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[IndioGirl55 32]

Good Morning Peeps...

Jodi - your gym doesn't have child care.. Even my $10 gym has it ;0) you can still get out and walk - Vacation - I can't wait - but mines still 3 months away..

Melissa - Yep some men leave it up to the women - Good Luck.. Like I said you are in my prayers... How are you feeling today...

Well gang - gotta hit the showers - will be an interesting day at work - if my gf quits - it will be the 2nd one who quit cuz the producer is a butthead..

We are over worked - under paid - all they have done for the last 4 yrs is take away and give us more work.. It's their business but we are the ones they expect to save their ass for free - ya right ... Interesting day a head..

Have boot camp tonite - so will have a way to work off stress..

Love to all - Good food choices - Exercise - I will ttly

Great where are you - Charlene baby??? - Apples it's tuesday you should be back

Oh - today is Thankful Tuesday..

I am thankfull for all of you !!!!

[Apples2 19]

WARNING....I'm back. Let the junking begin!!!!!!

Phyll..wonderful photos. Your mom looks so good and is very pretty. You and your sister are also very beautiful. So sorry to see that DH HAS to put up with that dog....no love there. LOL

Janet...congrats on the marketing campaign request. Your photos look great....as do your arms. I have been daring this summer and said to hell with worrying about the bits of extra skin on my upper arms. There are more offensive things (like my thighs). But, I can tell you that when I am fully naked and catch myself in the mirror, I see all the flaws as my "battle scars". I earned them and I give myself the equivalent of a purple heart for them. I decided b/4 LB that if I could take off my extra weight that I would appreciate what I ended up with. It's not beautiful but it's me.

In a rush here and will not do a lot of sharing right now. Had a good weekend with DH. DS, GF and her little 5 yr old son came up on Sunday. OMG, so nice to have a child in the family again. He has an 8yr old sister and she was torn with going to a pool party or visiting the lake. She chose the friend and sent a message to her that there will be many more opportunities to visit.

Anyway, this little man is just the cutest. He got to make a trip to the farm on Sat with DS and his mom, along with sis. DS took him up to the catwalk on the bin site (30 feet up but safe) and let him pee into the air. Fun was had by all. His mom said he dropped his pants so fast when DS made the suggestion to take a leak. Little butt shining in the sun and giggling. Kids are the most precious things on earth (gotta include dogs here).

We are heading to town in a bit for lunch and to do some automobile business. DH surprised me with a car I have been looking at for a couple of years. He's been bugging me to give up my truck and I just couldn't. Long story short...I am now the owner of a Cadillac SRX and will also hang onto my truck for running my farmers here and there. I put over 400 miles on the new car this weekend. Love it and feel like a spoiled child.

I am not one that has to have new wheels every couple of years. I fall in love with a vehicle and DH has to pry me from the steering wheel when it's time to buy. I have cried each time I have traded a vehicle. Silly but true. Now I can put my much loved truck in the extra garage and not worry about it going down the road and I don't have to worry about handing it over to DH so he can use it for a farm truck and beat the crap out of it. Silly, I know.

Oh...on the one day of positive posts. Nice thought, Judy. It's just that that one day chosen for positive posts only might be a day when someone really, really needs to share something not so positive. I know I have days where I just NEED to get something off my chest. Even if nobody responds to the post (most times yes), I feel better getting it out.

I am not criticizing your suggestion, Judy. My point is this; even if something going on in our lives does not pertain to WL, LB, eating habits, etc., we are here for a purpose...and that is to share and help each other. I feel our inner most struggles are partially to blame for what made up obese in the first place.

I think we are all similar in the way we deal. We can go for days and post "happy" posts. Then, things tend to build up in our lives and we NEED to let it go. NEED to feel we have that support from each other.

I can tell you all this and feel you might agree. Our "real" friends are not always available at our fingertips the way our "cyber" friends are. I think what has brought us to the place we are now with each other if the fact that we trust and feel comfortable enough to share our innermost thoughts and feelings with each other. Things we might not even say to our loved ones and friends. Things we can just impulsively say without worrying about being judged.

As I stated Judy. Not a criticism, just my take on it.

Better run. Gotta through a load of laundry in b/4 heading to town and lunch with DH. Thank God my washer and dryer are working. I have draining sinus' and a bit of nausea from it. Don't think I could handle a repairman butt crack today. Later.

[Apples2 19]

Gosh...I can certainly misconstrue (sp?) things. Didn't realize today was to be "Thankful Tuesday".

I am thankful to have spent time this weekend with DS's GF's son. It just renewed something in me.

[Apples2 19]

OK...gotta post one more "Thankful Tuesday" items. I am thankful that when I went to laundry room, DH had ALL of his laundry done from the week. With his busy life and working from dawn till dusk, he found the time. It's those little things in life (like making the bed when he gets out last) that I find so loving and romantic. Would I chose a diamond ring or those little things in life? Those little things in life would be my choice.

Janet...gosh, you have had your share of sh_t at work this last year. Hope you have a good day, that your GF does not walk and that your producer has the ability to get his head out of his A$$ and learn to respect the ones that do his leg work. Have been where you are sitting right now and know your frustration. Hugs.

[Charlene K 1]

Hi gang! I just got back from babysitting my two year old DGD. My DD had an ultrasound this morning. The doctor said Bethany was "star gazing" .......she is facing up. He said if DD waits to be induced next week it will be a good thing because she needs to turn.....makes for an easier labor. So, my DD is more at peace about waiting. Bethany weighs about 7.5lbs now.

Apples, is DS serious with GF? Yep, grandkids no matter what age bring lots of blessings to a family.

Janet, I bought another cream. It is Walgreens brand of a line filler. I love the Provectin. My face is starting to feel like a baby's butt.......is that good???? I started putting it on tops of my hands and forearms. They have one especially for hands. I haven't bought that one yet.

Oh, QVC's special today is 400ct Liz Claiborne sheets for 59.95....any size. I wish I could buy them We have an adjustable bed and have to order custom sheets.

Apples.......Junk Away!!! I plan on making the cherry nut cake this week to see if Jakob wants to do it for the fair. I pick him up from school on Friday. We may make it then. Julie sent me some awesome bar cookie recipes.

Lori, Where are you!!!

Joyce, you will like the MAC. I have one......well, I use what DH sets me up for, but I have enjoyed it.

[1day at a time 2]

Hey All,

I am hanging in there coughing my A** off but still looking for a job. Why is it some family tell you to rest up as much as I can and others are pushing me to keep applying. I try to apply at least for 1 or two jobs today. I have applied for like 15 jobs already I mean come down already people. Either I stay sick or get better which is it.

Okay I am thankful i am still not at he hospital and can be at home in my own bed :biggrin:

[Apples2 19]

Melissa...were you in the hospital? How did I miss that? You gotta get some added rest when you are sick. You know how you feel....just do what you feel you can. Others don't have a clue what you feel up to.

Arlene...DS and GF have been together a year this month. But, they have been friends since high school. They both say they will never marry (she was married to father of children). I stay out of it...figure they will do what they want, when they want, where they want, etc.

That threat by the doc that face up Bethany would make labor more difficult would make any momma happy to wait for the turn around of the baby. Difficult to wait but best when it on baby's terms..IMHO.

Nice thing about the cherry nut cake is that it is just the little 8" pan. Not so much to get rid of

[ladykcusa 1]

I am thankful for a successful marriage and all the blessings that God has given me.

[JeweI 2]

Sorry girls but I gotta vent. Jakes teacher has been sending notes home about his behavior every day. Today her note had a yellow straight face and said much improved. Then the yellow straight face and note was crossed out and she put a red sad face and said he was looking out the window too much. Seriously? Are you fing kinding me. We have been putting him on tv restriction each nite he brings home a red face. Am I really suppose to put him on restriction for looking out the window? We requested a conference. I don't feel like that was a big enough offense to wash away his whole day of "improvement". She is being way to picky and I am afraid she is just picking on him. She has only sent home a couple pages of his classwork. They were all coloring pages and one page where he wrote his name 5 times. He hates coloring and has been writing his name over a year now. Sounds like he could be bored and tired because he isn't napping any more. I am so frustrated trying to fix a problem in his behavior when it might not be him at all. Yesterday her note said he colored all over his desk. Why would he do that? He doesn't do stuff like that with our family or us. These little notes aren't clarifying what the real issue is. Do they just not get along? Is he bored? tired? angry?

[Apples2 19]

Sorry girls but I gotta vent. Jakes teacher has been sending notes home about his behavior every day. Today her note had a yellow straight face and said much improved. Then the yellow straight face and note was crossed out and she put a red sad face and said he was looking out the window too much. Seriously? Are you fing kinding me. We have been putting him on tv restriction each nite he brings home a red face. Am I really suppose to put him on restriction for looking out the window? We requested a conference. I don't feel like that was a big enough offense to wash away his whole day of "improvement". She is being way to picky and I am afraid she is just picking on him. She has only sent home a couple pages of his classwork. They were all coloring pages and one page where he wrote his name 5 times. He hates coloring and has been writing his name over a year now. Sounds like he could be bored and tired because he isn't napping any more. I am so frustrated trying to fix a problem in his behavior when it might not be him at all. Yesterday her note said he colored all over his desk. Why would he do that? He doesn't do stuff like that with our family or us. These little notes aren't clarifying what the real issue is. Do they just not get along? Is he bored? tired? angry?

Jessica...requesting a conference sounds like the best thing to do in a situation like this. Best to get to the bottom of what is taking place asap and to make it clear that you want it spelled out and what his teacher's guidelines are when it comes to disipline. This conference will also give you the opportunity to share what Jake is like with you and DH and what YOU expect when it comes to being informed as to what is going on in the classroom. Ask her to spell it out. Hugs

[Charlene K 1]

Melissa...were you in the hospital? How did I miss that? You gotta get some added rest when you are sick. You know how you feel....just do what you feel you can. Others don't have a clue what you feel up to.

Arlene...DS and GF have been together a year this month. But, they have been friends since high school. They both say they will never marry (she was married to father of children). I stay out of it...figure they will do what they want, when they want, where they want, etc.

That threat by the doc that face up Bethany would make labor more difficult would make any momma happy to wait for the turn around of the baby. Difficult to wait but best when it on baby's terms..IMHO.

Nice thing about the cherry nut cake is that it is just the little 8" pan. Not so much to get rid of

I can't wait for us to make the cake. Did you see my post on the Cayenne Pepper chocolate Chip Cookies? They came out chewy, but the edges were not crispy. She said set the temp at 325. I ought to send you the recipe. I bet your boys would like it. Then you could tweak it.

Jessica,......request a conference. Make sure your DH goes with you. It is a good thing to give him a good start in school.

Joyce, Me too! I am thankful for all of you!

[Apples2 19]

I can't wait for us to make the cake. Did you see my post on the Cayenne Pepper chocolate Chip Cookies? They came out chewy, but the edges were not crispy. She said set the temp at 325. I ought to send you the recipe. I bet your boys would like it. Then you could tweak it.

Jessica,......request a conference. Make sure your DH goes with you. It is a good thing to give him a good start in school.

Joyce, Me too! I am thankful for all of you!

Would love the recipe, Arlene. With harvest coming up, it's nice to have a variety of baked goods in the freezer. Always looking for something new and different. Thanks.

Well, I am heading out to a purse and jewelry party. Going with my neighbor from the lake (also a neighber here at home). I am not a purse snob but I sure do not like these parties. I find the purses to be cheaply made for the price and I don't wear jewelry except for what my DH has given me. Ooops...maybe I am a snob. Oh well......

[susan hoffman 0]

My name is Susan also a 55yr old (soon to be 56).

Decided also to extend my yrs on the planet as well. I am 2 weeks post op and tomorrow I get to eat my 1st meal. I guess it will be the incredible edible egg. Your story moved me as I am fearful but happy to make lifetime decisions about good health. Nice some see someone in my age bracket who made this lifetime decision.

Thanks,

Susan

[ocotillo 0]

Welcome Susan. A lot of people in your age bracket have made that decision. If you have any questions, just ask...lots of good advise here. Take away what ever makes sense to you.

I'm back from Baltimore. Great concert but the guitarists were just kids but amazing music. It was hot and humid there. Lori and Janet understand about the humidity and us desert dwellers. We did have a good time though. I didn't sleep well and now I'm fading. DH went to work, hope he makes it through the rest of the day.

Phyl, great pictures, you look wonderful. Yes, we are about 3 miles from I-10 and you can see it from my house. Let me know the time frame you think you might be through.

Laura, great pics of Nels. Sounds like your life is going to be a lot more focused here soon. It's a good thing.

Okay, I'm about toast but I do want to say what I'm grateful for today.

I'm grateful that I can travel, have wonderful friends, and the ability to appreciate life.

I'm not so grateful about the heat and humidity, but understand it's part of life and it goes away after a while.

Later ladies.

Eva

[ocotillo 0]

Oh, I was going to comment on Apples purse and jewelry party. I hosted a purse party and I love the idea of it, but the practicality for me wasn't what I hoped for. The regular sized bags aren't flexible enough to fit in my backpack. They are still cute for dress up though and yes they are cheaply made. I did use the big bag on this trip and it worked very well. It held a lot and was easy to use and carry. I will use it again. As for jewelry, I don't wear much and love it, but since I have a bunch and never wear it, I don't buy any hardly anymore. However, I did go to a jewelry party a few weeks ago and bought a Bracelet and I have wore it and I really like it. Maybe I'll bring it to Vegas.