Chit Chat & Weight Loss #175
 

moonshine? good idea....

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...e1/angel26.gifGOOD EVENING LADIES
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6.../sakural02.gifI thought I would pop in before I headed to bed, Its been a fairly quiet day on here I see, everyone I guess is off doing things. Sorry Marti that you are feeling ill , I hope that you are feeling better soon I miss you on here :hug:http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6.../sakural02.gif Angie moonshine sounds good , after all we are Canadian Eh :lol: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6.../sakural02.gifGinny my clocks are fine its me who's a little off :lol: I did manage to get a lot done, I cleaned my fridge and freezer out, I painted my kitchen china cabinet and I finished some other painting in the kitchen, Tomorrow I hope to finish what needs to be done in there and I am one step closer to finishing this house.Its really the dreading that slows you down once you actually get to it its really no big deal. I am a little tired though , but I enjoy being tired from accomplishing something.http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6.../sakural02.gif Well goodnight girls we can catch up tomorrow.:hug:

DD is switching jobs so that she doesn't have to work third shift and that she can get back into a better sleep habit. DS had a great birthday weekend. I worked out in the yard yesterday raking. My arms are sore and my allergies are killing me. Going into work late today, just wanted to stop by. Moonshine---the town I grew up was small but some of the little burgs that had no traffic lights out farther made real good moonshine.
Ellen--DH says I can paint--just no purple kitchen walls (my favorite color)!

Hi to everyone!! Have to get going!

Jules, paint it a soft green and trim it in purple...he said no prurple walls,,,but didn't mention trim!

Good Morning -
Totally don't remember all that was written on the previous thread! Something about Ang off her 12 step program in the basement making moonshine. Didn't invite me, whatEVAH!

I made it to Subway for the daily special and ate that with my venti while driving into work this AM. I started at 10 am and get off at 4 pm. So nice!
Rach and I watched Breakfast Club last night- ate cheap pizza and candy bars.We are both up in weight.She went to school ok this AM. I just called and she made it to second period! Amazing, lets see if she gets her tush to 3rd.

I better get to work, just wanted to say good morning and where is Jane & Cristi??????????????

Beautiful post Ellen. I was reading them yesterday with Gaby and she was thrilled with the clip art - lol- so cute.

Jules what does your DD do? Thats great about DS having a good birthday.
Ellen what do you plan to do after you are done your house? Start over? Thats what I did in my one house,,,finished all the rooms then started over with then kitchen...lol It took me years to do that though. And by the time I got back to decorating the kitchen it was in need.
My last free Monday...*sigh I don't want to go back to work, I liked being at home once I was able to move around. I have to take my sewing machine in for a service,,,was going to do it last week but its still in the back seat of my vehicle. Going to go clean that dirty vehicle too.
I have such a problem right now, I am stressed out, Brandon our 18 yr, is driving me nuts! I gave him a choice,,,abide by our rules or move out. He comes home all hours, sleeps all day then leaves again for whatever, he does have a job. But when hes home he makes a mess and expects us to clean up after him, or possibly doesn't care. I like neat and order, and to look at my house now you wouldn't know it. I just find it disgusting to find dirty dishes hidden under beds or chairs, dirty clothes, and food wrappers. I ask him to clean up after himself and that is met with ya when Im not in a rush to get to work,,,well you work at 4 pm, you should be up earlier to get your self organized. We asked him to save his money, put half his pay cheques in the bank for when hes in school,,,,so far he owes us $200. for bills hes made on his cell phone. And doesn't have any money 4 days after payday. He spent over $300 at the bar Friday night.... Im thinking if he moves out he will be having to spend his money on rent,,,not booze. He has had it too easy here and perhaps a learning experience of actually having to pay his way would be something he needs. Ladies some of you have son's that are older, can you give me some advice on what to do?

Ellen,,,thank you! I seriously was thinking I was loosing my mind here. I was in tears last night and today. Im tired today,,,,didn't sleep, Monte is angry with Brandon, (Monte doesn't get angry very often) Brandon's attitude was, well your (as in me) at home why can't you do more around the house. Im home cause I had surgery!
I left home at 17, I was just finished grade 11, but my home life was pretty bad, my parents were drinking heavy, partying it up. I got fed up after the 10th time the police were called for disturbance of peace. I was embarrassed of my family. I did well on my own, as in I finished school, and worked a full time job and paid my rent. Sure I went hungry alot of times, and had to walk miles to and from school/work cause I didn't have enough for a bus fair. But that was still better then being at home. The only regrest I have are, not furthering my education (its not too late I know)
I just knew last night when he called me a B* and said Ive been home why couldn't I have been doing all this,,,that there is no respect for me, our home.
I know that councilling wouldn't work cause at 18 he KNOWS way more then everyone. That stubborn teen mentality. I told Monte that ya I think its time he left home and really got a taste of life, and in a few months when he really understands our house rules he can come back.

Good afternoon ladies...

Took a while to read and catch up on the posts on the other thread! You ladies have been busy, busy, busy posting away. :gossip:

Had a nice day yesterday with V. Looked at a lot of open houses! Very nice models! But...they were small. The biggest majority of them were 2 bedroom homes which seems odd. There were only 2 that we saw that had 3 bedrooms but with the same sq. footage. Anyway...didn't really get any ideas for anything but it was nice to look. We know where to go if we lose the new house. :) Then came home and did some yard work. Not much to do except mow. Thankful for the recent rains we had because I don't have to water and the yard is soooooo green!

MARTI...hope you are feeling better today.

SUSAN...hoping Rachel makes it through the whole day of school. :crossed: Pizza and candy bars huh? Sounds good to me! :lol: What kind of pizza and candy bars? Seems there was some talk of cheesecake and cheetos too! I was craving cheese puffs last week for some reason, never did get any though. :(

ELLEN...I get what you are saying. And no, it wouldn't be terrible if we didn't sell. I told V yesterday that I will miss this house a little when we move. When we bought, our plan was to stay here 10 years and then find something in the country. But we are leery about what will be built behind us. I do know though that the city is picky about what will go in anywhere. But at the same time...they built a motel behind some twin homes around the corner from us. Well, if you go through the houses it's about a mile away. But from the back of our house it's in the path of where they will be building more and if they tear the trees down that are over there then we would be able to see the motel which is behind the Goodwill store and a car dealership. That doesn't bother me because it's down the road but I am leery about what they will build, it's just a matter of time. And there was talk of a YMCA. but who knows...we just don't want to be here to find out.

KATY...your new addition may be a mess right now but just think of the pride you will have once it's done. It will be more special because DH did a lot of the work himself. That's what V plans on doing when/if we move to the new house to the basement. He'll do all the trim, electrical, drywall, carpet etc. but plans on hiring someone to do the taping and such. There is no specified date for the contingency. Figuring it coincides with the ending of the contract on the sale of our house which is June 4. Anyway, we didn't plan on having any showing this past weekend but had a call early Sunday morning for a showing at 2:30-3:30. So went ahead with it. Hoping to have an Open House next Sunday.

GINNY... glad you had a nice day of shopping.

JULES...glad DS had a nice 21st BD. Hoping DD gets a different job. :crossed:

CONNIE...sending some goodvibes that the doc finds out what's wrong with your back and can do something for ya. :goodvibes: :goodvibes:

ANGIE...(((((HUS))))) sorry don't have any advice for ya. :hug: :hug: The boys get that way sometimes (messy-but it's mostly in their room and I just close the door) and I just tell them "You are more than welcome to move out anytime and pay your own bills." That usually straightens them up. But I've never had them call me a b*! And why do kids think because you are home that you have to clean up after them? Maybe it would be best if he moved out. I think that right there would be a big wake up call for him. Kids just don't appreciate what they've got until it's gone.

Hi SUE, JANE, MARYKATE, KATHY, and everyone else! :wave:

Oh Ellen, I don't have Pam's e-mail address. She hasn't posted here in ages! I was sending cards to her but not sure if I still have her snail mail address. Anyway...nothing much going on today. Getting some laundry done and just straightening the house. Going to get a couple of walks in as soon as I get off this thing-going to do 2-20 minute walks. And trying to get my water down today. Aiming for 3 bottles but since I haven't had any in a while will be happy if I get 2.I forgot to weigh in this morning until I got out of the shower. I did weigh with wet hair but know that's not correct so will WI tomorrow morning. Besides going to the TOPS meeting (was cancelled the last time I planned on going) tomorrow and if I join Tuesday will be my new WI day anyway. Anyway, trying to get back on track with my walking since the weather is getting nice. Need to get back to the park for sure! But for now, think I will go play around with my siggy and avatar! :D:p

Have a great day ladies!

{{{Angie}}} I am sorry. No child should call their mother a * word. I have been called that by husbands and children alike. I am kind of immune to it now.
Coming from Tanner though just makes me pissed! Offer him help with the move in cost to his new home, minus the $200 he owes you, of course.

Cristi- It was just the cheapie Party Pizza that I picked up at Plaid, along with slurpees and candy bars and white cheddar puffs that Gaby fought me over. We had donuts for breakfats and yummy cheery filled/ glazed one and a maple bar. Just seemed to be naughty all day so why stop at night. I did have 2 beers too - lol

Ellen -I did go ahead and buy some size 12's at Value Village. Was getting so tired of not being able to breathe. lol

SUSAN...pizza is pizza and it all sounds good to me! And donuts?! Oh, you and Rachel have been very bad! :nono: :lol: I had a large orange cream slurpee yesterday and it was so good! That was my splurge. Of course all this talk of yummy goodies is making me want those cheese puffs now! Sounds like you girls had a nice "girls" weekend though so that is all good! And...I would die to be able to get in size 12's! Okay, so maybe I wouldn't actually die but ya know what I mean. Anyway, been on here long enough and I need to go get my walking in for the day. Going to start keeping track of that again and aim to do it 5-6 days a week. Wish me luck ladies!

Have a good day!

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WOW it started out such a beautiful day. it was 20 degrees and sunny, in the course of an hour it turned black windy and rainy. I had to run around close the windows and collect my little fat kitty from outdoors , before she got rained on :lol:
Hi Jules:wave: Raking does take its tole on your arms I know, hope they are feeling better soon :hug: -Angie's right ,although I don't know if I would like my trims purple :lol: what about purple wallpaper , he didn't say anything about wallpaper did he :lol: MEN ARGGGGGGGG ...I look at this way if I'm doing the painting ,no one best be telling me what to do :rofl: I do hope your having a great day.:hug:
Hi Angie :wave: this is the official post, the other was the advise column :lol: Yeah when I finish this house it probably will be time to start over,:lol: I think though I will be taking a long break , I want to catch up on my reading and just enjoy my solice, in case dear son comes home to roost at some later date.:lol:
WE LOVE THEM AND WERE SAPPY
IN RETURN THEY TURN OUT CRAPPY

:lol: boy am I rusty :lol:
WOW Angie that two weeks went fast didn't it, Ahh I wish you could stay home to.:hug:
you girls are quick as rabbits today, My home life was bad to Angie, one of the reasons I got married so young actually I was Brandon's age .I hope it turns out ok for everyone:hug:[/LIST]
HI SUSAN
We didn't invite you because it illegal :lol: didn't want to get you in any trouble , and you were doing so well with the Nyquil anyways. :lol: Glad you and Gaby enjoyed the clipart.:hug: Have a great day.

HI CRISTI... I really don't blame you , not knowing whats going in behind your property, problem is where there seems to be a lot of land around you, do you ever know what they will eventually do with it. There was one house 4 houses down from mine , which I looked at first , it was built actually before mine was and there was a nice empty peice of land beside it and the realtor assured me that it would never be built on ,well I didn't buy that house and a year later sure enough they built a house and the owner turned it into student housing:mad: That was a really close call. It used to be a bylaw that you couldn't have student housing in a residential area, because of it we lost so many neighbours, I just kept calling the police when the parties went on till 4 in the morn, and after enough calls and fines they eventually stopped, I guess that was a little off topic , I think Oh I lost track:lol: I'm tired :lol: I do hope whatever the outcome is you are happy where ever you are:hug: Have a great day.HI ALL YOU OTHER GIRLS HOPE YOUR HAVING A GREAT DAY , I will be back later I have some painting to do Arrrrrrrrg

Jane~ I am not sure what the WIC dietician meant by switching him to 2%. I will keep him on the whole milk then if it has more fat in it.

Ellen~ Thanks for the hugs. It will be a rough time to get every thing moved, but the way things are going we are getting rid of more stuff then we are keeping! So, we will have less boxes to take to our new place.

Katy~ My hubby will only drink whole milk, so we always have it in our house. I grew up, basically, on 2% milk. So when we moved in together it was a change to go from whole milk to 2%. So, should I switch him over to the 2% or not? Brandon can’t drink too much milk, or juice for that matter, during the day. If he drinks too much of either substance, he will end up pooping up a storm. So, we alternate between them all (water, juice, milk). You joined s people as well? I have been on it for almost three months!

Angie~ thanks for that information! I will pick up some 2% milk and see how he does on it. If he drinks it with no problem, then I will pick up some more for him to have to drink. I am so sorry to hear the stuff that you have been dealing with.

Susan~ I avoid the scales for the reason of looking at the number. I joined another website and joined their “back to the beach” challenge and I have no problem doing the scale thing every Wednesday.

Jules~ Happy 21st (belated) to your DS!!! I remember that birthday…..I was pregnant with Brandon and couldn’t drink! (and still haven’t drank since I turned legal)

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THIS IS WHAT I'M DOING BUT HE'S MUCH CUTER THAN I
HI SUSAN...I thought Gaby might like this clipart so I put it up for her:hug: Pizza and donuts huh do those size 12's have elastic waistbands:lol: girl I don't know what to do with you. What is a venti??? is that what you said.I am happy you girls had a good time.:hug: I should be painting, but I stopped for something to eat , but the computer was calling me upwards:lol: I shouldn't have hooked it up till I was all done :lol: Have a good night
HI MINDEE.. It will be hard moving and getting things all sorted out especially with two little ones,One thing about moving its a new start ,out with the old whatever it may be and in with the new, but it will be so nice when its all done and you are finally home .:hug: sweetie
HI ANGIE... OOHH I missed the B #&*% part hmmm I have never been called that by my son, it may have been implied, but if those words had of come out of his mouth, his butt would have been on the curb believe you me. Susans right no Mother should ever hear that from a child and I am heartbroken for you.I know its tough now , but this to shall pass, so many things to deal with ,when you have kids, We are all here for you ,Ask ,Talk ,Vent ,Cry ,Scream ,do whatever you need to do , we will get through this together. I wish I lived closer to you, for sure we'd be getting out that moonshine and having a big ole cry :hug: dear friend The poem was lousy but true :lol::hug:

OK GIRLS I AM OFF FOR DINNER, BUT WHEN I COMEBACK I HAVE A HUGE PROBLEM TO RUN BY ALL OF YOU , AND I WANT YOUR FEEDBACK , THIS ONE YOU WON'T BELEIVE. BUT ANGIE'S PROBLEM COMES FIRST:yes:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...opy_2_of_6.gif I'M BACKI grabbed my salad and brought it with me.
Here it is. As most of you know my baby girl is getting married this Christmas Eve and there will be showers and get togethers, the usual expected wedding preparations .It has just come to my attention that after 12 or so years of being separated and 6 years of being physically separated in different dwellings that my ex has not told his parents that we are no longer together.This it has nothing to do with protecting their feelings and everything to do with him not looking bad. Everyone else in the family knows except for them, the other family members apparently are furious with him and have tried on many many occasions to make him tell them the truth but he refuses. They all know the situation and have all expressed how happy they will be to see and talk to me again, to my children.They also know that this situation will cause trouble as far as Wedding Plans go and have expressed how important it is to get this situation resolved. What in the name of heavens should I do. I am a nervous stressed out wreck. I didn't think anyone would believe this , so I never mentioned it this past week.If I do anything he will make my life a living ****, and my son says if his father won't do he will, but I am afraid for him to do this given his fathers temper and obvious insanity. I could use some feedback although I know that there is nothing anyone can do about it.
PS:I am under the impression that he has told them some fantasy story to explain my absense all these years of a nervous breakdown or something medical not that he didn't almost pushed me over the edge , I'm just slightly cracked :lol:

Good evening ladies,
I didnt' get a chance to post this morning before work thanks to the time change, it is still rather dark in the morning and we can't do much till it gets light enough to see so hubby waited for me to ride in with him. So it was get up, dressed, pack lunches and out the door.

Angie, I am so sorry you are going through a rough patch with your son. NO mother should hear that word or get the disrespect you got from him. There is no excuse for it.. I raised 5 boys, and had any of them said anything like what he did, my dh would have them apologizing in seconds flat or they'd be out the door. He would not tolerate certain things from them, and that was one of them. Thankfully none of them ever said those things. We had our share of arguments but they were always respectful. If he can drop $300 a night at a bar he can pay it for rent somewhere else.. how can he be at a bar if he is only 18? Maybe if he wants to live with you till he goes to college, he should be paying you rent and be responsible for certain things.Things will straighten out, be patient and not knowing the complete circumstances, perhaps he was having a bad day or whatever.. still he should apologize to you for that remark.

Christina, good luck on your walking.

Mindee, maybe your son is lactose intolerant if milk gives him the runs. There are alternatives. I'd find out if I were you. If not, I'd give him whole milk still. I had all my boys on wholemilk till they were much older.

Ellen, there is nothing wrong with purple walls. I had my bathroom redone last Feb. and after much struggling with color choices I went with my heart's desire and the walls are a light purple, actual name is Greenhouse Pansy, thought it was appropriate... and the ceiling is called Champagne, it's a mellow yellow, and I have sage accessories. I have a paper border at chair rail height with a sage outline top and bottom and a mixture of flowers in the middle with butterflies. Then I have a huge bouquet of silk flowers that look just like the wallpaper sitting on the floor in the corner.. anyway the purple walls are very pretty and I have gotten many compliments on it. My son's fiance told me Matt and Shari would be proud of my choices.. (from Room by Room on HGTV) in case some of you don't know them. Anyway it's your house and you should have the colors you want. Hubby wasn't to keen on a purple bathroom and after wards even he had to admit, it's pretty sharp.

This morning we had rain and 37 degrees F. by 10 am we had snow but by 3 o'clock it was all gone again. A typical Michigan day.

It also rained last night, even though we have a new roof on just a few years ago, there is a still a leek.. right in the doorway to my office, on my new wooden floor. Jane, I am in agreement with you, I hate old houses too, and I wish I could be moving into a new one..

Well, not much else to say. I've rattled on long enough.. Ellen, love your painting bear clip art.. he is so cute.. I'm off to ride at least 5 miles. Did 7 last night. So hopefully will catch you all in the morning.

Ginny

Ellen,
What a mess he has gotten himself into.. I don't think you should do anything out of the ordinary except tell the truth. If all your family etc. know except for his parents, then it's his place to tell them or pay the consequences. What can they do to you? Someone will say something, I'm sure others will support you won't they? What did you mean your son would do something if your ex don't? that part was unclear.. IT's not your fault your ex lied to his parents...I guess I don't understand ... is he going to be involved in your daughter's wedding? We have a messed up situation with my son's wedding too.. not like yours but my son's fiance doesn't get along with her father, doesn't want him walking her down the aisle, but will allow him to come to the wedding as long as he don't cause any trouble..her parents are also divorced, it is a bit more complicated than that, but I won't go into that now... it will be interesting to say the list..but back to your problem.. can you be more specific....

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...gle_violet.gifHI GINNY..... NO NO..... You misunderstood , You see ,Jules said that hubby wouldn't let her paint her walls purple , then Angie said paint the trims purple ,cause he didn't say anything about the trims being purple only the walls , then I put my 2 cents worth in and said I don't think I would like purple trims , but how about purple wallpaper because hubby only said he didn't want purple paint on the walls and there you have it I have nothing against purple walls , just purple trims thats all, honest Ginny :lol:I LOVE PURPLE WALLS :lol:

My son meant he would tell his Grandparents, because he thinks its unfair that they don't know the truth , and they are the only ones who don't.He also knows the stress I am under and he wants his sisters wedding to be happy as it should be. My daughter thinks her father is being ridiculous , and yes everyone will be involved and at the wedding. No we are not divorced , for financial reasons and for fear of retaliation on me. I have been threatened many times and I have no reason to believe the threats would not to be carried out, given the abuse in the marriage.

MY Son just came for a visit I will come back in a bit

I will wait to hear more of the story Ellen before I voice an opinion. My first thought though is to let the ex stew in his own mess but of course your safety comes first :)

*sigh*

I just had a choclate chip cookie, a really big one......YUM.

Where is Jane????

I better get. Gaby will love the clipart!! She is a sleep now from a full day at the sitters but when she wakes up I will show her.

Met with lawyer regarding Nut Former Co Worker she is disputing her stress claim , what a ding bat.

Geesh Ellen, that is a tough one. What is with his thinking? This is suppose to be DD special day. Friends and family gathered around to celebrate her joyous occassion. Key words, DD's special day., not her father's. I would say, ride it out. And if DD is going to have a talk with him, she should express her concern with him. geesh Ellen, I am thinking for your safety not to contact his parents for sure, but why doesn't he want them to know? And what would DS be saying to his Grandparents? And would the ex take it out on you?

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HI MARTIhttp://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...ksflower16.gifI hope you are feeling better today :hug:
HI SUSANhttp://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...ksflower16.gifnow what else would you like to know . Did you show Gaby the bear clipart I put there for her?
HI ANGIEhttp://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...ksflower16.gifHe doesn't want them to know because he would have a lot of explaining to do about a lot of things and he doesn't want to look bad, although everyone else in the family knows and supports me 100% .Although I got along with my inlaws I can't say they will though, they are from the old country, and me not being Italian was a big no no when we married anyway. They have already had to deal with divorce with the other son and everyday occurances,and dealt with them in time , but this is to late I'm thinking for any real acceptance on their parts. I don't know , its such an uncomfortable ,situation. Problem is he is more concerned about himself than his daughters Wedding or feelings ,has always been that way. I know if they find out somehow he will blame me anyways. My son would tell them the truth ,without going into the details of why the separation took place, thats his dads responsibility to tell the truth or lie to them about that, although everyone in the family knows anyways.Things are so much easier when people are truthful about things , because it always comes out eventually.I really don't know what his thinking is, maybe he thinks he can force me into being the doting wife, but everyone knows that won't happen . This should be such a happy occasion , this should not be an issue, and I can't believe it is.
Bizzare describes the situation and him for sure, now you can understand why I'm cracked :lol: All kidding aside I honestly don't know how to deal with it, because if I force the issue I know he will retaliate.You get away , but not really, especially when there are kids involved, I try to keep things as peaceful as possible,try not to ruffle to many feathers, believe me I have had enough of this to last a lifetime. So hows that for a dilema and you guys thought I was all clipart and fluff :lol:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...ksflower16.gifWELL ITS LATE AND I AM OFF TO BED, THANKS FOR THE FEEDBACK ,MUCH APPRECIATED, ALTHOUGH I KNOW THERE ISN'T REALLY ANYTHING ANYONE CAN DO IT HELPS TO TALK ABOUT IT , I THINK . I GUESS WE WILL CHAT TOMORROW... NIGHT GIRLS
HI ANGIEhttp://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...ksflower16.gifI JUST WANTED TO SAY THAT INSPITE OF ALL THIS TOUGH LOVE TALK ABOUT BRANDON, IF YOU START FEELING GUILTY ABOUT SHARING THIS WITH US , DON'T WORRY I KNOW THAT HE IS A GOOD KID , JUST A LITTLE OR A LOT MISGUIDED RIGHT NOW TRYING TO SPREAD HIS WINGS, AND MAKE HIS PRESENCE KNOWN. A LOT OF KIDS GO THROUGH THIS, ITS HARD ON US,AND IT WILL BE HARD ON THEM TO, IF ONLY THEY COULD SEE THE FUTURE BEFORE THEM. I DON'T KNOW WHY SOME LASH OUT WITH DISRESPECTFUL BEHAVIOURS TO THE ONES WHO LOVE AND WORRY ABOUT THEM MOST IN THE WORLD, BUT THEY DO. ONE DAY THEY WILL REALIZE THAT, MAYBE SOONER PROBABLY LATER, BUT EVENTUALLY I'M SURE BRANDON WILL.YOUR A GOOD MOM AND AN INVOLVED MOM,I CAN'T SAY DON'T WORRY, BECAUSE THATS WHAT MOTHERS DO. I JUST WANTED TO SAY THAT, BECAUSE WHEN I SAY THINGS SOMETIMES I REGRET IT, THINKING HOW COULD I SAY THAT ABOUT MY SON,WHAT KIND OF A MOM AM I ,BUT I LOVE MY SON AND I KNOW YOU LOVE YOURS AND WE DO THE BEST WE CAN DO AND HOPE THEY TAKE THE BEST WITH THEM.

Good morning ladies,

Well, not much time to post again, but just have to tell you. My new grandson made his appearance last night. He is Joseph Charles after the two grandfather's (another J) and he weighted 7 lbs. 14 oz. Mom and baby both doing fine. Was so darn excited last night when ds called to tell us, I couldn't get to sleep for hours, so today I am soooooo tired but very happy.:bb:

Angie, what Ellen said is right on target. Your son will grow up and he'll realize that he was very wrong, just love him and be patient. They all have a way of pushing our buttons but you know you raised him right and he'll turn out to be a good man in the long run.

Everyone have a super day... catch you all this evening.

Ginny

Congrats
 

Ginny,
Happy BIRTH day JOSEPH CHARLES!


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Christine--I have to admit I have been slacking in the water deaprtment--which explains why the scale is not moving...I am one of those people that need to drink to budge the scales....

Mindee--I had two kids by the time I was 21 and quit drinking too....

Ginny--How wonderful to have a new grandbaby!

Ellen--I feel for you, just make sure you keep yourself safe...Your should be ex seems to be a very selfish individual...and not too bright--does he think that the truth won't come out??? and how dumb is he too lose someone as wonderful as YOU!!!

Angie-- DS moved out at 18 1/2 so he wouldn't have to follow "our" rules..it's the best thing that ever happenned especially when the first roomate turned out to be a big lazy slob and DS realized that houses don't clean themselves and that he didn't like living in a mess. He and DH both found new appreciation for each other since DH realized that DS did more around the house than DH thought.

Susan--chocolate chip cookies.....mmmmmmmm.......I could use a big piece of chocalate cake right now.....it's my TOM and the cravings are terrible!!

Gotta get back to work!!

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WELCOME BABY JOSEPH
CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR BABY GRANDSON GINNY HUGS TO YOU , MOMMY ,DADDY, AND BABY JOSEPH .

Good afternoon ladies!

Just finished my lunch...a turkey, turkey on pita and man was it good! :T Does anyone have a Spangles where you live? I never heard of them until I moved here and the food is quite good. They have a lot of diet things on the menu and the turkey pita is one of them. Anyway, got up late and missed breakfast so I was starving. Then had a 100 calorie pack or the honey maid cinnamon thin crisps. They are like little circle graham crackers and very tasty. Trying to get back on track again with my eating also. Anyway, went to the park and got in a 2 mile walk. It was so nice! :sunny: The sun is shining but it is kind of cool-perfect walking weather. :running: So that's a total of 5 miles walked, 3 yesterday and 2 today and man do I feel it! It's a good feeling/hurt though. Drank 3 bottles of water yesterday also and am aiming for 3 today. I put 4 out on the counter for me but since I haven't been drinking much, I will do what I can. Like I've said before, for me anything is better than nothing and so I just have to do what works for me.

GINNY...CONGRATULATION'S to the family on the new bundle of joy, little Joseph! :bb: :balloons: :woo:

JULES...same here...if I don't drink the water, I don't lose. This time though, I'm not doing any challenges, just drinking what I feel like drinking, as long as I get at least two bottles a day I am good.

ELLEN...sounds like hubby got himself in this mess and he needs to get himself out. But honestly, can his parents be that blind as to not know what's going on? Sounds like he is the one who is cracked and you just be careful. About the house, and not really knowing what will be built anywhere there is a lot of property...you are right. We never really know. With the new house though we are 99% sure that nothing will be built behind there. The people have a nice big spread with horses and it isn't zoned for commercial property like this is behind us. And the yard is very deep so even if there was to be a house or shed, or something built back there it wouldn't be so close that we would feel people could see in the windows. Here we don't know what will be built or when or if it would be so close that we would feel that way. But...we specifically bought this house because there was nothing there. We like the openess of it other wise we would have bought somewhere else.

SUSAN...okay, ya gotta quit talking about pizza, donuts and cookies! :nono: All of my favs and you are making me want some! Some cookies would taste so good, as would a krispy kreme donut! Thank goodness there is no krispy kreme close to us!

ANGIE...how are you doing today? Are you any closer to figuring out what to do about Brandon?

MINDEE...there was a time that I only drank whole milk. Of course I don't care much for milk except in cereal. The only time I have milk is when I have some cookies. I like to dunk them in it and then drink the milk. But that is very rare and for a few years now I only buy 2%. That's what V drank when I met him and since i didn't drink much it wasn't so bad letting him have his 2%. The kids didn't really notice a difference either-saves a few calories.

Hi to MARTI, JANE, SUE, KATY, KATHY, MARYKATE, CONNIE, and everyone else!

Another boring day for me. Don't really have anything to do today except look up a few things online. I must say it felt really good to get in a walk at the park. Now that the weather is nicer I can do that more often. Anyway...take care ladies and I hope you all are having a wonderful day in your little corner of the world!

Chat with ya later :wave:

Feeling fat and bloated from TOM!! Ugh!!!! Which may explain why I felt so horrible this weekend.

Cristina--Never heard of Spangles. So that must be a place that's only in the mid states?? I remember back in the day when Walmart was just back East. When I was in Illinois, I thought it was a great place! Now they're all over the place.

Jules--Add me to the group of people who needs water to help lose weight!:D I've been getting those Crystal Light singles and drinking them at work. I tend to get more water in that way. And with warmer weather just around the corner....I really need to get in more water!

Ginny--Congratulations on your new arrival!! What a wonderful surprise! Get yourself some rest and we'll chat more later.

Ellen--What a bizarre situation he's gotten himself into. Are you sure they don't know?? I say you just be yourself and if anything comes up....let them know. And mention that you thought they already knew . Do you live far from them?

Angie--I hope that boy of yours realizes what a great mother he has. I have a friend whose daughter is 18 and she's out of school already. She's been acting the same way which has my friend in clenched fist a lot. She too gave her an ultimatum. I will have to get in contact w/her and see how things are going. Lots of hugs your way!

Susan--A pizza and movie sounds like fun!! And I love that movie!! Glad to hear that Rachael is doing a little better. It takes baby steps for everything. And you're doing a great job just being there for her!

Mindee--I had Jhanai on whole milk until she was about 21/2. If he's having trouble drinking any type of milk, maybe the wee one is lactose intolerant??

Jane--How are you and how are things going? When do you get to pick Katie up and bring home??? I'm always confused and to who is doing what!!

Having James get my bike ready for riding soon. The weather has been really crappy lately but I want it ready to ride when it does look nice.
TOM isn't letting me eat very well!! I feel really bloated!! And when I feel that way....I look it! I probably look like I'm with child!!!

Ok ladies...I took a lot of time trying to catch up! Need to take my doggies out for a bit and then clean myself up Before the day is over.

Talk to you all later!

Just a quick post today...

Susan - never fear, I am here, lol.

Marti - things are so hectic! I've been boxing things and cleaning things and there seems to be no end in sight. We pick Katie up in 36 days. :cp: Well, that's when we fly to Florida, and will come back 3 days later with our "baby" with us, lol. Can't wait!

Hello to everyone else... :wave:


I won't be able to post a lot in the next few weeks. There's just too much to do, then I get so tired. I do try to read the posts everyday, though.

How's everyone doing with their healthy eating/exercise/water, etc? I am doing better, but still not great. All this bending and stretching must be good for a person, though, right?

Gotta run.....

hmm, I had this yummy croissant from BK this AM with Gaby. She didn't want her's (which had a sausage patty on it) so of course I had to eat it.
I don't know what is wrong with me, you would think I was pregnant, the way I am chowing down. :idea:

btw- I think Rocky and I had our first fight last night. He told me he would call back in 5 minutes and he never did. So, after awhile I called him. I mean we were pushing midnight and while he is 3 hours behind I am screaming SLEEP. So, I call and he goes "hi baby" grrrrrrrr. He said he tried to call 5 times and I guess I didn't believe him (because there was no ring and no message and if it is the cell why not call my land line???) and he came unglued, like he never has done that with me before. I said " I am tired of being called only for you to say "I gotta go"........I mean - whatever. I am busy, don't call me if you aren't going to talk and just rush off again.
He said he would call me back after 5 minutes but he already had been eating and he took a call from Nana while I listened to that for 2/3 minutes and he finishes with her and tells me he will call back after he eats in 5 minutes.
Just seemed weird.

Rach made second day at school , so far. She really wants to see her friend, Maddy. I say no because last Friday she was walking with her home from another friends with gas in her (Maddys) backpack. Gas to sniff or huff or whatever you wanna call it. Maddy also doesn't go to school and smokes cigs with her mother. So, Rach can't see her. Anyway, that bothered Rach last night but she calmed down after awhile and went to bed.

I can't imagine being on a bike Marti. I was going to look for St Elmo's Fire for Rach. She thinks Judd Nelson is the hottest thing. lol She also like Molly Ringwald(sp).

Where IS Jane?

HUGS Ang, I hope you are having a good day :)

Congrats Ginny!! I had a relative find out yesterday that they are going to have twin girls........lol......Congrats Cristi on the 2 mile walk.

better get. I was meaning to just say that Gaby will start with Head Start. She gets to go Tues/Thurs. - 4 hour days and she gets to take a bus. I am so excited!!!

and no Mike never sent the CS, like he promised a week ago...... I called yesterday and they called him and he said he would send something in the next week. Like we are suppose to believe him.

*edited* awwww, there YOU are Jane!! Was getting worried!!!

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HI EVERONEhttp://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...se1/Baby3v.gifITS SO NICE WHEN A BABY COMES INTO THE WORLD MAKES US STOP FOR A MINUTE AND FORGET OUT PROBLEMS. I can hardly wait to have a GrandBaby, I asked my daughter if I could have one nine months after the Wedding , and she said sure Mom I will get right on it :lol: do you think she was kidding:lol: its so crummy here today inspite of Ginny's happy news, its so cloudy dark and cold even the http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...se1/Bird1f.gifS want to come inside ,I kid you not:lol:I think now it was a bit early to shut down the furnace cause my tootsies are cold. BRRRRRRR.
HI JULES... http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...1/Baby04x3.gifTHINGS LIKE THAT can't possibly stay hidden, honestly I don't know what he is thinking, and really never did. HE is selfish and only thinks about how things affect him, doesn't give any thought to anyone else. Thanyou that was so nice of you to say.:hug:
HI CRISTI...AKA CRISTINA...http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...1/Baby04x3.gifI have asked myself that question many times how could they possibly not know, well he has a cell phone , no home phone, he gives them my address as his place of residence. Honestly I think they have no idea, through the years I have had countless surgeries , I think he has told them some story based on that, thats the only thing I can think of.I also find it hard to believe that they would'nt have thought somewhere in the back of their minds something was amis, but it seems if they did , they haven't put it together. I feel so Sorry for them , the last thing I want to do is have them be hurt, they are getting up there in years and are having health problems. Its makes me very upset that this could and should have been dealt with years ago and It wouldn't have endangered their health, now I am afraid for them. I always end up feeling like I have made the mistake,and its not fair.It took me years to get the courage and strength to get out of a terrible situation, I had to put aside all the overwhelming guilt I was feeling for everyone involved , not wanting anyone to be hurt in the process. I wish one of them ,be it ,sons ,or brothers, aunts or uncles, would step up and end this charade. I can't imagine how I am going to deal with the wedding plans. My daughter wants to have her shower at my home in August ,when her best friend /Maid Of Honour ,comes for a visit from Ireland,for her dress fitting. I don't know how to handle this, I will have to invite her GrandMother , this is such a mess.I think I want to cry. Enough about me ..... I like the sound of your new property sounds beautiful , I hope you get your sale and you can move soon.:hug: I think I gave myself a headache:(

HI MARTI...http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...1/Baby04x3.gifCan you believe it , I will be shaking in my boots,until this is resolved I swear. I don't handle confrontation well at all. I just wanted this to be a Happy Occassion for Everyone involved, I am already nervous , I haven't been to a family gathering in years except for my immediate family , which is children and friends.I am terrified as is having to be in the midst of a large event, and now with these circumstances, I am beside myself with fear and anxiety. Hold my hand girls this is going to a rough ride I think:( I hope you are feeling better Marti, I feel fat and bloated to, mainly cause I'M FAT AND BLOATED :lol:

HI SUSANhttp://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...1/Baby04x3.gifDon't you dare say pregnant :lol: and don't get no ideas with all these cute baby graphics :lol:You are indeed having a strange crave fest going on inside your tummy though. I don't know COULD IT BE STRESS PERHAPSok I'm not up on the lastest in drug apparel , gas, huff,sniff, SPLAIN LUCY mind you I do get a sniff sometimes, but a kleenex usually works just fine for that :lol: Keep those kids away from our Rachel.:mad: I don't know Susie what to tell you about that Man of yours,I guess beware of strange behaviours, and see what happens:hug:You still got me :lol:
HI JANE...http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...1/Baby04x3.gif ITS LONELY HERE WITHOUT YOU, HURRY UP AND MOVE ,I MISS YOU AND YOU HAVEN'T EVEN GONE :lol: I wish I could come help you, but I'm afraid by the time I get there you will be celebrating Christmas in your new home :lol: but hey I could help you decorate , and besides I might need an escape destination when my life blows up.:lol: hope you are all settled soon , try and get some rest in between the packing boxes or on top which ever works for you :lol:
:hohoho:ITS SNOWING ....NO WAY.... DID I MISS ANOTHER SEASON :lol::hohoho:
HI TO EVERYONE ELSE, Unfortunately for you I may be back later :lol:

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TODAY IS ALSO MY NEICE CHRISTINA'S BIRTHDAY
I JUST REMEMBERED TODAY IS MY MIL BIRTHDAY TO

I suppose it is stress Ellen. I seem to have a tad of stress in my life lately. Just amazing the last few weeks. I just figure if I am gaining I might as well enjoy it. lol

oh, Jane. My exercise/water/food is wonderful. I am right on target and should reach goal any day now. lol

I guess I should be drinking water. I usually just drink my venti (it is a large coffee at Starbucks Ellen) and that is all for the rest of the day - besides the water takes up room for the food. lol

hahahaha......
k- I am going to get the Gabster. She will be THRILLED to take the little school bus. btw Ellen when Gaby saw the clipart she said "my kitty" and when she saw the paint one and I clicked off she goes " I want to see it again"....she is a doll.

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Hi everyone!

Ginny - CONGRATULATIONS GRANDMA!!! Is this your first grandchild? It doesn't matter if it's the first or the 10th they are all special & precious! Enjoy! :)

Had a terrible day at work today. Dr. Butthead was living up to his nickname...got yelled at by clients all day...trouble dealing with some local psychiatric hospitals...etc. etc. :mad: Glad to come home & rest. Rest....something I'm not getting enough of again.

Broke part of a tooth on......lettuce!!! Wouldn't have happened if it was a Krispy Kreme!! So much for "health food". (I realize it was ready to "go" but I have to have some excuse for not eating salad you know!) :joker:

Time to fix supper. DH not doing too good this week. Don't know what else to do for him.

Have a good week ladies!

Connie

OK I'm going to try this signature thing - again!

Connie

Connie, Sorry dh is not doing well. And boy that must have been some hard lettuce.

This is my 6th grandbaby. Makes 4 boys and 2 girls now.. and each one is very precious.:bb: :bb: :bb: :bb: :bb: :bb:

Rode my 7 miles tonight, cranked it up to level 3 for my ride in the park..lots more hills, boy were my legs straining on some of them..:bike: . but I did it.. got my 7 miles in my set time.. now if that old scale would just do it's part.. been doing ok with my eating.. worse time is right after work, I should drink more water too....will have to work on that..

Heading to bed now, am tired... thanks for all the congrats... I am just so tickled about my new grandbaby, I love babies... and there all mine.. well you know what I mean.... :bb:
Good night everyone.
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Ginny

I :love: Rob Thomas

Ellen, maybe the shower could be a blessing, would be rude to not invite the MIL. And this doesn't include *him*. You will have to talk with your daughter about this.

Susan, put down the junk food, get the water bottle.

Ginny when you say they are all yours you need to then rub your hands together and say MOOOHA HA HA That would add a dramatic affect.

Jane, it feels like you have been gone forever. This is a very exciting time for you, and can't for you tell us all about the joys of moving...

Connie, do all the nurses get hassled by Dr. BH? (butthead) Sounds like you are having a rough time, tooth, fear of lettuce, and DH having health problems. Hope things lighten up for you soon.

Christina, If I had known that we were moving next to a busy road we wouldn't have moved here. When we were checking this place out, the population was small, but since then they have built two more sub divisions near by and that is their main access.
Went and saw Rob Thomas last night, was fantastic. He sang a few Matchbox 20 songs, it was good. Wasn't in the Saddledome, (huge concert venue, also hockey place) Was at the Jubilee, which holds 15 hundred people. Felt intimate, and could hear everything. He had a starter by the name Anna Nalick who has a fantastic voice...OMG she had my arm hairs standing up! Will be buying her CD. Anyways he sang David Bowey's song Let's Dance, I liked his version more.

Marti, I hope you are feeling better today, take some motrin...

Things at home are very quiet, I did inform him that he better save his next two cheques cause he will need them for living on. That doesn't seem to faze him, he hasn't done a thing around the house but make a mess. So, time to face the real world. Monte said he will be sitting him down possibly today and explaining that this house has rules, if he doesn't follow them he will have to leave. Then give him the set rules. No partying 3-4 times a week, saving more then half his cheques, no name calling, no causing fights, cleaning up after himself, (laundry, dirty dishes, garbage) and that he will have to do chores with out having us tell him more then once. And he will also have to work in the basement, there is still alot to do, carpet and ceiling tiles to install. And of course he needs to repaint all the gouges he made going down the stairs,,,the freshly painted stairs.....grrr

My house is a wreck, costumes everywhere and pieces of threads sticking to everything, I go today and do a costume fitting with Tanner's school cast. I have more burns on my fingers, (bought a new glue gun-very hot) The turbins are all gemmed up, need to make a dozen more,,,*sigh Did I mention before my sewing machine is in the shop? Hand sewing everything right now.
Anyways I need to get going, I have my 6 week check up today. Seems like yesterday I was going in...

Hi Everyone
Hi Angie At This Point :
Just Dig Me A Hole And Let Me Jump In.