Jen - we have a stovetop espresso machine that works really well and was really inexpensive. We only drink espresso once or twice a month, so buying the big machine seemed a little silly.

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Mom is in town and has been really great. She made breakfast for the family this morning and has really been taking care of the family. She just made a grocery list and is planning to go to the store to re-stock our fridge and have the ingredients to make food for the week.

It rained HARD this morning. We noticed that we have a few leaks in the roof. thankfully we caught it before it ruined anything and LL said he would fix it come Monday.

Baby only woke 3 times to feed last night. I fed him at 10:30 before we went to bed, again at 1, again at 4:45 and again at 8. I really hope these are signs that he is adapting to his schedule, it was nice to sleep a little.

Time to take a shower! Have a great Saturday, girls!

Wal-Mart has a Mr. Coffee espresso machine for under $30. Looks small enough to keep on the counter or stash in the cabinet. I am tired of paying $4 each and would much rather drink a skinny latte than coffee these days. The reviews were good on the machine, said it did the job and couldn't beat the price. We'll see I guess. We are heading to the Olive Garden tonight for dinner. My favorite place!! And the kids really enjoy it there too, so makes a family dinner a little easier.
I need some new headphones for my iPod. One of the ear buds always pops out while I am working out. I have tried several kinds and I don't know what else to look at. I think I have an irregular shapped ear. I don't see others at the gym constantly pushing the earbud back in!!

Zeff - Glad to hear that your mom is there and taking wonderful care of you and your family!! Nothing beats having your mom around! My mom lives mintues from us and she stayed with us for a few days when DS was born. It was great!! How long will she be here??

Jenn - Hopefully you and DW can come to a middle ground. Maybe making 2 version woudn't be a bad idea. Then freeze them off in seperate portions for a later meal. DH doesn't always eat when I do, so at times I do this and just heat up my version when I don't want what the family is eating, or I have an extra lunch stashed away for myself.

Happy Saturday! Started my day off with a Jazzercise class. Fun, Fun! My 5year old has a cold and didn't sleep well last night; therefore, I didn't sleep well either. It's definitely a nap-kind-of-a-day.

Jen - She will be here until next Saturday. It will be nice to have the help, especially since DH starts work again on Monday.

I agree with Chelby - this is a nap kind of day.

Brian has been napping ever since I picked him up from the sleepover. Apparently 11 and 12 year old boys do not sleep at sleepovers although some slept through the movie. I think he is finally waking up now.

We postponed moving the boxes until tomorrow. I've been out doing yardwork. It's 83 today and I've been trying really hard not to turn on the air conditioning but I am in shorts. But before you think this is typical, understand that the high tomorrow is 46! I think my crockpot beef stew should have been for tomorrow. Maybe I'll move it to the fridge and throw some burgers on the grill tonight.

Well, we got DD permit license but now she came down with the stomach bug, I thought it left the house.....

Anyways finished with cleaning and now just hanging out.

Have a great evening ladies!

Pearl - congrats on DD's permit! I remember those days. EXCITING!!!

DS1 is in bed and we're getting ready to watch a movie. I'm about to make some popcorn.

I went the entire day without the support belt today - my back eventually hurt, but my incision area is about 99% pain free. I'm going to have to deal with back pain for a few days until my muscle strength comes back in that area. I also checked the scale this morning and the 12 lbs. that I gained with the pregnancy is gone - now to work on the rest that I need to lose and tone up the "deflated" look that my belly has.


Let's keep our fingers crossed for good sleep again tonight.

Zeff - sending lots of sleeping vibes your way!!

Jen - I meant to say something about the headphones. I can't wear the earbuds, I haven't been able to find any that actually fit my ears. I ended up getting a pair of regular earphones that fit behind my head for working out. Not quite as sleek, but at least they don't fall out every 2 minutes.

Did you get the espresso machine?

Good morning! I hope everyone has a Serene Sunday. We were supposed to have freezing rain this morning but the weather person was wrong again! It'll be cold but sunny. After Church, I'll load up the woodbox just in case the prediction comes true.

Just checked my voicemail and the pypers may be coming this afternoon. So much for serenity! At least I won't have to fill the woodbox as they'll insist on doing it. Now to find a roast and do a quick thaw in the microwave.

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A Serene Sunday? I don't know yet. Yesterday was counted as my serene day, though. :) I didn't leave the house, and the only phone calls were Monica calling to let me know of Caitlyn's progress, traveling back to school, and calling later to say she arrived there safely. :) I cross-stitched, read, napped, and cooked a nice supper for Jake. It was lovely!

I have to run out for a few groceries today and want to stop in to see Mom & Dad, but that's all I have on the agenda. I'm sure Dustin, Andrea and the grandkids will come for supper. I'm making SCHMOODLE's recipe creation, Spaghetti Squash Deep-Dish Italian Pie for my supper, and probably a pasta dish for the rest of them.

Good morning Chicks! We are off to the Adirondacks in search of a hawk owl and maybe some bohemian waxwings while we are there. Should be a fun day no matter what. We haven't gone chasing a bird in awhile but it's always fun.

Zeff - Glad to hear you're feeling so good!

Jenn - Do you think DW actually has other concerns about you losing weight? We have been eating slightly different meals for years because of DPs diabetes. I used to make healthy dinners for her and eat mine on pasta or mashed potatoes :o Then last year she would load up on the protein and I would load up on the veggies but same foods. Now she is eating more like I do. I never pushed the issue but know it will make her healthier too. Good luck

Jen - Did you get an espresso machine and do you love it? Hmm, I might need one of those :) I have a problem with earbuds too, need the really tiny ones. Apparently I have small ears - who knew?!

Kim - How was the party. BTW - I love your workout names ;)

:wave: everyone waking up. Have a good day and stay warm :)

Good Morning Chicks! I am taking DS back to college after church today so it will be a long day on the road. Thats ok though, my mind needs some alone time and the drive back should help with that.

Hopefully with everyone back to school and work tomorrow we will get back to a routine and I will stop this blasted off plan eating of mine!

Hope you all have a peaceful Sunday.

Good morning chicks!

I bought my DH an espresso machine years ago for father's day. He'll go on spurts of using it...right now, not at all (because it's in a high cabinet!). It does come in handy though!

I was proud of myself yesterday...went on a run despite the cold, since it was such a pretty day. Went 6 miles! My husband asked me how it went (since I mostly do treadmill now)...I'm not used to hills anymore...Nor going that far! I'm going to have to try to do that more often...the last time I went that far was at his parents over thankgiving. It felt good though, and the cold (32) didn't bother me at all.

Todays plans -church, and ...dunno. Maybe the Y for swimming? Have to find something for the kids to get their energy out!

Have a great day all!

morning all....i'm up way to early don't know why. i so cannot wait til school starts tommorrow so i can get this place back in order. the cats think its a play room theres always something around to play with now...geeez