Beth's Journal-Bring It!

[joelyfaithsmommy]

oh have a good one beth, you'll be in my thoughts....try to take it as easy as you can and don't stress too much....your little sophia friend sounds like joely's friend audrey...that child WEARS ME OUT!!! her mom always wants to take joely because 'they have so much fun, and she's no trouble'...well TRUE, joely is an angel compared to her daughter!!! sweet child, but TOTALLY too much for me to handle!!

so i sympathize!!!

hang in there, your day off is coming!

Hugs from me
Jen

 

[R_Judy]

Yikes Beth! Do you have any hair left?? Enjoy your weekend and I'll catch up on you next week.
Judy

 

[Tera]

Hey Beth! Sounds like things are crazy for you as usual. You poor thing...

Congratulations on getting into the Onerland again. Hang in there and you'll NEVER go back

Remember to focus on yourself for a change. Your family will be so much better off when they see how happy you are about yourself.

 

[Strings]

Hi All,

Well,I am almost done with my work stretch. I m working from 12-8 tonight. As soon as Won shows up, I am heading to bed for a nap. Our power was out until 230 this afternoon. It is 89 degrees and ther just wasn't any point in trying to sleep. I am pretty nauseated right now from the heat and lack of sleeep. I did go to the Y and did 60 minutes on the glider. 845 calories. At least I could shower and do my hair at the Y. I have ben Op this weekend.
Plan for tomorrow...
Get off work and pick Katie up and head to the Y for cardio and weights.
Go grocery shopping. (I need to replace the milk, eggs, and cheese)
NAP!
Figure out dinner.

Meal Plan..
Starbucks.
Starbucks.
Starbucks.

Ok, really..
B: MS bar and COFFEE.
L: Salad.
D: Grilled italian chicken, zucchini with garlic and parmesan, and salad. SF Jello pudding for dessert.

OK, I need to get ready my dinner for work.
Take care,
Beth

 

[plutosmyfav]

You need rest, girlfriend!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I hope you can catch up on your zzzzzs.

Sunny

 

[R_Judy]

Yikes - and you sleep when?? Pack something healthy in that lunch box and have a great day!

 

[Strings]

Work was exhausting. I am headed to the grocery store. After lunch, we aretaking nap. I MAY go to the Y afte the nap, but it will depend on how I am feelng.

I'm outta here.
Beth

 

[toystoryduo]

Beth honey,

You need some sleep girl! I heard on the news yesterday that there was about 175,000 people w/out power in Michigan and I wondered if that included you or not. I'm glad to hear the power is back on cuz with these temps, air conditioning is soooooo wonderful!

Have a wonderful day today and please rest when you can.

 

[pearlieq]

Hope you got plenty of rest yesterday--it sounds like you needed it!

Have a very happy Tuesday!

 

[LAinSEA]

Beth:

I am so happy that Katie's ceremony was special. Please catch up on some rest.

I'm also sorry that the playdate didn't go very well. Obviously, I'm not a parent but when I had similar situations with my nieces' friends, I was crass enough to say something to the moms of these "hellions". I often would preface my statements with, "unless I can count on your child to follow the rules of my home, I can't have them back to play with Charly or Allysa". I also would let my nieces know that if I got back a bad report from their friends' parents that playdates would be cancelled for long, long time. I suppose I'm just not very politically correct in my willingness to say what is on my mind.

Congrats on returning to Undersland. May a long and happy stay await you!

-Laurie

 

[Strings]

Ugh, maor disorganization,drama, and binge yesterday. I did manage a 2 hour nap yesterday. Won's dad called asking to come over after dinner. He is being honored t the Korean Association of Greater Detroit. He needs us to come, Katie included. It will be a MAJOR loss of face in the community, if we don't show. He is flying Dan in from Nw York. We have agreed, but PG is not to come near Katie or I. I did warn FIL that the loss of face involved with the scene I would throw in fornt of 800 people would be much more severe than us not showing up, if PG comes near my daughter. He got the picture. Now it is time for him to control his wife for 1 freaking night. It is June 18th. Glad I got the new dress for a wedding, I can wear it then.

He left at about 9PM, and I had forgotten I agreed to make cookies for today's bake sale. I was up until 11 making, and eating, cookies. Oh well, emotion, fatigue, and fresh baked cookies are a deadly combination.

On to today...
Hit the Y for cardio and weights.
Hit work for powerpoint presentation junk for tomorrow's meeting. I am doing a presentation for CEs at a nursing job fair. Ugh, more stress.
Clean Katie's bathroom.
Start laundry.
Go to Katie's school's picnic, inside r/t thunderstorms.
Go over my presentation.
Collapse.


Meal Plan.
B: SB cereal and tea.
L: Salad.
D:2 hot dogs.

I hope to get to journals today.
Take care,
Beth

 

[toystoryduo]

Oh Beth,

I'm sorry about the situation with your FIL. I bet there are 1000 better things you could think of doing on June 18th, right? In any event, I will be praying for you and your family. I know that it is not easy for you to go and I really respect and admire you for doing that.

Don't worry about yesterday's cookies. With all of the time spent exercising, I bet those cookies have melted right off! Today is a new day!

Take good care of you Beth! Please get some rest and have a wonderful day tomorrow!

 

[R_Judy]

Hang in there Beth. You are one tough cookie. (pun intended) Stay strong and have a great day today.

 

[lulu201]

You know what, Beth? You're one class act. It's really a wonderful gift you're giving FIL by going to his event. I guess that should take of his Father's Day gift, don't 'cha think?

Hang in there, girl--
Erin

 

[septbride2002]

Wow, Beth - I'm impressed. I might have agreed to go but not take Katie. Who cares if their 4 year old granddaughter is at an adult thing? But it might be a cultural thing for them, who knows. I hope it goes well and I'm praying that PG stays away from you and from Katie.

~Amanda

 

[pearlieq]

Sounds like a very full day yesterday!

That's very big of you to go to FIL's event--hopefully he gets that PG needs to stay far, far away! Who knows, maybe you'll even get to relax and have a good time, and see another side of your FIL. If PG behaves, it might even be good, enlightening experience for your DD.

Hope you have a wonderful day today!!!

 

[wilderness01]

Hang in there girl. That is one huge nice gesture to go to that event. I agree, that is a wonderful father's day gift to both your FIL and Won. Take care.

 

[Strings]

Thanks guys. You are the best. This decision has torn me up inside, and I am not thrilled about going or taking Katie. It is very important to FIL, and to Won. Apparently Won's Grandmother i coming in from Korea for this. They have now asked of Katie would perform her recital dance too. I am not sure how that fits with a black tie affair, and I need to talk with Won before I consent to this.

Ok on to the event of the last 2 days.
Yesterday, I accomplihed everything on my list, but by the time I got home from the picnic, I was exhausted and frazzled and hungry. Won had ordered pizza, and I binged. I was too tired to fix a salad.
We have issues right now with cottonwood. Our neighbors have 3 trees. The damn fuzzy seed fluff is everywhere. 11PM Katie had an asthma attack. Her rescue inhaler didn't cut it, so we headed ino the ER. She is on steroids, and she is doing well. We didn't get home until after 4AM. Up at nine. I am averaging about 4.5 hours of sleep. It is really taking a toll.
Today I had to make presentation at a nursing job fair. I hae publc speaking. I am really good at it, but it tears me up. I ended up throwing up after, but the presntation was well received. I wasn't totally prepared because my boss was supposed to do it. She is out of town on a family emergency.

I got home about 15 minutes ago. I am picking Katie up from the sitters, and then we need to help set up for her recital tomorrow night. We are supposed to be done by 7. Won is picking Katie up after work and taking her to dinner. I am expecting to be done around 9PM. I still need to fold the laundry I did yesterday.

Tomorrow is Katie's last day of school. I still need to get teacher gifts. I will go to the mall after dropping Katie off for school. I will then workout. Pick Katie up from school. Nap. Then I need to get Katie ready for her recital. I am a back stage mom on Friday. I actually get to watch the whole show on Sturday. Ky parents are coming for Saturdays show and spending the night.

I m being realistic when I say that I can't manage a diet right now. I will reevaluate this on Monday.

I my make it to a few journals over the weekend. I am sending major : to all. Thanks for all the support.

Take care,
Beth

 

[keenercam]

Beth -- I have been thinking of you so much. You really have a full plate, and none of it is delicious.


May I give some advice?

Teachers gifts -- my kids' teachers LOVE their Barnes & Noble gift cards. The note said "I know you don't have a lot of time to enjoy a good book during the school year. I hope you will find some time to relax this summer with a good book." It's easy.

SLEEP -- Kiddo, you are going to crash if you dont' start taking care of yourself. There is too much that is out of your control (like Katie's asthma attack) and you can't plan for any of that. But you MUST plan for your physical well-being.

Remember we are here for you. We think you are truly amazing. But you have to set a good example for the rest of us and slow down a bit.

Sending hugs and pixie dust! Good luck to Katie on her recital.

 

[R_Judy]

Yikes Beth!! Just hanging on for dear life has got to burn calories. Don't forget your me time. I didn't realise that Won is Korean. Does he speak Korean or is he totally Americanised. I lived in Pusan S.K. for two years and totally loved it. My Korean sucks but I can find a bathroom, food and the police. Take one day at a time Beth. Breathe in - breathe out - breathe in - repeat. :thewave:
Take care my friend - Anyonghe Kasayo