Cristina you snuck in there while I was posting....
The sleepover is going ok. The kids are busy cleaning the basement DD has the 2 running up and down the stairs bringing up all the dishes, garbage, pop cans, and all that other crap down there. I am getting a chuckle because it is not the little ones mess, but they are not complaining about cleaning it. Also since the dog has had puppies she has decided that she can no longer go outside to go to the bathroom. I am going to lose it with her shortly, so we are cleaning the carpets once again. So now I have her locked in the kennel with the puppies.
Anyone have any ideas on how to get her to start going outside again? (and yes, she does have a coat that DD puts on her so that she doesn't get to cold...)
Anways back to the closets.

Kathy~Thank you BIL is supposed to be coming on friday, but they havent bought the plane tickets yet. It's getting so annoying, cuz they wont give us a set date. I hate not knowing when. But anyways...we got him a coat, and some stocking stuffers. Nothing major, lol. We'll probably take him shopping for clothes a little later.

Katy~I'm lucky I dont have to send out any presents this year. I always get soooo stressed out when I do, lol. Although, I ordered my friend something from Amazon, and I hope it gets here in time.

Susan~Its not fair that its snowing up there!!! Send some my way!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I heart snow!! LoL!!

Cristina~No, I havent wrapped the stuff up yet. I hope I have enough wrapping paper, lol. Now I'm all worried. Fonzo's big present took up a lot of paper.


Why does it snow everywhere but here?!?! It's not fair!! (yes, I'm pouting like a 2 year old) LoL!!

Francie, heres some "Let it snow, and take our snow" vibes to you. In fact, I will even go outside and do a snow dance for you. (Well actually I will stand at my door and do the dance for you)

LOL!!! Thanks!!! Here's my snow dance:

And yes, I have to dress up like spiderman in order for it to work

well, the mystery is solved! Tommy went into the ER today because he was still having severe pain. He called his mom and she met him at the hospital. She called me to let me know that he has sludge in his gall bladder and he has to follow up with the surgeon to see what he wants to do. And he has to change his diet, so now I am trying to scour the internet for the diet that he has to switch to. But all I am finding is stuff for the diet that he would need to go on IF he were to get his gall bladder taken out.

so, now we are looking at what we can do to change what we eat so that it will help things out if he does in fact need his gall bladder taken out. He is going to call and schedule that appointment tomorrow. do any of you ladies know where I can find information on what he, well we, can't eat? I read somewhere that he can't eat dairy products (such as milk and eggs), red meat, fried foods, and coffee. I am looking for anything that says what he CAN eat. Oh yeah, I read some where that he can't eat cookies any more either!

Tommy asked me when he got home from the ER if there was any way he could sue the doctor that we saw on Friday. I said "probably for misdiagnosis. Since she should have sent you for more testing instead of just passing it off as it being the stomach flu and sending you on your way."

Kathy~ I put the pictures up on Facebook as well, so you can see them over there. I have some pictures that I took over the past weekend that I need to put up. Tommy made some chocolate chip cookies that we got from Brandon's fundraiser.

Katy~ I am not sure how they got that, since we got called back after 11am, so I know we didn't shrink while sitting there! I have a couple of websites that my friend gave me in regards to what I can eat with WW, so I am going to book mark them again, and look more into them. Although, I think since Tommy has to change his diet now, we will be as well, so that will help me out too.

Cristina~ That is how Brandon is. He is really getting into his numbers and letters and such now. So, I am sure that he will be ready for kindergarten next year, we just need to get him potty trained!

SuzieQ~ My goodness you have been busy! Two shots....we were asked on the medical history form if either one of us has had a flu shot, and unfortunately neither one of us has. I told Tommy that we would probably be walking out with flu shots, but that didn't happen.

ok......we were going to have Italian Chicken and rice pilaf for dinner tonight....but I forgot to pull out the chicken and marinate it. So, I mentioned to Tommy that he has his salmon in the freezer that I could make for him. Do you think he will be able to eat it?

I asked him what he was going to have for lunch tomorrow, and I told him that I would make him some soup and put it in a container for him to heat up at lunch time. I am hoping that I am able to find something soon that I can write down and keep handy as for what we can now eat.

sorry if I missed any one, but I will be back later.

Mindee~When I had my gallbladder taken out..they told me to switch to a low fat diet. I didnt even have a choice when I had my attack. They took it out the very next day, even though I was only in pain for that one day.

Francie--I don't think I would look good in a spidey costume but I want snow too!! We are excited for Dominic to see it for the first time. I had to run to work a little today and you could see a little snow in spots--nothing at my house though!!!

Mindee--hugs to hubby!! I always use www.ask.com type in your question. Are you feeling any better???

Kathy--brrrr on the cold!!! Sounds like you are finding ways to have fun though. I will make sure I sneeze on a stranger!!!! I am sure we still have Dominic alot--it's just nice that she lives 10 minutes from my job and 1/2 hour from home.

Cristina--unfortunately Teri doesn't make enough to cover all her bills so there is nothing left for us--she does give us some of her free formula from WIC, but I buy diapers and everything else. He eats what we eat so I am not buying babyfood anymore.

SuzyQ--almost everyone I know that got the flu shot this time felt really yucky and sore after it. WTG on getting back down. The offer to point and laugh while I sit on your coworker is still open!! I loved the pics in your Christmas card--the girls are so pretty--Becky looks a little like Ry's almost girlfriend Sarah from before he moved to WA--he even thought so....There are still friends--she met someone while he was gone.

Katy--Our company Christmas lunch is on my bday, my Mom wants to take me out and hubby is taking a vacation day on Thursday so that's when we are going and then Sunday is her bday and we are all including my hubby, kids and brother going to eat at a place she likes---TOOO much eating out!! How will I ever lose this week!!! I'll be happy if I stay the same.

Well, I am off to play with the boy--I won't see him until Thursday night!!!

Happy Sunday Ya'All!!



The party went well even though not as many people showed up as they said they were. But it turned out even better I thought. It was all of our really good friends. DH had a great time. My friend from work bought him a bunch of balloons and one was even a motorcycle one! Its very cool!

Thanks everybody for your Bday Wishes for DH.

I am going out to dinner with DH and our friend. (I took off tonight from work)

Have a Good One,

Sassy--so glad you guys had a good time!!

Jules~I only saw snow once..and that was a couple weeks ago. You're lucky to have seen some in some spots. I'm wishing for a very very cold day so it will snow, lol.


Sassy~Glad the party was fun!!! Enjoy your night off!!


Well..I finished wrapping the presents tonight..yay!! LoL!!! My lower back hurts from sitting on the floor and bending all weird to cut the paper and wrap the stuff. I'm very excited for Christmas. This is the first time in 2 years that we get to spend it with friends!! Plus..I'm really excited for Fonzo to open his big present. I got him some swords..he's gonna love it!!!!


Okay..gonna go watch Mission Impossible 3 on TNT!!!

Hello everyone
Just got back from a crazy supper at my parents house. I made a good save tonight. Our pipes to our laundry room are frozen, so I can't do any laundry, so I filled a garbage bag with laundry, and told the boys to throw it into the back of the truck, so we could wash a couple loads while we were at supper. As I was backing out of the driveway, I noticed a bag of garbage sitting at the curb. I asked Cody who put the garbage bag there and he said he took it out of the truck and put it there. I asked him why he was throwing out our laundry? He said he didn't know it was laundry. (Yes supper was so crazy that I forgot that we even took some laundry until I was leaving. Didn't get any washed)

Francie - Thats great that you found Fonzo something he will love. Now the hard part, not letting him open it before Christmas. Ok I did the snow dance for you. Everyone asked me what I was doing and I told them I had to use the bathroom really bad but someone was in there. If I told them I was doing a snow dance, and then it actually snowed here I would not be popular.

Sassy - I am glad that you guys had a good time. Were you able to have it at the place that you originally were going to? Or did you have to go somewhere else? It is nice to spend time with really good friends. Especially now that you will probably be to busy between now and New Years to see them. Speaking of that, do you have any big plans for New Years Eve?

Jules - You know if my snow dance doesn't work, it means that both of us must find a spidey costume and do our dance together. Is your birthday on Thursday? Roxy just eats what we eat, and she will not let anyone feed her.And she just drinks regular milk now. She is quite independant. It does cut down on the baby bills.

Mindee - sorry about Tommy, but at least now you guys know what the problem is. Sorry also to hear that he might be laid off for a little while.

SuzyQ - are you staying home for a couple days, or are you planning a trip back for a visit with everyone on your days off?

Cristina - did you have a relaxing Sunday? Are you ready for the happy little Miss to come back and play? I am quite excited for Christmas Vacation to start so that the kids and I will have some time together.

Speaking of that I just noticed that it is 9:30, and a big brother was actually hanging out with a little brother, and that little brother should have been in bed an hour ago. Must run and get him there.

Morning.

I have gotten some laundry done, still working on that one. Seems non-ending........ Also kept up on dishes so there were none. Picked up some, cleaned the bathroom up.........phew. I need to go back to work to relax!

Well thats about it.

TTYL!

Back to work for me tonight......

Happy Monday!


KATHY...bet it was cute watching the little ones cleaning. it's funny to me how helpful the little ones are and then they grow up, lol! You, know I have no clue about what to do to make the dog go out again, sorry.

MINDEE...I had problems with my gallbladder for years before they took it...kept diagnosing it as an ulcer and I knew it wasn't. But it didn't matter what I ate...I could eat a salad and then have an attack. Was never told to change my diet until after I had it taken out. Then they told me to follow a low-fat diet. For the most part I tried to and still try. I definitely don't eat how I used to...we ate out too much, waaaaayyyy too much! But it's been 14 years since and I've not had any problems. DD and both sons had theirs taken out too. DS#1 had one freakin attack and they took it out...and he has to watch what he eats...there's certain things he can't eat now because it messes with his stomach, and hope this isn't too much info but as soon as he eats he has to be near a restroom. Same with DD. Josh just had his taken in October so not sure if he has problems or not, so far, so good. But...if the doc tells ya to follow a certain diet I would! I am surprised though that they didn't want to take it out right away. Hope he feels better soon!

SASSY...glad the party was fun!

FRANCIE...I was wondering what was in that long box, lol. I think he will love it! Oh, me too...hate not knowing things. Josh & Charlotte will beat around the bush all the freakin time...can't get a straight answer out of them for nothing! Love the snow dance...maybe I will do it and send all the snow your way! We are supposed to get some in the next couple of days...'course they are talking ice too...that's what scares me...I will not drive on the ice. You know...wrapping should be included in exercise because it is quite the chore, or for me anyway.

JULES...I couldn't imagine raising a baby today. I don't think the diapers have changed a whole lot over the years but the formula sure has, yikes! Of course a lot of mothers now days breast feed, guess that is the way to go. Kudos to Teri though she is doing a great job and you guys are too. She's lucky to have a momma like you!

SUSAN...what's up with you missy? I swear when I run away I will end up at your door for a visit! I am this [] close to running away from it all! Like you need me at your door I think I'll just put a blanket, pillows and some food and clothes in the car and live there and just drive around wherever.

Nothing really planned for the day...going to get some exercise done and finish my laundry. Did 3 loads yesterday but didn't get them folded and put away. That's about it, other than freeze my arse off...it's a warm -9 degrees right now

Take care ladies, and have a wonderful day!

Kathy~I confess..I let him open one present and we said it was just an anniversary gift, lol. It's a boatsman whistle. Which he loved. He's into all that sailor type stuff, lol. Just cant get him anything actually related to the Navy, lol. LOL!!! I would've loved to have seen your snow dance. Everyone must've been like...Okay, leave her alone..LOL!!

Cristina~Omg..Fonzo is just DYING to open the huge present. That will be the first one he opens Christmas morning, lol. And yes, wrapping presents should be included in exercise. I really hurt my back yesterday. And I think I might've pulled something in my leg, lol. I hate freakin ice. I slipped on some ice last year and omg, I was so sore!! Then we saw this one car actually stuck on the side of this hill because he hit a patch of black ice. Scary!!! Gotta be careful out there.

well, Tommy went to work today. I talked to him at lunch and he said that he was in major pain. I told him that he wasn't taking his darvocets with him to work. his friend said that she might have some vicodin, I told him that he wasn't taking it and then driving home. he said something and I said, well then tell Cindy that she will have to bail you out of jail then because we don't have the money to do it.

he actually just called me again to see if the doctor's office had called here. they haven't so he said that he was going to call them back again to see if the secretary had talked to the doctor yet and what she said. so now we are just waiting to hear what she has to say and go from there.

we were looking around online last night and found out that we will more then likely have to switch to organic foods and leaner meats. He seems to think that once he gets his gall bladder taken out, if that is what they decide to do, then he will be able to go back to eating like he normally does. I have some news for him.....once we switch and get me and the kids used to the organic stuff, as well as himself, then there will be no switching back! granted it will be more expensive because the organic stuff always is, but we will have to get used to it and figure out new meal plans. any body have any suggestions?

oh yeah.....you know how I put together the calendar a while ago? well, I got an email yesterday from snapfish talking about free shipping and handling. So, since that is what we were going to have to pay......I tried it, and wouldn't you know it......I got our calendar for FREE!!!!! Now, I can't wait for it to get here!!!!!

right now, I am doing the kids laundry. right now, they are in the washers and I will be heading over there probably after I finish this post to see if they need to get switched to the dryers yet.

I just got a call from the doctor's office in regards to my blood work that they drew last Friday! My glucose was 98, my total cholesterol was 133, my triglycerides were 80, my hdl was 40, and my ldl was 77. I made sure to ask if they were all good before I hung up the phone, and she told me that they were. My doctor thought I was going to be all out of whack, since she classified me as being in the "obesity" category.

Francie~ How long did you have to stay on the low fat diet? Or did you have to switch for life?

Jules~ Thanks for that site....I will check it out here in a minute. I am feeling good. I am still have some stomach issues, but I know mine are not anything like Tommy's. I am still kind of tired, but I am hoping that I will have an answer for it all soon!

Sassy~ Sounds like the party went well!!!! I love D&B but we haven't been in a looooooooong time! The first time I actually got carded after I turned 21 was when we went to D&B......not like I was going to drink or anything, I was pregnant with Brandon when we went.

Kathy~ Thanks for the nice comments. At least if he gets laid off this coming Friday, then he can come home and apply for unemployment....which we are hoping that he gets if he does indeed become unemployed!

Cristina~ I am surprised they didn't take it either. But the doctor that saw him in the ER wasn't his normal doctor. So, they told him to call and follow up with his normal doctor today..which is why he has been trying to get in touch with them!