just thought I would send this on to all you wonderful ladies....


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I get to sit for a second so thought I would peek in!

Gab and I are both tired, our schedule has been messed up all week. tsk,tsk.
The pumpkin pie social was very sweet. You blinked and inhaled and it done with -lol
The teachers made some delish chicken /rice soup for lunch and offered the parents some. I just smelled it because I had already eaten. It looked good though!
Gab had these dark circles under her eyes and I offered swimming but she said no, she wanted to stay at school and play. So, left her there and grabbed Beck and her friend and took them to the theatre, after that headed for the store. Shopped and went back to get Gab.
I guess her father had just dropped in to see her. Talk about close calls .... ....bought a little turkey loaf and put that in the over, why wait til tomorrow to start being thankul....I am thankful for turkey and stuffing every day.
btw - I heard the average person eats 7000 calories on thanksgiving.....total insanity!

Sorry , not keeping up very well. I am just tired. better get, once again!!

Harpers Ferry WV is about 20 minutes from my house--Ryan used to work at the Armory Pub there and hiking on the CO canal on the MD side of the Potomac and crossing a bridge and hitting Jefferson Rock (named for Thomas Jefferson) was one of there favorite weekend hikes. It's got a beatiful old stone church and lots of neat little shops-they are gearing up for Christmas and it looks like fun, if hubby's not gonna go with me I will get my mom or Ryan.
Here's the link:
http://historicharpersferry.com/index.asp

Mindee--the dentist office closed early today--hubby has some Motrin that are prescription strength so I took those and it helped.

SuzyQ--you and those ex's!! What movie did the girls go to? I think Enchanted looks cute--I think I might talk Beck into taking her two girls and go. The guys can stay home with the boy---Hubby just loves him--practicing for Dominick. Hubby told Teri he doesn't like the name Dominick so he wants to call him Nick--shes ok with that.

Hiya Chickies...

SUSAN...you are right...we should be thankful every day, which I am. But not save the 'special' dinner for holidays. YIKES! 7000 calories?! There will be a lot of work outs for me the rest of the week, lol. Glad Rachel got signed up again. I wish kids could understand the importance of getting an education.

MINDEE...I am almost ready for tomorrow. Been working my butt off getting things done. Did a lot of the prep work so mostly and the desserts are done. I am pooped!

JULES...that is a cool place...love the mountains! Hope hubby goes with you. Hey, DH can always call Dominick David. Glad the tooth is better.

Anywho...I finished with what I had planned to do. Just really have the cooking to do tomorrow...throw things in the oven, and peel the potatoes. I did get in my exercise...did 20 mns. weights/bike, a mile on the treadmill and the WATP walk & jog...probably the reason my feet are killing me now. And I am headed to bed to get an early start tomorrow. I am glad I got the things done...it means more time tomorrow to do nothing, lol.

Have a good one ladies.

Happy Thanksgiving, Chicks!!!!!!!!
 

:thanks1: Happy Thanksgiving, Chicks!!!!!!! :turkey:


Hi all,

I hope you all are having a wonderful Thanksgiving when you read this...lol. I am yes, at work. :comp: Luckiliy this is MY Friday! :D

When I go home in the morning, I have to bake a Pecan Pie for my FIL, its his favorite. ;) I am trying a new recipe that is from Paula Deen, it has Bourbon in the pie. So maybe it will make my FIL very happy! lmao. Nah its only 2 tbls or something small like that. lol.

DH has already made the sweet potato casserole. Our dinner will be around 5:30 or 6 p.m., mostly because of me, since um I do need some sleep. lmao. Of course maybe I should stay up cuz Turkey makes you sleepy, right? lmao. I can see me crashed in the middle of my Turkey Dinner. lmao.

I've been quite good, if I do say so myself. :smug: I've been sticking to it and if I want something, I eat it, only just a small amount. ;) I am making good decisons and I am proud of me. :cheer: lol. Now just have to work on the exercise part. lol. Even my jeans I put on today are loose! :carrot: (we get to wear casual wear all week at work :p)

I talked to my mom lastnight, she is going to get her Doppler Study done and its only going to cost her $48! A Doppler Study in case some of you don't know, is to check how much blockage she has in her artery that is blocked. Her blood pressure is going down and dr is keeping her on her BP meds for now.

The in-laws got my DH a new winter coat and two new belts for his bday/Christmas. (his bday is 12/11) The coat is very nice and it was only $59 or something! That is very good esp for my DH who is 6'8" and a big guy. ;) I just don't understand how he always gets great things like that, that he can use, and I get stupid things that I have to stick in my closet or catches dust. Why can't I get a new coat? :cry: LMAO I'm just whining here. I need me some cheese I know. lol. I'm grateful for what they give me, but I would rather have nothing than something that isn't practical, but that is just me. lmao. Plus I know they are on a limited income and I don't want them spending money on me anyways, but my mil is a shopaholic and now that she is disabled she is a home-shopaholic. lol.

Boy I'm just writing a book here. Geez. I guess I should stop now!

I'm gonna try an "all-in-one" instead of individuals. Sorry Ladies. :^: I wll do indy's on the weekend when I'm off. :)

Okay -- Snow, yes I went ahead and said it, Snow. We haven't gotten any, so far as I know anyways, but I think Chicago is getting hit. Jules and Suzy Q -- Snoopy is a cutie pie. :) Cristina, not so cold here, at least when I left for work yesterday evening. Dunno how it is now though. Sue, I can never make candy, it just never turns out right! lol. My DH has made some toffee though that was great! :D Sorry to hear that your mom has lost 20 lbs. have you tried Carnation Instant Breakfast? That is what we used to give to our residents at the nursing home who needed to gain weight. They have different flavors, she may like that better than ensure. That is what I tell my mom to buy so if she doesn't feel like cooking, she can at least have something in her. Anywho, I hope your mom has a great Thanksgiving, whether its quiet or not so quiet. ;)

Okay So I guess I did do Indy's, sorta. lmao.......

BIG BIG :hug:

Happy Thanksgiving Ladies!!!!!!

:turkey:Happy Thanksgiving!:turkey:


Gobble, gobble

Happy Thanksgivings!! Let the calorie intake begin! I hear we can have 7000 calories today! lol

omg - if any of you ladies eat that much I am going to come ,,,,and do something. .....probably join you in the feast. jk

I don't know what movie Beck saw Jules. August Rush? I am not sure, she did tell me, I guess it went in one ear and out the other.

I sooooooo do not want to go to the ex in laws. It is not my family but ex wants me to go. It should be about what I want, right?? I mean it might be his b-day but I devote a lot of my time to him as it is....

I just want to read and rest. Maybe take a drive up to my fathers gravesite w/ flowers and take a long walk. I am not real interested in seeing people....just ones that have passed.....lol....and who can't stress me out.

k- off to do laundry that didn't get done yesterday!

Happy Thanksgving everyone!!

I had a little bit of everything,but tried not to overindulge--kids are taking most of the leftovers home with them....Teri and Dave still have to go to his parents..she says she is already full!! Right now Teri is napping and Dave, Ryan and hubby are playing in the garage. Ry is going to spend the night tonight and i will take him back tomorrow. Teri said she was so tired but wanted to spend time with me instead of going to sleep--I told her with her Black Friday work schedule she better sleep while she can!! Will have some pictures later!! I am happy to say all the dinner dishes are done and the food put away--we only have pie left....

Sounds like you kept on track Jules, great!

I am pleased with how I did too. I had some pie but otherwise caloriewise I was good. So, look for some weight loss on Monday!

Going to take my chickies home. Chat tomorrow!

Hiya ladies!

Hope everyone enjoyed their Thanksgiving day! For once I got things done and was actually bored! I did a lot yesterday and today was a breeze! Of course we don't eat until late, about 6'ish so. I just barely finished the dishes and put things away. Josh and his GF cam over and stayed about 2 1/2 hours...it was nice. And we got the outside all decorated for Christmas. Josh got on the roof about 9:30 this morning...actually came over at 7:30, yikes! He finished up around the house at 12:30...we had some lunch and then he left at 1:30...his GF had to work today till 2:30. They went over to her parents house after she got home. Anyway, V did his part while Josh was doing around the house.All in all it was a good day.

SASSY...I don't think you are whining. I don't know how many times in-laws bought some of the dumbest things for me and the kids...it's like, what the heck are you thinking? That's just it...they weren't. So many things that went to the goodwill because I had no use for them...does that sound mean? Someone might as well get some use from it, lol. Glad DH got some good stuff though.

SUSAN...that's sweet of you though, spending Thanksgiving with the ex's family. You are a good person and I know you ex really appreciates you, he better! I think I ate my fair share of those 7000 calories, lol! Back on track tomorrow for sure.

JULES...hope Teri got a lot of sleep. Poor thing shouldn't have to work those hours. One of these years I will cook early...a new concept for me. My family always ate about noon and I am not sure when or why I started the late dinners. I know why I started having our Christmas dinner on Christmas eve though.

Hiya KATY, SUE, KATHY, MICHELLE & MINDEE! :wave:

Just wanted to stop by and say hi before heading to bed. I am sleeping in tomorrow, woohoo! I have been looking forward to that for days.

Nighty, night ladies :hug:

Hello Chicks.

Did very well with T'giving dinner cuz well it wasn't that great, so oh well I didn't overindulge at least! Fil loved his pie.

Well I am off to bed cuz I am tired and grumpy right now.......(I'll admit it!) lol.

Ta Ta!

:hug:

Sassy--hope you got to sleep off your grumpiness--mine is sitting in the living room watching Japanese obstacle courses with our son!! Ry spent the night and I am going to have to run him home in a little bit.

Cristina--I have always cooked for lunch to be ready around 1-2. When the kids were little I would do a brunch (they both loved the belgian waffles with strawberries and whipped cream) and then a light supper. Teri survived the first shift and is sleeping before the second shift of the day.

SuzyQ--hoping you see your weight loss!!

Katy, Mindee, Sue & Michelle--hope you are having a good holiday!!

OK....I REALLY hate me in pictures but here goes...Ryan, my son has the long hair & Dave, Teri's bf has short hair...other guy is hubby of course and my beautiful Teri.


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Everyone sleeping or shopping! hmmmmm

Jules - you look sweet! Teri is glowing , very cute. The guys look like puppy dogs, up to no good. lol - jk

Cristina - Is the GF the cute little blonde on your myspace?

Sassy - love a girl that admits her grumpiness!! You rock, hope you get some ZZzzZZZZzzzzzz's.

I am working on my water intake today. I don't know about exercise in the form of walking, it is freezing here the last couple of days....like, 40ish. Maybe tomorrow?? I know I need to get started on that or I will be stuck at 169 forever. My mini goal is 10 pounds by Christmas.... and at goal by my birthday in March. Actually I might push my goal to 145 but,,,,,,first things first!

I am tinkering with letting Gab go with her father over night. I would love a day to sleep in! With her we are usually up by 7ish.

Off to get her some swim time.

HUGS to you all..........and can you believe there is Christmas music in the stores already?? Ba Humbug..... I am turned off by all the shopping and materialism of the holiday. I love the music and lights but otherwise.....I think I will keep my head in the sand until Dec 26th.

Does that cheer you all up??? lol Love ya all........

SUSAN...two radio stations started with the music a couple of weeks ago. They decided to go earlier this year for some reason, and it is Christmas music non-stop, ugh! Bah humbug. I do love the music, honestly I do but...I tire of it too fast. It's one thing in the stores but on the stations, non-stop, ugh! I need regular music mixed in, lol. And I want to hear it when I want hear it not all the time. And yes...I too hate the commercialism...everything seems to be about things, not the true meaning of Christmas. Yeppers, Char is Josh's GF. She is sweet, a little snotty, but sweet, lol. Hope you get some much needed sleep. I know I did today. Had nothing to do and I told V do not wake me up early. Would have liked to sleep later but 9:30 was good. Still feel sleepy/tired though. And it's too cold here too, to walk. I have been cold since yesterday and sneezing all day and don't want to get sick. No exercise for me today either...being lazy, sort of. Once I get off the computer going to work on some decorating. Going to take my time and work the whole weekend. V is home until Monday.

JULES...why do we all hate to see pictures of ourself? I know I do and THANK YOU for sharing yours...they are GREAT! And I love them all! I agree with Susan, Teri does have a glow and yes, she is pretty! Looks like her momma!

SASSY...yay, for doing well with the eating! :woohoo: :bravo: I forgot to say that yesterday, bad me. Love your Christmas bunny, so cute!

Hello to everyone else, and anyone reading this. :wave:

Nothing much going on. As I said to Susan, going to start some decorating once I get off here. Then cook leftovers for dinner. Normally, I don't like them but Thanksgiving and Christmas I don't mind. I wish someone would eat up all the desserts so I would quit eating them, lol! I weighed this morning just to stay on top of things so not doing too bad. Gotta stay focused though...when V is home we tend to run around and eat out, not good. Anyway...take care ladies, and have a GREAT weekend!

Hi gals!

Glad everyone had a great Thanksgiving. We did, too. I didn't overdo it too badly, thank goodness. Jules, I enjoyed the pictures, looks like your family had a wonderful day.

I've included a few from our day. I rarely get to see my mother and brother in the same room, but yesterday I did! Made my day!
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Hey again,

What wonderful pictures Katy! You guys look normal. My cell has snap shots of my teens flippin the finger, all but Gab of course. haha. anyway,,,,,you look great!! Honest, I don't see where you have to lose weight.

K- Cristina. I will have to go take a peek again at GF Char. What does she have to be snotty about?? That is not a good sign. Maybe she is nervous or insecure? Maybe she needs some XMAS music playing in her ipod?
I love Christmas music! I could listen to it year round. I think it is soothing and peaceful.

I am making my favorite potato soup for dinner. Oh, I weighed too this morning and was 169. Stable and was happy about that.
Took Gab swimming for 2 hours. There was a birthday party going on and the people were so rowdy in the pool, it was way too crowded. Kept having to tell Gab to get to the shallow end and play. Now that she is headed to being a Seal she is hot stuff, I guess.
Decided to keep her for the night , I would miss her and she is pretty good about going down at 8 pm, so I can have quite time after that.

k- chat at you all later!!

SuzyQ--Ry does that alot to me--always have--I have to beg him for a normal pic--it's almost always the finger, or a funny face or rabbit ears behind someones head...darn boy..

Katy--such a nice picture--you are so beautiful!! your brother reminds me of the men in my family--big ole teddy bears!!

Cristina--I love Xmas music too--also prefer to have it mixed. We did play it all day at work last Sunday when we were decorating. Maybe Char is just shy--sometimes shyness gets confused with a little snottiness before you get to know someone.

Well I am tired--raked leaves today with Ry & Hubby and I am ready for bed.

Jules - My teens are always doing the funny faces, especially Rebecca.Rach always takes a beautiful picture and of course Gab hams it up.
I think you are right about that snottiness things.
I remember one of my best friends when meeting me thought I was a *itch. Until I warm up or feel comfortable with a person I am pretty shy and reserved.
So, who knows about Char. You just need to warm her up Cristina - haha....

anyway, headed home w/ my Gaby, she looks so tired.

Sassy - You still grumpy?? Come chat w/ us!

chat tomorrow!

hello ladies.....I hope every one has recovered from Thanksgiving.

We had an interesting one to say the least. We had my MIL, FIL, BIL, and a friend of ours and her son. Our friend and her son had come over since her husband was being an idiot. (they are in the process of a divorce, so he was making it rough since she had to work until 2) we did all the cooking, so it was interesting again. But it all turned out well......with the food. Our friend's husband ended up starting an argument with her while she was at our place, so her and her son stayed the night.

Friday night,we got a baby sitter and went out on a date. We went to dinner and then to Wal-Mart and Meijers to get some ideas for the kids. Then we came home and spent some time with our friend's who watched the kids, then off to bed they went! Now, I am catching up on emails from the past couple of days, and relaxing a little.

Tommy talked to the office manager about working here at the complex. She told him that the bank approved two workers, but they would be part time until the remodeling gets done and then they would be gone. So, she told him to stick it out where he is at now, and then once they get rid of the older of the three maintenance guys, then she will push for him to get hired. She said that the most they are willing to pay is $12 an hour, but hey it is great for what he would be doing! But, she did tell Tommy to come into the office on Monday to introduce himself to her boss, since she has told him so much about Tommy. (that way he will have a face to put with the name when she talks about him)

great pics ladies!! we didn't take any pictures of all of us together....so I don't have any to share.

Good Morning!

Mindee - You were sweet to host at your place! I don't think I have ever done that, too lazy I guess. I have done parties for my residents but that is on a large ....massive food scale. lol -and I have help with those. Blah - blah - make your point Susan!
There is no point Mindee ....haha. How often do you and Tommy have date nights? That is such a good idea! I don't think I did that in all of my 10 years of marriage, probably could have used it.

ok, now I am totally depressed. lol.
Rach and I stayed up late and I made some au gratin and we ate that up. Had the munchies something terrible and now I feel so gross. I figure I need a 10 mile walk today.,,,,,that should take me.....ummm, carry the 1,,,,,about 3 1/2 hours.....or 4 if I don't push it....lmbo...whatever....I can't even get 1 mile in.

I AM going to walk though!! I am going to let Gab go for the day with her father and use the time to walk and get outside. It should be close to 50 today so I can't whine too much about the cold.

ok, you all have a good day!

Happy Saturday Ladies...

KATY...those are great pictures, thanks for sharing and you look beautiful! You look like your momma and I agree with Susan...you don't look like you need to lose. Glad you got to see your mom and brother.

MINDEE...I remember the days of hosting, I loved it! Kind of miss it but not. I am so lazy now days I hate cooking for us, lol! Sorry Tommy didn't get the job but keeping my fingers :crossed: who knows what can happen...and once he mets the boss, hey...they may be impressed. Sorry about your friend too. Seems like people could put their differences aside for one day and give thanks.

SUSAN...sounds like you and Rachel are bonding.

Hi everyone else.

Nothing going on today...I plan on getting some exercise in for sure today. Finish my decorating and laundry. Me, V and DD went to a craft expo that was disappointing...where were the crafts, lol? Anyway...have a great weekend!

Cristina - sorry about the crafts - sure to be lots more before the holiday. I know Portland has a lot here. You would love our Saturday Market! Rach can be really sweet. When I went for my walk she said "be careful, don't get hit by a car. I don't want to be left with dad"....lol How sweet.

I need to get some cleaning done, my floors are filthy, in need of some mopping.
Gab and I got our showers and she left with her father, he'll bring her back at 7pm. He asked about keeping her for the night but we both balked at that. We like to snuggle.......ok , I like to snuggle.
I walked 2.5 miles! I cut the route off because what I was walking last year was 3.5. Just seemed like a dangerous route with no real room to walk. Oh, it is over by the dairy Katy. I just turned going towards Hayhurst back to 45th. If I can get some time I will try and get another mile in.

Katy - You do look small.....maybe 140ish.

k- I better get some things done before Gab gets her.

SuzyQ--instead of your boogie shoes it sounds like you put on your walking shoes. Hubby has been munching for two days--he keeps trying to get me to join in--I told him no!! I don't think I lost anything, but I definitely don't want to gain 10 lbs!!

Cristina--too bad about the craft expo, I hate getting all excited about something and then it not being what I thought it was. Teri called me on her way to Dave's parents to see Lily and pick up Dave to bring him back home--she said Dave's Mom reeeaaallllyyy decorates--she was shocked. Since she had to work such crazy hours he just stayed with his parents since he got Lily from Thursday to later tonight.

Mindee--hubby is too cheap to take me out for a date night--I usually end up paying if we go...he spends to much on his cars and motorcycles--hope you had fun!!

Katy--looked at your pics again and all I gotta say is WOW!!

Michelle--hope you come back soon!!

Sassy--get your grumpy butt back here and post--miss you!!

Sue--hoope you are having fun with your baby boy and that your mom's ok!!

hello ladies.....just popping in to see how every one is doing. nothing new on this end.....just checking my email and putzing around online. we put up our Christmas tree on Saturday. And since then, Marissa hasn't taken her eyes off of it! Brandon and Logan keep looking at it and saying "ha ha" which is their way of saying "ho ho."

SuzyQ~ We have hosted Thanksgiving the past two years. Three years ago, Tommy's parents had it and Tommy cooked for it. Logan was only a month old for that one, so we had been living up north. This was our first date night in I'd say a good three months or more. After we got the kids to bed, I told him that we need to try and set it up for at least once a month. He said "that is a good idea to me, we just need to find a baby sitter." How did your walk go?

Cristina~ Thanks for keeping your fingers crossed. The maintenance supervisor seems to think that he is going to get this HUGE raise and in all honesty, he isn't going to get it. So, the office manager said that it is only a matter of time before he quits. And when he does, that is when the office manager is going to push for Tommy to get in there. Our friend is doing better. Tommy called her Saturday night to see how things were going, and she was on the other line with her husband. (mind you, he was sitting in the parking lot talking to her on the phone to try and convince her to stay) So, she called Tommy back to let us know how things were going and her husband got on the phone and started in on Tommy. Telling him that Tommy was acting like a boy about it (her husband in the past has mad rude comments to me and to her in front of him) and that he needed to grow up and what not. So, I took the phone out of Tommy's hand and closed it so that it hung up on him. He called back about 5 minutes later but Tommy didn't answer it.

Jules~ Hubby really doesn't have a choice about paying....since I don't work anymore he gets to pay! When I used to baby sit on the side for some extra money, then I would occasionally buy when we would go out. we had a lot of fun, like I mentioned above, we even agreed that it would be something that we would love to do at least once a month! Now, if we can actually get a sitter once a month to have a date night, it would be amazing!

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Hey all, :wave:

I'm still alive. lol.......

Well I'm not so grumpy anymore but been really sore. My back has been killing me with this cold @$$ weather. lol. Enough of my whining. (Got no cheese to go with it!) lol. Also DH is off so he has been home....He goes to his Football game this afternoon (Sunday), so I may pop on longer then. (If I wake up before he gets home, I still have to keep on my schedule as I have to work Monday night.......) Maybe he'll want to play his Xbox so then I can pop on here. lmao.

Take Care!!

:hug:

Kids go back to school tomorrow...yay! Seems like they've been out forever, lol! Yesterday was James' 11th birthday. He opened presents, then played computer games all day. Took him out to dinner and bought him a cake from Baker & Spice which made him very happy. I kind of blew the food plan yesterday, but today I am getting back on track. We aren't going to church until 11, so I am going to bundle up and get a walk in this morning.

Thank you all for the nice compliments about the pix....I'm flattered. But really, I still have to pesky 30 lbs to go (even then I won't be at 140) ...I hide it well with clothing and squishing myself in between family members :) It was so nice to have us all in one place for a day.

DH put up lights yesterday, which made him very happy. He's wanted to do that since we moved in, but I'm a cheap skate. This year, we kind of inherited some outdoor lights from his dad, so he didn't have to spend a lot of money to get them set up.

Mindee- keeping my fingers crossed for that job for Tommy - it sounds perfect for your family. Glad you had a good meal - too bad about the drama, but you handled it well.

Jules - Hope Teri is getting some rest - what a crazy day. I didn't shop at all on Black Friday... and I rarely do. That makes me kind of weird I guess.

Sassy - glad you're feeling better. It's okay to whine...we all do it, right? What are friends for?

Susan- That area by Alpenrose has lots of hills - bet you got a good workout. I tend to go around the village and the park, which is also pretty hilly. It gets my heart rate up which is something I need to work on. I miss Santaland at Alpenrose. I also miss the old monorail at the old M& F downtown. It was the only time I ever went there - so much for progress. I'm glad my kids got a chance to go to both those places while they were still around.

Cristina - you are finishing your decorating, and I haven't even started! I need to get off my butt. Maybe I'll put away the Thanksgiving stuff today. I'm such an under acheiver..not like hubby at all - he likes to go all out.

Sue - how are you? did you have a good thanksgiving?

Michelle - So glad to see you back here! Sorry you have had such crazy year, but looks to me like you came out the other side in really good shape. Keep us posted on your move and your new job.

Today is pretty laid back for us. I'll get that walk in, go to church, then this afternoon I'm going to meet up with a few people to knit and chat. BTS for everyone tomorrow - YES!

Sassy--glad your back--you always make me smile!! Hubby and I are fighting stiff achy knees--it's enough to make anyone grumpy!! Love the smowy pics!!

Mindee--sounds like the friend is the boy and Tommy is the man trying to stop the bully. Our friends mom babysits once a week for them for their "date" night--sometimes they just stay home and enjoy the quiet!! She helps a little at his business but she is pretty much a SAHM. She is the one the will be watching Teri's baby the most with me, my mom and a few others helping out some.

Going to go dig into my Xmas stuff...Mindee & Cristina have inspired me!!

Katy--Teri slept really well between shifts. She couldn't believe how busy they were. SHe said people were waiting in line to pay for up to an hour!! There was actually a couple that left there 2 year old in the car when the went shopping for Black Friday at the outlets where she worked. They found the child around 2 crying in a locked cold car and the outlets opened at midnight so who knows how long the baby was there. Unbelieveable!!

Just a quick fly by but wanted to stop in an dsay HI. I am pooped, actually sleepy. Was up early this morning (4 a.m.) to get that boy to the airport and off to Hawaii...wish I was going with him-get away from this cold, brrrr :brr::brr: Did I mention we woke up to snow yesterday morning? Ugh, thank goodness it wasn't much, a light dusting, and it was gone pretty fast. Anyway...will try to come back later and catch up...to sleepy right now. I am going to go sleep for a few hours, then tackle these stinking Christmas decorations (never taken 3 days to do them, just not into it) and WALK! I've not done any exercising since Thursday and that is a big :nono: for me. Kudos to you KATY for bundling up and getting out there to walk...I don't have it in me to brave the cold. Okay, nighty, night ladies.

Good Afternoon, missied being able to say good morning by 20 odd mintues.

Katy - I have seen you without a crowd around, you're still one thin looking chick. :) Your bones must weigh a lot?? haha. It must be your inner beauty bursting out that makes you look glowing. HAPPY Belated BIRTHDAY to James!!!! I remember the monorail back in the 70's......going into the big city of Portland was a treat from living out in Beavercreek. Zoo lights would be fun to go to and the Grotto,I have never been to those yet. I walk by Baker & Spice and gain weight! The treats look awesome!

Jules - Men are funny creatures. I think my ex almost wanted me heavy because being thin would make him insecure. You are empowered when you take car of yourself, so keep on track!!

Sassy - Why missy, we missed you. Glad you aren't Grumpy anymore...now you are Sleepy!! You making your way through the 7 Dwarfs?? lol Very sorry about the back pain!! Hope you feel better today :) btw - have meant to say I think you bunny is a cutie!

Mindee - Cute about the ha ha's meaning ho ho's....You all and your decorating!! I still have my thanksgiving turkey in the fridge defrosting.....lol A tree would be nice for Gaby, to sit and have the tree lights shine, and Momo would like that too......we use to have kitties that would climb up the tree - :tree: haha

Cristina - How funny. You motivated us all to exercise!! Hope you are rested enough to get some exercise in today! Awwww. Hawaii....sounds wonderful.

Come chat with us Sue and Michelle!

I better get going. Takes me forever to type this out. I had a protein shake for breakfast and have some hamburger stew simmering on the stove. It is beautiful outside!! Still on the cool side. :yay: .....to school starting back up tomorrow!!!

Chat at you all later!

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

nothing new on this end....just hanging out around the house. we did a little bit more decorating around the apartment, but nothing too major. The kids all got baths, and hopefully in a little bit I can get a picture of all three of them under the tree.

Sassy~ It is good to hear from you!

Katy~ Good for you bundling up to go out walking! I walked over to the dumpster with the garbage, but that was about it so far today! thanks for keeping your fingers crossed about the job! we were surprised at how well we all handled the drama on Thanksgiving. (and we did it all without over eating!!)

Jules~ That is exactly what we have been saying, but he wouldn't hear it. I am sure that when the time comes we will find a baby sitter so we can go out. It is kind of hard to find a sitter though, since the kids don't go to that many people.

Cristina~ We woke up to a light dusting of snow on Thanksgiving. I wish I was going to Hawaii!

SuzyQ~ Tommy's favorite time of the year is Christmas, so he is one for putting the tree up and decorating on Black Friday! Which is fine by me, since it sure beats going out into the malls and such. Tommy is waiting for a National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation moment......when the cat chews on the electrical chord.

Hi Chicks!
 

We all are jealous of your bunny Sassy - lol pretty little bunny, and the snow is falling all around.
Mindee- Gab was trying to cut the hair dryer cord this morning when I was drying her hair. I don't her "no, you are going to get hurt!"....she goes "no, I not"....hey (!!) congrats on the weight loss :)

hmmm, I am disgusted about my car. It started making this nose like a hollow drum. I know what that means! Another 5 to 6 hundred dollar repair bill. Like I can't afford that now with my salary ending in a couple weeks. Makes me ill.

I did walk 3.5 miles today, I guess that is the good news.

Course I can't track down Rach for school tomorrow, more stressful news.

*sigh.....

k- I think Gab and I are headed to bed early, maybe tomorrow will bring some answers.

nothing new here.....I was able (with Tommy's help) to get some pics of the kids for Christmas Card purposes. here is the link to check them out:

http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v2...07%20pictures/ (you will be asked for a guest password.....type in brandon)

SuzyQ~ That sounds like Brandon! He would have told me the same. Although, his latest is making a puking sound when he sees something gross. We had gotten some mini pizzas from our neighbor who works at a pizza place. Brandon got one that had spinach in it.....when he noticed the spinach he points to it, and then makes his puking noise. It took Tommy telling him that if he eats it then he will get big muscles like daddy. he ate some of it, but not as much as I thought he would. (a little is better then none, right?)

Hello ladies.

I am new to this forum, but was given a heads up about it through Susan (thanks for the PM!)

Anyway, here I am yet again at the beginning of this rollercoaster. Hopefully this time will be the last time. I know I always say that this time will be the last time but... I guess I don't have to tell you ladies how it ends.

I guess over the years I have been struggling with the same 75 pounds. I l've lost and gained the same weight over and over and I am tired.

I'm tired and quite often resentful. Resentful because my husband can eat whatever he pleases without worry. I get resentful because I have to bust my butt to lose even just a few pounds. I've been on starvation diets, diet pills, injectable vitamins. The list is never ending and completely worthless.

I am so tired of fighting this. I am so tired of this being the only thing I ever seem to focus on. And Yet, when I don't focus on it. When I just try to be, I always gain weight.

So here I am yet again. Hoping that this time it's for keeps.

If you got this far. Thanks.
Anita

Hello ladies...

Feeling overwhelmed with all the posts, but I will do my best to catch up.

ANITA...glad Susan invited you here! :welcome: I hear ya about the weight loss. If I had kept off all the weight I lost and gained over the years I would have made my goal a couple of times already, if not more. I think most of us can relate though and we are here for you missy for support and encouragement. And yes...MEN, ugh! My hubby is the same way. He needs to lose a few pounds but when he starts to the weight just freaking falls off. Just hang in there. :hug:

SUSAN... hoping you found Rach and she made it to school today. Sorry to hear about your car. :hug: WTG on your walking! :carrot: You're doing great!

MINDEE...I will take a gander at your pictures later. I tried to and it was coming up slow...don't have a lot of time right now. so don't take the link down, I want to see those pretty babies of yours! And WTG on the loss! :woohoo:

SASSY...I love your bunny too! We actually had a bunny years ago. The kids wanted one for Easter so they got one...she was so pretty, her name was Katie. My DD had a friend named Katie at the time and we loved the name so that's what we went with. The bunny didn't like any of us though except DH, lol. Hope you get Christmas off :crossed:

KATY...HAPPY BIRTHDAY to JAMES! :hb: Hope he had a fun 11th! And you do look GREAT in those pictures! Bet DH was having fun decorating with the lights.

JULES...glad Teri got some sleep. That's some long hours for a pregnant woman to work.

SUE...let us know how the doc appt goes today...thinking of you and your mother. :hug:

MICHELLE...hiya! Hoping all is well with you and you come back and post again...miss you!

Okay, so don't have much time on the computer right now. I've got to get in the shower at noon, have a drs appt myself at 1:20...just the yearly, no biggee. Trying to get some laundry done so I have something to wear. Does anyone get in the habit of wearing just the same 2 or 3 same outifts over and over and over? I am not sure why I do this, comfort I guess. I have a closet full of clothes but I just bought these really warm pants that are like sweats and shirts that are like sweats and have been wearing the same three over and over. I do this every year. Then when I go to church it takes me forever to find something to wear because that is what I want to wear. Of course I should...there were a couple of people in work out suits last week. Anyway, was just curious.

Getting back on track with my water, eating and exercise today! I felt myself falling into a slump, the same ole routine I go thru and I need to nip it in the bud NOW! I do good and then all of a sudden I just don't want to do anything. Going to walk before I jump in the shower and then walk when I get back...the treadmill bores me so I break up my walks. I refuse to gain more than a pound or two during the holidays, I refuse to! I've worked to hard to f-up. Better get going...lots to do. Will be back after the doc.

Have a great Monday ladies! :hug:

Oh my gosh!! On the fly too!!

Anita :wave::welcome3: to our little corner of the site!! It is great to have you here!! I will have to think about you wrote and get back in a bit!!

Cristina - Ugh....I will go walk! My legs feel like lead.

Mindee - Cute pictures!!! I posted some Hawaii ones in my myspace on my 1st meet w/ Rocky. I have some cute ones of the second trip with Gab that I need to scan. Kids grow up way to fast!!

Hi to everyone else!!

k- off for my walk. Day is going by too fast!! 1 pound down on WI!!!!