Hey everyone! My brain is shut down for some reason today. I have been here 5 times today and still I hadn't posted till now. Anyway, here we go....QTOD: MelGibson if I had to choose one. I can't think of anything right now.

Leigh, congrats on some sleep!!!!!! Can I have some too?? I hope Liam keeps up the good work.

Hey Geri, Glad all is well. Will you get your car back today? I would hate not having my car.

Michelle, your house is looking good. I'm so glad the party was fun too. Can't wait to see you finished work.

Jaymi, Yeh, yesterday was fun and productive. Let's do it again soon. Congrats on the exercise too and not letting things get to you so much.

JIll, have fun at school.

Penny, good luck with the Suburban! I bet it'l be fun to drive.

Crystal, YEH 4 months.....almost half way there.

Spryng, Hmmmm lunch for the kids. Peanut butter on apples, mac n cheese, spegetti and meatballs, grilled cheese, tuna, english muffin pizzz...yummy. I also saw in Parents or Parenting Magazine about using the waffle maker to make grilled cheese sandwiches. I did it, but DD didn't like it. I still have to try Buggs. Maybe try using the cookie cutters like Penny did and cut out shapes from the sandwiches.
Boy, I hope that helps. I know they get bored sometimes.

Good afternoon,
For everyone that needs/wants to exercise, YOU CAN DO IT!! Either get up earlier, or go to bed later, skip your nap, whatever. It will make you feel better, and even give you more energy.
Sorry.Just thought I would share. TOM is this week for me, so I am not counting points. It's portion control and trying to watch the sweets this week, since that is what I am craving. Tonight I am going to my brothers surprise birthday party. He was telling me that once you hit 25, its all down hill. He's a nut.
All I have to do today is laundry,and the dishes. I am still not sure how 4 people can have so much laundry. Eric starts kindergarten tomorrow. I am so nervous about it. He is so excited, wanted to go last week.
Spryng, congrats to dh on his new truck. The new ones are always so nice.
Leigh, my boys didn't start sleeping through the night until they were 3. I hope your dh gets home soon.
QOTD:Yesterday I would like to travel with dh to other countries. Of course, that involves flying, which I am deathly afraid of and would have to get over.
Today: Robin williams, nathan lane,Jennifer Garner, Anthony Micheal hall, Reese witherspoon, Ann Hathaway,Mike Myers Nia Vardalos,

Wow ! Didn't realize it had been 5 hours since I was here.

Penny: weigh in this morning was 250.5.....I had guessed at the 250 I had in my signature.

Leigh: Hadn't really thought of anywhere in particular in Montana, just know that if I let dh go alone he may not come back

QOTD: Don't really have a favorite actor or actress. Don't get to watch much tv or movies, and there are so many of them.

Checked out flylady.....and am still thinking "Babysteps??? How is that going to help this house?" Even read the flying with large families, that just depressed me cuz I can't get mine to help much....dh works alot and kids won't cooperate....grrr we're fighting now about them not be helpful around here......I get sooooooo frustrated because I feel like I have to pick up after 6 people that are quite capable of picking up after themselves. Then they wonder why the house is a mess and Mom won't let them do anything they want to like they wanted to go to the pool today and I told them NO which started a yelling match. I'm even to the point of telling my 8 yo to go live with his father if he thinks life would be so grand there....he knows it wouldn't cuz he and I agree that if they are in trouble here they will be in trouble there too, such as grounded from something. They don't realize how much we talk about them

Ok enough rattling......my laundry is completely caught up except one sleeping bag and yesterday's clothes....YEAH !!! It only took me 2 weeks of busting tail to get there, but the kitchen has suffered so now I HAVE to tackle that.....It will take a coulple days I'm sure.....I HATE DISHES !!!!!

Just remembered I haven't had lunch yet and it's 1 here. Better eat.

Back later.

hi everyone !! I miss you gus, however, I have to get going, DH gets to go to KC for a week and stay in a corporate apartment, witha whirlpool tub, etc and we get to go !!! woooo-hoooo !!!!! I don't think we will have time really to check in so I will just have to see you all on next monday! If I can, I will though. Sorry Spryng - I already asked if I would have any extra time to maybe meet a new friend for lunch and dh said probably not, since we will be all over town estimating demolition jobs! and there are 2 days where he wants to take sydney and I out and about for fun!!!
Hope you all remember me when I return!!! I will try and check in if they have internet there! Have a great week and weekend ladies!

Happy PM Liam's napping after our fun at the park - I've atted some photos from today.

Crystal- I too love thisage with Liam. 6 months was a major turning point for us- he finally got past all his colic issues and his little personality came through stronger. Hmm, interesting that you're carrying this one differently (not shwoing as much).

Spryng- it depends on what time of day you are most motivated and least likely to put off the exercise. If you think that would be mornings, then get up early. If you think it would be evenings, then maybe do it after the kids are asleep. Do the kids like deli meat - you can do turkey-salami, turkey-balogna, etc. Or lowfat hotdogs. What do I know, though- Liam eats pancakes LOL

Jil and Michellel- hope you're having a great day!

Geri- on really starting over!!! Now you can inspire me And you will only have one thing after dinner- I know you can!

Jaymi-sounds reasonable to focus on your efforts like exercise

Mel- sorry it's a spacey day for you . . . maybe some coffee will help?

Okay- here are some photos of the sweet bebe . . .

LEigh - Liam is tooo cute!!! He looks so happy!! I meant to tell you that Sydney is only in pre-school on Tuesdays and THursdys from 9-11:30...just enough to get her a little structure and having fun, its a church preschool called Kids4Jesus..its really cool, and she has a few friends there that she met at daycare when she used to go! I can't believe she is in pre-school! okay gotta finish packing, we must leave in like 3 hours to check in tonight at the apartmnt/hotel thing..dh starts estimation bidding projects at 7:15 AM !!!!

Leigh, what great pictures. Yes, this pregnancy has been totally different in so many ways. I guess that's good.
Spryng, I have done the cookie cutters and sandwich thing. Mostly around the holidays and such. They think it's neat.
We had lunch and sheets are drying. Kids are cleaning so I can spray ant spray around base boards. I will dust my room when I can make my bed. It will appear fresher. Andrew took his morning nap, so if I'm lucky he'll nap again around 230 or 3ish. I have to actually cook dinner tonight, no leftovers. I've got chicken breast thawed, but don't know yet what I'm making.
Hope everyone is having a good day. TTYL

I can't believe I missed earlier posts while putting my photos into my message Sorry!

Ricci- I think it's oh-so-wise not to mess with TOM

Deana- Sorry the kids aren't very helpful. Is there something they truly love to do that you could use to motivate them- like if they love video games, they can earn a certain amount of time playing them for each hour or 1/2 hour of cleaning they do?

Kristin- thanks! It sounds like Sydney really enjoys preschool. That's awesome.

Crystal- thank you I'm glad this pregnancy is going so well!

Liam's up - gotta go!

Leigh: I wish it were that simple.....we don't have any video games in the living room, oldest has themin his room because he has gotten them for birthdays or bought them with his own money. Their main thing is watching tv or playing outside. If I try to take away tv, they will just run outside. And taking away outside play privileges.....come on....I'm not that crazy yet... I keep telling myself only one more week then they start school. Days will be soooo much smoother then, because the boys will have things to keep them busy then. Then maybe my 4yo dd will be more willing to help me around here. She is big enough to help with certain things.

I still haven't gone to walk yet today.....thinking about going when dh wakes up and he can keep that boys and the puppy. OMG, tried taking the puppy yesterday.....he would not stay close, kept wanting to get in the grass and stop. Knew I wouldn't get any walking done so I put him in the van and he howled and howled out the window, made ppl look at him....he sounded like someone was trying to kill him......9 mo old beagle....if you have ever heard a beagle you know what I mean.

Well going to load dishwasher again.

Hope everyone is having a great OP day.....I am so far.

Leigh,
Wonderful PICS of Liam! He is just a little doll! Do you do any black n whites? You better get started on his scrapbook! He is growing up way to fast

Jaymi,
It sounds like you had a pretty good day yesterday! I don't get it either on the plan. It seems like we all are doing really good together or all doing bad together! I want us all to do GOOD together!

Kristen,
I can't believe you are leaving! I wanna go! Hope you have a wonderful time!!!!

Michelle,
Thanks for stopping in! I know you are busy but now I won't get withdrawals from not hearing from you! CONGRATS AGAIN on the great loss!!!!!!

Crystal,
What did you decide for supper?

Ricci,
Exercise Police! Hope you have a great time tonight!

Deana,
What did you end up having for lunch?? I know flylady seems overwhelming but you can do it!

Spryng,
I think Mel just about covered it...lol I do the hotdogs in the biscuit rolled up, i do the mac n cheese with ham... the sandwiches w/ the cookie cutters, the peanut butter n apples, i do the bread n cheese in the oven.... ok I think I am not any help.....lol sometimes i buy the prepackaged stuff like the little pizza rolls or little pizza's, chicken nuggets or such..... but not often

Mel,
How did you end up doing today? We need to set up a time for us to chat

Geri,
I think we have the same problem about eating late at night! We will work on that together! The late night snacking police!

Ok I started this an hour ago so we will see if anybody snuck in! I have dinner almost finished and I gotta finish up hubby's bookwork, then get the kiddos ready for karate! Have a great evening.


PS I had posted earlier on the qotd but i guess it didn't go through

FAV actor: Adam Sandler or Vin Diesel (need I say more ) and
FAV actress: Jennifer Anniston or Drew Barrymore

Hello again. I don't know why I have so much time to post today! LOL. I must be possessed by an alien being. DH is coming home tonight!!!!! He'll be here around 10pm if his flight is on time. I can't wait to see him. Good thing I shaved my legs today :;

Deana- Ah, well, guess there aren't too many rewards for them, then But maybe things will calm down with school.

Penny- thank you Well, it sounds like we're all getting back OP this week then. That's good.

Okay, I'm off for a while.

Well, beds are made. I sprayed for the ants until I ran out of ant spray. I found out that dh is going fishing after work and won't be home until 830 or 900. So I don't cook big dinners when he's out til late, but he will hungry. I'm thinking about chili dogs. I think we're gonna run to wal-mart and get a few things, that way I won't have to go tomorrow.
I'll check in later.

Hi girls

Leigh, Liam is just a little cutie. Looks like a good and happy baby. I am so happy you will get to see your husband. It must be hard for all of you out there that have husbands that go away for work.

Spryng about the lunch ideas, chicken nuggets, peanut butter and banana sandwiches, buttered noodles, mozzerella sticks dipped in pizza sauce, tortillas with melted cheese alone or with ham or something, saltines peanut butter sandwiches (my son's favorite!!), frozen pizza is always a great one! I hoped these helped. Congrats on hubby's new truck. I bet he loves it. Any news on the new job for him? What for dinner tonight?

Hi everyone else, gotta start thinking about supper, I have no idea what I am making. Julie

Hey girls,Just a quick check in.

Leigh be careful about the bottle.My little cousin had his till his was almost 5.The only way his mom finally got him to quit cring for it was to let him throw it in the river and wave bye bye to it.Believe it or not that worked.So,there's you and idea if you can't think of somehting else.All my kids were off the bottle by age 1.None of them would ever take a nuk.I just let them cry the first night.I mean i reassured them of coarse but I think the main reason I wanted them off of the bottle was because I did'nt want them to think they had to have it for security.Anyhow I would'nt worry about it.Because all kids are different.

QOTD:I like Haliey Barry and John T.
Jaymi:I'm 27 will be 28 on Saturday.

Well my kids are starting to go crazy so I got to go>i'll try and catch up with everyone tonight.
Supper is easy for tonight.Tomatoe soup and grilled cheese with crackers.I'll cook for DH when he gets off work tonight.@2am.