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Irishtxgrl
Member
12-07-2005
| Monday, December 26, 2005 - 11:05 am
1. Not sure how this works so I will do 1-9. 2. We had a great holiday!! 3. Hubby then had to go into work at midnight. 4. Got to visit with a few people this year 5. Got to miss the ones I trully wanted to be with. 6. The kids' raked up and got great stuff 7. They were occupied and played all day yesterday 8. They even took naps they were so wiped out 9. I went the whole holiday season without getting sick...woke up this morning feeling tired, with a slight sore throat, and head congestion. Yay me! 
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Marysafan
Member
08-07-2000
| Monday, December 26, 2005 - 11:25 am
1. We had a wonderful Christmas, better than ever as Santa was no longer a factor, and the grandkids could feel all the love being shared. 2. Hubby made a point at Thanksgiving to let the youngsters know that grandma and grandpa could REALLY use a new cheese cutter and a new pair of oven mits. 3. I wish you could have seen the sparkle in the little ones eyes when she handed us the gifts knowing that they were things we REALLY wanted. 4. She could hardly contain her excitment waiting for us to unwrap them. Her grin was HUGE! 5. She was so happy that she could give us gifts that we really needed. I think she now understands the joy of giving. 6. The 14 year old grandson delighted me to no end when he told me that they watch Degrassi Old School in his Human Living class. 7. It was so much fun watching it with him because I used to watch it with his mother nearly 20 years ago. It's nice that some things come back around. 8. The girls got along well, and that brought me much joy...considering that they are barely speaking to each other these days. 9. I kicked their butts at the movie game. I may be getting older, but I still have it! 10. I am totally not dealing with the fact that youngest daughter is moving away. There will time later for that...now is just not the time.
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Ketchuplover
Member
08-30-2000
| Monday, December 26, 2005 - 4:08 pm
Keep up the good job everybody 
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Wargod
Moderator
07-16-2001
| Monday, December 26, 2005 - 11:29 pm
I'm cheating. 1.1 We were busy today. We made a few exchanges and it wasn't that bad. Came home and had lunch then went out for a few more exchanges and to spend some gift card money. It got bad then! 1.2 I had to take back the jacket Darren got me becuase it was the wrong size. Harris Gottshalcks (or however you spell it) gives store credit. Wouldn't ya know, the only jackets they have left are either the wrong size, ugly, or damaged. Oh, and they won't be getting anymore in because the winter season is over. I know have a merchandise card for a store I never shop in...sigh. 1.3 We went to Barnes and Nobles and let the kids pick out some books. They were busy, but not too bad. Kids made some good choices and still have some money for them left. 1.4 Then we went to Best Buy for Darren to get a game with his gift card. He picked out a game fairly quickly and then we walked up to the front. ACK!!! The line was down the major aisle, around the corner and down another aisle. He put his game back and we left, deciding to do that later this week. 1.5 When we got home, we spent a few hours playing with the radio control cars Santa brought the family. Had a blast! I've been trying not to dislocate my shoulder patting myself on the back, lol, that turned out to be a great family gift. 1.6 We also spent time playing board games. It was a good evening. 1.7 Told them tomorrow we're cleaning house. We've let it slide he last two days, but now it's time to get the Christmas stuff out of the living room and put away. Darren has to hang up Dakota's new canopy and beaded door curtain, help Caleb set up his Pyrates stuff in his room so it's not in the middle of the floor, hang up a couple calendars the kids got, and he has to put up my new carbon monoxide detector. Kids have to get all their stuff put up in their rooms, and I have vacuuming, mopping, dusting, and laundry to do. 1.8 If we can spend most of the day cleaning up the house, we'll be able to spend the rest of the week playing. It's really not that often that Darren and the kids are home at the same time. 1.9 Yesterday the kids were out in tshirts and shorts. Today it's been cold, cloudy, and nasty all day.
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Secretsmile
Member
08-19-2002
| Tuesday, December 27, 2005 - 7:04 am
1-A I better start at the beginning, so I'll cheat too. Two years ago January I lost my best friend and companion, Cali, a shetland sheepdog. She was just a few weeks short of 15. I was ready immediately for another dog. My husband needed time to heal. 1-B I took a very involved test on line about choosing the right dog for your family and life style and came up with a maltese. I started checking out breeders and became quite dismayed because it was obvious that this purchase was going to be a major investment, something Tim and I have an agreement we don't do without both of us wanting it. In other words, I couldn't sneak out an buy it, LOL! 1-C I've brought up getting a dog quite frequently over the past two years, I just wanted to make sure he knew I was serious, that it wasn't a whim, and that I hadn't forgotten, I do NOT consider this nagging. Hey, aren't I supposed to be clear with what I need and want in my relationship rather than make him guess? HEHE! 2-A Tim investigated and found a breeder about a year ago. He picked the mom from 3 this breeder had then became involved with the whole process. He waited for her to be ready to breed, to see if she was pregnant, and waited for the whelping. 3-B I found an ad in the newspaper for a puppy and my father offered to buy it for me. He had every intention of coming up to visit and for the two of us to go get this pup. 3-C This thew Tim in a major tizzy since he had a puppy for me but he was a newborn and he couldn't tell me, he and my father played phone tag for several days before he got it through my father not to buy me a puppy. 3-D All I knew was all of a sudden I was close to getting a puppy then I wasn't. Tim kept telling me he wasn't ready for a dog, we had to get a new fence, timing just wasn't right. I was so sad. 3-E Christmas was nearing and unbeknownst to me, my puppy was growing and thriving and it was a perfect time for this to be my Christmas gift from my husband( although he reassures me the timing was just lucky ). I too start thinking since I didn't have a wish list he could consider at least looking for a puppy as my present. 3-F I start pushing my kids to encourage their dad to think of a puppy for me. They jumped in full force, of course they all knew I was already getting one. I kept picking up on hints, but then Tim would say, NO, not now. Then the kids kept looking sad when I'd mention it, saying they did their best but Dad was standing firm, no puppy! 2-G Christmas Eve, we came home from the family party and what was sitting all white and fluffy with a red bow, but my new puppy! I was totally shocked, very overwhelmed and I admit, a bawling sobbing mess! The entire family, including all my in-laws and half the neighborhood were in on it. 2-H I know this is long and involved, but I had to share with all of you how wonderful my holiday was.
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Coco
Member
07-13-2000
| Tuesday, December 27, 2005 - 9:00 am
2-I. Secret....just one word... P-I-C-T-U-R-E-S-!!!!
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Secretsmile
Member
08-19-2002
| Tuesday, December 27, 2005 - 9:13 am
2-J LOL Coco, I have so many pictures, evidently nobody else was important this year, none of the family just of the puppy. I'll be picking the best and putting them in my folder.
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Mocha
Member
08-12-2001
| Tuesday, December 27, 2005 - 9:36 am
2-K Awww that's sooo sweet Secret. Can't wait for the pics. You know Scoots has 2 of them.
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Scootersmom
Member
08-10-2002
| Tuesday, December 27, 2005 - 2:14 pm
2L. I went and peeked at pics in SS folder. Maltese puppy dogs rock! yay!!!!
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Wargod
Moderator
07-16-2001
| Wednesday, December 28, 2005 - 12:50 am
1. We got the house cleaned up, the Christmas stuff put up, and what needed to be hung up taken care of. 2. Bil's youngest sister (she's almost 17) is out visiting this week. I'm watching my nieces tomorrow so sis can take her shopping and out to lunch. Then sis is watching out kids Thursday for a few hours. We have some errands we need to take care of and the kids will be glad not to go and get to spend some time with the younger auntie they rarely see. 3. We're doing our annual New Year's Eve, kid sitting, not drinking, being designated drivers for everyone thing. We'll have all of the nieces and nephews here that night for their little party. This year with little adopted sis pregnant and sis not drinking anymore, Darren and I won't be the only ones being sober and ready to drive. Since the girls will be at the party, Darren and I might not have to go out at all since they'll be able to drive people home. We really don't mind running out to pick friends and family up though..much rather get a call in the middle of the night to go get someone than have them decide they'll be ok to drive a few miles! 3.5 Since we're watching all the kids New Years Eve night, sis and bil are watching our kids Saturday night. Yay! Date night!!!! we haven't decided what we're going to do yet, but it's been awhile since the kids were gone overnight, so we're pretty excited about it.
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Skootz
Member
07-23-2003
| Wednesday, December 28, 2005 - 4:08 am
1. Morning all 2. Going to a dentist this morning for a consultation for looking at getting a gold crown on my back tooth - yikes $$$$$ 3. We had a great Christmas, it was probably one of the best ones I have had in many years. I felt the spirit again. 4. New Years eve we and 2 other families and some friends are going to a hotel with an indoor pool etc. We can check in by noon on Saturday and they are lax about checkout (around 1 they said) so that will be awesome. It will be our first time away with the family for well over a year.
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Wargod
Moderator
07-16-2001
| Wednesday, December 28, 2005 - 3:30 pm
1. My friend who's selling my jewelry stopped by today. 2. She's sold some more stuff. The special request bracelet I made and was told was the wrong one ended up being the right one. No problems, she sold the second one I made, now needs the first one, plus someone wants a matching necklace and earrings. 3. I'm a wee bit nervous about that. I still don't have much practice with earrings and necklaces and it's going to take me a few tries to get those right! 4. Nieces came over today. The kids had fun playing, now they're sitting here driving me bonkers, lol. we're cooking a turkey today and they can't wait for it to be done. 5. Skootz, that sounds fun for New Years! You don't have to worry about anyone driving and no one's stuck hosting a party.
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Yankee_in_ca
Member
08-01-2000
| Wednesday, December 28, 2005 - 10:45 pm
1. I bought (well, ordered) a new bed today. It'll be the first time in my adult life that I have a bed with a headboard (had a platform before). 2. I took a spinning class today and kicked butt. I felt strong and fit. 3. ...which is a feat, considering I have been doing nothing but eating and drinking since last Friday! 4. I'm going to be taking a weeks work off on Jan 8 to help my parents move and paint. I'm actually looking forward to it. 5. Congrats to Wargod on the success of your jewelry! 6. A few of our friends have decided to get together casually for New Year's Eve and say "good riddance" to 2005 and hopefully kick it in its miserable ass on the way out.
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Froggiegirl621
Member
02-14-2003
| Thursday, December 29, 2005 - 8:20 am
1. I feel like poop today...very ache-y. 2. We have no plans for New Year's Eve yet. 3. I'd be happy staying home watching the ball drop on TV. 4. My parents are having a small get-together and want us to come over. 5. Friends of ours want to plan something together. 6. I wish someone (meaning hubby) would just decide already so I know what I'm doing! 7. I have to go into work today for a few hours and I just don't feel like it. 
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Escapee
Member
06-15-2004
| Thursday, December 29, 2005 - 8:29 am
1. Baby isn't moving again today and barely moved at all last night. I am starting to worry a bit. I need to drink some water and lay down, but seeing as how I am at work, no deal. 2. They have me going to the hospital once a week for fetal monitoring. They hook me up to the belts and listen to her heart and movements. All the while, I get to lay there. 3. We also have no plans for new years. Probably just staying home. Boring, huh? 4. Baby just moved a bit, what a relief. 5. I am friggin starving, she probably is too! 6. I want to get my highlights done. Someone told me not to do this while pregnant. Does anyone know the rules for this? 7. Sister is having a shower for me in TWO WEEKS! Yay. 8. Baby's room is almost done. I will post pics as soon as it is.
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Spitfire
Member
07-18-2002
| Thursday, December 29, 2005 - 12:19 pm
1. Escapee this is for you. 2. I don't expect to have a shower for this baby. It is not normal practice around this area to have a baby shower for the second. 3. I really wish my baby would start to be more active to. 4. Sam wasn't much into unwrapping gifts, just as I expected. Once he unwrapped one, that was good enough and he wanted to play. Next year will be different I'm sure. 5. I had all my extended family over for our celebration on Boxing day. There was 36 of us, and all went well. Most the activity was in the basement and all people had to come upstairs for was food so it left the mess to 2 rooms. 6. No plans for New Years for us either. 7. DH is going to a Leafs game tonight so I will have a night to myself after lil one goes to bed. 8. I am starting to think about what to do Sam's room in when I move him to the big boy room. The walls are a beige and I really don't want to paint them again. I'm thinking maybe a animal theme will go good with that color. Any suggestions? 9. I'm thinking that I need a new vehicle to accommodate my growing family. Does anyone here own a Hyndai Sante Fa and what do you think of it?
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Escapee
Member
06-15-2004
| Thursday, December 29, 2005 - 1:05 pm
1.1 Thanks Spitfire. That was super helpful. My hair is a wreck. It needs SOMETHING! 2.1 IMO, shower each baby with love. No two pregnancies are the same. Also, sis is insisting that I need pink "stuff". 9.1 I haven't heard much about a Santa Fe. I drive an escape and it does beautifully. It's not too big, but it's got the cargo area and it's great on gas, and since it is on a car chassis, it's got less of a roll over risk.
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Schoolmarm
Member
02-18-2001
| Thursday, December 29, 2005 - 1:34 pm
1. WHEW! I am back home. 2. Had a good Christmas, and felt in the spirit after the Christmas Eve hymn fest was over. 3. My Mom MADE a nativity set for me and my two brothers. 20 pieces in all, hand painted and exquisite. 4. Now I know why she has been busy lately and couldn't come visit. She was painting! 5. The kitty cats were happy to see me. Kind of. It might have been the food! 6. It's been nice today to just get caught up on my reading, book ordering, eBay, computer stuff, etc. 7. It is a gray day today. 8. I need to pay my property taxes tomorrow, so that means a trip to the bank. 9. I need to pay my car insurance as well. SIGH. 10. I am starting to get ready for the new semester, so I can go to NYC (with Reiki) the 11th or 12th through the 16th! WHOO HOOO!
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Mamie316
Member
07-08-2003
| Thursday, December 29, 2005 - 1:36 pm
1. It's 1:30 and I am still in my pajamas.
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Vacanick
Member
07-12-2004
| Thursday, December 29, 2005 - 1:37 pm
1. I'm so jealous that Mames is in her jammies! 2. I'm here at work, wishing I was home in my jammies!
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Mamie316
Member
07-08-2003
| Thursday, December 29, 2005 - 1:39 pm
1. I probably won't change out of them! lol 2. No, I'm going to take a hot bath and put some sweats on. 3. I am enjoying my days off!
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Secretsmile
Member
08-19-2002
| Thursday, December 29, 2005 - 2:15 pm
1. My FIL seems to be going down hill fast, he's been ill for years but last week I think he just got tired of fighting the fight. 2. This is not unexpected, it's sad but we've all made peace with it. We are now just praying his passing is easy. 3. It was hard to talk to my son in Iraq about his grandfather's decline, he had hoped to see him on his leave but that fell through. 4. I started working with the Red Cross, it may be possible for him to get an emergency leave, there is criteria to be met so it's not a sure thing.
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Mameblanche
Member
04-13-2005
| Thursday, December 29, 2005 - 9:46 pm
4.1 ((((Secretsmile & her FIL))))
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Wargod
Moderator
07-16-2001
| Thursday, December 29, 2005 - 11:42 pm
1. {{{SS}}} While I don't want that to be the reason he comes home, I pray he will be able to get the emergency leave. I know how much it'd mean to the whole family and especially him and fil if he's able to make it for a visit. 2. I got a recall notice for my car today. Some clip on the last row of seats has snapped in cars that have been hit certain ways. I have to take it to the dealership next week to get that fixed. 3. Sis was supposed to watch the kids today. she called early to let us know she was finally able to get the baby a doctors appt (she'd been trying to get her in for two days.) Baby's been coughing and wheezing, a sound both of us are soooo familiar with. Didn't really need a doctor to tell us she has asthma. To "make up" for not watching them today, she wants them over early tomorrow morning, she'll keep them all day and night. We were joking around about having to do asthma treatments assembly line style. Both Kota and oldest niece are on twice daily breathing treatments per their doctors, now youngest niece as well. Geez, I'm either going to have to spend an hour medicating the three of them Sat night and Sun morning or plug in an extension cord so all of them can do it at once. While Kota and oldest niece are able to do their own they still need to be supervised and the baby can't do it herself at all. Really it's not that funny, but what else is there to do but laugh? 4. Neighbor girls birthday is tomorrow. She's having a bowling party which the kids are invited to. we explained to her parents about the kids going to sis' and came up with a plan. we'll pick up a gift and then go to sis' and get the kids and drop them off. Since there's only 7 children invited (and 4 of those are the neighbors) they told us we could leave them with them so it doesn't stop our date night. 4.5 Meanwhile bil's youngest sister is in town for the week and she leaves late tomorrow night. Her and bils father wants to take the whole family out to dinner and invited us. Again the date night thing so we're not going. But we also told them the kids were committed to the bowling party awhile back and plans were already set up so they won't be going either. Mom has offered to pick the kids up from the bowling ally (won't surprise me if she goes and stays with them) and then will take them back to sis' house til sis and bil are back. Sound complicated? You should have seen me, sis, neighbors, mom, and bils father trying to figure it all out, lol! Luckily everyone understood how important everyone elses plans were. Me and Darren haven't had a date night in about 6 weeks, sis and bil only see his youngest sis a couple times a year when schools on vacation, and the neighbors had already paid for the kids to attend the party. 5. Tomorrow after dropping the kids off we'll be running some errands first (paying bills and grocery shopping.) Then we have some fun shopping to do (couple gift certificates and I have to replace the coat I got and took back for Christmas.) We have yet to decide what we're doing tomorrow night, but are leaning towards a quiet dinner out somewhere that has a little bar to get a drink or two, and then maybe a movie if we can decide what to see. I want to see Chronicles of Narnia, he wants to see Harry Potter and both of us have heard from friends that Brokeback Mountain is good. Decisions, decisions.
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Serenity
Member
06-28-2005
| Friday, December 30, 2005 - 6:12 am
1. Good morning factoiders! IrishTXGirl - Welcome to the land of facts! (((Secretsmile))) It must be a rough time for you. 2. Christmas went well. Everyone had a great time. We ate lots and spent tons of time with family. The boys got spoiled by all of their aunts/uncles/grandparents. 3. Yesterday my sis (who works as a cruise director) shipped a box to the boys from Toys R Us. It was a belated Christmas gift. Inside of the huge box was 8 board games!!! (YUP, I said eight!)Family games night just got soooo much more fun! LOL. 4. They are all age appropriate games and include the likes of Clue Jr., Monopoly Jr., and Mouse Trap. We had 2 of them already, so had to go and exchange them at the store. 5. While we were wandering the aisles at Toys R Us, DS3 took off his hat and left it on one of the shelves. We phoned the store when we noticed (after we were halfway home) and luckily they found it in their huge store. It was a new "special" hat from his grandma that he got for Christmas. 6. Now, today, I have to drive there again to pick up his hat. I had planned on staying in to "wargod", but now I might as well run some errands (and see if there are any leftover boxing day deals to be had at the mall). 
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