Thank you all for the fertility advice, I was thinking about looking into one of those ovulation kits....I need to understand how that all works!!! I think we are deperate at this point....Im very upset today, Im weighing in at 197lbs......HORRIBLE... I thought I didn so good this week, and it says I gained>????? I was shocked??? All I can say is that tomorrow, Im counting every calorie this next week...Im getting KFC to pig out tonight, and then tomorrow, its back on track!!! Ive gotta lose like at least 2 lbs this week> I have the wedding on saturday and I feel like so bloated and crappy again!!
CRISTI: We ended up renting Spiderman 2 this weekend, it was alright!!
We enjoy renting movies on friday nights!!
I had my friends two kids overnight for their sleepover last night!! Took them home around lunch time, and went back to walmart for some more xmas stuff!! Im hoping to start a few xmas cards tonight, and maybe send out a few every couple of days as I do them!!
MINDEE: May take you up on that email offer..Id like to get some info on that Clear Blue test you were referring too!! We' ve been together almost 6 years now and never a sign of Pregnancy.....we may call our family doc to see what step he feels we should take now....because a fertility specialist is not cheap and I dont want to waste money down the drain at this moment!!
Well off to finish some laundry and go get dinner!!
Hello to JANE, MARTI, KATY,KATHY,SUE,SUSAN,ANGIE,ELLEN, and anyone else I left out....
Friday Night Lights is a football movie with Billy Bob Thorton, a true story...the kind of movies I like. Its about a team of players and all their personal problems and how the whole town is more or less pressuring them to win state. Odessa Texas, in 1988, and its gone bust after the oil drop.
So Monte and I went shopping groceries but before we went we went to a huge craft show,,,wow some of the stuff is just gorgeous. We bought Brandon his birthday present, a sign that says performers to enter by back door...lol
Bought Tanner a touque that has a mohawk...lol
Cristi, just sounds like your so organized,,,I feel like Im flying by the seat of my pants most days,,,my agenda book is filled too much and yet I am still writing in little letters for more stuff to do. Ill rest when Im dead would be my motto I guess..lol
IVe got 2 cantainers of decorations done,,,just another 9 to go. Plus the two tree boxes.
ITs sooooo cold here,,,brrrr snowy and icy...yuck!
Well I should finish dinner prep.
We took Jhanai up to Eugene and we had a fun time shopping.....tried to stay within a budget. Did pretty good I suppose. (everything cost so darned much!)
Came home and James got a call from his brother. Now, here is the history.....James' father died on Christmas in 2000, his mother passed away four days before Christmas two years ago and today we get a call that his grandfather passed away last night. Why is it always around the holiday? I felt terrible for him! I asked him if he needed anything and he said he was ok. He told me that he was much closer to my grandparents than his own, but I think it must be still hard! So right now he's headed over to the senior housing that he lived at to talk to someone about whatever it is that he went over there for. This is the grandfather who celebrated his 99th birthday last January.
Sad.
Then I heard (from Jhanai) that my ex IL's close friends (who are also neighbors of mine, they just live down the street) the husband passed away from cancer on Thursday.
Makes one feel guilty for being in the spirit of the holidays.
Not trying to come on here to bring everyone down, just felt I needed to talk and let you know what's going on.
I will be back tomorrow. I'm going to talk to the management tomorrow at OML about taking a couple days off for bereivement to be w/James. Seems like he's the only one in the family who tends to all the arrangements. I hate to see him to it all on his own.
Again, I am up way too early....but, hey, it gives me time to post here! Marti, please pass on my condolences to James. It is hard to lose a family member, and James is so strong to take on all the arrangements. Hope you can swing some bereavement leave.
On another note, I've been drinking more green tea as well. It's an anti-oxidant, which is always good, I you ask me. I have a favorite called Honey Lemon Ginseng Green Tea, by Celestial Seasonings.
Angie - I thought that was what Friday Night Lights was. Glad to hear it was a good movie - seems like Billy Bob's been in a few stinkers lately. We're going to watch Bad Santa pretty soon. MIL hated it, but DH and I have pretty twisted senses of humor, so we may like it! LOVE Brandon's sign! When I was in HS, I lettered in drama; costumed all the shows, and whatnot. My Mom gave me a tshirt that said " Life is not a dress rehearsal". I helped a friend of mine works on costumes for Hedda Gabler last year, and I kind of got the bug again.....may need to look into volunteering with some of the community theatres when the kids are older.
Julie - hope the fertility info helps....hard to believe,but it is true that stress makes it worse. So relax, and enjoy your wonderful fiance.... you all are young'uns, you know.... there's plenty of time to figure out this stuff. I can understand that if you have wanted a baby for 6 years and it hasn't happened, that would be stressful. When we first started seeing the doc, he gave us a basal thermometer and we had to chart my temp ( like in the ovulation kits) so maybe you guys just do that on your own for awhile before spending the $$ on a doc. My aunt and uncle tried for 7 years to get pregnant with no success, so they gave up and went on a vacation to Europe. Well guess what So tell your fiance you just need to go to Europe! lol I'm with you on the need to get back on track. I kind of blew it over the last few days, so I need to face the week with renewed committment to eating well.
Susan - big (((((hugs))))) for dealing with Kaiser over the weekend! Ugh. We've had Kaiser for years and most of the time I absolutely love them, but urgent care on a weekend is the pits Glad Gaby is ok... those pesky ear infections... My son used to get those on a pretty regular basis, so I braced myself for DD to get them, too, but she hasn't to my amazement. I've been told it's partly because I nursed her for two years. But, she's been around way more cooties, being a younger sib and all that... guess we just got lucky there.... for now..... Cristi gave some good advice about the step-parenting books. It really is just a whole different ballgame when kids are involved. I've watched some of my long time girlfriends struggle with this one... just don't realize the extent to which kids have to have a huge priority in their parents' lives. But you and Rocky both have kids, so you do know. Sounds like Nana may have some issues - probably just they way she's managed her grief all these years.
Jane - I DO remember George Clooney from Roseanne! Makes me feel old! Had to be 15-16years ago. He was Boomer and he dated Jackie. Oh, this is getting bad. I can remember this, but can I remember to pay my gas bill? Nooooo. I agree that giving up pop is a good diet move. I gave it up in 1988 - it really does help keep junk food cravings in check. Speaking of giving things up.....I came to the realization this weekend that I can no longer enjoy a glass of wine with dinner anymore. It's wierd, it feels relaxing, but for some reason it keep me awake at night. I also tend to get very munchy if I drink wine or beer, and that happened to me this weekend, so I'm going on the wagon so I can get myself back on track.
Ok- onto the rest of the day!
Have great one gals
RKR
Marti - so sorry about James' grandfather and also your friend/neighbor. Yes, that does put a damper on the holiday spirit, but you can and should enjoy the holidays in spite of it. I'm sure the grandfather would want you to carry on with the spirit of Christmas. KWIM? Hopefully you will get a few days off to spend with James - he'll need you by his side. Wish there was something I could do....
Susan - hope Gaby is better today. I think you should be an authority figure in Kris' life just like Rocky is, once you are married. Neal and I would discuss things in private and decide what to do about a certain situation, then present a united front to Terry and Mary. They knew that what Neal said was as "official" as what I said. You and Rocky will have to talk that out and do what is right for you guys. It sounds like the Nana is going to be a big problem at first, but keep in mind that it can all be worked out. She may have some resentment for you since you will be replacing her as the "main woman" in Rocky and Kris' lives. You might want to find a common bond with her (other than Rocky and Kris) and nurture that.
Cristi - most of the time a book is way better than the movie, imho. I don't like it when the movie is a lot different than the book. We had to use two tapes to record the one last night - it was 3 hours long! Did you get to see it?
Julie - STEP AWAY FROM THE KFC, lol. Actually, I still eat it once in a while. An extra-crispy leg is 5 points, and the mashed potatoes and gravy is 3. Add on a double order of green beans (0 points), and it's real do-able. I never liked the biscuits and slaw that much anyway. Hope you get the fertility monitor thing going.
Angie - oic about the Friday Night Lights. I love craft shows. Especially liked to go to them when I had my own craft shop.
Katy - glad you have time to post before your day officially begins. I would have thought wine would help a person sleep. But since I don't drink it, I wouldn't have a clue, lol. Have a good day!
We're going to a Christmas Gala at the university tonight, and I always love those! There are a lot of talented performers and the music is just beautiful. Best of all - it's free!
I swear for this being a cul-de-sac there sure is a lot of traffic and noise at 7 am! The garbage man had to get the big bins across the street and change them out even though they weren't full. Then the kids were up getting their day started. Sometimes it just seems like the noise is magnified a 100 times over. I gave up on trying to sleep in so got up and got an early start on the day. Just need to get some vacuuming done and I am all done. Anyway...
Hi Ladies and good morning
Susan~I'm wondering if Kris acts the way he does because of his mother. I mean, has his Nana or Rocky talked to him about her? Does he know anything about her? Can't remember the story of how she died or how old Kris was when it happened but that could have a big impact on his life. Josh, DS#2 was acting out after his dad died. He took it hard, we all did but he was having a hard time dealing with it and I did seek counseling for him. He went for a little while, maybe 6 months and just from talking to someone other than us about his dad helped tremendously. So I am wondering if there are some deeper issues with Kris. One year his class had to make Fathers Day cards and he didn't want to. This kid sitting next to him said why aren't you making a card? He told him he didn't have a dad, his dad is dead. The boy didn't believe him and told the teacher. The kids also had mean things said to them like "Well, at least I have a dad, you don't" you wouldn't believe how mean kids are. So you never know. DS#1 always had ear infections when he was young. I was worried the other two woulda also but they were fine. I swear if someone sneezed near Jason he would get an ear infection. Hope Gaby is feeling better today.
Marti~so sorry to hear about James' grandpa and the neighbor/friend. Why is it sometimes tragedy strikes at the holidays? Or sometimes on or before a special day? Lost my grandpa a week before Christmas, then my dads dad. DH#1 we lost just after my birthday and before Fathers Day, Nathan we lost the day before V's BD. Spent his BD at the funeral home. Anyway...getting side tracked. (((((HUGS))))) to you and James. Hope you get some time off to spend with him so he doesn't have to do everything his self. I do think most companies offer bereavement time and some offer pay as well. It does seem odd to be in the holiday spirit with such tragedies but like Jana said, they would want you to be happy, as hard as it may be.
Jane~I didn't watch the movie-I did try. I watched about 40 mns. of it before turning it on I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus-very cute. Was going to flip back and forth but got into the other movie I forgot about it. I didn't like the way they kept jumping all over the place, going back and forth from the time he was young. If it just started out when he was young it would have been fine. I am hoping the book is better-I heard it was, I still want to read it. Enjoy the Christmas Gala tonight.
Angie~aaahhh so that's why that sounded so familiar. I think I saw it but for some reason was thinking it was a Christmas light show-ya never know. Girly, you have so much going on in your life I am surprised you have time to sleep. I definitely couldn't keep up with you and I wouldn't be this little bit of organized if I had your life. I can barely keep up with my little boring life and you tire me out reading your posts with all you do. Like I said before...the energizer bunny...you keep going and going and going...
Julie~I am sorry to hear about the baby issue. Maybe if you guys take some time off from thinking about it (I know easier said than done) and relax maybe it will happen then. You are so young and still have lots of time. I know that is no consolation since you are wanting a baby now.
Not sure what I will do today. I still have a load of laundry to get done and vacuuming and I am done for the day. Probably spend a lot of time on the 'puter. See if I can find some gifts. Done with DD and DS#2 and now know what I will get V, just have to finish DS#1 and don't have a clue what he needs. He says he doesn't want or need anything. Of course not, he keeps buying stuff! Think I will pull out the WATP video and see how far I get on that. Haven't done much walking lately, unless you count the mall. I am going to start with that and then work my way to the treadmill and more time. We finally got the Atkins Diet books and need to get those read. Think we are starting those after Christmas afterall. We'll see how that goes. It has to because I refuse to be fat another year!
Well, things are starting to look and feel more like they should be. The weather is getting chillier, so that means more time inside when we don’t have to go outside. Plus, it is the holiday season, so that means time to listen to some holiday music! Brandon is doing great! He is loving everything about Christmas, and for that he takes after his daddy. Tommy loves Christmas time!
Tommy gets his license back next Monday, so that means no more walking to the grocery store when we don’t have to! He says that with the car in the driveway it is just teasing him, but he only has a week to go and then we will be off to do some shopping!
I think we are also coming to a near end for TTC #2. Everybody has been asking us when we are going to have the next one. I kept saying “ask him.” And then they would ask Tommy, and he would say “I don’t know. But I have been hit with the baby bug really bad.” He keeps saying that he wants to wait a little while longer, but as of right now, I think we are more or less open to life!
Cristi~ Well, the way that the mall is set up, it is in a circle. So you don’t really notice any congestion or anything. Shopping at the mall was fun! Brandon got to sit on Santa’s lap. He didn’t cry at all, he smiled at him. I have a picture of Brandon, and his two cousins and my sister with Santa. He fell asleep while we were eating, so then we went to the toy store and bought him three presents while he was sleeping. Those are now under the tree, and he knows that they are his because I had to already retape one because the tape came loose and he was trying to steal it from me.
Marti~ The green tea is good for you. That is how we got Brandon. LOL I loved the Arizona Green Tea with Honey and Ginseng.
Jane~ I am working myself up to giving up pop again. I did it before, but then I fell off the wagon for some reason. Now when I eat, I eat just enough to where I feel full, but not to the point where I stuff myself. It seems to be working that way, so I am keeping up with it. Once I had Brandon, I was cracking jokes because my boobs were saggy. Now, they do whatever they want to.
We picked up our own poker set yesterday. It isn’t like the one that my sister Katy and her husband have. But it is a start and we were already testing them out yesterday.
Julie~ Feel free to email me! The ovulation predictor kits that you can get at any store, are very helpful. If you can tell when you are ovulating then they help even more. I have done charting since we decided to get pregnant, and the ovulation predictor kits go hand in hand with charting.
I remember George Clooney on Roseanne. Do you remember him when he was on the show "Sisters" and he played Teddy's boyfriend Falconer, I think that was his last name.
Wow, Mindee. I remember George Clooney when he was on Facts of Life. .....does that date me or what??
lol
I just had a second. So, to Marti - hugs and prayers for James and yourself.
On Kris..........
He was 23 days old when his mother died. I believe he has heard many stories about his mother from Rocky. There are pictures in the living room of her and the only picture of the 3 hangs in Kris's bedroom.
Nana seems to have a huge part in how he is raised. I have heard several times Rocky saying "Nana just called scolded me on ......blah-blah"....
I go........"are you allowed to be scolded at 48?'.....lol.
Just a guess but when she died I think Rocky leaned heavy on the support that Nana gave him. I know he took off time from work and when he had to go back he felt a lot of guilt. That this baby lost a mother and was now going to lose being with his father. Even if it was just 8 hours a day.
Also, there had been talk of Nana adopting Kris when he was a baby and Rocky never agreed. Kris got wind of this somewhere and when him and his father argue he will say "I will just go live with Nana."
Nana has other grandkids but Kris is the one she indulges the most. I go "just take his phone ( ya, he has a cell phone....lol) and don't let him talk to Nana until you resolve whatever issues...."
Rocky said no........because if Nana doesn't hear from Kris she would think something was the matter.
So, I guess my only thought is bunker down!! lol
I did tell Rocky that Kris is part of a family. He can't come and go as he pleases. He is at nana's most night until 9/10 o'clock , I said ,........"be nice to have him there for dinner and settled in by 8ish.......can't be upseting the whole household....."
and...........kids at school have teased him about not having a mother. Him and Gabrielle spoke last night on the phone for the first time. Course Gaby is gibberish but she was so cute, nasal sounding - Kris seemed to enjoy her and said "hi auntie" to me....calls me auntie.
Anyway, I will RUN to the library and get some books on step parenting. I did read several when I was married to Doug. Though my step kids were older then me.......lol, and I did have Mike's daughter.......
Gabrielle is better. Another spoiled child........lol. She hates taking her medicine and I put it in some diet sprite but she spots the red tint and says "YUCK!!!!!" and won't touch it......
Anyway, talked with Mike last night and we went around and around. He recieved my response and I told him I was putting down 1,200 on a lawyer. Said ....."too bad that can't be going towards Garielle" and he said "that is not my problem"
He also agreed to give me sole custody if I agreed about the 60 mile notice and agree never to move.......lol
I just told him that I was going to get Sole Custody, that is a given and the judge can decide about the other stuff.......he called my ex this morning... *roll eyes*..........I swear......I am going to become a nun!!! lol
Just popping in on my mom's computer. My address is still the same, as we are not totally out of our house yet, and when we are all moved out we are renting the house out to my brother and his wife. We now have a country address, but I have to find out how that works. We stop at the old house every day to pick up the mail.
So I do need some snail mail addresses from some of you, so please pm me with addresses. THanks.
Must run.
Marti we moved to an acreage 12 miles out of town. Not really far away. Only really takes 12 minutes to get to town.
I don't like being outside! its cold outside...brrrr minus 20.
Susan, I would think with the three of you sitting down adn tlaking with Nana you would be able to go over some ground rules. This is after you and Rocky have had tiem to talk about keeping a united front....
Katy, you probably could go to any theatre company and say you would be willing to help out with costumes from home,,,just easy stuff hemming and such. Enough to get you in but not to keep you stuck. Specially if you don't like that group and can check out another theatre company. I work with 3 right now,,,have worked with 3 others.
One I refuse to ever work with again. One I miss terribly in Red Deer, and another that only does one show a year.
Jane, did Terry say how he was going to propose? Geesh I feel so excited about this...lol
Marti, I am so sorry about James is grandfather....99 yrs old? What a wonderful full life he must of lead.
Cristi, I don't normally feel stress over my stuff, there are times when Ive double booked myself and wow that makes Monte freak...he just hates when I do that.
Mindee, I take it you don't drive too? So 6 more days till James gets his license back.
Well my big plans for tonight is relaxing with my book and watching some tv,,,,
went to the school for the poinsetta sales and helped out with that...sold over 180,,,at 23 bucks a pop thats great for the band. Brandon ventured out to his guitar lessons today,,,I drove him and with all the ice I must of looked like a freak walking with him,,,,lol
I have 4 more boxes of decorations to do...YAY!
Im more done now,,,I picked up Skittles present today...a couple of babies and chew rings. Shouldn't get her anymore babies since she always destroys them then we have dead baby everywhere...*sigh Ive had to pull her babies from the toilets, and garbage cans...inside the blankets,,,she just isn't that maternal I guess. Its so cold I put her hoody on her,,,so cute.
Ellen where are you? Please tell me you didn't stick your tongue to something metal....
I am joking,she don't scare me. Though I like the idea of getting close with her in a shared interest. I asked Rocky about her before and she use to do a lot of ceramic's but not anymore.
Her and her daughter use to be best friends and that was her only daughter.
His real mother and sisters sound great. I asked him what they thought of what was going on and he said they felt he needed to stand up to her.........and Kris....lol
TV sounds great . Gaby and I watch Lawerence Welk the other night we danced around and Gaby boogied........ ....lol.
Marti - you and James are in my thoughts today, sweetie.
Cristi - your story about Josh and the mean kids at school is so sad! Why do kids have to be so damned mean?? Little snots!! (calm down, Jane!) Anyway, regarding the book, it sort of reminded me of A Christmas Carol, the way the "ghosts" had a message to tell Eddie. They helped explain some things in his life. And yes, the book goes back and forth, too, but it wasn't as bad as some. Mostly flashed back on his birthdays. Btw - you didn't mention that you've lost 4 pounds, but I noticed it in your ticker. YAY for you!! I guess you replaced the scale that weighed you in at 97 pounds, lol. What kind did you get? I am wondering if mine needs calibrated.
Mindee - don't you drive? Or did you mean the license (plate) on the car? I had forgotten about Falconer! Used to love the show "Sisters" and never missed it. Being the youngest of 7 sisters, that show captured my interest right off. But none of us would have ever dated another's ex, lol.
Susan - Kris is going to be a challenge, but you can get through it. Sounds like you will have some allies on his side of the family. Yay for that!!
Kathy - oh, you're going to love country life! Except for the fact that I can't get a DSL, and have to use a dial-up internet service, lol, I can't imagine ever moving back to town. The air is so fresh, and no noisy neighbors. My dogs are free to roam, and the grandkids have alll this room to play. Of course, can't forget about all the fresh fruits and vegetables right outside the door. Literally, lol. I think you have my snail mail addy, but will PM it to you anyway.
Angie - HAHAHAHAHAHAHA You totally cracked me UP with your message to Ellen!!!!!! I can just see her now!! Anyway, about Terry, he said he thought what Neal said to me was how he felt, too, and he'll do his own version of that. Which is basically, that she, the kids, and he make a good family, and that he is hoping she'll agree to marry him, yada yada yada. I'm going out and buying several Brides-type magazines to give her on Christmas day. Even though I had a very small wedding (both times ) I still liked looking through them.
Ellen - come out, come out, wherever you are!!! Olly Olly oxen free!! (the young ones here won't have a clue what THAT is, lol!!)
The Christmas Gala last night was beautiful!! The orchestra did a rendition of Greensleeves/What Child Is This that truly made me cry. I had tears streaming down my face, so Neal gave me his hankie. That's one thing I love about Neal - he always has a hankie in his back pocket when you need it. Before Mary and Dale got married, I bought him some, and told him to keep them close-by, lol. Better make sure my son has some, too!
Gotta do laundry. It's gonna rain most of the day, I think, so I'm going to just stay home and putter.
A quick hi from me today....
Jane - I almost cried just reading your description of the gala, lol - I love that song and can just imagine it being sung.
Cristi - I, too , noticed the change on your ticker - great job! Are you and Vince starting Atkins in '05?
Angie - thanks for the tip on theatre companies - I may pursue this when my kids are older... are you a volunteer or is this a paid gig for you? Do you think volunteering would lead to a job at some point? Could be fun....
Marti - hope you got the bereavement leave and that you and James are holding up ok today...
Hi to everyone else!
I am off shortly to go parent teach in my DD's preschool. I love going to school with her! While I am gone the electric company will be removing parts of my huge poplars on the side of the property... then the arborist I hired will come by and chip what he can. That's Phase One. Next Wed. he comes back to finish removing and chipping the trees as the electric company will only do part of it ( just the parts that could damage power lines) The whole thing is providing us with a very messy yard, and a lot of entertainment - DD likes the cherry picker in particular.
I am very tired, hopefully Leigh and I can take a snooze today....
Good Morning Everyone
Sorry I haven't posted ,funny story ,well maybe not,I got my tongue stuck to um something metal, you gals are so funny I started posting yesterday at 11:55 explained where I was the day before got halfway through my posts ,stopped to make lunch for my daughter who popped in from work, sent her on her way then son came home fed him ,and then I came back to finish ,I spent another hour making up for the day before responding to everyones posts,and I was just putting on the finishing touches and my finger hit something and it was gone ,gone like Janes weight.I sat there in dumbfounded which is a normal state for me but a little more more so at this moment .I said to myself . Self , lets go do some cleaning and we will try this again later, which is exactly what I did ,So I wrote and wrote make my usual silly quips and finally I was done just as I went to post, the batteries in the mouse died ,and that was it all over my posting day was done, this one never to return again,So this brings me to today and here I am ,desperatley trying to keep my gimpy arthritic finger under control .
Hi Jane
Your right about that the younger ones,they probably think it a salt free boullion(oxo) Wow what a day ,Now there is so much chatting don't know if my brain has absorbed it all.So your Gala was beautiful, were you the Belle of the Ball I bet you were , what did you wear ,was it new,did you get your hair all done pretty,did you wear high heels.did you wear your emeralds and diamonds ,what did hubby say, do tell all the details pleaaaaase.and he gave you a hanky for your tears oh now I'm crying and all I got is paper towel. Its gloomy here to all wet not surprising since its raining. I will putter to ,as long as my putter still works.laundry sounds good,never a shortage of that is there.I was reading somewhere yesterday about your heartfelt suggestion for Angie to send me one of those instant husbands.I thought for a while about it and then realized that I would only have to waste more energy and oxygen just to bring him to life , then I thought if the darn thing doesn't do anything but sit there ,it wouldn't be any different than what I had ,so having put all these thoughts together I will opt for the much needed space that he would take up ,but I did appreciate the thought You gals are so funny, and are a bright spot in my day .
Well I had better get going with my posts ,just in case something else happens.I hope you find some sunshine in this otherwise dreary day .PS Jane I just received your card ,thankyou so much for thinking of my Snookie and me , you are such a sweet kind thoughtful lady.((((((((HUGS)))))))))
Hi Angie
Wow you are to funny ,taking your friend a blowup husband,I bet that was a fun moment.Many years ago I came across blowup boobies at one of those gimic stores, I always wanted to buy a pair and wear them to my inlaws at Christmas because it never seemed to fail that the discussions always included the size of peoples noses in the family and how big grandma's boobs were ,I don't know ,you had to be there, I wanter to start dinner small and gradually pump them up till they were huge just to see it anyone noticed, but I never did get the chance to live out that fantasy great minds , huh, .I hope that she had a great birthday .Your Christmas decoration quantity sounds like mine ,I hope you get it all done soon, I'm so glad you and Skittles had that talk about putting up the tree I'm sure he was thinking how conveinient it would be to have a tree close by on those cold winter nights, Is it still cold and yucky there , we had snow yesterday and it was cold today rain and plus 7 go figure I wish it would settle into some Christmas like weather ,its hard to feel christmassy with all this rain and mild weather,although a lot of peole would prefer it Oh I just saw the forcast snow on sat, mon ,tues ,Yeay sorry girls.Well I hope you are having a great day Angie.
Hi Marti
I would like to send my condolences to James, so sorry to hear about his Grandfathers passing,I hope that making all the arrangements wasn't to stressful or painful for him .((((HUGS TO JAMES AND YOU)))) So happy You James and Jhanai had a wonderful day shopping in Eugene and managed to get your shopping done on budget , it is hard isn't it .I was also happy to hear that you got your decorating done ,I bet it looks beautiful. Everyones decorations are beautiful no matter how little or how much,because they are done with the love in your family and home, so please don't compare yours to what you imagine mine to be , Just remember I compensate for what I lack with Christmas decorations I am embarrassed to post mine now,did I create all this fuss about them I really must learn not to talk so much. Have a wonderful day Marti.
Hi Susan
Do you feel like this will never end, I think Angie may have the answer to all are Male problems. they just sit there and and make no waves,and if they do nothing a pin can't take care of if they were all that easy to fix.I feel so bad that this has become such a fiasco for you ,but it will work itself out I'm sure.Love will conquer all ,if theres a will theres a way don't worry be happy and no I'm not doing Cristi's rendition of do do do do she does it so well she really did turn into a goofy girl ,I think its me, anyway I know that your Rocky love life ,I just can't pass those up will all work out and the brady bunch did have there moments , you just need to get yourself a maid like Alice she was the best. So hows that for cheap advise,Have a great day Susan and stay out of the rain.
Hi Cristi
I know what you mean about the noise early in the morning ,always seems to echo .If only those garbage men could start at a reasonable hour lets say after coffee or even lunch I think they have an obligation to check and see if we are up yet after all we give them the privilidge of picking up our garbage ,I don't know what the worlds coming to I have the same problem the house a few doors down was owned by a police officer and his wife and small son for the last 3 years previously if was rented to students, it was such a nice feeling having him there,as always when a house sells you always are concerned about the new neighbours . We were very happy to find out that an older couple had purchased it in the spring , but low and behold didn't they rent it out to students.I have nothing against them ,except that they have have no respect for anyone ,they are loud and obnoxious when they come home at 3 in the morning ,they fight and yell and it wakes everyone up,the police are frequent visitors but it doesn't seen to have any effect on them. I am worried that my neighbour will sell because of it ,and they are such good neighbours I would miss them greatly .We used to have a law that you couldn't rent to students in a residential neighbourhood , but I don't know if it still exists . We have lost now 3 sets of families because of these students ,so I am worried.Isn't that a sad story. I hope you got your puter shopping done , did you find some gifts? I sure hope so,might have made up for your lack of sleep. Whats on your agenda today , I hope you have a wonderful day.
Hi Kathy
I am so happy to see you back. I know its stressful moving ,so much to do ,but it will be so wonderful living in the country, Did you get the horses moved alright?I hoped you are settled in time for the holidays,Do you go on sleigh rides , or am I living through the movies,and dreaming of a White Christmas I hope you are having a wonderful day and your moving is going smoothly, I would come and help , but I'm afraid by the time I got there you could possibly be planting your annuals
Hi Mindee
Did you get all your shopping finished yet,I'm happy to hear that Tommy is getting his licence back so you don't have to walk to the grocery store in this weather, Isn't it wonderful watching the holidays through a childs eyes ,big or small I'm the biggest kid of all at Christmas,and my birthday is one week before ,although I don't think I can claim to be 39 again I think someone might figure out I haven't aged in numbers for some years, physically might give it away. I hope that you are having a great day and give Bradon Christmas Hugs and Kisses for me.
Hi Katy
Or is this really Katy ,ok enough of the swan Jokes, we all know that you already are , no need for changes on you.I am so sorry that you can no longer enjoy that glass of wine ,its a sad sad day I hang my head in sorrow I think wine and beer are munchie stimulators and thats not good for the pound conscious, Green tea has many wonderful benifits ,but I don't think its comparable to wine ,but Iam all for you being healthy so out with the wine ,no time for wineing and throw out the beer ,you'll be skinny next year. Sorry that wasn't one of my better ones Have a great day if its at all possible after that ,again My Sincere apologies
Hi Julie
That has to be a classic dieters statement, I will pig out tonight and start a new tomorrow have heard it a thousand times and said it as many How was the KFC did you kick yourself after you ate it,I always do.I hope you are back on track although its so hard this time of year ,especially when you are already struggling with it .Do you think if we ask Santa , we will all wake up thin and buff on Christmas morn,now that would be a Merry Christmas . I would celebrate with Turkey dinner and pumpkin cheesecake smothered in whipped cream,forever hopeless when it comes to Christmas dinner. Oh well I am being good till the CD day and I will be good after but I will not be good on Christmas day ,I just can't Sorry Jane I hope you are already for Christmas . and I,m sorry I guess I wasn' to helpful with the weightloss support ,I hope Jane doesn't kick me off of here
Ok you gals I have one small beef, I am hearing all this talk about the benifits of green tea, I must say that if you recall book club 11-10-2004 7:42 pm followed by 11-11-2004 6:03 and finally 11-13-6:14 I tried to inform you gals of a book called the perricone promise, something about taking years off your face and bod and green tea a weight loss stimulator lowers sugar levels , but did anyone listen to my exciting veiwing of Ophra and Dr. Perricone and his most exciting discoveries noooooooo! I'm truly offended nough said
Hello to Everyone Else I hope that you are all having a wonderful day I really do, really.
Had some errands to run this morning and get some books back to the library. Went with DS to the mall to see if anyone is doing any hiring and guess who is hiring for just about everything? Yankee Candle Company. he said the bad thing about that is he would spend half his paycheck! Him and me both. He went ahead and quit his job as the scrooge is on a rampage and playing her little games again. He thought she was going to fire him because talk of moving managers around. he got wind of it and since everyone else already received their bonuses he thought the reason she was holding on to his was to give them to him in person to let him go before his month is over. Too much stress for this young lad to be handling. I told him he needs to decide what to do his self but if it is causing that much stress to just quit, so he did. I think he wanted to hear it was okay with me. Poor kid was all upset yesterday when he called me. I don't know what is wrong with this woman that she treats people this way. Oh well, he is done with them thank goodness, well, after he gets his bonuses. Told him to file a complaint with the labor board, I am sure he could get a long list of people to do the same. She just can't keep going around treating the employees like she does. Anyway...
Thanks ladies yeppers. I lost four lbs. last month and not following any diet or program. There is a site that I frequent called Beliefnet.com (LOVE that site!) and this guy (Norris Chumley) has a 30 day Spiritual Lifestyle Plan. I want to get the book but for now what is on the site has helped. Now just imagine how much I would or could have lost had I been following a plan? But I am happy with the 4 lb. loss for the month. I am hoping to continue with it, and get his book and also start Atkins.
Jane~yeah, you wouldn't believe how mean kids were, it just seems unreal that they can be so cruel. Have to check to see what the scales are, not even sure, DUH! I still want to read the book. I put the ticker thingy back up 'cause I saw on the announcement thread that it wasn't such a problem now, may have been a temporary thing. Also, saw that they are getting ready for their own and I can't wait. I still love looking at the Bridal magazines. Seriously, once in a while I will buy one or two. V asks if I am getting married again. Just love looking at them and hoping one day I get to help with DD. Glad you guys had a nice time at the gala. That (Greensleeves/What Child is This) is also one of my favs. John Berry (wonder what happened to him) a country singer sang that and oh my gosh! I could feel something inside of me when he sang it. That one and O Holy Night. All I can say is WOW! I have the cassette and should get the CD if I can find it. Loved his songs, both the regular ones and the Christmas.
Katy~yeah, we decided we will just wait till after Christmas to get it together to do Atkins. Finally received the books but haven't had a chance to read them yet and make a plan. Right now I am trying to buy groceries as we need them, not too much extra stuff as I don't know what we can eat yet. Hope you have a nice time with DD at her preschool.
Mindee~glad you guys had a nice time at the mall. I remember Sisters also-loved that show! Do remember Clooney on that also, would have never thought about it had you not mentioned it though.
Susan~so Nana is the mom Kris never had. Yeppers, I think Rocky to needs to take control and put his foot down. Now refresh my memory, how old is Kris again? And he has a cell phone? Now did you meet Nana or any of his family while there? Sorry if you mentioned it before-it's hard to keep track of everything sometimes. Oh my goodness, I remember Clooney on The Facts of Life also! How funny! Used to watch that show too, loved Tootie and her roller skates.
Kathy~CONGRAT'S on your house! Hope you guys are getting all settled and loving it. We plan on staying here for a few years and then maybe moving back to the country, but on a paved road or a very short dirt road! Love the country but no the roads. Of course we didn't know all the plans the city has for building up and I don't care for it. If I wanted to live in a bigger city I would have moved to Wichita.
Ellen~girly where are ya? We are missing ya. Hope you are feeling fine.
Marti~hope you and James are fine and you got some time off to be there with and for him.
Angie~I am picturing Skittles in her hoodie, aaahhh, so cute! Can't get our little (old) Ernie dog to wear anything. He hates the sweater we put on him sometimes but when he goes out he gets to shivering. But if there is snow on the ground you can't keep him out of it. He loves the snow, weird, but cute. Last year he was almost covered fromt he drifts. He walked out and was gone.
Well, guess I best get off. DS is waiting to get on to update his resume, print some out to drop off a few places tomorrow. He is bored out of his mind. I think I will go take a gander at the Atkins books since I have nothing else to do today.
Hi to everyone else! Take care everyone and have a wonderful day!
Good Morning!
So tell your fiance you just need to go to Europe! lol I'm with you on the need to get back on track. I kind of blew it over the last few days, so I need to face the week with renewed committment to eating well.
Glad Gaby is ok... those pesky ear infections... My son used to get those on a pretty regular basis, so I braced myself for DD to get them, too, but she hasn't to my amazement. I've been told it's partly because I nursed her for two years. But, she's been around way more cooties, being a younger sib and all that... guess we just got lucky there.... for now..... Cristi gave some good advice about the step-parenting books. It really is just a whole different ballgame when kids are involved. I've watched some of my long time girlfriends struggle with this one... just don't realize the extent to which kids have to have a huge priority in their parents' lives. But you and Rocky both have kids, so you do know. Sounds like Nana may have some issues - probably just they way she's managed her grief all these years.
Yes, that does put a damper on the holiday spirit, but you can and should enjoy the holidays in spite of it. I'm sure the grandfather would want you to carry on with the spirit of Christmas. KWIM? Hopefully you will get a few days off to spend with James - he'll need you by his side. Wish there was something I could do....
I think I saw it but for some reason was thinking it was a Christmas light show-ya never know. Girly, you have so much going on in your life I am surprised you have time to sleep. I definitely couldn't keep up with you and I wouldn't be this little bit of organized if I had your life. I can barely keep up with my little boring life and you tire me out reading your posts with all you do. Like I said before...the energizer bunny...you keep going and going and going...
See if I can find some gifts. Done with DD and DS#2 and now know what I will get V, just have to finish DS#1 and don't have a clue what he needs. He says he doesn't want or need anything. Of course not, he keeps buying stuff! 
Think I will pull out the WATP video and see how far I get on that. Haven't done much walking lately, unless you count the mall. I am going to start with that and then work my way to the treadmill and more time. We finally got the Atkins Diet books and need to get those read. Think we are starting those after Christmas afterall. We'll see how that goes. It has to because I refuse to be fat another year! 
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I guess you replaced the scale that weighed you in at 97 pounds, lol. What kind did you get? I am wondering if mine needs calibrated. 
You totally cracked me UP with your message to Ellen!!!!!! I can just see her now!! Anyway, about Terry, he said he thought what Neal said to me was how he felt, too, and he'll do his own version of that. Which is basically, that she, the kids, and he make a good family, and that he is hoping she'll agree to marry him, yada yada yada. I'm going out and buying several Brides-type magazines to give her on Christmas day. Even though I had a very small wedding (both times 
You gals are so funny, and are a bright spot in my day .
,did I create all this fuss about them
that wasn't one of my better ones
yeppers. I lost four lbs. last month and not following any diet or program. There is a site that I frequent called Beliefnet.com (LOVE that site!) and this guy (Norris Chumley) has a 30 day Spiritual Lifestyle Plan. I want to get the book but for now what is on the site has helped. Now just imagine how much I would or could have lost had I been following a plan? But I am happy with the 4 lb. loss for the month. I am hoping to continue with it, and get his book and also start Atkins. 
Glad you guys had a nice time at the gala. That (Greensleeves/What Child is This) is also one of my favs. John Berry (wonder what happened to him) a country singer sang that and oh my gosh! I could feel something inside of me when he sang it. That one and O Holy Night. All I can say is WOW! I have the cassette and should get the CD if I can find it. Loved his songs, both the regular ones and the Christmas.
Hope you are feeling fine.
