Dragonwillow

Leatha...luckly for me, hubby does most of the pond maintance. We don't have any Water lillys left, we have hungry fish apparently and they ate them all down to the bulb pratically. LOL And yes we feed them! I think we need to remove some of the fish. I've counted 19 fish that have color and there are some black ones too, but they are hard to see to count. I love the size of yours. Next pond will be much bigger scale for us I'm sure. This one is a nice size as its near our front walk. I need to get some water lily's started in the top pool, since there is NO fish in either of them. Whens the best time to dig up and replant iris bulbs? Anyone know? I have tons of these, but would like to thin them out and move some to maybe the front yard....though it maybe too shaded. Thats the big problem with our yard, we have over 8 mature oak and elm trees, and most of the yard is too shaded to grow really pretty flowers. Currently have tons of hosta, azelas, monkey grass, and lentin roses.

This is our pond, it doesn't look as good at the moment because I haven't put any new bedding plants, and only have a few coming back from last year. I do have a question for all you gardners. How do I get rid of ground cover...it's rather pretty when it blooms but its taking over the whole back yard. I tried pulling it up and puting a rock border around it to contain it, but it still spreads.

Photo nut, I was just going to suggest spagetti squash. My kids love it. I haven't had any promblem with spagetti though, and I usually buy wheat pasta...just a little better nutrionally wise.

I've still been taking the normal viatimins. I haven't had any promblems but should I stop? I guess I should show them to the nutrionist Tuesday

I have a tattoo that I got when I lost 50lbs on weight watchers a few years ago. I want to get another when I've had my tummy tuck and I'm at goal on my lower back.

Pictures of me or the charms? LOL I have pictures of me at my blog entry (even though I haven't updated the blog or food diary...well pretty much since the scale stopped moving) I got alot of my charms online at a place called sarina's charms She had fast shipment and the quality is nice. From her I got a moon and stars one, a chinese take out box one (my favorite type of food), A roller coaster one, some double link flowers which my daughters stole, and a tiger eye one. I also got some of her "suprise charm deals, all of which my daughters have stolen". Right now I have 8 charms: 1. my tennis shoe (to remind me to exercise) 2. roller coaster ( to remind me that I'll never have to worry about fitting again) 3. chinese takeout (everthying is fine in moderation 4. Ying Yang (everything in balance) 5. moon and stars ( I just like it) 6. green birthstone for me 7. pink birthstone for daughter 1 8. purple birthstone for daughter 2. I haven't been buying the really expensive charms....just the plain old stainless steel ones. I like the enamal ones best. The ones that are painted tend to get worn off....I had three charms that said dream it, believe it, become it...but they have worn off now. (but got them at claires for really cheap so guess I could replace if i felt the urge) Walmart was clearing all of their charms out too...I founds some there...most of which the kids have (they aren't accumulating them for weight loss or gained so they get to have tons LOL) but I think my ying yang came from there as part of a 3 pack for the value price of 50 cents. ...told ya mine were cheap. Now I co worker has one that the charms are all white and yellow gold and real gemstones. She pays like 80. a charm...to rich for my blood. I'm a cheap date in more ways than one now.

I"m right there with you...I've lost 40-37lbs right now. (meaning I've gained 3 back) I see the nutritionist next week and I just don't know what to tell her. I don't feel like I need a fill...because I can't eat alot of meats. I'm turning into a soy drinking, tofu eating vegitarian lately. I think I've finally pinpointed what causes me to get stuck though....at 6 months out! LOL I eat too fast....even when I chew it to death. This happenes more often when I'm multi tasking. (another habit I should break while eating). I get discouraged...especially since I get to wear most of the same summer clothes as last year) Whats up with that? But you know what idiot me does when the going gets tough...makes the going even tougher. I just noticed I do this recently. When I stop seeing the scale move, I'll start eating things I shouldn't....what does it matter if I eat that chocoate?...the scale isn't moving anyway. Why bother to do a whole 60 minutes on the elliptical...its not like its making any freaking difference. Why do we do this to ourselves...or why do I? I maybe a turning into the turtle...but I'm determined to get there. I even have the clothes to wear since my friend sent me all her "fat" clothes...get this a size 14. I'll be so happy in a size 14! LOL

I have an italian charm bracelet. I reward one charm for every 5lbs. It's been awhile since I got a charm. Sigh

Me me...we should have a scrapping meeting...can't eat while scrapping!!!! LOL

That's what they tell you to make you stop calling for awhile....don't listen...set them up on your speed dial!

Diane is going to cook.....good food, free clothes...I'm a go...LOL

Okay...well guess we will all get together some other time, cause wavey said I'm not enough to make her skip her workout and housework. What kinda of friend would I be to ask that? LOL. See everyone May 20th???????????

As of right now...I can do either the 13th or the 20th...though I did vote for the 20th just because I wrote it on my calender in sharpie......in red sharpie! So gals lets all try to come! :Banane56:

Wow Karen.....you have a better handle on who is who than me. I didn't realize we had grown to so many......so we have so many...why isn't anyone helping to indulge my coffee habit tomorrow at the mall?

Hehe, not sure if that worked right...I think this weekend was canceled due to only Karen and I being interested. Karen you still want to get together for coffee or smoothie at carolina place Saturday morning? Well need to go pack lunches....I don't want to go to work today :Banane56:. We have to move ALL of the day care stuff to an exercise room at the end of shift today...thats going to be ALOT of work. Good news, the construction crew is comming at 1 to start our walls. No more big kids beating up ont he little kids...YEAH...or in some the cases, the little kids beating up on the big kids.

Okay...i plan to be there on the 20th.....so unless you have a good excuse like Diane (spoilt jet setter that she is ....joking) then everyone else better be there too. (this is me being assertive...is it working?)

I'm around, just busy busy busy. Today worked morning shift and night shift at the Y. Won't be a promblem in the summer though. New state rule...employees can only take their children with them to work for 2 1/2 per day. So summer, my shifts will be 2 1/2 hours long. Hey maybe it will get me back on track workout wise. I will still get the member benifits of 2 hours of day care before or after my shift. If I like it better I might just stick to the same schedule in the fall when the kids are back in school. Angie, I'm sorry to hear things aren't going the way you had hoped. My boss at work is just started going through a divorce for her husband. (things have been bad for years I gather, and she is relieved at this point) But this week when hubby and I felt distant and cranky I automatically jumped to...he is going to divorce me. He has since told me I'm just freaking crazy...and that he is just stressed at work and having a crankfest. If you need anything just let me know....I work right on 49 and could come down and meet you sometime...especially on a Tuesday or Thursdays. Karen, I say you bug the begeegees out them. And check out the internet for things to arm your self with...maybe others fights against insurance? I have a good feeling that things are going to work out for you. Diane ...you have a blast on Vacation girl. I'm right behind you at the end of June...my first cruise EVER. I was really hoping to be closer to the onelanderville...but guess I'll take what I got. My friend in texas just sent me her fat clothes......they are size 14...(can you picture my face right now LOL) Anyway...I have tons of clothes if I ever get there! ...nice stuff, one is a really pretty silk tunic pantsuit from neiuem marcus....I can't even spell it...much less afford to shop there! LOL I have some size 22 and 20 stuff to give away...most of it being long paints and casual in variety. There is a pair of jean shorts that I wore last year...size 24. I loved them...so tried to wear them this weekend...hard to believe my ass was that big! Hehehe they sag in the butt badly now. Not a whole lot of dress stuff. Anyone want? I wish I could be giving away my 18 right now. My goal to get into my friends fat 14's by this time next year!

Oh Karen, so sorry to hear that. Hey maybe you can follow my current diet plan. You are sure to gain enough to be qualified then! ...JUST KIDDING...I've gained like 3lbs this month instead of loosing. I don't get it...I dont' need a feel, if anything I get stuck MORE often. I'm not eating crap...well at least not all the time. I am drinking with meals which stops now. What are you co morbids? Could they have overlooked something that should be documented? What about all the leg pain and stuff you have been having, can that be related to excess weight? Melissa

Okay, just got a high school reunion thing for hubby...its for the weekend of th 17th. We will be on the cruise the weekend of the 24th. So the only weekend that works forme it the 10th, and like I said it will be afternoon before I could get there since Karah has to dance that morning. It looks like I'll be able to go to carolina place on Saturday...I might have to do the smoothy instead of my typical coffee. I'm trying to kick the habit currently. I figure I spend around 20 dollars a week at starbucks...gotta break the habit.

Pool party for June....the first weekend is out for me, the second a maybe if its Saturday afternoonish...Karah has dance recitals both weekends. The second weekend she will have dress rehearsal saturday morning sometime, and dance on Sunday.

Whats wrong with those folks....want us to "lean" on them (imagine a mobster type voice here)

Well had my doc appointment yesterday...my vitamin D is terribly low...so guess I need to get out and enjoy the sunshine? The lump they think is a cyst or a boil that hasn't come to a head. I have an antibiotic to take and I'm suppose to be doing warm compresses on it. Who wants warm compresses in their arm pit? My thyroid was showing a bit low again so they raised my dose. She said my body can work up and immunity to it? So that its not as effective. Is this true, never heard such about hormones such as thyroid hormones. Ah well. Off to get started on painting the fairies on Karah's wall. I installed a shelf....now there are two huge holes in the wall from the screw anchors and the shelf still looks like it wants to fall. Hubby told me to ceast and desist until he arrives home. Guess he will be cleaning up my attempt to be handy.

Heard anything? Come on UHC...we all need an answer! LOL

I got my band in October 2005, and would do it again in a heart beat. I've been married 18 years this June (gosh don't I feel old) and have two girls, Kristen age 14 going on 20 and Karah age 6 who thinks she is a teenager too. I was a stay at home mom until recently. I started working at the YMCA about 2 weeks after my surgery. It gets me out of the house, keeps me from doing housework, gives me a little starbucks money and I'm still home for the kids. Works out good. I live in Charlotte in the airport area. My stats are below...I too want a tummy tuck, but have a bit more to go before I get that. Not really clear on how I plan to pay for it either...hey Kathy maybe we can find someone to do a two for one deal?

I packed my Breakfast and lunch for tomorrow and a snack...this is what I packed: French vanilla yogurt and straweberries for breakfast: mixed greens, almond shivers, blue cheese chunks and light ranch dressing for lunch. and a apple sauce for snack. Today I ate: yogurt for breakfast, mcdonalds grilled chicken salad for lunch (didn't steal not ONE fry...yeah), and for dinner I had salad again....but the fish was dry so didn't eat it. I'm not sure I got enough protien in. Oh and I split a carmel frap light with the girls (in other words Karah let me have a few sips...the pig) Much better sunday than I did saturday. I practically ate a whole popcorn at the movie Saturday...bad example of bandster life I've set for Wavy. Did find Kristen a dress for her social...this is what she ended up with...she looks too damn old in it...but have to admit the dress looks good on her. http://www.torrid.com/store/product.asp?LS=0&RN=312&ITEM=596811 I still have to get a dress for the cruise...want to be down another size by then...so kinda of reluctant to buy a dress now.