Something About Nothing #3..........

[loribell]

Good Morning Homies and Yeah Friday

Hi Lawrence!

Good morning.

I just came on to say hi, hello, I'm alive, and thinking about all of you.

I just finished up my midnight tour for the weekend. I start again Monday night. I need to go take a nap as I promised my most handsome now smoke-free husband that we'd go to Happy Hour this afternoon as we haven't had a weekend off together in weeks.

My demon cat eats popcorn. She doesn't just play with it. She eats it. What kind of cat eats popcorn? Doesn't just eat it, goes batty over it and inhales it? Popcorn. And pasta. Stupid cat. I can see her going batty when we give her shrimp ... but popcorn and pasta? Weirdo.

Off to watch the finale of the Celebrity Apprentice I taped. Hoping that will make me fall asleep or at least nap. Anyone watch that? I only started watching after Omarosa got fired, but I promised a colleague I would watch.

P.S. Who watched the Xavier/WVU game last night? I'm sorry, Jennifer. It was a great game, but I'm sorry WVU lost in OT.
xxx

Hi Jodie! I miss you. Glad your weekend is here.

Congrats to Mike!!!! That is wonderful!

Savvy sounds like a fun kitty! Even if a little strange. How is Alex doing?

Wish I could watch grownup tv. Instead I just dis.

morning homies
I have a wicked head cold today - came on yesterday afternoon
took kbean to school, taking cbean to school now, cleaning up, taking fbean to school at noon then coming home for a nap

that is my day in a nutshell

the brightness from the screen is hurting my eyes, darn sinus pressure and headache....will try to post more later

tricia - glad to hear joshua is a bit better and please know that carol is in my thoughts and prayers

Hey Tracie! Hope you are feeling better.

I'm starting a secret society, ala the knights templar; shall dub it the SFPON - Society for Protection of Nanners; poor 'lil things...it's fruit profiling i tell you

Lori - sorry to hear your temp dropped by half (really i am); still in the mid 40's here - almost froze @ DSs tennis match earlier in the week. Another today if it stops drizzling...brrr. A double header? You must have lights on the field ; our league only has them on the little leage field.

I know, rough to be in the 80’s already. If it makes you feel any better it got no where near 80 today. We might have hit 50 but who knows with the North wind at 20+ mph.

GOOD MORNING EVERYONE!!


Now, I know that you all know I am NOT a morning person....so, why so happy you ask??? Well....first, short work day today Bubba has midterm karate test tonite, so I'm gettin' done work around 5

Second, I'm going to pay off our cruise today!

Third, found out last night that our tax return takes care of our whole vacation...not just the cruise, but our whole vacation.... (with some leftover )

This is really good news, because I really wasn't sure if we'd owe, or get some back! See, you guys don't know this (cuz the 'house' wasn't dun being built yet) that in Nov. 2006 I made a very risky move changing salons. I didn't know how it would affect me financially, but apparently my bold move paid off....record tax return! So, DH is relieved and so very happy......now he wants to shop for a big, no, scratch that, a huge new tv I dunno....we'll see.....money must be spent on vacation first

Anyhow...to all those who have the weekend off: It's Friday! Enjoy payday!

Woo Hoo!

Good Luck Bubba!!!!!

You may call me your "Exhaulted 'Nanner Keeper"

off to buy wood for entertainment unit DH is supposed to start today & hopefully finish sometime this century (think that's why we get along so well-birds of a procrastinating feather).

Good luck with that!

Tell you guys how bad things get with your kids when they hit teenage years .
My DS 16 wanted to go with friend to Orlando to go to WrestleMania and of course the only one he half way listens to is DW and she told him he could and finnally I gave in and that is this Sunday and was told they where leaving right after school today and learned last night that he was spending the night with his friend and thought it made sense but what I didn't see coming was that he didn't go to school and they headed out to Orlando last night and DW says I am getting upset over nothing and yet his grades are bad and missing a day of school is not helping.
So my question is am I right to get upset or should I just keep my mouth shut like a good little boy

I read your other posts as well. I thought he was going with a friend and his family. Now I am confused. If he was just going with a kid all along I can not believe she let him go that far away. If he flat out lied you should both be very upset with him and I don’t really understand why Mary Eva wouldn’t be.

I do know that it can be difficult with step children, no matter how much you have always felt he was your own. Maybe it is a guilt feeling with her that the sperm donor (can’t really call him a father) didn’t have anything to do with him. I want to commend you. You have always called them both your sons, never differentiated between them and we really are just friends in a box. If you were going to do it it would have been here.

Good luck. You got some wonderful advice here.

 

[loribell]

Morning!

Joshua slept well last night and ate half a biscuit (w/ honey) for breakfast this morning. He's had his meds and seems to be doing okay. I'll feel better when he is eating and acting completely normal again, but we seem to be moving in that direction so I try not to worry.

Carol had more blood tests this morning and they are moving her to a private room. She's been in a semi-private all this time. If they are moving her, I'm assuming they plan to keep her for awhile. Sigh.

It really sounds like he is improving. Thanks for the update. Keep the faith.

Maybe a few days in the hospital is just what Carol needs. Keep hanging in there.

and janet -

don't worry.....the force will protect your nanners

when my good son wakes up tomorrow, i will have him show me how to post the pics i took.

when i came home, the bad kitty here ate, yes i said ate, parts of my painted white wicker hamper in the hallway.


i think i would prefer popcorn over hampers.

I think your kitty was mad at you and letting you know it!

Good mom! I know it makes you feel good that he wants you there. [/B]

Yep! He likes me!

did anyone here notice my grass skirt on the tag?

brab saw it last night on the other thread.

Yes I did, last night. Forgot to come back and mention it. Someone else was wanting the computer. It is very kewl!!!!!

One of Joshua's favorite books is Walter the Farting Dog. He laughs his way through that one every time we read it. When he is ready to step up to longer books, I'm planning on the Captain Underpants series. He also reads stuff like the Scrambled States of America. I'm all for reading should be educational sometimes, but sometimes it should just be FUN.

I totally agree. Ally just hates to read anymore because she can’t read books she enjoys for her “reading counts” points. Stinkin teacher raised her back up this 9 weeks to the 900 - 1100 range even after I went and talked to her about it last 9 weeks. It just isn’t worth the hassle. We went to the library, looked through the book that had our test list in it (probably 50 pages), found ,aybe 30 books in her range (almost all a sport book) and finally found a book she was willing to read after looking for about an hour. Makes me want to scream.

 

[loribell]

in illinois, a 17 year old can go to jail depending on the situation.
it is horrible and a nightmare.

i hope you never have to live thru that.







if i posted those pics of the "incidents" that happened thru the years, i am sure children and family services would have taken them away............



hey, what a great idea !!

maybe i can do that now.
and hope they will take them away.............

Hey now there is a thought!

So we have figured out our next family vacation. Both kids are done school end of April so...May 1 we are driving down to Williamsburg for two days. Staying at the new Holiday Inn Gateway in a two bedroom suite (around $200/night). Busch Gardens Europe has a deal on for $67 you get 7 consecutive days. We haven't ridden it since Griffon or Darkcastle have arrived so we are looking forward to it. We expect that there shouldn't be a ton of people there on a Friday in early May, so hopefully it will be good. We'll spend half SAturday there as well.

Then, we'll drive to Myrtle Beach and stay at the Dunes Village in a two bedroom. They have a stay two nights get one free and they have a water park. We've never been to Myrtle Beach. We'll spend Sunday at Hard Rock Park. It will be in soft opening but is open from 10-10, so that should work. Then we'll spend a day enjoying Myrtle Beach and then drive down to our house for 5 or 6 days and then back home.

Can't wait to get the kids down to see the house!

It sounds like a wonderful trip. I did not realize the kids hadn’t seen the house yet. I bet you are excited for them to see it!

For the first 5 yrs. or so we lived here, we spent all our vacations in the state. That is, other than trips to NC to see family. It was very convenient. Then, we realized there was a great big world out there we were missing out on. This years trips, other than the one with my sisters, will be the closest vacations to home we've taken in a while. Now, I just need to choose 1 or 2 destinations.

You mean there are other places to vacation??????

Hi all-
Sorry I haven't been here since yest. afternoon. DH was not feeling well last night and vomitted during the night. He did feel a little better this morning so he did go into work today.
Chrissy vomitted in her bed this morning before she got up. It was all over her pillow,sheets, etc. Sorry TMI. So DH has the touch of the flu and Chrissy had the stomach flu, but she seems to be feeling better now.
I am very tired today, taking care of Chrissy,etc.
I wanted to take the kids out today, but of course couldn't b/c of Chrissy(kids are still on Spring break). This flu thing sucks

Anyways, I also wanted to get an opinion on a hotel. Has anyone stayed at the Royal Plaza Resort in Downtown Disney? Is it a good hotel?
I got one of those Mousesavers emails lately on they have some kind of special rate going on. I wanted to get an opinion first from you homies, if anyone has stayed there or is familiar with the resort. Thanks.
I know I should check out the resort board, but I haven't had a chance to go over there yet.


Forgot to mention- April birthdays. Mac, are you listening? Both Chrissy and Matthew's birthday is next Friday April 4. THey will be turning 11 already! Yikes!

Sorry you still have sickies in you house. It does suck!


Glad Mac was able to give you an opinion on the hotel. I have never stayed or visited it.

Isn’t it amazing how fast they grow up!

I will be there!

And I should reserve a parking space. $35 to reserve parking! I suppose it's better than trying to just show-up and be like "ZOMG, where do I park, on someone's lawn? For $20?"

Have fun!

mental note to self, call chiro and get neck /back/brain cracked!

Your chiro will crack your brain? I’m not sure if that is a good idea!

well, if you aren't going, then i'm not going........

i'll stay around here and run amok..

Guess I won’t go either then. Anyone want my ticket??

 

[loribell]

if it isn't then disregard this question.
take it out of your memory bank.
don't bring it up to dw.......

 

[wwessing]

I guess I need to find someone with a baby to give this unopened food to huh ? I hate to throw it out.

Can I make a suggestion?? Check with your local social service agency to see if they have a food pantry and donate it. Food pantries are always looking for baby food items.

 

[loribell]

Sorry it took me so long to get here today. Mom called this morning, asked if I was going to be home. Dummy me said yes. She said they were going to head over here to get her crap out of my spare bedroom. Of course this is a good thing except I had been going through stuff of our's and had it laid out all over the room to file away and the house was a mess. I had to clean up the floor, without filing stuff away, then get the house cleaned up as much as possible before they got here. Then had to help load everything. Did I mention that it was nice and warm yesterday & when they got here this morning it was in the 30's with a 20+ mph wind???? Oh and if they had come tomorrow my dh & ds would've been here to help!

They left, Mikey came home for lunch, he left and I had to run and get lunch to take to Ally. Got home from that and had 45 minutes before I had to run Mikey to pt.

I don't like it when I can't get on in the morning!

 

[RVGal]

I don't like it when I can't get on in the morning!

What a day! You must be tired.

And we don't like it when you can't get on in the morning either!

 

[yankeepenny]

OPENING NIGHT SUNDAY 805 EASTERN ON ESPN
ATLANTA BRAVES
VS.
WASHINGTON NATIONALS


my sincerest best wishes to all the teams-starting sunday it is every fan for him or her self!

 

[damo]

well, if you aren't going, then i'm not going........

i'll stay around here and run amok..

amok amok amok.

That's just fun to say.

 

[JSThatcher]

Here at work, last 3rd shift nite for at least 2 months. YEA!!!!!!!!!!

 

[damo]

It sounds like a wonderful trip. I did not realize the kids hadn’t seen the house yet. I bet you are excited for them to see it!

Our daughter saw it when we first bought it before it was painted or had any furniture in it. Our son has never seen it. We are bringing our daughter's boyfriend along too. He's basically part of the family, so his reaction is important too. It is weird because everything we do revolves around the kids except this new house. We hope it will be home to our friends, relatives and grandbabies, so we want everyone to feel welcome and at home there.

 

[loribell]

What a day! You must be tired.

And we don't like it when you can't get on in the morning either!

When we were done I told her what I had to do before they got here. She said she could tell I wasn't happy on the phone. It is just so annoying that she always expects us to drop everything for her. DH got to listen to a couple of venting phone calls.

I try to not stay mad at her all the time but it is hard. She pushes dad so hard and he just takes it. He has emphysema and IBS when he eats breakfast to early. I figured they would eat about 10, like he always does to keep from getting sick, then head this way, about an hour drive, so I would have until a little after 11 to get things done. They were here before 10. When I said something about not expecting them so early since dad doesn't eat until about 10 she said "Not now that I am in charge". Do you have any idea how hard it is for me to not choke the woman!!!!!! I just have to keep reminding myself that he is a grown man and it is his decision to put up with all her crap.


Sorry to vent on you guys. I know you weren't wanting to here that.

 

[loribell]

Here at work, last 3rd shift nite for at least 2 months. YEA!!!!!!!!!!

Have a great evening! May it go very smoothly & quick!

Our daughter saw it when we first bought it before it was painted or had any furniture in it. Our son has never seen it. We are bringing our daughter's boyfriend along too. He's basically part of the family, so his reaction is important too. It is weird because everything we do revolves around the kids except this new house. We hope it will be home to our friends, relatives and grandbabies, so we want everyone to feel welcome and at home there.

It sounds like it will be the perfect place. Then again I think you are what makes it a special place where everyone feels comfortable.

 

[KStarfish82]

Evening folks!

 

[RVGal]

amok amok amok.

That's just fun to say.

There is probably some eskimo woman saying, "What, what, WHAT?" right now.

Here at work, last 3rd shift nite for at least 2 months. YEA!!!!!!!!!!

2 months is a good break. Enjoy it!

When we were done I told her what I had to do before they got here. She said she could tell I wasn't happy on the phone. It is just so annoying that she always expects us to drop everything for her. DH got to listen to a couple of venting phone calls.

I try to not stay mad at her all the time but it is hard. She pushes dad so hard and he just takes it. He has emphysema and IBS when he eats breakfast to early. I figured they would eat about 10, like he always does to keep from getting sick, then head this way, about an hour drive, so I would have until a little after 11 to get things done. They were here before 10. When I said something about not expecting them so early since dad doesn't eat until about 10 she said "Not now that I am in charge". Do you have any idea how hard it is for me to not choke the woman!!!!!! I just have to keep reminding myself that he is a grown man and it is his decision to put up with all her crap.


Sorry to vent on you guys. I know you weren't wanting to here that.

Ummmm... she is in charge of his IBS? I mean, if it makes him sick... why? Okay, I won't go there. I'm sure I couldn't come up with anything that you haven't already thought/said.

Evening folks!

Hey Katie! Did you get all smarter-er? Wasn't this a teacher conference day for you or something?

 

[RAPstar]

gotta love payday

 

[Metro West]

gotta love payday

Mine's next week.

 

[RVGal]

I get a paycheck. Can't always cash the darn thing, but I get one!

 

[Metro West]

I get a paycheck. Can't always cash the darn thing, but I get one!

Well...mine is already spent so vicious circle continues.

 

[loribell]

There is probably some eskimo woman saying, "What, what, WHAT?" right now.

Ummmm... she is in charge of his IBS? I mean, if it makes him sick... why? Okay, I won't go there. I'm sure I couldn't come up with anything that you haven't already thought/said.

No you probably couldn't. It is not good to think the things I have thought about my mother.

I get a paycheck. Can't always cash the darn thing, but I get one!