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[cclovesdis]

Hi Everyone,

Today has been a good day. Thank you all for the support! Mom was great yesterday (I’ll never be able to figure her out) and has been fine today. My dad is wonderful! He puts up with just about anything.

Hope everyone is having a great weekend!

CC

If you don't mind sharing, which bike do you have? That is likely going to be my Christmas gift and I know it's going to require some thinking. TIA

It's 15 years old so I have no idea!!!!! I did buy it a new gel seat a few years ago. Living by the beach it is very flat here so don;t need much, It is nothing special, bought at target!!

I’ve actually been looking at Target. But, a new seat might be an easier, budget-friendlier solution.

Glad your mom was better today. I hope it stayed that way and that you had a great day.

I am getting some good laughs reading about your dad. He sounds like a great guy. I guess he got tired just watching you working out.

So I did get in my 5 mile run. It took me 60:10. I was pretty happy with that. I have a 5mile race on 10/16. Its a women's classic. Supporting women's cancers and women's health. Its the first race I ever ran in. Well I did the 5K then.

We took the boys for sunday school shoes tonight and we went with my parents to dinner at Ruby Tuesday's. It was spur of the moment so I didnt really plan for this. I had a side salad, grilled crab cake (mostly jumbo lump crab meet no filler) broccolli and 2 onion rings. I know I should of stopped at the broccoli. I was pretty full but I think I made alright choices.

Thanks Lindsay! Yesterday and today have been some much-needed good days. My dad…I don’t know how he deals with all the female hormones.

for the 5 miles! What a great time! Your dinner out sounds good, IMO. Honestly, the broccoli is the part that gets me at RT. It’s almost 100 calories.

Just wanted to say hi. I feel a migraine coming on, so Im going to try to go to sleep. I survived class today and the 5 page paper due. Just need to survive tomorrow and I will be at Disneyworld! One day left.

Hope you are migraine-free and have a great trip!

Oh rats our spooky train ride got weathered out. We will go back in 2 weeks. It'll work out and maybe I won't forget my camera that time.

Sending that you’ll get to ride the train in 2 weeks!

CC - I love that you have to be supervised to do strength! Sounds like you and your dad get along great!

Dad definitely is my favorite. He really does put up with anything.

Your dad sounds very sweet, even if he falls asleep on you. Michael hates when he asks me to watch a movie with him, and I fall asleep. It's hard some nights to keep the eyes open.

Hope you had a great bike ride!

QOTD Sunday- Since we're all disney fans, when did your love for all things disney begin? Did you get the disney magic from the first time you entered a disney park, or was it a love that gradually built up?

I loved my first trip, but I really remember very little of it. It wasn’t until I went again at 21 that I really fell in love with Disney.

Tracey: Hope you have a great time with your parents visiting.

I wonder how many times AK thinks that???? I love your spreadsheet! You have a lot of time on your hands now, huh! How much longer in the boot?

I do have some time on my hands. I have been job searching, but really doing very little overall. I’ve been able to do more today because it is dry outside. The boot shouldn’t get wet-it could be slippery. So, I did get to walk over and see the girls next door. They’ve had to come to me so that was a nice change. My follow-up appt is Nov. 1st. I cannot wait!

What a great compliment! How sweet of AK! Is this her graduation from elementary school-type trip?

tggrrstarr: So jealous that you find journaling easy! I know the points for just about everything, but never want to go online and actually journal. Thanks for the inspiration to do that today!

Deb: When in 1992 did you go? We were down in August and I don’t remember it being that hot-before or after the hurricane. At home we refer to BC as “Before Children” or more specifically, “Before CC.” Children really do change everything. I have told my sister time and again that I am going with her and her husband and children to WDW. I wouldn’t miss seeing their eyes light up for anything. Now, they are not planning to have kids soon, so I have to wait a while, but I had to stake my claim to their faces now.

Feel better!

CC, I wish you could make a grocery list like that for me!

I didn’t realize my list making would be so popular. I got the inspiration from pjlla really. She is always mentioning the value of being prepared. Pamela-I hope you are okay!

on your 5K! You’ve done all your tasks for the week already!? WTG!

Jen: You’ve had quite the busy weekend! I can’t believe you did all that at your cabin in one day! Hope you had a great run!

Thanks! The one product we can always use coupons for is Lactaid milk. Also, I did want to mention that Target often has a coupon for a gift certificate if you fill or transfer a prescription to their pharmacy. I checked for one today, but no luck.

 

[donac]

Good afternoon I was going to post earlier but never got here.

I was going to volunteer for Monday's QOTD. If we still don't hear from Pam I will do Tuesday's

my3princess I am glad that you got another antibiotic. Some people feel that most sinus infections don't go away unless you do 2 courses of antibiotics. Sinus infections are very hard to get rid of.

I didn't go to the grocery store this morning. I went through my pantry and freezer and realized that I had enough stocked up to make meals for the week. I did need fruits and veggies so I went to a specialty shop to get really fresh produce. This place has the best baked goods and dh usually picks up 2 packs of their apple cider doughnuts. When I told him I was going he told me not to pick up doughnuts but when I came home without them he was dissappointed. I do plan to make some apple crisp later.

Cam I am making chili also. Just got the pot on.

Who mentioned Honey Crisp apples? I went to this store this morning and looked for them. I couldn't believe the size of them. They were HUGE. I know that I can't eat one. I am going to have to split these with someone.

QOTD I have been in love with DW since I was a little girl. I knew that I could never make it to the west coast but I loved to watch WWoD on Sunday night. I especially loved when they showed a new attraction at a park. I remember watching HM and POC on tv long before I got to DL or Dw. We went to DL on our honeymoon and 2 years later got to DW. On that trip we took a monorail over to what would soon be Epcot. we couldn't go into the park but we got a view of it before it opened.

Off to get some things done. We spent yesterday at my parent's house. We helped my sisters close up my parent's pool.

Have a nice evening everyone. PD to anyone who is having trouble. PD to Pam. I hope everything is okay.

 

[lisah0711]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY JENANDERSON!

I hope that you have a wonderful day with your family!

 

[tigger813]

Happy Birthday, Jenanderson!!!!!!

Just finished 2 miles on the elliptical. I would've done the 5K but my mother kept asking me if I was almost done 3 times!!!!! RRRRRRR!!!!!!! I was watching the rest of Dear John and she came down and then got interested so wanted to be able to hear it. I told her that I do a 2 mile workout and a 5K everyday. I am doing a weight loss challenge and if I gain I pay! This is going to be a long 2 weeks if I have to go through this everyday! She wants to go shopping when I have to work. She just doesn't get it!!!!!! I have to be available. We have 3 1/2 hours tomorrow to go shopping and then we have to be home to get DD2 off the bus. She's worried we won't get home in time. We may just need to do shopping tomorrow morning and then Wednesday morning. I have to be at work most of Tuesday and Thursday. They go to VT on Friday to see my brother! If I don't get my workouts in I am going to become a really grouchy TIGGER!!!!!

Thanks for letting me vent! I just don't want to fall back into what happened last summer! I can't do that again!!!!!

Gotta go shoot hoops with DD1 as she gets ready for tryouts tomorrow night.

 

[Cupcaker]

Hi everyone. I woke up nice and refreshed today. Can you believe I havent packed yet? My bf and I have been so busy working that we havent had time. But we have washed all the clothes so we just need to pack. We leave late tonight so we still have time. I'll try to check in once a while so I dont fall too far behind. Hope everyone has a great week! Hope Pamela is ok too.

QOTD Sunday- Since we're all disney fans, when did your love for all things disney begin? Did you get the disney magic from the first time you entered a disney park, or was it a love that gradually built up?

It kind of really kicked in during college. I lived about 15 miles away from DL. I ended up getting an annual pass and would regularly go after classes Disney just makes me feel happy and feel young again.

Someone commented Fri. night at the Homecoming game about how many of Brad's classmates could wear what the clothes they graduated in, and it was remarked that I couldn't, they would fall off. And you know what, they are right! I love not being recognized!

Thats great Im glad you had a good time. Dancing always makes anyone feel better. That was very sweet of AK. She is going to grow up to be a wonderful person.

I am totally into saving money with coupons and have huge amounts that I am trading with some other people.

Thats a great idea. Thats something I need to start doing. Hope you had a good run. Happy birthday!!!

I officially have sinus infection #2 of the year I feel like someone punched me in both eyes, my teeth hurt and the motion of walking hurts my head. I started antibiotics this morning so hopefully I'll start feeling better soon.

Get better soon.

Just finished 2 miles on the elliptical. I would've done the 5K but my mother kept asking me if I was almost done 3 times!!!!! RRRRRRR!!!!!!!

Hope it works out. Shes probably just excited to be around you Im sure after a few days, she'll get it. Good luck!

 

[my3princes]

Happy Birthday, Jenanderson!!!!!!

Just finished 2 miles on the elliptical. I would've done the 5K but my mother kept asking me if I was almost done 3 times!!!!! RRRRRRR!!!!!!! I was watching the rest of Dear John and she came down and then got interested so wanted to be able to hear it. I told her that I do a 2 mile workout and a 5K everyday. I am doing a weight loss challenge and if I gain I pay! This is going to be a long 2 weeks if I have to go through this everyday! She wants to go shopping when I have to work. She just doesn't get it!!!!!! I have to be available. We have 3 1/2 hours tomorrow to go shopping and then we have to be home to get DD2 off the bus. She's worried we won't get home in time. We may just need to do shopping tomorrow morning and then Wednesday morning. I have to be at work most of Tuesday and Thursday. They go to VT on Friday to see my brother! If I don't get my workouts in I am going to become a really grouchy TIGGER!!!!!

Thanks for letting me vent! I just don't want to fall back into what happened last summer! I can't do that again!!!!!

Gotta go shoot hoops with DD1 as she gets ready for tryouts tomorrow night.

Where are you going in VT?




JenAnderson

 

[flipflopmom]

jen!!! I hope it was a wonderful day, reminding you to celebrate life!

I did need fruits and veggies so I went to a specialty shop to get really fresh produce. This place has the best baked goods and dh usually picks up 2 packs of their apple cider doughnuts. .

That sounds wonderful! I wish we had something other than the grocery store, although I did notice they were advertising local apples and peaches...

Thanks for letting me vent! I just don't want to fall back into what happened last summer! I can't do that again!!!

Good for you telling her your needs up front for exercise. You might not get in as much, with all the extra entertaining, but hopefully you can, and stay on track! Vent away!

Hi everyone. I woke up nice and refreshed today. Can you believe I havent packed yet? My bf and I have been so busy working that we havent had time. But we have washed all the clothes so we just need to pack.

HAVE A GREAT TRIP!!!!!!!!

Today has been a good day. Thank you all for the support! Mom was great yesterday (I’ll never be able to figure her out) and has been fine today. My dad is wonderful! He puts up with just about anything. My follow-up appt is Nov. 1st. I cannot wait! What a great compliment! How sweet of AK! Is this her graduation from elementary school-type trip?

I love it. My kids definitely can't figure me out either. Wonder what they'll be saying about me on disboards one day. Less than a month to go for the boot!!! This is just her 6th grade trip. Next year she'll go to DC for 2 nights... probably around $250 I guess...

Just checking in to see if Pamela had checked in. Times like these I wish we had phone numbers... Hope you understand what I mean and don't feel like I am a stalker... The Sunday night rush is beginning. Final house clean of the weekend, getting stuff ready for the week, menu planning, ugh. I'm procrastinating.

BRAD JUST LEFT FOR HIS LAST SUNDAY NIGHT ON 3rd SHIFT!!! I hope I'm not hinging too much on life being wonderful once he's back on 1st! We've kinda gotten used to not having each other around, hope we can transition to co-existing again well. Does that make sense?

Have a great evening. I'm sure I'll be back later!
Taryn

 

[tggrrstarr]

I just got home from work and have to post what happened. I can't believe it!
This morning when I left for work, I left a steak in the kitchen sink to thaw for my husband's dinner. I had a piece of salmon in the fridge for myself. When we got home, I looked in the sink and it was gone! After searching the house, I found the empty, bloody bag on the floor of the dining room. A short distance away was about half of the thawed, chewed up steak. We came to the conclusion that the cat dragged it out of the sink and into the dining room, then she and the dog worked together to get the bag open. And then I guess the dog took it from there. (I have caught them working together before to get into a closed garbage bag). My poor husband decided to go get himself take out instead of waiting for me to go buy him another steak. I learned my lesson, no food is safe in this house anymore! That cat is an instigator. These things never happened when it was just the dog! But we love her anyway.

 

[keenercam]

Hi, everyone! Busy day and now exhausted but I had to stop in to wish JenA a very happy birthday. I hope it was wonderful, sweetie!

 

[tigger813]

Where are you going in VT?




JenAnderson

My parents are going to see my brother and family in Essex Jct.

 

[cclovesdis]

Hi Everyone,

I have something to share. My mom really wanted to go out to dinner tonight with the whole family-her, dad, my sister, my BIL, and I. We discussed where to go and we picked a chain restaurant called Longhorn's. We had to drive a bit, but it was so worth it. I had two small pieces of bread, lots of salad, and only half my steak. I don't remember the last time, if ever, I've taken food home. I ordered 8 oz. of grilled sirloin, so a very lean cut, wrapped in 1 piece of bacon. I ate half of it and all my veggies, which I asked for without butter and seasonings. The salad did have cheese and croutons on it, but not too much. I'll attempt to journal my points, but since I have all 35 of my WPA left, I'm not worried at all. We ordered 2 of the special 3-course menus, so the table got 1 app and 1 dessert. No one has touched the dessert yet. 1/2 is with my sister and BIL and 1/2 is in the fridge. I completely skipped the app. This is probably my biggest food-related NSV since I started this journey.

I'll post a few quick replies and then I'm off to journal my food and then it's bedtime.

CC

Dona: So nice to not have to have gone grocery shopping today! My dad bought a few things not on the list yesterday so I may have to do this.

Tracey: Hope tomorrow goes more smoothly

to DD1 for tryouts tomorro!

Cupcaker: Have a great trip!

Taryn: I'm guessing your DDs will say "I, AK, think my mom is the best mom in the whole entire world" and "I, Sophie, think that my mom loves me more than anything in the world. And, I know they would both say, "Thank you for teaching me that my mom is just as important as I am."

Hope AK has a great trip this year and next!

Cannot wait to say bye to the boot. I can get around pretty well, but I want to use the treadmill!!!!!!!!!!!!!

BRAD JUST LEFT FOR HIS LAST SUNDAY NIGHT ON 3rd SHIFT!!! I hope I'm not hinging too much on life being wonderful once he's back on 1st! We've kinda gotten used to not having each other around, hope we can transition to co-existing again well. Does that make sense?

I'm sure things will be fine. It might take a day or two, especially since he'll have to adjust his sleep-wake times.

I just got home from work and have to post what happened. I can't believe it!

That's outrageous!

 

[cclovesdis]

jenanderson

Jen, I hope you had a great day!

 

[cclovesdis]

And, I will post tomorrow's QOTD when my alarm goes off tomorrow morning.

I am hoping that pjlla will be back in the morning. I do hope that you are alright Pamela.

 

[mommyof2Pirates]

We've had DH's reunion activities all weekend. It's been fun, but I am BEAT!

Im so glad you had some fun this weekend. Good for you.

QOTD Sunday- Since we're all disney fans, when did your love for all things disney begin? Did you get the disney magic from the first time you entered a disney park, or was it a love that gradually built up?

I always loved disney characters and movies growing up. I went with my parents to WDW when I was 10, I went with a group of friends as a high school graduation present, then again with my family when I was 18, and we took our honeymoon there in 2003. Through all these trips I really really enjoyed myself and always was excited to go back. Then 2 years ago I started planning my first family trip with my boys. I found these boards and thats where my addiction really began. I loved planning our trip and really putting details into it. It was so fun and wonderful to spend the time with my kids and husband and to see the excitement in my kids eyes. I cant wait to go back again as a family. I am excited for my princess wkend trip with my mom and aunt but it just will not be the same.

Great fun at the reunion! I had a lot of friends in DH's class, and we danced for hours. My obliques are feeling it. I actually came home for a second (less than a mile from the party last night) to put shorts on under my dress so I could really boogie!

that is just completely hysterical
How thoughtful of AK to use her own money. I know what you mean about burdening your kids with your problems. I hate when I tell the kids we cant do anything because we have no money. I need to find another way to phrase that.

I officially have sinus infection #2 of the year I feel like someone punched me in both eyes, my teeth hurt and the motion of walking hurts my head. I started antibiotics this morning so hopefully I'll start feeling better soon.

I hope you feel better soon.

Yesterday we drove up (early in the morning) to our cabin and finished closing it up for the winter. The boat is now winterized and covered and the cabin is cleaned and closed up. It was a really long day and then we drove back home.

My mom and her boyfriend came to our house to have a late dinner and spend the night. We ordered pizza and she had brought a cake for my birthday. Overall it was not that bad of an eating day (normally my weekends are horrible). I did have some pizza and a small piece of cake but I had eaten light the rest of the day so it was fine.

Jen I am glad you weekend sounded to go well. HAPPY BIRTHDAY

Gotta go shoot hoops with DD1 as she gets ready for tryouts tomorrow night.

How exciting. I played basketball in middle and high school. I actually was pretty good and got a bunch of awards. I hope your DD does well at tryouts. I will send some PD her way.

BRAD JUST LEFT FOR HIS LAST SUNDAY NIGHT ON 3rd SHIFT!!! I hope I'm not hinging too much on life being wonderful once he's back on 1st! We've kinda gotten used to not having each other around, hope we can transition to co-existing again well. Does that make sense?

Any change in your routine will give you anxiety but Im sure after a few weeks you both will get a new routine going again. Just remember to cut him some slack the first few weeks while your both are still adjusting. Oh and hide the screwdrivers.

I just got home from work and have to post what happened. I can't believe it!
This morning when I left for work, I left a steak in the kitchen sink to thaw for my husband's dinner. I had a piece of salmon in the fridge for myself. When we got home, I looked in the sink and it was gone! After searching the house, I found the empty, bloody bag on the floor of the dining room. A short distance away was about half of the thawed, chewed up steak. We came to the conclusion that the cat dragged it out of the sink and into the dining room, then she and the dog worked together to get the bag open. And then I guess the dog took it from there. (I have caught them working together before to get into a closed garbage bag). My poor husband decided to go get himself take out instead of waiting for me to go buy him another steak. I learned my lesson, no food is safe in this house anymore! That cat is an instigator. These things never happened when it was just the dog! But we love her anyway.

I was cracking up reading your post. At least your meal wasnt already cooked. My dog did that years ago to me. I made a roast and my dh had a friend over to watch football. i walked out to the living room to give them their plates and when I came back for mine the darn dog had eaten it. We didnt have any left because we only had planned on the two of us eating so it was a really small roast. I felt like crying. I guess now you know you have to hide everything. We have to put the garbage can behind closed doors everyday now or we come home to a floor of chewed garbage. Animals gotta love them.

This is probably my biggest food-related NSV since I started this journey.

Great Job CC. You are really doing so well. I admire that you have picked up speed with your wt loss even with your injury.

So there is a negative vibe in my house tonight. It starts with a D and ends with an H. You guessed it Dh! He is miserable not only did the eagles loose today but he is loosing for the 4th week in a row in his fantasy football league. It is really annoying me so I am just going to finish my posts and go to bed.

The kids did great in church today. Even my 3 year old sang the words to this little light of mine. It was great. We had a new pastor start at our church today. He did a childrens sermon and had the kids bring pics of their pets. Ryan showed him our dog and the pastor handed him the mic and asked what the dogs name was. Ryan replied "Donovan" the pastor said "oh do you mean like the eagles quaterback donovan mcnabb?" Ryan said in the microphone for the whole church to hear " yes but he plays for the redskins now so we dont cheer for him anyone. We only cheer for the eagles thats why my dad said everyone might boo him today". I seriously slouched as low as I could into the pew. At least the kid is honest. The pastor just laughed and moved on.

I didnt do too bad with my eating today although I didnt count my points. I feel pretty hungry lately so I think TOM is probably on its way. I cant remember when it was last time but since its usually every 21days it comes so often I dont even keep track anymore.

Well I hope you all enjoyed your weekend. Tomorrow starts another nutty week. I have to figure out how to ask my boss about my promotion/raise. I am not going to chicken out. I will let you know how it goes.

Take care.

 

[tggrrstarr]

So there is a negative vibe in my house tonight. It starts with a D and ends with an H. You guessed it Dh! He is miserable not only did the eagles loose today but he is loosing for the 4th week in a row in his fantasy football league. It is really annoying me so I am just going to finish my posts and go to bed.

As you were laughing at my post, I was finding yours hilarious! Today was the first Sunday since football started that my husband didn't lose on his fantasy football. And the Browns won! I'm sure everyone knows how rare that is! Every Sunday up until now I couldn't wait to leave the house to go do my exercise!

I have a small (or big) milestone to report! I haven't been able to wear my wedding rings for about two and a half years now, they weren't sized properly when we got them, but I had been able to squeeze them on at first. On a whim, I just went to try them on. They fit better than when I first got them! (still a tiny bit tight, but wearable) I am so excited! My coworkers don't even know what they look like, lol. The funny thing is, just about three months ago I tried to put them on and couldn't even come close!

 

[jenanderson]

Thanks for all the birthday wishes everyone! I had a really nice day. It was great to wake up and have my mom here. She bought me some really nice running clothes and so that was great. Usually she gets me a bunch of junk that I never will use but this year she did great - I was so happy that she gave me such a thoughtful gift. After she left, DH and I went out and ran 7.3 miles. It was pretty cool when we started but true to my overly hot form...I was in my sports bra by the end. We walked by several people who were out walking in big coats, turtle necks, and other warm gear...I am sure they thought I was crazy! I also got a nice long bath in this afternoon. It was so great to relax (and shave my legs)! I spent some time writing some curriculum that I am writing for the neighbors. They want their nanny to do more educational activities with their daughter so they are paying me to write the curriculum. Then I went out for dinner with the family. I probably ate more then I should have but it was not too bad. Finally, I was able to talk with Jude and chat with my other DIS friend so I was happy. As I said...just a really nice day.

Cupcaker – I am feeling much better. I think coming on the board and just saying how I was feeling helped. Getting back on the board and having the support of everyone is what I needed to take stock of things and refocus. I know that there are still going to be VERY hard days but I am learning how to deal with them better.

I love how planned out you are for your trip! I know you will do great – you have to think of all that walking you will do while you are there too!

Goldcupmom – Hugs for all the financial problems….sadly, I can relate to it all. I think there are so many of us here are just holding on by a thread at times. We all could use a little bit of a break I think. You are so right about telling me that I can’t be everything to everyone. I am working on it. I also know that I have to get better on not having such high expectations for myself ALL the time.

Tigger813 – I am so proud of you with your 5K running! You are always so impressive with your healthy habits….drinking all your water, planning out healthy foods, exercising all the time, etc. I really have to take some lessons from you!

Lisa0711 – It is wonderful that we are all pushing through the rough times and sticking this out. Even when the days are hard, I just look at the photos of where I started and think about all I have accomplished so far. No matter how rough things get right now, I will never go back because even with what is happening, I am a much happier person. Good luck with using the treadmill. DH and I bought a used one last winter and I am thinking of selling it. We would rather be running outside…even when it is below zero!

CC – So glad that -you are seeing the success with the journaling, thinking about the food and drinking the water…you totally deserve the success you are experiencing in this challenge. BTW…I loved that you sent your dad shopping with such a great list. Great job getting some strength training in – I have not been doing so good with this so you have inspired me to get on it tomorrow. It is now on my list of things to do tomorrow. I will watch for coupons for you. Please feel free to send me a PM with anything else you are looking for.

Kathy – I was so happy to see you have lost a good amount this past month…I know that you will see One-derland soon! You are going to be so healthy and looking strong when I see you at the princess!

My3princes – Hugs to you. It is so hard to get your head in the game when there is so much else going on. I have started the days out strong and also tend to go downhill. I am really working at finding things to do so that I don’t sabotage myself as the day goes on. One thing that is helping is to make a list so that when I am feeling like I am losing focus, I go back to my list and it helps. BTW…I LOVE your honeymoon photo! The tent at WDW is great – can’t say that would have sparked my love for WDW! Hope you are feeling better soon too!

50sjayne – Waking Sleeping Beauty sounds really interesting! I will have to watch for it. You did a great job with taking the walk and having the apple cider!

Jude – You had a GREAT weekend. I am so amazed that you can have such a crazy schedule week after week and still lose weight. You are going to ROCK that race next weekend! Thanks for being such a great friend lately. All your e-mails and calls have really meant a lot to me and I probably haven't said that to you.

Mommyof2Pirates – I loved your race report and will be joining in your pre-trip report…it is great! Good luck with the raise/promotion. It is always so hard to ask for something like that but you do have to stick up for yourself and give it a try.

Flipflopmom – Sounds like you had a great time at the reunion. Your DD is precious! You have done such a good job as a mom and it shows with how wonderful your kids are! I am so happy for you and your family – it is great to see that you have made it through the tough time of having Brad work the 3rd shift. I get what you mean about having him around and transitioning to a new routine again. I am sure you will get used to it quickly again but remember it might take a few days for everyone to get used to each other again.

Tggrrstarr – Great jobs on getting your walks in even when time is short! BTW…your cat and dog crack me up! They were very naughty!

Well, I really meant to answer some of the QOTD but I was happier to catch up with everyone. It will be my goal to work on that a bit tomorrow. I hope that we all have a happy and healthy week. Hugs to every one of you!

Jen

 

[jenanderson]

I have a small (or big) milestone to report! I haven't been able to wear my wedding rings for about two and a half years now, they weren't sized properly when we got them, but I had been able to squeeze them on at first. On a whim, I just went to try them on. They fit better than when I first got them! (still a tiny bit tight, but wearable) I am so excited! My coworkers don't even know what they look like, lol. The funny thing is, just about three months ago I tried to put them on and couldn't even come close!

This is a HUGE milestone! I bet you feel great being able to wear your wedding rings - WAY TO GO! You are obviously doing all the right things and I am glad that you are able to put the rings on!!!!

I am now experiencing a deal with my rings as well. They now fall off my left hand so I put them on my right hand but now they are a bit too big for that hand as well. I am thinking of taking mine off and not wearing them for a while. I will have to figure out what to do about them or get them resized at some point but for now it might just be best to take them off and store them.

 

[mikamah]

Happy Birthday Jen!!
Hope you had a wonderful day.

 

[Octoberbride03]

Happy Birthday Jen

Chiming in to say hi and goodbye. Off to Gettysburg in the morning to celebrate my 7th wedding Anniversary, which was today. Rained cats and dogs here, which sucks because it rained cats and dogs here on weds and thursday Hopefully we'll have nice weather up there and we'll be home on Thursday night sometime.

Have a great week everybody

 

[cclovesdis]

Good Morning,

Well, I'm guessing you can all figure out that my alarm hasn't went off yet. But, that's okay, because a light bulb did and I remembered a great QOTD from a previous challenge or two. I apologize, I don't remember who asked it.

Ding-dong! Your personal guide has just woken you up and has great news. Your chartered plane is here to take you on an all-expense paid "health" vacation for the next week. Where are you going? What are you doing? It's all up to you!

Now, this vacation comes with a few pieces of information:
1) It includes a nanny/caregiver, etc. so that you can go alone if you so choose.
2) If there is one thing I am learning, health is relative. Hence, the quotation marks.

But most importantly, have a great trip!

If I could workout, I'd love to go to one of those all-inclusive gym/spa resorts. However, like I said, health is relative. Honestly, what I could use is a sleep study. I know that won't take a week, but it might take a week for me to get a regulated sleep-wake cycle. I get plenty of sleep, but not when the rest of the 1st shift-working Eastern Time Zone sleeps.

I'll be back later with some replies.

Have a great day everyone!

CC

pjlla: I hope you are alright!