Weighty Issues #30
 

Welcome to the August 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.

Good morning girls. Where is everyone? I am getting bored. :lol: Well, I made it through day 2. I am not sure how this weekend will pan out for me since I am making a birthday cake for Clyde but we will see. I am having so much trouble getting into the groove of things this time around. I hope I can do it.

Me and Jay are going to lay a red slate walkway out backgoing to the bakery and house. He is going to buy a snowblower this year since last year the plow guy scraped up the side of the Durango. so he figured he would do it himself this year instead.

I will check back later. I hope someone gets a chance to chat.

Hey guys. I didn't post last nigth b/c it was our anniversary so we headed to New orleans for dinner once we got home from work. It was nice to eat somewhere other than here. I just got back from getting the windows tinted on the car. I never realized how much of a difference it makes having tint. We had it in the truck and it was so much cooler. I swear I felt like I was naked driving around in the car without tint. We have a staff meeting today at 11. That should be interesting. Everyone in the place seems to be happy with the new changes but one girl and this is the girl that I grew up with. She is acting like the biggest baby and none of us know why. I try to talk to her and all she does is make small talk. All of this from someone who would spill it all for everyone. I told one of the girls that I was going to talk to her to see what her problem was but then I started to think about it. I am not going to waste my time on her anymore. I have been going out of my way to talk to her and she doesn't even return the conversation so I am not going to bend over bakwards for her to see what is wrong with her. If she is so unhappy she can leave or she can talk to me first. My god, this sounds so high school.

Angie YOU GO GIRL!!!!! I knew you would be able to do it. Who cares if you were too busy to eat if that is what it takes then go with it. I have started to play my SimCity game to keep myself rom eating. When Joe is out of town I will sit any play that thing for hours and b4 I know it it is time to go to bed.

I need to get a few things done around here but I will be back later. I hope we all pop on today.

Hi girls, how is everyone doing?

Sorry I did not get on yesterday. Dh got off work and we headed up to my dads house on the lake. It was great. The kids went swimming, went for a long pontoon boat ride around the lake, grilled fresh corn on the cob. It was excellent on the grill....not to mention the burgers we had with a fresh farm grown tomatoes on! It was hot as ever but it was nice. We left early and did not get back until late and I was to tired to post.

Angie, way to go. I think you will do just fine with the party. Your walkway sounds really nice.

Kempy sounds totally high school! When I was working in an office I felt like I was back in school working with a bunch of teenagers. It was all a bunch of women who would pick on each other and talk about everybody. I swear working with men would be easier sometimes. You know what I mean?

Gotta run I am being called. Check back later on. Have a good one everybody.

Hey girls, I'm a little sick and not feeling too well. I may have caught this nasty virus from my computer, hee! I did get to download some pics of the new rims and tires on the Murano, not the greatest pics mind you, but just thought I'd share my bling :D

Angie, :dancer: you're doing a helluva lot better than me. Good for you for staying OP, every day counts. I knew you could do it.

Kempy, yup, tint is a must for sunny states like ours huh? I'm with ya on forgetting about that chick who's pouting for who knows what reason :lol: She'll get over it or get out I suppose. Life's too short for people like that. Happy belated anniversary! How many years? Many great ones ahead too.

Julie, how's your day going today? Your day off sounded like good fun and yummy food. What I'd give for a nice family day like that. Rick is such a workaholic that I'm lucky to get to spend time w/him on Sundays. I have to schedule in my time if I want him on a Saturday...I guess I should be thankful that he likes to work and is not a bum like his brother right? :lol: I'm so bad...anyway, enough rambling from me.

Cherie, thinking about you. Have you started moving yet?

Hello to Cal and Dips and anyone I may have missed. I have to go and find some meds for this stuffy head. I'll try to be back later. Have a good one!

Hey girls!!

Noelle, BLING! I like them. It looks so good.
I hope you feel better soon. I hate having a cold during the summer. YUCK!

Julie, Your family get togehter sounds so good. We rarely do that and usually when it does happen it is me that plans it. actually it is always me that plans it. ;)

Kempy, I agree with the girls....Forget about the baby. How is the new setup going? Hows the pups and kitty doing? I have missed so much this summer.

Cherie, I am thinking about you. I hope you have just been too busy to post and nothing bad has happened.We are here for you if you need anything

Hi girlies,

Kempy sorry I forgot to say Happy Anniversary, best wishes to you and Joe

BLAAANG BLAAAANG BLAAAANG!!!!!! Noelle those look so good. I love how your mail labels are the car. I may just have to steal your idea and put our car on ours. We have been married for 8 years. I swear I don't know where it went. I love being married though so I guess I'll keep him. :D

Julie I wish uor temps would go down. we were out in the heat this evening cutting grass and I was soaked with sweat when we were done. I usually cut the grass and Joe will edge, pull weeds and blow everything off. I don't think our temps will be going down any time soon though. We usually don't cool off until sometime in Oct. Frigtening isn't it?

Angie don't worry my life is not that interesting. You havn't missed much on my end. The salon has moved around but my room is still the same. I do want to paint it though. It has paneling in it right now and I really don't like that. I don't see mysel fgetting in there to paint anytime soon though. I have too much stuff to do here at the house. The girls are doing good. Still bad as ever. Joe is going to start getting the ready for hunting season soon so they wont be bad for long. And as for Spart he is being a total sweet heart. He goes through phases of this. I think he should be getting out of this soon. Before i know it he will be ignoring me just like cats do.

Well ladies I am going to rest my feet after my long day. I hope to chat in the morning.

Good Night Girls

Well, we were back to school today. At least the teachers were. There are so many new teachers; over a third of the teachers last year moved or retired. The new teachers look so young; most of them are right out of college.
Julie: One of our 8th grade teachers is from WI, but I don't know which part yet.

Noelle: Your car looks great. How does Michael like school so far? I'll bet he's loving it.

Angie: Great to see you around more. The walkway you want to build sounds nice. Ashley no longer has her pool; her dog, Tucker, ate the plug for the top ring. I told her we'll have to wait to get another pool until we find some way to keep Tucker from eating it.

Kempy: I think we're having the same humidity as you are. This morning it was 73 degrees, but the dew point was 67 degrees. The meteorologist said we were trying out Miami weather for a few days. :lol: Belated Happy Anniversary. Ours was July 17...9 years for us.

Cherie: I hope everything is going well with you. Good luck on your move.

Dips: Come out and play when you can. We miss you.

Good night ladies.

Cal

Hello My Girls!!
 

Hi Babes. Sorry for the absence but my life is just so darn busy all of a sudden. School doesn't start for another month and its already got me running around all crazy. Then I was feeling cranky because TOM came and decided he wanted to stay for TWO WEEKS! WTF. The last time this happened to me I was like 17 years old and though it was a once in a lifetime occurance. My BF is all panicking thinking I'm going to bleed to death.My weight went through some ups and downs like you wouldn't believe I went as low as 133 and then up to 139 and now I'm back at 135. TOM left yesterday so I decided to celebrate and take an advanced aerobics class. It killed me but I felt sooo good afterward. I'm even enjoying the soreness I feel this morning. My BF is even working out with me when he comes over. Yesterday he introduced me to the "romantic push-ups" we face each other while doing push ups at the same time and everytime we come up we kiss. We did 75. They come a lot easier with him for some odd reason. He said he has some other cool excersises to show me...can't wait:D

Okay so now my personal messages:

Angie- My love, I am so proud of you. You have prooven yourself to be such a trooper! I'm your biggest fan right now! :hat: :cheer:

Cal- Happy anniverssary (belated) 9 years and counting, huh. What a beautiful thing. It sucks what happened to the pool. That's the thing about dogs, they don't know any better so you can't get mad at them. I hope your girl wasn't too devestated.

Noelle- You are one stylin' chick!! Got your rims goin' on and a little personal KArate master in case anyone tries to f--- with you! You are DANGEROUS girl! :lol:

Kempy- Congrats to you too on 8 years of marriage. Joe is a lucky guy. I'm in retail so I know how petty chicks at work can be. My supervisor made it a point to hire tem new men to neutralize the estrogen in my department :lol:

J- You eat the coolest stuff. Your encheladas sound wonderful! :hungry: I'll have to come over for dinner soon. For breackfast this morning I treated myself to steak and eggs. In following with SBD I had to balance it out with a cup of vegetable juice (ewww) But ya gotta do what ya gotta do. I didn't feel like preparing veggies so I did it the quick way.


Well, I made a commitment with my BF to do 75 push ups a day so I gotta do mine before I go to work.

Later Babes.

Good Morning girls!! I just got done decorating the peepee cake for Clyde. It came out okay I guess. I am sure she will get a kick out of it. :lol: Jay is out tamping the sand down for the walkway and then it is up to me to find a way to lay the slate that I like. We got random peices so it will look rustic.

Kempy, I am so sorry I forgot too wish you two a HAPPY ANNIVERSARY too. That is so weird that we were born on the same day and married on the same month too. :lol: Ours is on the 25th. It is our 15th anniversary this year. Time sure flies huh?

Dips, I like your idea of push ups although I have to admit that I had my mind in the gutter when you described them. :lol: :rofl: Oh my god a 2 week period? I would go crazy with that.

Cal, Boy Tucker had some fun huh? What a little stinker. He sounds like Mickey. That dog can chew anything up. Hows the temps out your way? Is Ashley excited for school to start? Mine are, they hate being home all summer. They are strange kids. hehe

Julie, When do your kids start school? Mine are on the 29. I just looked it up on the calendar. Too bad we dont live closer we could go hang out while the kids are at school. Have you guys decided on where you want to take your vacation? I am not even sure we are going to take one thisa year. I have been saving for it but I dont know if I should get totally out of debt instead. I guess I will make a decision when the time comes.

Noelle, I hope you are feeling better

Cherie, Thinking about you.

Tgif!!
 

Just an update…. This week has been a pretty tough one for me. I am trying to pack because the girls and I are moving next Friday here to Norman. Due to the previous tenant destroying the duplex, I had to postpone my move til next week. I have so much to do still.

As of last Friday, I finally got to talk to one of Steven’s doctors. At that point, they had just done a laser knife surgery on his lung and discovered he had three different masses in his right lung. They were going to do a procedure where they put a tube down his nose or mouth and insert radiation beads into one of the tumors. The doctor wanted him to also do chemotherapy at the same time. Steven has been and was against that due to how it made him feel before and due to it not being effective. I think on Saturday night, a nurse talked him into it. Sunday, when he called his doctors in to tell them, they told him then, it wasn’t a viable option anymore. His safety net was taken away at that point mentally. Monday, they did a scope procedure to look at his left lung, and they found three more areas. Tuesday they did the radiation bead thing, however, he panicked and couldn’t handle the tube, and ended up having the doctor pull it out after only an hour or so. He was upset that he failed the girls. Since then he seems to be declining rapidly.. Just mentally and physically. I think he finally understands there really isn’t nothing more to do to save him. I have talked to his aunt a lot, and she told me the nurse has told her he is in stage 4 of cancer. They are basically doing the radiation to (in my opinion to prolong it) slow things down right now. She also indicated from her experience, not from what the doctors have said, if he leaves the hospital, it will be to discharge him into hospice care. She has even offered to let him come live with her during this time; she said he won’t be alone. (She had done this in the past with other patients). So far, he has declined. He has been going into some angry rages, and I think it’s due to the medication and obviously his condition.. The morphine is just really changing his personality. They haven’t told him as much about his condition as they have told his aunt. I am going there this afternoon to see what I can find out.

Wednesday, I pretty much hit bottom and lost it here at work. My HR manager got me an appointment with a family physician that day and I went in and finally asked for some medical help with my depression. He has put me on two antidepressants one to use at a lower dose for a sleep aid. Right now, I hate they way they are making me feel… a little disconnected with the world and my thinking isn’t as sharp as it should be. However, I agreed to try it for two weeks to see if it will help. I also went to see a counselor today that was set up through my HR manager as well. I felt like it was a total waste of times as he said, I am very realistic about everything, and I am coping appropriately. What I need is a support system here to help with the girls… and that is something that I don’t have near me, but I am working on it. My brother offered to take the girls for the next 10 days while I finish packing and move, so last night, spur of the moment; I met him and gave him the girls…. They will be in Arkansas while I finish our move and get them enrolled in school. This was their first week of their new day care and I hated making them go to my brothers, but I know they will have fun; it just bothers me that I am causing them so much instability right now. Once we move, I am hoping things calm down for all of us. I just really fear however, the next 4 months are going to be **** where Steven is concerned. Hannah is having a really hard time with this. I am trying my best, but it’s not enough. I am going to get her into the counselor too.. I can get her three visits as well through my work, actually both of them and see if that will help. He is looking for me some coloring books that deal with death and dying to help me talk to her about it. I’m just so sad for them.. Especially her, she is so aware of what is going on.

Anyway…. This weekend, I’ll be packing trying to get that out of the way, so I can have a couple of days before I actually more where the only thing I HAVE to do is work. I am looking forward to that. I am still going to be at the hospital a lot, but, it helps not having the girls this week to take care of.

I'm still around.. just not much mental time to work on me and this weight thing.. I've gained back everything I lost this spring... so I am feeling really bad about myself.. and that isn't helping with the other parts of my life... anyway... bear with me, I hope after I get settled and moved, I can at least try to start back exercising and coming here for the mental break that I need. I'll talk to you all soon.

Cherie

{{{Cherie}}} I am so sorry. I wished I could do something. I know that probably sounds stupid coming over the internet but I am serious. You are such a strong woman. It isnt fair that you guys have to go through all of this.

Cherie, :grouphug:I am so so sorry. I agree with Angie, this is not fair that you have to through this. I feel so bad for you and the girls and Steven. I will continue to pray for you honey.

Cherie, there simply are no words to express how much we all feel for you. You and your children have a lot of difficult days ahead and you need all the strength and support you can get. If there is anything at all I can do during this time do not hesitate. I'm thinking of you and I'm praying for you right along with everyone.

Hello. Well, I kinda fell off the wagon and then I ate it. :lol: I did so well for 4 days last week. I am not giving up though. I just have to retry. I am taking the girls school shopping tomorrow so that should be fun. NOT! :lol: It is not fun shopping with a teen girl.

Well, I gave Clyde her cake. She liked it and was surprised that we threw her a little party. I will email pics to you guys later because I am sure I cant post the pic on here. If Dips or Cherie want to see the cake just pm me your email and I will send it to you. I just wanted to warn you Julie where you have little kids not to open it in front of them. :lol:

Well, I just wanted to check in and confess.

Hey girls another weekend winding down....

Angie can't wait to see those pics of that cake. I will be sure not to open them with the kiddos around ;). I love that you are not giving up. You go girl and get right back on the wagon. I will be chasing it and jumping on to it with you :). I have not been eating to great, okay not good at all this weekend. My boy starts school on the first and my daughter starts pre-school on the sixth. Have fun shopping tomorrow. I have to go out and get school supplies too.

Well going to get off of here for the night. I will check in tomorrow. It has been a busy weekend. We went to a church picnic today and just roasted in was so hot. But it was fun, the kids played some games and we did some shopping too this weekend. Okay going to round up the babes for bathtime.
Hi Angie, Noelle, Cherie, Dips, Kempy and Cal.

I will continue to pray for your family Cherie. You are in my thoughts.

He died at 10:30 tonight. How am I going to tell my girls? I am so sad.

Kempy... thank you for the wonderful book. I didn't realize I had a package at the manager's office til yesterday. It really made my day.

I'm going to bed now to cry... Its just not fair.

Cherie, I am so sorry....I pray to God to be by your side at this time for you and the girls. It is not fair that the girls lost their dad and it just is not fair a young man gets sick. I wish I could find the words to comfort you at this time. Please know that we love you here, and are here for you in any
way we can help. Love, Julie

:grouphug: Cherie, I am so sorry for your loss. I can only imagine what you are feeling right now. I am praying for you as well, to give you and your girls strength and comfort. That is so very sad to lose someone so young. I wish I could reach out and hug you and your girls right now. Let us know if we can help you out in any way, really.

Oh my god Cherie, I am so sorry. {{{{hugs}}}} I am praying for you,the girls,Steven and his family. I agree this is so unfair and sad. Please, please, please let us all know if we can help in anyway. We love you.

Gosh Cherie, I wish I knew the right word to say but there really aren't any when this happens. I know from experience. When I read your post it brought up lots of emotions that I have about my dad. I am offereing you my support with the girls. ia m not a therapist or anything but I was about 11 when my dad got sick and 13 when he died. I know your two are younger then that but I will help in any way that I can. WE ALL LOVE YOU HERE AND ARE WITH YOU!!!!!

I hope you like the book.

I didn't get a chance to post b/c I was shampooing carpets yesterday. I was almost done with the three rooms that I needed to do when I realized that the machine wasn't using the shampoo, I was just running water through the carpets. So, I had to re-do all of the rooms. I shampooed carpets for 5 hours yesterday and I only have three rooms with carpet. I was beat once I was finished. Joe and I popped in a movie to relax. We watched Hitch. All I can say is that I was in tears I was laughing so hard. I gave it to my neighbors tonight I just know they will love it.

Anige I know that you will be ok even if you slipped. You need to have a cheat day so just count that as one. I have not been OP in so long I think I forget how to eat. What sucks is that we leave for vacation soon and I am still the way that I didn't want to be. Oh well, Joe loves me for me.

I need to run get the rooms set back up. I wanted to make sure they were completly dry. I didn't want to run the chance of ruining the carpet or the furniture. I'll pop on a little later.

Cherie, I am so sorry for your loss. Like Kempy, the news suddenly brought up lots of memories. Please know my prayers are with you and your girls, as well as Steven and his family.

Cal

Last night, through a joint effort, I got the girls back. My brother met my best friend Deronda at Ft. Smith at 8 PM... and she picked them up and met me halfway in Henryetta. My friend, and the one from Houston that has always helped me out with the girls (she started out as Steven's coworker at Enron and I didn't even know her, and she took the girls when he was first dignoised) drove up from Houston yesterday, and then drove me to Henryetta once she got here. I got the girls. They are so beautiful. I was so happy to see them, yet so not ready either. I had knots in my stomach all evening.

Hannah and Megan wanted me to ride in the back of the van with them, they had really missed me, so we all three too the back seat, and because it was so late.. they ended up falling asleep on me.

We finally got home, and I got them in my bed. (their room is all packed up and you can't even get into it.) and Megan fell straight asleep. Hannah was awake however and I asked her if we could talk. I crawled into bed between her and Megan and told her how much I loved her and that I would be here for her. The I said, do you remember how sick your daddy was and how much pain he was in? And she got real quiet and looked me in the eyes, and as much as I 7 year old could understand, she knew. Tears welled up in both our eyes, and I told her, well, her daddy was no longer in any pain. And just said, he died last night. She stayed quiet and finally said, I knew this was going to happen. Between our tears I kept talking to her and the few comments she made just broke my heart. She's upset that she will never see her daddy alive again and that he will never talk to her again, all she ever wanted was a healthy daddy who could go out and play with her, and that the others better be glad they have healthy daddies.

I told her we would get through this... and that her daddy was up in heaven finally with his mommy and with Hunter and that he was flying through the clouds. I told her he would alway be her guardian angel watching over her.

I haven't told Megan yet.

She cried herself to sleep in my arms last night.

Today, we are going to a viewing of his body, so she can say goodbye. She doesn't understand why we are burning him in fire instead of burying him like everyone else.

I told her that was what he wanted, and that we needed to do what her daddy wanted. I told her he wanted his ashes scattered in the wind so he would be free of the pain again.

Somehow, I think she understood, but I know I will have alot to handle today when she wakes up.

Why does being a mother have to be so hard?

I have to finish packing up my apartment today, and then I have to pack up his apartment. His stuff (furniture) will be moved to my new place. This is going to be such a **** week... I'm hoping soon that things can get back to as normal as possible.

Hannah said last night, I don't want any more bad things to happen. I just had to hug her through my tears and agree.

I did get them registered in their new school yesterday. I spoke with the principal and she was wonderful. She personally will place Hannah in the hands of their best, caring teacher, and she placed Megan in the AM kindergarten class like I had asked. She had the counslor come out and talk with me and they are going to make a special point of taking care of the girls once school starts.

Anyway... today is going to be another tough day.... wish me luck.

Thank you everyone for your kind words.. they really are a comfort.
Anyway.. thanks... I need to get busy this morning.. it's going to be another long day.

Cherie,
I know how difficult this time is for you. That was really great what the principal and counselor did for you. I wanted to let you know, in case you weren't already aware, that you can file for benefits on behalf of your daughters through Social Security. There is a death benefit for minor children and since Steven did work and pay into it, your girls are entitled to that benefit until they graduate from high school. You may also be eligible, but I'm not sure how it works since you are divorced. Look into it as soon as you can for the girls, it will help you financially. I remember that my dad rarely payed child support, but after he died my mom received enough for my brother and sister that she was a stay at home mom for over 10 years. I hope this information helps you.

Cal

Oh Cherie, I wish I could just give you and the girls a big hug....you are such a brave and strong woman. I just can't express how much you are a wonderful loving mom and person. You have two very special beautiful girls. Hannah is such a good girl....both of them are. Today will be a hard day I am sure, I can only imagine. And the rest of the week will be hard like you said. I wish we all could come to see you and help you this week. I will continue to keep you and the girls and my thoughts to make it through this difficult time.

I am glad that the girls will be in such good care with the school this year.

Bless your heart Cherie,

Julie

Cherie, you are such a great mom, I know we always tell you that, but you are. So compassionate and strong, just like a mother should be, only doubly so since you've had to shoulder the responsbility of bringing those sweet girls up by yourself. I like to think that our loved ones are always watching over us when they pass. Now you and the girls have a few angels watching over you. Gosh, I know it's hard now but take comfort in knowing that he is pain free. I think that's a great tip from Cal, it should definitely make things a little easier for you financially. I really wish we could come up there and help you move or at least take your little ones for a while while you get everything situated with the move and everything. We're here for you when you need us and we'll keep you in our thoughts and prayers.

Today is my grandmother's birthday, if she were alive she would've been 103 :lol: I know, pretty unlikely, but she did live til she was 90 years old. She was my favorite grandma, who lived with us and watched me while I was too young to go to school. I learned a lot from her, mostly to stand up for what you believe in and if you want to make it in life, surround yourself with people you love and support you. I'm bringing my mom up to the cemetary to place flowers on her grave. Yesterday was Rick's 35th b-day. While he was at work I brought flowers over to my MIL's grave and had a little conversation w/her to say thanks. It was a beautiful sunny day. We didn't do anything special for dinner, just a small dinner together and a cake w/ice cream afterwards.

How's everyone else doing this fine day? hope everyone gets to pop in. I'll be back later. :) Have a good one.

Cherie, That was so touching what you wrote about you and Hanna last night that I sat here and cried for you. It is just so sad that I really dont know what to say. I wished I could do or say something to make it all better for you because I hate to see how much pain you guys are in. I want you to know that you are an awesome Mom and you have done a great job raising your little girls. I am so proud of you. I want you to know that we are all thinking of you all right now. Remember if you need anything at ll just say the word....

Well, I havent managed to get back on track yet. I am bad I know. I took thge girls school shopping Monday and spent so much money. :yikes: I bought most of the girls things at Pacsun. They had an awesome deal going on that if you spent 50.00 then you got a certificate for 25.00 pacbucks. Needless to say I now have 75.00 pacbucks coming to me for Coreys school shopping when he gets home. So if I spend 150.00 there then I only have to pay 75.00 out of my pocket. YEAH.

I am bringing the kittens home this weekend. I cant wait, they are so cute and sucxh little terrors now.

Julie, I am shocked at how that lady treated you. Oh my god. I wouldnt go back either. She didnt apologize or anything for her rudeness? My Dad had his do that to him last year too. He has been going to her since I was little and one day he went for a cut and he stepped on the bar where you rest your feet and she started to ***** at him saying he was going to break it etc(Mind you my dad is just a little guy). So he took off the bib and walked out and told her he wont break it now.

The cake was a little gross but that is what kind of humor my family has. :lol: My sister has printed off pics of it to show everyone at the hospital where she works.

Noelle, Tell Rick Happy Belated Birthday. Did he get everything he wanted? :lol:

Well, I gotta go find something for supper

Darn! I am at home today and have to wait to go the office tomorrow to see Angie's naughty cake pics :lol:.

Julie, sheesh! That stylist must've been having a rotten day and needed to spread her anxiety around. I can't believe she treated you like that. I would've walked out too--but first b*tched to the manager first. Man, going for haircuts and beauty treatments should be fun and relaxing, not anxiety producing. I'm sorry for your horrendous experience. I'm sure you look mah-velous though dahlink.

Angie the champion shopper :lol: I love getting deals like that. Is PacSun like surf/skate wear and stuff like that? I think we have a store like that in our mall over here. I'm glad Michael has school uniforms and I don't necessarily have to buy him new school clothes every year. He is growing like a weed though. Has Corey had a growth spurt yet? like getting taller than Alicia or even Brit?

Shoot, I have to go and check on the laundry, I just heard something fall off the line. Hey to all my girls.....Cal, Dips, Kempy and Cherie. hugs to all!

Hi girls just popping back in....

Angie great job on the shopping trip. I love finding deals and coupons for things. Dd needs a backpack yet and I want to find some capri's on sale. Ds has so many clothes but needs new gym shoes and supplies for class. Good for your Dad, I should have walked out too. I am just so afraid I will hurt someone's feelings, but what the heck was I thinking she was bashing me!! I am a wimp. No apology either, I thought she would have called the next since I have known her so long. Oh well....dh thought the cake was funny.

Noelle she is the owner of the salon :p. I hope you are enjoying your day at home.

Well the healthy dinner idea went out the window. I grilled cheeseburgers with pepperjack cheese. What else can I say but, YUM!! Oh know dh just got some mint ice cream....

Hi everybody

Night Girls

Hi Ladies
 

First, let me offer my condolences to Cherie and her girls. Cherie, the fact that you can continue to keep in touch with us while moving and comforting your girls during this incredibly difficult time shows amazing strength of character. God will see you through this. I know your girls are young and they don't quite understand why this had to happen to them but kids are resilliant beings and they will overcome this, especially with a mom like you by their side.
We all live far apart but we are connected through the net and the mail so if there is ANYTHING at all that you need, we are here for you and I mean that with the highest level of sincerity. You have a whole team of supporters right here and we're a lot closer than we appear. You're in my thoughts and thank you for continuing to let us know how you're doing. It means a lot.

I'm busy running around getting ready for school. I forgot how much paperwork goes into registration. I'll be back tomorrow to post to everyone else individually.

luv u guys!

Hi girls, just bumping us up. Just going to go clean the house and wait for it to dry up outside to take the kids out. We finally got rain. Dh couldn't get off of work this week to drive up to Sil's rental cottage so that is out. I guess that is okay, I don't feel like driving in the car with the kids for three hours :dizzy:. Anyway I will check back later.

Hey girlies. It is hot and muggy here today. We've got a little tropical storm hanging out southeast of the big island and it's making for weird weather here. Yuck. I'm paying some bills online (at home :) ) then I'll head back to the office where the A/C is running full blast. The house across the street is getting re-roofed so there's some bare-chested hotties I can gaze up at. There are more young'uns than old geezers so that's a good thing (if I can quote my friend Martha :lol: ) Yesterday I was washing my car and surreptitiously (sp?) glancing their way every now and then :devil:

Julie, hmmm, didn't know your stylist was the owner of the salon. What kind of example is she setting for her employees? :rolleyes: Your SIL has a rental cottage? That would be a cool place to retreat too. I keep meaning to tell you, one of the gals who used to work as a waitress in the Bangkok hotel we usually stay at got married and moved to WI. Talk about culture shock, eh? Her husband is half Thai/half white and has been living in the states. She's never left Thailand until a few months ago when she got married. She corresponds w/us via email and talks about how she's enjoying the summer weather (HOT!) but is missing home. She also doesn't have anyone to chit-chat with. Her english is good, but I guess coming from a totally different culture she's having a hard time finding new friends. I told her to just cook something up and invite the neighbors over. I love Thai food :lol: I have to find out exactly where in WI she's living though.

Angie, I got to check my work email this morning. You are so baaad, but oh so funny. :lol: I like your family's sense of humor. We're the same way but maybe not so open about it :lol:

Dips, I keep forgetting you're still a "baby" yet. (age of course, I mean that in the most positive way) Hope the registration process goes smoothly for you. I kind of miss the college atmosphere. I think I'd do way better in class now that I'm older and much more mature, than I was straight outta high school and only wanting to play. Gosh, I think you're the same age as my oldest nephew. When did you graduate HS? '99? My gray hair just seems so much grayer when I think about it like that :lol: What are you enrolling in, if you don't mind me asking...

Cal, how are those kiddos adjusting to school? Have you already started your count down to the next fall break? :) I'm kinda bummed about the California Screamin' roller coaster situation--didya hear about that little accident it had at the end of July? That's scary! We'll be at Disneyland again the last week of Sept...but I think the ride may still be down for maintenance. Better safe than sorry eh?

Cherie, hope you're hanging there Ok. Do you have a forwarding address yet? I'd like to keep my address book up to date. Thinking of you and the girls.

Kempy, how's the salon politics lately? Any juicy new stories? :lol:

Well, I gotta get back to my office soon. The boss-man may be calling around looking for me. Ciao!

Noelle, not a very good example....
That is so neat about the lady you know who lives here. You have to find out what city she lives in. I bet she has major culture shock. We have been having a really hot summer. But today is nice in the upper eighties. I think it is hot all over this year. Enjoy that eye candy you sassy thing!!

Going to get off of here and finish cleaning up dinner. We made steaks on the grill, cauliflower, and I made some homemade cheese grits. Tomorrow night is the first pre-season game of the year. I can not believe it is football time again. Time for tailgating. I love my team.

Hi everybody :wave:. I hope everyone is doing all right.