[winter]

<p>Good Morning, My Pretties.</p>
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<p>I have a ♪ da-a-ate tonight.  I know.  I'm such a fool.  I've had my eye on this gentleman for some time.  (god that sounds cougar-ish, but he's slightly older than me so it doesn't apply)  I might have asked him out before now but it really would not have been appropriate since he's a manager in the sector I was hoping to work in and was actively interviewing for, but now, with this new job I've got, there is no longer a conflict of interest between us.  Anyways....wish me luck!</p>
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<p><strong>(((Maureen))) </strong> I hope your back/leg feels better soon.</p>
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<p><strong>((((KJ))))) </strong> You are doing just fine.  We all stress out over trying to do it all, and do it well.  It's not possible.  You might look at someone who seems to be doing it all, but they aren't.  They just hide it better than the rest of us.  For myself, since I've gone back to work, I don't cook the way I used to cook.  I haven't baked anything in the longest time and my house is definitely no where near as clean as I used to keep it when I was a stay at home mom.  But, I spend time with my boys and I'm happy being back at work.  I've decided not to be perfect in any way shape or form.  It's Perfect!  Be less than perfect, KJ!  It's the new fashion and it will look great on you.  I just know it.</p>
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<p><strong>(((((wippy's dad)))) </strong> I hope they got those bones in fine.</p>
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<p><strong>maples</strong>: your collegue has my deepest sympathies</p>

 

[wipaddler]

<p>Morning all</p>
<p>I stayed in bed and cuddled with the kitty this morning and it was l-o-v-e-l-y. </p>
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<p><strong>WINTER'S</strong> got a DAAAAATE  <strong>WINTER'S</strong> got a DAAAAATE  WOOT WOOT!!</p>
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<p>I've got nothing else for today yet. </p>
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<p>I forgot my cell phone at home and feel like I've lost an arm and I hate feeling that dependent on a stupid object. </p>
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[Ailarie]

<p>Hola <strong>Winterbabe</strong>.  You are going to be the shiznit on tonight's date.  Just wait and see!</p>
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<p><strong>KJ</strong> - without kidlets myself, I can only imagine what you're going through.  Take the advice of those who have been there before though.  Do what HAS to be done.  The other stuff will get done in time.  Maybe not your preferred time table, but the dishes in the sink or a pile of laundry isn't going to go anywhere, and will be ready for you whenever.  You have two beautiful little ones - focus on that, m'lady.  The rest will come.</p>
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<p><strong>Wippy</strong> - Hope today is a good one for your pop!</p>
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<p>I  Am.  So.  Sleepy.  We had storms to move through again last night.  I didn't get a whole lot of sleep, and what I did seemed to be filled with active dreams.  zzzzzzz.  I see a caffeinated beverage in my near future.</p>

 

[Runninlaw]

<p>Woot - have fun tonight <strong>Winter!!</strong></p>
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<p><strong>(((((KJ)))))</strong> - I really echo everything Winter said.  I did not go back to work until my youngest was almost 5 and that was a real challenge.  So I can only imagine how tough it is for you now - especially after all you have been through.  Just do what you can and enjoy your life.  Everything will fall into place after that.  But be sure to take good care of yourself.  That adage - if momma aint happy, nobody's happy - that is true.  So priority #1 has to be getting <span style="text-decoration:underline;">you</span> in a good place.  Good luck - we are all rooting for you.  </p>
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<p><strong>Wippy</strong> - that sounds like a great way to start the morning!</p>
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<p>I slept TERRIBLE last night too <strong>Ailarie</strong>.  No excuse of storms or anything, but I felt like I didn't sleep at all.  Then I woke up at 4:40 to run and DH informed me coffee wasn't set to be ready until 5.  Ack.  That was poor planning on my part.  Pass the coffee over here too please!</p>

 

[gatorbob]

Ugh, you guys mentioned keeping the house clean. We are the worst at this. Our place is always cluttered. We are teaching our daughter the worst habits..

 

[Maples]

<p>Is it bad that I am imaging <strong>Winter</strong> on the prowl in a slinky red dress?  Bad <strong>Maples</strong>!</p>
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<p>Ok where was I?  uh.....  <span><img alt="biggrin.gif" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/biggrin.gif"></span></p>
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<p><span>Oh yeah.  Good morning everyone.   I hope you all have a fantabulous day!</span></p>

 

[Auntie Moe]

<p>morning peeps.</p>
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<p>Today's my sister's birthday and while I'm at work now, I'm planning to go home early to hang out with her for the afternoon. I'm *cough cough* not feeling well.  (Actually, knock wood, my leg feels better, but sitting in my desk chair does seem to make it worse.  I came in so I could take some work home with me.)</p>
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<p>((((KJ))))) can't say anything else that hasn't been said, but hang in there.</p>
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<p>WOOOHOOOOO!!!! Winter!  awesome.</p>
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<p>I was informed last night by the man I've been dating on and off for over a year now, that he thought he is my boyfriend.  I don't feel like we see each other enough for that to have been established. </p>
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<p>Wippy, I'm envious, it was all I could do to get out of bed this morning.</p>

 

[Auntie Moe]

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<div class="quote-block">Originally Posted by <strong>GatorBob</strong> <a href="/forum/thread/73424/tuesday-fun#post_1993879"><img alt="View Post" class="inlineimg" src="/img/forum/go_quote.gif" style="border:0px solid;"></a><br><br>
Ugh, you guys mentioned keeping the house clean. We are the worst at this. Our place is always cluttered. We are teaching our daughter the worst habits..</div>
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Please, I live alone...my house is ridiculous.  I can't seem to get on top of the clutter...it just moves from room to room.</p>
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[winter]

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<div class="quote-block">Originally Posted by <strong>Auntie Moe</strong> <a href="/forum/thread/73424/tuesday-fun#post_1993885"><img alt="View Post" class="inlineimg" src="/img/forum/go_quote.gif" style="border-right:0px solid;border-top:0px solid;border-left:0px solid;border-bottom:0px solid;"></a><br><br><p> </p>
<p>I was informed last night by the man I've been dating on and off for over a year now, that he thought he is my boyfriend.  I don't feel like we see each other enough for that to have been established. </p>
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Did you inform him of that? </div>

 

[Auntie Moe]

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<div class="quote-block">Originally Posted by <strong>winter</strong> <a href="/forum/thread/73424/tuesday-fun#post_1993895"><img alt="View Post" class="inlineimg" src="/img/forum/go_quote.gif" style="border:0px solid;"></a><br><br><br>
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We talked about things. I've left it for now, but I will start to call him my boyfriend.  I guess I'll actually mention that I'm seeing someone to my parents.</p>
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[winter]

<br><br><div class="quote-container"><span>Quote:</span>
<div class="quote-block">Originally Posted by <strong>Auntie Moe</strong> <a href="/forum/thread/73424/tuesday-fun#post_1993897"><img alt="View Post" class="inlineimg" src="/img/forum/go_quote.gif" style="border-right:0px solid;border-top:0px solid;border-left:0px solid;border-bottom:0px solid;"></a><br><br><br><br><p><br>
We talked about things. I've left it for now, but I will start to call him my boyfriend.  I guess I'll actually mention that I'm seeing someone to my parents.</p>
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<p>It is not my business but I'm going to ask anyway.  Is that what you want?<br><br>
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[Beaker]

<p>Helllllllo!</p>
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<p>Winter I hope tonight is absolutely fabulous!!  If nothing else, we know you will be!</p>
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<p>Wippy how is your dad feeling today?</p>
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<p>Bob I am with ya, we are the king and queen of clutter in our house. But I think I am actually teaching my kids that I would rather play with them then be Mrs. Clean.  We have found a pretty good balance lately and Aiden is old enough to pick up his own room ad clean up his toys each night before bed.  So it is working for us...but I think the clutter will always be there!</p>
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<p>Add me to the bad night of sleep group.  Colin woke up way too often last night, due to a variety of not so fun reasons.  Hopefully those will all resolve soon and we will getback into a good pattern.  If not, looks like we might be switching him over to formula way sooner than I hoped.  Cross fingers for me folks!</p>
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[BigGahoona]

<p><br><strong>Maureen</strong>, it does sound like sciatica.  My Mom is having the exact same thing with her leg/back, and yep sitting makes it worse.  The chirpopractor has a magic adjustment for this where heputs you in a pretzel shape and then pounces on you.  The relief is almost instant.</p>
<p><strong>Winter</strong> you don't need any luck, you're flat out awesome. If things don't work out between you and some guy it's because the guy's a <span><img alt="tool.gif" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/tool.gif" style="width:48px;height:33px;"></span>.  Suddenly I have Billy Joel in my head singing "Don't go changinnnnn'."</p>
<p><br><span>Quote:</span></p>
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<div class="quote-block">Originally Posted by <strong>wipaddler</strong> <a href="/forum/thread/73424/tuesday-fun#post_1993863"><img alt="View Post" class="inlineimg" src="/img/forum/go_quote.gif" style="border-right:0px solid;border-top:0px solid;border-left:0px solid;border-bottom:0px solid;"></a><br><br><p> </p>
<p>I forgot my cell phone at home and <strong>feel like I've lost an arm</strong> and I hate feeling that dependent on a stupid object. </p>
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Gah! This!  I hate it when I forget my phone!  I feel so vulnerable.  Even though the biggest emergency I've had lately is an emergency pizza order. But still, what if?<br>
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<div class="quote-block">Originally Posted by <strong>winter</strong> <a href="/forum/thread/73424/tuesday-fun#post_1993853"><img alt="View Post" class="inlineimg" src="/img/forum/go_quote.gif" style="border-right:0px solid;border-top:0px solid;border-left:0px solid;border-bottom:0px solid;"></a><br><br><p> </p>
<p><strong>((((KJ))))) </strong> You are doing just fine.  We all stress out over trying to do it all, and do it well.  It's not possible.  You might look at someone who seems to be doing it all, but they aren't.  They just hide it better than the rest of us.  For myself, since I've gone back to work, I don't cook the way I used to cook.  I haven't baked anything in the longest time and my house is definitely no where near as clean as I used to keep it when I was a stay at home mom.  But, I spend time with my boys and I'm happy being back at work.  I've decided not to be perfect in any way shape or form.  It's Perfect!  Be less than perfect, KJ!  It's the new fashion and it will look great on you.  I just know it.</p>
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Wise wise words.</p>
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<div class="quote-block">Originally Posted by <strong>Runninlaw</strong> <a href="/forum/thread/73424/tuesday-fun#post_1993877"><img alt="View Post" class="inlineimg" src="/img/forum/go_quote.gif" style="border-right:0px solid;border-top:0px solid;border-left:0px solid;border-bottom:0px solid;"></a><br><br><p> </p>
<p><strong>(((((KJ)))))</strong> - I really echo everything Winter said.  I did not go back to work until my youngest was almost 5 and that was a real challenge.  So I can only imagine how tough it is for you now - especially after all you have been through.  Just do what you can and enjoy your life.  Everything will fall into place after that.  But be sure to take good care of yourself.  That adage - if momma aint happy, nobody's happy - that is true.  So priority #1 has to be getting <span style="text-decoration:underline;">you</span> in a good place.  Good luck - we are all rooting for you.  </p>
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More wisdom!</p>
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<p>I remember standing in the driveway with a Mom and her daughter, and this was a stay at home Mom with a husband who made pluhenty of money and they really seemed to have their poop in a group - big beautiful always clean house, immaculate kids, everyone always dressed to a T, friendly family dog that didn't ruin the hallway carpet three times over.  And she looked at her daughter and told her not to do something while she walked into the house, and her daughter looked at me and said saucily "I do not do what she says" and proceeded to do just what Mom told her not to do.  And I'll be honest here, it made me feel good inside to know that the people that appear perfect, aren't.</p>
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<p>Speaking of imperfect families, segue to mine!  We had a GREAT family therapy session last night.  This guy is good.  DS was totally engaged and interacting with this guy and even smiling and laughing!!  I wanted to cry I was so happy.   And this morning was good too, we were still a bit late but he was not surly not ONCE this morning.  Smiley and happy jokey even.  I have missed this boy. </p>
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<p>More sunshine today - yippee!</p>
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[Auntie Moe]

<br><br><div class="quote-container"><span>Quote:</span>
<div class="quote-block">Originally Posted by <strong>winter</strong> <a href="/forum/thread/73424/tuesday-fun#post_1993903"><img alt="View Post" class="inlineimg" src="/img/forum/go_quote.gif" style="border:0px solid;"></a><br><br><br><br><p>It is not my business but I'm going to ask anyway.  Is that what you want?<br><br>
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honestly, I don't know.  He has a ton of obligations (his kids, his work, long commute), so I'm fine with seeing him as often as we can.  The issue for me is while he's been great about making dates with me lately...I feel like he's not, for lack of a better word, <em>swoony</em> for me.  We have fun together, but he's not as affectionate as he used to be (mind you, that was when things were much more complicated...you'd think it would be easier now.)</p>
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[wipaddler]

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I was a clutter bug but then I started watching hoarders and reading <a href="http://www.unclutter.com" target="_blank">www.unclutter.com</a> and I am no an <strong>UN</strong>clutter bug.  I've gotten rid of pretty much all of my clutter... granted I did it in phases but I'm happy with all of the stuff that I got rid of AND my unclutteryness is rubbing off on Craig and that makes me even more happy cuz that guy has a ton of crap.  I just noticed this weekend that he got rid of one thing in the bathroom that was taking up a bunch of counter space and some knick knacky stuff in the kitchen window that just made it look cluttered. </p>
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<p>I love looking around my house and being able to see table tops and floor space.  I know it's super hard with kids and their toys but being minimal and uncluttered is something I'm going to drill into my future children's head. <br>
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<div class="quote-block">Originally Posted by <strong>GatorBob</strong> <a href="/forum/thread/73424/tuesday-fun#post_1993879"><img alt="View Post" class="inlineimg" src="/img/forum/go_quote.gif" style="border-right:0px solid;border-top:0px solid;border-left:0px solid;border-bottom:0px solid;"></a><br><br>
Ugh, you guys mentioned keeping the house clean. We are the worst at this. Our place is always cluttered. We are teaching our daughter the worst habits..</div>
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[BigGahoona]

<p>Funny, my sister was bemoaning the fact that 4 year olds who come over for playdates are commenting on how messy her house is.  I mean, if a four year old notices a mess it's gotta be big.  I think she just does not see the stuff.  Breakfast dishes sit on the table until lunch and then they get cleaned off only becuase they need to make room for lunchtime. I've watched her with toys and stuff scattered everywhere, including where you walk and she just walks over it or around it.  And it's not just the kids stuff, it's her stuff and her husbands stuff.  They are like hoarders. She doesn't like to watch that show even though it makes her feel a bit better about her own house, it upsets her that those people are forced to get rid of all their stuff.  Hello...RED FLAG! </p>

 

[mmoonptdeux]

<p>Hi all - count me as another in the bad sleep category.  Saturday night was an epic fail in terms of sleeping in.  So thus while I've had no problems getting and staying asleep Sunday & Monday, there's just not enough of it there with my 5 AM wake up time.  I've had some good heavy duty naps on transit systems already this week.</p>
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<p><strong>Winter</strong> - knock his socks off tonight (heh, I guess he wishes); good luck!</p>
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<p>Glad to hear the sessions are making a difference, <strong>BigG!</strong></p>
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<p><strong>Maureen</strong> - hoping real soon for the swoon for you and your BF</p>
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<p>Clutter: I'm sort of a "tolerate it until it gets to certain point" kinda' person.  A couple or few things out of sort/not where they should be is fine, but eventually I sense it's all kinda' dragging down my productivity in general, or just get tired of looking at unkempt piles of stuff.</p>
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[phdatc]

<p>For the parents:  <a href="http://tinybuddha.com/blog/5-ways-for-parents-to-manage-anxiety/" target="_blank">Control Anxiety for Parents</a></p>
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<p>Clutter - When I was younger I would tolerate it very well thankyouverymuch!!  Now, not so much.  I love the feeling of the purge.  I am excessively proud of the fact that we got rid of an entire section of crap in our basement this spring.  It makes me rather happy to see when I go down there.</p>
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<p>Honestly, when we talk about moving... we talk about a smaller house, not a bigger one!</p>

 

[wipaddler]

<p>I triple heart the feeling of getting rid of stuff.  it's like an instant weight is lifted. </p>
<p>If I ever get really really lazy and need motivation to do something all I have to do is watch an episode of hoarders on line and I'm back to my clorox cleaning ways!  I love the smell of clorox. <br><br>
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<div class="quote-container"><span>Quote:</span>
<div class="quote-block">Originally Posted by <strong>phdatc</strong> <a href="/forum/thread/73424/tuesday-fun#post_1993920"><img alt="View Post" class="inlineimg" src="/img/forum/go_quote.gif" style="border-right:0px solid;border-top:0px solid;border-left:0px solid;border-bottom:0px solid;"></a><br><br><p>For the parents:  <a href="http://tinybuddha.com/blog/5-ways-for-parents-to-manage-anxiety/" target="_blank">Control Anxiety for Parents</a></p>
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<p>Clutter - When I was younger I would tolerate it very well thankyouverymuch!!  Now, not so much.  I love the feeling of the purge.  I am excessively proud of the fact that we got rid of an entire section of crap in our basement this spring.  It makes me rather happy to see when I go down there.</p>
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<p>Honestly, when we talk about moving... we talk about a smaller house, not a bigger one!</p>
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[Maples]

<p>yaaaaaaaaaa <strong>BigG</strong>!  I'm so happy for you.  I hope he has continued success.</p>