and she just doesn't see how lucky she really is to have you! I always keep you in my prayers.:hug: So is the rental you saw today in Gladstone, and is Gaby's sitter in Gladstone also? Maybe you've told me this before, but there's so much posting that I probably missed it. You're eating very healthy again...you good girl!:yes: Did the counselor say anything about her language or about this friend of hers? I agree with you in that you really do need to laugh to keep your sanity.;) Hope you have a good lunch and afternoon...:hug:

Jules - what do you do at the gym? I know exercise (lol) but what equipment? I never relax! Naw, I usually find my time when Gaby goes to sleep.Lately though I have been going to bed when she does.

Crisit- I love pictures! When was the last time you and Vince had a picture taken of the 2 of you? I always think that is nice. When is your birthday? I thought this week??????

Plan B on lunch was cottage cheese and a bagel. I went looking for my beets and tuna but couldn't find it anywhere in the car. Sipping a diet coke because I felt sorry for myself -lol

Isn't Rach the funniest? Her & her dad sure have a co dependency going. Odd on the friend though Cristi. I really think she has run to do drugs. I think that is the only thing to keep her from home. I know I saw her Monday evening going out with this other friend. Anyway, her mother looked angry this morning - probably blames us for her daughter being so miserable - ha-

back to work!!

Where is our Miss Laura???

:welcome2: :dance: :woo: :dancer: Nice to have you here Shawna!

I posted after reading through page 5 and didn't realize there were more posts in page 6.:?:

Jules ~~ I agree on writing a book! I just get so mad at myself and say why can't I just get this whole process through my head and stick with it! It really does get very frustraing at times!:devil: Now I have that song in my mind again...:dance:

Cristina ~~ Hope you're doing good this afternoon, and thank you for the kind comment about my grandma. I'm going to call her again either today or tomorrow to see if she's at home yet.:hug:

awww, you snuck in while I was posting Michelle!:comp:
The house is in Gladstone on this cute dead in street. I saw it go up for rent a month or so ago and it is still available. Taking that as a sign I should move there - lol It is real close to the sitter and I would be willing to get a little weekend job, maybe babysit some or something - anything for a house and cutting down this cummute I have to do. It would also get Rach out of the neighborhood but that isn't my main reason. I really want a dog - lol Anyway, I will call and at least go look inside, I love looking.
The sitter is real close there. She is the ex of my ex and Gaby and her daughter are half sisters. That is the main draw I keep going over there.
The counselor was going to talk with her about her friend running away. She agreed that Rach needed to stay away from her - I guess the counselor hadn't seen Rach explode in anger before so she was glad she saw that. Counselor will talk with Kaiser about what our options are in the future because with a week to go I am getting kind of concerned.
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k-out of here!! lol

:coach: :coach: Kindergartener Reminder!! Fast approaching the Monday weigh in!!! 4 days to go!! Don't forget your cartwheels exercises and good luck on weigh in!!
Lets all be losers!! :cheer: :strong: :wl: :tread: :ebike: :bike2: :running: :sumo: :cheer:

Where is everyone??? :mag: :mag: I am sooooooo bored, very slow day here!! lol entertain me please!! I am hungry, still steaming I didn't get my beets for lunch. Nothing new - co worker is talking to his sweetie -*gag* what he sees in her I do not know. He isn't even divorced. Can you believe that??:doh: He just shut the door on me like I am not even here.I hate that! I hate being ignored!:tantrum:
k- I suppose you all have a life?!?!?! Whatever.....lol
chat later. I need to wrap up and go to my endless counseling.....
btw- anyone try that Wu Long Tea?? Suppose to help in weight loss.

Hey Susan!!!I just got back from S-N-T, you asked about the eqipment--I assume it is like a Curves gym or Cristina's It Figures. There are several pieces of hydraulic equipment--you work out on one and then move to the center to an assortment of steppers, Bosu ball (kind of a half ball thing--reminds you of being on a mini-tramp but not quite), springboard type things to run jump step or anything that keeps up you heart rate. They have hand weights, weighted balls, exercise balls, stetchy thingys once you do the "circuit" you move to your choice of the elliptical or the bike and finish up with stretching.

Do you think they will extend Rach's stay since she is being such a little brat and walking out and cussing instead of working on the things she needs too??

Michelle--me you and several others on this board seem to have that same problem. I really wish I knew the answers (we'd all be skinny and stress free!!)

Cristina--I can't believe someone almost hit you with a motorized cart...it's bad enough walking across the parking lot when the cars almost do . I did like the Kite Runner. Promise not to laugh...I am reading "Stop the Insanity" by Susan Powter right now. I also got a book called "Do I Look Fat in This" by Rhonda Britten from Starting Over and a Clutter Solution from Good Houskeeping.

:yawn: Hi ladies,
Just a quickie tonight. I am so exhausted.:yawn: We are really busy at work, we didn't get a chance to grab anything for lunch till 2 o'clock. I had a tiny can of tuna with 4 crackers, half cup cottage cheese and half cup of jello. I ate it all standing up between customers. Didn't even have time to make myself any flavored water this afternoon. Had 2 bottles in morning. Last night fell asleep by 9 right after my bike ride. I did so much walking at work I am going to skip the bike tonight. I've been doing 7 days a week so one night won't hurt..

Welcome Laura and Shawna.:welcome: :welcome2: Hope to get to know you gals soon, but for now I am to pooped to participate. I'll try to keep up on the posts but not much time to answer individuals or every day. Will post when I can. These next two weeks should be the most hectic then it will settle down a bit.

I too love to read, fiction, fact whatever.. I have so many books to read, just need to find time to do it..Last book I read was the DaVinci Code.:yawn:

My little bunny is doing his nightly run across my lawn again.. he is so funny.

Ginny

Evenin' ladies...

Nothing on the telly so I thought since I have a few minutes I would jump on and say Hi, HI! :wave:

SUSAN...hopefully, you found the tuna and beets! That would be a HORRIBLE smell if it sits in your car unfound for days, p-u! I too hope that Kaiser can work with you guys. I don't think Rach is going to get all the help she needs right now. I know she will come around eventually, but I don't think it will happen in a week. You know...a picture sounds nice. We actually haven't had our picture taken in a couple of years. My BD is Friday as is our anniversary...7th & 47th, :yikes: Can't believe it has been 7 years already and I REALLY can't believe I am 47! Sounds so old, but I know it's not. Never tried the Wu Long Tea, never even heard of it. And I DO plan on being a loser. Told V NO BD cake! I am getting one for Josh when he comes home the 19th because we missed his BD in Feb. so I will have some cake then. It won't hurt to at least go see the house and see what it has to offer. I like looking at houses too.

GINNY...your bunny makes me think of the bunny family we had living under our house in the house before this one. They were so cute. Loved to watch them in the early morning when they would come out and eat, so cute! One of the neighbors dogs got one of them one morning, so sad. Of course the way they went under the house was where we had it fenced in for Ernie dog. So before letting him out I always checked to make sure they weren't out there. I kind of miss living in the country. Don't miss that stinking dirt road though. Hey, it's okay to take a day off from biking once in a while. They (whoever *they* are) actually say to take a free day a week. And so I do. But you know what I've noticed when I skip that day? My body seems to stiffen up.

JULES...the guy didn't almost hit me, he did, lol! Didn't even say I'm sorry. Just looked at me like I was in his way and I did it to him. and yeppers, S-N-T sounds like It Figures except that the mats (springboard things) to do aerobics are in between each machine. So I depending on where I start it's a machine,mat, machine, mat, etc. In the center she has a mini-tramp and stairsteppers which I alternate and do those instead of the mats. She also has an elliptical, two treadmills, two bikes, a stairstepper (the machine, not just a block thing) but I think they are basically the same. I haven't graduated to the other stuff yet. Trying to master the circle before adding the other stuff. I did ride the bike a couple of times and did the ellipitical. That thing looks easy and starts out easy but I couldn't do more than a few minutes after the circle. And speaking of it figures, tomorrow is IT day.

MICHELLE...hope your grandma gets to go home soon. :hug: And hope you had a great day!

And hope all you ladies had a great day too! HI to everyone else :wave:

Well, I fell asleep earlier and still can't seem to wake up. I've had this itchy throat for a few days and my sinuses are draining, ick! So took a benedryl and man those things are like sleeping pills, never used to do that to me but just totally knocked me out this evening. So now I need to fold a load of clothes and empty the dishwasher. And will probably turn in early. So...you ladies take care and nighty, night!

Hi!
Thank you for the sweet card, Cristina! We laugh about Mother's Day around here....DH usually gets the kids out of the house for most of the day so I can do what I want, usually work in the garden. Of course, Father's Day is a day for him to spend bonding with his children and I spend the day, you guessed it, in the garden....hehe I never want any gifts or treats on MD.....I'm weird

Hope you are all having a good evening; we are winding down here at Chez RosieKate

Chat with you all tomorrow

Night!

I am taking the Gabster home and going to bed. Still light out but I am pooped.
Hi Cristi! You are still young! I think a picture would be so nice :)
Hi Katy! I just want to sleep in on MD -lol that is all I want.
Hi Jules! They won't extend the stay for her, pretty sure. She had 23 days left on her insurance (remember, I put her in another place for 3 days?) Kaiser won't cover in treatment for another 2 years for her. We are talking about what our options are now.

Anyway,I am exhausted, draining day emotionally. I had rice and veggies for dinner. I think I willl go home and snuggle with Gaby :)

Chat tomorrow!

Got off at work at 9:30, went to walmart got a few groceries......making shrimp for dinner tomorrow......hope it turns out ok, iI've never made shrimp before. Gonna have brown rice and green beans for the veggies, and maybe a salad. My husband is the cook of the family, but he's in spring football practice right now so I need to take a turn I reckon. Got home and missed the beginning of invasion but my daughter caught me up.......she is funny, she's 16 and whenever it sounds like its getting scary she won't watch but make me tell her what's going on .....rofl!!! I worked out this morning before I went to work.....20 minutes on the treadmill and a leg work out. Tomorrow we have water aerobics......I love doing them. Anybody out there give me a holler.....I'm a night owl so I'm usually up till midnight ....est.
Hugs!!

Good morning ladies,
Well I feel more rested this morning. Even though I was up almost every hour last night. The rain started and it kept hitting my window waking me up. And it's very windy. They (not sure who they are either Christina) said wind and rain today. In fact they say rain for the next 10 days. Some days its a 30% chance, today is 100% so don't expect any customers. If they come in today they are really full fledged gardeners.. Even I wouldn't go out today if I didn't have to. It's only in the high 50's. Not very conducive for outdoor work. I'm taking some paper work to do, but wish I had a computer down there. I could chat you girls up a storm. Well, I shouldn't be exhausted tonight unless it's from boredom... The big guy is being rather mean to us with this kind of weather now.

Not riding last night was ok. First I missed in at least 2 weeks. The scale was still at its lowest number this morning, so all the walking at work was exercise enough for the day.

Susan, I think the place you found in Gladstone, (do I have that right?) sounds perfect for you. Close to your sitter and a garden spot. You said that Rach and Becky's dad was 72, is that right? If so I can relate to these girls.
But how old are you? Anyway, my dad was 62 when I was born. The kids in my school used to think I lived with my grandfather. He died when I was 20.
My mom was 22 yrs younger than him. I also have half brothers and sisters so I can relate to Gaby too. People used to think I came from a strange kind of family with such old parents and brothers and sisters... but nowadays there is more and more of that.. mine wasn't from divorce though. My dad was a widower when my mom married him.. My mom was only 5 yrs older than his oldest daughter. My mom was 18 and my sister was 13. But the youngest daughter at the time was only 4, with two boys in between. Then my folks had 5 more. Me being the youngest, so there is 35 yrs between me and my oldest sister, of my full blooded siblings, there is 22 yrs. between me and my oldest sister.. no matter how you look at it we are different generations.

I tried to make a tracker for my miles. But the one connected to this forum only does weight, I tried the others it says we can use, but one didn't work and the other one I couldn't get to.

Wow, the wind is really blowing here now.. my windows are really being attacked. My pear tree in front of my office window is in full bloom. The wind is blowing the petals off and around, it looks like snow.

Today is a perfect day to stay in bed and read, or watch tv. But I can do neither. Hey, maybe I'll take a book to work with me and catch up on some reading..I hate days like today unless I can stay at home.

Doing a load of laundry. Chickimama, how did you fix your shrimp? We love shrimp but can't have it to often, as dh gets gout. He is on meds for it, so he can have it occasionally.

Well, think I'll see if I can get into that other tracker place. Have time before I need to go to work. NO point in being early today. Not even going to put anything out, it would just get blown to pieces. It's going to be a miserable day...

Ginny

Crisitina--I couldn't do more than 3 minutes on the elliptical at first and when doing the machines that work your arms I thought that I would scream and never finish--now -- I am up to 10-15 minutes on the elliptical (unless someone is waiting) It works when Patty is there because she like the bike better and it hurts my knees and we can talk will doing them--it's actually hard to talk but it's easier when someone is talking to you--as long as she doesn't crack me up too much.

Susan--I wish I knew the answers for you..we went through some rough times with my DS but he came through on the other side fine and today he has a good relationship with DH. Hope someone has something fun planned for you on mothers day!!

Katy--I usually end up cooking for Mother's Day.....DD wants to take me out for lunch to her favorite restaurant near college on Friday. It's mostly vegetarian and everything we have tried so far is excellent. It's called the Blue Moon and it showcases artwork from the colleges art students--the one seating area is almost all glass. It's a small place and is always busy.

Chickiemama--good luck with the shrimp

Ginny--You are doing so great!!! My DH gets the gout too--only he had a severe reaction to one of the few meds that help it. Does the rain and/or humidity make your DH's gout act up? My aunt also gets it when she eats shellfish.

Hello to everyone else!! Well I gotta get to work--it's looking like it will be aother busy day for me!!

Hi again,
A quickie here.. if there is a mod out there, why won't my mile tracker work..? I got it from ticketfactory.... but it won't show the ticker.... any help would be appreciated..

Jules, first meds they gave dh for gout gave him such headaches he couldn't lift his head off the pillow.. but after trial and error now he takes one that helps. And no the weather doesn't seem to affect him.

Ok, gotta head out into this rotten weather.. if you don't hear from me tonight, send out the coast guard.. I am probably floating away somewhere...

Ginny

Ginny--The reaction that DH had his face feeling paralysed, he got sick on his stomach and he said he felt very off balance--they actually ran a test for Bell's palsy--thinking that was what was wrong. If it is really damp or rainy or even the high sticky humidity the joints where he usually gets his gout get arthritis like symptoms and causes alot of pain. He would like to move to AZ to get soem relief and his cousins live there--even with all my allergies I would miss the change of seasons and my mom is here and the kids.

You need to get yourself a pair of bright yellow rain boots so that we can find you easier!!

Really gotta go!!

Hi everyone!!! Just popped in to say hi and that you all are great! Can't wait for this week to be over! Anyone here work in retail? I work for a mall and I have noticed that I no longer celebrate holidays. I know the holiday is coming up but by the time it is here I am (enter holiday name here) burned out. I have planned and marketed the holiday for X amount of time that I just do not want to hear about it anymore till next year. Well just wondering if it is just me being a scrooge or is this a normal thing for retail folks.
Have a great day!

Good Morning!

Chickie - Hope your shrimp dinner turns out ok :) It sounds good, I am just not a shrimp fan - probably because I can't afford it. Now 1/4 lb hot dog are another story :D

yikes, need to get Gaby on the school bus!!! I tried on blouses and I am wearing one that was too tight a couple weeks ago!! Ain't that the coolest? I tried on some others and those are loose too - maybe another 5/10 and I can wear those.....how exciting! I will have clothes again.....I think I will burn that Ozzy Osbourne t-shirt that I had to wear a couple weeks ago!! I HAD hit rock bottom with that - lol

Ginny- I am 42. We have a 30 years gap. I was 25 , he was 55 when we met.He has 5 older children (38 to 48) . lol.....

anyway, on the run!!!:dizzy: Chat around lunch time!!

Good morning!

Deb- I haven't worked retail in years, but I, too, grew sick of holidays because they get over-hyped in the retail world, as you point out. I wouldn't be at all surprised if that were common among retail professionals. I was an elementary school teacher before becoming a SAHM and I would just hate the "day after"s on the big candy holidays. Kids would come to school with huge bags of candy and get persnickety when I would not let them eat as much as they wanted whenever they wanted. The nerve! Now, as a mom, I really try to instill a sense of perspective with regard to any holiday...really try to focus of the reason why it's celebrated; focus on the fellowship parts as opposed to the "gimme" parts. I find that helps with controlling my eating as well - holiday are big overeating time, too, aren't they....

Jules - you are making great progress on the elliptical! It takes awhile to get the hang of them - it's an unusual movement if you are not used to it. I have to watch it with my knee..boo hoo. Can't do as much of it. If it didn't aggravate my knee I could do 30 minutes.

Well ladies, here's a testimonial for you. As some of you know I have been working out at the community center steadily since last June. Lots of aerobics, dance and weights. I haven't lost much weight, but I get lots of compliments about weight loss so I must look like I have. I have been steadily shoveling and hauling compost for the last two days and I have been pleasantly surprised by how well my body is holding up. This time last year I did about 3 hours total of the work and then was flat on my back in pain for the next three days. This year - I woke up with only slight soreness in my biceps and just a little tinge in my lower back...all that working out has really paid off.....

Now to lose those 30 lbs......

This morning was an egg substitute omelette with fruit salad. I think lunch will be a green salad and a leftover chicken breast -- gee sounds like yesterday. I want that scale to budge this week!


Have a great day everyone!

Hi Susan- just missed you!
Yay for the blouse.....you'll be in the rest in no time....
Have a great day!

Lunch time--for me it is a 310 calorie WW Smart Ones--Chicken Enchiladas Montery--It's actually pretty yummy! Dole peaches and a 16 oz Crystal Light Lemonade. I am craving some chips really bad--must be the mexican type entree.....or just me and my salt cravings--I am trying to be good and not add extra salt to things so that may be why I am craving it more--I am just a salt before you taste because there is never enough---well except for that time a few weeks ago during lunch out with DH and the lid to the salt shaker wasn't on tight...but you know what I mean.

Katy--compliments are always good--especially when the scale isn't moving as fast as you want it too...

Deb--I have worked a wide variety of jobs over the years and retail was in the mix. I got burned out too on holidays and all the commercial hype, but as I get older I enjoy the family time.

Susan--you are the coolest--very awesome on the clothes fitting again!!!

Hi,
woo-hoo I get to be the 100 post!!!:carrot: No one will read me..lol

In a morning meeting with other managers and just got out = have tons to catch up on. Going for lunch and I will pop back in later!

Just called the school and Becky ditched 3rd period math. Not she is beingheld after school. This kids are driving me nuts!!! I swear.

Going to go now......:(

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