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

[without]

Oh, Claudia... I pray there is a way for you to get out of this no where job and go some where you'll be happy.

[willsmama]

:(

[newmami]

Why the puppy face Tracy?????

See this is my short term plan... suck it up until the end of January, then actively look for another job, and get the heck out of here.

DH said he will take the kids to daycare in the mornings (so I can be here at 8 am)... I am just wondering if he is going to sit them for breakfast and all that... or should I send breakfast to daycare just to make sure they eat healthy??? :chinscratch:

[lexsmama]

Jerk of a supervisor... mumble, mumble, mumble...

Good luck on the psych test. I learned A LOT from human sex. It was crazy all the stuff you had to know. :shocker:

Natalie, how're the fires?

Back from lunch. The lady person came in for an hour and left. And tried to do everything for me!!

[without]

Claudia, sounds like a good plan! I think I would send the breakfast just to be on the safe side lol. Better yet ask DH what he would prefer you do. :)

[willsmama]

I hope it gets better clau...I'd sent bfast to daycare. For peace of mind.

[without]

I hate it when I want to gripe about something but then can't because I know it will so make me sound like an ungrateful little baby. LOL

[lexsmama]

Go ahead, Pam. Gripe away!

[newmami]

Pam, there is always PM or FB..... HE HE HE!!

ETA: I keep thinking that if everybody was allowed to say what they are really thinking, life would be so much easier!!

[sarahlynn]

Hi Ladies! Where does the time go!
I ordered a new couch, chair, ottoman and coffee table last night! yeah! but the couch and chair won't be ready till Dec. 31!
Work has kept me super busy with our last two tradeshows back-to-back starting next week.

hey what's this new site?? have I really been away that long...

oh i want to see pics of the furniture...i love new furniture ours is so messy with the kids

[lexsmama]

Ash, what've you got on your playlist?

Nothing upbeat. It's all mellow.

I'm not sure what the temp was but the cold front came in yesterday afternoon and it was awesome! :) Now I need to go get Chris some Winter clothes. He's got about 4 pair of pants that still fit him from last year and that's it!

Target's been really good.

Why the puppy face Tracy?????

See this is my short term plan... suck it up until the end of January, then actively look for another job, and get the heck out of here.

DH said he will take the kids to daycare in the mornings (so I can be here at 8 am)... I am just wondering if he is going to sit them for breakfast and all that... or should I send breakfast to daycare just to make sure they eat healthy??? :chinscratch:

I'd trust your hubby at least in the begining. Then, send food with them.

[newmami]

where did everybody go???????

[without]

I am here *waves*

[lexsmama]

I'm here! Half alseep...

[without]

I need to pee but I don't want to leave my office for fear the boss will catch me and start talking. Boy howdy can she talk on an on about nothing!

[CandiceLeigh]

I am also here and very sleepy :yawn:

[without]

OK a client just came in and said.. I have an appointment at 2:45? I say... who with? He says... uhhhh.... man...uhhhh a dude

Stupid kids!

[lexsmama]

Hmmm... nice.

I'm gonna go home in 10!! Woot

[without]

Lucky you! I am going to try to sneak out in about 15 minutes so I can run to the post office.

[newmami]

wow Pam.... scary to think they are the ones who will be in charge of this country, huh????
I am outta here ladies!! have a wonderful evening

[Talliesue]

the fires - hmmm good question I have been so busy lately that I haven't even watched our local news but the latest fire wasn't near me so yeah for me. But we are having a nice heat wave, yesterday it was 91 degrees! Next week should be cooling off though

[buttercup]

Good morning ladies!

The test wasn't that bad. I am glad it's over...now I can get to the next section...take the final...and get this class done with!

[lexsmama]

Yay Susan!!

I hope it cools down, Natalie. We're at 39 this morning. :shocker:

Morning girls.

[newmami]

it took a while, but it is finally FRIDAY!!!! :celebrate::celebrate:

We have a horrible day, it was raining since early morning... hate having to take the kids out when it is raining...... It is supposed to cool down a little bit... Ok yeah 70 IS cooling down in this area

Susan, yay for the getting close to finishing the class!!!

Any weekend plans?? we are going to the Food & Wine festival in Epcot tomorrow, and Sunday I am going to the newly discovered farmer's market! we bought some home made pasta there... OMG it was delicious!!

[lexsmama]

We're going to visit dh's Mema in the hospital after school. Dh has an obersavtory thing to go to tonight, so it's me and the kiddo. The physics alumni are trying to do a reunion for Homecoming this year. His old buddy's coming in tonight to stay with us. And the house is a WRECK! Crud. Tomorrow, we're tailgating. Sunday, we may be visiting the inlaws, depending on how Mema is. Sometime, we're meeting the home inspector.

[without]

Hi girls!
Ashley sounds like your going to have lots of fun but be busy as a bee!

[lexsmama]

I get to watch Lex. Dh gets to have a weekend finally. I'm glad. He asked, "Do you think you can get him (Lex) down tonight?" Ummm, yes? :laugh:

[without]

Aww.. thats so cute. Loving daddy's are the best

[lexsmama]

Weel, it's always been "their" time~ from day one. Dh always taught college classes late, so the only time he got was at night. And it gave me a little sleep. We'd swap about halfway through the night. When Lex was itty bitty, they'd sleep on the couch a lot with lex on daddy's tummy. I'd just sit there and watch sometimes.

[willsmama]

I won't be on much today ladies. My old cat got hurt somehow and I have to bring him to the vet. It doesn't look good. Have a good weekend if I don't talk to you all. :(

[without]

Oh no Tracy! Sorry about your kitty!

[willsmama]

Thanks Pam.....He was my first Pet after I graduated high school.
He's 12 though...so...I don't know.

[without]

Oh,,, man! I had a dog like that "Jacques" he went though every thing with me. I miss the little guy. I hope your kitty is ok.

[CandiceLeigh]

Hi everyone! Happy Friday! :)

Sorry about your cat Tracy :hugs:

[newmami]

Oh no Tracy! I am so sorry about your kitty :(

[lexsmama]

:hugs: Tracy.

[newmami]

today is a slow day huh?? I haven't done much at work... nothing to do, no motivation!!
But the supervisor is out, so at 12 I am sneaking out for couple minutes and enjoy my lunch in the breakroom

[lexsmama]

Other than doing payroll at 11, I'm sewing. :lol: Talk about a slow day.

[lexsmama]

Take that lunch break, sweetie.

[Talliesue]

Morning ladies - I got the snakes munching on my brains again since yesterday ( I blame the hormones - they seem to attract the snakes)
This weekend I have to get the house ready for our Halloween dinner - we are having so many people that we have to move the dining room table into the living room and the living room furniture into the dining room so we can put the leaves in the table and have enough room for everyone.
I think I'm going to take DD to the local pumpkin patch here in town also so I can get some good pictures of her in her Halloween tutu - last weekend we visited a farm and a pumpkin patch about an hour away with the grandparents. It should be a fun weekend but busy.

[newmami]

You are such a busy bee Natalie!!! have fun at the pumpkin patch, we are doing that next weekend (although the ones in FL are mega lame!!)

[CandiceLeigh]

Sounds like fun Natalie! Can't wait to see the pictures! :)

Err, Chris is being a you know what again. He basically told me he can't give me ANY money this week because he has to pay his car payment! :ohno: I do not make enough to cover all the bills that I have this week! And all I need from him is $185 and he's saying he can't do it! Makes me so mad because when he first got that car one of the things we discussed was that that car payment should never come before his financial obligation to me and Chris. Then on top of that, my check was short $100 from when I was sick because I didn't have any sick time. :( I am getting so stressed out about my money situation. I just want to go home and cry.

[without]

Oh, Candice I am sorry he is being a jerk! I hate being so strapped for money all the time.

[newmami]

Oh no Candice, I am so sorry sweetie. Can you borrow some money from your family and give it back once Chris pays you?

I HATE men who do not comply with the child support obligation!!!

[without]

*hugs* I just keep thinking of you Candice! Its sucks going into the weekend with this hanging over your head.

[newmami]

So Pam, any news from Mike???

[without]

Nope... its been cold her so we have been staying inside more but I bet we run into each other this weekend. If not I'll give in and call him since he did call me last week. But I bet we end up at his house some point this weekend so that his son and Morgan can play.

[CandiceLeigh]

I told him I needed $185 and his response (all through text) was, "have to pay car." My response was, "And? That should not effect me at all. Especially since you shorted me $50 last week. Are you seriously saying you can't give me anything? F your car, what about your son? You know I can't afford to pay all the bills on my own! And on top of that my check was $100 short from when I was sick. I can't believe you're doing this to me." He has yet to respond and that was 2 hours ago. :wtf: He's supposed to come over tonight to see Chris so I will be reaming him a new one then for sure. I mean I can pay all the bills but then I won't have any money for the next 2 weeks, KWIM? It just really pisses me off because he gets like $4something EVERY week and I make like $5something every 2 weeks! Yeah, my job pay sucks but I stick around because no other job would let me miss as much as I do for Chris without firing me.

It just stresses me out sooooo much. I hate money!

[without]

Me to! I told my dad last night I would become Amish but.. then I would have to give up APA.

[newmami]

ooh Pam...... I will become Amish with you!!!

[without]

I have been studying the Amish the past 2 weeks and I love there idea of each family helping each other. I don't like some of the religious was of thinking but I could put up with it. LOL I also don't mind the head covering and dressing the way the do. It would be nice not to have to feel judged by what clothes you have on if its the latest fashion and what not. Also they are all such good cooks! Oh, man! You ever want to sit down to a good meal go and break bread with the Amish! Mmmmm... mmmm

[lexsmama]

BIG BIG hugs Candice. Chris is a big fat jerk.

Amish huh? It's an option. :chinscratch:

[newmami]

I don't know much about Amish, but the Community values they have just give me goosebumps... how people help each other without expecting anything back (except help when they need it)... WOW!!!

[willsmama]

candice, I can't believe chris is being such a jerk.

[CandiceLeigh]

Hey Tracy :hugs: me either. He still hasn't responded either. He had better still come over tonight like he said he would. We need to have words.

[willsmama]

ooh. have nasty words. Keep up those spikes, and DON'T back down. :)

[CandiceLeigh]

Oh believe me, I know how to stick it to him. :lol: Even if he can't give me the whole whopping $185! (that was me being sarcastic) if he could at least give me a little and then give me the difference next week then I would be ok with that. Grr, I'm pissed that I even have to fight him for this. :wtf:

Also if ya'll are wondering why I don't put him on child support, it's because he actually gives me more now than what I would get if I filed. I think I would only get 17% and right now he's actually giving me more than that. I think he actually thinks he would be giving me more if I filed, so I'm going to let him keep thinking that! No need to let him know he could be getting away with less.

[willsmama]

man, we have to pay $525 a month for DSD! :(

[CandiceLeigh]

Oh really? See if I filed I would get about $500, I think. About $125 each week, but right now he usually gives me $150 + ya know? Plus he's the one that usually buys diapers. And then of course I make him split co-pays for Dr's visits and meds.

I really shouldn't b!tch because this is the one area he's actually been really good about, but I'm still pretty much waiting for him to stop giving me money. Maybe that time has come? :(

[willsmama]

It might...I don't know...hard to say.. At least if it was court ordered, there would be no 'guessing' of 'if' he'd pay. He just would hve to. And if he ever made more $$$ then you'd get more $$$.

[without]

Hey girls I hope you all had a great weekend! Mine was good until last night. Oh, and High School Musical 3 wasn’t too bad. There was one dance scene in the movie that made it worth going to see. OH, and the fact that Morgan LOVED it and danced all over the place was fun to watch too. Anyways…. On to the bad part of the weekend….

OK… you girls know how we come here and vent away about the smallest and biggest things going on in our lives. You also know and understand that sometimes we say things in anger for frustration that we don’t mean about our spouse and or loved ones just in the heat of the moment. Maybe we are tired, sick, or emotionally off balance that day and we spout of things. Here in never ending has been my haven to do that, knowing full well that you all understand that I love my parents, sisters and brother and Morgan more than my own life but just need a moment to blame all my woes on someone besides my own stupid choices. Well in doing this I hurt the family member (besides Morgan) who I love the most. Lisa (my sister that just got married) got on here and read everything I said. It hurt her big time. I thought she knew me better than to believe all my ramblings. Sure I went off on how she was being a brat from time to time. We all have our bratty moments, it’s not just her. I also said things about her and Caleb sleeping at my house and in my bed. But I thought she knew me well enough to know I was just tired and venting at the first thing I could think of. The truth is having her and Caleb out my house has been wonderful it helps fill the loneliness that sweeps over me ever night after dark. I took a long hard look at myself last night after having found out just how much I hurt her. It’s me that’s the problem. My stupid jalousie! I am happy for her and the new life she has started but also jalousie. I know it’s not her fault but I so wish I could be where she is today. Starting out her life fresh without all these mistakes I have made. I have also been jalousie that she is moving on without me. She will be living so far away. Also we used to do things she and I just the two of us all the time and I do mean all the time. We never go out any more just the two of us and I guess I have been a little upset to see those days end for us. Any how I wanted to take this chance to tell you girls that I may have spouted off things about Lisa here and there but they are just normal family things and I do love her dearly. I saw this as my safe haven to vent even if the vents were stupid and irrational. I never in a million years wanted my rants to hurt anyone let alone her. I am so sorry that I ever wrote anything about her. I made her take the blame for my own stupid life and choices and now there is nothing I can do to fix it. I felt like she was leaving me behind. Now because of my own stupid words there is a wedge between us.

Just want you all to know I am here and reading but may not post much today. I love you all and thanks for understanding me the way you do.

[lexsmama]

BIG BIG hugs, Pam. :comfort: I'm so sorry that things backfired the way they did. You were just talking to friends, like she would.

Dh is home with Lex today. We've had a REALLY long weekend of 2 year molar high fevers. Why is it that 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. he will run 102 + and then it's gone??

Oh, and allergy season's really here. I'm hacking up a lung here.

[Momto3]

Morning ladies...I'm back! Our trip was great and Cesy, Lydia and Adam were such a treat to meet! Lots of work e-mails and mail to catch up on..See you all at lunch!
Oh yeah..forgot to mention...Tyler has a 17degree curve but they aren't concerned since he is almost 16 and has almost stopped growing. They will keep an eye on it for 6 months and see if it changes drastically which they don't think it will.

Katelyn was a gem on the whole trip. She crakced us up because every time she would see a McDonlads she would say "OH MY GOSH! its McDonalds!!" The funny part is we only ate there once!
Hugs Pam...

[without]

Claudia!!!! Where are you my friend I need you! You always make me smile.

[buttercup]

Good morning ladies! I hope everyone had a wonderful weekend. My mom, Blaise and I went shopping for Blaise Saturday. Blaise rolled over yesterday all my himself!

[lexsmama]

:hooray: Way to go Blaise! Did you find some good stuff?

Aaaw, how funny Lynn! Glad to "see" you back.

[newmami]

I am here Pam!! :comfort:
Sweetie, we know you love your family and your sister... just because you need to blow steam from time to time it doesn't mean you hate them... you are only human and you have feelings too, and you have your own up and downs
I am sorry about the HUGE misunderstanding with Lisa, I hope she understands how much you love her, and always will.... I hope she realizes you were just tired and frustrated, and sad because she will be gone and you and Morgan are going to miss her like crazy. Sisters are like that, one day we just want to choke each other, the next day we cannot live without each other... it is the family dynamics!!!
You do not have to apologize for being human Pam!!!

Lynn, welcome back!! glad you had a wonderful time and I am jealous that you met Celeste and her family!!! so funny of Katelyn and McD!!! :laugh:

Ouchie Ash, hope those molars come out soon, poor Lex and poor Momma with allergies :hugs:

Dani burned her finger yesterday, poor thing!! she put it in the stove... she was all drama (just like her mother!!), I had to stay with her until she fell asleep, rubbing her finger :wub:, then once she was out I went and rocked Chris to sleep... is there any better feeling than being the one who calms the kids down until they can sleep??? :wub: :wub:

Went to Epcot on Saturday, holy crowds batman!! it was uncomfortably packed, and hot, but we had a good time... went to see the characters and Dani loved Mickey and Goofy... Chris wanted nothing to do with them!! then we ate all sorts of foods and went back home.

Sunday was blech! went to the farmers market but Dh was in his mood, so I got fed up and went back home and stay there working on my tomatoes, I planted 2 seeds and didn't realized they would get so big, so I transferred them to a bigger place while the kids helped me... yeah, lets get dirty Mami!!! :crazy:

Dh sent me an email this morning all boo hoo boo hoo (gave him the silent treatment) and I just had to let it out.... I told him how I feel and how tired I am of him deattaching when he is just "in a bad mood" :crossed:

[lexsmama]

Poor Dani! I hope the finger's okay.

Dh's need to learn sometime. Is he just dense?

[without]

Thanks Claudia! I just hate it that I always seem to be hurting people in my family. Mainly Lisa but I have done it once or twice to my sister in law to. Instead of me being big enough to admit that its me that has the problem I blame them. Its not easy for me to admit that though I love Caleb and wouldn't want to see her with any one other than him because he was a God send for our whole family I still feel like I have lost my best friend. I shouldn't feel that way and then the guilt of that makes me blame others. I suck!

[newmami]

You do not suck Pam, you are just mourning the "loss" of your sister and best friend..... again honey, you are only human, and you are entitled to your feelings

[without]

Yes.. but still I need to remember that though I have always looked at this spot as kind of my jernal its a public place and the words I say could hurt people even if I really don't mean them. At first I was a little upset feeling as if she snooped into a part of my private life and then remembered this is a public forum. LOL I know in time this will blow over and she will forgive me but I hate it when I hurt those I love.


OH!!! With all the stuff going on with Lisa forgot to tell you all Grant signed all the papers! Now if a judges ok's them I have all rights to Morgan. He signed away his name, his right to representation, and visitation. Pray the judge will grant it!

[lexsmama]

OMG!!! :hooray: That's AMAZING Pam!!! Go Morgan, Go Morgan!

As for the other, your sister will come around. It's family. They always do. Give her time and a little space, then talk about it.

[newmami]

Awesome news Pam!!!

and I agree about the forgetting this is a public place....... I am sure Lisa will understand and forget about it

ETA: Pam, is Grant going to pay child support?? I hope he does!!

I need to go buy Dani some pants, it is cooling down here and she only has shorts....

[willsmama]

THat is good news Pam, and I agree with the other ladies, I am sure if everything Lisa has ever said before about you were somewhere you could read them it wouldn't be all rosy either. Venting is venting. And the fact that she had to search online for that stuff proves she knows she has been distancing from you,. And I don't think it is Jealousy either....I think she walked on you a bit as well. :(

Hi Lynn! Welcome back!

Hi ladies!
We got a new kitten to be the other kittens' friend.
i still miss my old cat though.

[lexsmama]

Tracy has a point, Pam.

Aaaw, I bet the new kitten's adorable!

[without]

I'll give her space. I am sure she needs it with all thats going on right now. It can't be easy to be newly married and have no home of your own. I'll give her some time and stop emailing and texting her my I am so sorry's. If I have not heard from her by Thursday though I am calling out the big guns and having Morgan call her Tantie! LOL Lisa is supposed to come to Morgans halloween party and I hope she doesn't stay home because she is mad at me because Morgan is looking forward to trick or treating with her Autie.

Grant will still have to pay 40 dollars a week child support but I know he'll never pay it. I have yet to see one payment and its been 2 years this Thanksgiving.

[newmami]

Pam, I hope she can put her feelings aside and be there for Morgan.
And I also hope you find a way to get that money from Grant... and now that I am wishing, I hope they can make him pay back child support!!

So Dh sent me an email and once again, he passes all the blame to me... argh!!! I am seriously tired.... I have been dragging the couples therapy because at some point I just had second thoughts about it....

[without]

Gr... Claudia! Why is it so hard for your DH to see his own actions!

[without]

EEEGADS!!! Can this day get any better?? I just spilled RED crystal light every where and i am wearing white today! Sigh...

[willsmama]

Oh No! :(

[without]

LOL even my hands are stained red. At some point you have to just stop and laugh at it.

[willsmama]

hahaha. :)

Does anyone know a site I can go to and I can edit a pic? I want to send that pic of Will as a holiday card, but I want him in Sepia or B and W and the pumpkins colored orange. :(

[newmami]

Oh no Pam!! I am so sorry sweetie. :truce:

Tracy, did you tried photobucket??? :dunno:

I had to tell Dh to stop the emails because it is getting ridiculous, I mean seriously I am tired of being attacked and blamed for everything..... I called the guy about a thing, so next week we have a session with him, see how that goes!!

[without]

Cant you do that at flicker or Umm... why the heck can I never remeber the place I put my photos! Ahh... Photobucket! LOL

[without]

I know Claudia... those kinds of emails are never good but then to get them at work when you can do nothing about it makes it even harder. I hope your guy about a thing can help. To bad you couldn't get in any sooner though.

[newmami]

Specially his last email... then he sends me another one saying "I shouldn't have hit send on that last one" WTF????

[sarahlynn]

i have a tode...lucea has a tode, matt has a tode..

i have 222 treat bags to finish for cys school

i have (found out this morning cy volunteered us) 14 treats to make up for his class .. arent they cute.

http://www.ricekrispies.com/Display.aspx?recipe_id=683&kic=1


i need to find a costume to deliver the 222 treat bags to cys school in..sounds liek fun huh.. i want a gigantor gorilla costume

I need

A BREAK PLEASE!!!

[without]

Cute! Good luck getting it all done! Eeek!

[Momto3]

Hi!

[newmami]

Sarah, you really need to learn how to say no!!

Day is dragging, my computer is dragging, I need to go buy clothes for the kids... argh can I leave now??????

[CandiceLeigh]

Hey everyone!

LOVE the new siggy Lynn! Wow, really love it! :)

[without]

lynn! love the new siggy!

[newmami]

Crap... we just got the information for our benefits (read insurance) and because of a stupid bonus I am up in the earnings tier and the insurance cost goes up $200 a month!!
yeah because $200/month makes the same dent on someone who makes $50K a year and someone who makes $150K..... GRRR!!

I hope DH has a better option this year... ack!!

[sarahlynn]

im still sick

sorry not very talkative today.

[without]

OH no Claudia!!! Thats mighty pricey!

[willsmama]

OH NO CLAU! That is INSANE!

[Momto3]

LOVE the new siggy Lynn! Wow, really love it! :)

Thanks guys! I know I was sick of looking at the old pics.

[willsmama]

Super cute! :)

[sarahlynn]

such adorable fall pictures..

[Momto3]

such adorable fall pictures..

Thanks! Living in Florida, my kids don't get to do that fun stuff so they were really enjoying all these new experiences like playing in teh leaves and pumpkin picking from the actualy patch instead of on a store shelf. We had a great time.

On the way home we stopped in Hershey at the Choclate factory. Everyone got to pick a bag of their favorites (except for Katelyn, of course, she got a toy). Shelly was unwrapping a mini-reese peanut butter cup and in true Katelyn fashion she once again cracked us up.

K: How bout me?
Shelly: No you can't have candy.
K: How bout me?
Shelly: No you can't have candy.
K: Just give me a bite!

[without]

Katelyn is so funny! What a cutie!

How was every ones night?

Girls... I don't get Morgan. She can count to 10 no problem now but it took a long time for her to learn it but colors and ABC's are blowing her mind. I don't get it. She can sing all the words to Dancing Queen lol but can't sing her abc's with out quite a bit of help. Any suggestions? For Christmas I am going to get her a CD that puts the ABC's to song maybe she will learn the faster that way. I don't know what to do for colors. It doesn't matter what color you point to she says its pink. lol Cute at first but now its starting to worry me. I mean she will be 3 in about 3 months and she doesn't know her colors or ABCs. :( and its not due to me not trying!

[lexsmama]

EEEGADS!!! Can this day get any better?? I just spilled RED crystal light every where and i am wearing white today! Sigh...

:shocker:

hahaha.

Does anyone know a site I can go to and I can edit a pic? I want to send that pic of Will as a holiday card, but I want him in Sepia or B and W and the pumpkins colored orange. :(

Photobucket, Flickr, Scrapblog, Snapfish, Walmart, Walgreens?

I know Claudia... those kinds of emails are never good but then to get them at work when you can do nothing about it makes it even harder. I hope your guy about a thing can help. To bad you couldn't get in any sooner though.

Good luck with the guy about a thing!
Specially his last email... then he sends me another one saying "I shouldn't have hit send on that last one" WTF????

Huh?? What'd I miss?

i have a tode...lucea has a tode, matt has a tode..

i have 222 treat bags to finish for cys school

i have (found out this morning cy volunteered us) 14 treats to make up for his class .. arent they cute.

http://www.ricekrispies.com/Display.aspx?recipe_id=683&kic=1


i need to find a costume to deliver the 222 treat bags to cys school in..sounds liek fun huh.. i want a gigantor gorilla costume

I need

A BREAK PLEASE!!!

I hate todes... I hope you feel better soon. Robitussin gelcaps are amazing things! AND wish I were closer! I'd SO help.

Hi!
:hi:

Sarah, you really need to learn how to say no!!

Day is dragging, my computer is dragging, I need to go buy clothes for the kids... argh can I leave now??????
Go. :)

Hey everyone!

LOVE the new siggy Lynn! Wow, really love it! :)


Hi Candice!

Ditto! Those are cute!

Crap... we just got the information for our benefits (read insurance) and because of a stupid bonus I am up in the earnings tier and the insurance cost goes up $200 a month!!
yeah because $200/month makes the same dent on someone who makes $50K a year and someone who makes $150K..... GRRR!!

I hope DH has a better option this year... ack!!
Oh no, nuh uh. That's crazy talk! Dh couldn't change his policy for me or Lex, so we're stuck on crappy plan this year.

Thanks! Living in Florida, my kids don't get to do that fun stuff so they were really enjoying all these new experiences like playing in teh leaves and pumpkin picking from the actualy patch instead of on a store shelf. We had a great time.

On the way home we stopped in Hershey at the Choclate factory. Everyone got to pick a bag of their favorites (except for Katelyn, of course, she got a toy). Shelly was unwrapping a mini-reese peanut butter cup and in true Katelyn fashion she once again cracked us up.

K: How bout me?
Shelly: No you can't have candy.
K: How bout me?
Shelly: No you can't have candy.
K: Just give me a bite!

hehe... What a cutie! :silly:

Katelyn is so funny! What a cutie!

How was every ones night?

I went to bed at 9, hacked up a lung, kiddo woke at 4, got him to bed, woke again, dh took him to a pallet on the floor with a feather down comforter. Yesh, that's great on the allergies, man. But thank you for taking him and letting me rest! :P

You?

[lexsmama]

Way to use those muliquotes, if I do say so myself. :lol: :lol: :lol:

[Momto3]

You are the multi-quote queen Ashley!

[newmami]

Pam, get her this cd (http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=2458337)... it has done WONDERS with Dani and her ABC
As for colors, when she says "pink" tell her "are you sure? you know which color it is" and maybe give her 2-3 options.... Dani was stuck in RED for a while, so I did this with her and also point at ALL colors constantly "yes, that is the blue ball" and then it just clicked

It is COLD in here!! woke up to 45 F... kids went out wearing pants and jackets (yeah the trip to Kohls for clothes was succesful)

DH and I had a long conversation yesterday night.... it went well, but it troubles me that he is so pesimistic, and depressed and doesn't want to do much about it.

[lexsmama]

Nah, I just have to multi quote so I can remember what everyone said. :lol:

That CD's great, Pam! I got Lex some paints and we spend a day to a week on each color, eating that color foods, coloring with it, putting construction paper in that color on the fridge so he can color with it, etc, etc. It's working so far!

I just learned where the heater is! :laugh: Niice... I would rather the butt warmer on the van seats right now, though. That IS one perk of the Town & Country... butt warmers.

[newmami]

Oh, I put some new pictures on FB.....

Butt warmer....... :lol:

[sarahlynn]

i have no clue how to multiquote..

feeling better today..called animal control they said i could come get a cat trap and try get the squirrel with that..so that is plan B ..

[lexsmama]

That's good. Put something in it for them to eat. My Poppie catches and releases all the time.

Yeah, butt warmers. I miss mine.. :lol:

[Momto3]

Squirrels? Butt warmers? I'm lost.

[lexsmama]

Sarah has a squirrel in her house, and my Town & Country has butt warmers. Mmmm... :drool:

[Momto3]

Sarah has a squirrel in her house, and my Town & Country has butt warmers. Mmmm... :drool:

A ha! Sorry about the squirrel Sarah.

Butt warmers...not a necessity for a Floridian.

[without]

Wow! wish I coudl figure out mulit quotes!!!

I'll look at that CD! and Ashley thats a GREAT idea! I am trying to tackel all the colors at once. I need to focus on one color a week until we have them all down! Even if we have to do this for several cycles at least we will be working on it. :)

Claudia, I hate it that your DH is such a downer. Its hard for that not to rub off on the people around him. I know because Grant was always down and I felt like he pulled me down with him. Also I love the new FB pics
Butt warmers! LOL My moms van had those. Aww... they would have been nice this morning when I went out to start the car it was 23! brrr!

Where did I miss Sarah's rodent problem. LOL

[lexsmama]

In Random, Pam.

I learned the color thing the hard way, Pam. He thought everything was red until I started this and watching Mickey Mouse Clubhouse, the Trick or Treat one. There's an episode after it that has color patterns. Lex learned Red, Blue, Yellow, Purple very fast. (Red, Boo, Ell-ell-oh, Poh Poh.)

[newmami]

Sarah has a squirrel in her house and she is trying to get rid of it... and at the same time she is planning on keeping the rental car she got :lol:

Ash is cold and is grateful that her van has butt warmers....

Did I helped???

[newmami]

Pam, miss Morgan is a smart girl, she will get everything in no time!!
I love the idea about the color per week!!

Well yeah, I didn't married the most positive and optimistic person, and you are right, they do bring you down... that is why I am fighting REALLY hard not to let him drag me to his misery!!

[sarahlynn]

ass cheeck warmers would be heavonly!!!

and the Po Po said i could come over and get a cat trap that might get the squirrel..sad little ******* just wants out.

and yes im keeping the impala..screw them it doesnt say anywehre in the paperwork i have to bring it back

[without]

Some times you want to scream why cant you just get help and be happy!!! LOL Men! can't see a Dr even if it would solve there misery!

I already want to go home! My sec. isn't coming in today and thats going to make for a really long day.

[without]

Sarah, your not the only one I have had a few rentals that I would have loved to keep!

[Momto3]

Sarah - the rental stems from the car accident? What happened with the dude? (I was away). Last I heard you were gonna call and leave him a message to contact his insureance company.

[without]

Calling all my crafty mama's!! I need Christmas craft ideas to give to family memebers. I would like to make some handmade things to give out for Christmas but I want them to be nice. Ya know not just construction paper and glue lol. Any ideas???

[newmami]

some sort of personalized ornaments??

[without]

Thats what I was thinking too. Maybe if I could find mitten wood cut outs or ginger bread man or some thing Morgan and I could paint them put little holes in them and make ornaments. I'll take pictures of what I am making my mom for her birthday so you all can see it. Morgans baby sitter cut them out of wood for me. Its so cute!

[lexsmama]

Give me a few, Pam, I'll have you some good ones. :)

I'd keep it, Sarah. :lol: I've had a few I wanted, too. Like the Mercury Mariner in Satellite Silver. :drool:

Wish I could share the butt warmers with you all. :silly:

I just printed 250 newsletters and I think I printed the presorted bulk mail thingy on the fold instead of the outside of the cover. You think the P.O will mind?

[without]

Some one tell me to put the pumpkin seeds down! I am going to ruin my diet on pumpkin seeds I roasted this weekend! Ahhh!

[newmami]

Pam, Michaels sells some ceramic ornaments that you can buy, they are super super cheap

This Christmas I am making photoalbums for everybody. My parents LOVED the one I made last year from the kids, and my sisters got all :( because they didn't got one.
Our belated Christmas present for my family is our trip home..... and the 3 days they are going to spend with the kids, sans parents

[lexsmama]

From me, I did
little kits that you could make gingerbread men, with the licorice strings and red hots included
jars with all the dry ingredients for spiced cider
jars with dry ingredients for cookies
jars with dry ingredients for brownies
Ornaments with Lex's photo in them, out of wood, ceramic, and bought some from Hobby Lobby at 1/2 off
I let Lex paint ceramic pieces from HL
Lex painted canvases from WalMart that come in packs of 4
I decorated the insides of the clear glass ball ornaments with rolled scrapbook papers and glitter and put a rub on outside
I used the stained glass paint, squeezed a few drops inside the glass ornament, rolled it around, and put it on a cup to let the rest drip out. Comes out COOL
Ummm... thinking.

[lexsmama]

Family recipe albums? Like from past away members of the family. I did that one yer from us with Mimie's.

[lexsmama]

VistaPrint sometimes has free desk calendars. I did those from Lex last year.

[without]

Oh.. yeah... I really need to do one of those Calendars with photos for my dad he loves those.

Claudia can you believe we dont have a Michales!!! Ugh! I have to drive a good 3 hours to get to one! We do have several Hobby Lobby stores and I am sure they carry it to but Michales has better prices. LOL

I can't wait for you all to see the Pumpkin fence I am making my mom! And these pumpkin seeds are still looking at me begging me to eat them. Some one come take them away before I give in to there plea.

and to top it all off I have the New Kids on the Block song "I'll be loving you forever" stuck in my head

[newmami]

oooh!! I love the idea of Morgan decorating ornaments... what a wonderful present!!!
Ash always has good ideas.....

[without]

Ashley we (insert I) need to see some pictures!

[willsmama]

hi ladies. WIll is napping, but I thought I'd check in. :)

[lexsmama]

Hi Tracy! :hi:

I only have a few pictures, so I'll see what I can do by morning. Some are packed up already. :(

[CandiceLeigh]

Hey guys, sorry I am MIA. I just can't keep up today!

Oh Pam, I did see something about you making calendars with pictures? I think snapfish does them for about $18 + shipping but if you get more than one, you get 25% off each additional order I believe. I want to make my grandma one for Christmas so she can keep up with everyone's bday. Plus you can put a picture on the days of the week. It's really neat. I made one for myself for this year and I LOVE it. I'm definitely making one for next year too!

[newmami]

Tracy, is Will sick?? are you at home???

I am having a hard time finding the motivation to work... plus I am craving chocolate cake......
I haven't thought about Christmas presents or anything Christmas related for that matter... Dani is just crazy about the snowmen, so maybe I will do a snowmen theme again... heck we don't even know if we will put up a tree, I am afraid Chris will climb up and bring it to the ground.....:truce:

[without]

Oh no TRACY!!! is will sick??

Candice, thanks! I like the idea of being able to put picutres on the days for special days like birthdays. I'll be sure and look at that.

Ashley, don't worry about the pictures you can take some later on when you all our putting up your tree I am in no rush.

Claudia, I was thinking of not putting up a tree this year just because its so much work for just one person ya know... but I don't know if I would feel guilty for not putting one up for Morgan. I even thought about making a big construction papaer tree to tape on the wall and lett her draw the ornaments on it this year. Its just so hard for me to get the tree out of the attic and I have to get my dad to help me do it and I hate asking for help. In fact I sold all my halloween decorations this year at a flea market because didn't want to have to ask my dad to get them down and put them back up for me.

[lexsmama]

Can you get the tiny tree that's 2 or 3 feet tall for Morgan, Pam? At least have something?

[newmami]

Yeah, we were thinking about that... a small tree on top of a table

Sucks because I really like decorating, but I don't want it to end in the floor....

[without]

A small tree is an idea. Infact I think I may already have one. See thats part of my problem (again with the all or nothing attitude!) I normally put up 3-4 trees. One in the living room, one in the grooming shop, one in the kitchen and one outside. So maybe I just need to do one tree. LOL

[lexsmama]

Start small and then see how your Christmas spirit leads you. :silly:

[lexsmama]

I just did plastic ornaments last year. Lex had a blast looking at them. He never tore them off, but if he did, they wouldn't hurt anything. This year will be half palstic (bottom) half our family favorites (top.)

[without]

Morgan has never really messed with the tree but Bali (the cat) on the other hand... its a constent fight to keep her out of the tree and to stop her from eating all the ribon.

[newmami]

I am so not ready for Christmas.... aaaaaaaargh!!!
The problem is, usually Dh ends up with an attitude, so it is only me doing the tree and decorations, plus taking care of the kids in the meantime, so I end up hating it
At my parents house, we would pick one day and the 5 of us would decorate the whole house (yes, even my dad) and it was a nice time....
Why is it so hard to actually have a family??????? :pace:

[without]

Thats the way it was at my house growing up too! When we get rich I'll fly down and help you do your tree then you can come help me do mine and then after new years we can fly to each others house to help put it all away again.

[without]

sigh... I gave in to the pumpkin seeds

[lexsmama]

Because your dh needs some serious emotional help, sweetie. When he gets things together, it'll be easier. Can you mention exactly what you said to us in your marriage guy about a thing? Or yours?

[CandiceLeigh]

:hugs: Claudia. I LOVE Christmas and I love decorating for Christmas. I have to get a new tree this year (we do artificial) because Chris broke mine last year. Pulled it over and the base snapped! I love having it up though and can't wait!

[without]

I have always loved decorating for Christmas in fact I start asking my dad around the 4th of July if its to early to put up the tree yet every year. This year so far I am just in a funk about it.

[lexsmama]

We have always made decorating a big thing, even with just dh and me. We love that time of year, and everything melts away for a few hours. Maybe not if I do house lights this year. lol.

Bye girls! Off to get Lex, dh, and see a house inspector!

[sarahlynn]

awww Claudia ((((hugs))))

is dh going back to old ways? i wish you could be happy..you deserve to be..

want me to send you nude burger king man pictures?

[Momto3]

I am so not ready for Christmas.... aaaaaaaargh!!!
The problem is, usually Dh ends up with an attitude,
Why is it so hard to actually have a family??????? :pace:

I hear you loud and clear Claudia. My problem is the blended family thingy. DH wants to do things a certain way and wants to be the one to do certain things. My son loves to get involved and take charge and decorate and it pisses my DH off so he gets in a funk! They end up fighting about who is going to do what in the decorating.

I am so not looking forward to it!

[without]

Maybe once I get past this big halloween party I am having I'll feel more in the spirt for Christmas. Right now I can't see past Friday nigh. :)

[without]

I am out of here for the day! Don't miss me to much! I have 2 dogs to groom and then got to get Morgan to the library and to gymnastics. Catch you all on the flip side!

[newmami]

Tomorrow would be a better day!!! I am out of here too
See you girls tomorrow!!

[Momto3]

Morning Ladies! Happy Wednesday!

[lexsmama]

Morning! It's Hump Day (and Private Practice night!)

[newmami]

Hi!! it is still cold here (43 F) but so far the day is ok... the boss is out until Friday!! :celebrate:

Chris is wearing today some blue pants and a fleece pullover... he looks so preppy!!! :wub: I need to get him some preppy shoes and sweaters
So I totally want to buy sweaters for my kids but part of me thinks it is stoopid because we live in FL... so I am going to hit a consignment store and look for sweaters, that way I don't feel bad spending lots of money on sweaters...

So I had a heart to heart with Dh about Christmas and I told him how I feel it ends up being my responsability, and how we are just not a family... he didn't said much, but he said he will try to be more helpful and more involved..... still I am in Scrooge mode... but Dani is all excited about Christmas, Santa and Frosty, so I know I HAVE to do something for her..... I am thinking about doing snowmen decorations for my house, have her help me paint couple things, and just go with the flow....
Christmas was always about family, it is hard for me to get into Christmas when my family is not here.....:crying:

[Momto3]

Morning! It's Hump Day (and Private Practice night!)

So you'll be practicing your humping privately?

[Momto3]

Christmas was always about family, it is hard for me to get into Christmas when my family is not here.....:crying:

I hope your DH helps Claudia. I know your parents and siblings aren't here...but your family is here. I know its hard but you have to make these traditions and memories for the kids...who elese will do it for them if not you?

[without]

[QUOTE][(and Private Practice night!)/QUOTE] YEAH!!!

Oh, Claudia! I feel for you because like you I a mega close to my parents. I wouldn't know what to do with myself if they were not so near to me. Lets not think about Christmas right now :) Lets just have fun with halloween and buzz Lightyear! LOL

I had to turn around and go back home today I got a text that said "you left your front door open" Ack! I had to turn around and go close it. LOL

[Momto3]

I had to turn around and go back home today I got a text that said "you left your front door open" Ack! I had to turn around and go close it. LOL

Oh my goodness Pam! Soooo who texted you?

[newmami]

Ok, Halloween... should I go get Dani the wings for her costume??? we only got the suit

[Momto3]

Claudia what is she going as?

[without]

Oh Claudia she needs the wings! LOL I can she fall with style :)

Lynn, it was my neighbor Amanda that lives across from me. Not Mike ;)

[Momto3]

Oh Claudia she needs the wings! LOL I can she fall with style :)

Lynn, it was my neighbor Amanda that lives across from me. Not Mike ;)

Darn it!

[lexsmama]

Hi!! it is still cold here (43 F) but so far the day is ok... the boss is out until Friday!! :celebrate:

Chris is wearing today some blue pants and a fleece pullover... he looks so preppy!!! :wub: I need to get him some preppy shoes and sweaters
So I totally want to buy sweaters for my kids but part of me thinks it is stoopid because we live in FL... so I am going to hit a consignment store and look for sweaters, that way I don't feel bad spending lots of money on sweaters...

So I had a heart to heart with Dh about Christmas and I told him how I feel it ends up being my responsability, and how we are just not a family... he didn't said much, but he said he will try to be more helpful and more involved..... still I am in Scrooge mode... but Dani is all excited about Christmas, Santa and Frosty, so I know I HAVE to do something for her..... I am thinking about doing snowmen decorations for my house, have her help me paint couple things, and just go with the flow....
Christmas was always about family, it is hard for me to get into Christmas when my family is not here.....:crying:

:comfort:

So you'll be practicing your humping privately?

Why sure! :eyebrow:

I hope your DH helps Claudia. I know your parents and siblings aren't here...but your family is here. I know its hard but you have to make these traditions and memories for the kids...who elese will do it for them if not you?

True, true.

[quote][(and Private Practice night!)/QUOTE] YEAH!!!

Oh, Claudia! I feel for you because like you I a mega close to my parents. I wouldn't know what to do with myself if they were not so near to me. Lets not think about Christmas right now :) Lets just have fun with halloween and buzz Lightyear! LOL

I had to turn around and go back home today I got a text that said "you left your front door open" Ack! I had to turn around and go close it. LOL

Aaaw, for a second I thought you'd say Mike.

Oh Claudia she needs the wings! LOL I can she fall with style :)

Lynn, it was my neighbor Amanda that lives across from me. Not Mike ;)

:indifferent: Dang.

[lexsmama]

We got the house inspection done. Took nearly 3 hours. :shocker:

The results:
2 years ago, Orkin dumped almost 200 gallons of pesticide for a termite treatment, but there were apparently no termites. Huh?
Dirtwork needs to be done to the back yard because aparently the little place right behind the house is 4 inches too high. It can attract roaches and termites.
The dishwasher's broken
A door needs replaced
There could be a water drainage problem on the back porch
The gas heater in teh playroom needs the vent through the roof, without a screen
The venthood over the gas stove needs to vent out of the house
There's a leak in the front bathroom under the sink
There could be piping issues in the foundation.
The inspector had no clue how they renovated the house in places

However, the Termite issues can be fixed by updating the contract
The house has had 34 pilings put in to level the house
The deck is nice, and salvagable.

Dh is thinking of taking $20,000 off the asking price now...

[lexsmama]

However, on the cuteness factor of it all:
Lex just adores that house. He went into the front bedroom, sat down with sippy and said, "Mine," and smiled.

Oh, and in the breakfast area, he grabbed me and said, "Other, Other. Ome Ere." (Mother, Mother, Come here.)

[newmami]

Oi Ash... I hope the sellers can fix everything before you guys move in... ack!
But how cute that Lex loves the house :wub:

Is it too bad that I am just piling work because I don't want to do it?? there is always tomorrow, right???

[Momto3]

Dh is thinking of taking $20,000 off the asking price now...

Oh heck no! Tell them to take off a bigger amount and let them work up to the $20,000 figure.

[Momto3]

Sarah -

Why does Cy's picture say "Jimmy" on it?

[without]

I was wondering why it said Jimmy to but felt stupid for asking! LOL

[newmami]

Ack... I need to do this huge mail out and I am dreading every minute of it

oh, remember that yesterday I was craving chocolate cake? I told DH and he came home with a cake... HE IS LEARNING!!!

[Momto3]

oh, remember that yesterday I was craving chocolate cake? I told DH and he came home with a cake... HE IS LEARNING!!!

See Claudia! Persistence pays off...eventually! Congrats on the cake!

[Momto3]

:cry:So I'm the thread killer...

[Talliesue]

I have been wondering about Sarah's "Jimmy" too.
Oooo here is a good recipe for chocolate cake for one:
In a coffee cup mix the following
4 Tbs. Flour, 4 Tbs. Sugar, 2 Tbs. Cocoa Powder
Add one egg and mix then add
3 Tbs. Vegetable oil, 3 Tbs. Milk and a splash of Vanilla
Pop in the microwave for 3 - 5 1/2 mins. Turn out onto a plate and enjoy the sinful goodness and don't share with anyone!

You know when I first read about Sarah's idea for a Pet swap I though that she was talking about swapping your actual pets! Silly me!

[lexsmama]

Oi Ash... I hope the sellers can fix everything before you guys move in... ack!
But how cute that Lex loves the house :wub:

Is it too bad that I am just piling work because I don't want to do it?? there is always tomorrow, right???

Be like Scarlett, you'll think about it tomarrah... :silly:

Oh heck no! Tell them to take off a bigger amount and let them work up to the $20,000 figure.

Good idea! I KNEW you girls had good ideas!

Ack... I need to do this huge mail out and I am dreading every minute of it

oh, remember that yesterday I was craving chocolate cake? I told DH and he came home with a cake... HE IS LEARNING!!!

I just did mine, Clau. Got another to do, too... :(

I need cake, too.

See Claudia! Persistence pays off...eventually! Congrats on the cake!

Mmmm... Congrats. Was it chocolate?

:cry:So I'm the thread killer...

Nah, been busy.

[without]

Wow! Claudia!! Wish I would have been there to share in the cake!
Lynn, come on we could never let you kill it! We love you to much!

Talliesue, Now thats a swap I would sign up for! My little dog needs to go and see what its like to live with some one else for a change and then maybe he would love me more! LOL

[lexsmama]

Mmm... Natalie, that sounds delightful. I may have to try that one tonight. :drool:

[Talliesue]

I wish we could have a pet - but DH is allergic to cats really bad so there's no hope for any kitty for DD who adores kitties.
And our place is not suited for a dog - we are in a little condo with no front or back yard and we both work right now so it's not in the cards for us.
Luckily though my mom has a dog and a neighborhood cat that visits so DD can get her animal fix.

Gosh Halloween is just a few days away! We have two pumpkins carved and one more to go ( I wonder if they will be rotten by then?) I am starting my cooking/baking tonight for my big dinner party.

[lexsmama]

Sounds fun, Natalie. We're still working on costumes.

[Momto3]

I have been wondering about Sarah's "Jimmy" too.
Oooo here is a good recipe for chocolate cake for one:
In a coffee cup mix the following
4 Tbs. Flour, 4 Tbs. Sugar, 2 Tbs. Cocoa Powder
Add one egg and mix then add
3 Tbs. Vegetable oil, 3 Tbs. Milk and a splash of Vanilla
Pop in the microwave for 3 - 5 1/2 mins. Turn out onto a plate and enjoy the sinful goodness and don't share with anyone!
!

Sounds good! Going to have to try that one!

[Momto3]

We have 3 to carve but with 80 degree weather, you can't carve them too early!

[without]

We carved our last week but its like 28 here so they may freeze but I don't think they will rot before Friday. LOL I'll start on my cooking tomorrow. Tonight is last minute decorations and cleaning.

[without]

pst... I need to pee :)

[Momto3]

Is Sarah boycotting us?

[without]

I don't know??? But I can't get my mind off of Jimmy! When did she change Cy's name?

[Momto3]

I'll start a new thread.

[newmami]

I also thought you guys will swap your pets...... :laugh:
I finished printing the letters... I just DREAD having to do the envelopes... agh! I am done with this working business.....:pokey:

Oh yes, we are going to take DH's insurance, so if I find another job, I can quit without any problems!! :hooray:

[Momto3]

Well that is good news Claudia!

[without]

:hooray:Great news! Claudia :celebrate:

[lexsmama]

:hooray:I also thought you guys will swap your pets...... :laugh:
I finished printing the letters... I just DREAD having to do the envelopes... agh! I am done with this working business.....:pokey:

Oh yes, we are going to take DH's insurance, so if I find another job, I can quit without any problems!! :hooray:

:hooray:

[newmami]

Also the decision was made because his insurance is waaay cheaper than mine.

Can I go home now?????

[Momto3]

Can I go home now?????

Sure! Tell them I said it was ok, too!

[sarahlynn]

if you go home i go home to..

would it help with your ladies confusion if i changes it from Jimmy to Cy

[Momto3]

if you go home i go home to..

would it help with your ladies confusion if i changes it from Jimmy to Cy

No, not now! You explained yourself.

[without]

I have an hour and 10 minutes until I can go home. :) Yeah!! And I only work 1/2 day tomorrow and then off on Friday for the big party!!!

Claudia, I'm still so happy about your DH's insurance!

[newmami]

Me too Pam, I am glad we have options!!

Days like today when I have nothing to do at work, I am glad I do not shop online, because I would be broke by now and seriously considering buying stock from UPS :lol:

[without]

Oh, I know! There are a few things I have book marked for Christmas that I will have to order online but I am making myself hold off until after blitz day :)

[willsmama]

I just woke up from a nap. Will is still sleeping. I hope he doesn't have roseola. :(

[newmami]

Oh no Tracy!! I seriously hope it is teeth
Does he still have a fever???

As I cannot shop, I am making a list of things I want to get... I am trying to make Dani a little more girly, and to keep Chris being a preppy boy!! (DH is going to faint!! he he he)

[Momto3]

Morning Ladies! Happy Thirsday!

Katelyn keeps refering to Halloween as Pumpkin Day!

Tracy - How is Will?

[lexsmama]

Morning!

Lex's costume turned out cute. I didn't get pics yet. He still wears it all day today and all day tomorrow, so we're safe. He went nuts when I colored his nose, though.

How're ya'll?

[Momto3]

Nuts as in...didn't like it?

[without]

Claudia your DH will get over it you go ahead and dress the kids how you want. :) I had a dream that you and Dani and Chris moved in with me but my house was one larg room. I quit my job at the University so you could take it and I went to a bank and got a job as a new account manager. LOL

Lynn,,, how cute Pumpkin day! Morgan calls it "halloween day" always adding the DAY at the end.

Tracy, how is will feeling today? Hope its just the teeth.

Ashley, I have been thinking of you all night. I still stand behind my feelings that the daycare needs to be more active on helping with this. Even if it means that they have to keep a closer eye on your DS than normal to catch him right when he starts to do it. Hugs girl!

Sarah!!! You have been snubing us! We see how you are! LOL

Candice???? come out come out where ever you are???

And how in the world did we lose our dear Bel!

Good moring to all on lookers too you should drop in and say HI!

I only work 1/2 a day today!!! Yeah!!! and have tomorrow off to get ready for the "halloween day party" Whoot Whoot

[lexsmama]

As in "take this eyeliner off my nose, Mom" kind of nuts.

I know Pam. I posted in that thread what the pedi said. Luckily, the nurse had a little one in that school last year. I just can't imagine 4 bites and you're out.

[newmami]

I missed the biting thread... sorry I will read ASAP

Totally jealous of the time off Pam!! but you need to get ready for that party
Oh and believe me, if DH really became a royal PITA, I would get a uhaul and move to AR..... but you can keep your job and I will stay in the bank, ok?? :)

It is still cold here... Dani is wearing a fleece that I got for SK about 5 years ago, it has Mickey Mouse and she just doesn't want to take it off.... she did however so we could try her buzzlightyear custom that BTW Mami put on backwards :shame:

Apparently DH is ok with whatever I want to wear the kids on... YEAH!! I am going to do some research and find cute clothes for my kids... oh and when I told him it was good I didn't shop online, he said I could have got the shoes from Target.... hmmmm.....

[lexsmama]

I love Target shoes... Have you seen Doggers from CVS? Ohmygosh, they winter ones are fleece lined!

[Momto3]

Dani is going to be the cutest Buzzlightyear ever!

[without]

Thats to funny that you put it on backwards!! LOL

[without]

Morgan got her 1st "boy kiss" came from Buzz Lightyear. LOL
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a69/pscott7715/Kaitlynsb-day001.jpg

[newmami]

Awww Pam... so cute (Ok I cannot see the picture, but I just love the "first boy kiss") :wub:

I have accomplished NOTHING at work today... and it feels good!!! :shocker::laugh:

[without]

I know.. i haven't done a thing today that has to do with work! I am going to be leaving her in about an hour and I haven't even told my boss yet!!! Gulp!! LOL Guess she'll know when she next drops in to talk to me. LOL

[lexsmama]

I just spent an hour and a half looking for my son's social security card to get new insurance and go to Staples. :cry:

[Momto3]

Did you get to eat lunch?

[lexsmama]

Yes. I got it and brought it to work with me.

[willsmama]

I am getting my patience tested today ladies. Will's fever broke, but he is so whiney...I know it is because we've been cooped up for 3 days.
I am going to maybe take him on a run since it'll be in the 60's here today. Fresh air...right?

[newmami]

Yes Tracy!! I am sure the fresh air will make Will feel better

Ash, sorry about the card... that is why I keep those numbers in my PDA..

Oh, we got the kids' passports (took 2 weeks!!), DH says that Chris looks like a serial killer in the picture :lol:

[willsmama]

ha!!! that is funny claudia! i feel so bad for losing my patience with will!!! but trying to work, take care of him, etc. gets hard. But I am glad I am able to work from home when he is sick. Makes me feel less guilty for missing work.

[CandiceLeigh]

Hi everyone! Sorry I have not been so chatty in here this week. Love you all! :)

[newmami]

Hi Candice!! thank you for starting that thread with pictures, I loved it!!! :wub:

Tracy, it is nice that you can work from home... I am sorry Will is sick and I hope he gets better for tomorrow!!

So my baby will be 3 in 2 weeks........ :shocker::ohno::crying: I haven't decided on a theme for her cake and decorations... I am stuck between Go Diego Go and something a little more girly....... I should just let her pick

I hate that people from work pull all this files from the file room, then they dump them at my desk so I can file them... WTF? you get it out, you put it back in!!! :pokey:

[willsmama]

Ooh, I hate that too Clau! Lazies! Let Dani pick..she's a big girl now. :(

[lexsmama]

People can definitely be lazy. I'm so sorry Clau!

I hope Will gets better quick, Tracy!

I've been swamped today. I'm sorry I've been mia.

[newmami]

Oh no worries Ash... we are aware that some of us in here actually work, and some (ahem like me) have nothing better to do while at work! :laugh:

Ok, maybe I am an idiot, but I got a paper cut in my tonge... yes licking an envelope.... how idiotic is that?? :imfoolish:

I told DH I want a laptop but I just cannot justify spending THAT much money on me.... is everybody like that? I rather spend the money on things for the kids or save it... for some reason I think I don't deserve anything, besides the basic things.... :shocker:
Yes you can say it, I am losing it!!! :crazy:

[CandiceLeigh]

Oh Claudia, I am the same way about spending money on myself. I really need some new clothes, I mean REALLY. But I always find something that I think Chris needs before me, then Christmas is coming up...I will be looking like a hobo come the new year! :lol:

[newmami]

Glad to hear I am not alone!!!

[lexsmama]

I'm that way, but dh made me buy one from Sams. Economical and wondermous! I got a Compaq.

See you girls in the morning.

[CandiceLeigh]

Bye Ash!

I would love a new laptop myself. It drives me crazy not having internet at home. I need a good computer, all I have is an old HP that is super slow and just decrepit!

[Momto3]

Ok, maybe I am an idiot, but I got a paper cut in my tonge... yes licking an envelope.... how idiotic is that?? :imfoolish:

:crazy:

I feel a workers comp case coming on.

[CandiceLeigh]

:lol: Sorry, that's kinda funny Claudia!

[Momto3]

Morning ladies! HAPPY PUMPKIN DAY!!!!!!!!

Ugh! Tyler has killed his computer and now his sister's computer via viruses. I think I need to go buy a new computer as there is no way we are letting them on our lap top!

[lexsmama]

Oh no! That's no good Lynn. Try the website malwarebytes dot com and see if that helps. (Assuming you can get on the computer at all.)

We're out on trick or treating. I have to take Lex to the dr. He's coughed non stop since I got him from school yesterday. Dh is home with him until noon, and then I have him. Dh's afraid little bit's got bronchitis. I don't remember the symptoms.;

[willsmama]

Poor Lex. Will and his mystery fever are back at daycare today.
(no fever, obviously)

[Momto3]

Yay for no fever for Will!!!

Ashley - Sorry about Lew and his cough. I hope it isn't bronchitis!

[newmami]

Oh no!! poor Lex..... hope it is not bronchitis and that he feels better soon

yay for healthy Will!

Nothing much to do here....... but I need to pretend I am working because the boss is back.....
Came this morning and found some candy in my desk... then I was told it came from the supervisor.... I am afraid to eat it, what if it is poisoned?? :lol:

My kids are wearing today the Halloween shirts they got from the swap. They are the COOLEST thing ever!! (they light up!!!)

[sarahlynn]

can i vent :(...complain..cry whine. ( i also posted this in AP )

i struggle so much with mine and Dh's differt approaches to diciplining the kids or handeling the kids in situation where they are doing something wrong..

the other day i heard Dh say to lucea in the kitchen "your bad"

and i told him not to say that to her..

than last night lucea was riding a little car in the house and cyrus was trying to lassoo the car..so dh sees this and yells "STOP IT CY DONT EVER DO THAT AGAIN"

I just stopped what i was doing in the kitchen and stared at him cause out of nowhere the kids are playing and dh freaks on cy..he is like WHAT? WHAT? YOUR RIGHT I SHOULD JUST LET HIM DO THAT AND GET A ROPE AROUND HER NECK!!!

i said matt he was trying to get it around the truck not her neck he wasnt purposefully trying to hurt his sister he just didnt hink through waht might happen..you could have explained that to him..stopped him and told him it was not a good idea..you didnt need to yell at him..

so he says "cyrus you know its not right to put a rope around yoru sisters neck dont you"

of course cy is like "yeah"

not sure what point dh was trying to proove with that question i guess assuming since cy knows its not right to hang his sister he should have put two and two together in his 8 year old brain that by lassoing the car he might get the rope around his sisters neck??? i dont know..

so i just went back to what i was doing...and of course dh throws his little fit puts his coat on goes outside and says your rigth i just need to keep my mouth shut wont have anything to do with any of it..i just nodded and said ok..

now im in a ****ing ****ty mood on halloween the kids are so excited and alli want to do is cry :(

[Momto3]

Oh Sarah...I'm sorry that happened. Happens all the time in my house. Even still with teenagers they don't think ahead on the consequences but DH thinks everyone should think like him. It sucks.

Chin up girlie or the Great Pumpkin might swoop down and drop bucket loads of candy on you...wait that would be the bomb!

[willsmama]

sarah...it is so hard. I have the opposite problem...DH is more patient than me. It makes me feel horrible....:(

(((HUGS)))) to you.
Where did you find light up shirts Clau?

[newmami]

Tracy, snookie04 sent them fro the swap, they are super cool (although Chris wants to munch on the light)

Sarah, I am so sorry about the incident this morning... I am sure Cy didn't thought he could hurt Lulu, but Matt's approach was not the best (ok it was terrible).... can you talk to him and make him realize there is a better way to handle things??
My DH does the same from time to time, so I keep telling him "he is only 18 months, he doesn't know any better"
I don't understand why men have such high expectations from KIDS!!!

[sarahlynn]

i mean i know im not always the most calm and collected and best parent..i have my moments but i feel like all cy gets from him is freak outs..ya know..cy wasnt trying to maliciously hang his sister he was playing they were having a blast and dh freaks on him...i mean if he had just said Hey cy not a good idea lucea could really get hurt..

[newmami]

I agree Sarah.... he could have just said "Cy please be careful, that rope can hurt Lucea", I don't understand either why they have to freak out

[Momto3]

I'm so horrible, but I HATE the costume that Katelyn picked. Its so dorky! She is going to be Dora the Explorer! I mean I love Dora and the videos, but the costume...ugh!

[Momto3]

http://www.partycity.com/images/thumb/products-new/280901.jpg (http://www.partycity.com/cgi-bin/parties/costumes.cgi?thepartytype=&name=Dora The Explorer&parties=Halloween&productstype=Toddler Girl&products=280901&zoom=1&start=&originaltype=Costumes)

Gotta love that wig!

[willsmama]

:laugh:

[newmami]

I saw that and I was afraid Dani would pick it because it is a little dorky!!

We have to take pictures of our LO in their costumes and post her on Monday, ok?? and YES LURKERS, you are welcome to post pictures as well!!

[Momto3]

I know...my child is the dork!

Yes, I agree, A picture parade of their costumes!

[sarahlynn]

YOU GUYS help me get out of this shi ty mood ive allowed my husband to get me in..

[CandiceLeigh]

Hey everyone! HAPPY HALLOWEEN! http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i279/candiceleighfy/APA/hha.jpg (http://americanpregnancy.org/forums/%5BIMG%5Dhttp://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i279/candiceleighfy/APA/hha.jpg%5B/IMG%5D) I can't wait to share pics on Monday! Especially since I dressed up this year. :) Did ya'll see my picture on my FB? http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i279/candiceleighfy/APA/hh.jpg (http://americanpregnancy.org/forums/%5BIMG%5Dhttp://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i279/candiceleighfy/APA/hh.jpg%5B/IMG%5D)

:hugs: Sarah, I have to check myself sometimes because I can be impatient like Matt.

[newmami]

Running to FB to see your picture Candice!

Sarah, don't let him ruin a day you enjoy so much, just don't give him that power
I do that, I let Dh ruin my days and then I hate myself for doing that.... just try to smile, think about ToT, eat some candy