Ah, once again you guys make me want to have children of my own.

Well I think I'm going over to my mom's for awhile, since DH is at work. I'm not really in the mood to socialize after the weekend we've had, but I had to cancel on her last night b/c of the ER. Of course she doesn't mind but I haven't seen her for awhile. So off I go. I'll be back later. Hope you guys have a lovely evening!

Sorry, Melissa. Actually there are a few years when they're younger ... say up until age 8-9?? ... when they're somewhat pleasant and fun. After that, the boys get hormones and the girls get PMS. And then you better watch out!!

Melissa - don't feel bad. I can't get the weather thingy to work either., so I gave up.
I think I added a mini goal tracker for Labor Day. We'll see if it shows when I'm done.

Had a small picnic today with my parents and my MIL. Just burgers, potato salad, and dessert. Angel food cake, strawberries, blueberries, vanilla pudding and cool whip. All broken up and dumped in together. It was pretty good , but none of it was low fat. Guess I'll have to later.

DH goes tomorrow a.m. for his wisdom tooth extraction. He's really not looking forward to it, but can't let it go on any longer. I think everyone is napping now
I should get on the treadmill now.

Lisa

melissa, i have to confess that my ds is a joy. he's married, has 2 little girls, is a good husband, father, and provider. it's the ds and dd on dh's side that give us headaches. my ds was an only child. can you tell by the way i'm talking here?

lisa, i like your countdown thingee. he's cute. looks like he's going to sneak up on those 10 lbs, doesn't it?

kathy, i'm not sure i'd want to be 19 again or not. i'm too set in my ways. i'd be a young "old coot."

Sandra, I'd say it's all in the way they're raised, but I raised all three exactly the same. Child #1, DS, is irresponsible and lies to me every chance he gets. He has gone thru lots of jobs, lots of credit problems, lots of bad decisions and a few run-ins with the law. Child #2, big DD, has been uptight since she was 2 years old. She is in college, works hard, pays her own bills, and is focused. She would rather die than get in trouble. Child #3, little DD, works full-time but still has lots of friends and fun. She has given me several years of sleepless nights though, because she's gullible and trustworthy. She also follows the crowd, which has gotten her in hot water a time or two.

So who knows? You try and try and hope for the best.

Now as for DH, that's another story. He is the laziest person I've ever seen and when he doesn't want to move, he doesn't. It doesn't matter what needs to be done.

Just now, I was sweeping and mentioned that I'm sick and tired of the effing hair all over the floors. He just looked at me. I moved a plant and it turned over, spilling dirt everywhere. He just looked at me. I said good Lord, you'd think I could get some help here. He just looked at me. I said when these dogs die, we aren't replacing them because I am NOT the maid and I would like to relax every once in a while too. He just looked at me.

So then I started the washer and went to get the clothes. He came and sought me out, said you shouldn't start the washer until the clothes are in because of a water level sensor or some such. I said well then stop the washer! I filled it up with clothes, restarted it, folded the ones in the dryer. Sigh ... then I put out a pan, a knife and some potoates. Said these pototoes need to be peeled and cut up for dinner. He said I'm not doing it and just looked at me. Sigh ... so I did it.

Good grief, I just want to run away.

kathy, it's prob a good thing i stopped after one kid. stopped while i was still ahead.

i agree with you that kids all have individual personalities no matter how they're raised. i guess that's what makes the world go around, don't you?

hang in there with dh.

I would never go back to being 19. I am so embarassed at who I was back then, and I wasn't even bad - just irresponsible and stupid. I'm much happier with myself at 30.

Kathy, men can be so dumb sometimes, huh? They just don't get it. Sometimes I wonder what my life would be like if I had stayed single. (I got married at barely 20.) I think wistfully about all the free time I'd have to travel, pursue hobbies, etc. Of course, I'd probably spend all my time fretting over not having a husband and kids. All in all, I'm very happy with how things are, but I've gotta agree with you on the hard work thing. I had NO idea when I got married how very hard it is to be a wife and mother. I sure hope I'm raising my girls right. I guess time will tell. When I'm still here 15 years from now and they're in their late teens, you all can give me advice.

I'm making lean hamburgers and Core potato salad for dinner tonight. Dh also really wanted chips and dip, so I compromised. I got one of those small 99 cent bags of chips and some of that make-your-own onion dip and some ff sour cream to mix it with. So, hopefully he can't do too much damage with that. With the hamburgers I'll serve fresh baby lettuce from the garden, tomato, onion, and 2% cheese slices. I promise to be good tonight, especially since I had a cookie this afternoon. But it was just one, and I put the rest in the freezer until next Saturday when I take them to the open house.

I hope everyone is having a great 4th!
Angela

You girlie-girls are the bestest! It's so cool to know that other people have issues occasionally.

So I drained the potatoes, made the potato salad and cleaned up the kitchen. All the while he's in the family room, watching TV. I tried not to make noise because I didn't want him to glare at me. So I went ahead and hung up the laundry, even though it was his. I wanted to dump it on the floor, but I took the high road. Again. Good golly, maybe I should just build a house on the high road! I spend plenty of time there!

Hey, hey, hey! I just looked at the weather and we've got a 60% chance for storms tonight!! Yay!

So where are my friends??? Come out, come out, wherever you are!!

My in-laws decided to come over for dinner, so I had to scramble and get enough stuff together for everyone.

We're going to eat soon, then go see the fireworks. I'll check in after the whole shebang...

Angela

Have fun! I would drag DH out to see if we can find some, but we both have to be at work early tomorrow morning. Grrr ... I'm ready for retirement!

Yeah, well happy 4th of July to me. Dagnabbit!!

I was taking the brisket out of the oven to cool a minute before slapping on the grill to sear ... well, the pan shifted a bit and a river of hot molten brisket lava poured onto my leg. I have a huge burn right above my knee, all down my leg, and over four toes. I put ice on it per Judd's instructions, but I'm just not inclined to carry on with this meal right now. I told him to put on his shoes, because I think we're going out.

At least we have dinner for tomorrow night! Brisket should be cooled enough later on to trim down, and the potato salad is made, and I also made some broccoli. Tomorrow will be soon enough ... but right now it looks like we're going to go find something. If I can walk, that is!

Update: after posting this, elevating my leg with a wet cloth and finally finding some Aloe Vera gel, I limped into the kitchen ... only to see him making some hot dogs. I said "um, I thought we were going somewhere" and he says "nah, I'm just going to eat this."

Well, WHAT ABOUT ME??? Good freakin' honk, I don't think I've ever felt this unappreciated or invisible in my life!! It sucks!! So anyway I guess I don't get to eat tonight. I'm propped up here watching TV and some ebay things that are closing. If I'm lucky, maybe he'll throw me a cracker in a little while.

Oh! Poor you! I'm sending glowering, hateful looks in your dh's direction - maybe he'll get the hint.

I wish I could bring you some yummy food; you deserve it!

Angela