well, all is quiet on my front, which means, they are both sleeping OR they are scheming something up. I do have to add something exciting on here!

Last Wednesday, I weighed in at 231.6, right? Well, I stepped on the scale this morning, and I weighed in at 230.4! So, that is a loss of 1.2 lbs in one week! If I keep up with this, which I am going to do, then I will be making some progress in no time!

Sassy~ I totally agree with you on Tommy being an enabler! He stopped at the grocery store last night to pick up some things for his lunch, and brought me home a container of sour cream and onion pringles. He said that he knew that I liked that, and didn't want to come home with nothing for me. So, now I have to sit him down and tell him that I am trying to lose weight, so I need to keep all the junk food at bay!

Francie~ Apple Crisp, if I am not mistaken is just like a cobbler. Or, some might even say it tastes like an individual cup of apple pie!

Sue~ It is great to hear that your birthday lunch was great!! It is a gloomy rainy day here, so I am sitting here coming up with recipes and the last of the dinner ideas.

Okay, just finished reading thru all the posts but...I said I was taking the dog for a walk at 1 so gotta run. I will be back in a few minutes though to post.

well, I have been doing some poking around websites that have recipes on them,

and I now have a recipe for Apple Pie and Apple Crisp! So, I am going to pick up the stuff that I need for those tonight when we go grocery shopping and I will make them and let you all know how they turn out!

Okay, I'm back

Wasn't a long walk, just decided to do my Sculpt & Burn DVD and weights, lol. Now I can sit back and relax the rest of the day, well, except for fixing dinner-chicken and dumplings tonight. Got my walk in the morning as well. Went a little later than usual because it was a cool 44 degrees this morning. Not sure what it was at 9 but once I started walking it didn't take long to get hot. Don't mind going later, just need to figure out a new schedule and get used to it-hard to when you've done something else for a while.

SUSAN...so sorry about the f-up with the phone. Hope they get it straightened out and soon!

FRANCIE...you and Mindee need to quit with the talk of pies! Making me want some. I used to bake from scratch but the last few years it is mostly store bought frozen or from SAMS because it saves so much time...and it is probably better than mine would be, lol. ALmost finished with Full House and so far I like it....not sure if there is anything that JE writes that I don't or wouldn't like. I will check out the thing you mentioned...I saw it on the bulletin but didn't have a chance to check it out. Beef stew sounds really good, gonna have to make some of that soon! Are you ready for winter in Anapolis? All this talk of stew makes me think of winter...I love the soups in the cold weather...makes you feel all warm inside.

SUE...glad you had a nice BD!

ASIA...so glad to see you back! Don't fret...we are here for you! You'll get back to where you were soon enough.

SASSY...I thought you had mentioned where you worked before but my memory is gone! I swear I can't remember much of anything these days-just too much other stuff on my mind. My hubby is definitely not an enabler. He knows better than to bring something in the house unless I ask for it, lol. He always feels bad for not getting me a BD cake but for the last few years I have told him I do not want one. I will end up eating the majority of it for sure so I just don't want it around. Wherever we go out if I feel the need I will get a piece and then there's no more. But yeah...even on V-Day, Easter or any other holiday/special day he does not buy me candy.

MINDEE...not a fan of the apple cobbler but I LOVE the peach cobbler! I kind of thought you meant a booster for the table because I was thinking she wasn't old enough to graduate to a booster in the car, wasn't sure. I had to get, well I didn't have to, I did...got Cambrie a booster seat but thinking she really needed one of the toddler seats because the booster just doesn't sit well. I bought one so we didn't have to try and remember to get the booster seat out of Charlotte's car. They have to be in a booster here until they are 7 or 65-70 pounds...can't remember exactly...but it's the law.

HIYA KATY

Okay...not sure what but I am thinking there is something I need to be doing, lol...I am outta here. Have a good day!

Speaking of recipes...anyone have a good one for bread pudding? I had some while in AR and it was so good...made me want to make some. Maybe I'll do a search online but was hoping someone had one that was tried and true.

Just a quick pop in. DD sent me this pic. and I thought I would post, taken now that I am 60. Ugh! (hubby took it, DD cropped it and put it online)
I wish I took a better photo, but I am so pale and always seem to be talking when they snap the shutter. Imagine that....me talking? hmmm..



mom at 60.jpg

mmm, hey.

Yay, Asia!! We missed you here. Sorry to hear about the weight gain but you will get it back down!

I just got off work and I don't know about my phone, it was suppose to have been turned back on this morning. I don't wanna get upset if it isn't so I don't care if it never rings. lol
It wasn't even that the phone was disconnected it was the attitude of the morans that couldn't even admit a goof on their part. Finally the last Charter person I spoke to apologized for the mix up and said it shouldn't have happened. Awwww, that deflated my *anger* bubble instantly.

I have my job interview in the morning, think I will go and check out the 2nd hand store for a top to wear, something different. I did see a property management job in the paper today so will apply for that ...it is a position as an assistant so you have to live on site, which I have done in the past. It would take a lot of expense off my hands with rent, water and sewer,power..because all that is included w/ property management.

Just thinking out loud.....it would probably be a smart move.

:g ossip:

Mindee- I love cobblers! My step dad has a sister that makes an awesome peach cobbler. I still am waiting for Gaby's IEP to get to her new school. Happy to hear Brandon is doing so well in school.

Sassy - I don't have spouse, I enable myself. lol I think my ex husband was more secure when I was overweight, he seemed to think he could control me more that way. When I lost back in 2000 he came unglued the closer I became to goal.

Cristina - I will just have to put a trip to Arkansas on the schedule! Gaby liked flying but I think I would try to get closer to Yellsville , instead of flying ito Little Rock, that drive after the flight was soooooo long. Didja figue out what you needed to be doing??

Sue- YUM, Margarita's!! I like the ones at Chevy's. I haven't drank since McDreamy. I need to get another BF, I could never drink alone...or could I?? I do have Gaby's father close by, and she is in something called the Adventure Club. I have her enrolled in that on Tuesdays and Wednesday's for $6 dollars a day and she can stay there from 2:15 to 5:30 , so that is a good deal. I am finding I don't really need it because I get off work by 1pm. On the weekends her father has taken her while I work.

Francie - I hope you are having a good day, sorry about the panic attacks. Don't be hard on yourself, you have/had a lot going on lately. Moving is a big life changing thing. Just take it easy!! Doctors orders.

Katy - Do you guys have school Friday?? Just curious.

to Jules and Tammy!!

I have to go buy a birthday gift for this weekend. We are going to head to Portland tomorrow after school and Friday there will be an in service. Going to leave Gaby there and her father will pick her up Sunday and bring her home. That way she can go to a relatives birthday party on Saturday and spend time w/ her sisters. I might just head home Saturday early, have to be at work that day at 8am.

blah - blah...k- I smell. I need a shower...lol ...my Cinderella stint is over for a few days!!

omg-Sue...you soooooo do not look 60!! You look way younger and I am not hust saying that!
It is a great picture, thanks for posting it. I always have my eyes shut. lol

anyway- hope you are having a good Wednesday!

Ugh,

My phone is still disconnected. Charter is so full of BS. After calling this morning to confirm they would be out there, after being told they would be,....they have the nerev to say I have to wait 7 days for Qwest to release the number.
And qwest doesn't even have the number in their system anymore because if they did I would screw Charter and stay w/ Qwest now....just get my phone on!


And I went to the Toy store and I can get something decent for $50. hahaha.

well, we went and did some grocery shopping last night! it was a lot of fun, and we got a lot of great things!

now, I am all set to make my apple pie and my apple crisps! our friend said that she would stop talking to me if I gave her piece of the apple pie to our friend that works here at the complex.

Cristina~ Here in MI, it is 8 years old and I forget the weight. But I know that they have to be 4'9" as well. I am not usually a cobbler kind of person, but for some reason I love apple crisps.

I have to check my email, but I had emailed my mom yesterday for the recipe for Irish Soda bread. Although, the recipes that I keep finding online, don't have the alcohol that I remember having to put in it. So, I am waiting to see if she can dig up the recipe. But that might be a while, since I am still waiting for her to find my baby book!

Sue~ I have to agree with SuzieQ! You don't look 60 years young at all! I always have my eyes shut. But then again, it is genetic, my grandpa's eyes did the same thing when he used to smile.

SuzieQ~ Good luck with your interview!!!

I am off to finish up my email, and then to head to bed. I am so tired!

Hi All,

Well I am off......... but just not in a very good mood. I dunno just seems like every little thing is tickin' me off! lol. Like there was a magazine and some stuff on our desk and I bumped one of it off on the floor and I went off like the paper was gonna yell back at me! OMG I think I've totally lost it!

I just feel so FRUSTRATED lately and I dunno why!!! Nothing has really happened, work is fine, DH and me are fine...........I just got done with my period, so thats not it, only thing that I can come up with is that our apt is an absolute mess AND so is our finances!!! And DH wants to possibly switch insurance co.'s and so he wants me to do some online quotes but when I go to do that, they need our current policy information, and of course I can't get that online because our current insurance co's site is a pain in the butt and I have the info on paper but to do that I have to dig it out and that is a pain and just GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR!!!!!!!!!! Why can't things just be easy!!! LOL! I know life isn't easy, but just the little annoying irritating things drive me insane!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! And that is exactly how I feel right now: I just wanna get down on the floor and just start screaming and kicking and just have nice good old fashioned "fit"

Ok.........moving on..........lol.

Sue -- Great pic -- You look Maaarrrvvvelouuss Daaaarrrlllinnnggg! Definitely do NOT look like your 60 -- at all! Glad you had a great bday! I had a great bday, but ya know what? NOBODY (but the girls from work and you all of course) remembered our 10 yr. Anniversary! I know 10 yrs is nothing compared to some people, but I think its pretty darn good! No cards, no phone calls, nothing from my family!!!! Anyways, I'm not 5 anymore so I guess I should just move on........lol.

Cristina -- I meant to THANK YOU for my bday card!!! Ya my memory isn't so good now a days either. But I think mine is a part of the PCOS and part of me getting older..........

Mindee -- I love Apple Crisp!!! Its Yummy! Lemme know when your gonna make it so I can "swing" by!!! lol. Men........They so want to please us and its sweet, but its like um do ya want me to continue to look like the Michelin man??? lol.

Francie -- Holy Moly -- 6 kitties!!! Bet you got your "paws" full, eh? Yes my dear sweet husband loves to buy me things I love and I love him for it but I guess I need to tell him um, hon, please get me something healthy!!! lol.

Suzy Q -- I had a dream lastnight (sounds like a beginning of a speech, eh? lol) that since I do work nights at work and nobody is around but my coworker, why can't I do some exercises there between calls? Ya I will look a tad bit crazy but why not? I'd rather look crazy and be thin, then look "sane" and be fat!

UGH I wish I could share my pics of me, but I have so many rolls, you'd be whipping out your coffee to dunk em in!!! I took a pic of my coworker and it was one of those that she didn't expect and it turned out soooo good! I am like I can never take a good picture!

Well and I hope you all have a wonderful and safe Thursday!

Mindee~Did you make the pie and crisps yet?? You know what I totally love, but never allow myself to buy anymore? LoL!! Apple blossoms. I can only find my fave ones at Safeway. So I tend to avoid the whole store. Omg..its sooooooo yummy and very hard to eat just one.

Cristina~I used to love the pies at Costco. But they're so huge!!! Too much for 2 people. Although one time, I bought a giant cake for myself, and only ate the frosting, lol. But that was when I was going through my major depression days. You know..it doesnt even feel like fall here. It's a little cooler now, but thats about it. I wonder how the winter will be. I still have all my winter clothes, so thats cool. I'm just waiting for a super cold day so I can make stew!!! Mmmm

Susan~Stupid phone company. Do I have to go down there and beat them with a rolling pin???

Sue~You soooooooooooooo do NOT look 60!!! You look AMAZING!!!!!!! It might be time to start lying about your age!!

Sassy~Usually when your place is messy, it can make you feel frusterated. I do have my paws full, lol. 6 kitties..and these 2 kitties are CRAZY!!! LoL!! They LOVE table scraps!!! But they're not getting any from here!! They did jump on the counter to smell where the food had been..but found nada there. Bad kitties, lol. They're so cute though, so its hard to stay mad at them, lol.

Good Morning -

Every thing has been annoying me too Sassy, I think mine is pms related though. Maybe you are having a bout of post pms?? Possible. Bless your heat if you want to exercise between phone calls!! lol Sounds like a plan. I have meant to look into joining CURVES....because even though I am in the middle of nowhere, there is a CURVES.

Mindee- what is the flavor of Irish soda bread? Never have heard of that. Oh, had tons of responses about Gaby's IEP, seems it was never sent and the old school just forgot to send it. It was suppose to have been faxed this morning.

Francie - Rolling pin would be too good for Charter. I swear. They called last night and promised again to connect this morning. Yada, yada...I don't think I even care anymore. lol It is like, whatever,...I aint getting my hopes up, getting use to phone booths.

which btw,,,,,phone booths suck..they never work and when they do it is a bunch of static. And I love when Charter says "is there a number we can call you back on??" ummmm, no! Duh....

*sigh....love pms.

k- off to the interview. It is at a group home and I found the address early. Good thing because I had Astor lane down and it should have been Oyster Lane . I was also told between Gearhart storage and Morris paint but she meant Safekeeping storage, middle of cow country but I found it!!! Yee haw....

chat later. maybe...lmbo

Susan~Like duh, you're not hooked up cuz they arent doing their job. LoL!! They must be really stupid over there. You should call them like every 15 mins. LoL!! That would make them hook you up sooner.


I'm watching the ID channel. I LOVE this channel. Its basically all criminal investigation stuff. It's totally awesome. LoL!! I love the New Detectives show.

well, as I type this, I have two that are absolutely refusing to take a nap!

I am also on a mission now to find a Chucky mask, and a stripped t-shirt. A friend of ours calls Logan Chucky......as in Child's Play Chucky. I was just talking to him, and I mentioned to him that I am looking for a stripped t-shirt for him. He said that if we put it on him, give him a little fake knife, then he will definitely scare people.

So, now I am on a mission to look and see what I would need to pull off his costume. Now, maybe I can convince Tommy of it when he gets home from work.

Oh yeah..........I was fuming mad at the transportation department yesterday! Brandon's regular bus driver Pam, warned us that she wasn't going to be there yesterday. So, we expected some delays. What we didn't expect was for the bus driver to turn around and head to leave the complex because she didn't pull around to the back of the complex. Tommy had come pulling up as the bus was turning around. so he backed up in the van, and then sped off to get to the bus before she left the complex.

I talked to his bus driver Pam today, and she said that the little boy that sits next to Brandon didn't get home until really late. And when she got to his house, the little boys mom let the bus driver have it! I told her about what happened here and she said that the next time that she is going to be out, she is going to have someone ride with her the day before so they know where they will have to go.

Sassy~ If you need any pointers on how to have a proper temper tantrum, I have an almost three year old that can show you how to do it! I will definitely let you know when I make it, so you can "swing" on by. Tommy told me, and has told me for the longest time, that he likes a girl with meat on her bones.....which is fine and dandy with me......I just have too much meat on my bones! And it doesn't help any that I have the German body build.....it took me having three kids to FINALLY lose my hips!

Francie~ What are apple blossoms? Nope, I haven't made them yet. Brandon doesn't have school tomorrow, so it won't be tomorrow. I will make it soon, and if I don't make it, then I will try and get it done for Logan's birthday party possibly!

SuzieQ~ There really isn't a flavor to the Irish Soda bread. All I remember is putting in a little bit of beer, and then that cooks out. Oh yeah, and raisins.....but that is it! I am hoping that my mom can find the recipe that we used. Speaking of IEPs, Brandon's teacher is going to be testing the kids on their skills soon to see if they have met every thing or not.