Support Groups - Back In Kindergarten #3

:welcome2: 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 ~Jules

Pull up a chair and visit with us about our daily lives as well as share our struggles and victories with weight loss!!!:cofdate:
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Hi again.

Lunch for me is pickled beets, cottage cheese and the albacore that I misplaced yesterday. I had whole wheat toast for breakfast, along with a banana. I had 3 cups of coffee.

My sister works in retail Deb , at Nordstrom now. She was with JCPenny's for a long time and with my brother in his business and back to the mall she went. I don't like the commercial part of the holidays. I hate the shopping during Christmas- just as soon park the car and not get out of bed....lol

Chatted with co workers and they gave me a pep talk on how to deal with control freak co worker.I feel better. I have a plan of attack!! lol

Anyway, upset about Becky and her ditching math. She can get tutoring in the morning *sigh. I told the VP that she has a lot of stress on her and he said that was no excuse. I didn't mean it as an excuse - she does have a lot of pressure on her. I am just trying to undertsand her and I do......lol - I just don't like the VP he is always excited and emotional...it is like bring it down some notches please......

anyway, people are backing up at the door - better get.....

Cristi -

I meant to say that I saw that tea on the site. Something like "lose 20 pounds in 3 weeks."

Personally I hope to lose 20 pounds in 8 weeks. Think that is reasonable??:D

Hello ladies...

Busy day...went to the mall (speaking of retail) trying to find something for V. I hate that I didn't put much thought into his gifts, sort of. Been on the computer for 2 days trying to find the right thing with no luck. So...I got him what he needs, clothes-what an anniversay gift. Oh well...forgot to mention what he told me yesterday. Okay, so, I have not had a pastrami sandwich the way they fix it in CA since leaving there. There was/is a place in Palmdale (where I lived last in CA) that had the BEST ones! OMG, to die for, seriously! The man actually called there looking for the place but they changed their name. So after several calls he called the chamber of commerce to see if the place (Pete's) was still there. Was told they are but changed their name. So he got their phone number and called them to see if they would sent some to KS! How sweet is that?! Even though I don't need it. Anyway, they said they couldn't do that. :( I told him, well, you could fly me there so I could get it, lol!

KATY...I don't think you are weird. I don't even like celebrating my BD or MD...anniversary yes, but the others, not really into. I don't like making a big deal about it and it's not because I am turning another year older. That doesn't bother me at all. Of course V is the same way but I always feel I have to make a big deal his BD & FD, same with the kids. And compliments are GREAT!

SHAWNA...hope the shrimp is good! DH & I love shrimp. I could probably sit down and eat a whole plate of it, or at least try.

GINNY...thank you for the BD card! That was sweet :thanks: We had the rain and wind yesterday, another reason I dreaded going to Wal-Mart. I like the rain if I don't have to get out in it. And of course it cleared up in the afternoon.

JULES...Monday at IF there was a lady there on the elliptical when I got there...tanned for 15 mns. and then did the circle which takes 30 minutes and she was on there the whole time. I was dying just watching her! Of course after a while I know I will get used to it. You cook on Mothers Day?! It's supposed to be your day missy, you should have the kids and hubby cook for you. Have a nice lucnh with DD tomorrow.

DEBORAH...my son works in retail...not sure if it is different with guys. He complains when the holidays roll around but about the store and not so much him shopping. But I don't think you are a scrooge. I think everything has become so commercialized.

SUSAN...is Beck trying to follow in Rachels footsteps? Silly girl. I can only imagine the stress she is going through. Just don't let it get worse than skipping a class. Hope the tuna and beets were still good!

Okay, sorry to cut this short but I have to get going again. Will try to get on later but not sure if I will be able to. So have a good evening!

Hi Cristi-

Promise I won't forget your birthday, just waiting for payday tomorrow - It has been a horrible week keeping soaps and litter in supply. I went out the other night and dug dirt for the pan:crazy: - anyway, I don't use the litter pan, that is for the kitty - :joker:
Beck has been going through a hard time. Poor thing - she always disolves in tears at counseling. We really need to go and have fun!!! Too bogged down in all this crude:(
Beets and albacore were cans- so no problem there. I really need to drink more water. Vince is a lucky guy!!!!

Crisitina--There's a lady that come in the mornings to SNT I see her sometimes on Fridays--she does 20 minutes when she first gets there and then 20 more minutes after she does the circle. She does the elliptical at like 4-5 mile an hour too.
Doesn't seem fair that I do have to cook but it's what I do. BTW when is your bday??

Susan--I had a middle school VP that was harrassing DS until DH went in. All tattooed 6'2', 230 lbs of him. DS didn't get into trouble after that until high school. Then in HS I was on first name basis with the VP of discipline and son had the female VP of attendance charmed. Poor Beck. You all need to go do something fun!! Why don't you Beck and Gaby have a girls night--videos, doing your hair crazy, painting your nails, let her do your makeup--slumber party style--maybe even the Chrissy Snow clone friend can come too?

My birthday is December 16, when is everyone elses??

Hello ladies, I am here.. I did not float away.. but the greenhouses were literally shaking today in the wind. One lady comes in and says "oh how lovely, the baskets are dancing". she is a little wierd.. comes in all the time.. anyway we had a good day despite the weather.

Jules it is so funny you mentioned I need yellow rain boots.. this morning ds #4 calls me and asked if I had any rain gear he could wear.. It was pouring most of the day... I didn't. The poor guys had to load about 6 trucks today not to mention people who picked up stuff.. so I sent ds#4 to town with a signed check. to buy rain gear for all the guys. So he comes back with the pants and hooded jackets for them all. So now they are all dressed in these yellow jackets, hoods and pants.. one of the guys said he felt like a fish stick.. they all said they looked like the Gordon fishermen on the packages of fish.... but they were dry all day.

Also, Jules, my dh has Belle's Palsy. He got it about 2 yrs ago in Nov. it has never gone away. His eye got a little better, he can wink and close it now, but it still is off a little and his mouth is still crooked.

Deb, I have been in retail all my life since I started working at 16. Now I own a retail garden center. I love the holidays. I am a holiday person. It was a lot of extra work I agree. I am not open for the holidays in the winter time. But Mother's day, and Memorial day are our bread winners.

Susan, your daughters are in the same situation I am then with siblings, etc.

I am so proud of myself.. the guys had a pizza at work last night. But I didn't eat one crumb. I came home and had my healthy supper instead. And today they sent out for Burger king whoppers. They smelled so good, but I had my veggie soup... I am so good..:) I want this loss so bad....

Christina, I have to work on Mother's day. Every Sunday I am open noon to 5. I also have a plate of cookies from the bakery on the counter for people to enjoy while shopping. I am trying to think of something special for mom's this Sunday.. dh usually takes me out for supper though. You are welcome for the card. Thanks for mine for MD.

My b/day is Feb. 23

Ok. well hello to everyone.. I still have to do payroll and some filing but it is almost time for Smallville. Tonight is the season finale. I will ride my bike while I watch it, then come back down and finish my work. DH made supper tonight. We had shrimp. I just couldn't eat very much of it. I love it but my stomach must be shrinking.

Ok. later

Ginny:carrot:

Ginny--my DH hasn't been feeling just right--nothing that he can pinpoint just an overall not feeling well--I know he's feeling bad when he tells me to make him an appointment for the DR--he is going for a complete physical next Friday and we will go from there. I really hope everythings alright. We've been together half my life and even though he drives me batty sometimes I wouldn't have it any other way.
It is too funny about the yellow boots..I could picture the Gorton Fisherman in my head while I was reading your post. Is it five sons that you have? I am soo proud of you on all your litle victories!! Keep it up!!

Hiya Chickies :wave:

JULES...that would literally kill me I think! :yikes: But eventually I may be able to work up to 20 mns, lol! I know it will take me a while. My BD is Friday, May 12th, as is my anniversary. I did the dumbest thing by choosing my BD to get married on. If I had to do it over again I wouldn't. Thought it would make it more special, BD & Anniversary. We were supposed to go somewhere for the weekend but instead I told DH what I would really like is a bedroom makeover. And so that is how we will spend the weekend, painting our bedroom the green I wanted to begin with.

SUSAN...it is me who is the lucky one! :love: You better NOT forget my birthday missy, lol! Kidding :joker: I am not big on the birthday anyway, not sure why. Beck is probably feeling left out and just needs some big hugs! :hug: :hug: Good deal about the beets and tuna. I was thinking you had them in plastic containers, lol! Man, that would make for a stinky car wouldn't it? I like beets but for the life of me can't remember the last time I had any. I tend to not buy stuff that only I like if no one else likes it. There are a few occasions though I have. I have to tell you, I sent you a little something for your desk or wherever you want to put it. Should be getting it soon, and look at the name on it-just a little something to brighten your day everyday! :sunny:

GINNY...I'm picturing all the guys on yellow and yeppers, thinking of the Gorton's fishermen, lol! Glad you had a good day in spite of the weather. I know yesterday when I went to Wal-Mart, the rain didn't seem to stop anyone. All this talk of shrimp is making me hungry again! :T Just had two chicken legs for dinner, not very hungry.Not sure what we will do for Mothers Day. DH and I are going for lunch tomorrow and possibly to a movie. Going to working on the painting so who knows. Oh, almost forgot...WTG on your NSV! :carrot: :carrot:

Hi to everyone else! :wave:

Okay, gotta get going. My Name is Earl comes on at 7:40 and then The Office after and they are the season finale shows so don't want to miss them. Then at 9 I have to go pick Jason up from work. Don't think I mentioned, he quit his call center job and is now working at Target, his second night. The hours are perfect and won't mess with his school schedule and it's a lot closer to home. The other place was about 25-30 miles one way. And, not sure how much I will posting this weekend. I definitely will try to get on and at least say Hi. So take it easy ladies and have a wonderful evening!

JULES...I saw you had posted and wanted to say that I hope everything is fine with DH. I will keep him in my prayers. And you are right because my DH is the same way...it has to be something wrong for him to go to the doc too, men! :hug: And mine too drives me batty sometimes but wouldn't know what to do without him in my life. So (((((HUGS)))))) to you and him.

Cristina-The beer drinking game to Earl and the office begin again at my DS's apartment--I tell you his gf is a saint--she does not drink or smoke and she quietly picks up their mess when they leave--DS's friend that was home from Iraq on leave says he wants an Alicia too--DS told him there could never be anyone as perfect as her!!
I am sure DH will be fine I just hope he does any tests that they want him too and I will feel better when they are all done.

Happy Bday,anniversary & mother's day all rolled into one!!

I am doing my laundry. oh joy.

Jules - Funny , it was Chrissy Snow that was hiding in the bathroom with Becky. She probably thought that was where math class was beig held - haha. We do need something fun to do! Love your idea's.

Ginny - I am invited to a family gathering this Saturday! The kids like me more now that I am not married to their father. lol His ex will be there with her husband. I think it will be nice to have a reunion!

Cristi - Thanks for the gift! Whatever it is - lol That is sweet of you. I never heard of My Name is Earl - what is it about??

Better get.,...have to take a girlfriend home of Becks - the one she pulled the fire alarm with....lol - cute kids. Hope we all survive these years.....

HI again,
Susan you will survive, I am still finding out crazy things my boys did in high school that I never knew about..they never got caught and they all grew up to be fine young men... and no one was hurt.. so that is just life. The only one Rachel is really hurting, ( I know this hurts you emotionally etc.. but you know what I mean) is herself with her anger and attitude. She will see this when she is older, hopefully... and Beck, she needs lots of hugs and attention too. The good kind for no reason.. so she don't need to pull the stupid stuff for attention...but as I said, you will all survive...

Jules, yes I have 5 sons.

I have a co-worker, actually an employee story. Last Friday one of the gals took a phone call at work. It was a saleswoman trying to sell a handsfree phone system to us. An expensive system with a free 30 day trial. Well, this dingbat oks it and tells them yeah send it. We'll try it out.. it will be fun.. when I found out I was furious. She has no authority to accept any offers in the name of the business, she has no authority what so ever.. I told her she should not have done this and she just laughed and said, its just a 30 day free trial, you can always send it back... Well, it came today. NOt even sure how. IT was sitting on my porch floor when I got home from work. I have to return it now.. am not even opening it... but I am going to make her pay the costs of returning it. If she throws a fit about the money, I will take it out of her check next week... what do you think of this..?

Ok. well dh just went to bed. I am thinking of having a snack. Can't go to bed this hungry or won't sleep. Haven't been hungry in evening for a while. But couldn't eat much at supper. Think I'll have a small bowl of cereal. I already rode 7 miles on bike. I rode it for almost an hour while watching Smallville season final...

Then heading for bed... so catch ya in the morning. OH, yeah Susan I like tuna, been eating it for lunch a lot lately, and I like beets, had some for supper, but together, I don't think so.. but hey if it works for you. go for it

Ginny:carrot:

ok i was lost for a minute but i figured it out .......had a pretty good night at water aerobics, came home and made the shrimp........it was yummy, and a hit with the family.......but i have to get more next time, only 5 a piece and everybody wanted more! we had brown rice and green beans.....kayla my middle daughter who is 14 got a little frustrated today, she is overweight and is doing water aerobics with me and did not want to go today.....i said tough you're going, then she whined about not being able to eat anything not healthy anymore .......i told her, those things we have been eating have gotten us where we are today, we have a cheat day once a week to be able to eat things that arent so good for us, but not over board and we need to take that day soon......LOL!! She hung in there and went to class with me and told me she was glad she did. Well its almost midnight......gotta work in the am talk to yall soon.
Shawnaa

Susan--I do different things with both of the kids. DD of course LOVES shopping, but we do other stuff too. We dance around the house like idiots, we did the hair, makeup and nails--she always thought it was fun. I still always paint my toes a wild color that I would never put on my fingers--most times I have nothing or just clear on my fingernails--all the typing wears it too fast. My son liked to hit flea markets, hike or ride on back roads trying to find new ones--I try playing video games with him but I am not very good--except with Tetris and Asteroids--there was a downhill skiing one I did okay in and I like the racing games. He still teases me about some coputer game sampler he had--one of the games was golf and it was so easy he said that even I could do it---I was so bad the little girl character I was using actually dropped to her knees crying--he had never seen that happen in any game he played and thought it was hilarious!! my DD's friend Misty is a Chrissy Snow--I told DD that her IQ drops just being with her--luckily is only only a temporary setback.

Ginny--what's it like being Mom to 5 sons?? I would have had a second DS that would have been 16 now, but I had a miscarriage. I do agree with what you posted to Susan about things your sons did in Highschool. I knew most of what they were doing but apparently my son didn't want me to worry. He was always small and very skinny and got picked on alot--then the teenage anger kicked in about 13 and he wasn't picked on any more until we moved in his freshman years and he had to prove himself again-he dresses weird--think the Kurt Cobain thrift shop look and he likes strange colors oranges, greens and yellows--he has the ugliest two Mr Rogers sweaters--one is close to a mustard yellow but not there and the other he calls baby poop green. In a school with farm boys and jocks he didn't fit in well until he apparently won a fight with a football jock that was several inches taller and outweighed him by almost 80 lbs. I found out about it after he was out of school.

Work related--I have a headset with a remote lifter from Hello Direct at work--it's is very nice, but if you work more one to one with customers and several people answer your phone it won't do you much good--if you call the company and explain that your worker was not authorized to ask for the product and explain that it will not work for your business they will probably sent you a label to send it back. If you don't want to open the box--search on the internet for the company name and click on the contact info--most companies have an 800 line posted--if it is Hello Direct I can give you that number.

Shawnaa--the meal sounds yummy--good for you to encourage your daughter and you have a workout buddy as a bonus-this weightloss-better health does get discouraging--I want it gone yesterday!!!

Well I am going to finish my coffee and eat a bowl of cereal and then go workout!!

Yes, Jules, It is Hello direct. I don't think to much about a company that sends things without knowing if the person is authorized to do so or not..I don't care how good the product is. What if a kid had answered, I mean. They should have at least asked her. I am just going to send it back. If it costs something and she has to pay, that will be a good lesson to her. I can't tell how it was shipped. There is only a airborne express on it, but I went on line and can't figure out how it came.

My boys didn't do anything illegal or bad in high school, just a few times they skipped classes and went on a little day trip to the neighboring town or some silly things like that... it was nothing bad, but at the time had I known I would have been upset with them. Having 5 boys is a lot different than having 1 or even 2. The more testosterone in the house the more activity. I believe if you have even one girl among the boys it quiets them down a tad. But with all boys we had enough rough housing going on. Surprisingly not that much was broken. They were outside a lot. They were all into their own things, the first two were into football and baseball, the second two into karate, the last little guy had to try to get into either group. Always thought we should have had a sixth so he had a buddy, but he fit in just fine. Now they are all still very close.

Well, gotta go to work. Later
Ginny

:sunny:Good Friday Morning Ladies :sunny:

Even though I am not a morning person, it feels good to get up early and get a nice long walk in. And v is home so we went together, a nice start to a great day!

JULES...thank you for the BD, anniversary and MD wishes! You sound like me...I always did seperate things with the kids too. They all got equal time and their own time. When they were young on their birthday I let them stay home and they got to choose if they wanted to go to a bd breakfast or lunch. Then they got to choose the dinner menu...whatever they wanted it was *their* day. But I do think kids need their *own* separate time alone with mom, or dad. I still do that for their bd depending on their schedule and of course I can't do it for Josh. It totally killed me that we missed celebrating his bd together. But I am going to make up for it next week, 7 more days 'til he comes home! :cp:

SHAWNA...glad you found us again! And glad your DD decided to go after all. I seem to do that myself...get up and not want to go exercise. But then I do and I feel so much better after. Like my walking...I HATE getting up so early to go walk but after doing so I feel so energized and glad for doing it. I know I'm walking my way to being healthier. Glad the shrimp was a hit with everyone!

GINNY...what possessed the employee to take charge like she did? I too would send it back, but I wouldn't think you would have to pay for it. Would think the company would. But...I would pay to get confirmation in case they say you didn't send it back, and totally at the employee's cost since it was her who authorized it and shouldn't have. I would never do something like that. My first DH always said he wanted four boys but then after two he was getting cold feet about having more kids period. Never will forget...I got pregnant with DD April 1983 and May 1983 he had a vasectomy on my BD, lol! I always joke that that was my bd present.

DEBORAH...I think it was you who asked if anyone worked in retail and I think I said I didn't. Had a *duh* moment though because I worked in a Hospital Gift Shop for many years and loved it! Guess I just don't think of it as being retail like a Department store since it was mostly gift items for patients. Of course the volunteers got first dibs on what came in and we always joked that if we actually got paid when we would get paid we would owe them, lol!

SUSAN... hope you have fun at the reunion! I wish my family would have a reunion, would be awsome to get everyone together. I even thought about trying to organize one myself and get some help from others. But no one would be willing. I can't even get my mother to get my brothers and sisters together when I go visit which isn't often. I think Jules had some good ideas too. And maybe Rebecca just needs some one on one time with mom, without anyone else. And you WILL survive! You are stronger than you give yourself credit for. Made me think of that song by Gloria Gaynor, I will survive...great song!

Hi to everyeone else, KATY, LAURA, MARY if you're out there lurking.

Well, I need to get going. Need to jump in the shower and run to the mall to pick up this giant heart shaped cookie I had them make for V. I can buy him sweets but he can't buy me any! He'll like that...Anyway...take care ladies and have a WONDERFUL day!

Crisitna--the heart shaped cookie sounds fun--I always get my DH angel food cake which is his favorite, DS get chocolate with homemade peanut butter icing and DD gets cheescake with strawberry sauce. I let them pick for their bdays too--they either get their favorite home cooked meal or the restaurant of their choice. DD & I have a tradition for her bday since she was 15--half and hour massage (which my insurance covers most), pedicure for both, manicure for her and shopping. DS and I used to go to a big city and hit the museums we've been mostly to DC but also to Baltimore & Philadelphia. DD's ex got his birthday with his favorite meal of breakfast items while they were still together--he had said that nobody ever did anything like it for him--there are things about his life that make me fell so sad for him but then he had a chance to be happy and threw it away..DS's gf's bday is in August and she has already joined us for DH's night out in Feb & DS's in April.

have a special day!!

Ginny--I pm'd you with the Hello Direct return number. Hope everything gets taken care of--they usually ask to talk to the person who can make the decision--not sure why they let her authorize even a free trial unless she told them she could, but who knows. Hope you get a little sunshine although I am still smiling at your guys int he Gorton Fishermans outfits...

Hope everyone has an awesome day...

Good Morning!!

I am going to chat about myself right now. I am on my MAC and can't do proper wishes to you Cristi :( *waaa

I had 2 scrambled eggs for breakfast with wheat toast. I am wearing my "fat" jeans again because last week my "fat" jeans were even too small to wear - lol So, yay!! I am thinking another 2 weeks I can go down to my other jeans. Who knows?? I am just happy my blouses are fitting better.

Beck was hurt by a boy yesterday he said she had "itty bitty titties".....poor thing. He also called her other friend a ho.......that is why she didn't want to go in the math class with him in there. Anyway, I was going to talk with the VP this morning.

Going to look at the house in Gladstone in a bit. Don't think I can come up with all the deposits but want to look inside anyway.

Walked 1 mile last night and pooped out.

Katy - I was going to enroll Gaby in the bible vacation class at your church. Is Leigh going to do it too??

Shawna - YAY- On the shrimp dinner :)

I better get. Talk more when I get these girls taken care of for the morning!

It is Friday!!! YAY.....

Happy Anniversary to Cristi and Vince:hat: :cheer: :lucky: :woo: :o

Happy Birthday to a lovely lady (that is YOU Cristi!!! lol)who brightens our world with her kindness!! Warm and heartfelt wishes for a wonderful year ahead of you!!!
:hb: :hat: :dance: :belly: :cheer: :encore: :balloons: :woo: :gift:

Ginny- beets, tuna and cottage cheese is so yummy together.

Enjoy your day Cristi!! The heart shape cookies sounds cute. :)

Jules - I have to get cracken on some emails to co worker. I have to leave a paper trail on my efforts to communicate with him . He is sooooooo jerky. I was going to start the email Hey Jerk!....but don't think that would be professional. What do you think?? lol jk
I have tried the taking one girl at a time. Hard when no one wants to watch Gaby. When her father was actually visiting with her that was nice....because it gave me that free time to focus on the other 2 daughters.

I called the school and the VP was going to investigate what I said.....he is always excited makes me want to start twitching....

yikes, my 11 o'clock is here!! I forgot all about it!! yikes...lol

Hi everyone!! To everyone who replied to my retail question, I work in mall management and I do most of the in house marketing for our mall and I just get sick of holidays. I have to go buy my mom and my mother in law something but for me its just another day. My hubby wants to take me out but I would rather just stay at home and read a book.
Everyone have a great day and good luck on your eating this weekend. WEIGH IN MONDAY AND I REFUSE TO BE UP AGAIN!!!!:mad:
Happy Mothers Day :hug:

Happy Mothers to you too Deb!! I am soooooo ready for the weekend and Mondays weigh in!
I just had a tuna salad for lunch and need to work on my water intake. Suppose to bring a dish for tomorrows family gathering. I think I will be fine there. Never really like to eat in public..lol
Anyway, sloooow day.

Michelle - where are you?? Hope you are well and continued best to your grandmother! :)

Susan--all that tuna--you are going to turn into a mermaid or something. You could do a video night and save the scary or chick flicks for Beck after Gaby is in bed!! You can still do the nails, hair and makeup--fix Gaby up too...just remeber we all want pictures!!

deb--I love when I can just sit home and read a book!! I'll be doing the cooking on Sunday!!

Well my DD bailed on me to help some friends--we will do lunch at hte Blue Moon on the Thursday before her divorce hearing we are going to try to keep the day light and happy!!

Cristi--Happy Birthday!!

:love: :hb: :joker: :smoking: :cp: :gift: :dance: :flow1: :dancer: :woo: :goodvibes :high: :balloons: :lucky: :encore: :cheers: :cheer: :val3: :val1:

Happy Mother's day to all the moms out there!!

Hi Jules ~
I just want to go home!! I raided the food bank we have and snuck out a can of pickled beets. I feel so guilty!
I went and looked at that cottage this morning.It is so cute! It has a extra room you could use for a 3rd bedroom. It is in the back of the house. It should probably be a utility room but there is no washer/dryer hook up. We'll see, I need to come up with the 800 deposits. It would be 245 more in rent. I could just do weekend babysitting for that. I don't think that would be a problem.....I can dream at least, huh?? Would love to be a mermaid!! lol
Ever think of journaling?? or blogging?? I was thinking of doing that so I can save you all my dribble.
Have my paycheck in hand!! Going to buy myself a case of beets for mothers day!
Katy - Printed of my registration form for next months vacation bible school. There was also a leadership training (for 12/15 year olds) it is a 15 hour training and afterwards you help up to 20 hours a week at the community center with camps and arts & crafts. I was going to sign up both girls. Sounds like fun and it will build their self esteem and keep em out of trouble!!

k- out of here!!!

2 1/2 days until weigh in on Monday!!! Weekends are always hard for me. I will hang tough though and enjoy the days off with the girls. Maybe go get the 3fc book and read that. Best to you all and Happy Mothers Day!!

Hi ladies,
Back again. IT's still raining. We had about 5 minutes of a yellow glow in the sky, a weak attempt for sunshine. But everything is getting a good watering. So it can stop any time now.

Jules, thank you for the information. But I called dhl, that is who delivered it. They came back and picked it up, will put it down as being refused. So it will go back unopened. The employee said she did tell them that she was not authorized to accept the offer but they persisted anyway. Asked her her name and some questions like wouldn't she like to be able to try it, and would she use it if it was there etc...I don't think much about a company that tries that.

DH just got home so guess I'll go have supper with him. I made chili for us. Need something hot.. it's homemade... so later.

Ginny

Hi again,
Happy birthday and Happy Anniversary Christina:hb: :gift: :woo: :balloons: hope you are out celebrating tonight with hubby.

I wonder something.. if we say anything not liked by the forum they are right here but I asked if someone could help me get my mile tracker up. as you can see in my signature it isn't working.. and it's been days and no reply...hummmmm:shrug:

Anyway, just rode my bike :ebike: 5 miles and took my shower. Have my jammies on so going to go watch a little telly with dh and relax... catch you in the morning. Have a good night all.

Ginny:carrot:

Ginny ~
Maybe you can delete the tracker and do it over again? Maybe if you call something anal and show cookie jar clipart you will get someone pronto? lol justa kidding!!! I think there is a forum on the tip top that you can pose questions on? Anyway, if I was a computer wiz I would help you!!

Thanks Cristi for the Mothers Day card!! That was sweet of you. I also received my Boyds Bear :) that was special! I love the sunflower Susan (Shady Day) is holding. lol Made my day!! :hug:

Just spoke with my Rach and she was crying because she isn't getting along with some other girls. Breaks my heart when she cries. I want to scoop her up and protect her from life's hurts.

I had a turkey salad for dinner. Gaby is asleep, Beck is at her friends house. It is real close. I bought her a package of oreo's and she came running back to get it. She runs like a deer- lol- so cute.

Night all!!

Good morning ladies,

Susan I have deleted and done the tracker thing twice now.. that is the way they say to put it on for our forum.. It is anal...hahaha. It's suppose to work.
Yes, to bad I don't have a cookie jar graph I could use. Wouldnt' that be beachy. Oh I am in a mood this morning. It is raining again, still dark and gloomy. This rain/cold front is hovering over us. Suppose to be here for 10 days. I need sunshine. I nibbled on some honey roasted peanuts at work yesterday, Mr. scale didn't like that, he is being naughty this morning.. so no nibbling today. I have a crock pot of stew brewing for supper. Will have to be careful in my portion tonight. I want to be down farther on Monday's WI..

Not to many are posting.

Our town lines its main street with petunias each summer. We grow them for the city. Today they are being put in. All kinds of groups and individuals volunteer to plant them, then the city puts on a brats roast to feed them at noon. Even though it's raining they will still do it..but less people show up to plant. It takes 520 flats of flowers to cover the area. That is 37,440 petunias.
There now you have had a lesson this morning. Hope you took notes, I 'll quiz you later. With enough volunteers it usually takes them about an hour to get them all planted. Back at the greenhouse it takes two of us women 2 and a half days to get them into the flats.

Christina, where or what did you do last night to celebrate? What is everyone doing for Mother's Day? Dh said he'll be taking me to supper after work tomorrow. He is going to go have breakfast with his mom. She is 91, living with his sister at the moment and has dementia. I'm sure my boys will have something for me. Two I'll see at work, one already called to see where I'd be. The other two are out of town, I'm sure I'll get a phone call from them sometime during the day. They are really good about holidays and special events. Growing up we always made those days special in one way or another. For their birthdays, they are all in the summer, they would get to pick what we had for supper. They always had a party with their friends and then we had one big party for all of them with the extended family. Oh you see their b/days are 6/29, 7/3, 7/7, 7/11, 8/11. So they are all close. When they were younger I used to make them those specialty cakes, Superman, Batman, etc.. my hands would be so sore from squeezing out those frosting stars.. maybe that is why I now have carpal tunnel so bad.

Well, I am tired of talking to myself so guess I'll go do some laundry or some household chore till it's time to go to work. Not going in till 9, it is always slow when they take out the petunias.. every one seems to wait till they are in.

Well, have a good day all. Check back this evening.

Ginny
:carrot:

Good Morning...
I didn't have time to post yesterday, sorry....I worked at DD's preschool, then bought groceries...didn't make it home til 1; then shoveled the you-know-what for awhile, then chess club and fencing for DS....I was just running from one thing to the next yesterday.

I thought I was doing pretty good foodwise, but the scale is not being very nice to me...I'm trying really hard not to get depressed about it. Today is another day......

Happy Birthday and Anniversary, Cristina! Hope you are having a great day. I was married the day after my birthday( 6/15 & 6/16)....'cause I'm just too efficient I guess. I don't really like a lot of fuss for my birthday, and DH and I usually try to do something special every year for the anni...so we have our fun. This year you get a three-fer don't you - ( with Mother's Day)

Susan - Leigh will be going to VBS! I will be coordinating the craft station for the older kids. Leigh will enjoy having a friend there....

Hi to Ginny, Jules, Deb and anyone else out there....hope you have a great day.

I'm going to try the aerobics class this morning, then see what the day brings. DH and FIL are working on the house all day,so I'll need to keep the kids busy. We may go buy some plants for the yard....

Later

Hello ladies...

I read the posts last night to see what was going on with everyone but I was just too pooped to post. I will be glad when Monday rolls around so I can sleep in 'til 8, lol! Was up early for our walk yesterday and this morning but by 9 last night I was dozing. I am not looking forward to WI on Monday at all though. My exercising is coming along, but my eating has been off the charts! Couldn't figure out why until I received a visit from TOM, lol! Haven't had one is so long didn't think it would happen but surprise! But...I have been good with my water and vitamins...going to have to look at the calendar but if I remember correctly, I think it has been a full month and I only missed on day of not having the four bottles, so doing great with that. :carrot: Whether the scales show a loss or not, I am feeling good about myself and all the exercise/walking so that is good in it self.

THANK YOU LADIES for all the Birthday & Anniversary wishes! :thanks:

GINNY...we didn't really do anything special, just spent the day together. Went for our walk at 6 am then we both went our separate ways to pick up some stuff. You would not believe the flowers the man brought home! They are beautiful and BIG! Then we went to have lunch at my favorite place-Olive Garden. We don't like to go out on Friday nights because most places are too busy and Olive Garden is one of those places that the line is out the door not long after they open! Came home and did yard work. It was so nice out, sorry. I know you guys are having gloomy weather. I bet the street is pretty all lined with the flowers. That is definitely a LOT of flowers!

KATY...yeppers, this is a 3fer, lol! I think it is every four years that it does actually fall on Mother's Day. I don't really mind because I don't like to make a big deal about it all. The anniversary, yeah, but the BD and Mother's Day, not that big a deal for me. Sounds like you had a very busy day yesterday.

SUSAN...glad you liked the bear. I saw it and thought it was so cute. I know you like sunflowers, and this one will never die! (((((HUGS))))) to Rachel and Rebecca. :hug: :hug: Made me think of my sister though in High School...people always felt the need to say stuff to her about the IBTC (Itty Bitty Titty Committee)! Not sure why anyone felt the need to point out her being flat but they did. Of course in Jr. High she would beat them up! And I am talking about the boys! Some kids are just so mean and I don't understand why they feel the need to be.

JULES...sorry DD ditched lunch with you. I actually talked mine into having lunch with us yesterday. Her and I do things together all the time but with everyone's schedule all of us getting together is rare. Jason had to work so he missed it. But it was nice.

DEBORAH...like you, I too would rather stay home sometimes and just read a book. We don't like to go at the busy times when everyone else does and I am such a homebody.

Hi to everyone else! :wave:

Going to look around at a few things and then go check how the green room is coming along. V started on that a couple of hours after we got back from our walk. We usually sit on the deck for an hour or so when we get back to cool down because it seems hot in the house when we get back. I enjoy sitting out back but can only do so right now in the morning or the late evening. We get the sun for most of the day back there. Hoping in a few months to build a pergola over a section of the patio for some shade and we planted 3 evergreens down the side of one end of it for privacy and shade. Anyway, take care ladies and have a WONDERFUL day and...

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!!
:flow1: :flow1: :val3: :balloons: :val3: :flow1: :flow1:

Good Morning!

lol - poor Ginny!! I am sorry about your tracker. I am sorry I wasn't around to chat. Your city sounds so pretty!! Love cashews myself!! I need to go buy some more apples and I bought a acorn squach last night. Going to bake it today, sounds good to me!

Cristi- Gaby loves the little bear too. Going to have to fight her over that! lol Mikes mother also sent me a mothers day heart shaped locket, on the back it says. Children are a mothers greatest treasure. I thought that was sweet of her, she said I was a good mom in a note. I think I will keep that the next time her son takes me to court - lol Glad you spent the day with Vince!

Katy - YAY on the bible vacation class. I am going to pay Rach to walk her over that week and pick her up from church. Also am busy filling out an application for Jr Leadership training at the community center for both girls - keep em busy!!

Happy Mothers Day to you all!!! I need to go pick up some girls for Becky now.

Hi to Deb, Jules, Michelle, Laura and Shawna!!

Back later this afternoon!!

Hi Susan! :wave:

That was so sweet of Mike's mom. And you believe that note because you are a good mom!

I'll have to send Gaby something for her. I used to do a gift drawing for a baby loss site. The girl quit doing it but I have all these gifts left. Even have some barbie dolls that I got a good deal on a few years ago, lol! I figured one day I will give the stuff to someone, or to lots of someones.

Did someone mention cashews? LOL Have you ladies tried chocolate covered ones? V found some when we were out and about a while back and oh my goodness, they were so good! No wonder I'm not losing weight!

Have a good one ladies!

Chocolate covered cashews... omy they must be delicious.. I love both but can't eat chocolate.. so oh well. I will just imagine how good they must be.

Good evening ladies,
Whew, I am exhausted.:yawn: .. even though it rained:rain: most of the day and don't think it ever hit over 59, we were super busy. We couldn't even keep restocked, plants were going out so fast. I left a list for the guys to hopefully restock me before I get in, in the morning. Not going to ride tonight,:nono: have been on my feet all day, not one chance to sit down at all. Even ate my tuna, or cat food as ds#1 calls it, standing up, between customers.

Susan, I eat Bumblebee's flavored tuna for lunch with either some cucumber slices, or cherry tomatoes. I may have some cottage cheese or a boiled egg on occasion. So we eat very much alike. How do you eat your tuna? The little cans are tuna with sun dried tomatoes, or lemon pepper and there is a fat free tuna salad. I like the first 2 best. There is 4 crackers with it. How nice of your mil.

Katy you still shoveling *that stuff*?


My dh already gave me a present. He gave me a picture frame encircled with beagles, so I can put a picture of my puppies in it. It made me cry. But I love it.. He said when he was out on a delivery today, he stopped at a gas station and the car next to him had a box of beagle puppies in it..it was hard for him to walk away. He is taking me out to supper tomorrow after work.

Deb, I would love to stay home on these rainy days and curl up with a good book. But alas, no such luck.

Christina, sounds like you had a nice b/day and anniversary. Just being together was special as long as it made you happy.:cloud9:

Well, back is bothering me tonight, after all the carrying and lifting today, it's no wonder. Will take some pills tonight and hit the hay early. Hoping to sleep in at least till 7 tomorrow. DH is going to go have breakfast :hun: with his mom, so I will have house to myself for a bit.. maybe a nice soak would feel good. Well, have a good night everyone and hope you all have a good Mother's Day.:woo:

Ginny

*&^%$#@*&^%$#@!!!!!!!!!!

Can we stop the planet so I may exit now?? I am sooooooo frustrated I could scream!!!!

*sigh*........just pissed at myself. I took the gang of girls to the mall and was called within 2 hours from a very upscale store that they were holding my daughter and the others for shoplifting. Spent all afternoon there and in the end they cited all of them - Beck got "Theft 2" because she took 3 tank tops for $70.00. I shouldn't have taken them to the mall......:( we have a letter coming in the mail for a court date.

I fix my tuna with cottage cheese Ginny. I had a turkey salad for lunch and am having my squach for dinner.

I don't feel like a good mother Cristi.....lol Gaby and I had a nice morning walking in the park and watching the dogs.

Now I just feel depressed........

chat later :)

:wave: Hi Susan ~~ Well I think your the BEST and most WONDERFUL mom there is!!!:hug: You are always trying to make things better for your daughters, and you just keep firghting for them. I really admire you for that! I feel so bad for you for what happened today, and I can only imagine how stressed and down you are.:( You're lucky you still have sweet Gaby to keep you sane and have someone to spend quality time with. I haven't been coming here much anymore, because I didn't really feel wanted, but then I read you were asking where I was, so I wanted to check in with you. I hope you can still get some peace and enjoy your weekend. My husband and I went over to Beaverton today, and I was thinking of you. Have a good evening and try to relax and have some Susan time!:hug: :hug: :hug:

...argh. You will make me cry Michelle!! I am sorry if you didn't feel wanted.......wait I need kleenex.....:( that is horrible, I am sorry. Of course you are wanted and I wondered and missed you yesterday!! It was nice to see you post today and be so sweet.
I don't feel like a good mother at all. I feel so bad. The store kept saying "she will be cited" blah - blah. I thought "ok, can deal with that"....but when the police finally showed up and read them their rights, questioned them and said "you are going to be arrested and we will release you into your parents custody"....I could have puked......having him say thay made me so sick. I just want her to learn from this and ........ugh , mind!!! lol Can't they just do as I say??
No more wire hangers!!! Wasn't Joan Crawford a wonderful mother??
Sorry - getting sidetracked........

Anyway, she is grounded to her bedroom with books ad her journal. That is all she is doing for awhile.
Gaby is so sweet. She was crying over her pet rat George dying. George was old , it was time. Gaby bawled though. We said a prayer and she tossed a rose on his grave. She cried "I love George"....so sad.....lol

ugh........have I cracked??? I think I have.:dizzy:

I am sitting here waiting for Rach to call from rehab...lol......a kid crying over a rat and the other with a juvie record.....cool.....:D

You are wanted Michelle!!!!:hug: :hug: :hug: :hug::dizzy::D

Thank you Susan ~~ You have such a GREAT sense of humor! I probably would have trashed everything me now, just kidding! Sometimes I can let things go out the other ear, but other times I will just scream!:devil: What did Rebecca have to say when you got her home about this whole ordeal, and about her grounding? You already have one child to deal with her problems and trying to get on rack, doesn't your other daughter understand or even care what you're going through?:?: Thank you for your kind comments; I guess I've just been really down lately and taking EVERYTHING the wrong ways! I hope the rest of your day does go better!:hug:

Wow Susan, you have quite the drama going on.......you should write a book. I respect you for letting the police do what they need to do. So many times kids do things wrong and their parents get in the way of what needs to be done. Hopefully she will learn a lesson from this. I haven't quite caught up on everything going on with you but I can tell you are a strong woman and a great Mom. Sometimes I think we point the blame on ourselves for how are kids are acting. But then I think to myself, you can not control another person actions. No matter how hard we try they are there own person and have to make their own decisions, whether they are good or bad ones. I saw a t-shirt one time that said, "You Have to Be Young and Stupid, To Be Old and Wise. Not sure if you have heard that one, but it is so true!!!
To everyone else, I hope you're having a good weekend. I had to work open to close yesterday, and worked day shift today, so I haven't had the chance to post and figure out who everyone is yet, but it is just nice to know that somebody is listening. So we have weigh in on Monday........I better not eat the chocolate cake I made for my Mom for Mother's Day then....rofl!! :dizzy:
Ok, it's late and I'm getting loopy. Good Night

Good morning ladies,:coffee:

First of all Happy Mother's Day to everyone. :balloons:

Susan, you are a terrific mom. It is not your fault what the kids are doing. Everyone is born their own person. Your girls are just not using their heads right now. They are not thinking about their actions in regards to others. I am not excusing them, they are wrong but they are also very young and inexperienced. But I have to admit by the time they get any older, they will certainly have had experiences..:dizzy: We can only do so much with them.. the rest is up to them how they use it. Good luck with both girls.:goodluck: Hang in there and stay strong. You will all get thru this.. it is just another chapter in the life of Susan..

Michelle, :sorry: sorry you don't feel wanted. It has to be because you are feeling depressed.. because you are very much wanted around here. I know how you feel, I had the same feelings earlier on at the other place. But these ladies made me feel a part of the group. I hope you will feel that way too.:grouphug:

Where is Jules, Christina, Deb, Shawana, Laura, Katy and anybody else these days. Chickimama, I am having a senior moment this morning, what is your given name?

It is raining yet again:rain: . Saw the weather map on tv this moring. The whole midwest is rain rain rain.. but Minnesota is drying out, so we have hope. I wouldn't mind the rain but it's so darn cold too. When it's so cold and damp at work I don't feel like drinking water. But I can see the difference on the scale. It is not being nice again today. Also I had a kaiser roll last night with my stew. I was so hungry.. I guess I was right I just can't eat bread.

Susan.. you mix your tuna with cottage cheese.. *eeewwww*. I like them both but not mixed together.. I just eat the tuna like it is or those flavored ones..isn't it funny how people eat so differently?

Well, will check in this evening to see what everyone did for Mothers Day. DH is taking me to supper. I have to be good and eat healthy. He left for his mom's already, but the dummy bought this beautiful card for her, but he left it home... men are so forgetful.

Ok. going to go eat now. My 30 min wait after taking my actonel is over. I am starving. I already rode my 5 miles today.:ebike: Not going to church this morning. I get to depressed going by myself all the time. Especially today I don't want to see all the families there. So I'll stay home and keep warm, dry and relax a bit before I go into work at 11:30.

Have a good one .:cheer:

Ginny:carrot:

Good morning everybody as I'm sipping on my protein shake, vanilla with banana and orange juice.....yummy.
Dahlia, my given name is Shawna, thanks for asking....I didnt go to church this morning either.....:( I'm starting to get a daggum cold I think and didnt wake up until 9:45 ............my Mom and Sister are coming over at 1 for lunch, We're having grilled chicken breast, corn on the cob and salad. have any of you tried the fleischmans olive oil, no trans fats butter? it is really good!! I don't eat alot of butter or margarine anyway, but you just have to have butter on a dinner roll or corn on the cob so I thought I would give it a try. I need to go get my work out in this morning before they get here. I have to go in to my store tonight at 5, they are cleaning our floors, who knows how long thats going to take.....:chin: so I will be taking my lap top with me to entertain myself :dancer: hopefully I will be home in time to watch Grey's Anatomy, I am so addicted to that show, I have the shows song as my ring tone on my cell phone and a picture of McDreamy, (Patrick Dempsey) on my screen saver on my phone.:dizzy:, and my desktop on my lap top is the whole cast.......:D. What a goof ball I am!!! I've even got my husband watching it ....:p Well, off to the gym I go, leg work out and cardio:woops:
Be back later,
Shawna

Ginny ~~ Thank you for your kind and caring words.:hug: You are probably so right that I was feeling very down with the rut I've been in for awhile. I am feeling much better now and it feels good again.:carrot: Today I'm cooking the Mother's Day dinner, and my grandma is visiting here from Iowa, so she will be coming over, along with my mom, oldest daughter and her husband. I'm baking a ham, scalloped potatoes and the makings. I hope you have a very wonderful Mother's Day!:hug:

Shawna ~~ Glad you're enjoying your protein shake, and got to sleep in this morning. We all need that and mine was yesterday; couldn't wake up for anything, just jept dozing off all day long.:?: I use the I Can't Believe It's Not Butter spray on everything. Even my DH, who is addicted to butter on EVERYTHING, tried it and has been using it a lot.:D

I hope everyone is having a wonderful day and I'll check back later on...:grouphug:

Hey Michelle,
I was born in Ft. Madison Iowa, where is your grandma from? I just got home from working out, and my Mom and Sister are here. My sister made a picture cd for my Mom for Mother's day of pictures from when we were young. OMG!:rofl: OK, I need to jump in the shower real quick......and visit with my Mommy.
Hugs,
Shawna

Shawna ~~ I was born in Anamosa, Iowa and almost all of my family still live there. I was just back there last summer for a 6 week visit. I have family in: Anamosa, Viola, Cedar Rapids, Waterloo, Manchester, Greene and Elkader. I think that's all of them, but my grandma lives in Greene. Have a fun day with your mom!:hug:

Susan ~~ I hope your day goes much better today and you have a WONDERFUL MOTHER'S DAY, because you derserve it!!!:cp: :hat: :dance: :flow1: :twirly: :wizard: :bubbles: :cheer:

Happy Mothers Day!!!

Just stepping in for a minute to say hello and wishing you all a wonderful Mothers Day!! Even though it is almost over for most of you- lol .

Michelle- Love the Minnie Mouse avater!!! So cute.
Ginny- The tuna and cottage cheese are on the same plate. I don't really mix it - plus the beets and salsa!!! lol.....yummy!!!
Shawna - hey!!!! your grilled chicken sounds so good!!
Hope you all had a good Mothers Day :)
Hi to Jules, Cristi ,Deb,Katy and Laura!!! Come on Kathy - would love for you to join us too!!

I did the 7-11 diet today. Stress?? who knows but I had a slurpee and 1/4 lb hot dog. Just upset all day.
Saw Rachel and she seemed happy. - while everyone else is struggles...lol

I need to go get nylons and get ready for work tomorrow. Weigh in day in the morning!!!! yay.....

I was wondering if any of you have subscribed to the ad free subscription here on this site? I signed up yesterday for a one week trial for $1, and I really do love it! Once you have signed on, there are NO advertisements anywhere, and the screen is so much larger from left to right. I'm thinking of subscribing again when the week runs out.:dizzy:

Hi everyone

Hope everyone had a wonderful day today. I love it when the kids are little and they make you a present, and then they are just so darn excited to give it to you.

Susan I am so glad that Rachel is happy today, so that you don't have to deal with 2 unhappy girls today. I am hoping also that Rachel is learning some stuff while she is there, and this is the start of her happy trend.
Ok hot dog and slurpee?? Guess what you are going to have to have for breakfast with me.... Good old fashioned Oatmeal. Then put a splash of honey, a dash of cinnamon and cut up a banana, a little milk. Then yes, you see how long I have been thinking of you, I still can still eat mine with a fork. :lol: Yes everyone our dear Susan got me hooked on Oatmeal for breakfast.

Michelle, I haven't signed up for any add blockers or anything. But all of these ads on the side of my screen will not be here if I do? How did your mothers day dinner go? How many kids do you have? I was thinking it was 2 daughters?

Shawna how did your visit go with your family? Hope all was good.

Ginny way to go on the 5 mile bike ride. Hope you get some bright sunshiny warm weather tomorrow.

Cristi I hope that you and DH had a nice day together today. Then I hope that you got to relax a little today also. It was probably a busy weekend for you.

Sorry if I forgot anyone, I didn't mean to.

Had an interesting visit from my neighbor last night. About 10:30 just as I was getting ready to go pick up DS from work, my neighbor that I had only met once before knocked on our door, and told me that Lily my dog was over at her house and had chased her cat up a tree. I looked at her with what must have been a really stupid look on my face and said ???Lily???? I don't have a dog named Lily. She said yes you do you know your dog LILY. I said really I don't have a dog named Lily.. Then I said do you mean the stray black and white dog that my DD brought home that doesn't have a name? She said yes Lily. I went over to her house (A few miles down the road) and picked up Lily. (Now if only I could figure out who named the dog.)

Chat with you all later.
Kathy

Good evening all,

Michelle, I love the Minnie Mouse avatar too.Glad you are feeling better and hope you enjoyed with time with your grandma. I also got a real laugh from one of your post. You said I use I can't believe it's not butter spray on everything. Even my dh..... I didn't pause at the period.. cracked me up..:lol: :rofl:

Susan, ok I see now. I thought you mixed your tuna with the cottage cheese..:stir: I like all those things too. I also like to alternate slices of cukes and tomatoes.. Isn't that the way it is.. when 1 person is happy or in a good mood:D , the other one isnt'.:stress:

Shawna, so you are chickimama ...ok glad to know that... you can call me Ginny. What kind of store do you have? Do you own it or just work there?

Michelle, I don't know what you are talking about, an ad free screen...where did you find this?

Well, today was busy but not as busy as yesterday. The rain actually stopped for a short spell and the sun tried real hard to come out:sunny: . I do believe it is warming up a little. Getting foggy out, good sign. DH took me to a road side restaurant. Really good food. They have the best pate' and cheese spread there. It comes with the dinners. I had a pork chop. Only ate half of it, will have the rest tomorrow. I have decided I am going to weigh myself only 3 days a week instead of everyday. Take some of the stress off. I have to remind myself this is a new way of eating and living.. it's not a race and I have no real deadline... my goal is a healthier me, the weight loss is really second in importance. It will come with the right food choices and exercise.

Well, I had a good Mother's day, hope you all did too. I heard from all my boys and even my goddaughter. Well, one of them. Every one who came in today enjoyed the cookies:cookie: :cookie: :cookie: I put out, and everyone was wishing everyone a happy md and it was all very cheery.

I am off to bed now. I am tired. It's been a long but good day. Check in tomorrow, good night to all.:tired:

Ginny:carrot: :grouphug:

Kathy, we were posting at the same time.. I love oatmeal. I eat mine thick too.. love it.. don't even put milk on it.. just a little splenda unless it's the instant kind, then just as.. love the kind with strawberries, or peaches in it. I eat the lower sugar kind. That is funny about the dog. Are you going to keep the name Lily?

Off again.
Ginny

Ginny, I am a manager of a shoe store called Rack Room Shoes.
Lucky, the visit with my mom and sister was good....of course had to get the guilt trip for not going to visit my mom enough.
What time are we suppose to weigh in???? I am working in the morning but plan on going to work out early.....somebody let me know please.

Good night,
Shawna

Kathy ~~ LOVE your picture...very cute! I have eaten oatmeal every day for breakfast now for over a year, just plain with skim milk and I love it! My cholesterol even lowered from 239 down to 214. I'm hoping it lowers more as I lose more weight.:dizzy:

Ginny & Kathy ~~ The add free subscription option is like the second item from the bottom on the left where you can edit options, sig, profile, etc. If you click on it, it gives you 3 different options to pick from. I chose the bottom one for a 1 week trial for $1 to my credit card. When you sign back in, there is not one single add anywhere on your screen. It's so much quieter and the screen is so large from the left to the right. The adds will be there when you first bring up the 3FC site, but once you sign in, none at all, it's really great!

Ginny ~~ Oh yah, you thought I even use the I Can't Believe It's Not Butter spray on my DH LOL!!! I read it over and I did have a laugh too.:p

what is dh????

Shawna ~~ You just weigh in any time you want and then just come here tomorrow and post it. I think I was first last week, but I'm always on here in the mornings. There is no set time. I weighed in and changed my weight on Friday, so I won't be weighing again tomorrow, but I will again next Monday. I think I gained some weight back today from eating out for chinese food and also getting a snack tonight...great!:devil: I'm starting back on track tomorrow morning so I hope to have a new lower weight to report next Monday. Glad you had a nice day with your mom. Have a good evening.:hug:

Shawna ~~ I posted at the same time as you. DH is dear husband or darn husband.

i figured it was husband something but couldnt figure out the d part ...thanks
ok grey's anatomy is over and i gotta get in the shower....night yall

Night Shawna...talk with ya tomorrow:hug:

Good morning ladies,:coffee:

Michelle, I don't have any ads on my screen anyway. There is one small strip at the very top, but once I start to scroll down all I have is the forum. It fills my screen. And I don't pay anything.

After eating out last night I was going to wait to get on the scale thinking I didn't want to see what it said. But my curiosity got the better of me so I stepped on it this morning.. no change.. so that was great...I am holding. So I just continue on my way.:D

Susan, do you eat the same lunch every single day. You need some variety girl. Switch off occasionally so you don't get burned out on one thing. How are the girls doing? What does Rebecca say about her little escapade. Does she have remorse for her actions?

Michelle, 21 pounds gone already..:bravo: :cp: :cp: good going. How long have you been doing this? I'm down 13 but got a lot more to go. I have to keep reminding myself why I am doing this, and not get to upset if I yoyo a pound or two sometimes. I want to be down for my ds's wedding in Aug. but my main goal is to be healthier and feel better.


We are not getting many posts on here. Where is everyone?:listen: :mag: Have they desserted us for the other threads? People we need posts to read. Come on, lay on some written verbage here.:drill:

Ok, well guess I'll go do some household chores till it's time to go to work. I am working the center myself today. It finally stopped raining. The sun is out and it promises to be a nice day. Hope the plants dry up some today. They have been so wet the last couple days we had to separate as much as we could yesteray to give them some air. Glad when they are all gone to a new home. Then I can concentrate on the wedding, and meeting my newest grandson..:bb: . can you imagine he is almost 6 wks old and I haven't even held him yet... they live to far away..

ok. well have a good day all, check back in tonight.:cheer:

Ginny:carrot:

I deleted my attempt for a miles tracker..since I asked for a moderators help over a week ago and have had no response.. guess I'll just dump it.

ok, going now, have a good one.

Ginny.

Good Morning--sorry I was MIA over the weekend--I just was not feeling well. Very headachey--on the verge of a migrane but never got one. I gotta get started on my work, but wanted to stop in really quick and say "Hi!!" I haven't weighed yet this morning--but I haven't weighed yet today--but I did get measured at the gym and I have lost an inch on all three measurements (Chest-waist-hips)
I will be back to after my Slim-N-Tone workout and before the Grey's Anatomy finale starts (Shawna--can you believe what Izzy did!! and Burke!!!oh my!!)

Hi everyone!!! I missed you all and I hope you all had a great Mother's Day and weekend. I am feeling great today... I have a loss to report!:carrot:
Last Monday 5/8 239lbs (was a 3lbs gain from the week b4 :( )
Today 5/15 232 lbs :dust:
WOO HOO!!! I DID IT!! :cb: It was a lot of hard work and Tons of hours spent at the gym but I did it and I hope my loss continues!!:strong: :woops:
Have a great day ladies, I'll try to check back with you all later today.
Deb :goodluck:

Real quick----lost my two stress pounds so I am back at a big fat "0" loss!! :(

Sorry - busy weekend, but I'm back now and hanging my head in shame....up to 185 :( I was really kicking myself last night, but I got a good workout in this morning and I am just going to focus on taking this one day at a time. I think I'll get a mini-goal tracker up and running sometime today. Clearly having to change my exercise threw me off. I've had some minor stress and I hate it when I respond to emotionally stressful events but throwing my healthy habits out the window. I get real mad at myself for that.... why do I do it...I'm only hurting myself when I do that.

We had some excitement on Saturday - a swarm of honeybees chose our yard for their new home. There were thousands swarming our backyard for about a half hour. Then the queen apparently found a spot she liked in our privet hedge and within the hour they all clumped around her and began to make a hive. It was a trip. We found a bee keeper who came out and removed the bees. He had on the suit and everything. He just kept scooping them into his little bee box. Once the queen was in there, he put the lid on and told us he would be back that night to pick it up. that would give the rest of the bees time to find their new home. Sure enough, the next morning, they were all gone.

Jules wtg on losing the stress pound...hopefully I will be following you excellent example next week. Grey's had me buzzing way past my bedtime last night. Wanted to slap Denny upside the head... But I still got up at 5 to hit the gym.. Now what to do about the finale tonight.....I've got a 6am yoga class tomorrow - ugh

Michelle - what can I say:carrot: :carrot: :carrot: today is a three carrot day for you! Keep up the great work! I'm too cheap to pay for the ad-free..but it sounds like a good deal. My IE had a pretty good pop-up blocker that gets rid of most of them . I always get the same two everytime I log on, once I close them that's all I have to deal with.

Shawna - DH ....d---head - use your imagination, lol! Somedays he's a dear husband, some days the other one

Ginny - I started drooling when you described your pate and cheese spread -ugh that sounded so good. Sorry the miles tracker thingy didn't work. Maybe you could post your weekly mile total on weigh-in Monday? just a thought. I may try the map idea I mentioned earlier. I've been ordered by the chiro to stick to biking and swimming, so I rode 10 miles on the recumbent bike this morning. If I do that 3-4 times a week, maybe I'll make it to your house sometime in the next decade.

Susan- I see your slurpee and hot dog and raise you pizza and beer :dizzy: I love Mother's day. This was my family's idea of fixing dinner for Mom - I didn't complain....

Kathy - great to see you here - Lily's a sweet name for a dog...it will be interesting to find out how she got the name.

Ginny ~~ I now have ads when I first come to this site, but once I sign on, nothing anymore. When I don't have ad free on my account, I also have a strip across the top and down the right side, and sometimes one comes across the middle of the screen.:dizzy: I first started trying to lose weight back in September 2004, and at this time last year, I had lost 40 pounds. Now I have gained most of it back, and now I'm up 4 pounds today from all of the eating out for the past three days!:devil: I'm starting back on track today and tracking every single thing I eat and drink.:hug:

Deb ~~ Great job on the weight loss!:cp: :bravo: :dance: You're doing so good staying on track and the exercise is paying off!

Katy ~~ The one ad that constantly comes up that I hate the most is the toe fungus...GROSS!:barf:

Well like I said, I put 4 pounds on since Friday, and I'm back on track. This weight is coming off once and for all!:crazy:

Katy--i wanted to crack Denny & Izzy's heads together--then I hoped George would be the voice of reason--I love Addison and hope Derrick comes home to an empty camper and Meredith doesn't take him back (but you know she eventually will) --Burke can't die!! With President Bush's speech preempting the two hour season finale--who know when I will get myself to bed tonight?? Good for you getting up and going to class!!

Deb--WTG on the weightloss!!!

Ginny-Hope you have lots of sunshine today!! You have probably told us--but when is the wedding?

Michelle ma belle--I hate the toe fungus ad too!!! We will both do better next weigh in!!

Cristina & Susan--Where are you!!!

Susan--I almost got a pina colada slurpee!!!! You need to have Rach & Beck watch Desparate Housewives and tell them you will soon be checking in with Bree if they don't give you a break!!

Jules ~~ Thank you for your kind encouragement!:hug: Before I would have beat myself up over this weight gain, but I refuse to get back down in that funk again that I had been in. I just know that I probably have quite a bit of sodium retention right now, since we went out for chinese food yesterday, but it was SO good!:devil:

Michelle--I love the new avatar!!! I am thinking I need to watch my salt intake too....I agree on the chinese food and the hidden salt.

Hi ladies!

Busy morning...and I have to leave again but I will be back to catch up with all the reading and do individuals when I get back.

Hope everyone had a great weekend! And WI is good too!

Unfortunately my WI I am up a pound. Which I knew would happen especially with a visit from TOM and the out of control eating over the weekend! I guess I didn't do so bad since it is a pound, definitely could have been worse. But this week I plan to work harder. Doing GREAT with the water, vitamins and exercise. Walked 3 miles Fri, Sat, & Sun. Taking my free day today because yesterday was hard on me and my feet are hurting still as is my lower back. So tomorrow, It Figures and mowing the back yard!

Anyway, I'll be back in an hour or so to catch up.

Oh crud ....I mixed up names...my earlier three carrot comment was for Deb and her weight loss.

So, I realize it may have come across weird to you , Michelle. I'm sorry - I just goofed. I am glad you are back on track - as you read in my post, I also have been gaining so I can relate. You are doing a great job as well and this is just a temporary blip. I just need to tell myself that, too --- and believe it!

Hi Cristina - I'll bbl to chat

have to pick up at the preschool!

Consider it a late Mother Day present Shawna:D lol ,,,,,,,yikes, I hope I don't get in trouble I stole em from somewhere else.......need I wonder where my daughter gets her thinking from?? lol




AAMOF = as a matter of fact
ADL - activities of daily life
ASAP = as soon as possible
BBFN = bye bye for now
BBL - be back later
BBS = be back soon
BF - best friend, boyfriend or breast feeding
BFN = bye for now
BIL - Brother-in-law
BK = back
BRB = be right back
BRBGGP = be right back gotta go potty
BTDT - Been There Done That
BTW = by the way
CRAFT - can't remember a f***ing thing
DB - dear/darn boyfriend
DD - dear/darn daughter
DH - dear/darn hubby
DS - dear/darn son
FCOL - For Crying Out Loud
FF - fat free
FF fat free
FIL - father-in-law
FRASS - caterpillar poop - used instead of the other F word
FTR - for the record
FWIW - For What It's Worth
GFGCG - Good Fat, Good Carb Guide
GW - goal weight
HTH - hope this helps
HW - highest weight
ICBINB = I Can't Believe It's Not Butter
IKWYM - I Know What You Mean
IMHO - in my humble opinion
LC - Laughing Cow cheese
LC - Low Carb
LEQ liquid egg substitute
LF - low fat
LF lowfat
LMAO - laughing my *** off
MIL - mother-in-law
NSV - non-scale victory
OP - on program
OWL - ongoing weightloss
PITA - pain in the ***
RF - reduced fat - sometimes Red Cheese
ROFLOL - rolling on the floor laughing out loud
RU - Are you...?
SB - Sugar Busters
SBD - South Beach Diet
SF sugar free
SH - same as DH except he is being a jerkhead
SIL - sister-in-law
SO - significant other
SS/DD= same sh*t, different day
STGW - short term goal weight
SW- starting weight
TIA - thanks in advance
TMI - too much information
TOM - time of month
TTFN - ta-ta for now
WATP - Walk Away The Pounds
WFH - work from home
WOE - way of eating
WOL- way of life
WTG - way to go
WW - Weight Watchers
ww - whole wheat
YKWIM? - You know what I mean?

:drill: Reporting for weigh in late!! Such a slacker, sorry!!! I am down 1 pound!! yay.....hot dogs and slurpees...oops, forgot the french fries too,,,,,,lol

I have to get back to interviews. I haven't had a chance to even read just skim through the post!! Catch up this afternoon.

Hi Kathy!! and love the Eyeore Michelle....and missed you Deb, and the hot dogs and slurpee was my variety Ginny - lol.....though I guess the oatmeal would have been a better choice. Hi Jules!! Sure, I will raise you Katy!! lol beer and pizza sound yummy! Hi Miss Cristi...and Shawnaoh, appt here.....bbl :)

Jules Congrats on the inches lost!! I went to 3 7-11's for my mango but couldn't find it.So I settled for a banana one time and a crystal light another.........yes, I had 2!! CL though only had 4 calories and was gross. I didn't enjoy it.....it doesn't count!!:cool: lol

Michelle Congrats on your weight loss -21 pounds total is wonderful! Good for you :)

GinnyHey!! Congrats for holding!!! Did you ask about Beck? I think it was you. I don't know what she feels. She disolves in tears and doesn't want to talk about anything. I kept her with me yesterday and she asked to get on the computer but we said no. She wanted to tell her friends she wasn't going to be on but we said they would figure it out -lol

DebCongrats!!!

Katy You are awesome on your workouts!! Sorry no loss but I am sure you will report one next week, right?? Hey!!! put that pizza down!! [/B][/COLOR]

Shawna How is your day going?? Any new recipes that you want to try?? My acorn squach was so yummy the other day. It is only like 30 calories for 1/2 a cup.

Kathy It is really wonderful to have you here!! I owe you a PM. HUGS and we will make it through these teen years!!:D

Cristi Hey!! I need to get back to work! I interviewed my first hire today! She has been with the company for a long time so it was a no brainer but still.......lol She seems nice and will start in 2 weeks.

Michell e& KatyHOT,huh???? Stay cool and chat later!!:hug:

Susan ~~ GREAT job on the weight loss!:cheer: Did I ever say how much I HATE this HOT weather...not for me at all!:tantrum: When my DH gets off work, we're making a trip to Home Depot to see if they have any air conditioners left.:cool:

Afternoon Michelle!! I don't like the hot weather either. I think 70/75 is perfect for me after that I whine............A LOT!!:cool: :( :cool: :( lol
Also, our office has no air flowing through and it seems stuffy to me. I think in the new office we will have windows that actually open!! That'll be nice.
Heading to the barn for some food :moo: now....I had a bagel and banana for breakfast.

Chat in a bit!!:D

Susan and Michelle - I so agree about the weather - it's too darn early for 90 degrees! Susan - I'm like you, anything above 75 and I get cranky. I just planted lots of acorn squash in my garden, so :fingerscrossed: we'll get some this year!

I spent my Mother's Day in the back yard. I planted my veg garden and I let the kids pick out a few perennials to add to the flower bed. I'm excited by the garden this year. I have artichokes, eggplant, and acorn squash for the first time. I planted some watermelon, cantaloupe, zucchini, and cucumbers. This is in addition to the stuff I plant every year: lettuces, tomatoes, green beans. I watered everything this morning and it just felt good to have it planted and underway. I overseeded some stuff to give the birds their fair share....grrr....may have to invest in row covers if that doesn't work.

So far today is going well and the house is staying pretty cool - hope you are all having a good day.

Hello again...

You ladies are keeping me busy with all your posting. Geez, miss one day and there's three pages to read! But that is a good thing...like to see everyone posting. Of course I try to keep up most days but Sundays I don't usually post, going to have to try and change that.

Anyway, had a nice but busy day yesterday. So tired and sore I didn't even go exercise today. Took my free day for today. Still doing good with the water and vitamins. But no loss this week with having a visit from TOM.

KATHY...nice to see you posting! Hope all is well with you and your family. It was a busy weekend and I am glad it's over. Today was my day to relax. There was no relaxing to be done yesterday unfortunately. When my head hit the pillow last night I was out in about 2 seconds. Cute story about Lily dog. Wonder who named her Lily? It is a pretty name though whoever named her.

JULES...WTG on the inches lost! :carrot: :carrot: the pounds are sure to follow!

DEB...Wow, that is awesome! WTG on your loss this week! :bravo:

KATY...I would love to have a garden. It is so much work and I have a hard enough time just keeping up with the little yard work I have. Of course I don't have to do it but I do to help V out because he works so many hours sometimes. Creepy about all the bees! :fr: I am so afraid of any kind of bee or wasp...hate them all and especially yellow jackets. My sister when we were young did the dumbest thing, and we toldher not to do it. But she thought she would throw a brick in some honeysuckle that was swarming with yellow jackets. Then didn't even try to back away after she did it! My grandma made a paste of baking soda and dotted her with it. She was covered from her head to her feet with white dots, lol!

GINNY...you can send some of that rain our way. We need some more...that way I won't have to water the yard, lol! Glad you had a nice mother's day and heard from all the boys! And keep up the good work with your biking!

MICHELLE...(((((HUGS))))) to you! I am so sorry that you felt unwanted. :hug: :hug: Of course we want you hear and miss you when you are not here. I know I get busy sometimes or in a hurry posting and I miss someone now and again...I try not to but I know I do. Sounds like you had a nice mothers day/dinner. Would love to have a ham dinner. I haven't signed up...I guess the banners/ads don't really bother me. I know going through IE the screen (posts) is a little bigger than through AOL. Love you Eyeore avatar! Was just telling Susan I need to find me a new one. Seems I get on the computer and have too much to do and then forget. Where do you find yours?

SUSAN...boy those girls are really trying you aren't they? Just putting you through the wringer, shame on them. Hopefully, Rebecca has learned her lesson. I have heard that some parents when the kids do bad encourage the police to arrest the kids and take them off in their cars to basically scare them straight. Don't know if it actually works. But what an eye opener it would be. You just hang in there missy...it will all work out. You may be in the looney bin by then but it will work out. :crazy: Just remember "What doesn't kill us makes us stronger" And you are a good mother. All you can do is teach them...what they do with it is up to them. It doesn't mean that you aren't a good mother becasue *they* go astray. So hang in there! And WTG on the loss this week! :bravo: You deserved the hot dog and slurpee, it was mother's day!

HI SHAWNA... how in the world do you work in a show store?! Shoes are a downfall for me, especially thongs! A picture CD is such a nice MD gift, how sweet.

HI to everyone else, Laura, Mary and anyone lurking. Come on in and say HI, we'd love to meet ya! :wave:

Well, ladies...almost time for Jeopardy, lol! Never miss it if I don't have to. I probably should get a load of laundry done too! It has been a nice relaxing day for me to say the least. But tomorrow, it's back to work :( anyway...hope everyone is having a wonderful day!

Chat with ya later!

Katy - Your garden sounds so nice! Lucky you! I should call on my garden plot and see where I am on the list.
My head is starting to pound! Just too many interruptions in this office. Annoying me.
Taking a stroll through the new offices in a bit with the director of the agency - hope to get a final date when we can move over.
Had a tuna salad for lunch. Michelle & Katy,,,,,,,Freddies has the pacakges of lettuce 2 for 1 this week, I always get the Veggie Lovers package.
Better clean up...one more appt and I am done!! :D

Cristi You sneaked in!! Waaaaaaaay too much excitment to have Becky ride in the police car- lol I hope she has learned. especially when she goes in front of the judge. psssssst, you like my Napoleon??? Ain't he a cutie?? *sigh*...so handsome!!

last week i was 266, now im 263....yeeeeehaaaaaaaaaa.......my youngest daughter sydney, has a chorus concert tonight and we're getting ready to leave....i will post more when we get back, just wanted to get my weight in before i forgot
hugs,
shawna

Yay Shawna!!!! :bravo: :dance: :cp: :woo: :flow2: :carrot:
and congrats to us all, I think we are all doing great!! :

Go Shawna!!

Susan--I agree that we are all doing great!!

Cristina--How did your DH like his cookie??

Katy--I have tomatoes and yellow squash planted.

Michelle ma belle--my kids drug their air conditioner up from the garage.

Hi to everyone else!!

ugh..............hi Jules!!!

I don't mean YOU ugh....I mean.....ugh!!!:tantrum: :tantrum: lol...my beautiful new office has been cut in 4!! Director :yoga: lady says we have to make 4 work stations in there to justify the space they are giving us :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: *wah*wah.....I wanted to decorate with Napoleon Dynamite and everything!:blah: :blah: anyway.......on that note I am going to get the Gabster!!!:)

Why do you call Michelle ma belle?? Did I miss something?? Clue me in someone!! *wah*

chat later.....soooooooo hot!!

Susan--it's the old Beatles song--if you want I'll start calling you Suzy Q from CCR (?) Help me out here Cristina...I know you know this....Can you still do a Napolean Dynamite theme on the quarter of the office that is yours????

Hi Jules,
Is it only us tonight?? You wanna talk secrets about the others??:devil: lol.....jk!
I guess I can do 1/4 of the walls Napoleon. It won't be the same but it will have to do. I want the back corner with the window. They can build the sectional around me. I don't wanna come out once I get in there. lol......slip a pizza under the door once and a while and I will be fine.......hmmmm, maybe I should be by the bathroom and microwave??
VERY hot at 97.......can't stand it.
Pretty sure I saw Mike when coming home tonight. He was turning on the road I was traveling on. He followed me 1/2 a mile and turned on another road. I went back and saw his car parked in front of a white house. I called his ex and told her......I said "I KNOW it is him, what should I do??? I said " You know.....he looks kind of handsome" ....she started laughing and said "go home, I think the heat has gotten to you if you think he is handsome"....
*sigh*........he did look kind of cute. Maybe it wasn't him?? I can't go looking for him because I have a restraining order.....I am suppose to be scared of him,,,,,not have the hots for him,,,lol.

I have exhausted myself!! Tired.....going home and putting the Gabster down for bed......chat tomorrow!!

Hiya Ladies...

Okay was in a decent mood until I received an e-mail from a certain someone. I swear I think the lady is :crazy:

Yeppers Jules, here goes...

Oh Susie Q, Oh Susie Q, Oh Susie Q, baby I love you Susie Q.
I like the way you walk, I like the way you talk....

I love CCR and have many CD's! When I was in 6th grade there was a bunch of guys who had a band and played in their garage and me and my friends would watch them. I swear they sounded just like CCR. Think my fav is Who'll Stop the Rain.

SUSAN...hope your headache went away. It must have because I think I have it now! And yes I love the avatar...Napoleon rocks! Such a cutie! Do you know he is in his 30's? Doesn't look it at all! And he's married :(

JULES...DH loved the cookie! :love: It was a winner! He laughed though because I told him no cake for me but I bought him a giant heart shaped cookie. It was gone the next morning, lol. He did let me have a taste.

SHAWNA...WTG on your loss! :bravo: Enjoy Sydney's concert!

Well, ladies, I was just checking in for a few minutes and here it is 40 mns. later! Already missed half of CSI: Miami :( and it's the season finale. So I better get going so I can at least see the end. Horatio was on his way to get married when the bride to be was shot. See ya tomorrow!

Hi Everyone

Just popping in really quickly, as I think that the little guy might have the chicken pox, so I guess I better run him in so that I can let the babysitter know.

Deb, Wow that is so great. You have worked so hard and really deserve a great weight loss for the week. Can you send me over some motivation?

Michelle, how long has your oldest daughter been married for? My daughter has a boyfriend that she has been with for over a year. He phoned me and wished me a happy mothers day seems as DD was at a trade show with her boss for the weekend.

Cristi, sorry about your email. My mom sent me a cute one so I will foreward it on to you.

Susan you are not to talk about babies anymore look what happens, you start thinking your ex is hot. Can you maybe start to think that the one that is winking at you is hot?

Katy wow you made me want to get out there and get my garden planted. You are amazing and you get so much accomplished.

Hi Ginny, that will be great when you get to see your little grandson. I bet you have lots of pictures of him on the fridge.

Shawna way to go on the weight loss this week also. I have been struggling with the same 3 pounds for the last 2 weeks. They go, they come back.


Jules, I have been thinking of the same song the last couple days also. Great minds think alike...:lol:

Well I must run,

Chat later
Kathy.

Hey y'all,
Just got done watching the season finale of Grey's Anatomy........lots of ups and downs in this one.....its about time meredith and mcdreamy got together again......i cant believe denny died....wahhhh, now i have to wait until next season.
Congrats to all for the weight losses, time for bed.
Hugs,
Shawna

Well my DH got both AC's put in, but it's still warm. I think it's going to take some time to cool down, because it's just so hot!

Cristina ~~ I keep changing my avatar, but I found them looking for disney avatars, but I can't remember where. Maybe do a google search. Thank you for your kind words. I do understand how people get missed, and I think I was just really down and not having too good of days.:hug:

Shawna ~~ GREAT job on your weight loss! You're doing so good!:carrot:

Kathy ~~ My daughter just had her one year anniversary on March 10. They got married young, on my son in law's 18th birthday, and two months before my daughter turned 18.:hug:

Talk with everyone tomorrow. I'm heading to bed now...:smug:

Good morning ladies,:coffee:

Christina I wish I knew who stopped the rain, cause it's still raining here. Wettest May we've had in decades and coldest too. Send some of that heat this way, girls, don't keep it all for yourselves. I can remember May's so hot we couldn't stand it inside the greenhouses.. course now we have better fan systems but still, I am wearing a couple jackets at work these days. It's so depressing. But people are really avid gardeners cause they are still coming in. I worked by myself yesterday on the retail side. Course the guys were around so I wasn't totally alone, but it was peaceful, between customers I got a lot of stuff done. I like to be able to work and think. I do some of my best thinking and planning while working on something else. Hands and mind keeping busy. I did real good with my eating, hope to see a change on the scale again soon. I seem to be at a standstill last couple days.

Susan, stop it right now. Do not look at your ex with those dreamy eyes. You do not need that in your life right now.. think about the maintenance man and the jiggle of his keys.

Shawana, good going on the loss.
:bravo: :cp:

Kathy, I wish I had lots of pictures of Baby Joey but alas, no, they are not very good at sending pictures. They send them via the internet so I have seen him, but I can't print them out they are to big. I do have one. I have it under the clear blotter on my desk top. So I can see him everyday but would love more. I have albums full of my other grandkids. I make them each a book. So I better get started on Joey's soon. When he is here in August I will fill the book I am sure.:bb:

Hi Deb, Jules, Katy and anyone else I missed.:wave: I miss Ellen and all her beautiful clipart. What a :crazy: situation. It's to bad she felt she had to leave.

Well, guess I'll go get some chores done while I am still home. Have an hour before I need to head out to work. Have a good one ladies..:cheer: be back this evening.

Ginny:carrot:

Suzy Q--stop looking at the ex!!! He is not handsome on the inside (try getting that visual in your head)!!! Don't wink back when the other ex winks at you---think of the many reasons that you are not with them!!! I agree with Ginny think of the maitenance man or the cussing guy from your dream or Napoleon!!

Cristina--when my DS moved out several of my old cassettes went with him!! CCR was one of them--it's funny his gf loves CCR too!! He found a guy at a flea market that has several albums that he want He got a Beatles & a CCR the weekend before last. Who'll Stop the Rain is one of my faves too. DS also loves Jim Croce.

Ginny--everyone one is complaining about the rain and sixty degree temperatures here--to me it's a welcome change from the past years going straight from snowy, cold winter to sticky,humid summer. How does this kind of weather affect your business--I hope not very badly--it sounds like you have been extremely busy.

Michelle ma belle--My DD dated a guy from the time she was 16-DH never liked him and we chalked it up the nobody's good enough for Daddy's little girl. They got married two weeks after her 18th birthday--turns out Daddy was right--he left once she started school and quit work and he had to pay the bills--everything was fine while she was in highschool working 6 days a week at Subway and helping to pay for his phone (so she could call him), his cable (she was the one that watched it) and his electric (don't know who he justified her helping with that) Her divorce hearing is Thursday May 25th. She didn't do as well in college as she hoped to and she is going to take a semester off to get herself together--I actually suggested it for this one. He has shook her whole world--my confident & beautiful daughter now doubts herself and her decisions & thinks no one will ever love her like her did. So sad...

Shawna--I was crying when Denny died and Izzy lost it--wasn't it touching what Alex did--then when Cristina went in to Burke...I know there are alot of Meridith/Derrick fans but I was hoping that Addison would just leave him before the two of them got back together...

Kathy--isn't aggravating to fight with a two/three pound weight fluctuation. One of the daughters of a coworker took her kids to a friends house where the child had chicken pox to have her kids get them and be over with it. Both my kids had a very mild case and I was told they might get them again but they never did.

Well I gotta get to work!!

Good morning ladies...

JULES...I think I would like to kick DD's soon to be ex in the rear! :kickbutt: I think that is terrible that your DD feels that way because of him. :hug: And quit mentioning all these peopel. lol! I love Jim Croce too! Time in a Bottle...my fav! I can't remember his sons name but I was amazed at how much he looks like his dad and sings just as good!

GINNY...I saw on the weather/news all the rain the east coast was getting and all the flooding, terrible. Seems like there is never a balance to it. It's either too much or too little, never just enough. Glad your business is booming though, or should I say blooming? It's been cool her, in the high 60's and low 70's. Supposed to get up to 74 today and then tomorrow hit the 80's for the rest of the week.

KATHY...silly woman...you sent me that pic before but THANK YOU for it again! :thanks: It is adorable! So cute that I printed it out and put it on the fridge. And thank you for the hugs! That was sweet of DD's bf to call you on mother's day. I wish I would have heard from Josh. I know he's busy training and the way he is, he knows he's coming home Friday so that will do, lol! Hope your baby doesn't have chickenpox or doesn't get it bad. Josh was the first to get it when he was in kindergarten...first week of school. He got it bad and has scars all over his head, in his ears from scratching. How do you keep a little kid from scratching? The doc said to keep him away from the other kids and I thought why? They will probably eventually get it and they did. Jason & Carrie had about 10-15 sores if that and that was it. Poor Josh was covered head to toe and then got it two other times over the next few years. Baffled the docs to say the least. Because after the third time we thought he got them again. The docs just kind of scratched their heads and said "That's odd because you are only supposed to ge them once." Ummm, duh!

MICHELLE...ya gotta quit changing your avatar, lol! They are too cute! I LOVE Winnie the Pooh! It's so cute! You know, the beginning of April we had to turn the air co on. This weather has been a bit goofy to say the least. Now it's cool again and just have been opening the doors and windows. But the heat is coming back! I can take the 80's but when it gets up in the 90's...ick!

SHAWNA...never watched Grey's Anatomy but heard it is good. Used to be a big fan of ER then started watching CSI (the original one) and as usual they changed the times so it was ER or CSI and CSI won out. Hate when they change the days and times of my favorite shows.

HI SUSAN, KATY, LAURA, DEB and everyone else! :wave:

I got up early this morning to get things done around the house. Seems when I have errands to run I either have time for the computer or time to clean, not both. And guess what's been suffering? So thought I would get up early to clean and hop on the puter to say HI before starting the day. Had breakfast and getting ready to clean some before heading to It Figure at 9:30'ish. I'm afraid I am going to get busy starting tomorrow so if I don't get back in tomorrow you'll know why. Josh is coming home late Friday evening and I need to get things ready. Order a bouquet of balloons...24 red, white and blue and having them delivered Friday morning sometime. Figured it would be easier for them to get them here than me trying to get that many in this wind. Going to go order a cake today at Target after It Figures and get him a couple of things for his birthday since we missed it. The balloons and cake are for his birthday and a welcome home. Anyway, getting excited and anxious about him coming home. I wish he had an earlier flight though...not getting in until 11:44 p.m. that's if the flight is on time. Okay, getting chatty...better get going if I am going to get something done today. Will be back after I mow the back yard and run my errands, etc. So...

Have a GREAT day ladies!

Good Morning!!

Sipping my coffee. Trying to wake up:mad: I had oatmeal for my breakfast and a small banana. It is nice and cool now outside.
ok, I get the feeling I shouldn't look at the ex's with dreamy eyes??? Say a lot of things about Mike but one thing for sure he was good in bed....:o ;) there, can't believe I said that.....lol. I wouldn't want him for anything else,,,,,lol....yikes,,,,,better stop while I am ahead,,,,,
Now the ticky side is he is trying to modify his CS.Not that he pays anything anyway. I don't want to do it. I don't want to say how much I earn. Tired of opening up my private life. I worked hard to get her off state medical and provide for her the best that I can. I would rather agree to $50 a month (not that he will pay that.....I think he paid $500 for the whole of last year) and let it be.
Or he can give up his parental rights and I will satisfy his $7000 that he owes......I dunno.......sorry....should I write this on my parents board???:?: lol

ok,,,,,,I better get Gaby & Beck to school. The school bus for Beck is broken down and I have to take her. She is all confused and worried about the bus.....so cute!!!!!

Jules ~~ Such a sad story about your daughter.:( I hope after the hearing and after taking a semester off, she will have time just for herself and get herself back. It's so hard when something is happening to your child and it's totally out of your control! I've had many cries and upsets regarding things, especially with her mother in law, but I really have just learned to ignore things, because they are totally out of my control. The mother in law is the one that told my daughter she could move out and into their house, without even checking with her husband first, one week into my daughter's senior year. My daughter wasn't liking any ground rules we had and tension in our house was horrible. I had a breakdown after she moved out, but now things are great and she calls me most every day and tells me she loves me. I feel the MIL has tried to pull my daughter away from me at times, but my daughter said she would never let that happen. The MIL only had two sons, and because of her religion, was very controlling with them, and now the oldest son wants hardly anything to do with her. I have another major problem with her because she always was saying that she's so fat and needs to lose weight, even though she only weighs 130 pounds and is 5'6". Do you know how that makes me feel when she's constantly saying, what have you done to try and lose weight, maybe I should try it? Her words make me feel like a big fat pig! Oh well, that's probably why we never go over there anymore, because I'm better off just staying away. Well that's my whole life story for the day!;)

Cristina ~~ I know I keep changing my avatar, but I have several cute ones, and I don't know which one I like the best. Our AC's work very good and we slept so good last night!:D

Michelle ma belle--DD & her soon to be ex got married at the court house I went but was not happy because I was starting to see through him and DD told me about her paying for his bills which did not make me happy at all. DH refused to go and the two of them did not speak for over two weeks. The soon to be ex used DH's anger as a way of controlling her and making her feel guilty about coming over to see us. He was very subtle in his manipulation of her and was actually slowly isolating her from friends and family. After they separated she told her Dad to go ahead and say I told you so. DH looked her straight in the eye and told her that even though he never liked the ex he has always and will always love her and he prayed to be proven wrong about the ex and that all he ever wanted for bothkids is for them to be happy and then he gave her a big hug and we were all crying..... As far as the MIL she sounds as manipulating as my DD's ex--can you spend time with your DD away from her?

Suzy Q--say it with me....lust doesn't last.....I don't know what to tell you about the child support thing. Does he even try to see Gaby?? I don't see why you would have to say what you are making if you are only asking for child support which he needs to be paying. I never tried to have my ds's sperm donor pay any child support--well I did write him a letter to ask once and got a nasty letter back. Then DH & I realized later that if something happenned to me that the idiot had more rights to DS than DH did--so DH adopted DS.

Cristina--I'd like to more than kick him in the rear--the night he left I was ready to hurt him, his dad and the woman his dad lived with for 13 years when my DD called crying and told me that they were putting all the blame for the breakup on her....these people are nuts---DH didn't go because he was afraid he'd end up in jail that night--DH says at least the bailsbondsmens office is close to the courthouse if anything happens on the hearing date.

lunch is over--back to work for me!!

STOP the Insanity aka Posting - haha !!! Hop over to Back In Kindergarten #4!!!!:cp: :dance: :cp: :dance: :bravo: