Good Night Girls

Dips: Thanks for the info. I've sent you mine as well.

If possible, I'd like to exchange info with everyone. I had addresses for Angie, Noelle, and Kempy, but I've misplaced them. I'd really like to have the info for everyone so we can still keep in touch if anything ever happens to this site.

Have a great evening everyone.

Cal

Hey Girls
 

Okay,I feel better because I did see the re-aired and apparently uncencored Pam Anderson roast. It was hilarious. She is such a sport. As tasteless as the whole event was, she managed to take it all like a champ.Anyhoo

J- I know what you mean about how much they allow on tv. Who knows what they're going to be able say 10 years from now :yikes:

Noelle- I had a great visit with Dad. Thanks for asking. I never figured you could be a Tommy Lee fan. You must be, like, the good girl who likes bad boys. You don't get any badder than him :crazy

Well, I'm going to bed soon but I want to do my dishes first. Good night ladies!

Dips wasn't it funny.

Noelle I am watching Tommy goes to college with dh. Be sure to tune in!!

Good Night Girls.

Julie, I was watching this show about Corvettes when my sister called and told me Tommy Lee was on TV. She has digital cable so she has different channels than I do...i had to do a frantic channel surf before I found him :lol: But find him I did. He's such a goofball, acting like a little kid. You know what makes him so endearing though, he seems like he always needs someone to give him that nod of approval. it was funny how he couldn't get the hang of those quad drums. Is this a weekly thing? If so, I'm tuning in again. Oops, let's not drool on the keyboard :o

Dips, yup, that's me. In school I was the one pulling all the stunts while my friends got the blame. I looked like a goody-two shoes but actually I think I was the naughtiest one :devil:

I had a rough day. Dental appointment for some cosmetic work...the anesthetic didn't wear off until 4-5 hours later! :eek: So you see, I had a reason to be drooling :lol: But I will be enjoying my new "new" bed. I will let you know how I like it.

Anywhos....have a good night everyone. I'll try and pop in tomorrow at a normal hour.

Cherie, I can't imagine how hard this time is for you. You have so much strength during all of this. I am glad that you had friends and family to help you out. It is just heart breaking to hear about the girls having to say goodbye to their dad....they are so special. Steven will be holding the girls hands forever. I am glad they are finding some comfort with your new place. It must be nice you and the girls can go out into to your own yard now.
You are welcome for the gift, sorry your birthday present was late. And I am glad the girls liked the teddy bears. Take care sweetie. I am glad to see you here.

That was so strange....I posted and hit my submit and my post came before your's Cherie? I think there is something wrong with my computer or this site.

Cherie, I can't imagine how hard this time is for you. You have so much strength during all of this. I am glad that you had friends and family to help you out. It is just heart breaking to hear about the girls having to say goodbye to their dad....they are so special. Steven will be holding the girls hands forever. I am glad they are finding some comfort with your new place. It must be nice you and the girls can go out into to your own yard now.
You are welcome for the gift, sorry your birthday present was late. And I am glad the girls liked the teddy bears. Take care sweetie. I am glad to see you here.

Hi out there everyone. Have a good day. I am going to try and fix this computer, maybe logging off?

Thank you everyone for all your thoughts and prayers this past week. This has been the hardest week of my life. I hope to never have to go through something like that again.

I got the girls back on Monday night, and Tuesday we went to go say our goodbyes to Steven. Hannah and Megan both were really upset, but I think it was good for them to see he did actually die. Both girls got to leave him a note and to kiss his forehead before we left. Hannah is taking it really emotionally and Megan is just so matter of fact about it. They are coping, but in totally different ways.

I also met with a lawyer on Tuesday, I need to be appointed representive of his estate so I can get Social Security to talk to me and get his account straightened out. My sister also flew in that day as well.

Wednesday, my aunt took the girls for the night while my sister, my friend Natalie (who came in on Monday) and myself went to Steven's apartment and packed it up. We threw away alot of stuff and we packed alot of stuff for a garage sale that my sister and Natalie decided to have on Saturday.

Thursday we went back and finished up his apartment, and brought a load down to Norman where I signed the paperwork for my new duplex. That day was actually spent just finishing up my packing, running errands and picking up the girls. We stayed up pretty late finishing packing my apartment that night.

Friday, I got up early and took the girls down to Norman to day care, came back and met the movers and we started moving at 9 AM.... to make a long story short, we finished up at 11:15 PM. It was a **** day. My HR manager picked up the girls from daycare, and they ended up staying the night with her. Natalie's husband had flown in that day too, they are buying Steven's old pickup from me to give to their son. They stayed up for the rest of the night organizing and pricing for the garage sale.

The sale went off the next morning, and after it was all said and done, we made about $400.00. I spent half of it on the girls to buy them new bedding for their room, and the other half will go to the lawyer for filing fees.

My stepdad and girlfriend came in on Saturday, and Natalie and her husband left to go back to Houston.

Sunday, I woke up to my top lip covered with blisters... from all the stress, and I am still trying to get them to go away. We had a family dinner at my aunts house that afternoon, and my sister and girls and I went back home and just rested.

Monday, my sister flew back home to Florida, and I was left alone for the first time... it was really weird. Now, I am just trying to unpack and organize the house and it will just take me a while to get through it all.

I am back at work today finally, trying to get organized.... girls start back to school on Monday so this week I will try to make it through all the boxes in their rooms.

They are loving the new place, and they are actually able to go outside and play, so it's great for us all. They haven't said much lately about their dad.. but I know it's on their minds. Little comments here and there or questions. I am still so very sad for them, but I know we are going to be OK.

It's just really weird not to have him around. We had him cremated, and the nurse that befriended him is buying an urn to put his ashes in. Hannah want's to keep the ashes, so for now, we will do that. He didn't want a service, so later, the family will get together to have a dinner and a semi-wake for him. We made it through last week.... and that was what I was trying to do... I still have a lot of hard work to do regarding him and the girls, but I think the worse is over.

Thanks everyone for everything.... I really have needed those thoughts and prayers.

Cherie

Julie.... Thank you for the gift. I haven't had a chance to log in and tell you... the bears were wonderful and the girls love them. I got soap and candles from the Forever Candle place and they are beautiful. Those are made in Arkansas.. my sister knew about them and used to buy them all the time. Thank you so much for it.. it was so very thoughtful.

Cherie

Hey guys. I am trying to get things together for vacation. Little things like watering the lawn and all of the plants inside so they don't die while we are gone. I have to make sure all of the bills are paid b4 we go and spend all of the money having fun. I closed out my Pampered Chef party tonight and I did better then I thought. I was thinking my totals would be $500 but I was at $1200. That gave me $265 in free stuff. That was fun picking out all of the things I wanted.

Cherie it sounds like you have been getting things done even though it has been tough. I have been thinking about you over the past few days. I was wondering how you were handleing things. I have noticed that you have not mentioned Alan in a while is that part of your life ok? Let me know if that is non of my business. I wont have my feelings hurt.

Dips they say that is is going to be REALLY hot this weekend. Thankfully we are going to the beach and it should be cooler there. They say the high is 96 and that doens't take into account the heat index. I bet it will be around 118 with the HI. YIKES!!

Julie did you get that worm that they were talking about on the news this morning? I forgot what they were calling it. I hate that there are poeple out there wirting those stupid virus programs. Don't they have anything better to do?

Noelle does your mouth hurt? I really need to go to the dentist. I tried to tlak they into Invisaline for me but he talked me out of it. What a weird man, not wanting my money.

Angie are you spending so much time working out that you can't post? :D I bet you are in your yard, aren't you?

Cal I bet Ashley misses her pool in this heat. Did you find another one on sale yet?

Well, guys. I hate to run but I need to finish my work. I'll try ot check back tomorrow. It is Joe's b-day so I don't know if I will have time to post.

Just popping in to say good night.

I'm wiped out tonight. I'll be fresh in the morning so I'll submit a real post by then. Good night girls.

GOOOOOD Morning!
 

TGIF Girls. It's an Admissions Day holiday here today for us in the 50th state. I am setting off to work for just a little bit though. Kids are out of school and ready to bug the grandparents I'm sure :)

:grouphug: Cherie, I'm glad you popped in. I am so happy that you have so many supportive people with you helping you with everything. I don't think I've felt more far away and just a little helpless when I've wanted to give a friend a hand. Reading your post I can't help but think of that story about the carrot, the egg and the coffee bean. Is anyone familiar w/that one? If you put each of those items in boiling water, how do they react? You are definitely the coffee bean, changing the water instead of becoming soft and weak (the carrot) or hardened (the egg). Your new place sounds like a wonderful fresh start for you and the girls. Can you PM me your new address so I can update my book?

Dips, you amazing woman. :bravo: :dance: I'm doing a happy dance for you. Enjoy your skinny jeans, you earned it. I can see why your manager would want to promote you to a higher position--you can keep everyone's butt in line. :drill: Props to you girl!

Julie, I know those tears :) After the second day of having them both in school you'll start enjoying the freedom. They'll adjust fine I just know it, then you can relax and enjoy the quiet. I think going back to school is a great option for you if you really want it. Go for it! Michael's doing fine in school so far, haven't gotten any notes home from the teacher yet. I guess it helps that the gal who lives directly across the street is the teacher's aide for the other first grade class. When he's doing homework and starting to goof off I just mention "Miss Roxanne" and he gets right on back to the task at hand :lol: **speaking of time flying by, only 128 days til Christmas :yikes:

Kempy, I just found some "smileys" for ya :sunny: :beach: :lol: Hey, maybe your dentist didn't want to let you do invisalign because your teeth are already perfect? :D I don't know much about that product, but I'm glad I'm done w/my braces days. Happy belated b-day to Joe :woo: :hb: :hat: and enjoy your beach weekend! Don't forget the sunscreen and the cold drinks :cheers:

Angie and Cal, hope to see you guys pop in soon. Have a great weekend all!

Good Morning Ladies.... Slowly, I am starting to feel normal again. :-) Thank you all for your concern.

Kempy.. enjoy your vacation! And wtg on the pampered chef stuff. I love that stuff.. I need to see what new stuff they have. I use mine all the time. I haven't said much about Alan, because he hasn't been around much. The weekend that Steven died, he was in Canada.. he didn't get home til Tuesday afterwards, his sister came to visit from Michigan on Wednesday and she stayed til Sunday I think. My sister didn't leave til Monday... so he did come over this past Tuesday and helped me hanging stuff that I needed help with, but that is the only time that I've seen him. He is leaving either today or tomorrow morning to go back up to New York for over a week.. so once again.. he will be out of the picture for a while.

Julie... it does get better. Like Noelle said.. after the first couple of days, you will start to enjoy your time for yourself. They had a back to school night last night, so we got to go and meet the girls new teachers. I think they will both have a great time at school and they were both lucky to get two really nice teachers.

Dips... congrats on the weight loss.. you are doing amazing. I really need to start focusing on my weight and get a grip on it again. Good thing that came out from these past two weeks, I have felt like I've lost some weight.. now if I can just keep the momentum.

Noelle.. I hope you get to enjoy your day today... and I will PM you with my address... I just keep forgetting to do that.

Angie.. I hope you are doing OK...

This weekend, I think I am going to focus on getting the boxes unpacked in the girls room and get them organized for school. It starts on Tuesday, and they need to have that done.

I went and signed the paperwork at the lawyer's this morning for her to file to name me the representitive of his estate. Hopefully that won't take long, and I can get with social security and get his mess straightened out and the girls can start drawing some benefits.

I have to go pick up the urn and his remains at some point. Hannah wants them, and that is what her dad wanted... but I am still trying to figure out how to give them to her... hmmm heres your dad. Gotta think.

Girls have been adjusting well, just some questions here and there... I still have fever blisters on my lip from all the stress, but after going to the doctor yesterday and getting some medicine, I feel like they are getting better.

OK.. well, I better get back to work.... not too motivated.. but I should really try. At least look to see what was just faxed to me. :-)

Talk to you all soon.

cherie

Hi everyone. I keep planning to post but time gets away from me before I know it. I took Corey school shopping Monday so that is done. I spent SO MUCH money this year for clothes and shoes for them. They had better appreciate it. :lol:

I went and picked out a new livingroom set Wednesday. My sectional is 10 years old so it was definately time for a new one. I got a sofa and 2 chaise loungers for me and Jay. I was going to get Jay the chaise and a loveseat but when I got home and measured the space I only had room for another chaise so now to get all that delivered. I also moved my computer into the livingroom so now my bedroom is HUGE again.

I have not been on my diet at all. I wished I could get the click. I know when I get it and it definately isnt happening now. You know what I mean right? I am very very very close to my highest weight so I am scared but still not taking care of it.

I brought the kittens home and they have been having a blast with the dogs. I have pictures of them trying to nurse off Rebel and Mickey. The poor dogs are looking at them like..."what the ****?..." :lol: :rofl:

I named the gray siamese Teddy because his face looks just like a teddy bear hamster and I named the flame point one Tyson because whenever they fight he goes right for the ear. :lol: :rofl:

So, I have been really busy. Someone is coming up right now to look at the RV so maybe they will buy it and I can stop paying payments since I dont actually have time to use it as much as I want. That means I will probably not get a vaca this year but oh well, what can ya do?

Cherie, I am so glad you are doing a little bit better this week. I wish you and the girls all the best and I wish there was a way to hang out with ya for moral support. I need your address too. I wanted to send flowers to you last week but I knew you were in the middle of moving and I didnt want them to get lost in the shuffle.

Kempy, Have fun on vacation. I am jealous. hehe Tell Joe Happy Belated Birthday from me too.

Noelle, I was just thinking about Christmas the other day too and couldnt believ it is so close again. I just got done buying stuff for school and now it is time to go Christmas shopping. :yikes:

Julie, I was sad about my kids starting school for about a minute. :lol: Enjoy your quiet time while they are in school and remember they are probably having a ball with all their new friends. Plus, it is so fun to hear how their days went when they get home.

Dips, CONGRATS ON YOUR LOSS!!!! You are doing so awesome. I am so proud of you.