Monday Roll Call

Good Morning IL - Happy Monday..  It's a holiday for many of us.  I myself chose to work so I can take a day off next week.  It's nice to have some flexability at work.  I just took the trash out and it is really windy.   Sooo, bundle up if you have to go out today.  Does anyone have any special plans for the day?  I don't have much going on.. just work then I need to hit the gym. I hope everyone has a great start to a great week! Christina 

Good morning Christina and IL Board. I am working today. No holiday for me. No special plans for today other than exercise when I get home. I am so happy that I was able to put the Tony Little AB Lounger together by myself! It looks like it's going to be a fun exercise. Probably I will do some household chores also. I've been neglecting that lately. It's mighty windy outside today so bundle up everyone! Some snow flurries also on my way to work this morning. Wishing everyone a nice and safe day! Hugs, Lucy

Good morning all Nothing going on here. I am sending the kids to gma's today just for some extra rest. I do have a ? for you guys... Ever since I got home from the hospital I can not stomach the taste of the protien drinks. Even just getting it in my mouth makes me gag it up and if I swallow it then I go into dry heaves. Any suggestions would be great. Measha

Good morning Measha! I have heard that if you use a sippy cup, it can help with getting the protein down when you are having problems.  A lot of times, it is the smell that is the culprit, and the sippy cup takes care of that. Other than that, maybe you could add some sugar free DaVinci syrups to "spice" up the flavor. Take it easy, and each day should be a bit better than the last.

Good morning, I am one of the lucky ones that is off today, So, I didn't have to bundle up to go out in the wind. At least the sun is shining and the sky is blue. My plans for today are nothing. I will mess around in the house, and play gofer for DH. He is working in one of our rental homes, getting it ready to rent out again. The last people we had left it in a total mess. At least he was the one to rent it, so he couldn't get mad at me for the type of people that was in there. If I do go out, I want to stop at Walgreens. If I don't, no problem, I will stop another day. One of my pet peeves is having to put makeup on and dress nicely (not is junk I will wear around the house) just to do a 20 minute errand.  Everyone have a good day, either at home,  work or school. Hugs   

Good Morning Christina and the rest of Illinois! I just cought up on everything I missed since Friday.  Good for you for buying a swimming suit!  The scavenger hunt is a great idea for Calvin's birthday.  I once threw a parade for Todd, but I live in a place where that is possible. I am working today.  We got out of Madison yesterday around 11 am.  The weather was freezing rain and there were no cars driving on the beltline, just in the ditches on both sides.  Todd is a master driver in crappy weather, so it took us almost 2 hours (instead of just over an hour), but we DID get home safe and sound.  Olivia then fell in the icy, wet driveway, but hurt nothing more than her pride. The big storm missed us out in Stephenson County though, as we had the Boy Scout Swim Party last night and the roads were fine. The weekend went well and we had a pretty good time at our yearly hotel "block party".  The hotel was OK, nothing to get too excited about, but the kids enjoyed the pools. I am SOOO happy to see Miss Lucy is back!  I sure did miss her.  I think it is only fitting that we try to have the first get together at her place to make up for the missed one in December. Tonight, after work, I am planning on going to Connie's new group meeting here in Rockford.  I hope to see a lot of you there! I feel like I might be getting Olivia's cold, but I have been really lucky this year in that every time I think I am catching something, the feeling goes away the next day.  Please keep your fingers crossed that is the case again! Glad to see both Measha sn Barb are now home and on their way to recovery and "WOW" moments. That unfamiliar yellow orb is in the sky at the moment, enjoy it!

Good morning, you aure are right about the cold and the wind. I was out before 7 this morning. I think it was warmer then, than it is now. I had to get my pre-op lab work done. Or I might have still been under my blankets lol. The girl did a great job, I did not even feel the pinch, but now I have a nice bruise there, go figure. Now its off to clean house and finish laundry. You all have a nice day, and try and stay warm!               Renee

Good Morning all, The kids are off today and we are going to the health club pool... I will probably jus****ch as I am freezing right now and am thinking it will only make me colder LOL.... I am doing ok and just wanted to say hello, I hope everyone is safe and sound.... Lucy it is soooo Great to hear from you....Everyone have a great day....Martha

Hi Martha. Thanks for your message to me. It does feel good to be here with everyone; just like one big family. I hope all is well with you and that you have a nice day. I am envious of you going to the pool today! Hugs, Lucy

Just wanted to say hi to everyone.  I had that 24 hour flu bug, and couldn't keep anything down.  Feeling better today, just real weak.