Vickie - good luck w/the doctor tomorrow - don't fret too much and glad you are trying to enjoy the season as much as possible!!
So who's making fun of my accent eh? I'd sure like to find out eh? Do you know I don't even hear the "eh's" but americans CAN always determine I am a canadian cuz those "eh's" do slip out. When cruising last year we made lots of american friends and they all just got a hoot out of me saying "eh" - they would point it out and I would not have even realized I had said it! (Vickie I have never lived in the states so no other "accent" but canadian!).
I would love to hear all the "twangs" tho - and those lovely different local sayings and expressions!
Kathy - Wow - hope you have already started enjoying your holiday! Whatever will you do w/yourself? I would pick the "body melt" for myself and hope they melt half (or more?) of my body away! ha ha ha..and there is NO WAY you are going to fall asleep during King Kong - trust me on this one!
Sandra - I think the Christmukkah idea originated on an episode of The Simpsons - my eldest ds adopted a couple of years ago - and it's pretty funny to see the homemade christmukkah cards he has made for me!
So in the big snowfall traffic was horrendous and instead of the usual 20 mins it takes for me to get home it took over an hour and a half! Can you imagine? (and I was running out of gas!). I couldn't even exit my parking garage turning left as I wanted to due to traffic so had to go in the opposite direction at first!
Ended up going to big mall w/dh and ds - had dinner there - japanese place - chicken/veggies/white rice - not too bad - with a diet coke...and later around 10 pm had a decaf coffee w/cream while dh and ds devoured this chocolate cakie thing!
We made a list of gifts - some of which dh is getting tomorrow (mostly gift certificates). Got dd a new nightlight for her room, and some bracelets she was "fondling" last time we were at the mall...and dh got her a pedometer - something else she has been asking for! Also a Jack Skellington lip gloss - she is in love with this "character"- even tho he gives me the creeps! (wonders why I won't buy her the life size doll version at $135 - I don't think so!).
I am also considering taking off next week - the 3 days we are open (28-30) which means I too would have 11 days off in a row! But given that we are probably not doing anything special and it will be pretty quiet at work - I might go in and do a major cleanup - maybe at least for one day anyway? (I hear people are bringing along their Bailey's next week for coffee breaks? ha ha ha).
And I did pick up the Starbucks gift certificates for most of my team mates (and the 2 division secretaries) - got dh to "write" on the cards - names and from "santa claus" - did not want my handwriting on there! It's so much fun sneaking around and dropping them off when no one is looking.
I did get more substantial gifts for my employee and manager - got manager a nice Starbucks gift set - coffee, cookies, hot chocolate, and employee got a "barista" set ( http://www.secondcup.com/holiday/eng/index.html)- which are those nice tall glasses with those metal type holders and spoons and I'm pretty sure she will like them (we had our tea served in them at the restaurant today - everyone raved about them - and she just moved into a new apt so I'm sure she can use them!).
Will let you know how I make out with my secret gift-giving tomorrow!
Really time for bed - up too late yet again! Bad froufie
Morning Chickies,
just popping in before I head to work. Our childrens party is this morning and then Im off for 11 days as well..yahoo. Our oldest Dd came home yesterday. So mom is happy here! No little present under the nutcracker yesterday but I keep looking..haha.
Vickie I hope you get some relief today,,take care.
Frouf I heard you got a big snowfall there yesterday ,,holy cow eh??
Almost finished at home here...just a few last minute things to do.
Have a good day today ladies......
Well I'm having a really hard time with Judd last night and this morning. He is ragging on Shaun (thru me) so much and it's starting to become annoying! Shaun got home around midnight for the last three nights. Judd is convinced that he gets off work at 5:00 and then goes playing around in the company van. I talked to Shaun the first night and he had just gotten off. His delivery area is east Texas, which is 2-3 hours away. He drives all day long and some of these towns aren't close to each other. Anyway I haven't had a chance to talk to him since Monday night but ... sigh ... I guess I'll ask again and just make sure he knows that personal business and a company vehicle don't mix when you're brand new to the company (and probably even later on). The boss knows he doesn't have his own car anymore and so I'm sure he has made Shaun aware of any rules there might be. Judd just needs to leave me alone about it, but everytime I say that it turns into a big brouhaha. I don't want to spend the next 1-1/2 weeks in a fight.
Movie is still on for this afternoon. Last night I decided to go watch them bowl. We got home and tried to watch "House" from Tuesday night but I fell asleep, so just went to bed. I was wiped out for some reason.
Starting this minute, RIGHT THIS MINUTE, I have to get a grip on myself. No more teeny little cheats because they're apparently adding up more than I need. Today I'm going to drink water most of the day, and go to the gym at 5:30 when Judd goes to his. I'll probably just do cardio today, no weights or classes, so hopefully I can get a spot. They have 4-5 treadmills, bikes, ellipticals, and stairclimbers. I'll try for a bike so I can at least read.
Better go see what I can get done. I'll check back later to see if Vickie checks in after the doctor. Everybody have a good day!
Frouf, I didn't remember that you were a born and raised Canadian! It must have been Frannie who first lived in the states and then moved. I bet you have an adorable accent. My Sisters first fiance was Canadian and I LOVED him (for a million reasons) and how he talked. I was just a little girl. I think I had a crush on him too! 11:30 is TOO late for a Froufie to be up on a work night. And then you had that horrible drive. My commute to work used to be an hour and 45 minutes each way in the car. Jim and I started taking the commuter train because it ended up only taking about an hour and a half and we didn't have the stress of driving. Plus, we used to sit together on the train both ways (we worked in the same office) and sleep on each other. Still, I don't miss those days. I bet you are plum pooped today. I couldn't see the cups but they sound like a perfect gift for your employee. Good that DH will do the running around for you today. I hope you take the time off. I always used to take 2 weeks off at Christmas and would look SO forward to it.
Patti, enjoy your vacation. As I told Kathy, I still remember that they fly by. Are you have fun with your DD's?
Kath, what's wrong with Judd? Doesn't he realize that once kids become a certain age, you can no longer control them? What does he hope to accomplish by ragging on you? Even if you talk to Shaun, it's still no guarantee that he'll listen to you. I hope for your sake that he drops it. You don't need your Christmas and vacation ruined with these types of discussions. I'm sure you were wiped out from the emotional strain of trying to support Shaun but knowing that Judd is probably right. So as far as your eating goes, your menus look fabulous. This is a really hard time of year to lose, but I'm sure that if you go to the gym, you'll lose. You don't talk about exercising very often, so that may be the magic pill that surprises your body into letting go of those last pounds you want to lose.
Thanks to you all for the good Doctor vibes. I hope I get some help today or at least get him to "hear" me. I woke up at 3:00 and started to fret about how it might go today. I forced myself back to sleep and actually slept until about 8:45. This was good since I got next to no sleep the night before last.
And...as if all this isn't complicated enough TOM arrived today at least 5 days early. I've terrible cramps. Sheesh. I'm off to eat some breakfast and figure out what I might get done before going to the Doctor at 2:00. I'll be back later. I'm hopeful that I'll have positive news.
Oh but Vickie - think of the AMAZING loss you will have the following week - when everyone will be moaning and groaning about their gain over the holidays!
Glad you got some sleep and good luck at the dr's office today (and the 11:30 you saw was actually 12:30 am! our time! very bad froufie!...and yes I am pretty tired today!).
Kathy - remind Judd that Shaun is a grown adult and will suffer the consequences of his actions. I am pretty sure he knows when and where to drive that van - and if he chooses to do otherwise - well he will certainly put himself into a bad situation - you might want to remind him of that? I certainly don't think it's something you and Judd should be discussing at any length - let alone fighting about! Enjoy the movie!...and the gym.
Patti - yes tons of snow here yesterday EH! - still a few flakes falling today - definitely a VERY WHITE CHRISTMAS at this end!
Did not exercise yesterday (except for floor exercise and mall shopping?) as my hips were starting to protest the daily grind - but I should be back to some type of movement tonight.
Eating is way off schedule today - as it is 11:15 and I just had a small yogurt cup for breakfast - almost lunchtime - cuz I am very hungry!...of course no major water consumption yet either!...sigh...
..and just realized still need to pick up something for kiddies at babysitter for tomorrow! Little ds is back at his favorite sitter's for the week as he is already off school - and I am pretty sure all the kids will be bring some "treats" to exchange tomorrow (dh is getting sitter a $50 restaurant gift certificate!) - so will try to stop at the Walmart on the way home and find something suitable? Wish me luck!
Later,
Frouf
P.S. Did I forget to mention the HUGE TRAY OF CHRISTMAS GOODIES sitting right across from my desk in full view of my froufie eyes? Shortbread cookies, butter tarts, chocolate fudge and date squares - I am salivating slightly but staying away! (the smell alone is enuf to drive you to drink - I mean eat!)
frouf, i saw something last night about christmukkah in a commercial. i didn't catch it all, though, cuz curtis was clicking the remote too fast. your secret gift giving sounds like a lot of fun. we used to do "secret buddies" when i was teaching.
kathy, i thoroughly enjoyed our visit this morning. it's soooo good to put a voice with the posts and photos. i'll be watching for your king kong review. i am proud of you for getting a grip right now. you're smart to nip this cheating in the bud before it blossoms.
speaking of kong, we're going to take the grands to see it this evening. they are spending the night. do you think there'll be 4 of us in the same bed? they are 8 and 10 so they should do fine. they have seen much scarier flicks with their mom.
patti, enjoy your dd's. ain't it great!
we're running late today. curtis just finished restringing a bow. then we find that the roads are covered in ice. we'll wait a bit longer to see if they melt. we're in a loaner car till we get to town to pick up our jeep (it has studded tires) on our way to train. we've been having some minor thingees mended on it. we're still on track for the grands and kong. life is good.
well, weighed today and up 3.6# which I knew it was going to be up. And on top of that I fell out in the yard last night, I'm glad it was dark and didn't have to be embarrassed. Boy does that knee hurt. Anyway, we are having Christmas dinner tonight since I am working through the holidays, so will be cooking most of the afternoon.
vivian
Poor Vivian - sorry about the knee - and those extra pounds will come off after the holidays - don't fret as you are doing FANTASTIC!!!
Vickie - are you back yet? What did the dr say?
Sandra - Hope you (and Kathy) like the movie - let me know what you (and the grands) think! I thought it was very well done!
Dh left message - of course very LATE getting started in his errands/xmas shopping so I hope he is still able to get everything on the list! (Luckily it is all entered into his PDA - he is the most forgetful person and would forget his head if it wasn't attached to his body).
I am still hanging in and avoiding the goodies - altho the amount is thankfully starting to dwindle - I am feeling a big "peckish" - not really hungry but wanting to munch so I shall go and pop some microwave popcorn and hopefully this will satisfy the craving until I can get home. I am bound and determined not to fall victim to the holiday munching going on around here (all the fudge is gone, 1/2 a butter tart left, 4 dates squares and 3 shortbread cookies remaining - but who's counting!)
checked my nutcracker and there was another gift under it...a little silver bell this time!! I told Dh its for me to sit on the couch and ring for things to be brought to me,,,by him!! He didnt think so...hahaha
Patti, that's funny about the bell! You are going to have to find out who the Santa is!
Sandra, it was SOOOO great to talk to you! I just couldn't stop smiling! You probably thought I was a big ol' dork but I was just so flabbergasted and surprised AND PLEASED that you called!
King Kong wasn't exactly my kind of movie but I made it thru. It was very well done, you're right about that, Froufy, but some of the ick factor just went way overboard, IMO. Still, I'm glad we went.
So what did I do when we got home? Well, first of all, I took a look at my list of chores that I have made for the next 11 days. I did TWO of them: I took everything off the top of the kitchen cabinets and dusted it all (and the tops of the cabinets), got the top of the fridge while I was up there, dusted the potrack, and then started taking everything off of the kitchen cabinets, wiping them all down, and replacing MOST of the stuff. It's also a good opportunity to declutter and reposition it. I'm almost finished with the countertops but took a little break.
Shaun just came in for a few minutes; had to change his shirt because he spilled coffee on it. He said the company was a little disorganized and chaotic and didn't seem very well off; that there were lots of things that could probably be done more efficiently. I'm like oh holy cow, don't start THAT! Three days into the job and he sounds disappointed. I said to hang in there and it'll get better. He also said he had gone up to the church to talk to someone (I guess about all of his problems). He went to Tyler yesterday, which is the town where my parents live 2-1/2 hours away. He said the hours were long, I said don't use the company van for personal stuff, he said I'm not, and that was that. My job is done. He went to Oklahoma this morning so I know for a fact that he's driving a lot and since he's salaried, they don't care if he has to work 14 or 18 hours a day ... just get it done. He got home at midnight last night and was gone before 8 this morning, so I imagine there's a lot of work. We'll see how it goes but he'd better do a good job and stick it out. I told him be the kind of employee he'd want to hire if he was in charge, and things would work out okay.
Turkey veggie chili for dinner tonight. Tummy hurts a bit so I might just Gazelle today instead of going to the gym. I do have to go to the store though, so I can go while Judd's at the gym. I have a coupon for a free turkey and might as well get it since it expires on the 25th. No room in the freezer so I'll cook it, take it off the bone, and then freeze the meat in bags. I can't stand the thought of passing up that much free turkey; I can use it in some of my SF chicken recipes.
Guess I'd better get crackalackin' on something though; so I'll be back later! Have a good afternoon!
Hi Chicks! I'm home and just emotionally drained. I sure did cry like a baby in the Doctor's office. Jim was in the room with me so that helped. I've been with this Doctor since he started his practice about 20 years ago and he knows I'm not a crackpot. So after much poking and prodding, he's concerned that my problems may not be cystitis but something intestinal. He doesn't think anything is seriously wrong but wants a CT scan of the whole abdomen and intestines with and without contrast. NOT looking forward to that. I'm a bit claustrophic and hate tests. Still I know it's necessary. I forced the issue of why the antibiotics make me feel better. He conceded that if I have something intestinal going on that it wouldn't show up in the urine culture. So I have some other icky gathering to do of which I will spare you all the details. Can't do that until TOM leaves. Hope this wasn't all TOO MUCH INFORMATION! I also had a CBC and CMET bloodwork done today. Whatever that is. He promised me that we will find out what is going on. I won't be taking the Enablex again until the test is done and even then he told me to take it only every other day. I feel like maybe we are getting closer but cannot wait until this is all resolved. He also mentioned that I may end up at the Gastroenterologist if he can't figure out what is wrong. Great. I never prayed so hard for some lousy bad bacteria before.
So....as I mentioned on the menu thread....I'm about to go eat some cornmeal crust garlic and mushroom pizza. I haven't had any fruit or veggies today and frankly I don't care. I'm going to do what I always tell everyone else is to just go back on the wagon tomorrow. I'm an emotional mess right now.
I'll be making some fudge tonight and maybe some scottish shortbread. I'm going to try to keep my paws out of that. I'll be baking all day tomorrow.
Hope you are all well. Thanks for the concern and well wishes.
Well, Vickie, it seems as though we might be a wee bit closer to answers. I'm glad Jim was there for you. Believe me, I've sat in the waiting room sobbing because they said they couldn't work me in. Funny how fast they really CAN work you in when they want to shut you up!
Judd went to work out and I decided not to. I will Gazelle in a little while. So far I'm not very hungry so I'm drinking water and red wine (alternating).
Where is Melissa? Is this the very very long day? And I need for Sandra to come back and give her movie review.
Shaun is worried that he's going to lose his license over this accident. I asked if he had gotten a ticket for no insurance and he said no. Then I said well who's going to take your license away then? It's only tied with tickets. It's not like the finance company can take his license! Anyway, he's very depressed ... just thinking about all of the problems is overwhelming. He is leaving in a few minutes to go on that delivery so I don't expect him home for 3-4 hours. He said he's going to an Army recruiter tomorrow. Long story (not sure if I've told it before or not) but he has tried several times. He would enlist tomorrow if they'd take him. The only thing he really worries about is boot camp because he's very ... um, slight? Maybe that's a good word. I think he's about 5'11" and might weigh 140 if that. He's always been very thin. I told him if he's serious, then he should start lifting weights and running every day to get in shape beforehand.
Mavericks are on late tonight ... ugh! I have to stay up to watch though. Tuesday night was a bad a$$-whoopin' by the Lakers and we need to come back from it.
Erin has gone shopping at Target, Kate is at work until 1:00 a.m., Shaun just left to do a delivery, Judd is watching TV and I'm going to take a bath so I can relax in the bed with my laptop. I think the cold medicine is making me tired even though it causes insomnia. One thing I'm sure everyone knows is that tiredness does NOT equal sleepiness. At least I can sleep late in the morning if I need to.
You guys are, as usual, so funny! 
