I hope you all are having a wonderful Thanksgiving when you read this...lol. I am yes, at work. Luckiliy this is MY Friday!
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. 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. lol. Now just have to work on the exercise part. lol. Even my jeans I put on today are loose! (we get to wear casual wear all week at work )
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? 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! 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.......
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!
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....
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!
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.
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.
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! I forgot to say that yesterday, bad me. Love your Christmas bunny, so cute!
Hello to everyone else, and anyone reading this.
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!
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!
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.
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.
Happy Thanksgiving, Chicks!!!!!!!!
Happy Thanksgiving, Chicks!!!!!!! 
Luckiliy this is MY Friday! 
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.
I've been sticking to it and if I want something, I eat it, only just a small amount. 
lol. Now just have to work on the exercise part. lol. Even my jeans I put on today are loose! 
(we get to wear casual wear all week at work 
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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.
I wll do indy's on the weekend when I'm off. 
I forgot to say that yesterday, bad me. Love your Christmas bunny, so cute!
