Just a quick post today...

Susan - never fear, I am here, lol.

Marti - things are so hectic! I've been boxing things and cleaning things and there seems to be no end in sight. We pick Katie up in 36 days. Well, that's when we fly to Florida, and will come back 3 days later with our "baby" with us, lol. Can't wait!

Hello to everyone else...


I won't be able to post a lot in the next few weeks. There's just too much to do, then I get so tired. I do try to read the posts everyday, though.

How's everyone doing with their healthy eating/exercise/water, etc? I am doing better, but still not great. All this bending and stretching must be good for a person, though, right?

Gotta run.....

hmm, I had this yummy croissant from BK this AM with Gaby. She didn't want her's (which had a sausage patty on it) so of course I had to eat it.
I don't know what is wrong with me, you would think I was pregnant, the way I am chowing down.

btw- I think Rocky and I had our first fight last night. He told me he would call back in 5 minutes and he never did. So, after awhile I called him. I mean we were pushing midnight and while he is 3 hours behind I am screaming SLEEP. So, I call and he goes "hi baby" grrrrrrrr. He said he tried to call 5 times and I guess I didn't believe him (because there was no ring and no message and if it is the cell why not call my land line???) and he came unglued, like he never has done that with me before. I said " I am tired of being called only for you to say "I gotta go"........I mean - whatever. I am busy, don't call me if you aren't going to talk and just rush off again.
He said he would call me back after 5 minutes but he already had been eating and he took a call from Nana while I listened to that for 2/3 minutes and he finishes with her and tells me he will call back after he eats in 5 minutes.
Just seemed weird.

Rach made second day at school , so far. She really wants to see her friend, Maddy. I say no because last Friday she was walking with her home from another friends with gas in her (Maddys) backpack. Gas to sniff or huff or whatever you wanna call it. Maddy also doesn't go to school and smokes cigs with her mother. So, Rach can't see her. Anyway, that bothered Rach last night but she calmed down after awhile and went to bed.

I can't imagine being on a bike Marti. I was going to look for St Elmo's Fire for Rach. She thinks Judd Nelson is the hottest thing. lol She also like Molly Ringwald(sp).

Where IS Jane?

HUGS Ang, I hope you are having a good day

Congrats Ginny!! I had a relative find out yesterday that they are going to have twin girls........lol......Congrats Cristi on the 2 mile walk.

better get. I was meaning to just say that Gaby will start with Head Start. She gets to go Tues/Thurs. - 4 hour days and she gets to take a bus. I am so excited!!!

and no Mike never sent the CS, like he promised a week ago...... I called yesterday and they called him and he said he would send something in the next week. Like we are suppose to believe him.

*edited* awwww, there YOU are Jane!! Was getting worried!!!

HI EVERONEITS SO NICE WHEN A BABY COMES INTO THE WORLD MAKES US STOP FOR A MINUTE AND FORGET OUT PROBLEMS. I can hardly wait to have a GrandBaby, I asked my daughter if I could have one nine months after the Wedding , and she said sure Mom I will get right on it do you think she was kidding its so crummy here today inspite of Ginny's happy news, its so cloudy dark and cold even the S want to come inside ,I kid you notI think now it was a bit early to shut down the furnace cause my tootsies are cold. BRRRRRRR.
HI JULES... THINGS LIKE THAT can't possibly stay hidden, honestly I don't know what he is thinking, and really never did. HE is selfish and only thinks about how things affect him, doesn't give any thought to anyone else. Thanyou that was so nice of you to say.
HI CRISTI...AKA CRISTINA...I have asked myself that question many times how could they possibly not know, well he has a cell phone , no home phone, he gives them my address as his place of residence. Honestly I think they have no idea, through the years I have had countless surgeries , I think he has told them some story based on that, thats the only thing I can think of.I also find it hard to believe that they would'nt have thought somewhere in the back of their minds something was amis, but it seems if they did , they haven't put it together. I feel so Sorry for them , the last thing I want to do is have them be hurt, they are getting up there in years and are having health problems. Its makes me very upset that this could and should have been dealt with years ago and It wouldn't have endangered their health, now I am afraid for them. I always end up feeling like I have made the mistake,and its not fair.It took me years to get the courage and strength to get out of a terrible situation, I had to put aside all the overwhelming guilt I was feeling for everyone involved , not wanting anyone to be hurt in the process. I wish one of them ,be it ,sons ,or brothers, aunts or uncles, would step up and end this charade. I can't imagine how I am going to deal with the wedding plans. My daughter wants to have her shower at my home in August ,when her best friend /Maid Of Honour ,comes for a visit from Ireland,for her dress fitting. I don't know how to handle this, I will have to invite her GrandMother , this is such a mess.I think I want to cry. Enough about me ..... I like the sound of your new property sounds beautiful , I hope you get your sale and you can move soon. I think I gave myself a headache

HI MARTI...Can you believe it , I will be shaking in my boots,until this is resolved I swear. I don't handle confrontation well at all. I just wanted this to be a Happy Occassion for Everyone involved, I am already nervous , I haven't been to a family gathering in years except for my immediate family , which is children and friends.I am terrified as is having to be in the midst of a large event, and now with these circumstances, I am beside myself with fear and anxiety. Hold my hand girls this is going to a rough ride I think I hope you are feeling better Marti, I feel fat and bloated to, mainly cause I'M FAT AND BLOATED

HI SUSANDon't you dare say pregnant and don't get no ideas with all these cute baby graphics You are indeed having a strange crave fest going on inside your tummy though. I don't know COULD IT BE STRESS PERHAPSok I'm not up on the lastest in drug apparel , gas, huff,sniff, SPLAIN LUCY mind you I do get a sniff sometimes, but a kleenex usually works just fine for that Keep those kids away from our Rachel. I don't know Susie what to tell you about that Man of yours,I guess beware of strange behaviours, and see what happensYou still got me
HI JANE... ITS LONELY HERE WITHOUT YOU, HURRY UP AND MOVE ,I MISS YOU AND YOU HAVEN'T EVEN GONE I wish I could come help you, but I'm afraid by the time I get there you will be celebrating Christmas in your new home but hey I could help you decorate , and besides I might need an escape destination when my life blows up. hope you are all settled soon , try and get some rest in between the packing boxes or on top which ever works for you
ITS SNOWING ....NO WAY.... DID I MISS ANOTHER SEASON
HI TO EVERYONE ELSE, Unfortunately for you I may be back later


TODAY IS ALSO MY NEICE CHRISTINA'S BIRTHDAY
I JUST REMEMBERED TODAY IS MY MIL BIRTHDAY TO

I suppose it is stress Ellen. I seem to have a tad of stress in my life lately. Just amazing the last few weeks. I just figure if I am gaining I might as well enjoy it. lol

oh, Jane. My exercise/water/food is wonderful. I am right on target and should reach goal any day now. lol

I guess I should be drinking water. I usually just drink my venti (it is a large coffee at Starbucks Ellen) and that is all for the rest of the day - besides the water takes up room for the food. lol

hahahaha......
k- I am going to get the Gabster. She will be THRILLED to take the little school bus. btw Ellen when Gaby saw the clipart she said "my kitty" and when she saw the paint one and I clicked off she goes " I want to see it again"....she is a doll.

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Hi everyone!

Ginny - CONGRATULATIONS GRANDMA!!! Is this your first grandchild? It doesn't matter if it's the first or the 10th they are all special & precious! Enjoy!

Had a terrible day at work today. Dr. Butthead was living up to his nickname...got yelled at by clients all day...trouble dealing with some local psychiatric hospitals...etc. etc. Glad to come home & rest. Rest....something I'm not getting enough of again.

Broke part of a tooth on......lettuce!!! Wouldn't have happened if it was a Krispy Kreme!! So much for "health food". (I realize it was ready to "go" but I have to have some excuse for not eating salad you know!)

Time to fix supper. DH not doing too good this week. Don't know what else to do for him.

Have a good week ladies!

Connie

OK I'm going to try this signature thing - again!

Connie

Connie, Sorry dh is not doing well. And boy that must have been some hard lettuce.

This is my 6th grandbaby. Makes 4 boys and 2 girls now.. and each one is very precious.

Rode my 7 miles tonight, cranked it up to level 3 for my ride in the park..lots more hills, boy were my legs straining on some of them.. . but I did it.. got my 7 miles in my set time.. now if that old scale would just do it's part.. been doing ok with my eating.. worse time is right after work, I should drink more water too....will have to work on that..

Heading to bed now, am tired... thanks for all the congrats... I am just so tickled about my new grandbaby, I love babies... and there all mine.. well you know what I mean....
Good night everyone.

Ginny

I Rob Thomas

Ellen, maybe the shower could be a blessing, would be rude to not invite the MIL. And this doesn't include *him*. You will have to talk with your daughter about this.

Susan, put down the junk food, get the water bottle.

Ginny when you say they are all yours you need to then rub your hands together and say MOOOHA HA HA That would add a dramatic affect.

Jane, it feels like you have been gone forever. This is a very exciting time for you, and can't for you tell us all about the joys of moving...

Connie, do all the nurses get hassled by Dr. BH? (butthead) Sounds like you are having a rough time, tooth, fear of lettuce, and DH having health problems. Hope things lighten up for you soon.

Christina, If I had known that we were moving next to a busy road we wouldn't have moved here. When we were checking this place out, the population was small, but since then they have built two more sub divisions near by and that is their main access.
Went and saw Rob Thomas last night, was fantastic. He sang a few Matchbox 20 songs, it was good. Wasn't in the Saddledome, (huge concert venue, also hockey place) Was at the Jubilee, which holds 15 hundred people. Felt intimate, and could hear everything. He had a starter by the name Anna Nalick who has a fantastic voice...OMG she had my arm hairs standing up! Will be buying her CD. Anyways he sang David Bowey's song Let's Dance, I liked his version more.

Marti, I hope you are feeling better today, take some motrin...

Things at home are very quiet, I did inform him that he better save his next two cheques cause he will need them for living on. That doesn't seem to faze him, he hasn't done a thing around the house but make a mess. So, time to face the real world. Monte said he will be sitting him down possibly today and explaining that this house has rules, if he doesn't follow them he will have to leave. Then give him the set rules. No partying 3-4 times a week, saving more then half his cheques, no name calling, no causing fights, cleaning up after himself, (laundry, dirty dishes, garbage) and that he will have to do chores with out having us tell him more then once. And he will also have to work in the basement, there is still alot to do, carpet and ceiling tiles to install. And of course he needs to repaint all the gouges he made going down the stairs,,,the freshly painted stairs.....grrr

My house is a wreck, costumes everywhere and pieces of threads sticking to everything, I go today and do a costume fitting with Tanner's school cast. I have more burns on my fingers, (bought a new glue gun-very hot) The turbins are all gemmed up, need to make a dozen more,,,*sigh Did I mention before my sewing machine is in the shop? Hand sewing everything right now.
Anyways I need to get going, I have my 6 week check up today. Seems like yesterday I was going in...

Hi Everyone
Hi Angie At This Point :
Just Dig Me A Hole And Let Me Jump In.

Hello ladies!

Well, did the wally world thing this morning. Surprised there was hardly anyone there, just the way I like it. Makes it easier to get in and out fast. Had a couple of other errands to run also and as always it is great to be back home. Also, got in a 3 mile walk and man does it feel good. Didn't get much water drank yesterday but 2 bottles is good for me. Got three the day before and 2 so far for today. I've had so much energy the last few days and I know it's from walking, drinking my water and taking my vitamins. Don't really have much to do now though so have spent quite a bit of time on this thing. Oh well...

SUSAN...yes, I do believe it is called STRESS! I've been doing a little bit of stress eating myself lately. But no more. I trying to get it inmy head that I can't do anything about Josh beingin the Army or about the sale of the house so I am NOT stressing anymore. It is going to kill me for sure and I don't want to gain any weight. I've done good the last three days. Even bought good food today, no junk. But did splurge on some baked cheetos and skipped the cheese puffs as hard as that was. They are the small size bags so I won't over eat. Who knows, I may not even like them-not had any of them before. WOOHOO...Miss Gaby is going to headstart! She's gonna love it! And WTG Rachel for not missing school! I too would keep her away from the friend, far away! I don't blame you for being a little angry at Rocky. Why call you if he can't really talk?

GINNY...I can't wait to be a grandma. I know it won't be anytime soon but I will be ready when it happens. I too LOVE babies! WTG on the biking! You are making me want to go get my bike out of storage. The park I go to has a trail and during the week there is hardly anyone there so it would be a perfect time to go and bike. Right now I just go there to walk.

CONNIE... to you! Try and get some rest missy. I know that is easier said than done. But we all need some "me" time. Sorry to hear about your tooth and of all things, lettuce! Also, sorry to hear about DH not doing so good. You've got a lot on your plate right now but just remember we are here for you.

ELLEN...I feel for you sweetie. It's not fair that DH has put you in this postion. It's all going to backfire on him but it's sad because you will be in the middle of it and probably end up taking the brunt of it, not fair at all. I really am thinking that someone should step up and say something before DD's shower, wedding etc. and soon. You should not be in this predicament and made to feel bad or guilty because it is none of your doing. I know you don't want to see anyone hurt but it's gotta come out before the wedding. Maybe if you talk to one of the relatives??? Let them break it to DH's parents. Or even like your DS mentioned, he would do it. Surely his father wouldn't be as angry at him if he did it over you doing it. I just feel it is going to be worse when it comes out during all the events for DD than if it's dealt with now. I would hate to see DD's wedding ruined because of all this. It is her day and nothing should come in the way of that.

JANE...hope you get some time soon to post! Packing??? Ick, don't look forward to that. But at least you guys are just moving a few yards away. So that is a lot easier. So what will Katie do when she comes home? Will she take the summer off and then start college again in the fall? Can you believe that school will be out already in a couple of months!?

MARTI...hope the weather clears soon so you can get to your bike riding. I am glad that the last few months of TOM haven't been so bad. Of course I skipped it for months. Usually though when I skip months and it starts again it's bad. Not lately and I am loving it! Except for the cravings! Haven't given in too much though.

ANGIE...I am so jealous! Would love to see Rob Thomas-love his voice! Love Anna Nalick's 2 a.m. song...can't remember the title but I bet her CD is good! Glad Monte is going to sit Brandon down and have a talk with him. Hopefully it will do some good and make him think about how good he has it at home. Ya know...Josh threatened to move out before and I told him there's the door. He thought he wanted to be on his own. But I don't think he could leave, even though one day he is going to have to, lol. But him being in the Army and gone for so long has made him really appreciate home and his family and he missed it sooo much! He's even said on several occasions that he never thought he would miss it but he does.

Hi to everyone else!

Anyway, V and I are headed to see the new house when he gets home. we didn't get to see it Sunday like we had planned so made an appointment with our realtor to get us in. He's watching his kids this evening so he's going to unlock it and let us in and leave. We are going to take some more pictures and V is going to take measurements of the windows so we can get an accurate estimate for blinds and curtains. He also wants to walk off the back yard to see what a fence will cost. We will do it ourselves just like we did here, which will save us lots of moola. We are trying to get a more accurate idea of what everything will cost. I know it's not our house yet but we try to plan ahead of time so there are no surprises. Seems like there always is though. Anyway, guess I better get going. It has taken me forever to pm everyone and write this mini-novel.

Take care ladies and have a wonderful day!

ELLEN...let me know if you received my pm. I wasn't paying attention and not sure that I typed in your username right. I put TeaRose without the space.

Okay, now I am outta here!

HI CRISTI ....NO PM Tea Rose
I will catch up later :hugs:

Christina of course you would even know the name of her songs! I told Monte you would know it...lol

{{{{Ellen}}}}

I never heard of Rob Thomas. Who is he?

I am heading home in a second. Need to go pick up the Gabster.
Rachel was given some tickets to a movie so I hope to take her and some other girls. It is pouring out now, I hate driving in the rain.

Had a resident bring me a roast beef sandwich. I scarfed it down, I was so hungry, along with a strawberry milk. YUM.

Just got off the phone with Gaby's teacher. She is doing a home visit this Friday at 5 pm. Got to make sure the girls aren't sniffing gas or smoking weed. lol jk.

anyway, I am full and I wanna go take a nap!