You have how many children????: June 2007

Braeden is dressing himself now, he changes clothes at least 5 times a day.

Notice the snow boot short set outfit. I dress him when we go out, ha.

New haircut, he was very good. Roger took him (he always takes him) and Braeden minds him soooo much better.

Storm clouds, Braeden, and our dog.

Dear Children of mine,

Please do not drink juice in my living room. I know that you all know that there is no eating or drinking anywhere other than the kitchen or dining room. I waited a very long time for my couch and love seat. AND when you try to help w/ the laundry you must clean the lint trap. I do not want to die in a lint fire. Also, there are 8 people at the dinner table, chew w/ your mouths closed because it can get noisy as hell. Also, start looking into an armed forces career. YOU HAVE TO GET OUT WHEN YOU TURN 18!!! Oh, when I am on the phone please STOP talking to me. That is all...

The Mother

Oh, I almost forgot!!!

I am so close to seeing the 140's!!! I swear this Weight Watchers plan is great. I maintained at 156 FOREVER and this past week I started easing back into the plan and I lost 3 pounds. I believe that I kicked my metabolism in high gear. So, 25 pounds gone!!! I wish I could buy some clothes but after spending about $1000.00 on the kids summer clothes I just can't afford to shop for myself. Who would have thought that I would be happy to weigh 153 pounds?

My boring life.

Well it looks like we may survive summer. The pool has been a big hit w/ the kids. GP's summer school is goinh great too.

Ashley got her license, finally. It was quite an experience, not sure who was more nervous. She has the job, is enrolled in college, can now drive, all that is left is to get her an apartment. Then I can do my impression of Amityville Horror and tell her to "get out."

I wish my Aunt Peggy would come see me! (hint hint) I also need her to tell my sister how much Jilianne looks like me. Eli shmeeli!

Did I mention Brett is spending the summer with his dad. I miss him so much! But he is having fun and his step-mom is awesome. I know that it may sound strange but I really like my boys step-mom. Being the step-mom (the only mom) to Roger's 3 kids I really appreciate her. Put it this way if not for "M" I know that my son would not make it at his dads for 10 weeks. AUNT PEGGY GO GET BRETT FOR THE WEEKEND. His dear uncle Larry will just have to deal w/ it. Tell him I was here first. Ha, ha.

Jilianne and Lindsey.

WARNING....boring blog ahead.

Well, Gary Paul is settled and getting into a routine. He's as tall as I am now and still thin. Brett made it to his dad's house and I miss him more than I thought I would. I hope he has fun but I also won't mind picking him up early. Gary starts summer school June 11th, this will prove to be a challenge. He has to pass in able to go into 8th grade. He will pass but probably at the cost of more gray hair!

Miss my sister and her little girl, my niece. Can't believe I am in Ohio and she is in Illinois. I kick myself everyday! I know that I am here so our family can be together, but since Jili's birth it has been hard. I look at all of the pictures of my niece and her mom everyday and it makes my heart hurt. I wish I could have all my family w/ me.

I have lost 22 pounds and have pretty much stayed at that for the past few weeks. We are going out of town for the weekend and on Monday I start my diet again. Roger bought me a treadmill and I need to get my @ss on it. I have just been running like crazy the past few weeks and have not been on track. I am amazed that I have remained the same weight.

That's all for now.