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[CRdisMom]

Fb is too addictive. I am learning that I really impacted people in ways that I never knew. It is a bit scary. I always consider myself a good person but now I am totally worried that someone is going to tell mr that I hurt them. Oh boy.

Lots more snow. Yeah! Cammie/jillian I hope it falls apart before it hits you. -35• below tomorrow, yup school is in session. Tim picked a good time to go to TX.

Glad I can dream of wdw.

 

[karajeboo]

That's a good price now you just need to add fruits veggies and a little protein. I usually take the granola cereal for breakfast add it to yogurt and strawberries and blueberries and tada that get's some of my required food out of the way. then I add chicken to my salad at lunch and have that with soup or a lunch bar. Drink the water they say to drink and you should be losing a couple pounds a week work out 2 or 3 days and I lost 6 lbs in one week.

Water, water, water! It's the same with Jennie Craig! I lost 3.8 lbs last week, my first week back on the plan (but eating my own food, no JC food this time!). It's water weight in the beginning, and moderate exercise! Good luck Jillian and Laura! Once you get through the first 2 weeks and can see some results, it's so much easier to keep going!

Let's not talk about it my Step father is a HUGE fan and was in a Really bad mood

I'm such a die hard sports fan - my dad was a coach so I grew up with it. And my Panthers losing, and losing the way they did, was heart wrenching! Plus, my Buckeyes lost in the last 14 seconds last Monday night, too! Baaaaaad week for us!

That's OK, the Browns have not won anything the last 5 years!

I still have my Brian Sipe jersey from 1980!!! My parents brought it to me the last time they were here.....

Hi all, quick fly by on way to work....

Erin -

I can't BELIEVE IT !!!!!! We were there - at HSM on ice yesterday (Sun 11th at the NIA) too!!!!!! Does the fact we were unknowingly in the same building count as a DIS meet????

Loved the actual show! Not too keen on the HSM3 additional "bonus" stuff though - just seemed to be an un-thought-out drag on and on.... but the kids were amazed and absolutely loved the skating.... and singing.......and (extortionate!) popcorn and candy floss

Tessa

OK, I know we all want to know.... what the heck is candy floss? Is it what we call cotton candy?

Hi all hope everyone is ok
It has rained non stop here today

Thought i'd post a few pics from our day yesterday .. Hsm on ice, it was so good kids loved it! We also got to see Beverly Hills Chihuahua for FREE woohoo always good

Chloe and Ellie in their matching sweatshirts and headbands hahahhaa HUUUGE Hsm fans

Awwww! Great pics! Chloe is just such a pretty young lady!

Hi Renee!!!

Yeah I'm still here! You are my favorite gals!!! There is just something about that facebook that is VERY addicting! Tell me if I am wrong but it reminds me of drunk posting!!!!! We always have email too ladies!! We are VERY connected!

That's the problem! It IS so addictive! Seeing the hotties who got fat and ugly, and the ugly ducklings who are gorgeous now! Jeff and I laugh all night when we're on there. Last night he was on in the kitchen and I was on in my office and we were posting on each others walls - it was funny! In a sad sort of way! I asked him if I should ask him what he wants for dinner through facebook!

And isn't it funny the way you can connect with "friends" who weren't really friends in school, but now everyone is on the same level and everyone seems so much the same! I'm having so much fun and really looking forward to my 10 year reuinin this summer. OK, more like my 25 year, but 10 sounded so much better!

 

[MAGICFOR2]

Kara, we had our 31st this Summer, but my friend and I always say, "we went to school together, about 10 years ago...."

 

[Camster0307]

Lauren has invited a boy over after school tomorrow to do homework!


Please - JUST SHOOT ME NOW!!!!

 

[DizzyErin]

OK, I know we all want to know.... what the heck is candy floss? Is it what we call cotton candy?

Hahhahaa yes that's what it is Kara

Awwww! Great pics! Chloe is just such a pretty young lady!

Aww thanks very much

And isn't it funny the way you can connect with "friends" who weren't really friends in school, but now everyone is on the same level and everyone seems so much the same! I'm having so much fun and really looking forward to my 10 year reuinin this summer. OK, more like my 25 year, but 10 sounded so much better!

You wait till someone does a friend request and you have nooo idea who they are, that has happened to me twice ok ok so maybe i was a little self involved at school hahahah i also have an appalling memory

Lauren has invited a boy over after school tomorrow to do homework!
Please - JUST SHOOT ME NOW!!!!

Yikes am feeling for ya

Tessa & Erin...SHAME ON YOU for not meeting!!!!!!!! Don't you live real far from each other!!!!

Ladies! I can't believe you didn't see each other talking about going here or on that "other Place" Facebook! Promise me next time you'll meet! Cute pics of the girls, Erin!

I'm not sure .. i live in Milton Keynes about an hour north of London, where are you Tessa? Can't believe that either Tammie crazy hey .. Thanks, the other 2 are my Bf's girls plus just realised i didn't post any of her son, my fave boy in all of the world

My Best friend and my most fave boy

 

[CRdisMom]

too cold to do most anything today. Tim's parents are picking the girls up for dinner. So looking forward to the alone time.

 

[karajeboo]

Lauren has invited a boy over after school tomorrow to do homework!


Please - JUST SHOOT ME NOW!!!!

I'm just laughing my butt off right now!!! I am so not looking forward to that! So I guess better you than me!

OK, BSIL just emailed me to find out how far we live from the Jacksonville port here becuase she and a friend want to go on a cruise and stay with us the night before!!! I don't know the dates yet but please let us be out of town please let us be out of town please let us be out of town!!!!

She STILL has not paid my my lousy $24 and she couldnt' "afford" a nice thank you gift for Jeff's parents after the trip last year but she can go on a cruise with a friend? She pisses me off so bad with her priorities!!!! AARRGGHH!!!!

Thanx, just needed to get that off my chest!

 

[CRdisMom]

i think you are visiting me in MN that week. hahaha oh boy

making invites for our grade party fundraiser. not nearly as cool as the fighters but cute none the less

 

[karajeboo]

i think you are visiting me in MN that week. hahaha oh boy

making invites for our grade party fundraiser. not nearly as cool as the fighters but cute none the less

Heck, if it weren't so cold up there I might REALLY come!!!

Cute graphics btw!

 

[Camster0307]

Kara - Even if I wasn't out of town, I'd lie and say I was. How would she know?

Ok guys - I need your opinion........

Lauren's got this boy coming over. I know who he is - they text ALL THE TIME but she's says they're just good friends; they really like each other, but just as friends. Anyway, this is the first time she's had a boy over and do you know what's she doing? She's taken down all of her Jonas Brothers and Miley Cyrus pix in her room (not that I'd let him up in her room anyway!) and now she's down in the basement, hiding all of her Barbies! I don't want to get all "Norma Rae" on her but I want her to not be embarassed by who she is and what she likes. I say if someone is truly your friend, they won't make fun of you and you should have nothing to be embarassed about. She's telling me I just don't get it.

I'm kind of disappointed because she doesn't seem to have the confidence to be comfortable with who she is and just wants to appear to be like everyone else. Am I over-reacting and making too big a deal out this? Be honest - I can take it.

And, btw - I've just poured myself a glass of wine.

 

[DizzyErin]

Ok guys - I need your opinion........

Lauren's got this boy coming over. I know who he is - they text ALL THE TIME but she's says they're just good friends; they really like each other, but just as friends. Anyway, this is the first time she's had a boy over and do you know what's she doing? She's taken down all of her Jonas Brothers and Miley Cyrus pix in her room (not that I'd let him up in her room anyway!) and now she's down in the basement, hiding all of her Barbies! I don't want to get all "Norma Rae" on her but I want her to not be embarassed by who she is and what she likes. I say if someone is truly your friend, they won't make fun of you and you should have nothing to be embarassed about. She's telling me I just don't get it.

I'm kind of disappointed because she doesn't seem to have the confidence to be comfortable with who she is and just wants to appear to be like everyone else. Am I over-reacting and making too big a deal out this? Be honest - I can take it.

And, btw - I've just poured myself a glass of wine.

Oh Cammie how i feel for you and not looking forward to being in that position, did Lauren say why she is taking the posters down? Fitting in with everyone else is a horrid thing and i know what you mean about wanting her to be an individual, sometimes i think as a 12/13 yr old that can sometimes be a really hard thing to do .. I don't think you're over-reacting at all and i totally see where you're coming from ... Oh i wouldn't go back to that age for all the money in the world .. Sending hugs for you both

 

[UsNew2Disney2008]

Okay, I'm now through the end of page 58 - so I made it to Laura's post about the surgery - which is what I was going for! I'm glad to hear that all went well. I know it is routine, but no routine surgeries for moms - you know?

I freaked out the other night and made everyone feel bad. I came back from a 4 hr trip to take my dad to the doctor's appts, and the house was a total mess, and the sink was piled up with dishes, and I needed to babysit for the evening. I just lost it. Later on, I realized how lucky I am to have my dad, and to be able to rock those babies. I felt like such a jerk. Everyone has been helping me get it together the past couple of days, though. ]

Tammie, most of the time I walk around here thinking you are nothing short of a saint. SERIOUSLY - you were so entitled to those feelings so please please please don't feel like a jerk. YOU ARE HUMAN. But what makes you such a special person is that you feel that way, move on, and continue to be such a warm, helpful, caring person (almost to your detriment).

Your family is very lucky to have YOU and I hope they remember to tell you that daily!

Surgery went really fast. She seems to be doing well. We will go home in an hour or so. Everone have a great new year! Our plans are to veg out in front of the tv.

Today has sucked. SUCKED SUCKED SUCKED. Nothing has been easy, everything is overly complicated. I'm trying to move bills - and there is nothing but issues on logins, passwords, etc. I SWARE! ERRRRRR! And what is up with these stupid voice activated lines.

They should say "if you have small children, please press one to bypass this feature because we realize they will now scream, shout and make you select things that you really do not mean to!"

Cammie - so sorry to hear you guys got all that snow. If we get some tomorrow and things close - I'll send you a picture. 1/2 an inch and we close - SERIOUSLY. With those pictures you posted, we'd be closed for months! Loved the pics of the girls by the way!

Kara - glad to read Ally is doing better.

Okay, break time over - back to this crap. Seriously, I'm having chest pain (which I know is anxiety - not heart issues btw) and my neck muscles are so tense. I know we shouldn't eat out tonight, but I think I will do it today. I'm just spent!

WHere is my easy button?

 

[Camster0307]

Oh Cammie how i feel for you and not looking forward to being in that position, did Lauren say why she is taking the posters down? Fitting in with everyone else is a horrid thing and i know what you mean about wanting her to be an individual, sometimes i think as a 12/13 yr old that can sometimes be a really hard thing to do .. I don't think you're over-reacting at all and i totally see where you're coming from ... Oh i wouldn't go back to that age for all the money in the world .. Sending hugs for you both

She's taken the posters down because evidently it's not cool to like the Jonas Brothers or Miley when you're in Middle School. But you know what cracks me up? I'm chaperoned two Middle School dances, and all the girls RUN onto the floor when a JB or Miley song comes on and they sing all the words!

UGH! Thanks for the hugs though! I think it's only going to get worse as she gets older! I just know when I was her age, I PROUDLY wore my Andy Gibb fake diamond studded necklace! (geez - I'm wondering now if everyone thought I was an idiot! )

 

[UsNew2Disney2008]

Okay, the kids were being decent, so I got through page 61

Happy new yr Renee .. oh by the way sorry about the birthday thing on facebook, i saw it come up and didn't want to not say

Well, if I wasn't such a nut ball that was worried about stuff, it wouldn't have been an issue. It was sweet of you though! I was wondering why everyone forgot on here Now I know!

Do any of you guys watch Biggest Loser? I know people who did that on the computer along with the show and did really well. I want Mark to do that. I think it looks like it would be fun. OBVIOUSLY you guys don't have a lot of weight to lose but I don't think it matters.

I'm seriously think they'd take me. I'd love to go if it wasn't for being away from the kids. I am back on the Weight Watchers wagon. Most of mine is emotionally related, so I need my meetings.

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My New Year's resolutions? I, too, need to seriously diet! I have been eating with such disregard these past two weeks - really careless eating! I'm not usually like that. And, I'm trying to stop biting my nails. I used to get tips put on because I hate short nails but it was getting too expensive. I'm going to try and grow them myself. It's just that when I get stressed, the first thing I do is pick at my nails. Such a bad habit!!

You know what I gave up two years ago - making resolution! Seriously though, Now I pick a word that is what I need to be doing. Last year it was "action" that I need to get plans into action. This year it is "simplify". I need to simplify LOTS of things - but I feel less pressure with a word than with a exact thing - make sense?

Hi All my Disbuds!
Renee - we know who you are and we know what you did! !

okay, Tammie, I'm lost....

 

[soontobewed07]

Tammie- I agree with Renee you ARE a saint. I think you deserve a little help. Maybe it is time to make a "Chore Chart I know that is college roomate stuff but if you need the help you need it. Somedays I feel the same way I have been running here there and everywhere appointment errands grocery shopping etc... and Mike comes home from work and plops down and does NOTHING his excuse he worked all day. What the Heck did I do? It is VERY frustrating.

Cammie- I think you have to let her do this. I hate saying it, but it is so hard to get thru those years we are going through the same thing with Tabitha now and some days she is home in tears because someone was bothering her about her jeans way she wears her hair etc... Or she is giddy because she was asked to go ice skating by the boy she likes. We are adults and have learned to be ourselves or have we? She will get over it we all do. I think you could tell her how you feel and let her make her own decision and see what she does. She's a super kid and I think she will make the right decisions.

Renee- I have those days all of the time. Two days ago I was having the worst day. I fell twice slipped on toys hit my head on the bath tub etc.... I was losing it very fast. Now I am running a fever and the dishwasher needs to be run I haven't loaded it in a day and a half. I just got the cable bill Mike said he paid and guess what? the payment was still in his car

 

[DizzyErin]

She's taken the posters down because evidently it's not cool to like the Jonas Brothers or Miley when you're in Middle School. But you know what cracks me up? I'm chaperoned two Middle School dances, and all the girls RUN onto the floor when a JB or Miley song comes on and they sing all the words!

UGH! Thanks for the hugs though! I think it's only going to get worse as she gets older! I just know when I was her age, I PROUDLY wore my Andy Gibb fake diamond studded necklace! (geez - I'm wondering now if everyone thought I was an idiot! )

Hahhahaha i bet you did, i on the other hand did everything i could to fit in, believe me i am trying to tell Chloe none of it matters and to be herself and be individual .. Problem is kids don't always see it like that, other kids make me cross and i'm sooo not looking forward to Chloe going to secondary school in a years time as i think it just gets worse and worse hey .. hopefully Lauren will realise this and as she get's older realise it doesn't matter in the long run, i know i did

 

[Debbie6221]

Cammie...I think that's how girls are....I see what you mean but it is a boy coming over and maybe it's nice she feels like she can be herself at home instead of "changing" for the others!


Renee...you go girl! You are back!!!! Hey, hang in there and I hope you have a better day tomorrow! Been there, felt that!

Jillian FEEL better fast!

 

[CRdisMom]

cammie-- I agree with Debbie. Its a boy so all the drama that comes with it is amplified. Now if she goes off the deep end and won't admit to anyone that she enjoys the music then there is something to be worried about. It is a horrible time to be a kid. I hated 11-13. Oh the drama that it brought. From what you told us she has a good head on her shoulders. As much as it pains me to say it we have to let them make their own choice. (Umm am I the pot or the kettle, btw. Had a screaming match with Beth over shoes this AM) Good Luck

Hi Renee! Glad to see you are getting caught up here. I'm sorry to hear that you are still fighting the yuck. Have you had a period where it has gone away? When I was at Select Comfort, we had a ton of calls from people that had mold in their bed . Once they got rid of the bed the allergies all cleared up. Of course the company said it had nothing to do with it but give one thought. You don't have one of those beds, do you? Just concerned about you.

Now I need to buckle down and pay bills. Or I will be just like Mike and have them sit in the car. Gotta love husbands.

 

[MAGICFOR2]

She's taken the posters down because evidently it's not cool to like the Jonas Brothers or Miley when you're in Middle School. But you know what cracks me up? I'm chaperoned two Middle School dances, and all the girls RUN onto the floor when a JB or Miley song comes on and they sing all the words!

UGH! Thanks for the hugs though! I think it's only going to get worse as she gets older! I just know when I was her age, I PROUDLY wore my Andy Gibb fake diamond studded necklace! (geez - I'm wondering now if everyone thought I was an idiot! )

Cammie, I wouldn't worry too much. I remember when I was 12, my BF and I played with Barbies, but we made a pact not to tell anyone else - we were afraid someone would make fun of us for being babies at school. We wouldn't admit that we like the Partridge Family, and we were mortified when someone caught us trick or treating for the last time.

I'm sure she just wants to avoid any extra drama at school. It is really hard to be her age.

Okay, the kids were being decent, so I got through page 61 Well, if I wasn't such a nut ball that was worried about stuff, it wouldn't have been an issue. It was sweet of you though! I was wondering why everyone forgot on here Now I know!

I'm seriously think they'd take me. I'd love to go if it wasn't for being away from the kids. I am back on the Weight Watchers wagon. Most of mine is emotionally related, so I need my meetings.

You know what I gave up two years ago - making resolution! Seriously though, Now I pick a word that is what I need to be doing. Last year it was "action" that I need to get plans into action. This year it is "simplify". I need to simplify LOTS of things - but I feel less pressure with a word than with a exact thing - make sense?

okay, Tammie, I'm lost....

Renee, I had to think for a minute - it was about some confession you made to all of us in an email - I can't remember what it was now!

Tammie- I agree with Renee you ARE a saint. I think you deserve a little help. Maybe it is time to make a "Chore Chart I know that is college roomate stuff but if you need the help you need it. Somedays I feel the same way I have been running here there and everywhere appointment errands grocery shopping etc... and Mike comes home from work and plops down and does NOTHING his excuse he worked all day. What the Heck did I do? It is VERY frustrating.

Cammie- I think you have to let her do this. I hate saying it, but it is so hard to get thru those years we are going through the same thing with Tabitha now and some days she is home in tears because someone was bothering her about her jeans way she wears her hair etc... Or she is giddy because she was asked to go ice skating by the boy she likes. We are adults and have learned to be ourselves or have we? She will get over it we all do. I think you could tell her how you feel and let her make her own decision and see what she does. She's a super kid and I think she will make the right decisions.

Renee- I have those days all of the time. Two days ago I was having the worst day. I fell twice slipped on toys hit my head on the bath tub etc.... I was losing it very fast. Now I am running a fever and the dishwasher needs to be run I haven't loaded it in a day and a half. I just got the cable bill Mike said he paid and guess what? the payment was still in his car

Jillian (and Renee) that sounds like my life Try to take it one moment at a time!

Thanks girls about electing me to sainthood Ha! Right now the kids are doing some 12 hour days, with a ton of stressful homework, so I have been trying to take care of things so their mood doesn't reflect on the kids. But sometimes I am really frustrated that things are such a mess and no one helps. We did start out with agreements and promises that my house wouldn't look like theirs. Well, that didn't last long. They really aren't being respectful, but I feel like I've let the boundaries go for too long, so I am in survival mode now until they graduate in July!

cammie-- I agree with Debbie. Its a boy so all the drama that comes with it is amplified. Now if she goes off the deep end and won't admit to anyone that she enjoys the music then there is something to be worried about. It is a horrible time to be a kid. I hated 11-13. Oh the drama that it brought. From what you told us she has a good head on her shoulders. As much as it pains me to say it we have to let them make their own choice. (Umm am I the pot or the kettle, btw. Had a screaming match with Beth over shoes this AM) Good Luck

Hi Renee! Glad to see you are getting caught up here. I'm sorry to hear that you are still fighting the yuck. Have you had a period where it has gone away? When I was at Select Comfort, we had a ton of calls from people that had mold in their bed . Once they got rid of the bed the allergies all cleared up. Of course the company said it had nothing to do with it but give one thought. You don't have one of those beds, do you? Just concerned about you.

Now I need to buckle down and pay bills. Or I will be just like Mike and have them sit in the car. Gotta love husbands.

This sounds like something to check out - if not in the bed, maybe getting your house checked out and be sure there isn't any mold - that could be the culprit.

Laura! Love the Gators!

 

[UsNew2Disney2008]

I'm caught up now!

Okay, here's my itinerary - I probably should do a PTR - I just don't usually have alot to say, so I'll wait until I get closer.n.

I'm so happy for you & Jillian, but I must honestly confess I am green with envy right now!

oooooooohhhhh - it is sooooo not fair -I want to go too!!!! (is there a Tinkerbell stamping her foot smiley??)
I SO AGREE!!!

Kara - New year has a few variations over here -

1. Scotland has "first footing" - you go round the neighbourhood from house to house having a big party really... even kids get "dragged" round too - I remember from my childhood!!! There are of course weird traditions involved - the first person in the door cannot have red in their hair and you have to offer a lump of coal for the fire...Tessa

Tessa, they did a similar thing, called Paranda in Puerto Rico. It was done at Christmas. It was for drinks/food though, go to first house, get sauced, grab instruments and carry on to the next until the wee hours. Here, people would call the police!

Lindsay was sad because she didn't have that with her mom - I was sad for her. Hug your daughter tight!

Now you guys have me wanting to see that movie. I'm always looking for ideas on how to be a better mom, but sometimes I tend to avoid movies like that just because I remember going through my teenage years with no mom.

me too! We need a new dishwasher the top rack broke but I am holding out as long as I can.

ours has a recall, guess it catches on fire! So do we replace it? NO - we just make sure someone is around while it is running!

i couldn't resist creating group for us over there too.

Am I missing stuff????

Debbie -no no no no no - ex boyfriend, bit creepy really, we always see it AFTER the fact... - yeugh - if I wanted to keep in touch with him, I would have stayed, or said so, or not moved house, or changed phone number, or email, or ebay account, or got out of facebook/bebo/friends reunited etc........so no ...

Okay folks, like Tessa - not to wild about the facebook because of exES! Yeah, I'm the board hussie, I know. Third time is the charm right? Next year will be 10 years, so I guess I did get it right. Anywho - first Ex, we graduated together - yada yada yada, not really that interested in catching up with classmates. SECOND was a WACK JOB! Seriously. He made death threats, and I am not joking when I say he is one that could carry it out, so I'm a little guarded about info I stick out there - so that is why there is minimal info on FB for me. It seems way to easy to hunt people down and I'm not that nuts about that being a possibility.

Well as you all know Luca has double ear infections poor thing should be like new in a few days. We are driving to go see yet another car let's see if we can agree

Have you tried drying his hair? Somewhere I read that for some reason, it helped. Mia's have went down in number so much that I have to wonder if there is some truth to it - but it can't hurt - right? I do low speed, med heat and I don't like aim at her ear or anything, I just blow dry her hair after a bath.

This is 1 of my most treasured memories, the very first time we took Chloe she was 5 and on our first day to MK we stayed and watched Spectromagic and Wishes of course, as i turned the stroller around to walk out she literally crashed in seconds, after returning the stroller i had to carry her (and cj at 5 was not the lightest of children) anyway she was still snoozing as we made our way out with the hundreds of other people to the monorail and we saw Mickey waving goodnight to everyone, she woke up just long enough to see him wave goodbye to "just her" as she saw it and still to this day talks about how Mickey waved goodnight to her .. it was so very special

My diet and workout routine starts first thing tomorrow morning weigh in and all! I am thinking about buying a tredmill this week too. No Excuses.

We bought me a Wii & Wii Fit - I'll see how that goes.

I could use a drink!!!! :

I almost forgot - in honor of my gals - I had X rated Fusion for New Years! Finally had it still like my Svedka Clementine Vodka better It was good though!

what has been the longest you have ever driven with the kids in the car. I am thinking of driving to GA over spring break. Debbie if I do that would you want to meet in Rockford for a quick hello? Renee you are outside of Chattanooga right? That's on my path too.

The total drive appears to be 17 hours. I don't know if I could pull it off in day, unless I let the girls sleep most of the night. Thoughts? Lots of movies. I'm thinking leaving Friday at 3 pm. Drive until midnight and then take off again really early in the AM. Just get a cheap hotel.

My total evil plan is once we are in GA we would head on down to WDW. It is short drive, from what I am told. My only dilemma is that it would be the Spring Break crowds and I know the parks will be crazy.

The other part of this is that it would be me by myself and no Tim. He will have to work.

We drove from Nashville to Orlando straight through one year. Took us 10 1/2 hours. We ate at the drive thru in the car while driving, ran in just to pee - that was the LONGEST trip of my life. The ride is just long. We've done 7 hours to the beach a few times, and 6 to Ohio. Both were okay, the kids did well - but that is a lot of car time. Yes, I'm outside of Nashville actually - so if Chatt is on your way, I'm thinking you would come through Nashville? I might get to bump into you!

Thank you Jillian! I was starting to think I was the trampy one in the group - I

Nope, I'm the board tramp!

Thanks for the votes for dates. I might stick with May 2010. Gives us 1 1/2 years to get on the right track financially and pay down the credit cards. It is tough. I want to go NOW!

***OLD LADY LECTURE COMING....All of you married moms don't forget "date night"!!! It is so important to check in with each other away from the kids. When my mom gave me this advice, she said "one day your kids will be all grown up and you won't know each other any more if you don't keep in touch while you're raising them." She was SO RIGHT! Even if you just go take a walk and eat fast food or something - don't neglect your marriage while you're so busy with your kids!****

Okay, now I need to go take care of the kids :

You're right, what can I say!

Ladies! I can't believe you didn't see each other talking about going here or on that "other Place" Facebook! Promise me next time you'll meet! Cute pics of the girls, Erin!



Hi Renee! We miss you! We have all been very busy, and some are MIA on Facebook - I feel like they're cheating on us, cuz I don't have time to be in both places! Thanks for asking about my dad. He is doing great! He has alot of vision back, and is starting to drive again. He has pretty much put his walker away, and is getting therapy to compensate for his vision so he won't feel dizzy. Good thing if you're drivin' huh? I hope things are going better for you. They say to make a list, prioritize the 6 most important each day, and then just do what you can do!

Glad to hear your dad is doing better! I still never came across the actual post of what happened. Was it that he had something removed close to his eyes?

OK, BSIL just emailed me to find out how far we live from the Jacksonville port here becuase she and a friend want to go on a cruise and stay with us the night before!!! I don't know the dates yet but please let us be out of town please let us be out of town please let us be out of town!!!!!

I'm telling you she reminds me of my friend. Maybe we should cover for each other!

Kara - Even if I wasn't out of town, I'd lie and say I was. How would she know?

Ok guys - I need your opinion........

Lauren's got this boy coming over. I know who he is - they text ALL THE TIME but she's says they're just good friends; they really like each other, but just as friends. Anyway, this is the first time she's had a boy over and do you know what's she doing? She's taken down all of her Jonas Brothers and Miley Cyrus pix in her room (not that I'd let him up in her room anyway!) and now she's down in the basement, hiding all of her Barbies!: I don't want to get all "Norma Rae" on her but I want her to not be embarassed by who she is and what she likes. I say if someone is truly your friend, they won't make fun of you and you should have nothing to be embarassed about. She's telling me I just don't get it.:

I'm kind of disappointed because she doesn't seem to have the confidence to be comfortable with who she is and just wants to appear to be like everyone else. Am I over-reacting and making too big a deal out this? Be honest - I can take it.

And, btw - I've just poured myself a glass of wine.

Okay, I don't know what to say here, except at that age down came my Kirk Cameron posters, and up went the Axl Rose, Brett Michaels, & Vince Neal. Dating myself there, but .... peer pressure sucks. THink it is just something that happened to come about as he was coming over? You guys have such a good relationship, I'm sure you've talked it out by now, but I feel for you!

I'm sorry to hear that you are still fighting the yuck. Have you had a period where it has gone away? When I was at Select Comfort, we had a ton of calls from people that had mold in their bed . Once they got rid of the bed the allergies all cleared up. Of course the company said it had nothing to do with it but give one thought. You don't have one of those beds, do you? Just concerned about you.

We have a serta from 2001, but I've wondered that myself. It is odd that it hits me worst at night. Right now I'm okay, but still nights give me a fit. I think Debbie (?) is the one with the sinus stuff now. Knock on wood (knock, knock) I'm doing okay, but I still think the bed is the issue I have for years. Carlos won't agree to get a new one though.

Okay, I'm all caught up! WOO HOO! At least I made progress today. Tomorrow I get to figure out my Wii after I finish with the bills. I hate bills.

Goodnight dear friends!