the thread that wouldn't die

[sinead]

lol at Prawn! We always just said, "The Baby." Maggie calls this baby "My sister" though as I said, we don't know it's a sister for sure or not. We'll see. I called Maggie "Little One" most of the time.

[RachelS]

gosh... we're such bad parents... we called Ian "IT" when i was pregnant with him.

[tamra]

Rachel, why does that not surprise me :) LOL
Is he really hairy now?

[tamra]

Kimberlee you and your mom were prego at the same time?! WOW

[RachelS]

no he's not really hairy.... LOL

kimberlee, i was pregnant at the same time as my mom too! my little brother is 3 months older than my oldest son. in fact, my mom was in the hospital on bedrest for about a month, and during that time, i had fallen down on some ice and had to be monitored for a few hours. it was really rather entertaining because my mom was in the room next door to me. the nurses couldn't believe we were mother and daughter... but it made life easier because my sister and stepdad just took turns visiting with us. LOL

[Charla]

That's really funny, Rachel. My mom really wanted that to happen to us (well, not the bedrest and falling on ice) but the youngest is now 6 1/2, so unless there's a miracle, it's not going to happen.

[RachelS]

you know whenever i try to explain it to people, i usually get a funny look... one that says "wow you're a bunch of hillbillys" then i feel compelled to explain that after they were married, my mom and stepdad had to try for quite a while to get pregnant with matt, and that no, we are not a bunch of hillbillys... both of them have master's degrees and my stepdad is a lt. colonel in the army. they just wanted to have a large family.

[Charla]

same here :)
People usually figure it must be a second marriage or something.

So how many siblings do you have? (I'm the oldest of 11) :D

[scrapsandsass]

you know whenever i try to explain it to people, i usually get a funny look... one that says "wow you're a bunch of hillbillys" then i feel compelled to explain that after they were married, my mom and stepdad had to try for quite a while to get pregnant with matt, and that no, we are not a bunch of hillbillys... both of them have master's degrees and my stepdad is a lt. colonel in the army. they just wanted to have a large family.

Yeah, we get that look too. My mom remarried when I was 18 and my brother was 15. She had always wanted more kids (so we had a string of bad foster kid situations) and my stepdad had no kids and always wanted a lot, so she got pregnant at 40 and then he wanted her to get pregnant right away again but she had a difficult pregnancy so she held off.

Rachel, your story puts me in mind of the Father of the Bride 2 (almost). We always laughed when that movie came out because at least then we had some other reference point.

When I had my daughter, my mom came to visit and brought my baby sis. She was a big baby and had a ton of hair (looked like she was wearing a wig)... so she looked older than 2 months... but the dumb nurse asked if she was my baby!

[Charla]

How funny that she'd be so offended by that. I guess because they assume she's too old to be the mom?

I hear that all the time...after all, I was older when Justin (the youngest) was born than Mom was when I was born!! But my mom looks young...people always assume we're sisters, which she loves to hear :)

[scrapsandsass]

I saw this link today and thought of you guys. It is a Hip Mommy pregnancy calendar... there is also a kit!

Too cute!

http://studiosimmons.com/craftygirl2/

[Charla]

I heard about them but hadn't seen them. How cute!!!

But that would go against my "no buying anything, period" rule, so I'll just have to admire from a distance :D

[scrapsandsass]

I heard about them but hadn't seen them. How cute!!!

But that would go against my "no buying anything, period" rule, so I'll just have to admire from a distance :D

Just make your own! Aren't you making stuff now? :)

[Charla]

Good one :) Yeah, I mess around some. I should :)

Speaking of, I should post the little kit I made. I started it in March, finished it a few weeks ago, and have been too lazy to put it on the website. :)

[scrapsandsass]

Ooooohhhh... yeah... let's see!

I've been tinkering with some stuff. I am not so hot on Photoshop as far as designing goes, but I'm okay creating brushes and then scanning in some painting I've been doing as "altered" papers.

Some kits I will look at and try to figure out if I could make it myself before I buy it... but I'm usually too lazy to spend the time I should at the computer, so I generally buy them anyway. :D

Psssst... I just bought a kit from a hot new designer that debuted at Polka Dot Potato. :D

[Charla]

Amazing kits, aren't they?? :)

I wouldn't take the time to try to duplicate someone else's kit...I'd feel like it was stealing, anyways, even if I did it totally on my own. But I like getting ideas of color schemes or something else that makes me think, "ooh! That would be fun!" :) Okay, off to post a preview on my blog, and then i'll put it up on my website, if you'll promise to look and give me honest feedback :)

[Charla]

Okay...what do you think? (blog link in my siggy)

[scrapsandsass]

I wouldn't take the time to try to duplicate someone else's kit...I'd feel like it was stealing, anyways, even if I did it totally on my own. But I like getting ideas of color schemes or something else that makes me think, "ooh! That would be fun!" :) Okay, off to post a preview on my blog, and then i'll put it up on my website, if you'll promise to look and give me honest feedback :)

I didn't mean that I'd copy someone else's kit... I just mainly look at different elements. Like duct tape. I bought a couple of kits that had duct tape in it, and later I thought that it was kind of silly because I could have just done that all by myself. :) Or like a library card... it isn't that difficult to put one together. That kind of stuff... not an entire kit... that wouldn't be ethical. :) Plus, I always think that it is good to support other women in their business ventures. It takes a lot of guts, talent, hard work and creativity to make it work. I think that it is important for us to support those efforts and celebrate what everyone is doing in the community. :)

I'd love to see your kit. :)

[scrapsandsass]

Charlene, that is great! You should be proud!! :)

[Charla]

GOtcha! Yeah, I can see making something that is easy and that you keep admiring :)

Okay, I'll go post it. I'll letcha know when it's up :)

[scrapsandsass]

Are you going to keep making kits? That is great for your first attempt! :)

[Charla]

It's uploaded. I'll update the homepage next, but you can go check it out (just click on "scrapbook corner" on the bottom and you'll see it!)

[Charla]

Thanks! this is my 4th kit. I do it for fun...don't think I'll ever try to sell (though you never know; I also said I'd never be on a CT, and look at me now!) :)

[scrapsandsass]

Yep... you never know where things may lead you. :)

Although maybe you will be a dance star instead... how did it go last night?

[RachelS]

my husband is gross. we were just sitting on the patio and he farted. then he waved the air up to his nose so he could smell it!!!! EWWWWWWWW! He is just gross!!!!!

i'm the 2nd oldest of 7.

[scrapsandsass]

my husband is gross. we were just sitting on the patio and he farted. then he waved the air up to his nose so he could smell it!!!! EWWWWWWWW! He is just gross!!!!!

It never ceases to amaze me how gross guys can be. :) Although my SD can hold her own against any guy. She lets out huge belches that can almost rattle windows. And she's proud of them!

[Charla]

Last night was great...more later. gotta buy groceries :)

[scrapsandsass]

Hey... we're over half way to another 1000 post thread here!

[sinead]

my husband is gross. we were just sitting on the patio and he farted. then he waved the air up to his nose so he could smell it!!!! EWWWWWWWW! He is just gross!!!!!

i'm the 2nd oldest of 7.

My DH is grosser. Sometimes I think he comes into a room just to fart. I don't understand why he couldn't just as easily continue on to the bathroom or just stay where he was, but oh well. He rarely even says, "Excuse me," though I'm getting him to be better about that. Maggie has picked up on it and laughs whenever she burps...ugh. The habits that he passes on! At least I got him to quit saying, "Ah, that was a GOOD one!" before Maggie started talking!

[RachelS]

LOL Sinead!!! Does your DH ever fart in bed and then try to trap you under the sheets with the smell? Mine tried it once... he almost died, I was soooo mad. Good thing he learns quickly about some stuff.

[sinead]

lol No, he doesn't have a death wish!

[Charla]

Ewwww...thanks for making me appreciate my DH! After nearly 3 years of marriage, I have yet to hear or smell a fart from him! (wish he could say the same, but it's hard late-pregnancy!)

Dancing last night was awesome. Not everyone was there, that came the first week, so somehow we ended up with nearly twice as many guys as girls. So the first line of girls would get a partner, and then the second line. DH had to dance with many different girls, but I only had to dance with two other people (and the teacher, who doesn't count because she purposely danced with all of us to see how we were doing). We learned one new step in swing, and a fun, cool one in merangue, and only had a chance to recap the cha cha. :D And my shoes were awesome! It was hard to be on my toes that whole time, but that will get easier as I keep practicing :)

[RachelS]

hehehe... mine does i think. he is always doing idiotic things to make me mad. i think it's all a big joke to him sometimes.

[RachelS]

i'm so glad you had fun at dancing charlene! i had been wondering how it went!

[Charla]

Sorry! I meant to tell you about it, but kept forgetting :)

[StaceyD]

LOL Sinead!!! Does your DH ever fart in bed and then try to trap you under the sheets with the smell? Mine tried it once... he almost died, I was soooo mad. Good thing he learns quickly about some stuff.

LOL! Ah, the dutch oven!!

[tamra]

GROSS! So glad my dh doesn't do that! :P

[scrapsandsass]

My DH doesn't do it... but he's usually on top of the covers, so it is just out in the air... and I'm trying to casually hide my face under the blankets for self-protection. He just acts like nothing has happened... so sometimes it is just an awful surprise. Blech!

[scrapsandsass]

LOL! Ah, the dutch oven!!

I've never heard that term before. Made me LOL. :)

[RachelS]

LOL I couldn't remember the name! thanks stacey!

if you're feeling a bit dorky... check out my blog (i put a new kit up for your DLing pleasure)

[tamra]

Rachel that is so cute! Love the colors ... and the name! I DLed it

[tamra]

oh ya, thanks!

[RachelS]

you're welcome. i was seriously just goofing around and accidentally came up with half a kit... so i finished it.

[sinead]

Big rainstorm tonight. The winds were so strong that they first flipped over the table we have outside and then they flipped over my lovely canopy (the one with the iron sides that was weighed down with 3 cement blocks on each corner). Wouldn't you know it, the canopy landed right on top of the table. A big gash in the middle of my canopy. :( Plus the legs of the canopy were all bent and twisted and mangled. There go my days of sitting outside under the canopy with Maggie (and with the fan blowing on me).

[Charla]

How sad, Sinead. I'm so sorry!

Rachel, adorable kit :D

We had a rough night. This is the second straight night where Jasmine woke up at 3:15 for awhile...two nights ago it was 10-15 minutes, last night was more like 40, and I was so frustrated. Josh finally got up and got her some homeopathic and baby "sleep" lotion. They must have helped...I brought her out to the rocking chair and she finally nursed to sleep. I was thankful...we both slept 'til 8:30, so I'm not too exhausted. But not fun!!

Sinead, what time is your ultrasound??

[sinead]

No fun on the being awake thing, Charlene. Maggie was up at 4 again, but I got up and sat with her in her room to try to get her to go back to sleep. At 2.5, I don't want her in the habit of getting into our bed, you know? I ended up falling asleep in the chair in her room (ack, crick in the neck!) for an hour after sitting with her for an hour, but she went back to sleep finally!

My ultrasound is at 11:10 tomorrow (Thursday) and then I've got the doc appt right after. :regular_s

Hey--if any of you did that challenge with my pic of my niece, go check out that challenge thread (I see that Charlene already did). :tongwink:

[Cynnder]

sinead...im sorry about all the storms...I hate storm damage its so devastating...
Charlene...bah..sleepless nights.....early mornings..its tough huh...hoping she gets back to her routine soon!

good news..i have finally scrapped 100 LO's this year!...whooohoooooo

so im off to the big city today to do some retail therapy without kids!...cant wait! I will be sure to catch up with you all later! have a great day!

[dubois598]

My DH is grosser. Sometimes I think he comes into a room just to fart. I don't understand why he couldn't just as easily continue on to the bathroom or just stay where he was, but oh well. He rarely even says, "Excuse me," though I'm getting him to be better about that. Maggie has picked up on it and laughs whenever she burps...ugh. The habits that he passes on! At least I got him to quit saying, "Ah, that was a GOOD one!" before Maggie started talking!


ROFL here I thought I was the only one with a gross dh!! This sounds just like mine!! I am trying to teach dd to call him a piggy when he does it....she is calling him a piggy, but still things it is just a riot.:retarded:

[dubois598]

Big rainstorm tonight. The winds were so strong that they first flipped over the table we have outside and then they flipped over my lovely canopy (the one with the iron sides that was weighed down with 3 cement blocks on each corner). Wouldn't you know it, the canopy landed right on top of the table. A big gash in the middle of my canopy. :( Plus the legs of the canopy were all bent and twisted and mangled. There go my days of sitting outside under the canopy with Maggie (and with the fan blowing on me).

Oh no! I covet my parents canopy!! Is there any way you can sew it or maybe buy the colored duct tape to match it?

[Charla]

Funny...last night I was close to dumping her in her crib and closing the door (we co-sleep). She'd nurse, get snuggly, and then get up and crawl off the bed, crying. Or climb over Josh, crying. And my sweet DH, who can sleep through anything, couldn't sleep through that?? :D

Deanna, have a fabulous time shopping! Find some good sales!! :D

[dubois598]

Anyone want to come over today and help me finish taggin all our stuff?? ROFL Since we aren't having anymore kids, it is an everything must go situation. I knew I had a lot, but this is just ridiculous!! I don't even need anyone else to put anything in the sale, my garage is overflowing!

[Charla]

Ugh, that's my least favorite part. When do you open? I hope you get tons of customers and get rid of everything :)

[Cynnder]

good luck... i cant wait to have one giant garage sale....I have been really trying to not buy anything for this one...since i already have a girl and a boy...and most of the toys that comes with....

but i still need a few things...

got a bed rail? and a booster chair?? LOL!

[RachelS]

good morning!!! yuck! i hate having garage sales... love going to them though.

i about had a heart attack when i say LO of the day today! i called Ryan and he was not as enthusiastic for me as i had hoped. but that's ok. i'm gonna call my mom. she is always happy for me.

[dubois598]

ROFL yes, I have 2 booster chairs and a bed rail and 3-1/2 tables filled with girl clothes!!
I have today to finish up my tagging and get my signs out. It starts bright and early tomorrow am! The only good thing about this is that I have an uncluttered house now annnnd up above the garage where we store everything, I can actually walk around and find all of my xmas stuff that was lost among the tubs! Oh I forgot, I have to finish going through Katie's toys downstairs....I keep remembering places that I still need to go through! uhhhh

[dubois598]

Ok, I have to force myself to go outside and start tagging..it is supposed to be really hot and humid with possible severe storms today..So I NEED to get as much done as I can with the garage doors open! lol Wish me luck!!!

[Charla]

You can do it, Michelle :)

Rachel, sorry Ryan wasn't more encouraging. I was excited for you :D

[tamra]

Good Luck Michelle - have fun. I hope you get rid of all your stuff AND make tons of money! :)

[tamra]

Rachel - sorry dh wasn't excited, but I'm really happy for ya!

[Charla]

Tamra, I saw that they have more of your kits up!! Congrats! Do they have Island Vacation, that they'll put up later? I wasn't sure what to write when I posted the layout you just commented on :) Thanks...I think this one was much better than the first one I made :)

[tamra]

I really liked it! I think you did a great job on it. I actually haven't even uploaded that one to the site yet! I forgot to tell you - I was telling someone (maybe Stacey) a while back that I needed to tell you that, but then forgot :) whoops. It's okay though. I get it to them... eventually. Don't wanna press my luck by giving them another one when they've been trying to get all of my other stuff up and running!

[AmyK]

Hi all! Congrats on LO of the day, Rachel!

I'm getting scarce around here. Everything is packed but the plates and the food (and my computer on top of a filing cabinet!) - we're living out of luggage and the place looks totally bare! I'm planning on leaving tomorrow (or possibly tonight) to live with the in-laws and help get the new place ready and get the kids somewhere where they can play. DH will stay here and work his last 3 days through Saturday, and then load up the truck and clean on Sunday. It's our 5-year anniversary on Friday but we will be apart. :broken_he I will miss him!

I'm still not sure how things will go on the other end. Hopefully I'll be able to get back in sooner rather than later! I do know when I get back that I'll be setting up in the Boutique - I can't wait!!

[Charla]

Amy, I'm so sorry you won't be with him on your anniversary. How sad! Hope you'll get some time to make up for it, even if it's not that day!

Tamra, hope it's okay that I went ahead and posted it??? :D

[scrapsandsass]

Rachel - congrats on the LO of the day. I was excited for you. :) I think that hubbies don't always "get it"

Sinead... sorry to hear about your storm and canopy situation. That's crazy! Good luck with your appts. :)

Tamra... congrats on them getting more of your stuff up and running. I was excited to get your summer kit yesterday. :) I just have to try to find time to use it now! :)

Charlene... sorry you had such a rough night. Hopefully tonight she'll be so worn out, you'll get lots of sleep. :)

Michelle... good luck on your sale. Did you check out Charlene's blog for garage sale tips? I've never had one, but now that I read her tips, I feel like I could be a pro!

Deanna... glad to see you're back around.

Amy... so sorry that you will be apart on your big day. :(

Stacey... how is your blog challenge going?

Now I am sure I left someone out... but I can't switch back to the previous pages... so I'll just have to catch up in another post. :p

[Charla]

Awww, thanks, Kimberlee! I wasn't sure anyone actually read that, so you made me feel good :D (you're good at that in general...you're quite the encourager!!)

[sinead]

Oh no! I covet my parents canopy!! Is there any way you can sew it or maybe buy the colored duct tape to match it?

No, it was a pretty big gash. Plus the supports are all bent and mangled. :(

[sinead]

Rachel, congrats! Off to go look in a sec.

Amy, good luck with the final stuff!

[scrapsandsass]

Rachel... that freebie rocks! Love the paisleys and the purple paper with flowers. :) You are the sweetest!!!

[scrapsandsass]

I'm actually at work and getting things done today. Whew! There are two more days of training and then I'll be back to a semi-normal life. I had to fire one person on Monday and may have to fire another one soon. Not a good sign out of 13 people hired. :( I don't like to fire people. I like to be the nice guy. Usually I point out the bad people and the owner fires them. LOL. It's hard to be in that position. But I'm learning and growing and adding to my resume.

Now if I could only get a job scrapbooking so I could quit this rat race... life would be perfect. :)

[Charla]

Uh-oh...5 1/2 hours???

Kimberlee, that's awesome that you got so much done at work today. Doesn't it feel good?? Sorry about having to fire people. I can't imagine how hard that must be. You're right, it will definitely help on your resume, which it sounds like you'll be ready to start using soon :)

[RachelS]

sorry... i was out!

kimberlee, you're one busy lady! i would hate to be in charge of firing people too!

[sinead]

Today's the big day! I just popped in here (the kitchen) to check my email and I hear Maggie singing the theme song for 'Maggie and the Ferocious Beast' on Noggin. She's so dang cute that it just makes me hurt sometimes--especially at 4am! lol

[StaceyD]

Good luck today Sinead!! Can't wait to hear all about it!!

[sinead]

Oh, and did I tell you guys that we had the best morning yesterday? Maggie was asked to come and help at the awards ceremony for our library's summer reading program (the leader is a free spirit like Maggie and is just in love with Maggie). She asked that Maggie dress up like a princess to go with the Once Upon a Time theme--not a problem there, that would be Maggie's preferred mode of dress (with mismatched shoes, of course!).

Anyway, I didn't know that there would be a story-telling competition before the ceremony (read by the writers...4-10 yr olds...and then repeated by the story lady because nobody could hear the kids reading). Then there was an intermission between the reading and the awards stuff. Maggie went up to the front to the stage and Miss Angie because she "needed to dance." Well...Angie not only let her dance on the stage, but gave her the microphone for the karoke machine, which Maggie promptly turned on. Needless to say, everybody in the auditorium got quite a show from Miss Maggie (who could be heard LOUD AND CLEAR on the mic, unlike the older kids). Nothing shy about my kid! The little town newspaper's photographer was there (for once I didn't have my camera--can you believe it?!), so hopefully there will be some cute photos as fodder for the grandparents.

So it was a busy day. :tongwink:

[Charla]

How awesome! What a great day!
I saw an ad for "Maggie and the ferocious beast" on the beginning of a Muppets tape and thought of your Maggie...she reminded me of your DD's pictures :D
Hope the u/s is perfect! Can't wait to hear!

[sinead]

lol--she loves watching a show that has her name in it. hehehe And Thanks! I'll let you guys know--I probably won't be back here til 1:30pm (CST) or so.

[Charla]

So I need some advice. I realized I'm terrified to call the doctor or even to tell my mom, for fear they'll laugh at my concerns (or worse, tell me they're legit!)
I'm not showing as much right now as I was with Jasmine. And I don't have added fluff this time...I started 10 pounds lower than last time. That, and the lack of morning sickness (though that's mostly because of the health drink we're taking now) and the fact that we didn't hear the heartbeat last appointment (though it was early, being 9 1/2 weeks) is all going together to make me scared out of my mind that something's wrong.

I want things to be perfect. I love this baby and need him/her to be okay. But I really don't feel pregnant, and am scared.

Should I call the doctor and see what they say? I'm supposed to go in on Monday to hear the heartbeat, but that's a long ways away. I really dont' know what I want them to tell me, which is part of my hesitation in calling.

:|

[sinead]

Call the doc. I'm sure everything is ok, but more than likely they'll get you to come in and just have the nurse check you with the doppler. I would personally just go to the doc and not mention it to your mom or anybody else--they'll tell you it'll be ok and that you'll hear it on monday (most likely--that's what mine would tell me), but I know I wouldn't be able to breathe until Monday. The doc is used to it (or the midwife). That's what they're there for, and it happens all the time. Go in and reassure yourself. it'll make you rest better.

((hugs)) girlie! I hope all is well! (and I'm sure it is!)

[Charla]

Thanks, Sinead. I will call.

[RachelS]

sinead, that is too cute!!! i hope we get to see those pics too!!!

charlene, go ahead and call! it will make you feel better!

[Cynnder]

goodluck sinead...great story about maggie..I hope you get some cute pics you can share with us!

Charlene..just call... I think they are used to this type of thing...they'll get ya in for a listen im sure... just to add...im just a few days shy of 4 months...im just starting to show now...which is way later than I did with Jackson..i cant remember with Ry....

but to ease your mind girl...just call!

[Charla]

I just called the doctor's office and am going in at 1:40 (est)
I'm relieved and terrified, all at once. And so on the verge of tears...I was in the shower, thinking about hearing the heartbeat, and burst into tears at how beautiful that will be.

[Cynnder]

at my 1st prenatal..just shy of 12 weeks..they couldnt hear the hb either...just the placenta beating....my dr said its normal not to hear the hb on one of those handheld dopplers til like 14 ish weeks....


im 100% that things are fine...Im so gald they are getting you in...be sure to keep us posted OK? big hugs girlie!!!!!!!!

[StaceyD]

Hang in there Charlene! Glad you were able to get an appointment for today. I am sure all will be fine! I'll be thinking about you!

[tamra]

Charlene, if this helps, I definitely hadn't gained weight at the stage you're at - with any of my kids. With all three of mine, the first appointment I had where I had gained wait was my 5 month appointment! They all ended up perfectly fine and healthy. Micah weighed 7.8 and the girls both weighed right under 7 lbs. I'm glad you called the doc though and get to go in today. It will make you feel better knowing! Don't ever hesitate to call them if you have any concerns! :) Can't wait to hear how it goes- hope you get to hear the heart beat!

[tamra]

Sinead - great Maggie story! She sounds like such a stinker - but stinker in a good way! She's adorable and I can just picture her with that mic :) Hope your appointment goes good today. Can't wait to find out what you're having!

[scrapsandsass]

Charlene... I'm so glad you are going to get in and ease your mind. I think that is the worst part about being pregnant... worrying!

Sinead... that is sooooooo cute about Maggie. How adorable. That will be a great memory to share with her when she is older. When my DD was in kindergarten, she decided that she wanted to be in the school talent show. She sang solo, on stage with a mic at the assembly, and I almost cried. It was so cute. She sang that song by Sophie B Hawkins "As I Lay Me Down" and it was just the most precious thing. What confidence they have when they are young! Just amazing. Hopefully Maggie will hold on to that sense of self and be just as strong spirited when she's older. :)

[sinead]

It's a...


GIRL!

[sinead]

Thanks for all the good vibes, girls. It's a girl and everything looks good, so yay for that. :regular_s

Charlene, hang in there, girl. I'll say a few prayers for you today. I'm glad they got you in--you'll sleep better tonight. (((hugs)))

back in a sec with more. :regular_s

[tamra]

I'm happy for you Sinead! I know Maggie is excited about that :) She might not have been too thrilled with a boy!

[scrapsandsass]

Whoo-hoo!

[Cynnder]

congrats Sinead!!!!!!!!!!

[tamra]

kimberlee - sent you a pm

[tamra]

Deanna - I sooo freaked out yesterday when I saw that LO with the big prego belly that had the name and date on it. I was thinking "OMG Deanna had her baby!? No wonder she hasn't been talking to us for a while here!" and "Man, I didn't think it was already time - it sure went by fast!" YES, I'm a dork. You still have a way to go :)

[Cynnder]

roflmao...imsorry... I should have written that belly was one of my maternity shoots I did!...sorry for trickin' ya... Gosh I would die if I was that big!..at 16 weeks !LMBO!

[sinead]

LOL! I didn't even connect the date! hehehe It's a great pic, though!

[tamra]

I just realized that I don't even think I left a comment because I went off to try to find a post by you somewhere so I could see your siggy! I think that LO was SO cute though. Loved it :)

[Charla]

Hey chickies!!

Everything is perfect. Absolutely perfect. More in a sec, but wanted to let you know that first of all :)

[scrapsandsass]

Whew! I'm so very happy, Charlene. Now I can go off to my meeting and not worry!!!

[Charla]

Everything is perfect!! They couldn't get me in with the midwife as they had planned (whe was delivering a baby) so they said to come in tomorrow at 8. I started sobbing, so DH talked to them and they said we could wait a little, and see the ultrasound tech today.
So we waited for about an hour, and then saw the baby.
Absolutely perfect. Right on time (actually, measuring a few days ahead), good strong heartbeat (169, I think...right where it should be for first trimester)...and so beautiful :D

Thank you so much for your encouragement!!!

[Charla]

Glad I can help, Kimberlee!!

And Sinead...CONGRATULATIONS! I'm so excited for you! I can't wait to hear more (and see pictures??) :D

DH will scan the u/s picture we got so I can show you our baby's first picture :D

[scrapsandsass]

kimberlee - sent you a pm

Got that... and an email.

Whoo-hoo!!!!!!

:party:

:60:

Why is there no smily for doing the happy dance??

[Charla]

How's this??
http://pro.imagehost.biz/ims/pictes/341897.gif

That's certainly how I'm feeling at the moment!

[RachelS]

oh sinead, i'm so happy for you!

charlene, i am SO glad that everything is ok. i know how stressful it can be.

and what is up with the dancing food?

[tamra]

ya, my food doesn't dance! ;)

[tamra]

Hey, I just saw that my image has been removed... I feel so naked - DON'T LOOK!

[Cynnder]

LMAO @ tamra....


YEh to charlene...im so glad things were super dee duper!!!!!!!

[Charla]

Tamra, you're so cute! Yeah, I had noticed it a couple days ago, but then yesterday I didn't see it at all, so I thought you had just deleted it. :)

Thanks, Deanna and Rachel. I am soooooo relieved!

[Charla]

Taaa-daaaa :)

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y62/berekah_44/placido-1st-ultrasound.jpg

[tamra]

awww - Your baby is beautiful Charlene :)

[Kelsey]

ahh....school starts in like 10 days :whatchuta

[tamra]

You're not ready to go back? I always loved it when it was time for school to start!

[Charla]

I always liked the first day, but wasnt' quite so enthusiastic about the whole year :D
Thanks, Tamra. DH says this one looks just like Jasmine did!

[sinead]

Yay, Charlene! I'm so glad that all is well!!

[sinead]

That's a great u/s pic, Charlene! Mine this time haven't been half as clear--even today's 2D ultrasound wasn't that clear!

[RachelS]

woohoo! babies!!

[scrapsandsass]

School starting... ahhhh... school supplies! That was always my favorite part of school starting. :) I'm such a :22:

Man... your school starts early, Kelsey!

I can't wait until my daughter gets her college app in... then we can start looking for dorm stuff! :)

[scrapsandsass]

Such a cool u/s Charlene... thanks for sharing. I wish I would have had one when I had my DD. Damn the 80s anyway!

[Cynnder]

stunning u/s pic Charlene..congrats again!

[scrapsandsass]

Deanna... congrats on the 100 Layouts! I don't know how you do it all! :)

[Cynnder]

i lock my kids in the closet

[RachelS]

my kids would like to invite your kids to come get locked in the playroom... much better than the closet.

[StaceyD]

I haven't been doing a good job keeping up and can't remember what I have and have not responded to. If I repeat, please forgive me!

Kimberlee, thanks for asking about the challenge blog. We aren't getting many players BUT Rachel is playing!! Thanks Rachel!!

Amy, hope the move is going well!

Sinead, CONGRATS on your exciting news!! Maggie is going to be a great big sister! So cute about her singing away.

Charlene, I am so glad things went well today!! GREAT u/s pic! Now you can enjoy your weekend!

Wow, THANKS you preggos...now I have a raging case of baby fever!! ;)

[Cynnder]

LMAO @ stacey.... yeah nasty run of babies going on here huh?

rachel... my kids would love that! i wonder what travel time would be like! LMBO!

[Charla]

Good morning!

Another not-so-great night...it wasn't a full half hour awake, but something's making her wake up uncomfortable. It makes me sad since i don't know what's causing it. I hope it improves, whatever it is!
So those of you who nurse(d), when they stopped nursing during the night, did you give them a bedtime snack to make sure they weren't hungry during the night? We co-sleep, and she nurses during the night, but I'm wondering if there's not as much milk for her, and maybe her "discomfort" is hunger but she's too tired to tell me. ???

[StaceyD]

Charlene, sorry you had another hard night. When she is waking up, is she nursing or just latching on and off?

[Charla]

She usually nurses for a minute, not more than that. Could be that she just likes to suck and then falls asleep, or that she realizes there's nothing there for her...

[StaceyD]

She probably just nurses for comfort to fall back to sleep. I don't think she is actually hungry. When she goes to nurse, there might not be much there and she doesn't know how to fall to sleep without it yet. When I was pg with Kayleigh, it was around the 3 month mark that my supply dropped.

[StaceyD]

How often does she nurse during the day? Is she cutting back there too?

[sinead]

It's probably just comfort nursing at this point, Charlene. Maggie nursed at night for a long time (that was her hold out)...I think she was really using me as a human bink. Not that Jasmine is doing that...I just know that Maggie probably made that shift around 15 months or so.

About the night waking...is she hitting a new milestone these days? Teething? Babbling more? She's not talking yet, is she? Those are things that usually spawned lots of night waking from Maggie. Of course, I have NO CLUE what's making Maggie wake up these days. She woke up at 10pm, 1am, and 4am last night--FREAKY! I think Miss M is having night terrors (oh thank you super vivid and precocious imagination!).

hugs to you about Jasmine and the night wakings...I hope you guys can get past it. It's SO not fun.

[Charla]

I don't know. I've never really counted! I think it's a little less now than it used to be, but I don't know for sure :)
There is still definitely some milk there, because when she nurses during the day (like right now) she's swallowing a lot. So that feels good :)

[Charla]

Thanks, Sinead. She's got 16 teeth so shouldn't be teething again until closer to 2 (though who knows...she's been super-early with all the others!) She may be having a growth spurt. Yeah, she is starting to talk more (her newest word, complete with head motions, is "no" but it means "I'm answering your question.") She's starting to imitate me. Wonder if that's it??
Yeah, I hope it changes quickly. For Maggie, too. You both need your sleep!!

[sinead]

Maggie started teething for her 2 year molars REALLY early (like 16 months or so) and they didn't come in until after 2. I swear, she was working on those on and off for like 6 months!! NOT fun. It might be the talking, too. Hang in there! will she let you rest during the day? Maggie has been really good to me...even though she wakes up at the crack of dawn, she'll entertain herself (or watch Dora or Backyardigans or whatever on Noggin or DVR) so that I can doze until a more normal time. And DH has been getting up a little earlier so that there's someone who can answer her 5 billion questions and comments without having to wake me up. lol

[scrapsandsass]

Back in the last day of training for my team. I'm so glad it's almost over...but then the actual project begins.

I'm trying to meet a friend for lunch because i'm in olympia today...where she owns a b&b.

So, Stacy, are you going to jump on the baby bandwagon now that you've got the "fever"? (i'm not trying to be rude or presumptious...and feel free to ignore the question.)

[Cynnder]

lol jackson is 16 months..and has 6 teeth...he's way behind..4 on top 2 on the bottom!..

[Charla]

I wouldn't mind if baby #2 is a little more delayed in his/her teething!!

Kimberlee, glad training is almost over :) Enjoy lunch!


Anyone doing anything fun this weekend? I'm throwing a bridal shower tomorrow (for the girl who didn't want to go to the baseball game) at an amazing B&B. Awesome foods (it's a "tea" :)

[Priscilla]

I have a baby welcome shower to go to tomorrow!!

It's for a friend that adopted. When Will wakes up we are going to the mall to get her gift... probably a book.

Any suggestions? favorites? I have a few in mind, but what do you think?

[tamra]

Charlene, I'm sure that Jasmine is just using the nursing to go back to sleep - especially because she wakes up just to get it in her mouth a minute and is back asleep! Both of my dd did this forever - it was really hard because I got no sleep! They woke up every half hour to do that!

Sinead, I hope Maggie gets straitened out with her sleeping. You seem to be not getting much sleep at all - and you NEED sleep!

[tamra]

My kids were all 3 behind in the teething. ds and first dd got their first tooth just about a month and a half before they were 1. youngest dd got hers a couple of days after she turned! I will say though, that they all had 6 come in at the same time. They went from 0 - 6 teeth in a couple of weeks!

[Cynnder]

hmmn..books for babies....

anything that is a board book with lots of colors... but honestly the baby isnt gonna be into a book for a while...like 9 months... in our case...so I would pick something fun and bright for the mom to read to the baby....LMAO!

[scrapsandsass]

Charlene, that's so nice of you to do a shower for someone you barely know! What a sweetheart you are.

We're just hanging out with the kids. This may be our last weekend with them before they move across state. :( dh is so sad.

i have to pick up a few b-day gifts too.

I,m glad payday is around the corner. I just had to give one of my new people a small loan so she could get through the weekend and make it back home. The owner hasn't gotten their checks done. :(

[sinead]

I'm not surviving well without sleep, trust me. In college, though, I lived off of about 3 hours of sleep. I'm doing better than that these days (at least in total...maybe not all at one time!), but I could still use more sleep. One of these days. lol

Maggie was an early teether. My mom has told me (ad nauseum) that babies who teethe later have stronger teeth. I don't know if that's the case, but that's what she says. lol Miss Maggie had a mouth full of teeth by 8 months and by 18 months had everything but her 2yr molars. Thankfully we're finally done with teeth--at least until the baby ones start falling out!

[Priscilla]

Will loved books REALLY early on.....4 months or so.... they made great chew toys

LOL!!


hmmn..books for babies....

anything that is a board book with lots of colors... but honestly the baby isnt gonna be into a book for a while...like 9 months... in our case...so I would pick something fun and bright for the mom to read to the baby....LMAO!

[RachelS]

goodnight moon is always a good choice!

[sinead]

Maggie always loved those touchy feely ones. You know, Touch and Feel Farm, Touch and Feel Wild Animals. The Usborne Touchy-Feely ones are AWESOME, too, but you probably can't find them in most bookstores. I've seen them at Books-a-Million, though. They seem to hold up better than the board books, at least they did in our house.

[Charla]

Here are some of my favorites:
Anything by Sandra Boynton (she's hilarious, for kids and adults)
Goodnight Moon by Sandra Wise Brown (all-time favorite)
A lot of people like "Guess how much I love you" and it's sweet, but I'm not sure how I feel about it :)
Each Peach Pear Plum is really cute

:) I love children's books!

[Priscilla]

Love Goodnight Moon but she probably has that one, i want one a little more obscure.


I think i touch and feel one is a good idea to help narrow them down... too many good ones :)

[Priscilla]

I loooooooooooooooooooooooove Guess how much i love you :)

we have it in board and paper :)

[Kelsey]

You're not ready to go back? I always loved it when it was time for school to start!

not really...i want to but i dont? hahah

maybe b/c i have to graduate in may......

and school supply shopping is the best :D

[Charla]

There's nothing like new school supplies, is there? My favorite was the brand new box of crayons (maybe that's why I didn't enjoy middle and high school so much, lol)

Thinking ahead to college? Any idea what you want to study or where you're going to go? Or are you checking out a bunch of places? That's a fun part of the senior year (that, and rubbing it in the faces of my little brothers that I was almost out of high school!)

[sinead]

Man, I love new crayons! I've always been obsessive about keeping like colors together--even now with Maggie's crayons! It's a losing battle, for sure, but every few days I go back and resort them. lol

[Charla]

Yup, the box of 64 has a specific quadrant for each color group. :) I love seeing them all organized, and could never figure out why Crayola couldn't organize them better when we got them :)

[Kelsey]

There's nothing like new school supplies, is there? My favorite was the brand new box of crayons (maybe that's why I didn't enjoy middle and high school so much, lol)

Thinking ahead to college? Any idea what you want to study or where you're going to go? Or are you checking out a bunch of places? That's a fun part of the senior year (that, and rubbing it in the faces of my little brothers that I was almost out of high school!)

I am going to major in photography/graphic design

as for where i am going, i have no idea! my mom would perfer me to stay in TX though

[sinead]

Cool, Kelsey!!

Charlene...I had the same thoughts!! See...underneath the lax and laidback image that I present, I'm obsessive compulsive. It's well buried, though. lol!

[Charla]

I don't think mine is quite as well-hidden. People learn pretty early that I have some idiosyncracies (any chance I spelled that right?) :)

[RachelS]

lol... y'all got the 64 box of crayons?? my mom would only ever buy us the 24...

[aggietha]

I was the one who was more excited about shopping for supplies that my son was when he first started school and I showed him how to organize his crayons..totally OC of Mommy, huh?

[RachelS]

i just want to say that you guys are by far the nicest ladies i have ever encountered on the internet!

[tamra]

Well I know I am! Was there ever a doubt? LOL! Everyone here is really great, huh ;)

[StaceyD]

This is a GREAT place to call home!

[RachelS]

:)

[RachelS]

oh my gosh!!! i just looked at the clock! i cannot believe it is seriously this late!! send me to bed!

[StaceyD]

You and me both girl! For some reason my scrappin mojo shows up right around midnight...guess that is better than turning into a pumkin!

[scrapsandsass]

lol... y'all got the 64 box of crayons?? my mom would only ever buy us the 24...

Okay... I have a sappy story about crayons that I have to share. When I was growing up, we were kinda poor, so we couldn't get the big 64 box of crayons. When I had DD, I started buying her the 64 box when she was old enough to hold a crayon. My (now) ex asked me why I did that when she broke them all and didn't appreciate it. So I told him that I had always wanted the big box.... and how I'd plan to organize it and keep them all sharp and wonderful... and I'd imagine all of the pictures I'd draw/color. We hadn't been dating that long, so I thought he might think I was crazy, but he came over a few days later with a gift bag. He bought a big box of crayons (just for me) and put a little bow on them. It was sooo sweet. I think I still have that box. :embaresse

I still buy crayons and color (sometimes) for relaxation. I have Hello Kitty coloring books. :embaresse But I totally believe that they should have organized them by color... but then again, maybe they figured it would entertain all of us obsessive kids. :)

[sinead]

Oh, how sweet, Kimberlee!!

[RachelS]

thats such a sweet story!

[Charla]

Kimberlee, how sweet! Good for him :)

My crayon story: when I was earning a small (very small) allowance, I saved up just enough money to buy a store-brand 64-pack of crayons. I was so excited!
I brought them home, opened it up...not only did they not smell like crayons (the wax content was different) and the colors weren't as vibrant, but they didn't have 64 different colors! It was either 2 each of 32, or (gasp) 4 each of 16. I was so disappointed! I will never buy non-Crayola crayons, ever!

[RachelS]

i agree! crayola is the ONLY way to go!

so i have a favor to ask...
visit these to sites, and tell me which one you think has better stuff
http://www.digiscrapcentral.com/scrapshop/index.php?zenid=2aa7db8b3f4f7424ed606dd49fe39247
http://www.digitalscrapgal.com/index.php

[dubois598]

This is a GREAT place to call home!

I would have to agree with you here. :) I was really depressed when DSW went away :17: It was my first home and it was hard for me to go elsewhere and start over. The girls that were there weren't at one board, but all over the place, so I couldn't just go somewhere else and have my same group.

On the crayon thing, I had the same as Rachel! Only the little crappy box of crayons! ROFL I will only buy my dd the crayolas now. It doesn't hurt that they have the only true washable ones either!

Oh and you southern girls....take your dang heat back, I don't want it! ROFL I closed the sale early yesterday and am not having it today. I love the heat, but sitting in a garage when the dew point is in the 70's and the actual temp is in the upper 90's just wasn't sitting well with me! :shocked: I now have one leg more tan than the other..lol I couldn't get our little table all the way in the garage because it was so stuffed! Never again will I do this! NEVER NEVER NEVER!!!! :) Anyone need a ton of baby girl clothes??

[Laura_A]

I'm ashamed to say that this is the FIRST time I've even clicked on this thread to see what it's all about. So you'll understand if I don't read the whole the right? LOL

So, anybody have funs plans for the weekend?

[RachelS]

HI LAURA!!!! it's ok not to read the whole thing... you'll think we're all crazy anyhow! (even though we are, we don't want you to think so)!

my FILs father passed away very early this morning, so this weekend we are going to be helping to make funeral arrangements. oh, and also going swimming in the pool they just finished building at MILs house.

[dubois598]

Laura, we expect you to go back and read all 60 some pages..ROFL

Nothing going on here. It is way to hot to do anything! I think we are going to go find a nice recliner and tv stand for the new playroom tomorrow.

[dubois598]

HI LAURA!!!! it's ok not to read the whole thing... you'll think we're all crazy anyhow! (even though we are, we don't want you to think so)!

my FILs father passed away very early this morning, so this weekend we are going to be helping to make funeral arrangements. oh, and also going swimming in the pool they just finished building at MILs house.


Oh no! Sorry to hear that Rachel!

[RachelS]

he has been really sick and in and out of ICU. he actually stopped eating and pretty much stopped moving. he was ready to go be with his wife. as sad as it is, it is a blessing.

[Laura_A]

Aww Rachael... sorry to hear about your loss... big hugs to you and your family.

[dubois598]

I hear you there Rachel. It is so hard to see them like that. We went through the same with my grandpa in 2000. My grandma died 2 months after my wedding (July 98) and he wasn't the same after she was gone. He went downhill so fast. They were so independant and then to see him like he was, it was really hard.

[Cynnder]

my FILs father passed away very early this morning, so this weekend we are going to be helping to make funeral arrangements. oh, and also going swimming in the pool they just finished building at MILs house.


hugs Rachel....im so sorry to hear that!

[scrapsandsass]

so i have a favor to ask...
visit these to sites, and tell me which one you think has better stuff
http://www.digiscrapcentral.com/scrapshop/index.php?zenid=2aa7db8b3f4f7424ed606dd49fe39247
http://www.digitalscrapgal.com/index.php

In my humble opinion... I think the digitalscrapgal has better stuff. I should say that it isn't necessarily "better" but more along the lines of things that I like. :)

[scrapsandsass]

HI LAURA!!!! it's ok not to read the whole thing... you'll think we're all crazy anyhow! (even though we are, we don't want you to think so)!

my FILs father passed away very early this morning, so this weekend we are going to be helping to make funeral arrangements. oh, and also going swimming in the pool they just finished building at MILs house.

Big hugs Rachel. :( It is always hard to lose someone... even if it is the right time for them. Hope your family is doing okay.

[scrapsandsass]

I'm ashamed to say that this is the FIRST time I've even clicked on this thread to see what it's all about. So you'll understand if I don't read the whole the right? LOL

So, anybody have funs plans for the weekend?

You'd also have to go back to the others that we finished off before you yelled at us for having such a huge never-ending thread. It is a good thing you popped your head in and checked... we could have been planning to take over the world or something. :retarded: Bwahahahahaha.

No exciting plans for us this weekend.

[StaceyD]

Rachel, so sorry to hear about your loss. Hugs to your family.

[tamra]

Rachel, sorry to hear about that! Sometimes it does seem to be a blessing and a relief that they are finally at ease.

[tamra]

Laura! It's good to see that you will actually mingle with us now... hehehe! I know you're very busy, but it is good to see you. As for my weekend plans, well, very busy few days to come. I am packing up all of our stuff because we are moving next weekend. At the same time getting things ready for dd's 5th birthday party. Her birthday is tomorrow, me-mydad-myuncle all have ours the next day (monday), and the following day (tuesday) SIL is being induced - so another bday! Busy indeed. I hope I can get everything packed!

[sinead]

Rachel, there's pretty stuff at both. I haven't used anything from either, though, so I'd be a little reluctant to give an opinion before I'd actually downloaded and scrapped with some of it, you know?

Michelle, sorry about the sale--that stinks! The heat does, too. I wish that our heat had gone away, but I think it just spread because it's just as hot here!

Laura, great to see you here! :regular_s

[sinead]

I'm sorry for your loss, Rachel. I'm glad his suffering is over, but I know that it's probably just as hard for the family.

My plans for today were to try to rest, but Maggie and her Daddy had other plans. ugh.

Going to try to chill this afternoon and do some scrapping tonight (they had BETTER work with me tonight!). :tongwink:

[tamra]

i agree! crayola is the ONLY way to go!

so i have a favor to ask...
visit these to sites, and tell me which one you think has better stuff
http://www.digiscrapcentral.com/scrapshop/index.php?zenid=2aa7db8b3f4f7424ed606dd49fe39247
http://www.digitalscrapgal.com/index.php
Rachel, I think you made the right choice... Congrats :)

[tamra]

Michelle, sorry about your g.s. not going so great! Yes, the heat is a killer!

[scrapsandsass]

Tamra... good luck with the packing. What a nightmare to have that looming ahead with all that you have going on. Hang in there!

[RachelS]

tamra, i hadn't actually made a choice yet... silly people just put my bio up already! LOL!

in other news, the heat is killing me. seriously though.... our A/C stopped working. it is 92 degrees in my house!!! AND HUMID! we just bought 3 more fans, but i think i'm going to get more before the night is through.

[RachelS]

oh yeah.. and if you wanted to see me mostly nude, c'mon over! i've got on a sports bra and little shorts... still sweating like none other though

[scrapsandsass]

Hee hee... hopefully no perverts are reading this thread.

[RachelS]

eh, yeah well... at this point i no longer care... i'm going to go stand outside in the rain now.

[sinead]

I hope you can cool down, Rachel! Congrats on the new gig selling! :regular_s

[StaceyD]

ACK!!! Can't let this thread go untouched for a FULL day!!!

[scrapsandsass]

Ohmygosh... I'm so glad you saved it, Stacey. I figured I'd log on and there'd be pages upon pages of witty banter that had been posted today. :)

[Charla]

Hi girls!
I tried to post last night but Jasmine kicked the mouse and it somehow closed firefox completely. I wasn't up to trying it again.

Rachel, Congratulations on the Designing! I'm so excited for you :)
And I'm sorry about the loss in your family. It's never easy, even when you know it's coming.

I can't remember all that I wrote before so I won't even try.

DH finally found a copy of 16 Candles (it was sooo hard to find!) and we watched it tonight. I can't decide...do I really look like her? I guess we have similarities but I'm surprised how much I heard it (more when my hair was short. I'll go see if I can find a picture) :D

[Charla]

What do you think??? http://www.angelfire.com/ny3/goodberry/CharleneInApartmentCropped.jpghttp://imagecache2.allposters.com/images/pic/adc/10052424A%7EMolly-Ringwald-Posters.jpg
Any resemblance??? :22:

(man, I feel so totally vain even asking! But since i did hear it all the time...)

[StaceyD]

Ummm...YEAH!!! Definitely more so with the short hair!!

[scrapsandsass]

I can see why you heard that! Seeing that picture of her really makes me want to have red hair again!

[StaceyD]

Good morning everyone!!

:present:Happy Birthday, Tamra!!!:cake: Hope you have a great day!!!:party::party:

[Charla]

Happy birthday, Tamra :D

Thanks, girls. I feel less silly now :D

[RachelS]

man.... we got the heck out of dodge yesterday. it's too hot in here!! the a/c guy is coming around 12:00pm though so i had to come home :sigh:

[RachelS]

happy birthday tamra!

[sinead]

Charlene, I think there's definitely a resemblance!

Happy birthday, Tamra!!

[RachelS]

i agree charlene, definitely a resemblance

[sinead]

Hmmm...potential interesting news for my family. I've been sworn to secrecy by DH for a week, though. Think I can keep my lips zipped? lol We're not even sure if it's something we'd be interested in, but it's intriguing!

[StaceyD]

I am hosting a Pampered Chef party on WED. Anyone want to come?? ;)

[tamra]

Thanks for the birthday wishes girls!
Charlene - there is a resemblance there.
Rachel- hope it gets fixed today (you know how those people are when you're waiting on something!)
Sinead - oooh I wanna know! We shouldn't count in the keeping your lips sealed because we dont' know anyone ya'll know anyway!
Stacey- I would come, but I have to keep on packing!

I don't know if I'll be able to post much at all today - dd's swimming party for her birthday is tonight because the swimming pool was booked Friday, Saturday, and yesterday on her birthday!

[RachelS]

http://www.thedigichick.com/gallery/data/500/happy-birthday-tamra.jpg

[Charla]

Love it! :D

Stacey, sounds like fun. Hope you get a great turnout!

Sinead, good luck keeping your secret quiet. I am great at keeping secrets for others, but horrible about keeping my own secrets quiet. :D

[Charla]

http://www.thedigichick.com/gallery/data/500/birthday-card.jpg

[scrapsandsass]

Happy Birthday, Tamra!!!!!

[scrapsandsass]

I hate not knowing a secret... tell us Sinead! :) I can keep other people's... but I hate not knowing them. :p

[Charla]

Tamra and Rachel, I'm sorry...DH just emailed me that your Real Simples have been sitting on his desk since I sent them in with him. So he brought them to the woman who ships things out, and she'll send them today...but it's media mail, so it will be another week plus.
Sorry. I didn't ask him because he's usually so good at getting things taken care of immediately.

[RachelS]

no biggie. the mail service around here is pretty slow as it is, so i usually don't expect things to arrive when i ought to be expecting them

[scrapsandsass]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v256/ethnicity/B-day-card.jpg




**Credits - Tamra Burwick - Summer Fun

[scrapsandsass]

*gasp*

Has this thread finally met its demise?

[StaceyD]

Never!!

[sinead]

lol Can't share the secret yet...not sure who's looking here. :regular_s Maybe next week. :tongwink:

[StaceyD]

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f157/Staceyd923/tamrabd.jpg

[StaceyD]

I am with you Kimberlee, I hate not knowing secrets! Sinead, good luck keeping your secret!

[tamra]

Ladies you are the best! Thanks so much for all of the great cards! :) You made me feel so special!

Funny you mentioned that Charlene, because I was just thinking about it last night! I didn't know if he had sent them all to Rachel before he got my address... but I see what happened. That's totally ok - no rush here. The only thing is that we will not live here in a week!!! :P It's ok... they should forward it to my new address.

[StaceyD]

Tamra, did you have a good day?? How does it feel being the big 3-0?

[Charla]

Good morning! :D

I started making another kit for fun. It's the colors of wine, chocolate and cheese :) What would you think should be in a kit like that? Ideas???

[Kelsey]

I got a job! yay!!!!

its taking care of teacher's kids at my brother's school , after school :D

hahah now i can pay my parents back for my camera :P

[sinead]

Yay Kelsey! Good for you!

My secret may be a bust--don't get all excited over it. There was an opportunity for DH, but now it's looking like it might not be a good fit. I was saying I wasn't going to get excited, but dangit, I was! oh well...we'll see. I'll spill more details when I know more what he's thinking.

[scrapsandsass]

It's the colors of wine, chocolate and cheese :) What would you think should be in a kit like that? Ideas???

Maybe some pewter charms? Or if you keep with the wine theme... you could create an alpha made to look like the charms that go on wine glasses at parties.... kwim? Maybe some wire glass charms with beads for the alpha. I don't know how complicated that would be. Or you could do a cute stamp like an invite/rsvp blank... or something that looks like a wine label that could be used a a journaling block. Or you could do a cocktail napkin. People could use that in different ways. Maybe some wineglass/wine bottle/chocolate/cheese doodles?

I don't know if your thought was to make the kit like a wine/chocolate/cheese theme... or if those are just the colors... so sorry if I'm a dork. :22: I'll just shut up now.


Kelsey...congrats on the job! That is always exciting!

Sinead... sorry to hear that things might not go the way you'd hoped. Keep us posted though.

Stacey... that card was so cute... you did a great job with those flowers. :)

Tamra... how are all the preparations for the move? You ready?

Where the heck is Amy? Isn't her stuff supposed to be in the boutique this week? Can't wait to see it!

[Charla]

Thanks, Kimberlee! Those are great ideas!
I'm not sure if I want to go truly "wine/chocolate/cheese" route, just because I like it when kits are more versatile. But I might try, just for something completely different!

I'm so disappointed. DH is at my BIL's right now, watching a movie...and then he comes back here and we head home...1 1/4 hours away. I'll miss the chat :( I was so excited to find the movie and see it on time for this, but then my mom invited us over for the evening and now we won't be home on time.

I know it's not that big a deal, but it was to me. :(

[Charla]

13 1/2 hours???? NOOOOO, don't die!!!

Jasmine should be better and sleep again! We took her to the chiropractor this morning, who found a "spot" in her neck (he thinks she fell a little harder than normal, and that put it out) so he adjusted her and said she should be perfect. I'm thrilled...this doctor usually sees people for months at a time, but since she's young, it shouldn't regress :)

So we should start getting sleep again!!! :)
How's everyone doing? Anyone else far enough east to be in this incredible heat? Hope you're staying cool! It's "only" supposed to get to 92 today...better than 95 from yesterday (we usually see one, maybe 2 days a year above 90, so this is not normal for us) Our apartment stays pretty cool, so it's not bad for us. :)

[midgetprincess79]

It's been 97-99 here during the days for weeks and weeks now. Heat index is usually around 110-113.....you would think I would be used to it after growing up in Texas but...nope! I told DH the other day he needs to put in for orders to Alaska:)

I am just thankful for central a/c though. It got up to 102 one summer while we lived in the UK and they don't believe in A/C there....oy!

[tamra]

okay, sorry to be mia so much these last few days. I've only gotten to check in a few times... SO STINKIN' BUSY! Yesterday we were at the hospital all day because my SIL was induced. So I have a brand new baby niece! YAY :) Her name is Carli and she weighed 6lbs 3oz.

[tamra]

Stacey, let's not talk about the big 3-0! This is the only number I haven't liked. I don't know why, but I was SO dreading turning 30! I think this is the only b-day that will bother me though... I think anyway!

Charlene, I think it's funny that to you 92 or 95 is so terrible. It's in the 100's here ALOT!

[scrapsandsass]

Congrats on the new niece, Tamra! :) Are you going to have pics to scrap? So what is your actual moving day?

Charlene, I know what you mean about versatility... that's always important. You could just make tons of elements to go in it and then it would work for everything. hahahahaha. :) I really need to start setting aside time to play with PS so I can try to make some kits. I can always think of ideas or things that I want in a kit, but that's about as far as I get.

Our heat isn't so bad this week. We've dropped off to the upper 70s/low 80s... so it is nice. I feel so sorry for all of you. We had our heat wave awhile ago and it was no fun! I can't imagine living somewhere that it would be hot all of the time. I just talked to a friend of mine in Laredo, TX yesterday. She's pregnant and miserable in the heat.

[scrapsandsass]

Oops... forgot to ask... are you all going to participate in the friendship day activities? Most specifically, I guess I was wondering if y'all are going to make friendship trading cards! I want to collect them from all of you if you do! :)

[RachelS]

hi all! just a quick check in! the a/c is supposed to be fixed tomorrow afternoon, so hopefully i'll be able to participate in all the friendship day stuff. it's only 90 in the house right now, so i am checking in a bit before i head back to MILs house (just came to get some more clothes and stuff)

[scrapsandsass]

Hey, Rachel, we're missing you! Glad you are finding relief at the ILs.

[Charla]

I signed up for the trading cards. Really not sure yet what they are, but it should be fun :)

Rachel, sorry you have another day without a/c, but glad you have somewhere cooler to go!

I have some fun ideas on the suggestions you gave me, Kimberlee, so I'm excited to go "play." Hope Jasmine will have fun playing by herself for a bit...

[scrapsandsass]

There have been some great trading cards in the gallery today (for the chick walk)... check them out. :)

Charlene... can't wait to see what you come up with.

I need to find some time to scrap this weekend. There are so many fun ideas for the friendship celebration. Can't wait!

[scrapsandsass]

Ohmygosh... it died for over thirteen hours!

[Charla]

Thanks for rescuing it!

I made my trading card. DH really likes it, and I think I'm happy with it. How's that for confidence??

I'm looking for my favorite "imperfect" picture to use for the "bad photos can be your friend" thing. I have sooo many to choose from. Jasmine has been a wiggleworm since I was about 20 weeks pregnant, so I delete a good 60% of all the pictures I take of her...they're too blurry to work with. Just finding one that I really want to work with...that's tough! :)

[scrapsandsass]

Can't wait to see your trading card. If DH likes it and you're happy with it... that's the most important thing. Although lately, I wish I could say that. I feel like I've become a comment *****. :(

[Charla]

Yeah, me too. I'm getting kinda spoiled, posting in multiple galleries (since most of my layouts are for CTs) so I like coming to the computer and seeing a ton of emails in my box, all saying I have comments in the galleries.

That reminds me, I should go spread some love. :)

[sinead]

lol Charlene--my DH is always amazed by how much email I get. If you post a layout in 3 galleries, though, then you're probably going to get a couple of emails from each, and then if you post a layout or so a day....

sorry i've been gone. it's too stinkin' hot here and my mom came down to hang today. :regular_s

[RachelS]

hola chicas!!! my house is COOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!! started my friendship day projets today... woohoo this is fun!

[StaceyD]

Glad your a/c is back!! We finally got a break from 4 days of it being in the 100's!

[sinead]

Hi girlies! Sorry I've been quiet. I've been busy with Maggie and with getting things set up for the Friendship event. :regular_s Thanks for being such awesome Chickies--you guys are popping up all over the Friendship forum! love ya!!

[dubois598]

I'm back, but I figure I might as well try to break a thousand...lol I am gonna regret this, I just know it. I can feel finger craps coming on! ROFL

We have had just aweful heat and humidity here too! I live in Minnesota, it isn't supposed to be over 100 here! I love heat, but not the humidity and unfortunantly we have both. It is 9pm and 86 so this is nice compared to what we have had the past 2 weeks...

[Charla]

Michelle, I know what you mean...it's finally cooler here, but we're not used to temps in the 90s, especially with the humidity that is standard for Western NY!!

Sinead, I'm having a blast! I cannot believe how many comments I've left though...an insane number. :)

[StaceyD]

Ack, taking a break from the gallery for a min. Man, my wrists hurt!!

[Charla]

Yeah, my brain was getting tired. I'm going to bed in a few minutes, but wanted to get a few more in first.

I'm watching the postgame show (well, it's muted, but i can't reach the remote right now) in Baltimore...shall I wave to you? :)