Re: How you Doin?Whats New?

[Lou Lou]

awh DM - so sorry you guys are having a hard time. I don't look forward to that phase of our children's lives!!!! I hope you can get it sorted out soon.
I know what you mean about being stuck in a rut. I feel that way too but I'm so unsure of how to get out of the rut that I'm just, well, STUCK!!!! (Boy, that is a dumb sounding comment!)
My house is a wreck, I'm bored, but not motivated enough to really get anything done. Or, I'll have 3 or 4 really successful days and then....... nothing! I think I'm discouraged by our lack of funds to do some of the things I want to do..... like remodel our kitchen! I also may have a great opportunity to teach a night class two nights a week and I need to finish my resume and I just can't seem to get it done..... sigh. Of course, if I teach the class I'd have the money to do what I want to do to my kitchen.

What's my problem!!!!!!!

[Myste]

I hear ya. I have a lot still to get done and I just can't seem to make myself get up and do it. I *finally* got the patterns for the bedding yesterday, I still haven't called around to try to find a midwife, I haven't ordered any of the stuff I need like diapers, etc. Oh and for some stupid reason I decided it'd be a good idea to start a new "simple" programming project. And I can't even figure out how I want to do it.


On a good note, we did get our chest freezer yesterday and are having it delivered today. Which means I can finally go to costco this week and get stocked up on all the stuff I like to have on hand, then we have to start saving again, we spent WAY too much this weekend (We also bought an Xbox 360).

[MommaBear]

This is a great idea. I hardly seem to have to the time to get on the other thread and get really behind but I miss some of you girls I don't get to hear from. At the moment little one is napping even though he does much better sleeping at night if he doesn't sleep nap past 4 pm but he wasn't up for napping earlier and would only lay down at 3:30.

Lou Lou I feel in a rut too. Do the dishes...wash the laundry...take care of baby...make dinner...etc. I am not a big shopping person so just perusing stores for sales isn't me and I am trying to buckle us down on a budget so why tempt myself. DH started a class so he can finish his degree which is great but I didn't realize how hard it would be to have him here but with a do not disturb sign (I want him to be able to work on his classwork). With my mom finding out about her cancer I feel a little better but still feel like every minute I don't get to be with her is a minute Isaac misses with his grammy.

Our church needs some help so I am thinking of volunteering myself if there is a way that Isaac can tag along. But lately I feel as if I lost all skill and that my brain has turned to mush. So I am hoping this will be a way to fix that or at least prove to myself that I am still capable beyond mommyhood. Oh and I am also diving into home economics (like my little budget). It is my game with myself to see how organized I can get everything before we decide to mix everything up with another little one.

[Angel]

well,what happend to everyone posting here? LOL

I wanted to give everyone a not so kiddy orientated update so I am posting here!

We are moving in less than two weeks.Hubby is away in the week (4 hours away) we are getting him ready to leave tonight actually.I miss him terribly but I know it's not for long,we had a nice weekend but it went by SO quick as usual! ...Still on a more cheery note,i am probably going to drive up there this weekend and stay with him (instead of him coming back) to try and sort out our houseing situation.I can't wait to find us a place.It's gonna be cool! :)Although the stress of taking apart all our furniture,reparig thigns and going to the dump everyday this week is gonna suck! But we will be ok! I am telling myself this.I have to do prett much everything myself since hubby is away AND take care of 2 very demanding kids! Help! LOL Give me strehgth.SO ,I probably shouldnt be on here at all really except the odd 5 mins here n there until after we've moved or an night when I have collapsed with exaustion!LOL.Hubby doesnt want to move away from his mum n gma and although we're doing what we've got to do,he is quite upset about it!I feel so bad for hi, but like he said and everyone knows,there is NO work here and he is doing what he's got to do.

I hate to pollute with bad news but I have known for some time that my unlce is dying,he has non hodgkind lymphoma,he has had 2 rounds of failed chemo,one of radation and is now going in 3 times a week to have 12 drops of spinal fluid removed and replaced with chemo??/(never heard of that) but the tumours on his neck are so big,there or pressinf on his spinal chord and his brain,My mum sais he a bit funny now. She has been over in the UK staying with him for a bit,he still insists on driving and doing things himself andhe's not one to be told sadly.it's very sad coz he doesnt really care about living.He has always been lonely and sad and their other family have since died or not been in touch,all he has left is my mum and his brother who he doesnt really carre about.Anyway,sigh..Just had to get it off my chest

Hope everyone else is well sorry to be a bit gloomy! I am so glad my hubby,myself and closer loved ones are all in great health! xxxxxxxxx

[Toffee]

Sorry about your Uncle!

I hope you get moved and settled soon
Your hubby will adjust to being away from his family and learn to love it!

As for me, we may be getting married in December 2010! Rich gets a 'golden hello' from teaching in sep 2010. It's £3,500 after tax. It's not alot, but it's enough for a small and simple wedding. Family will also help out and we'll hopefully get a more fancy honeymoon We discussed it on the way down to Bristol at the weekend.

I just have to wait for him to pop the question

[Mum of jj]

Holi, i am so sorry about you uncle, i hope he doesnt suffer with too much pan, i know cancer is not nice, heres praying for a miracle.
As for your moving, thats so exciting! It wont be long and you will see hubby again soon, its horrible being away isnt it! You will do fine and you have us here when you need to vent or have timeout! You will have to post pics of your new home!

Thats awesome toffee!!! Heres hoping! If you want a better honeymoon why not sset up your gift registry at the travel shop so you get travel vouchers? Thats what everyone does here, we opted for hardware vouchers so we could get our deck outide built!
We had a huge wedding with 200 guests and managed to do it all around $5000 including rigns, dresses (i had 4 bridesmaids 1 flowergirl) all the food, alcohol EVERYTHING, so if you need some money saving tips, i got lots!!!

[Toffee]

Thanks

[Lou Lou]

Jen - we had NO money when we got married and had a HUGE wedding!!!! It was fabulous and I had so much fun planning it!
Hopefully you will get the official proposal soon!!!!

Well girls, after growing my hair out for two FREAKING years, I cut it all off today!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I had 5 inches cut off and I feel like a new woman!!!! It just barely touches my shoulders and I couldn't be happier!!!!!
I played with it tonight and from the time I washed it to the time I finished styling it was just 12 minutes!!!!!!
On Saturday I had my makeup done and bought almost all new makeup!!!!! I still have 15 pounds to lose BUT new makeup and a new hair cut have been great for my mood!!!!!

My husband isn't too thrilled but what can you do?! He'll get over it!!!!!

[Myste]

Oh wow! I don't know if I could cut my hair other than a trim, I've been growing it out for 7 years now, it's down past my waist. It used to be midway to my knees, then I cut it *really* short (like, boy-cut short) and have let it grown out since then. It's a pain to take care of sometimes, but I love it and often get comments on it.

Not much new here, finally jumped on the facebook bandwagon and am slowly making some headway in the housework department. Hoping to have the whole place cleaned and be totally caught up by the weekend!

[Lou Lou]

I can't imagine my hair being that long! This was the longest I had ever grown mine and it was almost to my bra strap.

Good for you making progress on your house! I've managed to keep what I cleaned Monday clean and I bagged another bag of clothes to take to Goodwill!!!

I'm on facebook..... pm if you want my info!

[skyllar]

Wow Lou Lou, I am excited to see some pics of your new haircut! Are you gonna post some pics? I would love to see it!

[Angel]

I posted a comment on FB about the haircut.!!HUrry up! LOL

I am in an AWFUL mood.I got my period today.I have had NO F*****G sleep for days.There was a storm,last night as well as my son waking up so more disturbance than usual.He is driving me up the wall today.I tried to take a nap,he kept comig in every 10 mins.He wont leave me alone!I am yelling and screaming at him.I have done nothing to the packing today coz I am too tired,angry and about to burst into tears.So on top of everything else I feel guilty about not doing anythign on that front!I am so whiney today ,sorry.I just had to vent,I know tommorow will be better!

[Georgi]

Hi everyone, I thought this was the best place to post to say that due to the impending move I am mega busy, our house looks like a bomb has hit it with half packed boxes everywhere and to make matters worse we have had to endure prospective new tenants viewing the property practically everyday....have I ever said I HATE moving! We get the keys to our new place on Wednesday but won't be 'officially' moving in until Thursday/Friday as we aim to re-decorate the downstairs before moving the furniture in. We won't have a phone line therefore internet until Monday 2nd at the very earliest BUT if you don't hear from me for a while don't worry, it just means we are having a few technical issues

I hope everyone is well take care and speak soon! x x x

[Lou Lou]

Hey ladies!
Holi - sorry you have been feeling so crappy! I hope you are feeling better today. Is your DH home for the weekend? I hope he'll be able to help you some!!!

Georgi - I hope things go smoothly with your move too! We've missed you!!!

Well, just so you know, I posted a picture of my hair on FB. I wanted to make it my profile picture but I've got this old creepy guy friend that makes a comment EVERY time I post something new and I'm just hoping if I lay low for a while he'll lose interest and move on!!!!

Not too much going on here. I'm hoping to get out alone for a little while today. I'm not sure what I'm doing but I just need a moment to myself!!!!

[BethG]

new haircuts for everybody! Hubby and I go tomorrow for cuts. You know, his twice-a-year haircut? *sigh* I really wish he was more fashionable, but he is what he is. As usual MrG grew his winter beard which I have grown to tolerate but still hate. Past couple years he shave it off at Christmas and then again right before we leave on vacation in early March. That wasn't so bad, but he didn't shave at Christmas this year. He looks like a graying monkey. Not particularly attractive. As for me, I wish I had scheduled a color job too, but oh well. Because my brown hair seems to be not as rich looking as it once was, I'm enjoying being a dark redhead better.

LouLou, are you going to post a pic here? What is it about men and their wives/girlfriend's hair anyway? It's your hair, do what you want! And myste, I can't imagine hair that long! Mine *just* touches my shoulders these days.