Hey everybody, I am back! We made it back fine, had Frontier not cancelled that original flight, I'd probably still be in Orlando. But since we got bumped to return a day later our flight was able to get in. I have never seen an aiport look like DIA did that morning we returned, like something in a third world country. We were sooo lucky! And aunt and cousin arrived fine as well. Now we are gearing up for yet another storm that is approaching and will hit tomorrow. I miss Florida!!! We had a great time but I am happy to be home sort of. We did get our new little beagle puppy Daisy. Amy, she is so darn cute and sweet. I can't believe how much I already love her. But strangely it makes me miss Ben even more. She has definitely breathed some new life into the family. My sister went and got her for me since she feared the storm would delay us getting in and she wanted the kids to have her for Christmas. I thought that was so sweet of her to make the trip. She ended up buying Daisy's brother for my nephew so now Daisy can still see one of her siblings. Right now we are back to baby gates, late night potty runs and lots of chewing up things!
Okay, the
Disney Dining Plan is a Diet Nightmare! Way too much food, even piggy me couldn't eat it all. We actually used almost all of our snack credits to buy water bottles we didn't have room for snacks. It was great to try out some new places but I felt like we spent half our time going from one ADR to the next. We came home with 5 sandwiches, Rice Krispy treats and chip bags from the grab n go section at the CBR food court. And most of that got thrown out! My jeans are beyond tight (TOM also made an appearance yesterday) so I am ready to hit this thing hard very soon. Since I got home its been holiday dinners, eating out and too much food laying around. Tomorrow aunt and cousin go home (if they can get out and I think they will) and as soon as they leave every cookie and all other leftovers are down the disposal! I did manage to get in 600 minutes of exercise. I probably could have counted more. Several days I walked the World Showcase for exercise three complete times. Plus all the other running around and some walks around the lake at CBR. So that was good. I only had a four drinks total so that was good. I only one Mickey Bar (Hey Tracy, what happened you left some for me!) so that was good. But the heavy meals and bacon cheeseburgers at the food court took their toll! And my walking route here at home is covered in 24 inches of snow with another 12 coming. So thank goodness I have the treadmill!
I am hoping to undo what I have done and go back to WW next Wednesday regardless. I am really ready to make this happen and get the rest of this off. I have 6 months before we go to California for two weeks and I would love to lose 30 pounds by then. I seriously think I am up 10 pounds right now but know a lot of that is water.
I will be home all day tomorrow getting caught up with life and will catch up with all of your journals. But wanted to come and update my own and my exercise minutes tonight. Before I go out to dinner and eat again! Thanks so much for visiting me while I was gone.
Anna: I did watch the kiddos swim and did have a few rum and diets while I did so!
Amy, I will post Daisy pics very soon!
Tracy, can't wait to hear about your trip, I hope you had the same great weather we did.
CJK: I missed Soarin! How oh how did that happen? Epcot was always packed and we spent more time than usual in the World Showcase. But I will make up for that when I go to
Disneyland this summer and Soar in California for real!
Tracey: I thought I was organized but of course when I got home there was lots to do like dig out my house from under 30 inches of stupid snow. What a nightmare to leave palm trees for that! How's your bottom?
Thanks again guys, I missed you all and hope everyone is having a great time over the holidays. Lets make all of our resolutions a reality in 2007!
You have done awesome and it is about time you take credit for it! I think after all the holiday madness is over, you will be able to focus full-time on eating right and exercising consistently. That is so cool that you got that Disney $$!!! You guys are going to have so much, WELL DESERVED fun!!!
! Over eight months in the making and its finally here. And the good news is that on Sunday its going to be snowing and 30 degrees here at home but I"ll be in Florida!!!!
and you found time to exercise too! 
We had a great time on our trip and I can't wait until you get back so we can compare notes. 
My girls tried their best! 
.... or maybe Amy is watching a parade eating a mickey bar 
... or ... whatever you are doing, I'm sure it's definitely better than being in CO right now 
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