You may think I am crazy but.........................

[lexsmama]

Salad sounds soooo good Ashley.

My family won't do pinto/butter/white beans. I was thinking potato salad too. Got a good recipe?

Now if I could just find a "green" veggie.

It's really easy.

Peel or don't peel your potatoes. (I do because I use russets.)
Boil them until you can slide a knife through them easily.
Boil some eggs while you're at it.
While that's cooking, cut up red bell pepper, green bell pepper, onion, and celery to the size of your choice. I make them chunky so dh can pick them out.
After you've boiled the potatoes, let them cool. Peel the eggs and let them cool.
Cut up the eggs, add in the veggies and some dill pickle relish(or sweet if that's your liking.)
Add in a few tablespoons of mustard (more or less to taste.)
Add in miracle whip (or mayo..) to the desired consistency.
Salt and pepper to taste. Mimie used Tony's or TexJoy in hers also.
Stir the potatoes more if you'd like something more creamy and less chunky.

[newmami]

Welcome back Candice, glad you had fun!!

Lynn, I do this roasted potatoes that are yummy: red potatoes cut in small pieces, drizzle them with olive oil, add salt, pepper, rosemary or any other herb, garlic powder and if you want a kick, paprika or chili powder, put them on the oven at 425f for 25-30 minutes.... they are delicious!!

That salad sounds just wonderful!!!

It is 11:40 and I haven't done much at work... worst part is I don't feel guilty about it!!!

[lexsmama]

What about green beans? The little ones would love to snap them for you! It get them involved, too.

Beans
Hamhock or salt pork
Water
Garlic
Onion

Cook until tender.

If you're grilling..

http://www.kraftfoods.com/kf/recipes/recipedetail.htm?recipe_id=92080

[sarahlynn]

Holy crap you ladies are chatty today


How about kabobs for the party ? you could have platter with veggies, fruits, meats and let them make their own to put on the grill ?

CANDICE missed you cant wait to see pics..

CLAUDIA well at least he is saying he wants to help..maybe he can pull through and give you a break..

[Momto3]

yummy these are all sounding great.

[without]

Ok I am making this for dinner tonight maybe you could make it as your greens LOL

1 can of Cream of Mushroom Soup
1/2 cup of Milk
2 tsp. of Yllow mustard
1 bag 16 oz frozen broccoli flowerets thawed
1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese
1/3 cup of dry bread crumbs
2 tsp of butter

Stir soup milk mustard and broccoli and cheese in a 1 1/2 qt. casserole dish
Mix bread crumbs with the butter in a bowl and sprinkle over broccoli mixture
(add 2 cups of cooked white rice to the broccoli mixture if your making this the whole meal ;) )
Bake for 30 minutes on 350

[willsmama]

I can't keep up, so "HI!"

[lexsmama]

Hi!

Yum Pam!!

[Momto3]

Hi Tracy!

Nope, no cheese Pam.

My father is one heck of an italian...doesn't eat cheese, onions or garlic.

[without]

As far as Patato salad you could do
blue cheese potato salad
5 pounds of Yukon gold Potatoes
1 pound of Green Beans
4 onuce reduced fat cream cheese softened
1 bottle (8oz) light blue cheese dressing
1 1/4 cup of light mayonaize
1/2 teaspoon of salt and
1/2 a teaspoon of black pepper
1 midium size red onion diced
chives or dill for garnish

Cube and boil potatoes for about 20 minutes or until tip of knife can be insterted easily into the center of the potato

While potatoes are cooking bring a pot of salted water to a boil add green beans cook 5 minutes or until crisp-tender Drain and rinse with cold water

In larg bowl stir cream cheese dressing mayonnaize, salt and peper and mix well then stir in potatoes drained green beans, onion and garlic.

Garnish with chives or dill

[without]

Wow!!! I would die without cheese! LOL

[newmami]

Wow!!! I would die without cheese! LOL

Me too!! I cannot imagine life without cheese!!!

I am getting hungry, so I am off to eat lunch: salad (forgot the dressing :duh::imfoolish:) and a lasagna bun

[without]

I weighed today. :( I shouldn't have I always know not to do that when AF is on her way sigh... now I want to kick myself!

[lexsmama]

I'm eating as we speak. Bad bad, Ashley! Macaroni.

I don't know what I'd do without cheese in my house.. Lex and dh eat it constantly.

[without]

I am having Dinosour nuggest left over from last night even though they are made with all chicken brest they are like rubber when you warm them up the next day. Blah

[lexsmama]

Yum.

I get to meet mil at the house at 3:00 today to get Lex.

[without]

Ok girls I just sent out a request for outdoor toys on the freecicle websight! Pray some one resoponds!! Morgan could really use some toys to play with. I am saving up for one of those turtle sandboxes and looking at yard sales for one but so far it looks like I am going to have to pay the 40 bucks to get one because I can't find any one who wants to sale theres.

[newmami]

I have a little slide that I would love to send to you Pam....... we do not have a backyard, just a small lanai, and I want to get the kids a table with chairs for the outside.

[without]

We have a HUGE back yard she is very lucky to have so much space.. only bad thing is there is nothing in it lol. I keep looking at yardsales but man those things go fast when they do have them. People buy up out door toys like hotcakes!

[lexsmama]

We have a big yard, too, and no toys. :(

[sarahlynn]

Hmm do you have a local adsite you could put an ad on? or a free add in the local newspaper asking for free or reasonably priced outdoor toys? that might be a start..good luck i hope you can find something..

tonight we have a meeting at the city hall..i am gonna give my opinion on their stupid asses taking down the stop sign by our school in the summer..how stupid is that..3 months out of the year remove a stop sign so what kids can dodge stupid cars that dont stop as it is when there is a stop sign....grrrrrrrrr sarah remain calm and to the point dont call them stupid asses...

its so beautiful out today..just found out DH took the day off.thanks for lettin me know hun

[without]

I wanna go home!!!!! LOL

[sarahlynn]

ugh there is still 3.5 hours left you guys...thats a long time huh.

[without]

2 hours here and the last part of it I have to take over for Dr. Lohrs Practicum. I hate teaching that class. Sigh...

[willsmama]

That seems dumb to remove a stop sign for 3 months. Today is weigh in day, so I am here, sucking on Sugar free mints trying not to think about how I want caffeine or more food! :)

[without]

Good luck on the weigh in!

[CandiceLeigh]

Ah man, I can't keep up today! So uh, HI!

[without]

OH my gosh... I went back and was reading the first few pages of this thread and was shocked when I was talking about being married! That seems so long ago!

[newmami]

Wow Pam, is this thread that old????? :shock:

Good luck with the weight in Tracy!!

I have tons to do at work but I just don't have the motivation... my eyes hurt (I am assuming a virus) from staring at the computer, and I just want some chocolate, but the vending machine is gone.......

I guess it is a good thing that we don't have a back yard, because I would spend a big chunk of money on playgrounds!!!!

We went to see the bankruptcy attorney yesterday... we are waiting couple weeks so they don't take a bonus I got in December as income, which puts us on chapter 13 instead of 7.... I cannot wait until it is over, so I can start saving some money for the kids (I have some saved, but I have to wait to open the accounts after the BK) and for myself!!!

[lexsmama]

Hugs, Clau.

I hope you get that stop sign kept there, Sarah!

I got my class ring back! Resized and still the same 2005 year. lol.
I get the van at 3. Ohmgosh.

And dang, I've got a headache.

Sorry. Don't mean to be a downer.

[without]

Your head hurts because you didn't offer to share your mac and cheese with me!! LOL Hope your head gets better soon!

[Momto3]

I'm confused....

[lexsmama]

Your head hurts because you didn't offer to share your mac and cheese with me!! LOL Hope your head gets better soon!

:lol: I have plenty. Want some? I'll mail it, but it may be green by then... :lol:

[willsmama]

I feel sick. too many sugar free mints :(

[lexsmama]

Oooh. I'm sorry Tracy! That's the worst kind of sick.

[willsmama]

Yes. Blech.
My own fault.

[without]

Ewww... to many sugar free candies or mints gives me the belly ache and makes me run to the potty!

[without]

I got'a pee I got'a pee... I got'a pee hay hay hay hay!

[lexsmama]

I have a huge honkin' bag of after dinner mints at home.. lol.

[willsmama]

It is only Tuesdays that I deal with this, I try to really eat early so I have time to digest and have the lowest weigh in possible. But I am HUNGRY by 2:30!

[lexsmama]

That's why mil brought me a huge box of mini bags of popcorn...

[CandiceLeigh]

You guys are motivating to get back on my weight loss track. I lost 15 lbs and have kept it off, but I want to lose more!! Maybe I will go run on my dad's treadmill tonight. :)

[lexsmama]

:clap: You can do it, Candice!

[without]

Mmm... I love the Kettle Korn min bags of pop corn!

[without]

You can do it Candice!!!

[CandiceLeigh]

Thanks guys, I want to be hot again!! :P

[lexsmama]

96% fat free butter.:angel::clap:

[without]

Girl you are hot whacha talk'n about!

[CandiceLeigh]

Haha, thanks Pam but you should see my belly! :shock: It's waaaaay too big!

[without]

Well... I understand wanting to get in shape!! But never lose your since of sexy girl!! Cause your HOT! ;)

[willsmama]

DO IT DO IT! I have lost all most 18 lbs in 3 months, I am running again and am so happy.

PS...I am chewing Mint Mojito gum from Orbitz. It is GOOD!

[without]

I need to get me some gum! I find a lot of times I am not really needing any thing to eat I just feel like I need some thing in my mounth. LOL that could so be taken dirty, that or I just have a dirty mind today.

[newmami]

HE HE HE Pam!!!
I also have the munchies, but there is no food around, so I am drinking water!

I want to get accesories for the kids' bathroom, I was thinking ocean theme so it is neutral... besides bed bath and beyond, target or linens and things, is there any other place I can find them??????

[without]

Great you said "ocean theme" and now I am singing

OOOOOOO Who lives in a pineapple under the sea????

[willsmama]

he he he.
Gum is my new best friend. My jaw will be sore though. (ha ha-also dirty!)

[newmami]

Lord no!! no spongebob, thank-you-very-much!!

I found these ones
Safari (http://www.target.com/Tiddliwinks-Safari-Bath-Collection/dp/B000W44A46/qid=1211313629/ref=br_1_9/602-6398957-4927835?ie=UTF8&node=14231491&frombrowse=1&rh=&page=1)
Sea life (http://www.target.com/Sea-Life-Bath-Collection/dp/B000M9NNUS/qid=1211313743/ref=br_1_4/602-6398957-4927835?ie=UTF8&node=14231491&frombrowse=1&pricerange=&index=tgt-mf-mv&field-browse=14231491&rank=pmrank&rh=&page=2)
duckies (http://www.target.com/Ducks-Bath-Coordinates/dp/B0006B5UAI/qid=1211313811/ref=br_1_5/602-6398957-4927835?ie=UTF8&node=14231491&frombrowse=1&pricerange=&index=tgt-mf-mv&field-browse=14231491&rank=pmrank&rh=&page=3)
fishies (http://www.target.com/Somethings-Fishy-Collection/dp/B000E842CU/qid=1211313903/ref=br_1_7/602-6398957-4927835?ie=UTF8&node=14231491&frombrowse=1&pricerange=&index=tgt-mf-mv&field-browse=14231491&rank=pmrank&rh=&page=2)
frogs (http://www.target.com/Frogs-and-Turtles-Bath-Collection/dp/B0012YFENG/qid=1211313940/ref=br_1_9/602-6398957-4927835?ie=UTF8&node=14231491&frombrowse=1&pricerange=&index=tgt-mf-mv&field-browse=14231491&rank=pmrank&rh=&page=3)

[willsmama]

I totally want to redo Will's bathroom, but it costs so much $$. I am waiting for clearance!

[without]

I love the Safari but the duckies one reminds me of a dress you sent Morgan last year.

[newmami]

I sold couple of the baby things I had (swing, stroller, etc) so I am using that money for accessories and a new curtain... we cannot do much else as we do not own the house

[newmami]

I know Pam!! it also reminded me of the dress........

[without]

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1128/564343124_560500b2eb.jpg

Ohh... where did that little girl go???

[sarahlynn]

redoing bathrooms can be pricey but also unpricey if you find deals..its amazing what just replacing the rugs, shower curtain and stuff can do to a room or just a new coat of paint..


ugh cys school just called he fell off the volleyball referee stand at the park..hmm why was the accident prone child on the stand in the first place :)

[without]

Well... I am off to Practicum! Wish me luck! I so hate this class good thing I only have to teach it twice a school year. :)

[willsmama]

Have good evenings ladies!

[sarahlynn]

bye...
im bored..chattin on msn with my GF/her BF..

[Momto3]

Morning ladies!

Nothing new to report here...no news is good news!

[newmami]

Morning ladies!!
Pam, that picture of Morgan is too cute!!!

So Dh also has whatever infection we have in the eyes, but he is so whaa whaa about it he has stayed home for the last 3 days.... my eyes are swollen and red, and they itch, but I am still at work... he is "working from home"

DH is making an effort to help more with the kids... guess this time the cold treatment worked better than "the talk"... last time we had that discussion I said "I am done with this issue, I am not going to discuss it again", so I guess he remembered that and now he is helping more... we will see how it goes on the weekend, as he tends to use his son as an excuse for not helping (yeah, because you know how much help a 10 yo needs :rolleyes:)

We made pizza at home and both kids LOVED it (Cheese)... then Chris tried strawberries for the first time

[lexsmama]

Morning!

I got the van! It feels weird but nice. Lex kept grabbing for the keys this morning. Apparently he still equates it with Mimi. He wanted in it, so I unlocked it, opened the door and he climbed in. He pointed to his movie and grunted. lol. I asked if he wanted the Little Einsteins, and he said, "Yes." He was so happy. lol. And then Mimi drove up in her new Town & Country~ with Swivel & Go seats. He's in movie/van heaven right now. lol.

I hear you on not feeling hot, Candice. But remember, you ARE one hot Mama, k? (I'll be singing that all dang day now. lol.)

[lexsmama]

So Dh also has whatever infection we have in the eyes, but he is so whaa whaa about it he has stayed home for the last 3 days.... my eyes are swollen and red, and they itch, but I am still at work... he is "working from home"

Hehe, men are SUCH babies. Dh's the same way most of the time. "Let me in bed and leave me alone."

DH is making an effort to help more with the kids... guess this time the cold treatment worked better than "the talk"... last time we had that discussion I said "I am done with this issue, I am not going to discuss it again", so I guess he remembered that and now he is helping more... we will see how it goes on the weekend, as he tends to use his son as an excuse for not helping (yeah, because you know how much help a 10 yo needs :rolleyes:)

I keep praying and crossing my fingers that everything gets better. I hope, hope it worked.

We made pizza at home and both kids LOVED it (Cheese)... then Chris tried strawberries for the first time

Mmm... I need to make pizza sometime. That sounds good! Did you use the ready made crust or homeade? And YAY for strawberries! Did he like them?

[newmami]

Yay for the Van Ash!! did you got the one from your MIL?? that is awesome
You will learn to love that thing, and soon you will be a proud mom with a minivan

ETA: we use the bisquet dough (pillsbury) to make the dough.... makes it easier and super tasty. and YES, he loved the strawberries

[lexsmama]

How fun. I didn't even think about biscuit dough. I'll have to try it. :)

Glad he liked them. Lex hates them, for now.

The van's nice and very cushy. That's a plus. And I'm SO grateful to mil & fil for even thinking about us. Dh gave fil his truck for a while so he can have something that doesn't guzzle gas like his diesel dodge until he gets a new one. I thought that was sweet. Dh's driving the g. marquis boat until it sells and we get the allero's settlement.

[newmami]

That is awesome of your IL, Ash!!

[lexsmama]

I know! They're wonderful people.

[Momto3]

Wow! You guys have alot going on!

Yay for the Van Ashley! You'll love it!

Pizza yummm! We have been making it at home as well. Something made me grab one of those Chef Boyardee boxes of homemade pizza and the kids love it!

[lexsmama]

They're pretty good, Lynn! I'd make both dough packets though. Michael loves those Chef Boyardee pizza kits better than my homeade. lol.

[NLfeisty_yank]

I can understand feeling like a thread killer. I think we all feel that way sometimes :) My weirdest dream is Matthew McConnaughy and I were swimming in some lake and he was trying to fend off tiny, tiny alligators to protect us. Weird!

Janel

[lexsmama]

Hi Janel!

[newmami]

Hi Janel!! wow you are visiting us from far!!! :hi:
:welcome: to this nonsense place where everything goes, except being mean to other APA members......

I got addicted to using the bisquit dough.... we rolled the dough and put in on muffin molds, made eggs with ham, cheese and tomato and stuffed the molds and put in the oven... yummy breakfast!!!

My day is dragging so much.... ugh!! :truce:

Oh oh!! I bought a Weight Watchers recipe book and I am PUMPED with all the suggestions!!! I told DH I wanted to make more home made food, but he brought me back to the "barely have time world".... told him I should take a day off per month, send kids to daycare and stay home to cook and freeze (if we had a bigger freezer you betcha!!)

I cannot access my online albums from work... bummer :pokey:

[willsmama]

WW rocks. :) The recipes get better and better! BTW, I hit 20.4 lbs yesterday! WHOOP!
I am going for 30 lbs total, so I have 9.6 to go. ;)
My super secret goal (for myself) I have 14.6 to go. :)

[Momto3]

Way to Go Tracy! You rock!

Claudia - Do you cook the eggs first or when you put the whole thing in the oven is when the eggs cook? Do you seal to tops? I want to make different stuff for the kids.

[bel]

Hi my loves!!
Oh oh!! I bought a Weight Watchers recipe book and I am PUMPED with all the suggestions!!! I told DH I wanted to make more home made food, but he brought me back to the "barely have time world".... told him I should take a day off per month, send kids to daycare and stay home to cook and freeze (if we had a bigger freezer you betcha!!)


I did this all those years I lived at my house with O, and eventually the babies. I did had a maid and a sitter by them, but I love to cook and to make healthy home made food, even if they arent "too healthy" but I knew they where made with fresh ingredients, let me know if I can help you with freezing recipes I made huge amounts of tomato sause, chop and freezed in lil tappers, helped a lot, I just added p.e. rice, meat and the sause and had a yummy caserole in 30 min. I freezed all in one meal size, meat, roast beef, chicken etc...so was just take this and that boil pasta and voila:winks: I never had much time either since I work full time and always did, but if I wanted something that took me more time for the next day lunch I started doing it the night before while I made dinner and just finished the next day....believe me, once you are doing one meal it´s easy to do one or two more, and freeze, or make that meal larger, eat part of it and freeze in portions the rest of it. You wont regret.

[bel]

Oh and I WANT A WW BOOK!!! :cry:
or I just saw the Hungry Girl book has tons of easy low calories recipes and tells you WW points too it´s only 10$ in amazon...seems amazing but it would cost a zillions of shipment I guess :(

[lexsmama]

Hi Bel!

I have a bunch of WW books around here from all the times I joined or my aunt joined. I loved the recipes. I even got my pizza recipe from them.

I have to pick up 8 pizzas from Little Caesars at 10:45 for a professor. I know it's not my job, but she's just adorable, so I couldn't say no. Plus, I get pizza too! Yum. Better than my sandwish and baked chips anyday. lol.

[willsmama]

I love "hungry girl"..she rocks too! :)

[lexsmama]

I've never heard of Hungry Girl. Guess I'm off to google her books!

[Momto3]

I'm a hungry girl.

[bel]

www.hungry-girl.com (http://www.hungry-girl.com) the site is amazing and her recipes yummy!!
I love salads and sandwiches! she has tons of recipes :)

[newmami]

I am a hungry girl too

Thanks Bel, I am also used to fresh homemade food, so it is hard not to have that... we cook from scratch as much as we can, but some things are time consuming....
I do cook and freeze veggies, meat, pancakes and chicken for my kids, makes life easier... but DH would not eat meat that was cooked and then frozen (whatever!!!)

Lynn, I cooked the eggs a little bit in the pan, then topped them with the cheese, so it will grate..... they are oh so good!!

[sarahlynn]

well ladies i need to head out and pick up my mama and drop her off..im a cabi now :)

talk to you all in a bit have a great lunch.

p.s gonna brag here i get to see heather this weekend :) yay

[lexsmama]

Yay! I hope you and Heather have a great time!

Good luck with your mom. Do you get a rate for the cab driving? :lol:

I'm a constanly hungry girl. :lol: The site is cool, Bel! Thank you for sharing it.

[sarahlynn]

:) i get a free babysitter that is enough for me

well back from lunch, and eating my lunch, fruit, samich and cheese. I havent weighed myself in about a week cause man i ate like a pig over the weekend, and last night at the pizza ranch.

[lexsmama]

I want pizza. Or something.

I'm bored. Hmm..

[Momto3]

Bored here to Ashley

[newmami]

Add me to the bored list..... :sleepy:

Tracy, forgot to say woo hoo on the weight loss!!

So I have been eating less food and I am starting to get used to it. I have fruit and cottage cheese for breakfast (8 am) and get hungry around 13:30, when I have lunch (salad/veggies as much as possible) and then I eat again at 7:30 pm..... I also stopped having sweets and I am feeling good about it!!

I saw that hungry girl place... I am so doing that quesadilla chicken salad!!!

[Momto3]

One of the 10 reasons to get a new bra.

You have lost or gained weight. The breasts are largely fatty tissue, and even adding five pounds can make significant changes in their size, warranting a new bra. Anytime you lose or gain more than 10 pounds, you should get fitted for a new bra to make sure you are getting the right size.

[newmami]

I have never been fitted for a bra.............
But after Chris was born, I had to buy bigger size (went to a C cup)

[Momto3]

Losing the weight mine have shriveled up and are almost an A cup! :shocker:

[Momto3]

Ugh! Why won't the picture of the girls shrink? I edited it on photobucket and it says its 320 x 240.

[newmami]

It looks ok to me Lynn!!!

So I have managed to do pretty much NOTHING all day...... and get this, I get paid!!!

[lexsmama]

your pictures look good, lynn.

I've gone up a size and can't go down. :(

[Momto3]

It looks ok to me Lynn!!!



So its not huge to you guys?


Same with me Claudia. Done nothing and paid for it!


Instead of saying "Here 'I' come" Katelyn will say "Here my come"...so cute.

[willsmama]

Up size?

[lexsmama]

hehe.. I'm on my laptop downloading napster songs for lex.

[lexsmama]

I went from a small C to a good sized D and can't go down. :(

[willsmama]

Dang....:(
I need to get refitted, but don't want to spend the $$.

[lexsmama]

Me either, so I wear some amazingly comfy bras from Walmart right now while I lose weight.

[willsmama]

Yeah, I should just go to VS and have them measure me, say "thanks" and then go to target. But I'll wait until I lose the 9 more lbs. I hope I don't lose all 9 in my (.)(.)'s! :)

[lexsmama]

hehe.. they say it's the first to go and the belly's the last!

[willsmama]

With me its the thighs...kaboom! (that is my thunder thighs smacking!)

[Momto3]

Holy Sodium Batman!

The Saltiest Dish in America
Romano's Macaroni Grill Chicken Portobello
7,300 mg sodium, 1,020 calories, 66 g fat

[newmami]

I just threw up a little bit thinking about all that sodium :yuck:

[lexsmama]

:lol: Sorry, I really didn't mean to laugh, but that was a funny comment.

[Momto3]

DH used to get this all the time before the diet...

Saltiest Pizza
Pizza Hut Meat Lover's Stuffed Crust Pizza (3 slices of the 14'' large) 5,070 mg sodium, 1,560 calories, 87 g fat, 114 g carbs

[lexsmama]

Eeek! We get a thin crust half pepperoni and half hamburger for dh and lex. I eat mine with a salad.

[sarahlynn]

the bra i bought recently at vic sec is a 36-D and i love it..its a Biofit bra and really did wonders for my poor boobies..they werent lookin so perky..

[Momto3]

Saltiest Chinese Entrée
P.F. Chang's Beef with Broccoli
3,752 mg sodium, 1,120 calories, 65 g fat

[lexsmama]

That's my size, Sarah! A 36D or a 38 C!

[Momto3]

I don't think I was even a "D" size while pregnant and bfing

[lexsmama]

I don't know where I got mine. No one in my family has boobies, except my Mimie after she gave birth to her two kiddos.

[willsmama]

I am so *GRR* right now.
Bleck.

[Momto3]

Sorry Tracy.

[willsmama]

Sorry Tracy.


Tis ok. I just get frustrated, because my GF's don't have kids, (the ones who do I don't ask!) but they always want me to 'bring Will to dinner' and 'will watch him any time' and then hold him maybe *once* at dinner and are no where to be found when I am looking for a sitter. Grr! :yuk:

[Momto3]

**** them!

[willsmama]

**** them!

YUP!

Normally I'd use my parents, but I have them doing double duty in July, so we'll have to see what pans out.

[sarahlynn]

I loose boobs first when i loose weight :( makes me sad..why cant they stick around and my thighs go away...POOO

YAY me and heather are meeting saturday i think, takin the kids to the zoo and than to planet pizza for lunch..we were gonna stay over night but arent going ot , save some money..i hope Dh comes along :( i asked him to told him i would like him to go with us..

i poured my heart out in an email to him about our lack of intimacy and asked what was wrong or what i could do differnt..he told me were busy, he is busy with work, the yard, the bike, his mom was here and so on :( i feel like my need was so minimized..i know were busy we will alway sbe busy we have two kids and work full tiem but that doesnt mean we can neglect somethign to important to me..maybe i should be on the top of the to do list and the other things can come after..

[lexsmama]

You go Sarah. He needs to know that he married you first. Sometimes your needs actually DO come before his own.

I'm so sorry Tracy.

[Momto3]

i poured my heart out in an email to him about our lack of intimacy and asked what was wrong or what i could do differnt..he told me were busy, he is busy with work, the yard, the bike, his mom was here and so on :( i feel like my need was so minimized..i know were busy we will alway sbe busy we have two kids and work full tiem but that doesnt mean we can neglect somethign to important to me..maybe i should be on the top of the to do list and the other things can come after..

Switch the him for me and the her for my DH and this is exactly my situation. I'm always tired and hence lack the mood since we have som much going on...

Sorry Sarah, but I'm no help.

Morning ladies...one day closer to a 3 day weekend!

[lexsmama]

That was me last night. he let me put lex to bed last night, and I fell asleep. He had plans, for the first time in a month, and I crashed on him! I felt so bad. :sniffle:

Morning. I'm home with little bit today. I'm supposed to work from home, but I don't have excel on my computer... How will I do it? :chinscratch:

[sarahlynn]

well i had a long talk with DH last night :( apparently for quite some time now he has no no no sex drive..AT ALL..so he says the concerns i am having with lack of intimacy arent on his mind cause there isnt a drive at all..im guessing its the meds :( what can you do..i told him i didnt know how to handle this, and i am struggeling. He said well what do you want me to do (in a nice way) and said i guess i need to figure something out or try change thing. I said well what can you do...if thats how yoiu feel you cant force yourself to feel differently..man i was on BC years ago before lucea and it was horrible i had no drive whatsoever..i mean i couldnt have cared less if i ever had sex..so i know how he feels..but i miss being wanted and desired its really hard for me..sowe talked about it last night and than he fell asleep right in the middle of the conv..:( and well i wnet downstairs watched the real world and cried..im jsut so sad, i told him i'm worried that what if its like this forever what if things never change. He asked if i think we can get through this, of course i said yes. he asked what options we have i said i have not clue im lost this is all new to me...i dotn knwo the answer..its hard because its not like BC where i could just change it and get my libido back..he has to have these meds for the MS he will be on meds forever so who knows :(

thanks for allowing me a pitty party this morning

[newmami]

Morning ladies, I have my receptionist duty today..........:wtf:

Sarah, I am so sorry sweetie that Matt is being so selfish... I don't know what else to say, obviously talking is not helping.... is he having some.. ummm problems peforming because of the MS??? maybe that is the problem and he is too embarrased to talk about it, so he just brushes you off???????
I hope he can talk to you and you can get the intimacy back... as much as I don't crave it, I understand and respect that it is important in the marriage

Enjoy the time with Lex, Ash!!! I have no clue how you can work on excel without having it in your computer :chinscratch:

So DH is really making an improvement this week, he is helping more with the kids, and I can actually see a change in both of them... Chris reaches out for him more often, so does Dani... they are in a better mood (so am I) and Dani is not throwing tantrums... it is amazing how much the parents mood affect the little ones!!

Cute story, I put Chris in the tub and I was running the water while wrapping his diaper for disposing.... Dani was next to me and she started "bathing" Chris :happy: I asked her if she was going to give him a bath, and she answered YES!

[newmami]

Sarah, I just read your response and I feel like an arse...... can Matt talk to his Neurologist about it and see if there is something he can take to increase his libido???
I am glad you talked Sarah!!! at least you know what is going on

HUGS

[without]

Ok girls I will go back and catch up in a minute! I had to take yesterday off for a mental heath day. Get this.... I say one of my neighbors in her pink undies!! EEeeww!!! and another one knocked on my door and had a twizers in her hands she said her husband wasn't home and she needed me to de-tick her. BARF!!! I didn't know what to say so I did it! Ugh! I don't even know this lady!

[sarahlynn]

Sarah, I just read your response and I feel like an arse...... can Matt talk to his Neurologist about it and see if there is something he can take to increase his libido???
I am glad you talked Sarah!!! at least you know what is going on

HUGS

I'm glad we talked, he felt bad i couldnt come to him sooner. Were both at a loss right now. I didnt mention gettin on something yet, he did say "they make stuff for this dont they" but lord you guys were 28 and 29 years old :( i feel like were 60 ya know..it shouldnt be this way and it makes me so sad..i know how he feels haveing no drive and i know when it was me there was nothing i could do to make myself want it it just waas not there ya know , no desire whatsoever.. ugh so i guess we just give it some more time and see what happens..if it doesnt come back than i guess we decide together if meds more meds more meds are the way to go..:(

sometimes i would give so much to give him back who he was...seeing him take shots everyday, get worn out, all the meds, the chemo..i hate seeing anyone especially my 28 year old husband go through that..

[newmami]

Eeew Pam!!! :yuk: what kind of people live around you???? :rolly:

I can only imagine Sarah..... MS is a horrible disease..... my sisters BFF has it as well...... it is just terrible to see what it does to people!
I hope you and Matt can find something that works for both of you

Tracy, sorry about your friends :pokey:. We should all live in the same subdivision, we will have so much fun there!!! we could baby sit for each other, have parties in the street... AWESOME!!!

[Momto3]

That is so cute about the bath Claudia! Dani is such a doll!

Sarah - I'm sorry about things with Matt. I totally understand where he is coming from cept on not on meds. I'm sure it sucks for my DH too.

[sarahlynn]

well its thrusday ladies that is a good thing...i get done at noon on fridays from now on so that is a +

we are meeting heather on sat or sun..im so excited to get out of town for a bit, DH said he wuld come along :) that made me happy

[bel]

awww Clau :wub: Ceci takes long baths with Santi and bathes him, they love it. I dont have a tub in my bedroom but shower time is incredible...I dont even mind the wet bathroom I find after it :P

Sartoo Im glad you talked from heart to heart I told you how much you needed to talk...Im so sorry. HUGS my love! I told O you will come over and we will have a three some :rolly: He said anyday! :shock:

[sarahlynn]

Sartoo Im glad you talked from heart to heart I told you how much you needed to talk...Im so sorry. HUGS my love! I told O you will come over and we will have a three some :rolly: He said anyday! :shock:

OK OFF TO BOOK MY AIRLINE TICKET!!!

See you and "O" In a few days :clap:

[newmami]

Sarah, hope the weekend away makes you 2 closer!!!:dance1:

I am sure if I aske DH, he would be happy to help, like "O".....:shocker:

My younger sister just told me that the oldest one FINALLY left her DBF..... it is bad that we are just thrilled for her???
She has an open ticket to come to Orlando (as she couldn't make it in April), I hope she decides to come and stay couple of days with me!!

[lexsmama]

Oh, Sarah, I know how you feel with the libido. I've even asked michael if we were really 25 and 30, or 60 and 65. I hope the neurololgist can do something.

Glad you had a mental health day, Pam, but EEEEWIE on the neighbor issues.

[sarahlynn]

LMAO at all the woman offering up their DH..you ladies rock and make me laugh..i am so thankful for all of you..soooo thankful i have you everyday to help me through this crap

[bel]

OK OFF TO BOOK MY AIRLINE TICKET!!!

See you and "O" In a few days :clap:
:gome: :gome: :gome:


My younger sister just told me that the oldest one FINALLY left her DBF..... it is bad that we are just thrilled for her???

is she the one that doesnt wanna have kids? can I ask why? and why you dont like him? im soooo annoying right?

[Momto3]

Yay! Its lunch time!

[newmami]

Yes you are annoying Bel!!! :truce:
The guy is 9 years younger than my sister, and keeps giving her grief... he is immature, wants to go out and party and gets upset when my sister says no (umm hello she works???), and then he gives her a hard time because she is constantly traveling for work... I don't know many details, but my parents are happy about it... honestly my sister deserves better!!

Lunch, I had salad with mandarin oranges, chicken and an orange and sesame dressing... YUMM!!!!
Another thing I realized is that I get super full eating fruit and cottage cheese for breakfast

[willsmama]

Sorry I haven't been around today.
Crazy year end at work.
:)

Hi ladies!

[newmami]

Year ends suck!!! :pokey:

I managed to have another day with NOTHING to do..... this is getting too old, thank-you-very-much!!
I just did a quick search for jobs around here... pure crap with lousy pay!! :headbang:

And one of the managers is pissing me off because he does not keep me in the loop of his deals, or goes contact someone else when he needs help, like I am stupid or something... I think I already showed him that I know what I am doing and that he can trust me, but I don't know what his deal is :conf:.... that and they taking a Manager from me, plus the other one gone (ex office hubby) make me think they want me out of here... WELL FINE!! FIRE ME ALREADY!! they will be doing me a favor :mad:

[lexsmama]

Hey, some guys just need to up and disappear. They make bad bf material, dh material, period.

I'd lend someone my dh to help out. He's good at therapizing and romance.

[lexsmama]

I cancelled my vistaprint rewards memebership because I didn't need all the extra crap... They just reinbursed me all those fees!! I needed that.

[sarahlynn]

man today is draggin

[newmami]

tell me about it Sarah...... all this week has been dragging

Sad is that I have things to do at home... instead of wasting my time, I could be doing grocery shopping, laundry, etc......

[Momto3]

I was going to take tomorrow off and have a LONG long weekend but they called and said..."You're going to be there, right?"...I am now. Boooo

[without]

Ugh! I know the feeling on Wednesday I told them I was taking a mental heath day they were fine with that but then called me in at 1 because they couldn't figure out the computer. Sigh... Then Today I got her at 7 and got a call from the sec. at 7:15 saying he couldn't be here to close so I had to go get Morgan on my lunch break and will work a 12 hour shift today 1/2 of it with Morgan here.

[Momto3]

Hope your day went well Pam!

Morning Ladies!!! Happy Friday! and a long weekend at that! Wooo Hooo!

So when Katelyn does not want to do something and you try and make her (like sit down in her high chair) she starts panicking and saying "Don't start with me!" :shock:

[without]

"Don't Start With Me" Thats to to funny!!!

Claudia! The new siggy is to cute!!! My girl is growing up. :(

[lexsmama]

Morning.

Don't start with me?! How funny! :lol:

Home again. Boy, I'm using up these vacation days. I won't be able to take a vacation at this rate...

I tried to convert my microsoft office suite to a full version, and it won't let me. Stupid Microsoft...

Lex got bad yesterday afternoon because I wouldn't give him my keys to the van. He threw a big one in the store and cried most of the afternoon after that... What's up with key fobs anyway??

[Momto3]

Can you give him his own set of some old keys maybe?

[lexsmama]

Tried that. Didn't work. He freaked until 6...

[Momto3]

Yikes!

Here is Katelyn (in her jammies) and her babies this morning on my kitchen floor.
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f266/LMSwanson/withherbabies.jpg

[newmami]

Morning ladies!!

Lynn, Katelyn is too cute!! what is up with children and laying on the floor???? Chris does the same, specially if he has a sippy, he just lays down wherever he is and drinks

Chris also has an obsession with keyes, and gets frustrated if he doesn't get them... as that is a battle I am not willing to fight, I just let him play and he is a happy camper

"Don't start with me!" , that is hysterical!!!!

Pam, sorry about having to work late and bring Morgan... seems like your new secretary is not that great, huh?

I have this stupid conference call today to review some reports... seriously, why do I have to waste my time on the phone?? I can review the report, give my input, and send it back, right??? I am telling you my supervisor is a :imfoolish:

Picture... I took it on Tuesday morning...... yes they are growing up too fast :truce:

[lexsmama]

Aaaaw!

[lexsmama]

I usually don't fight the battle either, Clau, but I needed to drive. lol. I tried old keys and he threw them. Oh no, sir.

Conference call to review reports? Ummm... waste much? It's like my job. I have all this free time, and ten they decide that they need somethign done yesterday, and it stresses us all out. Why can't they do things more efficiently?

[sarahlynn]

Oh all the new baby pics are just adorable..our kids are growing up so darn fast its sad..


So anyone have big memorial day plans??

its supposedto be rainy here..i wont complain though we neeeed the rain so bad..

I was readin online and posted on an MS board about lack of libido and man it doesnt sound like any of them have libido with the ms and meds :( doesnt give me much hope..im 29 man what will ido for 40 more years with no nookie

[bel]

Im so sorry saratoo :hug:

Did you leave IM? I havent got a reply

I was telling saratoo here those playhouses (plastic) can be like 500-700USD easily since we import them from states, but wood is cheap maybe I could get one for the kiddos for christmas, everyone will enjoy it, Im sure, I want something Santi, Stefi and soon Enzo can play in too, but I dont wanna use so much space in my mamas back yard since she is always throwing parties there
but something like this would rock! maybe that house on top could be bigger and to came down from it they can use the slide...how cool is that?
I like this one
http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=8222490

[lexsmama]

Wow, you girls can chat it up! :lol:

We just went to get night-night diapers and razors from the store. Tried the park, but the parks and rec people closed it to pressure wash the wood. Dang. I guess we'll go after nap. It's already 90 degrees here!

U of P enrollment counselor called me. I'm about to have a serious sit down talk about my classes with him, just to see what my options are, you know? Is it worth it? How much more is it than a normal college?

I love your playhouse, Sarah! I can't wait to get one for lex, but we chose the kitchen this year. Maybe Christmas. :)

[willsmama]

night night diapers?
Do you buy different ones for overnight?

[Momto3]

We were supposed to get a kitchen for Katelyn for her 2nd birthday but ran short on funds. We had bouth a bunch of little stuf for her to open so she wouldn't get just one thing and ...oops, no more money left. Maybe christmas or one of her aunts will get it.

I forgot to tell you guys. Last night DH tells me that starting June 16th (I think) they are starting to work on two stores...one is in Ft. Myers and one is in Tampa. So he would go to Ft Myers work for 2 days (actually they have to do the renovations at night) and then travel one day and go up to Tampa and do those renovations. He was all bummed that he would be away form us for a week (and inside I'm all Yipeeee!) and then he goes well I could drive back and forth from Ft. Myers but not from Tampa. :ohno: Oh no you don't! Umm honey not with these gas prices! So I get a week of my baby girl all to myself.

[lexsmama]

Yep. Huggies Overnights. It's the only way I don't have to get up and change him 3 times at night, literally.

[newmami]

Oh Bel, that is a cute one!!! I am sure you can find one locally that is not that expensive

Sorry about what you found out Sarah.... I hope with all my heart you and Matt can find a solution

Well my super conference call lasted 7 minutes... what is the need of doing this things when you know and are doing your job???? :pokey:

We are going away for the weekend!! I need to go buy some sandals for Dani... I should leave now, I am starving!!

[willsmama]

INTERESTING.
Will is a HUGE PP Sack every morning.
I will try these!!! I learn something new EVERYDAY!
Does pampers make any?

[lexsmama]

Aaaw, at least your dh gets bummed about being away!

[newmami]

Sounds like a plan Lynn!! I would be yippeee too!!

Night diapers, Dani wakes up dry I would say 95% of the times, Chris is not a big peer either

[lexsmama]

No Tracy, they don't. I wish they did.

[willsmama]

Blast. Well, I will try out the huggies nonetheless. :)
THANKS! :)
WHOOP!

[bel]

prepare drum rolls!!!!!!!!!!
MY BIG FAT BUT FREACKING JEANS ARE BIGGER THAN A POTATOES BAG ON ME :cheer: :cheer: you can easily see how big they are now for me :silly: I couldnt almost fit in them :biggrin:
Thanks for your support and sweeteness to help me loose this aweful over weight :love:

I got a cold from the AC we turned on two days ago:fever:Im coughing like a sad dog:yuk: this almost 90 degrees winter is driving me nuts!!!

On a good note, Im leaving at noon because Ceci and Santi have a bday party at the mall (playing patio stuff) and then Ill take them to my cute niece´s stefi party at a bouncy play house where they will throw the party! Ill take pics, they have a blast and have tons of kids friendly bouncy rooms, slides and such :winks:

and....TODAY IS FRIDAY !!! :gome:

[willsmama]

Yahooooo Bel! Wtg! Wtg!

[sarahlynn]

Bel You Rock!!!

[Momto3]

Yay Bel!!!!!

[sarahlynn]

Ladies i have 10 min left and my 3.5 day weekend begins.. :)

YAY

[Momto3]

Have a great weekend Sarah! I'm stuck here until 5.

[bel]

Ill miss you all monday :( but Im moving my desk anyway...Im not sure how Ill manage that

[newmami]

That is awesome Bel, CONGRATULATIONS!!! :cheer:
Have fun at the parties, ok???

This day is dragging again... ugh!! and people are getting on my nerves with their stupidity... I am trying to make an effort and be in peace, but seriously.....
I am hating working for banks!!! :rant:

but I found the sandals for Dani, so I am cool..........

[lexsmama]

Yay Bel!!!

I just got off the phone with the whole Univ. of Phoenix thing... wow that's a long process. My counselor guy told me that if there's any way possible for me to finish here, let him know, because he wants me to spend less if I can. He said it'd be more and probably mre hours, but we went through it all to see what I CAN do, you know? I'll be so much more to pay, but I don't know. Dh doesn't like the idea so far.

[Momto3]

OMGOsh! I'm here until 5...I have nothing to do!

[newmami]

Yet another day with nothing to do... I am about to pull my hair here!! the other day I was reading an article about not having things to do at work can cause depression and other stuff on people...

Where are Pam and Candice?????

[Momto3]

my hands are freezing!! Ya think they could trun the air up...maybe save a little money?

[CandiceLeigh]

Hey, I'm here! I've just been lurking all week and posting here and there. :hi:

[Momto3]

How is it going Candice?

[willsmama]

i want to go home.

[Momto3]

oh me too. I'm waiting for the boss to call me back. They probably left already.

[willsmama]

I know.
At least its a long weekend :)

[newmami]

Hi Candice, how are you doing sweetie??

I am bored to tears, literally!! I am yawning so much I have tears... someone please shot me now!!!

[willsmama]

Do you all get Monday off?

[newmami]

HECK YEAH!!!!

I love the second pic in your siggy Tracy, Will looks like such a big boy!!

[willsmama]

I know..too bad he doesn't have that hair anymore!! :(

[Momto3]

Oh yes, I have Monday off too. So this new job that DH took pays them for holidays which is unusual in construction. Anyway his 90 probationary period is up on June 5th and they are NOT going to pay him for Monday! Cheapskates! Its less than 2 weeks I could see if he had questionable performance but he is doing good.

[CandiceLeigh]

Eh, I'm ok. Talked with DH again last night about things. I will tell y'all all about it, but don't feel like getting into it right now. Next week though. Suffice to say, we are totally civil with each other and he's been GREAT about coming to see Chris every day this week without fail. He really missed Chris when we were in San Antonio.

I am not by any means over him (I'm sure that's going to take a good long while) and sometimes I feel like I'm living in a really bad dream. I still wish he would come home and I'm so irritated with myself for that.

Opps, sorry for the mini flood gate I unleashed.

[CandiceLeigh]

I'm off Monday too! Thank goodness! :happy: Hopefully, I can make it to the movies. I've been wanting to see Prince Caspian!

[Momto3]

It will take time Candice. Sometimes longer than we expect. Hugs honey!

[willsmama]

I am sorry Candice! :( :(

(((HUGS))) I can't even imagine. :(

[willsmama]

Have a great memorial weekend ladies! Love you all! :)

[CandiceLeigh]

Bye, have a good one!

[CandiceLeigh]

And thanks for the hugs.

[CandiceLeigh]

Dang, did everyone leave? I still have 30 more mins left! :(

[sarahlynn]

well i made a mountain out of a mole hill i guess.

Dh called today at noon..i said you had a late night..(i was up till midnight he still wasnt home) he siad yeah got off work at 12:00..

fast forward i am off work..home doing dishes he says so and so at work printed off this hooters blog to read, about why everyones mad we got one here. OH YEAH I FORGOT we went to hooters last night..

i say..so you got off work at midnight or you didnt?

he says well i got done at 11 and went to hooters..

SO YOU didnt get done with work at midnight..

he says i forgot all about it when i talked to you one the phone, i had just woke up.

i say hmmm ok

now normally this wouldnt bug me at all cause i coudlnt care less if DH goes out after work or whenever but it bugs the **** out of me because i feel like **** about our relatinship or lack thereof right now and it makes me pissy that he goes to a restaurant with skimmpily dresseed woman when **** he doesnt look at me ever at home.

i know soooo overreacting and i know that but if i felt better abotu us or me right now it wouldnt have bothered me..but it did not because i feel like crap about our lack of anything lately..so we kinda had it out on the phone but ugh im just worn out from this whole thing..tired of it..

[lexsmama]

It'll take some time Candice, and I am SO sorry you're having to deal with it.

Sarah, you have every right to feel that way right now. He needs to focus on fixing the tow of you first, then look at scantilly clad women and come home to you... Grrr. Men tick me off sometimes.

[lexsmama]

We're at home today, how's everyone's holiday?

I lost the pendant somwhere between here and the park yesterday morning... the one I got for Mother's Day. I was a blubbering mess most of the day. Dh said that if we can't find it, there will most likely be a new one in the near future. I was just so proud of it, you know? I had hinted at one of those since before Lex was born, and I just got one. Dh wants to see if any of our friends have a metal detector before he gives up for good. P.S. the park is all mulch. blech.

We went to two parks today. Half an hour at each. Now we're home. Dh's at school. They don't get off. :(

[sarahlynn]

its already monday night..how the hell did the three day weekend go do darn fast :( makes me very sad..

oh well weekend was pretty cold and rainy..got hail and thunder storms on sat night..

met up with heather and her family and had a blast the kids had fun as usual and it was so nice ot be out with another family..we have no families to be with here in town :(

[without]

I had a great 3 day weekend! Hope you all did too!

Hey is any one up for some guy talk? LOL I know I drive you all crazy with my love life so if you would rather I didnt' I understand!

[sarahlynn]

i want guy talk :)

[without]

I like this guy and would love to get to know him better. Only problem is.. his divorce was just over in April. Now he and I have one thing in common and that is that our relationship with our SO was over long before the divorce. I like him but I like him in the I could see him being Mr. Forever ya know. I don't want to be his rebound girl. Any way I don't even know if he notices me in that way. So how do you let a guy know you intrested in him with out being like a little puppy begging here I am date me pick me love me!!! LOL I just want to get the chance to know him. From the outside looking in he has ever thing I am looking for. I mean he isn't cute but he is OK and looks are not #1 on my list any more. I think he is handsome don't get me wrong but he is no Capt. Jack. LOL

[Momto3]

Morning ladies!

Pam - I love hearing about your love life. Just play it cool and let him take the lead. You can drop a few hints here and there. Tell us more how you know hima nd we can give some suggestions.

WE bought a new car this weekend!

[without]

Wow congrats on the new car!!!

Yep... I am doing my best to play it cool. LOL When I go for my walks on the first round he isn't outside but by the 2nd he is sitting on the tail gate of his truck. I try to think of some thing to say but it just comes out a sheepish HI. He lives a few houses up from me.

[Momto3]

Ok how much do you know about him other than the realtionship stuff. I mean it sounds like you have talked to him somewhat.

[sarahlynn]

Hmm its been a long time since i dated...i say drop a few small hints and see what he does..is he a friend already? where do you know him from?


YAY FOR A NEW CAR....LUCKY!!

[newmami]

Hey ladies!!!
I came to work late because I had an OB appointment, so I am trying to catch up work and here

Candice, I am glad you and big Chris are being civil, and that both of you have in mind that Chris Jr is the most important thing now... HUGS for you :hugs:

Sarah, sorry Matt was such a butthead.... men!! :pokey:
How was the weekend with Heather???

Lynn, new car?? WOO HOO!! did you got the CRV??

Pam, I am always available for guy talk... how well do you know this guy? can you just say hi and make some small talk with him, and see how it goes???

Hey Ash!! sorry about the pendant dear :( I hope you are able to find it.

Our weekend was super fun, went to the aquarium and Busch Gardens... Dani went crazy with the animals, Chris slept almost the whole time at the aquarium, but managed to wake up to play in the slide (loved it) and he slept part of the day in Busch Gardens... we didn't stay long because it was super hot, humid and crowded, but it was OK. Dh behaved and helped as much as he could... his son was a PITA almost the whole time, so he had to deal with him :crossed:

[Momto3]

Sorry about your DH's son Claudia.

WE downsized because of gas to a Kia SDorento. Its bigger than the CR-V so 5 of us can still fit in it but not spread out for road trips like the van was.

[sarahlynn]

Aww claudia what was his deal? sorry he was a PITA

[lexsmama]

Hi! Afternoon now, I guess.

Yay on the new car, Lynn! What kind is it?

I'm glad you had a good time with Heather, Sarah. I wish I could meet up with the two of you sooo badly! Well, all of you ladies at that..

I love talking guy talk, Pam! Fire away! Are you friends? You could always just flirt a little when you're together, or do what I did. lol. I freaked Michael out when we were out working one day and somehow got talked into riding home with him. I put my hand on his arm, and he knew. lol.

I'm sorry for the negativity before you even read this paragraph...

Mil is watching Lex tomorrow only, so I'm home most of the time. I went into work this morning. Someone's out to get me fired, I tell you. I went in to take the budget to my boss and see what else I could do from home. She asked me if we could take a walk with Lex. We walked around campus and she started telling me about the rumor mill hitting the fan about me Friday. I'm taking off too much work and I'm leaving at 4 a bunch. Well, she tells me I can leave early most of those times, or I work through lunch and go home to get Lex from school or mil. I document everything. Some others are jealous that they don't get to do the same, so they're spreading crap to get me fired, as my boss said to me. She also said that I told the chair of the dept that I was bored, so I was sitting in the main office. Ummm, no. Not to that woman. Good grief, this is awful.

On a good note, Lex fell asleep on his own today!

[without]

Claudia! Sorry to here about the OB appointment! I hate those!

Great news about Lex! Sorry about the Crap going on at work! I know what your dealing with my boss doesn't care how much I am here as long as my work is done on time but if the girls in the office upstairs notice I leave before them they feel like they are not being treated fair and start to gripe about me. Its not my fault they work for a hard nose!

Nah.. I don't know Mike well. We have only talked twice (consisiting of just 2 or 3 phrases) and a hello here and there. Every day i set out on my walk I think today is the day I'll say some thing. Every day he says hi I turn red say hi back and keep walking. LOL Last time we talked it went like this...

Mike: Hi
Me: Hi, gosh your neighbors TV is loud.
Mike: I know I wish they would turn it down.
Me: Ah... maybe I am just getting old. Laugh
Mike: Me too. Laugh
Me: Have a good night.
Mike: You too

[Momto3]

Then how do you know so much about him Pam? (divorce)

Ashley - Sorry about your jealous work mates. That sucks!

[newmami]

Ash, sorry about the problems at work... ugh!! hate when people get jealous because you have certain consessions that you EARNED from being a HARD WORKER!!!
((( HUGS )))

Pam, if you are up to it, you can always engage in a little more conversation, whatever that can be....I say build a frienship first, then go from there

OB appointment, I don't mind those at all honestly... Dentist?? no thank you!!!
My OB is so cute, he kept talking while he was doing the PAP, just to distract me, then he asked how things were at home, and told me "you and your DH need to go to Counseling"... I love him to pieces, he is a very caring person (at least with me)
He even asks about my parents!

[without]

I remembered you saying that your OB was sweet. I wish mine was. LOL and I am with you I would rather go to the OB any day of the week then to have dental work.

I am trying my best to build up a friendship with him and just get to know him slow but ever time I see him I wish we had more than a few minutes to talk ya know. I would love to sit and pick his brain over diner. LOL How do I know so much about him.... well... we live in a little town and too his EX works at the University. She was the one who called me the day after Grant was arrested and told me to move my family off the street. she asked me how I could endager so many kids by living there. When I told her I had no clue it was going on she laughed and said I dont' believe that and you leave or I'll run you off myself. With in 2 or 3 weeks we were talking without her sceaming at me again within 6 months she had left her husband for some one new. It took him a year to give in to the divorce.

[lexsmama]

OB appointment, I don't mind those at all honestly... Dentist?? no thank you!!!


hehe.. I say the same thing any time someone asks. I've dreaded the dentist so bad it's not even funny. lol.

My new OB does the same thing to me. Kept me talking, and we were done in no time flat. Nice guy. Funny as all get out. I hope he doesn't retire beofre #2 comes around.

I didn't think it was a big deal taking my own vacation time I've racked up and earned since I've been working at this stinkin' college for 7 years. Oh well. She was so upset that rumors flew. She doesn't want any job I want here to be comprimised because of jealousy.

I hope, hope, hope you get to be a little closer to this guy, Pam. Take it slow and try to leave little hints along the way. One day, after his rebound period, you two can hook up.

[without]

I keep reminding myself its the crush and the chace thats the most fun part so why not take it slow an let this part play out slow.

[willsmama]

HI ladies! :)
I had an OB appt today. Blech. :(

[Momto3]

Hey Tracy!

Pam - That is very true! The chase is fun...

[willsmama]

So, I bought the Huggies overnights, and Will leaked! :(
Dang! :(

[newmami]

Tracy, what about going one size up???

I have tons of work to do today, the other assistant left at luch, so I have to take care of her needy customers!!

[willsmama]

They were the size 5's! :(

[lexsmama]

They came out with 6's, Tracy!!! I was so happy the day they did that. We still go with 5's but will upgrade on the next bag. I'm sorry.

The chase is so much fun.

I went to the store and traded in lex's shoes. I got the wrong size, dang. He was cute in the outside toys aisle, though!

[willsmama]

ooh, I only saw the 5's. I will keep trying, my poor wet little guy!

[lexsmama]

I know what you mean. Our little guy's wet-wet too. I hope the next size up works for you. Btw, I found the 6's at Walmart in the baby/kids section, if that helps.

[willsmama]

That will help.
Anyone need size 5's?? :)

[Momto3]

Wooo Hoo! My peanut finally hit 24 pounds just before her 2nd birthday!

[willsmama]

My arms would LOVE to hold your peanut! :)

[sarahlynn]

I have an OB appt on thursday am starting to think the mirena isnt worth it for once every three month sex...BAH!

i would also do the ob anyday i hate the dentist royaly..which reminds me i need to do as well. :(

[Momto3]

Morning Ladies!

I'd do the dentist AND the OB over a podiatrist any day...DO NOT touch my feet! Yuck!

[sja1508]

I'd do the OB over the dentist anyday, in fact, I'm overdue to go to the dentist. WTG Katelyn on the weight! Your future husband has about 5 1/2 lbs on you! He went pee pee in the potty last night and this morning. Blow him a big kiss from down South (don't tell Daddy). LOL!

[newmami]

Good morning everybody!!

Costco also sells huggies size 6, those are the ones that Dani uses.

Yay Katelyn for the weight gain!! now I feel like I have monsters because Chris is only 1 and he is 24 lb!!

Dani went pee pee in the potty again!! we haven't pushed it because she stresses about it... she was getting all freaked out, so I had to sit with her and start singing, and tell her it was OK to go pee pee... then she did and got all excited, once she was done she ran to tell daddy.
If we can pass the stress of peeing in the potty, she would be PT soon!!!

Chris had a rough night yesterday, I think he was cold, so he ended up sleeping in our bed, cuddled up against Daddy.... I am secretly jealous it wasn't me he cuddled with :(

So, have you ever had one moment when you are looking at your kids and you think "I am so proud of them" from the bottom of your heart?? I had one on Monday, and then I patted myself on the back because I know so far, all the credit of raising them is mine!!:gome:

I miss Bel.........

[Momto3]

Yay for Big Boy...er...I mean future husband of Katelyn's. Way to Go Zack!

And way to go Dani! All this potty goodness is making me jealous. Katelyn is still just a fluke to pee in the potty. She will sit there but she doesn't do squat in the potty.

I'm sorry Chris is feeling sick and he snuggled his daddy. We have to be careful what we wish for when we want DH's more involved with the kids!

Where is Ashley?

[without]

Wow!! Welcome back Stacy!

I miss Bel too!

Whoot Whoot on the weight gain!! I know the feeling Morgan is 2 years and 4 months and is 25 pounds. LOL

Talked to Mike again on my walk... sigh... the chace is fun but this may take forever. LOL

[Momto3]

Pam - What about inviting him to walk with you as you are going by him?

[without]

Good idea! I think I'll wait and ask when his son is there. He has his son every other Week and weekend and then every wednesday. This way his son and Morgan can walk and play while we talk. Also he won't say no if his son wants to go for a walk with Morgan and his son and Morgan play well together. LOL

[without]

OH forgot to tell you.... Morgan lost the ledger to my check book the little hoot! When we were cleaning out the car she pulled it out of my check book and put it in the trash! I didn't realize what she had done until yesterday!! and that reminds me Claudia... did you get my check yet?

[newmami]

Pam, I think inviting his son to a walk or playdate is a good idea!! that way it is "for the kids" and then you can start talking more with Mike :thumbsup:
Sorry about the ledger!!! and yes I got the check (I thought I posted before... sorry!! :shame:) but I am having a hard time cashing it...........

DH is taking a week off on July to spend with his son, and wants me to take the week off..... of course I would do, as we are planning to do family stuff, but I am not thrilled at all of having his son in my house for a week :rant:

[without]

Claudia, cash the check silly! Its the least I can do to pay for postage! goodness girl you have been a GREAT friend to me let me at least do this for you.

I feel for you on the vacation thing! Morgan and I are heading to Branson this weekend and i was so excited until my sister and her husband to be said they would meet me up there and just share a room with me because they don't have any money. Grrr.... I love them both but I wanted me and Morgan time. Also ... I hate feeling like I foot the bill for there hotel room the least they could do is pay 1/3rd of it. Since I'll be out the gas money. Oh, well... there will be other trips for just Morgan and I. :) Hope SS is good that week.

[newmami]

Nothing worse than people ruining your plans, huh????

[lexsmama]

Hey, I'm alive, for now.

Yay on the weight gain!!!

Good to see you Stacy! Miss you!

I'd love to hold little Katelyn, too Lynn!

I miss Bel, too. :(

Lex and I went into work at 7 and got a few things done during his docile period of the day. Yes, mil flaked again. I was so upset yesterday. But, I told P what was gong on and how I didn't want to have to choose between job and son, and how I didn't want to take advantage, and she was so appreciative. I told her that she's doing so much for me that I just wanted to meet her halfway. She said that taking advantage wasn't in my nature and that she'd continue to help me as much as she could.

Lex had a rough night again. Lots of nightmares. I hope they end soon. The poor little guy needs sleep.

[lexsmama]

Okay, my post didn't go through. Why?

Went into work today to show my boss I wasn't taking advantage.

Miss Bel, too!

Glad to see you Stacy!

Yay for Katelyn! Glad she gained weight! Woo hoo!

Lex likes my register too, Pam. lol.

[sophie'smom]

Morning Ladies. Soo long!!

Claudia, I need your help!!

DD doesn't want to speak Spanish, how do you deal with that!! She says to me to be quiet and no panish, I don't wannit, buauaa...I feel so terrible, how is she going to communicate with my parents!!!???