Just wanted to check in and let you know that since chat is at 10pm for me, I wont be able to make it..... I have to get up at 5am so Thats my bed time...hopefully one of these nights I will catch you guys on though when I dont have to get up so early!!!
Have fun though, think of me

Nightie Night

Hey there...I'll be back in time for chat...see if anyone is on.


Sorry that you can't make it Julie!! We could always try for an earlier time. What do you think girls?

Ok...got some stuff to look at...be back in a little bit.

I'm here...killing time 'til chat. Hopefully, I can keep DD occupied...we'll see.

I'm trying to be calm about my visit with my father, but it is starting to get to me a bit. He's pretty dysfunctional and I have to just remember my boundries with him and the X/W. I think I've just created the perfect acronym for an ex-spouse, newly remarried to former spouse. What do you all think? It's just so hard... Was watching Dr. Phil for a bit today and they had that family in crisis that he's been profiling (teenage daughter has baby out of wedlock, dad Marty has had two affairs) That dad reminded me of my dad, but we just never talked about anything.....they may be screwed up but at least they are talking about things. You know, I just have to get in the car and go, as planned, say a little prayer, and just turn it all over to God.

Tj - You've probably seen BB by now. I followed a live feed transcript on Survivor Sucks. I guess several East Coast cities are pre-emopting BB for footbal and hurricane coverage. I will watch at 8, but am glad that a** Jase is gone. Now the game can get really interesting with some intelligent people. Marvin cracks me up - hope he sticks around

Marti - Amazing Race is my favorite reality show and you can bet I'm glued everytime it is on. I'm rooting for Charla and Mirna. Survivor is a close second and of course, Big Brother is a perverse fascination - I am hooked on it but sometimes don't understand why...it is strange little show

Hi to everyone else...will try to post tomorrow, then it's off to the beautiful Oregon coast!
RK

Well ladies I would have liked to have joined in on the chat but as I said my 'puter is as slow as christmas. By the time I would get a sentence out you wouldn't have known what the heck I was responding to! It was fine today till DS got a hold of it. He is always messing with it trying to fix it and makes it worse sometimes. Anyway...maybe next week.

Marti~okay, now I am remembering seeing the previews of Big Fish and I did want to see that. Hope you get to go to the fair. Ours is coming up in Sept. and I told Vince he IS taking a day off to go!

WTG Susan on the weight loss! Although, I think you look fine the way you are. Hope when you and Michael get together you guys have a nice time.

Jen~for some reason I thought you and DBF lived together. Well, what ever you do this weekend, relax and enjoy!

TJ~I'm so glad I don't have kids in school anymore. I noticed here the parents buying school supplies. It's different here than it was in CA-there I didn't have to buy the kids any school supplies, but did so they had some stuff for at home for homework and such and didn't have to pay a deposit for school books which I am not sure why they call it a deposit here because you don't get it back. It gets very expensive to have kids in school now days. Hope the rain lets up so you can get a walk in tomorrow. We had some rain here also.

Julie~this show I saw that on was a few years ago and the people were well to do. This kid was about 12, 13'ish and very intelligent and just thought it was so cool to be putting one of those chips in his arm. They didn't actually call it a lojack, just a microchip.

RosieKate~you sound like me when I have to go see my parents. I come from a very dysfunctional family and have forgiven them for a lot of stuff, especially my dad and the many affairs he had while married to my mother. So it is very hard for me to go see them. But I do. Speaking of which my mother and Aunt may be coming here next week for a day, just passing through on their way to KC. So hopefully since my Aunt is with my mother I won't have to go there this month. My Aunt is off to a PO convention in KC-oh what fun! Not! She is a big whig for the post office. She thought she would drag my mother along. My Aunt from CA is going to meet up with them there and the one in CO said no thanks. She didn't want to waste her vacation time on that! Okay. They always have a "sister" vacation every year and things usually have to be her way or not at all. So I am hoping they get to stop by.

Well, HI to everyone else. Going to go post on some other threads and do a little reading and hit the hay. I am pooped for some reason. Nighty night ladies.

P.S. wasn't even thinking ladies that I may have come off as being rude with me just leaving the chat room and not saying by. Wasn't even thinking-sorry if it came across as rude. I don't think you guys missed me.

We went out with a friend of ours today. And by we, I mean Brandon and I, Tommy was at work. Anyways….I got dressed this morning in an outfit that used to fit me a little loosely in the top part, i.e. my chest, and fine on the bottle. We got to the mall, and I noticed that I had to keep my outside shirt zipped up because my boobs kept wanting to pop out! Fast forward to when we got home, and we were sitting on the front porch when the garbage men came around. Both of them were staring and we couldn’t figure out why until our friend Anna goes “uhhh….Min, fix your top.”

Me, Tommy and Brandon went for a walk after we ate dinner, and we walked by this shop with glass windows in it. I figured “oh what the heck I will see if I notice a difference already.” My gosh, I don’t look like I am about 4-5 months pregnant anymore! I actually look like how I feel….which is totally amazing!! I have to admit, we went to the restaurant down the street, but I didn’t go off my plan. I had a tuna salad sandwich on toasted bread, a cup of homemade chicken noodle soup and a glass of water!

Suetalks~ thanks for checking out the website. I checked out my fitday thing, and since I joined on the 9th, I wrote down my total calorie intake for those days. On the 9th, I took in 1275. On the 10th, I took in 1753 (mainly fats). On the 11th, I took in 2121 (mainly carbs). And on the 12th, I took in 2204 (again, mainly carbs). Is it good to take in more carbs then fats?

Marti~ She is wonderful isn’t she? I think I have seen bits and pieces of “Stepmom” but I remember the ending! Had me in tears as well.

Jana~ Yup our doggie is Cheyenne. We also have a cat, whose name is Joker. There is a picture of her on Brandon’s website.

Cristi~ I have been meaning to tell you that I love your avi! That is the exact same thing I am working towards! I will have to mention that to my mom. I am sure that she would love to hear that. Or you could send her an email, I think there is a link on the webpage to send her an email.

Angie~ thanks for the nice compliments.

Julie~ I say go ahead and write to the newspaper. Cause you never know how many other people have gotten taken advantage of from them.

Hello girls

Cristi--Of coarse we missed you!! I didn't think you were being rude at all. You told us you were having problems with your computer. Very understandable. I mentioned the fair to James....he doesn't think he'll be in town, but who knows. So I may just head over to yours and join you and your hubby!! (I wouldn't do that...can't intrude on a couples fun)

Mindee--So you had an experience like I did the other day eh? (were you here when that happened?) nothing like flashing without realizing it!

Rk--I've been watching Big Brother5 also....and have no idea why....it's not all that entertaining....But I have to say that I am hooked on the Amazing Race and would just LOVE to be a part of it myself. I haven't ever watched Survivor.....which one are they on now?

I watched Extreme makeover tonight. And Big Brother5...kept flipping back and forth...(pathetic I know) Extreme Makeover just had me in tears seeing the happiness in these womens eyes....and there was another show about a couple who met while doing the makeover....at least I think that's how it worked, it had been on for 10mins. before I turned it on. It was sweet...they ended up staying together and he asked her to marry him and she said yes. That brought tears to my eyes too. Boy I'm a weepy one aren't I?

When I watch that show, some of the women have belly's that don't look too bad and are getting either lypo or tummy tucks. I'm sitting here thinking....my belly would look sooooo much better with a tuck. It just hangs low and then goes into a fold (and I'm serious when I say that...) and it's just so depressing. I don't even know when that happened. So if I were to win the lottery...that would be the first thing I'd go out and do. I keep telling James I want to get one by the time I'm 35 (less than 2yrs) so I gotta start saving money. It's going to take me so much longer than 2yrs to save money for that!! But it's my dream and I can dream right??

Ok...rambling on here. SORRY.

I will check in tomorrow!

Night!

Marti is not telling the truth with the belly fold that she is telling you all about in the above post. DO NOT BELIEVE HER FOR A SECOND!!! LOL. I know for a fact cause she is my best buddy and I worked with her for four years and see her all the time ( not as much as I would like since she is a hoot to be around, nothing like a buddy that is cool)
So marti stop your fibbing and saying that you are serious before I have momma jana come over to your house and paddle you good!!!!!!!

Oh Shanna...for heavens sakes...am I going to have strip for you to see what I cry about at night??

It's not a HUGE thing...but it DOES fold. Believe me....my husband see's it all the time...just ask him. It's low around the waist around the panty line area, and it looks a lot like some of the women who have had kids (like me) and their skin just doesn't go back to the normal way it was before. I can hide it well....but believe me when I say it's there.

And I may have to send Jana to you for harassing me! (you're going to have to break us up now aren't ya Jana!)


Just checking in before I go to bed.

Night night!!

Liar liar pants on fire , hanging from a telephone wire!!!!
One good thing about working all night..... I get the last word. BWAAAAHAHAHA

P.S. I don't think James will be able to back up your false belly fold comments missy. But I give you big props for trying to bluff your way out of your fibs. LOL.
You are tiny and beautiful and stop doggin on yourself and making stuff up. No need to cry missy, you can cry about my fat behind if you want . My hip size is real.

Marti~ Nope, I don’t think I was on here when you told about your flashing moment. I was watching Extreme Makeover too last night. I watched the first one, with the guy and the girl and then they ended up falling in love.

The worst part about my flashing the garbage men was that one of them stayed at the corner to wait for the truck to turn around, and he kept staring at us on the porch. My hubby was now outside with us and was telling the guy to stop staring......but it didn't work cause they still kept on doing it.

Good morning ladies,

Cristi - so sorry your computer wouldn't cooperate last night. You were missed after you left. I'll have to check out the MACS website. Glad your PT is helping.

Shanna - so sorry you had to leave early in chat! You were missed.

Sue - hope you have a good weekend, enjoying this beautiful Indiana weather.

Angie - school shopping for girls is mucho denero - did I spell that right, lol? Girls are high maintenance, let me let ya!! Your party with the girlfriends sounds so fun. Can I tag along next time?

Marti - glad you had some quality time with James. Shopping with Jhanai will be fun - just be sure to take loads of $$$.

Susan - hmmm... if they had you attend the finance meeting, are they grooming you for management? YAY for your weight loss. I say that everyday, lol. So, are you looking forward to Tues?

TJ - glad your kids got what they need for school. You are really good about doing your exercises! I'm proud of you.

Jen - I wish I had a grandma! But tell her to leave the cookies at home this time, lol. Hope you have a great weekend. The weather is supposed to be gorgeous.

Julie - I'm all for making the chat time an hour earlier. Regarding your stomach pain... could be gas-causing foods. Like raw veggies and such. Your belly shrinking wouldn't be painful that I know of.

RosieKate - I saw part of Dr. Phil, and want to smack the dad. So very sorry your dad is/was like that! You are brave to go there and face the X/W, and I hope she is civil.

Mindee - yay, glad you noticed the difference in your size. I did the same thing with the reflection in my front door glass. It took me off guard, and made me smile.

Hi to the other JLs...

Had lots of fun in chat last night! What do you all think about starting an hour earlier? It's fine with me... I'd like for Julie to be able to join us, too.

I'm going to El Paso, Illinois (not Texas!) tomorrow which is real close to Bloomington/Normal. My niece just moved there, and she's having an open house. Neal and I are staying over in Champaigne to see a planetarium. (Remember - he teaches Earth Science, Conservation and Astronomy) I am looking forward to getting away. We're leaving about 6 AM.

I'll try to stop by again later today, though. But if not, have a good weekend, and I'll see you Sunday.

Ok - quickie here from me...we have a busy day and tomorrow we're off!

Really enjoyed the chat last night, i might be able to chat earlier...I'm kind of hit or miss as it is, so if I'm around I'll log on and see who's there. Youall are so funny! I needed a laugh. I'm trying to not get to stressed about Dad and X/W, but it's there and I have to tie myself to a chair to keep from eating a whole container of Skinny Cows! ( Only 2 points ) I'm recognizing that this is my fight or flight response I have had over the years to him. He really is like that dad on Dr. Phil - never talks about anything so doesn't have to take responsibility...but yet I feel like I have to have some kind of relationship with him even if it minimal.... thank you for your kind words and support.

Hope everyone has a great week - I'll check in when I get back
RosieKate

That would be 2 points for each Skinny Cow, not the entire container...wouldn't THAT be lovely!

Good morning, good morning, la la la...omg, I'm taking after Shanna! I'm just so happy to be home and relaxed today. It's amazing the difference one day off makes! My mom is supposed to be coming in September. I just wish she would say which week. Then I could take a couple days off. She just won't for whatever reason. She's going to stay with my grandma through her 70th birthday, October 12th. I suppose we'll have a big party then!

I would actually like the chat an hour earlier. Sorry girls, but once the fall season starts, ER is on at 9pm! Gotta watch that. An hour earlier would be perfect, could chat, and then watch the hunky docs!

Jana - Oh, you remembered Grandma's cookies. Yep. They're already made. I'm getting choc chip, old fashioned oatmeal, zuchini bread, blackberry jam, and spaghetti sauce. I think she was bored! But, I've already told the gals at work, so they are expecting a delivery on Tuesday when I go back to work!

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Mindee - Men are such pigs aren't they? Just ask Marti? She's shown 'em a thing or 2! I had a flashing moment last summer. It was my deciding moment to get "the girls". I was going yard work, wearing shorts and a bikini top, bending over, pulling weeds. Looked down at myself, and noticed that there was a 3 inch gap between me and the bikini top. No wonder the neighbors always come outside when I do yardwork!

Cristi - I've even told dbf that if we move in together, we need a huge house, I still need all of my space, my own computer room, tv room, and of course a cat room! Right now I have a 2 story, built in 1927, I think. And it's just me. I'm used to alot of space!

Well, gals, I should go do something, even if it's just pick up the clutter. At least the sun is shining! It's been overcast all week. I'm so seasonal sometimes!

Jen

I'm back already...

RK - have a good trip. When you get around your dad, take some deep breaths and count to 10. I also love Skinny Cows..yum!

Change of plans for Neal and me - we are leaving today instead of tomorrow, and are staying at a Bed and Breakfast in Urbana, IL. I've never stayed at a B&B. This one is in a historical, residential area of the town, but within walking distance of a mini mall, and some other sites. Here're some photos of the place. We're booked for the English Ivy queen room.

http://www.lindley.cc/photogallery.p...5a9b5e8eb7ee96

Gotta go pack....see you Sunday!