Shrinkin' Violets- Part 2 Read Here

[TracyinKS 7]

I just got up off the couch to come in here and check......

my mom told me to stop drinking milk because that was the worst thing for my mucus....... so i've switched to Water and I'm cookin chicken noodel Soup now.....

Michelle I LOVE THE PICS!!!!!! You look so darn skinny and happy!

pam: as always you are beautiful!

TracyK: I LOVE THE HAIR!!!!!!!!!!! I promise once I get to feeling better I will post some pics. although I doubt it will show anything really dramatic.

Tracy you need to print and frame that pic of you and Macy!!!!!!!!!!

Everyone else have a great day and say a little prayer that this pia earache/head ache and throat ache goes away today!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

So much for Valentines Day!!!!!

[Jennifur 0]

Ok gals

I went into family court. with my mom's super charged crystals - 1 necklace and 1 Bracelet. black cord mini skirt, black sweater, tights and shoes... I must admit... looked pretty darn good for what it's worth. X-wife had bypass surgery about 6 months before me and she still weighs about 200lbs... she is shorter than I am but her face is very round and she did look good compared to what she use to be... but I was expecting her to be much smaller at a year out. anyhoo... I got to go first... I just went on and on. He came over (my company) he thought i was on the phone on purpose...employment guy called when i was in there and gave me details of my salary and start date Feb 25th - and pay structure. I said no... and you know how long I've been waiting on this job... I brought up medical, daycare, that I'm willing to work with him but really I have not said a word when I was 3 months without and already taking $80 a month less because they are giving me what they can required by law.

I was strong, confident... and I think everyone was completely shocked at that. We have been in and out of court for 13 years and never have i stood up for myself like today!

He said after we talked this morning he was not going to bring up childcare but it was in his petition... I told him I would not have if he would have told me that... I think my words about that were "I can't afford more than $80 a week for childcare, and I am not getting full amount of child support, so how is he going to be able to pay more than $40 a week?" I was nuts but so strong.

Then he came over and we had the best make up sex ever.. LOL I know TMI... so today was not as bad as I thought it was going to be... I never ever have stood up for myself like that... and for that

I THANK MY VIOLET SISTERS FOR GIVING ME THE STRENGTH AND COURAGE OVER THE LAST YEAR TO FINALLY BELEIVE IN MYSELF!!! WITHOUT YOU ALL... I WOULD HAVE JUST BEEN IN THERE BEING BACKED INTO A CORNER... INSTEAD... I TOOK MY PURPLE POWER AND KICKED ASS!!!!

Oh and the judge told him that "you know when your lawsuit is settled you will be back in here and taking care of the children as they are entitled to that".... OMG... This is my year!!!

[TerriDoodle 6]

I got to go first... I just went on and on. He came over (my company) he thought i was on the phone on purpose...employment guy called when i was in there and gave me details of my salary and start date Feb 25th - and pay structure. I said no... and you know how long I've been waiting on this job... I brought up medical, daycare, that I'm willing to work with him but really I have not said a word when I was 3 months without and already taking $80 a month less because they are giving me what they can required by law.

Jenn, I am confused by this. :confused2: Say it again?

[Teachlady 3]

Jenn, I am confused by this. :confused2: Say it again?

Whew... thought it was just me!:mad:

[Suziecat 379]

Bravo to Jennifer. Good Girl for standing up for yours and your childrens rights. I for one am very proud of you.

Michelle. The pictures were wonderful and I had not even noticed your arms till you said something. How wonderful of a trip that had to have been. You kids looked like they were walking ten feet tall.

Haydee. I too have noticed that I don't sweat as much as others do. I thought well maybe I wasn't working out as hard as them but I am. Some women I notice really sweat bad and others are hardly breathing hard. Go figure.

Kind of my off day today and I needed it. My legs and ankles were killing me from working at the Hospital last night. Got home and all I could think of was calling Judy and seeing if I could use the hot tub. Had a little running around to do this morning and now I'm home and gonna put my feet up for awhile.

Hope you all have a great day. Hugs to my Sweethearts, or could I say SweetTarts?

[TracyinKS 7]

I think Jenn said no, to the court amount, and yes to the employment guy............

OH man........ you are crazy for the makeup sex!!!!!!!!!!! but it is your deal........... I still love your crazy ass though :mad:

[Teachlady 3]

Afternoon, Violets..

Ethan is sleeping and his mom is coming to pick him up in a half hour so I have a few minutes to post.

The Bobster got me a beautiful Willow Tree angel called "Together" and a silver charm with a gold heart in it for my Bracelet for Valentine's Day. That guy is a keeper.

I'm making him pineapple glazed spareribs for supper so that should make him happy and then there's always the hot tub tonight. :mad::wink_smile:

We have a church meeting at 7 and then can kick back and relax after that. Tomorrow he takes his truck in to get his XR radio built in. Then I get the portable one that he has now. I work at the hospital and then I think we'll go see Fool's Gold in the evening. We also need to start packing for our cruise on the 24th. Doesn't seem possible that that is almost here already!

Suzie.. the hot tub is here for you anytime you want. Well, maybe not tonight.... la la la la la

Gotta go start the ribs. Everyone have a good afternoon! TTFN...

[Teachlady 3]

Woo hoooo.. church meeting is cancelled for tonight! Now we can spend a romantic hour or two at Walmart!:rolleyes::mad:

[TracyK 3]

Whew... thought it was just me!:cursing:

So, make that 3 of us that did not understand what Jenn said...

Love the pics Michelle & Pam!

Judy...what about that hot tub?

Frank and I had a nice lunch at a a really good mexican food place. I could not eat much (thank goodness). Today is our five year anniversary. Wow, time flies!!

Around noon I started getting a headache and I took 2 tylenol and it has not gone away.:thumbup:

The past couple of days I have had great NSVs. Yesterday when I dropped dd off at daycare one of the teachers said I look fantastic. I get to work and my BOSS said "My GOD you are getting skinny". Then I go to get my hair done and when my hairdresser brought me to the Shampoo bowl she pops her hands on her hips and says "OK, me and the other ladies want to know how in the world you are losing so much weight!" I told her my lapband story. Makes me feel so great!:mad:

Tomorrow we are leaving for the weekend. I will check back in the morning before we leave.

[Teachlady 3]

Tracy... Happy Anniversary!!! And congrats on all the NSV's! You deserve them, for sure!!

Enjoy your weekend. And never you mind about the hot tub. What goes on in the hot tub, stays in the hot tub. :mad:

[TracyK 3]

DH and I went to the valentine party at macys school and I HAD to share this pic with ya'll...I just love it!

[TracyinKS 7]

aweeeeeeeee new avatar???

[Teachlady 3]

Awwwwwwwwww does she look like a mini-Tracy or what?? Precious..

[Teachlady 3]

Just got this in email and thought you all might enjoy it.. I did!

If men wrote advice columns...

Dear John..

I hope you can help me here.

The other day I set off for work leaving my husband in the house watching the TV. I hadn't gone more than a mile down the road when my engine conked out and the car shuddered to a halt. I walked back home to get my husband's help.

When I got home I couldn't believe my eyes. He was in the bedroom with a neighbor lady.

I am 32, my husband is 34 and we have been married for twelve years.

When I confronted him, he broke down and admitted that he'd been having an affair for the past six months.

I told him to stop or I would leave him.

He was let go from his job six months ago and he says he has been feeling increasingly depressed and worthless.

I love him very much, but ever since I gave him the ultimatum he has become increasingly distant. I don't feel I can get through to him anymore.

Can you please help?

Sincerely, Sheila Usk

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Dear Sheila: A car stalling after being driven a short distance can be caused by a variety of faults with the engine. Start by checking that there is no debris in the fuel line. If it is clear, check the jubilee clips holding the vacuum pipes onto the inlet manifold. If none of these approaches solve the problem, it could be that the fuel pump itself is faulty, causing low delivery pressure to the carburetor float chamber.

I hope this helps.

John

[GR8 1]

Jenn - good for you!

TracyK - I loved the picture of you and your daughter. You look amazing. Congrat's on your NSV's as well!

Michelle - what a wonderful Mom you are -- and you are beautiful in the pictures.

Kat & TracyinKS - get well -get well - we want you t get well soon! (that is the song my DH sings to me) - wishing you a quick recovery.