Hi Girls,

How's it hangin ?

SOSDD here. MrsM thats a beautiful camper, I wouldn't mind camping in that but to do the woodsie outdoor stuff without a hotel room (or your camper) just isn't for me. I'm a bug skitzo person........eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeek.

Elis, your in good company when it comes to eating like a pig, I just can't stop myself....or can I ? grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr.

Den ? where are you toots ?? everything okay ??

I am going to meet a few of the chicks in this site this weekend, I can not wait, some of them I've known for many years. but one thing I must warn them, Gracie farts alot haaaaaaaaaaaaaaa !! or is it me ??? oh anyway they'll find out lol.

TTYL, Love Me

Hi All,

Sounds like a fun time Leens....I know Ruthie is looking forward to it. Can't wait to hear about all the laughs.

Have a great time!~~~~~Meg

I am bringing my camera thats for sure !!!!!

Hi all!

Den darling, are you alright? We miss you... you're our stabilizer.
Please let us know how you're doing when you have a minute.... we're worried about you...
lots of love and hugs
ellis

Hi All!!

It has been a CRAPPY day!!! We took DS #2 to the doctor, and it is another virus so there is nothing they can do. LUCKILY we got an intern who has never seen him before, who thinks his frequent colds and sinus infections are due to a lowered immune system because of his allergies. I say luckily, because they keep testing him and saying he is not allergic, and I KNOW he is!!! My Dad is allergic to molds that are NOT in the test mold sample, so he shows up negative too. ANYWAY, unless he gets worse over night he IS going to Toronto tomorrow. I just hope he gets some sleep on the bus!!! Okay, now for the BAD stuff: he has been having problems at school. His grades have been all over the place this year, and I THOUGHT he was back on track. WRONG!! We haven't been as diligent about checking his planner, and just found out he has been lying to us about his homework, and his grades have gone into the toilet again. I am SO disappointed right now that I almost said he couldn't go on the trip tomorrow. Because this is one of the few school things he has been excited about, we decided to separate the punishment, and we are going to cut him off computer and video games for a while, and NO getting together with friends on school days, since he was lying about the amount of homework he had in order to visit. I was going to go to work today, but i never got there because of dealing with all this stuff.

I'll be more sociable tomorrow!!!

Den darling, you are going to be alright. (see Buddy Up ALTC forum for more support so I don't have to cut and paste). Don't let this overwhelm you... you'll only make YOURSELF ill, and you can't afford to do that. This whole episode is going to turn out for the best. DS#2 is going to get onto a good schedule again with homework and you're going to have more time to communicate with each other. We slipped into the same trap with our daughter. It's a pretty common mistake. Because they have "problems" you let them socialize more, play more, etc because you want to overcompensate for their woes. Our psychologist said to us last week, "Remember... YOU are STILL the parent. You love them and support them, but YOU are in charge, and must do what is best for THEM. And that means not letting them do everything that they want to do."
Think good thoughts and turn this into a POSITIVE thing.

"Each morning when I open my eyes I say to myself: "I, not events, have the power to make me happy or unhappy today. I can choose which it shall be. Yesterday is dead, tomorrow hasn't arrived yet. I have just one day, today, and I'm going to be happy in it." "
Groucho Marx (****, the man was a sexist, but it's a good quote.)

Leens, have a great weekend! We want to see those pics!

MrsM, have fun in your beautiful camper with your wonderful family!

Den, keep your chin up, sweetie. All is well.

Hi Meg

ellis

Good Morning Everyone!!
I hope everyone is having a MARVOLOUS day.

Den - Keep your chin up and know that we are always here if you need a shoulder to lean on.

I am so looking forward to this weekend. The only thing we have to do before we can leave this evening is put our cloths in the camper and we will be ready to go. I am so excited

Well i better get some work done today. Talk to you all later
MrsM

PS - Den here is a little angel so you know we are thinking about you

hello all! Didn't realize all the fun was over here rather than the daily! I am playing hooky today...completely 'spent'...need to recuperate...too much stress, not enough sleep or exercise...feel guilty but that is what the very, very occassional sick day is for....still don't feel I am entitled for it has taken me an hour and I still haven't called in...there I just called ...anyhow, hoping that this is the beginning of my life slowing down and getting back on track with housework, garden and walking.....happy friday all! Liz

Hi Liz... welcome!!!

I'm glad SOMEONE thinks we're fun.
Sounds like you're having a much-needed break. Good for you!
Isn't it great when we can actually admit to ourselves that, yes... we need to do some things for US!!?
Do you have weight to lose? (trick question) And you walk, and you work, and you garden and do housework... what else?
How's the weather in Edmonton?

My garden is looking divine! We had a big thunderstorm last night... it woke me up. I LOVE thunderstorms!! They're so dramatic. And the rain is continuing today, so my garden is finally getting a good soaking.
I've set up my sun tent/canopy thingy, got all my houseplants grouped in one corner (they're VERY happy to be outside!) and our lawn furniture cunningly arranged. I just have to get my new hammock set up.
We bought a case of Corona last night (not a regular occurance, so it's a big treat, believe me!). All I need now is my hammock, a blanket and pillow, and my book. Life is good today. (knock on wood)

talk later...
hello all...
ellis

Hi Again
Hi Liz it's nice to get to play hookie once in a while and just take care of one's self. I hope you enjoy your day off.

Ellis - Sounds like your set for the weekend. Hmmm I may just have to add a hammock to the list of things we need when we go camping, sounds really relaxing.

My day just keeps getting better. I just figured out a problem i had been trying to fix and hubby called to tell me he got he guttering to go on our deck for FREE and that he won't have to go away on business Fatherday weekend. He has had to be gone that weekend the last 2 years and was supposed to this year but they cancelled his training seminar (YIPEEEE!!!!).

Well i better get back to work. Talk to you all later
MrsM

Hi Girlies,

LIZ !!!!! are you telling me that the daily is NO FUN ROFLMFAO okay lady we get the picture

Den, hope your up to snuff soon, you have my email if you wanna talk

MrsM can I go with you, I don't take up that much room (YEAH RIGHT LOL).

Ellis baby I love Groucho, he was so ugly he was cute if you know what I mean, kinda like the cabbage patch kids.

Have a Blessed Weekend Ladies,

Love, Leens

HI ALL!!!

I'm doing better now, but not looking forward to what I'm going to be up against with DS #2. We went to a birthday party today, and I had to say no to him spending the night at his friend's house afterwards. He is still too sick anyway, but he is tied to the house until he is caught up. Going to the birthday party was the break for the weekend!! (Didn't want to disappoint the birthday boy too. Our son was the only friend invited. The rest were family members!!) I overate at the party. They made homemade french fries just the way I like 'em. AARRGGHH!! I thought I would be able to stay away, but I didn't. I know it was emotional eating, and now I feel fat and horrible about eating them. They sure were good though!

Mrs. M-WOW!!! The camper sure looks nice! I like going tent camping, but right now i think the camper looks better!!! No sore rear end in the morning!

Leens-SAY HI TO RUTH!!! I hope you have fun. I'd like to meet ALL of you some day!!

Ellis-Funny about you buying Corona....we try to buy Canadian beer, 'cause it is better than most US brews, and lower priced than all the fancy micro-brewery stuff!!! THAT is the benefit to living in Michigan!!! Sometimes Labatt's and Molson are cheaper than US brands!!! (and sometimes we can find IPA!!!) Have you ever tried Dos Equis? That is a really good mexican beer too!

Meg and Liz-WELCOME ABOARD!!!! The more the merrier, except when we are depressed, and then it is MISERY LOVES COMPANY!!!!

By the way everyone-THANKS SO MUCH FOR ALL THE SUPPORT! It really means a lot to me.

Thanks Den,

So true, we do like the company!!!! If only we all had the solutions...LOL

Hang in there, we're all here for the ride~~~~~~~Meg

Hello darlings

Meg, are you joining us? Welcome!! Who/what/where are you? What's 1+2? One child/first marriage, two children/second marriage? You're living with 2 men? 2 women? One real job, two moon-lighting? One cat, two dogs? Tell us all!

MrsM, sounds like you're on a GOOD roll!! Free guttering!! I'm glad things are going well. I hope you're having a great time camping...

Leens, you too... I hope you're having a great weekend with the girls... hurry back and tell us all about it.

Den, I'm glad that things are getting better. I know it'll be a tough haul with DS#2, but you can do it!! You're a good wife and mom, you're "nice", you're intelligent, and you're well educated. You've got all the tools. (okay, a million bucks would be nice, too, heh heh) Just make sure you look after YOURSELF, first. You're no good to anyone if you're feeling like crap.
Did your friends make those french fries just for you, or are they EVERYONES favourite food there?
Dos Equis? I'll look for it, thanks. I'm actually not a beer lover. Corona and Indian pale ale are about all I can stomach without shuddering. It's funny about American beer... I wonder why it's "not as good" as Canadian beer. For the most part, everything you do is better than us.

Okay everyone... let's do well with our eating today!!! And a little exercise wouldn't hurt, either. At least a brisk, 10 minute walk... come on!!!

xoxo
ellis

Thanks Ellis,

Actually I wish I could tell you a juicy story but the truth is; the 1+2 thing happened when Suzanne was playing with the website. A year and a half ago I registered as Meg, then one night I couldn't get in so I added the 1 and the same thing happened again, so I added the 2. Aren't you sorry you asked???? LOL

I am married (I'm ONE of the old ladies in the group) 31 years, to a guy, and have four grown children and two beautiful grandchildren. Have been around in chat for about 1.5 years and have made some nice friends here.

It is pouring here again...how depressing is that???? Well, must go and do the dreaded laundry. That's even more depressing

Have a great day~~~~~~~~~~~Meg