btw, TK....we come out to Houston every once in awhile. We should have lunch or dinner. Something! :)

A big :hug: for those who need it today

Zeffryn phase 2 last til you reach goal weight

Well I got my lunchtime exercise in (treadmil) and I was just given some rather disturbing news and the only thing that can be said is ot again. My grandfathers kidneys are failing (per his doc visit) ao if any one could or would I am asking for your prayers yet again. Thank you all in advance :hug:

Zeffry-we should. That would be awesome.

Zeffry-yeah, I'm a SAHM and a cake decorator. I do it out of my home that way I can do it on my time and still be with my children. Kind of an oxymoron complaining that I need time away from my kids but work at home to be with them huh?! Hahaha. Yeah, DH suffers from PTSD so it gets rough sometimes. At least you get a "I'll make it up to you tonight." all I get is "what's wrong with you?" or "what's your problem?". Life for us used to be really good until he left for Iraq. When he came home, he was a completely different person. Marriage is hard. It is defffinately (sp?) something you do need to work on and stay strong. My best friend tells me that she thinks I'm the best wife in the world because of everything that I go through and I still stick by my man. I guess cause I understand him and what's going on in his life. It's rough. But as always, we come through it. You know?!

That is very honorable, TK. Most women wouldn't be so strong.

I don't know about you, but I'm a SAHM because I feel like I owe it to my son. I worked in a daycare while I was in college, and after seeing what went on there I vowed never to put my children in daycare. Do I wish sometimes that I had more time for myself? Of course. But I treasure the moments that I spend with Calvin and our future children. I like that I can dictate how he is raised. I enjoy cooking healthful, organic meals for my son. When I worked at the daycare, they rotated hotdogs, frozen chicken nuggets and frozen hamburger patties for lunch. They never used quality food, and most kids that were there had at least 2 meals at the daycare.

Anyway, we're also contemplating homeschooling. But we're years from that at this point :)

Anyway, I will let you know the next time we're headed for Houston and we'll make some time!

Gonnabe, I'm so sorry to hear about your father. My family just buried my grandmother who died from complications from diabetes. She didn't take care of herself at all, even when she had diabetes. The last time she was admitted to the hospital, her BS was over 600. Yikes! Her death was part of the reason why I started SB. I want to be happy and healthy for my family.

I will definitely keep you and your family in my thoughts, and will tell the rest of my group to do so as well. Stay strong!

Zeffryn, I homeschool, so if you need any info, I'd be happy to answer any questions you have.

Gonna, your grandfather, and whole family, will be in our prayers!

Now I've gone and forgotten what I was going to write to everyone else...

Kara

:hug: Thank you Zeffryn & Kara

Originally Posted by tomandkara:
Zeffryn, I homeschool, so if you need any info, I'd be happy to answer any questions you have.

Gonna, your grandfather, and whole family, will be in our prayers!

Now I've gone and forgotten what I was going to write to everyone else...

Kara

I will be sure to contact you when I need some info. We have some years before Calvin starts school though.

My husband is working with my sister in law to develop a higher math curriculum, algebra and the like. If they ever get it done, would you mind looking through it and giving it your thoughts?

Cat, I did a yoga-pilates fusion class once at the gym and really liked it! I wish we had digital cable so I could get all these fantastic exercise shows.

Kim, I'm a huge fan of The Firm! I can't wait to get my Fanny Lifter back when we get to Germany!

Ruth, those roofs are expensive! Whew! Hope they can fix it shingle-by-shingle, or else maybe you could bake a couple dozen pies to offset the cost?

US, sorry about the alarm mess! Hope your day gets better!

Pam, congrats on your newfound freedom! Off to Vicky's with you!!!

Time for my salady lunch! Chat later!!!

Kara

Kara-missed you yesterday. Where have you been?

Hi girls! Having a much better day than yesterday! The travel business is really starting to take off!!!! WOO HOO! Thanks to everyone for your support and interest! I was telling a co-worker about it and a customer overheard and wanted my card. I gave her a pen, too. :) Seem to be doing well! Our travel party is on Sunday too and we have a lot of people coming. Wish us luck!

Gotta get back to work. Hope you girls have a great day!

Lisa

Originally Posted by zeffryn:
I will be sure to contact you when I need some info. We have some years before Calvin starts school though.

My husband is working with my sister in law to develop a higher math curriculum, algebra and the like. If they ever get it done, would you mind looking through it and giving it your thoughts?

Not at all! I love math! I'm actually a teacher by training and was in the classroom until my oldest was born. I get my "fix" by tutoring now, so most of my students come to me for math, usually algebra.

"If they ever get it done..." :D Sounds like this has been a project that has been dragging on!

Kara

Originally Posted by tkglenn:
Kara-missed you yesterday. Where have you been?

I wasn't feeling very good about myself, diet-wise, this weekend. I'm having a hard time getting weight to come off and I was grumpy about it. I've been eating well, counting calories, keeping track of the veggie servings, getting my exercise in...it'll work out eventually, but I'm getting nervous about jumping in a bathing suit next week as I feel far too flabby to be so scantily clad! Sorry for disappearing.

Lisa, I DIDN'T GET A PEN! What's the deal?! :D Just kidding! Good luck at the party!

Kara

Lisa glad to hear all is well with the business

Hi weezle! glad things are going so well. sending luck to you!
Oh dear Kara, I will never be 132 lbs. Does that mean I should be avoiding my bathing suits? :(

Kara - yeah, it's been dragging on...and on...and on. My sister in law homeschools her three kids, and with my husband busy with his dissertation, they don't have much time these days. It's been on a back burner for awhile now. Hopefully this summer when he's done with his dissertation, it will be easier to work on it.

I just made the roasted chick peas with moroccan spices. MMMMMMM!

Schmoodle just noticed your ticker and wanted to say congrats on your loss - keep up the great work