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Hi there,

I missed American Idol last night I was at my TOPS meeting....should have stayed home & watched TV 'cause the meeting was pretty boring

I watch Days once in a while ... when Ds lets me have it on. Right now Clifford the big red dog is on so he will Behave (maybe!!) I think next Monday we get to see who the killer is. I heard that they were having big ratings problems & that's why they're killing everyone off. I say it's Marlena. Anyone else have a guess??

Spryng, glad to hear it's just lonliness that's got you down. We're here to help as much as we can ... I know, it's not the same!! Hopefully you can chat today. Poor Tanner Now a cold on top of the teething?

Better go. TTYL

About Days, Victor seems to think it's Nichole. I don't think so. It makes since, but when has this show ever not had a shock factor to it? I read somewhere about the killer might would be Marlena's evil twin sister. I'm curious to see what happens. I'm going to be dissapointed if John and Marlena break up b/c of this. It took them so long to work things out. Anyway, can't wait to see what happens.

Good evening all!
I love american idol and I did see my big fat fiance but I'm still not sure about that one. Just seems cruel. And I don't watch Days, I'm an ABC soaps fan, all my children, one life to live, and General hospital.
Sorry I didn't chat today, I ended up napping. I needed it. I think I may be getting sick too, I just feel blah and my sinuses ache.
Well I need to get off here. TTYL!

Spryng, I hope you get to feeling better. My boys have colds, AGAIN. Oldest ds is even running a low fever. I am so tired of the sickies going around.
On days, didn't marlena's twin die years ago? She named sami after her. I don't know who the killer is. I want to belive its nicole, but who knows. Maybe its actually Jan. Anyway, I hope everyone has a good evening. I didn't have a very good supper, but will try to get back on track tomorrow.

Yeah, I think Marlena's twin did die, but Days seems to reserve the right to bring them back to life! If I had to pick someone on the show, I would say Nichole. It just seems that is to obvious. I may be wrong.
I tried the Morning Star, (is that the right name?) corn dogs tonight. They were very good! I fixed the boys fish sticks and fried potatoes. Just trying to do something quick b/c I feel like I'm getting sick too. My head is stopped up and my body is hurting. Spryng, to bad we don't live close enough to visit. It would be perfect since our Dh's are gone most of the time. I've been kind-of lonely tonight. I think I've called him about 3 times in the last hour or so.
Well, I'd better help Andrew with his homework. Will check back in later.

Good evening,

Andrea, wish I could come over and keep you company Hope you're feeling better soon and just think....only 2 more days to go then it's Friday

Spryng, hope you get better quickly too and selfishly hope you all keep your germs to yourself

Caught some of American Idol tonight. It just cracks me up!! Dh can't stand to watch it. We can't figure out who tells these idiots they can sing????? I think they're a bunch of lunatics. That blond guy that sang to Paula was an absolute doll

Didn't exercise today .. just didn't feel like it. Got to get back on track tomorrow.

On that note, hello to everyone out there....I'm off to bed!

Nitey, nite.

Good evening all!
I thought American Idol was hilarious tonight. Some of those people just need to sing solo.... so lo noone can hear them lol.
Yes I am feeling better tonight Geri. I took some extra vitamins today and I think they really helped. Tanner seems a little better too. We will see how the night goes.
Andrea, I want to try those corndogs too. I will probably buy some more morningstar farms products this next week to try. And i wish I could visit you too! I will be in fayeteville on saturday to visit my best friend. How far are you from there? It's nice to know I'm not the only one missing my hubby.
Ricci, so sorry those colds have hit your family again. I hate this time of year, don't you? I am so ready for SPRING!!! Warm weather, kids getting outside instead of under my feet all day long, and no more colds and flu for awhile. It's closer than we think.
Well my day has been alot better than yesterday. I was so afraid that since I didn't get much sleep last night I would be worse today but I took those extra vitamins and got in a two hour nap this afternoon and I feel great right now. We had Tuna Helper (low fat version) for dinner, I just didn't feel like cooking a big meal and I saved some pts for my smart ones chocolate cake dessert. Boy I love those. It's my favorite so far. I've tried the cheesecake but I love this chocolate one much better. What are your favorite low point/low calorie dessert??
Well I am off to decompress for the night. Talk to you tomorrow!

Hi!

Geri, I wish I could meet you too!! I was talking to Dh the other day about my "new friends" ( he thinks this computer chatting is so cool) and I was telling him the "area" where you live. He is based out of Detroit and will be flying over your "area". I thought that was so cool! I can fly round trip for $25 so you never know....we may meet someday after all! I watched American Idol again too. You're right, who ever told some of those people they could sing???? I have to say the tip you gave Spryng about the laundry, my mom has told me a hundred times, fold it or hang it as soon as you take it out of the dryer! If I don't, it sits in a basket for a week!!!

Spryng, guess what? Both of my BEST friends that I've known since I was 1yr. old, live in Fayeteville!! Amy and Julie are there names. It is about 4-5 hrs. from my house. My cousin also lives up there along with some school friends of me and dh. It is such a small world! To answer your dessert question, my favorite is a reg. size Carmello, but I guess that is no suprise to you! It's only 4 points. The other thing is the cupcakes with diet coke in the receipe. I used Candy's receipe for the frosting, and they were great!

Candy, I hope you're doing ok, hun.

Ricci, I hope your back is feeling better.

Ginny, I hope you have a good night and will talk to all of you tomorrow.

~ttyl~

I was wondering on American Idol. Do these people's family and friends encourage them to make fools of themselves? Do they really not know how horrible they are? I think the one girl who emptied the bar should now know how bad she is.
I hope everyone is having a good day. I was surprised to find us at the bottom of the page this morning. I got my workout in, and am now shoving zicam up my boys noses. I hope this is the last round of colds here. I will be in the chat room at 2. Hope to see you there.

Good Morning!
I've been trying to clean my house this morning. My FIL is stopping by. Hey would someone please post the web site so I can try to chat at 2? Thanks! I'll check back in later. I need to finish cleaning.

Hi all!
Andrea, here is the web site http://groups.msn.com/MomslosingWeight one the left side of the page you will see the chat link. Hope to see you there! That is funny that your best friend lives in fayetville too. Mine just moved there 2 weeks ago. She was 14 hours from me and now she is 2 hours away. They are expecting their first baby, she just started her 3rd trimester and I haven't seen her at all since she got pregnant so I am excited. She is the one who is 5'7" and weighs 95 lbs. She's gained 10 lbs since becoming pregnant, so really she's a stick with a watermelon attached, lol. I can't wait to see her little belly.
Ricci, I can't imagine why some of them thought they sounded great myself. I know I can sing pretty well but I would never think I sounded good enough to be the next american idol, no way. But I love to karoake!!
Well, got to get off here already. TTYL!

Hi!
There is no way I am going to keep up with all the posts today......today was my meeting and my Walmart run. And I won't be able to get to either next week- so today was a busy day. I lost 1.5#- and considereing that I am gaining water weight, I am thrilled.

Spryng - glad your mood has improved and Tanner seems better too. Hugs!

Andrea- and when you finish cleaning your house.......want to come do mine??? Hope your cleaning was therapeutic and you got done what you wanted to.

Geri- don't sweat it if you did not workout today....there is always tomorrow. Sometimes a breather is good.

Candy- gee, I hope you are ok. The last time we heard from you, you were not feeling too hot. Are you ok?

Anyone heard from Suzi?? Michele? Jen? Jackie? (who will rejoin us when her life calms down a bit, I hope!)
Gotta go run the vacuum before I drive this afternoon. Have a great day!
Ginny

Hi guys, just a quickie. Things are going ok. Andrea, my kids love the MS Farms Corn Dogs. My Dh will eat them too. He has been really cooperative with my new way of eating. Kind of shocking for a cheeseburger/pizza guy. He even told me if I had put veggie crumbles in the chili the other night, that would have been ok. As it was, I used white meat ground turkey. I have totally turned myself off of meat so I had a salad and avocado and he said he was proud of me. Quite frankly, I was much happier with what I was eating and had no desire to eat the chili!!! I am either doing mexican or japanese tonight (fixed at home). I'll let ya'll know.

Anyway, sorry Andrea and Spryng, that you guys are missing your hubbies. I can't imagine. I went to Chicago for a couple days and that was enough for us. When I got back, my DH said there was going to be a lot more kissing around here. Fine with me!!! Anyway, hope you'll be seeing them soon. Spryng, is DH due back this weekend?

I watched Fear Factor couples the other day but don't get to watch anything on a regular basis. I don't do Idol because I can't handle Simon. I am way too empathetic and it hurts me probably as much as it hurts the poor people! The only thing I watch during the day is TLC but that isn't too often. Will be even less once I start homeschooling!!!

Well, I'm gonna scat. Hi Ginny, Geri, Ricci, Jackie and anyone else I may have missed. I need to go exercise but I have had a headache for 4 days (think my body is detoxing again?) so I don't much feel like it. But I got my new Denise Austin Kickboxing and want to check it out.

TTYL!!!

Candy, if you don't mind me asking, why are you staying away from meat? Does it have something to do with fibro?

spryng-thanks for posting the web site! I'll try my best to get logged on.