BTW my diet was shot all to heck these last 2 days. I've had bread at least on 2 ocassions and sugary tea. Have to start all over tomorrow. I was enjoying my losses too much to not re-start it.
Dana we are not sure why he ishaving such trouble now. He thinks it might be carpel tunnel. So I just have to pray that God will do/heal him as he sees fit. Jason wakes up in the middle of the night about 5 or 6 times and has to walk around to get things feeling better. So then he sleps late being as he didn't slep. Men are dorks he keeps me awake also but I don't get to sleep in.
I admit that I had the same thing happen to me the other night at a hmmm wrong time? I had a sharp searing pain in my right shoulder and then my whole arm went numb. It scared me and laster when I told Jason he said that is what happens tohim all the time. Sharp pain in his spine and then hands and arms going numb.
I know when he eats right and DRINKS WATER he is better feeling. Why he wont drink water like he needs to I have no idea. That came from massage therapist that have worked on his back. Thay have all told him to drink more water. Each time I have had a massage *in the hospital when Megan was there* noone ever told me I wasn't drinking enough water.
What did you think of Idol tonight? I can't watch it for another hour. DOes anyone here take Claratin? It says non drousey but dang 2 hours after I take it I have had to take a nap. Today it was just like 15 minutes but I was totally dead to the world!
OK chat laters!
Daphne
Hello Ladies, I see I have missed a lot. Dana, you are so lucky the fire didn't do more damage. I hope the dr. finds out what is wrong with Kevin. You all are in my prayers as well as Deb and Daphne. Gayle you are in my prayers also. Congrats on the new job. Congrats to all of you that have lost weight. I am having no success at all. I can't get in the right frame of mind to do this and when I do, my sister just shoots me down, by telling me that whatever I am doing it isn't working or the reason I'm not losing is because I am taking in to many carbs. She hasn't lost any weight either. She has been on 4 different diets since Jan. I am walking some now. When I started walking, I couldn't hardly make it around the track 1 time. I am up to 3 laps now. This week I will work toward walking 4 laps. Everyone is fine. My girls are doing good, except for my 16 year old I had to take her to the ER on Easter night. Her blood pressure was 149/101. She is still having troublew with it. Our DR. has put her on a low sodium diet and I have to take her blood pressure every day and keep a log and take her back in 2 wks. She went to her first prom last Sat. night and she was so beautiful, I almost cried. I had to have a biopsy about 2 wks ago but it was fine. and I am so glad. Well I need to go. Hopefully I will be able to post more often now.
[COLOR=SeaGreen]Love and hugs Ann
Hello Everyone!
What is everyones plans for Mother's day???
Ann....It is so good to see you post! I am sorry to hear that your DD has high blood pressure at her age, I hope she is doing better now! And her first prom, did you get pics? 16 can be the best time of a girls life! I am glad that the biopsy came back neg...that is good news! As for your weight don't let your Sis get you down. Maybe you should try FA (Food Addicts Annoymous). The weight just flies off when you work the program. I am still fixing the breakfast and lunch, but now I am cheating at dinner (a little bit to much...lol). It is really good to hear from you! What ever happenm about your home? Did that issue ever get resolved? How about your DH and his job? Keep us POSTED!
Daphne...I am worried about your and DH, that sharp pain and numbness on the right side is something that I have experienced since my gallstone attack. My right shoulder hurts all the time and there is tingling in my right arm and hand. And I have bouts of my lips being numb sometimes...I have looked it up at webmd and there is a illness that can cause it...but I don't want to jump to any conclusions...and the numbness comes and goes. But I will mention it to the surgeon when we meet on Tuesday. You and Jason, should have a Dr. look at you two. It may be carpal tunnel or something else. It took 3 trips to the Dr. to get them to realize that I didn't have Acid Reflux but gallstones..you just have to be persistant! Also if Jason doesn't drink water!!! That could lead to all sorts of problems! So what is up with you and DH on the home front? I know it must be hard to always have to put up with a man...I guess that is why I am happy right now alone...lol. I don't envy you at all! I hope though that things get better for you two. But sis please take care of yourself FIRST! You can't help anyone else if you don't help yourself! It is a hard lesson for women to learn...but we have to!
Dana...I am glad that your DH is out of the hospital...I am sorry that now you will have to deal with the medical bills though! It does sound like he is better if the doctors just have him on advil. Is he off work? Does he have sick time or workman's comp? Illness can really devistate people financially, I hope he has a swift recovery so that you all don't end up in the poor house with me...lol.
Gayle...How is it going in your neck of the woods? How is Mom? I am really proud of you for getting that Job and for continuing to summersize. How is your back? Anymore lady's nights with you and the girls? What movies have you seen? I want to see Big Fish and Peter Pan! What are you doing for Mother's day?
Mavis Please POST
Well ladies...I am still hoping for that three bedroom...I keep getting conflicting reports about the other woman who was suppose to get it but was refused. Last night I heard that she was taking the management to court. This morning I heard that the management is still trying to get me in...but no one is telling me directly that they are considering me for it! I am trying to bide my time and my tongue and keep cleaning my apartment for any kind of walk-through the management might want to do! I am on and jonesing bad for that three bedroom.
BJ called last night and wants to have a bar-b-q at her new house for Mother's day. I guess I will be heading down there for the party.
I just got a call from my manager and she is going to inspect my apartment either Monday Tuesday or Wednesday next week and I have to get a note from my son's doctor. I have to get off of here now!
take care all!
DRINK WATER!
Deborah
Hello ladies. Sorry it's been so long since I posted. A lot of crap has been going on. More later on that.
Deborah, I'm praying you get that apartment! That would be such a fabulous thing for you and the kids. I, too, am sorry that Lenny was such a jerk! Are they liking their new place? I am glad that if you have to have gall bladder surgery that it is now that they have that easier kind. Debby had it a few years ago and didn't have any problems at all. The most important thing is that you MUST follow the proper diet, or the fat and stuff will cause lots of diarrhea and gas. She followed it to the letter and had none at all!
Dana, I'm so sorry about your fire and Kevin's health. You are all in my prayers. How are the kids?
Daphne, I hope things calm down at your house soon. Pain sometimes makes major jerks out of perfectly nice men! How are the kids? Any major trouble out of Robert lately?
Ann, it was so nice to see your post! I got your email and am sorry that I haven't answered it yet. You'll see why in a minute. I hope you can get dd's BP regulated. That is really young to have it. I agree...don't let your sister bum you out. She's probably afraid that you are going to do better than her. Just keep going and ignore her. You can lose weight eating carbs as long as you keep the calorie count below 2000. Don't let her kid you!!! I am eating much more low carb these days with Suzanne Somers diet and it's working really well for me. I love high fat stuff, so it is not too hard. I miss the pasta, but she allows you to have it if you use whole wheat and put a NO fat sauce on it and i have a good recipe for a tomato sauce. Keep posting.
Well, girls, Mom fell Wed morning about 8:30 in the laundry room. She caught her toe and tried to right herself and landed flat on her butt. She "stoved" her spine and is in a world of hurt! The custodian just happened to walk past as mom was scooting across the floor to get her, and she called me and her dh called the ambulance. There is nothing broken, but she is having muscle spasms right above her waist. She insisted that she'd be ok the first night and sent me up here to sleep. She called at 2 am when the spasms started and I rubbed her back for the rest of the night. By that time, I was hurting as bad as her, but couldn't show it. She was crying cause she hurt so bad and I was crying because I couldn't do anything about it! Her GP phoned in a muscle relaxer and they help. She can get fixed in bed so that I can get all the running done. I'm cleaning (as much as I can), cooking, going to the store, coming up here to see Ivan as much as possible. I took her for a walk today about 25 feet down the hall, put her in bed, massaged her back with IcyHot, put an icepack on her and I'm here now doing email and then have to go to the store. I'm about exhausted! Pray for us, girls...HARD!!!!
Work is good. 12 hours a month. I do the little things that take up so much of Kathy's time like filing (not much of that), will eventually answer the phone. I helped her get the quarterly budget figures in order for her meeting with the building owner. Just stuff like that. And I was able to help her do the rent which takes up tons of time the first of the month. It's very cool and I like her sooo much. This is a real Godsend. I work 2 hours on Mon and Wed the first 3 weeks of the month and have the last week off! A week's vacation every month...my ideal job. And it took my rent down to half! And I don't have to pay taxes! This is absolutely perfect!
I have to go and get the supplies and get back to her, so I'm going to sign off for now. I hope it won't be so long till next time!
Gayle, bless your mom's heart and yours too. Is she any better now? I will be praying for her and you to cause I know what a strain it is to look after anyone. She may be at the point to where she doesn't need to go anywhere alone like that anymore. It's too much of a scare for anyone. Thank goodness the custodian walked by. Your mom needs to carry a phone or something around with her. I hope that she recovers by the time you read this. What a terrible way to spend mother's day. Has anyone called to check on you two? That's real good hours to work and to save on rent too. How could you ask for much more. I find myself almost in the same rut you were in last week. Our insurance is due the 8th of every month and I didn't have the money to pay until the wed. the 12th which puts us in a grace period right now. Just pray we don't have any wrecks until i make that online payment in 3 days. It makes me nervous. kevin's check this next week will only be 23 hours compared to the 36 he would have had for the week because of his hospital ordeal. He is going to paint his mom's living room maybe tomorrow for $50 which anything at this point is a help.
The kids only have 2 full weeks and then 2 half days of school left before summer. I know they are counting them down and it will save money in the long run cause they have to have money every day it seems for something.
Deb when will you know something about that apartment "upgrade". How many bedrooms do you guys have now? We have 3 ourself and the boys have to share. I wish more than anything that we at least had 4 bedrooms. Me and my sister didn't have to share and I hate it that they have had too this long. Was Lenny any better to BJ for mothers day? What did you get? I got a plant stand that has 6 shelves and picked out some plants. I have violets, a cactus that's neat, lucky bamboo that's really popular around here, jade and a real neat dish like thing that has a frog sitting on a log with several plants in it. I picked it all out of course. We got our mom's plants/flowers as well. My mom really loves getting stuff like that but not sure about MIL. She's never said anything when she gets them. We got her a gallon pot of daisies and Hosta.
Daphne hope you had a great day today as well. Did you get any treats?
Ann hope you can post more often and tell us how it is.
Well A storm is approaching here but otherwise it's been a pretty good day. Just some relaxing is all I've done. Hope you all have done the same.
BTW gayle, I forgot to say congratulations on the weight loss. Don't let the stress gain it back on you. I seem to have been on track the last week myself. I try to update my signature to see what I've done. I'm not as stiff on the low carbs as I have been but noticing more of what I eat now.
Okay Ladies
Real quick...I had a long post going (here at work) and someone walked in and instead of minimizing the screen I exited out and lost it so this has to be quick! Gayle I will say a pray for your MOM and Congrats on the big 16lb loss : !!! I want to say I am proud of you for being such a good daughter and that Job sounds divine!
Dana...How was your Mother's day? Is everything back to normal...how is dh? I am sorry that you have to deal with all this financial worry!
Daphne, Ann and Mavis...POST SOON AND TELL US ABOUT YOUR MOM DAY!
As for me, Friday Kim (a neighbor) and I spackled all the wholes in my apartment. I woke up Saturday feeling over whelmed at all the stuff that needed to be done to get the apartment up to snuff. But Kim came over Saturday and dedicated the whole day to helping me. She was amazing we got it all done! She spot painted my apartment and I steam cleaned my rugs. Sunday, we went to church and then down to BJ's house for Bar-b-q. She had strawberries with whip cream and chocolate and gave me candy for my gift. I out of course. But this morning I got on the scale and I am at 257.5 (only 2.5 lbs until I reach 30 pounds off...which I what I am working for this week.)
Tomorrow I have my gallbladder class and meet the surgeon. We are all waiting to find out when I will be scheduled. We were suppose to go to LA at the end of the month, but that may not be happening now because of this. I am still at work, but trying not to do to much. My side aches all the time and I really wish that I could be at home.
Speaking of home, I called the manager and she still hasn't given me a time for the walk through. I am trying really hard to keep the house in order until they come. I was vacuuming last night at 10pm before I went to bed and have been yelling at the kids to pick-up after themselves. It is kind of stressful.
Well I have to get back to work!!
love to all!
Deborah
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Gayle Bless your Mamas lil heart! Give her my love and prayers sister. I must say that I was laughing at your post. I read that you took her for a walk down the hallway and I am thinking she took the cat for a walk?!!!! ROFLMAO when I saw that you ment Mama went for the walk. COngrats on the 16 pounds and the job and the lower rent.
Deborah i am still waiting to hear that you got the 3 bedroom! I really hope that you get it I mean you deserve some sunshine for a change. Congrats on your weightlioss as well.!
Dana what about Kevin? Has there been any change yet? I can't belive the Summer break is here so soon. Tony gets out June 3rd I belive and the kids here June 18th. They don't go back until September though. How are the kids doing anyhow? How have you been holding up?
Ann I am so glad to seee you back online. I hope to get to have you here more now. I am sorry about DD BP. I bet there are a lot more kids like her than we know. I am just thankful that you are a great Mama and took care of it.
I got nothing for Mothers Day from Jason. The kids made me gifts in school. I had told Robert and showed him a bracelet that I wanted at target, I also show my neighbor and her hubby. They all told Jason what it was. Jason being a man didn't take them seriously. I admit that it has really hurt me. It was a crummy 20 dollar bracelet. I didn't even get a card from him. I said something to him and he said *you are not my Mom* I said *yeah but I am a Mother to YOUR children and I sent your Mom a card and she isn't my Mom* He just shrugged and said *if I wanted it that bad why didn't I buy it?* OK I had wanted him to care enough to do something sweet for me. It hurt more than he will ever know. I have so much money each week and I choose to use it for food and his kids. Pltttttt now i will buy what I want when I want it.
He has been thinking I don't do **** during the week. I found a note he had written in anger. He also feels that I turn him away concerning sex. Yeah I did that 3 times last week when I was so sick I was wanting to die. I prefer a man love on and cuddle me and not just put fingers in places all the time. I am very angry about the note still can you tell? The house wasn't great but wasn't bad. I was also doing the yard work and planting flowers and stuff. He didn't notice any of that. Just that the place was not dusted and a few small things. I tell ya what, Thursday when he got home myhouse was spotless. I madew sure to clean it spotless each day he was here. All but Sunday and that is cause I was mad.
OK rant is over !
Daphne
Daphne....You deserve Roses, hearts, hugs and love from that MAN! I can't believe all you do for him and his two kids and he treats you like that! I will admit that I miss having a dh, sometimes, but most of the time I feel better oFF with out them. I chuckled when you said that you have been cleaning your butt off while he was there and will have a spotless house when he gets back...We are definately different there, Sis. I would of handed him the duster and cleaning supplies and told him "if he wants a clean house DO IT HIMSELF". I am a maid to No One (not even myself...lol) that is why my house is always mess...lol. I am really sorry, again, that Jason is such a "bonehead" and doesn't know how good he has it. Did you go out and get you that Bracelet? How are you feeling, I know you had some alergies going on last week, is everything okay now? How are the kids doing?
Gayle.. How is your Mom? How is your week going? Dana.. How is Dh and the kids? Is everything okay? Ann.. How is your DD and your Family? What is new with you? Mavis...POST SOON WE MISS YA!!
Well I go meet the surgeon in 2 hours. I am a little scared and nervious. I can't wait to get this over with. I don't think I will come back to work afterwards. I still don't know when they are going to come to my house and do an inspection, and the waiting is driving me crazy! Between me needing surgery and me trying to get this other apartment I am beyond stressed...lol On a more positive note, I lost another pound and I only have 1.5 left before I reach 30 bls off. Today marks the loss of 10% body fat though! I can't wait until it is 50%...lol then I will be dancing in the streets!!
Last night the kids and I watched "something's got to give" It was pretty good...very mushy...I told the kids that I am going to be like that...when I get old and have two guys after me...of course I will go for the young one though....lol.
Well got to get to work.
I will try to post after the doctors...depending how I feel. Pray for me!!
Love to all,
DRINK THAT WATER!!!
Deborah
My weigh in this morning 244.5! I have to run as Deb is catching up to me. it's not too hard to lose when there's really nothing to eat in the house anyway is it? I am looking at a sales paper that's advertising triple coupons this week and I have to make a small list. Kevin's check will be only 23 hours this week due to his hospital stuff and we already have one of his loan people keep calling here but I don't answer. It was $134 due on the first and I"m afraid they will have to just threaten until next week. I had to pay my insurance this morning which I did so that's half the check already. I wish a small job would just land in my lap that I could do 2 to 3 days a week when he was off. Now that my background is clear, it does give me small leverage to at least look through the newspaper to see what's out there which isn't much I know.
Deb you need to change your signature to reflect your daily losses. I am going to do that in a minute as well when I think of it but yours is "weigh" behind.
Daphne how is things now? I can't believe jason doesn't worship you for what you have given up for his children. You are entitled to daily gifts girlfriend. And the sex thing, that's funny how so many people can be different and alike. I very seldom am in the mood. It's really lucky for once a week and then I don't want too. Kevin would daily if you ask him. A lot of my problem (if there is one) is my Birth control pills. They are tri-hormonal and it's in the middle that I don't mind giving in but you can't bother me the other 3 weeks. I go to the Dr. in aug for my annual and I am going to have them changed if he will just based on that. How did your yard sale go?
Gayle are you working hard or hardly working and how is mother? Is there anything more her Dr. can do for her? Let us know what's going on when you can.
Ann are you out there reading? Post when you can too. how much longer do your kids go to school?
Well my eggs are about boiled and I have to look at the sales paper now but thought I would drop in and say Hi.
Dana....Congrats on the Weight loss!!! I changed my signature to reflect todays lose myself! I am so sorry that you are having to dodge the bill collectors...we do it all the time. I have caller ID on my home phone and if it says "out of area" or no id---we don't answer it! I know how stressful it is though. I can't believe your DH doesn't have sick pay...that's terrible. Did you get any good bargins with your coupons and ads?
Gayle, Daphne, Mavis and Ann...POST SOON!
Well, I met the surgeon and took the gallbladder class yesterday. They want me in surgery ASAP, so they scheduled me for the 27th. My attacks were more likely pancreatitis, caused by gallstones which could be serious if I wait to long on surgery. The doctor said I must have a high tolerance for pain, since I didn't end up in the emergency with these attacks. But, I got them in the middle of the night and I couldn't drive myself or leave my kids at home alone so I just suffered through them. The Dr. said that if I have another one I need to go straight to the emergency room. I am just hoping to make it till the 27th w/out another attack.
I am also praying the surgery goes well and that I am fine....everyone I have talked to about the surgery said it was no big thing. BJ will come down and drive me to the hospital by 6am and if it all goes well, I will be able to come home the same day. I am trying to be positive about this, but I have to admit...sitting in the class yesterday...I got a little scared and had to really work to get my breathing undercontrol. I was having a mild panic attack...it finally sunk-in... that I am really going into surgery...which is scary. At the end of the class they had a video about positive thinking and how it helps people recover...so I am really trying to tell myself that "the operation will be a success and I will heal quickly with no pain".
To change the subject...I haven't heard anything about them coming into my place to do an inspection...I thought it was suppose to be M-T-W, but Wednesday is almost over and still no word. I am just trying to keep the place looking good for them when they do come in. I was up till 11:45 cleaning up after the kids..(I had only planned on changing into my PJ's and making my breakfast and lunch, but there was still dishes to wash and the stove to clean off etc... So I spent 45 minutes cleaning up and I wish I could of ran a vacuum, but it was to late and we have neighbors. Anyway, I wish they would get it over with...the waiting is driving me crazy.
Well, I have to go back to work.
DRINK WATER
Deborah
Well I blew it last night...We ate out, so I had a SUPER burrito again last night. We only had 45minutes to eat before the kids had church and they wanted Jack-n-the-box and I wanted mexican...which meant two stops. OF course I was the last to get my food and only had 15 minutes until we were suppose to be there. So I wolfed down this huge burrito in minutes while driving (ALL REALLY BAD HABITS). Afterward, I was misserable because I had eaten so much. It was delish going down, but I was regreting it afterwards and especially when I got on the scale this morning and had gained a POUND The scale is heading the wrong way...lol
Other than that, I have let some of the people in church know about my operation and they are going to help me out if I need it (or not). It is really hard for me to believe that people other than family will be there and care for me. I had three people offer to drive me to the emergency room if I have another attack...it is so sweet I don't know how to express how much joy and love I feel right now.
I am still waiting on them to inspect the place...I don't want to keep calling them or bugging them. I will be getting letters from both the kid's school-pschycologist about Joseph and Darcie needing their space and discribing Joseph's learning disabilities, which I will take to the office this afternoon and then I can ask again.
Other than that, I have a full weekend ahead of me. Tomorrow night is the Father/Son Camp-out which Lenny is going to take Joseph. I was going to take him, but they changed the date to this weekend instead of next weekend. BJ has a "home and school club" (PTA) event going on Saturday Morning and really needs Lenny to help, so it is going to be a franctic day saturday for all of us. Darcie is having a Spagetti Dinner Fundraiser for camp Saturday evening, which she needs to help with Saturday afternoon. We also need to make a cake tomorrow evening to be auctioned off at the dinner. BJ is coming up Friday night and then Saturday Evening for the Fundraiser. Sunday of course the kids and I have church, Laundry and getting the house in order for the week (and possibly a walk through).
Well, I have to go...and do some work.
DRINK WATER
Deborah
OK I am here. I must say I have a nice clean house! I am still fighting allergies and/or cold. I will go to Dr. next week if it isn't any better. I am gaining weight and sleeping a lot. Can we all say depression? The sun is out so hopefully it will get better. I might have to start tanning again to get back to being me!
Deborah can I call you tonight? I am so worried about you sister! I am so happy that the Church is backing you and offering to get you to ER if you need it. Swallow that pride and go if you need to I mean the kids need a mama! What about the apartment? Any news yet about that?
Dana what is going on with Kevin? Did you make that car payment that was late? Would you be able to babysit your nephew this summer for money? Does your Walmart have the new card making stuff? Go and buy you the hammer that they are selling. It works great I love mine. Have you thought of selling cards at a craft fair? If I wa rich i would give ya the money to get ahead my dear friend.
Gayle how is the job and my sweet Mama?
OK have to go post on other site but I love ya all!!!!
Daphne
Good Morning Ladies
Ann....It is so good to see you post! I am sorry to hear that your DD has high blood pressure at her age, I hope she is doing better now! And her first prom, did you get pics? 16 can be the best time of a girls life! I am glad that the biopsy came back neg...that is good news! As for your weight don't let your Sis get you down. Maybe you should try FA (Food Addicts Annoymous). The weight just flies off when you work the program. I am still fixing the breakfast and lunch, but now I am cheating at dinner (a little bit to much...lol). It is really good to hear from you! What ever happenm about your home? Did that issue ever get resolved? How about your DH and his job? Keep us POSTED!
Daphne...I am worried about your and DH, that sharp pain and numbness on the right side is something that I have experienced since my gallstone attack. My right shoulder hurts all the time and there is tingling in my right arm and hand. And I have bouts of my lips being numb sometimes...I have looked it up at webmd and there is a illness that can cause it...but I don't want to jump to any conclusions...and the numbness comes and goes. But I will mention it to the surgeon when we meet on Tuesday. You and Jason, should have a Dr. look at you two. It may be carpal tunnel or something else. It took 3 trips to the Dr. to get them to realize that I didn't have Acid Reflux but gallstones..you just have to be persistant! Also if Jason doesn't drink water!!! That could lead to all sorts of problems! So what is up with you and DH on the home front? I know it must be hard to always have to put up with a man...I guess that is why I am happy right now alone...lol. I don't envy you at all! I hope though that things get better for you two. But sis please take care of yourself FIRST! You can't help anyone else if you don't help yourself! It is a hard lesson for women to learn...but we have to!
Dana...I am glad that your DH is out of the hospital...I am sorry that now you will have to deal with the medical bills though! It does sound like he is better if the doctors just have him on advil. Is he off work? Does he have sick time or workman's comp? Illness can really devistate people financially, I hope he has a swift recovery so that you all don't end up in the poor house with me...lol. 
Gayle...How is it going in your neck of the woods? How is Mom? I am really proud of you for getting that Job and for continuing to summersize. How is your back? Anymore lady's nights with you and the girls? What movies have you seen? I want to see Big Fish and Peter Pan! What are you doing for Mother's day?
Mavis Please POST
and jonesing bad for that three bedroom. 
is approaching here but otherwise it's been a pretty good day. Just some relaxing is all I've done. Hope you all have done the same. 
: !!! I want to say I am proud of you for being such a good daughter and that Job sounds divine!
Dana...How was your Mother's day? Is everything back to normal...how is dh? I am sorry that you have to deal with all this financial worry!
out of course. But this morning I got on the scale and I am at 257.5 (only 2.5 lbs until I reach 30 pounds off...which I what I am working for this week.) 
Tuesday before Going to the DR.
Roses, hearts, hugs and love from that MAN! I can't believe all you do for him and his two kids and he treats you like that! I will admit that I miss having a dh, sometimes, but most of the time I feel better oFF with out them. I chuckled when you said that you have been cleaning your butt off while he was there and will have a spotless house when he gets back...We are definately different there, Sis. I would of handed him the duster and cleaning supplies and told him "if he wants a clean house DO IT HIMSELF". I am a maid to No One (not even myself...lol) that is why my house is always mess...lol. I am really sorry, again, that Jason is such a "bonehead" and doesn't know how good he has it. Did you go out and get you that Bracelet? How are you feeling, I know you had some alergies going on last week, is everything okay now? How are the kids doing? 
Gayle.. How is your Mom? How is your week going?
I can't wait until it is 50%...lol then I will be dancing in the streets!!
I have to run as Deb is catching up to me. it's not too hard to lose when there's really nothing to eat in the house anyway is it? I am looking at a sales paper that's advertising triple coupons this week and I have to make a small list. Kevin's check will be only 23 hours this week due to his hospital stuff and we already have one of his loan people keep calling here but I don't answer. It was $134 due on the first and I"m afraid they will have to just threaten until next week. I had to pay my insurance this morning which I did so that's half the check already. I wish a small job would just land in my lap that I could do 2 to 3 days a week when he was off. Now that my background is clear, it does give me small leverage to at least look through the newspaper to see what's out there which isn't much I know. 
Wednesday!
Hello Everyone!
Well I blew it last night...We ate out, so I had a SUPER burrito again last night. We only had 45minutes to eat before the kids had church and they wanted Jack-n-the-box and I wanted mexican...which meant two stops. OF course I was the last to get my food and only had 15 minutes until we were suppose to be there. So I wolfed down this huge burrito in minutes while driving (ALL REALLY BAD HABITS). Afterward, I was misserable because I had eaten so much. It was delish 
going down, but I was regreting it afterwards and especially when I got on the scale this morning and had gained a POUND 
The scale is heading the wrong way...lol 
I don't know how to express how much joy and love I feel right now. 
