Marti thats really to funny while I was posting that poem for Jane you were also posting for me to write a poem for you. What are the chances of that I did my best , but its now 2:10 and I am now getting tired, so I hope you like them, I was running out of steam so I think I should go to bed ,thanks for chatting and the cookies James makes darn good cookies , What a Man night all

Oh Ellen!! Such wonderful poems! I believe I'm going with the Moon Beam poem! It just seems to fit! Thank you so much for taking time to do this. As I said before during our chat...you may have a new job as my personal poet!

Pam~ Nothing happened yesterday…..except Tommy and I didn’t get to bed until about 7am. Our buddy who came over on Saturday night, well his truck died on him on his way back to his apartment. So he called Tommy and Tommy went to go help him.

Jane~ I can hear the giggles already!

Ellen~ What year was your son born? My birthday is August 17th. You daughter is three days older then my hubby! You crack me up!! You are very talented! I have a knack for writing poetry here and there.

Marti~ I have been told, both by my doctors and by my older sisters, that two years is the perfect time in between kids. That way it gives you some quality time, some time to prepare them to where they will understand what is going on, and some time to get your body in shape! Congrats on being an aunt again!!! Brandon was 6lbs. 13oz. when he was born! And I always got the “was he early?” comments after people found out how much he weighed at birth.

Julie~ Be careful in all that snow!

All this talk about books, reminds me that I still have to finish the book I have been reading for about a month and a half now. It is called “This Much Is True” by Wally Lamb. It was one of Oprah’s book club books. I tend to read books that she recommends for some reason.

Had to share this before I went to bed. I finished the page thanks to Ellens talented writings!

http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/belong...bum?.dir=/1917

It's really a simply done page, but I had fun because for the letters I got to use my die-cut machine and then I ran them through the sticker machine!! Saved so much time on trying to glue each letter!
I also chalked around the star and moon to give it a shaded look.

What do you girls think?

G'night!!

Good morning ladies,

Marti - awww, your scrapbook page is adorable! Jhanai is the same age there as the twins are now. How sweet! Love your color combination.

Ellen - uh, I'm sure you won't see this, as the limo would've picked you up by now, right? You sure do have a talent for poetry! Have you ever been published?

Mindee - if you like This Much is True, you HAVE to read Wally Lamb's She's Come Undone. It's been years since I read it, but remember it was so good. I know it was about an overweight girl with issues. Maybe that's why I liked it so much.

A big hello to the other JLs and all lurkers!

Neal and I have been working on an antique dresser that sits in our living room. The wood was separating at the bottom, and while he fixed that, I cleaned out the drawers. Another spring cleaning project out of the way.

Then I got stuck on the phone with a pouter that I've known for ages. This woman takes things so very personally and is so moody! Although I tried to help her, (her DIL hurt her feelings) I wanted to just say grow UP and think of all the real troubles in the world and count your blessings and stop focusing on the negative! Well, I did sort of tell her that, lol. Just call me Dear Abby!

Although it's cold outside, the sun is shining brightly and it looks more like spring than winter. In a few more weeks I'll be able to hang my linens outside to dry again.

What's on your agenda today?

Good morning.Yesterday ended up being eventful.The "Street Fighter" arcade game arrived.Now I ask you,where would one put such a monstrosity?Why, smack dab in the middle of your livingroom of course! Aw,the sacrafices we make for those we love.

Ellen,you are a woman of many talents.Your poems are lovely.I used to write poetry but have to be depressed or very emotional to do it. I'll look up some and see if there is something you might like.
Have you got your meds straightened out yet?My sister has this troulble every month it seems. Can't get a hold of her doc for refills.I thought it was because she's a Medicade patiant.

Marti,Jane,this pedometer cost about fifty bucks and does everything you can think of.Pulse,stop watch cals,ect. This is one of those cases of to much information. I wish it was a simple one. What good is a fancy one if you can't figure out how to use it. The buttons are so tiny you need a magnifine glass to see them.

Marti, your daughter is precious.Loved your scrapbook.

Girls,you won't believe it. It's going to be in the 80's here today. Old Man Winter is going to need some sun-block.

Hi Girls!!!

Marti : what a cute picture, thats a neat idea!!
Ellen: That is quite a talent you have there!!!

Well thanks for all the weight loss encouragement...Im thinking because they have stopped the overtime at work, that I will get up at 5am and work out now in the morning before work a couple times a week, as well as in the afternoon when I get home...I eat so healthy but yet have such a hard time losing, its like the exercise is my key factor and I really have to work hard at the work outs to see the lbs drop, so maybe it will give me an extra boost. I was going to work for 530am to get overtime, but since I dont have to be in till 6 now, I have a little bit of time to play with!! We'll see!!!
Got a call today from my friend who's DH went into the army,,, Well I guess he called yesterday and hes not coping with boot camp too well..Im thinking that he will be returning home soon...I guess he was crying and very upset!! I'll tell ya, he has 3 kids here and a wife. he should have thought all this through before going and signing his life away,maybe next time he'll think twice. So he asked that we all write him, maybe that will help encourage him to stay and stick it out!!! So Im gonna write him a letter after dinner tonight!

Well just figured I drop in while eating lunch at work, talk to you all later
Have a great day
Julie

Hi Jane
Yes I have been published in many medical Journals for unexplained anomalies Ah gee Jane it must have been a dream , but a nice one it was.Oh Abby you weren't supposed to tell anyone about our conversation, now I'm so embarrassed. I 'm not telling you my problems anymore
Hi Pam
I used to write all my poetry when I was depressed or emotional, especially as a teenager. now that its just a normal state it just flows like water somedays I called about the precription , just waiting for them to call me back.I have one of those from McDonalds, just didn't know it was called a predomiter no comments from the peanut gallerey.80's its -9 with a -16 windchill factor here.
Hi Julie
Any weight loss is a good one , keep up the good work.Too bad about your friend , its a tough situation to have put himself and his family in.I hope it all works out for the best for them all.
Hi Marti
So Glad you liked the poem's . after I saw Jhanai snuggled in the bed , I though I would try again , I was pretty tired , but so happy it worked out, Yay I'm finally in print
Hi Cristi where are you, I miss you, I didn't do it I swear, whatever it was I'm sure its my fault would like to hear from you
~~~~~~~~~,
Oh Cristi
Oh Cristi
Oh where have you been
I have searched high and low
your nowhere to be seen
I looked under the snowbank
I shovelled and groaned
I dug tunnels and trenches
to places unknown
I passed up a trip
to the country for you
In a limo and all
What more can I do
I will not give up
till I find you ,out there
There's only one reason
because I really do care

If you don't come out ,I will be forced to write more cheesy poems,

Hi Mindee
My son was born in 75 Yes I was a child bride since I'm only 39 "still".I always check out Ophra's picks to I am eyeing Drowning Ruth , sound pretty interesting, but I have enough new books right now
to last me for months.l
I don't know where all you other girls are hiding, hope all is well, just heard we are getting a dangerous storm warning ' calling for -27 windchill factor tonight,so I have to set something up outside to protect the kitty other than his house,He lay outside on his blanket last night in the brutal cold, I kept getting up checking on him, he came in a couple of times and layed on the rug ,making cute little noises ,to me , but became overwhelmed by the barage of kitties and went back outside to lay on his blanket. I feel so bad for him. I want them all to be safe warm and not hungry.Any ways girls I will be back to check later have to see what I can do for this little guy to further protect him from the elements just incase I can't get him inside tonight, hopefully everyone is having a nice day, talk to you later

Afternoon Ladies--

How are you all today?

Mindee--I remember when I was pregnant w/my son, everyone asked when I was due.....I told them it was in a couple weeks. And they would look at me and say "OMG--you barely look pregnant" he was 6lbs 4oz. With Jhanai to the same question and my answer being 6mos......they all thought I was due any day. Amazing w/the difference in how I carried them. Jhanai was only 7lbs. 7oz.....but I was absolutely HUGE while I carried her. My Dr. took an ultra sound thinking I was either due earlier or had twins. My son was two weeks early(due May 12--had him April 30) and Jhanai was almost two weeks late(due June 10--had her June 21). Crazy isn't it?

Jane--Thanks for the compliments on the page. The color combination is what took so long to figure out. Since your DGD are at the same age......get out your scrapbooking supplies and do a page! Or better yet....send me the pictures and I'll do one for ya!

Pam--Wow.....must be a nice pedometer! My was about $20, it was a birthday gift. And it's really simple to use. Three little buttons and thats all. Although, it's been awhile since I've used the thing I'm not sure if I'll remember how to use it!!

Ellen--Yes..you are finally in print! I put your name as the author under the poem! You should really find someone who would print out all your fantastic poems!! Or at least save them all onto a disc and then maybe have a family member print them out and make a book for you. That would be cool wouldn't it?

Cristi--Where have you been?! Miss you! Wondering how you're doing and how everything is going for you. Did you end up painting, boardering, or stencilling the room??? Come back soon!!

And that goes for everyone else!!!

Ok....I'm leaving early today to take Jhanai home and possibly go see my sister and the baby. So I need to get cleaned up and go.

You all have a great Monday while I drag my sleepy body around!

Take Care

Ellen,,,my turn! My Turn! I want a poem. Ill print it off and frame it.
I love my kitty....lol
Jane, if you were here I would give you the gazelle we have collecting dust down stairs.
Marti , congrats on the newest addition to your family.
Hello to everyone else.....
gotta run...

Ok Girls, I want the truth. Who of you will admit to watching soap operas? Which ones? My foster mother got me started when I was a preteen on General Hospital and One Life To Live. I also would rush home from school to watch Dark Shadows. I still watch some though have taken brakes though the years.Anyone have a favoite?

Just stopping in for a quick hello! Glad all is well with you ladies. Ellen- bundle up good for those cold temps! Angie - I wish you lived closer so I could just drop by and get the Gazelle, lol. Pam - I remember Dark Shadows. It rocked!! I used to watch the Young and the Restless, but only see it every once in awhile now. Marti - did you see the new baby?

I made oatmeal raisin cookies to take to Jerry. They're his favorite, and he was very appreciative. I told him he didn't have to share if he didn't want to, lol. Not much else a person can do... He sees his oncologist in Indy Thursday to get the result of his last bone scan and MRI.

Pam asking about TV reminded me, do any of you watch Two and a Half Men with Charlie Sheen? It's hilarious and on tonight.

"Have a good evening" to the Young and the Rest of Us!

Pam I will I used to watch, general hospital, all my children ,one life to live now I if I do watch anything I watch Young and Restless and LOL Passions what a ridiculous soap that is , but its good for a laugh.Whats Dark shadows never heard of it before must have been before my time

Ps: just incase the younguns didn't get that bit of humor Pam ,Jane ,and I are all the same age. Ok it wasn't that funny, maybe it wasn't funny at all , oh nevermind ,LOLbut seriously I have never heard of it give me the details.

Jane its so cold my long undies refused to outside with me

I have my Upper GI tomorrow actually its today now.see if they can find the source of any of my troubles, I think I'm kind of nervous , not of the test, I have had so many tests and surgeries, I don't know why , ohi will be glad when this is all over I hope I don't have to keep going for to many tests other than the ones that are booked, maybe today they will find the problem and I'll be done with it,I guess I should try and get some sleep. night all

Hello everyone…..how are you all doing?

Not a whole lot going on over here.

Well, we think Brandon is over his milk allergy!! He ran out of his soy formula, so thanks to some ladies on the local freecycle boards, he is now trying milk based formulas! So far he has only been on the milk based formula for one day, but no reaction like he did when he was in the hospital.

We are also thinking that he is going to be walking before too much longer. He has no intentions, at least from what we can gather, of wanting to crawl forward. But when you stand him up and hold onto his fingers, he will take off like a bat out of ****!

Marti~ I love love love that scrapbook page!!

Jane~ I will have to look into getting that book next. I heard from some one else the same recommendation about “She’s Come Undone,” maybe it was from watching Oprah one day?

Pam~ I wish it was going to be in the 80’s here tomorrow, but unfortunately it is going to be in the 20’s, I think. I used to be a Days fan, now I really can’t get into it. But I am now a Passions fan!

Ellen~ I always eye Oprah’s book club books. I read Mystic River (loved the movie!), Bend In The Road by James Patterson, The Notebook, another one by James Patterson called Diary To Nicholas or something like that. I have a nightstand full of them and I can’t seem to find anything to read!

Marti~ I had Brandon when he was three days late. If it hadn’t of been for the swelling in my legs getting really bad, I am sure the doctor would have let me go until he decided to come. Every body always told me that they knew exactly what I was having because of how I was carrying him. And actually, every time they guessed they guessed right. The last night I went to my hubby’s bowling league the Friday before Brandon was born, one of the ladies looked at me and said “when are you due again?” I said “on Tuesday, why?” She goes “you are going to have him next Friday, a week from tonight.” I said “you guessed I was going to have him last week and here I am still waddling along.” Sure enough, Brandon was born the following Friday night at 9:16pm, they started bowling at 9:30. Too bad I couldn’t of had him and then left. LOL just kidding!

I also had an ultrasound done, on my due date to figure out if I was going in for an induction or a c-section. On my due date, I was told that Brandon was going to weigh 7lbs. 10oz. when he was born. The tech took the measurements three times, and each time it told him that size. When I had Brandon three days later, I looked at Tommy and said “he sure doesn’t feel like 7lbs. 10oz.” Tommy looked at him and agreed with me.

Good Tuesday morning to you!

Ellen - we're in the Rest of Us category, lol. Dark Shadows was a soap that had the vampire Jonathan, and Mia Farrow played one of his victims. Remember? It came on right after school. I remember that my mom laughed because her banker started leaving work early to get home in time to see it, lol.

Mindee - I think She's Come Undone was an Oprah selection. There was a lot of buzz about the book when it came out. My Mary read it and liked it, too.

Hi to the others.

Oooohhhh it's cold this morning! But it's supposed to get up to about 30 today. That will feel like a heat wave, lol. I'm going to put on some Rolling Stones music, and do more Spring cleaning today. Always feels so much better to see the finished project, lol.

Then I'm going to get out my new book by John Grisham that I mentioned on the Book thread and enjoy a cup of lite hot chocolate. Life is good!

What're you going to do today?