Join us in the Relay For Life

It seems that Cancer has been spoken too often lately all around us. I have lost family members and my friends have lost family members. I currently know too many people fighting this horrible disease. There can not be enough money raised to fight Cancer. We must find a cure. We are losing too many great people.

I have joined my sister Chelsea's team.

We are asking you to join our team and walk June 12th at the Barnstable County Fairgrounds.

Relay for Life is a 24 hour event and the goal is to have someone from your team walking on the track all hours throughout the event.

Do you want to take the 3am shift?? Join us or at least donate-You Must!

Click on the link below

Relay For Life

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This is in my spam box.

Nice !!

I am calling her The HULK

I have a daughter that I lovingly call "The beast" on the blog and I am mildly concerned that this will mark her psychological development and then I see this.....

and I think - The damage is pretty much already done.

See our first daughter was the model child. We took her anywhere. She was good, an angel almost compared to the second one.

This child is the devil in a 2 foot tall body.

Just for example: Yesterday she is upstairs playing with her cousin and I am on the computer, after a while they head downstairs. I finally notice how quiet it is. I walk down the stairs to find the entire DVD collection ( maybe 40) all over my floor and even some out of the cases. I am already steaming and yelling at her to help me clean it up (HaHaHa) while I sit on the floor and clean and match up all those damn DVD's to their cases. She has the balls to come in and start asking to watch a movie. After I explain over my dead body is she going to watch or touch a movie again I walk into my kitchen and she has climbed up on a stool and emptied my bill box all over the floor and written on all the papers with magic marker.

I begin to think..... Where is the receipt for her ass I am returning this brat. Oh no darling I own her - No Returns. So then I start thinking Dog Crate or Boarding School. There are plenty of good families looking for a child of their own.

Shit I love the devil too much for that. But she is running me ragged.

On a better note I don't think I posted about this but she got a spot in Preschoool at Teacticket next year for 2 days and she is very excited. She talks about it all the time. Maybe she just needs some direction or boot camp.

Mom- You look like a BOY

I was not sure I wanted to go here but for anyone who could use a laugh here goes.

I started out like this....

And ended up looking like this....Olivia took the picture so that is the reason I am a bit crooked.

As most of you know we went on the "Uniform Road Trip" Thursday. We all came back with what is more of a police style uniform than we are used to but that is part of the job.

I was not really nervous about the uniforms so much as traveling with the Chief but that part turned out fine. I had intended to bring the photos I have of myself putting both my legs into 1 pant leg of the old uniform pants but I could get my crap together and didn't want to be late.

I was perfectly happy to stand and be measured. They did not have a shirt that fit me so they had to get a larger shirt and have it tailored-DOWN!!! I have never had that happen in my life. The last time I was there it was whispered about how I was too large for any of their women's sizes and left with a man's size 50 pant. A Fucking 50!!! I can't even believe that.

Pants were the same- I am a woman so basically lets make sure your hips fit and we can take in your waist- I was perfectly Ok with that chalk mark too.

To regular people this is not very interesting but for the WLS peeps out there this was great. I am now bound to this size as I can't afford to be bouncing up due to the left over Valentine's candy so that should be a good thing.

In any event I got myself dressed Saturday for the first time in the new bus driver Bob outfit and my 5 year old looks me up and down a couple of times and say-"Mom you look like a boy!"

Overtime checks must be deposited into the plastic surgery account from now on-LOL!

End of vacation

It turned out to be an all right vacation after all the bitching I did earlier. I finally got my photos loaded so I will back track to share what we've been up to.

Thursday after the uniform road trip I took the kids to the Science Playground to burn off some steam after being in Gramma's house all day. We played until dark and then took ourselves over to Betsy's Diner and ate dinner at the counter. You can't even imagine how much fun that could be until you try it with a 3 year old who spent most of her meal looking at her reflection in the chrome ceiling.

Are they part Tadpole?

I have no photos I was just a fish today. The Pool party was reworked and we just went to the local Holiday Inn. We swam for about an hour or so and then called Papa Gino's and converged on them with an extra large order and about 20 people. I carbed out on almost 3 pieces and downed some sinus medicine and was back in the pool.

Ava was hysterical. She had her Barbie life jacket on AND a swim ring or noodle and she was crazy.

1,2,3,4,5,7,8,9,10,11,8,9,10,11.... Blast-off and she was jumping in at any depth. By the time she got to 7 I am thinking is she ever going to jump and then she would wave me off- By Myself Mommy!!!!!

She is also 3 days without a Bubby and 4th night in a big girl bed. It has not been smooth but we are hanging in there. I am going back to work tomorrow so we will see how it goes from here.

Olivia is a pro too. No swimming help and no equipment except for fun. She was a bit nervous when we got there and that ended in about 2.2 seconds once she got her gills wet. They can't wait to get back to the pool. Both are snoring now - exhausted from the hours in the pool.

This was a great end to school vacation week.

This about sums it up!

Why do I feel like crap? I blame it on all you germies out there. I am not admitting I am sick I just want to pull the blinds and sleep ....for 2 days.
It is school vacation and that isn't going to happen. As I type this I can hear a virtual circus going on in the next room and it is supposed to be nap time.
For some dumb reason I am trying to get the beast to sleep in a big girl bed. That is really just a license for her to raise hell when she is supposed to be in bed. Does anyone know the laws on duct tape and children? Hold on, I am getting my spanking hand out..... Be Right Back.

All is quiet again for the moment. Threatening and even spanking don't faze her one bit. She will look you in the eye and squeeze her muscles and yell " Me Angee". Yeah so am I brat.
I usually use this time on vacation to get back in touch with the big girl as she is in school all day and home after I leave for work but I just don't have it. Unfortunately our quality time has been playing Webkinz and watching TV.
Hopefully I have some sunshine to post in the future as this just sounds like crap. May your school vacation be brighter.

Touched by Angels

During these times we are all trying to save a buck. While poking around the Internet I found this website and it's ad for 50% off gift certificates. I am all about 50% off anything.
I was surprised to find tons of local (Cape Cod) businesses with gift certificates for 1/2 off. Some things are things I use day to day so this might be a good way to save. It was a bit confusing with a pink button that says purchase and you take the stated price and cut that in half. I didn't go thru a whole purchase yet but it seems that payment is by Paypal. If you don't have a paypal account I am unsure how you could purchase so you may have to contact them.
Before I posted I decided to cruise around the site and I was taken with what the cause actual is.
From there home page:

TOUCHED BY ANGELS is a non-profit organization dedicated to, "helping those in need". It is our mission to assist middle-income families with children who find themselves in a wake of a tragedy and cannot get assistance from community resources.

I thought I would share this site in case you can help or know someone that may need their help. In any case saving 50% is helpful to this organization and your wallet.
Check it out:
http://www.touchedbyangelsonline.com/

I am so disappointed

We were supposed to be going to an indoor pool with some slides and a wave pool. Get the hell out of the cold and swim a bit for the last day of school vacation.

I just went to the website and they are not selling day passes during school vacation-WHAT?

In this economy it sounds like a great idea to turn away business doesn't it? We expected to roll in with about 15 people and swim until everyone was tired and wrinkled.

F-ing Heck as Olivia would say. Now what will we do?

Because I am a sucker for Valentine's Day

Nana this is for you

Tis the Season....

For Melting!!

This is what we did on the walk back from the bus stop. I am a crazy mother that lets these things happen sometimes. You gotta have fun. I did throw the pants away after this but what the hell.

It was finally warm but I spent a few hours sleeping instead of enjoying it. Good Times when your kids still nap.

Yesterday was a killer day as we left for the airport at 7:30-ish and didn't get back to Falmouth until about 1pm. I thought I had the correct Beth Israel building so I parked the car and unloaded 3 kids on the top of the parking garage. We travel down to the lobby and ask for directions and are told she is not here, she is at the West campus-PBBT! Back in the car and drive 2 blocks and park again and travel back down to the street and walk over to the right Beth Israel and Woot she is here! We found her at the OTHER Beth Israel and she is doing well. No luck finding an answer to her seizure issue yet but she should be there for a few more days. It seems a little wrong to wish she has a seizure but they are monitoring her to find an answer so when I left I wished her luck seizing!

We speed back to Cape Cod in time for my borrowed child to go home and I can go to work. I am exhausted!!

it was a full day and my ass feels kicked. I am finally possibly catching the cold that is plaguing so many around me but I am fighting it tooth and nail. My kids are all right on the verge with a runny nose and night time cough. At least we don't have the stomach bug which I have heard so much about.

I am about to go on my days off so I am hoping to catch up on my ZZZ's.

Off to the Airport

Tomorrow my sister leaves for the sunny state of Florida and although I would love to go with her the closest I will be getting is the drop off lane at Logan Airport. This is not a trip that I would prefer to take but what the hell she needs a ride and I need to entertain the kids.

Look at the big airplane Kids!!!

Maybe we will even be able to sell some Girl Scout cookies during our travels.

I think I am going to let Olivia have a Foose Holiday. My Mom used to always call it a Foose Holiday on a day she would let us stay home for no good reason. Their Aunt will be gone for about a month and I figure they would want to say Good Bye and again airports are COOL!

My friend rode the special bus to a Boston hospital yesterday so I may attempt to find her somewhere and harass her. We could end up having a busy day in Boston on a Daycare field trip.

UGH! I relapsed.

You knew I had to try these f-ing Girl Scout cookies. Now I am cranking up the air conditioning because I am sweating thanks to dumping on the cookies.

When will I learn. I guess that means I just need to sell them all to get them out of my reach.

I actually relapsed last week at my Mom's birthday on my beloved cake but I figure I may just spread the word-If you see me in line at DD and I am looking at a chocolate glazed donut walk right up to me and smack me right in the face. Really it is OK I need it.

Kay's needs a new home

As I stated on Obesity Help I have 2 boxes of 12 but they are short maybe 2 bags each that I ate to try. My tummy does not like them.

I would love to find a new home for them so if you would like them I am asking for 1 thing. I would like you to post a reply with a recipe idea for this chocolate and candy lover. It is Valentine's day and I need some ideas to satisfy my sweet tooth.

I will pick 2 great ideas and each will receive the remainder of my cases. The rest of the 10 bags in each box are sealed and still yummy if you like these 2 items.

Give me some good ideas and I will pick a winner on Friday February 13th.

2 Year Weight Loss Surgery Anniversary

Today is the day and I almost forgot. I had weight loss surgery 2 years ago today. WOW! It doesn't seem like it has been 2 years but it also seems like a long time since I looked like this picture above. I should have taken my picture today but as I said I forgot. Maybe I will try to do it tomorrow just for comparison.

I started this journey at 306 lbs and got down to 288 the day of surgery after losing the required 17 lbs. I got quickly to 171 by November and stayed there for about a year. Since this Fall I have bounced back to around 185 and it is like cement and not going anywhere. It is a well known fact that most people bounce and put back on weight, I think it is usually around 10%.

Do I regret having the surgery??

No but I do grow tired of it somedays. I have to think of food more but eat less and that is tough on me. I think it has effected the way my kids eat for the good and bad. I am still learning.

Oh did I mention it is Girl Scout Cookie time-Good Time NOT have RNY surgery.

I don't own a hair brush

That is what it looks like anyway!!

It is nothing really but a mid-life crisis. I mean who wants to see a 36 year old woman with pink hair anyway. I might as well get a neck tattoo next.

The down side is to achieve the highlights they bleached 7 foils then colored them. In the last few days I have realized as the color fades the bleach will show thru and the hair is going to just look pinker and probably more noticeable!!!

Did I mention I will be on a field trip with the Chief in 12 days-in a car for like 8 hrs and I will have pink freakin' hair!!!!

I like it but my employment won't and I am not sure I will like it in 7 days - we will see.

Hair Model

I am excited and terrified of what may happen tomorrow. I have been having my hair cut by this guy for over a year maybe 2. Last time I went in he asked me to be a hair model for his next color class. We have been leaning towards some purple shades so I have no idea how far we are going tomorrow.

I can't have anything freakalicious due to my job although I would do it in a minute. It is not like I can wear a hat. I think it should still be fun and I will update with some photos if I can.

Stand By....

Nana's Birthday

WE DID IT!!!
Yesterday my Mom turned.... Anyway she had a birthday and we took her to our favorite place-Betsy's Diner. I told her it was just us girls but secretly I invited the whole damn family-18 total.
They normally don't take reservations but I decided they at least needed a warning. We are all regulars as separate families but this is the first time we rolled in together. They were gracious enough to even have Shepard's Pie as the Blue Plate Special as it is our favorite.
It was a huge sucess and a big suprise for her.
I also got a cake from Windfall Market our other favorite place and I am here to admit I have had 2 pieces and am dreaming of a 3rd. I need it out of my house.
So I am off the wagon-HELP!! I was sucked in during a weak point. I had worked a double the night before and I was weak.
Are you falling for it?? I know BULS$%^!!! I am just a crackhead when it comes to some frosting. Tomorrow is a new day.

Super Bowl

It might as well by the Smurfs vs the Fraggles, I would be more interested.

It is 2 minutes left and a team just scored - woohoo. If I cared. Good thing I am working the double because others are more deserving to be off.

It is the biggest game of the year in the US but I have no idea what is going on or what a safety is or what the downs mean. I wish I was more into sports but I just don't get it.

Screaming at the Tv is not my bag.

I do enjoy the food-if I was home I would be making some mean party food.

Maybe we will just make up a day to cook some party food-Interested??