Sherry - If your son is going full-time, I don't blame him for not wanting to commute. I commuted 70 miles one way for two years - one of those semesters five days per week. There were some days when I'd be driving home from school and not remember the last 20 miles! Scary....
You are so right! That is scary! I guess this Mom just didn't want to "let go!" He's going to stay here for about 5- 6 months, work, go to School and save money.Also he wants to pay off those credit cards that I told him not to get!
When he moves out, him & his best friend are going to get a place together that's about 15-20 minutes from school. Of course I would keep him FOREVER if I could.... but I know he needs to spread those wings!
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Thought I better post before I start getting ready. Mom & I are taking Drew School clothes shopping today.
Gayle,
Don't work too hard! It's so hot so take it easy girl! What are Liz's plans? College? Work? Has she talked about moving out?
Ramona,
WTG on the INCHES LOST!!! You go girl!! Don't worry about your house! Your guest will have a fun time with you...With dust or no dust!!
Dee,
How are you? Are things better there? When does Dez leave for her trip? Did you eat a lot of cake at those parties?
Dee (Titan),
All 3 babies are sooooo cute!!! You're one lucky Grandma!! Have fun with them!!
Doni, Cheryl & Jeanne,
Where are you guys????????
Carol,
Thanks for the CHEER to me & Debbie! It was so cute! How are you doing this week being OP? Thanks for the motivational's everyday!!
Shelley,
I go back Monday & Tuesday for comp days.My regular day starts on Wed. the 6th. That's when the teachers come back too.I'll be dealing with receipts & keys all day Wed. too! I know how you feel!!!
Jennelle,
I'm so happy for you that you're going to be somewhere that you love! Good luck to you & I hope that you have the BEST School year ever!!!
Vicki,
Are things better there? I'm worried about you! Post soon and let us know that you're ok!
Debbie,
Tell Bryan to hurry and fix that computer!!!! I miss you on here!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Have a great OP day everyone!!!!! I'm still OP doing WW....And I love it!!!!!!!!
Sherry, Liz still wants to do the EMT thing. She's passed her practicles, now she needs to take the written again. This will be the end of September. She's working full time at a fast food place, loves the people, hates the stink of grease etc. Liz has an interview later today that would involve working in the office of a local car dealership. She has mentioned the whole moving out thing, but when we sit down and figure out a budget, she realizes it is not within reason. I'm like you though, I dread the day when she will be moving out...
You hardly ever mention Zach. How is he doing? Is he still involved with your family?
Have fun with your mom and Drew today!
Sorry, Gals, but I can't post to everyone but I do think of you often.
Sherry & Debbie: I have rescheduled the trip to Nashville. It's not in stone but having bought plane tickets, it's 1 step from it. I will be there August 20-22. The 22nd is pretty much out for us to meet unless we do it at the airport , but I'm open to either the 20th or 21st. I guess I would recommend the 21st if you want me to be alert -- I have a before 6 a.m. flight to catch on the 20th!!! Oh, I also have a ticket for 2 Titans game this season. (Smile)
We also need everyone's prayers again. In addition to continual prayers that God keeping our little earthly angels in the best home for them, Lisa's dad Harold is having surgery next week. I don't feel it's my business to ask why/what, but from seeing him the last couple of times, if it is anything beyond removing a toenail, I'd be real worried.
Please don't expect me to "chat" with you all next week. I love you dearly but right now my #1 priority is to take away any stress from Lisa that I can. Remember she's also carrying my "grandson Austin". Okay that's wishful thinking at this point, and I hope you know that all we want is for him/her to be healthy.
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Titan-Please know that I am thinking of you!! I hope the surgery turns out okay. You are so lucky that the 3 of you will be meeting this month!
It has been a very rough and tough week. What with the 18 new teachers that we have, everyone is spending money like it's going out of style!! I am so glad it is the weekend--next week will be just as tough. My desk and everything in the direct vicintity of my desk is a complete mess, with boxes from supplies ordered all around me and everything in need of filing. I have to get it all done by next Friday. The open house for students is Saturday morning, and it is always a madhouse.
I am going to try and get some jogging in, then I will post later after I get Becky to the hairdresser and her job.
Good Morning All........
Sorry I've been lax about posting. The board has been really slow the last couple of days and I thinks when it is like that, it gets contagious!!hahahaha Anyway, I just wanted to check in.
Shelley, how is Mike doing? I hope you have a relaxing weekend.
Sherry, have you gotten the room ready yet? I know you will enjoy having your son home again. It is such a nice feeling when your children want to be back at home with you.
Debbie, I hope you get that computer fixed soon, we miss you!
Gayle, are you spooning out ice cream this weekend? You must have nerves of steel to be around all that ice cream all the time!
Dee, I hope you are doing ok and that things are calm around your house.
Titan, the grandbabies are adorable! I know you are enjoying them so much.
Jeanne, are you back on the wagon? I know how hard it is to stay on track. Hang in there.
Cheryl, are you back from your vacation???
Doni, Vicki, Carol, Jennelle, have a good and restful weekend.
Dan had drill yesterday and they ordered their uniforms for Iraq. They will report to the armory in about 3 weeks and will then be on active duty and work there for 30 days packing equipment and getting their affairs in order. They will go to Fort Carson, Colorado from here for training and then on to the Middle East. Each day it seems a little more real.
My company will be here today and I think maybe the house will pass inspection. I've worried about it all week and last night I finally said the heck with it. They can like it or lump it!!
Look's like it's slow here on the board. I hope everyone is having a great weekend. We have two more special events setup (for the same day!) then we will be done for awhile. I'm ready for a break! Tonight is kind of a sad night for me. We found our big outside dog this evening laying on his side just like he fell asleep. He was 6 years old and exposed to all of the weather changes, maybe it was just his time to go. Poor Steve had to help me with him, we buried him off in our back field. I told Steve that the new puppy will be his and the kids, I'm done having animals for awhile, it's always so hard when you lose them. Well, I need to go, remember that I am thinking of each one of you.
I worked the Titans scrimmage yesterday and I'm so sore this morning.My legs are killing me from working.
Debbie,
Are you as sore as I am??!! PLEASE get that computer fixed!! I miss you here!
Gayle,
I'm so sorry to hear about your dog.Bless your heart. To answer your questions: Yes, Chris & Dayna are still together.They went with us to Florida also. Zack is still in college.He stayed in the apartment.When Chris moved out, they just got another roommate. I'm so proud of Liz with the EMT thing.She must be a real smart girl!
Shelley,
Your post brought back some horrible memories for me and the new School year. Starting next week, my posts will sound like yours! Oh, how I dread it Shelley! We have 4 new teachers this year. I met one of them last week, I don't think we'll be getting along!She seemed so rude.
Titan (Dee), How is Lisa's Dad? How are the three angels? The 20th sounds great to me!! It will have to be after 3:15...that's when I get off.Just let me know where & what time.
Dee,
Are you ok? Seriously? I've been so worried about you and what all you've been through.PLEASE don't shut us out.We are your friends and we'll always be here for you! We love you Dee!!
Vicki,
Are things better there for you? Also...please remember we're here for you too!
Cheryl,
Are you back from vacation? Did you have fun?
Ramona,
Are you having fun with your company so far? I hope you'll get time to pop-in for a quick hello during the week.Have fun with them!!
Jennelle,
Are you looking forward to tomorrow? I still can't believe it's time to go back!!! The kids go back the 11th.
Carol,
How's the OP'ing going? When is your trip to Bahama's? I KNOW you're so excited!! Can you put me in your luggage bag????
Doni & Jeanne,
Where are you??? Get your butts back in here!!! We miss you!
I'm spending the day doing laundry & cleaning house.I'll check back in later to see if anyone else has posted.Have a great OP day!!
By The Way: Shelley & I are getting lonesome over at the CHALLENGE & WALKING threads!! We would love for you to join us!!! *hint *hint
I am guilty of not reading your whole post. I didn't see the part about the dog. I am so sorry. It's so hard to have animals!
Sherry-The thing that is so hard about having so many new teachers is that I can't remember who is who! They sure do know who I am though. The person who controls the money! For the most part they are nice, but I can tell already a few of them are going to be quite demanding. Plus, most of them are young enough to be my children!
I posted at the challenge thread that I am not going to journal on the weekends, but I have decided to go ahead and journal, but just eat more. I still won't post the food though, because I may sneak in a jelly bean or 2!
Ramona-I hope you are enjoying your company. Please know that I am praying for Dan to be healthy and safe.
Everyone else-Like Sherry says, come join us and get in some walking, running, or whatever!! It's an easy way to get extra points if you are on WW.
You go girl!! Don't worry about your house! Your guest will have a fun time with you...With dust or no dust!! 
You're one lucky Grandma!! Have fun with them!!
I miss you on here!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The 20th sounds great to me!! It will have to be after 3:15...that's when I get off.Just let me know where & what time.
