okay quit bragging

Not bragging. I couldn't believe it myself. It was pretty funny. Then Javier said she only asked because of him, not me. Okay, now I am bragging, he is looking pretty good since he got back. All that working out in Mexico didn't hurt him at all. It certainly hasn't hurt the laundry. Man he looks good.

I am glad I am no longer the only laundry freak!!! love it Charity I bet you are flexible

No, sad to say I am not. I wish I were. I am such a laundry freak now. That tight butt and thighs! Those big chest and arm muscles! OHHH!!!

Javier has it made. He doesn't know what hit him!

You guys crack me up! There is no reason EVER that laundry should slow down! And....don't you wish you were at home now instead of work??

You betcha! I can't wait for the snow this weekend. Just gives me an excuse to stay at home in my PJ's all day. I hope it doesn't miss us. It will ruin my weekend. Javier already said we weren't going to dinner with our friends. Just us at home, by ourselves, all weekend. I never imagined this sentence would ever leave my mouth. I love doing laundry!

Okay girls lets not get to x rated ! i AM GETTING JEOLOUS AS I HAVENT HAD MUCH TIME FOR LAUNDRY LATELY.

Ashley: Girl, you gotta get on that laundry. If not it will just keep piling up. That's not good. Get to it.

Yeah, I'm with you Ashley on the jealous thing.

But Melissa you will be visiting soon youll just have to go buy a new piece of lingerie!

Well I guess I win the cradle robbing prize. Alex and I are 11 years 9 months apart, he was born in '81 I was born in '70. This does not bother me anymore, it used to just a little bit. But my grand mother was 10 years older than my grandfather. And everyone says we look about the same age, that I look young for my age. The only thing that does bother me is that his mother is only 4 years older than I am.

RECEIVED SS CARD TODAY........

okay benita if it does emberass you think about this im 6'0 and Anastasio is 5'5

Yeah Candy! put his butt to work!

I CAN'T STOP EATING!!!!!!!!!!!!

Someone in here will be getting pregnant within the next few weeks.
DOING ALL THAT LAUNDRY>

It is NOT fair!
I haven't done laundry since Sept.
And its a shame since I am double jointed.

Maybe that's why I am eating so much.
It's taken over my life!!!!
It's replacing MY laundry
By the time Edgar gets home ,when we do laundry I will lose him in all this FAT!!!!

Candy: Yeah for you!!!!

Benita: Javier's aunt is the same age as me. His grandmother is close to the same age as my mom. It doesn't bother me though. He is pretty mature for his age. We have a lot in common. I really don't think about the age difference much at all. My brother is 7 years older than his wife. My aunt and uncle have the same age difference too. It's not really that uncommon now days. I just have a hard time when I think about being younger. Like when I got married the first time, Javier was only 11. When I went to my senior prom, Javier was only 10. It's funny to think about those things.

Well not too sound guppy but tacho was my first love one and only . I feel special because we have made it this far. as im a child of divorce it makes me proud of myself.

I am 34 and Lupe is 32.No biggie there......my brother is 32 and his wife is 43 and they have been married for 8 years.We have been married since 7/5/02.

Benita your emily is so cute. I love looking at her pics!!!

Ashley: You should be proud of yourself. I didn't realize when I was 18 that I was marrying an all out ###. I wouldn't take it back though. If I hadn't married him, I wouldn't have been were I was to meet Javier. So it just goes to show how things work out for the best. I wouldn't take a million dollars for Javier.

Sounds like no matter what our ages we all feel the same about our men. We love them no matter what...faults and all.

I would not change anything either! Before tacho I was very worried about what others thought of me and very unconfident! Now I am Sure of myself no matter what!

I have Phys Ther on my knee today so ill be leaving before 5 yea!

I have Phys Ther on my knee today so ill be leaving before 5 yea!

I have Phys Ther on my knee today so ill be leaving before 5 yea!

Girl power! You go girls!! We love those Mexican men!! Like Benita said, even with their faults and machismo attitudes. I know Javier puts up with a lot from me. He is great! As I am sure all of you feel the same about all your men.

Wow, your all's men sound great.

Melissa: So is yours. I know lots of good stuff about your Javier. He does stuff for you my Javier would never dream of doing for me. You are very lucky!

He also does a lot of stuff that I don't like. I wish he were here so I could be spending the weekend stuck in with him. Sometimes he is about the only thing that can make me happy. Today is one of those days.

this is especially for a wonderful soul named melissa. with hopes of soon return of her true mate!

this is especially for a wonderful soul named melissa. with hopes of soon return of her true mate! love you.

Why, dear God, do people suffer?
Why’s there war and crime and sorrow?
My father says you have the power,
To stop it all tomorrow.

“Because, dear one, I love you.”

But what of all the suffering?
It cannot please your eyes.
Surely you would have us all
With you in paradise.

"I do, dear one, but not by force,
But by your free-will love."

There're things that I so dearly need,
I wish I had them all.
If you would help me get them, God,
I'd be more at your call.

"I do not bargain, dearest one,
So choose which you desire more:
The passing pleasures of this world,
Or me, who thy soul does adore."

I guess if life were easy
And all was trouble-free,
We'd get too lazy, have no push
To reach to be like Thee.

But why allow our loved ones, God,
To suffer tragedy,
When we depend on them so much
And love them tenderly?

"Because,dear one, I love you,
And you'll have ALL one day,
When you have given all your love
To me in every way.

"When you can keep your harmony
And trust I'll fill your needs,
When you have stopped your selfishness,
Your soul-degrading deeds."

Some others are much worse than me,
Like criminals and evil ones
It seems like things are so unfair,
Why let it carry on?

"Because dear one, I love you,
And justice will prevail,
And in between it tests your faith
And trust, that must not fail."

But why give so much freedom, God,
To those who spread such evil,
Through wars and greed and hatred,
And actions of the devil?

"Because, dear one , I love you,
And all must have their chance
To choose, and learn from ill effects,
Of what they did enhance."

I wish I could remember this
Amid each daily task,
Why not make us listen, God,
That we'd do as you ask?

"Because, dear one, I love you,
And gave my gift: free will.
I would not take it back now,
Your plan you must fulfill.

"Besides, you would resent it,
If I would take away,
The challenge that you know you'll pass,
If you will walk my way."

This does not seem so easy, God,
It looks like we must take,
Responsibility for all
The choices that we make.

I guess if we desire Thee,
The price we'll have to pay,
Give up what we do not need,
And work and serve and pray.

"You're getting the idea now!
Have fun in what you do.
I made this life so full of joy,
Because, dear one, I love you!"

Thank you Ashley for the very sweet PM. I am touched. A little too touched for my own good, being at work and all. Man, what a day it's been. Thanks for posting the poem-it's a nice poem and very true. You are a sweetheart!

Melissa: He will be home soon. Just trust in the Lord to bring him home. And you know as well as I do, Javier does things I don't like. For heavens sakes, he ain't perfect. Almost, but not quite. Sorry to go on and on about my man. I should take in to consideration there are still one's out there who are still separated. I apologize to you and Marta, and anyone else who might be reading and still separated. It's just not very often I get to brag on my man so I got a little carried away. Just remember you will be with Javier soon. It will be the best!

There's nothing wrong with bragging. I can brag on Javier too. We may be separated but I remember him quite well.

He's got the smallest, cutest butt I have ever seen on a person and I think it's adorable how he's so self-conscious about it. I love the way he takes such pride in his appearance. He makes me look bad in comparison!! But I am always proud to go out with him. He has the dreamiest smile and the perfectest teeth. He always smells fantastic. The laundry is always good and I fall asleep the fastest in his arms.

But I also love the way he's not too manly to perform crazy duets of "Un Elefante se Balanceaba..." on the phone with me, to say "my love for you is pink" (he only said that once though and it was the cutest weirdest thing he had ever said but somehow so sweet...of course he would NEVER say it again), and to giggle. Yes, giggle.

See he is really great too!!! That pink thing is so cute. I can't imagine him giggling. That would be cute too. We are so lucky to have found the men we have. Even through all this immigration mess. I wouldn't do anything any different. I am sure you all wouldn't either.

Ashley: Good luck with your physical therapy. Have a great weekend!

There is no reason to apologize for being happy so you don't owe us any apology.It gives me hope that one day I too will be happy again.It gves me hope that there is a light at the end of the tunnel.Although I miss Edgar so very much and I love him with all that I am I know that one day we will be together.
And never again will I let us be apart .
Besides I get a kick out of you guys.
But theres one thing that does bother me....The fact that you'll say that your husbands have the best butt. when I am positive that my hubby has the best one.
NICE,FIRM,ROUND, SMOOTH.And his lips..I love the way he bites his lower lip when he is thinking about something.
Man I am going to bed ,,maybe I will dream about doing the laundry

I know you guys didn't say that your men where good looking..... Now look here homeskillets, MY husband Raul is the most handsome, good looking man that Ever and I really mean ever existed, Plus he has big and I mean big hands... size 14 1/2 ring finger
Okay I can't keep that up any longer.... I am literally feeling sick. He is just as awesome as your men and like Benita said we love them with all of their goods.

Hey you know I was telling my husband about the fact that the men seem to be younger than us and you know what he said..... He said... eso les cuesta por tener hombres tan guapos como nosotros.... meaning "papeles" of course he was just kidding and he proceeded to tell me that we should in fact rename our thread to "las robacunas de Ciudad Juarez" I just thought it was funny and had to share this with my cyber sisters We just got home from the movies and are going to bed. Have a good night and happy Sunday.

Elvia: That is so funny! Does he really wear a size 14 1/2 ring? Javier wears a 10 and I thought his hands were big. I couldn't imagine a 14 1/2. Anyway, we all know what it means when they have big hands!

So it is still snowing here. It started Friday night and has not stopped. We are still supposed to get around 8-12 inches. We have about 5 now. It was really putting it down a while ago. They cancelled church so I guess we will stay in for a while. We may venture out later. We need to get some groceries for the next week. Have a great Sunday!

So are you guys all snowed in?????????? That would be kinda fun except I hate digging my car out. Miguel starts work tomorrow! Very happy about this.

Hope everyone had a good weekend. Melissa are you all packed? Good luck moving and don't hurt your back lifting anything too heavy.

O.k. G.A. starts in a few so I gotta go!

see ya'll!

Butts, did someone mention butts. I am sure that Alex has the cutest. What a way to start a Monday....now I wish I was back in bed.

Here is Louisville we only got a little dusting of snow and it is supposed to be up to 58 by Wednesday.

Good morning everyone. It has been an interesting weekend, that's for sure. I ended up in a hotel last night because the power went out Sunday at 3 am and from what I understand is STILL not back on. So it was about 58 degrees in my room plus dark so I wasn't going to be able to deal with that. So as it was, Steph, I didn't get really anything done on Sunday. Which has put me back considerably. Plus...and this is the best part...I forgot to pack a bra to take to the hotel and I wasn't wearing one on Sunday (a t-shirt, plus sweatshirt). So today here I am at work in a sweater with no bra. I would consider the highlight of this whole experience to be the continental breakfast from this morning. I had a Belgian waffle!

Melissa: OH NO!!!! You are bra-less at work. I hope you don't get cold today!

Stephanie: We didn't get snowed in but it is still snowing here. We have about 10 inches now. It is supposed to continue snowing today. They say we should get about 2-3 more inches of it today. So that would make our total around a foot. Not to bad I guess considering they had two feet in NY. Glad Miguel starts work tomorrow. Javier got paid on Friday so we aren't broke anymore. Just poor. At least I can pay my own bills now.

Have a great Monday everyone. Don't work to hard. How long till we get to the weekend?

Oh yeah, what's everyone doing for Valentine's Day? I need to call and make reservations for us today at the restaurant down the road. It is new. We have never eaten there. I hope I haven't waited to long to get a reservation.

Charity, the cold isn't the problem! These things are too big to be uncontained! Not to mention I feel so very self-conscious. Someone just told me that the power will probably be back on for everyone....by TOMORROW night!! Let me just say, if I have to stay in another hotel in order to make it to work you better believe I want to be reimbursed for that.

As for V-Day, my plans are to go after work and sign my lease for my new apartment. Yup, that's about as exciting as it gets around here.

Melissa: Well I knew you were a little better off than me in that department but I wasn't sure just how well off. I wouldn't want mine uncontained and they aren't that great. I would be so self conscious. I think I would die. It would be right up there with forgetting to put on deodorant. I would head out to Walmart at lunch and buy me a bra. I just couldn't do it. I don't see how these women go without bras all the time. Just leave them hanging out there for everyone to see. It just blows my mind.

Well I don't know if we will get reservations or not. If we don't we will be eating at home. I guess I could try to make some romantic dinner but that never works for me. I always end up ruining something. Signing the lease on your apartment is a big step though. It's a place for you and Javier to live once he gets home. Then you can have all the Valentine's Day's you want. Even if it isn't Valentine's Day. Just celebrate when you want to.

V-Day is a very special day! It's one year since we've been engaged. We'll be celebrating in a couple weeks. We're going to do a lot of celebrating that week-his birthday, V-Day, what other celebration can we cram in??

Do A "JUST BECAUSE DAY"

OR
"NO BRA DAY"

CHARITY!!!! Can't find a Walmart! Or a Target! Nothing is close to here. I think I'm going to have to go to...the mall. Well, one of the department stores at the mall...using the department store entrance NOT the mall entrance.

I'll tell you guys one thing...if the power doesn't come back on by tonight I'm going to the Hilton! Room service, here I come!!

Strap them Jiggies down with Duck Tape!

Jiggies????

boobies

Yes, I know...just never heard them called Jiggies before!!

Put you some band aids across the ninny's so they won't attract to much attention. I can't believe in your big city up there you aren't close to a Walmart or Target. I would be running to the mall. OOPS! Scratch that, you probably don't want to be running at this point.

Valentine's Day is special for us too. It's the day we started dating and the day we got engaged. That's why we do it up really good.

Closest Walmart and Target are 5-10 miles away. Don't have enough time at lunch to go there-too much traffic. So I will go to the mall which is only about 3-4 miles away. I think they have a JC Penney. And no, there will be absolutely NO running.

Oh, by the way, the power came back on at home! I just called Kyle and he said it came on about an hour ago! I'm happy, but yet sad that my room service dreams have now been shot down.

AWWW!!! I wanted you to get some room service. You deserve it after the day and night you had. And then the day today. Going without a bra, by accident is no picnic. Hopefully you can find you one at lunch.