BLACK TEAM WEEK 10!!!!

mumsanutter

Ok, today is the beginning of my new, energized 'back into it full swing' routine. Too bad I'm so sleepy! LOL It was a long hard weekend of working, my body never got it's break. Oh well! Get over it, right?

Hubs and I started out with our first day of P90X- chest and back and Ab Ripper X. Not bad. Lots and lots and lots of push ups and pull ups. Ab Ripper X was hard and we had to stop it because I needed to get kids to school, but all in all, it was a good first try at it. I hit the gym for 30 minutes of cardio then.

I weighed and measured. I'm not doing it again- no scale- for 6 weeks. I was up 10 pounds from my lightest, although I know those results are slightly skewed because #1 it's TOM and #2 I ate Chinese last night. Between those two things, I'm up around 4-5 pounds from where I was hovering. My lightest has been 149. Today I was 159. My goal after 6 weeks is 148. One pound less than where I know I can get. For now anyway. I'm not going to set myself up for failure by setting it too low and then being disappointed, so 148 it is, plus, that is 11 pounds in 6 weeks.

My measurements were up a little, my body fat percent was up a little- all from the way I've been eating, I know that. So, my body fat was 24.6% today, my goal is 22%.

I'm sharing this with you guys because it makes me feel accountable. Here are my goals for the next 6 weeks:

Eat clean- no sweets- log my foods- 1800 calories per day
Follow the P90X workout- add in cardio- add additional weight training as it fits
No scale- No osbessing over numbers- Just do it
Stay positive- motivate DH to stay on plan
For 6 weeks, give it all I've got- Bring it!

With that said... I need a nap..... :laugh: Really, I do. I can barely keep my eyes open! :yawn:

Wow you are dedicated, well done on the determination and good luck.

Well hello everyone, I have had one of those days. Just when you think things are going ok, something comes along and goes wrong!! Well I managed this with dinner tonight...... I put the chickens in the oven to roast at 1pm, and thought at gas mark 4 they would be cooked by 5pm. Noooooooooo, the potatoes were roasted perfect crispy and nice, carrots were al dente, but the chickens were still pink when Rob carved them, so one was carved and put in the microwave and the other is still slow roasting in the oven (its now 7.30pm), and I have now gone past being hungry and am having a vodka, lime, soda (vls) with Rob before I go up to bed! I have on a positive note managed to walk for 100 minutes today and feel good for it.

Hope you all have had a good monday, xx

familygirl37167

So much better today...what a difference a different manager can be!!!

So I had my fitness test, today my trainer said I couldnt get any better that I am at the top of my game..she was very proud of me..It took me 14 minutes to get my heart rate to 142 beats per minute at 4.4 mph and 15 percent incline, she said most people dont last that long...I felt pretty proud, only burned 168 calories this morning gonna go back about 430 pm and aim for 550 burned today...Then I am off tomorrow and kiddos are out of school, so dont know if I will stay on fully or not, if not, how often do I really get to do something with them, when they are suppost to be in school..

Well off to make my turkey for toastada here in a little while..

Hope everyone has a great day!!!

zippy111

I had so much fun tonight!! Music was great....everyone looked fantastic!

I was getting ready and doing the ol " argh look at my _____ " in put part of body I hate for the day! Putting on my lovely red dress, all made up for the ball, it occured to me that last time I was crying because I was so ashamed I had not stuck to my diet and lost 20 pounds.

This time I lost almost 40 and KEPT it off! SO I smiled.....giggled actually............asked hubs to help me get into the undergarments....that was a hoot! He took pix for me....wow, all I had to do was ask!

I felt proud of my accomplishments, even danced a bit!

So much fun still to be had in this life of mine. THank you Lord!!:flowerforyou:

Jeannie - sounds like you had a blast. Would love to see pictures of your beautiful self in the lovely red dress.....

Donna, my av is me and my friend Sue.

My friend Sue. She and I came from working class families-same neighborhood. We were working for prom....so she said THIS was our prom night! We had such a wonderful time. Memories to cherish (drunken dancing....no not me!)

You look truly amazing--go Jeannie!!:drinker: And I Love, love, LOVE that red dress!! (And an added bonus...it's also the color of the Women's Heart Health Awareness dresses:flowerforyou: )

Jeannie - You Hot Mama!!!! Your dance card must have been full!!! The lady in red! ooh la la!!!

I missed a lot of posts in 24 hours. Bobbi - Awesome on the size 8! You WILL get the same type of screams from me when I hit that number!

Spent the day at my Uncle Rocky's funeral. He was amazing. My mom's younger brother. died at age 80. Lived a good life. My mom is one of 12 kids and Rocky was the last sibling alive. Now it's just Mom....the Matriarch. I have 33 first cousins and God only knows how many 2nd and 3rd cousins there are. Funny thing though, the family comes from all over the country for a funeral. It is so nice to see everyone even under those circumstances. True IRISH FUNERAL! Lots of laughs, celebrations, toasts, stories and a tad bit of drinking:drinker: :drinker: :drinker: :drinker: :drinker:

Hi to everyone else! Going to catch the new Dancing with Stars tonight!

72lori

Every time I see that pic of Jeannie in the red dress I wish I would have bought red for the ball. I love red and hot pink. Good colors for me. I love it Miss Jeannie and it looks so good on you.

Donna's mentioning size 8's reminded me of an 'incident' early today. I grabbed for a pair of jeans. My trusty stand by ones that I have been wearing a lot lately, the 10's, the ones I pretend are my favorites because they are fitting the best. Instead I grabbed the 8's and as I jumped....struggled.... pulled myself into them, I realized today was none too soon to get back on track! :grumble: I peeled them off and put on the 10's. The 8's still buttoned, but I think the muffin top would have been greater than I was willing to endure, not to mention the comfort level would have been greatly compromised. So instead, I wore the 10's and spent my day hiking them up cause they are too big.

Can't have that my friends. No-sir-ree-bob!

I'm still sooooo freaking tired. Hubs went to see a friend who just got back from his deployment. He wants to go for a run and get in the hot tub when he gets back. :noway: I'm ready for bed! I'm not a night owl like my friend Marla!

On a good note- no sweets today. Ohhhh, crap, I didn't log my food! Grrrr. Guess I better do it.

Marla64

I'm quickly becoming too tired to be a night owl. No more late night runs-- at least not lately. We'll see when spring/summer is in full bloom--

No time to exercise again today-- not even a chance of sneaking it in-- just one of those "Calgon, take me away' days-- not good.

So, I'm going to type early, hopefully get to bed early, get up earlier, get typing earlier, get done tomorrow earlier-- getting this picture?

Later-- :ohwell:

mumsanutter

Morning all,

Hopeing to get the weekly shop done today on limited funds... will be adding it up as I walk around the store glad that litle Chris will be at nursery and will only have the baby mindee.

I agree that Jeannie looks great in the red dress and when I see the picture it makes me want to lose the weight. I am sticking to my calories and exercising but the weight hasn't changed oh well will carry on and one day it will shift but at least I am healthier for now

Will check back later, have to go and deal with the usual before school chaos

zippy111

:grumble: I peeled them off and put on the 10's. The 8's still buttoned, but I think the muffin top would have been greater than I was willing to endure, not to mention the comfort level would have been greatly compromised. So instead, I wore the 10's and spent my day hiking them up cause they are too big.

Can't have that my friends. No-sir-ree-bob!

I'm still sooooo freaking tired. Hubs went to see a friend who just got back from his deployment. He wants to go for a run and get in the hot tub when he gets back. :noway: I'm ready for bed! I'm not a night owl like my friend Marla!

On a good note- no sweets today. Ohhhh, crap, I didn't log my food! Grrrr. Guess I better do it.

lori - The thought of the muffin top has me cracking up as it hits home all too well!:laugh: Speaking of deployment...when is your dh going again? I forget. My DH came home this weekend to tell me they are going to deploy his guard unit again Spring 2011. That's too soon for me. They will send them for 90 days this time. So I out ranked this Lt Col and told him he will retire before then. He has 25 years in...enough is enough.

Got my run in this morning and plan on a good eating day!!!!!

Have a great day everyone!:flowerforyou:

Marla64

:grumble: I peeled them off and put on the 10's. The 8's still buttoned, but I think the muffin top would have been greater than I was willing to endure, not to mention the comfort level would have been greatly compromised. So instead, I wore the 10's and spent my day hiking them up cause they are too big.

Can't have that my friends. No-sir-ree-bob!

I'm still sooooo freaking tired. Hubs went to see a friend who just got back from his deployment. He wants to go for a run and get in the hot tub when he gets back. :noway: I'm ready for bed! I'm not a night owl like my friend Marla!

On a good note- no sweets today. Ohhhh, crap, I didn't log my food! Grrrr. Guess I better do it.

lori - The thought of the muffin top has me cracking up as it hits home all too well!:laugh: Speaking of deployment...when is your dh going again? I forget. My DH came home this weekend to tell me they are going to deploy his guard unit again Spring 2011. That's too soon for me. They will send them for 90 days this time. So I out ranked this Lt Col and told him he will retire before then. He has 25 years in...enough is enough.

Got my run in this morning and plan on a good eating day!!!!!

Have a great day everyone!:flowerforyou:

I wonder if my husband is too old to enlist? Hmmmmmm--

Heading to type-- later, troops!

Tri_Dad

Hey Black Team,

Happy Tuesday Morning-

All you gals talking about your husbands is funny. I am not cheap and am a total irresponsible shopper. Ask Beth. I once didnt realize I bought the wrong kind of socks until I got home because I just run in grab what looks right and run out. lol

Tamara-Glad you had a better day at work. good to be on top of your game.


Weather is finally getting better. These last few weeks have been out of control with the "car" situation and other things. The "car" situation is not settled yet. the Jetta fell through and I have been scrambling to get a car so needless to say I have been spending all my spare time shopping around. Everything is settling and I am finally getting time to focus on ME again. Lots going on in the Jackson household right now. But I should be around a bit more that I finally found a car. Buying my sisters car. Should be good work work. Anyway, have a great day guys. DW and I have a bazillion errands to run.

:drinker:

P.S. Jeannie you look great!

arewethereyet

:blushing: you all are great for my confidence:flowerforyou:

Lori-my muffin top is more loose skin than fat:grumble: But I realized I really do need to hit it and lose another 10-15. Not because I dont like where I am at, I really am at a happy weight, but because having a goal to lose seems to keep me exercising. I have NOT been exercising. AT ALL............Ok I admitted I have a problem, 1st step right?

I must make a schedule and stick to it.

Marla..........they wouldnt take Ernie at 30.....dont think we can get them in!!

Everyone have an awesome day!! :flowerforyou: Jeannie

Nonibug

Good morning team! :flowerforyou:

Marla64

Marla..........they wouldnt take Ernie at 30.....dont think we can get them in!!

Damn. :grumble:

72lori

Jeannie- my muffin top depends on my sugar intake- the more sugar I consume, the more flubber contained in said muffin top. Right now, it's pretty 'solid'. :grumble: Sugar was kicked to the curb, so that too will change. I also get what you are saying about needing a goal to work toward. As soon as I said I was ok with my weight, things sort of lost their 'umpf' and I started slacking.

Donna- hubs leaves in August for 6 months

We did day 2 of P90X. Plyometrics. I liked it, we didin't quite get it finished, hubs had a meeting, I needed to get his food ready. I went to Zumba after I dropped off my kiddos. My hips are already screaming from the one move. You stand behind a bar stool or chair. You throw your right leg up and over the chair to meet your left leg. You throw your right leg back where it came from, then you throw your left leg over to meet your right one, then the left leg back, then the right leg...... repeat over and over for 1 minute, then do another minute later. I am so gonna feel that in the morning. Ahh, who am I kidding, I already feel it.

I'm trying to figure out a color to stain the deck and pergola. Can't decide. I was going to get it started today, but I have to make a decision. I think I know, but I want hubs to confirm.

I usually come home from the gym, make a snack and sit down to this dumb computer. An hour later, here I still sit. I need to control my puter time better. I was looking at deck pics. :ohwell: Yesterday I sucked up hours on this thing. I guess I need a computer time goal to add to my others!

familygirl37167

howdy everyone, so I am off today and they kids are out of school on spring break....I decided I was gonna have pecan pancakes with them and take them out to breakfast, so I woke up this morning at 4 am hit the gym from 5 to 630, 775 calories burned then came home and got husband and kiddos up and then headed to dear ole cracker barrel for pecan pancakes, ordered 2 of them and 3 pieces of bacon,....gave my darling daughter 2 pieces of bacon and then I ate a biscuit with strawberry jelly on it..

Got home started a load of clothes, got dressed back into workout clothes, headed back to the gym since I ate pecan pancakes and a biscuit, burned 565 more calories and then took the kids to the pool for 30 minutes of swim time..now its 12 pm have fed them taco bell I passed on it I am gonna have my veggie wrap here in a bit and my weigh watcher yogurt, headed on to do some more laundry then about 4 pm when its SUPPOST to be 60 degree heading out for a 5 mile jog, should burn about 1800 calories..if I dont get the run in I have already burned 1340 calories for the day no sweat of my nose, gonna try and eat well the rest of the day but the kiddos might ruin me...its ok,

Well everyone there is my update...you know I open tomorrow not so much working out allowed tomorrow since I have to be there so gosh darn early!!!!

72lori

Here I am eating lunch and back on the computer.... see a pattern here? When I'm home alone I eat with my online friends. That's my excuse and I'm sticking to it!

I believe digging is mostly done. Now on to painting and staining. Headed out to start the fence. Then I just have the retaining wall, the new deck, the pergola, some outdoor furniture, a canopy frame....... I will be painting and staining for the next few weeks! By the time I get to the end I'll be wishing for more digging, but never fear, it will then be time for flowers and mulch. My favorite! I love that part. I was also thinking about making new outdoor chair pads. Those things are dang expensive!

Ok, laundry buzzed, my cue to get off my back side and get moving.

Marla64

well, and my pattern lately is to dump brother-in-law tales on all of you--

Saga of last week, to recap, was evil brother-in-law told us mother-in-law may not leave premises of nursing home.

Fast forward to this past Saturday where I called for her and was told that she was at a double header baseball game with said evil brother-in-law. WTF? (yes, F -- enough of the H when it comes to this *kitten*)

So, okay, we'll try again-- hubs e-mails this morning asks to pick up mother-in-law this coming Saturday and bring her back here for lunch, an afternoon performance of Faith's high school musical (Guys and Dolls) dinner, and we'll have her home by 8pm.

Brother-in-law says, "As we discussed Mom can't make these trips anymore."

Curious tightening in both the chests of hubs and myself today-- short of breath. Truly, we are heartsick.

With no money for a lawsuit, how to fight such evil?

Pray for judgment on this piece of **** is all we can do-- and pray for my mother-in-law.

familygirl37167

well, and my pattern lately is to dump brother-in-law tales on all of you--

Saga of last week, to recap, was evil brother-in-law told us mother-in-law may not leave premises of nursing home.

Fast forward to this past Saturday where I called for her and was told that she was at a double header baseball game with said evil brother-in-law. WTF? (yes, F -- enough of the H when it comes to this *kitten*)

So, okay, we'll try again-- hubs e-mails this morning asks to pick up mother-in-law this coming Saturday and bring her back here for lunch, an afternoon performance of Faith's high school musical (Guys and Dolls) dinner, and we'll have her home by 8pm.

Brother-in-law says, "As we discussed Mom can't make these trips anymore."

Curious tightening in both the chests of hubs and myself today-- short of breath. Truly, we are heartsick.

With no money for a lawsuit, how to fight such evil?

Pray for judgment on this piece of **** is all we can do-- and pray for my mother-in-law.

Marla- I am truly truly truly sorry that he is acting that way!! I would have thrown it up in his face..well how come you can take her to a double header baseball game, I would not could not bite my tounge you are stronger then I am...My prayers are with you and dear hubs!!!

Marla64

well, and my pattern lately is to dump brother-in-law tales on all of you--

Saga of last week, to recap, was evil brother-in-law told us mother-in-law may not leave premises of nursing home.

Fast forward to this past Saturday where I called for her and was told that she was at a double header baseball game with said evil brother-in-law. WTF? (yes, F -- enough of the H when it comes to this *kitten*)

So, okay, we'll try again-- hubs e-mails this morning asks to pick up mother-in-law this coming Saturday and bring her back here for lunch, an afternoon performance of Faith's high school musical (Guys and Dolls) dinner, and we'll have her home by 8pm.

Brother-in-law says, "As we discussed Mom can't make these trips anymore."

Curious tightening in both the chests of hubs and myself today-- short of breath. Truly, we are heartsick.

With no money for a lawsuit, how to fight such evil?

Pray for judgment on this piece of **** is all we can do-- and pray for my mother-in-law.

Marla- I am truly truly truly sorry that he is acting that way!! I would have thrown it up in his face..well how come you can take her to a double header baseball game, I would not could not bite my tounge you are stronger then I am...My prayers are with you and dear hubs!!!

Thanks, Tamara-- this is not my family, so my husband is doing all the talking. I just called to speak to my mother-in-law and was told "she's not here right now" by a woman who works there that hubs says is one of the bad guys. Says she'll be back in 30 minutes. We'll see-- we were predicting that they'd shut off all access to us before long, and refuse to allow us any calls.

Hell-- we just learned recently that we could even talk to her. Before she was locked in the nursing home portion, she was living with my father-in-law in assisted living-- and she tells us that he ripped the phone off the wall to keep her from calling us. His story is that she was making too many calls, all over the country since she's "demented" and he unplugged the wall. However, he's also confessed to my husband in the past three months that "his medication makes him" do terrible things to her.

But, SHE'S the nut, supposedly--

However-- the scum never even gave us her phone number or address when he locked her in there. It is beyond evil and shameless.

We're doing what we can to start rattling some cages. Until we can find an attorney that would take a case pro-bono-- unlikely in these times-- we're screwed.

Clearly, brother-in-law is not interested in her welfare, merely in sticking it to my husband.

mumsanutter

Marla, I am so sorry to read what your brother in law is up to. I am a great believer that what goes around comes around, and so believe that he will get his, but unfortunately this doesn't help doe sit :frown:

I will hold you and your family in my thoughts, and pray that something turns up to help you with this. Love to you all, xx

Marla64

Marla, I am so sorry to read what your brother in law is up to. I am a great believer that what goes around comes around, and so believe that he will get his, but unfortunately this doesn't help doe sit :frown:

I will hold you and your family in my thoughts, and pray that something turns up to help you with this. Love to you all, xx

You know, Tanya-- that's the only thing that helps. As a Christian I believe firmly in God's judgment, which is even harsher on those who profess Christianity, according to scripture. Truly, that's the only thing that's seeing me through this.

I finally just got my two cents in via e-mail to the scumbag saying simply shame on you-- and that every time I think the nightmare he's created can't get any worse, he surprises me with greater evil and ended by telling him that my children and I join his mother in praying for his repentance, and/or God's judgment on him.

One way or the other, sin gets punished-- either here, or in eternity-- I don't care where it is-- barring any repentance on his part, I wait with relish for his punishment.

The pain he's caused never ends.

Nonibug

Marla, I am so sorry to read what your brother in law is up to. I am a great believer that what goes around comes around, and so believe that he will get his, but unfortunately this doesn't help doe sit :frown:

I will hold you and your family in my thoughts, and pray that something turns up to help you with this. Love to you all, xx

You know, Tanya-- that's the only thing that helps. As a Christian I believe firmly in God's judgment, which is even harsher on those who profess Christianity, according to scripture. Truly, that's the only thing that's seeing me through this.

I finally just got my two cents in via e-mail to the scumbag saying simply shame on you-- and that every time I think the nightmare he's created can't get any worse, he surprises me with greater evil and ended by telling him that my children and I join his mother in praying for his repentance, and/or God's judgment on him.

One way or the other, sin gets punished-- either here, or in eternity-- I don't care where it is-- barring any repentance on his part, I wait with relish for his punishment.

The pain he's caused never ends.

Marla-- I am just amazed at what this man continues to do! I really don't know how you stay calm and deal with it. I was wondering if your husband has any brothers or sisters? Maybe someone else in the family that can step in and talk some sense into this man or help you with the legal aspect of things?

Marla64

Marla, I am so sorry to read what your brother in law is up to. I am a great believer that what goes around comes around, and so believe that he will get his, but unfortunately this doesn't help doe sit :frown:

I will hold you and your family in my thoughts, and pray that something turns up to help you with this. Love to you all, xx

You know, Tanya-- that's the only thing that helps. As a Christian I believe firmly in God's judgment, which is even harsher on those who profess Christianity, according to scripture. Truly, that's the only thing that's seeing me through this.

I finally just got my two cents in via e-mail to the scumbag saying simply shame on you-- and that every time I think the nightmare he's created can't get any worse, he surprises me with greater evil and ended by telling him that my children and I join his mother in praying for his repentance, and/or God's judgment on him.

One way or the other, sin gets punished-- either here, or in eternity-- I don't care where it is-- barring any repentance on his part, I wait with relish for his punishment.

The pain he's caused never ends.

Marla-- I am just amazed at what this man continues to do! I really don't know how you stay calm and deal with it. I was wondering if your husband has any brothers or sisters? Maybe someone else in the family that can step in and talk some sense into this man or help you with the legal aspect of things?

Roni-- this family is so screwed up. Hubs was a "mistake" conception which ended up in keeping a bad marriage together. His mother and older brother/sister (6 and 5 years older than him) have always resented and hated him for it.

To make it worse, when the father would leave the mother, which happened frequently as hubs grew up, he'd take hubs with him-- and run away. Sorta like Huck and Tom adventures.

That left brother and sister angry and resentful that HE was chosen-- tons of dynamics going on-- none good.

So, sister is in lock step with brother-- can't quite figure out how/why the father-in-law has sold out except that brother-in-law has power of attorney, and he's too afraid to fight it-- or just as evil, as he's always hated his wife, and doesn't mind what's being done.

In recent years, mother-in-law learned of some lies that had been told by father-in-law about hubs about financial dealings-- lies he'd told to the entire family that we proved to them all were just that-- lies. And she since then has totally repented, and embraced us and our family.

Either way-- it's horrid and horribly sad.

Latest news is they won't put our calls through to her anymore saying "Call Lee" the husband, that they "can't take personal calls to her anymore." And my father-in-law won't pick up the phone and let us talk to her. Evil.

I'm heading out to run-- chest tight all freaking day since learning this latest-- I need some fresh air. I swear this is all too hokey to even be a freaking soap opera-- truth is stranger than fiction, they say-- eh?

Oh my-- later, my friends-- you raise me up!!

richardsrm

marla.................hang in there............there is such a thing as karma...........your kids will never do bad things to you.

SatelliteCrush80

Marla, I am so sorry to read what your brother in law is up to. I am a great believer that what goes around comes around, and so believe that he will get his, but unfortunately this doesn't help doe sit :frown:

I will hold you and your family in my thoughts, and pray that something turns up to help you with this. Love to you all, xx

You know, Tanya-- that's the only thing that helps. As a Christian I believe firmly in God's judgment, which is even harsher on those who profess Christianity, according to scripture. Truly, that's the only thing that's seeing me through this.

I finally just got my two cents in via e-mail to the scumbag saying simply shame on you-- and that every time I think the nightmare he's created can't get any worse, he surprises me with greater evil and ended by telling him that my children and I join his mother in praying for his repentance, and/or God's judgment on him.

One way or the other, sin gets punished-- either here, or in eternity-- I don't care where it is-- barring any repentance on his part, I wait with relish for his punishment.

The pain he's caused never ends.

Marla-- I am just amazed at what this man continues to do! I really don't know how you stay calm and deal with it. I was wondering if your husband has any brothers or sisters? Maybe someone else in the family that can step in and talk some sense into this man or help you with the legal aspect of things?

Roni-- this family is so screwed up. Hubs was a "mistake" conception which ended up in keeping a bad marriage together. His mother and older brother/sister (6 and 5 years older than him) have always resented and hated him for it.

To make it worse, when the father would leave the mother, which happened frequently as hubs grew up, he'd take hubs with him-- and run away. Sorta like Huck and Tom adventures.

That left brother and sister angry and resentful that HE was chosen-- tons of dynamics going on-- none good.

So, sister is in lock step with brother-- can't quite figure out how/why the father-in-law has sold out except that brother-in-law has power of attorney, and he's too afraid to fight it-- or just as evil, as he's always hated his wife, and doesn't mind what's being done.

In recent years, mother-in-law learned of some lies that had been told by father-in-law about hubs about financial dealings-- lies he'd told to the entire family that we proved to them all were just that-- lies. And she since then has totally repented, and embraced us and our family.

Either way-- it's horrid and horribly sad.

Latest news is they won't put our calls through to her anymore saying "Call Lee" the husband, that they "can't take personal calls to her anymore." And my father-in-law won't pick up the phone and let us talk to her. Evil.

I'm heading out to run-- chest tight all freaking day since learning this latest-- I need some fresh air. I swear this is all too hokey to even be a freaking soap opera-- truth is stranger than fiction, they say-- eh?

Oh my-- later, my friends-- you raise me up!!

I'm so sorry for what that wretched man is putting your family through. He ought to hope that he never gets what he deserves.

Marla64

marla.................hang in there............there is such a thing as karma...........your kids will never do bad things to you.

:smooched:

Thanks, Richie-- we're hanging in. Had great exercise-- hubs and I are sad, but very strong. He that is in us is greater than he that is in the world-- we are going to fight this.

Marla64

Marla, I am so sorry to read what your brother in law is up to. I am a great believer that what goes around comes around, and so believe that he will get his, but unfortunately this doesn't help doe sit :frown:

I will hold you and your family in my thoughts, and pray that something turns up to help you with this. Love to you all, xx

You know, Tanya-- that's the only thing that helps. As a Christian I believe firmly in God's judgment, which is even harsher on those who profess Christianity, according to scripture. Truly, that's the only thing that's seeing me through this.

I finally just got my two cents in via e-mail to the scumbag saying simply shame on you-- and that every time I think the nightmare he's created can't get any worse, he surprises me with greater evil and ended by telling him that my children and I join his mother in praying for his repentance, and/or God's judgment on him.

One way or the other, sin gets punished-- either here, or in eternity-- I don't care where it is-- barring any repentance on his part, I wait with relish for his punishment.

The pain he's caused never ends.

Marla-- I am just amazed at what this man continues to do! I really don't know how you stay calm and deal with it. I was wondering if your husband has any brothers or sisters? Maybe someone else in the family that can step in and talk some sense into this man or help you with the legal aspect of things?

Roni-- this family is so screwed up. Hubs was a "mistake" conception which ended up in keeping a bad marriage together. His mother and older brother/sister (6 and 5 years older than him) have always resented and hated him for it.

To make it worse, when the father would leave the mother, which happened frequently as hubs grew up, he'd take hubs with him-- and run away. Sorta like Huck and Tom adventures.

That left brother and sister angry and resentful that HE was chosen-- tons of dynamics going on-- none good.

So, sister is in lock step with brother-- can't quite figure out how/why the father-in-law has sold out except that brother-in-law has power of attorney, and he's too afraid to fight it-- or just as evil, as he's always hated his wife, and doesn't mind what's being done.

In recent years, mother-in-law learned of some lies that had been told by father-in-law about hubs about financial dealings-- lies he'd told to the entire family that we proved to them all were just that-- lies. And she since then has totally repented, and embraced us and our family.

Either way-- it's horrid and horribly sad.

Latest news is they won't put our calls through to her anymore saying "Call Lee" the husband, that they "can't take personal calls to her anymore." And my father-in-law won't pick up the phone and let us talk to her. Evil.

I'm heading out to run-- chest tight all freaking day since learning this latest-- I need some fresh air. I swear this is all too hokey to even be a freaking soap opera-- truth is stranger than fiction, they say-- eh?

Oh my-- later, my friends-- you raise me up!!

I'm so sorry for what that wretched man is putting your family through. He ought to hope that he never gets what he deserves.

Amen, my sister-- I am hoping that he indeed does, God help me. Scripture says not to rejoice when the wicked get punished-- however, I can't imagine that I'll be terribly sad to learn of his should it occur.

72lori

LOL Marla, just noticed your signature for the first time! Thanks my friend. Hugs to you. Not much more to say.....

Started my fence painting today. I had bought a sprayer that you pump sort of like the weed ones, supposed to spray right on the fence. I envisioned it to look something like the paint dudes I see on HGTV when they spray their paint and it's all fast like, all I had to do is pump it for pressure on occasion. Yeah, right. I've seen baby spit up fly further. Piece of crap.

So I started using a brush. Our fence isn't nice and easy, it took me 3 hours to do 3 six foot panels. I calculated it's about a 30-35 hour job.... if I work fast. :noway: My hand was cramping from the paint brush. I suddenly lost my desire to paint the fence that desperately needs painted. :grumble:

I considered buying a more expensive paint sprayer, but then realized I have 4 children on spring break next week! Wonder what they will be doing? Unfortunately I'm a perfectionist and I know the job they will do. I need to decide if I can handle that one. Choices.

Marla64

Yeah, right. I've seen baby spit up fly further. Piece of crap.

Oh my gosh-- you crack me up-- LOL

I'm with you-- DO NOT let the kids touch a paint brush.

Had a killer workout to a new Dancing with the Stars tape-- oh my gosh-- total killer for the first 30 minutes. Last dance was lame-o-- guy couldn't explain his way out of a paper bag. So, I got a 30 minute killer session. Then 8 minute abs and half way through 8 minute arms when hubs needed me-- not bad.

Thanks for all the support-- we're encouraged today. The lovely Mrs. Beans found a website for me that gave us some hope-- thanks again, beloved Sara--

Heading to type-- then beddybye-- nytol.

mumsanutter

Well I am actually happy with scales this morning - I have actually lost some!!!

Don't have my car at the mo (hubby has borrowed it as he can't get to the site that he is working on without one!), so am enjoying the walking with the kids. Walked the boys to school this morning, and walked back home with one!! They have given Tom an authorised absense, as his year has a trip to the british museum and his form tutor wasn't happy to take him as he banged his haed on his bed last night!!

Lori - we only have 6 6x6 fence panels and they take me ages to paint, so wishing you luck with your garden.

Morning to everyone else

Nonibug

Good morning everyone!

Marla-- I continue to pray that some peace and resolution comes to your family for this horriblly sad situation.

Tanya-- Awesome job on the loss this week!!:drinker:

Lori-- Im with Marla here. I would not put a paint brush into the kids' hands.:noway: I think you may end up doing more work than you started out with by correcting the potential mess:ohwell: Just do what you can do, as you can do it. I know you like to get a project completed and dont have much patience (:laugh: ), but the fence isnt going anywhere.

Well, I am without my car today. It wouldnt start yesterday morning when I went out to take the kids to school, so when my mechanic got home from work last night..it went to have an overnight visit with him.:ohwell: He's thinking at the moment it may be the fuel pump...I hope not. I called around to price fuel pumps just in case and I am getting prices in the $300-$350 for my mini van! Not good. If it turns out to be that (or something even more expensive) I may have to call my ex for help on this one:ohwell:

Good thing its supposed to be nice out today. Looks like I will be getting my workout done outdoors since I have no way to the gym this morning. I really cant complain though. I've had that van for 4 years and it was used when I bought it (Its a 2002), and thus far I've only had to put very minimal work into it. I baby that van though. It's my livelihood. I make sure all the oil changes, etc are done when they are due. I've been diligent about keeping up with its upkeep.

So, Im looking at this day as a nice change of pace with the exercise. Doing things I havent done for a while...should be fun. But I dont want it to end up being an all week sleepover at the mechanics. I feel lost without my transportation.

Have a lovely day everyone and good luck with the weigh ins! I will check back in a couple of hours to turn mine in.