Sassy- My DH likes tilapia and it is more reasonable to buy than some others. We actually buy it frozen at Meijer and it is usually "buy 1 get 1 free." I bake it or broil it. Have even pan fried it for him. I don't eat fish.

Francie- Cute pictures. Something to keep you busy, huh? I am keeping busy finding out how fast this new cable modem is. Love being able to surf....fast. And I can watch videos now.

OK..just wanted to pop in and say "hi." Gotta run........

Hey...I just got back from the ER. I was there for 3 hours!!!! I was there for 2reasons. 1-I started feeling these really sharp stomach pains and I was literly on the floor crawling crying because it hurt so much. And 2-because of that pain, I freaked out and had a panic attack. Then they had to give me oxygen because I couldnt catch my breath after having a 2nd panic attack while they tried to put an IV in me.

They did an ultrasound on my stomach and couldnt find anything wrong. They just think that I had a bad reaction to the food I ate last night, and probably had a little stomach bug. Which sounded like bs to me..but whatever. They gave me some meds to take if it happens again. I dont like the Naval hospital ER very much..but at least I have some meds, lol.

I'm gonna go try to get some sleep right now. I hope Fonzo calls me soon..

well, I feel like little Miss Susie Homemaker today. I have a chicken with redskin potatoes and vegetables in the crock pot cooking away! I called our worker on the kids insurance, and she claimed that it got canceled because we never gave her the new address. Which is BS because any time she sent us paper work to fill out, I made sure to put the new address on it! She said that she would change it in their system and it will be retroactive from May 1st. I am going to call back in a couple of days to make sure that it was taken care of so that we can go ahead and scheduled Brandon's ENT appointment.

Brandon made this really cute lily pad at school! It is a paper plate, that has a v shape cut out of it. He then painted it green, glued a pink tissue paper to it (as a flower) and then glued a frog to the plate.

Sue~ Did you and your mom ever get your Subway?

Francie~ I hope you are feeling better now! My goodness you have been through the ringer!

Sassy~ I hope you are getting your rest that you need!

Cristina~ Man, you were one busy lady! I have been doing the 2 mile Walk N Tone with Leslie Sansone. I am thinking about doing that in the morning and then walking around the complex at night. I just hate having to sit still, which is why I think Tuesdays are my bad days.

Afternoon -

I have been having a horrid time w/ my unemployment benefits. I forgot my pin number yesterday and tried all these combo's , no go. So I called this morning and she reset it for me and when I went back on line it wasn't reset so I tried my old pin again and it worked. Checked back in 2 hours and it said I hadn't filed a weekly claim so I call and wait 15 minutes for a live person only to be told the system is down and she couldn't check for me. UGH. I swear. So I tried to file again and it had me do a new pin this time so I did and I filed and now I have to check that it went through. I am SO stressed on it all. It probably means a delay in getting paid.

I went w/ the ex husband to his eye appointment this morning because they were going to dilate his eyes and the plan was I was going to drive him home. Because he is old and umm....fluttery.

So, we get up there and the VA schedules 12 people for every appt. Great. So, by 10:30 we ate still sitting there and he is dilated but they haven't called him back for the 2nd time. I told him we should just go, he was fine, geeeeeeezus!!!

He said no that I can just call the school and Gaby can wait. I think not!! I said I could take his jeep down and pick her up at 11:20 and come back up to get him and he said no, he didn't trust my driving. Whatever.......why was I there?? I was sooo stressing because I have a full day as it is....and my unemployment was still not taken care of.

He finally goes back to find a nurse and talks his way in front of 3 other people waiting and we get to Gaby in time.

Went to Target to get her a sundress and we had pizza and she was having a melt down...and , and, the pizza sauce kept ooozing out all over her white shirt to join the hot chocolate she drank for breakfast.

Can't she ever just stay clean??? I was ok though, I just said "my goodness what a mess" and of course she doesn't care about a dress or shoes (she is having a school function this week , singing and all with her class) she just wants a toy.

We agreed on a dress but it didn't come in her size so we ended up at another Target and by now she is howling and steaming.

Get the dress and now onto shoes. Course she picks out jellies....which will not do for the Princess and keep us up with the Jones...haha....

Whatever.....it was a nightmare, at least it is taken care of.

Had a nice time w / Mc D, seems like a lifetime ago now! He made some New York steak that was sooooo good and some fresh green beans that were so yummy too. We ended up just staying in and having our own Cinco de mayo...lol.

Sassy - YUM , Tilapia!!! I had some yesterday, I love fish.

Francie - Wow, hope you are feeling better today!

Mindee- Yay, for winning in the derby!

Cristina - I am here!! It would be so nice if it works out for you and Jules to come out in October!!

Hi to Sue , Katy and Jules!!

My time is up on the computer, wish I could chatter more! I just am exhausted. lol

Chat more later!

Sassy~I wish Fonzo liked seafood..I'm seafood deprived. LoL!! I have a question for you..but I'll just PM you about it in a few mins..

Sue~Ya..its my late night hobby, lol.

Cristina~Me, some old dude & his wife were the only ones in the waiting room. It was very annoying. Then they made me take a pregnancy test. Like that wasnt the biggest insult ever. I'm like..hello, my husband is gone. Do I look like some skank?!?! OH..they they got all snippy because I couldnt remember the last day of my AF. Well sorry..I'm the one sitting there barely being able to breath..they're lucky I could even remember Fonzo's social (ya, they need his, and not mine. I dont even remember what mine is anymore..but I can sure recite his at the drop of a hat, lol). Ugh..I swear, everytime I go in there..its the same horrible experience. OH..and no..it wasnt the same prob as last time. That time my ovary was hurting..but when I went to the doc awhile ago, she said there was nothing wrong with it.

Susan~Omg..Jellies. Wow..that takes me back. I wonder if they have any in my size...




Well..I'm feel better now. I even ate some lunch. I'm thinking about working out, but nothing too extreme. Maybe the woman's walk & then the firming exercises.

I'm thinking of dropping out of the BL challenge. Its just too much for me..and I feel sooooooo much pressure. Like what if I miss a weigh in because my internet goes out?? What if I miss this, or miss that. My internet went out for an hour yesterday and I freaked out big time because I thought I would be missing something for sure. Plus..I'll probably be going on vacation sometime..and I want to see Fonzo for an entire week. I dont wanna have to think about running to a comp to join in on the chat or weigh in. I dunno..what should I do??

Oh ya...I have another question too. When you guys do WATP..do you ever just mute what they're saying and put music on??? I get so annoyed by some of those people, lol. Plus, listening to my own music keeps me pumped up more.

Anyways..Fonzo called. We got into a semi argument. Which was a first in a very very long time. I mean, we werent screaming at each other or anything. Actually..it was one of our most easiest arguments ever, lol. He said his side, I said mine..we came to an agreement and then moved on, lol. Who knew it could be so easy?? LoL!!

Well..I better get off here and go work out so I can take my 2 hour nap soon, lol.

Evening -

Francie - McD won't make fish, I beg and plead but I don't think he really likes it. We did have salmon at his friends house. My hawaii friend is always catching tuna and eats fish almost daily. Anyway - I am glad you are feeling better!! And I think w/ Jellies you can just squeeze your foot into a smaller size like Gab was doing, she wears a 2 and I swear her foot was in a 1....lol

Sassy - Hey chickie!! I am glad you went to work and felt better! I think the employment thing will be ok, I checked and it showed I had claimed a week so I hope to get a deposit in my account on time Wednesday! Have to cool it on the drinks during the week , otherwise I will bloat back up. Darn.

Wrapping up the laundry and getting a tired little girl to bed. I have to go pick her up a white sweater for tomorrow and she is all set for her singing debut

Had a breakfast sandwish for breakfast, tenderloin for lunch and some veggies. I might have some peanut butter crackers for a snack later on. What a life. My goal this week is to hit 159. yay.

Night all!!

Sassy~They gave me some anti nausea meds. I took it when I got home..and it made me very sleepy. I think I'll save them for when I cant sleep, lol. Hopefully my stomach wont hurt anymore. I really hate going to the ER. Maybe next time, I'll go to the civilian hospital.

Before I was with Fonzo, I was never really into mexican food. My family thought it was very strange, lol. But he got me into liking it. Or maybe its because I just grew up and liked the taste?? Either way, it all happened after Fonzo, lol. I only like to eat it with him though. We go to this resturaunt that reminds us of home..lol.

Ya..I'm gonna drop out of the challenge. I seriously need to work at my own pace. I mean..I'm doing pretty good. I'm eating good, and exercising. I log it all in my blog. I think what really did it was last night. I ate too much frozen yogurt and felt really guilty about it. I feel like I let my team down. I shouldnt have to feel that way, ya know?? Theres that and all the other issues I mentioned before, lol.

Susan~I'm gonna check out Target after pay day to see if they have any jellies in my size. I used to wear them ALLLL the time. I dont care if anyone makes of me either. Those shoes are nice!! LoL!!


Well..Fonzo called me again..yay!! I was making fun of him..because he said all of Cornado is part of the base. And I was like..so I guess that big giant hotel is the Navy Lodge? And he was like..yup. Lmao!! It was funny. Maybe its an inside thing, LoL!!

I didnt take my nap today because I was too busy decorating my pictures, lol. I put them all up on myspace too. But ya..I think I'll go to bed after Medium. I can watch tv in the bedroom if I have to. I'm just soooooooo tired right now.

I already ate dinner, but I'm still feeling hungry!!! Ugh, I hate it when that happens. My dinner was good too. Roasted chicken, pasta w/mozzarella cheese sprinkles all over, and veggies!! If I wasnt so lazy, I'd cook all the time, lol.

Well..that 70s show is on..so I shall go now. BBL

Sassy~I only recently started watching Medium. I started on the one about her boss' missing daughter or something. It was a 2 parter..and it was good!!! Ever since I've been hooked, lol. Oh..about the question..n/m about it. I figured it out, lol.

I've watched it from Day 1. I'm totally hooked. lol. Some shows are better than others, but I still am hooked.......lol. Glad you figured it out........

who would have thought that being Susie Homemaker and working out would make me feel good? While eating dinner, I was trying to figure out what I am going to make for me and the kids to eat on Tuesday night since Tommy has lodge!

He is taking Brandon's donation envelope with him to lodge. Brandon is doing a one hour walk for the American Cancer Society as a mini Relay For Life on Wednesday. Tommy's mom gave him five dollars. Then Anna, told Tommy to put the money for his shirt that he bought her into the donation envelope. So, right now he has $40 in his envelope.

When we took the kids to their recertification appointment on the 30th, they ask for the parents height and weight so that they can see what BMI they have. Well, the dietician started talking to me and was telling me that mine was still high and blah blah blah. I told her "well, the last time I was in here I believe I weighed about 245ish, so I am down 12 pounds from the last time I was in here." (which was six months prior to that appointment) To which she gave me a high five and then I told her about the WOMAN challenge that I signed up for and what the objective of the challenge was and she then said "well, I can't wait to see you in six months to see the results from that challenge!"

I am going to be making more meals at home. I mentioned to Tommy that I want to get back into the swing of making dinner at home and to try to not eat out as often as we have been! I know the nights that we are more or less destined to eat out are nights that the kids have doctor's appointments. But even still I want to try and get some healthier meal choices into this house!

morning all

I'm holding down the fort today...L was up all night puking...lord knows what caused it, but she's a wiped-put little mess this morning. I've propped her up on the couch with lots of towels and cartoons. Hopefully I'll get some gardening and knitting done while she's resting.

A trip to Portland? Wow that would be so much fun! We generally aren't too busy in October. DH is talking about booking an "adult-only" ( hehe) night at the coast the second Friday in Oct. Other than that and soccer, we are clear.

Mindee - I found that I ate much healthier when I cooked meals at home and ate out less...hopefully you'll find the same. Saves a lot of $$, too. Love that picture of Marissa...Leigh has one just like it from her first birthday Did you health insurance mess get straightened out...hope so

Francie - glad you are feeling better - take it easy...those pictures were a hoot...are the from a lolcats-type site?


Susan- wtg for getting so close to goal...it's inspiring. I'm glad the unemployment thing got sorted out - what a pain

Sorry I have to cut it short, but I have to get back to the little miss. Hi to Cristina, Jules, Sassy, and Sue! Hope everyone is having a good day!