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[tigger813]

UGH!!!!! Still feeling absolutely like crap! Major indigestion and still occasional nausea and frequent trips to the bathroom. I slept on the couch last night off an on. I was supposed to teach Sunday school but will call this morning to cancel out. I may have DH take DD1 for choir rehearsal and I'll also have him go to the b'day party with DD2. Nothing seems to be helping. DH couldn't believe how much belching I did last night. I had fallen asleep on the couch watching a movie and woke up feeling good and 10 minutes later I thought I was going to get sick. My stomach keeps gurgling.

Almost back to Friday's weight without effort. This is not the way I wanted to reach goal weight. I just can't believe it's still hanging on like this. I've never felt this bad so long. I've tried all sorts of things to feel better including ginger brandy, pepto, coke, etc. Zantac also isn't helping. I'm desperate! If this is the bug that DD1 had earlier in the week it has decided to take up residence in me!

Please send PD my way! I really want to feel better for my trip and have a lot still to do!

 

[mikamah]

Good news!!! DH was successfully extubated! He is awake and alert (well, as alert as can be expected) and giving me head nods and hand squeezes in response to questions. I swear, I've been holding my breath for 24 hours straight! He will spend tonight in the ICU and be moved tomorrow to either the ISCU (intermediate special care unit) or even perhaps a regular floor!!

THank you ALL for your continued prayers. He has an enormously long road ahead still and will still need them, but I believe the most critical time has passed!

You have all proven to be true friends and I love you all for it..............P

So glad dh was extubated and is doing so well. When I read your later post, I was so excited when I started to read, thinking, he's doing fine extubated, he's staying in icu because there are no beds, so he'll be monitored closely, you will be able to go home and actually get a good nights sleep, in your own bed, comfortable with the care he's getting and then I read further, and you go the call at 8:30. Oh, pamela, you are just being pulled in so many directions, and you are handling it so well. It's sad dh didn't remember thanksgiving but with all he's been throughthe past week I'm sure it's a blessing he doesn't remember much of that. I hope you've gotten a little rest, and are resting more easily as you see his improvement. Hang in there. Thinking of you often and sending prayers your way.

:Sometimes I think we argue when DS first comes home just cause we're all getting used to each other again. I don't know.

I can imagine it's a big adjustment for all of you, and of course this time is so brief. Hopefully at Christmas he'll be home long enough to work through the adjustment phase and you'll have a few weeks of nice, stress free family time.

Some sad news to share from redwalker: Her grandmother passed away this morning. She has been ill for some time now. It was her mom's best friend so she is staying with her parents for a few days.

Tell Redwalker, I am so sorry for her loss. It's always hard to lose a loved one, but I think around the holidays can be so much more difficult. Hugs to her.
Hope you are feeling better soon, Tracey.

I'm just trying to get my life in order and this will slide back into place. It has been an emotional few weeks for me. I had more disturbing findings this morning that have me motivated to work extra hard to get my affairs in line. I'm going to have a great battle to finally get my divorce finalized and move on. I'd like to be at a point I don't rely on benefits and the teeny bit her dad has sent(without order) but only when asked of. I had an interview I felt went good but won't know much till next week. I hope a door in employment comes open very soon. I have an attorney my friend hired who goes on flat fee so I may go that route. I just don't want to get into a court hearing without representation or means to get some.
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Hope things start to look up fo ryou soon. Glad you had a good interview.

Flyby

Dh and I just decided to go up to VT tonight and spend the night in our friends' RV w/ them . Game is at noon tomorrow, girls are already at MIL, so we're feeling rather 20ish tonight! OFf to relieve some stress!

Won't be back on before Sunday night, going to be late tom. night getting home, and having T'giving w/ MIL and FIL Sunday after church.

HAve a great weekend! GO HOKIES!
Taryn

Sounds fabulous. Hope you have a much deserved relaxing and fun weekend.

We were laughing last night at my nana's because my aunt brought up the wierd presents they use to get me when I was a kid. The reason I know you all will get a laugh out of it is because it will validate what I have been saying this whole time about how my family affected my eating habits. When I was 6 I loved pepperoni so for xmas my nana wrapped up a huge ring of pepporoni for me as a present. Around age 8 I started to eat kiebalsa....so you can guess what I got that year....yep a huge ring of kiebalsa. Then somewhere in my teens I formed a love for wing dings....a breaded chicken wing that we would deep fry. So my aunt got me a huge box for xmas one year.....We were laughing about how silly it sounds and I was like now you all know why I have weight issues.

mmmmmm, meat products for christmas presents. Now tell us, did you sit down right there in front of the tree and dig into that big ring of pepperoni?
Nice work on the good friday deals. Funny, on thanksgiving, I was joking, trying to get someone to come back here at 4 am to watch michael so I could go out shopping. My 20 yo nephew said he'd be lucky to be getting home by then, so I tried to convince him he should just come here and go to bed, but no go.

We're back from my brother's and I thought i'd catch up on some replies. We had a very nice weekend, and it's always fun to visit with them. My niece is the same age as Michael and as they're getting older, they get along so well and are really becoming good friends. It's so cute. Not that the preschool visits weren't fun too, but it's so much easier now.

I"m going to for a run/walk now, and am supposed to do 6 miles, and will be back to catch up more later.

 

[Worfiedoodles]

11/28/10 Sunday QOTD: What is your exercise plan for this week? Please share it with us! Write it down and check it off as you complete each day -- and you will feel a great sense of satisfaction from a job well done!

Maria

 

[flipflopmom]

First a couple of housekeeping QOTD that I am too lazy to multiquote!

Funniest holiday memory had to be the year I was about 13 and helping mom with the turkey for the first time. When she pulled the neck out, I blushed in embarrasment, screamed, and said "Mom, why did they save that?" Totally thought it was his...male parts.

Funniest gift? A little sink catch all cup. I hate to put my hands in to dig that goo out, in fact, I heave, gag, wretch, and beg someone else to do it. Mom got me one a few years after we got married. Thankfully, I now have a disposal.

Sometimes I think we argue when DS first comes home just cause we're all getting used to each other again. I don't know.

It was hard in college, b/c I had been used to not answering to anyone, and suddenly I had rules again, someone to answer to, asking me questions, etc. It took a while to adjust, and sometimes, we never did. Hang in there.

Some sad news to share from redwalker: Her grandmother passed away this morning.

Tell her we are so sorry!

I'm just trying to get my life in order and this will slide back into place. It has been an emotional few weeks for me. I had more disturbing findings this morning that have me motivated to work extra hard to get my affairs in line.

Had you on my mind the other day. Understand all about the topsy-turvy stuff, hope it gets better for you very, very soon!

Taryn: What kind of purse does AK want? I saw some good deals today, but I know I wouldn't want to drive an hour each way.

Unfortunately, my little bag lady was very specific. There is a brand of bags called 31. Don't know their popularity outside of my little corner of the world, but they are huge here. She had a specific one picked out. They're a direct sell company, thankfully, a friend has a friend that sells them, and I got it off her website. It was as much as Sophie's Ariel doll.

We do black friday. I am subscribed to the blackfriday websites and have looked at the ads for weeks

Sounds like all that work paid off for you! GREAT JOB! I've always thought BF was great for those big ticket items, they seem to have the best deals. If one of my girls wanted those, I would totally have been there to save the $$$ !

We were laughing about how silly it sounds and I was like now you all know why I have weight issues.: I am reading about how some of your kids no longer believe and it makes me sad to think about that. I dont look forward to that day. I kept it light this year but thanks to the deals I got today I am still able to give my kids a good christmas.

AK's 11, and I am pretty sure she is at the "I don't believe but I don't dare tell anyone in case I am wrong" stage. At first, with the elf, I thought she was going to be too cool for school with it, but I noticed a lot of "Yes ma'ams", peace, and first time obedience without reminders. SO EXCITED that you got some great deals and your money is holding out!!!!

My knee has been bothering me. When I get up it is fine but as the day goes on it starts hurting again. It was almost like a knife in it. Time to call a doctor and find out what is going on. I was very happy yesterday morning when I got up and it was feeling fine. Well it is minor in the big scheme of things. We just found out that ds2 is not going to Gambia during the winter break. My sister mentioned that she might be going to DW in Jan when her one daughter has winter break from college. So ds's presents may be the ticket and airfair for the trip. He would have fun with his cousin, they are both engineering majors and have a lot in common. .

That would be an awesome present! Get that knee check out ASAP, you don't want to mess around with it!

11/27/2010 QOTD: If you woke up today and it was time to open one present, what would you want it to be? Not peace on earth, not a husband that does the dishes, something you can hold in your hands, ride, drive, or see. What tangible present would make you squeal with delight today?

I'm such a fuddy duddy! I would squeal with delight if a 2011 Honda Odyssey were parked in the carport, with a check under the visor to pay off my bills. Hey, dreaming big, right!

It's been a lot of fun hanging out around the house these last few days but, alas, it is time to go out to the real world and run some errands and start getting ready for Monday. Luckily I lost the two pounds I gained this week. If I can get rid of one more, I'll be heading back in the right direction.

I always hate the return of the real world after storms/vacations/holidays. Such a bummer. Sounds like you are well on your way to the right direction!

I'll be spending some time with my calendar later this afternoon.

Sounds like a "date" to me! Hope you had a great "time" together.

I would love to hold this in my hands.
That completed week 1 of my princess training. Only 13 more to go.

Great job! ANd at you, and that we both want the Honda van! A friend just got one, and OMGoodness is it nice!

QOTD--well, after what we spent yesterday, I will not be getting anything except maybe some new socks for Christmas! We bought a 40" Sharp Aquos and a Sony blu ray.

Forgot you didn't have cable/dish. Always thought you just liked being in a party scene to watch the games. YAY for the new tv and blue ray! Your new socks will keep you COZY!

I have this gut instinct that today is one of those days where I’d be better off if I listen to her.

Told you that you were a smart girl!

As long as we are dreaming. I too would love a check to pay off all my bills but if I couldn't do that then these for my NEW sewing room would be great.

Nice machines!

I helped all three boys clean their rooms today. Even got Nick and Hunter's summer/winter wardrobe switched around. After that I started wrapping gifts that I've been picking up over the last few months. I'll pick away until i get them all done. I hope to get out and run a few errands tonight, but it's so cold out I really would rather stay home.

You just work circles around me, girl! Way to go!

A time machine.... I would push the button and go back to last Saturday morning and throw our ladders in the dump. He is well taken care of here! Well.... after doing some talking to him, I realize that he didn't remember me telling him I was leaving, he thought he had seen me and he thought that they weren't LETTING me in to see him. I think he was shocked when I told him that his accident happened the Saturday BEFORE T.giving and it was now the Saturday AFTER T.giving! He said "I missed T.giving??" He had a visit from two of his brothers plus a SIL today.... nice visit, they made him smile and chuckle and that is so great! SIL brought me some great magazines and a big banana bread.... I'm breaking into a little bit later today!But honestly, one week ago I would have been really upset... now I just kind of rolled my eyes and figured in the grand scheme of things it is SO minor (but aggravating).

First, hope you can find lots of deals, tomorrow might be a good day for you to cyber shop if DH is resting, etc. Second, so sad about him just realizing he missed Thanksgiving, but at least you know he was resting and not restless. 3rd, so glad he had a good visit and you got some banana bread! And 4th, perspective. Bites sometimes to get it, but good to have! Any ideas on how long DH will have to be in the hospital? I know you will be glad to have him at home, and be at home, yet you know he is taken care of there. Hang in there, hon. Still sending lots of prayers to you!

Good morning losers! We have 20 more days in our challenge! If I can lose 3.5 more pounds I will make my goal of 15 down for the challenge! Yea for you !!! Hope you had a great time at the game. We stayed up late to watch UNC v Duke, our traditional end of season rival game. We made it to about 5 mins left to go in the game and we were up by 14 so went to bed. Woke up to find we only won by 5 I have decided when I reach 25 pounds lost I will post a before and current picture and I will put one up of my tree too. I am almost there! So close I can taste it:

That's an awesome idea - a before and after pic. ornament! I might have to copy that! Thankfully, the game was a breeze for my boys. Heard Wolfpack got beat yesterday, since we're playing FL. ST. for ACC champ Sat. Guess that made you happy! Glad you beat Duke, they irritate me!

If this is the bug that DD1 had earlier in the week it has decided to take up residence in me! Please send PD my way! I really want to feel better for my trip and have a lot still to do!

I thought about that as soon as you said you weren't feeling well, b/c that was how it started for DD. Sending lots of PPD your way, I know you want to be up doing things. Hopefully it will be gone in time for you to enjoy your trip!

BRB

 

[flipflopmom]

AS usual, my replies took up one post.

Remember me saying I was feeling 20ish? Well, life lesson from this weekend. I'M NOT 20ish. 35 year olds should NOT try to be 20 again. I really didn't set out to be.... as Kathy and Dona put it "that friend". I just should never talk while I am pouring myself a drink, or two. It was BAD for a while last night. Coffee is helping a bit. Did drink a bunch of smartwater before bed, and took some ibuprofen, so not as bad as it could be today.

It was sooooooo cooooooollllllddddd. Like 30, with 20 MPH winds. Layers and layers and layers and lots of hot cocoa and coffee, hot hands, blankets, scarves, 180's, you name it. Still COLD!!!!

Got up this am to check on emails, and had to send evites for the host for my PC show next Sunday. Host just sent me the list last night! Only one on tap so far for Dec., so I need it to be BIG!!! Well, a couple of catalog "shows", too.

I hate today. I know what will happen. I will dread going back to work tomorrow so badly that I will ruin today for myself, too. NEed to sit down with my calendar, too, and make a solid plan for the month. That always makes me feel better. So does writing all the Christmas shopping down that I have accomplished! I love lists.

HAve a great Sunday!
Taryn

 

[Worfiedoodles]

QOTD: I don't think I've ever squealed with delight over a gift but this would definitely do the trick.

Its a Canon 5D with a 50mm f/1.4 lens

I don't get to do a lot of stuff entertainment wise because of money issues but this is my one hobby.

I think that's a great hobby! Not only is it a wonderful skill to have, you can preserve those precious memories

Initially I thought airfare to Disney for our April vacation. That would make me happy, but probably not squeal with delight. I nice BIG check that would just pay off our debits, mortgage not included and allow us to actually live on our income. That would make me squeal with delight

The check is tempting...it sounds like one of those Publisher's Clearinghouse moments!

QOTD Saturday-

I would love to hold this in my hands.

Im totally kidding. I am a happily married woman.

I think I would love to have a new car. Nothing as racy as lisa's but I would be happy with a brand new honda minivan. Its more practical for my current situation.

Great question maria!!!!

I completed my turkey trot 5K this morning. It was so cold and windy. I think it was about 35 degrees. BRRRR..... The race course itself was extrememly hilly but very scenic. It took us through down town and then along the river. I have to say the race itself was very unorganized compared to all the others I have done. My stopwatch said I finished in 35:37 which is a PR for me but the clock at the finish line said 36 or 37...I will see later what the actual results posted at. We had timing chips but never crossed a start line so I think it still will read the gun time. Either way I still did it. That completed week 1 of my princess training. Only 13 more to go.

You made me laugh out loud! Yes, you can certainly hold Tim McGraw in your hands... Great job on the 5K, that is aweseome! I love that week 1 of your training was a race.

QOTD--well, after what we spent yesterday, I will not be getting anything except maybe some new socks for Christmas! We bought a 40" Sharp Aquos and a Sony blu ray. We have internet tv now, can steam netflix and listen to pandora through our receiver. It is amazing!!!! We still don't have cable tv or satellite, though. I think we're going to switch internet providers so that we can do espn 3 online and stream it through our tv. The picture is unbelievable. We spent more than we thought we were going to, but got a much better tv and blu ray player than we planned!

Things have been going much better. Hoping Christmas will be not have a huge adjustment period.

You sound very pleased with your purchases! Yesterday we bought a rug for the basement (since it's obvious my remodel is not going to be done before our holiday company arrives), new flooring for ds's play room (excuse me -- tween cave), a few Christmas presents, and a new Sony blu ray! I am psyched -- I'm not even sure of everything it does, but it seemed like the best one for us. It is the WiFi one, and we have WiFi in our house, so it seemed like the best fit. Anyway, the tv will have to wait for another weekend. We had so many options, we kept taking notes but we found it confusing. We need to do some research before we choose which one to buy. We don't want 3D, but we do want a bigger screen (we have a 32" LCD right now), and a better picture. We think 42" would be good (our living room isn't that big). Your tv/blu ray sound like a great package!

I do hope Christmas is easier -- perhaps since you will have a longer time to be together things will unfold a little more slowly and it will be more peaceful.

Actually, I didn’t even read before I posted, but I am so glad that others are thinking about how close we are to the end of this challenge. Unbelievable, though, isn’t it? It seems like the challenge just started.

At first I had no idea, and then I remembered yesterday's clothing shopping nightmare. I need petite size clothing because I am so short and have such small shoulders. But, I also have a pretty large tummy for size petite small, which is what I need for my shoulders. So, clothes, especially tops, that fit people like me who have almost no shoulders, are short, and have a tummy above the waist would be great too!

Before we know it we will be getting excited about the next Challenge! I feel your pain with the clothes. It's hard to be petite and need a size that is in the double digits. Not easy to find at all...

As long as we are dreaming. I too would love a check to pay off all my bills but if I couldn't do that then these for my NEW sewing room would be great.



This is a quilting machine

This is a computerized sewing and embroidery machine.

Very nice new toys, and also very practical since you use them to help other people! You're a good egg, Dona!

I helped all three boys clean their rooms today. Even got Nick and Hunter's summer/winter wardrobe switched around. After that I started wrapping gifts that I've been picking up over the last few months. I'll pick away until i get them all done. I hope to get out and run a few errands tonight, but it's so cold out I really would rather stay home.

Now I have "Baby, It's Cold Outside" running through my head! You had a very productive day -- considering what a task it is to shovel out one tween boy room, I can't even imagine 3, and with some actual teenagers! You might deserve an award for bravery!

Well.... after doing some talking to him, I realize that he didn't remember me telling him I was leaving, he thought he had seen me and he thought that they weren't LETTING me in to see him. But all good now.

Oh Pamela, I know that was hard on you -- and poor dh! It seems to add insult to injury that he had the confusion, but all things considered, it is certainly not surprising! I know you have a very long road ahead, but you seem in excellent spirits! I hope this weekend ends on a good note for you!

Some quick replies and then I am going to bed. My mom and I just came back from clothing and Christmas shopping. I got a sweater, a vest, 2 long-sleeve shirts, and a pair of jeans. It's a start. I really need new clothes for church. Work clothes are coming along nicely after yesterday and today.

I bet you're going to look so cute in your new duds!

Good morning losers! We have 20 more days in our challenge! If I can lose 3.5 more pounds I will make my goal of 15 down for the challenge! I can do it !!!

Some nice/real Jewelry picked out by my husband! I'm a jewelry and purse FREAK! Most of my jewelry is knock-offs because the styles change so much and I don't want to spend a lot of $ just to wear something a year of two. But, I have a few nice pieces. And, yea my purses are all knock-offs too

Yes, you can! That's is definitely a doable goal! I need to be more like you -- I watch "What Not to Wear", and I know they would have a field day with me. I just have no idea how to accessorize. My purses are all neutrals, and my jewelry is small and gold or silver. I should expand my horizons!

UGH!!!!! Still feeling absolutely like crap! Major indigestion and still occasional nausea and frequent trips to the bathroom. I slept on the couch last night off an on. I was supposed to teach Sunday school but will call this morning to cancel out. I may have DH take DD1 for choir rehearsal and I'll also have him go to the b'day party with DD2. Nothing seems to be helping. DH couldn't believe how much belching I did last night. I had fallen asleep on the couch watching a movie and woke up feeling good and 10 minutes later I thought I was going to get sick. My stomach keeps gurgling.

Oh Tracey I am so sorry! I really hope today brings better health for you.

We're back from my brother's and I thought i'd catch up on some replies. We had a very nice weekend, and it's always fun to visit with them. My niece is the same age as Michael and as they're getting older, they get along so well and are really becoming good friends. It's so cute. Not that the preschool visits weren't fun too, but it's so much easier now.

I"m going to for a run/walk now, and am supposed to do 6 miles, and will be back to catch up more later.

I have a niece who is a year younger than ds, and they have entertained themselves very well since they were pretty small -- it is nice to see that bond, especially when you have an Only! I know it makes me feel better than he has someone of his own age to be close to in the family, since the sibling factory never started operation

I'm taking a page from your book -- I need to get going on my morning run. I'm taking ds to Harry Potter later, and then we're getting our Christmas tree and decorating --so that's my entire day!

Maria

 

[Worfiedoodles]

I hate today. I know what will happen. I will dread going back to work tomorrow so badly that I will ruin today for myself, too. NEed to sit down with my calendar, too, and make a solid plan for the month. That always makes me feel better. So does writing all the Christmas shopping down that I have accomplished! I love lists.

Taryn -- aren't lists great?! Sundays can be hard because you have to refocus and plan -- but as you said, this is going to make you feel better once you can see what you need to do. When I am totally overwhelmed at work, I make a list of everything I need to do, and I check it off as I go. Not the "it would be nice to get to it" stuff, the things I really need to do. When I see the list I know I can handle it, and it helps calm me and allow me to have a good Sunday. Maybe that would help for you?

In any case -- I'm glad you did let off some steam. You have so much going on, I suspect it actually did you a lot of good!

Maria

 

[lisah0711]

Good morning all!

Hope that you are all enjoying the last day of the long week-end!

Pamela, glad that you were able to go home and get some rest. Bless DH"s heart not realizing that a whole week has gone by -- at least he didn't have to live through it like you did. Maybe next time you can write him a note to remind him what is going on that he can look at when you are not there so he doesn't worry. The nurse could have handled that a little better, too, IMHO, she probably didn't realize that you lived 2 hours away and had been there all week. When DH is better, and his jaws aren't wired, you can have a celebratory Thanksgiving dinner to make up for the one he missed.

Mini-Challenge for Sat. 11/27 and Sun. 11/28: I can't believe it but, it is almost December! Write out any know appointments, get-togethers, etc. you have and anything else you possibly can, like exercise, for the month of December. One way to help make the upcoming holidays go smoother is with a plan!

Love this mini-challenge, CC, and it goes perfectly with Maria's QOTD.

Sorry, Zoesmama03, that you are having a rough time. It sounds like you are making plans to be where you want to be. Here is some for your job situation. The camara looks nice, but a bit intimidating for those of us who don't know what they are doing. You live in a place where there are lots of photographic opportunities.

Before I saw Lisa's fabulous present, I was going to say a really good body cream for my dry skin Now I'm trying to think bigger -- I would squeal with delight if I opened a new entertainment system for our living room -- new tv, blu ray player and sound system, all with appropriate stands and looking sleek, modern, and easy to dust...

I bet the menfolk in your house would squeal, too, if that happened.

Jergen's Overnight Therapy is a very good lotion -- it might not make you squeal in delight but it does work.

Initially I thought airfare to Disney for our April vacation. That would make me happy, but probably not squeal with delight. I nice BIG check that would just pay off our debits, mortgage not included and allow us to actually live on our income. That would make me squeal with delight

That would make me squeal in delight too!

Oh at the time I thought they were the coolest gifts ever.

I'm glad, Lindsay, cause it would have been a bummer if you had wanted a doll or something and got pepperoni!

Loved your gift!

And congrats on your race! It won't be long until you are doing it again!

BRB smilie police are after me again!

 

[lisah0711]

QOTD--well, after what we spent yesterday, I will not be getting anything except maybe some new socks for Christmas! We bought a 40" Sharp Aquos and a Sony blu ray. We have internet tv now, can steam netflix and listen to pandora through our receiver. It is amazing!!!! We still don't have cable tv or satellite, though. I think we're going to switch internet providers so that we can do espn 3 online and stream it through our tv. The picture is unbelievable. We spent more than we thought we were going to, but got a much better tv and blu ray player than we planned!

Sounds nice, Rose! I bet your guys are loving it, too. We just had to recently upgrade to cable internet so we could stream netflix to the PS3 that DS bought himself -- he decided he would get more presents that way!

Can you tell from where I got my inspiration for today mini-challenge? Actually, I didn’t even read before I posted, but I am so glad that others are thinking about how close we are to the end of this challenge. Unbelievable, though, isn’t it? It seems like the challenge just started.

With the Christmas holidays it will be here before we know it!

dona, I bet you could make some wonderful things with those machines!

Good morning losers! We have 20 more days in our challenge! If I can lose 3.5 more pounds I will make my goal of 15 down for the challenge! I can do it !!!

Yes, you can!

Tracey, that you feel better soon and a trip to urgent care might help, too.

I"m going to for a run/walk now, and am supposed to do 6 miles, and will be back to catch up more later.

You totally rock, Kathy!

11/28/10 Sunday QOTD: What is your exercise plan for this week? Please share it with us! Write it down and check it off as you complete each day -- and you will feel a great sense of satisfaction from a job well done!

This is my first official week of Princess training! Tomorrow and Wednesday I will do a circuit of cross training from my trainer, Tuesday and Thursday I will run/walk 3 miles each day and Saturday, 5 miles. That leaves Friday and Sunday for rest days.

, Taryn, don't waste today worrying about tomorrow. Finish your lists, celebrate your accomplishments, get some rest and enjoy your family. Tomorrow will come no matter what you do so you might as well enjoy today no matter what. You've accomplished a lot lately and should be proud of yourself and enjoy yourself.

I'm taking a page from your book -- I need to get going on my morning run. I'm taking ds to Harry Potter later, and then we're getting our Christmas tree and decorating --so that's my entire day!

Sounds like a wonderful day!

Incredibly before yesterday's storm we have had more snow this month than we did the whole season last year -- more than 20 inches in November! (We usually get about 60 inches all season). It was too slick to go out yesterday and people still haven't learned how to slow down so DH said it would be better for us to stay home. Now it is like a challenge to see if I can stay home one more day and make it a six day staycation -- never have done that without being sick so it's kind of fun! I like to stay home on Sundays anyway. The house is in good shape, we about done with the leftovers, we are ready for Monday and Christmas tree decorating is on tap -- life is good!

 

[tigger813]

Oh, it just gets better around here!!!!!

DD1 woke up throwing up this morning! Got sick twice and 1 trip to the bathroom. Just ate some Saltines so hopefully she can keep those down.

DH woke up with a stomach ache too and DD2 said she had tummy problem too. Skipped church and jr choir and hopefully DH can take DD2 to her friend's b'day party later this afternoon. We're sharing a package of Saltines while watching tv.

The nausea, I think, is gone and the other issue is improving! Feeling the best I've felt in three days right now. Knock on Wood!!!!! Still belching a lot!

We threw out the rest of the chicken wings from Friday night. Not sure if we're getting rid of the leftover Thanksgiving food yet probably should at this point just to be safe! I certainly don't want any!!!!

QOTD: Well, I hope to get in some exercise before we leave on Wednesday morning. My exercise the remainder of the week will be lots of walking around Disney!!!!! If we have a gym near our room I may visit that on the mornings I can't sleep!

Going to add a very big plus: DH just put our deposit down for podcast 3.0!!!!!! First cruise!!!!!

TTFN

 

[pjlla]

Some quick replies and then I am going to bed. My mom and I just came back from clothing and Christmas shopping. I got a sweater, a vest, 2 long-sleeve shirts, and a pair of jeans. It's a start. I really need new clothes for church. Work clothes are coming along nicely after yesterday and today.

Thank you for the update on DH. I was very happy to read that you got a good night's sleep last night. I'm sure it was wonderful to talk with him this morning.

Remember that accessories can be your friend when you have a small wardrobe. I worked for years with the same 2-3 pairs of pants and 5-6 good tops.... but I changed out the scarves and pins (mostly Disney) and cardigans. If you are still losing weight, stick with basics for the fitted stuff and fill in with trendier items from the GW or someplace that that you won't mind replacing quickly as they get too big.


It was wonderful to actually TALK!

Good morning losers! We have 20 more days in our challenge! If I can lose 3.5 more pounds I will make my goal of 15 down for the challenge! I can do it !!!

Feeling pround of myself this morning. Got everything done on my schedule yesterday, did the elliptical 25 minutes and did not gain any after celebration #1 yesterday Did C25K Week 10 this morning even though it was cold, snowy and icy. The turkey is in the oven to carry to celebration #2 this afternoon and we will leave here around 2:00. I think I will need to do a little better eating wise today. One thing that tripped me up yesterday is that the serving spoons on the buffet line were so big. I think I'll grab a teaspoon today and use it going down the line. I try to get 2 slices of turkey and eat that first to fill me up. And, eat slow! It was wonderful to have some good old American foods yesterday, I even had a slice of pumpkin pie!
That was totally worth the calories to me!

Pamela, so wonderful to hear that your DH was succesfully extubated and he has been doing well since. Sounds like he is coming around, asking for you and asking about the date, etc. Hope that each day brings more good news and that he progresses well. Thank God you have the time off from your job and he has his good benefits, one less thing to worry about. Sounds like the kids are doing as well as can be expected. They sounds very mature. I am thinking of you often throughout the day and thank you so much for taking the time to continue to update us. I'm searching for news of him first thing each time I log on. Looking forward to hearing he was moved out of ICU

Shawn

Glad you got some good old American food! I can understand how worth the calories it would be. GREAT idea about using a teaspoon on the buffet! I think next time I'm at a buffet I will grab a bunch of teaspoons and use one in each different dish as I go along!! That is a note-worthy idea! (As a hostess, you could even put little spoons, along with bigger spoons, in each dish and label them WW spoons!)

Thanks for continuing to follow our saga. I think it pleased DD to hear that people are considering her "mature"... and she definitely has been through all of this!! The updates will slow down as he gets better and there is less to report, but we will continue to need prayers.

UGH!!!!! Still feeling absolutely like crap! Major indigestion and still occasional nausea and frequent trips to the bathroom. I slept on the couch last night off an on. I was supposed to teach Sunday school but will call this morning to cancel out. I may have DH take DD1 for choir rehearsal and I'll also have him go to the b'day party with DD2. Nothing seems to be helping. DH couldn't believe how much belching I did last night. I had fallen asleep on the couch watching a movie and woke up feeling good and 10 minutes later I thought I was going to get sick. My stomach keeps gurgling.

Almost back to Friday's weight without effort. This is not the way I wanted to reach goal weight. I just can't believe it's still hanging on like this. I've never felt this bad so long. I've tried all sorts of things to feel better including ginger brandy, pepto, coke, etc. Zantac also isn't helping. I'm desperate! If this is the bug that DD1 had earlier in the week it has decided to take up residence in me!

Please send PD my way! I really want to feel better for my trip and have a lot still to do!

Oh my gosh! I am so sorry.... and I read your later post about EVERYONE feeling icky . I'm so sorry that this is hitting you right before your trip. I suppose the good news is that you should all be past it before you leave and you will all have developed an immunity and won't catch it on the plane ride down! REST, REST, REST! Don't overly worry about the packing.... as long as you have wallets with ID and cash and credit cards, prescriptions and eyeglasses, Disney tickets and reservation numbers, you will be ALL SET! Anything you forget you can buy in Florida! A friend of mine knows about my packing obsessions and she continually reminds me that they DO HAVE WALMARTS IN FLORIDA!! Keep up with the gingerale and crackers for everyone. Keep buckets handy and you will all get through this quickly. Prayers coming your way!

So glad dh was extubated and is doing so well. When I read your later post, I was so excited when I started to read, thinking, he's doing fine extubated, he's staying in icu because there are no beds, so he'll be monitored closely, you will be able to go home and actually get a good nights sleep, in your own bed, comfortable with the care he's getting and then I read further, and you go the call at 8:30. Oh, pamela, you are just being pulled in so many directions, and you are handling it so well. It's sad dh didn't remember thanksgiving but with all he's been throughthe past week I'm sure it's a blessing he doesn't remember much of that. I hope you've gotten a little rest, and are resting more easily as you see his improvement. Hang in there. Thinking of you often and sending prayers your way.

I can imagine it's a big adjustment for all of you, and of course this time is so brief. Hopefully at Christmas he'll be home long enough to work through the adjustment phase and you'll have a few weeks of nice, stress free family time.

Thanks for your understanding. I DO feel pulled in every direction. But I need to remind myself that DH needs me the most now. The kids will be fine with my parents for the time being. They are, fortunately, old enough to fully understand that. My parents have been, without a doubt, the BIGGEST blessing of this time. I can honestly tell you I would have had a breakdown without them by now. That said, DH's family is FABULOUS and I know they all would have dropped everything to help with the kids if my parents hadn't been here. I'm hoping to actually take them up on their help offers in the next few days/weeks so that my parents can have a break.

I'll take this time to thank YOU for all you do for your patients every day. Most of the nursing staff here has been FABULOUS and a true blessing. You are truly a special kind of person!

First a couple of housekeeping QOTD that I am too lazy to multiquote!

Funniest holiday memory had to be the year I was about 13 and helping mom with the turkey for the first time. When she pulled the neck out, I blushed in embarrasment, screamed, and said "Mom, why did they save that?" Totally thought it was his...male parts.

First, hope you can find lots of deals, tomorrow might be a good day for you to cyber shop if DH is resting, etc. Second, so sad about him just realizing he missed Thanksgiving, but at least you know he was resting and not restless. 3rd, so glad he had a good visit and you got some banana bread! And 4th, perspective. Bites sometimes to get it, but good to have! Any ideas on how long DH will have to be in the hospital? I know you will be glad to have him at home, and be at home, yet you know he is taken care of there. Hang in there, hon. Still sending lots of prayers to you!

BRB

Seems like we are looking at another 4-5 days here... but nothing definite. Yup... perspective will probably be my biggest lesson out of this!! Yesterday's incident with the mailbox was a big lesson in that! I keep looking at the grand scheme of things and realizing what is really important.

AS usual, my replies took up one post.

Remember me saying I was feeling 20ish? Well, life lesson from this weekend. I'M NOT 20ish. 35 year olds should NOT try to be 20 again. I really didn't set out to be.... as Kathy and Dona put it "that friend". I just should never talk while I am pouring myself a drink, or two. It was BAD for a while last night. Coffee is helping a bit. Did drink a bunch of smartwater before bed, and took some ibuprofen, so not as bad as it could be today.

It was sooooooo cooooooollllllddddd. Like 30, with 20 MPH winds. Layers and layers and layers and lots of hot cocoa and coffee, hot hands, blankets, scarves, 180's, you name it. Still COLD!!!!

Got up this am to check on emails, and had to send evites for the host for my PC show next Sunday. Host just sent me the list last night! Only one on tap so far for Dec., so I need it to be BIG!!! Well, a couple of catalog "shows", too.

I hate today. I know what will happen. I will dread going back to work tomorrow so badly that I will ruin today for myself, too. NEed to sit down with my calendar, too, and make a solid plan for the month. That always makes me feel better. So does writing all the Christmas shopping down that I have accomplished! I love lists.

HAve a great Sunday!
Taryn

YES.... a list/plan!! I so need one now! Hard to do when I don't know exactly where I'll be in the coming days... but I suppose if I make a list of the absolute MUST-DO's before Christmas and just make sure that list gets done, everything will be gravy!! Don't spend today DREADING tomorrow... relax, take it easy, make that plan and enjoy the remainder of the day!

Oh Pamela, I know that was hard on you -- and poor dh! It seems to add insult to injury that he had the confusion, but all things considered, it is certainly not surprising! I know you have a very long road ahead, but you seem in excellent spirits! I hope this weekend ends on a good note for you!

My spirits are doing well today! EVERYONE on this board has been such a tremendous source of support. You all have kept me smiling and moving this week!!


Pamela, glad that you were able to go home and get some rest. Bless DH"s heart not realizing that a whole week has gone by -- at least he didn't have to live through it like you did. Maybe next time you can write him a note to remind him what is going on that he can look at when you are not there so he doesn't worry. The nurse could have handled that a little better, too, IMHO, she probably didn't realize that you lived 2 hours away and had been there all week. When DH is better, and his jaws aren't wired, you can have a celebratory Thanksgiving dinner to make up for the one he missed.
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We plan to do a HUGE T.giving do-over when he has fully recovered and invite all our friends and family who have been there and prayed for him! Wish I could invite you ALL!!


Morning all! Well... I've spent all my time responding and need to run back in to see DH now! He is doing GREAT this morning! Up and awake and looking really alert. Eyes are looking better, inside and out! He drank some watered-down juice from a straw... hard to watch how difficult it was just for him to wrap his lips around the straw and really put out the energy to suck hard enough to get some.... but he did it and it will get easier as time goes along. He is dying to have his back scratched. I did what I could reach. Once he can sit up on his own we can do a better job of scratching. But that definitely tells me that the "old" DH is back... he has always loved having his back scratched!

In talking to him I realize he has NO IDEA how huge his incision is on his head... but I think he got the idea when I asked the nurse if he could have a cap on it before DS comes in to see him. It doesn't bother me and I know it needs to air out, but I'm afraid it could bother DS.... he hasn't seen his Dad since Monday.

That's all for now! Have I mentioned yet today how much I love all you ladies?? If not... I LOVE YOU GUYS! Your support has been TREMENDOUSLY helpful! THANK YOU over and over and over!...................P

 

[Dreamer24]

Where is that slackers thread when I need it!

I hope everyone had a nice thanksgiving and got some good deals if you're a shopper! I am happy to say that despite another bad week, I did not gain. One thing I was proud of myself for was not having soda. I gave it up in February and I was so tempted! I stayed away from it all of thanksgiving. Thanksgiving was here and the leftover 2 liters were in our fridge. I made the poor choice on Friday to let myself have a small glass. After the first very small sip, I decided it wasn't as good as I expected and tossed it! I was proud of myself for that and now I know that next time, it's not even worth trying.

Pamela, I'm trying to read back far enough to find out what happened to your husband, but my thoughts are wih you during this tough time!

 

[Rose&Mike]

Maria--the dvd player we got is a wifi sony too. It actually will play 3d movies, but we didn't get a 3d tv. It was really easy to hook up to the wifi--took about 10 minutes. I'm pretty happy with it. Hoping they add more apps when they do software upgrades. Our tv is internet too, but we haven't hooked it up yet, so not sure what applications it has. Hoping something sports related. I really do not want cable/direct tv. We get our sportscenter fix at the Y while working out.

Taryn--I have found that sometimes you have to act 20something in order to remember that you don't really want to be 20 something anymore. Glad it was fun.

Lisa--omg the snow. I just can't do snow this year. Glad you are enjoying your staycation.

Tracey--hope you are feeling better.

P--

We had fun last night. But I am exhausted. I need to start keeping track of how much I am sleeping, because I'm thinking I might need to breakdown and see the dr for something. It's not so much that I want to sleep only 6 hours a night, I just can't stay asleep and sometimes can't fall asleep. Every couple days I will sleep for 8 hours and start to feel better, but then it's back to not sleeping. And I think I am rambling, that would be the tired part I guess. I still feel like a cruddy Mom. I adore my son, but I swear, I am just not good yet at being the Mom of an adult. I just want to fix everything and his laid back attitude about everything drives me insane. This is a huge challenge for me. This morning Mike had to take him to meet the kids he's driving with at 10. At 9:35 DS was still upstairs and it's a 25 minute drive. Mike is asking me what the plan is, and I finally said--I'm done, I am tired of being the Mom police. You deal with it.

I don't know, I guess in the big scheme of things none of it really matters. But I like things how I like them and that includes being on time and having a plan. A little aha moment--I think I think that if there is a plan everyone will be safe and nothing bad will happen. I never thought of it that way before. And DS rarely has a plan for anything more than 10 minutes ahead of time. And there still is no plan for coming home at Christmas which is in two weeks. It's not like he can just stay down there if he doesn't figure something out and Mike told him he doesn't want him driving by himself through the mountains. Uggh. I guess to a certain extent a plan will keep some things from happening, but you can't plan away all the bad things in the world. I guess it's just a matter of figuring out what is necessary and what just isn't. I think I am using plan to mean control--by having a plan I feel more in control or feel like I can control things better. I need to think about this some more.

Mike has even said it's driving him a little crazy too, so that makes me feel a little better. But the biggest problem is that when I start feeling this anxious what do I want to do--eat of course. When I type all this stuff out it seems extremely trivial, but at that time it seems so important and causes me huge amounts of stress. I am definitely overreacting.

So anyhow that's where I'm at this morning. Tired, wanting chips and dip, and a little weepy. My DS will be back in two weeks, so I don't think it's so much about that, but more that I'm afraid I'm never going to get a handle on things. Day to day when it's Mike and me and work, etc I do just fine, but adding a teenager back into the mix just makes me stressed out which = eating, which is where I was this time last year.

Sorry for the rambling book. "Talking" it out helped though. Thanks for the QOTD, Maria. Helps to focus a little. I really have no desire to exercise right now, but I know it will be good for me.

And if anyone else likes 80s alternative--I made a new station with The Ghost in You--Psychedelic Furs, and it is awesome!!! Listening to Boys Don't Cry right now. Earlier the Smiths were playing. I am really enjoying Pandora!

QOTD:
Sunday--short run, 4 or 5 miles--I REALLY want to skip this one, but need to get my final steps in for the challenge,
Monday--60 min strength and and 20 min elliptical,
Tuesday--4 mile run,
Wednesday--45 min strength and 20 min elliptical,
Thursday--4 mile run,
Friday--bike at the Y for 60 min or so,
Saturday--long run--9 miles or so.

 

[50sjayne]

Hmmm, funny holiday memory . . . when I was in my 20's I somehow was assigned the job of cooking the turkey. Well, I didn't know much about turkey anatomy but did manage to get the stuff out of the inside. However, after the turkey was cooked and we started to carve it, there didn't seem to be much breast meat --- turns out that I had cooked it upside down! It was very moist!

Have a great day all!

Ha! I have a similiar one with Rib Roast. I didn't realize that you used a special kind of rock salt (kosher salt) and used rock salt instead. A whole box. It was beautiful--all crystally and the best, moistest, rib roast I ever had. Truly. I guess the rock salt itself though isn't fit for human consumption lol.

Susan, nice to see you! I was wondering how you were doing during this busy week. Come back and tell us about all your bargains from Black Friday!

Y’know I volunteered to work the day after knowing we are making candles this year and really don’t need anything and really worked to find everything online this year—and did it. Found everything for the same doorbuster prices mostly on Amazon but on Best Buy too the day before T-Day. Got the Best Buy Norelco shavers at Target on sale a few days before--just went and got them. Best thing I did was go to Petsmart and buy 1 thing of cat litter a few days before T-Day. It was $9.99 for 33 lb.s of Tidy Cat. It had a $5 off coupon for the next one inside. Then on Black Friday after I got off work at 8pm I went and did the same thing 7 more times except it was $8.99. The kitty’s are fixed for awhile on the indoor plumbin’.
Also BI Mart had Revlon and Almay ½ off so that was a killer deal, I got a new warm vest to wear under my jacket at work—‘s cold in the meat dept. Went there on my lunch that day lol. Today I went to a feed and seed here that has the best prices on quality kitten food and they had a 25% off 1 item so I went and got one, then came back later after picking up a few more things at BI-Mart and Salvation Army and got another bag. The kittens really grew well on it last time I got 2 bags in a row—I mix it with the Costco.
I really like our Salvation Army because they have the best prices of any thrift shop and they have really nice, warm clothes because they get a lot of clothes from Alaska. Don’t know why—I’ll ask them sometime. Plus the ladies there are super sweet. I had a $10 coupon for Old Navy but after looking a lot for coats online (all of mine are too big now sigh..) decided I could find as good or better used and did. I dress so warm now I don't really need a heavy coat for every day and found a wool blend jacket for $3.99. Anyways had a great experience but I’m afraid next year will be the year we want a new tv so it’ll be back to Best Buy after T-Day dinner. I love those lines though—it’s a lot of fun ;-) Got some candle scent and dye at Michaels too ½ off with coupons.

 

[50sjayne]

Wed 11/24 QOTD- Think back on your weight loss/ healthy lifestyle journey. We may not progress as quickly as we like and most of us have our ups and downs, but I know we all have made progress in one way or another. Name one change you have made or seen that you are thankful for today, and how it affects your life now.

I guess my change is in my attitude towards myself. I’ve started to take better care of myself.


Cclovesdis:

I'm starting a new, full-time job on Monday!

How exciting—keep us informed ;-)


Tigger813:

Weather is looking cool for the first few days we are at Disney maybe even some showers on our first day. We will be going to EMH at AK that day after going to the grocery store, getting DD1 and me some new Crocs for the trip, and checking in. We have an extra set of clothes in each of our carry ons so we can change. We will wake up around 3:30 and leave here around 4 to get to the airport around 5 and check our bags and hopefully quickly go through security as our flight is at 6.

Can you tell I'm getting excited!!!!!!!

--I’m excited for you. My crocs didn’t need any breaking in—except for the thong style. They have to be broken in like any shoe. Just FYI.

My3princes:

They were not available locally, but I was able to get one on Sears.com. The sale started early so I bought it last night, found a free shipping code and had reward points and a $10 gift card so it made it possible. He is going to be totally psyched on Christmas morning.

Oh good job Mom!

11/27/2010 QOTD:

If you woke up today and it was time to open one present, what would you want it to be? Not peace on earth, not a husband that does the dishes, something you can hold in your hands, ride, drive, or see. What tangible present would make you squeal with delight today?

I probably better not answer that…
But really—I would love a complete set of Northern Exposure, I have season one but I won’t even watch it because that’s all I have—and then it’s over—like a good Steven King.

Well weighed in Saturday and found out I lost another pound--was flummoxed. Since I started this challenge as a maintainer--I've lost 7pounds...
I forget to tell you guys we got snow last Tuesday! It was enought to stick and make everything kind of pretty-- coulda used a little more but I'm not complainin'. It is so early for us to get any snow-- extremely bizarre. I loved it though-- was off work and everything.

 

[my3princes]

11/28/10 Sunday QOTD: What is your exercise plan for this week? Please share it with us! Write it down and check it off as you complete each day -- and you will feel a great sense of satisfaction from a job well done!

Maria

I never have an exercise plan. Never seem to find the time. Monday and Tuesday I will work 14 hour days. By Wednesday my kids look forward to time with me. At some point I need to get groceries etc etc etc. Exercise seems to be the piece that doesn't fit for me. I'm okay with that. I do pretty well with my diet so that makes me content.

 

[my3princes]

My family visited Pam and her family at the hospital this morning. Their spirits seem much better today. I'm so relieved that her DH is improving. He is still in the ICU, but they are able to visit and he is interacting. Her daughter is really stepping up and helping her through this and her son arrived with her parents just before we left. I can say that I could see the difference that a few days have made for them. I won't be able to visit the next couple of days, but look foward to visiting on Wednesday night. I'm sure that he will be feeling much better by then.

 

[donac]

Deb that is so great that you have been there for Pamela. This has turned into an amazing support group.

Pamela I am so glad that you see a big difference. Sometimes when you are so close you don't always see the changes. Prayers still coming.

Pamela I think you have also taught a number of us that we really can't sweat the small stuff. we need to look at the bigger picture.


My knee is still bothering me. Dh is going in for his physical on Wednesday and I will ask him to bring the list of possible doctors for her to checkk out and give me some suggestions. Then I will call for an appointment and get it checked out. I am hoping it is not bad but I always think the worst and plan for it. If I do have to have some sort of surgery I want it just before Christmas so I don't miss too much school and can rest up during the break. But I am hoping that I don't need it. We shall see.

To everyone else HI! I still have things to do so I can't reply right now.

I probably won't be back to either late tomorrow (Have a meeting until 5) or Tuesday morning.

Have a great evening

 

[tigger813]

Pamela- You are so sweet to be thinking about others when you are going through so much your self! Glad to hear that your husband is doing better! I will check in while we're gone. SO my continued thoughts and prayers are with you.

I think I'm over the worst. DD1 only got sick twice and seems good now. DH and DD2 seem ok. DH is picking up some ginger ale for me at Target and I will have that and saltines for supper. He had to take DD2 to a b'day party at Chucky Cheez Its as DD2 likes to call it! She's so funny! We had rice pilaf for lunch and I have had a coke zero this afternoon and a small bowl of lite peppermint stick ice cream. I should really get drinking my water. I don't want to end up dehydrated!

Doing a little more decorating and then some final organizing of the suitcases. We will be going to a Publix when we get there on Wednesday. We are packing some extra long pants since the weather is looking cooler. That's all right as long as we can get some pool time in. My dad needs to do some of his PT in the pool. I'd rather be cool than hot. I'm bringing my two Christmas sweatshirts from out last trip and plan on buying the girls each a Christmas one upon arrival or Wednesday night when they need it. Looks like upper 40s low 50s each evening.

Looking forward to getting new Crocs as well.

Thanks everyone for the kind words. This was not the way we planned on spending Thanksgiving weekend but at least we should all be healthy for the trip.

DD1 and I are watching Eloise at Christmas. I think I'll head to bed early tonight. I'm supposed to give my co-worker a massage in the morning and she's supposed to give me a shellac manicure and pedicure before our trip.

Think I'll try and drink some water now. Only 1.6 from goal! Shocking since I've eaten next to nothing in 3 days! Down .8 since last Wednesday. I never lose weight Thanksgiving weekend!

TTFN

 

[corinnak]

Hello Loser Friends!

I'm sorry to have disappeared once again - I keep popping by to read and then I get called away before I get a reply written. I am DETERMINED today to at least say this:

Pamela - I haven't read the account of the incident, but I am so sorry about what has happened to your DH and my thoughts have been with you and with him all week long. It is so fortunate that your parents are close by and able to help so you can focus on DH. I hope you are taking good care of yourself, too.

Tracey - So sorry you got hit with the flu right before your trip. What a rough time to be hit with that sort of bleck. Hopefully you'll all feel better for your travel day. Last year we were leaving for FL on a friday after school. I showed up to pick up the kids and was told that my kindergartner was in the office because he was throwing up. NOT good. We had to pay the fees to change our tickets to the next day, when fortunately he felt well enough to travel. Sounds like your timing is working out a little better than that. I hope you have a wonderful trip!


11/28/10 Sunday QOTD: What is your exercise plan for this week? Please share it with us! Write it down and check it off as you complete each day -- and you will feel a great sense of satisfaction from a job well done!

My plan usually involves running on Sunday and Bodypump on Monday, but tomorrow, I'm helping load a show into the black box theater/painting the floor in the morning, and today....I've got the kids on my own all day, and an hour and a half on the TM is not likely to happen. Here's my best theory for how it wil go this week:


Sun. 11/28 - Run 7 miles
Mon. 11/29 - Weight Loss Yoga DVD + paint floor
Tues 11/30 - Bodypump
Wed. 12/1 - Intervals on the TM - 5 or 6 miles
Thur 12/2 - TRX class + swimming?
Fri. 12/3 - run - 3 miles
Sat 12/4 - Bodypump, Body flow

And in other news, I have the new WW plan materials - I went to a meeting this morning. It is similar in a lot of ways, but the numbers are all changing. I think it's going to be a lot like shopping in Europe - it works basically the same way but prices and currency are just different.

And now I'd better get to designing the program for 1940's Radio Hour...and the 1st grade Dinosaur project. Of course we are doing a controversial one - Oviraptor: Egg thief or good parent? You decide.