welcome Patce!!!

nothing really new, just checking out some other options apartment wise. the boys are feeling much better. Brandon peed all over the kitchen floor in two seperate spots earlier today after he ate lunch. then after dinner her got some ice cream because he ate most of his dinner. He weighed 25 pounds when he was at the walk-in clinic two weeks ago, the following week when he went to the pediatrician's office, he was 28lbs. (he put on 3 lbs in a weeks time) now he is hovering over the 26 lbs mark.

would 2% milk help him put on some weight? the pediatrician didn't seem worried about it, so officially I am not worried about it. Just curious because he has been 25lbs since November.

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HI LADIES
I am just popping in to say goodnight , I tried to post earlier when I got up,but lost my post so I gave up. I have had a crummy day, I don't know whats wrong with me, I am so blue ,stayed in bed all day.:( .Its one of those days you are mad at the sun for shining and the birds for singing. I guess I have some things on my mind lately and they wore me down. I really need to stop thinking, it never does me any good.I just wanted to check in and say hi, didn't want you to think I went awal again. Maybe tomorrow will seem brighter. I will try and catch up with you all tomorrow,Night girls.:hug:
Welcome Patce....:hug:

Good morning ladies,
Mindee, why don't you give your boys wholemilk, they need all the nutrients they are growing children.

Ellen, sorry you feel so blue. Maybe you just needed a day off for some rest. I know your mind gets a working and you don't really get that much rest even if you are in bed all day. Hope your up and feeling better today. Be glad the sun is shining and the birds are singing, it's a sign of spring so summer can't be to far.. so be happy.

I'm off to work, so this is short. It's almost April where did the time go? It's true the older you get the faster the time goes by.

Today is mil 91st birthday.

Have a good one and catch ya all tonight.

Ginny

Good Afternoon ladies...

Man, I feel so tired! The last two days have killed me!

GINNY...Josh's knee is getting better thank goodness. I was so worried. He was supposed to go back tot he doc Monday and was/is going to call this evening to let me know what's up. I'm thinking it has gotten even better since he didn't call Monday after the appointment. The viewings went great! One of the couples really liked the house and called our realtor and told him that they are planning to make an offer but need a few days to think about it. But wanted to let him know in case we got other offers that they wanted a 24 hour notice. Anyway, they came back today to look at it again so keeping our fingers crossed it's a good offer! :crossed: HAPPY 91st BIRTHDAY to your MIL! Hoep they find out what is bothering (your) Josh's back and can do something for him.

ELLEN...sorry you are feeling down. :hug: :hug: I think too much sometimes too. Jeez, sometimes I feel like I am having a nervous breakdown! But it all turns out fine and I know you will be fine as well. Any time you want to talk, just remember we are here for ya.

JANE...I've not seen any humming birds around my butterfly bush. :( Maybe this year, or when we move. I definitely will be planting one or two at the next house.

MARTI...you know...I know how ya feel. They are building a new house around the corner and I can hear them hammering loudly early in the morning. I can only imagine the saws and how noisy they were for ya. Hope you managed to get some sleep.

MINDEE...i'm with Ginny...why not give him whole milk? When the kids were off formula I switched them right too whole milk. If the doc doesn't seem concerned with his weight, then I would think he is fine though.

ANGIE...are you down in that basement today?!

SUSAN...sounds like Doug is being a royal pain in the booty! I'm surprised the courts haven't gotten involved and demanded Rachel be put in on of the group homes to get her the help she needs. I don't think it's just going to go away. And hopefully you do get sole custody and soon.

Hi to everyone else :wave:

I think after Jeopardy I am going to take a short nap before I cook dinner. Went to Wal-Mart and did my grocery shopping. You know...how long does it take to fix a parking lot? I have never seen anyone take this long. I think this is the third or fourth week of them working on it. The middle of the parking lot at the middle of the store. They have very little parking on either side of the mess. Jason tried to go there one evening after work and just kept on driving by. Anyway, then got home an dhad to put the stuff away and started straightening things up before the people showed up at 1. Well, I have to get out before so...I try to get out about 15-20 mns. before they are supposed to be here-doesn't always happen but I try. Yesterday I got my times mixed up and some people showed up at 12:25 as I was vacuuming. Jason was off work so was going with me and told the guy we were getting ready to leave. He said they were early so no problem, just take our time. I thought they were supposed to be there at 1! Ooops :o Ernie is liking his walks at the park and his rides to the park. Anyway, hoping for an offer soon. Guess I better get going.

Take care and have a good day ladies!

Afternoon gals!

Not to much going on around here. Feeling really lazy today! I hate feeling like that. I need an energy boost from somewhere! Wish the rain would just stop!!

I think I'll go have a cup of coffee and see if the perks me up.

sorry not doing individuals today.....I will later on.

Thanks for all the welcomes. Now if I can get this puter to work. have tried the tips, but no luck so far.Sounds like you know each other.
My husband is retired & we've traveled a lot....but not as much as we used to.One DD & family lives in Fl...the other girl lives in a Columbus,Oh burb....60 miles from us.We all talk on e mail & IM every day.

Had a migrane yesterday....& they're becoming more common, after yrs of them going completley away. Dr has no clue....so guess I'll just muddle thru.

My wt loss is now 20pds......but it's a slow progress.....slower every yr & I have lots of yrs LOL I'm just counting calories,cutting back....kind of boring, but it works as well as any other diet I've tried.Thanks again & hope to get to know you.Pat

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Hi Ladieshttp://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6.../Flower1o3.gif I thought I would pop in tonight ,still down today ,but my daughter came over after work, and cheered me up a little,she always does , she is just one of those sweet spirits.I did a little today, not much, but maybe tomorrow. :)
Thankyou Ginny..http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6.../Flower1o3.gif. Its always nice to have friends to lean on sometimes , and you are right I should be glad that the sun is shining and the birds are singing ,just sometimes I get cloudy inside.:( WOW 91 years old, thats wonderful :hug: to her. Its so true the older you get the faster the time flys.I'm getting some new brakes:lol: hope you having a great night
Thankyou Cristina..http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6.../Flower1o3.gif.Some things have been building up inside and I tend to hold it all in till I can't function. , I really don't like feeling this way. I used to hate showing my house when It was up for sale, you are always trying to keep it perfect and life doesn't work that way. It doesn't seem to matter how much notice you get anyways, there never seems to be enough time or the right time. I remember getting ready for one open house, I vacuumed and cleaned ,the mirrors sparkled ,the floors were spotless, the victorian rose pot pourri was brewing , the dog was out for a walk, I was ready just as the doorbell rang and I rushed around for a final check the kitty threw up on the rug in my room, to late to clean so I had to throw a decorative hat box on top,ewwwwww :lol: ahhh memories. Good Luck on an offer and sale. I am so glad to hear Josh's knee is getting better, such a relief I'm sure.:hug:

Hi Pat...http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6.../Flower1o3.gifAgain Welcome you came in on one of my bad days.:) Sorry about your migranes :hug: I used to get them on a rare occasion , but when I did they blinded me , and the pain was so severe I couldn't move my head or eyes. I hope you can get yours under control again. CONGRATULATIONS on your 20 lb weight loss , I know diets are boring , but what can we do. I have been struggling with a 35 lb weight gain over the last few years, I have always been thin but since I started on HRT 3 years ago , the weight just kept coming on. I also went through a separation after 25 years of marriage which I'm sure contributed greatly ,but nonetheless the weight is here and hard to get rid of. My daughter will be married this Christmas Eve and I need to start doing some serious work to get it off. Its a lot of extra weight to carry on my 5' 1" body and I have never felt healthy physically or emotionally since I gained it. There now you have it ,I am fat and unhappy :lol: Glad to have you here, and I look forward to getting to know you as well. Have a wonderful night.
HI MARTI...http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6.../Flower1o3.gif. Did the coffee help, I hope so. Have you started the new hours yet.I don't remember when you said that came into effect. Oh there is nothing more annoying than sawing when you are trying to sleep, I have new construction going on down the road and some days you want to scream out the window :lol: not that I have.......YET :lol: hope your feeling better:hug:
"]Hello to everyone else,http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6.../Flower1o3.gif I guess you are all busy with something, Angie I suppose you are cutting the grass now :lol: Jane , Mindee, Susansend that guy over here I want to fix his wagon :lol: or pull the wheels off either way , I will take care of him for you.:hug: I hope your all having a wonderfully peacefull ,uneventfull evening.

Hey all,
Christina, its happen to us a couple of times where people jumped the gun and came to view early,,,drove me nuts. Well there is a house down the road from us (same house) except no basement developement, no garage, and no upgrades. They sold for exactly 100 grand more then we TRIED to sell a year and half ago. We figure we could get more then double then what we paid for it 5 years ago. But we won't.

Susan, it would be great if you could get sole custody of Rachel, no matter what his childhood was like Doug should be looking out for his childrens best interest...letting her do as she pleases is not whats best for her...Children do need boundries.

Patce, sorry about the migraines, had them for a few years,,,fingers crossed I won't anymore...other then barometric pressures. Slow weightloss is better then none or worse gain. This is a life style change.

Not much happening,,,did some cleaning, lots of laundry. Grocery shopped. Made a few turbins. Hate my sewing machine, need to have it overhauled. Did the tax thing,,,paid an obscene amount for registrations for all three vehicles. Monte's big truck was over $300. grrrr
Tomorrow I have my nails, and getting my hair cut and the platinum blonde taken out...lol
Im done all 3 of Tanner's costumes. His Aladdin one is easy, poor boy. Prince Ali is pretty wild in color,,,bright yellow and purple. And his wedding clothes is the best,,,white and gold...very rich looking. I will take alot of pictures.
Anyways that is about all Ive been doing,,,hand sewing everything ,,,$%^ sewing machine...lol And watching wayyy too much tv...

Hey Ellen, sorry your feeling down, do you feel this way alot? Could it be the HRT? You have been through alot and shouldn't feel bad about being down, we all feel that way one time or another. Im glad DD came over and gave you some sunshine. big hugs to you my friend!:hug:

Good morning ladies,
It's another lovely spring day, sun is shining and it's suppose to hit 61 today,, woohooo.. Ellen, you always have such pretty colorful posts, where do you find those cute pictures.. sorry you are still feeling down. Maybe it's time to give yourself some tough love and haul yourself up by your bootstraps and give yourself a good talking too..count your blessings, you know the glass is half full treatment... to get yourself back on track.

Patce, sorry about your migraines. I used to get them when I was younger and having babies.. had alot to do with hormones I'm sure. Also, as Angie said, barometer changes did it too... if you are still on hrt after 3 yrs, perhaps its time to talk with your doctor about getting off them. They now say 2 yrs is all you should be on them. I took myself off them, after talking with a doctor about it, not the one who prescribed them. Tried herbal remedies for the hot flashes etc. they worked pretty good. Now I am just winging it, and they do slow down.

Christina, glad to hear your Josh's knee is better. My Josh will be home this evening with his fiance'. They are staying till next Wed. we have a lot of wedding details to work out.

Not sure who said it, I really need to take notes, about children needing boundaries. My 4 yr. old grandson is a good one for that. He is very obstinate, and a little bully, but at the same time a very sweet little boy. There are times he needs some good old fashioned disclipine, and his daddy gives it to him, but mommy lets him rule the roost, he now thinks he is the boss and it gets him in lots of trouble. Sometimes it's hard to keep quiet.. my poor tongue gets bitten many times....

Marti, how is the walking coming. I rode another 7 miles last night. I now ride 5 days a week. Giving myself two days off so it don't become a chore. I've tried different levels and programs, too. If I knew where I was going I may be half way there already.. You working your new hours yet?

Jane, how is the weather down your way? How is your house coming?

Susan. how is Gaby, hope she is better and you too.

Ok, well I better get my teeth brushed and shoes on, have to get off to work. Those little darling seedlings won't plant themselves.. I've tried to use mental telepathy but to no avail. We are having a group lunch today, I am taking lasagna and texas toast. Try to only eat a little bit, let all the guys eat first.. hoping they eat alot.. Have son #3 coming over tonight with the 3 grandkids including the 4 yr. old. It's Smallville night. Angie how you coming with the series.. you caught up to season 5 yet?

Ok. will check in later before bedtime.. have a super duper day everybody and enjoy yourselves in whatever you are doing.

Ginny

Hello ladies...

ANGIE...isn't the real estate market crazy? I will never understand it. But...there is a buyer for every house regardless of the price. Have you ever seen that show Buy Me? Love that show! But yeah, selling a house is crazy and at times very stressful. :crazy:

ELLEN...don't think I am aiming for perfection when showing the house, just trying to make it show nice. Believe me if that was what I was aiming for Jason's room would have been painted and a lot of other things would have been done before listing. And it looks nicer if it has just been vacuumed so I like to do that. Besides I have to clean the house once a week anyway. Just been trying to do a few things everyday so that I don't have to spend a whole day cleaning, which sometimes I do that anyway. Anyway, we've walked in some houses and were totally put off by things so I try not to make the same mistake. Guess too, I've seen one too many episodes of Sell This House on HGTV and, oh shoot, there's another one on another station. Anyway...hope you are feeling better today.

MARTI...I think today is a lazy day for me. Woke up too early and rather than toss and turn and try to go back to sleep I just got up. But now I am feeling sleepy! But it's rainy and gloomy here and I am feeling it. Hope your coffee was good!

PATCE...hope your migraine has gone away. i don't get them often (knock on wood) but when I do they are horrible! WTG on the 20 pound loss! That's awesome! :bravo: I'm kind of stuck for now, but not quitting. I know once the weather is nicer I will be out walking more.

Hi to everyone else, KATY, JANE, KATHY, MARYKATE, MINDEE, ANNETTE, NANCY, CONNIE, SUE, SUSAN...hope I haven't forgotten anyone :wave:

Not much going on with me today. It's a gloomy day and no showings so a slow day for me. Have a load of laundry to get done and that's about it. Going to look up a few things on the 'puter, tattoos, gardens, decorating ideas, etc. and probably take a nap. So sleepy right now. Anywho...

Take care ladies and have a WONDERFUL day!

Here I am at noon, half the day gone and not much done yet. DH went to our lot as the guys are digging today so I waited until 9:30 and took him some breakfast. I walked around over there and admired all the trees. Not too much I can do however, so came home and ate a little breakfast. I DID start some laundry. And here I sit computing....when I should be busy elsewhere. Need to dust and sweep today. I am going to start cleaning closets and boxing up some personal family photos that I have all over the house. Need to get ready to start what Cristina is doing now...showing the house. Ugh. We had it all ready last year and didn't go through with selling, so it will be easier this time. At least all the repairs are done.
Hello to Pat and welcome. Hi to everyone else. I will be back soon.

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GOOD MORNING EVERYONE
MORNING PAT...I know a lot of people think its as easy as that ,snapping out of depression isn't . I have been on medication for 6 years now, and I am a lot better now than I was then.No one is tougher on me , than me. I appreciate all I have,but sometimes unresolved feelings inside become overwhelming. this is why I try not to share my feelings.
HI ANGIE... THANKYOU:hug: I have had a strange year, after Christmas 2004 something inside changed , I felt completely empty, no matter what I did or tried to do, the whole year has been a struggle for me. Somedays are fine some are terrible. I only have 2 more refills on the HRT and then my Dr. will have to do something different. I will be happy to be off it anyways with all the negatives that have come out in the past few years. My daughter always brings sunshine on the darkest days. Anyways enough about me I hope you are having a great day.
Hi To everyone else I need to make lunch and get somethings done that have gone by the wayside . I will catch up later , have a great day ladies

Hello Jaded Ones......

How are we all doing today? I've been in the "Must clean house before James gets home" mode!!:D Got some laundry done, did the dishes, took out trash, and managed to make some lunch to feed the growling tummy!:hun:

Not too exciting is it??


Last night at work, a coworker and I came across next months schedule. We already had one but this one was modified. Looks like my hours may possibly be changing by the end of April!! :carrot: I'm SOOOOOO looking forward to that!

It's a lot more responsiblity. A little scared of that, but it should be fine. What I will be doing is:

I'll come in and help a guy finish packaging things up that will be going out at 2:00. (this is what I do now on nights)
I package specimens that have to be sent out to special labs due to our lab not being able to run the tests.

Then I'll troubleshoot for a couple hours. which means, I will be calling:callme: on problems and trying to get them resolved. Before the clients are closed.

Then...I'll do results. Which means, I will enter the results of patients information.:write: (did their test come out positive? negative?)

This is a combination of what we have separate people do. We have people who package.
A person who troubleshoots.
And people who result.

I'll be the person who does it all!:D So call me superwoman!:lol:

Well...all that explaining took some time and space!! Such a hog I am.:ink:

I will have to get to individuals at another time.:gossip:

I better get going. I still need to clean myself up!!

Hugs!:hug:

Afternoon -

Just a dribble from me. I came home early from work still not feeling well. I have coughed so much my ribs hurt *whaa - *whaa

Going to take the girls to the mall and go home and curl on the couch and watch Oprah with Gaby. Yesterday we were both feeling so tired we kept falling asleep. Finally at 6 pm we just went to bed. *blah - *blah

(((Ellen)))

Exciting about your house Cristi. I love looking at houses, I should be a real estate person!

I better get with the girls. My co worker said we are part of the 98% club. Meaning we have our units filled up most of the time. On the 16th they are giving out the bonus for being part of that club which is a $1000 before taxes. That would be nice.

k- k......better get!