Weighty Issues #29
 

Welcome to the July edition of our Weighty Issues thread. We're a group of wonderful women from different walks of life (try saying that 3X fast! ) , spread out across the U.S. from the east coast to the west. We support each other through the highs and lows of every day life--it's not just about weight loss, it's about LIFE. If you have something to say or need a shoulder to cry on, come on in, grab chair and stay awhile. You'll be glad you did.

Happy Fourth to everyone... a day late! :-) It feels like a Monday.

I had a nice weekend with my girls. We spent most of it together, hanging out by the pool or cleaning our apartment! :-) Sunday, they went to spend the evening and night with their dad, the first time since sometime in May. He isn't doing well at all, and I had to plead for him to keep them. They really need to spend some time with him, even if he isn't feeling well. At the rate things are going for him, he needs to be spending all the time he can spare with them. Things are not looking good at all.

I went out with Alan and some of his friends Sunday night to the final hours of a dog show they were having here, and then we went to dinner and saw the movie, War of the Worlds. I didn't like the movie. It was very intense, and I just don't like feeling like that for two hours straight. I'll stick with the cheesy si-fi version they made back in the '50s. It didn't help much that night, we had a really nasty storm here, winds up to 90 miles an hour, lightning and thunder, and then the rain came. All night long I was up. Concerned about the girls, hoping they were not too scared, and just still keyed up from watching the movie. :-)

Yesterday, I got the girls back and we had a really relaxing afternoon. Last night, we ended up going to the local college to watch the fireworks display. Alan met me out there, and considering what has been going on this past week, this was a really major step for him regarding the kids and I. I've had a pretty emotional week where he has been concerned, growing pains I guess, but he did make the effort to come out with me and the girls last night, so I am happy about that.

This past month was a hectic one. Work, Alan, my ex's health, the girls and them being in Texas, more work, and me slowly getting depressed again. Just a number of things, but I am working on it.

I think the girls and I are going to move here in the next month. That has been weighing heavily on my mind. I'll be moving away from Alan, and the girls dad, but it's not like I am moving across the state. Right now, I have about a 45 minute commute to work every day. My work has offered to help me relocate so I would be here closer, and I am considering taking them up on that. Lots of pros and cons regarding the move and staying where I currently am. But after weighing the options, I think moving will be the better choice. That does mean totally relocating, finding a new home, new schools and daycare for the girls, getting to know a new area... but it will get me out of a third story apartment into a duplex or something that has the potiental of feeling more like a home. The major drawback is we will be losing access to a swimming pool, and that is something we use EVERY DAY.

OK.. well, work is calling me again.... I am going to make an effort to get in here everyday. I have to get over my depressive tendencies and quit hiding my head. I do have alot on my plate, but I will make it here!

Talk to you all later.. hope you don't mind me starting the July thread! Talk soon!

cherie

Oh Cherie, you do have a lot on your plate right now. I wish I could just give you a big hug and tell you everything will work out. I am sorry your ex is not doing well with his health. It must be hard on the girls and you. That commute must be draining everyday. I did not know you drove that long to work. You are correct, there are pros and cons about everything. I am sure you come to the right choice. You are a very strong woman....and that quality you have will get you through this tough time you are going through. Keep your chin up sweetheart. I am glad you and Alan and the girls got together. Thanks for starting the new thread!! Hugs girl and anything we can do just ask. Don't worry about bringing us down or anything like that, we want to be able to vent your frustrations and whatever you are feeling, that is what friends are for.

Noelle, glad you had a great time at the bike rally. Sounds like fun, how cool about the hat!!

Angie, I am happy you and Cal got to meet. You are right we all have to get together someday. It would be a blast. Like sister who never met before ;).

Dips glad you had a nice 4th.

Kempy and Cal I hope your holiday was special too.

We watched fireworks in the neighborhood, lit some off in the front yard and I ate like a pig all weekend. To top it off dd got up and was soaked at 3 am. Oh well little accidents happen. And now ds has a rash over his body. He had the chicken pox shot so I don't know if it is just an allergic reaction or what. I might try some calamine lotion, I really don't want to bring him in if it is nothing because they have physicals this week. Never stops :dizzy:. Oh well end of rant about that. Everyone have a good Tuesday. Feels like Monday!! Check back later on.

Thanks Julie.... I have an appointment to go see a duplex that I like at 4:15. It's close to work, one story, three bedrooms 2 baths (Hannah wants her own room so bad, even though Megan doesn't) one car garage. Small back yard, but only 2 years old, so it should be relatively nice. It's $85 dollars more a month than what I am spending now, and I would be adding an extra utility (gas) but I think I will save enough on my commute and I am supposed to be getting a raise this week (I am still waiting to get the spreadsheet to get the increases in by next payroll), keep your fingers crossed on that one! Now if I can only qualify for it. My credit has been shot to **** these past three years since Steven got cancer and quit working. There was no way I could keep up with all our bills from our marriage. So, I've kept my American Express up to date, I've got great rental and work history. I hope that gets me there.

I never told you all about my trip to Indianapolis. It was great.. I had a wonderful time, but the actual race sucked. Only 3 of the 10 teams (6 of 20 cars) actually raced on that Sunday. It was due to a tire failure on Michelin's side, totally sucked.. but it made me want to go back. You can go see a few pictures of the cars (none of me, I was taking some of the pictures) here at Alan's site: www.alanchavis.com/motorsports scroll down to where you see his entry on the United States Grand Prix.

Angie.. that is so great you got to meet Cal. I would love to meet you guys in person... you have given me so much support, true friend for sure.

Julie.. I hope your kiddo is feeling better today. And awww about DD.. accidents suck... I am sure she will do better tonight. Poor thing. With mom's hugs, I hope she feels better too!

OK.. well, I need to get busy and do some more work. I've been getting distracted... nothing new! :-) Talk to you all soon!

Cherie

Hey guys. I am still tryign to recover from this weekend. I took Noelle's advice and lived it up all weekend long. Be it food or drink or fun. We had a blast though. They threw me a surprise dinner Friday night. I had no idea at all. I used to say that I never thought that I would like to have a surprise party but I had a great time. I really think that this was the best b-day that I have ever had. We went down the river Sat. & Sun. and Joe and I were so sore from riding in the boat all day that yesterday we stayed on the sofa pretty much all day. I feel like I had an all over body workout. Of course I ate so much that I counteracted whatever good the boat ride did. :D

Angie it is good to hear that you had a good b-day too. Your family always does fun stuff for each other. I still think about what you did to your moms car last year. I think that is so cool that you got to meet Cal. I swear b4 too long she will have traveled to meet all of us. She seems to be the one to get out more than I do. I am so glad that your shop did good. I know that you will do great there. Whatever happened with the funeral home? (god that still sounds funny)

Julie it seems like nothing is illegal down here. I think if they said that we couldn't shoot fireworks poeple would shoot their shotguns. I know it is stupid but we are in the south and some of these poeple are crazy. We saws some fireworks out of our window last night and those poeple must have sent a ton of money b/c they were the good ones.

Cherie I know that things will work out for you. You are such a great person and good things come to good people. I think sometimes we just get everything thrown at us at once. Do you really think that moving will put a strain on you and Alan? You guys have been together for a long time.

Noelle I am the same way with my camera. I will have it in the car for no reason at all but the first day that I take it out I need it. It sounds like it was a pretty cool day. Did Michael enjoy himself too?

Dips I love having July 1st as a b-day. It feels like everyone is celebrating for me. A girl at work's duaghter was born on July 4th too. What a good month. Are you guys still hot up there? We are just waiting on the rain from TS Cindy right now. It moved a little to the east so I don't think we will get the weather that they thought we would.

I wanted to know if I could get all of your b-day's. If you don't want to post them you can PM me with it. I want to make a non dated calander for all of our family and friends. If it isn't dated I can just carry it over each year. I am tired of not remembering until the last minute. Ok, one of my fav. shows is on. I'll check back later.

Hey girls, just checking in. Our 4th of July was pretty tame. We didn't drive out and see any shows or displays but we did burn a few of our own. Michael had a karate class despite the holiday since in 2 weeks the white belts will be testing for their next level. I don't know if he's ready yet, but there's still 4 more classes to get a handle on what's needed to pass.

Cherie, nice to have you back! Sorry the races sucked for ya but you had a great time right? I'm crossing my fingers for you on getting that duplex you want :crossed: andc that raise you deserve! I'm w/Julie on giving you hugs and a shoulder to cry on or lean on...wish we all lived closer so we could have built in sitters for those needed nights out. I know everything will work according to plan. :grouphug:

Kempy, how ya hangin' from your b-day weekend? I know i could've used an extra day to sleep :lol: How do your dogs do w/the fireworks and stuff? My mom's dog is such a freak, she shivers and shakes if you even clap your hands loud. She was a nervous wreck last night. My pup on the other hand was a champ, not even a flinch when the smoke and noise started.

Dips, you sound like you had a great time with your family. Your family numbers sound like our get togethers. The more the merrier, eh? But nice to get away and have some peace and quiet too.

Cal, hope you're enjoying your vacation. Doesn't Alberto's nephew come in soon? Drive and travel safe.

Hi to Angie and everyone...gotta run for now, dinner's starting to smoke on the stove :fire:

Well, it is the morning after the storm and of course it is beautiful outisde. We really didn't get much in the way of wind last night but it rained a good bit. Right now it is bright blue skies and it is nice and breezy. I bet thought by 12 it will be hot as heck again. Plus, the humidity will be back with all of this water around. Now we just have to look out for Denise. They think that will be next Monday but I have no idea exactly where it is going.

Noelle the dogs don't mind the fireworks. Afterall they are hunting dogs so they hear the gun fire a good bit.

I really should be celaning the house today but I wanted to let you guys know that we are all safe and sound.

I hope to see all of us post today. I'll be back later to chat more.

Good Morning...

Kempy.. I am glad to hear you are OK from that storm.. I was watching it a little. Isn't there another one coming that way? Or is it on it's way to Florida? Your birthday weekend sounds like a great weekend. Glad you had a great time... as for my birthday.. I will turn 38 this month on the 23rd. I can't believe another year has gone by so quickly. Tomorrow I will be at this new job for a year now... guess I can't say it's new anymore can I?

Noelle.. thanks... I wish we all lived closer too. I need girls friends to hang out with.

Well, I am still waiting to hear about my application I turned in yesterday. He said I should know something by noon on Friday. The waiting is stressing me out... I'm still not sure if I am doing the right thing, mainly stressed I guess that I won't have enough to cover the relocation. My company is giving me $1500 however, 400 of that is going for the deposit, and to get people to move me from my 3rd floor apartment from OKC to Norman is going to cost an arm and a leg... and I will have gas and water deposits too, and new daycare costs AND.. I realized, I am going to have to find a used fridge because the duplex doesn't come with one... so all that is stressing me out, not to mention knowing I will have to do all the school stuff for the girls all over again, and that is going to take time... so.. I am worrying and stressing and I get really emotional.. so I am not doing too good today. I know it will be FINE once it is all over with, but its that time in the middle that always gets me.

OK.. well, I am going to go finish up my journal entries.... then I have to bug my HR director to see when I will get the salary increases, then I'll start working on payroll that I have to run on Tuesday... and then.. and then and then :D

talk soon.... Cherie

Hi Girls

Kempy glad you are all right. Enjoy those blue skies. Right now it is cool here but later this week we are going to be hot and humid. That is awesome about the surprise party. I am glad it was your best birthday ever. My day is on the 12th of September. The big thirty!! For my kids birthday when I was in a party store doing some shopping I saw some really funny gifts for my mom I might have to pick up for her 50th birthday this fall. Among them were a bra that had the number 50 on each cup and the bra cups hung like a pair of socks. I am going to have to go back there,LOL.

Cherie, you poor thing. Your little mind must be working on over time non-stop. Hang in there. Your girls will adjust with the new school. It is easier on them when they are younger. More easy with change when they are young. You know me, I am a constant worrier, I mean bad. So when I feel myself getting worked up I think back to a saying I read...."Worry is like a rocking chair, it will give you something to do, but will not get you anywhere."
You are soooo right once it is over everything will calm down and be just fine.

Noelle, Angie, Dips, and Cal all of you have a great day. I am going to go try and get some cleaning done too. I am making a promise to myself and I want you guys to hold me to it!! I do not want to snack after dinner anymore. That is when I totally lose it. Last night I made a huge pan of homemade lasanga and green beans. So I was full, BUT then I made a little pan of pineapple crisp with a tiny scoop of ice cream. I had such bad heartburn before bed I was feeling yuck. You know the yuck when you drink too much and say I am never going to do that again :lol:?? Okay I will check later.

Hey guys. I just wanted to check in...this is the first chance I havent been working today so I wanted to say hi before I go to bed. This week at the bakery has been just as busy as this weekend so that is good but on the other hand I havent had a day off from work for 2 weeks so I am very tired. :lol: But the money is helping alot since my washer decided to die on me this week. haha

I am dreading tomorrow because I have to make 20 pies again. :yikes: I hope I can find the time to get the pastries done. I have a cake on order that I did tonight and tomorrow I have to do another one.

Well, I am off to bed but I wanted to say hi. I will try to do individual posts tomorrow

Cherie, I am thinking of you. Good luck with your apartment.

Hey guys. Off to work but I wanted to bump us up. I'll be back later today.

Good Morning Kempy and to all, thanks for bumping us up. Check back later.

Good Morning....

Angie... You sound so busy.. good luck with those pies today! Wow..

I'm doing ok... which is not as good as OK. Still stressed, still don't know about the duplex and things got a little worse yesterday, after talking to my ex.

He went to his cancer doctor on Tuesday. He has been through some really bad pain in his hip, not able to walk very well, using a cane. Well, from the MRI he had, he has a tumor growing in his hip bone... and the tumor on his spine is back, and growing again, back up to the size of a quarter. They can do radiation on his hip, to help with the pain, however, they can't do anything more for his spine. He has had his limit of radiation for that part of his body. He has said that he isn't going to go through the pain he went through when the tumor on his spine first started growing, and that he wasn't going to go through what his mom went through either... I am so sad... the doctors have pretty much said there is nothing more we can do. Here take these drugs to help with the pain. That's it. So my kids are going to be left without a father. Honestly, if he is around at Christmas, they will be very very lucky.

So.... I'll be here .. right now, I am just trying not to get swallowed up by the depression that I am feeling ..... Sorry guys... I hate feeling this whiny.

I'll check back in later.

Cherie

Oh Cherie, I am crying right now with ya after reading your post. I am so sorry and sad for you and the girls. I can't imagine the feelings you are having right now. We can be here for some support for you during this difficult time. Please don't feel like you are being whiny, you are not. If talking about it helps you, that is what you should do. I will say some prayers for your family. Remember you are a strong woman and your girls are so lucky to have a wonderful caring mother like you. Hang in there sweetheart.

Angie you are so busy right now. I am happy for you, but I hope you don't to overwhelmed. Wow. 20 pies. Hope you pick out a nice new washer. I would love one of those ones that hold like a king size comforter. Just to do bigger loads, you know??

Have a great day everyone. Hi also to Noelle, Kempy, Dips and Cal.
Check back later on.

:grouphug: Cherie, that is just terrible news. I am so sorry. We are here if you need to talk, PM or email or whatever. Just know that you are definitely not being whiny. I can only imagine the feelings you are going through. Ex or not, you have a history together and 2 beautiful girls" . You have so much on your plate right now, but as you've shown us before you are a strong woman and a great mother. You will get through this. Hang in there and just know that we are thinking of you and sending prayers for strength and healing for everyone.

Hey Angie, don't wear yourself out if you can help it. Is it the season? Because I'm needing a new washing machine too... ;) So did you make it through the pies and cakes yet? :hun: I'm getting hungry

Hi to Julie, Kempy, Dips and everyone...gotta get back to work for now.

Julie you are so great!!! Can you inmagine my surprise when I opened the door to some flowers. Much less the fact that you got the from the place I used to work.That is just so cool. What is funny too is that I needed one more Daylilly for my flowerbed. I hear that you talked to Melba (the lady at the shop) about Green Bay. That's funny.

Cherie I can't tell you enough that we all love you and we are here if and when you need to talk. Afterall we are a support group. We say so at the begining of each thread that we start. I know how hard it is to deal with someone close having cancer. I was still pretty young when dad found out that he had it. I was only 10. I wish I could fly over there and just have a good cry with you. Sometimes that is all that will help. You are a strong woman though and I know that you will be able to do whatever is right. :grouphug:

Angie did you back yourself into one of your pies? :D What did Jay get you for your b-day? I meant to ask you that the other day. I am still waiting on my in-laws and my brothers gift. I swear this family kills me. Don't let me forget about theirs. Heaven forbid.

Noelle what is on the list of things to do this weekend? We are waiting to see what Denise is going to do. This is the only thing I hate about living down here.

Dips are you still trying to recover?

Kempy I JUST couldn't wait for you to come on tonight and post!! I just about fell on the floor when Melba said she knew you, first of all I looked up your town and picked out a plant place on AOL yellow pages and it happened to be one of your old employers!! I was shocked. Melba and I talked for a long time about Brett and the Packers and brats and cheese!! It was so funny. Sorry it was belated but I am glad you like it. What a small world :lol:.

Hi to all the girls out there.

Good Night Girls....I wish you all a nice Friday.

Cherie, I am thinking of you and praying for you. Hugs

Julie, Thank you so much for the candle. I love it!!! You are such a great friend.
I have to get to work because we couldnt get people out of the bakery today so we could close and we have lots of donuts on order for tonight but I wanted to say thank you.

I will try to post tonight if I can

Angie you rock too!!! That is so nice of you girl. I love all of the stuff from Maine.

We are getting ready for Dennis. I just wish the weather channel would pick a local so that we can get ready if we need to. I mean board the windows and all. Joe got all the necessary stuff, beer and brownies. :lol: We have plenty of food though.

I don't have time to chat b/c I have to go clean an appartment for my mom. I'll check back in leter.

Angie you are so welcome....you guys are my close friends and love to you all. That store from the website looks very nice. Light it when you get time to relax and enjoy. Sorry your gift was also belated.

Oh Julie.... (((((((((HUGS)))))))))) I am so sorry. I don't know what to say... You and your son are in my prayers.. and he will grow up and be a great person.. he already is. You being his mom is the best thing in his life because you really love him and really care about him.. He will be fine. I am so sorry for how your doctor treated it. I'm thinking about you!

Kempy.. I hope you stay safe this weekend and that the hurricane misses you. Be careful and take care.. I'll be watching the weather.

Angie, don't work too hard tonight.. Hope you get all your pies baked.

Noelle.. thanks... Why can't we all just live close so we can just hang out?? :D

Well... this is the first time I've had a chance to get online today. I got my annual raise today, and well, I was dissapointed. It was a 3.5% raise, and yes, 85% of the people got a 3%, but then there others who got alot more... so I was just expecting more, you know. Oh well.. suck it up. I FINALLY got my answer on my duplex, and everything is a go.. so on August 5th, the girls and I will be moving. Still having mixed feelings, but I'm committed now, no turning back. I just have to find a fridge now, a cheap one, in view of my not so big raise.

I had lunch with Alan... that was nice.. but I haven't had a chance to talk to him about the move. He doesn't know its final now. Not that he will care. Yeah.. I'm whining.. sorry. :-)

No word from Steven today about his radiation treatment.. I called and left a message.. maybe he will call. I also asked him to keep the girls on Sunday.. but that probably won't happen. Besides, Hannah wants to spend it with me... little does she know how bad her dad's health is ... how do you tell a 7 yr old their dad is dying.. I mean, she knows some about the cancer.. but she really doesn't know.. you know?

OK.. well, I guess I better get off here... I'll talk to you soon....

Hugs,
Cherie

Julie.. how are you feeling today?? I've been thinking about you all day.

My weekend was pretty uneventful. I saw Alan late Friday night... he spent the night, but was up and gone by 8:00 AM before the girls got up.

We spent the weekend at the pool, the girls and I. Hannah came down with a fever Saturday night.. so she didn't feel very well yesterday either. I am hoping she is fine today. She woke up feeling fine and with no fever, so keep your fingers crossed.

Steven finally called last night to talk to the girls. He isn't feeling well, and he won't be keeping the girls any time soon. I feel really sorry for him and what he is going through, but I am selfish wishing that he could keep the girls every now and then.

Other than the pool.. nothing else exciting happened to us. It was a nice relaxing weekend.

Tomorrow payroll runs, so I better get busy now and finish everything up. I hope everyone had a great weekend. Talk to you guys soon!

Cherie

We are all safe over here after Dennis. We didn't even get any rain. The wind blew a good bit but it just made it really nice outside. My brother and his wife stopped by with my really late b-day present. They bought me a few really nice bottles of wine. My sister got my a big wine rack so these helped to fill it up. It wont be full for long. I love wine! We went to a pool party for adults Saturday night. It was so much fun. I never really thought I would have had such a good time but we stayed there until around 2:30AM.

Cherie Julie is right you should not feel selfish. You need some time too. I mean you are only human and you need time to do adults things on your own. I wish we had a pool to hang out by. Being at the party the other night really made me want a pool. I will settle for my neightbors getting one instead. :D She said that she doens't want one b/c she will be at work and we (Joe, her hubby, and I) will be hangin out by the pool. I told her that I will just keep the clorine moving around in the water. I wouldn't just be hanging out. I don't think she is buying that. :lol:

Julie I still can't believe that doc said that. It may be a struggle for your boy but I think he can do whatever it is that he puts his mind to. I mean the wordl is full of people that have to really work but they do well in life and I know that he will too. I think once you start to tell kids that they are going to struggle they do. At least that is what happened with my nephew. He hard them saying that he wasn't good in school and now he really isn't. Maybe you should get a second opinon. Are you close to the Great Lakes? I bet you could go to the beaches there. I heard those were nice. It would be closer that the East Coast. Of course i love Destin, FL but that is really far from you guys.

I am going to run pay some bills. I hope to see that rest of us, Noelle, Angie and Dips soon. When does CAL get back home?

Good Night Girls

I hope everyone had a good Monday. Mondays are Mondays....but tomorrow is closer to Friday. Tonight I got the funniest phone call, I said hello and someone on the other line said "is your mom or dad there". LOL. That happens to me all the time. I must sound like I am 12!! I said "this is the mother of the house". Just to funny. Bye for now girls....

Hey girls, just a late night for me. Michael had his karate lesson today and they are gearing up for taking their next level belt exams next week...he had to do push-ups three times for moving around or scratching or fixing his gi when he wasn't supposed to. I swear that boy has ants in his pants (or is just behaving like a six year old :lol: )

Julie, I can't believe that doc said what he said about your boy, I mean, he could've been more tactful about it. What you described was just the behavior of a 6 y.o.--I should know, i have one! But anyway, I totally agree w/Kempy about the labeling thing, kids that age don't know their limitations yet, so why put a ceiling on their development at their age? I know your boy will become whatever he sets his sights on, he's got a very loving family behind him. You don't cry anymore about it. :grouphug: **Hey, that thing on the phone would never happen to me, I guess i sound like an old lady :rolleyes:. One of my co-workers had a wife that was really petite and she had a little girl voice. She was pushing her 2 year old in the shopping cart and the 6 y.o. was walking alongside. When the 2 y.o. had a tantrum some lady walked up to all three of them and asked the girl (the kids' mom), where's your mommy? Like they were all lost in the store w/out their mom :rofl:

Cherie, hope your payroll goes very smoothly and stress free. Sorry to hear about Steven not being able to take the girls to give you a little break, you are not selfish at all. Hope he's able to rally around for everyone's sake. Give those cutie pie girls a hug for me.

Kempy, glad you guys were not that affected by the hurricane. Cool beans about the b-day gifts from sis and brother....speaking of really late, I have yours and Angie's stuff but the post office didn't have those shipping boxes that i wanted. I will bust my butt to get them in the mail tomorrow--I hope to get the stuff to you within the month of july :^: ....

Angie, how ya doing girl?

Dips, you too...

Cal, did you come back from your vacation yet? I can't believe Michael will be back to school next Tuesday already...that much closer to my next vacation though :lol:
Have a good night everyone, I'll try and post more tomorrow--I've got pics of the dog wearing all kinds of outfits :rolleyes:

Julie, almost forgot, hold your DH to that vacation plan! Sounds like fun wherever you decide to go....cherries, yum!

Good morning girls

Kempy I forgot last night to answer your question, yup we are close to the great lakes. I don't know if you have ever heard of Door County on the travel channel?? Well my sil is renting a cottage on the lake side so we might go there. Would be nice. If you love wine, Door County makes a great cherry wine. It is wonderful. I don't drink wine very much. I really don't know much about it....but I would like to know more!!

Noelle I can't believe Michael starts school already. Wow that time went by fast. That is just too funny about the lady in the store. And I have talked to you before and you do not sound like an old lady. You are a hot mama girl!!

Thanks Noelle and Kempy and everyone about my worries. I am just not going to think about twenty years from now and fear it. You can't live life that way :nono:. I guess just live life :).

Well check back later on.

Hi girls just doing a test post....darn power went out and our fire alarms starting sounding. No fire, LOL, just because they run on the electric with battery backups :dizzy:. Okay computer is acting up so I am going to see if this will post. Have a great day everyone.

I just came in from work and I got on the internet to check the rain. I need to cut grass but I didn't want to get started and have it rain when I was halfway through. The salon got bought by one of the girls that works with me and she is starting to redecorate tonight. I told her that I would go back up there later on this evening to help. I think she is going to do really well. I am already much happier b/c she doens't pressure me like the other lady did. And, the weird things is now that I am not under that pressure I am really busy. Weird.

Noelle that sounds weird that they make such young kids do pushups when they move. I guess that is the whole things behind karate. I am sure Michael is having fun though. I don't think he would keep going if he hated it. I can't believe they are starting school so soon. I saw supplies in Wally world the other day. It seems like they just got out.

Julie that is pretty cool that you already have a place to go. Noelle is right, don't let your hubby back out now. You guys need to take a break. I mean you guys live in such a cold place you should enjoy the nice temps for as long as you can.

Speaking of nice temp. I need to head out into the swelting heat to cut the grass. I think the heat index is 110. Don't worry, I have plenty of water and I take lots of breaks. If I can't chat tongiht I will check in in the morning.

Hey girls, just bumping this up and saying good morning :sunny:

My computers are out to get me. The one at home got an overhaul but started to make this weird whirring/clicking noise. I think it's the fan or something but I'm not taking any chances. Bringing that one back to the repair guy.

The work one must've picked up some weird@ss trojan or nasty other little bad quirks that I can't think of the name of, but I can't even get on the net w/out those stupid pop ups and error messages and it's all a pain in the butt. Yesterday I just unplugged the modem so I could get some work done, but that also means i can't get online. So, thru all this rambling, I just really wanted to say hi :wave: Have a great hump day, I'll try and get back here later.

How late do I have to be befire I'm marked absent!
 

Ciao Babies,


I've been out all week, I know but life is kinda hectic right now. I am enjoying my last few months of peace before I go back to school. But I won't bore you guys with all my blah blah. So...

J- What a week you've been having! I often feel as though I don't hve much to offer in the parenting department because I don't have any kids. What I can tell you is that there are lots of things doctors, teachers and other "experts" will tell yo about your babies and will be wrong. Anything can happen with your child's future and remember that many of our most accomplished citizens have overcome difficult medical conditions. I have faith that your child will excell at whatever he chooses. He's only 6 so give him time to develop. Now fast forward to the present and your computer is acting up. Darn PCs. Well your post made it up here so hopefully you'll be able to continue gracing us with your presence.

Noelle- You Too with the PC Problems!!?? What gives :( I hope it all works out for you. Well at least your kid starts school soon. I would imagine this summer has Talk to you soon, Love.

Kempy- Thank goodness Dennis didn't pound you. I saw some horrible pictures of the damage caused to people's homes. At any rate, please stay hydrated in that heat (110 Dayum!) I'm melting just thinking about it!

It's about 75 degrees out right now so I was thinking that I would go out and get a few pairs of Capris and maybe some new shoes. I can't fit anything anymore. (I'm down to 136 pounds WOO HOO!) The bad thing is, I really can't afford to get a whole new wardrobe. I can't even afford to get my clothes taken in. I guess I could invest in some good safety pins. Anyways, Since Ive been good I'm going to treat myself to something really sweet. I'm thinking apple pie. Anyways, I gotta hit the stores before they get crowded. I'll check back in tonight.

Good Morning Girls

Dips you are doing so well. I hope you enjoyed that apple pie, everyone deserves a treat. I am hoping you found some good deals on some clothes. And thank you so much for the kind words. You girls are great.

Kempy that is great about the new owner of the salon. I know she was on your back. I hope those customers keep coming in. Everything seems much better when there less stress in ones life. I use to go to this salon that was so beautiful that had an antique fireplace. They sold painting from a gallery. Great lighting, bright but still soft and relaxing. The had big puffy couches and it had a french kind of feel to it.

Noelle I hope your computer is behaving for you.

Angie, thinking of you. Hoping you are so busy that is why have not popped in ;).

You too, Cherie, I am wishing the best for you. Do you have any plans for your birthday coming up??

Cal are you still vacationing??

Check back later. It has been really hot here. Not complaining though ;).
I am starving right now so I am going to find something to eat in the kitchen. Bye for now....

Here is the pic of me and Cal. We have Corey,Brit and me and Cal and Ashley. See how damn fat I am now. yuck.

I will try to get back later to update you all on how things are going but lets just say not good. I am so stressed that I am getting headaches every day and my stomach is in knots all the time. I hate that damn bakery. We have dropped right back down and I had to pay sales tax this week so I had to figure up our income and it turns out that after paying all the bills associated with it I am still $500 in the hole so I am quite depressed right now.

Thanks Julie. I am just a very emotional person and I dwell on things. Lately I could cry at the drop of a hat and that is just because I feel so defeated and sick that I have to spend any time at the bakery. I will get over it once we can close up shop though. I think I will worry about money when and if the accounts actually dump us. They never actually did I am assuming because the machine donuts they had didnt sell. I know the accounts we gave up to do the front want us back...I guess the customers are complaining like crazy because all they are selling are frozen donuts from a distributor so now it is just trying to figure out how to close down and sell off everything to pay MIL back.

I am so sorry for what the doc said to you. That was extremely rude and very presumptuous(sp) of him to assume anything about your son. What a jerk! I bet your boy will grow up and become whatever he sets his little heart too. I know that with you and your husband standing behind him he will.

I didnt color my hair dark. This is how it is naturally...I usually get it highlighted blonder but I have been feeling so ugly lately that I havent bothered to do anything with it.

I am on a pee break so I will be back later

Btw I wanted to say, I would take one of your fresh doughnuts rather than a frozen one in a heartbeat!! I didn't know you could even freeze them. I bet your doughnuts taste 100% better than that company's.

Hey girls, Happy(?) Friday? I am home doing laundry so I don't have to be doing that all weekend. I have a nail appt. @ 2 p.m. so i can make myself feel pretty again. :p I will be at Sam's Club tomorrow morning @ 7 a.m. to get the new Harry Potter book (i know i'm a geek), then it's off to Michael's 1st grade orientation and to drop off school supplies. I guess it's PMS and job stress, but I feel like I'm on the verge of a nervous breakdown. I feel like a need a good cry, but it just won't come. It's really frustrating. And these Advil just aren't kicking these darn migraines I'm getting. :ouch:

Angie, you do not look gross. You're smiling and you look great. I think it's so great that you got to meet Cal and Ashley. Sorry you're having so much stress w/the bakery. But everything happens for a reason eh? I wish you the best of luck with whatever happens. How are your dogs and kitties? How much longer until you can get that new kitten? I bet it will be so beautiful when it's full coloring comes in. We brought Lucky the pupy to the vet yesterday, in one month, she put on 3.4 lbs. I was a bit worried that it was too much but the vet said she was fine, just a growing girl. I hope she doesn't get bigger than 20 lbs though. I will try and post more pics when I get into the office next week. **BTW, be on the lookout for a box from me sometime early next week.

Cal, you're looking good woman! :) And Ashley looks a lot more grownup than when I saw her last year. How was your trip? Did you take anymore pictures? How much more of summer vacation do ya have?

Dips, wow girlfriend--you are doing so amazing on that South Beach diet. You go girl! Oh to be in your predicament of having clothes that are too big :rolleyes:. hehe, I'm just a little envious ;) You deserve every pound lost, you work your butt off at it. :dancer:

Cherie, how are ya doing today? Hanging in there? Well, hope you enjoy your weekend. Thinking about you.

Kempy, glad to hear you are having less stress w/the new owner of the salon. Being pressured out sucks. **ditto for you on expecting a box sometime early next week :)

Well, gotta get my butt moving and outta here. Check back later. Love ya girls.

TGIF, Oh wait! I have to work tomorrow, Sh*t!!
 

So I'm here on a friday night with no plans because my boyfriend is working late. That bumb! :mad: I told him I wanted to see "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" and he's like "Aaw Man you really want to see that?" so I'm like Fine let's go see "wedding Crashers tomorrow night and he's like "No not tomorrow night I wanted to watch the fight on PPV" (I swear he's only with me for my big screen tv) Men and thier sports, I swear! :rolleyes: So by the time he gets here tonight, he'll probably just want to crash. I should set up the blankets on the couch right now :devil: But that wouldn't be right. Okay enough venting...

Angie- I AM SOOOOO JEALOUS of you and CAL. I always wantedx to me at least one of you girls and you guys actually got to do it. How Exciting !! BTW I prefer you as a blonde ;) I know you feel self conscious these days and we all are at one point or another but just remember how fabulous you are inside and the outside will soon follow. And also remember that your girls (us) are all here to support you.

J- You have such a wonderful attitude about everything. I knew you would get back you your good spirits. :D. BTW The same cucumber thing happened to me like 3 weeks ago EEEEWWWW :barf: I hate finding spoiled food. I'm grossed out and I feel like money was wasted. I try to buy food in small quantities to prevent all that. Hope cleaning the fridge wasn't too painful otherwise.

Noelle- Ya know when Advil doesn't come through, time for Motrin!! Thats the good stuff :dizzy: 7am for the potter book WOW, Kinda glad I didn't get sucked into that series. I'll probably read the books like ten years from now just to see what all the hype is about. I hear it's worth it. Just sucks that they can't keep those kids young enough to keep kicking out the movies. Darn puberty :lol:

Hey Kempy- What's cookin' good lookin'. Hope all is well with you. I know you're one busy chick these days.

You too Cherie- I know it's incredibly busy for you but I hope to hear from you soon.
Okay, ladies, I'n going to get a bite to eat now. I'm only cooking for myself, though. No food for the boyfriend. He can find his own damn food on the way home. :snooty:

Hi girls just posting this evening.

Dips you are sweet. I hope you and the boyfriend have a good night. To bad you have to work tomorrow. Hopefully you will be in air conditioning though. Have fun watching the PPV tomorrow night. I know when food spoils it feel like I wasted money. Even when my kids don't finish something, like tonight :o, I eat their leftovers....it was the way I was brought up....never waste food. But I would rather have a pound off here and there than eating a tablespoon to cups of this and that of their food. Don't work to hard this weekend!!

Oh Noelle you poor thing, I wish I could come over and have a good cry with ya. I hope your stresses are reduced and you feel pampered after getting your nails done. It sounds like you have a busy day tomorrow. Try to get a good nights sleep. Sometimes when I have pms I will take a pain reliever with a strong cup of coffee to knock my migraines out. Hope this helps but don't do that before bed :tired:. Unless caffeine does not make you stay awake. You know it seems like alot of us girls on this thread are going through some kind of stress in our lives right now....I will say some prayers for all of u and wish that we were all together having some "girl time".

Well girls going to get going....kids need to get rounded up for bathtime. Dd is coloring with markers this late!! Gotta go. Past their bedtime. They have always been night owls though!! Hi Cal, Kempy, Angie, and Cherie, and anyone I missed. Have a great safe weekend.