Beth's WW Journey. (Comments Welcome)

[Amy&Dan]

Hi Beth,

It sounds like you are having a really busy week! I'll bet your food choices aren't as bad as you think, some weeks you just do the best you can. At least you are still working out, that is awesome given not feeling up to par and how busy you are. Hope Kate and Santa connected nicely!

Stay warm and don't worry about weigh in, its a tough time of year, I think you are doing splendidly!

 

[momof2minnies]

Hi Beth,
Don't be too hard on yourself about food choices,continue to work out and you will work passed that.

What a nice thought,sitting by the tree with music on. We have to get our tree tomorrow before all the snow. We usually get it last weekend but could not this year.

Keep up the good work,
Linda

 

[Blueeyes101817]

hope you have a great weekend beth

 

[AmyBeth68]

Hi Beth...

Hope you are having a nice weekend. Just checking in!!!!

 

[MIdanceMom]

Hi Guys,

I am sorry that I haven't been around. Things have been absolutely insane around here. On top of my "ordinary"life, my boss asked me to cater a party for him on Sunday. I spent the weekend cooking, but he gave me $500 dollars cash plus the cost of food. I'll make 12 lasagnas, bruschetta, salad, and 6 cheesecakes for $500 bucks. I have my kitchen back in order, and I can now return to my regularly scheduled program.

Tomorrow is crazy. I work, then take Kate to dance from 430-600. We then have to be back at school at 630 (a 20 minute drive) for her winter concert. Come home to homework/lunches/bedtime routine. I'm tired just thinking about it. I guess I'm making excuses about ehy I won't make it to journals until Wednesday night. I'm sorry.

I hope all is well with everyone.

Take care,
Beth

 

[Amy&Dan]

Beth, that is awesome you made $500 for catering that party. That was a lot of work though. Spend that money on something fun for you! It sounds like you are crazy busy, this time of year is insane sometimes. I hope you get some time for yourself, don't get so busy you get too wiped out!

Hang in there, journals will be here when you get a minute.

 

[postesf]

Yeah for the extra $$$ Beth! Wow girl! That's a lot of food!!!

Sounds like you do have a busy day today!!! WOW! Hope tomorrow is a bit slower for you!

Hope you are well!

Take Care!
Stacie

 

[AmyBeth68]

Where's that "hats off" smiley? LOL. My hat is TRULY off to you. That is a ton of cooking girl! Great job and what an awesome time to get the extra $$$.

 

[kmp1191]

Hey~wonderwoman!!
Slow down....you're making the rest of us look bad!!!
12 lasagnas!!! How big was the party??

Take a break....enjoy the upcoming weekend....you deserve it!!

marie

 

[momof2minnies]

Hi Beth,
Oh how I can relate to running through your life trying to get the kids here and there,working,groceries,cleaning,laundry etc...................Our xmas tree we got 1 week later than usual and then it stood for 3 days without decorations on it- we could not get to it.

Now with the weather outside it is really difficult to fit running in between the snowing, the wind and ice.

I have not been journaling as much either because it is nuts here!

Take care,
Linda

 

[Amy&Dan]

Hey there Beth, hope this weekend is finding you some relaxing time and some time to enjoy the season with your family! Just think how much less of you is around this Christmas, what a nice present you worked so hard to give yourself! Thanks for being there for me, couldn't do it without you.

 

[Blueeyes101817]

Hi beth-im just checking in. have a great wekend!!!!!

 

[postesf]

Hi Beth! Just checking in to see how you are.

Stacie

 

[MIdanceMom]

Hi All,

I am sorry I have been AWOL. Things have been just crazy. The good news is that after tomorrow, I do not work again until the 26th.

Let's see, what have I been up to? We saw the Lion King on Friday. DD had her audition for the opening number of her recital on Saturday morning. We went to the Nutcracker on Sunday. I also went to the gym on Sunday, after I dug out my car out of the 14 inches of snow we got. My trainer didn't make it. A call would have been nice. I worked out anyways. I also did all of my father's Christmas shopping for him on Saturday. He was whinging so much that I finally said, "Whats the budget?" The bonus is that my Mom will actually like what she gets this year. I am now working on making Christmas cookies. We make them for our families, but we also take them to the women's shelter and Boysville. Those kids just have no one.

Jon and I are in the middle of a disagreement. Last Thursday, I went to Costco. He wanted more diet coke. I got it for him, but I didn't bring it into the house. (My back has been an issue lately.) I told him it was in the trunk, and he needed to get it out. He didn't. It has since frozen and exploded in the trunk of his car. This is somehow my fault. I also refused to clean it up. He is grumpy and giving me the silent treatment. I am just sick and tired of being responsible for everything. I am his wife not his mother. I would also prefer a shouting match to the silent treatment. Of course, this is why he is giving me the silent treatment. Oh well, he'll get over it.

I should make it to journals tomorrow. I'm wiped out.

take care,
beth

 

[toystoryduo]

Hi Beth,

That's great that you got to see the Lion King and the Nutcracker in one weekend. I wanted to see the Lion King when it came to Cleveland, but we were saving for our Disney trip then so we decided not to go.

How did Kate's audition go? Did she find out if she got the part yet?

That was really nice of you to do your dad's Christmas shopping. Did you get a good present for you from your dad too?

Sorry to hear about the disagreement with your DH.....Hopefully it will all work out soon.

Have a great Tuesday!

 

[keenercam]

Hi, Beth! Sending you a huge hug, sweetie!
Thank you so much for visiting my journal. I have missed you and I am really sorry I haven't been here.
I am sorry about the disagreement you are having with DH. I hope things get better. Holiday stress really can impact on how we all interact even if the issue of the moment isn't as big as it appears to be. It was so sweet of you to do DF's shopping for him. I am sure your Mom will be grateful! Enjoy your next several days off from work and get some rest.

I hope you have a wonderful day!

 

[kimwim8]

Hey Beth!

Just wanted to say hi and thanks for posting in my journal. I guess I needed it today. It's nice to know that I'm not the only one that's crazy busy!

Oh, and I need to put my foot down with my DH too. It's coming really soon! You go girl - you are my inspiration!

Enjoy your time off! I'm off from Friday through next Thursday - and I can't wait!

 

[AmyBeth68]

This time of year is tough...please make sure you are taking care of yourself. Stress leads to illness and the blues. Hang in there...just make sure you take time out for yourself . Good luck to your daughter on her audition. Let us know how it went!!

 

[MIdanceMom]

Hi All,

well, I never made it here yesterday. I was just crazy busy/stressed. DH and I were still fighting, and I just wasn't in a positive place.

Last night, I just did not sleep. My neck was bothering me r/t tension. I got up this morning, and got Kate off to school. (SHe made it into opening number, btw. Woohoo, another costume to pay for. JK.) I then thought, I am on vacation. I went back to bed. I slept until eleven. I definately needed the extra rest. I got myself around, and told DH I was taking the day off. He was responsible for Kate when she got home. Leftovers are in the fridge. I went to the library and got a trashy novel. I had coffee and read for an hour. I ran a few errands, and I got my hair cut. I had dinner with a friend before my trainers appointment. A good day.

I am a bit annoyed with my trainer. He ditched me on Sunday, and today he wanted to cut the session short. Sorry. I am paying through the nose for these sessions, and I expect the full hour. I am not sure I am going to continue after my next 6 weeks runs out. I am now comfortable enough to do it on my own. I may invest the $ in pilates or yoga classes. We'll see how the next few weeks goes.

I am wiped out, and I am headed back to bed.

Take care,
Beth

 

[postesf]

Hi Beth. I know it's funny that you and DH are disagreeing, but I do think it's funny he didn't get the coke out and it exploded in his trunk... I wouldn't clean it up either!

Glad you were able to get some rest!!! I wish I could take a nap!

That's great about Kate!

How was the Lion King? We really enjoyed it!

Hope you have a good day!
Stacie