Brandon made me a Mother's Day present at school. It is a laminated piece of paper that has his hand prints on it, and then there is a message above it. The message reads "Sometimes you get discouraged Because I am so small. And always leave my fingerprints On furniture and walls. But everyday I am growing, I'll be grown-up someday And all those tiny fingerprints Will surely fade away. So here's a final handprint Just so you can recall, Exactly how my fingers looked When I was very, very small. Brandon Mother's Day 2009" As soon as I saw the hand prints, my eyes started to get misty, and then when I read the poem that went with it, I had tears falling down my face.

Jules~Tell Teri that I said that, the Twilight book is way better than the movie!!! I hope that at least New Moon will be better than Twilight. Some of it was just so cheesy, lol. I do have a confession about the Anita Blake books..lol. My friend told me about the sex and stuff, and I started reading it for that purpose. LOL!! I'm a little perv, but whatever. She told me that it just gets really hot later on. So we'll see. And I'm not sure when Fonzo will be out of the Navy. I'm guessing next June.




OHH okay..I remember what I wanted to say now, lol. I just read in my mag, that DeAnna is now dating Jeremy!!!! WTF!! She has no clue what she wants. And I guess they were hanging out with Jesse's ex girlfriend..cuz Jesse was all..her & DeAnna have one thing in common, they both went out with me. LoL!! He's a little full of himself, lol.

Hola
 

Sassy~Did you finish Breaking Dawn yet?? Cuz if so, message me, and I'll let you know what I thought was so funny about Rose & Jake.


Nothing much is going on with me. Gonna go jump in the shower and get ready to go to the movies!!! We're gonna go see Star Trek. And just for the record..we're not Trekkies (or however you spell it). I've never watched the show a day in my life..although Fonzo has seen a few episodes and some of the movies. We're just going cuz this movie looks really really good, and because the dude from Heroes is in it. He's playing Spock.


Btw..I added a hiliarous blog to my myspace...check it out!!!!!!!!! (and comment)

Quick pop in. Just wanted to say things here are good. Mom and I are both doing well right now.
"Baby boy"...yes, he is my youngest at 29. But still my baby. LOL. He arrived safely and has been busy catching up with family and friends. Looks super as he has lost 25-30 pounds. Still a big boy, but much healthier.
We had family here yesterday, wore me out, but was fun.It was warm enough to sit outside, but not sunny or hot.
Mother's Day and DD's birthday party tomorrow. I am not cooking for that one though...DH is grilling and I already have lunch things ready.
Did laundry all day today...where does this stuff come from????
I am not doing another darn thing today and hopefully very little tomorrow. Just want to enjoy my family.

Happy Mother's Day to you all and hope you can enjoy your family too.

Hey All,

No time for indy's but I wanted to say a huge HAPPY MOTHERS DAY!

In Portland after working earlier today, going to go out w/ Rach in a second. Had some steak and hummus, it was so good. I dipped pita bread in the red pepper hummus. Yum.
Beck zoomed in and out, will go see her row in the morning. Miss my Gaby. She cried and cried and I had to promise her a black kitty. I think I will make it a stuffed one, haha
Rach thinks I should get a nose ring. We'll see.

29 year old baby boy Sue??? lol ,cute. I will burp him anytime you want ;0)

ok, I better go work off some steak...chat later.

just popping in before I head off to bed......

we ended up going to the prompt care with Marissa yesterday after Tommy got home from work. she has an acute upper respiratory infection....so she is now on amoxicilan like Brandon. then we came home, hung out for a little bit, and then went to out to dinner at Old Country Buffet for Mother's Day and for our anniversary which is Monday. I was really good, and all I had was a BIG Caesar salad and a side of nachos. (probably not the best option for a side, but every thing else looked too fattening to me!

then we met up with one of the kids' godfathers at the race track. we hung out for a little bit, watched a couple of races, and then we had to run back to walmart because Tommy asked me what I wanted for breakfast. he was in there for almost a half hour!

we got home and he quickly ran into the house after telling me that he didn't need my help getting the stuff from the back of the van. I grabbed some stuff from where the kids were at, and came inside. he then handed me some chocolate covered pretzels and three red roses.

my BIL called us last night and asked us what time we were going over to my MIL's house tomorrow. we asked him for what and he said "mom didn't invite you guys over?" so then Tommy called his mom to let her know that we might or might not be over there, and they were out to eat at Logan's. Tommy was picking on her for not calling to see if we wanted to meet them up there.

we had made some tenative plans with a friend of ours for a BBQ sometime this weekend, I told him to call me Friday after he left work and he never did. Tommy called him Friday night I believe it was, and he didn't answer, so he left him a message. I sent him a text message Saturday morning to see what was going on, and didn't hear anything, and then Tommy called him Saturday night and his phone went right to voicemail...........so from the looks of it, we are going to get stood up on the BBQ thing. (not to mention we have some stuff for his kids)

Just wanted to pop in and wish all you Mothers a Very Happy Mothers Day!!! :grouphug:

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Francie -- No haven't finished yet.......ugh I am dragging my feet on this one! LOLLLLLLLL! I'll have it finished by tonight though!!! :D

:hug:

Happy Mothers Day everyone.

Well we survived the grad party. Everyone was very drunk. Cody is still in bed. Got home at 7:45 this morning. Got him downstairs and tucked into bed....Snug as a bug.... I think I need a nap.

Wanted to wish everyone a VERY happy Day.

Happy Mothers Day to all--

& here's to hoping next year is a first momma's day for Sassy & Francie!!!

Kathy -- glad you survived the grad party.

Jules -- Thanks, yes lets hope next year Francie and I both can celebrate our first Mothers Day! :D

How is everybody? I'm tired. :yawn: I got up too early, but got stuff done before going into work..............yay. Work sent us an email with our VPN (Virtual Private Network) id's and passwords, so I am thinking this work from home thing is really gonna happen!!!!! I hope anyways!!! :D

Well take care everybody. Get some Zzzzzz's for me, k? lol.

:hug:

Hi to everyone. Just a quick fly by. Having a good time with DS and had a wonderful Mother's Day with family. Got my hands on that new baby for quite awhile, but darn, had to share him with everyone. I need to volunteer for babysitting soon so I can have him to myself. Not greedy here...lol.

Life will calm down Wed. around here, so I will return!

Just found out mom and I are both having pain injections in 2 weeks. We will either feel better or hurt like H**l. Her's is in her back, mine in my ribs (ugh).
More later.....

just thought I would stop by to see how every one is doing......

today is our 7th wedding anniversary! we had a great dinner, and then our friend bought us some cupcakes for our anniversary. so we just each had one, and now Tommy is at the store getting milk and I am here catching up online!

I am so ready for bed, that I thought I would pop in to see how every one is doing, so I wouldn't miss anything!

OoO FUN!!!!! I saw a commerical for Ocean City, MD..and I looked it up online..and now me & Fonzo totally wanna go. We saw pics of the boardwalk..and omfg, it looks soooooooo awesome!!!! I can't wait to go!!!!!!!!

Hola Amigas! :D

Francie -- I FINISHED THE LAST BOOK!!! :woohoo: Now I am off to read "Midnight Sun"............;) http://dl4.glitter-graphics.net/pub/...wbrq8qy6fw.jpg :lol3:

Sue -- Glad you had a good time, glad you got to hold the little one and I hope you get in lots of babysitting time.....lol I hope you and your mom's pain injections help you and don't hurt you. :hug:

Mindee -- HAPPY BELATED ANNIVERSARY!!!! http://dl4.glitter-graphics.net/pub/...wzseyy3jfr.gif I hope it was a good one!!!

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I couldn't open the attachments Sue :( Was it pix of the Mason?

I just have a sec, my place needs some serious TLC today. It was so frustrating to get ready not being able to find things.

Sue- Hope you are enjoying the baby! I know you are :)

Cristina - Thanks for the MD greeting! How was your mothers day? How is your week going?

Kathy - You all recover from the grad party? Have you ever tried Mad Housewife wine? I bought that last and kind of liked it, just a cheap wine but I kindof related. haha.

Jules - Hope you had a wonderful mothers day too!

Mindee- Happy Belated 7th Anniversary!

Sassy& Francie - ya, we'll all be wishing you two mothers' day wishes soon, I am sure you will make awesome mommies. :D

Katy - You the last one in the roll call? lol It was SOOOO beautiful in your neck of the woods, I loved all the greenery and colors, the village area is in bloom!

I had a good weekend and a busy week so far. I did find a place so look to move at the beginning of June. I didn't get my river view but I got bay and coast range view, it is very pretty. I can sit on the porch and have an incredible view and hop over the hill for the river. It also has a cute back yard, close to a park and dairy queen :D

Weightwise I am 146, a tad up from before the weekend, thats ok I always go up after visiting the ex and all the dishes he makes.

better get to some cleaning and packing! Excited :)

I don't know what happened to my pictures, but I re-attached them. Busy, happy day on Mother's Day.

Be back later

I stepped on the scale this morning, and it told me 221.8!!!! YAHOO!!!!!

just thought I would pop in here while I am waiting for Brandon's bus to get here. It was somewhat warm and sunny earlier, now it is dreary and rainy!

SuzieQ~ Thanks for the wishes!

Sue~ Looks like you had a great Mother's Day!!

I thought I had already responded in here, but my computer must have eaten the post!

Mindee--happy belated Anniversary and woo hoo to you on the loss.

Sue--the baby is so sweet!! sorry to hear about the pain injections--yuck!!
but that baby is so sweet!!!

SuzyQ--spent Friday with Ry finishing up moving, Saturday went to Mom's to a Greenfest and bought my fave soap and then Teri took me shopping--got B & B works stuff and a new pair of shoes and then she took me out on Sunday to the Mexican place I love-Ry had to work 11 AM to 9 PM so he couldn't come along-hubby was a jealous arse all weekend--how can you be jealous of me spending time with my mom and the kids--he was invited--just didn't go. We had a long talk Sunday night and I let him have it--we took off Monday and talked it out.

Sassy--I would love to work from home but my area does alot of entry too--I don't see how it would work.

Kathy--sounds like you did more than your share getting the kids delivered safely...

Francie==OC is fun--there's a bunch of games and a carnival with a big ferris wheel that is too cool. You have to get some Thrasher's boardwalk fries--I love mine with vinegar, salt & ketchup. Phillips is the best crab place.

Katy & Cristina--big hi to both of you.

It will be a few more weeks before we get the catscan to see if all mom's tumors are gone, her neck looks good--visually it looks back to normal size. She's still got some of the radiation burn but it's getting smaller. She's getting her energy back and some of her taste is coming back. It looks like she lost one of her saliva glands. Thankfully, my Dad hasn't called back. He really takes me back to a very insecure and unhappy place in my life and I shouldn't let him have that much control of my emotions.

Hi everyone.


Sue - Mason sure is one beautiful baby. I wish I lived close so that I could
give him some hugs and kisses also. Also give you a real :hug: sorry about the pain injections. You need to have him to look at while you get it, and maybe it won't hurt quite so much.

Mindee - Happy Belated Anniversary. Hope you had a good one. Did you guys go over to your MIL's for dinner on Mothers Day?

Sassy - Did you find out if you will get to work from home? Good thing that you got your office all finished. Have you finished reading the mew book yet?

Francie - Did you guys end up going to the Star Trek movie? If you did is it appropriate for a 6 year old? My hubby really wants to see it.

SusieQ - Is that the name of the wine on the bottle? I haven't seen it anywhere. It was pretty funny to see all Cody's classmates and him at the party. However it has brought war between my MIL and myself. Where did your ex learn to cook? How was your weekend with the girls?

Cristina - How are you? I got to see your pictures. I love the one of you and Cambrie in the car with your shades on. Too cute. Has it dried up over there so that you can go watch baseball and soccer?

Jules - Yes we are married to twins. :hug: to you and your mom. I love your handsome little sweethearts new picture on your avatar. I will have to change mine soon.

Katy - How is life in your corner? Are you busy with soccer and baseball?

Well I must run. I am babysitting a sick little punkin, and she us to go sit and have a cuddle so she can feel better.

Have a great night everyone.

stopping back in before heading off to bed....

Brandon doesn't have school tomorrow, well now it is today since it is Thursday......so it should be an interesting day.

thanks for the belated anniversary wishes......

Kathy~ Nope, we didn't go to my MIL's house for Mother's Day. we stayed home and had Taco Bell and finished watching the Red Wing's game.

Howdy...sorry I've been MIA, just real busy. Look at the blog, and you'll see why! Hopefully I will burn a few calories moving this stuff around :)

Hope you all are well :bighugs: :)

Real quick here, cuz Grey's Anatomy is on..


Kathy~Yes, we saw the movie. And theres a lot of action. I mean, I saw some pretty young kids in the theatre. Theres no sex or anything. Some of the people could be scary looking to a 6 year old, lol.

Sassy~Yes..that was the part I was talking about!!!!!! LOL!!! What did you think of Midnight Sun??? OHH..and remind me to tell you to abot this one fanfiction that I'm reading. It's very naughty. LoL!!

well, my walking partner fell asleep on me.....I just might still take a walk by myself, but I am not sure about that one. I might take a brisk walk really quickly after I check my email.

we managed to make it through yesterday without any major fights between the kids since Brandon didn't have school. what am I going to do when Brandon gets out of school for the summer?

Hola.

Well we've been working on my husband's "room" not really his office, as we share this computer, but whatever it is, we've been working on it. We have to get it done because my mom comes up next week. So far the weather looks nice, so lets hope and pray it continues the rest of next week.

Jules -- in my job I could easily work from home if they let us and got us all the accesses.

Kathy -- Only thing we heard about working from home is for extreme emergencies, like the Swine Flu. Um, I'm not buying that, sorry. Why would you spend all of that money on VPN's just for emergencies when we couldn't work from home with those anyways because they have to come and set us up first! That makes absolutely no sense! Esp in this economy to just waste money. But whatever its not like they are going to just come out and say, "oh btw our co. is doing really crappy and so you all may be working from home soon." Although I don't see why not since I think everybody is for it and it would save them LOTS of money!!!!!!!!! But what do I know? lol.

Francie -- Yes I liked Midnight Sun, but it was just too short. lol. Yes that part of the book was very hilarious! I really enjoyed reading the books for sure!! I am now reading Angels and Demons by Dan Brown, and so far I am NOT impressed! SOoooooooooooooooooooo flipping boring. Twilight books are just so easy to read and this book is very hard, for me at least. OH I saw Stephanie has another book out?? Its called "The Host"?? Anyways I probably will get it just because I have enjoyed the Twilight Series so much, but that is if I get through this DREADFUL book! UGH! I do hope it gets better!!!!!!!!!! lol.

Big :hug: to all.

Good Morning -

Is it just me or is writing on this site is becoming a chore? I am not real sure what I am getting from it anymore. :shrug:

I just bought a bagel w/ a huge slab of cream cheese. I didn't eat it all but enough to feel somewhat guilty.

Going to sign my lease on the new place so no time at the moment.

I will say hi to :wave: Francie, Mindee and Sassy since you ladies posted since the last time I was on.

Well since ya brought it up Susan... It has NEVER been a chore for me to come here and post, never! I am just not feeling the friendship or support anymore and that's all I will say about that. I know I have been doing terribly since I've not been coming here, diet wise. But I have been thinking a lot about things too and I know I HAVE to do this on my own...no one can do it for me. But it had helped me when I thought I had some support and friendship here...and believe me when I say, I am not whining.

And anyway...since posting last I have had an anniversary and birthday, too many games to attend and a preschoolers schievement program among other things. Not to say I've not had time to post because I have read this thread daily, checked twice or thrice somedays, just haven't felt like posting. Anyway...I have to go exercise.

Hope everyone has a good day/weekend.

Good afternoon. Nice sunny day here and I had to go buy groceries. yuck!

Not a lot going on as I have just been loafing quite a bit since DS left. Not actually feeling sorry for myself...but awfully close. Gotta snap out of it.

Susan and Cristina- So sorry you both feel conflicted about the site. I know there are days..maybe weeks that I just pop in to see how everyone is doing, but then don't post. I like to know you are all okay, but for whatever reason I have nothing to say. That doesn't mean I am upset or feeling a lack of anything here, just means real life is, well, REAL. And maybe things that I don't feel like sharing are going on in my life. I know we all have those days.

As far as support goes...I am guilty and so sorry. It is very hard for me to be supportive when I am doing so poorly on my goals. I know that sounds selfish and I am sorry, but just hard to get pumped up at times. I am always thinking of you ladies and applauding your victories even if I don't always write here.

I know I need to be friendlier and join you all on My Space, etc., but I just do not like that site and am deleting my family page and my page with you gals. Just never even want to go there. I am so not into decorating a page, etc...and it makes me feel 90 years old to say that. LOL....

All in all I enjoy 3FC's more than any site I visit and need to make more of an effort to post here. But like I already said, sometimes life gets in the way.

Not sure what to say to everyone....Big Hugs to you all.

Yup..I feel the same thing. I hate to admit it, but I totally forget about the site sometimes. I'm not even dieting anymore..so maybe thats why I "forget" to come on here. Although, I do enjoy talking about everything else not relating to diet and exercise, LOL!!!!

Sassy~She does need to finish Midnight Sun!! It was very very very good. Better than Twilight!! I love knowing whats going on with Edward and the Cullens. I read Angels & Demons a few years ago..I thought it was really good. But if you dont like it, dont read it anymore, lol. The Host is sooooooooooooooooooo good!!! OMG!!!!! It really should be made into a movie!!! It's a little slow at first, but by the middle, you just get really into it!!! I LOVED it!!!!!!!

I know I don't post when I get busy, and I feel bad about it, but I sure do think about everyone and wish everyone the best. It's nice to know you are here, but I am guilty of not posting enough in general, let alone to support others. I do feel sometimes that my info is the same so much of the time, and I don't really diet, per se. I do enjoy reading everyone's contributions whether or not they are weight loss related or not...it's just nice to know there are others out there who share the same day to day concerns.

Yay - I have time for chatting!

Francie..Have you been to your Twilight convention yet? There are SO many girls (and their moms) reading that book. At my book group last Wednesday, we spent about an half hour talking about Twilight books...and I haven't even read any of them. Al the other moms have 13 year old daughters and they are all nuts about the books.


Jules - Big hugs to you, too...how's your mom doing? I think I read you posted that her tumors were shrinking...is she going in for a follow up soon?

Sue - what a cute little great grandbaby! Thanks for sharing the pics. Ya know, I don't like Myspace either, I'm on Facebook more and find it alot easier to use. I probably wouldn't chat with my dad much if it weren't for Facebook...kind of sad, but it is better than nothing.

Cristina - I totally missed your birthday..so a belated Happy Birthday and Happy Anniversary! I'm like you, I read this thread everyday, but frequently it is in the morning when I am getting kids ready for school and there's not much time to write a lengthy post. I also agree with you that I have to do this on my own, even though support is nice when it happens. We used to say in TOPS, "If it is to be, it's up to me!" I always admire how dedicated you are to your exercise..so don't think you are doing terribly, because you are not!

Susan- congrats on the new place..I want to see pics of your view! Re: message board, I don't know if I feel like it's a chore, I just write when I can, and I know that my life gets a little crazy from time to time...and that won't be changing anytime soon, so I do what I can. Hey, that big cruise ship was on the cover of the Oregonian... I thought about you and Gaby and how that it's practically in your back yard. Guess there will be more luxury liners coming through Astoria...at least according to the article.

Sassy- working from home should be a big no brainer...maybe one of these days your employer will catch a clue....hopefully right around the time you have a baby...that would be great timing!


Mindee - were you able to get your walk in?

Kathy--Our sports are kind of minimal...DS is finishing up track and my DD is taking a gymnastics class. Neither one have been all that interested in baseball. DS only wanted to do soccer if it was indoor and there weren't enough for a team. Hope the punkin is feeling better.

HI to anyone I missed!


I shoveled compost for 2+ hours this morning. The weather is supposed to be great this weekend,so I will do more and work on the veggie beds some more this weekend. DS has his Meet of Champions tomorrow, then I'm attacking the compost pile for the rest of the weekend...I hope some calories are being burned - sheesh! It's slowing me down on the Lazyman goal, but I feel I'm getting a good workout anyway.

Ciao!

Katy~No, the convention is in Aug. I'm really excited to be going though. You should read the books!! They are great!!!!!!!!!!!

just thought I would stop in to see how every one is doing.....

I am not sure what to say as for how every one is feeling, but there have been a couple of days where I have missed a posting or got busy and didn't get a chance to get on here.

Katy~ Nope, I didn't get it in the other day, and I didn't get it in last night since it was raining! BUT I will be getting plenty of walking in here in the next couple of days and even into next week! I have laundry to do these next couple of days, and then we have some appointments next week, that I know I will be doing some walking for!

Good Morning -

I guess *chore* isn't the right word. And I know we all get busy and have a lot going on in our lives and can't post as often as we like so that isn't what bothers me.
And I like reading what you all are doing and I guess if that is all you have time for I can be ok with that. (ain't I grand? lol ) ...anyway, it is just sometimes I feel like there isn't a two way conversation going at times.
And I don't mind the general chatter because heck if I am exercising and getting in shape like I should be....
Mayeb it is I am the only single person here. It isn't your responsibility to make me feel like family but sometimes I have no one else to talk to.

*waaaaa. *waaaaa/

anyway, whatever. I can't express myself like I should, I fumble too much.
And I have to go clock in so I can't do indy's.....

Though a BELATED BIRTHDAY wish to Cristina!! Did I miss it?? I am soooo sorry.

SusieQ - We missed her birthday and anniversary. And I can't even figure out how to put those nice and cute pictures that you guys put on here. I am so computer inadequate... :O Did you get your lease signed? When do you get to move? Are you home this weekend, or in Portland?

Cristina - I am truly sorry that I missed your birthday. I don't know why, but I thought it was next Friday. Tried to go through on the calendar on here, but I couldn't find you listed anywhere. As for the support, I guess I thought you could read my mind, as I cheer you on...you do so well.. I know you are not whinning, I am just explaining so that I feel better. :hug:

For everyone else, I have run out of time, but I will be back.

Little punkin fell off the trampoline last night, long story... but she has a black eye, swollen nose and cheek...looks a mess....and all she can still say is Bounce?? Anyway I have to do my hourly check on her (DD and I are taking shifts)

Anyways...BBL

Cristina--sorry I missed your bday and anniversary and that you are feeling like you are not getting support. I wish we all had somewhere we could post bdays--maybe add it to the first post so nobody gets missed..You are doing so great with the exercising--I wish I could do half as well as youy do..

SuzyQ--and you miss skinny butt--I wish I could say I am in the 145-155 range...sometimes I read but don't post too and then when I do it feels like the time has passed and it's a few posts here and there. Some nights I'd like to post longer but either Dominic or hubby are rushing me off or I just don't feel like typing after a 10 hour work day or I when I try it doesn't make sense when I read it before posting. I have a family and still feel alone sometimes...

Mindee--Are there any summer prgrams that you can get the kids into this summer? How's the Wii doing? JR is getting Teri the board and games for his WII for her.

Francie--Teri finished the first Twilight book in no time and wants to go buy the rest--how about that GA finale....Teri and Ry went to the chili cook off and concert that has been advertised on DC101--JR was suppossed to go but he sprained his ankle

Katy-visually everything seems to have shrunk on Mom (including her pants size)..the waiting for the scan to tell the full story is driving me insane!!! It's been raining alot so I haven't been outside. Got a new pedometer and they are going to do a challenge at work this year again--the one lady I work with walks miles with her hubby before she comes n to work second shift the lowest number of steps last week was the day she had just under 16,000 steps in

Kathy--sorry to hear about your little one..Teri wants to get one of those starter tramps with the walls for Dominic...last weekend he got to see a toad and Hubby just took him out to show a turtle on a stroll up the hill--I took a pic. Hubby has been a grumbly bear for the last few weeks. I really wish he would just quit his job and move on and get out of his miserable mmod. He is good with Dominic but being a grump with Teri and Ryan.

Sue--Have you planted Lupines? I have some coming up from seeds in peat pots, they are suppossed to come up every year and are suppossed to do well in the shade...I guess I will see next year...I like you seem to lurk and read more than post. I will make an effort too.

Sassy--JR and Teri are working on their office too--Teri gave her bookcase to Ry so her and JR got new ones and are getting a new computer desk--they want it all matchy-matchy--I thing he as as OCD as she is, but it works for them....

Boy I hope I didn't miss anyone--if I did it is definitely not intentional....

Dominic is cutting his two year molars--he's awfully whiny this weekend....poor little guy just doesn't feel good...