Good Morning, Wednesday

[nemomof2]

samanthasays I also like the boat pic. Makes me want more coffee and sunshine. Summer where are you?

[nemomof2]

As for the Oreo debate, why eat them unless they are double stuffed? The regular hardly have any filling and if I am going to eat an Oreo I want all the fattening stuff to go with it. Why half ass an Oreo pig out?

[ThankfulSnail]

PirateCat have you tried the new Oreo Thins? Sounds like they'd be up your alley...

samanthasays I love the boat pic. I wouldn't be able to tell your dog from other people's pets, although he is very cute and I want to scratch those ears.

[samanthasays]

Boat pic it is Thank you all, that was my excitement for the day But really, can I have a glass of wine yet? I think I have done enough today.

[ThankfulSnail]

I put in my notice at my job today. It was so freeing. Although I think they're going to cut me loose before the date I said would be my last. It would suck money-wise to lose 2+ weeks pay, but I wouldn't mind staying home for a few weeks... while we still send DD to daycare at least part time, because hey, we'd have to pay for it anyway, right? Not that I've thought about this at all...

[TheEleventhHour]

Feb 3, 2016 13:56:59 GMT -5 nemomof2 said:

As for the Oreo debate, why eat them unless they are double stuffed? The regular hardly have any filling and if I am going to eat an Oreo I want all the fattening stuff to go with it. Why half ass an Oreo pig out?

YES. I get double stuffed 99% of the time. The last time I got regular I was shocked at how little filling there is! I think double stuffed should be regular and the mega stuffed should take double stuffed's place lol. Although I only got mega stuffed once because I realized there are less in the package because they have so much filling.

[samanthasays]

Feb 3, 2016 14:00:19 GMT -5 ThankfulSnail said:

I put in my notice at my job today. It was so freeing. Although I think they're going to cut me loose before the date I said would be my last. It would suck money-wise to lose 2+ weeks pay, but I wouldn't mind staying home for a few weeks... while we still send DD to daycare at least part time, because hey, we'd have to pay for it anyway, right? Not that I've thought about this at all...

Yay! That would be the hard part for me, glad that is over! I hope the timing of everything else works out

[PirateCat]

nemomof2 because the filling isn't chocolate and I'm not going to waste my time?

I have not tried the ones with chocolate filling though and maybe they are the answer to all my problems.

Also, I haven't had real Oreos in a long time, I usually get the knock-offs like Newman O's because I like to pretend they are a healthy snack.

And now I will go eat my lunch and my Newman O's in the corner.

[Rama]

Feb 3, 2016 14:17:48 GMT -5 starbuck27 said:

Feb 3, 2016 10:33:25 GMT -5 Rama said:

I've been chilling on my BMB, mostly. Work's been some kinda crazy, so I hadn't had a chance to be on any other board, either. X_x

I hope you can come play more soon!

Let's play a game one of these nights and I'm all in. ;) Just gotta give me until 6pm PST to get home!

[PirateCat]

Feb 3, 2016 14:14:03 GMT -5 starbuck27 said:

Feb 3, 2016 13:24:40 GMT -5 PirateCat said:

Don't forget the dinner. I'm not THAT easy. 

That's what they all say.

True. Maybe a drink though? During happy hour? 

[PirateCat]

ThankfulSnail, I've been out of the Oreo loop, I didn't know there was a thin kind. I also didn't know there was a mega stuffed in addition to double stuffed. What will they come up with next???

[jubilantsquirrel]

Feb 3, 2016 14:28:41 GMT -5 PirateCat said:

ThankfulSnail , I've been out of the Oreo loop, I didn't know there was a thin kind. I also didn't know there was a mega stuffed in addition to double stuffed. What will they come up with next???

There's a Reese's one, too. It's my favorite.

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Best Oreos:

[penguin129]

Mint creme oreos for lyfe!

[wannabmama]

I have not had an Oreo in at least 15 years. I do remember one year as a kid giving them up for lent (I did eat a lot of them back then). But I have never wanted one more than I do right now. Damn you all and your talk of Oreos, I want to try them alllllll now.

[ceejay]

Hi ladies! I have been so busy the past month at work that I haven't had time to keep up with the daily randoms threads. I had a little time to kill today.. So hi!!!

Today our foster sons had their first visit with their bio parents in almost 4 months. I guess it went well. Their parents showed almost no interest in the boys for those 4 months, and now they are suddenly interested again and supposedly can't wait to get the boys home. What?! We had started to be hopeful that we could adopt the boys someday but now it seems unlikely that that will ever happen. I know that's the reality of being foster parents but it's still tough to deal with.

[ThankfulSnail]

Feb 3, 2016 14:28:41 GMT -5 PirateCat said:

ThankfulSnail , I've been out of the Oreo loop, I didn't know there was a thin kind. I also didn't know there was a mega stuffed in addition to double stuffed. What will they come up with next???

The thins caused quite a controversy because people thought no one would want an oreo that had less filling than the original. I agreed with them until I saw your post today!

[samanthasays]

Feb 3, 2016 14:55:41 GMT -5 ceejay said:

Hi ladies! I have been so busy the past month at work that I haven't had time to keep up with the daily randoms threads. I had a little time to kill today.. So hi!!!

Today our foster sons had their first visit with their bio parents in almost 4 months. I guess it went well. Their parents showed almost no interest in the boys for those 4 months, and now they are suddenly interested again and supposedly can't wait to get the boys home. What?! We had started to be hopeful that we could adopt the boys someday but now it seems unlikely that that will ever happen. I know that's the reality of being foster parents but it's still tough to deal with.

Oh ceejay, that has to be so so hard! Bless you for the love and care you are giving those boys  

[ThankfulSnail]

Feb 3, 2016 14:55:41 GMT -5 ceejay said:

Hi ladies! I have been so busy the past month at work that I haven't had time to keep up with the daily randoms threads. I had a little time to kill today.. So hi!!!

Today our foster sons had their first visit with their bio parents in almost 4 months. I guess it went well. Their parents showed almost no interest in the boys for those 4 months, and now they are suddenly interested again and supposedly can't wait to get the boys home. What?! We had started to be hopeful that we could adopt the boys someday but now it seems unlikely that that will ever happen. I know that's the reality of being foster parents but it's still tough to deal with.

I'm so sorry. Big kudos to you for taking care of those kids. 

[samanthasays]

My kitten just jumped on my desk, shredded a tissue, farted in my face, and bit my house plant. Thanks baby girl, I love you too.

[penguin129]

Sending you hugs ceejay.

[penguin129]

<------ is officially cleared to try for baby number 2 by the gyno and pcp.

You may now return to randoming.

[ladytiffany24]

Feb 3, 2016 15:21:09 GMT -5 penguin129 said:

<------ is officially cleared to try for baby number 2 by the gyno and pcp.

You may now return to randoming.

Git it girl! Congrats.

[wannabmama]

Hugs ceejay I can't even imagine.
I failed as a cat foster parent, I can't even think of how hard it must be with kids. But I'm so glad there are awesome people like you out there who are willing to help, it's a beautiful thing.

[PirateCat]

Feb 3, 2016 15:00:09 GMT -5 ThankfulSnail said:

I wonder if there is a support group for people like us. 

[ceejay]

Feb 3, 2016 15:25:08 GMT -5 wannabmama said:

Hugs ceejay I can't even imagine.
I failed as a cat foster parent, I can't even think of how hard it must be with kids. But I'm so glad there are awesome people like you out there who are willing to help, it's a beautiful thing.

Thanks ladies. Sometimes I feel like I'm not cut out to be a foster parent after all, because the thought of saying goodbye to these boys makes me want to burst into tears. They were placed with us initially because their case seemed "more likely" to head towards adoption, and we really want to adopt. So now it's hard to wrap our heads around all of these changes in the case. I know it's still early and a lot can happen, but we're trying to start emotionally preparing ourselves now for the boys returning home someday.

[ThankfulSnail]

Feb 3, 2016 15:36:34 GMT -5 ceejay said:

Feb 3, 2016 15:25:08 GMT -5 wannabmama said:

Hugs ceejay I can't even imagine.
I failed as a cat foster parent, I can't even think of how hard it must be with kids. But I'm so glad there are awesome people like you out there who are willing to help, it's a beautiful thing.

Thanks ladies. Sometimes I feel like I'm not cut out to be a foster parent after all, because the thought of saying goodbye to these boys makes me want to burst into tears. They were placed with us initially because their case seemed "more likely" to head towards adoption, and we really want to adopt. So now it's hard to wrap our heads around all of these changes in the case. I know it's still early and a lot can happen, but we're trying to start emotionally preparing ourselves now for the boys returning home someday.

I have never been a foster parent and have no experience in the system, BUT. Knowing the kind of problems in the foster system I read about, the fact that you're as upset as you are about them potentially no longer staying with you is exactly why it's good that they ended up with you rather than someone who wouldn't care and would be more likely treat them poorly. I'm sure there are some people who are a happy medium- could be great foster parents who are totally OK emotionally with letting them go back to their parents- but those people must be few and far between and there'd be so many kids with nowhere to go if those were the only ones allowed to foster. However, I imagine it must take an incredible emotional toll and understand you may find it too difficult to foster again. Hugs.

[piccyami]

Hugs, ceejay. What you two are doing is amazing.

[PepperPottsJ]

Hugs ceejay so much love for you

Congrats penguin129

[PepperPottsJ]

Thank you amazing GKU ladies for all the positive HSG wishes!!! While i certainly wouldn't volunteer to have it done again, totally not anywhere near the end of the world . Xoxoxo