Hey all.....

It is tooooo hot today!

Thank you for the card Cristina! That was appreciated.

I wish the gym was open Katy. I would just take Gab to the pool there. I don't want to run across town to my mothers.

I am tired and cranky. There is road construction on every street, I swear....^%$#@%%....and the ex is in the hospital so I have been busy w/ him. He is coming home tomorrow (he had an infection- he self cats now - he can't urinate or anything.....hmmm, sorry too much info??? lol ) at 11 and he really needs to get a ride from one of his kids. I need to get the girls ready and attend the service for my nephew at 1pm. Ugh.....just don't have time for ex'!! %$#@

Carol ......yes in PDX for my daughter. I think this is the only thread where we can write V, M, L and F and have it mean something.....haha....
anyway - have to take ex some dental stuff and go to the store for some dinner things. Hope the girls get home at a decent hour - they are off with friends.

Gab needs a bath,,,,argh....

I don't look forward to tomorrow. Laidlaw has 3 buses for students to go from school to the church at no cost. I thought that was the sweetest, those poor kids......

chat later.........please pray Thanks

Good Morning -
Sitting here siing some protein drink, feeling stressed. Beck insisted on going to school in short - short's. I asked if she had clothes for the funeral and she gave a mumbled yes. We'll see.
I mean do I need to dress 16 and 14 year olds?? I think not. I don't care how they show up, they just need to be there. Argh.....

Katy - if you are intereted Nick's obit is in todays paper.

anyway, I need coffee.......I need a vacation in arkansas,,,haha

Your miles walked are awesome Cristina!!!

Thanks for the warm thoughts we survived the day! I had a glass of wine at noon and after that everything went really well. haha....
My dauhters all ended up in *ballgowns* Promotions dresses.....tea dresses...whatever you wanna call them. As long as they were in the car I didn't care , until I realized Gaby's dress was ripped.....lol....whatEVER....she was happy.

Service was very hard and tomorrow the school is doing a candle light service. The R's cried the most and the loudest.....I felt bad for them and just hugged them.

I ate crackers and cheese and zukes for dinner. I am kind of messed up on my eating. Hope now I can get rested and back on track!!!

Better get - just wanted to check in.
HUGS>>>>>>

Good Morning -
Sassy...........you want some plane tickets to Arkansas?? lol Gab and I are going in Oct to meet her grandparents. I think seeing the sites close to home is a good idea. I don't think any of us have to go far to see the beauty of the USA.

Woke up cranky again.I thought I got enough sleep but I barked at Gab to hurry up and get ready!!! She wouldn't eat and that annoyed me. We walked to the bagel shop and I bought her bagel w/ some organic orange juice....she wouldn't eat....so I hissed "I am not buying you an ice cream cone today , so don't ask!!! "....
Poor Gab...........sheesh a meanie mom.

So, I ate the bagel and went back to bed.

SASSY...wasn't trying to preach, and hope it didn't come off that way. Just worry about you and your health. I do know it is hard to get started and to stay motivated...believe me, been there, done that a zillion times! But I refuse to give up so, I just keep on truckin'! And I keep coming here...I read so many inspirational stories of these ladies who lost soo much weight, some 100 pounds or so and it totally amazes me. Our own little Susan is an inspiration to me as well. Ditto what Susan said about the beauty at home.

SUSAN...hugs! Poor little Gaby, lol. She'll be okay though...kids are funny little creatures, lol. I've been calling DD that the last few days. She started drinking water again and I have never heard her burp until she started drinking the water. I've never known anyone who burps drinking it, lol. But I told her she is a funny little creature, lol. And you are NOT a mean momma. WE all get grouchy/ crabby once in a while, or at least I know I do and I take it out who ever is close to me, don't mean to but I do. They know we love them though.

Hope everyone is having a good day.

Nothing much going on with me. Feeling crabby myself a little Susan, lol. Feel tired for some reason. But I did get up and get my 3 miles in and I mowed the front and back yard. Didn't get anything else done, well, except grocery shopping. Think I am going to take a nap after Jeopardy.

Hi Ladies.

Susan...I would love plane tickets, although I've never flown before. lol. Yeah there is a lot here that we don't get to see, so we are just going to enjoy it. I am a grump if I don't get enough sleep too.

Cristina......You didn't come off that way at all. I know you are only concerned about me and I appreciate it, truly. I just need something to get me going and keep me going is all. I have been there many times too and I know that if I don't have the motivation to stick with it, then its pretty pointless. But I am going to try at least. Baby steps as I've tried many times. I took a walk at work lastnight out to my car and I had parked out further than I normally do, so walking out there and back in, it was something, at least getting up and moving around. When I came home from work this morning I was tempted to go for a walk because it was so cool out, but I was soooo tired from working 13 hours. I know that isn't a good excuse, I should have at least walked 5 min. or so.

I am concerned about my health too, its just hard, its like I have a roadblock in front of me or something and I can't break through it. Its hard to describe. But I will try harder.

I hope you all have a wonderful evening/night!

HIYA LADIES!

SUSAN...well, at least Gaby is cute, lol! Bet she will love going to Arkansas. You know...I wouldn't/don't trust M either, lol. Hey 172 is good! Almost forgot...love your avatar! Your nephew is a nice looking young man, and R is a cutie!

SASSY...every little bit helps.

Nothing much going on. Haven't gotten any exercise done, yet. I don't know what I will do, maybe 2 miles on the treadmill. It is chilly out and the wind is blowing like crazy! To top it off, these darn allergies are killing me! With them acting up I definitely do not want to go outside. Claritin is not helping so may go to the doc next week to get something different. Had some errands to run this morning and now getting laundry done. Pretty much boring day for me.

Have a good weekend ladies!

Do you ever feel like not posting anymore? Like you aren't helping anyone and what you're reading really doesn't seem to help? Sorry for the whine but I just don't feel like writing. Who's in your new avatar Susan? Guess you galls all know each other pretty well. Guess I don't fit. That's ok. I'm tired today but then I'm tired a lot.

Hi! New here...I was invited by Mom2Gaby quite a while back but couldnt find the thread...not enough experience with the forum/diet support group/online groups thing...Kinder =)! Anyway, Im a weight watcher member... had joined in 2004 & lost 86lbs then dropped out and gained about 16 back...but have maintained there...I just never made it to "goal" the first time so as of now I have about 25 lbs to get off...and it is much harder than the first time...I think because I have less to lose and I dont feel as motivated... hating exercise, cant seem to get in gear and have a serious case of enlarged sense of appropriate portions. As for me other than weight loss...I have been married for 10 years, I have 3 children 11yo boy, 6yo boy, 1 yo girl...love 'em. I am a registered dental hygienist in Texas and really enjoy it very much. I love to be with my family and friends just doing anything really. I need to find a work out partner that has the same schedule so that we can depend on and expect much of each other =). Looking forward to getting to know everyone!

I am glad you finally found us Dawn! Hope to hear more of your story and look forward to getting to know you!
Carol - I am sorry. You know I have felt that way at times. Just trying to find a place to fit in and belong. Many times I have not written and I always come back because I don't want to be on this journey by myself. There are very caring ladies here at BIK, please hang in there w/ us because we need you The picture is of my 16 year old daughter Rach and my nephew that just passed away. Hugs to you.....
Hi Sassy
Hi Miss Cristina....

My Gaby has 3 cavities,,,,,,can you believe that??? We talked about breakfast and I asked what she wanted and she said "garbage"......lol....omg- this poor little kid. I feel like a bad mom....

I am going to bed, you all hang in there!! Hugs to you all....