DISappearing Peeps...A fastpass to THIN! Part 4

[dwheatl]

An hour ago (4am) I was running round the streets in my jammies DH heard crackling noises looked outside and next doors hedge was on fire!!!!!...Oh it turns out next door had a BBQ yesterday and chucked the coals near the hedge

Brilliant! It's a good thing DH heard the crackling. I don't know if your firefighters are as hunky as ours, but I think most of us would gladly wait for them in our nighties

 

[lexmelinda]

GOOD MORNING!

Today is the first day of VBS. My mom arrived last night and brought my neice along. DN is 6 months older than DS so it's gonna be a fun week. Mom will take the kids off to a movie or the pool so I can stay at church and work in the afternoons.

Anyway I'm teaching first grade at VBS again this year and after the week we had last week, I admit I am not prepared. At least I only have to do the closing Bible study and it's mostly games and review. If I can get through today, I can study up tonight for the rest of the week.

TARA..... on the situation with your grandma's funeral. Why do people get so mean/weird about funerals? Hope there is no such nonsense over the estate.

JO....What were your crazy neighbors thinking about when they threw the coals in the hedge??? I agree with Danielle....I'd wait for the fire brigade in my dressing gown any day!

PUNKIN....Gonna look for the citrus marinade...sounds yum.

HAVE A GREAT DAY, EVERYONE!

 

[pigget74]

i have a really dumb question. how does one multi-quote? if it's by copying and pasting the little "quote" codes, then nevermind. that's too tedious for me! i know.....how ridiculous is it that i don't know and i'm considered a "DIS veteran"????? (i think that just means i "talk" too much! ) if someone wants to PM me directions, i would be very grateful.

I don't know if anyone responded about this or not--but in the bottom right hand corner is a quotation mark--just clicl on that for each post you want to quote.

Ok Peeps...I am very upset tonight. I emailed my jerk of an uncle (who lives in Maine) to confirm times for my grandma's service last Sunday. I was told NUMEROUS times (and so was my dad) that it was Sat. the 16th at 11am. He confirmed this back in an email to me on Tues. Then today in the obit. it said it was Monday the 18th. I cannot take time off from work b/c it is my last week and also my boss's (she is a teacher). Plus, I do not get sick time and cannot lose the money. DH is in training at his new job all that week as well and BIL already requested that Saturday off. I am so pissed that my uncle would change the day off the service without telling anyone. I emailed him and have not heard back. I thought maybe it was a typo in the paper but my cousin emailed me today and said they were coming into town next Sunday. My dad wasn't even told about this. I am so upset. My uncle has always been controlling and I bet the minister was not avail. on that Sat after all and he changed it without talking to any of us. He is the one that did not come to my wedding b/c of words him and my dad had. My aunt is the one that gave me %$^* about not visiting my gma. Not sure if you remember them from earlier posts. So now I just don't know what to do.

I feel very bad for you---I am sorry that your uncle is that inconsiderate. Hope all turns out well.

An hour ago (4am) I was running round the streets in my jammies DH heard crackling noises looked outside and next doors hedge was on fire!!!!! It is a 20ft conifer hedge and the flames were right to the top So after phoning the fire brigade we were waking everyone up, couldn't believe nobody had woken up anyway : The men got the hoses on it and it was nearly out before the firemen got there. I was standing outside waiting for the firemen and they stopped a few houses down I had to wave for them to come down, I was outside at 4am wearing my dressing gown what did they think I was doing other than waiting for them Well it's all out now and theres not that much damage really but I can't get back to sleep so I thought I'd DIS Oh it turns out next door had a BBQ yesterday and chucked the coals near the hedge

WOW!!!! Good thing you woke up. Nothing like a lady on a street in her nightgown at 4 am.

GOOD MORNING!

Today is the first day of VBS. My mom arrived last night and brought my neice along. DN is 6 months older than DS so it's gonna be a fun week. Mom will take the kids off to a movie or the pool so I can stay at church and work in the afternoons.

Anyway I'm teaching first grade at VBS again this year and after the week we had last week, I admit I am not prepared. At least I only have to do the closing Bible study and it's mostly games and review. If I can get through today, I can study up tonight for the rest of the week.

HAVE A GREAT DAY, EVERYONE!

I know that you will do a great job at VBS. Have fun!!!! Great that your son will have a playmate for a week.

Have to get Joshua up and get ready for work. Go for the ultrasound this afternoon

 

[punkin413]

An hour ago (4am) I was running round the streets in my jammies DH heard crackling noises looked outside and next doors hedge was on fire!!!!! It is a 20ft conifer hedge and the flames were right to the top So after phoning the fire brigade we were waking everyone up, couldn't believe nobody had woken up anyway : The men got the hoses on it and it was nearly out before the firemen got there. I was standing outside waiting for the firemen and they stopped a few houses down I had to wave for them to come down, I was outside at 4am wearing my dressing gown what did they think I was doing other than waiting for them Well it's all out now and theres not that much damage really but I can't get back to sleep so I thought I'd DIS Oh it turns out next door had a BBQ yesterday and chucked the coals near the hedge

wow...scary stuff! one afternoon my DH was working out in the yard and he comes running in and telling me to call 911, that our neighbors' fence was on fire. while i called 911 ray ran across the street to tell her that her fence was in flames....she didn't even know! the people behind her were burning brush and it had gotten too close to the wooden fence. as i'm standing in the front yard watching all this, one of our other neighbors comes runing down with a BUCKET of water and throws it on her fence. it was such a funny picture.....this little bucket of water for this huge fire! at least he was trying to help! i'm glad you guys got it under control before anyone/anything got hurt!

Anyway I'm teaching first grade at VBS again this year and after the week we had last week, I admit I am not prepared. At least I only have to do the closing Bible study and it's mostly games and review. If I can get through today, I can study up tonight for the rest of the week.

good luck! the one and only time i taught VBS was when i was 16 years old. my sister was in the 8-year-old class and she begged me to teach their class. so i talked to the director and he gave me the 8-year-olds..... it was an interesting week....to say the least!!!

okay......BIG NEWS, peeps!!! i weighed myself this morning and i'm at 137 pounds!!!! that means i *finally* reached 20 pounds, 21 pounds to be exact (check out the new bling). 7 pounds to go!!! how come i can't have such success on weigh-in fridays???

 

[DisneyJo]

Brilliant! It's a good thing DH heard the crackling. I don't know if your firefighters are as hunky as ours, but I think most of us would gladly wait for them in our nighties

I'm afraid they were rather old

Today is the first day of VBS.

Is it something Bible Study?

I agree with Danielle....I'd wait for the fire brigade in my dressing gown any day!

You're all jealous aren't you

WOW!!!! Good thing you woke up. Nothing like a lady on a street in her nightgown at 4 am.

okay......BIG NEWS, peeps!!! i weighed myself this morning and i'm at 137 pounds!!!! that means i *finally* reached 20 pounds, 21 pounds to be exact (check out the new bling). 7 pounds to go!!! how come i can't have such success on weigh-in fridays???

Well done Dawn


Just come back from playing 18 holes of golf, did I tell you how hilly this course is I feel like I'm going to have a heart attack when I get to the top of a couple of the hills, at least it's good for weight loss I have now done 2 of my cards to get my handicap, 1 more to go, which I'm doing Friday, then I can play in competitions

 

[UtahMama]

Punkin, I know what you mean. I always weigh less throughout the week. I have the biggest weight range from day to day. I guess the end result is the goal but still! I'm so excited for your new "blang"! Soooo close!

I'm not feeling top notch today! My stomach is sooo nauseous and I keep thinking it's hunger but when I eat a little something, it's still feels gross. I don't think I'm sick though. I wonder if it's an ulcer or something. (no, I'm 100%sure I'm not pregnant). Whenever I feel not-top-notch, I tend to want to curl up under a nice quilt and watch tv. I can't exactly do that with kids. So maybe I 'll be able to rest on the couch and watch movies today? Having my kids be couch potatoes too makes me feel guilty. But I can only do so much, right?

Anyhow, being nauseous is a great diet (looking on the bright side). Hope everyone has a fabulously skinny day!

 

[Eventer98]

An hour ago (4am) I was running round the streets in my jammies DH heard crackling noises looked outside and next doors hedge was on fire!!!!! It is a 20ft conifer hedge and the flames were right to the top So after phoning the fire brigade we were waking everyone up, couldn't believe nobody had woken up anyway : The men got the hoses on it and it was nearly out before the firemen got there. I was standing outside waiting for the firemen and they stopped a few houses down I had to wave for them to come down, I was outside at 4am wearing my dressing gown what did they think I was doing other than waiting for them Well it's all out now and theres not that much damage really but I can't get back to sleep so I thought I'd DIS Oh it turns out next door had a BBQ yesterday and chucked the coals near the hedge

Glad to hear you are ok!!! one of my other fears is fires..I bet I wouldn't have been able to sleep afterwards either!!

GOOD MORNING!

Today is the first day of VBS. My mom arrived last night and brought my neice along. DN is 6 months older than DS so it's gonna be a fun week. Mom will take the kids off to a movie or the pool so I can stay at church and work in the afternoons.

Anyway I'm teaching first grade at VBS again this year and after the week we had last week, I admit I am not prepared. At least I only have to do the closing Bible study and it's mostly games and review. If I can get through today, I can study up tonight for the rest of the week.

TARA..... on the situation with your grandma's funeral. Why do people get so mean/weird about funerals? Hope there is no such nonsense over the estate.

JO....What were your crazy neighbors thinking about when they threw the coals in the hedge??? I agree with Danielle....I'd wait for the fire brigade in my dressing gown any day!

PUNKIN....Gonna look for the citrus marinade...sounds yum.

HAVE A GREAT DAY, EVERYONE!

I guess the good thing is there isn't an estate. She was in a nursing home. Her house was sold 4 years ago to pay for the n.home care. Before she went in my mom gave me money from my gmas saving acct. to buy my horse. technically, if the government had found out they could have come after the money. I guess if you tell them you need state aid for nursing home costs you can't give any money away the 4 yrs. prior. But my mom took a chance, knowing my gma would have wanted us to have her money. So I am happy with that. My dad had asked her to put the house in his name years ago so the state couldn't take it but she didn't think she would ever be in a nursing home. So she didn't and the state took the money from her house. Luckily, b/c of the demensia she never knew how it turned out.

wow...scary stuff! one afternoon my DH was working out in the yard and he comes running in and telling me to call 911, that our neighbors' fence was on fire. while i called 911 ray ran across the street to tell her that her fence was in flames....she didn't even know! the people behind her were burning brush and it had gotten too close to the wooden fence. as i'm standing in the front yard watching all this, one of our other neighbors comes runing down with a BUCKET of water and throws it on her fence. it was such a funny picture.....this little bucket of water for this huge fire! at least he was trying to help! i'm glad you guys got it under control before anyone/anything got hurt!



good luck! the one and only time i taught VBS was when i was 16 years old. my sister was in the 8-year-old class and she begged me to teach their class. so i talked to the director and he gave me the 8-year-olds..... it was an interesting week....to say the least!!!

okay......BIG NEWS, peeps!!! i weighed myself this morning and i'm at 137 pounds!!!! that means i *finally* reached 20 pounds, 21 pounds to be exact (check out the new bling). 7 pounds to go!!! how come i can't have such success on weigh-in fridays???

 

[Eventer98]

Punkin, I know what you mean. I always weigh less throughout the week. I have the biggest weight range from day to day. I guess the end result is the goal but still! I'm so excited for your new "blang"! Soooo close!

I'm not feeling top notch today! My stomach is sooo nauseous and I keep thinking it's hunger but when I eat a little something, it's still feels gross. I don't think I'm sick though. I wonder if it's an ulcer or something. (no, I'm 100%sure I'm not pregnant). Whenever I feel not-top-notch, I tend to want to curl up under a nice quilt and watch tv. I can't exactly do that with kids. So maybe I 'll be able to rest on the couch and watch movies today? Having my kids be couch potatoes too makes me feel guilty. But I can only do so much, right?

Anyhow, being nauseous is a great diet (looking on the bright side). Hope everyone has a fabulously skinny day!

I hope you feel better soon..I know how much it sucks to watch kids and feel %^&^*^* at the same time!!!

 

[HockeyKat]

Ok Peeps...I am very upset tonight.

Oh no, what a horrible situation. There aren't really any words to say to comfort you, so I am sending a big your way.

An hour ago (4am) I was running round the streets in my jammies DH heard crackling noises looked outside and next doors hedge was on fire!!!!! It is a 20ft conifer hedge and the flames were right to the top So after phoning the fire brigade we were waking everyone up, couldn't believe nobody had woken up anyway : The men got the hoses on it and it was nearly out before the firemen got there. I was standing outside waiting for the firemen and they stopped a few houses down I had to wave for them to come down, I was outside at 4am wearing my dressing gown what did they think I was doing other than waiting for them Well it's all out now and theres not that much damage really but I can't get back to sleep so I thought I'd DIS Oh it turns out next door had a BBQ yesterday and chucked the coals near the hedge

Geebus!! SOO glad you caught it before there was much damage or spreading to other houses! And what a moron... I know it is super dry here, chucking your coals is NOT a good idea.

okay......BIG NEWS, peeps!!! i weighed myself this morning and i'm at 137 pounds!!!! that means i *finally* reached 20 pounds, 21 pounds to be exact (check out the new bling). 7 pounds to go!!! how come i can't have such success on weigh-in fridays???

YAY!!

I weighed myself this morning too and am down to 192.6, which is 25 lbs down, plus I haven't weighed that little in a year. Only 22 to go for my Sept goal! I think I can make it! I am hoping to be down to 191 on Friday so I can get new bling.

UM, hope you feel better! Maybe you just ate something bad.

 

[ThinkTink75]

An hour ago (4am) I was running round the streets in my jammies DH heard crackling noises looked outside and next doors hedge was on fire!!!!! It is a 20ft conifer hedge and the flames were right to the top So after phoning the fire brigade we were waking everyone up, couldn't believe nobody had woken up anyway : The men got the hoses on it and it was nearly out before the firemen got there. I was standing outside waiting for the firemen and they stopped a few houses down I had to wave for them to come down, I was outside at 4am wearing my dressing gown what did they think I was doing other than waiting for them Well it's all out now and theres not that much damage really but I can't get back to sleep so I thought I'd DIS Oh it turns out next door had a BBQ yesterday and chucked the coals near the hedge

Thank goodness for alert neighbors! Once when I was younger a shrub in our backyard caught on fire when we were on vacation at Hershey Park for the week. Thanks to our neighbors noticing the fire got put out quickely- if they had not noticed who knows where it may have spread!

okay......BIG NEWS, peeps!!! i weighed myself this morning and i'm at 137 pounds!!!! that means i *finally* reached 20 pounds, 21 pounds to be exact (check out the new bling). 7 pounds to go!!! how come i can't have such success on weigh-in fridays???

Congratualtions! I fear the scale these days! Although I am trying very hard to count those calories and watch what I eat! Here's hoping that this friday will be a low day for us all!

 

[punkin413]

Is it something Bible Study?

VBS = vacation bible school (at least where i grew up that's what it means!)

I'm not feeling top notch today! My stomach is sooo nauseous and I keep thinking it's hunger but when I eat a little something, it's still feels gross.

hope you feel better soon! when my tummy feels yucky i drink sprite and eat wheat thins and that always makes me feel better (usually).

I weighed myself this morning too and am down to 192.6, which is 25 lbs down, plus I haven't weighed that little in a year. Only 22 to go for my Sept goal!

YAY! way to go!

you guys shouldn't have shown me this multi-quote thing. i'm so abusing it now!!!

 

[dance2874]

Dance-I love the cakes! You could definately do that as a profession! Did you teach yourself or take classes? I would love to be able to do that!

Does anyone else watch Bridezillas? I was watching a few episodes this afternoon. I get addicted to it! I have been working on my scrapbook for my vacation. This is my first attempt at scrapbooking so I hope I am doing it right. I have three pages done! I think it is helping with the "my vacation is over blues". Tomorrow I am back on the wagon with WW. I have restocked my fridge and I picked up a new Walk Away the Pounds DVD. It is pretty neat because it has five different work outs on it. I thought it was a good deal at Target for 14.99.

I am completely self taught. I really just find a picture online (cakecentral.com is my favorite inspiration site) and I try to copy it. That site has tips and recipes but otherwise I just figure it out. My mom used to do cakes for our b-day when I was little so she told me how to fill the icing bag and stuff, but she didnt really show me much. It has been a long time since she had done it herself.

And I LOVE bridezillas!! My sister is getting married in a little over 2 weeks now and she is having her bridezilla moments now. I told her it gets worse as the day gets closer, but I dont know if she really understands the stress that is coming her way

by the way, there's a show on food network right now where they're making cakes themed to disney villians....DANCE you could be on there!!!

I saw that! Those people are amazing. I dont know if I am that good yet Sometimes I cant tell if what I have done is really good or not. You know how we are our own worst critics...I see my mistakes when I look at something I have done. No matter how small. Bugs the heck outta me!

Ok Peeps...I am very upset tonight.

So sorry that this is all happing. Sounds like your uncle is a real piece of work. I would be interested to know when he changed the day...before or after he probably knew you couldnt come on a monday. Try not to worry about it. Your grandma knows how you felt about her, regardless of what he may say. And you dont have to be there to pay tribute to her on that day anyways.

Dance- Those 2 cakes were soooo cute! How'd they taste?

Well, I had to taste some of it to be sure that nobody was gonna die or anything I had some of the scraps that were left from shaping them and some filling. It was all really good. I probably didnt even eat a full piece though. I am not a fruit filling kind of girl, so they werent calling to me...thankfully!

An hour ago (4am) I was running round the streets in my jammies DH heard crackling noises looked outside and next doors hedge was on fire!!!!! It is a 20ft conifer hedge and the flames were right to the top So after phoning the fire brigade we were waking everyone up, couldn't believe nobody had woken up anyway : The men got the hoses on it and it was nearly out before the firemen got there. I was standing outside waiting for the firemen and they stopped a few houses down I had to wave for them to come down, I was outside at 4am wearing my dressing gown what did they think I was doing other than waiting for them Well it's all out now and theres not that much damage really but I can't get back to sleep so I thought I'd DIS Oh it turns out next door had a BBQ yesterday and chucked the coals near the hedge

How scary!! At least you guys heard it though...that could have eaasily gotten out of hand fast! And I have to chuckle of the image of you out front in the middle of the night in your gown

okay......BIG NEWS, peeps!!! i weighed myself this morning and i'm at 137 pounds!!!! that means i *finally* reached 20 pounds, 21 pounds to be exact (check out the new bling). 7 pounds to go!!! how come i can't have such success on weigh-in fridays???

WHOOHOOTY!!! New BLING! Congrats!!

I'm not feeling top notch today! My stomach is sooo nauseous and I keep thinking it's hunger but when I eat a little something, it's still feels gross. I don't think I'm sick though. I wonder if it's an ulcer or something. (no, I'm 100%sure I'm not pregnant). Whenever I feel not-top-notch, I tend to want to curl up under a nice quilt and watch tv. I can't exactly do that with kids. So maybe I 'll be able to rest on the couch and watch movies today? Having my kids be couch potatoes too makes me feel guilty. But I can only do so much, right?

Anyhow, being nauseous is a great diet (looking on the bright side). Hope everyone has a fabulously skinny day!

I woke up in the middle of the night very nauseous too. I was most of the way better this monring, but still not 100%. Ick.

Gonna be another hot day here today. We are going to the pool and then I have to make another cake today. One of the kids I am babysitting turns 6 tomorrow so I told him I would make him a cake. Spiderman was his request. Another challenge...but he wants chocolate and I have to try to remain strong!

 

[my2boysrtwicethefun]

Hi Everyone!!!!

Only 8 more days (I think) until I can make ADRs for our Dec. trip. I know that I should be excited about it but I'm actually more nervous than anything.

 

[Eventer98]

I just tried to call the church to find out when the service was changed but they are closed on Mondays. No email back from my uncle or cousin though. I might try to call him.

I am up .5 today. AF is due tomorrow though so this week could be a bust. But I am trying to eat well today even though I am home.

I wanted to finish painting today but my dad's dog is still here and I don't trust him to leave and get more paint. Hopefully my dad won't be back too late and I can paint tonight. It's only the trim (which is actually more of a pain then the walls were!) so it shouldn't take too long.

I can't believe that 2 weeks from today I will be in the MK!!!

 

[ThinkTink75]

I weighed myself this morning too and am down to 192.6, which is 25 lbs down, plus I haven't weighed that little in a year. Only 22 to go for my Sept goal! I think I can make it! I am hoping to be down to 191 on Friday so I can get new bling.

UM, hope you feel better! Maybe you just ate something bad.

Yay! Congrats! That is so awesome! Today seems to be a great skinny day for all!

Hi Everyone!!!!

Only 8 more days (I think) until I can make ADRs for our Dec. trip. I know that I should be excited about it but I'm actually more nervous than anything.

ADRs are also my favorite part! I read and read and read, decide, change my mind ten times, read some more, change some more. lol! Its so much fun! Thank heaven for DDP!


On more of a personal note, I have been thinking about something that has to do with my DBF for the whole morning so I thought I would ask for some input/advice. His mother just has to have a stint put in one of her arteries last week. She gets paid weekly to watch her grandkids (DBF's nephews) and she offered to give my DBF half the money if he came and helped her for the week. Now, he agreed, of course- but he had already called me by 11 and said he "quit". He can't seem to handle watching his nephews for more than like an hour. He is in such a horrible mood- when I talked to him about an hour ago he was all stressed and he was like "i cant take them for that long" and stuff like that. Now, we are not even engaged, let alone married, and I do not plan to have kids for a while (like ten years) but I am really good and tolerable with kids. I enjoy spending time with his nephews and my niece and stuff. He has had it in such short spurts of time. It makes me nervous that one day he will decide that he does not even want kids. I can't tell if it is the kids themselves or the job. That sounds silly but he hasn't been working much because of school. He is 22 and still has another year left of college. He gets a decent amount of money in loan and grant money so he just does some powerwashing and yard work on the side to supplement. But like this summer he took classes he is not even trying to do that well in- and I feel like it might have been for the money. On one hand, I want him to have a good realationship with his nephews, on another I want him to help his mom, on another I want him to get an education and on another I want him to have a good work ethic so he is ready for a job in a year or so. How can I go about talking to him without sounding like I am accusing him? I am really proud of him for going back and finishing college and so I don't want that to seem false when I talk to him. We have a really great and honest realationship and it is very strong- but I don't know if I am taking silly things for bad signs or whatnot. I don't want to start a fight becuase I know it would really bother him for a while, but I don't want him to think he can just skate around through life either. Idunno. Any help from my peeps?

 

[Eventer98]

On more of a personal note, I have been thinking about something that has to do with my DBF for the whole morning so I thought I would ask for some input/advice. His mother just has to have a stint put in one of her arteries last week. She gets paid weekly to watch her grandkids (DBF's nephews) and she offered to give my DBF half the money if he came and helped her for the week. Now, he agreed, of course- but he had already called me by 11 and said he "quit". He can't seem to handle watching his nephews for more than like an hour. He is in such a horrible mood- when I talked to him about an hour ago he was all stressed and he was like "i cant take them for that long" and stuff like that. Now, we are not even engaged, let alone married, and I do not plan to have kids for a while (like ten years) but I am really good and tolerable with kids. I enjoy spending time with his nephews and my niece and stuff. He has had it in such short spurts of time. It makes me nervous that one day he will decide that he does not even want kids. I can't tell if it is the kids themselves or the job. That sounds silly but he hasn't been working much because of school. He is 22 and still has another year left of college. He gets a decent amount of money in loan and grant money so he just does some powerwashing and yard work on the side to supplement. But like this summer he took classes he is not even trying to do that well in- and I feel like it might have been for the money. On one hand, I want him to have a good realationship with his nephews, on another I want him to help his mom, on another I want him to get an education and on another I want him to have a good work ethic so he is ready for a job in a year or so. How can I go about talking to him without sounding like I am accusing him? I am really proud of him for going back and finishing college and so I don't want that to seem false when I talk to him. We have a really great and honest realationship and it is very strong- but I don't know if I am taking silly things for bad signs or whatnot. I don't want to start a fight becuase I know it would really bother him for a while, but I don't want him to think he can just skate around through life either. Idunno. Any help from my peeps?

This is a tough situation....I remember being in sorta the same place. It sounds cliche but you have to follow your gut. If you don't get a good feeling about how he is running his life right now you may have to listen to it. 22 is still young but perhaps not young enough to already have established values on how he is going to run his life. I guarantee when he has kids he won't get sick of them. DH can't stand his niece but loves the kids I watch. So try not to let that sway you. But if you think he is coasting though life, and it isn't going to change, then you might want to talk to him and find out his goals. He will probably be judgemental about why you are asking but stand your ground. You deserve to know what you want from life and where your relationship is going. I know this is general advice but I hope it helps some.

So I got an email back from my uncle and he said MY DAD changed the date of the service. ***? My dad has a bad memory (I think it's selective) but when I told him of the change Sat he acted like he had no knowledge of it. So I kinda feel bad about the things I said about my uncle but he is a jerk. I am trying to get a hold of my dad but he is still in the mts.

 

[belle8306]

the brand name is Durkee and it's called Grill Creations Citrus Grill Seasoning. we have put it on chicken, pork and shrimp and it's soooooo good! i've even put it in salads a couple of times. zero calories! although it does have 130 mg of sodium, so you have to be careful about that.
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That sounds so good! Thank you for the suggestion!!

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okay......BIG NEWS, peeps!!! i weighed myself this morning and i'm at 137 pounds!!!! that means i *finally* reached 20 pounds, 21 pounds to be exact (check out the new bling). 7 pounds to go!!! how come i can't have such success on weigh-in fridays???

You are awesome!!! Seriously, I am really inspired by your dedication. You are doing a great job!!

I am completely self taught. I really just find a picture online (cakecentral.com is my favorite inspiration site) and I try to copy it. That site has tips and recipes but otherwise I just figure it out. My mom used to do cakes for our b-day when I was little so she told me how to fill the icing bag and stuff, but she didnt really show me much. It has been a long time since she had done it herself.

And I LOVE bridezillas!! My sister is getting married in a little over 2 weeks now and she is having her bridezilla moments now. I told her it gets worse as the day gets closer, but I dont know if she really understands the stress that is coming her way


I saw that! Those people are amazing. I dont know if I am that good yet Sometimes I cant tell if what I have done is really good or not. You know how we are our own worst critics...I see my mistakes when I look at something I have done. No matter how small. Bugs the heck outta me!
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I will check out that web site. No lessons!!? You really are awesome! I would love to learn how to do that before I have kids so I can make really cool birthday cakes for them. I know the Michael's near me has cake decorating classes sometimes. I might look into taking one. Bridezillas is so funny! I remember seeing you post the picture of your bridesmaid dress. I didn't realize the wedding is so close. That will be fun! The villain cakes were cool weren't they? What a fun job!

I'm not feeling top notch today! !

I hope you feel better soon!

GOOD MORNING!

Today is the first day of VBS. My mom arrived last night and brought my neice along. DN is 6 months older than DS so it's gonna be a fun week. Mom will take the kids off to a movie or the pool so I can stay at church and work in the afternoons.

Anyway I'm teaching first grade at VBS again this year and after the week we had last week, I admit I am not prepared. At least I only have to do the closing Bible study and it's mostly games and review. If I can get through today, I can study up tonight for the rest of the week.
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Good luck with VBS!

Ok Peeps...I am very upset tonight. :.

Tara, I am sorry this is happening to you. I hope it all works out.

I can't believe that 2 weeks from today I will be in the MK!!!

That is definately something to look forward to!

On more of a personal note, I have been thinking about something that has to do with my DBF for the whole morning so I thought I would ask for some input/advice. His mother just has to have a stint put in one of her arteries last week. She gets paid weekly to watch her grandkids (DBF's nephews) and she offered to give my DBF half the money if he came and helped her for the week. Now, he agreed, of course- but he had already called me by 11 and said he "quit". He can't seem to handle watching his nephews for more than like an hour. He is in such a horrible mood- when I talked to him about an hour ago he was all stressed and he was like "i cant take them for that long" and stuff like that. Now, we are not even engaged, let alone married, and I do not plan to have kids for a while (like ten years) but I am really good and tolerable with kids. I enjoy spending time with his nephews and my niece and stuff. He has had it in such short spurts of time. It makes me nervous that one day he will decide that he does not even want kids. I can't tell if it is the kids themselves or the job. That sounds silly but he hasn't been working much because of school. He is 22 and still has another year left of college. He gets a decent amount of money in loan and grant money so he just does some powerwashing and yard work on the side to supplement. But like this summer he took classes he is not even trying to do that well in- and I feel like it might have been for the money. On one hand, I want him to have a good realationship with his nephews, on another I want him to help his mom, on another I want him to get an education and on another I want him to have a good work ethic so he is ready for a job in a year or so. How can I go about talking to him without sounding like I am accusing him? I am really proud of him for going back and finishing college and so I don't want that to seem false when I talk to him. We have a really great and honest realationship and it is very strong- but I don't know if I am taking silly things for bad signs or whatnot. I don't want to start a fight becuase I know it would really bother him for a while, but I don't want him to think he can just skate around through life either. Idunno. Any help from my peeps?

From my experience with my brother (he is 24) he has no interest in kids right now. I think if he were to have one of his own he would be a good dad but he really dosen't want to play with my little cousins or watch them. I think he is in a different place and that is so far away for him that he dosen't really have a desire to be around them. I think he likes kids but in small doses. Just keep encouraging your DBF to make good decisions and to stay in school. I hope that helps a little!

 

[belle8306]

Hi Peeps! I just had a Southwest chicken salad from McDonald's for lunch. I hadn't had it before and I really liked it! If you haven't tried it yet I highly reccomend it!

So, today was my Dr. appt to discuss my ultrasound and bloodwork. He said that I had a few small cysts on my ovaries and they weren't anything to be worried about. My bloodwork also came back fine. He is putting me on progesterone (sp?) to jumpstart my cycle. Hopefully, this works. He did say that it can have some bad side effects. Kind of like PMS'ing for two weeks. That should be fun for my DH ! Has anyone been on this before or know anything about it?


Also, I want to go to the library and get some books. I love being able to read non-teacher books over the summer. Any suggestions of books or authors?

I hope everyone is having a great day!

 

[punkin413]

On more of a personal note, I have been thinking about something that has to do with my DBF for the whole morning so I thought I would ask for some input/advice. His mother just has to have a stint put in one of her arteries last week. She gets paid weekly to watch her grandkids (DBF's nephews) and she offered to give my DBF half the money if he came and helped her for the week. Now, he agreed, of course- but he had already called me by 11 and said he "quit". He can't seem to handle watching his nephews for more than like an hour. He is in such a horrible mood- when I talked to him about an hour ago he was all stressed and he was like "i cant take them for that long" and stuff like that. Now, we are not even engaged, let alone married, and I do not plan to have kids for a while (like ten years) but I am really good and tolerable with kids. I enjoy spending time with his nephews and my niece and stuff. He has had it in such short spurts of time. It makes me nervous that one day he will decide that he does not even want kids. I can't tell if it is the kids themselves or the job. That sounds silly but he hasn't been working much because of school. He is 22 and still has another year left of college. He gets a decent amount of money in loan and grant money so he just does some powerwashing and yard work on the side to supplement. But like this summer he took classes he is not even trying to do that well in- and I feel like it might have been for the money. On one hand, I want him to have a good realationship with his nephews, on another I want him to help his mom, on another I want him to get an education and on another I want him to have a good work ethic so he is ready for a job in a year or so. How can I go about talking to him without sounding like I am accusing him? I am really proud of him for going back and finishing college and so I don't want that to seem false when I talk to him. We have a really great and honest realationship and it is very strong- but I don't know if I am taking silly things for bad signs or whatnot. I don't want to start a fight becuase I know it would really bother him for a while, but I don't want him to think he can just skate around through life either. Idunno. Any help from my peeps?

i don't have any great advice for you except to know that everyone is different. in my experience, boys tend to take a lot longer to mature in the goals and values in life than girls do. honestly, ray (my DH) didn't "grow up" til he was about 28.... luckily i'm 5 years younger than him so we were kind of on the same level of maturity. he used to be so irresponsible that he would forget to pay car payments, get his license renewed, etc. i had to remind him of all that stuff. now he's just the opposite - very responsible and a great husband. (i do admit i have to remind him of some stuff, but i'm OCD so that's no biggie for me!) another example is my brother. he'll be 21 in august and he's SOOOOOOOOO irresponsible. myself and my sister both had moved out of the house by 20 and were pretty much on our own. and he just hasn't grown up enough to be able to do that. i'm not making excuses for your BF...just sharing what i've come to realize. also, i also know that most people tend to like their own kids as compared to other people's kids! i've heard that from the lips of many parents.

So, today was my Dr. appt to discuss my ultrasound and bloodwork. He said that I had a few small cysts on my ovaries and they weren't anything to be worried about.

Also, I want to go to the library and get some books. I love being able to read non-teacher books over the summer. Any suggestions of books or authors?

i'm so glad your cysts turned out to be something you can manage!!!

as far as books go, if you haven't read "the lovely bones" by alice sebold or "the five people you meet in heaven" by mitch albom, those are two awesome books. very sad, but still very good! they both give sort of a perception of what heaven is like and that's always interesting to me.

 

[belle8306]

also, i also know that most people tend to like their own kids as compared to other people's kids! i've heard that from the lips of many parents.



i'm so glad your cysts turned out to be something you can manage!!!

as far as books go, if you haven't read "the lovely bones" by alice sebold or "the five people you meet in heaven" by mitch albom, those are two awesome books. very sad, but still very good! they both give sort of a perception of what heaven is like and that's always interesting to me.

I have also heard many parents say that about their children.
I am relieved about the cysts as well! Thank you for the book suggestions! I will start a list.