I have been having trouble staying OP and motivated lately. I was doing really good when the weather was nice. It didn't help that one of the maintenance guys had caught my eye.....(I know I know....bad to even think it since I am married and a mom, but like Tommy always says "I may be married, but I am not buried!") He ended up being a jerk and quit the job.....so I wasn't motivated anymore. (Since October 1st, I have walked (and clocked) about 120 miles on my pedometer) Now, there is another maintenance guy that has caught my eye (and yes Tommy knows all about it) and this one is a nice guy. (don't worry.....no troubles in our marriage....one of those lust things that you know will never pan out nor do you want it to). But then Halloween hit, and the candy, especially the chocolate is trying to do me in.....but I am refusing for the most part. But I am back to being motivated again when I tried on a pair of jeans that are a size smaller then the ones that I have on right now (that are too loose and about to fall off me) and just a little bit more, and I will be able to zip them up! I can button them with no problems, just need work on the zipper.

sorry if you are reading that twice.....

Cristina~ Thank you so much for the Thanksgiving card!

I am back! Yahooo

Mindee- ok, I have never sweated with a guy,,, so want do I know......personally I would get Tommy a tool belt and make him wear it naked. That might motivate you again??? What does the mailman look like?? Do you have a pool?? What does the pool guy look like???? Dang , and here I am sitting getting motivated off of what I can wear. lol sweetie .....hope you are having a good day with the family!

Cristina - that poem is familiar isn't it?? I thought so too. It is nice though. M was annoying at the meeting. I am sure I rolled my eyes several times. We signed an agreement and the special education lady asked M if it was ok if I signed a paper and he replies "I don't care as long as Gab gets the help she needs"....I thought that was smart butt. He could have said "no, I dont mind" or "Susan is the custodial parent so my siggy would mean nothing"....*eyes roll*
Very sweet that the GF wants to meet you at TG!! How long is he home for??
Did you get your walk in???

k- had chicken for dinner and squash. better get......

Hey all.

Just a quickie. Do you ever have one of those days where you feel that you should have just stayed in bed? lol. This is one of those days. Well it started out that way, I am trying to turn it around and stay positive. lol.

Only 9 hours and 8 minutes and my "Weekend" begins! I need countdown timer. lol.

Susan~ LMBO! I finally realized something tonight. When I first saw the first guy, there was a familiarity there that I couldn't figure out. When I was in the shower, I think I finally put two and two together. (now this isn't proven, just a theory)

When I first saw the first maintenance guy, there was something about him that I couldn't put my finger on. After numerous stare downs, I had thought that I had finally figured out why he looked so fricken' familiar. More time goes on and in the middle of October he just up and quits. I try to get in touch with him because he had one of our tupperware bowls. Well, he reminded me so much of a guy that I use to know/date (we weren't that specific.....heck I was only 16). I have tried numerous times to look him up to see how he has been doing, but could never find anything on him. I have tried a couple of times to look up the maintenance guy and nothing on him either! But anyways....who knows.....maybe it is all just one big coincidence!

As far as the mail man.....well we have a mail lady....so that stops that. I will have to mention to Tommy to see if he wouldn't mind wearing a tool belt around the house after the kids go to bed. LMBO Pool is closed, so no pool guy....

Anyways....enough rambling from me about rinky dink stuff......how is every one doing?

Howdy ladies...

SASSY...yes, and I have gone back to bed, lol! I hate days like that! Hope it got better for you. And good for you for staying positive!

SUSAN...what a jerk! why was he even asked? Yeah, she (J's GF) seems nice enough, I guess. She's good to him even if they've only known each other a short while. Josh is home until the Monday, or Tuesday after TG. But then he'll be back again in December. He told his SGT he wanted to take all his leave time during the holidays so...but I am worried that with such short notice (he doesn't know yet the dates he can come home in Dec.) he may not get a flight, or it will end up costing an outrageous amount of money. Just keep my fingers crossed. He has 15 more days left.

MINDEE...I have to agree with Susan, lol! A tool belt definitely would work for me, lol! I love a rugged looking guy, hubba hubba. I think we all look, I know I do too, lol. Hey, nothing wrong with looking at a good looking guy, men look so...I hope you find the motivation because you were doing good. I know though some people just give it a rest until after the holidays because it tends to be too much added stress on top of everything. Just don't give up missy.

JULES...hope you are feeling better, and Teri is fine too!

KATY...hope you are feeling better too, and little Leigh.

KATHY...I know what you are doing, enjoying that grandbaby!

SUE...hoping your shoulder is better and your mom is good too!

I did get my walk in...3 miles. I had done a little over a mile and thought...this is going to be just a 2 mile walk day. Well, after Jeopardy I started walking and thought ugh, I am judt going to do another 2 to make it 3 and did! Woohoo! Josh is trying to help me and I was thinking about what he said today...you gotta push yourself a little harder each day. I try but some days I don't think this old body is gonna take it. Anywho...I don't paln on staying up late tonight. Have errands to run tomorrow and want to get an early start and do my exercise first thing. So nighty, night all!

Afternoon!

Mindee - You are married, you shouldn't be putting your finger on anything sweetie. haha, jk. Remember my huge crush on my maintenance man?? He was so cute, hairy arms (not armpits - ick) and he sure knew his tools. My Dear Abby advice is to go to Home Depot and buy a tool belt for Tommy for Christmas.

Cristina- M was asked because there was only one place to sign and I was sitting the closest to the speech lady and started to sign my name......and she just asked him. I thought it was a smart answer in the tone he was using. Also, he did this "susan might be angry that I bring this up".....and started talking about the time Gab was stuttering.
She did that when I lived at my mothers and she had started seeing M again. No biggie and we all figured it had to do with stress and Gab's way of dealing with it.
Now why would he think I would be angry about bringing that up???? He is so weird....hands down, ick. lol
Also.....(ya, he was on a roll) he asked about Thanksgiving. I said I wanted her for the day and he could have Christmas. I want her because it is the Ex's 74th birthday and his older kids have invited us all over. Considering he is like her father I want her spening the day with us.
M says "can't you share??"
I said that would mean 2 dinners and a long day for her. I didn't say no (because I have no spine - haha) but I will tonight at swimming. Besides he can have her for XMAS day and I will take XMAS eve, I thought that was fair enough.
You are doing so good at walking!! The GF sounds nice enough

Sassy your weekend has begun??? Good for you, any special plans??

Hi to everyone else!! We miss you.....Sue, Jules, Katy, Kathy,

On the run, bbl

There ya are Miss Susan! Ugh, M is becoming a pain. Sounds like he is controlling as well, ugh. And I think your arrangement sounds fine...just something he will have to deal with. Didn't he have a woman friend? Is she out of the picture now...the reason is he all of a sudden in your face all the time now? I know this is all for Gaby and you guys have to try and get along but he is being an arse. Anywho...

Whatcha up to today? Anything special?

Hello to Sassy, Katy, Jules, Kathy & Sue

Cristina -
I started early with going to get my paycheck, payday, . I had a bagel w/ turkey and mustard.....no cream cheese, so felt good about that.
I bought Gab the prettiest pink one piece suit for swimming, only $25!
I went to Target and looked around and bought G some nylons.
I have to go pick some food up for dinner. Rach called and wants sushi and a coke, gads. She has done good with her weight - 216 to 180 since June.

M has always been a butt. He started seeing Gab again in Feb and was nice enough but we never set boundaries. I was only agreeing to everyother weekend, no other frills or trips to the beach. He still has his custody evaluation to do for the court to set a ruling, which he has never done. He started calling every night and asking for time on my weekend. Now I am balking and he threatens court. Personally I think he is obsessed.....with me at one time and now with Gab. Pushy, pushy.....ick.

better get!! hugs to you

Geez, louise woman...Rachel lost that much since June, yikes! Woohoo to her! Wish I could lose that much, that fast. I am just a butthead and refuse to give up the foods I like. But I am getting it under control so it is comig off slowly. I think she is so young though she has TONS more energy than me! Good for her though. You know, one day I will have to try sushi...just doesn't sound to apetizing to me. Good deal with your breakfast. I splurged and had McD's hotcakes, no susage, and no butter or syrup, I'm weird I know. But it was for lunch because I carried it around in the car while I did my errands...so it was brunch...real tasty, not. Making chili for dinner. Soaked some pinto beans overnight and cooking them now. Once I get the beans 3/4 of the way done I will cook the ground beef and put it all together and in the crock pot, sooo good! Gab will be styling in her new suit!

Josh's GF does sound sweet, we'll see. Did I mention I had to whine to spend time with him, lol. So we had the day yesterday and I am fine, lol. She can have him now, I'm thru, lol. She lives about 40 minutes away. If you go to myspace there is a picture of her in my friends. Ha, after saying that he wouldn't add me he sent an invite. I think she did actually, then she sent one, lol.

Anywho...hope you have a GREAT rest of the day! I say rest of the day but it's only, what 1'ish there? Ugh, can't keep things straight. I am sleep deprived for sure. No running around to do tomorrow so I can sleep in, lol.

Have a good one!

Hey again Cristina -

Chili beans sounds so good. I just had a serving of au gratin potatoes....I guess that is all I get for the rest of the day, caloriewise.

Ya, Rach looks good. She said the panst she was wearing today were 9's.....kind of tight on her but if you are 16 I guess you can get away with that. lol

I am going to take Gab home for a bit before swimming. Can't wait to see her in all pink. I took Rach to planned parenthood today. The nurse was named Tuesday and reminded me of Wednesday (lol) from Adams Family. She had a couple tats on her and lacy layered skirts and jewelry.....pretty cool for a nurse. She said "I want to say I think it is real cool you are here with your daughter".......hmmmm, ok. I still don't like it, still don't want her sexuallly active. I kept asking questions about the different birth control........because I have never used the stuff........lol - too much information??
I think Gab is more my speed.

I will go check out the myspace!!! Hope you are having a good evening!

Hello ladies. We are back home from our little trip to MS. It was nice, but quick. We stayed in a lovely suite at the casino, had a few good meals, and laughed a lot with DH's family. Our first family trip without his brother and it was his favorite place to go. But, we got through it and had fun.

Sure is cold here after the warmth of the South.

Mom is having a good time with her sister, who is here from FL. AND an added surprise for her: the rest of her sisters (3) came from PA. So all of her siblings are here except a brother in FL. She has one brother who lives here and they have been converging on his house. Mom was good on Mon. and Tues. a little rocky yesterday and today, but not too bad. Maybe just tired.

I have been doing laundry, cleaning house and resting. That drive wears me out. Getting ready for a big week next week. Not only is my DS coming for Thanksgiving and the whole week, but I found out today that my DD is zooming in from CA for 3 days. She wanted to visit Mom and also to see her baby brother, but couldn't be here for dinner Thurs. She will be in late night Thurs. Her hubby told her it was an early Christmas present. Nice guy! I have not had my three kids together for a long time. I will take pictures.

Haven't been OP, but have been walking some. Today was way too windy, but I did walk the dog. Just have to get my self back in line!! Now the holidays! ugh.

Talk to you all later....

Hiya Susan!

I wouldn't like DD taking the BC either at that age but...at least she is doing something. A lot of girls her age just don't care and end up pregnant at such a young age. So while we don't want to think of our DD's having sex, it's good they want to get protection. And who's to say she will, try to look at it as just in case. Hey, don't listen to me, I don't know what I am talking about I can't get DD to go out, lol. Tuesday eh? You think her mom conceived her on that day or she was born that day? Lol I'm always fascinated by names and if there is an reasoning behind some. This girl I worked with at the scrapbook store was named America. At a class she taught, she introduced herself and said, yes, you heard right...I said America. Guess it could be worse I've also known a Star and she was far from being one, lol. A Winter, Stormy, and of course a Summer and Autumn. Kind of like Summer and Autumn. Anywho...

Just thought I would drop by and say HI...not even staying up in the wee hours of the morn tonight, lol. Gotta get my beauty sleep

Went to Sams and picked up a few things. I passed on a lot because even though I plan on eating what I want on TG, I do plan on keeping it light. I do NOT want to gain during the holidays. Other than that, nothing much going on.

Chat with you ladies tomorrow. Have a great evening!

EDITED to say HI to Sue!good to hear from you. Didn't realize you had gone on a short trip. Glad you guys had a nice time and what a nice surprise for you. So happy that you will have the kids together on TG...that is truly a blessing and the best TG gift ever! Glad to hear you mother is well also. She probably is just a little tired from all the excitment of being around her family.

Night All.......

Just stepping in to say good night!! Weekend is almost here, anyone have plans???

Sue - I didn't know you were on a trip. About to call out the posse on all you MIA;s. Good to have you back and wonderful so much of your family members will be together for Thanksgiving!!

Cristina - Opps. I need a myspace account to check out the GF. I am soooooo not computer savvy. lol
I just want Rach to be ok. I was 25 and a virgin when I married, just how I was raised. The world seems to be moving at a faster pace now.

My favorite TG dish is stuffing - if I can have that I will be happy. I plan on filling up on veggies.

k - better get the Gabster to bed, chat tomorrow!!

hello ladies....how is every one doing?

nothing really new on this end.....just trying to get things ready for Thanksgiving. (Tommy's mom basically volunteered us since she told us that she had a turkey and for us not to buy one!)

Susan~ Nope.....no finger touching here!

Cristina~ I will definitely have to look into getting him a tool belt now! Especially if he does get the job here at the complex! You will have to send me either your link for your myspace page or your screen name. I am on there!

Sue~ It is good to hear from you!