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...

Dominic is miserable....he's running a slight fever and drooling away..be glad when those molars are through....

finally got him to sleep--hubby taking a nap with him...

Poor little sweetheart. Too bad that teeth have to be so miserable for them. Glad that hubby is taking a nap with him. My grumpy hubby is napping also. While he is napping, I am going to go to the dump to get rid of the garbage. Going to try and take some bottles in also while the weather is ok. You will have to pick up some freezees or popsicles for him until his teeth come through.

BBL

Hello all...

Okay, that is why I never say anything, lol...nothing ever comes out the way I intend. I think it's like Susan said about the two-way consversation. I appreciate you ladies and yes the support given...and I am going to stop at that before I put my foot in my mouth.

SUSAN...(((((HUGS)))) I am happy you found a place and hope you love it!

KATHY...it was just another day, no big deal. Sorry about the little one, funny how they just bounce back.

JULES...glad to hear about your mother. Hope the little guy feels better soon, darn teeth.

KATY...I believe I will borrow that motto. Saw the video of your compost pile...have fun this weekend! Great workout for you for sure!

FRANCIE...I am not dieting either...I am trying to stay on track with just being, lol. Of course I despise the word diet. For me it definitely is a way of life and I slip every now and then.

SUE...you are right, sometimes life does get in the way. I know last week was a stressful one for me...didn't want to be around myself much less anyone else. Hoping all goes well with the pain doc and glad to hear you had a nice visit/dinner with the fam.

Hiya Sassy and Mindee :wave: Did I forget someone???? Losing my mind I swear.

Nothing really going on...last week was horrible, very stressful dealing with realtors and trying to schedule showings in between life. No one wanted to see the house the 6 months it was listed...4 showings I think we had and now everyone wants to see it and during the week usually at a bad time for us so they get mad and don't reschedule...ugh, had enough of this stuff for sure. Anyway...I've got some exercise I need to do and guess mow the front yard. With all the rain we've been getting it is growing too fast and needs to be mowed more often.

Have a great weekend!

Hi Everybody.

Well seems like a lot has gone on since I last visited.........

So sorry if any of posts are not in the line of the WL mode. I will try harder. ;)

I did walk every night last week on my lunch at work and I am still drinking Pepsi Max, which has Zero Calories.

I wish you all well!!!

I guess if anybody wants to chat it up about anything else, just PM me if you don't have my email addy!

Latta!

:hug:

Kathy--Dominic is like his Mommy and gets a fever and diaper rash when cutting teeth--he's so miserable, but the teething tablets and tylenol help. Don't understand why the hubby's need to be so grumpy...

Cristina--I have to mow again too...it's April showers in May. Good luck with the house.

Sassy--I love you update posts....keep them coming!!!

Well hubby's calling....

OK, boys have been feed their breakfasts and I have had my coffee. Looks like it's going to be another rainy day, the temps dropped at least 10 degrees but it's still in the 60's so it's all good.

I really need to work up my garden and transfer the stuff that was started from seeds. Not sure wear I am going to plant my Lupine flowers. Kind of excited. All but one on my hostas came up along with a fern and another plant that has purplish leaves and I can't remember it's name--it's a shade plant so Sue might know. One of my Columbines is blooming.

Teri was rear ended leaving the Chili Cook off--not sure how bad it is yet, it was someone she knew and he said that he would take care of it. She says he's a good guy and is very honest. His parents are well to do and he owns his own business. The three girls got lost and called me in a panic. There are alot of exit only around the area they were at--I told them to not go off one of those. I finally told them to pull into a gas staion or fast food place--alot of places had already closed but a guy in the KFC drive thru was able to get them on the right track once Teri got to 495 she was ok. Her friends GPS had them turning the wrong directions.

Hubby is starting to get grumpy with Dominic--pisses me off that he has to be such an arse to everyone.

Hope everyone will have a great day!!

It's Sunday...happy, happy, joy, joy!

JULES...sorry Teri was rear ended. I've not heard anything good about GPS, glad they got back on track though.

SASSY...I don't think anyone said the posts have to be about WL.

Nothing going on with me today. Hubby has had to work the weekend so thinking I will get lots of reading done today. Trying to get back into my reading mode/mood and at least get a book a week read again. Have laundry to get done today and thinking I am just going to be lazy all day. May do some weights...I've been so lazy with the exercise lately but slowly getting back on track. My arm has been a major pain and I am pretty sure it is because of the lack of exercise and weight lifting...when I was doing it 6 days a week I was feeling good and now...feel like my body is falling apart. Like I said though, slowly getting back on track. Sunday is my free day, always has been but I am going to do a 30 minute dvd and about 10 minutes of weight just to do something.

Hi to everyone else :wave: Have a great day!

Good Morning Everyone.

It was a beautiful day here yesterday...72 F. Today it is suppose to SNOW. And it is the first camping long weekend here. We reseeded the pasture here, and we could really use some rain. I guess if all else fails, snow will work also.

Jules- :hug: to Teri. I hope the guy is honest and takes care of the damages. I think that the GPS systems are programmed by men, who got lost and wouldn't stop and get directions. :lol: I am going to attempt to plant a garden this year, and do some flower beds. I don't have a green thumb so I might have lots of questions for you.

Sassy - YGG. That is great that you have made good use of your lunch break. When is your mom coming? Does your hubby and her get along well? Also, I have been trying out myspace, and I am a little lost on there, but could you add me to your friends list? I have the same name as my facebook.

Cristina - I bet that your grass is nice and soft and perfect for picnics. Has your rain stopped long enough for you and princess to eat outside? Next weekend I am hoping that we can have a picnic. How is Cambrie liking T-Ball? How is Chase's baseball team doing? How very frustrating for you that you need to arrange house showings during all of this also. Hope that the right person comes through in the next day or 2.

SusieQ - Rach told you that you were hot stuff? She does have great taste. Must have made you feel like a million bucks. What a girl! Is it Beck that has the boyfriend that she was making lunch for? How is that going? And is Gaby still in swimming? How come you haven't talked about the pool man lately?

Sue - Still missing your baby? I hope that you had a great visit with him. Does he have a girlfriend? Have you seen your sweet little Mason lately? Have you got your bike out yet, so that you can go for a nice ride? We are going to take our bikes into town sometime this week, and go for a ride around the lake in the middle of town. That is the one thing I miss about being in town. (that and being able to walk everywhere so we only used 1 tank of gas every few weeks.)

Katy - I haven't read your blog yet, but I am going to this afternoon so that I can see what you have been up to besides your ironman. Is your hubby still exercising with you?

Mindee - Hope that you and Marissa get out for your walk tonight. Or is it still raining there? What playoff teams are you watching now? I don't even know who is still in the running for the cup.

Francie - I missed ****'s Kitchen, although I do know who won....Did Lacey screw Paula up? I really wanted her to win. I went to a Gaither Vocal Band concert, but I phoned home at 9:00 to get my hubby to PVR it, and he had already watched it on an early channel.

Why does it always feel like I am missing someone? I guess if I would go to advanced instead of just a quick reply it might help me out a little.

Nothing much going on here. Going to try and get the housework all done today. Going to see Teri Clark tonight at one of the casinos in Edmonton. This is my Christmas present from my mom. Cole wants my nephew to spend the night tonight, however I do not think that my DH will say yes to that, as although he is 6 also, he is not as independant and gets into way to much stuff. DH does not like to watch him. Plus, my neice already had a sleepover this weekend. Hope everyone has a great Sunday.

Cristina - You snuck in there while I was typing away. Glad to know that someone else will be doing laundry with me. My MIL left me some books while she was here, and there is one I am going to start by Tami Hoag. Have you ever heard of her? Will take me forever to get it done. I'm more into The Berenstain Bears and Captain Underpants and such. :lol:

Good Sunday afternoon chickies. Our weather turned a little cooler today, not even up to 60 yet. The sun is shining though, so it looks beautiful out there. I am loving that everything is go green and all my plants are so healthy and nice. Now I need some annuals to give a little color until the others bloom. Might go do some shopping for those this afternoon. Nothing much going on here today otherwise. DH did go get another load of mulch and made another bed under some trees where grass wouldn't grow. So I have that to contend with. I told him if he keeps going he won't have a yard to mow...it will all be mulched. He said that is the idea because I take care of the mulched areas. LOL

Kathy- Yes, I miss my son. The house just seems empty after the young ones are here and leave. We old fogeys don't make much noise. LOL! DS doesn't have a steady gf..he was engaged and that fell through. I think he is shy to get into anything serious now. He is concentrating on his law exam right now...hopefully he will pass the first time. Although I tell him JFK Jr. failed it many times before he passed. Laughing here about the books you are used to reading. I remember those days.

Jules- I just looked up Lupines and am trying to decide where I can put them. Gonna give them a try. I need color in the backyard, but it is very shady. I don't know about the purplish plant. I had two plants come up that I had planted 2 years ago and didn't come up last year. Now I am dying to see them bloom since I can't remember what they were. My former neighbor gave me so many starts as did my BFF, I couldn't keep them all straight. I was surprised how many came up that did not show up last year. My ferns are absolutely beautiful. I even thinned a few out and put in other spots. I think that fern bed will produce enough starts for the whole backyard. LOL

Cristina- Sorry you are still dealing with the no shows on the house. So aggravating. How much longer is your listing? Will you extend it and keep trying? DD is planning to have an open house at her place once graduation is over. She is listing it herself until the end of summer, then will go with a realtor if that fails. They have a pool so it might help it sell if we have a hot summer. :) Does your laundry basket breed and multioly like mine does? I swear I look and there are 3 or 4 items and by morning it is over flowing. Darn clothing monsters!! WTG on the exercise. I am so ready to start doing soemthing. Maybe after the pain injections....

Sassy- Yay for getting DH's space set up and another Yay for your office. (I am a little slow...) SOunds like you have been busy with the house and with exercise. Good for you. Hey, we like to talk about everything in here...just keep us posted, ya hear?

Mindee- School will be out soon and you will have your hands full, excuse me, MORE full. Hope you can keep the little ones busy. They are growing up so quickly. Hope you can get back into your walks.

Katy- I saw your famous Mother's Day gift. ...lol. I bet by now you are wondering why you want that. Good exercise anyway. DH has put down 6 yards of mulch and I haven't been able to help much. I hope to be able to get back to exercising and doing heavier yard work soon. I have moved plants and dug a few smallish holes, but nothing major.

Susan- Oh, for sure keep us posted on the move. SOunds like my kind of place. I so want to live where I can at least SEE water. DH said he is putting a fountain under my window so I can sleep with the sound of water...isn't he sweet? He knows I will never live by water..LOL.

Francie- Have you been watching Melissa on Dancing With the Stars? I still think she would have been a catch for Jason...he blew it. Hope you and DH get to go to the ocean this summer. Did you say he is going to get out of the NAvy? My granddaughter is going to marry a guy who is going into the Navy. Of course, it will be another year or two...so plans change.

I need to go finish reading my paper and then get ready to go shop a little. I hope you are all having a wonderful Sunday with your loved ones......