[Fun thread: Who has the Oldest Car with Lowest Miles? Highest Miles?]

2009 Caravan 320,000 miles -dh work vehicle

[Would you please inspire me? (fitness/diet related)]

It was a combination of a few things that got my butt off the couch.

-What was I teaching my kids. Am I a do as I say not as I do person? or a do it person.

-A friend started posting on facebook daily about going to the gym. She is so busy and I figured if she could do it, so could I. 

-my mom is diabetic and I want no similarities between me and my mom

 

Maybe you need an accountability partner?

[On Friday our adoption was finalized!]

:hurray:  :hurray:

[Random poll about iphones--do most people you see have a phone case with a cutout that shows the Apple on the back, or one that covers it?]

Mine does. Its an otterbox.

[Merry Christmas]

Merry Christmas!

[smartphones and your SO]

:grouphug:

[Wisdom tooth removal]

I had all 4 wisdom teeth removed with the standard shot and 1/2 hour before the appointment I took what I assume was a light sedative. It did not put me to sleep I was in a relaxed state and was aware of the whole process.  You feel tugging and hear general dentistry noises. If those bother her I'd suggest letting her sleep through it.

[Timeless (TV show)]

I like it too.  

[Venty vent vent vent]

Why does everything have to be so hard?! It just seems like everything is an uphill battle right now. sigh

I'm tired of it.

 

Carry on. I just needed to get it out there.

[Report in on your Halloween costume successes or struggles]

I'm still trying to figure out how to put together a dancing wind guy costume for my daughter.

[Clown for Halloween?]

No

I heard that some stores have pulled clown costumes off the shelves.

[I hope the "open cardigan" fad leaves quickly.]

I have a closet full of these and wear them almost every day just like the picture, with one or two buttons buttoned over t-shirts. Who knew I was so out of style?? They provide warmth in the house, but aren't the dreaded pull-over (fear the hot flash)!

 

 

I must shop for these! Thank you for sharing!

[My brother died UPDATED]

Hugs. I'm so sorry for your loss.

[1950's day in kindergarten - how can I make this happen without buying anything?]

I know you said you didn't want to buy anything but it's the perfect time of year to hit the halloween store for a 50s costume.

[WWYD: painter ruined house]

:cursing:  :crying: I'm speechless. :grouphug:

[Super fun topic--toilet bowl brushes!!]

I have the flylady brush.  I would say unless you do the daily flylady swish, it really isn't a good scrubber.  As far as the holder I can't think of the term for it... you know the cutsie sets that go on your kitchen counter that are really too small to hold flour and sugar... I use one of those for the brush holder.

[Can I have a "hug"? (Jawm)]

:grouphug:  :grouphug:  :grouphug:

[Feeling burnt out today.]

:grouphug:

[Rough Collie's husband had another stroke]

:grouphug: glad he is doing ok.

[Is 2016 over yet? And a medical question.]

:grouphug:

[Prayers needed. Missing hiker in Colorado is my brother...]

continued prayers

[Prayers needed. Missing hiker in Colorado is my brother...]

Hugs and prayers

[When One Parent is Burned Out on Parenting?]

Just started an awesome parenting class at our church; the pastor has a background on counseling, so that's an added bonus. Tried a technique in the car with one child with amazing results that I never thought would happen (she actually genuinely apologized to her brother). I can PM you a book that the class is based upon, it's a Christian background though. 

 

:bigear:

[Does anyone have a Wheaton Terrier?]

No advice, but I LOVE Wheaton terriers.

[Political signs? (not a political thread)]

They just started popping up in my area. I don't recall if this is later, earlier or normal timing though.