Good morning ladies...

I was up at the crack of dawn and have nothing to do today except clean house...and that can wait for now, lol! I am so tired of cleaning house!

Who is playing with their marshmallows?! You ladies crack me up!

KATY...I think I would have cancelled the MySpace also. DD said there's usually nothing but lots of teen girls flaunting their bodies for a lot of pervs. Very sexy, suggestive pictures of young girls-said there's nothing but ho's & pervs. She frequents a couple of music threads and apparently everyone knows this. She said a good place to journal is LiveJournal dotcom. Can't remember if that is what you were wanting to do or not..journal that is.

ELLEN...nothing yet on the house. I had a call Monday for a showing Tuesday but couldn't do it. Told them Thursday would be a better day. Apparently they weren't that interested because they didn't call back. Talked to our realtor and wanted to know what the feedback was. Apparently, the majority thinks it is too small. Which I don't understand...because it states the sq. ft. of the house on any and all paperwork they look at. Maybe if we take all the furniture out of the house it will look bigger, lol! Whatever...if we sell, we sell. If not, then whatever. I'm not stressing over it any longer. I think the right person will come along because there is a buyer for every house. It may take a while but whatever. So, until this one is sold the new one is basically on hold. Loved the prayer! I copied it and will put it in my weight loss journal and make a copy for the fridge.

GINNY...you're correct in that you never get over it. When DH#1 was killed I had someone ask me a few month's later how I got over it. What? I told her you never get over the loss of a loved one, never. You take things one day at a time and learn how to deal with it. But you never get over it. Anyway, I definitely think that all the stretching at work accounts for something. Besides you have been doing so well with all your bike riding I think it's okay to skip a day, especially if you had a day like you had at work. Oh, about Connie's surgery...I think it was on the first page of the last thread. She's having it done April 20.

ANGIE...count me in as another who is 'lost' about the show Lost! I heard on the radio once, someone was saying they didn't understand how the fat guy is still fat with being 'lost' on an island with no food! I think that is the only thing I have ever heard about the show.

MINDEE...yes, they do grow like weeds! I can't believe how much time has gone by and the ages of my kids, seems like yesterday they were little guys. Jason is 25 (will be 26 in July), Josh is 24, and Carrie is 22! YIKES! Makes me feel old sometimes.

SUSAN...crossing my fingers you get that bonus! And good for Doug for stepping up to the plate and admitting he was wrong. That is a step in the right direction.

Hi to everyone else!

Well, as I said above, nothing much to do today. Going to go look up a few things online since I was up early and have the whole day to get things done. V and I were talking about our anniversary trip and I thought he was taking more time off. Well, he's only got Friday, Sat. & Sunday so no trip to Branson. That would be a total waste of time. Would spend one day driving down there, one day there and a day to drive back. So, going to go look up a few local things that are only a two hour drive away. One of those being a casino. Need to get something reserved because it is fast approaching! Anywho...chat with ya later!

nothing really new here today....the weather is nice so we are going to take the boys for a walk in a little bit!

Ginny~ Right now, we live in Harbor Beach. We are moving to New Baltimore at the end of this month.

Cristina~ I can't believe how fast my boys are growing up. It makes me nervous that in three short years, Brandon will be starting kindergarten.

Good morning,
Ellen, I wasn't grumpy last night but this morning could be a different thing. Im trying to blow a cheerio out of my nose...Thanks alot Susan...grrr ok thats my fault I was eating breakfast and reading the posts...my fault I choked laughing so hard.. I could say this is how you really loose weight,,,eating your food through your nose!
I have a rule that both boys have 2 chore to do a day. empty dishwarsher/garbage or cleaning their bathroom. Tanner's job was to empty the dishwasher 2 nights ago,,,he didn't. So I told him he would have to last night, he didn't. Hes grounded. No computer 1 week.

Christina, I got sick of cleaning the house too. Do you have alot of furniture in the house? All the shows Ive watched they remove almost half the furniture to give the look of more space.

Katy, I was watched Paul Zahn (think I spelt her name right) and she did a big story on MySpace. Scared me,,,there is a high rate of pedophiles on there.

well off to work I go,,,
I owe I owe off to work I go.

Back again...

MINDEE...have fun at the park! I can't believe the temps here...supposed to reach 90 today! And be in the high 80's up to 90 for the next week! Too soon for those temps but this morning would have been great for a walk at the park.

ANGIE...you know...I don't know what happened but the kids had chores to do and did up until I moved here. Kind of threw things off kilter when I met V and when Jason went off to Virginia for college. So it was just me, Josh and Carrie and while they still did some chores I let a lot slide. Had to redo the whole schedule/chore thing. Then they got older and basically now all I ask of them is to keep their room clean, their bath clean and what ever mess they make, clean it. I have to get on to them sometimes but for the most part they get it done. Anyway, about the furniture...no we don't have a lot of furniture in the rooms. But...what we have in the dining area and living room is big. And I have an ottoman by the fireplace that I think should go an dpossibly might soon. It would open up that space. The tv really should go to and that would really open up the living room. But...the dining room table and chairs is big also and I can't go our and by a new one just for the sake of making it look smaller. Or wait...could I? Ya know, we are going to have to buy a new one for the other house for the nook in the kitchen and plan on a smaller one. So...maybe we should do that. Anyway...we cleared a lot of extra stuff out of the house and the garage and put it all in a storage unit so the house would show well. It shows well, and people like it, and the colors (which was something I was worried about) but they say it is too small. Anywho...we'll see what happens. Hope you have a nice day at work.

I have gone on strike for the day as far as cleaning. I made the bed, and did a load of dishes and that is all I am doing today! Going to go try and find a tattoo that I like. Told V that's what I want for my BD, but can't figure out what to get. I have been wanting another since I got my first one so two years later...I am finally doing it. I know I am going to put a small yellow ribbon somewhere. Anyway...I'll be back again later, or will I? Hmmmm, not sure now.

Have a good one ladies!

Cristina - I think I'm going on strike, too! Let's all do it...no housekeeping today! Except I really do have to take on some Mt. Washmore as DD had a few accidents last night. I just want to drink some coffee and knit on this shawl.

Well, last night was a long one, but Leigh and I both slept in a little this morning so I'm not dragging too much. Today is my mother's 61st birthday, so I called to wish her a happy one. I took Leigh to swimming lessons, then to New Seasons - yay a new one closer to my house! Now I'm home and pretty tired. Gotta get some rest, as tonight is our Maundy Thursday seder at church which will also by my son's first communion. Can't fall asleep during that! This week is turning out to be a busy one.....

Ciao for now, ladies

I'm going to get some exercise in and then I'll be back for individuals!

The sun is out!! Has me motivated today!!

Good Afternoon.

You are way peppy Marti, that is not allowed!

I just got in from the meeting and I got my $1000 bonus in hand! yay. I have to go buy walking shoes now. I really want to walk and I couldn't in barefeet and we all know what happens when you are in barefeet?? You get pregnant, and I couldn't afford to get pregnant (or could I?? Hasn't stopped me yet - lol)

blah - blah......I always wanted to be a romance writer.

anyway, hi Mindee. We were about to send out the posse on you! Happy to see you back posting.

My kids don't do chores, I don't know why but they don't. The ex was going to ground Rach from going out Friday night because she didn't want to go to school today. I said " Doug, you can't do that.....she is already grounded for calling me names....." anyway, she did get up and go to school. she is still grounded though.

*sigh* I saw Maintenance Man - we looked across the room at each other but never did talk. I think he is shy. I am sure he adores me. I also saw the other guys who want to go out with me but I keep brushing them off.........I don't want to go out with guys! I have way too on my plate and I am busy eating it. lol

blah - blah.....yummy eggs this morning. HAVE to get the recipe. Also head of HR told me she has a picture of Napolean Dynamite for me. Pretty cool , huh? Head of HR and I have a love for Napoleon. I am sure that will give me job security. lol

ELLEN IS..... SAD.... MAD ......AND IF HER COMPUTER BLEW UP SHE WOULD BE GLAD.
I WAS ON THE LAST SENTENCE OF MY POST, I WAS JUST WISHING KATY'S MOM A HAPPY BIRTHDAY AND I WOULD HAVE BEEN DONE. BUT THAT JUST WASN'T GONNA HAPPEN. MY COMPUTER CLOSED ALL THE WINDOWS AS IT SO FREQUENTLY DOES, AND " VOILA " " POOF " IT WAS GONE ALL MY HARD WORK I NEED TO GO DO SOME CHANTING AND I WILL TRY AGAIN LATER

Got half an hour on my gazelle!! I actually had to dust off the cobwebs on that thing!!! Been way too long since I've got on it. But I have plans to use it and track my time and miles. Half an hour.....2.2 miles. Sure seems like I should have gone farther!

Ginny--How long do you stay on your bike when riding? 8 miles sound fantastic!! I have to ease my way up to the time and miles I want on the gazelle. It's been awhile since I've hopped on that thing. I also plan on tracking my walking today at work. Total my miles by the end of the day.

Susan--I'm so sorry that your DD called you such a horrible name! Good for you for taking the TV out. I thought Doug was more helpful when it came to the discipline of the girls?? Just know we're here to support you. Lots of hugs your way.

Angie--When I start weighing myself, I usually do it once a week. Lately though it seems that I only weigh in once a month. I hate what I see when I get on there! Weighing in everyday would just drive me bonkers. But when I weigh in...I do it on the same day each week or same day each month.

Ellen--Ok...so you ate the whole thing. No big deal. You're watching everything else so you're going to be just fine! I bet your house is beautiful. I loved the photos you had posted before and it was gorgeous!! So hurry and post more when you get the chance!

Cristina--Where is Branson? I think a trip for anniversary is so romantic! I'm really looking forward to the trip. Jhanai wants me to find her a hoody w/San Francisco written on it. Of coarse I can get her one of those! We will be staying longer than last time. Monday through Friday. I'm all jumpy just thinking about it!!

Katy--That is one reason why I won't let Jhanai sign up for MySpace. She told me that she wouldn't post photos....I don't care, it's too dangerous and she's too young! I have some co-workers whose neice is on there...and they saw photos of her that shocked them. Apparently she's not as innocent as they thought.

Mindee--I had thought Jhanai was lactose intolerant when she was around 2. But it seemed to have tappered off a bit the more she drank....but it was after I switched from whole milk to 2%.

How is everyone else doing?? Hope I didn't miss someone...if I did I apologize!!

Well I need to shower, have lunch, pack a lunch for work and get my day going. I need to stop at Walmart before work to get my last minute Easter stuff.

You all take care!!

Hugs

DRIVE BY POSTING

OK EVERYONE STOP TALKING !!!! I CAN'T SEE A THING AND I WILL NEVER CATCH UP. BE BACK LATER.

HI GIRLS
My son dropped by and fixed some things on my computer so hopefully it stops crashing on me, I was on the very last few words of my post, and it was gone, Its one of those times you put your face in your hands and swallow really hard Oh well it could have been worse , I might have posted it

HI MICHELLE....WHAT PRETTY COLOURS...THIS FORUM IS BLACK AND WHITE We missed you ,hope you are feeling better, thought we may have scared you off there is only one condition to joining this chat group though , YOU HAVE TO CHAT Jump into our crazy conversations , well that would be Susan's and mine, the other girls are a little more sane Tell us anything your heart desires we have heard it all

HI SUSAN....CONGRATULATIONS FOR GETTING YOUR BONUS, GOOD GIRL.
Now go and get those shoes, what are you getting running shoes, or walking shoes , because you can't walk in running shoes ,and you can't run in walking shoes, so be very specific in what you get. So no lingering glance between you and maintenance man today,NO SPARKS to toast the marshmallows with. that's to bad. Ok Susie lets find you a good man before YOU start populating Oregon again, Remember the plan lose 30 lbs not gain 30lbs. How do I keep you focused. Susan remember this Men are like lawnmowers , they are hard to get started, they give off noxious odours and half the time they don't work, so keep that little bit of information in your back pocket ok So the diet is going well is it, when should we update our trackers , how about every Monday. This diet is an energy drainer that's for sure, maybe I need some Geritol I hope you aren't out spending all that money in one place.

HI ANGIE... That Susan has some imagination all right, can't say even I could have put those thoughts all together I am a tad concerned though,Did you manage to get the cheerio out of your nose. I can't say I have ever tried that dieting technique either I was just teasing about you being grumpy last night You would think that it would have been so much easier just to unload the dishwasher though , save himself the inevitable, that he knew would be the result. Ever wonder what goes through their minds, no forget that , bad idea Maybe next time he will do it Hope your having a good night

HI CRISTI... I think you have the right idea , no sense stressing about something that you have no control over anyway . They like it, they buy it , they don't they won't .For now just enjoy your home ,your garden and the beautiful weather, and the rest will take care of itself. Honestly you would think that people could figure out the size of the room without you having to disrupt your life more than it already is, but what Angie says is true about all the shows taking out half the furniture, I don't know about that though after all you still have to live there, and that just seems unfair somehow. They have the room sizes in the listing so 12x15 is still 12x15 with or without the furniture is it not. Well I hope you did what you intended and went on strike as far as the housework for the day, everyone needs a break sometimes..I hope you are having a nice night Cristi.

HI MARTI...I have been very good about the diet , I am quite proud of myself so far, there has been no cheating since the mouthwatering delectable cheesecake (OK I'm over it now) just a flashback for a second So your gazelle has been catching dust has it, so is mine, I will be glad when I can dig it out of the spare bedroom/storage room soon. The house has been a slow update ,as you can tell by now, I think my greatest fear is it won't turn out the way I'm hoping it will , I am a little short on confidence these days. I can't believe its Easter this weekend, another year just flying by..I hope you had a great day.

HI KATY.... Did you follow through with the strike to and sup coffee and knit I hope so. Some things you just can't avoid though isn't there, life happens , stuff happens, and then you do laundry HAPPY 61ST BIRTHDAY TO KATY'S MOM. This is exactly where I lost my post earlier , I was almost pannicking the only difference is the post earlier was twice as long, and I am to tired now to fill in everything I said, probably a good thing for you girls Have a great night

HI MINDEE... I bet you are getting anxious to get going now, its nice to be settled . I bet the little guys are excited about the Easter Bunny , well I guess just Brandon would be .I know they grow up so fast don't , you blink your eyes a couple of times and they are independent little fellows with minds of their own.
HI TO EVERYONE ELSE.... I HOPE YOU ARE ALL DOING WELL, COME BACK SOON AND CHAT , HAVE A GREAT NIGHT

MARY HAD A LITTLE LAMB
A LITTLE TOAST
A LITTLE JAM
A LITTLE PIZZA
A LITTLE CAKE
A BOX OF FRENCHFRIES
AND A CHOCOLATE SHAKE
A LITTLE BURGER
ON A LITTLE BUN
AND THATS WHY MARY
WEIGHS A TON