Annie -- I thought I posted yesterday, but I think the post got lost -- love your avatar photo -- and CONGRATS on the house!

Also, I love your attitude about the gain. Looking at how you are not the same person as before. You'll kick fat's butt with that attitude!

teahoney..~~~~~C~O~N~G~R~A~T~U~L~A~T~I~O~N~S!!!!!! !!!!!!!ON YOU LOSS,, YOU ROCK!!!!


Nancy~ Another week before I hear anything about the job.. I hear ya on the funds coming in...

dogpal annie~~ oh happy day on the HOUSE and 5 acres.. heck girl if I had a camper and 50 ft of land right now I would think I had won the lottery LOL.. As for you gain,, You summed it up perfectly... We do sabotage ourselves sometimes and it takes a heck of a person to accept and acknowledge the fact that we are at fault.. Cool beans on you.. I as well dont look for my normal 3 lb loss, I will be surprised as I dont have ALL op foods to live on right now.. But I will take it in strides and I have copied and pasted your post so I too can accept what I have done.. Thanks YOU ROCK!

About 6pm last night Kims (austins mom) brother calls to tell me that Kim wanted him to call me and let me know she was taking Austin (4yrs) to hospital that he had fallen and cut is head, (Kim knows I have no gas to go to the hospital) Her brother assured me that Austin was calm and doing fine, Kim just wanted to make sure he did not have a concussion.. OK,, no here I set worried and pissed off and hurt becaus MY house is on there way to the hospital.. but no one chose to even offer to pic me up or even see if I wanted to go along to be there for the baby,, I babysit any chance I get. I just love Austin, but then at 10:30 last night Kims Brother calls again to tell me that they were leaving the hospital and that Austin was fine. they were headed to Wal Mart to buy him a toy..then going home.. I thankes her brother for calling me.. But I am pretty upset about this entire thing.. Tell me how you take it , if you would, I have a pretty bad temper, and I have to make sure and evaluate things alot to ensure I am not over reacting,, But i feel that When she needs a babysitter I am the one, however when he is hurt and has to go to the hospital, she dont even call me or offer for me to go with Austin.,. NOTE:: Her brother was home as well, and Why would she call him and not me, given that I am the one that does so much when it comes to the baby.. her brother dont do ****!

2 losinit~ Thanks for reporting your insite. Yes I agree Austin is the important one. Ya know I have NO LIFE at the present time,, no job , no money, nothing much going on, and Austin is my HAPPY time. ya know? thanks for letting me look outside the box., when you are in the box it is so hard to be logical and un defensives sometimes.. Thanks

I totally understand--- when someone or something is important to you, it's easy to get lost in the "why didn't they involve me?" -- especially when you KNOW you could have been helpful. But I hate to see hurt feelings cause people to act out in ways they normally wouldn't, then to get a response that makes things worse and then everything escalates. So, what I try to do (NOT always successfully) is to try to assume good intentions, and maybe remind "hey--I'm here, too and I'd love to be helpful...."... anyway -- hang in there.
Mel

My aunt will be getting here today. They always drive halfway (Ohio), and stay the night, and then drive the rest of the way the next day. So, in about 5 hours, they should be here...but I'll be at work. Tomorrow's the cookout, and I plan on being totally OP. I'll have burgers (without the bun), with cheese and mustard. Suits me just fine. And I'm taking a veggie tray to pass around, since I KNOW there will be NO healthy or OP choices for side dishes! I've gotta get cleaned up and ready for work, so I will catch you all a bit later on, when I get home tonight! Have an OP Friday everyone!!!

Oh, I spoke to Julee via Myspace. She said that she's good, just really busy with wedding stuff, and she logged in the other day, and was about 12 threads behind, and didn't know if she could catch up. I told her to just pop on and say hi, and not to worry about personals.

Misti - FINALLY! I am just glad they aren't going to like OVERWHELM me.

Luan - Hope you have a great time on your vacation! Take lots of pics!

Sassy - Just remember...you don't have to post individuals. Sometimes, I don't either. Just as long as you pop on and let us know you are alright, it'll be fine.

Patti - I knew it would happen!!!!! The fat fairy didn't even need any bribes from you...just threats!!! CONGRATS ON THIS MILESTONE!!!!!!!

Tracey - That is so FANTASTIC!!! Who cares if it's water weight?!?! LOL! That's so great, I am so happy and proud of you!!!!

Annie - Sorry you saw a gain, but you are taking it SO well! Sure sign of a lifestyle change! And to you for not using it as an excuse to give up!!!! And congrats on the house!!!! I can't wait until I move out, much less until I get a HOUSE. Heh.

Crock - I definately see where you are coming from, and you aren't overreacting (in my opinion). It sounds honestly, like she's taking advantage of you...I know from personal experience. Your love for Austin is so apparent, and it's horrible that she didn't even have the courtesy to call you about it.

Hey guys!
Just trying to catch up on all that I have missed. No losses to report and the only exercising that I can report is that I have painted my kitchen and bedroom since I have last been here along with a mirror, dresser etc. Also the 2 kids have moved in for the summer so now I am UBER busy *L* I did however manage to catch up I think!

Kayley ~ Congrats on being down 70.... Great feeling isn't it?

2losinit ~ I bet your family will be amazed at your progress! Do they know that you are making a lifestyle change?

Annie ~ Love the new avatar... its great to see your beautiful face! I know what you mean about not fitting in to a chair. There is a movie theatre in my town that you can raise the arms up so I just "snuggle" with hubby. But there is one in the city as well that plays better movies and we havent been there in 4 years or so because it was SO uncomfortable that I left halfway through. I squeezed in and I do mean SQUEEZED! Great deal on the air conditioner... We bought one last week too! What a difference! That is awesome that you got the house!!!! Congrats!! I wish we could afford one.. not yet! Also, good for you for not giving up on your diet. You will conquer this. You are strong. You are beautiful. You WILL win.

Crock ~ Good job with -2! I just don't know what has been wrong with me. I am letting "Life" get in myu way. Great excuse huh? Hope you get the job you went on the interview for. It sounds like a good one. Sorry to hear that your "supportive family" is no longer supportive. Guess that just means that you are truly successful, no question about it! They are jealous!

Ammi ~ Great job on trimming the hedge by yourself! And another -2?!? WOW! and 26.5 inches! You go girl!!

Xena ~ Way to go on getting some scrapbooking done! I need to do the same!

Nancy~ Dont ya LOVE skinny cows! Too bad they are full of sugar alcohols! I eat em too when I NEED something!

Tracey ~ Good going on being down -3. Can't wait to hear how SB works for you! I enjoy it too but have slid off the wagon from time to time.What wait a minute... you are down 6 more WHOOOOHOOOO Awesome chickie!

Valerie ~ We will hold you to your promise

Sharon ~ Hope you get along well at the doc's today!

Zelma ~ HI! Glad to see you havent given up on us!

MariaLucia~ Welcome girlie! Bout time you came back into our lives!

Kirsikka~ Welcome back to you as well!

Misti~ Well done on -1!

Mary ~ We went to the movies on the weekend but we didnt see Click although I wanted to. We went to see CARS instead. Cute though!! Glad you enjoyed it.

Lilion~ OF COURSE WE MISSED YOU!!! Climb back on the fat wagon girl.... we are all doing it! Great job in fitting into a misses t-shirt. Bet that made you feel marvelous darling!

SueMarie~ Sorry to hear that you r still sick. Man its a hard one to kick huh? Get better soon!

Brandnewme~ Nice to hear from you! Don't give up! Way to go on getting fresh produce for your fridge. Thats a great step in the right direction!

Luan~ Have fun on your vacation. I have never tried yoga but I am going to look for the JMS yoga dvd that Kayley was talking about. I think I would enjoy it.

Patti~ Way to go girlfriend!

OK that is it for today. My hands are sore and my eyes are sore and I HAVE to clean as we are having a party tonight. I need to find something healthy to make for a treat. I am supplying the wood for the fire and everyone is bringing munchies. I was going to drink with them tonight but the drink that I enjoy the most is SUPER high in sodium and sometime this week I would like to get to show a loss!! It is helping though that I have the kids as I am trying to teach them what are healthy choices so it will be ok. Also I have been working at molding the calla lillies from icing for the wedding cake that I am making for my SIL wedding next saturday. What a job! and MAN, sometimes it is HARD not to lick those fingers!!! GRRR... next time I will volunteer for something not so tempting *L*

OK I am gone for now. Enjoy your day ladies! Hope I didnt miss too many people!

Brenda

Okay, at 1030 Kim calls and fills me in on everything, Mel I took your advice and commented on how I would have been there in a second, and she said that Dennis, ((brother n law)) drove about 100 mph to get to the hospital, they were in panic mode, Austin was not. but everyone else was, she used Dennis' cell and called Scott real quick and made sure I was called. and on and on and on.. So That was the end of that lifes problem.. Man, I am so sensitive when It comes to those I love.. ya know?

Wyllen: I am going to kick Fat's butt! I tell you, my whole attitude is so different than ever before. I am amazing myself daily with the little things. I am making friends which is so new for me. I guess I am coming out of my shell. LOL. I will be signing up for the July Exercise challenge again.

Crock: I'm so glad that Austin is okay and you are feeling more loved than last night. I really agree with both Mel and Kayley. I think they are taking advantage of you usually but last night I think they were just scared silly. Anyway, so happy it is okay now and that Austin is doing well.

Brenda: You are so sweet. Thank you for all the kind words. I hope you have a lovely time at your party tonight.

I have a lady coming over to talk to me about a new skin care line I'm thinking about getting into mainly for the discount. I really have huge pores on my nose and want them to get smaller at least to look smaller and to keep them cleaned out. I spend so much money on acne washes etc and none of them work. Hopefully this will be the one. On Sunday we are planning on going fishing finally. I can't wait. I got a new Ugly Stick (fishing pole) for my birthday and a great new reel from my parents and from my hubby lots of tackle and he will buy me my fishing license. So, I'm getting ready to go already.

Hope you are all okay.

Sharon, where are you sweetie? Missing you lots.

Annie -- YAY for joining us for exercise in July! We'll kick Fat's butt together!

Kayley - i promise to take tons of pics

Brenda - i think you will LOVE it...

Annie - congrats on the HOUSE!!! thats so awesome

Crock - also - look at it this way... what help could you REALLY have been? ya know? if they thought it was serious enough to go to the hospital, no one really could have done anything. i know its hard when our loved ones are not well, but sometimes the best thing we can do is stay back and have one less set of hands in the pot. im sure that Austin doesnt think you love him any less, plus with head injuries every second counts, a pit stop, no matter how well intentioned, could have been precious seconds. *hugs*

wyllen - i was lookin at all your info... do you think its at all possible for you to be at 195 by the 15th? that would make you have lost 100lbs in a year. not that your current work isnt AMAZING!! its just neat to say...

thank you dogpal. and i am sure you will soon lose those pounds you have such a great attitude about it much better than i have about mine that is great !and i love those dancing carrots

thanks brenda!i am still giddy! and Ammi!