2008, 24th/28th Aug - *Double Dipping with the Bahama Mamas*

[micheleluvsmickey]

I'm hoping to have a quiet day at home! Bryan has a playdate after school but other than that I plan to keep warm, do some and start some Spring cleaning (everyone comes here for Easter and its fast approaching). Stay warm being taxi today...at least the snow isn't supposed to come until tonight!



I feel that weekends and holidays are a time to relax the diet and enjoy... so go for it! If you don't have times when you can treat yourself you won't be able to stick to the diet! On Mother's Day you should be able to do whatever makes you happy!!!

Yes mandy be a little bad on mother's day you deserve it..then go back to being good on monday

 

[sandym]

Good morning all! Super cold here too. I don't want to know how many degrees below zero it is though. It just plain too cold for me.

The trip to Boston was good. Ian has a 50/50 chance. So we will see. He had fun and that's all that matters.

I woke up this morning and had no internet on just my laptop
Thank goodness DH was home. He is the resident computer expert.

Have a great day everyone. Stay warm.

 

[mandymouse]

I talked to her yesturday and she said he was up against a 6 year old.She wouldn't know if he got the job until april. She wasn't feeling to well on the painkiller meds for her tooth.

What a shame they have to wait so long to find out Sandy I hope you're feeling better today

I'm hoping to have a quiet day at home! Bryan has a playdate after school but other than that I plan to keep warm, do some and start some Spring cleaning (everyone comes here for Easter and its fast approaching). Stay warm being taxi today...at least the snow isn't supposed to come until tonight!

I feel that weekends and holidays are a time to relax the diet and enjoy... so go for it! If you don't have times when you can treat yourself you won't be able to stick to the diet! On Mother's Day you should be able to do whatever makes you happy!!!

Oh Veronica, I have to really psych myself up to do Spring Cleaning - I think I'll hang on till it's a bit warmer and I can throw all the windows open

Yes mandy be a little bad on mother's day you deserve it..then go back to being good on monday

The thing is girls, I have never felt so motivated to lose weight as I have recently. I think you guys have been really supportive and I don't want to lose that motivation. I know a couple of chocolates aren't going to affect me too much, I'm just worried that I'll pig-out

 

[mandymouse]

Good morning all! Super cold here too. I don't want to know how many degrees below zero it is though. It just plain too cold for me.

The trip to Boston was good. Ian has a 50/50 chance. So we will see. He had fun and that's all that matters.

I woke up this morning and had no internet on just my laptop
Thank goodness DH was home. He is the resident computer expert.

Have a great day everyone. Stay warm.

Hey Sandy, we've just been talking about you. How are you today ? Good Luck to Ian, now he's in the final two (how exciting)

 

[micheleluvsmickey]

What a shame they have to wait so long to find out Sandy I hope you're feeling better today



Oh Veronica, I have to really psych myself up to do Spring Cleaning - I think I'll hang on till it's a bit warmer and I can throw all the windows open



The thing is girls, I have never felt so motivated to lose weight as I have recently. I think you guys have been really supportive and I don't want to lose that motivation. I know a couple of chocolates aren't going to affect me too much, I'm just worried that I'll pig-out

I have to agree with you on that mandy i have tried to lose the weight before but gave up pretty easily. This time i am much more motivated to be thinner for this cruise and i think it's because of you guys.

 

[mandymouse]

I have to agree with you on that mandy i have tried to lose the weight before but gave up pretty easily. This time i am much more motivated to be thinner for this cruise and i think it's because of you guys.

It's much more fun dieting with others too, everyone keeps us on track with encouragement and no doubt sympathy if we should put the odd pound on

My problem is that I've 8 wonderful days on the Disney Dining Plan before we get on the Disney Wonder, I just hope that I eat as normally as possible, then throw in treats like Pineapple Floats and the occassional apple turnover I really don't want to feel like a blob by the time I get onboard

Is anyone doing any Florida shopping over the weekend ?

 

[micheleluvsmickey]

It's much more fun dieting with others too, everyone keeps us on track with encouragement and no doubt sympathy if we should put the odd pound on

My problem is that I've 8 wonderful days on the Disney Dining Plan before we get on the Disney Wonder, I just hope that I eat as normally as possible, then throw in treats like Pineapple Floats and the occassional apple turnover I really don't want to feel like a blob by the time I get onboard

Is anyone doing any Florida shopping over the weekend ?

There is nothing cute in the stores here yet..I might get some fe stuff though on saturday.

Man it is freeezing here.. I have to crank the heat up a little

 

[sandym]

No shopping for me this weekend. Christopher is going to visit friends in Maine so it's just me and the kiddos. I think we will work on rearranging Ian's room.

At some point I will need to break out the exercise video. I'm thinking Monday I feel so bad, you guys are doing so well and I have had to eat out so much lately. I did make some hard boiled eggs for breakfast today. Mmmmmm.


Work is busy so I will check in later. Hope everyone is having a "magical" day!

 

[Hanover]

Keegan is really bouncing back to his "normal" self and I'm hoping it's a sign that his medicine's working on that mass. He really looks so much better today than he has in a week and was the happiest I've seen him in a week.

Mandy, congrats on the weight loss.

I lost some weight from not eating with the stress, but I'm making up for it. I really need to restart an exercise program myself. I haven't been to Curves in ages and my treadmill still has action figures on it. Brennan asked me this morning before his bus came if he could run on it since I don't. Nice.

I think once the warmer weather comes I'll be a lot more excited to get out and bike ride with the boys and take Maggie (our bealge) for longer walks. Maggie can't stand the cold either so she only gets let out in the yard several times a day and once around the block each morning in the winter. It's just bitter cold to be out there more than a few minutes.

If anyone's good at rhymes and corny jingles, Southwest is having a Ding rate headline contest. We did:

We have destinations with sand, destinations with snow,
Southwest will make your wish their command
wherever you choose to go. Click here for a great Ding fare.

Corny, I know, but it was worth the chance of winning a $500 Southwest credit.

SandyM- Congrats on Ian getting the call back. Good luck to him on getting picked.


Sarahsmom73- I'm glad that your mom is better.

 

[mandymouse]

Hey Danielle - I'm so pleased that Keegan seems to getting back to his normal self

I agree, I think it's much easier to exercise when the weather is nicer, the cold weather just makes you want to snuggle up on the sofa and keep warm

Hopefully you'll find the motivation to take those action figures off the treadmill soon

Good luck with the Southwest contest

Anyway Paul and I are off out for a couple of hours to our fave wine bar as the girls have got one of their friends here for a sleepover

Catch up with you all later, have a great afternoon/evening

 

[V4dice]

Wow, its been quiet here this afternoon!!

Mandy, hope you enjoyed your wine & relaxation!

 

[micheleluvsmickey]

Wow, its been quiet here this afternoon!!

Mandy, hope you enjoyed your wine & relaxation!

Have fun mandy

I just got back from dropping dad off...he just kept humming and sighing as we drove back..lol

 

[sandym]

Hi girls-

Just got back from Aikido with Ian. Next it's off to piano. Tori is running around the house trying to straighten up because the new boyfriend is coming over tonight for the first time. I will be in and out. I'll check in later.

Mandy hope you had a great time.

Thanks everyone for the wishes of luck for Ian.

See everyone later.

 

[micheleluvsmickey]

Hi girls-

Just got back from Aikido with Ian. Next it's off to piano. Tori is running around the house trying to straighten up because the new boyfriend is coming over tonight for the first time. I will be in and out. I'll check in later.

Mandy hope you had a great time.

Thanks everyone for the wishes of luck for Ian.

See everyone later.

She is cleaning fo the new boyfriend.. that is so cute

 

[DVCLaurie05]

Hi all..

Just a quickie - I have had a horrible day - I am tired, going to retire to the couch in a few.. .I have a LOT of pages to read up on, please don't be offended if I don't reply to all posts... I just don't have the energy to do it!! I am emotionally drained today... It's a long story - and I've told it a million times today (right Michele?!?)...

Anyway, hope all is well w/everyone... hopefully I'll get moving on the boards tomorrow.. Ant has basketball at 11:15, and his end of year basketball party afterwards. Sunday is BON JOVI - I can't wait to go!! And weigh in on sunday morning...

Have a great night everyone - I am hoping to lay on the couch, watch TV and fall asleep till at least 8am!! But, for some reason, I can never sleep in... UGH

Laurie

 

[suzannef]

Ok I'm all caught up. Just wanted to say a quick hi and I'll chat with everyone tomorrow!!!

 

[DVCLaurie05]

No shopping for me this weekend. Christopher is going to visit friends in Maine so it's just me and the kiddos. I think we will work on rearranging Ian's room.

At some point I will need to break out the exercise video. I'm thinking Monday I feel so bad, you guys are doing so well and I have had to eat out so much lately. I did make some hard boiled eggs for breakfast today. Mmmmmm.


Work is busy so I will check in later. Hope everyone is having a "magical" day!

C'mon - get the video out - LOL Join us in diet/exercise misery!!

And eggs... HELLO - yokes or NO yokes??

 

[DVCLaurie05]

The thing is girls, I have never felt so motivated to lose weight as I have recently. I think you guys have been really supportive and I don't want to lose that motivation. I know a couple of chocolates aren't going to affect me too much, I'm just worried that I'll pig-out

I have to agree with you on that mandy i have tried to lose the weight before but gave up pretty easily. This time i am much more motivated to be thinner for this cruise and i think it's because of you guys.

Look at the motivation here.. and I BELIEVE it was started by ME!!! LOL I'll have to pat myself on the back there - Just kidding!

It is so great that everyone is dieting... and feeling good about it - it really keeps me going here too w/all of the support from you guys!!

 

[DVCLaurie05]

Hey Guys

Sorry I haven't been around much this week. My mom was admitted to the hospital Monday ( I was called out of class) with a bad case of the flu and pnuemonia. They admitted 12 people in 12 hours with the same bug. She is still there but will be released tomorrow. The radiologist thought he saw something on the chest x ray so yesterday she had a CT scan. The great news it it came back clean today! It has been an awful 2 weeks for me. 1st Sarah with the high fever, Emma in the ICU and then my mom in the hospital.

Em will be going to Boston Children's on March 27th to see a new neuro.. That is my other good news today.

I feel like I have been living under a dark cloud.. Here's to better times. In fact my mom said she might have to take us on a cruise to celebrate everyone getting well.. Maybe it will be 2 for us!

You deserve the two cruises for sure - I am glad that your mom is feeling better.. Keep us posted on Emma's visit to the neuro.

Good Morning everyone!!!
I have to work today and then pickup and sort girl scout cookies so I won't be on till later Try not to leave me with more than 10 pages or so

Oh and Jen you have us beat we are -1 degrees and only -13 with windchill Why o why do we live here!!!!!!!

We did our 'duty' and bought some girlscout cookies, even thought I don't NEED them in my house!!! But, you are a good mom, sorting/selling/distributing all of those cookies..

When will it get warmer?? It is freezing here today too - I think we are expecting some more snow, but it is supposed to change to rain overnight.. so, we'll see!

 

[micheleluvsmickey]

You deserve the two cruises for sure - I am glad that your mom is feeling better.. Keep us posted on Emma's visit to the neuro.


We did our 'duty' and bought some girlscout cookies, even thought I don't NEED them in my house!!! But, you are a good mom, sorting/selling/distributing all of those cookies..

When will it get warmer?? It is freezing here today too - I think we are expecting some more snow, but it is supposed to change to rain overnight.. so, we'll see!

lol...i bet it was tough to buy those cookies laurie
well good night all