About two hours away all the family is at least two hours if not more :D I like it that way too

That's a good distance. Both my mom and his are at ground zero - no escaping them.

Giggle don't get me wrong I love them but I can't have them invading my space when they want ;)

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My hubby tolerates my mom who has gotten to the point where she just kind of talks and talks and talks whether anyone is listening - or even in the room for that matter.

His mother is a hypocondriac (sp?) that doesn't talk about much besides her aches, pains and doctor's visits. She used to not like me much, but since my Brother in Law remarried - I am the Good DIL, and the new DIL is evil.

I lost my FIL last November - 59 years old to a heart attack. My dad died 2 years ago of stomach cancer. This will be the first year I don't have someone to mail a Father's Day card to.

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Within my close group of friends my husband is the only one with his father still alive. And his father would go to Virginia to see his other son on Father's day. So that left all of us fatherless. So we all get together on Father's day and have an Fatherless Father's Day Picnic. It is kind of theraputic and a lot of fun at the same time.

I never knew who my dad was, or is. The only thing I know about him is his name. My mom was 15 when she got pregnant by a 25yr old and my grandpa ran him off. Then when I was about 6 maybe 7 my grandpa died so I didn't really grow up with a dad for fathers day. My family is 2300 miles away on the other side of the states. So the only family that's close is his mom and stepdad. Lifes funny like that I guess.

Ok I'm very VERY bored... what's everyone doing??

Not a lot kind of monged out lol how the hell can you be bored with twins in the house

23 minutes, 47 seconds until I can leave work!

Giggle syn you go home from work and I go to bed :D

Woohoo! They let us out early!

Happy Friday... They're watching veggie tales... for some reason that's the only thing they'll watch for any amount of time... Besides they're really good babies. They play most of the time and our comp is in the living room where their toys are... Then thank god for nap time... lol

Welcome back to work everyone. How was the long weekend?

LOL work work what's work??

Jeez, I haven't been to work for a year. What is work?

Yeah, you ladies just TRY to tell me that raising kids isn't "work".

I want to sell bridges to people who believe that.

LOL its not really work its love

A labor of love :)

Oh most definitely Tuscany I couldn't agree more

Has anyone heard from J-9?
I was wondering how her trip home was.

I don't know if she was coming home or not I know the kids and hubby defo were

Let me know if you hear from her will you!

Will do hunn will do

I haven't been able to get J_9 out of my head all day. Every time I turn around, something makes me think of her.

Hope all is well for her, and she's definitely in my thoughts

Oh we are thinking of our precious j she is just to darn special not to think of her :D

You all are such wonderful friends.

The hospital called this morning, he was declining quickly, well at least until they moved him into a private room, LOL.

Mom and I will be staying with him tonight, John and my sister will be taking care of the kiddos at Mom's house.

Thank you all again for your thoughts and prayers I will keep you updated as time allows.

J

I got good news today. My mom's lymphoma is in remission and the doctor is now taking an observational position.

Hope things go as well as possible for your dad, J_9.

That is very good news Em, I am so glad to hear it!! Congratulations. Give your mom a hug for me.

Dad is still here as of now, Mom is "resting her eyes" in his room right now and I just had to get away for a few minutes.

I had a nice talk on the phone with Chippers today and AH yesterday. You know, these women are truly wonderful caring people. We are lucky to have them in our lives.

I have not forgotten about my bestest friend across the pond. I just don't have skype right now Laura dear. I hope your cold is getting better and that you are getting some rest.

I will check in later.

Love you all...

J

That's terrific news, Em! I'm so happy for you and your mom!

J--your dad is in good hands with you. Your love and knowledge will serve him well. If there is anything at all I can do to help you, please let me know. I'll happily do the best I can to make it easier for you.

My mom went through chemo for breast cancer 2 years ago, after a lumpectomy. I know that sometimes the best help people can be for you is just an ear to listen to your frustrations that you can't do more... so... my ears are yours whenever you need them.

I know you haven't forgotton me silly you can't I've got my hand on your shoulder and I'm not letting go.

Im feeling snotty still but that its nothing exciting hear obviously other than the secret ;) hehehehehehe lots of love and hugs xxxxxx

I'm working on lady chatterly's lover and taking notes. I've been thinking about our own lady J and when I can mail her the concert t shirt form rick springfeild. I tried to get it signed bu fell on my butt.

LOL, Chippers, did you really fall on your butt?

Oh, CBW, yes the secret. The SECRET!!

Giggle giggle

Hehehehehehe it's a huge huge secret too isn't it :D

Millie is led on the floor singing to me waving her tractor in the air lol

Glad to hear from you J. My heart goes out to you and your family. I will continue to send you prayers and hugs :)

Wow Erm that is awesome. I hope that you all celebrated last night!

I swear, when I "chat" with you all I have so many funny pictures in my mind.

Yes I fell on my arse. In front of the band no less. I was 2 inches from him mind you TWO INCHES!! THEN bamm!! Down I went.

That's lovely news Em lots of warm hugs to you :D

Chippers I sure hope you didn't hurt yourself giggle

I bounced and skinned my knee. I took pictures of it as my first concert injury. Hehe.

Saw this today and just had to share

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i7...nd/got_gas.jpg

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I bounced and skinned my knee. I took pictures of it as my first concert injury. hehe.

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LOL you crack me up so much

Rick Springfield is the only act I have ever gone to see more than once. I have a ticket stub in my high school memory book - I think the ticket price was $12.95! Can you believe that?

My first concert was the Beach Boys. I went with my dad... I think I was like 8 and I thought it was so cool that they had a beach ball for us to hit around. I of course was able to stay on my feet OK... The only thing that bounced was the ball.