I canNOT believe this... I had the most beautiful, touching, wonderful 1st post to this new thread and "POOF!" -- it's gone!

Maybe it's the cyber-world telling me it's time to get to bed... good night, my lovelies!!

Holy cow, Laura!!! That class sounds like torture!! Kris's classes are on Monday nights for 6 weeks.. 2 hours at a time. I think she's done with them now. She will be induced on March 4th one week after her due date, if she hasn't delivered by then. I forbid her to go into labor during this storm and so far, so good.

And it takes about 44 years to Celebrate 40. We met in 1965, my first year in college, got engaged in '66 and married in '69. I've lived with the Bobster twice as long as I lived with my parents. yikes!!

It's STILL snowing out and no signs of stopping. I'm going to rehearsal at 1, but not sure how many more will be there. There were 28 in church today so they met in the chapel. I was not one of the 28 and only people who could walk in were there.

I'm going to go figure out what to have for lunch.

Thanks for the responses, girls... it helps to get some perspective on it... obviously, by how much I typed, I was (& am) concerned & uncertain how to proceed. There are 2 SILs who I thought might step up & take charge of the situation, but the BIL last night said that the dad got so mad at one of them one time when she cleaned up that it made her cry and she pretty much washed her hands of the whole thing. So. I feel like he & I have a good, honest relationship and that I could completely take any flak he might send my way... he would NOT make me cry!... also that coming from me, suggestions might be heard... so we'll see... like I said, this isn't exactly a "current" situation, but it is MORE a mess than ever before... seriously, you'd all be flabbergasted I think if you saw the amount of stuff we're talking about... I need to go over there today to make sure they put the food I took over away AND to get my bag back (before it disappears forever)... I'll feel out the situation & see... hmmmmmmm...

Other than that, I'm still in my pj's unshowered. Lovely! Guess where I"m headed??

BBL... SMILE!

Cousin Terry, I would love a cruise!!!!

Nose is still stuffed up!!

Nephew is coming in today for dinner.

Going to Fox to see "Spring Awakenings".

Look forward to Oscars tonight, although I haven't seen any movies! This is the first year I haven't seen any movies nominated!!

Have a great day!!!

Morning Ladies~

Laura we went for the day...just to take a drive through the mountains, drive to the beach, have an ice cream cone and walk along the beach and marina...that was the agenda, and we had a great day!

Terry, I love what you said about mom whispering to you. Yesterday, I had a really hard day thinking about dad. This was the first one I'd had since going to Reno. Everywhere, 50-65 yr old men were on their Harleys, sail boats were everywhere. My dad used to be stationed in San Diego when he was in the Navy and my parents lived there (my mom went to USD). I was just holding this lump in my throat for what seemed like all day. Then when we were walking out of the base, I see this guy wearing a UNR (my alma mater) tshirt! ARE YOU KIDDING ME??? We chatted a bit cause you rarely see U of Nevada, Reno tshirts in So. Cal. But as we drove home, I just bawled. Susanne just held my hand and let me cry. It felt good cause I seemed to be thinking about him a lot all day...kinda needed to let some out!

Today, I have 30 grad papers to grade! I've got a pot roast in the crocker already and it is going to stay there for the day! Steaming fresh asparagus later to go w/ the meat. Then watch a little of the Oscars...L Word...Big Love and the United States of Tara!

Have a great day!

Good evening, Violets..

Rehearsal went off as scheduled. Only two couldn't make it in. We rehearsed for 3 hours and got some more things worked out.

I fixed pineapple glazed spare ribs for supper and had one little piece and then started pb'ing and haven't quit yet. I really don't like that feeling, especially when the ribs tasted soooooooo good.

Oh well, live and learn.

The snow finally stopped, thank goodness. Jenn, I hope you don't get hit too hard with it today and tomorrow.

Ethan comes tomorrow and then in the evening I have Community chorus.. another 2 hour rehearsal. Will the fun never end??? Good thing I love to sing.

No new grandbaby yet. Luckily she didn't go into labor in the midst of this storm.

Well, I've pb'd 3 times during this post so I think I'll quit and just stay in the bathroom for a little bit.

Everyone have a good evening. Sleep well.

Good Evening...

Am getting situated on the couch w/the laptop in front of the tv for the Oscars... good Sunday night!

I did speak w/my friend/neighbor today, and I'm "scheduled" to go over on Friday morning to help him "tidy up"... we had a great talk... he's open & honest about it... acknowledges the issues... I told him to pick where we would start & we'd work 'til noon & then see where we were then... & that I'd commit to coming over every Friday 'til the job was done... just the "public" areas kitch/familyroom... not the garage, basement, or upstairs... but if he's willing to try, then I'm willing to help... so we'll see...

Ok, off to snuggle up & enjoy the celebs! Enjoy the eve!

Hey y'all~

We just walked in, we went for a nice ride up into Colorado. We were supposed to go with Becky & Gary, and another couple we ride with regularly, but Beck was a bit irritated (read thoroughly pissed) at Gary and refused to go!!!

We rode up and checked out a new casino, I won $12.60---but only dropped my $10---and cashed out when everyone was ready to go with $22.60----played for about half an hour, had fun. Then we all rode back and met at the local Chinese restaurant, and had some late lunch/early dinner---it was not quite 3. After that we rode to the other couples place, they are living in a modular home, and are building a new, huge home! He is in the process of stucco-ing the exterior, it is looking really nice. But I keep telling myself, my house is not that big, nor is it that new....but it is mine, it is paid for, and in this economy, I am lucky!

Felt so good to get on my horse yesterday, and then today to let the wind blow, it seemd like it had been forever!

Even before Manda got sick, the weather had kept us housebound for awhile. I promised Kinsey sometime next week I would take her riding.

Last week she come prancing in to the LR, and she had on this little black hoodie she was given, that has a white skull on it (yes a little girls....???) anyway, she had on shorts in the house, and had put on her dress shoes, and had her purse on her arm. She informed me she was goign on a date. I smiled, and went along with her, I ask her who she was going out with, and she answers "Fraggy Handsome". It took everything I had not to laugh! I repeat Fraggy Handsome? She says yes. I ask her what he is like and she tells me "he is just a lregular guy" yes with the stray l thrown in regular. She cracked me up!!! Then that night when we went to dinner with my parents, she ask Rick if we could double date!

That afternoon a show called iCarly was on, and she had never sat and watched it, but something caught her attention and she watched it intently. She kept asking me why they were being mean to this boy-he films the show they put on on the series. His name on the show is Freddy. I think she misunderstood the name, and has her first crush!!! LOL

She still goes on about Fraggy Handsome.....cracks me up!

Michelle--I don't know how I would handle it---I agree it is liable to be a waste of time and energy, unless he is one to keep it up, it would leave me with a sense of futility.

If he is someone you can seriously talk with, I would suggest to him someone who could come in on a regular (lregular) basis, and keep things up, so that is does not become an issue with his son.

I mean in all reality, if they do not pick up a dropped straw, when do you imagine the last time the sheets were changed? Or the toilet scrubbed?

It sounds like something that needs steady, attention, and if it is something he could afford, I would suggest that.

I am opposite of Jane, I do not want anyone coming in and cleaning my house, unless I hire them. I do not want my Mom cleaning, or my freinds--------it is totally different if I am paying help!!!

Pamela, I flew into SD when I was banded. I was banded in Mexicali, which was someplace very special to my Grandma, and every step of that trip, there was something reminding me of my Grandma. It had been longer since the loss, so I found it a great comfort, that I was making the right decision--but I know exactly what you mean, about feeling him with you. Glad you had a special day tho!!

Well I am off to check some email, and maybe.....just maybe get something done. Then again I may do NOTHING all evening long----what a excellent idea!!!

Kat

Hugh Jackman is just TOO cute!!!!!!!!!!

Hey Gang~

I finally cooked the roast ya'll helped me w/ a couple weeks ago (receipe wise)...it was yummy! I cooked it for like 7 hours and when I went to pull it out, only the bone came out! My dog loved the bone btw! I cut all the fat off, and shredded the meat. I added some potatoes the last couple of hours for Susanne, and also steamed some asparagus! I had a salad, asparagus and meat! Anyway, thanks for the tips!

I have graded 25 papers today...couple more to go! Watching the Oscars. Not much else going on. Another busy week here.

xoxoxoxo

Up and getting ready to start my week.

A week that I'm going to get back on track in. No Fat Tuesday for me. Although it was really nice of them to name a holiday for me.

I start "Reboot" next monday and I need to get myself mentally prepared for it. It's six weeks with a personnal trainer. 3 nights a week.

Everyone have a great day.

Morning gals

Kat - i'm going to stick that stuff in the snail mail, the attachment is too large to email, it wouldn't go.

I'm starting today, have 1 slice multigrain toast, 4oz grapefruit juice, 2 cups lettuce with 3oz chicken and 1 serving of crutons and a yogurt to take with me for the day. I'll have a salad later for dinner and some watermelon when i get home.

I pray it works. doesn't help super PMS week. Which means I can eat anything i want to for 2 - 3 days. I don't understand that but it is the way it goes for me.

Hope you all have a great day, i'm leaving for work in a few.

Judy, the storm missed us, we got 1" here and 6" at work, but I'll take that.

Enjoy

Good morning ladies...

Have a great day and respect the pouch!

Good morning, Violets..

10 degrees here, but no new snow. Glad it missed you Jenn. We sure got dumped on. I'd like to think it is the last time this winter, but I know better living in Northern Michigan. We have at least 2 more good storms to look forward to before I can even dream of getting my swimming pool up and running.

I'm waiting for Ethan to arrive and we're going to go out to visit Aunt Kris today. She's bored at home and Ethan loves it out there so we'll make the trip to spend the early afternoon with her. It's only 40 minutes away.

Kat.. hope things are still going well with Manda. The Bobster asks every day if I've heard anything new.

Everyone have a great day. Suzie.. I'm with you.. no FAT Tuesday here!! hmmmmmmmm wonder what I'll give up for Lent.

Morning gals~

HHMMM? What am I giving up for Lent? I forgot it was this week. I will have to think about that.

Well, I knew I should have watched Slumdog yesterday. Oh well, we will go soon. Everyone I know saw it and said it was gritty, but very good

I have to get Carson's present in the mail, and Haydee's tweezers too! Hopefully I can do it today after school before my doc apt.

Jenn, I didn't get the med. diet stuff.

Everyone have a great day! I'll pop in later.

xooxoxox

Good Monday Morn, Vi's~~

Ok, life is starting to speed up again... I'm like a the little engine that could... "busy busy busy busy"... I'm fine when I keep going, but if I sit down it's the kiss of death!! I'm definitely a physics theorem: an object in motion stays in motion; an object at rest stays at rest! LOL!

I'm back up to 248 again... grrr... I seriously have spent a YEAR now bouncing between 232 & 250... the only time I feel or know I have the band is if I eat a hunk of meat, then I have to chew chew & only eat a bit... but EVERYTHING ELSE can go down... the last 2 or 3 times I've gone to my band doc she's told me I'm maxed out on fill & then chatted about nutrition stuff. Which would be fine -- IF THAT WERE THE PROBLEM! But it's not. I need more fill! + now my doc is self-pay... & I dread going in & paying $200 or whatever for a "chat" about nutrition! DUH! So... I think I'm going to call/email her & see if I can get a referral for a flouro fill & then MAKE those folks do it! Seriously, I would rather be reduced to a few sips of soup than how I'm living now. I eat well, but just too much; I exercise now where I never did before... I need to band to work just a little bit more for me. Mentally, I'm back where I was 2 years ago... "bargaining" w/myself: "If you do just pro shakes every other day, and then just 1 small meal or lc or salad the other days, then blah blah blah whatever" -- & then I get mad @ myself because that wasn't supposed to be the deal w/the band, it's supposed to be eating NORMALLY, just less, yes?? But it's just a whole fight/can of worms I don't know if I have the time/patience to wage/open right now. Bleh.

Sorry. I've been ranting lately, huh?? Sorry!

Make it a good day!! Keep in motion!! :hurray: