Good evening ladies,

Cristi, your ring sounds beautiful. And I know nothing on the Rose of Sharon,,,should call a green house and ask...or go online and look up the care of it.

Marti, must be the spring thing, cause I haven't been doing much sleeping,,,lots of tossing adn turning...and Skittles is doing the same at different times,,,ya fun.

Terri, Monte isa reality tv junkie too, so wonder if he still will be if I get on TIO ..lol
Like you we don't plant until after May long weekend...since we have moved here we don't plant any veggies,,,no room.

Jane, thanks for sending me the book,,,never heard of having to use capital letters and such...weird eh?

Pam,,,yowsers...does it hurt? My mom said it hurt kinda with the plates in,,,felt bruised,,,and the adjusting,,,rubbing against the gums in places,,,you need to let your denturist know that so they can file that part down.

Sue,,,well that is rude of them to tell you now. We have Shaw here , and Ive never did learn our email name or anything so never use it,,,which is good cause if we decide to change it won't be hassle.

Well tomorrow I have a long day,,,going to the audition for Taking It Off,,,did anyone see Oprah today? There was a person who was from the show on there...yikes! She talked about how she won't lose the weight cause her husband wants her to. She lives is our neighbhourhood,,,Monte reconized her from us talking to her once about her dog...I don't remember but whatever. Im nervous,,,everyone will know how much I WEIGH!!!! gulp double gulp. As stupid as this sounds that is my main worry...
Then I can relax during the day and make soap...Pasqualina and I signed up for a class,,,body butter, soap and sea salt scrubs...
Then after we have a party at Shawna's So ya tomorrow will be a long day...
well I should go do something...clean...good thing to do when your stressed right?...lol
toodles

Hi Girls,

Just a quick note to say Hi. I am headed off to bed but I knew I wouldn't get a chance to post for the rest of the weekend and I wanted to check in.

Pam-- Hope all goes well with the fitting. Corn on the cob before you know it.

Terri Wow, you are one busy lady. What kind of vaccum did you end up getting?

Jane It's easy to get hooked on the Y&R. I've been hooked for 21 years now. Hardly ever miss an episode. Jack Abbott is my favourite

Cristi Rose of Sharon is absolutely beautiful once it's established. My girlfriend has a beautiful tree and the blooms are purple. We have one planted in our garden and it always looks dead until about July. My husband jokingly calls it Stick of Sharon.

Angie Wow! Taking it off is a great show. Best of luck. Don't worry about people knowing how much you weigh, the number on the scale isn't what's important anyway, the important thing is you are doing something about the number on the scale! BESIDES, no one ever remembers that stuff anyway.

Well ladies, I gotta fly. I need my rest. Tomorrow is a big day. DH and I are going out of town and NaNa and Grandpa are watching the darling angel. We have a friends 50th birthday party to attend.

to all that I've missed.

Feel better Marti!

Mindee-- Hope Brandon is feeling better too!

Anita

Jane~ He got a call from the guy while we were out, so he called him back. He has to go to the store today at noon! He will be working from 10am to 7pm Monday through Friday and then on Saturday from 10am to 5pm. So that will be plenty of hours…..and hopefully enough to get everything money wise taken care of!

off to finish checking my email and then off to bed!

hello to those I missed.....any big weekend plans?

Sorry I've been MIA - I messed up my computer trying to install a new-to-me cd burner, so had to call Rent-a-Geek to come out and fix it. Now all is well and I am really behind, but I scanned through what's been going on 'round here.....

We've been participating in TV Turn-off Week. The kids are doing great! James hasn't even batted an eye, Leigh has had a few cranky moments, but all in all, we've been having lots more fun. The kids fight less when they aren't parked in front of cartoons......go figure. Now DH and I don't watch that much to begin with, and no daytime tv, so we decided we would watch our shows, only after the kids went to bed. Amazing how productive a person can be, lol! My garden is planted, house is clean...kids get to go to the bookstore tomorrow and get to pick out a new book for a reward. So now I need to keep the fun going....think I'll stick to the one hour screen time rule we've been using...

In honor of my upcoming birthday ( mind you I've been saying this about alot of things lately, lol) I decided to upgrade us to DSL...will be nice to be on high-speed and not tie up the phone line.

Weight-wise..not much change. I've been more active since I added gardening to my physical activities, but just started TOM, so I am feeling reallly bloated and yucky today. I'm really going to get back on track .....because I just feel so much better wehen I do!

Have a great weekend everyone!

Ye Gads, why does everyone want to come visiting when you've warned them you won't have no teeth and don't want to see anyone till you do? Gesh, almost everyones been here. I'm having to get over my embassment and "grin" and bared it, so to speak.(with difficulty).
Guess what all? Am finally making head way dispossing of sister's dubious treasures. I sorted maybe 15 boxes of stuff from her shed and put them in various piles. Garbage-almost garbage-keepers. There turned out to be probubly 10 boxes garbage,4 1/2 boxes almost garbage amd 1/2 a box worth keeping. The almost garbage went out in front of the house with a "FREE" sign where most of it disappeared. What was left went with the garbage. Now I'm working on the garage. What is so sad is that my poor sister sorted though all that stuff when she was so ill and this is what she insisted on keeping and struggled so hard to put away.

Good morning. Katy, nice to see you. I think the TV turn off week is a good idea. The little ones learn that there are other activities. I wish I had done that with my last youngun. He spent too much time on the tv or computer. Not enough outside exercise. (he is paying for it now by trying to slim down) He did and does love to read however, so tv didn't dampen that.

Pam, I know that is hard, going through your sister's things. I am thinking of you. Thank goodness my brother had a girlfriend and children who took care of his things. I don't think Mom could have done it. She is still not handling it too well. I have good days and bad, as I am sure you do.

Mindee, Great news on the new job! I hope that works out well with the new little one on the way. Is Brandon feeling better today?

Angie, Fingers crossed for your audition. You are one busy lady.

Anita, Have fun on your "day off." Always nice to get away from the little ones for an outing.

Not much going on here today. It is cold again, and no fun! I am installing and setting up AOL, so hopefully don't blow up my computer.

See you all later.

Hi ladies~

Go to see ya checking in Katy. Love the no tv thing. I used to have Sunday as a no tv day. The kids and I played games all day after going outside for a while. Of course that was before cable and there was nothing on tv on Sunday anyway-and when they were a little younger. Can't remember the last time we had a game day without tv.

Pam~isn't that how it always works! LOL Oh well, they love you not your teeth so smile away!

Jane~I too wear the (Eternity) body lotion but I put the jergens lotion all over first and the body lotion just certain places ( a little on my legs, belly, neck and arms) just to get the smell and it helps by not using so much perfume. But I mostly use the bath and body lotions for my feet and hands-works so well and keeps them looking smooth. I too get a lot of compliments from strangers on my perfume. I usually change every few months, or at least after a couple of years of wearing one but I like this one so much I don't want or think I can change, not right now anyway. I haven't seen the new Oprah magazine-don't get that one too often anymore. Kind of got burned out on her and Dr. Phil. But I do get the Weight Watchers magazine delivered to me and there are some good recipes in the newest issue. I haven't tried any yet, but do plan to soon. Hope Maggie & Jerry are holding up well, as hard as it is.

Mindee~glad little Brandon is feeling better. Keeping my fingers crossed that Tommy gets the job.

Angie~just remember your weight is just a bunch of numbers-it's you that counts, not what you weigh. And good luck with the audtion.

Anita~enjoy your weekend and the party. I know you will miss your baby.

Hi to everyone else.

This was supposed to be a quickie! V took me tanning this morning and then we came home and did some yard work. Can't work on the patio because it rained last week and it is still wet. Hopefully it will be dry enough to work on tomorrow. It is taking a while but it is slowly getting there. We did go to Lowes last night and bought a swing. Our patio table and chairs will go down there and the swing matches perfectly! Was afraid if we waited till the patio was done that they would be out of them. Anyway, need to get going he ran to the store and is back. Has to go to work for a few hours at 1:30 but has the whole day off tomorrow! I've got laundry to get done and some books to finish.

Take care all and have a wonderful weekend whatever you do!

Hi...

Just a quick post today. I have some thing that need done and some errand to do. Just wanted to say hello and hope you're all having a great Saturday.

Our weather is beautiful so I need to take advantage of it!

Take Care and I'll catch up soon.

Good Morning Ladies. Expect a new comer to our board. You'll reginize her as DDfaire. She's trying to lose weight and liked what she saw here for support. She my neighbor and a real Darlin. She drives trucks by choice but is trained as a PC tec and was in nursing school at one time. She works at the same place my son does and has 2 teens. She's a real LIVE ONE so will be fun with her on boad.
Two more days to get though till "DENTURE DAY". DS is going to the store for me today to buy some goodies. Can't wait to show off my new pearly whites. The grocery clerks at my store and the folks at my vet ( been going to this vet for 20 yrs) have all insisted I come by and show them.lol. My son's girlfriend is going to take me to Murel Norman for a make over after I get them and get used to them some. I could get used to this royal treatment.lol.

Just wanted to let you know.....


My brother-in-law Jerry lost his long battle with cancer last night. After being near-comatose for a couple of days, he opened his eyes about 15 minutes before the end. He wasn't able to say anything. My sister Maggie, their DD Jennifer, and Jerry's mom were all at the side of the bed, and the rest of us were nearby. Neal was holding one of my hands, and Mary was holding the other. When Jerry opened his eyes, Maggie rubbed his chest and told him that she loves him, and that she and Jennifer would take care of each other and his mom. Maggie kissed him, and told him to go rest now. That was it. Neal had given me a hankie, and since it was so soft, I used it to close his eyes. Then, since I've always heard the soul hovers above the bed, I looked upward and said, "Bye, Jerry. Godspeed!"

Visitation is Tuesday, and the funeral is Wednesday morning. I'll be busy with family things and know you'll understand if I'm not here much in the next few days.

I love you guys - my Jaded sisters.

Jane--I'm SO sorry! My heart goes out to you and your family. I'm sending you many hugs your way!!

Jane. Know how you feel. So glad you have others to greave with. You can help each other. You did good.

Jane, please give your family and extra hug from me...
sending strength to them...
love
Angie

Jane, You and your family are in my thoughts. Extra hugs for you and strength to get through the coming days.

We took Brandon, Friday, to get a big boy hair cut. He sat on my lap and watched daddy get his hair cut. Then daddy grabbed him and put him on his lap so he could get a hair cut. He was doing good, and then he started to get antsy. I went and sat on the chair across from them, and that is when Brandon got really antsy and started crying. He jumped when he should of stayed still and the lady knicked the back of his ear with her scissors. So she told us that his hair cut was on her because she felt so bad for doing it. He was fine, in fact when she got done wiping him off with a towel and powder, he leapt into my arms and was all smiles.

Brandon still has his cold, but hopefully it is on its way out the door. All he has left now is a little bit of the cough and the runny nose. I am doing good….so is the jumping bean. Friday, this munchkin was active from the morning time into the early afternoon! I could feel he/she moving all over that place!

Tommy was able to meet with his buddy about the new job on Saturday. The guy called him back Saturday night before we went to the benefit dinner for my mom and dad and the kids. Tommy got the job, but due to some unforeseen circumstances, he is going to have to pass on it.

Last night while we were at the benefit, my sister told us that she was going to be putting the house up for sale in the middle of the month. And since we tried this time last year to get a mortage and didn’t succeed, we have no other option, but to move up to my parents house for now. So, it means that we will be doing some heavy packing in the coming days/weeks. We have to call about a Uhaul truck and boxes. Tommy was already looking for jobs up there and he says as much as he doesn’t want to go live up there, he is willing to deal with it for a short time, but he is willing to get things straightened out and maybe into a townhouse or something. He has always told me since he found out where my parents moved to, that he wouldn’t mind moving up there. I always told him he was nuts and that I was a city girl, but we don’t have another alternative.

Jane~ I am so sorry to hear about your BIL’s passing. I will keep you and his entire family in my thoughts and prayers.

Suetalks~ He is doing better. He now has a mean diaper rash, but one day at a time right?

Cristi~ Thanks for crossing your fingers for him.