I don't post for a couple of months and look what happens!!! I don't know half you people and y'all done ran Jane off! *teasing* O.k. I haven't gotten too far in catching up, so y'all bear with me if I ask dumb questions for a while. Jane- I'm sorry to see you'll be dropping the moderator hat. You're really good. I know you'll be checking in though. Right?!?

Well, to catch y'all up to date on my life: I haven't been posting (although I have lurked from time to time) because, like Jane, family takes precedence. If you remember, I was having problems with sending my DS to school (even though I teach there). Sorry, but he shouldn't have to put up with a bunch of women who have PMS 24/7. Back in October/November DH and I prayed about it and.... drumroll please.... WE JERKED HIM OUT OF SCHOOL!!!! Woo! Hoo! As a family, we have been completely liberated! You would not believe how much everything has improved! His confidence has soared and he has made the honor roll since I removed him. I found a great homeschooling program that works wonders for us and he does all work on his own without much input from me! He has spent a lot of time with his dad and grandpa, which is wonderful. It has definitely been a win-win situation for us. (Course now my name is in the teacher lounges of upper elementary- like I cared! )

So after that debacle kind of settled down and our routine was firmly established, I was gonna start posting after Christmas- then DH and I decided to expand our concrete finishing business into a complete construction company. *sigh* I have spent the past several weeks writing business plans, studying licensure exams, wading through paperwork, blah... blah... blah.... I still have a long road ahead- probably won't get everything done until May or June- so I figured- crud- if I wait until llife settles down, I'll NEVER get to post again! So here I am!

Oh and one more thing: y'all may not believe this- Mount Washmore is dead!!!! Ain't life grand? Well, see you girls later. Bye.

Tea Rose, I know you! You sweet girl... what a lovely thing to say... thank you, hon.
And lucky you meeting Jane. I only got to know her a few months ago in the Mod's forum, and like you, l just love her.
The weather is getting much warmer... right now the sun is out, and it's -14C (7F for you down there). huh. Big flippin' DEAL!!
You Jaded Ladies seems like a lovely bunch, and I wish I had time to join you. If my life ever becomes less-than-crazy, I may pop back in.
Ciao, dah'lings...

Only for selfish reasons I will say I am sad to see you stepping down as Mod Jane. I will miss you in that role, I will miss you as Ma Jane. ........


(pssssssst, where are the Ding Dong's Ellen?? I am an emotional eater too......this will set me back a few pounds!! ) lol.......


You are so funny Ellen. We'll be fine, Jane will still pop in and say hello.

I am the owner of a Yahoo parenting group and honestly don't find real joy in it. Stressful to keep everything going....so, go enjoy life Jane!! Come here for the fun and friendship ........ You did a wonderful job - you deserve some R& R....

Helping Rachel with a science project - thought I would say hello.

YAY- Kayecee!!! Nice to see you pop in,,,,,,,now where is our Shanna???

Just feeling down myself this weekend- will feel better tomorrow. I like being on a schedule.

Will catch up tomorrow!

Jane oh Jane !! your mailbox is full so I guess I have to say it here

We will miss you as a moderator. Hope you come back soon

HUGS

See, here I am, back already, lol!!

Actually, I got several emails telling me my 3FC PM inbox was overflowing, so I have emptied it now!!!

Leenie, Ellis, Susanne, Cristi, (Marti through email) Ellen, Angie, Katiecat, Pam, Julie, and anyone else - Thank you all so much for the kind words!! They got me all choked up! It's nice to be so loved.

Trust me, I will still be here - just not as often, and not as moderator.

Have a good Sunday evening!

Kaycee? as in our Kaycee? hmm I remember a woman named Kaycee who was here for awhile WAYYYYY back.
Glad to know life for your son has improved. Who needs to have to put up with cranky ol women anyway right? Ill send her a box of pamprin, helps with PMS.

Well the tea party was fun, I didn't have to drink tea! I had a cup of coffee and a glass of punch...geesh I wouldn't have drank the stuff a couple of days ago to ween myself into it...*shudder I have a few pictures and will try to post. Lots of laughter and tears,,,a great combination.

Good Monday Morning ladies.....and a very

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!!!!

Don't have much time to post, busy day today. Will do individuals later. Hope everyone has a lovely day! It is supposed to be 69 here today! Lovin' it...

Ta ta for now...

HAPPY VALENTINES DAYS LADIES!!!!

Well not much else new here with me....Same old stuff, what can I say???

Did anyone get any nice surprises or V-Day??? DBF and I arent doing anything special, he never usually does much.....Kinda depressed I guess, all the girls are getting flowers and cookies and stuff delivered to them..Guess I just wish he was more like that!!! Who invented Valentines Day anyway????HAHA Just kidding, guess once you've been together forever, the thrill is gone.

Still pretty down and out over my non scale victories!!! Kinda feel like, theres not much more I can do, workout more, or eat less.. to get this weight off. Im trying to stick with it, but its not easy when you're doing everything possible and seeing no results.....Im sure you all know this already!!

oh well, enough of my depressing thoughts!!!HAHA
Have a nice day girls
Julie

Good mormimg Ladies.Took my walk, answered some email and waiting for lunch cause I'm starving. Trying to get back at diet today and not stuff my face. Tummy is very angry with me right now. Grumbling away.It's hard to start all over agin getting used to small portions so you aren't miserable. This Vday bites.I'm grumpy.

I'm baaaack ladies...

Had to run to the mall and get my glasses fixed, went to put them on the other day and the lens popped out. The screw broke in half so they had to drill it out and put in a new one. Of course had to wait an hour because while it was a simple fix it was going to take a little longer than the usual adjustment. So at least I got a walk in while at the mall. Didn't really have any shopping to do except get a couple of thank you cards. Then went to the book store-had to spend that gift card V got me. LOL Then off to his job...poor guy...I left a Happy Valentine message on the bathroom mirror for him last night and I bet he was thinking I didn't get him anything. Wanted to surprise him by having it in his truck after work. Going to go take him some dinner about 6:30 since he has to work late.

Ellen~sorry your ex wasn't into celebrating the special days with you. I started sending V-Day cards and other cards to my friends that were single years ago because they didn't have a SO. Even when V gives me flowers I always share with DD. Of course I have for years given my kids a card and candy even tho they are older it has stuck. I like your kitchen-the wallpaper is really pretty and everything did coordinate. Maybe coordinate is a better word than match. I don't necessarily have to have everything match per se but I like to coordinate everything. No what the heck is Bar Harbour Beige?? Why don't they just say beige? LOL Yeah, it cracks me up that someone actually sits around and names the colors. Oh, well, I can't wait to get my room painted then I get a new comforter. I am going for a more tailored look in there instead of the country quilts.

Julie~I did get a big surprise for V-Day...V surprised me with a bag of goodies Sunday morning and roses Saturday when he came home. Sorry about the work thing, hopefully the ladies shared some cookies with you. I would have shared my flowers with you if I were there. Maybe DBF will have a surprise for you when you get home.

Jenn~sorry you are sick. Hope you get to feeling better soon.

Angie~glad you had a great time at the tea. I would love to see pictures of you all dressed up and with your big hat.

Susan~did you help Rachel with the project? What did she make/do? I remember the kids dad when they had projects he would start out helping and end up taking over! LOL Hope you are feeling better today.

Pam~sorry you are grumpy today. I feel kind of bad everyone feeling down and grumpy today. I actually got up in a GREAT mood for some reason-not because it is V-Day just feeling good about everything.

Hi to everyone else

Silly me absolutely forgot to weigh in this morning, darn it. Not sure how I forgot except that I had other things on my mind and getting an early start to the day. I may weigh tomorrow...not sure I can wait a whole week. Anyway...need to get going and straighten up the living room. I have books and magazines all over the coffee table and want to vacuum and fluff up the cushions on the couch and chair. Take care ladies and have a good one.

Happy Valentines Day Girls!!!

Hope you all a romantic time with someone you love!!

I've been enjoying my weekend w/Jhanai. She's been on the computer more than I have over the weekend...although I did get a chance to pop on here for a little bit last night.


Kayecee, glad to see you again!!

I don't have much time today...but will try to get back on as soon as I do.

You all have a great Valentines Day!

Good Afternoon -

I am glad you had a nice tea party Angie - sounds romantic. You have so much fun. Rachel was asking me about getting into acting. Any idea's on how I would go about that?? Maybe some community acting group?? Something through her school??
She likes music I was wanting her to get involved with the choir at church. The choir goes on tour down to California in the summer - thought it would be a wonderful opportunity for her and be around positive people.

Hope you are feeling better Jenn?? Was it a "at home" party or something else?? I was looking into something special for Gaby. They have "tea party" ones (thought of you Ang and pony ride ones at $150 an hour....which if I had money I would have loved to do.
Anyway- hope you are feeling better. Think the nanny position would be a good thing .

I am grumpy too Pam. I weighed in at a whooping 150! Up 7 pounds - lol.....just retaining water no doubt or thinking ding dongs are fat free......feel better that it is Monday. Need to get back on track myself.
Hope you are feeling better!

Hi Cristi - Rachel is doing a project on parachutes and their descent rate. She wants to pass , so no.......I am not helping her - lol. Her dad will ,it is due on Thursday.
So, curious what the dinner for Vince is?? I am sure he will love whatever you make- sounds sweet.

ahhhh - better get to work. Hi to everyone!

Hiya ladies,

Ellen - thank you for the ecard - so sweet of you!

Susan - step away from the ding dongs, lol. Thank you so much for your kind words about me. So Rachel wants to be an actress, huh? Maybe she'll get to be a big star and we can say we knew her when!

Kaycee - good to hear from you! Glad homeschooling is going good for your son. Sounds like the way to go compared to what he was putting up with at school.

Angie - aww, the tea party sounds like so much fun! Hope you do post pictures.

Cristi - did you and V have a good dinner? What'd you take?

Julie - maybe you could try the Wendy plan to shake up your metabolism. If you don't know what that is, it's where you vary your caloric intake from low to high to medium to fool your body. Seems to work for lots of people.

Pam - hope you get back on track today.

Jenn- 1st birthday parties are so fun!! Hope you're feeling better today.

Marti - having fun with Jhanai is what's it's all about! She'll be grown before you know it.

The $&%^# dogs woke me up. They were barking outside the bedroom window, at a coyote. Once I got up to let them in, I was wide awake. We usually block the doggy door at night, but forgot.

I fixed an Italian dinner for Valentine's Day, and after the celebration, Katie and I made a quick trip to Evansville to get her prom dress. It's exactly what she was looking for - hot pink. It fits her like it was made for her.

TTFN,

Good morning girls, Wow, what a differance a day makes. Tummy still grumping but I don't care. DS called . He's had enough and is coming home in a couple days. Dad won't lift a finger to help himself and my son has no sympathy left. He found out for himself what it's like living with his Dad and he's done. Can't help feeling a little smug. I'm a happy camper!

Jane Thanks for the card. It's the first one I've gotten in years. I don't have anyons smail mail to send one and thats got to be rectified. So EVERYONE, PM ME your address so I can join this club.

Angie, pictures,lots of pictures.

I've been adopted as a Grandma. My DS's long time girl friend has the sweetest little neice named Sandra who's in second grade. She asked me if she could called me Grandma. I said absolutly and I'd love to be her Grandma. Her real Grandparents live in Gudahlahara and she's never seen them . She's such a sweet child.