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Our tech team has launched updates to The Nest today. As a result of these updates, members of the Nest Community will need to change their password in order to continue participating in the community. In addition, The Nest community member's avatars will be replaced with generic default avatars. If you wish to revert to your original avatar, you will need to re-upload it via The Nest.
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Thank you.
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Five Things Friday
1. I've been craving Entenmann's chocolate covered donuts for the past week or so.
2. On Wednesday afternoon I went to the Entenmann's outlet store and bought a ridiculous amount of baked goods because they were 10/$12. Then one of my donuts had a tear in the plastic so the lady told me to grab another box free. SCORE.
3. I have eaten a lot of donuts in the past few days. I lied and told DH that Emma ate two of them, but really it was me.
4. I think my favorite thing ever is when Emma just comes up to me and says "I love you Mom. I DO love you!" *melt*
5. I'm going to lunch at Bravo today and I'm really looking forward to their margherita pizza.
I just realized that 4/5 of these had to do with food...
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Re: Five Things Friday
1. Last night I pretended I was asleep when dh came to bed because I'm sick of "making plans" to move into the new house. Just pack up our crap and lets go, it isnt rocket science, its 2 miles away - not Alaksa. Come on.
2. This baby better have hair when it is born for all of the heartburn it is causing me.
3. My alternator is bad on my car, lovely. ONE DAY before we were going to trade it in for a new car. Isn't that the way it goes?
4. I cannot stop eating good and plentys.
5. My mom has stuff "saved" from when I was little. She wants me to take it to our new house when we get settled. I have no idea what is in the "100 boxes" that she says that she has for me.
Mommy's little helper
1. I love the '5 things' and '10 things' posts....I usually read every single one of them as people post.
2. I was sick on and off for about ~2 weeks, and only checked the Nest a couple times. However each time I did, it only took me a couple minutes to catch up (there weren't very many posts). Where did everyone go?
3. I feel like stuffing my face with food today, but worry about fitting into the dress.
4. Spanx is going to be my best friend tonight.
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5. My SIL and nephew are in town from the Bahamas for 3 weeks, and apparently their schedule is so packed that she doesn't know when we can see them. Really??
1. I splurged & bought a pair of Joe's jeans & they're worth every penny.
2. We're supposed to go car shopping later.
3. I've only taken 2 days off this year. I need to schedule some more.
4. I've lost 2.5 lbs calorie counting.
5. My high school grad party was 10 years ago today. I have mixed feelings about that.
Everything Wedding ♥ Persnickety Plates
1. I get leave work in 55 minutes!
2. I am starving! But I didn't bring my lunch because i knew I was only going to be her for a half day...
3. My mom is now my friend on myfittnesspal.com, lol
4. I am so excited to go to Atlanta this weekend!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
5. I bought a HOT dress for tomorrow night, because I got rid of most of my "club clothes" after college.
Serendipity3, South Beach, Miami, FL 2012
1. We're going shopping for summer clothing for Dayne - I'm excited.
2. We have ground turkey we need to use up and I'm thinking of making tacos - which we did last time we had ground turkey but they're SO good.
3. Dayne has slept through the night for over a week now and I'm loving it.
4. We had a meeting at work yesterday about something I had brought up and it looks like we found a great solution. I'm excited to start seeing some results.
5. I secretly love that the weather is cooler right now because it means we don't suffer in our non central air house.
5A. I am loving the new Facebook game - Gardens of Time. It's a giant game of I Spy.
1. I hope it stops raining by the time I get home from work, I really want to go for a walk tonight.
2. I have been getting ridiculous headaches since being pregnant and they usually happen within 12 hours before it rains. I think I am a human barometer.
3. Yes #2 means that I had headaches for the majority of May, it was awesome.
4. I really wish I brought the frozen pizza for lunch instead of the turkey with mashed potatoes.
5. I have been eating an extreme amount of fruit lately. Seriously I eat 1/2 lbs of strawberries, an apple, some raspberries, and usually a fruit cup or 2 while at work everyday. Why can't I have a bad craving like donuts.
1. Sometimes 5 things Friday takes me longer then 10 things Tuesday.
2. I have not cooked dinner at all this week and I feel terrible about it.
3. I keep typing things to put down and end up deleting them because I think they sound dumb.
4. My step daughter texted me on her moms phone this morning and it said "I
you".
5. #4 made me smile and think back to when we first met. I cannot believe she will be 8yo in September.
1. I think Five Things Friday is way less stressful than Ten Things Tuesday.
2. DH needs to balance our washer before I SCREAM. Seriously....how many times do I need to ask?
3. My work laptop crashed yesterday and I have a loaner while they fix it. I hate having to use webmail (instead of Outlook), none of my settings are saved, etc.
4. I have been debating what I should get for lunch since I got to work. I still haven't decided.
5. I have been making plans just so I can leave our disaster of a house. I can't wait til we are done with our projects!
1. I started jogging and/or walking again (depends on if H is with me) a couple weeks ago. Instead of losing weight, I have gained two pounds. WTH!
2. Because of number 1, I am now trying to seriously cut back my calories. It sucks really really really bad. It's only been a couple days, I need to stop being a baby.
3. SIL & a family friend were sort of "mean girl"ish to me a couple weeks ago. This is the 2nd time in a row when we are all together. I have no idea what the deal is. If it happens again, I may say something snarky.
4. I just finalized plans to meet my good friend & her new fiance in Nashville next month. I am really excited to see her. First time since she moved OOT a couple years ago. Plus, Nashville will be fun.
5. I am starving for lunch already.
1. A co-worker brought in roses for a bunch of the women here (from his garden). I love getting back to my desk and smelling it.
2. This week has gone by really fast, but I still can't wait for today to be over.
3. I finally made a dinner last night that I could bring in as leftovers for lunch. I'm so happy to not be eating a frozen meal today.
4. It feels weird that we don't have any set plans this weekend.
5. MIL asked if we wanted to go up to Petoskey to meet up w/ BIL and his girlfriend. We haven't seen BIL in about 1.5 years and have never met the gf. We should really go, but DH and I are nervous about vacationing w/ his mom & step-dad - even if it is just for one night.
1. Went to Ulta last night and they told me about their new product 'It's a 10'.
2. I used it this morning and I can already feel a difference. Love it!
3. Hoping we hear something today from GM's relocation team.
4. DH hasn't given his notice yet due to #3.
5. I really should see a doctor about my constant stomach aches...that can't be normal.
We have tacos or nachos nearly once a week. It's so easy and DH loves it (and I don't mind much either).
I typed 5 things and Wayne State University's shitty internet ate them. Here's the summary of what I wrote.
1. My mom is upsetting me by being too busy to ever talk to me. She rushes me off the phone in 3 minutes and I only call once a week anymore.
2. DH is being a tight-wad and it's pissing me off
3. I am super sensitive right now and I need a hug and Buca
4. I'm getting steaks for dinner because that's what I want damnit
5. I honestly forgot the last one.
5 whole feet of unsuccessful decision making
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Wisely and Slow (My Husband's Running Blog)
1.) I'm sick and was just diagnosed with strep throat
2.) I haven't had strep since I was a kid (had my tonsils out when I was 13). Sore throats are the worst.
3.) I ate three popsicles last night.
4.) I bought Kid Rock presale tickets this morning. The concert is on my one year anniversary weekend.
5.) Looks like we aren't going anywhere that weekend so we are having a stay-cation in downtown Detroit.
1. I have been at work for 3 hours and done 30 minutes of work
2. I am behind at work
3. I am behind at home.
4. We are going to the Tigers game tomorrow.
5. I am sad to leave H with a babysitter tomorrow.
Born 7lb, 15oz, 21-1/4, 2 mo - 12lbs, 14oz. 25", 3mo - 14lb, 4oz 26in , 4 mo - 16lb, 1oz, 26 3/4 in, 5 mo 18 lb, 4oz 27-3/4 in, 6 mo 28 3/4 in 19lb, 14oz
1. We got Kid Rock tickets for the Saturday show! I?M SO EXCITED!
2. But I wonder if I?ll be able to/want to go by then. I?ll be SUPER pregnant. Hmmmm?.was this a bad idea?
3. I'm so glad that it's Friday but I have to check a TON of stuff off my work to-do list before it's over!
4. We put an offer in on a house on Watkins Lake and went through inspection. Now are waiting on appraisal. Very concerned about this.
5. Would like to know one way or another where we're moving to because we have to be out of our house in less than a month. Tired of uncertainty!
1. Starbucks Coconut Mocha Frappuchino is amazing.
2. I love my student who gave me a $30 Starbucks gift card.
3. I should stop looking at wedge sandals because I want to keep buying more.
4. I think I finalized our baby registries...with lots of pink stuff.
5. I don't like baby clothes or bibs with words on them.
1. I am thinking about take off early today..my boss lands back in detroit 4:40pm.. will he call and check up on me is the question??
2. It's so cold in my office today..
3. I have sandals on today and my toes are frozen because it's so cold in here..
4. I am only working 4 days next week and then I am off for a week!
5. I got a selt belt ticket in Livonia awhile ago and completely forgot about it.. I got a friendly reminder in the mail yesterday.. and it included a $35 late fee, wonderful!
1. I enjoyed sleeping with the windows open last night & my hair didn't look like I was electrocuted when I woke up.
2. I'm not happy that it's raining and we're going to a stupid concert tonight. Hopefully our friends can upgrade the tickets to Pavillion.
3. I am craving Thai food. Can't wait to have it for lunch!
4. I woke up sandwiched between both dogs this morning. I really wish they'd sleep on DH's side.
5. I'm very happy about leaving at 2pm today.
1. H is leaving for a week long work trip to Naples on Monday and I'm super excited to plan some big surprises around the house for when he gets back
2. One of my sorority sisters just found out she has cancer. It's a good prognosis but still pretty scary.
3. We have our summer block party tomorrow and I have mixed feelings about it. There are some new families on the street though and it will be good to meet them (plus I've heard they're young! We are currently the youngest on the block and it's a little weird)
4. The email at my work has been down for more than half the company for most of this week...very challenging. The IT guys are working so hard to fix it, I feel bad for them with all the frustrated people complaining.
5. Our house guest is GONE!! My BIL is a really nice guy but it feels so good to have the house to ourselves again.
1. By choice, I recently switched from working Monday through Friday frmo 8:30am to 5:00pm to working Monday through Thursday from 7:30am to 6:30pm. While I love having three day weekends, the long work days are really tough to get through.
2. Because of number one, I get an extra day to sleep in. And Im not going to lie, I didnt get out of bed until 11:30 this morning. I havent slept in the late in a really long time.
3. I told DH I would mow the lawn today, but didnt really want to. Im glad it rained :-)
4. I need to get back into the habit of using our treadmill, but with working long days I just cant find the motivation of energy.
5. I love going to garage sales. DH and I went last week and he bought an old rocking chair for $25, which he looked up on line when we got home to find out its selling for $225 and up on ebay. He was pretty excited.
1. I stayed up late last night watching the Heat/Mavs finish, catching up on "Ellen" from last week & started watching "The Next Food Network Star"
2. because of #1 I am really tired & have no motivation
3. it was sad eating dinner/getting the kids ready for bed/going to bed alone last night. It was nice to have DH home for almost 4 weeks, glad he's only gone 2 days this week.
4. I can't wait to head to Chicago next week, shop the Wilton Tent Sale, see friends that moved from Toledo to Chicago & have the same age kids, and eat at some favorite places of ours.
5. My mom drove for the first time last weekend since before Thanksgiving. Granted she took back roads & the entire community was downtown for Curwood Festitval, but hopefully this will keep her positive.
I loooooooooove my Joe's jeans. Too bad I don't fit into them right now.
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1. I mostly lurk here because my daughter dosent believe in naps.
2. My husband will be starting a new job making more money so I am excited for that but part of me is stressed because I am scared that the new insurance won't be accepted at Ava's pediatrician or our doctors or at Beaumont Troy which is our favorite hospital and 5 minutes away.
3. Yesterday at Ava's 2 month appointment she not only recieved 4 shots and an oral vaccine (OMG) I also found out she has acid reflux and congenital torticollis and I have to set up physical therapy for her and she might need a helmet because the right side of her head is flat. I cried.
4. I watch way too much tv but the weather has either been raining or steaming hot since Ava has been born.
5. I love my cat Zoey and have very bad "pet mommy guilt" and feel bad that we can't spend the same amount of time together that we used to. She is 3 years old and we have had her since she was 8 weeks old and she was rescued from a garbage bag that she was tied up in and thrown away in a gas station garbage can to suffocate and die. I seriously do not understand people.
6. We are looking for a house in Sterling Heights and having a hard time. I dont mind a bit of hard work but poop on the carpet?? Some of these houses should be burned. (this was a bonus thing lol.)
1. I am going to Lorna's Cake Shop after work for supplies for cupcakes for DH's cousins grad party....Im hoping I can find a mold of the State S!
2. I am blown away by all the responses with nice words yesterday. You ladies are incredibly sweet & I am grateful for your support!
3. Emma has been throwing tantrums lately & smacking me. When I tell her no, she kisses me & gives me a hug. Why does she have to do wrong things then act super cute after??
4. DH's siblings are all coming home next week. They live in Tennessee. Indiana & Vegas....Im excited to see them!
5. We bought Emma a new sandbox....and got her PINK sand! Its so cute!
1. Ever since they were about 3 months old, J&J have gone to sleep on their own very well at bedtime. I am extremely thankful for this, especially on the (handful of) days when DH isn't home for the bedtime routine.
2. I love spending time with my mom. This past Sunday we spent most of the day together.
3. I bought some Ding Dongs when I was working last night. Then I remembered I had driven DHs car to work so I couldn't leave them (hidden) in the car until the next day when I planned to eat them. I ate them both on the way home.
4. When I'm at work, DH takes J&J for a walk around the neighborhood. I don't know why but I find this incredibly cute.
5. We put smoked turkey sausage in our spaghetti sauce on Tuesday. It was delicious!