Twilight

You are a beautiful, amazing woman Janet. You were 3 years ago but your beauty really shines now! You are an inspiration and so important to so many people. Your example shines like a light for everyone and you always have a kind shoulder and kick in the @$$ when we need it. This morning....fixed myself a smoothie. Didn't really want it, but know that I'm off on a motorcycle trip which means convenience stores every 100 miles so NEED it. Because of you and the rest of my glorious 7's I am back on the bandwagon and going to work to be as successful as the rest of you. Thank you for your inspiration Janet! You are so very dear to me! Congrats on your bandiversary!!!

I love you Janet! You are so very right. I need to pay better attention to me. I have promised to take better care of me though. You all make me remember what it is all about. I lost sight, but you reminded me. You just hop up there and start banging the gavel every time I start messing up. Love you!

The biggest problem is...it IS broke. I need to focus on being healthy. Moving, eating better, and just plain taking care of myself. I think maybe I should try 3 shakes a day for the next week just to get back on the losing side of things.

Yoplait greek vanilla/honey usually...sometimes strawberry. V8 fusion light. I think I'm doing blueberry pomegranite this week. I change. Creamer, SF french vanilla coffeemate I know it's a lot of calories, but it is something that I never lose. when all else fails it fills me up and stays down. I've gone to the greek yogurt because of the extra Protein. It's ff so that's a bonus. Usually if I have a smoothie I don't snack on other stuff. It fills the sweet void.

yoplait ff, vanilla

thanks for the info on the chx salad. I've never been really good at all that figuring. I have to say though, I can have it in about 4 servings or more. Tonight I tried to eat top off of pizza...but lost most of it. I'll call it one piece of pizza, top only. now drinking a hot cup of tea. If I can get opened back up, I'll try a smoothie. Janet, wanna do some quick calculating :cool: 1 container greek yogurt, 1/4 c frozen fruit (most likely straw/pine), 1/2 banana, 1/4 c sf creamer, 1/4 c v8 fusion. I'm a little worried to hear the total count but...better to know than to not, right. Okay. Trying to watch a movie and can't figure out the post OR the movie.

Hi ladies. After my rant yesterday I felt better. My husband and my son just seem to be clueless when it comes to women. You'ld think Jeff would have figured it out by now. Michael...well....as I said in Seattle, he's a sophmore boy and they are just plain idiots. So far so good today. I need to figure out how to get some nutrition in before noon though. I'm not hungry. I'm not uncomfortable. I just don't want anything...and I know it's not good to go for 14 hours without SOMETHING. I'm also super tight in the mornings...as if I''m NOT super tight the rest of the day. Anyways....gotta figure something out. Maybe will order some proticcino...that always worked well and I can mix it in my latte in the morning. BTW, most protein I've seen has a temp max and I'm wondering why. Any insight? Had latte this morning and went out to lunch and had a salad. It was awesome but I felt like I inhaled it. I'm a little worried about what will happen when I try to drink something later. At least right now I'm not thirsty. So far, it's 1;30 and that's my intake. Might be one of the big reasons I've been binging in the evenings. Busy day today getting back in the swing of the motorcycle club stuff. Planning a long ride for Saturday. We will be gone all day. Looking forward to it. I haven't ridden since our rally. Then Monday i have to start work on the pink ribbon rally stuff. It's only a month away and now I'm thinking I'm way behind on it. Imagine that! Candice, quilt something awesome while Peter is away. Too involved to binge. Like I should talk :cool: Oh, and next time you go to yoga, take a picture of that lovely lady, post it on FB, and we'll all give you our opinions on her "flaws" on here and you can print them and give them to her. Let her know how it feels to be run down by complete strangers. Dog rules....what rules? Oh yeah...I'm the one who tries to keep some. However, the rules did change when I got the big dogs. Jeff would like there to be different rules for different sizes but I vetoed that. If HIS dogs get to sleep inside, mine do. If HIS dogs get a treat, mine do. If HIS dogs can climb on the bed, mine can. Problem is HIS want to do those things, mine could care less. He would kick Allie out because of her horrific gas though...but his are always on his lap when she is letting go. LOL So dog rules schmools! That's a bunch of hooey! :wink2: Well, I'd better get to work. I have a hole lot of stuff to do in the next 2 weeks and typing here is NOT getting them done. Love you ladies. i'm sure I'll be back 5 or 6 times tonight

Janet, Bella is adorable! I can't imagine not falling in love with her. Karla, I love you hon. You need to take a deep breath and not let the negativity roll you out of control. It will avalanche you darling. You'll feel so helpless during it, but you are NOT helpless. Take a deep breath and stop the train. Hugs dear. I love you!!! Linda, how was your Gamma day? How great was your first afternoon? Let's hear it. Phyl, did you fall into the wine bottle? Where are you? Okay...love you ladies! Night.

Candice??? She said WHAT? Are you freaking kidding me? Did she have Tourrettes or something? No one is THAT rude, are they? I would have slugged her. Twice probably...or more. I hate mean people. Candice, you look amazing. You are beautiful and I can't believe anyone would say such horrible things to anyone who looks like you. You are GORGEOUS! Next time, slap her! Or buy her a manners book and leave it on her towel in the room. Sign it "from the lucky 7's!"

Hi ladies. I guess I should have explained myself a little better with jeff and Michael. Their issues weren't with each other, it was with me. Remember how I said I asked jeff to do laundry before I left and he thought that meant fold clothes but not wash? Well, I had laundry pretty much done before I left. I separated folded clothes into piles for the kids that fit and didn't fit. Well, he brought kids to Lincoln with 2 changes of clothes. Jaimisons were itty bitty so she looked like an orphan all weekend. Nick didn't have underwear because he brought Michael's. I come home and there are 5+ loads to do before I put our weekend clothes in the pile. He tells me he can't find any clothes for himself....My house is a disaster...just want to scream. So I get in on Wed. night and do a load of laundry, put sheets on Jaimi's bed (her room can't even be walked in) and start picking up. Jeff is sitting on the computer telling me about his funny emails. I wanted to smother him. But when I say something he just sits there looking at me like I'm speaking Japanese. Then there is Michael. He wants to quit his job. he actually walked out on it while we were gone but I talked him into going back but he insists he doesn't want to work there. However, he has a list of 3 or 4 cars that he thinks he would like. I explain he doesn't have a license and he just rolls his eyes at me. He has all these money things he wants but doesn't want to work. Then I go down and look at his room and family room and I can't even explain how crazy his mess made me. Then he says, "I need new tennis shoes." He shows me and they are destroyed. They look like a rottwieller has gotten ahold of them. His explanation. They got wet and fell apart. REALLY? You're going with THAT? Bite me! His toes were caked with mud and he stunk. I couldn't hardly stand to sit next to him on the drive from his grandparents. And then he flips me attitude when I tell him he needs to shower! AHHHH Anyways. That's what I meant by problems with Jeff and Michael. I have gotten better at saying "deal with it" when it is those two with the issues. Today's food sucked yet again. On the road all day and that is always horrible. I just can't seem to control myself in the convenience store. SF, FF latte diet pepsi McD's double cheeseburger, no bun 1/2 McD's fruit smoothie 1 box Milk Duds (I have choco covered pretzels in a bag too but have managed to convince myself not to open them. To the shop with those with Jeff tomorrow) 1/2 banana I'm still stuck on the hamburger and will try to get it through and then have a homemade smoothie. I bought apples, raspberries, watermelon, and peas today at the store. Tomorrow is another day. I really hope I can get out moving tomorrow. One way or the other. Kids are going to daycare so I should be able to get an hour or two in during the day. Would really like to get the kayak out. Shoulder hurts but would really like to get out on the water. Okay....too long of a post. I'll catch up later. Love you ladies!

Quickie. Long day today but productive. Cleaned the office and the store room. Took 8 bags of clothes and 3 boxes of crap to the goodwill store. I was going to sell em at the garbage sale but really needed to find my store room and have no idea when I'm going to get it together enough to have it...so....off they all went. stress with jeff and Michael. I just don't know what to do about them some days. I guess I was hoping that after I got back from vacation I wouldn't have been stressed out so much over the crap. No such luck Okay...food for the day.... 3 skinny sausages...no casing. 1/2 of a 1/4 of a waffle (from Jai's plate) 1 skinny sf latte 1/4 cup Candice's yummy fruit dip 1 c melon 1/2 of a 1/3 pound burger...but most of that came back 20 oz smoothie (1 greek yogurt, 1/4 c sf creamer, 1/4 c fusion light, 1/2 banana, 1/4 cup frozen strawberries) Not ready to put that in sparkpeople today yet, but I don't think it was too bad. Oh...32 oz water too. Only 1/2 of what I should have but better than I usually do. Okay. I'll talk to you tomorrow. Love you ladies.

Quick drive by. Just got home and need to rest up before I kill someone. Don't have the energy to explain. Liquids begin tomorrow. I'm going to get back on the wagon...start walking....get out to the lake on my kayak....and get the pounds OFF!!! Night ladies!

all the letters went nutso on me on my last post. what the heck??? Anyways. Nothing more urgent to say. See you soon. Phyl, got your address. We'll see when we get closer. I'll call. I think Karla brought the chicken...I could be wrong though. I thought she said she did. I don't know. Okay....going to go see if the ladies are ready. See you soon!!!!

It's 730. I've been ready to go since 7. Waiting for Karla and Rose. Like I said. "I'm too excited to sleep!!!" Now down in the business center trying to be patient. Called Jeff. He said, "Be PATIENT!!" Definitely not my strong suit. Hopefully we will get outta here by 8. Probably 830.

Hi ladies. Karla, Rose, and I are in Ellinsberg. Just a couple of hours out. Spending the night here and will head out in the morning. I've got address and I've got Phyl's, Janet's, and Candice's phone numbers. What are the plans for tomorrow? I'll call when we reach I-5 and we can work it out from there....or rather Rose will call since I shall be driving. I'm so excited. It's like that little boy in the Walt Disney commercial who can't sleep. I brought my aero bed and Karla has her air mattress. I'm sure we'll be good. Anything else, let me know. Text works best since I didn't bring my stupid puter. Or facebook since I can get that on my blackberry. See you all soon!

Another drive by Popped corn until 11pm last night. Now waiting for laundry to finish so I can pack. Asked Jeff to do it last night, but I guess WASHING clothes didn't compute when I said, "I need you to do the laundry so I don't have to." Came home to it folded, but nothing washed. Michael is PO'd at me. Oh well. He didn't like me calling him on being an @$$. He snarled some snide remark at me and said he was "Outta here!" I just snarled back, "Yeah, cuz you wouldn't want to stay here and help out to try to redeem yourself." Maybe I just won't come home ever again. ahhhhh calgon!!!! Okay. Waiting to get address from Phyl. Driving to Rose's today. Will talk to you all tonight from there. Love you ladies. It's almost TIME!!!!! I could pee my pants just a little from excitement!!!

Okay girls. i'm checking but not staying long. I didn't get a chance to read all of the posts but a few things that stuck out that I wanted to put my 2 cents into. Answer might be there but I didn't see it. Phyl, my tsu's always run around the house like that after a bath. they LOVE it. Gonzo has to get his new "scent" all over everything. My greys were horrible about wrapping me up walking so I got a very short leash for each of them. 2 feet I think? I'm not sure maybe 2 1/2. Works like a charm. There's only one place they can walk...right next to me. There was something else, but I'm too tired to think. See facebook for the craziness that was my weekend. Love you ladies. more info tomorrow.

Oh don't say that! This isn't dying. It's just crazy summer time. Was busy trying to get everything ready for corn this weekend. I don't know how many people will be in the little town of Medicine Lake this weekend for the centennial celebration but I'm pretty sure I'll be nuts by the end. I'm going to need the relaxation next week! That's it. We're saving all the chatter for when we are together!

Phyl, Darcy is the most beautiful darling I've seen in a LONG time. I see on FB that Tennille is asking about pics of the new puppy so I'm wondering if you actually got her. And is she spending the week with us? I sure hope so. Oh...do I need to bring my aerobed with me? I think I remember Candice saying something about it.

Yes, I'm crazy busy but it makes up for all summer when I'm crazy bored. No Candice, I won't bring you left overs. That would be destructive. I'll see about finding someone to carry it across the border and mail some to Peter one of these days. :thumbup: I'm really excited that Rose and Karla are coming too! I can hardly wait to leave!

Okay ladies. I'm here. I know...I'm never here...but I think you all know how crazy it's been around here. Here's my rundown for the next 10ish days..... tomorrow, run to canada for parts for Jeff, then set up for popcorn Friday, popcorn all day at the Med. Lake centennial....and somehow celebrate Nick's b'day. Saturday, popcorn Sunday, popcorn Monday, birthday party at park for Nick and then pool with him, pack Tuesday drive to Lincoln. Wednesday, leave for Seattle Thursday - Monday ...whatever we feel like Tuesday drive home (I think that's the plan) Wed - Friday, Lincoln Saturday - Sunday -- Dutton Fun Days/family reunion Monday back to P'wood Nuts, right? At some point I'm supposed to do mom stuff too. Crazy crazy! I'm really looking forward to seeing you guys. My cousin lives just about 10 minutes from the island we're on so he and his wife might come down and see us at some point. We'll see. Karla, I sent you an email. When you have time, let's chat again. You're the busy one, call me when you have time. I miss you and love you!!!

Oh...and Phyl's summer address because I just have her winter address saved.

Drive by....sorry ladies. Its been crazy trying to get everything in order for this sale. Remind me next year not to put everything off. Quick question because I've been hunting for the answer and can't find it. What days do we have the house. Mom is here and we were discussing plans and neither of us remember the dates for sure. I'll try to drive by later and give you more updates. Life is good and I am doing pretty good. No worries! Love you guys!

Hello. I'd like to introduce myself. My name is Stephanie and I live in the middle of nowhere Montana. I used to be a part of this really great LBT group. For some reason I just can't seem to get back to them. I'm such a bad friend. Anyways. That's me! It's been crazy around here but really no excuse. I have time for facebook, I have time for you guys! I love you all! Had a really good time with Candice and Peter. What an amazing couple! Jeff just thought they were the greatest!!! Sure wish they lived closer. I'm sure Karla and Phyl felt the same way. It definitely made me super excited for July! I don't know what you guys have talked about for food for that time, beside Phyl doing the shopping, but I was thinking maybe each of us could take a day and make lunch and dinner that day with our favorite recipe. We could pair up or whatever...like Rose and I could do one day or whatever. Then Phyl could do the breakfast/coffee/staple stuff and then we wouldn't have to worry about her spending more than the $200. Personally, even if she doesn't spend it all, I think she should get the deposit for all the rigamarole that she's gone through for us. ... just my thought. Karla, your dd's are being very toxic for you right now. Do you think that maybe they are taking it out on you for selling the house? They sound very passive aggressive right now. Like they are making you PAY for something. You definitely don't need that. No matter how tough you want to be, they keep pushing and pushing until they watch you crumble, either by giving in or getting upset. It's so tough for you. I'm so sorry. Hugs to you! Janet, the puppy! OMG! I just don't know what I would do. Hard not to be mad at the dog, but it's not his fault either. GRRR! Okay....off to do a bunch of stuff for the day. Love you ladies!

Good afternoon ladies. I have 8 million things to do and still, here I sit on the computer. go figure. Got home last night about 7. Exhausted, but good exhausted. Had a wonderful lunch with the darling that I helped on Saturday. She is such an amazing soul. beautiful inside and out. Then long drive home....about 6 1/2 hours. So sat and watched Planet 51 with the kids and then Jeff and I watched The Proposal. Was a WONDERFUL night. Michael was pretty good for the most part. There were a few glitches in the whole weekend but Jeff handled them. THAT:S the real miracle....he didn't leave them for me. How awesome is that? Tomorrow Jeff, Nick, and I are going to Walking With Dinosaurs in Bismark. It's another 6 hour drive, but something that Nick will remember for his entire life I think. And we've never done something like this with JUST him. I think it will be super! Then back here Wednesday morning/afternoon. Our pastor is having a kidney transplant in a couple of weeks and we are having a benefit for her tomorrow night. Then nothing Thursday, thank goodness, and Friday Michael and I have therapy. Monday I have to go the other direction to do a science workshop and the week begins again. CRAZY! I can hardly figure out if I'm coming or going. Okay...so I have way too much to do here to stay here on the computer. I'll talk to you later ladies! Have a beautiful day.