Yesterday was the most fun relaxing day I can remember in years. Don was going out to Winter Camp to bring back my troop's trailer and he asked me to come along. It was supposed to be ready at 11 which is when we got there but it really wasn't ready until 4:30. So we hung around and visited a bunch of troops and checked out most of the activity areas. Everywhere I went I saw friends that I hadn't seen in quite awhile including my assistant scribe who invited Brian to her twin's birthday party/sleepover Friday night.

Brian's expression was so priceless when he saw me. "Mom, can't I even get away for a week?" but I didn't hang around him and embarrass him with the other boys so I think he was fine. I found out Don and I like the same music and we were singing along to the radio in the car. I do that all the time but I've never met anyone who did it too. After we got back and got the trailer delivered, we joined friends for dinner and went to see Valkyrie. I haven't been to see a movie without Brian along in..... 12 years maybe? I do need to make up some work I missed yesterday but it was worth it.

Less than 2 hours and Brian should be back. I expect he will be exhausted.

Busy board.

cottage, enjoy your day.

Cyndi, have fun tonight at the Pub. Sounds like a fun night.

Twynn, good luck if you go shopping.

Ruth, welcome home and I know the fur babies missed you.

Pearlrose, never heard of Turbo charged. Is it a new book?

Pacer, hope your closing goes smoothly.

Smoodle, I'm coming to your house tonight. Your dinner sounds devine.

murphy, how scary with the gallbladder attack. I hope you can get it taken care of soon. My 20 yr old grandson had his removed over the summer. He suffered for 4 or 5 yrs before they diagnosed him with it.

sophie, have fun tonight.

ArmyChick, welcome back.

Kim, sounds like a perfect evening planned. Your dinner sounds good too.

me4life, hello. I'm from Michigan originally. Downriver area. Are you familiar with it?

Jenski, I use Creamora in my coffee. Haven't tried evaporated milk.

jenn, 9 lbs is awesome. You are doing great.

Barb, glad you had a great day yesterday. Enjoy your movie. Too funny about Brian's comment.

We are staying home tonight. Nothing planned. Still tackling my craft room. I need more space.

Happy New Year to all.

I am so excited to join SBD with you wonderful ladies tomorrow. May I post here
too? I am a regular in the 20 somethings but I'd love to hang out here too!

:newyear: to all!

And, ::dust: to us in 2009!

Welcome Heather!! We are excited to have you here!! I have only been here for a few months, and I love coming here to catch up or ask for advice. You couldn't have picked a better board! These ladies know their stuff!

Jenn - I want LIFE so bad! I remember playing that as a kid. And I used to love Payday too. Wonder if I can find that. eBay, I'm sure!
I am still in my pj's. We have been playing Wii all morning. I made a batch of Ricotta muffins.... (check them out on the recipe board. There is a variation for using veggies in them... AWESOME snack! Or several with a salad make a great lunch!!) IF I can get my butt moving and actually get dressed, I wanted to run to the store for a new board game. Otherwise it will be cards tonight, which might not be too bad either!!


ETA:
Here is the link for the muffins. You can make them sweet. Or read deeper in the thread and check out the suggestions for adding veggies and skipping the Splenda. I made mine today with muchrooms, green peppers, onion and zuch. AWESOME!
http://www.3fatchicks.com/forum/showthread.php?t=125180

Jenski, I'm sorry it's taken so long to discuss your question. I DID see it in yesterday's thread, though, and meant to address this morning. :dizzy:

You should be using evaporated skim milk, rather than the 2%, because the 2% has much more fat and more sugar in it than is recommended for SBD. But if you are really enjoying it, and only using it sparingly without it hindering your cravings or weight loss, then go ahead and enjoy it. You probably aren't using very much of it in your coffee, anyway. ;)

It sounds as if everyone has plans for an enjoyable New Year's Eve, whether you are going out or staying home. Kim, your plans for dinner on the grill sound wonderful! Do you throw the potatoes right in the fire? We like to do that and let them bake until they get charred on the outside, but really soft inside. They're really yummy that way. :T I pray that your hopes for a baby will be answered in the new year! Schmoodle, your dinner sounds pretty yummy, too! If you have any extra lobster, could you send it my way? Sophie, I adore Buche de Noel! I bet it looks fantastic decorated with the meringue mushrooms, were they difficult to make? Barb, I so glad you had such a nice time yesterday! Do I detect a hint of romance in the air? ;) ArmyChick, WELCOME BACK! HeatherMcG, you are very welcome to join us here! We look forward to hearing from you, and Good Luck on The Beach!

A BIG :wave: to all the rest of you, and enjoy the rest of the day! :hat:

cottage - I'm hopeful for a romance but he is very careful for us to just be friends at this point because my divorce isn't final. We don't want to give Robert any ammunition for the trial. And someone started rumors about us a year ago with scouts that caused a lot of trouble. But once I'm divorced we will see what happens. ;)

Thanks Cottage!! I was thinking of PMing you because I was sure you were the one that mentioned this possibility in the past. It wasn't until I saw it on sale this holiday season that I thought I would try it out. I am hooked!!
I bought lowfat 2%. And this is how it breaks down:
Serving 2T, 25 cal, .5g fat and 3g sugar
This is compared to half and half, which I was using before. (NOT SB friendly I know... but I gave up the sugar, I couldn't go to thinner creamer.)
2T half & half is 40 cal, 3g fat and 1g sugar.

I guess I am better off because of the fat and calories alone.
Next time I'll give the skim evap milk a try... but if I don't like it, I am HOOKED on the 2% version!

Barb - I am excited at the possibility for you! Sounds like the start to something special!

Heather, by all means!!! :) Yay!

Jen -- She bought life off my amazon wishlist ;) My new fav is apples to apples!

Jenski, I really can't taste the difference between the skim and the 2% evaporated milk, but maybe others can. ;)

Barb, you are very wise not to feed fuel to the fire for Robert, but I'm keeping my fingers crossed for you for the future. Heaven knows you deserve something good to happen to you after what you've been going through!

I did get a call from my lawyer today. He's still trying to set up a meeting with Robert's lawyer but he told me that Robert's criminal trial is January 14th. He asked me to write a letter to the judge asking that Robert get anger management classes and probation. He truly thinks Robert's divorce lawyer is delaying the divorce until after the criminal trial but I would think that he would do better during the divorce with pending criminal charges than with a conviction. He said no matter what he will get a court date set for the divorce after the criminal trial since it is only 2 weeks away. I told him I just wanted it over soon since I'm ready to move on with my life.

Barb I wanted to ask the same question.... but didn't want to embarass you. I agree that you are very smart not to fuel any fire. I am praying for you that the resolution to this comes soon.

Got back from the gym and had a great workout. We ran a few errands this morning and as soon as Meg wakes up from her nap we are heading to hang out with friends. We are planning to sleep over there, which the kids are thrilled about. I want to enjoy a few glasses of wine, so certainly don't need to be driving anywhere!

Not sure what resolutions I will be making for the New Year- I am consistently exercising and seeing great results, maybe not on the scale so much, but in inches. I am happy about that. I still feel like I am really evolving into the person/mom/wife I want to be, so at least feel like I am heading in the right direction.

Hope that you all have fun tonight and are SAFE!

Kiko, I'm so happy that you are doing so well! :hug: I think you are doing an awesome job as a person/mom/wife! Have a wonderful time tonight, and a very Happy New Year!

Hi everyone.

I'm halfway done with Day 3. I feel really lightheaded and energyless, but I'm pushing through just fine. I'm about to take a small nap.

I'm not online much right now because I'm not at work. Once I go back on Monday I will check in more often and get to know you all better.

Marissa

Blue lion - I was the same way when I started. My husband was SOOO happy when I wasn't cranky anymore! I think he feels it was WELL worth the weight loss though!

Jenski - I admit, now that I'm on maintenance, I use 2%. It was difficult to keep skim just for me, and it makes a big difference in the coffee to me. I figured, I gave up the sugar (and I used A LOT of sugar in my coffee!), that the 2% wasn't TOO bad :D.

Me - what is it about the 'best laid plans'??!! Stuck around at work for an emergency, had to take "something" out of a dog's abdomen....the owner thinks he ate the tarp over his pen outside. I'd agree with that... But darned, no shopping!! Ah, maybe this weekend or next week!

Have a great evening ladies!