How bout a posting party???

[Kara]

Its been awhile I think!

Whats going on for you this weekend?

Anything new in your life you want to share????

I'm kid free and going for a massage at 1pm!!

[magoo]

Last day of March Break. We survived!! :lol:

Tomorrow, we're going to the annual Open House at my alma matter. It is crazy fun, and there is SO much to do. The Food Science students sell $1 milkshakes, the Veterenary students have a "teddy bear surgery" where kids can bring a stuffed animal in and assist in a surgery on them, the agricultural barns are opened up for tours, there are livestock shows, and all of the clubs and programs have displays. Anna is so excited to go back!

Sunday... church, and then who knows? :)

[Jayne]

Typeing still with one hand. I had the stitches removed from my Carpal Tunnel Surgery yesterday and I have to keep my brace on my hand forever I think :lol: I am having the other hand done on April 8th! I do have feeling so that is awesome.

As for this weekend..Well..it is St. Pats weekend so we have our HUGE green party tonight. All food green all people where St. Pat shirts..I think we might even be spending the night :lol: Even Charlotte has an outfit! Can't wait to get all the kids together for a picture. Tomorrow Tylor plays his drum at a spaghetti dinner for a band bennefit and then they will go to my grandpa's with my parents. Sunday My choir sings in church and I think that is all we are doing.

Next week the kids only go to school Monday through Thursday and then Friday will be our big Easter Egg Hunt!

[Eva]

Spring Break is next week here. Dh just took Emma to her bowling field trip and I am at home with Christine.

Not sure what we are doing this weekend. We are suppose to get together with a friend but I am not sure what day that will be.

[Alyson]

We don't have any big plans. We might go to Disneyland tonight, not sure yet. Tomorrow probably doing stuff around the house and hanging out. Sunday, nothing, really.. but dinner at the IL's for BIL's birthday.

[Alysia]

I am kid and hubby free tonight so a friend and I are going out to dinner and then renting some movies.

Tomorrow Genavieve has gymnastics.

Sunday we are going to BIL and SIL's house for breakfast.

[Clare]

It's a busy weekend for us seeming as it's St Patrick's day on Monday. Tonight Emily danced at an Irish pub. Tomorrow is a normal day, tennis for the boys in the morning, dance class for Em in the afternoon. Sunday is the St Patrick's Day parade and concert (which she isn't involved in but we will watch) then she dances at another pub that evening. Monday she is having the day off school and dancing in pubs all day as well as at the Children's Hospital in the Starlight Room.

[Alyson]

Oh.. and our anniversary is tomorrow, so we'll go to dinner and maybe a movie tomorrow night:)

[Hannabanana]

Oh so sweet nothing planned :biggrin:

Fridays have turned into official "movie night" at our house where we watch a family movie together.

The rest of the weekend we have no official plans.

[Shel]

David's working all weekend (back to every other weekend of no-husband!) At some point I need to go to the grocery store and somewhere to buy Riley a jacket since her others are all too small. Growth spurt anyone? Other than that, I'll probably clean house and do laundry. Boring.

[milliez]

My mom and I are doing our usual Friday night Gilmore Girls(we watch 4 episodes and eat treats). Tomorrow my mom and I and Olivia are going to a Mom2Mom sale and then I want to run to BRU to get a "Baby's 1st Easter" outfit for my nephew, and the FP Aquarium crib thingy for Livvy for Easter. We also need to buy our oven before the sales run out. Sunday is church and that's it. Should be a nice weekend. Oh, and dh took his second "specimen" into the urologist and there are STILL sperm in it!!!!:faint: It's been almost 5 months. So, I'm sure we'll fit in :boink: a couple of times this weekend. He's pretty ticked. He said he's going to get carpel tunnel from :wank: so much.:giggle:

The only thing new is the birth of my nephew Benjamin!!

~ Melissa

[AmyP]

Nothing special tonight. Tomorrow the only thing we have planned is a BJ's trip first thing in the morning to stock up. Sunday morning we're going to breakfast with FIL and that night is my niece's birthday party.

The only other thing I want to share is that the nursery is finally ready! I also did some big time house cleaning today (no, I'm not nesting, my mom came over to help me clean).

[sunnyflower]

Tomorrow we will probably run errands. There's a town wide Easter Egg Hunt, but it is usually mobbed and if it is too cold I will avoid it.

Sunday-Palm Sunday breakfast at the ILs.

Monday-Checkin' out QVC's St. Patrick's Day stuff and then corned beef and cababge in the evening!

[Alysia]

ooooh I should get some corned beef for Monday! I didnt even think about that. What could I do instead of cabbage though? DH won't touch cabbage. :scratch:

[schwanda]

We don't have alot planned. My au pair's family is making a Swedish lunch for us on Saturday. Tom has to drive them to the airport on Saturday night.
Beyond that it'll depend on the weather. If it's nice we might go to the Bronx Zoo...

Amanda

[Melissa]

Melissa- It took me forever to read your post. I got distracted by the smilies! :giggle:

Last night we found out that Reed didn't get promoted, but that is OK because now we know he'll be retired by the end of the year. However, I've been promoted to be the FRG leader instead of the activity coordinator. It will give me some more work to do, but that's OK, we want to get this thing off the ground and the person in charge now is just not cutting it.

Katie had a playdate this afternoon, tomorrow she has a birthday party and Sunday we will likely go to Busch Gardens for their "passmember preview day." In the middle, I have to buy corned beef, cabbage, potatoes, and guinness. :lick: Maybe some green cupcakes too.

[LISA]

Oh, and dh took his second "specimen" into the urologist and there are STILL sperm in it!!!!:faint: It's been almost 5 months. So, I'm sure we'll fit in :boink: a couple of times this weekend. He's pretty ticked. He said he's going to get carpel tunnel from :wank: so much.:giggle:

The only thing new is the birth of my nephew Benjamin!!

~ Melissa


:spit: your post has me cracking up :lol: I can't believe there are STILL sperm getting through! :eek: dh has never gone back to get his checked..I think I would die!

I don't have anything planned this weekend except going shopping for Easter stuff, gotta work Sun night though :down:

[TtownAnne]

Oh, madness. Today I helped at Caroline's school in the afternoon for their "Last Supper" (pita bread, cheese, raisins, peanuts, grape juice) - they were all very impressed by the darkened classroom and flickering candles. DH just took Caroline out to buy Powerball tickets and get dinner, I begged off because I'm nursing a headache and just want to lay on the sofa.

Nothing happening tomorrow, but Sunday I'm taking Caroline to see "Horton Hears a Who" - we were going to go to the Baltimore St. Patrick's Day parade down Charles Street, but it's going to be 31 degrees!

[Cami]

Melissa :lol:

Tonight I'm working, DH and kids watching movies. Tomorrow morning (starting bright and early at 7:30 :yawn: ) DH is doing Habitat for Humanity with work. Tomorrow evening I'm working while the kids and DH try to swim for the first time this year! Sunday morning we'll go to church and then to the St. Patrick's Day parade. Anne, I'm :lol: because it's supposed to cool off here by Sunday so it'll be nice and pleasant (in the 70s) for the parade. Sunday afternoon DH is going to a Houston Rockets basketball game (which apparently is a big deal b/c they are on a big winning streak) :rolleyes: and I have to work (again).


Happy Anniversary Alyson!!

[Alyssa]

Ah, Friday. :banana:

Tonight the boys and I are doing nothing. Joe is working locally so should be home by 10:30, but I doubt I'll stay up that long. :heee:

Tomorrow our town's having an easter egg hunt, which the boys and I willl go to unless it's really icky weather...which is possible. Then we're going to run errands and do nothing tomorrow night. Joe's in NY so I'm solo anyway.

Sunday we have a birthday party (princess theme, the boys are stoked!) and Aidan has baseball clinic. I have my fantasy baseball draft ( :woo: ) so I have some studying to do. :awink:

[Lyoshka]

Hi peeps! :wavey: I'm joining in the fun!

[schwanda]

I'm being SO crabby with my kids tonight....

Amanda

[Alyssa]

I'm being SO crabby with my kids tonight....

AmandaThey doing anything special? You sound like me on Wednesday. I was really, seriously losing it with them. Even after what I thought was a VERY stern talk, they continued to screw around and disobey me. It wasn't a pretty night. :sigh:

[Alyssa]

Oh, and dh took his second "specimen" into the urologist and there are STILL sperm in it!!!!:faint: It's been almost 5 months. So, I'm sure we'll fit in :boink: a couple of times this weekend. He's pretty ticked. He said he's going to get carpel tunnel from :wank: so much.:giggle:I'm assuming you're using some sort of protection for the :boink:.

:awink:

[schwanda]

They doing anything special? You sound like me on Wednesday. I was really, seriously losing it with them. Even after what I thought was a VERY stern talk, they continued to screw around and disobey me. It wasn't a pretty night. :sigh:

We've been having bedtime issues with them all week. But I'm also very crabby which doesn't help! :lol:

Amanda

[sheila]

:woo: I just finished knitting my first pair of socks!

[Shel]

I wish I could knit. I just don't have the patience to sit and learn :blush:

You are my offical hero of the night, Sheila :lol:

[schwanda]

Way to go Sheila!!!! I keep trying to learn to knit but can't finish a single project.

Amanda

[Shel]

I need a new bathing suit (insert shudder) Where to shop, where to shop?

[Alyssa]

We've been having bedtime issues with them all week. But I'm also very crabby which doesn't help! :lol:

AmandaMy 3 are still up at 10:14pm. I feel your pain.

[Alyssa]

I wish I could knit. I just don't have the patience to sit and learn :blush:

You are my offical hero of the night, Sheila :lol:I'll echo all of this. :heee:

[Alyssa]

I need a new bathing suit (insert shudder) Where to shop, where to shop?I'll echo this too. I needed a new one a few weeks ago when we went to a hotel w/ a pool, but it was too much effort to shop for a bathing suit. :dead: I tend to just go to TJ Maxx, Marshalls, etc. b/c they have such a range, although last year I bought one at Sears that I started loving and then it broke w/in a month...and it was like 3x the price of the ones I usually buy at the other discount stores. :disbelief

[schwanda]

I need a new bathing suit (insert shudder) Where to shop, where to shop?

Ugh. I feel for you. I'll need a new one post-partum which is just a horrifying thought!

Amanda

[schwanda]

My 3 are still up at 10:14pm. I feel your pain.

I did the "don't piss off your hormonally challenged mother or else" routine and now they're both asleep.
In other crabbiness Nathaniel had another accident tonight - his 3rd in 3 nights. I'm so ready to put him back in diapers.... At least tonight's accident wasn't while playing on my bed. :rolleyes:

Amanda

[Alyssa]

The suit I currently have is very close to this:
http://s7.sears.com/is/image/Sears/017A1863000?hei=180&wid=180&op_sharpen=1&qlt=75 (http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_017A1863000P?vName=Clothing&cName=Womens&sName=Swimsuits)


I think I want something more like this this year:
http://s7.sears.com/is/image/Sears/017A1897000?hei=180&wid=180&op_sharpen=1&qlt=75 (http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_017A1897000P?vName=Clothing&cName=Womens&sName=Swimsuits)

[Alyssa]

Or maybe this...that'd be practical.
http://slimages.macys.com/is/image/MCY/products/2/optimized/366462_fpx.tif?bgc=255,255,255&wid=273&qlt=90,0&layer=comp&op_sharpen=0&resMode=bicub&op_usm=0.7,1.0,0.5,0&fmt=jpeg (http://javascript%3cb%3e%3c/b%3E:pop('http://www1.macys.com/catalog/product/index.ognc?ID=286579&EXTRA_PARAMETER=ZOOM&trackingCat=12420&LinkType=EverGreen&PseudoCat=12420&CURRENT_PAGE=0','PDP','directories=0,location=0,menubar=0,resizable=1,scrollbars=1,status=1,toolbar=0,width=480,height=620'))


This is even better:

http://slimages.macys.com/is/image/MCY/products/0/optimized/366180_fpx.tif?bgc=255,255,255&wid=273&qlt=90,0&layer=comp&op_sharpen=0&resMode=bicub&op_usm=0.7,1.0,0.5,0&fmt=jpeg (javascript:pop('http://www1.macys.com/catalog/product/index.ognc?ID=286547&EXTRA_PARAMETER=ZOOM&trackingCat=12420&PseudoCat=12420&CURRENT_PAGE=0','PDP','directories=0,location=0,menubar=0,resizable=1,scrollbars=1,status=1,toolbar=0,width=480,height=620'))

[MamaGoofy]

I just got home from a night out with the girls drinking beer and eating wings! :lick: Not sure what is going on for the rest of the weekend.

David is behaving very well. DH is playing guitar hero.

Bathing suit shopping. :puke: Don't get my fat ass anywhere near them. :giggle:

[MamaGoofy]

Or maybe this...that'd be practical.
http://slimages.macys.com/is/image/MCY/products/2/optimized/366462_fpx.tif?bgc=255,255,255&wid=273&qlt=90,0&layer=comp&op_sharpen=0&resMode=bicub&op_usm=0.7,1.0,0.5,0&fmt=jpeg (http://javascript<b></b>:pop('http://www1.macys.com/catalog/product/index.ognc?ID=286579&EXTRA_PARAMETER=ZOOM&trackingCat=12420&LinkType=EverGreen&PseudoCat=12420&CURRENT_PAGE=0','PDP','directories=0,location=0,menubar=0,resizable=1,scrollbars=1,status=1,toolbar=0,width=480,height=620'))

Is this still sexy if you have a muffin top hanging out the middle? :scan:

[schwanda]

Is this still sexy if you have a muffin top hanging out the middle? :scan:

Absolutely! :lol:

Amanda

[Alyssa]

I really like this one:
http://slimages.macys.com/is/image/MCY/products/0/optimized/366220_fpx.tif?bgc=255,255,255&wid=273&qlt=90,0&layer=comp&op_sharpen=0&resMode=bicub&op_usm=0.7,1.0,0.5,0&fmt=jpeg (javascript:pop('http://www1.macys.com/catalog/product/index.ognc?ID=286730&EXTRA_PARAMETER=ZOOM&PseudoMasterProdID=286730&trackingCat=12426&PseudoCat=12426&CURRENT_PAGE=0','PDP','directories=0,location=0,menubar=0,resizable=1,scrollbars=1,status=1,toolbar=0,width=480,height=620'))

But I cannot show any part of my stinking stretchmarked stomach. :sigh:

[MamaGoofy]

I really like this one:
http://slimages.macys.com/is/image/MCY/products/0/optimized/366220_fpx.tif?bgc=255,255,255&wid=273&qlt=90,0&layer=comp&op_sharpen=0&resMode=bicub&op_usm=0.7,1.0,0.5,0&fmt=jpeg (http://javascript<b></b>:pop('http://www1.macys.com/catalog/product/index.ognc?ID=286730&EXTRA_PARAMETER=ZOOM&PseudoMasterProdID=286730&trackingCat=12426&PseudoCat=12426&CURRENT_PAGE=0','PDP','directories=0,location=0,menubar=0,resizable=1,scrollbars=1,status=1,toolbar=0,width=480,height=620'))

But I cannot show any part of my stinking stretchmarked stomach. :sigh:

Dang I love that one too but my thighs would create a fire with all the rubbing together. :sigh:

[MamaGoofy]

I like these

http://image.venusswimwear.com/is/image/Venus/V1358DCB2598BNN.15?$Medium200X280$

http://media.redcatsusa.com/is/image/chadwicks/mm/2128_72955_mm.jpg?wid=230&hei=331&qlt=95&op_sharpen=1

[Lyoshka]

I love these, Alyssa:
http://s7.sears.com/is/image/Sears/017A1897000?hei=180&wid=180&op_sharpen=1&qlt=75 (http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_017A1897000P?vName=Clothing&cName=Womens&sName=Swimsuits)

http://slimages.macys.com/is/image/MCY/products/0/optimized/366220_fpx.tif?bgc=255,255,255&wid=273&qlt=90,0&layer=comp&op_sharpen=0&resMode=bicub&op_usm=0.7,1.0,0.5,0&fmt=jpeg (http://javascript<b></b>:pop('http://www1.macys.com/catalog/product/index.ognc?ID=286730&EXTRA_PARAMETER=ZOOM&PseudoMasterProdID=286730&trackingCat=12426&PseudoCat=12426&CURRENT_PAGE=0','PDP','directories=0,location=0,menubar=0,resizable=1,scrollbars=1,status=1,toolbar=0,width=480,height=620'))

this one wouldn't really show your stomach, just don't raise your arms all welcome-to-the-sun and all :)

BTW, where did you find these two? I REALLY like them both!

.....and laughing about the other ones :lol2:

[Lyoshka]

Melissa, I like the ones you posted, but the only issue for me is there doesn't seem to be enough boobie support....

[MamaGoofy]

That's why I like the halter ones. They have pretty good support. ;)

[Alyssa]

I love these, Alyssa:
http://s7.sears.com/is/image/Sears/017A1897000?hei=180&wid=180&op_sharpen=1&qlt=75 (http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_017A1897000P?vName=Clothing&cName=Womens&sName=Swimsuits)

http://slimages.macys.com/is/image/MCY/products/0/optimized/366220_fpx.tif?bgc=255,255,255&wid=273&qlt=90,0&layer=comp&op_sharpen=0&resMode=bicub&op_usm=0.7,1.0,0.5,0&fmt=jpeg (http://javascript%3cb%3e%3c/b%3E:pop('http://www1.macys.com/catalog/product/index.ognc?ID=286730&EXTRA_PARAMETER=ZOOM&PseudoMasterProdID=286730&trackingCat=12426&PseudoCat=12426&CURRENT_PAGE=0','PDP','directories=0,location=0,menubar=0,resizable=1,scrollbars=1,status=1,toolbar=0,width=480,height=620'))

this one wouldn't really show your stomach, just don't raise your arms all welcome-to-the-sun and all :)

BTW, where did you find these two? I REALLY like them both!

.....and laughing about the other ones :lol2:Top is Sears, bottom is Macy's.

And generally, no...my arms wouldn't be up...but I do have to pick up Shea, etc. so the possibility of stomach exposure is surely there. It might be ok, I'd have to try one on.

[Alyssa]

Oh...and that's one plus to having no boobs. :shuffle:

[Shel]

This is even better:

http://slimages.macys.com/is/image/MCY/products/0/optimized/366180_fpx.tif?bgc=255,255,255&wid=273&qlt=90,0&layer=comp&op_sharpen=0&resMode=bicub&op_usm=0.7,1.0,0.5,0&fmt=jpeg (http://javascript%3cb%3e%3c/b%3E:pop('http://www1.macys.com/catalog/product/index.ognc?ID=286547&EXTRA_PARAMETER=ZOOM&trackingCat=12420&PseudoCat=12420&CURRENT_PAGE=0','PDP','directories=0,location=0,menubar=0,resizable=1,scrollbars=1,status=1,toolbar=0,width=480,height=620'))



That's the perfect suit for me to squish in to after birthing 4 children. It will look fabulous next to the Mickey shaped pool on the Disney cruise.

[Alyssa]

Here are a couple more that I like at JC Penney.

http://zoom.jcpenney.com//is/image/0900631b8144d8a3M.tif?op_usm=1.5,.8,0,0&resmode=sharp&hei=250&wid=250 (http://www3.jcpenney.com/jcp/ProductImageview.aspx?IT=G&ID=13d7afb&MD=&GRT=ENS&E=F&SA=T&VT=ZV&I=0900631b8144d8a3M.tif&VAS=&AV=F&HM=T&RGB=&AS=&AST=&BID=&VID=&PopUpBlocked=true&RU=http%3a%2f%2fwww3.jcpenney.com%2fjcp%2fX6E.aspx%3fpersist%3d1%257e50434%257e51410%257e%257eENS%257c13d7afb%257e-1%257e%257e%26CmCatId%3d50434%7c50446%7c51410&IRU=Y&CmCatId=50434|50446|51410)

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[Lyoshka]

thanks, Alyssa, I may check them out, although it seems like they are both out for me-boobage issue...

Shel... :lol2:

[Shel]

Check out the fun suntan line you could get from this one


http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/SpiegelBrands/S0804110_NAB08_089?$216x270$ (javascript:openWindow('popup_lgview.aspx?style_id=32668125&category_id=11639&zoom=1'))

[Alyssa]

That's the perfect suit for me to squish in to after birthing 4 children. It will look fabulous next to the Mickey shaped pool on the Disney cruise.
If you like that one...


http://www2.victoriassecret.com/images/prodlgvw/V272229.jpg

http://www2.victoriassecret.com/images/prodlgvw/V269807_103.jpg

[MamaGoofy]

Alrighty ladies...beer buzz has kicked into sleepy time...goodnight. Have fun looking at swimsuits!! :sleepy: Goodnight!

[Alyssa]

Check out the fun suntan line you could get from this one


http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/SpiegelBrands/S0804110_NAB08_089?$216x270$ (http://javascript%3cb%3e%3c/b%3E:openWindow('popup_lgview.aspx?style_id=32668125&category_id=11639&zoom=1')):spit:

[Shel]

I have a skirted one now, and I swear it makes my hips and thighs look bigger. I want to go try on a boyshort type and see if that helps fix the issues :)

[Alyssa]

I have a skirted one now, and I swear it makes my hips and thighs look bigger. I want to go try on a boyshort type and see if that helps fix the issues :)
I can see that..sometimes those skirted one hit the wrong spots and make you look even bigger. :nod: Good luck shopping...I need to do it too and I'm dreading it.

[TtownAnne]

I tried on several skirted-type ones last year and it was like squeezing into sausage skin - who decided THAT was a good idea?

[Shel]

My skirted one hits the hips and then just sticks straight out sideways from there. David hates it and refuses to let me go on vacation if I wear it again :lol: I love the print, it's very pretty.

[Michal]

Here are a couple more that I like at JC Penney.

http://zoom.jcpenney.com//is/image/0900631b8144d8a3M.tif?op_usm=1.5,.8,0,0&resmode=sharp&hei=250&wid=250 (http://www3.jcpenney.com/jcp/ProductImageview.aspx?IT=G&ID=13d7afb&MD=&GRT=ENS&E=F&SA=T&VT=ZV&I=0900631b8144d8a3M.tif&VAS=&AV=F&HM=T&RGB=&AS=&AST=&BID=&VID=&PopUpBlocked=true&RU=http%3a%2f%2fwww3.jcpenney.com%2fjcp%2fX6E.aspx%3fpersist%3d1%257e50434%257e51410%257e%257eENS%257c13d7afb%257e-1%257e%257e%26CmCatId%3d50434%7c50446%7c51410&IRU=Y&CmCatId=50434|50446|51410)

http://zoom.jcpenney.com//is/image/0900631b8144d8b7M.tif?op_usm=1.5,.8,0,0&resmode=sharp&hei=250&wid=250 (http://www3.jcpenney.com/jcp/ProductImageview.aspx?IT=G&ID=13d7b0a&MD=&GRT=ENS&E=F&SA=T&VT=ZV&I=0900631b8144d8b7M.tif&VAS=&AV=F&HM=T&RGB=&AS=&AST=&BID=&VID=&PopUpBlocked=true&RU=http%3a%2f%2fwww3.jcpenney.com%2fjcp%2fX6E.aspx%3fpersist%3d1%257e50434%257e51410%257e%257eENS%257c13d7b0a%257e-1%257e%257e%26CmCatId%3d50434%7c50446%7c51410&IRU=Y&CmCatId=50434|50446|51410)


http://zoom.jcpenney.com//is/image/0900631b8133d658M.TIF?op_usm=1.5,.8,0,0&resmode=sharp&hei=250&wid=250 (http://www3.jcpenney.com/jcp/ProductImageview.aspx?IT=G&ID=13083f4&MD=&GRT=ENS&E=F&SA=T&VT=ZV&I=0900631b8133d658M.TIF&VAS=&AV=F&HM=T&RGB=&AS=&AST=&BID=&VID=&PopUpBlocked=true&RU=http%3a%2f%2fwww3.jcpenney.com%2fjcp%2fX6E.aspx%3fpersist%3d1%257e50434%257e51410%257e%257eENS%257c13083f4%257e-1%257e%257e%26CmCatId%3d50434%7c50446%7c51410&IRU=Y&CmCatId=50434|50446|51410)


http://zoom.jcpenney.com//is/image/0900631b813f741eM.tif?op_usm=1.5,.8,0,0&resmode=sharp&hei=250&wid=250 (http://www3.jcpenney.com/jcp/ProductImageview.aspx?IT=G&ID=13c5ae2&MD=RN&GRT=SIZ&E=F&SA=T&VT=ZV&I=0900631b813f741eM.tif&VAS=&AV=T&HM=F&RGB=&AS=&AST=&BID=&VID=&PopUpBlocked=true&RU=http%3a%2f%2fwww3.jcpenney.com%2fjcp%2fX6.aspx%3fpersist%3d1%257e50434%257e51408%257e%257eSIZ%257c13c5ae2%257e-1%257e%257e%26CmCatId%3d50434%7c50446%7c51408&IRU=Y&CmCatId=50434|50446|51408)


These are all so cute, I love how far swimsuits have come. I would totally wear the plaid one, I love the colours in it.

[Shel]

Does animal print make you look thinner??


http://image.venusswimwear.com/is/image/Venus/INT319F?$Medium200X280$

[TtownAnne]

When it's slit all the way up to see what you had for breakfast, sure!

[TtownAnne]

Alyssa, out of the ones from JCP the only one I don't like is the peach one - for some reason it just doesn't seem like a swimsuit if it doesn't have some black, wrong-headed though that sounds. So the peach one looks like you forgot your bathing suit and decided to just go swimming in your tank top and skort.

[Cami]

Anne, do you mean the plaid print one? I like that print if it was a different style. I don't like the bigger shorts like that either. Of course if I had those boobs, I think I could be happy in any swimsuit.

Does anyone else find it as depressing as I do that we are ogling over swimsuits that I would have called "old lady suits" a few years ago? :mope: And even worse, that I'm doing this at midnight on a Friday night. :loser:

[Alyson]

Shel.. I found the perfect suit for a mother of 4!!! :)
Go to www.wickedweasel.com (http://www.wickedweasel.com) I really can't even post them here... it'd be inappropriate.

I HATE shopping for swimsuits too... Although, I did get one that I love either last year or the year before.. but I don't love wearing it! haha.

[schwanda]

There's nothing like looking at swimsuits first thing in the morning! :lol:

Amanda

[Melissa]

If you like that one...


http://www2.victoriassecret.com/images/prodlgvw/V272229.jpg


This one is SO photoshopped on the right side.

Does animal print make you look thinner??
No but photoshop certainly does! :giggle:

I had to buy a new suit lately and got two from Junonia. If you are plus size they have awesome suits for decent prices.

[MamaGoofy]

Alyson I would love to have the pink one that shows my nipples. :giggle:Maybe it would hide the fact that they can't see the bottoms because of my muffin top. :lol:

[Kara]

LMAO, you guys are hilarious. I should have checked in here last night! WE registered the boys for flag football since they are out of town and the girls and I went to Carrabas after. Home by 9:30 and I was having some rum by myself and watching DVRd shows LOL.


Today we are going SHOPPING!!!! WAHOO!!!!:bliss: I'm so excited!!!!

Today or tomorrow we'll take the girls to see Horton too I hope!

[AmyP]

I'll probably need a new suit post-partum. Ugh! I like a lot of the skirted ones. I had a boyshort suit a while ago and it was really nice on the hips. I looked at JCPenney and cringed at the prices. Hopefully I can find something comparable at Ross or Marshall's. Or maybe something will be on sale later in the season and available in my size (wishful thinking, I know).

At least I probably only need maybe one suit. The pool we joined last summer changed the rules and kids in swim diapers are no longer allowed in the main pool. I wasn't sure how I was going to manage an infant and a three-year-old by myself at a pool, and the fact that I'd essentially be paying over $400 to have Sarah play in the baby pool pretty much sealed the deal. We'll get a really nice blow-up pool for the backyard and let the kids play in that.

Something like this:
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41WXEYBD6BL._SS384_.jpg

I can also take the kids to the gym on certain days. One location of our gym actually has an outdoor pool. I'll just have to take my brother or my mom with me.

[AmyP]

Sears has their suits on sale. Too bad I haven't the slightest idea what size I need and I can't exactly go to the store and try anything on right now!

[sunnyflower]

Bathing suit shopping!!! I love alot of the skirted ones. I was considering one for this summer at the beach. I got a great boy short one at Marshall's last summer. Their prices mid-summer were fantastic. I think I got both pieces for $13.99 total.

One of my best deals was at Ocean State Job Lot (for the locals). I found an L.L. Bean suit for $15. I'm going to check again this season.

[TtownAnne]

Something like this:
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41WXEYBD6BL._SS384_.jpg




We have a pool exactly like this one. It's fine for Caroline to play in, and I can lay with a drink and a book too!

[AmyP]

That's why I want one like that. I'd like something where Sarah can splash, and Sean and I can sit in it too (probably him on my lap, though).

[schwanda]

Our pool doesn't allow swim diapers in the big pool either. The kiddie pool is HUGE and the kids love it so we still belong.

Amanda

[Melissa]

Amy, we have that exact pool too! The one we got had a cover on it which is nice.

[marcy]

I'm so rarely in a pool that I'm fine w/ the suit I got 2 years ago. I don't know how to find out if there is a local pool that we can get Anya to. There is a REALLY nice YMCA near us - but we don't live in the towns that are allowed to use it. And the Y that we'd be able to join doesn't have a pool.

We actually got out of the house today! Went for lunch at a non-chain Mexican restaurant that recently opened. Same as the other one, DH says it's about the best he'd find in Pittsburgh but that if it was in Texas he wouldn't go there again. I think this one is slightly better than the other local small chain. And, altho the house salsa is somewhat bland their "hot" salsa was ... spicy. So we decided that a 2 to 1 mix was the best combo to make good salsa.

Of course the downside to this is that we got Anya in for a nap VERY late - and most of the time was spent crying, with maybe 30 minutes of sleep followed by a 30 minute meltdown. Lovely :lol2:

[milliez]

Dh's boss is giving us this one:

http://i.walmart.com/i/p/00/07/82/57/30/0007825730057_215X215.jpg


They've only used it 4 times and figured we'd get more use out of it. I can't wait!!

~ Melissa

[Lynn]

I'm so rarely in a pool that I'm fine w/ the suit I got 2 years ago. I don't know how to find out if there is a local pool that we can get Anya to. There is a REALLY nice YMCA near us - but we don't live in the towns that are allowed to use it. And the Y that we'd be able to join doesn't have a pool.
Check to see if your local Y has the AWAY program. It stands for Always Welcome At (the) YMCA. That means your local membership should be good for neighboring YMCAs. :nod:

[Jayne]

I hate swim suit shopping. I need to get a new one as I was pg last summer. I am smaller then I was even the summer before but I still HATE HATE HATE my body in a swim suit. My friend has an inground pool and we are there at least once a week if not more plus we are going to Myrtle Beach this summer so I must get one. I just don't want to :lol:


On a go me thing. I just made Charlotte a shamrock skirt to go with her Lucky Charm shirt for tomorrow at Church! I can't wait to see it on her!

[LISA]

Melissa that's the pool we have :aok:

My 6 yr old is getting on my last nerve tonight..there I said it :lol: I'm going to celebrate St.Patties day early by having a big glass of Bailey's..it's been a looooong day :tearhair:

[schwanda]

My 6 yr old is getting on my last nerve tonight..there I said it :lol: I'm going to celebrate St.Patties day early by having a big glass of Bailey's..it's been a looooong day :tearhair:

I'm SO jealous of your Bailey's. After my week I'm desperate for a drink! :lol:

Amanda

[LISA]

I'll be happy to drink another glass for you Amanda :awink:

I swear, if she gets out of bed just one more time to tell me she can't sleep! :gah:

[schwanda]

That's my son EVERY night! :lol: Tonight he was so exhausted that he fell asleep quickly. Good thing for him....

Amanda

[Shel]

I'll be happy to drink another glass for you Amanda :awink:

I swear, if she gets out of bed just one more time to tell me she can't sleep! :gah:



Riley just got out of bed to tattle on Owen because "He's out of bed"

Um, hello, genius, so are you!!!

[Alyssa]

Riley just got out of bed to tattle on Owen because "He's out of bed"

Um, hello, genius, so are you!!!That is such a situation that would happen in this house!! :lol:

I'm pooped...I was out w/ the boys for close to 9 hours today and then we dyed eggs when we got home. :sleepy:

Do you ever let your kid go out in public looking...crazy? Here's a picture from today that shows I clearly allow it. :shuffle:
http://bp2.blogger.com/_0-bwVwiQlrU/R9yRInOu6QI/AAAAAAAAACY/fBH-9OJNiSw/s320/Colin+egg+hunt.JPG

For the record, he is wearing the hat from the Curious George stuffed animal Aidan got around the time he was born, and a tiny little St. Patty's Day hat on top of it. Nuts. Just nuts.

[Sandy]

I think he looks adorable!

Ok, it is 6:28 am and I have been up w/ Cain since 2am. :coffee: :coffee: It is a two cup morning. I think it is partly my fault. He has a cold, and I don't like him to lay flat (he sleeps w/ us) so I was moving him around a lot to make sure he was elevated. I think I woke him up more than normal. :yawn:

We had a good night last night. The girls went to their grandparents, we had a friend over and watched the SEC tournament. I actually drank some margaritas! :faint:

[schwanda]

Sorry that Cain isn't sleeping better. I'm not looking forward to that part!!!!
Nathaniel is always popping out of bed to tattle on Jessica. :rolleyes:

Amanda

[Connie1222]

Do you ever let your kid go out in public looking...crazy? Here's a picture from today that shows I clearly allow it. :shuffle:
http://bp2.blogger.com/_0-bwVwiQlrU/R9yRInOu6QI/AAAAAAAAACY/fBH-9OJNiSw/s320/Colin+egg+hunt.JPG



Jack used to wear this foam "tail" (it was a remnant of the foam coffee table bumper) and we would let him wear it outside if he wanted to. I wonder what happened to that thing? :lol:

[AmyP]

I had a crappy night last night. Sarah got overtired (my fault, lost track of time), and has a cold. I gave her Sudafed and put the humidifier on in her room to keep her comfy. But she shrieked and wailed when I put her down. I let her yell for a little bit, but she wouldn't stop or let up. I can't lay with her now because I can hardly get in and out of my own bed and I know I can't manage hers because of the bars. So I laid with her on the sofa, which was not terribly comfy. She finally calmed down and I got her back into bed. She yelled a few more times overnight, but calmed down before I could get her.

Then this morning she was running a 101.2 fever. Thankfully it's down thanks to Motrin and she's her usual self. I hope it stays that way!

[LISA]

Proof I'm a bad mom 'cause Paige grabbed her pirate hat to wear lastnight as we were going to the grocery store and I wouldn't let her..maybe any other day I might have but man she was pushing the envelope with me all day :lol: I'm paying the price for drinking so much last night..up early dry mouth..not enough sleep and I have to work tonight :dead: must make a pot of espresso on the double :bolt:

[sunnyflower]

Brenna was up a bunch of times last night. She was sleeping on her pull out couch/sleeping bag in our room when she decided at 3AM she wanted her daddy. So I got pushed out into her room.

Breakfast at the ILs was always a good time too!!!

[LISA]

It's just shy of 2pm and both Paige and I are still in our jammies :shuffle:

[sunnyflower]

Don't feel bad, I'm back in my comfy clothes too!

[LISA]

Well I'm going to jump in the shower and then into some bummy clothes in prep for work..

[sheila]

:leprechau Top o' the morning and Happy St. Patrick's Day, folks! :patty: :leprechau :kissme:

[MamaGoofy]

Happy St. Patrick's Day Everyone!

[TtownAnne]

Man, I meant to at least do a green dessert today (we're having chicken noodle soup since we're all sick), but I totally forgot. So Caroline and I stopped at Baskin Robbins and got mint chocolate chip ice cream just to balance it out and to medicate our throats. Oh yuh-huh ice cream is medicine!

I have to buy a new thermometer too - both of ours are starting to give deranged answers. I knew I had a fever due to a headache, burning eyes, chills, etc. I took it with the oral thermometer in our bathroom and got a reading of 92.4. Then I took it with Caroline's ear thermometer and got a reading of 109! :doh: (around 106 you pass out, hallucinate, heart damage, etc.) So I went with an average of 101 or so and Adviled myself.

[schwanda]

I celebrated St. Patrick's Day by taking poor Nathaniel for his 4 year visit. :lol:
He's decided that the doctor is a "bad guy" for giving him 4 shots....

Amanda

[TtownAnne]

Amanda, that's why Caroline's pediatrician makes the nurses do it (and my pediatrician did the same thing!) - she says she doesn't want the kids having a bad association with her, because they HAVE to see her, but they won't always have the same nurses.

[LISA]

Poor Nathaniel :(

My daughter is giving me grey hair and making me nervous!! she tells me how she and her friends are going out tonight to :airquote: celebrate :airquote: St Paddy's day..:gah: she isn't of age to be drinking yet..I know I can trust her.. I just don't trust anyone else around her :(