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!!

Hey Girlies~

In German, they say Oma and Opa. I like it. I had a grandma, and Ganny. When my nephew was born, my mom wanted to be called greatma, lol!

I am tired like I can't explain today! I have to walk around for 3 hours today w/ the principal and do classroom observations. That sucks cause I'd rather sit on my ass today...but oh well. We worked out...but I feel like I am in a coma.

Have a great day, I'll pop in later!

xoxoxoxo

Oh Yeah, it is going to be 91 degrees warmer here than at Judys! going to be 80 today, and between 77 and 81 for the next 6 days!

Morning girls.... my feet are freezing today. And my whole body aches. We went to a Pilates class last night that KICKED MY ASS. I could barely walk out of there because I was shaking so much. I was in so much pain last night that I didn't get any sleep, just kept trying to get comfortable.

I was MIA because I was at a church retreat Fri Sat and Sun. I thought I had mentioned it?? Anyhoo, it was lots of fun. It was from 8:30 - 6:00 on fri and sat and on sunday we left after mass. It was meant as a preparation for Lent and what that all means and entails. Then yesterday I spent all day catching up with work. And I still have tons!

Then last night after my pilates class I ran around cleaning my house because my cleaning lady is coming today. I know, I'm a dork but I'm sure everyone does it.

I'm off to get my coffee...

My sister is borderline Anemic. Is that bad? My mom is freaking out saying that if she doesn't get it under control that it could lead to leukemia?? Is that true?

My g'parents were granny and grandma. Mabubbles is sticking LOL.. we called her Mabubbles all last night being funny, but now it's starting to stick. She said "Whatever, I don't care.. just don't call me Tissue" and she kept trying to tell me I pronounce Granbee wrong, which is why I don't like it.. but I said if it's that hard to pronounce it's not a good name. I can't explain why I don't like it. I liked Noonie, but my dad said that sounds like a vajaja. He wants to be called Pawpaw..

Can't wait to go to the allergist today.. yay. It's funny I am so excited, but my obgyn said if it's some allergies, they can't 'treat' it with shots, etc. till post-pregnancy anyway.. not sure why I'm excited--maybe just to have someone validate it and say I'm not crazy. And when I look in my nose it's a million little blisters, so maybe we can go from there.

We are literally going from 20 degrees to 70 degrees in a day, back and forth. Thus the bad weather in between (at night while it transitions). Wearing a big fur coat one day, and flip flops the next. FUN!

Jenn, I have been in the preliminary organization of a customer trip to NYC again this year (probably in like September, before it gets too cold), are you close enough to NYC to pop in for dinner or something? :w00t:

Anemic just means you have low iron, which can be fixed by eating more dark green leafs (spinach), and meat.. and/or taking iron supplements (which can be found at any drugstore).

I've never heard of it causing leukemia though, and never thought it was serious. I thought we'd all been anemic at some point, kind of hand-in-hand with being female (due to periods). I was taking iron supplements at one point.

yeah, that's what i thought. i've been anemic in the past too and never thought much of it. But last night she told us and she was making it a big deal. My mom is paranoid though when it comes to us being sick...

My cousins all have kids and they call my aunt gamma gamma. I think it's the cutest thing...

I was anemic for years, prior to my hysterectomy. And during my cancer treatments, they ask about everything-including that. They (seriously) even ask about brand of toothpaste!!!! I took mulitvitamins with iron for years because of it, and the fact that the iron supplement straight give me horrible stomach aches, and constipation. Sorry about the TMI situation, but it did!!! Even now banded, they do make kids chewables with iron added. I have not needed it since, and continue to donate blood and pass!!

Tell her to get some Flintstones with Iron!!!

Laura, the only problem I see with Mabubbles---is that for awhile the bay will stick to the strong syllable--and he will likley call her Ma. Keep in mind that may well stick.

Manda's ear continues to look better! The color is going back to normal. Such immense relief passes through me when I look at it now, it is physical! Same as the gut wrench I had when I would look at it at its worst. Now it is relief!

Kinsey and I are going to go buy groceries today....going to attempt to make it a healthy trip. It is always harder with her!!

Also watching the weather, and think next week might be my chance to head into CO for a fill. It is beautiful here, our high today is in the low 60's. But the western slope of CO I have to go to is getting snow today, just not sure of how much. Maybe she will make an exception and see if he will do a fill on Monday. He usually sees other surgical patients on Mondays----but Rick is off on Mondays to drive, he is so much better at winter driving in the mountains! But if I do not get a fill soon, I am going to have to break out the clothes in the give away bags....sad but true.

My Mom and Dad have chose to give up coffee for lent. That will not work for me, I don't DO coffee!!!

Have my grandsons 3rd birthday next week. I need to make a decision on what to get him. He is an outdoor boy....so something he can be outside with. Maybe some of the big old fashioned Tonka Toys.

Well I am going to go fix miss Kinsey some breakfast. And call and check on my folks, Dad has been down with a terrible cold. Will talk to you girlies later!

Kat

A quick lunch-time check in!!

No kinklings for me, either, Judy. (They're German fried powdered-sugar donuts that are made & eaten only in the weeks leading up to Lent, esp. TODAY!) Nope, no, nuh-uh!! (It must be the devil's last temptation of me before LENT!)

All my mom's grandkids call her the traditional English "Nana". I love it & that's what I want to be called. So many of those other names (MeeMaw??) sound too country for my taste. DH's mom is "GaBa", because there wasn't a name she wanted (she didn't want the Yiddish Bubbe) & that's what ds could pronounce at first, so it stuck! She's not thrilled w/it, but I figure then she should've found one she wanted then... + I think it's cute cuz' he made it up all by himself. Awwwww. Both grandad's are Pop-Pop (which can get confusing so you have to use context to figure out which one is being discussed).

Am burning a Cafe au Lait Yankee Candle on my desk to create a nice atmosphere while I'm chained to my computer all day working!! Like it's actually tricking me! HA! But it is nice...

Back to the grindstone...

I LOVED MY NANA AND PAPA!!!!!!!!

They were my moms parents and my dads parents I just called them grandma and grandpa followed by either Randolph or Stoffel. My dads parents got a divorce when my dad was 2 or 3. Unheard of in that day!!

It is Tuesday!!!! I am ready to start a brand new fun filled week of work!!!! I am trying a different attitude to see if it helps!!!

Terry and Tracyks where are you?????????????????

Just saw this commercial on TV. It's Dr. Ian, I like him alot. Such a gentle side to him.

The 50 Million Pound Challenge

I haven't had a chance to really look at yet. I'll do it tonight after work.

Oh and I barely had a chance to go back and catch up on some of the posts and I wanted to comment on your post Michelle....

I get super frustrated with myself and my band at times too. I thought my days of barganing with myself and "dieting" were over once i got my band. It's frustrating and I knew that we were still supposed to make good food choices but also were only supposed to be able to eat about a 1/2 cup of food at a time. That is a huge joke at my house. Anyways, just venting and comisserating with you Michelle...

Have you gotten a fill lately Haydee? Remember when we went to the bread place you were able to eat half a sandwhich, where (and I think I had a great fill back when.. ah I miss it!!) I could not eat bread for nothing. When my fill is good, I can only eat 1/4-1/2c of food at once... besides slider foods (chocolate, chips, ice creams, etc.) but if I don't keep them in the house I'm good.

Hi guys

quick check in from work

Pamela - the stuff went in the mail, sorry it is a boring envelope but I wanted to get it out

Laura - I'm 2 1/2 hrs away but if I plan it right i can stay with my cousin who is begging me for over a year to come visit, she is 20 mins outside the city

Tracyk- I didn't get a request but my email was messed up and I just got it back, I sent you a request, to your yahoo email, is that right?

I'm off for a walk, I had a flatbread sand with 2 1/2 slices of roast beef and a little lettuce, today i'm so full, I guess yesterday was the day i could eat anything and everything, which is a couple days before TOM. I still have not figured that out, but a strong onderland this am so i'll take it

hugs everyone