There only good for one thing and the product of that one thing puts pay to that lol

Man I have been busy this morning. Got the house clean, the laundry done... All I got left is sweep and mop the humongous kitchen.

Yeah its been kind of productive here too but its still dull lol

I'm getting my hair done on Wednesday. I'm thinking of this, what do you think?

http://www.2hairstyles.com/images/short1.jpg

Nice I like messy

I thought that it would be easy to take care of, just a little mousse and blow dry, and I am off.

I know that John doesn't like short, so I ain't telling him till he sees it.

Don't take this the wrong way because it isn't meant to be nasty but it will make you look younger still with shorter hair and be a dam site cooler for you as for john well hell who's head of hair is it lol

I totally understand. Shorter hair will make me look what 50 instead of 60!! :p

And yes, it is my head!!

Nah 49 ;)

Giggle.

I'm looking for a shag type cut that is easy to take care of and that was the best I could find for my face shape.

I think it will be great, I need to go back to short hair, I am just loving the pony tails and buns lately!
Get busy CBW... like your itty bitty teddy in the apple... cute

I'm sure it will look just fine :D

How's your day been Start?

I woke up late with lot's of loving, the kids and the husband... coffee in bed it was so sweet. You bored babe?

LMAO, I woke up with mop and mop bucket in bed.

LOL, not me I worked my A-hole off yesterday, my back is achin and I still have more too do, but my back can't take it... IT will have to wait...

SEAHAWKS PLAY PRE-SEASON!!
GO HAWKS TODAY!
J, I am sure hubby will be watching that one huh?

Oh, heck yeah. 'Cept he calls them the Seasick Seahawks. You know how football rivlary goes. He's a Bears and Steelers Fan.

Oh, yeah, and he says he married me for one reason. My birthday reminds him that pre-season is here. LMAO!!

It always starts the weekend after my birthday.

I woke up late with lot's of loving, the kids and the husband....coffee in bed it was so sweet. You bored babe?

Yeah that's one way of putting it I want something exciting to happen I want a surprise hehehehehehe

Surprise!

Oh, heck yeah. 'Cept he calls them the Seasick Seahawks. You know how football rivlary goes. He's a Bears and Steelers Fan.

Oh, yeah, and he says he married me for one reason. My birthday reminds him that pre-season is here. LMAO!!!

It always starts the weekend after my birthday.

STEELERS??
OMGosh, they are steelers they stole our SuperBowl with no pride... Go ahead, tell him I said that... LOL

Oh, go sit down. Seasick Seahawks don't even know how to play ball. LOL

Just kidding dear. I'm not that into ball, I just like the second half.

STEELERS?????
OMGosh, they are steelers they stole our SuperBowl with no pride....Go ahead, tell him i said that......LOL

They STOLE your superbowl... Bwaa ha ha ha!!

It was a GREAT win and you know it.

I love supporting Dustin while he curses on the couch, gives me a good reason to give him a little pick me up, if you know what I mean...

They STOLE your superbowl....Bwaa ha ha ha!!!

It was a GREAT win and you know it.
NEVER...
Let's all hear it for the HAWKS... I can tell you a story when we went to Seattle to watch them play against the Rams a few years ago. I could have turned myself into an instant millionaire at the bar when I met Corin Robinson and got his signature, I was so close I should have licked those diamond earings right off his ear... Next day was game day and I called his name the whole time we were as one... he looked at me and so on and on and on... too bad he got into some bad stuff and isn't there anymore.

Your 15 minutes of fame huh Start?

You just broke me down... Baaahaaaahahhaha
Love you either way... tell your hubby to watch and see sweet...
(now they have to win cause I am talking crap)
Pray Start pray!

Hey Start,
Long time no see
How's the work?

Coming along... trying to get out of here to find some boxes... just had some breakfast.. at noon if you can believe it... what to sell and what to keep??

Sell sell sell heck you can always buy new ;)

I have too many things, I should start a online garages ale but who has the time...
So many antiques and old furn. To sell. I want the kids to have nice rooms, they have mis match stuff and I am willing to buy used and repaint...
I am done with all the crap and the house we will be moving into is very very nice, I am a little excited to get back to the basics with our living...
Moving it all out Thursday for a garage sale on Friday... Hope for good weather...

Hehehehehehe I'm sure you will shift all the clutter and the unwanted stuff, you can always look at eBay for the kids rooms local collection is normally available saves p+p or even do you have an ikea near you they do some amazing kids furniture.

Yes, I used to sell and buy on eBay, that was good money. No time for that now... Garage sales, and craigslist are my faves...
No shipping and cheap prices for great things.
Ikea, when I here that word I think of Night at the Roxbury, the movie... LOL
The nearest one is in Wahington... been only once and really enjoyed it. Off to find some boxes... Hugs, Start

Popping in to say hello. Busy weekend for me... babysitting the boys yesterday... nothing better than 4 rowdy boys at the pool... LOL. Today we took Connor out to see what he wanted for his birthday. That was fun.

I am sooo not looking forward to going back to work. My voss informed us Friday afternoon that she put in her two weeks a week before, so she will be leaving... I know I am pushing for this new job and all, but I don't know if I will get it yet, and the idea of getting a new boss is not appetizing to me. :(

Ah I took two weeks off sick with millie when my boss left but I never made it back as I spent the last 6 weeks of my work in bed hehehehehe
Im sure it will be fine hunn hugs xxxx

Ahhhhhh, don't you just love noobs?

Nobs yes nooobs um no lol good morning my dear j how are you this morning?

Doing well. The children are eating breakfast, almost time to take them to school.

And how are you this fine day my dear?

Laura, there's a bear in your apple.

I wish I could call in to work today.

LOL I'm all right just ate lunch :D carrot and sweet potato soup that I made yesterday it was yummy.

Cap are you sure there's a bear in my apple??

I guess a bear in your apple is better than a worm.

Synn, how was the weekend?

Muwahhh Cappy dear.

Rae and I were looking at the haircut pic last night when John saw it. I died!! He said "That's cute, you should get that cut!!" :eek:

It was all right. Kind of sad, but I think that that will be the tone of all my family gatherings nowadays. My sister and I have given up on trying to get along--and even my dad, who is normally oblivious, noticed it.

Ah well, I guess I just don't do much with them anymore.

I guess a bear in your apple is better than a worm.

Synn, how was the weekend?

Muwahhh Cappy dear.

Rae and I were looking at the haircut pic last night when John saw it. I died!!!! He said "That's cute, you should get that cut!!" :eek:

Oh my word had he been drinking or sat in the sun??

Synn, I am so sorry you have to go through this. Maybe in time, a long time, things will change. My family was the same until recently.

CBW, I LOVE Elmo!!

Nope not drinking or sun... maybe just realized that short hair can be cute, or he sniffed too many chemicals at work. :cool:

Morning ladies...
Al, change is always weird, you never know, the new boss may be wonderful...
J, how did hubby like that game last night... maybe you should just get the SeaHawk emblem shave in the side of your head... J/K. I think the picture of the haircut was very cute.
CBW, talking about food makes me hungry..
Synn, Sorry about you and your sister. Really is too bad.
Have a bright and beautiful day...

I love that haircut, and can't wait to see it on YOU!

And thanks... I don't think I'd make it through this family crap without my "sisters" here!

Thanks Synn, getting it done on Wednesday, I'll be sure to take a pic.

Yeah, I know about having the "sisters." I really needed my AMHD sisters when Dad was ill and... well really long story. But it is amazing how we can help each other through a keyboard and a monitor.

Yeah, sure does help to be able to talk about it.

What really helps is that the "family" here doesn't judge, doesn't expect anything of you, and doesn't have this crazy idea that you're horrible if you're not like them!

I came to the realization that the biggest reason I don't really "fit in" is that I'm so different from my family, different lifestyle, different ideas, everything!

Hey there Syn, hope its OK that I jump in here. I am sorry about the situation with your sister, I can relate, because I haven't got along with my sister since I was like 6. We just always seem to have some sort of conflict every time we get together, or for that matter, whenever we talk. It makes it difficult.and I am sorry that you struggle with that. We don't see eye to eye on anything! It hurts to not get along with family, even when we really want to and it just doesn't work. Just wanted to say that. Thank God for friends, because without them life would be unbearable!!

Of course I don't mind you jumping in--why would I be unhappy with someone offering comfort?

Yeah--it's the same with my sister and I. We have never really been friends, and never really seen eye-to-eye about anything. I hate the way she raises her kids, and try to bite my tongue on it, but it sucks to watch her scream at them. She and I also have very different ideas on everything--and the fact that she has 5 kids and I have none keeps that gap of understanding between us HUGE.

I'm sorry that you have to go through it too... although from listening to people here, it seems to be more common than I thought it was!

Yeah, I have a feeling my sister would say the same thing. We have different ideas on everything and she has an opinion about EVERYTHING I do. An opinion I can handle, it's the judgmental stuff that gets on my nerves. Everything is a criticism or an attack. Well, thanks for listening to me, I didn't mean to change the subject.
So, the family here that doesn't judge is really life saving isn't it?? I know it has saved me a few times!
I am a Comfort? I am glad you see it that way!!

Hello all. Called in today, connor has a fever. So I'm here. :)

Synnen - sorry it is so rough on you, I know how it feels to be the odd one out in your family... I do everything backwards... kid, marriage, then graduation... lol... and the catholics they are can't take it. :)

J- I think the hairdo will look marvelous!

CBW - hope you are doing well.

Everyone else - Hope all is well!

I hear that AL!! I come from a long line of conservative Catholics, so me getting married when my youngest was three months, was quite an adjustment for everyone. A$$ backwards, is how I do everything, so maybe we should start a club for that!! LOL
Hope Connor feels better soon.

Oh, poor Connor, movies and gatorade today?
The boys are going to show up today. Kids had a busy swimming weekend, they went to bed at 7 and fell asleep at 7:01...

What's scary is that my family would be more okay with a baby before marriage than they are with the fact that we don't have kids.

Since pretty much everyone in my family was a teen mom, not a single one of them understands having a life without kids. That's a big part of the arguments--that I feel I should have the same respect for MY lifestyle as they have for THEIR lifestyle, and it just doesn't happen.

I am a second-class citizen in my family because we don't have kids.

Well that is just wrong. I don't think that is fair at all. Everyone lives life in their own way, why should you have kids just because they do? So basically no one approves of your life in your family? That is really just sad. I am sorry you have to deal with that kind of scrutiny, it is way more difficult than anything I have to manage with my family.

YOu always have us!!

:( that is sad, I'm so sorry.

I agree shattered... we should just form our own family of misfits, and bash around all over the place... we will have tons more fun.

Synn, that is ridiculous. The fact that you still get to make all of your own choices is hard for someone to undersatand when they have to make shoices about what the WHOLE family wants to do. Dinner, movie, clothes, daily activities. I bet your mother would love to have some alone time with JUST you. I like you the way you are and hope they come to realize what they are missing with the judgements. Hugs to you... Start

THE MISFITS, I LOVE IT!! GOod idea AL!!

LOL, I am the second class citizen in my family and I did everything the Catholic way. Got married in a catholic church, waited to have children until after I was married. My sister did everything the opposite. But for some reason I am the black sheep. Well, until I am needed, then I am the best thing in the world. Other than that, I don't really feel like part of my family at all.

Good thing I have such great in-laws.

Latley (past few years) I have disconnected myself from the people that bring me down. My dad doesn't like it but I tell him that there is no good in being around these people, there is just no good to come out of it.

How do you do it Start? I think that is something I am still learning. How do you disconnect? Why do we care so much what they think anyway?
J-9, even when you do it right, it seems there is always someone there to judge. I am sorry that you too struggle with family in that way. Although when they need you, they are sure of who to call to make it right! Families are strange aren't they?

We care because it is there right in our veins and the thought of family is overwhelming sometimes. From the highest to the lowest family member they all have played a part in our lives. So when you find someone who has no GOOD to offer, you leave the situation. YOu leave it alone instead of try to explain why you are right and they are wrong...

Happy Monday everyone - ug

Nothing like taking a week off to spend with the kids and come back to a pile of crapola and a list of problems and complaints on your desk.

Although when they need you, they are sure of who to call to make it right!! Families are strange aren't they?

This is actually the funny part. They called a couple of years ago about Dad's health. Wanting to know something or asking for advice. When I would tell them what they needed to know, or give my advice, I was wrong. Always just wrong. So, I quit calling, would not answer the phone, etc, it was easy cause we lived so far apart. I did not need the aggravation of them asking me, then putting me down. Not that I didn't love my parents, but I didn't need the drama and the insults.

Well, 6 months of no contact, I wouldn't even answer e-mails, I got an e-mail saying how right I was those long months ago. They wished they had listened to me in the first place. Now there was nothing that could have saved my Dad even back then as his health was beginning to spiral downward, but had they listened then he would have had a more productive last few years.

It is a shame that sometimes we have to step away from our families, for a short time, sometimes even longer, to see what is lacking in family dynamics. My sister and I still don't get along, my brother and I are 2 different people. But my mother has a new respect for me. It is sad that his death is what gave my mother a new respect for me, but sometimes it takes pain to find joy.

Mmmm, Emland, you are definitely rightO. Time to get to work sweet. Have a good day.

You are a lucky lady to see the bad bring some good. You always learn from your trials. I really like that about you. And yes sometimes it is too late.

I stepped away from my mother and my sister 10 years ago no regret here I see them maybe twice a year what's the point in being somewhere with people who make you uncomfortable and feel unwanted after traveling who knows for how long with no thanks its not like I have the money blow on petrol so screw it bens family are much nicer that's for sure.

Seems like everyone has a family that is disappointing in some way. I guess they can never always give you all of what you need and that is what friends are for.
J-9, it is too bad they took so long to hear you, it could have been a different road for all of you. That really is a shame. I am glad to hear that things are better with your mom.
I guess at the end of the day, we just have to forgive them for not being who we need them to be, and try to focus on the people who are there for us.
It is good to have In Laws that are kind and helpful, CBW, it is a shame that you don't feel comfortable with your own family. I have a feeling we all kind of feel that way, in some form or another.

I stepped away from my mother and my sister 10 years ago no regret here i see them maybe twice a year whats the point in being somewhere with people who make you uncomfortable and feel unwanted after traveling who knows for how long with no thanks its not like i have the money blow on petrol so screw it bens family are much nicer thats for sure.
I feel exaclty what you just said. There is no point... we do what we have to and if people don't like it well, I say go find someone you like then.

You know... that's exactly it! I'm tired of driving who knows how long, spending my time and money, to be with people that want me to be something I'm not once I'm there!

So... since we're sisters... are you going to teach your kids to call me Aunty Synn?

I like that, AUNTY SYNN, I will teach mine today!!

Do you babysit? LOL LOL

You just put a tear in my little green eye Synn, for sure you did.

Tears of joy for the sisterhood I hope!!

Don't be crying start you will make the page wet and I've lost my wellys, I'm afraid you will just be header to millie she can't say heather lol no aunts or uncles in our family we all go by our names.

LOL... "Hedder!"

You rock... no crying, though, or I'll start!

How about asking millie to say Auntie Neligh (neely)... Nee need is usually what the babes call me. Too funny, and no crying cause we don't need a bunch of power outages cause we got our computers wet. LOL

I love my new avatar. It seems so fitting for some threads here. LOL

This for sure J...
I have definitely been sticking to the Member Discussions lately.

Can't say I blame you Start but even the md boards carry there trash there's just no escaping lol

This is especially for all the teens who think they are right about EVERYTHING!!

But... but... I AM right about everything!

Welcome back Synn, did the construction workers cut the phone line again?

Well you all are a talkative bunch. Just got my little man to sleep. Whew.

Synn, Connor wlays loves a new aunt or uncle to spoil him rotten. No compaints here. Our best friends are so close to us, and have always been in his lives, so he just calls them aunt and uncle too.. lol.

I need pics sent to me of all these cute little "nieces and nephews"

PM me if you want, andI'll give you an email address!

Nope, J9... just busy, and my computer went inactive and all that jazz.

We're having FUN now!

We used to do that too, alkaline.

I had so many Aunts and Uncles growing up, because if they were close friends to my parents or grandparents they became honorary family. Also, if I had cousins that were grown, my parents expected us kids to call them by Aunt or Uncle because to call them by their first name was considered impertinent.

My, how times have changed.

My kids call a special couple of friends Auntie and uncle... I love that... It was started by the kids and has always stuck...

Yep, Connor loves his honorary aunt and uncles, and I am proud to find out that I will soon become and aunt again, as they just announced they were expecting.

Auntie Synn, I will PM you for an email...

My sisters kids call us aunt and uncle and millie will them but bens family doesn't do that kind of thing

Hmm... I never really called anyone uncle or aunt, I guess it was just too long. Basically I was just like, um, hey (insert name here). I have cousins that are quite older than me, but as you can guess, I still called them by their first name lol.

That's just it bens first nephew is 13 now and he kind of looks to his mums brothers as his older brothers that's why they don't do the aunt/uncle thing

Not related to topic, but I love J-9 new av...
Is that a hint to someone?? lol

Also can you imagine UNCLE BEN!!
*Head Desk*
http://www.business2000.ie/images/case_studies_6th/masterfoods/express.jpg

LOL, FB, no hint, I just saw it and thought it was hilarious. Well, it could be a hint to some of our younger posters who always think they are right when in fact us older adults do know better. LOL, but they wouldn't get the hint anyway.

In and out like always Firmbeliever...
Ben nice addition... to the post... Uncle Ben... LMAO

Ehehehehehehe I got rid of my bunny and j got one instead we felt bad for the bunny and this ones crying so you better behaive ;)

I will behave...
Can you make people behave CBW??
Can you tell me how to do it?

Who's crying? Uncle Ben?

Nice one curlyben

It is very common in the Asian region to find tons of uncles and aunties...
Sometimes it is good for the kids as they seem to be part of an extended family

Sometimes bad when you think of all the perverts who we maybe unknowingly making our children call uncles/aunties...

Hey Start!!
Pop in and Pop out...

I think Elmos a cuty too CBW...

We just have to be careful who we let our kids get close to sweet...

Hehehehehe I can but try start I can but try but there's always the few that keep digging there heals in giggle.

He will cry if you call him that ;)

Elmo is wonderful fb when the first tickle me elmo came out I was 17 and I sat on toys are us floor absolutely wetting myself laughing at it I still have him now :D

You are right as always start..

And J9 I noticed your av in the stain thread and have been laughing till now.. if they would get the hint!!

LOL, too funny CBW, I am going to be a good girlie...
(not cause you told me to though) LOL


U r right as always start..

And J9 I noticed your av in the stain thread and have been laughing till now..if they would get the hint!!!
Can you tell my husband that I am always right, PLEASE... lol:p
Oh damn, double post, I am getting careless...

U r right as always start..

And J9 I noticed your av in the stain thread and have been laughing till now..if they would get the hint!!!

I can't believe that girl expected an answer in 3 minnutes hell were good but not that dam good. Unless your ben of course and have your finger on the ban button.

I want to be Ben for just a half a day...

LOL is that so you can live with me ;) start

Yes, I want to new kitchen... hahaha
I also would love to hold that millie in my arms so you could get enough rest and strength for the coming days

Ha I will no longer be known as laura it will be hell ben who is that zombie stood next to you??

Don't worry about the double posts my loves, I'll take care of that. ;)

Just read a really good article, I rather enjoyed it, thought some one might enjoy it as well... it's about how pets can affect a relationship...

Divided by puppy love - Pet Health - MSNBC.com (http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/20060285?GT1=10252)

don't worry about the double posts my luvs, I'll take care of that. ;)
Whew... I thought I was headed for the door... LOL... Grady is going to put some music on an MP3 player he found for me... bye for now

HEHEHEHEHE have fun start

Blagh.

Aww, Al... I hope you are OK.

Good morning/good afternoon to all. Today is my anniversary. Get to go out for a night on the town for once. Woo hoo.

Happy Anniversary AL!!

Thank you. Its not a big one or anything... but we are proud of our 3 years, esp. given that no one thought we would make it when we started dating, and even fewer thought we would make it after we had Connor..

Congratulations, Al! That's awesome!

Thanks Synn... quiet today... where is everyone else?

I'm here for the moment. About to head off to school to buy my books for the semester. Maternal and prental health and pediatrics. $130 for a freaking book and a workbook. Oh, well, I don't buy used.

Sounds like design books. I had one a couple semesters ago that was 135 dollars used... glad I don't have to that anymore.

The one I had last semester weighed 35 pounds and was $250 :eek:!!

It was my medical/surgical book. Needed a rolling backpack to carry it around campus. :p

Lol. I feel for you. There were a lot of nursing students at my school, and some of them were carrying around stacks of books larger than them. LOL.

Wow... now I don't feel bad about my $300 complete works of Shakespeare...

Happy Anniversary... Al, I hope you have a relaxing night.
Wizz... I just read your story... I have to say it was a great one, but I will be honest when it comes to dogs, I am just like the guy in the story. I love my cats, I don't have to take them on walks... Have a great day everyone!

Happy Aniversary Al & hubby

Have a good time hunny xxxxx

Thanks Start and CBW. We will, I hope, going to see Stardust, after hearing it is as good as Princess Bride, which is Our favorite movie, we quote it often...

Great! How long have you been married?

I thought her post up thataways said three years.

Ahhh, see what I know...

Not long... 3 years... lol

CBW - I feel like I haven't talked to you in ages... have you found the hidden nook in the garden or something? ;)

Not long? Well I think it is great. On our tenth we took a trip together, (first ever alone trip) It was so good and we stayed in Oregon took the trailer and left everything for a whole week. How weird... I have to say that lot's of things have happened from our third year through our 12th, it is all good, even the bad... Happy Third Anniversayry and many many more sweet...

Happy Anniversary BUTTERCUP!! I love the movie Princess Bride, I am sure Stardust will be good too.

Enjoy your night!!

HAppy Tuesday to all!

Happy Anniversary AL!

I have to say that it is a good day today...

Yes, good day. It's Al's third anniversary, I got my books and new cell phone. Very good day indeed.

I just wish the heat would pass and we would get some rain.

Rain would be pretty nice. I love the rain but not too much of it. Books and new cell huh... LUCKY!
I just hope it doesn't rain this weekend, the big garage sale and all...

We haven't had a DROP of rain in over 3 months. We have water rationing, lawn watering bans, burn bans, etc. It is horrible.

Hmmm new cell, is it fancy?

I'd like some rain too...

That really sucks... I know we had that last year and this year hasn't been as hot... woo hoo

That is downright scary. Our water is so low in Okeechobee, they want to use water that is chemically poisoned to fill it up. What the hell do we do??

Wow, that is really bad shattered... sorry sweet

We got rain last night!

About 4 inches in about 2 hours... wicked storm! It was amazing to watch!

I love storms...

Rain... I miss it...

We haven't had rain in about 3 weeks. My lawn is crunchy yellow. :(

I love the thunderboomers as well, always bodes well for a good sleep.

How about all of us drought stricken girls run outside and do a rain dance. Now, I am off to start reading Maternal Child Nursing Care. I think I'll start with the chapter on Infertility, hmmm or maybe birth control.


We haven't had rain in about 3 weeks. My lawn is crunchy yellow. :(


Heck I don't have a lawn anymore, it's all dried up and blown away.

Hehe... good going J... then you can come and kick all those newbs butts.

We have one big yard with the neighbor and she waters hers and we don't water ours... we are the ones to cut it so I wish she would stop... it takes about 2 hours to get it done completely... Hugs to the rain dance... now go read, I will make lunch and kiss all the kids...

we have one big yard with the neighbor and she waters hers and we don't water ours.....we are the ones to cut it so I wish she would stop....it takes about 2 hours to get it done completely....Hugs to the rain dance.....now go read, i will make lunch and kiss all the kids....


Good to know at least some people are in need of rain:D

In the South Asian region half the people are stranded and homeless cause of the rain,not to mention the mudslides...

Sorry to rain on your fun talk:p

J9... you should read infertility first, and tell me what I'm doing wrong :D

Already read it Synn. It's something we'll have to talk on the phone about. There is A LOT about it. Apparently right now you have what is termed secondary infertility.

Did you know that we have been preaching that sperm lives inside the vagina for up to 7 days? Not so, only 48 - 72 hours.

We only have a 25% chance of getting pregnant each month. Once ACTUAL ovulation occurs you only have a true window of opportunity of up to 2 hours to be able to conceive!! :eek:

It's amazing ANY of us EVER get pregnant.

The term secondary infertility actually means that you have been pregnant once, but are having trouble the second time around. NOT that you are infertile at all, just having a hard time getting pregnant.

Sorry, didn't mean to scare you dear.

PAGE 150, lol

Found this very humorous... If we keep things up, we will all die too early... LOL.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v647/alkalineangel/untitled.jpg

Actually you can read it better like this... sorry... http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v647/alkalineangel/untitled.jpg

J--I love you. I might be calling you tonight to get the low-down!

Ohhhhh, I can use my new cell phone to help my little sis. Giggle

Synnen, if I could help you, I would. I just adore you, girl.

Al, I want to read the funny article, but it's just soooooooo small

Al--dammit, I can never rate you. I need to give out more greenies, or something.

Great posts in that divorce thread. Kudos!

Uggggggg, going nuts!!! I need to find some EASY instructions on french braiding!!!

Looked for it just for fun! Guess what...

I'm listening to step nine right now..

How to French Braid Hair | eHow.com (http://www.ehow.com/how_17115_french-braid-hair.html)

Where was this when my daughter was school-age.

http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/15/15_3_44.gif I was born too early!

Al--dammit, I can never rate you. I need to give out more greenies, or something.

Great posts in that divorce thread. Kudos!

Thanks, we think a lot alike.


Al, I wanna read the funny article, but it's just soooooooo small

Im sorry, Ill figure something out... give me a minute...

You rock chery my sweet you really do :D

There you are!

I love happy families.....
I love kids......
I love Kid Rock and John Mayer is now on the list of people to dream about.....Not for the looks, for the music ladies, get your head outta the gutter.

This 56 year old dreams Michael Bolton (before he turned classic and cut his hair) Am listening to Hot Love and Can I Touch You this evening...

Tomorrow it's Aerosmith!

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Music takes me to better places. I was just talking to my friend about how deep it can really go. I am all about it right now. That is where I am finding my soul... it really help to take a step back and listen. Hugs sweet, I will be going to some white lion next... Did I just say that out loud?

56?? NICE very NICE... never would have known

there you are!

What me al??

Chery careful with who you mix with in this garden they will lead you astray and start is one of the biggest culprets giggle

Here you go J - All typed out...

-- Idiots in the office are just as hazardous to your health as cigarettes, caffeine or greasy food, an eye-opening new study reveals. In fact, those dopes can kill you!

Stress is one of the top causes of heart attacks -- and working with stupid people on a daily basis is one of the deadliest forms of stress, according to researchers at Sweden's Lindbergh University Medical Center.

The author of the study, Dr. Dagmar Andersson, says her team studied 500 heart attack patients, and were puzzled to find 62 percent had relatively few of the physical risk factors commonly blamed for heart attacks.

"Then we questioned them about lifestyle habits, and almost all of these low-risk patients told us they worked with people so stupid they can barely find their way from the parking lot to their office. And their heart attack came less than 12 hours after having a major confrontation with one of these oafs.

"One woman had to be rushed to the hospital after her assistant shredded important company tax documents instead of copying them. A man told us he collapsed right at his desk because the woman at the next cubicle kept asking him for correction fluid -- for her computer monitor.

"You can cut back on smoking or improve your diet," Dr. Andersson says, "but most people have very poor coping skills when it comes to stupidity -- they feel there's nothing they can do about it, so they just internalize their frustration until they finally explode."

Stupid co-workers can also double or triple someone's work load, she explains. "Many of our subjects feel sorry for the drooling idiots they work with, so they try to cover for them by fixing their mistakes. One poor woman spent a week rebuilding client records because a clerk put them all in the 'recycle bin' of her computer and then emptied it -- she thought it meant the records would be recycled and used again."

Why, are you judging me because of my music (tears streaming down Starts face) goll...

Yes, I posted earlier that it feels like ages since we last talked... and asked if you found a secret nook in the garden we don't know about... :)

why, are you judging me because of my music (tears streaming down Starts face) goll.....

LOL not judging you just saying you leed us astray all the time the rest of us are so innocent giggle I'm not sure chery will believe me anyway so don't worry ;)

Al I'm around just got the cack in my bonnet and all that stuff lol how you doing hunny??

Al, that was funny, thanks...
I am glad I am not in the work force just yet...
Ahhhh, now I get it
CHERY IF YOU CAN READ TIS TURN BACK NOW WHILE YOU HAVE A CHANCE!! GO BABY GO...

Giggle chery is a very special lady she is wonderful in so many ways and its so great to have her here again :D

Well, we will have to see how it all turns out... with you girls ( I mean ladies) mouths...

Oh yes, I learned all I know from Start... I was so angelic when I came here... whew things have changed :D

CBW - we're dandy, looking forward to the scan tomorrow morning. I figured you were about, just hadn't seen you much. :)

Oh you know I'm always around lol kind of on a bit of a project lol is that your 20 week scan tomorrow??

Whatever, CBW and AL you are both nuts...
I do hope the scan goes well though

I'm still sweet and innocent.

I have no idea what you guys are talking about with all this corruption

I'm still sweet and innocent.

I have no idea what you guys are talking about with all this corruption

Hahahahaha yeah right says her with the name that says it all :D

hahahahaha yeah right says her with the name that says it all :D
Giggle...

Yes 20 week scan, although I'm nearly 21 weeks now... lol. Im very excited.

Hehehehehehe excellent you better get some good pics I've got a few weeks to wait till mine but the little munchkin is a dam fidget that's for sure :D

Aw crap I forgot what I was going to say. So freakin stupid...
I will tell you later.
On another note. My back yard is not cleaned and I haven't mopped the floor nor have I finished my chores... too busy readign. Sheesh. I am on a roll.

Mine too cbw, mine too.

You girls know how lucky you are to have that feeling? I know you do, I know you do. So happy for you guys.
Aww, dang, I miss being pregnant... that's it Maxy is going back in... LOL J/K
Eeewwww, Start that is grosss.

I hate people.

No one here of course... but all the "others"

No you don't, you are carrying one.

Don't miss being pregnant at all, but had pre-eclampsia (sp?) and gestational diabetes.

When do your kids go back to school? Mine go back on Sept 4.

What me al????

Chery carefull with who you mix with in this garden they will lead you astray and start is one of the biggest culprets giggle

Thanks for the warning CBW - I'm ready for a new adventure. I've already been everywhere else in life and am not ready to quit yet.

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Heck it's a new adventure here most days these guys are an amazing bunch of girls and of course rick, ben and nos appear occasionally lol.
How are you feeling hunny?

here you go J - All typed out....

-- Idiots in the office are just as hazardous to your health as cigarettes, caffeine or greasy food, an eye-opening new study reveals. In fact, those dopes can kill you!

Stress is one of the top causes of heart attacks -- and working with stupid people on a daily basis is one of the deadliest forms of stress, according to researchers at Sweden's Lindbergh University Medical Center.

The author of the study, Dr. Dagmar Andersson, says her team studied 500 heart attack patients, and were puzzled to find 62 percent had relatively few of the physical risk factors commonly blamed for heart attacks.

"Then we questioned them about lifestyle habits, and almost all of these low-risk patients told us they worked with people so stupid they can barely find their way from the parking lot to their office. And their heart attack came less than 12 hours after having a major confrontation with one of these oafs.

"One woman had to be rushed to the hospital after her assistant shredded important company tax documents instead of copying them. A man told us he collapsed right at his desk because the woman at the next cubicle kept asking him for correction fluid -- for her computer monitor.

"You can cut back on smoking or improve your diet," Dr. Andersson says, "but most people have very poor coping skills when it comes to stupidity -- they feel there's nothing they can do about it, so they just internalize their frustration until they finally explode."

Stupid co-workers can also double or triple someone's work load, she explains. "Many of our subjects feel sorry for the drooling idiots they work with, so they try to cover for them by fixing their mistakes. One poor woman spent a week rebuilding client records because a clerk put them all in the 'recycle bin' of her computer and then emptied it -- she thought it meant the records would be recycled and used again."

Al, you still knock my socks off. I have cramps from laughter now and love every twitch.

http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/15/15_3_36.gif Found your picture on Smiley Central.

Whee!

LOL! Thanks... you're a doll.

Who let the Nos out??

Hehehehehe see you say a male name and they appear its like being in a bloody harry potter book sometimes I swear lol

How are you nos my little dumpling??

Heck its a new adventure here most days these guys are an amazing bunch of girls and of course rick, ben and nos appear occasionally lol.
How are you feeling hunny??
Feel good, better now that I can connect to AHMD again. Am optimistic about surgery on Thursday but won't like the cast on my arm for I don't know how long. That won't stop me from reading and following up on here.

Looked for orange, but she's been out for a while, I see.

Met some new people here, and hope to see some from my older fellows, so I will do a lot of on-time reading for a few weeks.

AHMD, Larry, Jaime and Alexander are all I need to be happy.

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Male!

Don't Feed The Nos!

Sorry, put me in my place, rest is almost over, I have had a terrific afternoon reading lot's. Hugs to you all, I am out.. I think. LOL

I'm good... I'm working on being half of the newest fodder for the gossip mill at work, and the chick I'm doing so with (who I'm actually not doing anything with, we just look kind of shifty ;)) is actively working on getting me the six or seven right girls to settle down with that I need :)

Feel good, better now that I can connect to AHMD again. Am optimistic about surgery on Thursday but won't like the cast on my arm for I don't know how long. That won't stop me from reading and following up on here.

Looked for orange, but she's been out for a while, I see.

Met some new ppl here, and hope to see some from my older fellows, so I will do a lot of on-time reading for a few weeks.

AHMD, Larry, Jaime and Alexander are all I need to be happy.

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Im sure surgery will be just fine we will hold you in our thoughts, orange went through hell and back moved house and we never saw her again but then she did kind of gain a huge huge family in next to no time.
There are some fab new folk I have to admit but you know you can always find me and j hiding in here causing trouble abusing some poor soul ;)
Give kittys a tickle for me xxx

Oh, Al that was so funny, now that I can read it!!

Chery, m'love, welcome to the garden. Nos, get back in the closet.

Start, are you ALWAYS cleaning?

J, I sure am, I stop at the Desk when I pass the computer. I can't keep up with all these stinkers, and remember there are 9 of them. If I could sit down and think and actually write somethingfor more than 5 minutes, I would call that my heaven on earth! LOL...

LOL start you still have the foster boys with you??

No, well, yes, I still do their daycare, and they will be here late tonight... Aww Crap, I really need to detach... Poor babies. Yes, they are here right now. They are very tired lot's of stuff happening in their little lives, I got to be a rock... ok maybe rock candy instead. LOL

Great, now I have to watch the entire Trapped In The Closet video...

Hahahahahha, just come on over here you will find 9 of them in mine. LOL

Pppppffffftttttt all under the stairs gagged with duct tape giggle

Oh you remember my tactics do you?

Tee hee of course

I am pushing my timeclock to be on this dang computer, I have neglected all of my cleaning responsibilities... At least I put a new roll of toilet paper in the bathroom, it ain't on the rolly thing but it is there... LOL have a great day friends! Start

Have fun start I'm off to bed to try and get comfortable before ben comes up and starts fidgeting lol xx

LOL, yeah I normally wait till Dus is fast asleep... I like to wake him.

Well our date was great. Stardust is a good movie, for those who like the fantasy movies. Not quite on par with princess bride, def. not as quotable, but definitely very good. For the first time in a long time we felt like we didn't waste our money at the theatre...
Well night all, will pop in sometime after the scan tomorrow...

Glad you enjoyed the film Al lots and lots of luck for the scan today ill be thinking of you xxxxx

Good morning to you ladies out there. I will be getting my stuff done today. I just want to wish you all a good day today! Hugs, Start

/sigh

I almost got to go out into the field today. No such luck.

I need a new job, desperately. I'm actually looking at the University's job openings from work today.

Funny thing is that I hate the jobs I'm qualified for... and the ones that look fun, I'm missing 1 or 2 things to be qualified for it. That makes me panda sad.

Aww, panda sad? That just makes me sad Synn... take it slow, something is bound to come your way. Isn't that how it always works? Always with no warning or anything. I hope it works out for you... Hugs to you.

Thanks, Start.

Just having a crappy day at work again, and I'm really sick of having crappy days.

I know, I agree you need something you can enjoy going too. How about daycare... Just a thought. Good money and lot's of love to go around.
Is it a hard market where you live? Are there plenty of jobs or are there none? I know here that people are keeping what they have cause no one is hiring.

What's your line of work, Synn?

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Nice and healthy No issues, strong and big :)

Awww, look at the baby!

I'm mostly an admin. I can do just about everything in an office, but I have no Powerpoint experience, and virtually none with Outlook scheduling (we use a different program for scheduling).

I'd love a job where I was just simple data entry, even at a pay cut. I don't want emergencies, or irate people, or overtime, or office politics (yeah... I know... I'm dreaming)

I just want a job where I can go to work, do my job, and go home. I have tons of experience in customer service and on the phone, I've been a receptionist, I know a TON of computer programs, including Peoplesoft and Quickbooks and ACT, besides the basic Microsoft ones most people know.

I'd rather be a little cog in a big machine than a big cog in a little machine.

And I want benefits!

Start... no way a daycare would work for me. They don't pay enough to put up with other peoples' rugrats all day! I like kids, but not THAT much.

Given the choice, I'd rather work with teens or the elderly, but NOT the medical side of anything--if someone throws up, I throw up with them, and I get queasy with other bodily fluids.

I think I'm just too picky.

EDIT: Alka---what a beautiful little boy! I'm so happy all is well!

Ok, Synn, I really hope you find something to please you.
Is anyone hiring in your parts/ Or is it like here where when someone finds something they keep it...
Al... love the baby pics, a boy... oh my goodness!

I'm mostly an admin. I can do just about everything in an office, but I have no Powerpoint experience, and virtually none with Outlook scheduling (we use a different program for scheduling).

I'd love a job where I was just simple data entry, even at a pay cut. I don't want emergencies, or irate people, or overtime, or office politics (yeah...I know...I'm dreaming)

I just want a job where I can go to work, do my job, and go home. I have tons of experience in customer service and on the phone, I've been a receptionist, I know a TON of computer programs, including Peoplesoft and Quickbooks and ACT, besides the basic Microsoft ones most people know.

I'd rather be a little cog in a big machine than a big cog in a little machine.

And I want benefits!!

Start...no way a daycare would work for me. They dont' pay enough to put up with other peoples' rugrats all day! I like kids, but not THAT much.

Given the choice, I'd rather work with teens or the elderly, but NOT the medical side of anything--if someone throws up, i throw up with them, and I get queasy with other bodily fluids.

I think I'm just too picky.

EDIT: Alka---what a beautiful little boy! I'm so happy all is well!

Come work with me... my boss is leaving... and we get benefits + profit share ;) the work sucks, but the people rock!

And thanks for the comment... he looks like his big brother from the profile... the DVD is awesome.

YOu got a DVD??
I olny got the roll of pictures... no CD...
That is so awsome... What did hubby think...

He was amazed at how well technology has come along in 4 years... This is just a basic 2d u/s and we could see everything right down to the fingers in detail... it was all mush with Connor. We got a video tape with Connor and this one has the DVD, and they did it in color to see the blood flow through the heart and what not... very cool. He is very excited to have another boy to romp with. I told him our next dog will be female.. im surrounded by testosterone.. lol...

There are jobs here... but I can't be without income at all. So... I have to be able to keep working here and still look, which is harder to do than I imagined. Every other time I switched jobs the last several years, it was because we moved, and I had to get a new job.

I am thinking of contacting a temp agency and seeing what they have at this point.

I used to work at the front desk of a temp agency... wow that was stressful..
They do good things and in some cases, they start with part timers and then with a reputation, they give full time and permanent positions. I hope you do go to one, there would be nothing better than a HAPPY SYNNEN!
Al, too cool.

Awww, Al the scan is gorgeous!! Congrats!!

Synn, in Michigan I worked through OfficeTeam, got a wonderful job through them. You may want to consider it. I worked temporary for 3 months (due to the contract with the law firm (I had NO legal experience at the time)) and got hired on full time after the trial period.

My sister worked for OfficeTeam for several years doing different temp jobs and she loved it because it was always a new environment.

Got my hair done today. Big J actually loves it!! I'm shocked since he is a long hair man and this is the shortest I have ever gone, well except during my chemo.

Pictures!! We want pictures!

I've had good luck with temp agencies in the past. This last time, though, was AWFUL.

I needed work, and gave them dates and times and all that jazz, and I doing this long distance... and they just dropped the ball. They had work for me that got cancelled, so I made plans, and then they called me back 4 hours later and wanted me to do something else, and were peeved that I made plans! I was moving across the country! I had to find an apartment, get it set up, I had a flight the following week, and they weren't willing to work with that--I've never had such a bad experience with a temp agency in my life!

I hope the next experience will be a good one, it just might be the step you need to take to break away from this one!
J, pictures would be a very good idea... don't you feel so fresh. I loved short hair... but every time I cut it short, I just let it grow out again and never returned for my 6 or 8 week cuts... LOL

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Nice and healthy No issues, strong and big :)


WOOO HOOOO Al you said it would be a boy giggle congrats hunn I bet Connor is just bouncing big hugs xxxxxxxxx

GOOOOD afternoon, CBW... hope this day finds you good.

Hiya start I'm fine hunny a little stressed millie won't be having orange drinks anymore lol I'm having a hard time peeling her off the ceiling.
How's you today?

Great, i am going to get off here for a bit till rest time and do some worky work... what is that anyway? Hehehe

Oh god you been drinking orange too (runs off to get the duct tape) giggle

You are soooo right...

Okay, not the best of pics. But a cut and color do wonders for a gal suffering triple digit heat. LOL

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Hehehehehehehe look j went and got all trendy best get your posh undies on for later hunny johns going to be excited ;)

LOL, it's about time I got trendy. Now I hope I can fix it as good tomorrow morning. No swimming for me tonight as chlorine will mess up the color.

Ha yeah or the highlights will go green giggle

J- you look beautiful!
CBW - got to love he orange drinks. Haven told Connor yet, he will find out when we pick him up this afternoon
Synnen - I'm sure a temp would work nicely for you.

Great cut, J_9, but why do you look pi$$ed off?

Oh bless didn't you take him with you?? Millie loves seeing baby on the TV lol

Oh, CBW, the orange drinks are a nightmare!!

Again, Al, congrats!! He is beautiful!! You finally hit the half way point.

Synn, sorry you did not get out to the site today, I know you were hoping for a little break.


Great cut, J_9, but why do you look pi$$ed off?

I was busy contemplating how I was going to fix it tomorrow and if I could do it as well as my SIL did. She snapped the pic while I was thinking. Giggle

Oh, CBW, the orange drinks are a nightmare!!!

Again, Al, congrats!!! He is beautiful!!! You finally hit the half way point.

Synn, sorry you did not get out to the site today, I know you were hoping for a little break.



I was busy contemplating how I was going to fix it tomorrow and if I could do it as well as my SIL did. She snapped the pic while I was thinking. giggle

Not really I bet you look like that all the time giggle

If my arm were long enough to reach over the big pond. LOL

Here's one I look a little happier in, but boy do I look goofy!! I really don't take a good pic.

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Tee hee bring it on ill get millie to swing on it she is as hyper as a box of frogs lol

Now if the pizza moron delivery guy would hurry id be happy ggggrrrr

CBW - they don't allow anyone under 12 in the scan room... not even siblings... so he will just have to watch on the TV at home... I was a little upset at that. But they do allow me to bring him in to listen to the doppler.

Mmm - pizza.

J, EM, Start, and everyone else, thanks for the comments!

I wish I could pull off blonde like you, if I ever went that light, id look so washed out. Thomas wanted to see me in plantinum blonde at one time, but I think he prefers the dark now. I stay pretty true to my dark brown with red lights.

I can never make my hair look like the stylist does it. Wish I could.

How old is your DD, CBW? I have one that is going to be 6 in 9 days and counting down.

OOOOOOO I have my own doppler but I limit my use or id become a panic freak lol
I can't believe they don't let siblings under 12 in that's so evil.

I know it is horrible. He was so upset this morning when he couldn't come. Broke my heart. I think they just don't want the technicians to be distracted or something... I don't know.

I almost bought a doppler, but thought I would become addicted to it.. LOL... why are we so crazy when pregnant?