Mango, Please breath. Come on now, I hope you did not pass out. Come back to us.

(thumps mango with a baseball bat)
If he wasn't out before, he is now.
Another friendly thump from your friendly local baseball man.

Looks like it is only you and I now cal.

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I think it is time for you to get some sleep.

I know I should too, but I think I am going to pull a all nighter. I am going to pull myself away from the computer and do other things. Like house work!

I know you all know the share the breathing part was just being silly.. What's up with the bat and all?>>> wow...

In a deeper level, Yes I do believe we create our own reality to an extent. ( I know I can't just wish to be rich in my reality when I am not, and expect to be so, etc. But whatever we are capable of achieving, to get the desired outcome is so in our reach...

The power of intention backed by action and determination is such a powerful tool. I know for me, the character defect I tend to slip into is "follow-through". I could have all the motivation at the time, but if I am not consistently focused on my goal (s) it fades.
Too bad for me, "I coulda been a contender"... heeehee ;)

Back to your original questions:

Who made you who I am? Truly God did, my mama did a great job keeping me safe and teaching me the ways. Like-minded people bring out the best in me. Closed-minded people teach me patience and tolerance. I have 2 step kids and I am grateful we get along. I am married and spiritual? I brush my teeth at least twice a day, more if they feel icky.. I clean the toilet when I see it needs it... and that often considering the household...

If I don't eat breakfast it messes up my sugar level and I get frantic... it delays the eating pattern for me and end up eating a hog by the 9 o'clock dinging of the bell. Which leaves a less than desirable sensation for the morning after.

Like partying all night and eating a lootful of goodies, to forget the next day why I felt so gross. (just a reflection)

Vitamins and water a Must...

Thank you, for you.

Yes, God is the one who created everybody. That is a fact and no denying that. Without God I or anybody would have nothing. I am thankful to God for all the blessings in my life. There are times I have felt that I have lost focus or got caught up with things or people that were not of the same mindset as me so sometimes I have to regroup and figure out who is truly of the same mindset and make sure that I stay focused on God and truly meditate on the word of God and communicate spiritually with God. Without God nothing would be. I truly believe that.

I think I said this before but I will say it again. My God, the father is my only true father, my greatest influence. I was raised with a step father, and my biological father was only in the picture when he felt like it. My step father is a workaholic. So I do believe every experience we have influences us on how we feel and deal with every situation.

Mango, That is great that you have a step family that gets along. That is good to have and is rare.

Patience and tolerance, and closed minded people. Yes, it defiantly has to take lots of patience to deal with closed minded people. It is very diffucult and hard to do at times. It is a challenge. All though a very good one.

I am Canadian and I guess that is why I try to be extra polite in everything I say. Lol

I have to admit I was going to get deep here, and emotional and sensitive but I think I will try to keep it on the lighter side of things.

I think I am lactose intolerant. Whatever that means. I still eat the foods anyway. Milk I avoid like a plague but I still like to have my occasional ice cream and occasional pizza but I always pay for it the very next day. (I know too much info)

Daily prayer, and Daily reflections is important. As well as drinking lots of water especially on days where it is over 100 F'

Mango your great, and thank you for being you.

Joe

Jazzy-Joe... I appreciate your comments and being true to your beliefs. As much as I try to be with the Spirit and live for today, it does slip passed me and I get caught up in the worries... it is sure Great to know and be reminded of the things that matter most: God, Meditation, prayer, love, family and friends of like minds.

I appreciate your comment on the Step family... I have had 2 step mom's in my life, one who is the mother of my 1/2 sister long ago, and Currently, my dad of 70 (wow-you go dad) married my now step mom in December, she's 3 years older than I am... she's Latina and I really admire her- she's made my dad (who was hardly ever in my life up until 10 years ago) a better man :)

Question, when parents (one being a step mom or dad) divorce, do you lose "family ties" with them?

I am so lactose intolerant, I believe it come with age inevitably. I only drink lactaid nonfat milk, if I need the calcium- it is an acquired taste. I love, love, love ice-cream... if I eat it, I know I will be in pain, moments later (seriously how lame is that?) but it is what it is. I think it is God's way of telling me, I am not suppose to eat it. If I didn't have a problem, I would eat it all the time-resultiing in "Umoo the happy Sludge Cow" :)

Whatever, I find ways :)

I have a puppy named Tiki and I love her so much. I never had a puppy ever.. Apartments have never been conducive to non-caged pets. Tiki is 1/2 Pomeranian 1/4 Chihuahua 1/4 Pug...

She looks rather like a Special breed Chihuahua- I like to think she gets that from my side of the family... I have never seen a puppy sleep face up with all four paws facing the ceiling. She sleeps on a pillow (my arm) weird and comical, makes me laugh.

Got to have laughter, never let it slip away... It's a must, the body, mind and spirit need it. Find the Joy in every day things, I try, it makes me feel grateful..

So much for a "quickie"

Hello everyone. Joe and cal is so silly Mango. It is good to have some laughs with people.
I believe in God in my own way, like God made us and everything we see, touch and don't see. The world that God gave us is so beautiful but we are ruining what God made ;( . I don't follow too much of the bible. Life is great when you can speak to people easily when you know they are not closed minded. I rather speak to people that are down to earth.
My biological father was never in my life he left when I was threes yr old. Had a step father and he treated us pretty good most of the time. Now he is in peace. Right now I feel great That I have my family of my own. Joshua is doing great and Joe is too that is what I thank God I have a great family.

I know that all families do not always get along but that is what families are for. To be with you through good times and bad times. Mango that is good your family gets along well.

Proud

I believe we all get caught up in worry, I think it is normal human tendencies. Some get caught up in it more then others. We all need to be reminded what is truly important in order to keep our minds, spirits and body healthy and happy.

Oh about the step family. My wife grew up with a step father, I grew up with the step fathers side of the family although I am closer to my moms side of the family probably because I naturally gravitate towards them. I have only stayed in touch with a couple of people on my step fathers side of the family and as far as I know lol my mom and step father are still married.

About the lactose intolerant this is my favorite line that you posted.

"Umoo the happy Sludge Cow" :) "Umoo the happy Sludge Cow" :) "Umoo the happy Sludge Cow" :) "Umoo the happy Sludge Cow" :) "Umoo the happy Sludge Cow" :) "Umoo the happy Sludge Cow" :) "Umoo the happy Sludge Cow"

Yes, we do pay for splurging on the icecream lol. I was in an apartment until I was 10 years old. We had a lab mix puppy and she lived until she was 18 years old. Beautiful spirit. Loyal puppy.

Yes, We all have to try to find joy no matter what is happening around us.

May God bless you and your family always.

Joe

just a question....
whos turn is it to breath? we need to create some kind of roster or something.

I am taking all the breaths and my ball and going to Costa Rica, the trees are better there. :) The Roster is a great idea, it made me laugh... thanks

Oh boy, here we go. You guys have come so far without me, I am a little jealous. First of all, my husband works for the garbage company here in our town. Ha, he used to be the recycle truck driver, now he is in sales. We always seem to reuse our stuff. I like the old antique look so it really works for us. We made a tree house out of old shutters and wood and someone was throwing out a huge slide, so we decided to reuse it. We built our garden fence with old chicken wire, (some one was throwing that out too) an antique door from a friend, she was going to burn it, some old water skis for the poles, it was so cool... I always pick up garbage on the side walk or at a park, even my kids do. With 9 people in the house, it is hard to conserve water but we do our best. I think if we all just quit FARTING it might do us some good, it might just SAVE THE WORLD! J/K I believe God made us and gave us choices, sometimes I wish he would make my choices for me cause I get a little crazy sometimes. I think I am a good mom I joke a lot and my husband is the serious one. I hope you guys continue on, it is lovely hearing everyone's different thoughts. Love is all around us who ever you are and where ever you are, it is there. Sometimes it is hard to find in people. That is the most important time to bring a little extra of your own out. Have a great night. It has been an extra long weekend! Start

[Happiness is as a butterfly, which, when pursued, is always beyond our grasp, but which, if you will sit down quietly, may alight upon you.~Hawthorne~]

Oh Mango, that is the first time I have heard that, it is lovely. Just lovely. Happiness is sneaky isn't it. Sometimes it is camouflaged, sometimes it is not ours but we still try for it. Oh goodness, I am in one of those sentimental moods. I am such a nerd!

Start, your back. I was wondering what happened? Happy to see you here.

Talking about lots of different things. Farts, icecream and Canadian police, and of course love that is all around.

I am off to work now.

Joe

The other day, I was asking myself, "what is love?"
Here is the answer
what is love - the complete collection (http://www.starterupsteve.com/flash/html/love.shtml)

Enjoy. Click on the different buttons.
Anyone know the origin of that anyway?

Night at the Roxbury is a very fun movie... The kids loved it, they watched it before they could get the whole idea... The origin of love comes from the HEART! Good morning guys

the other day, i was asking myself, "what is love?"
here is the answer
what is love - the complete collection (http://www.starterupsteve.com/flash/html/love.shtml)

enjoy. click on the different buttons.
anyone know the origin of that anyway?

That is hilarious.

Goodafternoon everybody,

Hi you, I am going to get the dishes done. Now that is love.

Love doing the dishes or you love your dishes lol ?

I am trying to be a funny bum today.

It is absolutely 100 or more here. It is hot.

Joe

Oh, I just gave the air conditioner to my next door lady. Sorry, you took to long to claim it. I love clean dishes, I don't love the way they look and I don't love doing them. I am so glad we got that out of the way, as I said it all in one breath! Tater Tots are all gone and I want more.

Hello All! I have been sitting here trying to think of my favorite saying and only one comes to mind. BUT, it isn't approriate for this site. So, I won't share.

It is a zillion degrees in my house right now, and yes I have ac, but I am to cheap to turn it on. So, I am just going to have to deal with it.

Hope everyone is doing well!

Turn It On!!

I know. Me and my dog are just sitting under the ceiling fan - miserable.
How stupid, right? I mean, I have told him a hundred times to get off his lazy butt and turn on the dang ac!

He is not a good listener. Maybe you should get up and do it... Ding Dong! I actually just got mine to work, (my husband did) we have been trying for three weeks and he still has no idea what he did right. We have been boiling in here.

You know, there is no need for name calling! :) I should just go shut all the windows and turn it on. But, it isn't THAT bad yet. There is a nice breeze coming in. Like I said, I am cheap. I enjoy the ac until I get the bill for it. Then, I prefer to sweat. And, sweating is good for you. Maybe, I could lose an inch by just sweating. Who Knows...

In all seriousness, I wish I could be more like you when it comes to saving my money. BUT, when I get hot, all of the kids suffer from my bad mood and since there are so many of them, I am not sure they wouldn't ralley against me and attack me. So, I am doing it for safety reasons. LOL I crack myself up!

Well, my little one isn't here - if she was, I would probably turn it on. It gets so hot in her room. And when she ain't happy, no one is.
But, shouldn't it be when Mom isn't happy? Who runs this house anyway? Me or the 6 year old?

Since she isn't here - I do!
:)

Ha, that the way to do it. Take control. LOL

Hello All! I have been sitting here trying to think of my favorite saying and only one comes to mind. BUT, it isn't approriate for this site. So, I won't share.

It is a zillion degrees in my house right now, and yes I have ac, but I am to cheap to turn it on. So, I am just going to have to deal with it.

Hope everyone is doing well!

Oh, come on and share it already. Lol

Use the bleeps and the slashes for the words you do not want to use and we will fill in the spaces on our own. Just wanted to say this. Lol

Joe

Well, if you are twisting my arm...
No, I better not - everyone else's has been so positive - this one just isn't. But, it is my favorite.

No, we like the bad ones too?? Let it out. You are always wonderful, it wouldn't change a thing...

It looks like I can not twist your arm. Oh well, at least I know that your suffering in the heat like I am.

Start - Sorry I did not act quick enough for that air conditioner. Could really use one today.

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NowWhat - I agree with Start, spit it out. Not your teeth but your quote. I can be a bad a-- at times too. Lol

We defiantly want to hear the bad ones too. I agree.

I told you to come and get it, silly. Proud will get after you for that one.

Hey Nowwhat, how about the favorite saying...
Don't be f---ing stupid! That is one of mine that I never say but I thing it all the time!

Okay,

Sh!t and fall back in it.

There was just too much build up - you all are let down now, right?

I am a little let down... I love cursing though, it is my new passion. We will see how long it lasts. That is kind of gross actually and I am not sure I understand it completely!!

The big build up. Oh my. You must be yanking our chain. That is not the quote is it? Lol

Lol Sh-- and fall back in it. That is a good one. I like that. Yes, a little let down, but I am sure you have other ones to share.

What do you want from me? I am sheltered!
And since it is 86 degrees inside my house - I can't think straight.

But, I do have one if you want to drive your kids crazy. When they are on their kick that they can't do anything.. The phrase "can't never could" comes into play.

I like the fact that you said it.

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Can't never could will be the newest big thing in my house. Thanks, my kids will love you!

I am sitting in 100 degree whether or hotter. I do not know. Lol

Can't never could, Hopefully I can remember that when my little guy is old enough to talk.

Well, I love bringing happiness to all!

My daughter as actually turned it around on me a few times. Really pisses me off!
When I say that I can't find the remote - "Mom, can't never could"! Oh, man - she's only six and already using my words against me!

Okay, Joe, you win! If it reaches to 100 - screw the bill - the ac will come on!

Ha, good for you sweet. I can definitely feel it coming on to 98...

If only I went to pick up the a/c from Start. No a/c here. I am in the process of or getting ready soon to make a purchase for one of those portable air conditioners and dehumidifers that you can move room to room.

Do it now Joe, we want you to be alive still

Pretty cool, I just noticed that the thread got sent to the member discussions area.

What does that mean? Does it mean that we are like the looney bin, cause that can be scary. They get crazy there...

Do it now Joe, we want you to be alive still

I want us all to be alive to and I do not want Proud to be a cranky a-- anymore, if the heat continues she might just end up strangling me. Lol

I don't blame her. Lol

What does that mean? Does it mean that we are like the looney bin, cause that can be scary. They get crazy there.......

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It is in the member discussions now, so it looks like it is like the loony bin. I guess, it was bound to happen. Lol

Well, I could have just kept on asking questions but we kept talking about everything under the sun and it took on a life of it's own. I am definitely enjoying it.

Okay, Joe, you win! If it reaches to 100 - screw the bill - the ac will come on!
SCREW THE BILL, SCREW THE BILL. OR JUST POOR ICE COLD WATER OVER YOUR HEAD, THAT WILL KEEP YOU COOL.

I AM GOING TO GET MY ICE BOTTLE READY, NOT TO POUR ON MY OWN HEAD BUT PROUDS, I AM SURE SHE WILL THANK ME. LOL

START - your absolutely right. A life of its own. I am enjoying it too. I hope everybody is. Nowwhat what do you think?

Better watch out joe, she is tougher than you think, she could just kick your A--... Look out here comes proud. Where is she when I need her to be here.

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Just kidding Joe, I hope that didn't come out the wrong way! Hugs to you, have a great day. Time for me to get off and go work and have fun with the little babes.

Feeding the baby.

I got get rid of these long long signatures. It makes the posts look so much bigger, lol

Proud has not got me back yet, she did not want the water, but I gave it too her anyway. Hee hee

EDIT:::::

She is going to throw the little guys poopy diaper in my face as revenge, I am on the run now.

Oh I wish I were feeding the baby. I think everyone knows by now that I am the baby lover of the world. Lucky.

Well baby lover of the world. It is great to be a lover of babies. It is an amazing experience being a parent. Nothing you say comes out the wrong way start, do not even worry about it. :cool:

Thanks Joe... Yes babies are wonderful. Look out Joe, here comes the diaper. Swoosh! EEWWE, yuck!

Anyway, I am sure proud will be on later. For now though I am going to say goodnight. Hope everybody has a great night, and hope I did not scare anybody away with all the talk about the baby poop. Lol

Night Joe. Hope you washed your face... LOL

Hello Start,

I could have put poop all over Joe's face if he put water on me while I was changing Joshua's diaper but he did not do that. There was one time he said something to me so I had to put Joshua's stinky butt in Joe's face, he had a diaper full of poop it was so smelly I got Joe sick by smelling it. :D HAHAHA HAAA!

Like Joe says it is nice to be a parent. I never wanted to miss that in the world. I love everything from when I was pregnant and now having him with us.
I couldn't believe that my sister did not want to have her own child she loves babies so much. Now When she saw Joshua she is thinking of changing her mind. She is thinking to have one of her own now.

Proud.

Hey Proud,

I love your zest for parenting! I admire that so much. I love children, they are so precious.

I am a Step-Mom and there was a time when I did want my own kids, but I wanted the right father for them. Never seem to have found him. My WANT was like the tides, ebbed and flowed. Normal, maybe, then I found the ONE.

I married him :)

He came with 2 girls, now 12 and 4. and 2 moms. Crazy, but fact. Considering the circumstances, I am blessed, I have to say again, for being a "Blended family" it continues to get better. It wasn't at first.

A bit late in life but still, to this day, possible to have my own. I have asked my heart
a- many- a- time, and what I have IS enough for ME. And life is GOOD! Who knows what God has planned for me.

This is just a perspective from a different point of view :)

Mango, I loved your perspective! You seem to be a wonderful person and those kids are very lucky! Your husband too!

Just got back from work. Another scorcher of a day. Hope all is well with everybody.

Joe

I love your words Joe... I didn't get to say hi to Proud last night and it is weighing on me. Hi proud. I love hearing your voice. So to speak... LOL
How are you holding up in the heat? I told Joe to come and get our old a/c thingy but he didn't. I did give him plenty of time to get here and back with it, so you can get him later... LOL I am in the middle of cleaning I will check back later...

How is everyone doing today? Keeping cool? It doesn't seem as hot today as yesterday. Thank goodness!
I got all my chores done yesterday - so today I have been catching up on the soaps. I stayed up until almost 2 last night lost in a great book. It has been a while since I have done that - but I finished it!

What book? Glad it isn't as hot for you, I would hate to see you grumpy!

It is "Gabriel's Angel" by Nora Roberts (I think). It was really good. I had never read any of her stuff. It only took me 2 days to read the whole thing.

My mother in law gave me a few of her books. I will take your word for it and get into one of them... I have to finish the two I already started. One is Open Minds and the other is by Fanny Flagg, How to get to heaven...

I have been on a reading kick - probably because of vacation - but I also just finished Dear John by Nicholas Sparks - good read.

Sparks, yes, I guess I should put a list together, there is a great used book store that was rated best in the us down the road from here. I love going there. The lady that owns it talks for a long time and I love it!

My Mom's living room is a library. She loaded me up with about 5 novels. I didn't expect to have 2 of them read already (less than a week).

I just want you to know that I jinxed myself when I said it wasn't as hot today. Sitting here in front of this computer - I am now sweating.

Yes, 98 here... Sorry sweet, get the A/C on. If you want to, I won't make you... I want to go to your moms house... lol

I know - she has all these books - she even started buying double because she can't remember what she has. We bought her this gadget for christmas that she can download books to and then read them from there. I don't know how many it holds - but she was always lugging around all these books when she travels (which is alot). This thing is lighter than a good novel. But, the downside (which is for those of us that get what she has already read) is that she doesn't have the books just lying around anymore.

I have been on a book hunt to make one of my walls, a book wall. The whole thing just books from top to bottom, I don't care what the book is about, history, a novel, true to life, anything. The kids have their books why can't I have mine? I love them and I really wish to get the book wall when we move. It would have course be open to anyone that would like to borrow one!

We have a "library" in our house. We have it filled with antique books. They are prettier to look at, but not extremely interesting. Not for me anyway. I like different material I guess. I should probably up my standards!

I have 9 six-foot-tall bookshelves packed with books.

I need a library.

I am in love with antiques. Books and furniture... I have a few old books but I hardley everread them. I have 10 years wrth of my Great great aunties journals... BORING! No drama in them what so ever, births, marriages, ceremonies, deaths, and when they picked the corn... LOL

I for some reason can't type anymore. I took too long of a break from here...

I have kept journals since I graduated hs. And when I read them now - I want to crawl under a rock. They don't even make BAD soap operas about the stuff I wrote about. I have to remember to burn them before they can be passed to my daughter. How embarrassing! I may keep the ones that have her dad in them. Other than that - it is just teenage bs!

That is so cool. I am starting one tonight. I have this huge list of goals and that is one of them, a big fat journal

Wow, everybody could open up their own libraries. Pretty cool.

It was so hot and we had a cold front coming through. There was severe thunderstorm warnings and tornado warnings here for a couple of hours. Apparently its been dropped to watches now.

Phew, about 30 minutes away from us are known for tornadoes. As long as it touches down in fields and avoids everything else.

Hope Start, Nowwhat, Synnen, Mango and everybody else is having a great night.

Joe

Hi Joe, yes a library would be very cool. Glad the heat is gone for a moment. But don't get swept away in a tornado, that would be crazy... I hope you are great, tell the family I say hi...

Mango, I loved your perspective! You seem to be a wonderful person and those kids are very lucky! Your husband too!

Gracias :) I think I am the Lucky one -God is watching over me~Mango

I just want to say that the more I listen to the Dixie Chicks, the better I like them.

The song Lullaby is slowly coming to the top of my all-time favorite list

My husband doesn't like them because of what they said. I still like them though. They are great, I haven't heard their stuff since the Earl song CD! I saw their video on CMT and like one of them.

Hi my friends :)

I hate to say this, But...........currently there is fog a commin' and I am going to need a sweater :eek: West Coast.

I can already hear it...

Quickly off that subject... I love antique books, too. I love rooms filled with books. Wherever they may be. I love getting lost in the library. I can just sit in an isle, all by myself, and get lost. Whewwww.

I love the way antique books smell, weird, but true. It reminds me of my grandmas/grandpas Study. Olfactory kicking in.

Lately I have been reading a lot of deep stuff and I thing it is time for FUN. LALALALALALALA

Good to have friends like "yous-guys"

Lol... the day of my wedding... All of my bridesmaids came from out of town, except my sister. She set it all up for me, and we all got our hair and nails and stuff done at the same time that morning, we basically reserved an entire salon.

We listened to "Goodbye Earl" on a continuous loop. I thought it was the most hilarious song in the world to listen to right before getting married.

As far as not liking what they had to say... I can't be mad at them. They were saying the same thing I was. So what that they were famous and saying it? I still agree.

You and my husband will be getting along well then. He was telling me what to type last night for his posts, and finally I said there is no way will I say that, he ended up making friends and having his way with them... BY HIMSELF! So be it. Oh well I say. I love the fact that you guys played that song. Too funny.. My kids used to love that song, and of course my husband hated it. He is obviously pretty hard headed.

Hi my friends :)

I hate to say this, But...........currently there is fog a commin' and i am going to need a sweater :eek: West Coast.

I can already hear it....

Quickly off of that subject.........i love antique books, too. I love rooms filled with books. Wherever they may be. I love getting lost in the library. I can just sit in an isle, all by myself, and get lost. whewwww.

I love the way antique books smell, weird, but true. It reminds me of my grandmas/grandpas Study. Olfactory kicking in.

Lately i have been reading alot of deep stuff and i thing it is time for FUN. LALALALALALALA

Good to have friends like "yous-guys"
Wish we were next door neighbors, we would be able to smell antique books together!! SWEATER?? Glad you got right to the point and then right off! I have been reading deep stuff too. I love it all. You are great Mango...

Meeeeeeeee, tooooooooooo.
I think you would be really fun to hang with... "Tru Neighbors" are hard to find.

Oh, by the way, I love Craigslist. Especially the "Free" category. It is so cool the way people just say "here, come and get it-to a good home, etc." And it's not just junk, :p it's decent.

Sorry to say good bye for now, I'm off for the next thing on my schedule.
I will pray for the Fog to roll your way:)

Thanks silly, I got a free piano on craigslist, and antique one that SMELLS sooooo good.

Ooooooooooh, You scored girlfriend! That's what I'm talking about!
Silly back.

I just want to say that the more I listen to the Dixie Chicks, the better I like them.

The song Lullaby is slowly coming to the top of my all-time favorite list


Oh MY GAAHD... I love the Dixie Chicks... I don't know all of their songs, but the ones I do know, I can shake my money maker, not so much if it's a slow song. That would look silly.:D ~Mango

Love the Dixie Chicks. I think I liked them even more when they stood up and spoke their mind about their beliefs on the war and George Bush.

Never heard of the craiglist until startover told me about it. Had no clue. I will defiantly have to check it out.

Goodbye earl song is hilarious.

Have a good night everybody.

Joe

Wow, everybody could open up their own libraries. Pretty cool.

It was so hot and we had a cold front coming through. There was severe thunderstorm warnings and tornado warnings here for a couple of hours. Apparently its been dropped to watches now.

Phew, about 30 minutes away from us are known for tornadoes. As long as it touches down in fields and avoids everything else.

Hope Start, Nowwhat, Synnen, Mango and everybody else is having a great night.

Joe

Joe-Cool, you're Big Daddy-o Cool- I wasn't having a great day, until I tuned in here.. It's all goooood.

That is why we all keep coming back... It is like a drug addiction. Without the drugs mind you. Well I take that back. Cause some people on here just have to be on something... LOL

That is why we all keep coming back...It is like a drug addiction. Without the drugs mind you. well I take that back. Cause some people on here just have to be on something....LOL


Lol lol lol What are you saying start, lol Getting back into the drinks while typing.

Just kidding.

LOLOLOL Joe. That was hilarious. I got the coke from your wife... Coke a cola that is. OMGosh that was so funny when she posted that. I hope she has kicked the soda habit stilllll

Lol, that was hilarious. The coke habit, cola habit is still at bay. Lol

Now I am starting to drink it. Ha Ha.

I drink a mountain dew every once in a while. Coffee is my thing!!

I actually enjoy my fruitopia or iced tea. Oh and today I ate a double stacked sandwich of lobster from subway. Yummy.

Good Morning all! I am sitting here with the first cup of cofee of the day. It is raining outside - but sticky inside.

I talked to my daughter this morning (she is 700 miles away at my sister's for the week) - we missed her call last night due to no cell service and we weren't at home - so I had a tearful, heartbreaking message from her. So, she called 1st thing. She is going to a movie today and then the pool.
You know, I miss her something awful, but... My husband and I are really enjoying this time together. We went to the park/lake one night and grilled out hamburgers (and watched a couple make out by the water) - then we went to a friends cottage by the lake last night. It has been great. The conversations are coming so easily.

Anyway, felt like sharing this morning!

Good moring Now, that is good that you and your husband is having a good time by yourselves. My husband is working now he comes home at 12or 3pm some time earlyer. Its nice to have a brake from you cheldern once in a while.

I know a break is good. I do feel a little guilty for enjoy this time so much. It has been such a long time - actually we have never done this. We send her to grandma's for the weekend once a quarter (maybe) but a whole week... It has just been nice.

Hello again Now ;) I am with my baby he is in the playpen, Joshua is getting use to the playpen finallynow. I should go and be with him and let him be free on the floor be for nap time. He is getting fussy now I am glad you are having a good time with your husband. Chow

Proud

Morning ladies. Nowwhat, you are wonderful to take this time. My husband and I did it for the first time in 10 years a year ago. It was the weirdest thing but good for us. We weren't home though so that has to be a little more rough. We were on vacation and they were left home. We were very busy but bored without the kids.

Me and my sister have always said that we should do this. Send the girls to each other's houses for a visit. But we had never done it.
We both feel kind of guilty for having such a good time - even though we both miss her. But, we have both said that we should have done this along time ago!
I know Saturday will be here before we know it, so I am trying to just enjoy this bit of "freedom".
When I talked to her this morning, she asked that when she gets back, can she have a friend over. She is already planning her time!

I am back. Hello to both of you. I was resting but I couldn't rest I was too much a wake to day. . :D
It is good to have time off with out your children. WOW start you did not have vacation for 10 year's. That is good you finally had one We all need it when the time comes.
Proud

It was our ten year annicersary, we have never been alone without kids for 11 years. I know weird, but oh well. We are definitely feeling it is time to treat ourselves again. It is easy when you have less kids but when you ask someone to watch four of them it is a little hard. Nana can only take so much,is what I am saying... Nowwhat, I would love to send my daughter to my sisters, but then I would go to cause it is where I am from. Proud, wakie wakie, we are here to chit chat...

Well, normally I go to - but I just spent a week with my family, so I don't feel like I am missing out this time.

Our problem is that the closest family to watch her is 2 hours away. So, to just go to dinner is sometimes hard. We could get a babysitter, of course, but I really don't trust many people to take care of her. I am weird that way! When they cut the cord at birth, my trust went out the window! We have had 2 babysitters in the past almost 7 years. Both really good girls, but now one is in college and has a life (doesn't babysit anymore) the other will be driving soon so she may not want to spend her time babysitting - she may want to start dating! So... plus, as you know, I am cheap. I mean, I don't even turn on my air in the July heat! :)
If you have family that can take your kids - even for the night - you are so lucky.

Yes, we are lucky and my oldest is 13 now so we can put the young ones to bed and his sister and him can help if they wake up. My oldest really needs to know we trust him. And since we are a couple miles away, I feel pretty safe with all that. I also wish we had a reagualar baby sitter so we could just call go out for dinner or something like that. We don't call Nana anymore, she is too busy! Have a wonderful day

Hello everybody,

Hope all is well. Just got back from work. It was a interesting day. Hello Now, Start, Mango, Synnen, Proud and everybody else.

Love is all around you! I see it so much here. I am tired today, I know what you all are going to say. Lol Cry me a river and stop moaning and groaning. Lol

Anyway, bye bye. Goodnight.

Joe

Hey guys, just checking in. Joe, WAKE up!! J/K, I know better to wake you when you are sleeping, I know it's hard to get the rest you need...

If you ever doubt, think about your strengths and talents
If you ever feel unloved, think about how much god loves you, he died for you
If you ever feel hated, think about the people who have stood by you, the people who love you
If you ever feel hopeless and insignificant, remember that god has a plan for you, and it is a plan that involves doing great things!

Cal-what an incredibly wonderful food for thought!! I really needed to hear that and now i am going to let it sink in.

Your words hit me like a gust of needed wind (positively speaking of course:) tank-u

Aawws thanks mango!
Lol, I never used to be capable of saying stuff like that until I found this site, its amazing.

aawws thanks mango!
lol, i never used to be capable of saying stuff like that until i found this site, its amazing.
Me either sweet... me either. Personal growth is huge around here I guess! Oh, and everything Mango says is sweet, she can't even help herself!

Hay start, it is good to let your children know that you could trust them and they will trust you back. I wouldn't trust any baby sitter's that I don't know, I would rather have a family member or close friend to baby sit Joshua then a stranger.

Cal, awsome. Very excellent post. :D

Mango, very positive. :D

Start, personal growth is continuous and always improving.:D

Proud, To be honest I would prefer us ourselves taking care of Joshua all the time. No babysitters, unless it is very close reliable loving family members.;)

I know it's hard for a babysitter to come in. I only found 1 so far out of 3 that I would trust to be here in my home, let alone with my children. Excluding nana and family of course...

My favorite saying "We all have a sixth sense, most of us ignore it because we fear what will happen if we do listen to it".

I heard it in a movie and put my own twist on it.

Inspired, you are so right. Every one of us have a sixth sense it is just a matter of listening to it.

Yes, I agree with both of you guys. Open up people!! That is my number one goal. Scared of it at times but mostly I am open to find out everything about me.

Hello Inspired and everybody. I agree with all of you about the sixth sense. We should listen to it all the time. Sometimes I don't listen to mine, HEE HEE! I guess we all need to learn to open up a lot more.

Good evening everyone. I am almost about to fall asleep, but I am in the middle of a discussion with a moron - so, I want to see it through or until he signs off OR until he just shuts up.
Sorry, I am tired and (if you couldn't tell) grumpy.
Hope everyone is having or had a great evening!

Well, You and I are in the same boat. Lol

It is almost midnight and I have to get up bright and early for work but it is hard to leave in a middle of a discussion like the one we are involved in.

Very tired myself as well. I hope that everybody has a good evening or morning, I guess depends on the time zone. Trying to be funny and lite here, because we all need a little breather.

Joe

Yeah, I tried to be nice at first, but I am getting tired and frustrated. It is almost midnight here too. It is SO past my bed time.
You would think that my kid is 700 miles away and I don't have to get up until I want to tomorrow. Oh wait, that is what is going on.
I don't know what I am going to do next week when I have to get back into a routine!

The routine thing,

Oh and about trying to be nice, there is only so much niceness that can be spread, but dealing with this person is a different story. That is why I gave him a disagree. I have to get up in four hours. I will probably end up getting a couple of hours of sleep. Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhh.

I am actually being so cool with this one. You should have seen my answer with the post of a father that wanted to kick out his pregnant teenager daughter if she does not have an abortion that he is getting so mad that he was going to beat the crap out of her. Then in a separate post did not mention anything about her being pregnant and actually talking about boot camp. Let me tell you, about losing my cool.

I don't know why I am sitting here laughing. I think more because, we try to be nice and helpful and then we get these idiots that don't seem to get it. What is it with these people?
I got ugly with someone before - a women about cheating with a married man - nothing vulgar - but argumentative (more on her part) and I got deleted. I thought it was some of my best stuff!

I tried to disagree with this guy - and my computer is so... stupid, that I got timed out!

Timed out, oh my response was full of good language and things that were said could have landed me in hot water but everybody was so pissed off at the guy telling two separate stories and the poor excuse of a father was a total jack -ss. Anyway,

I wish I could read some of your great answers, too bad they got deleted. Well maybe next time you can get into the same arguments and not get timed out. L o l

Maybe your laughing too, because the lack of sleep. I am getting dopey now.

The computer - I could throw it out the window! I cleaned my kitchen while trying to open up 2 different threads. What a piece of poo! But it is what I've got...

I think I am safe to go to bed, the guy seems to have finally shut up!
If he post anything in the next, say, 30 seconds - I may not be so nice! Although, he did post a question. I guess his wife left him and he doesn't know why!
I want to ask the obvious question (after this thread) - but I am just to tired!

Well nowwhat, the discussion looks like it is over. I thought I would be able to go to bed but my cousin from united states just messaged me.

Well Goodnight everybody.

Goodmorning actually.

Joe

Goodnight/Good Morning Joe!

Hey, start, I see you are on here. You trying to figure out what the heck me and joe are talking about? It's a crazy one!

Calm down you guys, it will be OK, she isn't going to listen to a person that is as out of control as Darkjoker. She wanted some help, she will take it in as she needs to. Git yer butts to bed now! Nowwhat, isn't this your last night of freedom? Joe, 2 or 3 more hours and you are going to run out of time for any sleep at alllllll...

My "freedom" is up TOMORROW! We pick her up Saturday at noon!

Go enjoy it while you can. I am beat, I don't know how I get through some of these crazy days. You hear the good new about the boys?

No, are they back with Mom?

Lol start your right. I will end up not getting any sleep at all. It has been forever since I have been in touch with any relations to the states so I am on messenger now. Lol Oh my, I am going to be tired later today.


Start - Very good news I hope. (;

Sorry I had a call. Yes, court today and they get to go back. The mom NEEDS a place to live though and we are having troubles finding anything. We will though...

I am hoping and praying that everything works out for everybody. Goodnight start, Goodnight Nowwhat. I really need to get to bed.

Good night everyone! I can hear my husband snoring up stairs and it is actually an inviting sound right now! So good night!

Yes you do. Night.

Good night everyone! I can hear my husband snoring up stairs and it is actually an inviting sound right now! So good night!

He would probably appreciate being woke up! Nighty night Nowwhat! This is your last night my sweet...

I am wachting a show Rachaelray, she had a lady that makes pillow's for the people that snores she say it work for her husband and her dog lol.

Proud

I get annoyed watching people like Rachelray and Martha STewart, they make me seem so incompetent and useless. I guess I just don't have that domestic artistic quality. Yeah, I guess I am a little envious. LOL. By the way, Good Morning to all!!

Hello Shattered,I can't stand Martha Stewart at all,Rachelray she's OK. I pay more a tenchin to the baby then a TV at this time. My faveret talk show is Montel.

Proud

I leave the TV on when I am a lone with the baby;) I can't stand quitenes

I get annoyed watching people like Rachelray and Martha STewart,

Don't let them fool you. They have an enteroge of people behind the scenes who do all the work for them.

My cousin (a 5star chef) had a big run in with Martha (I can't even bear to say her full name) when he was working at a Culinary Arts Academy in New York City. She is a fraud and a fake.

I KNEW it! No one could be that perfect!

Martha had a staff of over 60 people doing all the work for her. She was loud rude and obnoxious. She gave the school 6 months to gather all of the ingredients she would need. There were some very rare items in her recipe, she would accept NO substitutes. When my cousin searched all over the world for a rare herb and could not find the particular herb, his boss said that he could substitute. Well, Martha didn't like that one darn bit!!

She tore into my cousin like a tiger tearing into a piece of meat. Well, needless to say, the higher-ups of the Academy promptly asked her to leave. Hahaha

Sorry, that wasn't about love being all around you, but when I see Martha's name, I get hot.

I can't watch her show. Maybe because I am not crafty and have to try very hard to be a decent cook - so I can't do a lot of what she is talking about. I am left feeling like some sub-standard wife! So, I just turn it off.

I did get a subscription to her magazine that is supposed to have a lot receipes, well, again - I couldn't cook anything in the book. Some of the stuff that went into it, I had never heard of. And if I have to go searching for ingredients - I don't want to cook it.

Rachel Ray - who has that much energy and isn't on drugs?

J, you noticing that your cousin was in an awful position was seeing the love... Good morning... Busy busy

Hey, Start! Just to let you know, I feel like I have a hangover from staying up way to late! Does this mean I am getting old?

Yes... NO! You did stay up late. That is great. Now you have to get everything done in one day because your daughter is coming back tomorrow. Aren't you excited? I am tired too but I have so much to get done. I have to be responsible and do it all. I will only beable to check in! Hope you have a wonderful day! Start

I am excited that my baby is coming home. I have talked to her everyday. She had to let me go last night because she was in the middle of a game of Barbies. This has been an odd week. A good one, but odd.
I don't have much to do today - just some laundry. Maybe run the vacuum.
You guys have a good day!

Lucky. My daughter is the light in my eyes. She is ten and won't have anything to do with barbies. I miss that day. She has been gone alomost all summer, camp, beach trip with friends, helping elders around us, helping Nana... I miss her. Get a good book out and just wait... Don't let it get toooo hot though, she licks a cool house.

Well, since Ohio summers are short - it has cooled down over the last day. It is quite comfortable. Almost cool. I am sure after being down south for a month - she is going to feel like she is freezing!
I bet she has grown an inch this week! I do miss her.

Thought I was going to be busy but the call came, I guess the social worker is coming another time. The system here in Oregon is just ridiculous. It makes me want to get my cape on and save the world...

I thought that was pretty much done. As soon as the Mom found a home, the boys were going back.
If anyone can save the world, you can!

Oh Please, I have a lot of work to do on my own self. These boys need to go with their mom. She will need help along the way. It is funny because the social worker has to at least see the three boys 1 time a month. I have had them longer than that now and she is trying to make up for her mistakes. That is how this whole situation has been from the start. That is why it is such a special case... Thanks Nowwhat.

My husband and I have talked about becoming foster parents. We are both a little nervous because of - well many reasons. One being the whole system. I have heard horror stories. I am sure, in the end the good out weighs the bad. You are doing a great thing - just know that no matter what bs you have to put up with, you are helping put a family back together. And that is worth a whole lot!

That is what we say too. Thanks. The system is really crazy but that isn't really what it is about, it is about the KIDS involved... My husband and I want to do something a little more organized than this. Like a big ranch or something, my dream... I really do love kids and I really love helping others. My husband would need a lot of vacations though!

My fear would be to get a very angry teenager. Our friends have a girl now that - if you hear her story - you want to cry. She has every right to be messed up. I would be. And, I don't know if I could handle it. Maybe that is why we are still in the talking phase. If I could get kids under 5 - I think I could do it.

Not to change gears, but...

I am currently on the search for a backpack. Has anyone else started school shopping? My daughters backpack last year had a detachable lunch box. It was perfect. Now, I can't find any. Well, gymboree has them again, but they are ugly and don't look as functional as last year's design.
It may drive me crazy. I like to be prepared. I have about a month and a half before school starts. I have got her one outfit. Hopefully she can still wear some stuff from last year.

What size is she? I am not sure about the back packs but wal mart and target have good selections... Ross?

Well, she is so in between sizes - depending on how it is made she can wear between an 8 or 10.
I like the backpacks at those stores, but I really want to find one that has a detachable lunchbox. Just because she shoves everything down in her bag as it is - that if you put the lunchbox on top of it - I will never figure out what is what.

Davy is just getting out of the 10's. If you want me to go through some cute stuff I can...

Well I missed out on like eight conversations. I am glad I am not the only one who is annoyed with people like Martha, Iknew she had to be a fake, and Rachael Ray, yeah is she on coke or what? LOL Anyway, start is so humble, she doesn't see how she affects the world everyday with her unending energy and love for those boys. I have thought many times about being a foster parent but I have to admit it is a little scary. Will my kids feel ignored, resentful, will they be affected negatively? I guess when you do the right thing, it will work out regardless, now that I say those things I realize I am kind of selfish. I know a woman who has been fostering babies for years, usually drug addicted or with some terrible circumstance. She gets to love and care for them, but then when they find a home she has to let them go. She has had over 90 babies, YES! I am so amazed by her ability to love and let go. I don't know how she does it. She says her daughter cries every time one leaves. Although she tries to keep in contact with many of them. People like her and like you start are the unsung heroes of this world. I hope I can do my part sooner rather than later. Sometimes I feel like I am wasting time doing nothing really special. As for school shopping , I am dreading it! I have a ten year old who is also in between sizes. Her waist is narrow, legs are long. I find that Target is always pretty good, but now she is going to middle school, AHHHH! And no more uniforms, it was so much easier that way. I hate her having to be "in fashion" its so distracting from school work and it labels people in a way that I HATE! Well good luck shopping and I am sure you must be so excited to see your daughter. I can't believe we are talking about school and it's a month away already, start and I haven't even had our summer vacation with the kids together yet!!

As far as foster care goes... there are a LOT of things to help with that.

Friends of mine have adopted two girls out of the foster care system. They have problems (the girls, not my friends) but they are slowly overcoming them with the love and structure their parents give them.

I think (though I'm not sure) you can let the foster care system know what you can and can't handle. There are so many kids out there that do NOT have problems that still need a home

That is for sure Synnen, I amdoing what I can right now, the rest will have to wait till my children are grown.

I admire anyone that can do foster care. I sometimes think I want to, and other times I shy away from it completely.

We wouldn't really be able to think about it until we get a house, anyway.

Well I can't wait till you get your house. Lot's of opportunity out there. More than I ever knew...

You are right Synnen. I think it is all about what we can handle. If you have the desire, that is great, but you know it isn't the right time yet. I feel the same way. Sometimes what we want to do and what we are capable of doing are so different. I am inspired by so many people to help others, I guess we can all do it in one way or another. Love is love, no matter what way we do it right>??

Lyrics from a really great Concrete Blonde song.

If you listen to the ocean
And the rhythm of the rain
And the rhythm of a heartbeat
And ? You again
And you do not see the color
And you do not see the reason
And you do not understand these things
You only know religion
And the wisdom of the ages
Meets the wisdom of the moment
And the future past and present
Is the feeling or the touch
And the walking hand you feel it
And it follows like a wind
And the voices in your ear
Are telling you so much
Some call it Allah
Some call it God
Some call it Buddha
I call it Love
Some call it power
Come from above
Some call it Jesus
I call it Love
When you're guilty of compassion
It's the border of ?
On the international
Binding us together
When the song is all around you
Telling you be free
And the force has finally found you
And it's everything you need
Some call it Allah
Some call it God
Some call it Buddha
I call it Love
Some call it power
Come from above
Some call it Jesus
I call it Love
Some call it Allah
Some call it God
Some call it Buddha
I call it Love
Some call it power
Come from above
Some call it Jesus
I call it Love
Some call it power
Come from above
Some call it Jesus
I call it Love
Some call it Allah
Some call it Jesus


And I've always believed that love, true love--the kind that is without selfishness--should be encouraged no matter where it's found. There's too much hate in this world as it is to discourage love, in any of its forms.

Beautiful and wise, I am touched everyday by the power of love we all have within us. It is a burning sensation waiting to be shared with others, with ourselves, to begin healing in the world and dissolve the hatred and chaos. Just beautiful Synnen...

You guys are putting me in a sappy mood. I have never heard that song but I have heard Concrete Blonde... I like them. Thanks guys. I am feeling the love no matter where it is coming from it is around me. I do understand that.

Synnen, loved the lyrics. Love, true love is defiantly an important gift to share with others. We all together can make a whole new world.

Just wanted to say hi, I am still recovering from the two hours of sleep this morning lol. That is my own fault for staying up so late and waking up so early.

Hope you all have a great day.

Joe

I am still recovering from the two hours of sleep this morning lol. That is my own fault for staying up so late and waking up so early.


Joe
Joe, I told you to git to bed. Sheesha

I know, I know, Sometimes I do not do what is best and it back fires and catches up to me. I am so so tired. Lol Oh well, it is the weekend now. All the shopping is done.

Making some dinner tonight then get to chill and relax. Making homemade Chicken cordon blue. Yummy yummy. Black forest ham wrapped around swiss cheese. Stuffed boneless chicken breast breaded. Mashed potatoes and baked zucchini and onions on the side.

Am I making anybody hungrey??

I am sorry, I do not feel like talking about martha. Janine no wonder why you get so upset with the mention of her.

RachelRay, is she not supposed to be some kind of cook or chef?? Now with her own talk show??

Talk shows are over rated I think just like Survivor lol.

Well I am just ranting and raving. I am going to go back into my own little world now.

That is OK Joe. At least you can have a nice week end. Your dinner sounds yummy and I wish I were there, I just know Joshua is going to be walking soon. Won't that be just great...

OK not only am I super hungry from you JOe, but I am jealous that you are such a chef yourself! LOL If I lived close, I would be eating over definitely!! I guess talk shows are fun sometimes, if you are in the mood for drama. I just don't get the whole cooking show thing. Maybe because I don't have the patience to learn the recipes. I am a little ADD maybe?? Oh well. Yea it is great when they start to walk, but it is the beginning of never sitting down. They are everywhere all at once and usually either falling or putting something disgusting in their mouth. It is so cute when they look like baby king kong running around knocking everything over. I miss my kids being little, how did we get so sappy today start??

The last two days. Joshua has been standing himself up from sitting position. That is so cool. He is just getting ready to bolt I think.

That is awsome.

Joe

OK not only am I super hungry from you JOe, but I am jealous that you are such a chef yourself!!LOL If I lived close, I would be eating over definitely!!!! I guess talk shows are fun sometimes, if you are in the mood for drama. I just don't get the whole cooking show thing. Maybe because I don't have the patience to learn the recipes. I am a little ADD maybe???? Oh well. Yea it is great when they start to walk, but it is the beginning of never sitting down. They are everywhere all at once and usually either falling or putting something disgusting in their mouth. It is so cute when they look like baby king kong running around knocking everything over. I miss my kids being little, how did we get so sappy today start????

Shattered,

I have been designing food and cooking since the age of 8 or 9. I also started working at a restaurant at 13. It was pretty cool experience. Stressful no matter which part I worked in but my favorite part of learning was helping cooking with the chefs.

If we all lived close together you bet I would make a huge feast for everybody. Love making food. My wife is so spoiled lol. Anyway, Now I am getting hungrey. I should start getting everything ready.

I am spoiled too, my husband cooks for us. Unless I need something other than BBQ

I am sorry that I came in the mix when everyone was so sappy??

I hope you guys do not mind me putting a little spin, or twist in the conversations.

I thought talking about food might cheer everyone up. Oh, and I do not follow recipes. Great thing about experimenting.

Love you all, and hugs. I am going to start the cooking.

OK leave us all with grumbly tummys now, I understand!! LOL My husband's family cooked their entire lives too. He cooks sometimes, but nothing that spectacular. I am glad you came along with your little twist. It sounds like you have quite the talent there!! I am just making sausage and peppers for dinner, it sounds quite boring compared to you. Why is it that guys can really cook awesome on the grill? Something to do with fire? FIRE FIRE, hee hee

Lol lol lol Are you calling me a firebug. Lol lol lol

Fire is right... hope you can make me some sausage and peppers for my birthday...

My dad makes it wayyy better than me. I don't make the sauce from scratch, oh don't look down on me for that, Joe, you firebug LOL BUt for your birthday start? Anything dahling!! HE HE

I thought about starting a thread where we could share our receipes. I am always looking for new things.

Oh do it nowwhat, I would love to get some good ones. Tell me where it is and I will share some tonight.

I thought about starting a thread where we could share our receipes. I am always looking for new things.

LOL, that's already been done here.

https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/cooking/recipe-sharing-56553.html?highlight=recipes

There's already a thread for that someplace. Was started back in Feb or so

Oh boy I will go and check it out. Thanks guys...

Cool. Shows how much I know. I will have to check it out!

How did the recipes search go. Hope all had a great night. (;

Every night is a great night :)
Every day is a wonderful day
But truth is, I'm not that old, so its still morning for me, and I have such a long and wonderful day ahead of me!
:) have a wonderful day peoples!

Have a wonderful day back person. Hee Hee

Hope everybody has a great weekend, I am off and about to go out.

Joe

Morning. Got to go help Nana with the garage sale she is having. It is time for her to let go (if you know what I mean) lol

Hey guys, where is everyone? I am tired this morning and want to be in my room reading a book instead of out here in the mix of things...
Hope all is well. Today is a day where I will be getting out my joke book to cheer me and all these little stinkers up. They love it when I do it... MORNING TO EVERYONE! :eek:

Good Morning! My baby is back home! I think she grew a couple of inches while she was gone!

I knew you would be so happy... I am having a problem keeping my girl home, everyone wants a piece of her and I miss her terribly. It sure is good for her to be a big girl though. She has made great friends with some of the elders around here by helping them and she has also made some good money... How are you Nowwhat? I haven't had much time to get to the recipe post have you?

I actually just posted a question for ideas with Pork chops. I need some new stuff in the kitchen to dazzle the family!

Things are good here! I am on a job hunt. My husband thinks it is time for me to re-enter the workforce. I guess he is right. Now that she is in school full time - my days get kind of boring. He thinks it would do me good to get out and talk to adults and challenge my brain a little!

I agree. I am going to be in the same boat. I hate t say it but it does feel good to talk to people our own age and I am going to try and find something so I can be back when school is over. I want to try and have a snack ready and help with any homework that needs to be done... Getting a little job will be great. What do you think you want to do?

Well, I don't know. At this point, I am open to anything. I guess secretarial stuff or Administrative. That is really my background.
I am learning, though, that there isn't a big market for people who have been out of the workforce for 7 years. I have had a couple good (or so I thought) interviews, but no call backs. I don't get it. I would hire me!

So would I. I am thinking food industries. I made lot's as a waitress and I love people. I got really depressed with my one year of payroll and accounts receivables... I love hanging out and moving around with people... I need to be completely busy.

I have often thought about waitressing. But, I know I would drop food all over people, get the orders wrong and just be fired after one night. I just can't take that kind of disappointment! Plus, I have a low tolerance for people. :)
I actually do well at a desk, in front of a computer. Facts and figures really challenge me. I think I would be perfect for the IRS! :)

My suggestion for those out of the workplace for a while is to volunteer.

It shows you can keep to a schedule, can prioritize, and that you're willing to work.

The fear from employers when you've been out that long is that you won't be able to readjust to the work world, and that they'll spend the time and money training you only to have you break under the stress or whatever and quit. Or you'll forget what office politics are like and will not fit in with personalities.

1-my fαvourite song is: pretty bαby by vαnessα cαrlton
2- no one hαs mαde me who I αm now, only my experiences hαve
3-my husbαnd brings the best/worst out of me
4-i hαve one bαby girl, shαylα
5-i αm mαrried, bαsicαlly newlyweds-whoot whoot
6-i αm niether religious or spirituαl, but I wαs rαised αs α christiαn so I do mαintαin some αspects
7- yep I mαde α hαbit of brushing my teeth in the shower hαhα
8-i hαte cleαning toliets.. I never do-eck
9- I αte α yogurt this morning :)
Thαts it<3

A part time job is a good choice, so it doesn't overwhelm your time and volunteering is always good. I did that a lot before I started working again. I feel guilty when I feel like should be doing more at home/ at work. NO matter what I always feel like I am slacking somewhere. I really want to go back to school for my masters. But... I have to do the paperwork. I am such a slacker sometimes.

Volunteering is the best idea ever! Good one Synnen... Thanks.
Sara19, hey you, glad you came on board! We are so happy you brushed your teeth...

Lol αnd flossed ;)

You good girl!! They say flossing adds like 6 years to your life or something like that. Welcome sara!!

Thαnk-yα-- well I kindα don't wαnnα live long I'm scαred of becoming elderly.. αnything pαst 50 well.. 40ish..

Its sαrαi btw:)

I am not aware of the life changing experience flossing can have??
I really want to have a good vegitarian meal today. I don't know why, we don't eat like that as a family but I do every chance I get. I am going to treat myself to a Yumm from Yumm café, I will have my husband bring me one after work.

Whαts α yumm? :( I feel left out ::dαmn cαnαdiαns with their non-exisiting lingo other thαn eh::

thαnk-yα-- well i kindα don't wαnnα live long i'm scαred of becoming elderly..αnything pαst 50 well.. 40ish..

its sαrαi btw:)
What? No way I hear that those are the best years ever. I can't wait to get to those years. I just turned 33 today so I am not even going to talk... You are a young one though, I forgot. You are still the same inside it just loks funky sometimes on the outside. I made sure that I didn't have any strange wiskers before I went to bed. I didn't want to be reminded of how old I would be today!

Teehee-- well by 40 I wαnt to be gone.. I don't wαnt to go through the scαriness of retirement homes αnd strokes αnd dentures-- oldness is my biggest feαr :o yikes

What the heck is Yumm Café? I never heard of it. Yes start, on Oprah that famous Doctor guy said that flossing keeps your heart healthy and prevents something I don't remember but it definitely adds years to your life. I am guessing that bad gums tends to lead to other problems?? Oh Sara, I feel you! I am 34 and it feels like yesterday that I was just a teenage girl . I don't mind getting older, but looking older will suck for sure!! By the way I love your baby's name. Shayla is BEAUTIFUL!! Congrats on your newlywed status. You have a lot on your plate huh?? Well, I did that young too and at least we have the energy at a young age. I don't know how well I would do with the nights of no sleep nowadays. I do miss holding them when they were that small. My girl is 10 and my son is 7.

A Yumm is a rice and black bean with this funky sauce and avacado and onions and someyummy tomato things in it. Oh it is HEAVEN!! Ok, I will floss more. I am VERY lazy about it.

OMG WHAT THE HECK!! HoW THE frick did I forget your BIRTHDAY WAS TODAY!@!! I Am the worst. The worst friend ever!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU, HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU, HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MY JELLYBEAN, HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!! I officially suck. I um, OK I feel so stupid. I am sorry.!

αww thαnks but well I decided shαylα is going to be the only bαby thαt I'm going to hαve- god post-pαrtum, in-pαrtum, pre-pαrtum.. whαtever is α lot of work plus I'm stαrting to go bαck to my "normαl-self" αfter 5 looonnnggg months... wow pαrenting is tough αnd I heαrd it gets tougher:( I'm not reαdy for this--jeeze like you sαid I do hαve α lot on my plαte.. αnd just yesterdαy my husbαnd sαid he wαnted 4 children... 4! αhhh... I'm going to go tie my tubes now αnd declαre myself sterile ::fαint::

Sara, you will be fine. As time goes you just adjust and do things right for no apperant reason!

yα well tough luck for him my VJ won't αdust 4 other kiddies noooo thαnkyouuu

SARA you are very cute! I know. I felt the same way. It took me three years to even consider having another one. Well, I have to say I am glad I have two, but anymore and I might need a straight jacket and send me to the real looney bin! LOL Seriously, my friend decided after her first that she wanted no more, she knew what she wanted and she meant it. She got her tubes tied and she is happy with one. Everyone is different. I does get harder but in different ways. It is also more exciting and interesting as they get older. I loved my kids at 5 months, but each year they do something new and I watch them turn into real people. That is very cool. Just be good to yourself. You need time to yourself, be pampered. Get a pedicure, go out with friends, read a book by yourself. I wish I would have known about this site when my kids were babies, it would have helped me feel not so alone. You look great by the way. I think I still looked pregnant when my daughter was 5 months lol.

I have only one. It is tough! If there was one more - she would have someone to play with. Anytime we go places, like the lake, we have to find a friend to go with us so she won't be left alone to play in the sand.
And, a mom can only play barbies so much. I remember that I loved barbies when I was little, but now, I truly hate them!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, Start!

Teehee I don't reαd books.. thαnks for the comp. but it took α lot of hαrd work :( I wαnt to eαt choc.! Mmm... yα shαylα is flipping αround αnd bαbbeling...

Here's α picture of us thαt αctuαlly fits without being blow up! http://photo.ringo.com/219/219115686O320432679.jpg

Thanks Nowwhat. I know, you can only play dolls for so long. My daughter goes to her friends house, he is an only child and his parents invite her over all the time cause he is so sweet and loving and NOT bored when she is there.

Oh my goodness, she is so big now since the last picture. How sweet you guys are. Too pretty I tell you. Thanks for sharing Sara...

n/p :) I know everyone enjoys showing off their bαbies--- ugh so now I gottα get my butt of the PC becαuse we're in the process of moving- YIPPIE --- how fun is thαt!!

OK you do have your hands full, moving too? UGHH , That is a lot of work. I just love the picture of you two! She is sooo adorable, looks like you huh?? Well good luck with your moving. Hope to talk to you again sometime!! Peace!

Hello everybody,

Happy to see you all here. Just wanted to say hello. Happy Birthday Start. (;

It is my wife's and my wedding anniversary today. (;

Awsome pics of the baby. I have so many pictures now I do not know what to do with them all. Lol DVD AND CD SAVING TIME SO I CAN START TAKING MORE PICTURES (;

Have a good night everybody.

Joe

You will be taking pictures till you are 90...
I know that about you and Proud. I hope you guys get to relax a bit and love each other tonight!

Everyone seems so cheerful in here :) what a beautiful baby!

Start,

I hope so too. (;

If not tonight, we will make special plans on the weekend. Huh huh

everyone seems so cheerful in here :) what a beautiful baby!
Thanks, how are you?
Joe, I hope you get to make those plans.

I'm good, just working.. Sorry, I am still figuring out this website and I didn't even realize you wrote to me.. how fun!

Welcome to our little neck of the woods. I hope you enjoy it here as much as I do!! I just left work a while ago, now I must do the laundry, Start is wayyy ahead of me. Hello and Happy Anniversary JOe and PRoud!!

Hey you guys, hope all is well. Shattered it was absolutely refreshing and wonderful talking toyou. I knew your voice before you spoke! Balloon, can you keep up? We will walk you through if you need us to.

Hey you guys, hope all is well. Shattered it was absolutely refreshing and wonderful talking toyou. I knew your voice before you spoke! Balloon, can you keep up? we will walk you through if you need us to.
I think I can keep up.. I might get lost here and there because I drift off into reading questions and answers, but I think I got it :) this site is fun, but it can be frustrating. People like to argue sometimes.. eek. Sometimes it's nice just trying to pass along a positive vibe!

Hey
My favourite saying would have to be what goes around comes around as it somewhat refers to a karmatic lifestyle, and it hit me about 5 years ago when I first heard it. It helped me out big time many times, one for example: I did someone a favour and when I needed a favour, the person I helped was there for me in a flash. I made me who I am... but my mother and best friends have helped me along the way. My friends bring the best/worst out of me. I have no kids, but I am pregnant:). I have recently ended a relationship, and am already moving along and am on my way to something fairly great I think. I am a Christian girl who still holds those values close to her heart, but I also believe in the rules of karma and all that. My teeth I cleaned... my toilet I have not cleaned (eww). I had breakfast and it was very yummy. And startover22 you're right, love IS all around you... :):):)

Hi canada_sweety! Like karma, the Bible says you will reap what you sew. That's how I like to think about it :) you're so right! Congrats on being pregnant! Just recently I started feeling like I want to have baby... but I'm not ready yet.

Ohhh Canada, I am happy for your Pregnancy. And Balloon, I know it is frustrating, you seem to meet people and get involved pretty quick. We all know we have to be careful what we say and how we say it. Remember we are all "real" people so have fun and let the love out... I love reading everyone's questions and answers too. I will need to get back to doing that at some point... Have a great day... Hugs to all! Start

congrαts with the new bαby!! good luck to yα<3http://www.everydaypeoplecartoons.com/cartoons/cartoons-pregnancy/cartoon-post-partum.png

OK you do have your hands full, moving too?? UGHH , That is a lot of work. I just love the picture of you two! She is sooo adorable, looks like you huh??? Well good luck with your moving. Hope to talk to you again sometime!!! Peace!

Oh jesus try relocαting from floridα to british columbiα [cαnαdα]! αgh plus we hαve things over in ontαrio [where my hometown is αnd remαinder of @&%$ possessions αre]

Haha.. thanks everyone:):):)and good luck with moving eh!

Eh! αhhh αnother cαnαdiαn ligo my husbαnd hαααtteesss-- lol he'll soon be chαnting "O cαnαdα"...

Wow your all over canada, and now moving to the states. I never was out west. Just ontario and east coast. I actually have some family in Florida but never been there before. Lol

Your signature is wonderful Joe. Thanks for the next reminder!

Thank you very much. (;

How is Joshua?? Everything OK? You guys have to relax a little, it is your anniversary! Did you forget?