You're right, there's nothing to top a child's smile. My oldest and I went out today and spent the day together. He talked about grandma and he let out a few things he was keeping inside. He feels guilty because he didn't have a chance to talk with her before her passing.
It may sound bad but I want him to open up and maybe cry a little. It'll come in time. He's been running around trying to keep busy and try not to think about it.
Christine, hang in there, were holding onto you. You've all done so well in not smoking and I'm very proud of you all. And no, I'd never get tired of hugs. Especially from my fellow goddesses. Our hugs combine our strength and our charm.:p . I think right about now we all could use a ride down the stairs in the clothes basket. I was retelling my family Sunday about the day Ryan created the ride. They couldn't believe there was no hole in the wall.
Laura, it'll pass by fast I promise you. Before I knew it mr chippers was home. And I was better looking. The last impression he had of me was the HUGE black eye I had after walking into a glass wall. Those of us in the U.S. who have seen the windex commercials have a good idea of what I did.( and yes I actually did that and no I have no pics of it)
I'm sending hugs and love to all of you. We all are having a time right now and I can think of no one better than my friends here to coplete the circle of friends with than you.

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chippers

I love you guys. Many hugs.

I want a cigarette so bad. Oh, not sure I am going to make it... I can not believe how hard it is off the medicine.

I miss my cigarettes, my very best friends. I felt so much happier when I smoked. Ohhhh sorry guys, really battling here.

But... I still love you all so very much!

Allheart, Know that my thoughts are with you. Remember the pictures of superbaby family. Let us give you the strength to stay strong and healthy and away from things that could harm you which are the ciggerates. We all have our bad days but it is friends that keep us strong. It is family and friends that help each other get through things. With a hug, with a picture, with a smile. So my hugs to you Allheart. You make me smile. I want to make you smile just by reading what I have written. Nice and calm and peaceful thoughts. I know earlier it might have not seemed that way with me, but I am happy with my family here at home and with you guys here. I am lifting you up and remember God is always holding you in his arms.

Amen.

Joe

Amen Joe.

THANK YOU SO MUCH. Your words and heartfelt prayers,oooooh honestly gave me a chill - A very good chill. I was getting so close. Was even going to ask permission if I could just have a couple of puffs.

But honestly reading your words - I do feel a loving strength. The urge has really diminised.

Bless you Joe - Bless you :)

Allheart, honey... give me your hand.

You're up here, on the top branch... look what a scary drop it is going down!

I know how hard it is... I *still* have very bad days where I would do just about anything for a smoke, just one puff, and it's been almost 4 months!

You can do it, I have faith in you. Think of how much easier it is to sleep at night! And how much less cranky you are in the morning (okay, okay... if you're like me, that's not so noticable). Think of how much better you smell, and how much more you can taste things.

And think of your friends here when things get tough. We are always here to give you a hug and hold your hand :)

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Allheart, Know that my thoughts are with you. Remember the pictures of superbaby family. Let us give you the strength to stay strong and healthy and away from things that could harm you which are the ciggerates. We all have our bad days but it is friends that keep us strong. It is family and friends that help each other get through things. With a hug, with a picture, with a smile. So my hugs to you Allheart. You make me smile. I want to make you smile just by reading what I have written. Nice and calm and peaceful thoughts. I know earlier it might have not seemed that way with me, but I am happy with my family here at home and with you guys here. I am lifting you up and remember God is always holding you in his arms.

Amen.

Joe

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Joe, bless you. It is so amazing - it's gone. That strong urge - gone gone gone. Thank you! See prayers really are heard and do get answered. Thank you Joe so much!
Honest, I feel so calm and am just going to shut down the computer, join hubby for some TV and have a restful night's sleep.

Joe, thanks so much! _ I can't believe what a difference I feel. I was ever so close to lightening up.

Bless you and your beautiful beautiul family - The super baby family can always bring a smile to your face and heart :)

Much love,
Christine

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Allheart, honey....give me your hand.

You're up here, on the top branch...look what a scary drop it is going down!!

I know how hard it is...I *still* have very bad days where I would do just about anything for a smoke, just one puff, and it's been almost 4 months!

You can do it, I have faith in you. Think of how much easier it is to sleep at night! and how much less cranky you are in the morning (okay, okay...if you're like me, that's not so noticable). Think of how much better you smell, and how much more you can taste things.

And think of your friends here when things get tough. we are always here to give you a hug and hold your hand :)

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Synnen - It really helps to know you go through the same thing. I actually was thinking about you during the highest peaks of wanting one. Thank you sooooo much. Yeh, and I don't want to stink anymore do I :o :p Sending you a big huge hug and I hope things are going well for you Synnen and if they are not, I promise you... they will. Love you very much.

It's not hard to feel comfort from the kind words given to us by even kinder friends. It's with that we draw strength and feel the warmth they give off and no longer feel the cold of the dark.
We maybe from different places but the circle of friends we share with each other, makes us feel we are closer because we carry that circle in our hearts.
Christine, you've come so far and have done so well. Listen to yourslef when you crave a ciggerette. That will help you find the triggars right now. Take a moment to think why you want one, while you do that, think of how good you feel since you quit smoking. Think of how rotten they taste. Your skin looks and feels better, you don't wake up with the morning smokers cough and your lungs thank you for it.
Usually when we feel stressed we want to smoke. If that's the case, then try and take yourself out of the situation for a moment, get a soda or carry a small snack with you like those 100 calorie snack packs or a sliced apple. I used to carry the mini tootsie pops and nicorette gum. Denying the craving will only make you want it more. It's okay to admitt you want one even out loud so you can hear yourself say it. As you do that, also voice why you quit as well.
I think it's safe to say that you'll never hear any one preach or talk down to you on this blog. Maybe because we know how hard it is to quit. Maybe we've been down the road you're travelling now.
And yes think of superbaby and the puppy, who loves to get the buscuits. Also the incentive of the close basket ride down the stairs should keep you on the straight and narrow. (hehe).
Joe, I'm so glad to hear you're a happy family man. I'm happy with my family as well and blessed to have them. I was once thought of as the old maid aunt who never got married.
It's amazing how a spouse and children change you life forever. Just like a group of emotionally strong friends. Just like you guys are, like we all are.
The best gift you can give yourself is a gift of friendship. So I'd say we're covered till next christmas.
Love to all of you and thank you all for being here.

Chippers

Oh my Dear Chippers - thank you so much. Your words are so comforting.

I hope you and your family can feel all of our love. Bless you and thank you again.

Yes, stress is the trigger. You hit the now on the head.

Okay, so where do I put Mr. Allheart, my trigger :):):).

Love you all so very much!

Won't someone think of the puppy? :P

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Awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww Cap :o - The very forgetfulness and self centeredness of me.

You are so right. I can still see the cute guys face. I feel a million times stronger.

Tanx :)

Good morning my lovely lady's and of course joe (if I don't mention him he throws his rattle out the pram and has a right strop) I am so so so glad its Friday a weekend of relaxation and sleep coming up with any luck lol I think I'm dreaming there.
I am currently looking into getting millie either a rabbit or a pair of guinea pigs (me really)
I don't really think I could have another cat id go mad my youngest nw is a destructive little arse as it is is he needs no encouragement.
I hope your all well and smiley and looking forward to the weekend ahead.
AH if you fall off that branch ill kick your arse so hard you will be sorry you stay up there even with what's going on you stay strong you hear me.
Love to you chipper and syn and ah keep smiling you lovely ladys :D

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AH if you fall off that branch ill kick your arse so hard you will be sorry you stay up there even with whats going on you stay strong you hear me.
Love to you chipper and syn and ah keep smiling you lovely ladys :D

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Now, the above is only one of the reasons I love CBW :). LMAO :)

Can you see Laura just kicking away - I can't stop laughing. Love you girl :)

Oh you have a beautiful restful weekend. How exciting for Millie. And how cute bunnies or guniea pigs. I like both. And Millie will just love them.

Just as long as Simon is still feeling the love too:D

Simon will always be loved lol We showed millie the bunnys and pigs in the garden centre on Tuesday her little eyes lit up and she does a bunny impression she screws her nose up and sniffles lol crazy child but it does look very funny ;)

Just imagine a life sized cigi and take a swing at it and say no no no we won't even go to the level I'm still at you really really don't want to be down here with me it stinks lol

Awe how sweet you remembered me this time and you did not even call me a women.

Awe...

See look at that reaction talk about needy god men do my head in lol

That was not needy that was me being sarcastic. Get it straight laura. I would have disagreed but then you would have hammered my head.

Look who is jumping up and down stop getting all upset and get back into your lions den before I beat you with a bannana

Lol, I am so scared laura. I just hate bananas. Stay away, stay away, lol.

It's where I would shove the bannanas that you should be concerned about... ;)