TGIF!

Thankg goodness it's Friday!! It hasn't been a bad week, but for some reason it seems like it has been here for ever!

Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday I took the kids to the pool. Boo started swim lessons on Tuesday evening, and when he came in on Wednesday I asked him, "What did you do at your swim lesson last night?" His reply? "I got wet" as he rolled his eyes, like duh Julie, what do you think I did? Kids, gotta love 'em.

Told Ya

I told ya I was a slacker! 13 days into July and I finally get around to posting something. . .

Going to the Pool:
We went to the pool twice last week. By me, I mean me and the 2 children I babysit. Brian did manage to go with us on Friday, though. Boo is too fun to watch. He's 4, and has discovered he really enjoys jumping in and splashing around. He even puts his head under the water and pretends to swim. Kissy is only 2, and won't leave the steps, so I have to sit or stand right there between her playing on the step and Boo jumping in. I don't have any pics, though, I'm afraid my camera will get swipped if I take it with me.

Birthdays:
Man. . . the transition from June into July means birthday central in my family. My 4 siblings all celebrate their birthdays in a 23 day time frame. Plus I have a nephew, a sister in law, and a close friend's daughter's birthday with in the 2 months. . . It's almost as straining as buying for Christmas. . .

What else? Let's see. . . um. . . well I guess that's all for now. . . see ya!

Blah

That's how I'm feeling today. Just blah! It's been rainy, and gloomy for about a week. I'm bored, but don't want to go anywhere. I'm ready for my husband to go back to work, so I can have 5 minutes to myself. I really hope we move in January, closer to my family. With gas at more than $4.00 a gallon, and Brian not working, I have a hard time justifying the trip to visit my family.

We have seen a bunch of new movie lately. The Incredible Hulk, Kung-Fu Panda, Get Smart, Fool's Gold, P.S. I Love You, and Mad Money. The first 3 were just ok to me, but I really like the last 3, what can I say, I love chick flicks! I guess that's all the random thoughts I'm having right now. . .

What does PCOS mean to you?

Well to me, PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome) means many things.

It means I can't enjoy shopping with my family or friends because I have to order my clothes online.

It means I have to clean the drain out every time I wash my hair, since it's falling out by the handfulls.

It means I have to take 7 pills a day. . . and believe me that in its self isn't cheap!

It means going to the dr every 3 months for more blood work, weither I'm sick or not.

It means never knowing when you're going to start or stop for that matter. . .

It means no babies, at least not the traditional way.

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PCOS affects about 30% of women.

There are many symptoms of PCOS. Web MD lists these to name a few:

Early symptoms of PCOS include:
Few or no periods
Heavy irregular bleedings
Acne
Depression
weight gain/obesity
Thinning hair/Male-pattern baldness
Repeat miscarriages
infertility
Insulin resistance
skin tags
Sleep Apnea
High Blood Pressure
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Male pattern hair growth on face

If you have these symptoms, please see your doctor, get a diagnosis!

Babies babies everywhere. . .

but in my house. . .

I recently found out I'm going to be an aunt again. . . for the 9th time. . . I have an older brother brother with 5 children. And a younger sister with a son, and now my younger brother's fiancee is due in October with their second son. Plus Brian's nephew. Don't get me wrong I love my family, everyone of them, it just hurts, and no one seems to understand. I even have a cousin due in October.

WHEN IS IT GOING TO BE MY TURN?!?!?!? My dream, will it ever come true?

People say relax, it will happen. . . that's just not the case for me, but that's a post for another time. . . maybe even my next one!

What About You?

select all - Hit forward and place an X by all the things you've done and remove the X from the ones you have not. Answer the 30 questions at the end and send it to your friends (including me). This is for your entire life!

(x) gone on a blind date
() Skipped school
(x) Watched someone die
() Been to Mexico
(x) Been to Canada
(x)Been to Florida
() Been on a plane
(x) Been lost -
() Been on the opposite side of the country
() Gone to Washington, DC
(x) Swam in the ocean
(x) Cried yourself to sleep
()Played cops and robber
(x) Recently colored with crayons
() Sang Karaoke
() Paid for a meal with coins only?
(x) Done something you told yourself you wouldn't?
(x) Made prank phone calls (before caller ID)
(x ) Laughed until some kind of beverage came out of your nose
(x) Caught a snowflake on your tongue
(x) Danced in the rain.
(x) Written a letter to Santa Claus
(x) Been kissed under the mistletoe!
(x) Watched the sunrise with someone you care about (and sunset too!)
(x) Blown bubbles
() Gone ice-skating
(x) Been skinny dipping outdoors
(x) Gone to the movies

1. Any nickname? Jules

2. Mother's name? Susan

3. Favorite drink? Cream Soda

4. Tattoo? nope

5. Body Piercing? ears

7. Birthplace? Ohio

8. Favorite vacation spot? Gatlinburg TN

9. Ever been to Africa ? nope

10. Ever eaten cookies for dinner? yes

11. Ever been on TV? No

12. Ever steal any traffic sign? no

13. Ever been in a car accident? Yep, more than one

14. Drive a 2-door or 4-door vehicle? 3 door minivan

15. Favorite salad dressing? Ranch

16. Favorite pie? Peanut butter

17. Favorite number? 3

18. Favorite movie? way too many to list!

19. Favorite holiday? Christmas

20. Favorite dessert? whatever I'm craving at the time

21. Favorite food? Chicken Alfredo from Olive Garden and Fajitas from El Rancho Grande

23. Favorite brand of body wash? Avon

24. Favorite toothpaste? Crest Expressions Vanilla Mint

25. Favorite smell? Vanilla, Clean Linen, the laundry isle in the store

26. What do you do to relax? read, take a hot shower.

28. How do you see yourself in 10 years? Married and hoping to be a mom by then

29. Furthest place you will send this message? Australia

30. Who will respond to this the fastest? I don't know

I'm a slacker

Nothing really to tell right now. Eventually I will fill you in on my life up to this point, but tonight isn't the night. I just wanted to get this blog started, and we'll see if I keep up with it.