I have missed you all like crazy...Life has not been, shall we say, happy lately...my eating is still out of control, I didn't want to come on here crying the same old story all the time..everyday is a struggle...

The job is awesome! I'm busy and exhausted, but so happy when I am there. There is some talk of opening up at least 1 more shop at the moment on the mainland, I've already been told that I would be a huge part of that, which gives me work for the winter next year...AWESOME! As I'm sure you all guessed, Mike is hating everything about the job and me and life at the moment....but I finally told him last night that I'm not gonna change who I am, and I decided silently (lol) to do what I need to do to take care of me and the kids right now, and I hate to say this, but I just have to ignore him for right now...I'm not in the position to leave at the moment, but I WILL be setting myself up to do so if need be.

So that is that....Oh annnnndddddd....I am going back to my first WW meeting tonight at 5:30...2 of the teachers at school are doing it and it's right down the road from the new house on the mainland, so I thought why not...I didnt' realize that there was one so close and it will be nice to do it with 2 girlfriends...I'm kinda excited...I'm gonna look at it like I've never done it before.

I'll try not to be such a stranger, I love you guys and miss you terribly....
xoxoxoNik

Hi Nikki! Glad you checked in! Glad you love your new job and sounds like you are on the right track! Congrats for starting WW again. I know you will rock that program girl! I have faith in you! As for the other situation, sounds like you are getting your ducks in a row! We are here for you girl!

love ya!

b

Hey girlie, I am so proud of you for not compromising yourself! Congratulations on a fulfilling job and your outlook. You are a great mother and a wonderful person, if Mike can't see that then screw him right?! LOL
I hope you love your new WW meeting! Take care of Nikki!

Hey Girlie!! Missed hearing from you! I'm right there with Barb, I couldn't agree more, do what feels right for you. ((HUGS)))

Nikki...awesome about the coffee shop and as for the other, do what is right for you!!! Sometimes it just is better than to try to salvage.

Hey Nik-you do what you have to do for you and your babies girlfriend. He'll either fall in place or he won't. You have no control over what he chooses to do, only what you choose to do. Sounds like you've hit that place.
Glad you're back to WW. Really helps to have friends to do it with. I think being off the island and coming out of isolation is going to be good for you in more ways than you know.

Sue

((((hugs))))
I know how hard it all seems right now....you know that I do.
Take deep breaths and do for you and the kids.

Stay true to yourself.

Hey Nik... glad to hear the job situation is going well..
as far as the mike situation.... I just wanted to extend my ear in case you need it. you know I"m in a similar boat right now, and it's really hard.... so maybe we could mike gossip together.
Just wanted you to know I'm thinking about you. xoxo
Seriously, you've got my email addy, use it anytime if you need to.

Nik,
((hugs)) to you!! I feel for you with the situation with Mike, and I SO understand what you're going through. You're doing the right thing by focusing on you and your babies right now, and thinking ahead just in case.

I'm really glad your new job is so great! Let it be a positive place to fill you up to deal with what you have to deal with elsewhere.

I hope your WW meeting was awesome.

We're all here for you anytime you need us!

I totally understand where you are coming from in the hubby just doesn't like it or understand. I've gone through that with my DH many times. It's because sometimes they like to think they are in charge of us lol. He'll get over it, it takes time but once he gets use to the routine he'll come around......... Don't let it stress you. Once you prove to him that you can do this with or without him he'll change his opinion! Hugs to you!