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  • About Me

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    hotairballoonmommy

    Female, 35
    NE, USA
    Member since February 8, 2007

    • About Me

      Hi, I am a at home mom of two boys ages 9 and 6. And trying to get focused somehow on getting a few home businesses going. I am married to a wonderful man, yet money is a stresser at this time. And I feel not with it, lost. Instead of doing the business, I end up doing other things and the day flys by. In general, I am 32 years old, like nature and being outdoors, and being with my pet dog. My children mean the world to me and I do not want to have to go back to working a regular job.

      Hi, I am a at home mom of two boys ages 9 and 6. And trying to get focused somehow on getting a few home businesses going. I am married to a wonderful man, yet money is a stresser at this time. And I feel not with it, lost. Instead of doing the business, I end up doing other things and the day flys by. In general, I am 32 years old, like nature and being outdoors, and being with my pet dog. My children mean the world to me and I do not want to have to go back to working a regular job.

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  • Journal

    • Journal Entry for April 20, 2007

      Mood April 20, 2007 1:24pm

      Been working on painting our house, the prep work. scraping and caulking. And primer. My right hand was swollen this morning and back hurt so not …
    • Journal Entry for April 13, 2007

      Mood April 13, 2007 10:30am

      Gonna go for a walk with my dog in a moment even if it is a little chilly. Better than it has been. Not raining. I mowed the lawn last night, felt …
    • Journal Entry for April 12, 2007

      Mood April 12, 2007 9:23am

      thank you for your comments on my journal, it does help. I also emailed a friend and felt good to talk to them also. I know I close myself in, just …
    • Journal Entry for April 11, 2007

      Mood April 11, 2007 8:14pm

      Spent the day with my husband, slept in again after getting my kids to school. He is gonna work 9 days in a row so can pay for rest of a car we …
    • Journal Entry for April 10, 2007

      Mood April 10, 2007 4:25pm

      April showers today. Feeling kinda wierd today. Lost. Had a busy nice weekend for Easter. Lots of family stuff. I wish the house was painted, inside …

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      Hey, you are a great sister supporter! My son has been at local Community College for years, no fasttrack for him, we both LIKE it that way! Gives him something that he LOVES to do, courses towards an AA in Art. He is 11 credits away from the AA after 8 years!

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      Sorry it has been so long......Still friends?

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      Hi! Here's a hug right back attcha!! :-)

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      From Lori37 March 27, 2007

      Just wanted to give you a hug and let ya know that I do care!! I have just been so busy lately with prom coming up...the daughter is driving me insane!! :)

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      From mom2girls March 19, 2007

      Things will get better, hang in there

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  • Support Groups

    • Close Parenting 'Tweens (9-12)

      Hi, I am a stay at home mom who is trying to balance home business and my two boys ages 9 and 6. And balance life in general. My boys are pretty good in general.

    • Close Parenting Big Kids (5-8)

      I am a stay at home mom for 2 years now, trying to balance 2 home businesses and my two boys ages 6 and 9. Husband makes good money, yet debt high enough that is is not quite enough. Staying focused on the business is difficult.

      Treatments

      Listening Working / Worked
      Getting at eye level with them and focusing when they want to tell me something.
    • Open Colds & Flu

      Here in Nebraska, a flu is going around, even the health department is closing some of the schools. youngest had it, now oldest does. ages 6 and 9.

      Treatments

      Chicken Soup Somewhat Helpful
      Tylenol Working / Worked
      Fever of 102 and above can give Tylenol and then Motrin (Ibroprofen) every other in 3 hours of each other. A Pharmacist recommended this.
    • Open Stress Management

      Hi, I am a stay at home mom of two boys ages 6 and 9. And I have 2 at home businesses trying to focus on. Lack of money is a stesser at this time. And feel lost. Not able to get things done or get myself to do what I need to do to move forward.

    • Open Diets & Weight Maintenance

      I am a mom to 2 boys ages 9 and 6 and am married. I lost my job 2 years ago and do at home businesses, and have gained 35 pounds. I know what works, but motivation and staying motivated to do it is the key. It is too bad good tasting food didn't help you lose weight.

      Treatments

      Atkins Diet Somewhat Helpful
      I love bread and baked potatoes, and sweets. Yikes! Yet I know it is what would help me lose the weight if I was committed to do it.
      Avoid Certain Foods / Chemicals Working / Worked
      Avoid bad carbs and also sugar and add some exercise daily. drink lots of water and no pop.
      Eating Healthier Foods Working / Worked
      Worked until I stopped exercising and got fed up with not being able to eat junk food and carbs.
      South Beach Diet Working / Worked
      Was working, yet didn't stay committed.
    • Open Financial Challenges

      2 years ago I lost my job and have been home trying to focus on home businesses. My husband makes good money, yet it is not enough because of our debt. I feel lost at times and not want to do anything. I have two kids ages 6 and 9. And live in a small town where a good paying job is 25 miles away. Hate driving in snow, and hate working a JOB.

    • Open Fitness Goals
      Type: Maintain a workout schedule

      Mom of 2 boys ages 9 and 6. Gained 35 lbs and need to get and stay motivated to lose it. Need to feel good about myself again.

      Treatments

      Slim in 6 Working / Worked
      Stayed with it for a week, would work if kept doing it.
      Eating Healthier Foods Working / Worked
      Staying committed seems difficult.
    • Open Food Addiction

      I am an emotional eater. And if it tastes good and shouldn't have it, I feel deprived. Yeah right, you don't have to eat it. Then don't put it in front or near me. I do good for a while and then get depressed and eat.

      Treatments

      Physical Exercise Working / Worked
      Was doing all or nothing. When was exercising it helps because not want to ruin the progress by eating too much. Yet when I do eat too much then I stop exercising. crazy
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