I'm back. I'm just jumping in here instead of trying to catch up. If anything big happened could someone PM me. Anxiety issues have been a huge problem for me of late. Nick is doing great and seems to have come out of his depression. We did get him a therapist and had a med eval with a psychiatrist. They are trying a new med so fingers crossed that it works. Chris' thumb is much better. It looks nasty, but the wound healed well with no infection and he has most of his mobility back. He is hoping to be able to return to his job on Monday. Hunter had another ear infection which was really bad. We have a follow up today with ENT to see if we can figure out why he is having them. I'm praying that it isn't another tumor. 2 years ago today is when he had the seizure that brought his tumor to light. Today is also Chris' birthday. Yesterday was Colby's Birthday. Nick started his first job yesterday. As you can see from the limited amount that I just posted, life is stressful. I'm working with my doctor to find the right med to help me with my anxiety. In the meantime I haven't gained weight, maybe even lost a pound or two. I'm sending my weigh in now.
Deb..... I'm so GLAD to see you back on here. I was pretty worried about you. I am excited to hear that Nick is definitely feeling better. That must be a big load off your mind. And WOOHOO on Chris' thumb. Did he have disability insurance?
Prayers for Hunter, of course. Hopefully it is just nothing more than an ear infection.
Happy Birthday to Chris and Colby! Hope they are celebrating!
Where is Nick working?
Good Morning! I am your coach for this week.

I have some QOTD that I hope we can have fun with. I apologize if I am repeating any questions that have already been asked this challenge. If I do please send me a PM ASAP and I will post a new one-- I have more questions than I have days!
Glad you are coaching this week! It will keep you here with us a bit more!
This morning I am off and running. Have to be at the high school in about an hour and I need to get breakfast, make a snack to take, load the car with DD15's birthday treats, pack my bag with everything I need for today and run by Subway and pick her up a birthday lunch. Good thing she loves Subway because lunch is at 10:20am and nowhere else is serving lunch at that time!
Happy Birthday to your DD! Sweet Sixteen!! Enjoy your Subway treat!
So on that note I want to talk about bags. Guys this isn't specifically purses so don't feel like you can't join in.
QOTD: What sort of bag(s) do you carry on a regular basis? Do you have different bags for different days? This may include a purse, briefcase, lunch bag, man purse, gym bag, diaper bag, grocery bag, or whatever you use to keep up with your must have items.
And part 2 is: What are your must have items in your bag?
I will be back to answer later this afternoon or evening. I have to go and pack my bag now!

Everyone have a great Healthy and Happy Friday!
Oh my GOSH, I LOVE bags! I'm definitely NOT a purse/pocketbook/handbag kind of girl, but I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE totebags!!
For work.... I was complaining a few years ago about my tote bag for work so my Mom made me a "custom" bag for Christmas. It hasn't worked exactly as planned, but I do love it. It has a big pocket on each end for a water bottle, four inside pockets for "stuff", a ring to snap my keys on (although it fell off and I haven't replaced it), and a big open part in the middle for my lunch bag and change of shoes. It is black and white quilted fabric, so it goes with nearly everything. I get a lot of compliments on it too. I have been asked if it is a Vera Bradley or a Thirty-One.... I just tell them that it is a "Linda Simpson Original"!
I love it, but it isn't quite large enough. If she were to ask I would request ANOTHER custom bag for Christmas. Still with water bottle pockets and inside pockets and the keyring, but a bit larger for the lunch bag and shoes. She also made me a smaller matching across the body purse to go along with it.
For lunch.....just a pretty standard/cheap insulated lunch sack, bright pink. It usually contains a spare fork/knife and a salt shaker, plus a few tea bags and Splenda packets.
For the gym..... I just have a fairly inexpensive Reebok brand bag I bought on sale at Target a few years ago. It also has a pocket on each end, but neither is large enough for my gym water bottle, so I keep my ear buds in one. It has a nice zipper pocket on the front where I keep "emergency" supplies (lady stuff, spare comb, few emergency dollars) and the inside is big enough for workout gear plus sneakers, 2 towels, make-up case, book. Nothing fancy, but it's pink and it works for me.
For traveling........ well, a few years ago I bought a really neat bag, kind of like a briefcase. I loved it because it had tons of pockets and such, but after one trip I realized it didn't hold nearly enough and it was too stiff and bulky. One year for Mother/Daughter weekend I bought DD and I matching quilted carry-on bags (pink, of course).... Vera Bradley knock-offs, to match our matching pink wheeled suitcases. We have been using those for our trips for a few years now and they work great, but DD's is getting a bit trashed. I"ve resewn the lining twice. But they are GREAT because they have a big zipper outside pocket and a zipper inside pocket, plus a few other pockets, they hold plenty of stuff, and they are easy to identify in the overhead compartment of a plane because of the color, plus they also fit under an airplane seat. And I found us pocketbooks that match these carry-on pieces as well!
For swim meets and other events..... depends on the event. I have a few to choose from. For robotics meets/meetings I tend to carry an LL Bean boat tote. I have several, mostly the same size. For swim meets I will carry either a Disney tote bag or my New England Aquarium bag.... usually loaded with snacks and water bottles and a good book!
For every other day...... I have a nice black purse that DD bought me from Disney a few years ago for Christmas. It is solid black with my name and Mickey embroidered on it in pink. I don't tend to carry it around with me because I get shoulder/neck pain too easily from carrying a bag on my shoulder. But I keep it in the car at all times.
Stuff I MUST have with me..... lip balm is the ONE THING I kind of can't live without. It is in every bag, every pocket, etc. Other things I carry in my bags are........nail file, Wisps (disposable toothbrushes), hand cream, emergency "lady" supplies, 100 calorie packs of nuts, pen/paper, nail clippers, brush or comb, spare car key, WW points slider.
Of course, that isn't all I have in my bag! Currently my purse contains....... two disposable underwater cameras that were used during our 2008 trip to Discovery Cove, (I came across them in a drawer recently and realized that they were never developed!), a list of ALL Fiestaware colors and the years they were available (in case I come across something in a resale shop or consignment shop), a small pouch containing lip balm, sun screen, hand sanitizer, and mascara, a small pouch containing pens and pencils, two small packets of tissues, a Weight Watchers Points slider, nail polish remover (must be from DD, as I rarely wear nail polish), granola bars, a black leather credit card case containing my rarely used credit cards (Home Depot and such), plus most of my more rarely used store rewards cards. I think that is it!!
See, I told you I love tote bags! Apparently I love talking about them too!!.....................P