It's now a new year, I'm starting on the last leg of my journey, and I have a new puppy!! Perfect reasons to start a new journal.

After work yesterday, my husband surprised me by taking me to a breeder's house that had 3 toy poodles. I picked out one that is apricot with some white on her forehead and chest and nose. She's adorable!! She only weighs 2 pounds. I'm trying to shrink down a picture small enough to use for my avatar. Can't seem to get it down to 65 x 65 pixels!! I'll load a pic here, but it will be huge!!

I ate anything I wanted today, didn't worry about it a bit. Tomorrow is a new day, and I will start over like it is the beginning. As I stated in my previous journals, my goal is to reach 200. WW says I should be 139-167, but 200 is where I was the smallest as an adult, and what I weighed when I met my exhusband. When I reach that, everything that that man caused in my life will be over. I gained 125+ pounds being married to him, yes, my own fault, but it's a mental thing. I feel so much better now than I did at 326! But I still have a long way to go.

I have to thank everyone here at DT for the continual support and encouragement. I'm so determined to reach my goals and be thin! I especially want to thank John for creating and maintaining this support forum. It's been a life saver for me at times!

Well, I need to get to bed, so I'll say goodnight for now. As promised, here is my new baby!!

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What a darling little thing. And Happy New Year, Stacey! You have done so well over this past year...it is really inspiring! I know this leg of your journey will be just as successful and even more rewarding!!!

Thanks, Chum, this will be my best year -- EVER! I have everything I want, and I've never been happier.

Hello stacey and Happy New Year.
The puppy is gorgeous. how old is she?

you did so well this year. you will make your goal. I think we all have a good year ahead of us.

I am going to try to reach my goal weight. i have around 66 to lose to reach it and i know i can.

I dont know where id be without this site and all of you wonderful friends.

take care and much success to you in the new year.

Stacey, cute puppy, and great goals.. This is a good year to succeed. We WILL do it.. Happy New Year..

Hey Stacey!

Congratulations on making it this far...you are a true inspiration!

I am so excited for you...you are so close!...and you know what?...I think once you reach your goal of 200...your motivation will probably keep you going!

Keep up the good work...Gizmo is so cute...give her a little pat from me!

Good Luck.....this year will be your year!...mcmarto

OMG!!!! She is sooooo cute!
What a sweat looking pup she is. Give hubby a big hug for me, for giving you such a wonderful surprise. He deserves the squeeze.

Sounds like your new year is off to a great start with that puppy. This year will be great. you will not only reach your 200 goal, but you surpass it too. You've come so far. You Go GIrl!!

Darlene :dn

Hi Stacey,
The pup is the cutest!! What a darling little thing she is. Watch out I'll be over there trying to pet her and love her. I am such a dog lover it is pitiful!!

Congratulations on your achievements this year!! If anyone ever inspired me to get off my duff and get moving you have. I finally made a decision to start my own little business and see what happens. FINALLY I can pull me together and a lot has been watching you go through so much and succeed when others would have thrown in the towel. I use to have that drive and now I have gotten it back!! You are one beautiful and powerful woman!! Thanks for being you.

You never know when what you say or do will have a profound affect on another!!!!!

Happy New Year!!

Love and big hugs,
Lizzie

Oh I want one too! I just love toy poodles :)

But I rent and am not allowed an inside dog :c(

But Stacey I am sure you will love him enough for both of us :)

I just know you will have a great year in 2003 !

Jade

Hi Stacey, I LOVE the puppy I know after I got my puppy last year that he has mad such a differince in our family. It is kind of like having a 2 year old around all the time. I know you will reach the goals you set for yourself you have come so far and your pot of gold is just over that rainbow. You have been there for me and Thank You for it I treasure your friendship...May God Bless You, Ruthieb

Hello Stacey ~

Of course, you know that puppy is just adorable! I love her color as well. The two of you will make a fine pair, I'm sure. Both blondes, eh?

I was just visiting Pengii, and telling her that I just have a feeling that 2003 is going to be a great year for many of us. This is the year we are going to MAKE it happen, in more ways than one.

You have been such a good friend and such an inspiration as well. And I have no doubt whatsoever that you will continue in both roles for many months to come.

Wishing you all the best in the new year.........take care.

Sandie

Sounds like you all have the disease!! LOL SHe is adorable. She's 9 weeks old, she was born 2 days before my birthday; weighs 2 pounds, but won't get over 5 or 6. She sleeps with me for now, but may not ever leave! She curls herself up on my neck, it's so cute! I get up in the middle of the night to potty, and I take her with me and she goes on her pad. She's doing really well with paper training. Then we will move the papers closer to the door. I have put her out in the snow a couple of times, and she does NOT like it! Too funny to see her walk on it. Last night it was icy and she was sliding all over the place!

Last night I was exhausted and went to bed at 8:30 pm!! Not like me at all, but I figured I needed the sleep. It was wonderful!

I didn't get any exercise, but I ate good. High end of my points though. :) I bowl tonight, if I don't get snowed in! And I will get back to my bike. If Sandy can do it, so can I!!

Back to work now. Talk to you all later!

Hello stacey,

you sound tired like a new mommy with her new baby.

and yes if i can ride the bike so can you. i am doing good with it. up for a bike challenge?
some kind of motivation. well let me know. im sure you would kick my ***** in that dept anyways as you are always rocking girl.

ok take care and have a nice weekend.

Hahahaha Stacey! I had a kitten that liked to sleep on my neck. It was wonderful and sweet until he got to be a CAT, lol. Then it got hard to breathe or roll over or move! He got to be about 9 pounds though... Aren't pets the greatest? I love all the joy my animals bring to me. :sweety: Glad you are enjoying the pup!

Lisrey :cat:

Awwwwww. Just too, too cute! Happy new Year Stacey. It sounds like it surely is for you!

Stacey she's adorable!!! I remember having to wake up with a puppy to pee. Sounds like she's doing well though. Have fun
--- Now you have a pal to walk. Just watch that weight drop off.

I remember taking my dog for a walk when she was a puppy
part way she'd get tired and I'd have to carry her the rest of the way. Now I tire out before she does ... but she doesn't carry me.
Have to look into that!! lol Have fun

Oh...memories of when my Olive was a small pup!

She used to sleep on our necks too........now she just shoves herself wherever she fits...usually in between the DH and I ... or if you are sitting...straight on the lap!

Hope you are having a great weekend!

mcmarto

Stacy,
I'm new to journaling here and fumbling around trying to read others journals. But I just HAD to post in yours. Your little baby is s-o-o-o cute & adorable!!! My Mom & Dad has a little black poodle and that's their little baby that all of us is in LOVE with! You will be so happy with the lil one!!
You are so close to your weight loss goal and doing great! You go Girl!!!!
You're welcome to come to my neck of the woods for a visit and pop in and say hi! My journal is named "On A Weight Loss Journey!" Hope to see you there.....

~Hugs~

Just poping into see how you are doing?

Jade

Hello stacey,

just wanted to pop in before work to say hello and wish you a wonderful day.
I got my groove back and have been peddaling away on the bike. i have really missed it and it feels so good to be back.

take care and give the pup a hug for me.

Thought I would check in to my own journal! Things are going well here. Puppy Gizzie is wonderful! She's starting to piddle any where she wants to, and pooping EVERY where!! I'm trying to catch her in the act, and move her quickly. Very comical to see! :laugh:

I rode my bike Monday night, for a whopping 10 minutes! My legs were killing me! I'm so out of practice.

Last night my 10 year old son and I did a Pilates workout. Total body workout. Wow! My legs were screaming by the time we were done! And we were laughing so hard it was difficult to breath properly. I kept kicking him in the head! Too funny. Not enough room in that room for both of us.

After I took him home, I did my weights for the first time! My arms are sore today, and will probably be worse tomorrow. But I will lose this flab! I hate looking in the mirror and seeing the excess skin. Gross! Then I was going to ride my bike, and did for about 60 seconds...I was bored! Even with my jamming music going! So, I pulled out my clogging shoes, and danced! It was so much fun! I forgot how much I enjoy it, and how great a workout it is for your legs! That is something that I can do every day. Yippee! Very aerobic too. Picture tap dancing, but it's on the down beat. I used to do classes 3-4 times a week and was a lot thinner (we're talking 15 years ago) and my legs were solid. I will have nice legs again! :)

Still having a hard time with hubby. His motivation just isn't there, even though he says it is. He's back up to 269 (6'2"), but out of shape. Hopefully, my working out will help motivate him. I have to start tanning again, soon, for my trip to CA. I don't want to be the only albino in CA!!! The weather will be a lot warmer, so we'll probably wear shorts. I can't wait!!

Sandy: I'll have to see how much you're riding and get remotivated. I was doing 60-90 minutes, and now I couldn't do 10! I'm glad you're back in the game!

Jade: I hope you got my PM and it was helpful. Sorry for the delay! Hope all is well with you.

Linda: I will definitely check out your journal! Thanks for stopping in, and welcome to the Angels!

McMarto: SHe is crowding herself in wherever she wants to go, but she's so small we don't really notice. I'm going to start putting her in her crate at night, though, I think. She gets restless in the middle of the night. Plus, my other poodle is in his crate, so she won't be alone.

Glendalee: I don't thing I would be walking with this pup. She would have me crawling! She's way to small. I take her out to get her used to the snow, and she sinks! Too funny...

Anastasia: This is my year for sure! I'm so much happier now, and things are all coming together finally. Yippee!

Lisrey: What a neck warmer you had! That would be too much. I don't notice her too much right now cuz she's small.

Sandie: I was teasing my husband because his hair is white, and "his" poodle is white, now I have a clone! Very comical!!

Lizzie: I hope that leg gets better soon!

Ok, back to work with me!! Talk to you all later!

:hug: to all my buddies!!

WoW! That sounds like a lot of exercising going on - :super:

Thank you for PM and see below I did it ;)

Jade

Jades Journal (http://diettalk.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=27294)

Your pup sounds so cute, and so like a puppy LOL. I don't miss those pooping and peeing days.

Way to go on the clogging. Sounds like great fun. Doesn't matter what kind of exercise you do, as long as you do it and if it's fun, chances are you will do it.

I hope your hubby picks up on your positive energy and starts taking care of himself. You have done all you can by being an example and being supportive.

Have a great day

Darlene :hippy:

Thanks Jade and Darlene,

Jade, I'm gad I could help! You did a great job! LOL

Darlene, I love your flower child!! I don't miss the pooping/peeing days either...can't wait until they're over!!

I'm exhausted just READING about all of your various and sundry workouts! And I agree, isn't arm flab the WORST! Grrrrr.

How do you tan? Do you use those tanning lotions? They seem a lot less harmful than tanning beds, et al.

Hi Stacey,

Wanted to stop by and see how you have been going. I'm glad to see you are getting back into exercising again. I know it's hard after you have not done it for a while, but you will work back up to it. I'm sure of that. We are both going to see major changes this year.

Take care now, and I'm glad you have "Gizzie" to cuddle too.

Sandie

Hey Stacey,

I totally understand the aching muscles. I started Tae-bo again after 6 months. my arms feel like I've been holding up the earth or something.

Hello stacey,

when i first started riding again i had to push myself cuz i felt wekaer in the legs and more sore, same with the arm weights too but after a few days of doing it every day i feel ok now and doing it with much more ease. even the crunches were tough at first.
the dancing you did sounds like fun. im not much of a dancer anyways but still sounds like you had fun. plus its good exercise too.

hope you have a nice day andtake care.

Good morning Peeps!!

I woke up feeling so good and energized this morning! I think I finally found the bed time that works for me. If I'm in bed by 9:30, asleep by 10 pm, wake up at 5:30, I feel great! Took me a long time to figure this out. I used to get 3-4 hours of sleep a night, and then one night a week pass out and sleep for 9 hours! I like sleeping better! Of course, now I don't wait up for my hubby to get home and he's not too happy about that, but he's happy I'm sleeping.

My arms and abs are so sore today! I will go home tonight and do my weights again. Gotta keep that going! I hate that upper arm flab!! Be GONE!! Soon...

Sandy: I'm sure I'll get back into it soon enough. It was just really hard to get going again. I'm so proud of you!

Sarah: Nice to meet you! Good job on the Tae-bo! I could never do that. I have arthritis in my hips and can't do the kicking he does.

Sandie: This is definetely "the" year! We will do this and come out on the other side so much better! I'm so excited -- again!

Anastasia: You could run circles around me! You go-go-go so much. I was doing the tanning booth. I have never found a tanning lotion that doesn't leave streaks. And with the cellulite, it seems to grab in bad spots!

Ok, back to work. I'll check in with you all later!

Stacey, you are doing so well, keep it up.. and now is the time to do it while your skin is still flexible.. mine is 'dried out and stretched out and old'. :( so will never spring back.. but hey, I've still got uumph so not worried about that.. Just wanting to be able to fit into some more of the clothes I have hanging in my closet.
Sore muscles here too, must have workout extra hard on Monday.. but a good sore.
Take care gal,,

Stacey,
I'm still reading on your journal and I got myself a good laugh:laugh: reading about you and your 10 year old exercising..Boy, I would have loved to see that. L0L I ride my bike also, but somedays, I just get burned out and have to find some other form of exercise to do. Girl, that tap dancing is the thing!!!! Wish I knew those steps, I'd be dancing right along with you! That is proberbly even better then the bike, what do you think??? Maybe I should take some lessons, if I can find any offered in this lil ole town....

~Have a Great Dancing Day!!!~
:dn Nearest thing to tap dancing I could find,hehe!!!

Wow, Stacey, you are doing great with the exercise! :super: I want to get going on weight training again... I tried a DVD that left me sore for days in my elbow area & I am thinking finally I could probably try again. I am really paranoid about injury.

I know what you mean about getting the husband motivated. Mine is getting heavier around his middle all the time and I worry about him a lot. He is 6'3" and about 300 lbs. He eats a lot of fast food and other heavy food, and drinks tons of regular Pepsi. I thought my losing would motivate him, but after nearly 2 years of work by me, he is still not budging. I don't pressure him at all; figure he would do it when he was ready. I have gotten him to eat a few of "my" things, like light butter and sour cream, so we don't have to buy two, but I find myself often wondering if he will ever wake up and want to commit to weight loss...? Guess if we knew how to make it "click" for them we would be millionaires!

Well, keep up all the great work & have a great weekend!

Lisrey *

Hey Stacey!

WOW! Looks like you have been doing pretty well! 10 mins on the bike...is better than what I'm doing right now. lol I'm busteling at 5 mins. lmao I got a new yoga video, that really kicks butt..... my butt that is. I love it though. I can deffinately identify with sore muscles right now. You keep up the great work!!!

Take care!:hug:
Kelly

Hey stacey, I am so glad to see you have stuck with this,
even though I have not. but you have been a truly inspiration to me that is for sure.
I have been gone for a bit. due to working two jobs and the computer on the blink. but now that my christmas job is done I have a bit more time, I can get back to this, I am not going to LA just can not afford it but I still have the menues and plans and I know how to follow it, I just need the support..
Keep up the good work

Talk to you soon
PS how is the new Home???
good I hope.. God Bless

Anita

Good job on all the working out!

Your little Gizmo is soooooo cute!......I don't miss the accidents around the house ... you have to find those little poops before you step in them!...Ick.........hahahahaha!

Have a great weekend!

mcmarto

Hey, thanks for the posts! I will respond to them tomorrow, I'm heading off to bed now.

Just wanted to let you all know that my computer died on me, and I just got a brand new one today. That was killer not being able to take care on my internet business! HUGE stressor! Of course, so is spending $700 on a computer that I wasn't expecting to get before my vacation!!!

Food hasn't been that great, exercise is worse, but I'm still maintaining without gaining. That's good!

Well, like I said, I will respond tomorrow. Good night all!

bummer about your puter..but glad you are up and running again


hang on to that rope stacey ! you have and still ARE doing great !!


I really think reading how you have kept going has kept me from letting go

am not losing..but not regaining either

I hope I get to the top of this hill soon...I know you will be there at the top cheering me on !

have a wonderful week


:hug:

Peng

I second the bummer about the computer!

Glad you are up and running again!

So when you say food has been bad...does this mean you still count points...or you don't?

Hope you are back on plan tomorrow!

mcmarto

Hello stacey,'

sorry about the puter but glad your back on.

Maintaining is far better than gaining so think of it as a plus.

your doing just great.

talk to you later and have a great day.

I agree - sorry to hear about PC and biz troubles but great that you have not gained :)

Jade

Hey...hope you are having better days!

mcmarto:D

Hi Stacey,
Must be the time for pc to take a dive. Mine went down with a nasty virus that destroyed it all and I do mean alll!!!!!!!!!!!! LOst every thing but the hard drive. Some how my viurs program was deleted and of course my pc died.

Thankfully my son was able to build from scratch!! Otherwise I would have had to buy a new one. What a mess.

Good you are maintaining and still exercising!! Where are you going on vacation?? Seems like you said out west but can not remember where!! California keeps jumping in my head!

Anyway stopped by to say hi and have a super day!!
Love and big hugs,
Lizzie

What a week I've had!!

My new computer was so nice...until I realized it wasn't the one I paid for!! I was so upset! I paid for one with an Athlon 2.0 ghz processor, 256 memory, cd-rw burner, and the one I got was one that was much less! It was an Intel Celeron 1.79, 128 memory, and a regular cd-rom. It was $250 less than what I had paid! So, after spending TWO ENTIRE days working to get back up to speed, I had to uninstall everything and take that blasted thing back for the right one. UGH!! So last night I got started on the new one.

I've missed a lot this week between work and fun. :( But I'm almost back to normal now.

I talked to my daughter Wednesday night. She is not happy where she is, but she says she won't take off any more. I hope she means it.

My oldest son is still floundering. Pops up now and then to ask for money. Hasn't scheduled his GED yet. I don't know, I have to stop worrying about him.

Youngest son is awesome! My bundle of joy!! LOL

We got 2 1/2 FEET of snow over the weekend, and another foot Wednesday. I'm tired of snow!! California is looking very good right about now.

Ok, I have to get back to work. I will be back later!

Stacey, I'm so sorry to hear about your son. I guess at some point we just have to let them go and hope they have learned all the lessons we've taught them.

Easier said then done. My kids are still small. I don't have to worry about that yet. But it's like you said, you have to stop worring about them so much. Man, that's hard. They are your kids, you're their mom, you have to worry, it's in the mom's hand book.

I'm sorry about the puter. I know how much work it was for us to get ours up and running. I would hate to have to go through that more then once. I would have cried!
Glad all is well now.

Take it easy and have a great day.

Darlene :hippy:

Hey Stacey I sure know what is like to have kid problems, right now things are kind of going good with Gina, she is not giving me much trouble as she use to, I think it is cuz she has gotten over the notion that me and her real father will never be together and that he can not face up to his responsablitys. she has seen that count less times. COUNTless times.
and I am sad for her for that but, I am glad things have gotten better.
and they will, we just have to give it time, and let them make there own mistakes.it is hard that is for sure...
Well hope you enjoy the weekend,
I hate snow too. but the cold is much worse, it is 0 out right now. 0 burrrrr


Nite

Glad you are back!

Hope you are doing well on plan!

mcmarto

Wow, Stacey, that's a LOT of snow!! Do you have a lot of plowing and shoveling to do at your new house? I am lucky that shoveling is one of my Sweetie's jobs & I don't usually have to participate, LOL. Our weather is simply very cold right now. We had a brilliantly sunny, below-zero day. Brrrrr... :snow:

Sorry to hear about your computer troubles. That would have been hard for me -- I just hate not being able to get online. I like to keep tabs on everything! And since you do eBay I am sure it was really a hassle for you.

Here's to a weekend that's fun and productive! :cheers:

Lisrey :)

Hey Stacey,
You have had a hard time with computers lately, haven't you?? I know you felt like hitting a computer or two.:DBless your heart! Why come when some kids grow up they refuse to take advice of wisdom offered, I wonder? Some children sail along and do so good and some are our problem children..Sometimes we just wish someone could give us words of wisdom in handling them and our worries..Wishing you the best!

~hugs,

Here I am!! I spent all weekend getting my computer up and running, cleaning off a really old one (to give to a friend of mine who would never be able to afford it otherwise), and now I'm sick of looking at computers! LOL At least everything is back to normal. I have started working on my taxes now. They will be filed soon, but I still need some forms that we get mailed. Luckily, I'm getting a refund this year, so I want to file as soon as possible!

Thank you for all the nice, concerned posts! So nice to find...

Linda: I have been struggling with this child for quite some time. He has no drive or motivation, just thinks everyone will hand him what he needs! Not this mama!! :)

Lisrey: Thank you for your concern! I have a hubby that loves his "gadgets", so he snowblows all the time. Once in a while, I clean off the steps with a shovel, but he usually takes care of it. I'm spoiled rotten!!

McMarto: I'm glad to be back! I have been doing great on plan...for ONE DAY!! LOL It's been very hard to get back into it, but yesterday I stayed in points AND exercised! 15 minutes on the bike, and 20 minutes of Pilates. It's time to move down in sizes again. Especially with my upcoming vacation to California! It's been in the 70's there. Yum!!

Anita: I HATE the cold weather!! Too bitter for me. It took a long time to convince my 10 year old that I would never get back together with his dad. Even after I married my current husband, he would still say that he knew I would divorce him and go back! NEVER!! :laugh:

Darlene: It is so hard to let go! I know I can't be the enabler in his life, as much as he thinks I should. He won't even help himself, and that pisses me off. If he was actually making an effort, I would be more than happy to help him. He stays up all night partying, sleeps all day, and then says he can't find a job! Right!! Doesn't work for me.

I want to thank you all for stopping by! It means a lot to me to see your posts when I come in. I will try to be better about my DT time!

:hug: to all my buddies! I appreciate all of you!!

Hello stacey,

glad your back and got the computer straightened out. getting the wrong one all hooked up and having to take it all down would stink but glad you got it all under control now.

weather is cold here too. i hate the winte and long for the summer and being able to do things outside.

well take care and talk to you soon.

Yahoo!

Glad you are back!

You sound great!...Glad you are back on plan!...I have been doing well now for 3 weeks...5 pounds down!...Exercise 4-5 times a week.....and I am feeling good!

Hope you have a great week!

mcmarto

Hi there Stacey!:wave: I just wanted to tell you wow.. what a cute dog you have! And, congratulations on losing almost 90 pounds! That must feel awesome!:tongue:arty: :balloons: Way to go!

Where do I even start? Tuesday, my daughter took off from St Anne's again. On the coldest day we've had to date!! It got down to -20 that night. She left at 5 pm, but ended up coming back about 2-3 am. I haven't talked to her yet, her call days are Tuesday and Saturday, so I will call her tomorrow and see what's up.

My oldest went to court on Wednesday, and they threw him in jail! He was out on pre-trial probation, and didn't report for 2 weeks! Duh!! I told him when they called looking for him, but he waited again, so when he showed up at court, they decided to put him in jail. Apparently, they think he's guilty? The charge is unlaw use of a motor vehicle. When I called the justice center to find out what he was in for, the deputy said that he could be sentenced to up to a year for the charge, but that it probably wouldn't be that long. He goes to court on Feb 3 for disposition. He called his gf and told her to tell me to bring $150 down to the justice center to bail him out! Yeah, right!! Why would I do that? I love my son, but I can't support these things he's doing. He's being an idiot! I got a letter in the mail today from a grocery store. Apparently, he bounced a $57 check, and now the store wants $260!! Damages, I guess. They're getting ready to file for a judgement against him. Naturally, the mommy part of me wants to run and get my baby out of jail...but the smarter part of me is saying no. I can't help him any more. He just keeps repeating the same kind of crimes. He had told me that he wasn't going back to jail, and that he would do whatever he had to (steal) to pay his fines. Sure, let me bail him out so that he can break the law some more! Not to mention that I don't have $150 to flush down the toilet!! I'd sure never get it back from him. <sigh>

On a positive note, I just reserved our hotel room for CA for $25 a night! In Anaheim!! I went to Priceline.com and made the offer, and it was accepted! Now I just need to reserve the car, get my Disneyland tickets, pack...but that can wait until March. We're going to spend 4 days in Anaheim, and the rest in San Diego with my dad. I can't wait!!

I went shopping on my break this morning and bought a pair of jeans in a size 18! I WILL wear them to CA. I'm in 20's right now, almost 18's. I also bought two pairs of dress slacks in 16 Ultra Tall!! THEY WILL FIT ME!! I will hang them right out in plain view. It's so seldom that I see talls, let alone ULTRA tall, that I had to buy them. Plus, they were only $12 each! We have a store called Label Shopper that gets discontinued name brand items, and sometimes I can find some great deals there. I don't want to pay a lot for clothes right now since I keep shrinking. I know...darn!

Yesterday, I was going to wear a skirt that fit me last month. I put it on, buttoned it, and it fell right off! Then I thought I would hold it up with a belt...not enough holes! TOO BIG!! I was so mad! I like that skirt, and I didn't have much time to get ready. My husband said I should be happy, and I should, but I need clothes that fit now. I need to find some shorts, too, for CA. I know I'm wearing them! The weather will be beautiful. Our hotel has a heated, indoor pool, too, so I'll need a swimsuit. Gotta shop!! :laugh:

I've been steady at 240-242 for the past month, and today I'm back at 239, so now I will go forward. 230 -- here I come!! I know I can do it, so I guess I'll just DO IT!! I have to live for me now. I can't stress over all the crap, just let it roll off my shoulders. Easier said than done, but I will succeed!

That's enough for now. I'll be back again later!

Bettyboop: Thanks for stopping by! I have a new picture of my puppy that I have to post. She's 4 pounds now and just got her first puppy cut! Too cute...

McMarto: I'm so glad to hear you're back in the zone!! Good for you! 5 pounds gone forever!! YIPPEE!! Keep up the good work.

Sandy: I'm so ready for spring! Winter SUCKS!! Way too cold this year, and too much snow! Yowza. Hang in there...won't be long!

Don't know what to say about your son & daughter, so I will just give you a HUGE :hug:

WONDERFUL about your new sizes in clothing!!!!! This is just great :cheer:

I am so proud of you!!!!!!!!!!!! :)

I need some prayers - details are at my journal if you get a chance to read it please:

http://diettalk.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&postid=251599#post251599

Jade

You are doing great!

Oh...CA...I am so jealous!...The weather will be great...and you will be a nice looking 16 by then!...Yahoo!

Have a fun weekend!

mcmarto

Today is a tough day....it was three years ago today that I lost my wonderful Mother. I am dealing with it alright for the moment, and I have school tonight, so I won't have time to dwell on it. I miss her so much!

Oldest son called me last night. Told me that he HAS to get bailed out of jail, that he has things to take care of. I told him that he should have thought of that BEFORE! He wanted me to make all of these 3-way calls to his buddies, and I said no. He had to call me collect, which isn't cheap. Then he wanted me to call his friend's dad because all the dad has is a cell phone, and you can't call collect to a cell phone! He wanted me to ask this father to bail my son out of jail!! Can you believe that?? I was incredulous!! My husband was livid. I told him absolutely not! I said that if I wanted to bail him out of jail, I would have done it, but I'm not going to call someone else and ask them to do it. Jeez!! Sounds like he's learning, doesn't it?

We had a good, but busy, weekend! We had a power workout session on Saturday, me and hubby and 10 year old son. It was great! I got on the bike, and they felt guilty, so hubby got on treadmill, then I got on weights, and son alternated. I wanted to work my buns and thighs, so I did my Pilates, and my hips are KILLING me now! Hubby got on bike again yesterday, and son on treadmill. I bowled, so that was my exercise. This is great! I hope he'll keep it up. My weight was up today, but it might just be the fluid from weight training, so I'm not going to stress over it. I've been good!

I talked to my daughter Saturday. She sounded good, said she had been stupid, so hopefully, she'll straighten out!

I have to get to work, so I'll talk to you later!

McMarto: I will be in size 18 for my CA trip in March, NO WAY I'll make it into the 16's by then! But that would be nice!!

Jade: I'll reply in your journal. :hug:

Hello stacey,

sounds like a busy weekend.

hopefully your son will learn to bail his own self out of trouble by not getting in trouble in the first place. its funny how our kids are bad to us but when they need help they run to us first.

glad to see your exercise became a family event. wish my family would join me in it too. would make it more fun too.

well keep up the great work and take care,

Sandy,

My son will have to learn how to get himself out of trouble, mommy is done! He keeps doing the same stupid things.

I will keep up the working out, I'm motivated!!

:wave: Hi there Stacey and :hug: I am sorry to hear about your mother and that must be a hard thing to deal with. And your son too. :gflower: On the other hand your 10 year old and your husband sound like a great team! I hope your older son and daughter grow up for you soon, but my what an inspiration you are getting your whole family on the healthy train! Way to go! Here's to making today count! :cheers: God bless you and take care. By the way Hello.. I'm new to the forums but I've seen you posting in other journals so I wanted to stop in and introduce myself and I can't remember where all I've posted and if I've already made this introduction to you but here I am .. just in case :o Have a sweet day.

I'll send an extra :hug: today for your mom !

Someone actually told me it gets easier with time... I dont think so.. and I think it is ok to let the emotions run... better than keeping them inside

your mom is prob smiling and SO PROUD of how you are living your life !

All of here on this side sure are as well !!!!


Hey ! you will be able to ride ALL the rides at disneyland this trip !!! WOOHOOOOOO

you will have a marvelous time


have a great week Stacey !!!!!!



:hug:


Peng

I made it through yesterday without a mental meltdown! Tough day, though. I did finally have my first class! Now I have to make up two classes because of the weather, and one of them they want to have after I leave for CA. Not happening!! He said that I could take the final in the office since I already had plans to leave. That's good. I do have to do an oral presentation, though. YUCK!!

Since I was gone last night, I didn't talk to any of the kids, so that's probably a good thing. I'll see my baby tonight, but I need to rest a bit, so he'll have to fend for himself. I'm tired!! I got home about 10:30 last night, and I get up at 5:30 am, so I'm wiped out!

Pengi: Thank you so much for the extra hug! And you're right, I will fit into all of the rides. That'll be a relief! Last time I got on a ride, it was a tight fit, and I was very embarrassed! Won't be a problem this time. :)

Bettyboop: You did post one other time in my journal, but you're always welcome! Thank you for stopping in. My kids are a challenge, but I will survive. I can't control their choices anymore, just have to listen when they fall on their faces! My hubby is wonderful, but loves food too much. That's his biggest problem. I've lost almost 50 pounds in the past year, and he encourages me, but hasn't gotten his head into the game yet. I keep trying!

I'll check back later, I have to get to work.

Stacey, That is encouraging.. 50 pounds in a year is awesome! You are losing it girl! WOW what a feeling!:D I wouldn't worry.. soon you'll have him jumping through hoops for you to keep up with you!:lily: won't that be great.. then you guys can take walks together and go hiking and stuff.. sounds like they already tried at least once.. from the fitness excersion of the other day. I'm so proud of you! I sure hope in a year I can say that I've lost 50 pounds! Well you have inspired me girlie. I'm getting off my duff right now to go do my lower body workout with weights. HAVE A GREAT DAY!:dn

Keep up the good work!

Oh...and all that exercise...good job!...

Ok...a size 18 for CA...but it will be loose!...heeheehee!

mcmarto

McMarto ~~ From your lips to my hips!! :laugh:

Bettyboop ~~ Thank you for your kind words. I'd like to think that my story might inspire someone else to lose. I never thought I would lose this much! I had given up hope, given up on life...but what I needed to give up was my EX-HUSBAND!! That made all the difference in the world. But here I am, teetering on the edge of normalcy, and I couldn't be happier! I have a wonderful, supportive hubby, and that's something I never had before. I'm thankful for him every day. <and I tell him so!>

Ok...get off those duffs!! Move them buns!

Hope you had a great day!

mcmarto

Stacey

I can't imagine how you cope without food and all the stressors you've been thru this last year. You are an inspiration. If I knew how I'd fill the paper with those pom poms that cheer. But I think you're embracing life and making changes is as inspiring as your weight loss.

Donna

Hello stacey,

i a gree with everyone else at how well you've done.
and yes to eliminate the problem like ex-husbands. LOL

you are a true inspiration that it can be done if we want it bad enough.
i enjoy following your success.

take care and get some rest.

I agree that the fact you have lost weight with all the stress in your life is just super!! :D

You are doing wonderful!!!

Jade
Jade's New Journal (http://diettalk.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&postid=255393#post255393)

Stacey,
OMG Jelly bean season is upon us!!!!!! I have sworn off jelly beans and been bean free for 6 months. So if you see a poor begger at your house begging for jelly beans GUESS WHO!!!!!!

Hey Stacey you should be proud of all your accomplishments! My gosh i know I am proud of you!! You have done such a terrific job even with all the stressers in your life.

Just wanted to wish you a happy weekend!!!!! Have fun!!!!
Love and hugs,
Lizzie

Hello stacey,

where are you? hope your ok.

are you enjoying the weekend? i am but it has been long since being off on friday due to snow but more is coming tommorow i see.

take care and talk to you later.

Hey...hope all is well!

Check out my stats...I have lost 12 pds since January 2nd!...I feel great...still motivated...this is the year!

Hope you have a great week!...Check in...let us know what is up!

mcmarto

You guys are so sweet! I've been SWAMPED!! I had to do my taxes, my stepson's taxes (they're now done and submitted to the IRS), I have a midterm tonight that I had to study for this weekend, I am helping a lady with her webpage (she's completely clueless!!), and trying to keep my business going.

Stress? ME?? Naw.....

The good news is that I weighed in at 239 this morning. I WILL hit 238 this week. I have been going back and forth from 239-242, and I'm tired of it! I only have 3 1/2 weeks to get into my 18's. I WILL WEAR THEM TO CA!!

My oldest son is moving in tomorrow night. Says he is ready to live by the rules. We'll see! We had a chat with him last night, but it was like repeating ourselves. We told him we wanted to see action, not hear words.

I haven't heard anything from my daughter. I'm letting her stew for a while because she keeps running away every time I talk to her! I don't understand that one.

Youngest is a doll, naturally! The Baby. Hope he stays sweet!

McMarto: That's completely awesome!! Keep up the good work. It's your time! I'll have to read your journal to see what you're up to.

Sandy: Thanks for your concern! I'm still here...somewhere! I hope all is well with your family.

Lizzie: I wish I could give up my candy, but it seems like when I do, I completely binge! Now I allow myself 3 points for sweets. I don't feel deprived that way. Maybe at some point I won't need them anymore? I can only hope. Should I send you some jelly beans??? :)

Jade: Thanks! I'll be by your journal to see how your family and you are doing.

Donna: It hasn't been easy! But it's worth it to me...and I'm worth it! I am going to win this war. I might lose a few battles, but the war is MINE!!

Another day...still 239! That's good, and I'm happy! I put on a pair of size 20's that are brand new (forgot I had them) and they are too big! Won't be long!! I feel good, I'm happy, and I'm looking forward to my vacation.

My midterm exam was cancelled last night. My school is on the military base in Syracuse, and because of the high alert, they have been cancelling classes. All the studying for nothing!! Well, I get another week to study, so that's ok I guess.

My oldest is supposed to be moving back in today. Yippee...We'll see if he's really ready to live by the rules. Things are going to change drastically for him at my house. No more staying up all night, partying all night, sleeping all day, basically goofing off all the time. My husband doesn't think he can do it. I'll give him the benefit of the doubt. I would think he's sick of living the way he has been. I would be!

I still haven't talked to my daughter. I'm afraid to! Plus, I'm mad at her. Every time I talk to her, she runs away. She says it's because she misses home. Huh??? Then try harder to get out of there!! I'll call her counselor when I get a chance.

That's about it for now. I'll keep posting, it helps me to stay on track!

You will be in those 18's!...You are only a few pounds away ... go go go!

Hope things work out well with your son back home!

I just had a final last night...the first one since I started grad school...and its my 6th class!!!...I studied...I think I did ok!

Good Luck next week!

mcmarto

Hello stacey,

well that is good your son is moving back in. in time he may adjust to rules and stragithen out.
tough love i guess. im learning a bit about that myself with my own son. some days are so hard to deal with. but i beleive things all work themselves out in due time.

great job on the jeans too. the 18's are coming. i bet you are very excited. i remember when i fit into the 18's and was so happy. i started in 24's and wear 16's now. trying to get into the 14's

hang in there your doing fantastic in all areas of your life.

My son stood me up!! Didn't show up, didn't call, nothing! I called him and gave him a piece of my mind. Very inconsiderate, irresponsible. I don't know what he's doing. I told him if he wants to stay where he is, that's fine, but tell the probation department. They think he's living with me! I'm not covering for him or lieing for him. The judge told him to stay out of the city, and that's where he is. But, he's an adult, I will not be responsible for him. If he gets locked up again, that's on him. I feel like he's just trying to use me. He only calls when he wants something.

My daughter just called me. I guess after the last time she ran away, they moved her to a more secure unit. It's on the 10th floor, so it would be harder for her to get out, but not impossible. She sounded good, but had to leave in a hurry to take her shower.

Our closet just collapsed! One side of the closet, about 5 feet long, just came crashing down. My husband had even put up extra reinforcement! He's going to flip when he sees it. I'll be in bed!

Tomorrow is my weigh-in, so I hope it's a goodie! I've been good. I worked out again tonight. I'm doing arm exercises on my weight bench: butterflies, bench press, tricep, and leg lifts. I also did crunches.

McMarto: What are you going to school for? I wish I didn't have exams. I'll have this midterm, and then in a few weeks a final. Yuck!!

Talk to you all later. I'm going to bed!

Wow Sandy! 14's!! I'll be happy in 16's. I started in 26's, way too tight 26's, and now I'm going into the 18's -- SOON!! That sounds like so much! We ROCK!! :)

I have to learn how to be tough with both of my boys. They both walk all over me! I thought I was being tougher, but my husband still thinks I let them get away with too much. One knows better, and the other is a baby still.

Good luck with you son! I hope he doesn't need the medication, it's awful for them. My daughter was on it.

Sorry I missed you!

:dn Check out the new numbers!!:dn Now I just want to see those numbers go down, down, down. :cheer: Not that I'm excited, just happy, happy, happy!! Has to be all the :lift: I've been doing, and my crunches.

Today will be nasty weather-wise for us today. We have a white-out right now, and we're supposed to get lake effect snow later with 1-3 inches per hour! I'll probably be snowed in tomorrow, so I already warned my boss that I won't be in tomorrow.

Well, have to get ready for my fun drive into work! Just wanted to report my happy weigh-in.

Talk to you all later!!

Congratulations Stacey!

You are kicking butt!...and soon your butt will be smaller and in those 18's!!!...Gogogogogogo!!!

I am in grad school...working on my masters in teaching!...I am starting my 7th class in 2 weeks........then I have to take two electives this summer....waiting for someone to call me to schedule those because the dates they scheduled my cohort for I am still working!...Eeeeek!

I will not be finished until May of 2004...but I will celebrate cause after my bachelors I never thought I would go back...if I make it ... it will be a miracle!...hahahaha!

Hope you had a safe drive...we had a white out here last night...now this a.m. its all black ice out there!!!

mcmarto

I am :super: impressed - your are doing just wonderful Stacey! :D

Jade

wishing you a wonderful Valentines day!!!!

:rose: :x :hug:

hope its a great one for you and hubby!!!

Hey Stacey...hope you are having a great v-day!

Were you tempted?

mcmarto

Stacey see your going great guns, well done you deserve it.

Acey

Hello stacey,

how are you? wondering where you are???

hope everything is ok.

wanted to say hello.

take care.

Stacey,

You're amazing the way you keep it together with the stress from your kids and closets falling apart and all!

Gotta love those numbers!!!

just wanted to pop in and say hello and I hope things are going great in the weight loss dept for you! You are definately an inspiration!!!!! :wave:

Hi Stacey,
Gosh I have been on the computer such a short time since I have been here in New Mexico. I am so impressed wiht your determination and success!! You rock!!!!!!!

I am going to doc today to have my knee checked and then taking mother shopping. For an 87 year old she loves to shop. I am most likely going to get some jelly beans. (Listen to lizzie thinks she is going to get jb WE KNOW SHE WILL).

Hope you are having a super day!!
Love and hugs,
Lizzie

poping in to see how you are doing and see you have not been around in awhile - hope everything is OK with you :)

Does anyone else know how Stacey is doing and if everything is OK with her?

Jade

I'm still here! Things have been horribly complicated lately. Trying to get my business up to speed before my vacation, my midterm test (I only got a 76 on it!!), my kids. Calgon, take me away!! I only have a week and two days before I fly to CA, so I'm really crunching!

I'll post more later, just wanted to put everyone's mind at ease. I'm ok! Just frazzled!!

Time to catch up in my own journal!!

Life is speeding around me, and I'm just trying to hold on. I'll tackle the kids first...

Daughter - Not doing very well. She got a hold of a razor blade at the place she's living and gave it to another girl who SWALLOWED it!! She was suicidal, so now my daughter is being charged with endangering a child. Why did they let her have a razor blade?!?!? She's being very non-cooperative, and her case worker is going to take her back to court for violating her probation. Chances are it will be while I'm in CA, so I won't be able to go. I'm sure not going to cancel my vacation! Not for a court appearance. I've been to every single one before, so they'll just have to understand. I just talked to her case worker, and she's thinking that she wants to send her to jail. She has a point, that Amber has to take responsibility for herself at some point, but then she won't get any kind of help.

Oldest son - IDIOT!! That's all I can think. He didn't appear for his appointment with the probation officer, so now they are going to put a warrant out for him. Also, his 16 year old gf is missing, so her Uncle is trying to get ahold of me. He seems to think that the two of them are heading to CA!! He'd better not be. I'm not having my vacation ruined by him. He's a fugitive now, and she's a minor, so he can be charged with that too. The Uncle has filed a missing person report on her.

Youngest son - Wonderful!! He's such a joy. Had a great night with him last night. He wants me to bring him some mickey mouse ears from Disneyland! I wish I could take him with me.

School - stressful! Only got a 76 on my midterm! My fault, I didn't put enough study time in, so have to crack down on that.

Work - I've been selling my business suits online for the last two weeks, and I've made over $500!! Awesome. I'm happy with the extra money!

I'm just so stressed lately with everything I have to do. It will be nice to relax and have fun.

Weight is still at 238, after being up to 241 last week, so I'm happy. I'd like to get down to 237 by next week.

Ok, back to work for me. Talk to you all later!!

Hello stacey,

sorry for the troubles with the 2 older kids but am glad your doing so well otherwise.

is there a reason you cannot take your youngest to disneyland? i know you have visitation and isnt there a way you can take him.
i know for me and ex that if he wanted to take kids out of state hes have to get a court order to do it but he could do it but have to let the judge know where he was going and for how long.
just curious???

your doing so well for having so much stress and being so busy. when is your vacation?
I hope you have a great time.(can you sneak me along in your luggage???)

talk to you later.

Hey there Stacey ~

Have I told you yet what a wonderful picture that is of you and your little pupper? Well it is! There. Wanted to make sure you knew that. I love it. Every picture shows more and more how well you are doing.

And on that note...........:coach:CONGRATULATIONS on being named the Diettalker of the Week. For your determination and consistant weight loss, regardless of the stressors in your daily living. What a great inspiration you are to so many. I personally am so happy for your success.

Take care kiddo and have a wonderful weekend.

keep smiling ............ :)
Sandie

Hey Stacey!

Long time no read!...Your vacation is just around the corner!

Fun!

Hope you have a relaxing Sunday...and a great week!

mcmarto

Hi stacey! Hows your puppy doing? I refrained from mentioning the joys of puupy training the first time I stopped by to check her out.
Anyway sorry to hear about your kid problems. Hope you can sort them out without any big hassle. Congrats on the weight maintanence. keep it up

Laoise

Time to catch up one your journal now that I found you again!!! I am tired now and am going to bed but I'll have it read and up to speed by Sunday! I am so happy to be back and have my bud's with me again! I sure need you right now! And don't be afraid to need me too! I'll always be an ear for you!

Angi

Miss you, Stacey! Hope everything is okay & that you got to take your California trip. Was it wonderful?? I was on vacation at the same time, & it was very relaxing & fun. Please check back & give us an update!

Lisrey :x

I'm back! Things have been so hectic. Trying to get ready before my vacation, and now trying to catch up, aargh!! We had a great time in CA. (Monica, I forgot to take your phone number with me! I looked in the phone book, but I don't think I had your "real" last name) We went to Sea World, Seaport Village, Disneyland, Knott's Berry Farm and Universal Studios. It was great! But we were exhausted.

I ate anything I wanted, hit everything on my list, and came back weighing 248!! LOL I'm back down to 239 today, so I'm not worrying, and I had fun, so that's all that matters!

Kids are interesting. My daughter decided that she was going to swallow some staples, 7 screws and a bracket. She wanted the same kind of attention that the girl that swallowed the razor blade got. Well, now one of the screws has lodged in her bowel and they are going to do surgery next week because she can't move her bowels. Duh! When does it end? The judge sent her to a psychiatric hospital to have her evaluated.

My oldest son finally started making progress! He has a job at Chili's (started Thursday), and has had two interviews for Sear's. He wants to work two jobs through the summer to save money and then start college in the fall. He passed his GED, so that's a great thing!

Youngest is great, as always, but his dad is taking me back to court for more child support! HA! His new wife is behind this. They've convinced themselves that I am shorting them in child support because I don't give them an extra check in the months that have 5 months. Duh!! I pay them every other week, 26 checks a year...does that not work out? Does in my book, and I'm an accountant!! He's an idiot...thank GOD they can't reproduce!!

So, I have a lot of work to do today. I missed all of you!! I'm ready to move down to the next chapter (size) in my life, so let's all work together to reach our goals! I did fit into my 18's before I went to CA, and now I've been shopping like crazy! I'm so excited to be in 18's!! That's the smallest I've seen in YEARS!!

I'll catch up on your journals this weekend while I'm taking my breaks. Love you all!

If we didn't have a full plate to deal with in our everyday lives, what would we have? The child support thing cracks me up! I'm behind you on that one....yep, he's a freaking idiot!:laugh:

So glad you are back!

Sounds like you had a great trip!

Glad to hear you are back at 239...so is it back to WW???

So glad to read things have gotten better with your son...so sorry to read about your daughter..........you are an amazing woman!

Have a nice weekend!

mcmarto

It seems that I haven't checked in with you in ages - too bad - At the moment I'm staying nearish to Universal Studios and would have loved to pop by for a quick hello in person! Glad you had a wonderful time though...

I don't know how you deal with the continual stresses from your two eldest. :( You continually amaze me because you attitude is so often upbeat and postitive....:spring:

Stacey, you are amazing.. Glad you had a good time in Calif.. We haven't been there for ages.. usually try to make it a couple times a year.. but relatives have been coming to visit us instead..

Keep up the good work, bet as an acct. you are really busy this time of year.. we just finished up our taxes.. always glad to have that out of the way..

Thanks guys! You're still out there! :laugh:

Wanderer: I work for Medicare right now, with a few side jobs. Tax time is nearly over, so that is a relief! I go to CA every couple of years to see my dad and brother. I love visiting!

Anastasia: I'm sorry I missed you! That would have been a hoot! You are one of the most fascinating people on DT.

Mc: I never really gave up on WW, just took a break while I was in CA. I'm very happy that those extra pounds came off quickly! I don't know about bein amazing, life kind of deals you a set of cards. My hand just sucks!! LOL

Willow: I couldn't agree more!! SO glad he's not mine any more!!

Hi Stacey :wave:

Was talking to hubby this morning about us getting a toy puppy like yours and I realized then i had not seen you around for a while, so I came looking for you :)

Here you were away on vacation - GREAT! I am so happy yu enjoyed yourself - you so deserved the break!

Super news about your son!

Your daughter............sigh I am so sorry she is doing this to her life.

Your ex - lol I agree with you. Many years and 2 husbands ago ( sigh! ) his ex wife got pregnant to her boyfriend and tried to sue for more child support as being as she was pregnant she did not want to work. We explained to the courts that is that was her only reason for asking for more $$ then it would be like paying child support for a nother mans child.......they agreed and she lost. Child support is such a messed up system! My current hubby paid 1,700 yep you read it right 1,700 a MONTH for 2 children. The courts said he had to. It was wayyyyyyyyy over 50% of his pay which in Pa. is all they are allowed to take. His ex wife made double what he did and got this CS tax free to boot! Any ways we went to court and finally got it lower, and she had to show her income - sorry did not mean to ramble just a rough situation all around........sigh

:cheer: about your size 18!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Jade

Dear Stacey, :wave:

Glad to see you posting again ....

When you were in California ..... you didn't call me :c( .... I purposefully told Les to stay home (lol not really ..... but I wanted to make sure you heard a voice rather than an answering machine) .... I was attending Curves (starting on the 10th of March) but I did it early in the morning .... just to make sure I had the afternoons free.

It sounds you had a really great time visiting your family; hopefully the next time WE CAN MEET . Well I need to go and check out some other Journals ..... make it a great day and have and make it a fantastic weekend. As always, Monica

Our whole life is filled with demons we have to fight. If you happen to love them, they're worth the challenge:)

This goes for loving yourself and the demons you carry inside. You may never get rid of them completely but, hey, you can learn to cope with them. Does is sound like I'm talking tomyself? lol good therapy!:D

Ok...so you are counting up your points and working out again!

How is it going?...How does it feel?

Hope you have a nice Sunday!

mcmarto

How goes it Stacey? One step at a time girlfriend, it's all we can do! :)

Hello Stacey,

Glad to see you back!!! I missed you.

Glad to see your doing good and hanging in there.

take care!!!

A new day Stacey.....make the best of it!!!! Watch for those blessings!!:)

Hey...hope you are having a good week!

mcmarto

Hi Stacey,

Long time, no see. I'm really glad to read you enjoyed yourself while visiting with family in California. Never really had an interest in the place, but now that I'm meeting such great people from that area, would love to see them face to face.

Sorry to hear things have continued to spiral downward for your daughter. But the choices are hers. Remember that. I wish the best for your son and I hope he continues to keep his head on straight. Sure would be nice for you both.

Got myself a little poochie. She is 1/2 toy poodle, 1/2 bichon frise. I have named her Lizette, (French, of course) and she is about 6 lbs. right now. She was just 12 weeks old Sunday and will be 3 months old on the 5th.

I just wanted to pop in and welcome you back home lady. Always good to see you.

Take care now.

Sandie

no posts today from Stacey? Where are ya hun?:tongue:

Ok...its April 11th!...Where are you?

Hope you are having another good week!

mcmarto

Good week??? That's a joke!! Yikes!! If anyone has heard about the ice storms, then you know what I've been going through this week. We were without power for 5 days. Totally sucked! Especially over the weekend when I didn't have access to my computer at work. So this week has been a catch-up week.

I will be back this weekend to update. Thanks for checking on me!!

Hello Stacey,

sorry to hear of the bad weather. we had snow and sleet here and yesterday all day rain but today sun is out. hope it stays that way.
suppose to get better weather here this week, will bottle some up and send your way.

take care.

Yikes!

I knew there had to be a good reason you weren't here!

Can't wait to catch up!

mcmarto

so sorry to hear of all your troubles lately - hang in there stacey and know we are here for you :)

Jade

I can't sleep, so I'm going to fill you in on a few things that have been going on.

EX-husband: After my vacation, I came home to court papers from my ex stating that he wanted MORE child support from ME!! This is a joke! I'm never late, I always pay what I owe, I spend a lot of time with my son, do all the driving, buy him school and summer clothes. On the other hand, he didn't pay a dime to his ex for 9 years, so ended up $25,000 in arrears, never calls or sees his kids, doesn't pay for anything extra. And he should be paying at least $700 a month to her, but only pays $308. So anyway, we went to court on Tuesday. The judge said that I should be paying $13 more than I am. BUT, he gave me credit for paying health insurance and transporting, so he looked at my ex and said, "Mr. Goodson, I'm not increasing her order". Yippee!! I'm also supposed to be paying 35% of child care, but he won't give me a receipt to prove what he's paying, so the judge told him that if he wants reimbursement, he will have to produce receipts for the last 2 1/2 years, otherwise eat it himself. His day care woman works under the table, so she won't give him anything. Before I could even turn around to get out of my chair, he was GONE! I knew he was pissed. We both had to take time off from work, and he got NOTHING to show for it! Score one for the good guys!!

Oldest son: L-O-S-E-R !! Only word I can think of. He talks the talk, got a job, got fired in the first week because he missed 3 days! Then he got $500 from his real father, and spent it all in 2 weeks!! He came to "borrow" $5 from me, so I said that I would give it to him, but that was the last I would loan him. Funny, I haven't heard from him since! I'm done trying with him. He has to live his own life. I have two other children to worry about now!

Daughter: She's sitting in a mental hospital right now. When I came back from CA, they took her to court and the judge ordered her to be evaluated mentally. She had swallowed 7 screws and a hinge! They finally passed out of her system, so now they can transfer her as soon as there is a bed available. The place she's in now is nasty! She doesn't belong there. When she gets transferred, she will be 3 minutes away from my work! That will be awesome!

Youngest son: Wonderful! No complaints with him. He hates his stepmom, thinks his dad is a jerk. I told him that his dad wanted more money, and he said "why, so he could buy more cigarettes?" The kid's NOT dumb! I didn't go into detail, but wanted him to know why I couldn't spend as much as I used to on him. It worked out great in the end though. I have him this weekend, so we will color eggs and do the easter thing.

Hubby: Awesome! Very supportive. Especially now that I'm in school. I don't have any free time! He has been helping me. One day I had a melt down, and said I was going to quit school so I had more time to be a wife and mommy, and he told me no, that getting my education was more important! He doesn't complain any more now that he knows how hard I'm trying to balance everything.

Well, that's all I can think of for now. I'm a new step-grandma!! My hubby's daughter had a baby. That's kind of exciting, but my hubby doesn't really care. Sad, really, but he just isn't that kind of man. I'm glad I got him in the second part of his life! We probably wouldn't have had kids. But I do enjoy him!

Guess I'll try to get some sleep since I have to get up in 5 hours! Take care everyone, and I'll be back soon!

:hug: to all of you!!

Your life never has a boring moment!

So how are you doing on WW?...Are you still counting points and working out?

Have a great week!

mcmarto

McMarto: I don't think I'll know what to do without all the stress! But I'd sure like a chance to find outl...

I am still doing WW, for the last few days I've been more strict. I'm exercising, but really need to get back on my bike and treadmill. I've been going out for walks at work when the weather is nice. I bowled 3 times this weekend! I had a tournament (won 3rd place!!). Little sore from that...

I have to rededicate myself to getting these last 39 pounds off (for now)!!

Dear Stacey, :wave:

YOU ARE ONE REMARKABLE YOUNG WOMAN .... I wish there was a smiley with a hat .... because I would say I TAKE MY HAT OFF TO YOU.

My father used to say in life we are tested in many ways .... if we ride out the wave of our problems MEANS THAT THE NEXT WAVE THAT COMES ALONG WILL BE EASIER TO RIDE ... lol I often wonder how my father could use that analogy because he was never a surfer (a swimmer yes ...lol).

You are definitely a survivor ... YOU ARE A VERY SPECIAL YOUNG WOMAN .... . I have got to get over to my own Journal .... but I wanted to stop by and wish you the best .... MAKE IT A GREAT DAY. A big :hug: As always, Monica

Thank you Monica! My mom used to say that God doesn't give us more than we can handle...what a sense of humor He must have!!

Hello Stacey ~

Thanks so much for visiting my journal. It's good to see your face around again. I missed you lady. Now, once we get Lizzie back again, we will be all together again.

I have to tell you, I am really sorry to hear your older son didn't pan out, but I have a firstborn that is just as dissappointing. He finally learned that to survive he better get a job and keep it, but it took him long enough. I'm just so happy that things are going well for your younger boy. It's so painful when our children make foolish and bad choices, but we don't always have control over that, and so they must learn to suffer the consequences on their own.

You take care, and have a great week.

Keep Smiling .................. :)
Sandie

Hi Stacey. Hope all is well. I'm in my new place and I'm feeling pretty cramped!!! From a two bedroom house to a one bedroom apartment! I'm still not completely unpacked but I ran out of space!!!!! I'm just glad I got the puter up so I could see you all again:)

Stacey,

wow, the last 39 pounds, that is fantastic, you have done so amazingly wonderful, good for you. You will finish this task for sure.

You will make it Stacey! You are determined and you will succeed!:)

Well glad to hear you have been maintaining!

This is your year...I know you can drop the rest of those pounds!

Have a great weekend and a happy Easter!

mcmarto

Hi Ladies!!

I have to clear this up, I have more than 39 pounds to lose, but that is MY goal. That will put me back to where I was before I married that awful person that came into my life!! After I get there, I will reevaluate my goals. This is more of an emotional goal at this point. According to WW, I should be between 139-162. Ok, I'm 5'10" and large framed...can you see me at 132?? Not me! 175 might be nice, but I know that 200 was a very good number for me, so we'll see!

Oldest actually came to ask me for money! I told him where he could go and he left! :laugh: I can't keep throwing money at him. He came back over that night and acted like nothing had happened. Hmmm....

Everything else is good, weight didn't change, but that will come!

Willow: I'm so glad you're moving on with your life. Small spaces are hard to adjust to, though. Been there, done that! But that's probably why we moved into such a huge house! More room than we'll ever use, but we didn't want to ever "wish". Hang in there, cutie!

Mc: As always, such a bright spot in my journal. I peeked at your journal, you sure are doing good now. I'm glad to see you're back in the game! Keep up the good work!!

Nancy: You must change your quote from "I want to be 250" to "I WILL be 250"!! More more positive and doable. This way you're giving yourself an out. :) Just my opinion, of course.

Sandie: I missed all of you guys, too! Hopefully Lizzie will be back among the fold soon, and we'll start fighting over Toby again! :laugh:

Back to work for me! Talk to you all soon!

Hello Stacey,

stopped in to say hello and to wish you a wonderful Easter!!!


:hop: :hop: :hop:

take care.

Happy Easter Stacey!!!!!!!!!!:rose:

Hey girl!

200 is a great goal...and you are tall!...WOW...So I think 175 is a good long term-goal!

Keep up the good work!

mcmarto

Hope you had a Hoppy Easter! Stacey you have overcome so much in your life, any goal you set, you will succeed!!!:hop: :hop: :hop:

Yoohoo!!! Stacey, where are ya girl? miss ya? I finally found my way outta da funk and I really miss you! Let me know you're okey dokey! :)
Angi

Hey Stacey...hope all is going well!

Have a great...exercise filled weekend!

mcmarto

Yo Stacey,

Where you at girlfriend? Do we have to find your house and pull you in here? Sure would like to know you are well and fine. Hope to see your pretty face back in here real soon.

Take care now and have a great weekend.

Sandie

Yoohoo! Stacey! Where are ya?:(

Here I am! Things have been too hectic! I have made a decision to take the next semester off from school. I'm happy with that decision. These condensed classes are killer! But it gets them done a lot faster. Pros and cons.

I will be back!!

We missed ya Stacey!!! I was a little worried! although I know you come through everything ok, I still was worried! So Glad you are ok:)

Just stopped in to sy hi andlet you know I'm here cheering you on! Got your PM and really hope we can help eachother stay motivated and on track wit our exercise and point counting! Are you still journaling? I know the weeks I journal everything I eat are the weeks I have a big weight loss. You are so strong Stcey, I know you will have those 39 pounds off by October for sure. Keep counting those points!!

Hey Stacey...glad to hear you are still around...come back and update us soon!

mcmarto

HI Stacey,
How are you lady?? Haven't seen you around for such a long long time. Looks like you are still going strong. Condensed classes I would think would be a lot of work! But I also know there are benefits!!

Hope you are having a happy day and if you need me to come over and get JMM just give a shout and I will be there!!!!!!!!!!

Love and big hugs,
Lizzie

Hope you're doing well, in classes, in life! Haven't seen you in a few so just thought I'd check in!:)

Hey busy one!

Stop in and tell us how life is going?

How is WW???

mcmarto

Ok, as promised, I'm posting in my own journal!

Until yesterday, I could have said that everything is great. I went to the doctor because I had some type of infection, and my face swelled up. She wanted me to come in for a follow-up. The swelling is down, for the most part, but my blood enzyme is still elevated. Well, in talking to her about my fatigue and irregular heartbeats, she now thinks there might be something involved with my heart. Yikes! That scared the crap out of me! My mother had heart disease, and had her first heart attack at 47. I don't smoke (never did), have low cholesterol, but my triglicerides were high a year ago. I'm having that rechecked this Saturday. It should be considerably lower since I went on WW and cut out all fried foods and bad things. I'll find more out next week.

My daughter finally got transferred to Hutchings Psychiatric Hospital. That's where she needs to be for now. She started swallowing objects, she said for attention, and now maybe they can keep her safe.

My oldest son is doing better. He has a full-time job, moved into an apartment with a girl and a kid that he knew from before. We'll see how long this lasts! He is now on 3 years of probation for all the crimes he committed.

My youngest son is excellent! We went to Darien Lake for Mother's Day because it was his birthday too. He's 11 now. His father is another story! He took me back to court because he wants more money from me!! We are going to a trial in July, but I don't think he'll get any more. The difference is only $13 a week, and I provide the health insurance and all transportation. Even the hearing examiner was surprised that my ex wanted to pursue this. The best part is that now that I know how much he's making, his ex wife wants to file a modification for more money! Talk about reaping what you sow!! He tried to screw me, and he'll end up getting screwed. Couldn't happen to a nicer person.

Hubby and I are doing great. Coming up on our 2nd anniversary! Doesn't seem like it's been that long. He still treats me like a queen. I try not to take advantage of it, and I let him know how much I appreciate him all the time.

I took a break from school until August. I'm glad I did now! I have to find out what's wrong with me, and why I'm so exhausted. It sucks! If I don't take a nap every day, I'm asleep by 7:30 at night. My doctor started me on Wellbutrin SR, too. She thinks the stress might be getting to me. The added bonus is that it will also help me lose weight! I was at 238 this morning, and started taking it today, so we'll see what happens! I do know that I'm not the slightest bit hungry. I still have to eat, I know, but I'll make better choices. More protein.

Well, that about covers it! I have to get back to work now. Talk to you all soon! Thanks for hanging in there for me. I really appreciate it.

:hug: to all my buddies!

sorry your facing this health problem stacey.

sounds like your dr. is good and wants to find out and solve it asap though.

So how is gizmo doing? I am still green about you having him lol ;)

we checked around here and toy puppies go any wheres from 350 - 800 $$$ YIKES! :tomato:


Jade

Hey...glad to hear from you!

Your life is chaotic as usual!

I hope you are ok!...Keep up the good work!

Have a great weekend!

mcmarto

Yeah, Stacey's Back!!!!!:cheer: :cheer: We all got a little worried!! I'm glad your daughter is someplace she can get the attention she needs! That's at least some peace of mind for you:)

Yeah, Stacey's Back!!!!!:cheer: :cheer: We all got a little worried!! I'm glad your daughter is someplace she can get the attention she needs! That's at least some peace of mind for you:)

Saturday, May 24

I had my bloodwork drawn this morning. It was hard to go for 12 hours without eating or drinking anything! I was starving this morning. I couldn't eat after 8 pm, and I had dinner at 6 pm, so that was rough. I had my snack at 7:45 pm, and that was it for the night. I had the worst case of dry mouth! The meds I'm on cause that, so I was miserable. They told me no water. Why? It doesn't add a thing to your blood. Anybody know why?

I went to see my daughter today. She was in a good mood. She says what she thinks we want to hear, but still acts out and does self-destructive things. I hope she catches on soon!

My hubby and I had a lot of quality time today. It was very nice! he has FINALLY made the decision to get on a diet plan. I showed him all of my WW books and he was reading them everytime I looked! I even got him on the exercise bike and to do some crunches. Amazing!!

I rode the bike tonight for 40 minutes. I hate the way my legs look! They have loose skin and cellulite. I guess 89 pounds will do that! :laugh: Time to tone it up, though.

Yes, Willow, I AM back! I'm going to make my goals. I AM!! I feel pretty strong in that, even with the health problems. I feel somewhat better, but not 100%. Time will tell! I have my echocardiogram on Wednesday, and then maybe they can tell me something.

Well, I'm off to bed. Talk to you all later!

I hope all goes well with all of your tests!

AND...your hubby is getting on plan!...Great!...So is my hubby...its best when you can do it together!

Hope you have a great Memorial Day!

mcmarto

Hopefully, with your new healthy lifestyle, all your health problems will subside! You're definitely in my prayers.:rose:

I'm so jazzed!! 90 pounds of ugly gone forever!! Never EVER to return to this body...somebody else can have them!!

My doctor's office just called me, I had fasting bloodwork done yesterday. That was fast! My cholesterol is 148, which is good, but my triglycerides is 274, which is NOT good. They want to start me on Tricor. One more pill to add to my list! Sheesh...I'm going to do some research today to see if that is really necessary. Sometimes doctors are way too eager to dispense drugs!

I asked her what I could do to lower it (my triglycerides were over 300 before I joined WW), and she said to just continue what I am doing, but that it is probably hereditary since I don't eat any fried foods or anything greasy or bad for me any more. My mom's triglycerides count was over 800! I think it's in the genes, but I will do whatever I can to improve it.

I feel so much better than I did a week ago! I have more energy, I'm not sleepy all the time, I'm actually getting things done! I don't know if it's the antibiotics or the Wellbutrin, probably the latter. If that's the case, I'll stay on them. I'm hoping when I get closer to my goal weight, that I'll be able to stop some of my meds. I have 7 a day now! And I'm the healthy one in the family. :laugh:

Mc: I totally agree with you! Trying to help him is keeping me more focused. That's a good thing!

Angie: It's so nice to see your smiling face again! Thanks for the prayers.

90 pounds!!!!!!:cheers: You have every reason to celebrate! I understand completely! I plan on celebrating in 11 more pounds because I will be exactly 1/2 the person I was!!! Man, it feels good doesn't it!!!!!!!:)

It does indeed! Sounds like you're doing much better now. Keep up the good work!

We rock!! :laugh:

Thanks to you and my other DT buddies, I'm making it, slowly but, definitely surely!:)

Congrats on the 90 pounds gone...you are great!

I am so happy you are feeling better too!

Keep up the good work!

mcmarto

I feel GREAT! But a little nervous about the echocardiogram tomorrow. I refuse to give in to this, though! I'm not, not, NOT going down like my mom did.

I rode my bike for another 20 minutes, and 10 minutes on the treadmill -- even tried jogging!

Thanks for being so nice!

Fear not my friend. Positive thinking :D

I'll be thinking of you.

RELAX,


"Don't worry, be happy" :D

Darlene :hippy:

Fear not my friend. Positive thinking :D

I'll be thinking of you.

RELAX,


"Don't worry, be happy" :D

Darlene :hippy:

Hello stacey,

it is great you goto the doctor and keep on top of your overall health cuz many dont.
i made my hubby have a complete physical a few months ago and glad i did.
he had a little high blood pressure and cholssterol was slightly elevated and needs to drop a few pounds.
he tries to watch what he eats but then eats whatever.
he uses a special margerien now for lower cholesterol and has to have it re-checked in sept.

if he would diet with me like your hubbys is doing i think it would be easier but to see him chowing down on a pizza makes me want it too,.
well have a good day and congrats on the 90 pounds down, your awesome!!!!

So how are you doing?

Did you get the results back?

I hope all is well....have a wonderful weekend!

mcmarto

I too am hoping for the best for you.

Please, do tell. How are you???

Darlene :hippy:

Hello Stacey,

well i got my hubby to join me in losing weight. this may help me more too as he s always tempting me and he needs to lose some too so you got a trend going of hubbies dieting with there wives, then we can be healthy together,
have a great day!

I'm sorry I haven't been back sooner, but we had a busy, fun-filled weekend! We went to the Monster Truck Jam in the rain, it was great! My youngest had a blast. Then we celebrated my oldest son's b-day. What a loser he's turning out to be!

But first, I have not heard from my doctor yet regarding my echo, but the guy that did it said that there's nothing serious, and that it was probably Mitro Valve Prolapse. He asked if anyone in my family had to take antibiotics before seeing the dentist, and I told him that my mom did. This is hereditary too! THANKS MOM!! :laugh: But he did say I could go my entire life and never have a problem. Just that I would have to take the antibiotics too. I'm not really sure why you take them before the dentist, but I will ask my dr when I see her again.

Hubby is still working on his diet! And working out regularly. I'm so proud of him! I did let him have an extra large piece of cake yesterday, (LET!!) but other than that he's been good. I don't know how much he's lost, but he was down last week. I'll find out Wednesday. That's our official weigh in day.

I'm down to 235 today!! :cheer: I was so jazzed! That's the lowest I've been in years. 220's here I come! I'll wait for my official weigh-in though. I do feel better, but I'm still tired.

My daughter is doing ok. Having some struggles still, but trying a little harder. I'll see her and meet with her therapist tomorrow.

My oldest. :( has gotten his new girl pregnant! He just doesn't get it! I said "where was your condom?" and he said "I thought I was infertile"!! WHY would he think that? He doesn't even want to be with this girl, but now he's tied to her forever. He got fired from his job, again, has no money...same-o same-o

That's about it for now. I'll try to make chat tonight, if I'm still awake! I'm really tired today.

Talk to you all later!

:hug: to each of you!

Hi Stacey, just go back from North Carolina and thought I'd pop in to check on you, sounds like you've got it all under control!!!! Have a great day!!!:)

Thanks Willow! Welcome back! I'm in the zone, just rode my bike for 30 minutes. I WILL see the 220's SOON!!

You are going to kick that next decades *****! The zone is an awesome place to be! Ride it for all it's worth!:)

You too! I'm glad to see you put your picture back up. I just wish we could see you're cute face better! You're a doll.

wow stacey !!!!

you are doing great !!!!!!

too bad about jr., i just dont picture a young thing like you being a grandma lol


hope it works out ok


just wanted to stop in and give ya a huge :hug:


I think you are wonderful



missed ya tons

peng


xo

EEEEK!...A baby!...

Gosh!...You are catching up to me!...hahaha...I better lose...lose...lose!

mcmarto

Hey Stacey, You manage to make it through all the trials in your life with flying colors. You'll be an awesome grandma for your little oopsy!:)
I'm getting ready to post the most embarrassing photo yet in the challenge forum. want a good laugh?:laugh: check it out!

Hi Stacey,



:up: CONGRATULATIONS!!!

I'm proud of you girl. With all the others things that are constantly coming along to trip you up, you now have hubby dieting with you, and you are still losing more weight.

What an inspiration you are. I'm so glad you are back with us again. I really missed you girl.

Sorry it took a while to get here, just been too busy with other things. For one, I'm on a new program now. Day 3 for me, and so far, so good. I'm a very determined woman myself. I am really looking forward to the day we can all celebrate together about all the weight we have lost. I do hope we can all meet one day and do that. What a blast that would be.

Take care now.

Wow, so many visitors! Actually, I'm already a step-grandma. My husband's 29 year old daughter had a baby in March. Not the same though.

I worked my butt off tonight!! Literally, I hope!! :laugh: I went to the mall with my youngest son, and while he went to his favorite store, I walked back and forth for 45 minutes! Then I came home and rode my bike for 30 minutes. Then I did 70 crunches!! I'm a demon!!

I got some wonderful news tonight. The ex that is taking me to court to get $13 more a week from ME, is now being taken to court by his first wife! Turns out that he's only been paying $308 a month for two kids. She found out -- from a little birdie -- that he makes a lot more money now. She filed the papers on Friday! We actually can talk to each other and compare notes. He did the same things to her that he's done to me. He needs to be taken down. The "sad" thing is that he just bought a new tow-behind camper. Hmmm, thought he was hurting for money? He pretty much turned his back on his first two natural children, my two kids that he raised since they were babies and thought of him as daddy, and he thinks he's a great father? Yeah right!

Oldest son called to tell me that the dr confirmed the girl is pregnant. yippee....

Youngest daughter might be coming home soon! Good and bad. She has to learn how to control herself, not swallow things, not destroy things. They're going to work with her. She's made a complete turn around since we told her that she is going to get placed in kiddie jail. Not a good place for her. She's very naive, but a big girl, so she would probably get picked on and beat up. We'll see how this goes!

I think that's enough for tonight. Hubby should be home soon.

Peng, Mc, Ang & Sandie: Thanks for the support! I couldn't get through all of these crappy things without you. You're all very important to me. You're my soul sisters!!

:hug: for all of you!!

Hey, Stacey! Just wanted to say I'm really glad to have you back & posting again. It's great that you're losing again, too! You're a weight-loss machine! :up: How's your puppy doing these days?

Lisrey :cat:

Good morning, Journal!!

I'm down to 235 today! Actually, I've been there for 3 days, but today is my official weigh-in day, so....I OWN IT!! I was hoping to see 234, but it is my TOM, so I can't complain.

Have a great day everyone!

Lisrey: I'm glad I'm back too! Puppy is good, and pregnant!! She's due the first week of July.

Damn that TOM! Although I haven't had to deal with it in years, I still get the affects such as water gain and cramps still! ARGH! It'll pass and your hard work will pay off!:)

Thanks, Willow, I know it will. I won't let it get me down! I did take my measurements this morning and my bust, hips AND waist are all down another 1/2" each. That's cool!

Hi Stacey, :wave:

CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR TERRIFIC SUCCESS .....:cheer:; I am so pleased for you. Make it a great day. As always, Monica :hug:

Stacey Before & During...to be con't (http://photos.yahoo.com/staceysgifts)

I just got these uploaded. Check them out!!

Pictures are the best! Sometimes I have to look back just to give me the strength to keep going! You are doing awesome!!!!!

Thanks, Ang! I love the new me, and can't wait to see the thin me!!

Stacy,

You're such a strong person. Congrats on all your success.

Congrats on the new additon that's coming to your family.

Congrats on the victory over the snake in the grass.

The enemy of my enemy is my friend. I guess in this case it's true. You and ex #1 seem to get along fine. With the two of you teamed up together, he hasn't got a prayer LOL

Good luck and have fun!!

Darlene :hippy:

It's funny isn't it? We thought we hated each other, but we really have a lot in common. Weird! She told me that the papers were filed on Friday against my ex. They're going for the full child support he should have been paying, PLUS they are sueing him for the $181,000 in medical bills he didn't pay when his son was sick with leukemia! OUCH! Poor dear, and he just bought that camper....

LOL poor poor dear:D

Darlene :hippy:

lol.... poor dear is right


Stacey, you are a truely beautiful lady


WOW


you are gonna be one HOT grandma !!!



:hug:



still hard to picture that lol



keep going girl, you keep us all motivated



xo

Fabulous pictures Stacey!! Thanks so much for sharing!

Puppy is pregnant??? Eeeek!! Guess she's not a puppy anymore, eh? Best of luck with those little arrivals too. ;)

Lisrey :)

Yes, puppy is preggers...the tramp!! :laugh: She's due the first week of July, so we'll see how she does.

Thanks for stopping in, Lisrey!

Peng: I don't know about this "hot grandma" stuff. I don't feel old enough to be a g-ma! Aren't kids wonderful...

Love you guys!

Prego pup?...Who's the daddy?...hahaha!

I am bummed...I cannot see the pic's...must be my messed up computer!...

I am so proud of you!...235.......this is awesome!...

H