<---It's just another manic Monday

[fit_fairy]

<--wish it was Sunday!!!!
<--really
<--waves good late morn to OAL!!
<--reports BIL still having bad h/a despite steriods and pain meds
<--surgery is supposed to be tomorrow afternoon
<--thinks the wait is absolutely killer
<--did get in the standing portion of B&Gs yesterday and has some nice DOMS!!
<--hopes to do 4DS upper body this evening if all goes well
<--wishes everyone a happy Monday!!

 

[Liann]

<---waves hello to Catherine and all who follow
<---is not in a happy place today
<---says boss man is being difficult and <--- just wants to go home
<---will continue to pray for Catherine's BIL
<---asks her to let us know how the surgery goes
<---spent all weekend "deep" cleaning in preparation for the in-law visit
<---doesn't understand why you have to destroy the house to clean one room

 

[Stephanie0523]

<--Pops in to say JUST THREE MORE SLEEPS until baby comes!!!!
<--Is SO excited/scared/nervous/anxious/eager...
<--Says we changed his name this weekend. Bye bye monogrammed cute PotteryBarnKids outfit. , but DH LOVES the new name, and I do too. Sadly, MIL HATES the name, but it doesn't bother DH.
<--Is a bit nervous about announcing it (we haven't told anyone what it is yet. But I know she'll *freak out*).
<--Digresses
<--Will say a prayer for Catherine's BIL
<--Sends hexes to Liann's grumpy boss and happy dust to Liann
<--Has been lurking/popping in occasionally to visit you OALers, but has noticed that it's been really slow here. Is everyone OK?
<--Must go play with King Henry (who's 3) now. He's drawing pictures and asking me to guess what they are .
<--Hopes everyone has a good day!

 

[fit_fairy]

<--hopes Liann finds her happy place
<--thinks "deep cleaning does not sound like fun
<--just had lunch and needs a nap

 

[Liann]

<---is so excited for Steph!!!
<---tells her that it isn't MIL's baby so she can just DEAL with the name!
<---thanks her for the happy dust - needed it this morning cuz' <--- is a grouch
<---tells Catherine deep cleaning SUCKS!
<---only has a few more rooms to go though and the whole house will have had a much needed facelift

 

[dbelden1]

<--says good morning to Catherine, Liann and all who follow
<--says Catherine couldn't be MORE right with her thread title!
<--will keep Catherine and her family in <-- prayers for strength and perseverence to get through this crisis!
<--says today has been CRAP so far but trying to keep things in perspective!
<--hates dealing with STUPID people!!!
<--whimped out on workout yesterday
<--now has to redesign entire weeks w/o schedule cuz <-- was lazy yesterday!
<--'s DH thought it would be FUN to bring home CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES!!! (insert GROWL here)
<--just simply can not resist a good CCC...
<--kept telling <-- moderation... moderation... moderation... (one for each cookie yesterday!)
<--says at least <-- didn't eat the whole bag! BTDT!
<--askes Liann about her tooth and if she is eating solid food again
<--says sorry about all Liann's cleaning for in-laws...
<--says Liann can come deep clean <--'s house too if you are on a roll!
<--says <-- just shoved everything in a corner closet and locked the door so as to not invite unwanted "peeping" thus creating a cascade of junk to flow into hallway...
<--says dustbunnies? what dustbunnies?
<--seems to be using !!!'s a LOT today, sorry... not trying to YELL!!!

 

[amyg]

<-- is so excited for Ms. BabynametbaPants
<-- admits to LOL over the name drama; why can't people just be HAPPY shoot he isn't theirs to name!
<-- thinks Steph should say, you grow him, you name him
<-- can just see MIL's face after that comment
<-- also hopes Liann finds her happy place
<-- hopes she gets there before bossman gets a smack in the kisser
<-- just wants Catherine's BIL to feel better
<-- has been a little mopey over that whole scene, <-- admit
<-- is searching and searching for a receipt from last week
<-- called DM to ask her where <-- put it since she was here talking to <-- at the time and that's why <-- can't remember what <-- did with it
<-- is bummed she can't remember
<-- has to not nap today
<-- has to keep awake so <-- get a good night's sleep so <-- can wake up early, do bootcamp, then run a long way and get nowhere
<-- will nap tomorrow after the run
<-- is making a novel here
<-- LOLs that some of you will skip it (<-- would!!) and some of you will read it (sorry)
<-- will stop now
<-- can't stop yet until <-- say GO STEPH AND STEPH'S UNANNOUNCEDNAMEBABY!!!

 

[Liann]

<---tells Dani the tooth feels ok
<---says she gets some nervy feelings when she bites down too hard on that side, so it still favoring the other side
<---thinks the bite is pretty good though, so she shouldn't have to go back (relief!)
<---was also very weak with a bag of chocolate chip cookies this weekend
<---did not eat the entire bag, but pretty much split it 50/50 with DH
<---tells Dani that all of <---'s closets are/were like Dani's corner closet
<---hasn't really cleaned any of them since moving in
<---says it looks like she is moving out with all the boxes in the hallway
<---will be putting all the "stuff" that she isn't willing to part with in the attic
<---waves hi to Ame and is LOL at her novel
<---hopes she finds that receipt soon
<---totally agrees with the "you grow him, you name him" comment

 

[fit_fairy]

<--is excited to see Stephanie
<--hopes the name debacle becomes a non-issue soon
<--loves Ame's saying "you grow him, you name him"
<--hopes Ame can hold off on that nap and is well rested for BC tomorrow
<--tells Dani not to sweat the missed workout
<--says yummy chocolate chip cookies
<--thanks again for all the thoughts and prayers!!

 

[nancy324]

<--is stopping by momentarily while eating her turkey roll-ups
<--is a MIL who will soon be a GM and does not think the baby's name has anything to do with <-- or anyone other than the parents-to-be
<--doesn't much are what the baby's name is as long as it's healthy!
<--is excited for Steph!
<--sends healing vibes to Catherine's BIL
<--must get back to work

 

[amyg]

<-- knew Nance would agree with <-- on the naming thing!!
<-- can't find the paper
<-- should be working out right now
<-- was thinking cardio fusion
<-- was also thinking a 4ds kb/bc combo
<-- hasn't decided
<-- also needs to get a cover letter together and apply for that city job...
<-- sighs
<-- want to stay and play!!

 

[mrsmel]

<--waves a quick hello
<--says hi to Catherine, Liann, Stephanie, Dani, Nancy, and all who follow
<--agrees it's a Manic Monday
<--is feeling very manic today
<--'s DH is moving out today
<--says boo, hiss
<--knows it's for the best and everything will be better in the end, but right now it just hurts
<--'s mantra today is, "I'll be fine, I'll be fine, I'll be fine."
<--knows that's true, but <--is having a hard time believing it
<--says, on a positive note, <--has tap class tonight, which <-- finds very fun
<--hopes everyone has a good week

anne

 

[fit_fairy]

<--sends big (((HUGS))) to Anne
<--totally believes in the fake it till ya make it mantra!!
<--keep telling yourself you'll be fine!!
<--tells Anne to enjoy her tap
<--waves to FN

 

[buffettgirl]

<---sends huggy-poos to all in need
<---hates to see that most all the OALers are in need lately
<---thinks we could all use a good dose of silly

 

[fit_fairy]

<--tells Robin to bring on the silly!!!!

 

[buffettgirl]

<---has been looking for some silly, but the shelf at the store was empty

 

[dbelden1]

<--checking in for the afternoon and waves to everyone who has checked in and those who may do so later
<--says Nancy's turkey rolls would have been a better choice for <--'s lunch today, but...
<--had California Pizza Kitchen!
<--usually has CPK Cobb Salad, but today had PIZZA!
<--thought the White Pizza w/ smoked apple bacon was YUMBO!
<--can't belive <--just used that word!
<--came from an Ice Queen who used to be DH's bosses wife
<--says she was just plain wierd, but had good catch phrases!
<--agrees with everyone on the baby name thing!
<--is anxious to hear what baby name will be after the important people in the family
<--sends good thoughts to Anne about situation. BTDT, but still does not help the situation any knowing that future will be better, it sucks now!
<--did the HAPPY DANCE when first DH got kicked to the curb!
<--threw all his s**t out into the yard and changed the locks, turned off cell phone and cut off all credit cards!
<--tells Amy to get crackin' on that resume chickie... with empending doom and gloom out there, jobs could be hard to get...
<--tells Liann she's not alone in not unpacking from last move either!
<--still has garage full of boxes and can't park truck in it!
<--'s truck wouldn't fit anyway, so <-- doesn't HAVE to clean garage anymore... until next move???
<--trying to top Amy's novel
<--just doesn't want to go prepare another bid for work...
<--better get crackin or <-- will be looking for another job!

 

[fit_fairy]

<--says mmmmm did someone say CPK????
<--loves that place!!
<--did 4DS UB premix and is fried
<--is waiting for the Big Bang Theory to come on for a good laugh
<--hopes all have a peaceful evening!

 

[amyg]

<-- is LOL at Dani... good luck topping <--'s novels, girlfriend!
<-- is sad for Ms. Robinella just cuz we're all missing the silly
<-- tells Anne <--'m on the way to tap it out with you!!!!
<-- could have gone to CPK tomorrow but we're going someplace else
<-- asks if you have to pay for his lunch if you asked and you want to pick a guy's brain for ideas
<-- thinks you do
<-- should get some cash then before lunch tomorrow
<-- realized <-- couldn't answer "why do you want this job" very well so <-- have put it back way back on the back way back burner for now
<-- will continue in poverty for a while thanks
<-- have heard an attorney can always find a job
<-- will see if that's true
<-- is planning on 4DS UB too!
<-- tells Catherine the KBs are *gorgeous* and you have two (2!) more days to get them too so get a move on
<-- has to remember to run tomorrow morning!
<-- is very afraid <-- will forget, believe it or not
<-- realized yesterday <-- am not having fun training because <-- am very afraid of re-hurting <--self
<-- didn't like the 2003 stress fracture
<-- is about to go watch some boob tube and then thaw some salmon to make a honey chipotle salmon thingy for dinner

 

[fit_fairy]

<--asks Ame what size KBs <--should get to start?
<--hopes Ame enjoys 4DS upper body premix as much as <--
<--the BB curls really fried <--
<--needs popcorn
<--really needs a mimosa
<--must stop by the liquor store