Noelle: You've got that right about our husbands -- taking care of other people's houses, but not their own! I have a huge "Honey Do" list! Great that you have your niece filing for you. The girls in my office have to file immediately when they are done working on a file or else the boss gets cranky! Can't have a cranky boss.
And, yes Kauai is soooo laid back. Much different from Honolulu, but I loved both areas. Really beautiful, but very expensive.
I usually watch Alias on Wednesday's, but I did flip over to AI to see what was happening. I am so glad that Mikalah is gone. She was a little too much with the aggressive personality. She accepted it well though, I thought. I like Bo, but I don't know if he will make it to the end.
Cherie: You and your girls sound like you are having fun with the Dance Dance Revolution. That's what I should do with my daughter. She loves to dance. She takes ballet and gymnastics. She is a little tomboy though, so the ballet lessons teaches her a little gracefulness, I guess.
My 5 year old wanted to take our his brother's kitten to show and tell for the day today so he proceeded to pack it in his backpack! Of course big battle started, but it all worked out with him taking some sea shells instead.
Julie: What did you end up doing with the chicken? I always have a hard time planning dinner, although, I have to admit, my mom loves to cook, so a couple of nights we go to her house for dinner. She makes pasta and other fattening foods though, so it's very difficult to stay on a diet with that type of food!
Tonight I have weigh in. Ugh. I doubt that I lost any weight, what with Easter this past weekend. I am trying so hard to drink at least 6 glasses of water a day, and not to snack, and have small portions, but it's a never ending battle!
My sister and I are going to the Ikea store in New Haven this afternoon when I get out of work. I love, love that store. No kids with me either, so it will be a fun afternoon.
Gina I ended up with shredded bbq chicken sandwiches. I hear you on the never ending battle to be good, I hope your weigh in goes well for you. Btw you are lucky your mom cooks a couple times a week for your family. That is so nice. Have fun shopping.
Cherie I think two miles is great. Good for you .
Good luck at your weigh in tomorrow. I have been a major slacker in excercise this week. Was doing so well, but starting all ready to feel pms coming.
Noelle there is a huge difference that M. is gone now. I didn't think Jessica was going to go last night.
Well sorry to keep this short, the kids are calling. Hi everyone.
Btw, not to get political on everyone but I am so saddened by Terri Schiavo's death. Child rapist and murders do not get that cruel treatment. I pray for her mother and father. It is a tough situation all around. I was thirsty this morning and thought of her going without water for 14 days.
Gina... I love IKEA. Unfortunately there isn't one around me anymore. I moved away from Houston and IKEA back in 2002. :-( I hope you enjoyed your afternoon! And good going on the sea shells. Sounds like something my girls would try to do.. they have already sneaked toys to school in their backpack when they are not supposed to... good thing we don't have a live animal!
Julie.... my motivation is waning too, but I am trying to just take it one day at a time and do things as well as I can.
I am saddened as well. I don't know what it's like walking in their shoes, and I don't want to know. I don't understand why her husband didn't just give over guardianship a long time ago, divorced her an moved on with his life. But it's over now, and hopefully she is at peace. The closest that I've ever had to deal with something like that was watching my mom die. I am glad she died sooner rather than later, because she didn't have any quality of life left, and it was hard on the whole family waiting.
OK.. I am almost out of here... going to pick up Hannah a little early and spend some time with her. She busted her lip open at school today, so I am concerned to see how she is this afternoon. Maybe we can get in some of the Dance Dance Revolution in before our neighbors downstairs come home and start banging on the ceiling again. Later I have my parent/teacher conference with Hannah's teach at 7, so I guess I will need to try to tape Survivor.... Hope everyone is having a great day! Talk to you guys later!
Where is Kempy? Did I miss something? I hope you are very busy with work Kemp and making lotsa money.
Welcome Gina. I would have welcomed you sooner but I have been very busy lately. I am Angie, a married Mom of 3. My oldest daughter is 13 and I have almost 12 year old twins a boy and a girl(born on mine and my Mom's birthday (and Kempy's too. ) I am a baker. Me and my husband just opened a bakery this week, before that we did wholesale pastries and donuts at a shop at our house.
Cherie, Have fun with your dance dance revolution tonight. I hope Hannas lip isnt too bad.
Our first week back and it has been a long one. So much going on right now. Emotional rollercoaster. We have gotten a lawyer to look at Mom's medical records. The statute of limitations is 3 years for malpractice and June 17 will be 3 years since Mom died. What got us going now is a letter the hospital sent us stating that they treated Mom for the wrong type of leukemia. The lawyer was stunned that they sent us a letter admitting that they misdiagnosed her. Anyway, we have almost all the records and the lawyer will let us know what choices we have. My sis said that it's ironic that even in death Mom is still taking care of us. This has brought up all of the emotions that we went through as she was dying. It's been hard. I'm kind of glad that we're back in school so I can keep my mind busy.
Noelle: Typical 12/13 year old response. How are you enjoying your new car?
Angie: I'm glad everything is going well for you. Try to get some rest and don't work too hard.
Gina: I've never been to IKEA; they just opened one here, in Chandler, just this last year. My husband has been and he loves it.
Happy Thursday to you too Angie!! You know I don't remember Kempy saying she was going anywhere?? I bet you are right she is busy working.
Well I am going to finish watching House Hunters. Just love that show. Didn't do that well eating dinner, made like a chicken parmesean dish. Oh well I did well the rest of the day but have major munchies and TOM is more than a week away, yikes. Dh said he can't keep snacking with me at night , I guess I will just have to stop and drink some hot tea or hot chocolate. Or munch on some low-fat popcorn. Good Night Ladies, I hope everyone has a wonderful Friday tomorrow. Bye for now.
Cal I was just signing off and saw you snuck in and posted on me, Oh honey I am so sorry about your mother. How terrible about the situation. You are in my prayers. I am so sorry. Hugs
April Fools Day. I've had a bad morning.... Not looking for symathy, just wanting to whine a bit. Scale is fooling me. I am up two pounds. I realize, this past week I have only really exercised once. But food wise, I've been keeping it around 1300 calories a day. I feel like I've been doing.. well, I guess 50%. I know if it's going to work, I need to be giving it 100% everyday... I'm just whining.... why? Cause I want it to just come off.. I am lazy and I don't want to work hard at this. I don't want to do all the hard work and exercise and cutting back and all that crap. Ok... I'll quit whining for now. April will be working in the 80% range instead of the 50% range. Maybe then I will lose more than 6 pounds.
On a good note.. I went to Hannah's parent/teacher conference last night, and the teacher had nothing but great things to say about her... even turning a potientally negative into something positive. (Hannah ability to talk, all the time and ask questions when the teacher doesn't wish to be questioned, even though they are really good questions.) She is the top girl in her class, she is in 1st grade, but reading on the 3rd grade level, doing math at the 3 grade level and just pretty much breezing by. I was told she is the most honest child she has ever taught.. even when she does something bad, and knows she will get in trouble, she will admit to it (I knew this), so it's hard to be so HARD on her when she is that honest. I'm not saying she doesn't get in trouble, but it's not as much trouble as if she lied about stuff. She is a good girls. Her writing is so pretty and clear and she is just doing great!
This morning, it was not a good morning however, the scale sucks... I stubbed my toes on the treadmill, and my girls kept bickering .... Glad to be at work!
OK.. enough of me bickering.... and whining... I suck.
Cal.. good luck with your lawsuit.... Hopefully something good can come out of it. My mom was misdiagnosised... but my stepdad didn't want to do anything about it... oh well.. I still miss her, just like you miss your mom.
Julie.. I LOVE house hunters too..... I had the best time when I was looking for a house to buy... which I could afford one now.
Angie... I have to laugh.. I think of the dunkin doughnut guy everytime you say that! :-) I bet your doughnuts are wonderful!!!!
Kempy.. hey sweetie... come back and see us!
Noelle.... how is that new car???
Well.. I better get to work.. I'll talk to you soon!
Cherie don't feel so bad for letting your feelings out. I wanted to be alot less lighter right now too. Maybe those two pounds are just water. I can gain five pounds of water over night . Keep up your good work and good things will happen. I am sure of it!! That is so wonderful about your daughter, she sounds like she has a good head on her shoulders and very very smart. You should be so proud, I know you are . Also sorry to hear about your mom being misdiagonsed. I am also so sorry. I can't imagine not having my mom around. Life would be hard. Even though we have those times when I get on her nerves and she gets on mine, I love her . Sounds like this April Fool's is being kind of mean to you today. Hope it looks up for you. Any plans for the weekend? Take care hun.
Anyone have any good April Fool's jokes planned for anyone? Not me, trying to think of something for dh. I told dd that Elmo was sleeping with her in her crib and she laughed and she he was? I said no and explained the day. Gotta love her and ds, they are so innocent. Well I just don't know what to do to get these ten pounds off. I was thinking about re-stricting my calories but I am afraid I would give in and go crazy eating . I want to get some good items from the grocery store today. Check back later.
Just a little note: Wish I was at Angie's shop sipping some coffee and having a treat. Actually it would be great if we were all there having some girl talk time. Okay back to reality. Hahahaha....
Julie... that sounds so nice.. I would love to do that too! I don't drink coffee... but I could make the exception.
I do have some plans this weekend. The girls are going to their dad's late tonight for the weekend, and I am going to go hang out with Alan. This weekend should be a fairly nice one, so we are planning on getting our bikes or rollerblades out and doing the lake both days. And if that doesn't happen, I have my old treadmill over there and I WILL get on it. I am going to go home this afternoon and jump on my treadmill before I make dinner and pack us up.... so I will get it out of the way and know I have started this month off right.
Anyway.... back to work here... It's so beautiful outside.. it's making it hard for me to concentrate on wanting to be in the office. TGIF!!!!
Cherie your weekend sounds nice to help you out with your rough start to the morning. I hope the weather stays beautiful for you and Alan to get out and enjoy it. Have fun. Btw I am sure Angie has some hot chocolate at her place so you could enjoy that, I remember you have said you drink it. I like it too, I have tried the sugar free but aspartame seems to leave an aftertaste in my mouth. Well anyway the weather is suppose to be nice here this weekend. Around fifty so I hope I can get out and take a long walk. We got a good rain the other night that hopefully washed all the salt and sand from the trucks dumping that stuff on the road to melt ice and snow. Bye for now girls
Cherie ~~That is awesome that your daughter is doing so well in school. It must make you feel very proud. My 7 year old son (Sal) is doing great grade-wise, but not so good with applying himself on a consistent basis day after day. He needs to work on that
I had my weigh-in last night. I didn't loose anything, but didn't gain. I'm surprised I didn't gain because I really "pigged out" on Easter. So, there is always next week. I know what you mean about the hard work, drinking all the water, etc. Btw, you don't suck. You are an inspiration bringing up two girls on your own and working full-time. So, don't be so hard on yourself.
Angie: Your bakery looks awesome Good Grief girl, how do you manage to diet with all those goodies available. I could never resist! Good luck with your new endeavor -- sounds like you are busy, just like me. Seems there is never a free moment. Although yesterday afternoon I did have some free time. My sis and I took a ride to a store called Ikea here in Connecticut. It is about a half hour drive from where I live. She is getting married at the end of summer, and wanted to start getting some things. Anyway, it's really kinda cute how she met her future husband. He moved into the house directly across the street from my parents' house about 2 years ago. At that time, my sis was dating a guy for about 5 years, but really wasn't that happy towards the last year or so of them being together. So, this guy moves in and they start talking, of course, my mom brought him over some homemade Italian pastries, (way to a man's heart!) and my sis and Phil got to know each other, started dating, and the rest is history! The only drawback is that she will be living directly across the street from my parents. It's like that show Everyone likes Raymond. (I think that is the name of it).
Cal: Sounds as if you might have a good lawsuit. We handle mostly divorce in my office, but we do have some calls re: malpractice, which we send out to an expert, and from some of the cases I've seen, you may have a case. So sorry for all the heartache and sadness it drums up, but as you said, your Mom is still taking care of you.
Have a happy day all you gals, and to all the ones I missed today. I have to finish up my work because today I am leaving at 1:00! Have a great weekend everyone.
Great that you have your niece filing for you. The girls in my office have to file immediately when they are done working on a file or else the boss gets cranky! Can't have a cranky boss.
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Btw, you don't suck. You are an inspiration bringing up two girls on your own and working full-time. So, don't be so hard on yourself.
