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Candice Great Pic's - your DD MIL's dress Megan looks beautiful just like her Mom & GM :confused: I couldn't tell that's what they were (blocks) now I get it :0) how cute... Did you all have a good time.. Are they both from Canada (well I know Megan is) and met in Cancun - how cool.. Back from gym - it's windy cool - I guess no rain for us but 79 tomorrow and cloudy... dinner tonite 4 oz steak - spincach & yellow squash and popcorn.. Cutting carbs for a few days :0)

OMW !!! That's freaking cold - it's 78 I think - cloudy & windy - I have long yoga pants on for they gym tonite - Looks like maybe rain on Wed - just talked to DS and he said they are suppose to get rain tomorrow... Have you gotten your flu shot and do you keep antibacterial stuff on your desk... Hope you aren't getting sick !!! Well off to the gym - cbl Candice - are you wiped out after this weekend??? Phyl Drive careful - well tell Earl too...

Good Morning Gang.... I got my was done and clothe put away - that's always a big thing for me - I wash then hate putting away - now if I would Iron for the week.. Got up and went to the gym this morning - I think I am in a little bit of trouble - I have been eating too much junk - had a cup cake on Friday- some gourment thingie when I got to work - then some chips here and there - well no more damn it!!! I will not do you hear me - I will not put the weight back on - so I think I will be hitting the gym as much as I can this week.. I know right now the scales are showing the salt I ate yesterday (my collard greens were quite salty) - cuz there is no way on God's green earth I gained 3 lbs this weekend - but the scales says I did.. Carbs will be limited also this week.. Steph glad you feel good this a.m. - yes with Michael out of the house - your stress level should be decreasing - I am happy for you. Karla - you have to work today - I thought most teachers had today off... Well - since I didn't do crap on Friday - I gotta get my butt in gear... Candice how was the wedding??? Pictures???

Good Morning Gang I know MIA... Friday - talked to the cops (now have my neighbors cell #) they are going to pull the video from the gas station where my cc was used - my ds said they will do extra to try and catch this person cuz it was in their hood (ton's of cops live in my development) so that will be their motivation.. Angle sleeps with me and Bear was on the floor by my bed - so no my little guard dogs didn't hear a thing - the slider is right there where my purse was hanging on the chair - I leave a light on in the living room (I have open floor plan) and all they did was open the door grab the purse and split.. Thank the Lord... I have a lock on the gate now and need to get keys for gardener and pool guy - going to get security light (motion) for side of the house and outside my slider.. The alarm is now hooked backed up to monitoring ($34.99 a month) and I keep it on while away and during the night.. Set it off last night :0) forgot nite before remembered.. Jackie Nope don't miss the plus sizes - but ya sometimes I look in the window as I pass lane bryant and do see some cute stuff - I don't go into the Avenue (I use to buy most of my clothes from there) and at Macy's the BBW (big beatiful women) is down stairs so I don't go there either.. I know that before my Mom died she and my sis became friends (she was 22) I miss that the most - but gotta say I did have a good relationship w/my stepmom - but didn't do mom daughter things.. Phyl - CONGRATS on your 14's !!! WTG girl !!!! Glad you had a nice time w/family & friends - I love outlet shopping - am going to have to go get a new coach at the outlets - maybe I'll wait til you get to your 199 and we can go together - but the only thing is I can only go on the weekends and you gotta get there early - that store gets crowded fast - wait in line 1 hrs at times.. Steph - Yes I know from counselors that our waffling is a major issue with our kids - the reason you are in control of your class is that you know you are the boss and you really don't care if the kids like you or not - where as with your own kids it's diff - you feel guilty (for a lack of a better word) that Jeff & Michael don't have a good relationship - you over compensation for that. It's easier to give in than fight and you want your kids to love you.. It's hard being a Mom - I am terrible on discipline - the Counselor told me that when I finally did put my foot down with my DS he didn't know how to handle it - cuz I always gave in - before... I never felt I was a bad parent - I did the best that I could - hell even families that have been together 20 yrs have issues - it's not just blended families or single parent families - Hugs.. We are here for you... Karla - Hey there - yep just had to call and talk to my single sista !!!! Hugs on the $$ issues that has to be very difficult Life just sucks sometime ... Candice- How did the wedding go?? Did your mom enjoy it... Know that you are having brunch today at your house to open presents - can't wait to hear all about the wedding and your party today- I was thinking about you & DD yesterday... Denise - Why do you have to change code all the time - he can see what you are inputing - My DS said that he had key fobs for his alarm - I am going to look in on that - would be easier than going to the pad all time. How are things with your Mom and how's you DS doing Well did my gym yesterday a.m. -then went to the new Ross that opened by Marshalls - I liked their home goods stuff more than the clothes - did get a jacket (suit type gray) for $10 - then went to Marshalls - got a carol little sweater for $10 - another coudroy jacket for $14 - I can't wait for our weather to cool down - mid 80's this week then back up to 90 for next weekend.. Made a pot of pinto Beans with turkey ham yesterday... and read my book - watched the shows I dvr - still have greys antomy to watch & survoir.. took a little nap and that was it - got up 6:30 a.m have read the paper and started the wash .. CBL

Not a good morning - woke up this morning to my purse being stolen - yes that's right someone walked in my house last night while we were asleep and stole my purse... Gold bracelet & $100 cash all my credit cards - cell phone and what ever else was in my purse - my back door latch is messed up and if you don't push it hard it doesn't lock - I woke up I think at 2 a.m. to take angel out -noticed that my cigs weren't on the patio table but didn't give it much thought - well this morning when I got up at 5 - I looked and my purse wasn't on the back of the chair where I always keep it. Called the cops - they came - took finger prints and then called cc companys cancelled cards - been to the bank closed account and got new acct #.. Waiting for alarm pple to call - I'm not leaving until my alarm is repaired - it does work local alarm - but I guess I will pay the $36 a month for 2 yrs for it to be montiored... Lucky that we weren't hurt - lesson learned - make sure doors are always locked... I have emailed you guys for your #'s cuz they are gone and I need them ttyl hugs j

Hey Gang.. Well I now have another producer/agent to work with.... So this morning had to meet w/him go over a new account - then rate another account so I never got time to ck in this morning.. Just gave away one kitten - my hair dresses niece - she's going to her sis's house so maybe they will come back for another one or 2 - Sheba isn't letting them nurse - I just saw her pushing one a way - they have been eating kitten chow for the last week.. They are going to hopefully a no kill shelter this weekend - and now Andrew is bugging me for another dog - his last day at work is tomorrow - so for the next 3 months he will be home - I don't want another dog. Karla how many do you have 3 ?? You may not be eating enough and the combination of the salt - Hugs about the cold - I don't know if I could live where it was cold & snowy - I would be like Phyl - summer in those kind of places and winter here in the desert or maybe florida - cuz it's greener I was so busy today - I didn't eat bf till 11 - lunch wasnt really hungry but still ate my veggie and pork tenderloin.. I can't say I am hungry now - cuz I came home vacummed real fast and picked up before the girl came to get the kitten- arguing with Andrew about school (he want's to go now and drive on a suspended license - hell no - he wants a dog - hell no) The scales were good to me this morning 143 - I am still on the high side of my 5 lb limit - but it will come down some more if I keep eating well.. Candice - yep GF it's the happy stress that's causing you to be tight - just like when we came this summer.. It will be fine after all the hulla balu is over.. Jackie - my xdh and I are better friends than being married. but not that good as you an your xdh.. Well need to ck my other thread - I haven't taken anything out for dinner - still have pork - but don't know what I want right now.. cbl

Phyl I noticed that yours and Tracy's relationship has improved so much this past year - and after meeting her - I had such a hard time seeing that other side since she is so quite :0) I am so happy for you - I really miss that about having a Mom - the Mom Daughter relationship.. I had trainer tonite all to myself - and I missed our talks - he made me realize that all the little stuff I am bitching about isn't really anything - Relationships are about how you deal with the other person - if you let it roll of your back - (earl's ocd ways) then its all good - if you let it freak you out then it's about you and not them.. Ya I would miss my bed - but you have a sleep # in the rv and your tv isn't small in the rv - it's not like it's a 12 inch t.v. Have an enjoyable trip - I assume you should be here around the 25th?? Can't wait to see you walking !!!

Steph Glad you are home safe and sound - Michael is in a safe place -he might not like it once he finds out the rules and that he can't maniuplate them like he can you - but he's safe - he has a roof over his head - food in his stomach - school etc.. I agree w/Karla - I hope you all still go to counseling - will you have family counseling at this place he's at?? Get some rest - and hopefully this is the beginning of a new start for your family... Jackie I haven't been with my xdh since 7/13/02 - but I haven't ever filed for divorce - I am going to see attonery on friday.. I knew we were never getting back together - but getting a divorce is expensive and a hassle - but I found someone who isn't that expensive and I have to do it - so that he can't come after my assests if I die before him and I sure don't want to be stuck with his crap... So I am doing it.. It's not going to be easy for you - it's still going to be hard - but you have to do what's best for you.. WTG Court !!! Karla This is why I only weigh once a week - otherwise I would go crazy - I am feeling fat right now - but I don't know my weight I haven't been on the scale since last week.. I'll deal with it tomorrow - Thursday is my weigh in day.. I know like on Tuesday last week I was feeling thin - got on the scale in the afternoon - was 144.5 - but the next morning 143 - I have learn my lesson - I expect the scales to be up tomorrow - after my sweet attack last weekend - but know that I am back on track and it will come off.. Well just a quick ck in - got gym tonite - arms cbl :wink2: oh ya I went out to lunch today - mex food - made good choice - shrimp cocktail (small) I was watching biggest loser last night they had 1 week of all 3 meals had to be from a restaurant - they were freaking - but jillian and bob or whatever his name is - was showing them how to make the best choices - for me I don't eat out often - so it's usually my treat - but since I didn't eat well this weekend - I didn't earn a treat - so made healthy choice - I was really proud of me.. Today :0)

Candice - I think we are going to go get together in Washington (state) this next year -at Phyl's - She gave prices of a holiday inn that was decent (very) and I think it will be the least expensive for all of us - $$$ is going to be tight this summer. My vote is to visit Phyl's area - there is a lot to do and the weather should be good for all you northern pple who can't take the Summer heat in the Desert.. Aren't you going to have your lady come in and do the deep stuff :0) I would .. My cousin was great - the only thing I watched was my cussing - they were great pple - I enjoyed meeting them.. Phyl - Congrats on the steep driveway - I know that has been your biggest fear - WTG - !!! Karla - yesterday's Oprah - a 7 yr old with schizophrenia and a bad bad case of it - the parents are saints - I don't know if I could handle it... What shitty Tearchers - b12 shots??? - more coffee - my little angel let me sleep last night but she does that too sometimes.. Ok soda = wine - congrats on the gym Kasha golean oatmeal with 1/4 c raisins - bf Lunch 4 oz pork & veggies well back to work

Jackie - Ya I understand since you put it that way - If I worked at home I would go more - I would love to go every morning around 7 -8 a.m - instead of afterwork... It's hard for me some days after work - I have more energy in the a.m. and think I would get a better workout.. Sweetie - yes we love and understand you... I can understand about the whole doc thingie - I hate going to the doc.. Well my dinner is done - time for some tv.. cbl

Ok I know the kind you are talking about - and capri's on you are long pants lol - so they could pass for pants.. But still - PJ's oh I will take that back - I had a nightgown from target - with margrita's on it - it looked like a dress and I have worn that to price club.. lol Jackie what is Court eating/drinking - is she getting her Water Protein in ??? IMHO 7 days a week - is a little excessive - you can get burned out real quickly on that kind of schedule - plus you need to give your muscles a rest. Is Court OCD like you?? (said with love ;0) Sweetie we would never kick you off the island - we love you.. Jackie's cool - she won't take it the wrong way - hell I'm asking what's she eating - since they are running around and she was just the in hospital - I'm asking if Court's ocd like her Mom... Jackie is family - she knows we love her.. Hungry - IMHO you need to be eating food not drinking it - yes call me Dr Janet (without the $200,000 education & degrees) Again IMHO I think the whole protein keeps you full is bs - i am talking about a pt drink kind of pt makes you full bs that pple talk about.. Yes meat real food does keep you full for a longer time - hell a pt bar or pt drink don't cut it imho - pt bars are excuses for eating candy that has pt.. Cuz it's sure not going to keep you full like 4 oz of meat are.. You are drinking - it's not staying in your pouch - If you want drink if for bf (that is if you aren't super hungry in the mornings and add some frozen strawberries/fruit to it) lunch have tuna/salad or something left over from dinner. How's the vit b12 shots doing - do you see/feel any diff Stress does make you hungry - Think about it - you are at work or home stressing about something - you want to munch - but when you doing something you enjoy you don't really think about food. I will tell you for me - once I start eating - I don't want to stop - I have said this a million times - but I will be physically full - but my body wants more food - almost like a junkie needing a fix.. It's physical not mental - this is why I say - head hunger does manifest it's self in to physical hunger - I pay attention to this - I think about it when after dinner I want more food - so I eat popcorn - lower calories and a slider for me Can you pop some popcorn at home put in a baggie and take to work to snack on.. And there's always the celery carrot thingie too - if you have the urge to munch - do it with lower calorie foods.. Ok your innards - Do you have a 40lk at work that you can borrow from??? And never apoligize for being about you- hell this journey is about you... it's about each one of us - and this is where we come to talk about it - Candice - I know you are getting ready for the wedding this weekend- is the stress of it making you go overboard ?? Kari - how are you doing about giving it over to God.. Are you back on the no soda wagon. Denise - How goes your battles - how you doing girl?? Steph - I guess you aren't home yet - we are waiting to hear how things turned out for Michael - and the rest of the family- you are in our prayers.. Karri - love baby girl.. Well, I went to the gym - was looking for an excuse not to but couldn't come up with one - especially after reading Phyls thingie about the bypass person going back to her old ways - can't do that so went.. Did my 3 miles - burned 400 cal.. I guess somethings do change - even with my bad eating this weekend - I don't say "f" it - I come home and get back on track - That's in itself is a big accomplishment.. Linda - How's your blood pressure - how are you feeling... Well - gotta go feed the dogs and get my dinner started.. CB in a few..

Phyl - Wii Active is good - but I love the boxing on it - I can't say I have really done much of it since June when Karri was here - The Wii resort is really just games - I got it - but not an exercise really - I did like the ping pong on it.... I think I will get the new one that you just got - Yes darling we have shopping in the Desert and sweetie no more wearing pj's in public !!!! Maxines???? Today is a hungry day - I really didn't eat much bf cuz I didn't want cereal or oatmeal - had a lite cheese 50 cal Lunch was 4.5 oz pork tenderloin and 1/2 cup cauliflower - and then a handfull dry roasted peanuts (375 cal) total 425 for the day.. Jackie it's great to hear that Court is doing much better to day - give her our love...

Hugs for the struggles - I totally get where you are coming from - Pple were congrating me at 1 yr out - I said at that time congrat me when I am 5 yrs out and have kept the weight off Heck this is nothing new - we all have said Never will be gain the weight back - I know I have twice in my life and both times - what happend - I gained it all back plus some.. I'm like sunshine - I have a 5lb limit that I flucate at.. 5 months ago I was at the low end of the 5 lbs - now a days I am at the high end of the 5 - that scares me.. Do I need a fill - no I don't think so - last night 4 oz pt and 2 bites of cauliflower - I was bping.. I need to listen to my stomach and not my head - cuz as we all know - our real problem isn't our stomachs - but our stupid head.. You can do this - get the junk out of the house - sit down - plan a menu for the week - stick to it - keep a food diary too and do your best to get at least 30 min of exercise a day... How's your restriction - could you use a fill??

Phyl Hugs GF - I think Earl needs something to do - a hobby or something - doesn't he have any men freinds to like go fishing with - how about his airplane - he spends way too much time in front of the TV worrying about stuff he can't change - it's the reason I don't even watch the news anymore.. I think he should go volunter or be a walmart greeter - hell he could take pic's and do a pple of walmart #4 - I just go pple of walmart #3 yesterday - it was too funny.. I think I will get the Wii Plus - I saw it in the ads on Sunday... Ya I don't know how you handle those tight quarters when you are here for 6 months - I know you enjoy your alone time when he go's to the spa at night... or the guard house ;0)... Jackie I have the Wii Active - it's good - at first Karri poop - pooped it - but then after all the lunges her legs were hurting... Glad to hear Court is doing better today - Ya I know the pain of surgery kept me honest the 3rd week when on mushies I wanted cream gravey - said to myself - did you just have major surgery to continue to eat that way - that was my ah ha moment I think... And yes like we all know the memory of the pain will soften and a bite of this a couple pounds on the scale doesn't matter and before you know it - 250 lbs again.. Congrats on the weight loss - I wish I wasn't hungry - wasn't so much last night but am right now and don't feel like sweet cereal for bf - just had a lite skinny cow - but that didn't hit the spot :0) Well just a quick ck in - cbl :wub:

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Jackie Hugs - I thought she was sipping and sipping - isn't she on some kind of clear broth - pedialite or clear liquid protein. Why didn't they give her suppositories for the nausea Hope the she is better - make her sip sip sip water even if its an oz at a time.. Get those pedialite popsicles.. Karla That's a shame about the teacher - this is why we have problems with kids - the parents... The kid has no consequence for the cologne spraying I know what you mean about being overwhelmed - I haven't had 2 nds - work was a bitch - the lady who is suppose to cover my desk left didn't left these 2 simple things - and everyone wanted something today.. Gym after work - told Idrise to work my butt off after my sweets this weekend.. Target after gym - needed a few things - home dinner started (well it's done now) talked to DIL for a second - printed pics to send cousin - and just now reading our thread.. it's 8 dancing with the stars is on - and I need to eat - so cb in a few oh here's the pics of my and my cousin Alfred and his wife Kathy

Drive by post - got a text from Steph - She is on her way to take Michael to a residential facility - she wanted me to let you know she was ok - don't know any details - she just didn't want us to worry - so maybe tonite or tomorrow we will hear from her...

Jackie Love the pic's I wish I knew how to make mine bigger - they are so small when we attach that some of us with older eyes can't really get the details !! Sounds like Courtney is a real trooper !!! I am glad that you are thinking about your life - you deserve the best that life has to offer... Well, just cking in before I turned off the computer.. hugs - J p s jackie you guys look like sisters not mother & daughter..:smile:

I'm Back !!!!!! You all have been busy... All went fine- Friday my Cousin from NJ got lost and called asking if Chris would come an get them - he said no.. I was sitting watching him and his wife.. To say the least I was a little perturbed - these pple came all the way from NJ and he couldn't go get them - I would have had I known the area well enough. My Aunt looked good - the funeral home was very nice - we went to dinner after the veiwing on Friday - me and the rest of Chris family (sis/dh - son and daughter - 7 of us) - I had fettuince alfredo shrimp - of course I didn't eat all of it - can't say it was that good - more greasy than creamy - Saturday was the funeral (Noon)- it was a nice service - I sat with my Cousin Alfred & his wife Kathy - they are very nice pple - then when we got back from the cementary I offered to have them ride with me to Chris's - so we went there and the 3 of us visited - then Chris gave me a bracelet and I think Alfred got the family pictures - we stayed till about 6 I think they wanted us out of there a little earlier- Chris can be a little cold - but I wanted to get Alfred & Kathy back on the freeway before it got dark so they could get back safely - I am glad I took my Magellen - cuz I missed my exit and it would just recalulate and got me back to my hotel - to tell the truth I missed a few exits on the way back to the hotel on saturday nite - but I love my magellen - I don't know where my mind was.. I am a little concerned - that I won't be getting the china that my aunt said was mine and my name was taped to it - we will see.. I think Chris is glad to be done with it - I don't know I'm weird - we are her blood (sandra me & alfred) where as Chris & his sisters aren't - and it's not like they grew up w/my aunt - hell she was 60 something when her and their father married... He did well by my Aunt - I can't complain - but he's different - heck his wife & sis went to some jewelry show on Friday.. and she wore jeans to the veiwing.. I ate 2 candy bars & 2 fiber bars on Friday night - Saturday the inside of a sandwich - and a little potato salad then took back to the hotel a piece of cake and 2 brownies - There was a cajun kind of restaurant by the hotel - went and got some seafood bisque for dinner - I feel like a fat pig = today 2 cheese cracker and pb (280 cal) on the plane - then when I got home 2 eggs & 1 tortilla - popcorn -watermelon - Having steak for dinner - feel the need for some blood !!! I Love a bloody red steak... Linda - Hugs on the Mindy and BF issues - Oh I think we all remember that 1st heartbreak - it's so hard - Hugs !! Your blood pressure is a big concern - have they ck'd your heart... Please Please take care of yourself Girl Friend... Phyl - Hugs I Know that Earl would drive me absolulty bonkers .. Ya the car can go a few hundred miles without an oil change - I have a place by my house that does a good oil change :0)... Candice- OMW making Ice cubes - hell all he has to do is put a bucket of water outside and whala you have ice cubes.. Ok what happens when you go off your meds - - Will keep a lookout for werid behavior.. :0) Karla - Hugs on your DD issues too - Well I do think it's a full moon.. and gf you can bunk w/me on our Lucky #7 trip.. Kari - Yes gf you can't do this by yourself - you need god's helps and he but us all together to be your support.. Steph - Hugs !!! Even with insurance mental health stuff isn't really covered... Hugs... I got an email from Karri before I left - still haven't answered it - but she's doing fine - really really busy - but ok... Told me to tell you all hello... She has had to redo some school stuff.. Well gang - I think I am going to go turn on the bbq - just shut the doors and turned on the air - it's a little windy - it's cuz Phyl's on her way down Talk to you all tomorrow :smile:

Sweetheart We LOVE YOU !!!! I do KNOW how important our Lucky #7 Sisters are - I rely on you all every single day.. Hope the session went well today and you find a place soon.. Hugs Hugs Hugs !!! Yes the lower #'s are the only ones that count !!!! Yea !!! Thank God it all went well - Love to you both... LOVE THE DATES - LOVE THE PRICE - LOVE THE FLAT SCREEN AND FRIDGE & MICROWAVE IN THE ROOM - IT'S GREAT FOR THE LEFT OVERS... GANG WE NEED TO MAKE A PACK ON THIS - HOPE FULLY KARLA CAN HITCH A RIDE WITH STEPH - AND SHE CAN BUNK WITH ME AND NOT WORRY ABOUT THE ROOM ... YES EARL IS ALWAYS STRESSING - THAT GOT ME LOLING... YOU ARE DOING SO GOOD WITH YOUR WALKING... GF HUGS - I AM GOING TO HAVE TO GET ONE OF THOSE LITTLE LAPTOPS FOR TRAVELING - I HAVE MY BRO'S BUT IT'S TO HEAVY TO CARRY - I WANT A LITTLE ONE - SANTA ARE YOU LISTENING !!!! OK GIRLS - I AM ALMOST DONE PACKING -MAKEUP CAN'T GO TIL IN THE A.M - JAMMIES AND NYLONS ARE ALL THAT I HAVE TO PACK - TALKED TO MY STEP COUSIN CHRIS - GOING TO MEET AT THE FUNERAL HOME @ 5 TOMORROW - THEN GO TO DINNER - THEN THE FUNERAL IS NOON ON SATURDAY - AND THEN TO THEIR HOUSE AFTERWARDS... I AM WEARING THE BLUE SLACKS AND BEIGE TOP OR MAYBE MY YELLOW CROCTEH SWEATER TO THE VEIWING/DINNER TOMORROW - WAS GOING MORE CASUAL BUT THOUGHT SINCE I WAS GOING TO THE FUNERAL HOME MAYBE I SHOULD DRESS A BIT - NOTHING FANCYING IT'S WHAT I WORE TO MICHAEL'S VIEWING AND THE DRESS IS WHAT I WORE TO HIS FUNERAL TOO.. JEANS FOR THE PLANE.. I HATE NOT KNOWING WHAT TO WEAR.. TALKED TO MY GF CANDICE TONITE - THANKS & HUGS GF.. WELL THE DRYER IS DONE - SO GOTTA GO FINISH PACKING TALK TO YOU ALL ON SUNDAY.. I'M NOT YELLING JUST TO LAZY TO TAKE OFF CAPS - ;0) XOXOXO JANET

Good Morning Gang Jackie - Hugs & Prayers for your and Court... Steph - HUGS HUGS HUGS - You are not a terrible mother - wife - bander - teacher - Like Karla says you are in crisis mode - Hell in 8th Grade Andrew took my car out for a joy ride (I was in the back yard swming and cleaning the patio) got a call from GF - Andrew had wreaked my car - I went to the garage and their it was - with a big dent in the center - he was home afraid to tell me called gf to tell me) So Michael isnt the 1st or last kid to steal a car - But I sure in the heck didn't think I was a bad mom cuz of it - Kid's make their own decision - hell Andrew went in his room and started to pack his clothes - to move with his dad - he thought I would throw him out - I said darling just cuz you did something stupid doesn't mean I don't love you - I am not throwing you out but you are grounded for the rest of the summer - this happend in June. The diff between Andrew & Michael is that Andrew understood what he did - Michael doesn't get it - and I think the advice that Karla gave is very good - you need to sit down and find a place for him - You can not let him ruin your life - he's what 17 - he's a big boy - he will survive - He needs to understand what he's doing... You are super stressed and this is why you can't eat - I know it makes no sense that you can eat cookies but not oatmeal - hell right now don't worry about it - that's just going to make it worse - just do the best that you can for right now - You will get back on track once things settle down. I think that once Michael is out of the house - the others will settle down too - when they act up - just give them time outs and if they don't want to eat - don't make them - they will eat when they get hungry.. Darling your problems are very real - I would say that they top what I was bitching about a few weeks ago - You have very very major shit going on. I know that we all wish we could fix them for you cuz you know that we would.. But alas we can't so you better come here an cry on our shoulders - that's what we are here for... I know how good is feels to be able to tell you all my little issues. So please don't think that what you are going thru doesn't matter to us - it does - we love you !!!! Phyl - I'm ok and yes it will be nice to meet my cousin & his wife - I have some family tree info for them that my 2nd cousin's dh had given me and some info that Aunt Dot gave me and then I ordered my Grandfathers birth certificate - so I know where my GGF & GGM were born in Ireland - English on my Paternal grandma's side - and Irish on my paternal grandfathers side... My biggest concern is that I eat horrible while traveling... Since I have eaten well all week the scales have gone back to 143 (hit 144.5 on Monday after the candy and cookies last weekend - see Steph you aren't alone in drowning your sorrows with food - I still do it ) - but I want to get back to 138 - I really don't like being on the high side of my 5 lb limit... Well gang - gotta get butt in gear - wanted to leave early today - need to get nails done and food shopping - but doesn't look like I am going to be able to... CBL Steph Hugs !!! Ok ya Karla - I agree about the credit score - your health is more important - xoxo

Good Evening Gang.. It's 7:15 and I am just sitting down - had gym tonite - paid bills before that - went an picked up scrip it was only 30 day (bp pills) should have been 90 - 8.99 for 30 - 9.99 for 90... Well stupid me I just put a few pills in the smaller container and I only had 4 left so when I called gave them the wrong script # - so had to go back and get my 90 for $9.99.. The animals are fed - both Andrew's and my dinner are cooking - he's having chilli mac and me fish - rice- spinach Jackie - hugs & prayers for a safe surgery and speedy recovery for Courtney !!! And you too - I know you are going to be frantic... Candice - How cool 4-6 week vacation - you aren't going to want to go back to work.... Ya I think $614 was a great deal !!! Love your quilt !!! And you know I LOVE THE blue/yellow one - that's my fav one !!! Yes you & Peter have to make it to Cali - I am going to be so jealous that you all get to meet Karla !!! Yep getting old is for the birds - I know my Aunt's Eyes weren't good she couldn't read - but could still watch t.v. Helll what is there to do if you can't see - that would be the pits - but Debbie's bro is blind and he's on the computer all the time and I think he has a contractpion for the t v too.. Karla - I thought Teachers were suppose to have good insurance - hell yours is worse than mine and we are in a small group - I would think you would have better coverage - I pay about 80 a month so that I have a $500 ded and 80% co insurance - and my employer pays 485... Darling you need to go to the doc and if you need surgery get it - all they will do is send you to collections but you will be fixed - as long as you pay $5 month they will leave you alone... Phyl - those extra calories may just help you hit ONDERLAND.. take an extra water pill though - I bet all that food was full of salt... You are going to have so much fun on your cruise - you will be walking !!!! Kari - WTG I am super proud of you on the no soda!!! Heck you are retired too you have the time to drive to go to the gym - gives you something to do... I had a really good workout tonite - my arms are going to be sore tomorrow.. Did any one watch biggest loser last night - I think you can go to nbc and watch it on line - I saw a part about this young girl who weight the most (more than the men) and it was between her team and another one to go home - I fell asleep and missed part of it - but the red team said send us home we have a good support system and this girl don't remember her name didn't - and she really needed the help.. Just like us they have the same connection - their fatness - it was very very touching - I think I need to go watch it online - hate that I missed part of it - and the girl who was in charge/had the power last night is going to be in trouble next week it looks like.. Well my dinner's done - so I am signing off.... Thanks for all the hugs & prayers - I am doing ok really - Saturday will be sad - but - she lived a good long life and now she's with her family up in heaven... xoxoxoxo J

Good Morning Gang Jackie its sure good to have you back !!! Hugs on the boss issues – I don’t know if I could fire someone – especially if I liked them – I use to be late all the time and was a great one for calling in sick on Monday mornings – it was cuz I was a party girl :0)… I was lucky they didn’t fire me – one year I was late/sick – I owed my employer 2 weeks.. Good Luck on that one… Hugs and Prayers for Courts surgery – She will be fine – but I know you won’t believe that until it’s all over… I won’t be on line after Thursday nite – so know my thoughts are with you.. Karla – Did you sleep ok last night – besides being woke up by the doggies & cat – My Angel got me up right when I was falling a sleep – (she comes and licks me in the face) so took her – then woke up 2:45 to pee then went back to bed – about 15 minutes later the cat is fighting with another cat (I guess) in my laundry room (which is across the hall from my room) I wake up to this screaming – I jump up it was dark – didn’t see another cat but had to be (we have doggie doors and I can’t lock them cuz sometime she (sheba) goes out and has to get back in) It woke Andrew up – who’s screaming – I guess he thought it was me :0)… OMW on your internal issues – my Aunt had major colon problems back in the 70’s in the hospital for a month – blockage – surgeries – adhesion and her tummy always hurt.. Lemon juice – watermelon – cranberry juice – I have never been plagued with bladder issues – so I’m not much help there.. Well I’m glad to say my food has been excellent the last few days. I have been paying attention to my fullness and not ignoring it.. Last night fish – rice and just a little of my veggies – then sf cinnamon pudding.. One minute I think I need a fill – but I really don’t I just need to pay attention to my fullness and make good food choices. Well need to get but in gear if I am going to leave early tomorrow – CBL

Are you suppose to do them at night or in the a.m. - one time the doc gave me a b12 in the afternoon - and I was up all night this was a long time ago... I take the sublingual and I don't really feel any diff.. Well I'm off to eat and watch t.v.

Do you have more energy???