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Great, Apples DS was making a decision weather to go back to Iraq for two years. I don't think I heard if he was going to do it or not.

Wow you got a lot done today after your long trip home.

Laura K

Wow this thread is sure quiet. Everyone must still be busy.

I had a good Mothers day hope you all did too.

Jodi, it's so sad when you bond with a pet, but you know it was in boomers best interest to go to that family. He will be happy.

Laura K

Charlene, We have about a month and a half before she moves. So, you know kids, "got lots of time" I'm just going with the flow, throwing in suggestions when the time is right.

Julie, keeping you in my thoughts, hope you can get some relief.

Laura K

Happy Mothers Day to everyone. Have a great weekend for all of you going away.

Jessica, great job on the "A"

Laura K

Eva, that is amazing. I love them. So cool the lightening in the background too.

LauraK

Charlene, I used to mix my carnation instant Breakfast (choc) with banana sf pudding, I even found pistascio, butterscotch in sf. Sometimes I would add pb to them also. The pudding would make it thicker like a milk shake.

Apples, I will keep your DS in my prayers and thoughts. He will make to right decision for him.

My Isaac, a mini dash, shakes like a baby anytime I take him some where. He acts like a killer beast and home and a big timid baby every where else.

Congrats Joyce and Charlene on the loses.

Laura K

Linda, I posted last night but it didnt make it here. All went better than expected with the ex in laws. I survived, did feel like they were all watching me eat, but as my mom said they should have been watching how much they were eating. They are all big people and tend to really shovel it in. It was interesting to watch and know I used to participate in that feeding frenzy. yikes.

Last I knew we will be leaving June 21, should take us 3 days at 10 hrs @. I would love to meet you. I will keep you updated, (that's when I'm told what I'm doing) lol

Laura K

Hi All, Just got thru reading all the posts. Even with Apples gone you sure were busy.

Well we made it thru grad/packing & moving, barely. I'm trying not to be a "Mother" but dang she needs to learn priorities. Deep breathe ok over that for the minute.

Jodi, Happy belated Birthday...

Can't remember much else so Hi to everyone and great job to the losers and new undies. Feels great to have new ones.

Laura K

Apples, building grain bins was down the line of jobs. Of course 1st was baby sitting, then picking pickles, hoeing Beans & baling hay. Now I sit my hinie at a desk all day & work in my flowers for fun. Your topics are always fun and get you thinking.

Oh and those pickled eggs are good. My kids have me boil them up and when they finish off the pickle bologna I throw them in the brine for a week.

Jessica, hugs sent your way.

Well I'm going MIA for a few days DD grads this weekend. I'm so excited I'm giddy and probably won't sleep tonight.

Take care all.

Laura K

Debra, well I'm not to much younger, but I told the people I wanted to know. If someone comes right out and asks I tell them. I haven't been to shy about it and I make sure to tell people that the band is just a tool. I have to watch what I eat, how I eat and it is up to me to do the work. I have had people tell me I don't eat enough or don't eat. It's all about educating them on the way of my life now.

You are doing great, keep it up. I did the same thing you did read all the posts and then joined in. These ladies gave me the education and support I needed and still need to be successful.

Laura K

LauraK...some advice on the upcoming DD party and inviting ex and his wife. Make sure to wear something that shows off your new bod! I am sure you will make an impression with all the hard work you have done!:scared2::wink:

Apples,

Already got my clothes picked out for the grad day lol

Like minds think alike. hehehehe

LauraK

Glad to have you join us Debra.

Laura K

All right Julie. I hope they do something for you.

Laura K

Apples, My DS is going but I have made the trip myself, it's not bad. It is 8 hrs to Houghton from here. 3 to the bridge and 5 across the UP. It will be nice my DS & I don't spend a lot of time together lately, GF. The 3 of us will have a night and most of a day before anyone else shows up. My Mom and Step Dad will be there fri afternoon/evening.

I know she will appreciate it if her Dad & Step Mom show up for her grad/going away party. I can handle them they have been over before. If I was really good I would invite his family, not sure if I can handle that. They are nasty people. I will ask her what she wants.

Hmmm wonder if I should invite the ex-step mom too.? That might cause some problems. I know I'm bad. Her & I get along ok. lol

Laura K

Arlene, sent a prayer up for your mom, hope she continues to improve.

Janet, hugs on the work issues.

Well I can't say I remember ironing much as a kid, still don't. That's what the timer on the dryer is for. lol

DD will start her job on July 6th. I got all the paperwork in the mail yesterday. You certainly can tell it's government, huge envelope.

I'm getting so excited to leave on Thurs. I even spoke with her Father today and told him about the sm party I am planning for her. Invited him and his wife. Must be giddy or my mind is spinning with all her going ons. lol

Laura K

Wow Jessica what a difference. You go girl.

Laura K

Linda, I will let you know on the route. The one I did shows us going I-80 for over 1200 miles.

Laura K

Lori,

DD is not thinking move, she is in school mode and only thinking that & grad day when we all come up. Her advisor suggested she have them delay for a month. Also she wants to be home for my nieces grad party to see everyone.

I'm am not sure how the movers work. They said they would pay to move 10,000 lbs of household items. I'm getting this all thru her so I'm not sure if she has to hire a mover or they do. They are sending all the paperwork to my home as it is so close to her moving home.

You know kids put it off, can't multi task like us moms. Its getting frustrating to me, guess I'm anal about planning the whole thing. I just keep telling myself take a deep breath, her life. ahhhh gotta love them. (I think) lol

The route I mapped, already, shows us going right thru SLC.

cbl

Laura K

Jodi, That's funny about the standardized testing. I can remember my Mom telling about my sis testing for Kindergarten. They showed her a pic of a mailbox attached to the side of the house. She didn't know what it was. Out in the country mailboxes are on a post and different shaped. lol

Julie, Wow does mimi look like her gma. So cute both girls.

Staying busy trying to help DD prepare for grad and her move. Not sure of the date yet as she asked for them to delay it a month. Won't have enough time to complete her classes, grad, & move her home. Then have everything ready for the moving co.

cbl

Laura K

Hi BattleKat, you've come to the right place. These ladies will have some answers for you.

First thing someone will say is "Tell us what you are eating"

Give some more information & you will get help.

Keep posting.

Laura K

Apples, I spent one summer right after high school building Butler bins. GF & I were the outside workers feeding bolts and jacking up the rings and two guys inside. We got back at them when we knew they had hangovers by making sure our wrench slipped banging the side lots of times per day. lol

Laura K

Apples, I live in farm country. Many of my EX's family farm big time like you do. So I understand that kind of stuff.

Great, Happy Anniversary to you.

Laura K

Happy B-day Linda...

Apples, sorry for answering for you. Got my days of your departure mixed up. lol

Laura K

Jodi, too funny about the farm and dumb NYrs. I'll answer for Apples, as she is traveling today. They have a cash crop farm, which means they grow crops. I don't think they have any farm animals at all. Dang that really limits you on where you could live if you have all those retrictions. Keep telling us about your religion, I am learning so much.

Eva, What is "tea eggs"?

Janet, I've been thinking about the self tanners because I feel so pale. I will get really dark soon though.

Laura K

Cheri, Don't worry about me being offended. I love to read what you write and we all have our opinions. By only seeing the written word you don't get the feelings behind them which at times makes things hard. But carry on we are all diffrent but one on here.

Laura K