Hello everyone…..how are you all doing?

I know, I know…..long time no talk. We got our cable and internet hooked back up yesterday so it has been crazy around here trying to get things all back to normal again. Brandon, I think, is getting some more teeth because he has been absolutely cranky lately. I updated his webpage with TONS of pictures and TONS of new journal entries….so please go and check it out!

Jane~ The family is doing good. It might be expanding in October, but we are not 100% sure just yet.

Marti~ I have to get back on the daily emails from here so I can keep up again!

Pam~ I am sorry to hear about your sisters cancer spreading. I will keep your whole family in my thoughts and prayers.

Night All


Hi. Just super tired!! I did want to say hello though. Great to have you posting Mindee.

zzzzzzzzzz, tired - brain dead. Oregon is very nice these days, saw on the news LA is having more rain this season then Portland. I think we tied with Las Vegas and are below Palm Springs.......we are even below Hilo Hawaii - where Rocky lives. They have a lot of rain - it rains there more then Oregon. lol

Really praying he will move here!

Weighed in at 148 yesterday.

umm, k ........I am heading home. Doug is keeping Gabster for me cause I am just too pooped.

catch up tomorrow! Hope you are feeling better Ellen. I found your address! Now I can send you crap!! lol.......just kidding.

Hi Ho Hi Ho off to sleep I go........ :snf: :snf: :snf: :snf: :snf: :snf: :snf:


btw- why is Christmas still on the list?? lol

Good morning ladies!

Angie - glad the wigs turned out ok, lol. You tend to be a blessed person, have you ever noticed that? Is Into the Woods a song that Tanner does?

Cristi - for your exercise room, you could use a fake window frame, and a picture of Brad Pitt (or hunk of your choice, including V) in the distance, maybe waving to you, lol. That would make you walk faster on the treadmill, lol. Or go to the local travel agent and get some posters of a place you'd love to visit. The tool balloon sounds cool! Never knew they made such things, but I'll keep it in mind for Derwood.

Marti - sounds like Tim is getting the grand tour. Hope he likes it there.

Mindee - good to hear from you! Did Tommy ever find a job? I sure hope so. Your little Brandon is growing like a weed, and so cute!!

Susan - yay for maintaining your weight. I sure know it ain't easy!! About the Christmas graphics, I think they left them available so they don't have to keep reloading them. They'll be a lot of fun in July when it's hot as Hades in Indiana!

Well, Mary and Dale are going to Evansville for his follow-up visit after surgery. It's been 17 days - doesn't that seem like a long time? You'd think they'd have him rechecked a week or so after surgery. Anyway, I volunteered to watch the twins if they take Caylin with them. We'll be putting out the Easter decorations, and they're gonna love that! So will I, lol. Then I'll have them help me make stew. They'll be here for supper, and it's chicken stew on the menu. All the grandkids love to help me cook. I'll just have to allow double the time to get it done, lol.

Hope you have a great day!!

PS - any NYPD Blues fans here?

Good morning ladies,
Susan, I found Oregon very cold...I froze when I was there if you remember. drowned rat look is sooo not my style.
Marti, you are thinking right about doing your walks during breaks,,,as for sitting at a computer all day,,,there are many web sites that tell you how to do stretches on a regular basis.
Jane, I didn't save all the wigs,,,there is one that looked so bad, so we are using it for parts. We bought 3 long wigs and 3 short curly wigs pieces that we are going to extend into some of the girls natural hair. Into the Woods is Tanners school play and one of his songs is Giants in the Sky, and a quick start song about hoping to meet up with Milk White (his pet Cow) again but not on a plate. He sells Milk White for some magic beans,,,,
So Joey the director for Pippin called yesterday to ask if Tanner was autitioning for Theo the lil boy (lead) told him that Tanner had only one song down and saw that he had wanted 2...Joey was Don't care please he has to audition, he had changed the ending where Theo would stand along on the stage and sing in a spot light,,,did I mention he would be wearing a body stocking which would make him look naked?

Cristi, Id would get everything that would motivate me and plaster the wall...if it happens to be a pair of jeans that are 2-3 sizes too small I would drape them over a hook....pictures of someone I admire...nothing that is too far out of reach. Paint the walls yellow and orange and have good light ...that should give you the illusion of sunlight...lol either that or a blinding headache.
well better get myself ready for work

Angie - you sure wouldn't find Oregon cold this week - we are "unseasonably warm" according to the meteorologists...I planted peas and potatoes on Monday. I am tempted to go ahead a sow some lettuces. Good luck to Tanner on his audition.

Mindee - Welcome back..Whatcha been up to?

Susan- hope you got a good night's sleep. I've been running ragged the last few days, but was able to get more sleep last night. Makes a world of difference.

Jane - Sounds like you have a fun day lined up. Leigh likes to cook with me...she says, " Let's make recipes!" - it's really cute.

Pam - so sorry about your sis' decline..you are so great to stand by her even after all the pain. Guess Eddie is home by now - bet you are glad to see him!

Hi to everyone else!

I have to take Leigh the an audiology screening today so I won't be able to drop in on the chat time I am recovering from company - an uncle and cousin and her DD3 were here for a visit. Lots of fun, but lots of cleaning and cooking and what not. The house is small so we were all tripping over each other, lol! But we still had a great visit. Many of my family members live in rural areas and for some reason are apprehensive about driving into Portland....so I am always glad when someone makes the trip.

Cheers

Hello everyone…..how are you all doing?

A couple new things going on on this side of the tracks.

Last night, Brandon said “I love you” in the car to me and Tommy. You ask him for kisses and he will turn and look at you with his mouth wide open.

On the job front issue: Tommy got a call this morning from the staffing place he went to, and the guys buddy has hired Tommy, and he starts TOMORROW!!! The guy will evaluate Tommy tomorrow, Friday and all of next week. But the guy from the staffing place said that once you get your foot in the door, you are in! He has also gotten calls/emails from two other places that he sent out his resume to last night! But since he already told the guy he would be there tomorrow, he is taking that job. Plus, he was more interested in taking the job that he got hired for.

My SIL Wendy, had a dream last night, I think, that some one she knew had given birth to twin girls. She asked Tommy if I had gotten my period yet, and he said no. So right now, it looks like me or her SIL are in the running. Her SIL is only about a week late, where I will be 2 weeks late on Saturday.

On another note……my little boy is 10 months old today! Tommy said “bubba, do you know what today is?” and I heard Brandon talking back to him. Tommy goes “you are 10 months old today.” To which Brandon responded to by crawling. Tommy goes “it is okay to be 10 months old. Cause in two months, you will be one year old!”

Susan~ It is good to be back posting on here!! We have had more snow here for the month of February if that makes you feel any better. LOL

Ellen~ I hope you feel better soon!

Jane~ Actually, I am very pleased and happy to report that Tommy starts working tomorrow!! The phone rang this morning and I didn’t recognize the number so I woke Tommy up to look at it, and before he could get out of bed to look in the address box, the phone rang again and it was the staffing guy telling him that his friend hired Tommy.

I used to be an NYPD Blue fan, but I got hooked on Law & Order and haven’t been back.

Angie~ Sounds like you guys are still as busy as ever!

Katy~ Let’s see…..what have we been up to?? Makin’ babies! J/K LOL

Hi Ladies~

Thought I would post really fast before doing my housework and laundry. Normally, if V is going to be home at 4 I will have things done before he gets home. Since he is working late no need to rush. I have gotten back to making my bed first thing when I get out of bed. Was doing it for a while and then quit. So slowly getting my priorities in order.

Katy~are you going to have a big garden this year? I would love to plant one but not into gardening that much, a lot of work! I will plant some cherry tomatoes though, love 'em.

Jane~have fun with the twins today, which I know you will. I put an Easter flag out, some of those stick-ons on the sliding door and easter decoration on the door Sunday. DD says the bunny looks crazy. I bought some new flowers also to redo my spring wreath and then will put that out in a couple of days. Other than that I don't do much decorating for the holidays except Christmas. Seems odd decorating for Easter this early though. That is the first time I ever saw a balloon with the tools on it so had to get it. Almost got him a Bob the builder balloon trying to be funny but didn't.

Angie~I've not heard of any of the plays that Tanner is in and trying out for but I do hope if he auditions for the one he gets it! Would love to see some of his work and yours.

Marti~yep, any amount of exercise adds up. Although, I know I should be doing more, LOTS more. Just have to get motivated somehow. I think fixing the room up will do, just not sure when I will get to that one. Probably should make it a priority. Like Angie mentioned, I too have seen exercises for those who sit at a desk for long periods of time. You could even take some small weights and work your arms when you had a few minutes. So how does Tim like it there so far?

Mindee~will have to check out the pics of Brandon. Glad Tommy got a job. Hope he likes it.

Ms Susan~hope you got some much needed rest. I think the weather everywhere is a little crazy. Saw on the news the mess in CA, can't believe it. I know they have the fires and mudslides every year but this seems to be worse than it ever has been. And a tornado in Venice Beach!

Ellen~hope you are feeling fine.

Pam~is Eddie home yet? That is probably why your not posting, catching up with him.

Hi to everyone else

Not much going on with me. Had a few errands to run this morning and buy groceries. Not sure what was going on at Wal-Mart but haven't seen it like that in a while. Only had 4 people working the registers and the lines were backed up. Not really that many people there though. Then ran over to Penneys and picked up the new catalog and a pair of pants. With all the running around I did I was amazed I was home before noon. DS#1 finally got word that he was hired for a job. Geez, these people took 3 weeks...well, actually he sent his resume in December. They are opening some new Dollar Tree stores in the Wichita area and will be needing managers, so yea! Pretty good money too! I told him so does this mean you can move out! I hate to see my kids go but really do think it is time for them to get their own place. Of course when he was working and going to school we hardly ever saw him anyway...come home at night and head straight to his room to bed to start all over again tomorrow. Anyway, he was happy to finally get the news, was going stir crazy. Okay, ladies, gotta get going.

Have a great day!

Hello ladies--

I've been really busy today......why?! Been cleaning up and doing extra exercises as I do. I don't have time for individuals at the moment but I'll get to them when I get home after work.

But I have to mention this.......................

I've been approved for my vacation!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
And today we've been checking out hotels to make a reservation for three days. We want a place that's close to a lot of the things we want to go see. We may have found one that's $80 a night....to me that's a lot of money but at the same time I suppose it's not bad.

So I'll be gone the week of March 14th........I'll be back on the 18th. Going to be fun. Still have no idea what we're going to do but it'll be fun no matter what!!

Ok...now that I'm all excited I need to go to work.

I'll be back afterwards and chat some more.

Take Care
Hugs to all!

Hi Everyone
Sorry I didn't get back yesterday,now everyone here is sick, I feel better than I did but not great, still coughing , leaky faucet , and headachey.The more run down you are the harder it hits you , and the harder to shake. I just wanted to pop in and say hi, I hope everyone is doing ok.Paris my baby himalayan got spayed today, I miss her, she only weighs 5 lbs she's a little ball of fluff, Monday Amelie goes,and I can sigh with a little relief.My indoor outdoor kitty, came in with a cough yesterday so he also made a trip to the vet.He has a respiratory infection so he's on antibiotics for a week,
He has never been to a vet ,he's the little black stray,I took in,as far as I know he has never been to a vet, so we were very nervous taking him, not sure how he would react to the car or the vet, The vet thinks that he must have been either hit by a car or was beaten badly when he was very small, the lense in the one eye is gone completely and his larynx he thinks was crushed,. I am so happy that we got him there and he responded well,and he goes for shots next week when he feels better. Thats about all the excitement at my house, and its all I can handle. I promise I will try and do individuals soon, and hopefully I can try not to lose it. Jane the back button dosen't work sometimes depending what I have pressed I can undo what I did,but not the case yesterday.Anyway girls I have to find some tylenol my head is aching ,I will try and catch up,or at least start from where you left off.I am so looking forward to some sunshine and warmth, spring is just around the corner,and I can hardly wait. Take care everyone

Good Morning Ladies---

I said I'd be back for individuals and here I am!

Jane--Sounds like so much fun when you have your DGDs!! I remember that kind of time spent w/my grandma and I cherish those times. I know yours girls will too! You should do a little journal for them to read later about all the things they loved doing w/you at this age!

Angie--I try to get some walking done during breaks. At the computer, I'm so busy most of the time that I don't have a chance to do anything but concentrate. But the last couple of days I'll stop, stretch and get back to work. Also been trying to just do leg lifts under the table when I'm sitting there. I think trying to sit there and not slouch is the biggest challenge!! Boy I have bad posture when I sit! (A body stocking!! What does Tanner think of that?!)

Cristi--I didn't realize that your workout room didn't have any windows! That would be hard. I hope you're able to get it fixed up to brighten the place up. Maybe a mural on one wall of the outdoors and then some great lighting....give you the feel of being outside. About Tim....he's liking the job pretty well. He's overwhelmed w/everything rigt just as I was at the beginning. He's doing pretty good though.

Susan--I hope Rocky decides to move here too if that works for the both of you. You're in my thoughts and I hope everything works out for you soon! Will he be coming to visit soon??

Katy--Oregon IS warm isn't it? On my way to work the temp was 67!! Everyone should have great gardens this year. I say every year that I want to plant one....I have yet to do it. I'm so not good at planting and growing things!! Something I need to stay away from!

Mindee--Glad to hear Tommy got a job! congrats to him! And Brandon IS growing fast. I will have to check out the pictures.

Ellen--I hope your headache goes away for you! Nothing like feeling miserable all day with one. I've been having one everyday since TOM arrived. OHHHHH the pleasures of being a woman!

Well ladies I'm tuckered and I'm ready for bed!! So I will check in after I do my workout on the gazelle this afternoon. You all have a wonderful morning.

Good morning ladies!!

Angie - using it for parts...LOL... you crack me UP!!! OIC about the song. Would Tanner be ok with the body stocking? If so, he oughta go for it! Just my 2¢, lol.

Katy - glad you had a nice visit with the fam. I love company, too. Planning the meals, and stuff like that. How'd the audiology screening go? Is this just a preventive thing?

Mindee - so glad about Tommy's job!! Just think about something for me, ok? Think about how nice it would be if you had your license, especially being a mom. Even if you don't have 2 cars right now, sooner or later you will, and even with 1 vehicle, you could take the child(ren) to the doctor or park or wherever, when Tommy can't go with you. Plus, it would give you a freedom that you don't have now. Just think it over, ok?

Cristi - YAY for DS getting the manager's job. Yep, there comes a time when kids should move out! I remember when Terry moved, even though it was time for him to go, I cried and cried after he left. He never knew about it until much later. Then when Mary moved to a little apartment close to home, I burst into tears as her last load was being carried out, and she got teary-eyed, too. But we raise them to be capable to take care of themselves and hope for the best. I've still got to go through that one more time and I have to say I'm not looking forward to The Baby leaving. But when the time comes, I'll be happy for her.

Jenn - how was the trip? Hope you were able to stay OP! I know how hard you've worked!

Marti - YAY for the vacation approval!!!!! This is for San Francisco, right? Wherever it is, you're going to have so much fun! No, $80 a night isn't bad at an nice hotel. I can't tell you how excited I am for you and James!

Ellen - glad you're feeling a little better. And that your babies are being taken care of, too. You're such a responsible momma, getting them spayd and neutered. As a past member of the board of directors of the Humane Society, I thank and applaud you!!

Well, we got some unexpected snow. The weatherman said "a few flurries", and we've got about an inch, and it's still coming down, lol. They didn't even delay school for such a small amount, but who knows what it will be like at 3PM, so I called in for Katie. She's a good student and could use a break anyway. She's ecstatic, lol.

Meanwhile, I am going to get cleaned up and do my errands.

Ciao for now!

Good morning ladies

Just wanted you guys to know, even when I'm not posting, I try to pop in every day and read...just to touch base, see how you guys are doing, see if any of you need prayers or good thoughts sent your way Besides, if I go too many days without stopping in to at least read, it takes me four hours on the weekend to catch up on 8 new chitchat threads! We sure ARE a chatty bunch, but that is really a good thing.

Marti, so glad you got your vacation! YEAH!!! With Tim and I both working in call centers, and management at both places so freaked out about service levels and whether or not they can let one more person take vacation, it takes an act or Congress -- or God -- for us to get any time off together. We both have our anniversary week off, and we are going to Disneyland. Well, I have the whole week, but Tim could only get Wed-Fri, so we are leaving when he gets off work on Tues the 15th. 3/17 is our 5th anniversary, and we are looking at tickets for the Downtown Disney House of Blues St. Patrick's Day Party -- they are supposed to have a kickin' show that night. I'm going to try to call today and find out if they are sold out yet.

Ellen, hope you are feeling better soon! Once you get so sick, it can feel like you are trying to climb out of a deep hole. I'm sending prayers and good vibes : your way. Those kitties are very lucky to have you as their mama...

Angie, I love hearing about the costumes you are making, and I want to see them!!! I have a special fondness for faeries What play are the costumes for? And the part that Tanner is trying out for, is it for Pippin, or Into the Woods?

Cristi, I'd love to have a workout room, even if it had no windows. Hmmm...especially if it had no windows, because I wouldn't have to worry about anyone in the neighborhood fainting from shock after glimpsing too much of me jumping around like a fat kangaroo in a leotard! But yeah, I know it could be a bit claustrophobic, so you will need to decorate it to make it a joy to be in -- you should have fun doing that, though... Congrats on your son's new job! I didn't realize you had a son still at home. My middle son will be 19 in about 2 weeks, and he is chomping at the bit to get his own place (and we are certainly more than ready to open the barn door!), but his job right now is only temporary, so he is trying to get on permanent there, or find something else. Also, with his first car blowing a head gasket and having to buy another car on short notice, he is paying us back the $2000 at $125 a week, so that's a setback to saving up to move out. Short term interest-free loan, First National Bank of Mom and Dad. I do have to remind him from time to time that M.O.M. does NOT stand for "Made Of Money"!

Mindee, hooray for Tommy's job! And I have to put in my .02 with Jane -- a driver's license would make your life easier and give you more freedom, especially with your little guy in tow. I speak from experience -- I remember what it was like with a 3 1/2 year old and a 1 year old at home, and having to rely on friends that had room for carseats for rides (I had my license, but we only had one car -- it was better to drop my husband off for work, and have the car to go to the store, take the kids to the dr. or the park, etc). What part of MI are you from? Tim is from near Detroit, and his mom still lives in Bay City.

Jane, do you think you could call in to my work for me and say, "Um, it's snowing here, :sman: and we don't know what it will look like this afternoon, so she won't be in to work today." Seriously, you are such a cool mom...she will love you forever for doing that for her Speaking of weather, it better clear up in LA, I don't want it to pour while we're at Disneyland! Ah well, last time it rained when we were there, we just got some rain ponchos, and had fun anyway. Such is the magic of Disneyland.

Pam, hope your son is back, and very sorry to hear about your sister.

RosieKate, sounds like you had a wonderful visit with your family, even with all the extra work -- company can sure be exhausting. Leigh sounds like such a sweetie -- how old is she? I used to cook with my kids all the time, especially when I homeschooled. We made bread and granola a lot. Noah is just about 14 now, and he still likes to make cookies with me. And Mike is trying to learn some survival meals so he won't starve when he gets his own apartment

OK, I've yakked enough...gotta hop in the shower and get moving. Tim always tells me not to do that -- hopping in the shower is dangerous. All that slippery, wet surface right next to glass doors...

Gotta fly...

Katiecat

Good Morning Ladies,

Katiecat, Tanner is already in the play Into the Woods, hes doing the junior version for his school. We were told the full version is very adult** ok...lol Anyways he auditions for Pippin on Saturday. Hes very nervous witha a full blown cold. He did come and sit with me and do his home work inbetween people. And we did his lines for his school play. He is hoping for Pippin but hes got stiff competition. He doesn't care about the body stocking, his attitude is its for theatre.

Jane, I can't think of Brandon moving out, like you I would be bawling at the door...lol Brandon teases and says what do you mean move out? I have it good here! Brat.

Ellen, if there were more people like you this world would be a great place to live in...take care of yourself...this cold/flu likes to hang on.

Marti,,YAY! Im glad you got your vaction oked. Now the plans start flying...

Cristi, I love when Im cruising along and get more of my errands done then normal and I have more time at home to do nothing ! Do you write lists? I carry an agenda book and write everything down in there,,,hmmm should write what I eat down in there too.
But it does keep me on track. I had a cast member bring me my book once cause she knew I would be writing in her days she couldn't be there...lol I have everyone trained! Even me.

Today is a day off, I let Tanner sleep in, bad mom that I am I had him still at the theatre at 10:30 and with his cold... so I will get him to school, off to get my nails done, then to popeyes to buy protein powder, I know popeyes in the states in some chicken place,,,in Canada or Calgary its a health place.
Its so weird you guys are talking snow and well again we have barely any, we have a small lil patch here and there. I should be dusting today,,,big bunnies here, but aaaaaaahh no. Im caught up in laundry...so I think today isa break day. Friday 3 of my friends and I are going to Red Deer to see a play,,,,Noises Off. Hilarous. Friend of mine is the director. Shes got problems...one of her cast ended up in the hospital and with the show already on the stage, Carole has had to step in and do her part,,,the part is a 26 yr old pregnant woman,,,CArole is 61 yrs old....lol In her very English accent shes telling me its abit of a stretch,,,well Im pretty much on the floor laughing...I do hope the girl gets out the hospital for her sake.
Tanner wants to go to Green Day concert...arghhh Monte is worried about all the drugs and such he will be around. What to say to that. Lighten up we have hopefully raised our boys to understand what drugs can do?
Well I eel like Ive written a book here....
have a great day Ladies,

Yipi and a Good morning to all.DS is home and all is right with the world. He spent his first day back playing with his Big Boy toys and having friends over. Lots of laughing and carrying on, music to my ears.

Sister's problems also seem resolved. She back at her trailer and recieving hospice care. All the drugs she wants and people to come in and care for her.I don't have to worry about her now. They'll be aids and nurses coming in bring her meds and giving her personal care and a lady to cook and clean, even a doc on call should she need one. What a wonderful program. Thank God for it.

Even the rain has stopped for the moment and Bon Bon and I will get our walk today.Can't get any better then this.

Ellen,the pics of the babies were darling. Such sweet little souls. Poor little indoor-outdoor kitty, thank God your there for him. I've had to slip antibiotics into my outdoor cats food from time to time.Feral cats can be impossible to catch so I've resorted to antibiotics resurved for fish tanks in emergencies. It was that or nothing. They worked.

I've got alot of catching up here to do but for now I'll just say HELLO and LOVE YA to everyone.