hello ladies....how are you all doing?

nothing new on this end. they ended up closing school for Wednesday......so we went grocery shopping! Tommy called in to work and told him that he couldn't get out because we were snowed in. We had gone to our local Wal-Mart store where we normally go grocery shopping......and they were closed due to a power outage!! so, we had to turn around and go back to Krogers. we all did well with that.....and just came home and relaxed to gear up again for Thursday!

Tommy asked Brandon this morning if he had skipped school....Brandon got this look on his face like a deer in the headlights. Then he asked him if he missed the bus, and Brandon shrugged his shoulders. Then Tommy told him that he was just messing with him and that they had closed school because of the snow.....Brandon told him no and then Tommy told him to look out the window at all the snow.

I am almost done with my book and it is really good! I haven't been wanting to put it down for anything!

Cristina~ When we got married, Tommy and his mom danced to the song "Biggest Fan" by Backstreet Boys. Take a listen to it.....even though it is a boy band this song is not on the spectrum for them. We didn't even realize that we were getting married on Mother's Day weekend until a couple months before we got married! And then to top it all off, we had gotten married during high Prom season. I agree with what the lady said about when the kids say dada first.

SusieQ~ How are you doing? any plans with McDreamy this weekend?

hello to every one else....I am trying to get through things and to relax some before heading to the shower and then off to bed.

Sassy~ I hope you don't get sick! I have been trying to fend of the sickies bugs that have been going through my house. so far.....so good! I have been drinking the Crystal Light Immunity drink mix in my water....well, I only drank one but I am going to start drinking them again. The taste of it really bugs me since I have never had pomegranate juice before.

Happy Thursday -

Mindee - What are you reading? It has been nice here , weatherwise, like 60ish. It is a relief not to have the heater on all day!! Um, not sure on McDreamy plans yet. Gaby's father is in eastern Washington and might work Saturday and if he does he won't pick up Gab until 6pm that night. If he ends up not working he will pick her up Friday night. If that is the case I am taking Friday as *my* time!!

Sassy - I think once you step inside the McDonalds parking lot everything counts! lol Now Carl Jr's is another story! I went there last week for a .99 hamburger and it was delish, considerng - best cheapie burger I have ever eaten. Sorry about the kitty, very sad. I had to bury our little doggie on the coast w/ the 2 girls - we did a little ceremony and laid flowers on it.

anyway- I binged last night on cabbage. Yes, cabbage. Not even pizza or cake but an overdose on steamed cabbage. How sad is that? Ex husband made corn beef and cabbage and it was yummy. I tried to fill up on the cabbage,,,,,that and wine = plus 3 handfuls of shelled peanuts....I mean I cracked the shell and just ate the peanut - duh. I weighed this morning and was back up to 162 - wtf.......whatEVER, maybe w/ all the water in the cabbage??

Who knows, I really don't care. I mean, why rush to just maintain?? lol I am happy at 162, thank you very much.

Gab is home sick with a tummy ache, so I guess no swimming tonight. I am read Shopaholic takes Manhatten, it very funny - after that is Confessions of....I think I am going backwards in the series but that is ok,,,,

k- hi to everyone!!

chat later.

HIYA Ladies!

SUSAN...get out of my head, lol! That was exactly what I was thinking with Fly Me To The Moon, even DD thought it would be great! But at the same time the words don't really fit, bummer. I've knocked a couple off the list because they sound too depressing! I know I will cry I like the batman costume idea, lol...wouldn't they crap if I showed up like that? Or something gothic? Darn it, I thought you were serious about the pizza, lol...kidding. I guess we probably are supposed to watch what me say in case someone reads it and thinks we are serious.

SASSY...I understand where you're coming from about MIL but at the same time, I think I would have a very hard time putting our doggy down. We've talked about it if something should happen and it comes to that...I wouldn't want him to suffer at all but at the same time, I can't imagine him not being here. I would have to have V do it. I thought of that song and I do like Boyz to Men-what happened to them anyway-but I'm not sure I would use that one. I think I am going to have a hard time with this. Hope you don't get sick...and I hear ya on the back. And damn hubby for getting mexican and not taking you! Did you tell him that was wrong, lol. I would have helped DIL to be with decorations but she is wanting all sorts of things but doesn't want to mess with it. And she found this hall, it's the top floor of the bank of america building here, but they provide everything so she went that route.

MINDEE...I will check out that song, don't think I have heard it. Did Brandon miss going to school?

Nothing much going on. Doing my laundry that I didn't get done yesterday, plus a couple of loads. I actually got it all washed and dried yesterday but never got to folding and putting away. Got the last of my exercise done yesterday and then started dinner but felt a migraine coming and after I cooked and sat down to eat it was full blown and I had to go to bed. I can't take the light, the noise and the only way to get rid of it is to sleep it off. So that's what I did. I did take some excedrin for migraines and I think that helped, still felt a little off when I woke up at 10:30...but I went to clean the kitchen and went back to bed. Feeling lots better today thank goodness. Good enough to do 15 minutes of warm up exercises and the turbo jam before heading to buy groceries. Getting ready to do my weights, bike and jump rope as soon as I get off here and then a short walk on the treadmill. Anyway...that's about all I have.

Lots of hugs to you all!

Miss Cristina -sneaking in again , eh?? Maybe there is another Sinatra song you like?? Or maybe just play the music without the words? I love that song though!!

Hope you are feeling better Chat later!

Hiya SuzyQ! I love that song too! You snuck in there while I was typing away! Cabbage eh? Seems an odd thing to load up on but I LOVE cabbage too! No one else in this house does so I don't fix it often, actually can't remember the last time I had some, except cole slaw. You sound likd DD with Carl's JR. I like them too but they don't have them here. I told DD one day we will drive the 2 hours to Oklahoma and get a Carls Jr hamburger...too good! It's probably just an hour and half, lol...worth it though. Hope Gaby feels better soon...no fun being sick. I am going to have to check out the shopalholic books...I need something fun. I started Water For Elephants a few days ago but haven't read much of it so far...not because it's not good, because it has caught my attention, but just been too busy. I'll get back to it this evening I think, I hope. Have a good day missy!

hello ladies....how are you all doing?

nothing new on this end....just trying to get some me time in before heading off to bed!

Sassy~ Thanks! So far they are working....I hope they are working for you as well! I will have to head over there to check out the calorie math!

Cristina~ Let me know what you think about that song. Tommy thought I was nuts for suggesting it, but then I realized that I had the cd that it was on, and had him listen to it and he loved it! he will hear it now and he always says "that song fits me and my mom to a tee." Brandon loves his school.....getting him off the bus and into the house is another story! Let me find you the lyrics to the song I suggested.....i will post them in another post, so that I am not making this one too big!

SusieQ~ I was reading "Brink of Death" by Brandilynn Collins. But I finished it last night. So, now I have to find the sequel to it so I can finish reading the story! I hate when they start a chapter in the book, and then leave it as a cliff hanger until you get the next book! I hope Gabster feels better!

Cristina~ Sorry....the name of the song is "Perfect Fan."

but here are the lyrics for you:

It takes a lot to know what is love
Its not the big things, but the little things
That can mean enough
A lot of prayers to get me through
And there is never a day that passes by
I dont think of you
You were always there for me
Pushing me and guiding me
Always to succeed
Chorus
You showed me
When I was young just how to grow
You showed me
Everything that I should know
You showed me
Just how to walk without your hands
cause mom you always were
The perfect fan
God has been so good
Blessing me with a family
Who did all they could
And Ive had many years of grace
And it flatters me when I see a smile on your face
I wanna thank you for what youve done
In hopes I can give back to you
And be the perfect son
Chorus
You showed me how to love
You showed me how to care
And you showed me that you would
Always be there
I wanna thank you for that time
And Im proud to say youre mine
Chorus
cause mom you always were,
Mom you always were
Mom you always were,
You know you always were
cause mom you always were... the perfect fan
I love you mom

tell me what you think of the song!

Howdy chickadees!

MINDEE...yeah, I found that out after getting frustrated and not being able to find Biggest Fan, lol! I went to a wedding site and found wedding music and saw it and thought, I bet that is the song she meant, lol. You know, I've not crossed it off the list because I love the words, they are perfect! But wasn't crazy about the sound and I know Josh hates the Backstreet Boys, lol. Of course he will most likely not like any of the songs I like or the people that sing them anyway so...it's basically up to me. I printed out the words of the songs, this one included, I like so I can read them and sing them in my head and decide. It's hard, that's why I am asking everyone's opinion, lol. I need help!

Hiya SUSAN, KATY, SASSY, JULES, FRANCIE & SUE

Has anyone heard from Kathy? I wonder hos she is doing and how her grandbaby is. If you're reading this Kathy, stop by and say HI...miss ya!

Okay, nothing much going on with me today. Charlotte is coming over later to smell the wedding day candle...she likes the idea of the name of the candle and the front label...I don't think it matters what it smells like, lol. Hope not because I ordered 100 and they were shipped yesterday. Now to order the netting and ribbon, and kisses. She's also going to look at the little bags I bought for the kisses to see if they will work...she has silver in the decorations so they should be fine. They are white with silver hearts on them. Anyway, sorry if I am boring you guys with wedding talk, just excited about it.

Did get up early and get a 45 minute workout done before running a couple of errands. Getting ready to do a 15 minute one and then will end the day with a 30 minute one after Jeopardy. Getting back on my schedule of getting up early and breaking my exercise in 2 or 3 workouts...just works better for me. I feel I get more from it than doing it all at once. Plus doing it all at once kills me, lol. The food hasn't been so great this week though...two days of eating out. But getting back on track with it...working on staying focused. I have to...I want to lose 10 pounds by the wedding. And I have come too far to just quit so...

But Susan...I like what you said...why hurry to reach goal just to maintain, lol! Sounds good to me! Of course it has taken me forever to get this far!

Take care ladies, and have a wonderful day/weekend!

hello ladies...how are you all doing?

today has been a very productive day for me so far and I am not stopping now! right now, all three kids are taking naps....so I am enjoying the peace and quiet while it lasts!

Cristina~ If you are worried about how your son will like the song. Play it for him, but don't tell him who it is until the song is over. Or.....send him the lyrics and let him tell you what he thinks about them. Tommy isn't a fan of them either......but he liked this song. So, maybe your son will have the same reaction as Tommy did. You are not boring me with the wedding details! I loved planning our wedding and I can't wait to help friends plan their weddings!

we are doing Chinese for dinner.....home style as Tommy called it. He is going to stop by the store and pick up some side items to go with it. But we are going to have chicken fried rice, some kind of Asian style noodles....and he mumbled something else but I didn't hear him because I was dealing with an unruly Brandon!

Back again while I am waiting for Charlotte...

MINDEE...you need to find another picture for your avatar...that pizza behind Brandon is looking good! I am keeping the song on my short list for sure because of the words. I may buy the song and listen to it over and over to really get the feel for it. Online all you basically get is a little snippet and you can't really tell. Chinese for dinner sounds good! I can't remember the last time I had chinese, hmmm, maybe we should do chinese for the rehearsal dinner?????

MSSUZYQ...where you be? I miss you when you're not here. But I know you are busy with the kids and job hunting. How is that ocming along by the way? Have you found the perfect job yet?

Well, I just wanted to stop by for a minute. I think I will go up stairs and read while I wait for Miss Charlotte...hoping she brings Cambrie...love that little girl!

Have a good one ladies!

I am here!!

Busy w/ Gaby, she isn't feeling good. Back later when I have more time. So glad it is the weekend!!

hello ladies....how are you all doing?

Cristina~ I will change it in a second.....I actually just found this really cute picture of my country bumpkin that I have been meaning to change it. I found a couple different places you can go in order to listen to the full song. I will email them to you in a second.

SusieQ~ How is your time with the Gabster?

well.....the rest of the day went very well!

we had dinner and then the kids were all pooped!

I had a little scare this afternoon. I put Marissa down for her nap after she ate some solids at lunch time. I laid her down, and she proceeded to play and then she started crying. I went in to check on her, and well....needless to say, she only has blankets in her crib now! she did have some stuffed animals in her bed (I know I know.....she isn't suppose to), until this afternoon when she decided to pull the tag off her beanie baby bunny......and of course she put it in her mouth! I had to literally hold her hands down with one hand and sweep my finger from side to side (avoiding her teeth) to get it out. every time she would get mad at me and cry, the tag would slip away....so I would have to push my finger back in and sweep it out in order to get it out. I was all set to grab her and run to the office to get some help......but I was able to get it out far enough that I could grab it.