Well it's about TIME!!!!

Well, it's about freaking time! They finally figured out the problem....it was an outside line. So, modem #1 has been resurrected as backup, and we are sufing once again. I tell ya, it's been a quiet weekend without dsl. Dial up took care of any incoming calls....and my mother thought I had moved away and not told her! LOL. She is happy too now, since she runs her account off mine. She said she had to go on at 12:30am to check her mail....lol. Isn't technology grand? If I've learned anything from this past weekend....it's that I am addicted to the internet. There, I said it. "Hi, I'm Sherry, and I'm a netaholic." ::chorus:: "Hi Sherry!" ....

So, to play catch up....

Wee one and her friend finished their invention convention project and were a complete success! They were one of only two in the class who got 100% on the project....and to top it off, they have kids asking if they would make some more and sell them! LOL....they are so excited. I don't remember if I mentioned what they made, but they are called "The Kid Key Keeper". They made little material pockets big enough to hold a house key, and attached them to scrunchies for girls, and wristbands for boys. They chose cool fabrics and made 4 samples. The skit they did was a little girl who got home from school before her parents and didn't have a key. Then wee one came up and said, "Well, you need the Kid Key Keeper!" LOL....Wee one said that a little boy asked if he could buy the one made with cowhide material and she said, "Well, we have decided on a price of $3.50", and he said, "Cool! I"ve got $12.00 so I can buy three!" LOL....too cute.

Betsy has been working lately, but that is about it for her. Although today I had to go to school and get her because she had a terrible migraine. She said it was pounding in her temple and causing her whole body to ache....she was nauseated too. I brought her home and she slept most of the day. She took her prescribed medication along with Advil migraine. And then....work called because no one would come in and help with a load, so she said she would come in for a few hours. She is really serious about her job....which makes me very proud. She said the pain was down to a dull ache....I just hope she is okay when she gets home.

Wow, what a wonderful update, huh? Nothing much more happened. Just another few boring days in the JBCoupe household! I'm looking forward to catching up with everyone else though....I'm off to read!

It's working!!!! Kind of....

I can't believe this actually came up....let alone allowing me to post!

Just a quick one here to let you know I'm still here....however, my dsl modem was fatally injured in a Florida power surge. Services were held Sunday, with a burial in the outside garbage can.

I was promised by Bell South that I'd have a brand spankin new modem tomorrow. They better send me one....this 32 ram laptop just ain't cutting it!

I have not been able to read or comment to anyone....so I hope I will be granted forgiveness for deleting my 90+ alerts!

See you tomorrow....from the wonderful land of DSL!!!!

Puppies, gnomes and the truth about weighing....

I still haven't caught London in the position I want to. She puts that teddy bear between her paws and "holds" it. It's so freaking cute, but every time she is doing it, I can never get my camera before she moves. Still, it's adorable I think!

I had to take Betsy to the doctor today. She has been sick for a week. Her head hurts, scratchy throat, stuffy nose and now laryngitis (although that could be due to the hours of screaming at the Korn concert! lol). Turns out she has severe allergies and the doctor gave her a bag full of Zyrtec samples along with some nasal spray. Of course, Betsy is already hooked on nose spray....we all are. And we don't use the wimpy stuff either. We use the menthol, eye watering Afrin Severe Congestion. Whooo! That stuff will blow your sinuses out! Of course, she didn't mention to the doc that she uses it, being that they tend to frown upon that. She took her first dose and is now laying down. I hope she feels better soon, poor kid. The mold and pollen is so bad right now, everyone is sneezing....including London. She has been sneezing for two days now. If she isn't better by Monday, I'll take her in too....jeez.

After going to the doctor we went to Walgreen's for the prescriptions and a few odds and ends. Of course that included a $5 of malted milk robin's eggs. Those are the girls favorite Easter candy, and being that Betsy was sick, how could I refuse? She also got a Golden Retriever folder for school. Awwww, it was like she was 7 again! LOL. We then headed to Winn Dixie so that I could get fixins for soup. When we went in they had a set up of lawn things....and I saw the gnomes. They were so cute! Usually they have freaky faces....I'm rather picky about the facial features on my gnomes....and I liked these. I picked them up and happily put them into my basket. Of course the minute I unpacked them at home my mother, who stopped by, made fun of me and my husband put them in an x-rated position (as you saw in the pics above). Well, I don't really care because....I love my gnomes! LOL.

JB was off today, but it rained and was cold, so tomorrow we will head to the beach with London. It's only supposed to be 65 but that's okay. It will make for a nice day. Right now it's cloudy and rainy....I didn't get to take my walk....which reminds me....

I forgot to mention how exactly I weighed myself. You see, I do not own a scale, as I get depressed if I don't see the weight coming off and then ditch the diet. So....I go by how my clothes feel. I knew I had lost weight, but wasn't sure how much. I was a bit curious....so when we went to the vet, and the aid had finished with London's stats and we were waiting for the Vet to come in....I figured if those big scales can hold a mastiff, they can certainly hold me! I sat for a few minutes, deciding if I should do it. I mean, how embarassing would it be if a.) the vet walked in on me or b.) I sat on the scale and it came crashing down. However, the suspense was killing me so I listened at the door, then quickly sat on the scale. I read my weight and was thrilled....and after a minute or so, I tried it again just to be sure. So....according to the vet scale, I've lost 6 "dog pounds". Can I get a Woof?

My walking is going "Splendidly"....

(Well, I am in Florida and it's hot....so I figured this graphic would be appropriate!)

As you know, I've been walking lately. And it's been going really well. I've lost 6 lbs. so far, and my jeans fit so much better! (Great....just in time for 90 degree weather....lol). I have actually been looking forward to my walking, as it is a time for me to listen to my music and zone out for a while. I walk in the morning before I eat and lately I've been getting hungry around mile 1, and start thinking sinful things. Like, "I wonder if there are any toaster strudel left," or "If I put blueberries in my pancakes, does that count as a serving of fruit?"

However, yesterday as I was walking and thinking about food, I happened to look down. Now, this is where I find it hard to fathom that anyone would not believe there is a God. Spread before me, along the side of the road for a good 40 feet were packets of Splenda. Not packets of sugar (my weakness) but a trail of Splenda on the ground for me to follow....I was thinking, "Okay God, I get it....you are taking my mind off the fattening and back on the healthy. Thanks for the incentive!" So now, every day on my walk, I follow the trail of Splenda packets and am reminded that my hard work and will power will help me to be healthier and happier.

Definately happier because the trail of Splenda stops (and I'm not making this up!) right at a new subdivision that is under construction. And where there is construction there are....oh yes....construction workers! So, at the end of my trail of sucrose are....many, many tanned, buff, sweaty (in a good way) working men. I do believe the only appropriate response to this would be....Sweet!

Playing catch-up....

Ahhhhh spring....when the sun shines, the birds sing....and the raking begins? What is up with this backwards spring here? It's like September in Chicago. JB and I spent all Saturday raking the leaves....and I've got the blisters to proove it! On both of my thumbs. Ouch. However, the lawn looks much nicer now....of course it also looks like it needs a few areas of new sod, and definately more mulch to fill in. I'm biding my time before going to Lowes....once I do that, it'll be over. I'll be buying plants and herbs and spray for my fruit trees....edging and rocks and mulch, oh my! I'm so excited to get started....

I have to take London to get her sutures taken out in about an hour. Oh joy. She freaked out the last time I took her....can't wait to take her again. It's 9 am and I am the only one awake here! The girls are both snoring....literally! They crack me up. Betsy has not been feeling good....sinus infection....and has been spending hours up in the tree house, lounging around watching dvd's or listening to music and reading. She said she loves the tree house! LOL. She stays out there till midnight....last night wee one went out with her and they had a marathon of Connect Four. LOL....she came in at one point and went into the kitchen. I asked what she was doing and she said that Betsy suggested they have popcorn! LOL....it's so nice to see them bonding.

I have really been slacking on this journal lately. It just seems that every time I sit down to write, someone interrupts me. This week isn't looking good either, being that the girls are home AND my sister and her hub are here for the week. Apparently, however, any time between midnight and 9 am looks good for uninterrupted writing! LOL. I had 48 journal alerts this morning! So....forgive me if I didn't comment on all....I did read them all though! And not just from the alerts....I actually went to the journal! LOL....I suppose that's the ocd in me!

Okay, time to get dressed and ready to fight my way through the vet appointment. Happy spring!

They're always after me Lucky Charms....

Happy St. Patty's Day! I'm not Irish so I'm not going to ask for any kisses....lol. I should wear some green though. I bought a corned beef to cook for dinner, however I forgot the cabbage and potatoes....so I suppose I'll be headed out to the store later. Jeez....

As you know, I saw "The Libertine" last night. Wow. I was not expecting what I saw, and being that my journal is rated PG, I can not expound upon it. Let's just say, after the first 10 minutes I needed a cigarette....and I don't smoke. It was the most sensual, sexual movie I have ever seen. I am soooo glad dh and I didn't go to see it together....he would have walked out! LOL. It is DEFINATELY a movie to go see with a good friend. K and I giggled like school girls....the kind of giggling you do when you are nervous, shocked, amazed. The theater was empty except for three people behind us, and a young couple in front. After 15 minutes, the couple left! I can only imagine taking a first date to see it....holy smokes! It was erotic....yes, that's the word. The movie itself was very good....the storyline was rather heavy and you had to follow it closely, which is something I like. That is what saved it from being soft core porn! And let me tell you, Johnny Depp did an amazing job. This type of character is what he does best....he was able to tantalize and tease without taking a stitch of clothing off. I told Betsy she is NOT going to see it! LOL.

The girls are officially off now. Betsy woke up sick....figures. She has a terrible sore throat and sinus pressure. Poor thing. She worked late last night and said she was fine when she came in. However, during the night she started to feel bad, waking up in a cold sweat. Wee one is still sleeping....which is unusual for her! I am going to have to think of some things to do this week to keep them occupied. I think we will go to the beach. I'm craving a romp in the ocean.

Okay, time to get up and get moving....literally. My walking schedule is going tosuffer now that I'm able to sleep a bit later! LOL....have a good one! 

 

London is home....

Well, our little puppy is home once again....and let me tell you right here and now....spaying does NOT settle a dog down. LOL....she is feeling better, although she walks a little gingerly at the moment. I've been using peroxide on her incision because it is weeping a little. No pus or blood though so that is good. She goes back Monday morning to have the stitches removed. Right now she is terrorizing wee one....I can hear them in the other room.

Well, my freedom is officially gone for the next 10 days. Yes, the girls started their spring break as they walked into the house today. Sigh. So much for order and cleanliness....I'm looking forward to sleeping in tomorrow though. I've been so tired lately! I think it may have something to do with my walking though....

Tonight is the night I go to the movies with my friend. I'm really looking forward to it. I pre-made dinner....tuna noodle casserol....which got two thumbs up from the girls, and one big thumbs down from the husband. Of course, he does have the option of making his own dinner....any bets on what he eats tonight?

Betsy works tonight so it will just be dh and wee one. I told him he should take her to Sonic for some ice cream. They have their .99 cent banana splits now. I am having such a craving for that, and I don't even like ice cream. They are putting in a Cold Stone ice cream store a few storefronts down from where Betsy works. They are going to have competition! Although, since Betsy's store is known for low fat treats, they will have the upper hand in that area. People around here are fitness freaks and they like that 98% fat free stuff. Cold Stone is very rich, I think....not a place you'd go every night. Betsy says she has customers that come in every day....I wish I liked their product because she could get us a nice discount....but I don't. My mom, however, loves it so at least someone gets the family discount!

Okay, I'm going to go get ready for my night out at the movie...."Goobers or Raisinettes, Goobers or Raisinettes," anyone know what movie that's from? Betsy used to watch it over and over as a kid....