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[ Help ] [ Abbreviations ] [ Current Board] [ Post ] Total Messages = 355 Last entry posted on: 11/30/2008 20:21:33 CST 1. *~*~*~*~* Welcome to the Mega Family Forum for the month of NOVEMBER, 2008 *~*~*~*~* (nt) - Nine-Arrows 11/02/2008 23:58:02 CST (0) 2. *~*~*~*~* RTAs and Reposts *~*~*~*~* (nt) - Nine-Arrows 11/02/2008 23:58:02 CST (0) 3. *~*~*~*~* ROLL CALL: Name, # of kiddos, and list 3 adjectives to describe your personality! *~*~*~*~* (nt) - Nine-Arrows 11/02/2008 23:58:02 CST (5) Shannon with 8 fabulous children. I guess Pessamistic (sp??), obsessive, kind. (nt) - mommy2jkserjl 11/03/2008 08:42:36 CST (0) Michele, 10 kids. I am adventurous, daring and optimistic. (nt) - canadianmom 11/03/2008 09:31:56 CST (0) karan w/8 I am a fun-energetic- dreamer (nt) - karan 11/03/2008 13:09:42 CST (0) Tracy with 11 kids on the earth and1 in heaven- organized- cautious-joyful (nt) - mom2twelve 11/03/2008 20:30:34 CST (0) Kathy with 9 kids and 1 on the way. Dreamer, crazy, friendly. (nt) - duedrop 11/04/2008 04:45:54 CST (0) 4. *~*~*~*~* Mega Calendar: What's on your Mega Plate this week, ladies? *~*~*~*~* (nt) - Nine-Arrows 11/02/2008 23:58:02 CST (0) 5. *~*~*~*~* This week, something a little different: LEARNING MORE ABOUT EACH OTHER *~*~*~*~* (nt) - Nine-Arrows 11/03/2008 00:05:30 CST (8) *~*~*~*~* Who was your first love? How old were you? Care to share a bit about him? *~*~*~*~* (nt) - Nine-Arrows 11/03/2008 00:29:22 CST (4) He wasn't my husband - canadianmom 11/03/2008 10:20:31 CST (0) David was my first love, I had dated a little before him, but nothing serious. (nt) - room4more 11/03/2008 11:38:23 CST (0) I was engaged to another man when I was 21. I broke up with him for a number of reasons, most importantly that we were in different places in our relationships with God and I didn't think I could follow his spiritual leadership. (nt) - Nine-Arrows 11/05/2008 01:10:27 CST (0) I was 19 and fell in love with a terrible rebel. --m - Mirz 11/25/2008 16:39:37 CST (0) *~*~*~*~* At what age did you meet DH? How long did it take you to decide he was "the one"? *~*~*~*~* (nt) - Nine-Arrows 11/03/2008 00:29:22 CST (5) Met Gary at age 5 when I moved into the neighborhood.... - mommy2jkserjl 11/03/2008 08:44:16 CST (0) I was 18 and I had only heard of him, had never met him before. We met May 10th. I knew instantly he was the one. We were engaged in September of that year. 15 years,10 kids, debt up to our butts, and I couldn't imagine my life without him! (nt) - canadianmom 11/03/2008 10:25:14 CST (0) I was 18 he was 30. I knew instantly he was "the one". We waited four turbulent years to get married. (nt) - room4more 11/03/2008 11:41:08 CST (0) I met Rick at the age of 19 He knew I was the one right away it took me 1.5 weeks (nt) - mom2twelve 11/03/2008 20:15:45 CST (0) I met him when I was 18 (and this was part of the problem with my relationship with the other man)... I knew all along that Craig was the one I wanted, but I didn't think he would ever want me. It took 5 years (when I was 23) for us to finally connect. (nt) - Nine-Arrows 11/05/2008 01:13:34 CST (0) *~*~*~*~* What are you most likely to buy yourself for a little treat with $5 or less? *~*~*~*~* (nt) - Nine-Arrows 11/03/2008 00:29:22 CST (5) a scented candle (nt) - canadianmom 11/03/2008 10:35:36 CST (0) Starbucks coffee (nt) - mommy2jkserjl 11/03/2008 10:40:21 CST (0) Diet Pepsi on tap (nt) - room4more 11/03/2008 11:42:39 CST (0) a magazine and cappaccino and a trip to the hot tub AAAHHH (nt) - karan 11/03/2008 13:17:06 CST (0) A magazine or (sounds crazy) a pair of socks. I love socks! (nt) - Nine-Arrows 11/05/2008 01:46:33 CST (0) *~*~*~*~* Name 3 people who bring a smile to your face at the very mention of their name. *~*~*~*~* (nt) - Nine-Arrows 11/03/2008 00:29:22 CST (4) Grandma Airhart, My Mom, My best friend Sheila! (of course all of my children but that's more than 3, lol) (nt) - mommy2jkserjl 11/03/2008 08:45:28 CST (0) Grandma Smith, Uncle Bob and Aunt Marge (nt) - room4more 11/03/2008 11:43:32 CST (0) Rick my friend Linda and my parents well my kids but that would exceed 3 (nt) - mom2twelve 11/03/2008 20:22:24 CST (0) My 2 closest friends and my mom... 3 amazing women I wouldn't know what to do without. (nt) - Nine-Arrows 11/05/2008 01:21:30 CST (0) *~*~*~*~* What's your favorite healthy snack? *~*~*~*~* (nt) - Nine-Arrows 11/03/2008 00:29:22 CST (6) Fresh strawberries!!!!! (nt) - mommy2jkserjl 11/03/2008 08:46:01 CST (0) Pineapple (nt) - canadianmom 11/03/2008 10:34:25 CST (0) Raspberries (nt) - room4more 11/03/2008 12:00:33 CST (0) seedless grapes I actually never had any until I was an adult . (nt) - karan 11/03/2008 13:14:26 CST (0) grapes (nt) - mom2twelve 11/03/2008 20:23:22 CST (0) A bowl of grapefruit and blueberries. (nt) - Nine-Arrows 11/05/2008 01:22:38 CST (0) *~*~*~*~* And your favorite snack that's more of a decadent indulgence? *~*~*~*~* (nt) - Nine-Arrows 11/03/2008 00:29:22 CST (6) Warm gooy brownies (nt) - mommy2jkserjl 11/03/2008 09:00:23 CST (0) Peanut Butter ice cream. (nt) - canadianmom 11/03/2008 10:33:49 CST (0) Pretty much anything from a bakery! (nt) - room4more 11/03/2008 12:01:27 CST (0) bavarian cream filled eclairs mmmm no wonder I need to loose weight. (nt) - karan 11/03/2008 13:12:57 CST (0) mint and chocloate anything (nt) - mom2twelve 11/03/2008 20:25:07 CST (0) My eldest daughter's brownies, still warm, with vanilla ice cream. (nt) - Nine-Arrows 11/05/2008 01:23:59 CST (0) *~*~*~*~* Okay, you know me, just to liven things up a teeny bit: Have you & DH ever made love in an unusual location? When & where might that have been? *~*~*~*~* (nt) - Nine-Arrows 11/03/2008 00:29:22 CST (5) The back yard of my parents home, and in our first car we owned, a very small Pontiac LeMons. (nt) - mommy2jkserjl 11/03/2008 08:47:07 CST (0) Ice hut, parking on a back road, Lake Erie, Fireman' Convention, change room at the arena after his hockey game.To much info?(Heehee you shouldn't have asked) (nt) - canadianmom 11/03/2008 10:31:52 CST (0) Name a park in Southern Oregon and we've probably done it there. When we were younger we were really into the outdoors...lol. Even now it's a treat to get to do it in our own bed. (nt) - room4more 11/03/2008 12:04:56 CST (0) Greenbo lake in KY and my bil walked up on us (he has NEVER let us live it down) LOL (nt) - karan 11/03/2008 13:11:33 CST (0) You guys are good! Esp you, Michele #1 up there (canadianmom) ~ love it! For us, the only odd place has been the car or van. But this has happened even recently, when we were starved for alone time and the opportunity presented itself while we were out together in this backwoods area. (nt) - Nine-Arrows 11/05/2008 01:30:19 CST (0) *~*~*~*~* And lastly, WHO gets your vote on Tuesday (or who WOULD, if you're not a US citizen, or who DID if you're responding after Tuesday)... if you care to dare to share! Hee hee hee! *~*~*~*~* (nt) - Nine-Arrows 11/03/2008 00:29:22 CST (5) As the sign says in my front window, GObama!!!!!!!!! - mommy2jkserjl 11/03/2008 08:52:43 CST (0) I would vote for Obama! (nt) - canadianmom 11/03/2008 10:27:32 CST (0) Honestly, I don't want to vote for either of them, but I will vote for McCain because I think he is the lesser of the two evils. (nt) - room4more 11/03/2008 12:07:09 CST (0) I will be voting and I will vote McCain (nt) - mom2twelve 11/03/2008 20:27:54 CST (0) I can't even express how I feel to see this brilliant black man win the White House ~ it really means a lot to me! (And, yes, he did get my vote). (nt) - Nine-Arrows 11/05/2008 01:34:22 CST (1) I'm right there with ya, and my children are thrilled as well. (nt) - mommy2jkserjl 11/05/2008 21:59:01 CST (0) 6. *!* We are happy to announce that Denise1066 will be joining the LOK Staff. She will be coming on as co-host of the Playgroup board, but as with all our staff, she will also help out around the other boards. Please give a warm welcome to Denise, and again a hearty round of applause to all our dedicated volunteers. *!* (nt) - Mirz 11/03/2008 07:52:35 CST (1) yeah!!! (nt) - canadianmom 11/03/2008 09:29:53 CST (0) 7. Oh my, friends just called and they want to send David and I away for a night in Nashville! - room4more 11/03/2008 20:55:44 CST (3) I don't know, I have always been of the mindset that (m) - Nine-Arrows 11/03/2008 21:20:28 CST (0) I think if they are offering it you should take them up on it . (nt) - my-8-angels 11/04/2008 00:04:58 CST (0) We've hadthis kind offer in the past and it has made such a difference to our outlook. Sometimes a little breather is all we need to encourage and refresh our hearts. (nt) - duedrop 11/04/2008 04:37:11 CST (0) 8. I talked to the fertility clinic- - canadianmom 11/04/2008 13:57:32 CST (4) Now, see, that makes me upset. (m) - Nine-Arrows 11/04/2008 14:22:36 CST (1) Sending additional hugs to you tonight, dear... I hope you're feeling a bit brighter about things. (nt) - Nine-Arrows 11/05/2008 01:59:57 CST (0) hugs (nt) - my-8-angels 11/04/2008 15:32:45 CST (0) Oh Michele ((hugs)) - room4more 11/04/2008 22:34:49 CST (0) Thanks girls, I am going to take a break and think on this some more. Andy and I are more actively looking to move. If it looks like we will move in the next 6 months then I will hold off and find a Dr after we are settled in our new place. Unless of course God decides something else! (nt) - canadianmom 11/05/2008 08:51:12 CST (0) 9. I keep running out of time whenever I get online.... - gelsum- 11/05/2008 22:48:18 CST (2) oh she is so cute!!!! (nt) - my-8-angels 11/05/2008 23:08:17 CST (0) Hey, I've been missing you a lot, girl, THANKS for checking in! She's just as sweet as she can be... very high snuggle factor! :) (nt) - Nine-Arrows 11/06/2008 00:04:18 CST (0) 10. *~*~*~*~* How 'bout a MIDWEEK CHECKUP, ladies? How's everyone doing/feeling out there? What's been accomplished this week & what's still looming? *~*~*~*~* (nt) - Nine-Arrows 11/06/2008 00:02:16 CST (2) DH is coming home this weekend. I am over the moon excited!!!! Then I am going down to Lower PA to see my mom for 4 days with the baby to have a bit of a break. I can't wait!!! (nt) - mommy2jkserjl 11/06/2008 09:44:43 CST (3) Oh, I am SO excited for you to have that time with him and to get away to see your mom, too! WOO~HOO for you!!! (nt) - Nine-Arrows 11/06/2008 10:30:39 CST (0) That is great! Have a great time! (nt) - canadianmom 11/06/2008 11:24:03 CST (0) How exciting!! Have fun!! (nt) - room4more 11/07/2008 13:48:03 CST (0) what needed to be done is cooking all the fresh pumpkins down to make pumpkin puree and get it canned. and I am halfway done so I may finish it today. (nt) - my-8-angels 11/06/2008 17:31:30 CST (1) I have to ask - what do you do with pumpkin puree?? Is it like the canned pumpkin you buy to make pie? (nt) - room4more 11/07/2008 13:49:23 CST (1) it is something like that we use it in our pies and soups and breads and cookies and cakes. My 17 grows giant pumpkins so I get alot out of one pumpkin. (nt) - my-8-angels 11/07/2008 15:11:10 CST (1) That sounds like so much fun! I would love to be able to do that.... we use a LOT of pumpkin in baked goods here. (nt) - Nine-Arrows 11/08/2008 00:20:17 CST (0) 11. *!* Are you House Rich or Poor? --m *!* - Mirz 11/06/2008 16:03:43 CST (0) 12. *~*~*~*~* And the WEEKEND? Anyone got anything special going on? How are Thanksgiving plans shaping up? Less than 3 weeks to go, you know! *~*~*~*~* (nt) - Nine-Arrows 11/07/2008 00:29:01 CST (2) Lisa, I love the new siggy pic!! Up for this weekend is Collin's bday and work, trying to catch-up from dh's week long computer/internet crisis....YUK! (nt) - room4more 11/07/2008 13:47:02 CST (2) Happy Birthday Collin (nt) - my-8-angels 11/07/2008 15:15:26 CST (0) Happy, happy birthday to your Collin, dear! (nt) - Nine-Arrows 11/08/2008 00:12:27 CST (0) oh Lisa that is such a great pic. Our weekend is pretty busy We have a veterans parade to march in on saturday and then I want to get my cookie ingredients together to start christmas cookies. Sunday 2 have confirmation class after Mass and I would like to start writing out our Christmas cards. (nt) - my-8-angels 11/07/2008 15:14:03 CST (1) Thank you ~ I really like yours, too! I have to say again that you are truly the woman when it comes to this advance holiday prep thing. I really need you to inspire me 'cuz I am NOT feeling it yet at all! (nt) - Nine-Arrows 11/08/2008 00:17:43 CST (0) 13. */*/*/*/* HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Shannon (mommy2jkserjl)!!! *\*\*\*\* - Nine-Arrows 11/08/2008 00:10:01 CST (3) Happy Birthday to you!!! (nt) - canadianmom 11/08/2008 19:53:07 CST (0) Happy Birthday!!!!! (nt) - karan 11/09/2008 06:48:59 CST (0) Thanks ladies. It is wonderful having Gary home. We went for our birthday dinner to Buffalo Wild Wings last night, and the kids made us a cake (his bday is tomorrow the 10th) (nt) - mommy2jkserjl 11/09/2008 14:54:41 CST (1) Awww... you have birthdays close together! That's too cute! :) :) :) Enjoy every minute, hon! (nt) - Nine-Arrows 11/09/2008 23:59:45 CST (0) 14. *+*+*+*+* Week of NOVEMBER 10-16, 2008 *+*+*+*+* (nt) - Nine-Arrows 11/09/2008 23:04:16 CST (0) 15. *+*+*+*+* Mega Calendar: What's going on in YOUR world this week??? *+*+*+*+* (nt) - Nine-Arrows 11/09/2008 23:05:50 CST (0) 16. *+*+*+*+* Back to the COUCH this week... feeling a lot like the therapist's couch right about now (for me, anyway) *+*+*+*+* (nt) - Nine-Arrows 11/09/2008 23:43:39 CST (5) *+*+*+*+* Who needs to TALK? Share concerns of your heart right here. *+*+*+*+* (nt) - Nine-Arrows 11/09/2008 23:45:48 CST (2) Please pray for my DD#1 - duedrop 11/10/2008 05:48:12 CST (3) Praying for you and your daugher, Kathy! Matters of the heart are often the toughest ones of all! (nt) - Nine-Arrows 11/10/2008 20:08:36 CST (0) .. (nt) - room4more 11/10/2008 23:05:10 CST (0) prayers (nt) - my-8-angels 11/10/2008 23:37:59 CST (0) Please pray for 5 students at my kids college. They were in a head on collision and out of 6 only 2 are out of the woods health wise. (nt) - mom2twelve 11/10/2008 07:51:57 CST (3) I am going to add 2 more dear people in my life to my prayer request..My dad and our pastor are in surgery this morning and will be out of commission for about 3 weeks (nt) - mom2twelve 11/10/2008 08:04:39 CST (1) I will keep all of them in my prayers, Tracy... thanks for sharing this. Please update on how they're doing when you're able. (nt) - Nine-Arrows 11/10/2008 20:10:48 CST (0) .. (nt) - room4more 11/10/2008 23:05:35 CST (0) Prayers for all (nt) - my-8-angels 11/10/2008 23:38:36 CST (0) *+*+*+*+* PRAYER/POSITIVE THOUGHT requests anyone? List those topics here and DO remember to pray for/think of each other! *+*+*+*+* (nt) - Nine-Arrows 11/09/2008 23:48:08 CST (0) *+*+*+*+* ACCOUNTABILITY? Tasks? Projects? Goals? Struggles? Setbacks? Failures? +*+*+*+* (nt) - Nine-Arrows 11/09/2008 23:52:23 CST (1) I am still on the quest for the perfect dress for the Fireman's' Ladies night banquet. I have just over a week to get it. (nt) - canadianmom 11/10/2008 17:30:32 CST (1) And can I ask exactly what constitutes THE perfect dress? (nt) - Nine-Arrows 11/10/2008 20:13:19 CST (1) The perfect dress is(m) - canadianmom 11/11/2008 08:12:11 CST (2) . (nt) - gelsum 11/11/2008 15:24:08 CST (0) Oh, I agree ~ sounds heavenly! And I love hearing it, too. ;) (nt) - Nine-Arrows 11/11/2008 17:39:07 CST (0) *+*+*+*+* MESSAGE BOARD CENTRAL: Leave a msg for a special BOARD BUDDY here! :) :) *+*+*+*+* (nt) - Nine-Arrows 11/09/2008 23:54:31 CST (5) Michele/room4more: What did you all decide about the night away in Nashville? :) And how are you feeling this week, my dear? (nt) - Nine-Arrows 11/10/2008 00:28:34 CST (1) well... - room4more 11/10/2008 23:18:43 CST (2) What a great idea spending a day together. Have a great time!!!! (nt) - my-8-angels 11/10/2008 23:47:29 CST (0) Oh, that tickles me (that you offered to watch the kids so THEY could get away), but I'm glad you worked out a plan that'll be good for everyone! And sooo glad you're feeling better & better! That just makes my night! :) (nt) - Nine-Arrows 11/11/2008 01:31:29 CST (0) Rachel/LullabyLady, if you're out there, I sure am missing you! I was looking forward to doing a BabyWatch countdown as the time draws near for you... I do hope you'll pop in & let us know how things are going sometime soon. (nt) - Nine-Arrows 11/10/2008 00:31:11 CST (0) Tracy/mom2twelve, you've been awfully quiet, too, the last few days! How're things in your neck of the woods? (nt) - Nine-Arrows 11/10/2008 00:34:27 CST (1) Thank-you for asking.... - mom2twelve 11/10/2008 07:49:38 CST (1) I know you'd said you were sleep-deprived last week. (m) - Nine-Arrows 11/10/2008 20:06:40 CST (0) Michelle/my-8-angels: Now I want you to tell me you did NOT begin baking Christmas cookies & addressing cards this weekend! Please? lol Just kidding, how did things go with all your busy activities? (nt) - Nine-Arrows 11/10/2008 00:40:02 CST (2) worse than that, what if she tells us she got ALL of her wrapping done!!? (nt) - room4more 11/10/2008 23:21:26 CST (0) Actually we marched in the pouring rain for the parade. Then I went out and got all my ingredients to start my baking this coming weekend. and I got 100 of my Christmas cards addressed and written out and as a matter of fact my gifts are all wrapped. Just put on some Christmas music and start getting in the mood you know" its beginning to look alot like Christmas" (nt) - my-8-angels 11/10/2008 23:45:41 CST (2) Man, you're good. (nt) - room4more 11/11/2008 00:27:06 CST (0) Hee hee hee! I knew she wouldn't disappoint! That is too amazing! (nt) - Nine-Arrows 11/11/2008 01:35:48 CST (0) And we know Shannon's with her sweetie and probably too busy for an update, but we are thinking of you, girl!!! (nt) - Nine-Arrows 11/10/2008 00:43:39 CST (0) *+*+*+*+* Adding an extra category this week: MIA's, haven't been here in awhile, please check in & let us know how you're doing! Also, any lurkers out there? Sign in here & say hello! We'd love to meet you! *+*+*+*+* (nt) - Nine-Arrows 11/10/2008 00:57:38 CST (0) 17. *+*+*+*+* MEGA MOMS SHARE STORIES, STRATEGIES, STRUGGLES, & STRENGTHS: Do you find it difficult... *+*+*+*+* - Nine-Arrows 11/10/2008 00:17:33 CST (6) Well, I fell thru the cracks and I was the oldest of 3. (m) - canadianmom 11/10/2008 17:27:31 CST (1) You know, I did, too (fall throuogh the cracks) and - Nine-Arrows 11/10/2008 20:01:21 CST (1) How are things going at your house? (nt) - canadianmom 11/11/2008 08:13:58 CST (1) Doing good, but as I have alluded to (m) - Nine-Arrows 11/11/2008 14:59:13 CST (0) Me too, on falling through the cracks - room4more 11/10/2008 23:04:31 CST (1) Not an expert, but the #1 thing that matters in adolescence is communication, IMO... if it's open & consistent, you can deal with any obstacle. I know you're a good writer, so I'm betting you're a good talker/listener, too! (nt) - Nine-Arrows 11/12/2008 01:15:40 CST (0) hmmm my answers - my-8-angels 11/10/2008 23:36:59 CST (1) I know your upbeat cheerful outlook goes a long way! It encourages ME, for example! And your family is no doubt blessed by it. (nt) - Nine-Arrows 11/12/2008 01:11:15 CST (0) For us it's about making it a family centered life(m) - 11ofus 11/11/2008 14:41:14 CST (1) This is so sound and wise, Kathy... and it's so neat to hear how you've been able to connect with things like current events, just sharing your lives with each other. I agree that hs'ing fosters that immensely. Great to see you here, too!! (nt) - Nine-Arrows 11/12/2008 01:18:33 CST (0) I wonder if things - gelsum 11/11/2008 15:22:54 CST (1) I wonder if ... (m) - Nine-Arrows 11/12/2008 01:07:47 CST (1) Yeah... - gelsum 11/12/2008 18:57:31 CST (1) Oh, please do, my dear! I would sincerely LOVE to hear it.... anytime. (nt) - Nine-Arrows 11/13/2008 00:21:16 CST (0) I can relate to my olders because... - mommy2jkserjl 11/13/2008 22:03:24 CST (0) 18. Tonight is Moms Night Out for our homeschool group. I can't wait to go, I missed last month because of the mc, so it feels like forever since I've been out with friends. (nt) - room4more 11/11/2008 09:41:53 CST (4) Have a great time tonight! Where do you gals go? (nt) - canadianmom 11/11/2008 10:09:50 CST (0) That sounds so fun, Michele, and I know the time out means so much. Wishing I could join you! :) (nt) - Nine-Arrows 11/11/2008 14:45:59 CST (0) Have fun:) (nt) - my-8-angels 11/11/2008 18:33:25 CST (0) Thanks. A great time was had by all. I didn't make it home till 11:30. We went to dinner, then wandered around Wal-Mart (you just gotta love small town life) and then hung out in the parking lot talking and laughing. Wish you all could have been there with us! (nt) - room4more 11/12/2008 15:31:06 CST (1) Funny about WM... the young people where I am used to go to illegal car races every Fri night, until they got shut down... now they hang out at WM. So glad you had fun, though ~ you sooo deserve it! :) (nt) - Nine-Arrows 11/13/2008 00:17:34 CST (0) 19. *+*+*+*+* MIDWEEK FUN POLL: Have you told anyone you love them this week? Who? *+*+*+*+* (nt) - Nine-Arrows 11/12/2008 10:20:19 CST (7) Of course...dh and the kids. (nt) - room4more 11/12/2008 15:32:21 CST (0) Yep...10 kids, 1 husband & 1 dog!(The dog thinks shes' people!) (nt) - canadianmom 11/12/2008 16:12:27 CST (0) yep the children and of course my dh every day several times a day ! (nt) - my-8-angels 11/12/2008 16:23:12 CST (0) Dh and the kids (nt) - mom2twelve 11/12/2008 20:54:45 CST (0) Oh, you guys are so much more affectionate than I am (I think we've had this conversation before). The only people I've initiated saying it to (m) - Nine-Arrows 11/13/2008 01:55:07 CST (1) OH, I didn't know you meant I had to be the one to initiate it. I'm much more like you, though I do say it first, not as often as dh and more to the youngers than the olders. Friends I never say it to first and I even feel weird saying second. I'm trying to be better, but I still fall way short. (nt) - room4more 11/13/2008 13:49:10 CST (1) Now I gotta ask - do you initiate hugs? I'm just as bad with those too. Have you read any of the Love Languages books? I have one, but haven't read it yet. (nt) - room4more 11/13/2008 13:52:47 CST (1) Haven't read the books, but I'm familiar with the theories. For me it totally depends on the person. I am extremely affectionate with some people, very reserved with others. But I've been working on being more demonstrative with my family, after it was called to my attention that I wasn't huggy & kissy enough. (nt) - Nine-Arrows 11/13/2008 15:34:27 CST (0) Oh yes, dh all the children, my sister, dad, and my mom! (nt) - mommy2jkserjl 11/13/2008 22:06:20 CST (0) My dh and all my children every day morning and night. (nt) - the10ofus 11/14/2008 09:19:22 CST (0) 20. Come join in on the discussions on the LOK TALK board - kmomof12 11/12/2008 12:46:23 CST (0) 21. Update on my prayer requests.. - mom2twelve 11/12/2008 21:02:18 CST (3) Continued prayers for all... I'm glad your dad will be discharged and will say an extra prayer for the pastor. I'm sorry he's suffering. (nt) - Nine-Arrows 11/13/2008 00:13:54 CST (0) I will keep them in my prayers! (nt) - canadianmom 11/13/2008 07:47:30 CST (0) Will keep praying here too! (nt) - room4more 11/13/2008 13:53:43 CST (0) 22. Dh finally talked to someone at the IRS who actually HELPED!!! We should get the rest of our tax/stimulus rebate in Dec!! If no ER's come up we will be able to get a trailer, hitch and chainsaw for our woodstove - what fun....lol! (nt) - room4more 11/13/2008 14:00:26 CST (1) A trailer, hitch, and chainsaw..... hmmm..... I guess that's good! I can think of things I'd rather do with it, but that's excellent news! (nt) - Nine-Arrows 11/13/2008 15:28:35 CST (1) Just teasin', you know..... (nt) - Nine-Arrows 11/13/2008 21:03:33 CST (1) Well, there are a lot of other things I would rather spend it on too, BUT - being a grown-up and all. I happy though that dh will have what he needs to keep us warm this winter! (nt) - room4more 11/13/2008 22:45:10 CST (0) 23. *+*+*+*+* WEEKEND ROUNDUP: Plans? Projects? Exotic getaways? Laundry? Share it all here! *+*+*+*+* (nt) - Nine-Arrows 11/13/2008 21:09:50 CST (5) baking and more baking, finishing my christmas cards and mass and confirmation class after. Oh and Taking the girls around to try and sell there christmas trees . (nt) - my-8-angels 11/13/2008 21:26:22 CST (0) Fridge shopping, still perfect dress shopping, grocery shopping. Hubby has to go into work for part of a day this weekend. Got to do some baking. I should go into my favorite Indian dress shop and snag some jewelry for my banquet night. (nt) - canadianmom 11/13/2008 22:07:03 CST (0) Not much here. Dh will work - we are $WAY$ behind from him not working to take care of me after the mc and then having 4 days of computer/internet problems. Other than that we need wood for next week and church. (nt) - room4more 11/13/2008 22:54:08 CST (0) Really pushing to catch-up here. Laundry, HS planning, and just getting organized/scheduled through the holiday season. (nt) - Mirz 11/14/2008 05:04:11 CST (0) Sound of Music final weekend of preformances for the girls, shopping and twins 7th birthday party on Sunday! Oh yeah we hope to throw in a library trip too. (nt) - mom2twelve 11/14/2008 07:47:39 CST (0) 24. */*/*/*/* WEEK OF NOVEMBER 17-23, 2008 *\*\*\*\* (nt) - Nine-Arrows 11/16/2008 23:10:16 CST (0) 25. */*/*/*/* Mega Calendar: What's going on in your Mega Woman World this week? How're Thanksgiving plans coming? *\*\*\*\* (nt) - Nine-Arrows 11/16/2008 23:12:41 CST (0) 26. */*/*/*/* GATHER HERE TO TALK & SHARE! *\*\*\*\* (nt) - Nine-Arrows 11/16/2008 23:15:21 CST (4) */*/*/*/* What's on YOUR heart this week? Large or small, happy or sad, please share something about yourself here. *\*\*\*\* (nt) - Nine-Arrows 11/16/2008 23:17:33 CST (0) */*/*/*/* Prayer/Positive thought requests anyone? *\*\*\*\* (nt) - Nine-Arrows 11/16/2008 23:19:03 CST (0) */*/*/*/* Accountability needed? Share goals, projects, tasks, even setbacks & struggles here. *\*\*\*\* (nt) - Nine-Arrows 11/16/2008 23:22:04 CST (0) */*/*/*/* Message Board Central: Leave a message for a special Board Buddy here! *\*\*\*\* (nt) - Nine-Arrows 11/16/2008 23:26:48 CST (8) Michele/canadianmom, anxiously waiting to hear if you found the *perfect dress*....... (nt) - Nine-Arrows 11/17/2008 00:14:29 CST (1) Nope, I did get a beautiful royal blue blouse and black skirt though. not exactly what I wanted, but it is down to the crunch. All the dresses this year seem to be sleeveless and I have to have my arms covered. How was your weekend? (nt) - canadianmom 11/17/2008 14:39:58 CST (1) It was good! (m) - Nine-Arrows 11/18/2008 00:42:43 CST (0) Penelope/gelsum, also anxious to hear more about how you're doing! I realize things have been hectic... just know I'm thinking of you often. (nt) - Nine-Arrows 11/17/2008 00:16:12 CST (1) Thanks Lisa! Life just doesn't ever want to stop. I have considered an escape plan, but the collateral damage is projected to be too high. LOL Just trying to extricate myself from toddlers/preschoolers to go grocery shopping takes hours it seems. I think we need a 'sticky' icon. (nt) - gelsum 11/17/2008 11:14:31 CST (1) LOL about escaping... I was just thinking about that recently myself! I didn't come up with any good options, either. (nt) - Nine-Arrows 11/18/2008 00:44:38 CST (0) Michelle/my-8-angels, please give us an update on the Christmas prep! You're almost getting me in the spirit here! (nt) - Nine-Arrows 11/17/2008 00:19:33 CST (1) we got 120 dozen cookies done this weekend , cards are completed. and now all the decorations are down and we are going thru the lights to make sure they all work. We went to Hallmark this weekend and got each of the children their special ornament for this year . So all is going well. (nt) - my-8-angels 11/17/2008 16:33:04 CST (1) What do you do with all the cookies right now? My kids would LOVE to spend a day at your house. I think I would, too! (nt) - Nine-Arrows 11/18/2008 00:46:40 CST (1) lol ones that can be frozen are and the others are packaged and put on my shelves in the garage where no little fingers can get them I think the worse time for my kiddos is when I have them all sitting out and packaging them up for people thats when I have some wishful thinkers that they will break and they will get them. But in the end they get some. So come on over we can have a cup of tea and cookies mmmm.Well, you can have the cookies I can't have any. (nt) - my-8-angels 11/18/2008 01:11:55 CST (0) Shannon/mommy2jkserjl, how did your time away with your mom go? (nt) - Nine-Arrows 11/17/2008 00:22:36 CST (1) It was great. I did get a cold while visiting but it passed once I got home. - mommy2jkserjl 11/20/2008 06:20:35 CST (0) Kathy/the11ofus, it was great to see you posting last week! If you check back again, give us an update on how things are in your world! We haven't talked in forever! (nt) - Nine-Arrows 11/17/2008 00:25:47 CST (1) Hi Lisa(m) - 11ofus 11/17/2008 18:52:46 CST (1) And thanks for replying! (m) - Nine-Arrows 11/18/2008 00:49:18 CST (0) Tracy/mom2twelve, how did the "Sound of Music" and birthday party go, dear? Sounds busy, but fun! (nt) - Nine-Arrows 11/17/2008 00:29:19 CST (1) The weekend was filled with joys....... - mom2twelve 11/17/2008 08:05:56 CST (1) I'm so glad about your pastor... I've been thinking about him after what you said last week. Great news! (m) - Nine-Arrows 11/18/2008 00:38:13 CST (0) And Rachel/LullabyLady, trying once again to send a special shout-out your way! Really wishing you'd return to us, but either way, I'll be praying for you as the time draws near for your little one's arrival! (nt) - Nine-Arrows 11/17/2008 00:32:03 CST (0) Lisa (nine arrows) How is all going with you and your family? Do you have Thanksgiving at your house or do you go somewhere? (nt) - my-8-angels 11/17/2008 16:35:06 CST (1) Doing good! We go to Craig's dad's (about 4 hours away) next Wednesday and to my brother's (1.5 hours) Thanksgiving Day. Looking more forward to it all than I had been and gradually easing myself into holiday mode. (m) - Nine-Arrows 11/18/2008 00:59:09 CST (1) Big hugs to ya (nt) - my-8-angels 11/18/2008 01:13:14 CST (0) 27. */*/*/*/* MEGA MOMS SHARE: Please give me an idea... *\*\*\*\* - Nine-Arrows 11/17/2008 00:09:42 CST (3) here is some of our things we do - my-8-angels 11/17/2008 16:28:15 CST (0) For us... - gelsum 11/18/2008 12:15:44 CST (0) We are weird!! - canadianmom 11/18/2008 18:45:09 CST (0) 28. *!* Come over to the Household Board and share your Thanksgiving Menu! (m) *!* - Mirz 11/18/2008 07:01:33 CST (0) 29. */*/*/*/* MIDWEEK MUSINGS *\*\*\*\* (nt) - Nine-Arrows 11/18/2008 23:50:20 CST (6) */*/*/*/* Name one thing you like about your mother and one thing you dislike. *\*\*\*\* (nt) - Nine-Arrows 11/18/2008 23:54:12 CST (5) I am being honest, I do not like one thing about my mother, every time I tell myself that she is only human, she does something so evil that I just can't even believe a person could stoop even lower. (nt) - canadianmom 11/19/2008 07:54:02 CST (2) ... (nt) - Nine-Arrows 11/21/2008 00:03:52 CST (0) as you can see, I struggle here too. (nt) - gelsum 11/21/2008 00:30:52 CST (0) My mom and I have a great relationship so there are many great things about her, the one bad habbit I have picked up from my mom is handling a crisis well at the time of it then stress eating later. (nt) - mom2twelve 11/19/2008 11:59:52 CST (0) I loved being raised by a christian woman who sang gospel songs no matter what she was doing the only thing I dislike about my mom is that she has passed away. (nt) - karan 11/19/2008 15:22:49 CST (1) I love hearing about your mom and the special relationship you had with her, Karan! (nt) - Nine-Arrows 11/21/2008 00:00:19 CST (0) I like that my mother took me to church even when it was difficult. I have far too many things I do not like about her, that I dont' think I can choose one that is representative. I have finally chosen to try to look at her the way God would, but I fail more often than not it this effort. (nt) - gelsum 11/20/2008 14:27:45 CST (1) Still, that's such a mature & godly attitude to strive for... I bet you're doing better at it than you realize and I pray it will become easier in time. (nt) - Nine-Arrows 11/21/2008 00:03:09 CST (0) I like her thrifty ways, but I don't like her take on religion most of the time (even though she is the only parent of faith I have and she is a Christian.) (nt) - YankeeMom 11/24/2008 10:19:53 CST (0) */*/*/*/* Name one thing you like about your father and one thing you dislike. *\*\*\*\* (nt) - Nine-Arrows 11/18/2008 23:56:09 CST (5) Dad and I are not close anymore either. Having said that, he has a good sense of humour. What I don't like- his drinking. (nt) - canadianmom 11/19/2008 07:57:47 CST (0) I love my dad so dearly that I really can't pick a good and a bad thing. When he does things I don't like I let it roll. (nt) - mom2twelve 11/19/2008 11:57:38 CST (0) my dad always took our kids for rides on the tractor and ordered them pizza when they visited with him I love the memories that he has left them. I don't like the woman he married after my mother she tried her best to keep us kids and his grandkids away from him even upto the day he died. (my dad did not marry this woman until after all of his kids were grown and left the house, he didn't feel like we should have to deal with another "mother" I remember how happy we all were when he married her LOL she quickly ruined that.) (nt) - karan 11/19/2008 15:27:50 CST (0) I like that my dad, in spite of everything, loves his kids and tried to do better than was done to him. I don't like the discord he allows in his marriage. (nt) - gelsum 11/20/2008 14:29:48 CST (0) I like how he supports our mega-family; I do not like how he chooses to live and is a bad role model. (nt) - YankeeMom 11/24/2008 10:22:40 CST (0) */*/*/*/* Which of the four above was easiest to come up with? *\*\*\*\* (nt) - Nine-Arrows 11/18/2008 23:58:45 CST (4) my mother. (nt) - canadianmom 11/19/2008 07:58:16 CST (0) Translation: which of the 4 things above (something you like/dislike about your mother and something you like/dislike about your father) was easiest & quickest to think of. (nt) - Nine-Arrows 11/20/2008 08:16:27 CST (0) I think the dislikes about my mom come to the surface rather quickly, but I wrestle w/myself about them and I don't like it. (nt) - gelsum 11/20/2008 14:32:26 CST (0) My mom's positive. (nt) - YankeeMom 11/24/2008 10:23:30 CST (0) */*/*/*/* Name one personality trait you believe you inherited from your mother and one from your father. *\*\*\*\* (nt) - Nine-Arrows 11/19/2008 00:00:46 CST (5) I got my mothers' right hook and my fathers' lack of tact. I don't like things sugar coated and usually tell it like it is. (nt) - canadianmom 11/19/2008 08:01:17 CST (0) My dad's ability to push through a task to completion no matter how tired we become, and from my mom how to delegate a task. (nt) - mom2twelve 11/19/2008 12:02:45 CST (0) the ability to organize and work hard from my mom and I am a dreamer like my dad. (nt) - karan 11/19/2008 15:30:22 CST (0) mother: procrastination in cleaning... which I constantly fight. Dad: the desire to give my kids what they want, even if i am not able to. And theater/film..... dad loved these areas and I do too. (nt) - gelsum 11/20/2008 14:34:30 CST (1) oh and another from mom: the love of elegance. (nt) - gelsum 11/20/2008 14:35:23 CST (0) I am thrifty like my mom; I got my intelligence from my dad. (nt) - YankeeMom 11/24/2008 10:24:20 CST (0) */*/*/*/* In what way(s) do you look like your mother and father? *\*\*\*\* (nt) - Nine-Arrows 11/19/2008 00:03:37 CST (5) I have my dads' nose and I look a lot like my mother. That is one of the reasons I keep my hair lighter in colour.- My hair is naturally midnight black, like hers. (nt) - canadianmom 11/19/2008 08:04:13 CST (0) I look like my dad in all ways just like my kids all look like Rick (nt) - mom2twelve 11/19/2008 12:03:40 CST (0) I have my mothers hands I notice it more and more every day other than that I look just like my dad. (nt) - karan 11/19/2008 15:32:07 CST (0) I am a good mix mostly. I got hair color from dad though, and my face looks far too much like my mother and her mother for me to be comfortable. (nt) - gelsum 11/20/2008 14:36:43 CST (0) I don't see ANYTHING from my Mom; I'm a daddy-look-alike. (I WISH I inherited her figure, though.) (nt) - YankeeMom 11/24/2008 10:26:47 CST (0) */*/*/*/* How well do you/did you get along with each of your parents? *\*\*\*\* (nt) - Nine-Arrows 11/19/2008 00:06:13 CST (5) When I was young I got along with my parents very well.I miss those times. Now I will speak to my father if I see him in town and I do not have any relationship with my mother. (m) - canadianmom 11/19/2008 08:35:38 CST (1) Oh, Michele! How horrifying! I'm sorry I didn't see this yesterday... I was out most of the day. I am so, so sorry, hon. (m) - Nine-Arrows 11/20/2008 23:57:45 CST (0) Both of them well. I was a strong willed child but they were able to break my will with their love and dicipline(in all areas of life) (nt) - mom2twelve 11/19/2008 12:05:19 CST (1) as an adult I get along with them even better (nt) - mom2twelve 11/19/2008 12:06:18 CST (0) I feel that I got along with them both very well (nt) - karan 11/19/2008 15:33:33 CST (0) Much better with my dad. My mom, well, I get a long with her, but it takes great effort on my part. There is way too much history for me to be open with my mother. I never could be. - gelsum 11/20/2008 14:43:20 CST (1) Oh, wow... that's deep. :( She couldn't believe she'd ever not been perfect and she had no comprehension that you were hurting. I'm sorry. (nt) - Nine-Arrows 11/20/2008 23:53:29 CST (1) I'm not so sure... she is so weird the way she handles things. She definitely remembers many things the way she wants to remember rather than how they were. - gelsum 11/21/2008 00:25:19 CST (1) As far as her not knowing you... that's just so sad. Sad and sobering. (nt) - Nine-Arrows 11/21/2008 01:24:53 CST (0) I'm on speaking terms -- and that's pretty good with my family! (nt) - YankeeMom 11/24/2008 10:27:18 CST (0) 30. *!* LOK Blogs Update -- Looking for birth stories and pregnancy bloggers. (m) *!* - Mirz 11/19/2008 07:01:19 CST (0) 31. *!* Thanksgiving Recipe Swap Info (m) *!* - Mirz 11/20/2008 07:26:59 CST (0) 32. */*/*/*/* WEEKEND ROUNDUP: What's going on in your Mega Woman Weekend World? :) *\*\*\*\* (nt) - Nine-Arrows 11/20/2008 23:50:08 CST (3) Saw DD's play, "Princess Tobasco saves the Universe." Very funny. Date night tomorrow, big football game Sat. (rivalry wk) DD has a church volleyball game. Church. Nice and easy wknd. (nt) - gelsum 11/21/2008 00:28:26 CST (0) finish baking cookies. going to a toys r us grand opening so the kiddos can see all the characters that are coming. and then on Sunday mass and a easy day before we start our cooking for Thanksgiving. Also need to mail darling granddaughters birthday present so it gets there in time. (nt) - my-8-angels 11/21/2008 00:42:37 CST (0) No special activities for us, except Craig is now off until December 1st, using up use-or-lose time. Also planning my schedule for the next 6 weeks such that we still do our core school subjects, while doing some fun family outings like a DC trip or two before the area goes crazy for the inauguration. (nt) - Nine-Arrows 11/21/2008 01:21:43 CST (1) Oh gosh, I can only imagine how it will be for the inauguration. In Chicago, it has been NUTS! --m - Mirz 11/22/2008 09:55:43 CST (0) 33. Speaking of moms... - gelsum 11/21/2008 12:34:27 CST (4) It is SO hard (m) - Nine-Arrows 11/22/2008 01:10:14 CST (0) Hugggss I wish I had an answer for you on what to do to make things better... - karan 11/23/2008 06:37:37 CST (0) GBHs to you, I hope that the story reading helped take your mind off it for the moment. - duedrop 11/24/2008 08:14:51 CST (0) I am sending a hug!! Aren't families wonderful sometimes. Bountiful? Like Creston (BC) area! We are considering a move out that way. Is it the same general area? (nt) - canadianmom 11/24/2008 10:05:10 CST (1) The cities are in UT, here in the U.S. and the farm is in southern ID, so not BC. I am from MI, so the only province I know really is Ontario, and my sister lived in Missasauga for a bit. And thanks for the hugs, to everyone even. (nt) - gelsum 11/24/2008 13:42:32 CST (0) 34. *#*#*#*#* Welcome to the last week of November, 2008! *#*#*#*#* (nt) - Nine-Arrows 11/23/2008 23:00:30 CST (0) 35. *#*#*#*#* WHO'S doing WHAT for Thanksgiving? Share your plans for the day here! *#*#*#*#* (nt) - Nine-Arrows 11/23/2008 23:06:57 CST (5) We are just celebrating ourselves. We decided not to go "home" to visit. We figure we always do the traveling so if it was that important to them to see us then they would come to us.... - mommy2jkserjl 11/24/2008 09:54:36 CST (1) I don't think that's hard-hearted at all. (m) - Nine-Arrows 11/25/2008 00:00:13 CST (0) As I have already had Thanksgiving, we always take advantage of the US holiday by watching the Macy's parade. NBC used to broadcast Miracle on 34th Street (I think they show the National Dog Show now). So we watch that on TV. (nt) - canadianmom 11/24/2008 10:08:35 CST (1) My kids love that dog show! Also (m) - Nine-Arrows 11/24/2008 23:55:11 CST (1) HEHE! We have American relatives ,so we celebrate the day too, why not !, it is a great excuse to enjoy company and a delicious meal together. (nt) - canadianmom 11/25/2008 11:48:55 CST (0) My in-laws are coming over for dinner (DH's parents, brother, and his SO) and they are bringing the turkey in order to make it easy for big ole pregnant me! Before they come, we will eat cinnamon rolls and watch the parade. This is my favorite holiday! (nt) - YankeeMom 11/24/2008 10:29:15 CST (0) It is just us (and FIL) for Thanksgiving, so we plan to do family cooking for Thanksgiving. --m - Mirz 11/25/2008 06:03:37 CST (0) we celebrate at home and we have all the kids friends and family who have no where to go. (nt) - my-8-angels 11/25/2008 13:59:11 CST (2) Oh, that sounds lovely. (nt) - Mirz 11/25/2008 16:22:36 CST (0) ITA! Love it! (and still wish I could be there). (nt) - Nine-Arrows 11/26/2008 01:36:53 CST (0) 36. *#*#*#*#* THANKSGIVING THOUGHTS *#*#*#*#* (nt) - Nine-Arrows 11/23/2008 23:47:27 CST (5) *#*#*#*#* This year are you finding yourself more thankful FOR your circumstances or IN SPITE OF them? *#*#*#*#* (nt) - Nine-Arrows 11/23/2008 23:49:11 CST (4) More thankful! I have too many friends that have lost their jobs lately. (nt) - canadianmom 11/24/2008 10:09:43 CST (0) Definitely more thankful. (nt) - YankeeMom 11/24/2008 10:30:05 CST (0) In spite off...though our circumstances have taught us some powerful lessons I am thankful for. (nt) - Mirz 11/25/2008 05:54:06 CST (0) thankful (nt) - my-8-angels 11/25/2008 13:51:01 CST (0) *#*#*#*#* Is there something you're thankful DIDN'T happen this year? *#*#*#*#* (nt) - Nine-Arrows 11/23/2008 23:50:47 CST (3) That Gary didn't deploy overseas for 1+ yrs. He did go to VA for 5mo but it was still Stateside, so I am so thankful for that!!!! (nt) - mommy2jkserjl 11/24/2008 09:56:04 CST (0) I'm SO thankful that I didn't lose the baby. Also that a recession has not hit NH yet. (nt) - YankeeMom 11/24/2008 10:30:46 CST (0) Thankful we didn't lose our house, even though the threat is still there until DH gets a job. (nt) - Mirz 11/25/2008 05:55:32 CST (2) Oh, Michelle, praying that doesn't happen! (nt) - YankeeMom 11/25/2008 09:47:32 CST (0) Praying (nt) - my-8-angels 11/25/2008 14:02:30 CST (0) *#*#*#*#* Reflect a moment on where you were Thanksgiving, 2007... are things better or worse in your personal life this Thanksgiving? *#*#*#*#* (nt) - Nine-Arrows 11/23/2008 23:54:54 CST (3) My marriage is a lot stronger now then it was last year. (nt) - canadianmom 11/24/2008 10:11:17 CST (0) Probably a little better. It's always exciting to look forward to a new baby and I had had a loss before that last T-Day. (nt) - YankeeMom 11/24/2008 10:31:38 CST (0) Definitely worse financially than last year. Probably much better spiritually. (nt) - Mirz 11/25/2008 05:56:48 CST (0) *#*#*#*#* People/situations/circumstances that immediately come to mind when you "count your blessings." *#*#*#*#* (nt) - Nine-Arrows 11/24/2008 00:02:37 CST (5) My husband and kids. Hubby's' job. A warm house and a full stomach. Faith. (nt) - canadianmom 11/24/2008 10:13:12 CST (0) My DH and kids. DH's good job, money in the bank, security. Our new baby. (nt) - YankeeMom 11/24/2008 10:32:44 CST (0) God's providence and protection. Family, a roof over our heads, and food on the table. And a good job for me that has been a lifesaver (even if it isn't enough to support us fully). (nt) - Mirz 11/25/2008 05:58:15 CST (0) everything that has God has blessed us with and my dh and children. (nt) - my-8-angels 11/25/2008 14:01:08 CST (0) My wonderful, generous brother, who told me tonight that if any of my children attend college in northern VA, they can live with him for free. He & his wife, who are "child-free by choice" have shown amazing generosity to my family over the years! (nt) - Nine-Arrows 11/28/2008 01:30:48 CST (0) *#*#*#*#* People/situations/circumstances that are less likely to come to mind when you count your blessings. *#*#*#*#* (nt) - Nine-Arrows 11/24/2008 00:10:50 CST (1) The election and economy. (nt) - YankeeMom 11/24/2008 10:33:41 CST (1) Yes. Plus my DH's job situation, and some other personal struggles/challenges we continue to face in our lives. (nt) - Mirz 11/25/2008 05:59:11 CST (0) 37. *#*#*#*#* BUDDY CHECKUP: Leave a mesage for a special Board Buddy here! *#*#*#*#* (nt) - Nine-Arrows 11/24/2008 00:13:29 CST (9) Missing Rachel/LullabyLady so much... I believe her baby is due this week. I don't see an update on her blog yet and I'll be praying for her on the arrival of her 10th blessing! (nt) - Nine-Arrows 11/24/2008 00:21:49 CST (0) Michele/room4more, MISSING YOU, TOO, WOMAN!! Sorry.... got carried away. Sent you several PM's and am a little concerned for you & your recovery from the m/c. Sure hope you're able to check in this week, hon! (nt) - Nine-Arrows 11/24/2008 00:25:05 CST (1) I'm sorry, I'm here, it's just been really busy. Have a wonderful turkey day! (nt) - room4more 11/27/2008 00:04:09 CST (0) Penelope/gelsum, last week you mentioned a time when you had PPD in the past... how are you doing this postpartum time? (nt) - Nine-Arrows 11/24/2008 00:30:45 CST (1) So much better than other times.... - gelsum 11/24/2008 12:00:25 CST (1) So glad to hear that! (m) - Nine-Arrows 11/25/2008 00:37:37 CST (0) Michele/canadianmom, trying to recall, was the banquet this weekend??? Do give all the details, girl! (nt) - Nine-Arrows 11/24/2008 00:33:29 CST (1) I had a beautiful meal.(m) - canadianmom 11/24/2008 10:28:12 CST (1) That sounds so fun! I love hearing about your life! (m) - Nine-Arrows 11/24/2008 23:49:57 CST (0) Michelle/my-8-angels, how's it going with the Thanksgiving/Christmas prep? I need my weekly dose of inspiration from you, ya know! :) :) :) (nt) - Nine-Arrows 11/24/2008 00:36:34 CST (1) I have all the breads made for Thursday and I am working on the pies today. We have all lights tested and dh has the plan for the layout of the outside of the house . So everything is going as planned. (nt) - my-8-angels 11/25/2008 13:48:37 CST (1) My girls will be trying to make pies for the first time tomorrow.... should be interesting. Craig said he wanted to put lights up this weekend! Looking forward to that. (nt) - Nine-Arrows 11/26/2008 01:35:44 CST (1) How did the pies turn out? (nt) - my-8-angels 11/28/2008 16:16:48 CST (0) Tracy/mom2twelve, hoping Rick recovered quickly from his illness & that you got to spend some Happy-Anniversary time together!! (nt) - Nine-Arrows 11/24/2008 10:24:11 CST (1) Thank-you for asking.. - mom2twelve 11/24/2008 18:46:47 CST (1) So glad to hear about how God held you up... your faith is always an encouragement to me! (nt) - Nine-Arrows 11/24/2008 23:37:44 CST (0) MIA's, "haven't-been-here-in-a-while's," lurkers, & anyone just wishing to say hello ~ please do so here! (nt) - Nine-Arrows 11/24/2008 10:25:44 CST (2) Hi everyone . . . been sick and busy, but enjoying the season as we prepare for baby #10 in 7 weeks! (nt) - YankeeMom 11/24/2008 10:40:36 CST (2) So glad to see you over here! Are you feeling better? (nt) - gelsum 11/24/2008 12:01:29 CST (1) Thanks, yes, I'm pretty much pass that virus (though another, more minor one seems to be around.) Now it's just the aches and pains of late pregnancy! (nt) - YankeeMom 11/25/2008 09:44:47 CST (0) Stepping out on a limb to ask have you settled on names yet? *now ducking* So glad you stopped by! (nt) - Nine-Arrows 11/24/2008 23:35:38 CST (1) LOL, you know me Lisa! Not settled, but I do have a poll on my blog. DH and I really need to talk seriously about this SOON. (But I'm open to suggestions to the end.) (nt) - YankeeMom 11/25/2008 09:46:11 CST (0) Hi everyone.. - karan 11/25/2008 14:19:05 CST (1) Delighted to see you! (m) - Nine-Arrows 11/26/2008 01:29:40 CST (0) Hey Lisa?? - the11ofus 11/24/2008 20:10:29 CST (1) I sent it to "the10ofus"! I do know you're now 11. (m) - Nine-Arrows 11/24/2008 23:32:03 CST (0) Lisa - nine arrows I will be waiting to hear from you about your Thanksgiving. I hope you have a wonderful day (nt) - my-8-angels 11/25/2008 13:50:13 CST (1) We went to visit Craig's dad just outside Ocean City, MD today... had a terrific time and my toddler did fantastic on the road trip! (*whew*) Looking forward to T-Day with my family next. (nt) - Nine-Arrows 11/26/2008 01:32:51 CST (1) thats great it is always nice when you can go traveling a distance with no meltdowns:) (nt) - my-8-angels 11/28/2008 16:15:20 CST (0) 38. I am a little irked... - gelsum 11/25/2008 18:39:02 CST (1) I think it depends on whom you're wanting to laugh at/with. (m) - Nine-Arrows 11/25/2008 21:36:28 CST (1) I was thinking.. - gelsum 11/25/2008 23:33:19 CST (2) That is a good approach and I admire your conviction. (m) - Nine-Arrows 11/26/2008 00:37:10 CST (0) I think this is a good plan also. - karan 11/26/2008 07:06:03 CST (0) 39. *!*!* To Everyone--Holiday Wishes from the Lotsofkids Family (m) *!*!* - Mirz 11/27/2008 04:48:41 CST (0) 40. a wonderful blessing - karan 11/27/2008 19:33:58 CST (1) Karan, thanks so much for sharing that... I can just envision the special time you had today in my mind. You must've felt surrounded by love! (nt) - Nine-Arrows 11/28/2008 01:14:20 CST (0) 41. Lisa, I have been wondering about your poor guinea pig, how is the foot doing? (nt) - canadianmom 11/28/2008 07:10:14 CST (1) Oh my, girl! It's been a long road. (m) - Nine-Arrows 11/28/2008 08:17:23 CST (2) I must say, you have gone the distance! I sure hope that Guinea Pig appreciates all that you are doing for it. I am sure God is smiling on you for it. (nt) - canadianmom 11/28/2008 16:37:36 CST (0) Wow, you have really gone the distance for a Guinea Pig! I hope he has a full and speedy recovery! (nt) - room4more 11/30/2008 00:29:23 CST (0) 42. *#*#*#*#** WHAT'S GOING ON THIS WEEKEND, LADIES?? Anyone do some 4am shopping today? Christmas Prep? Who's simply recovering from Thanksgiving? *#*#*#*#* (nt) - Nine-Arrows 11/28/2008 15:04:24 CST (1)