Biggest Loser 10 Fall Challenge -- for losers and maintainers :)

[Dreamer24]

I'm feeling really positive today. I had a small loss after last weeks gain of a lb. I don't expect to meet my 12 lb goal for the challenge because I had a slow start and I will eb in Disney with deluxe dining for the last two weeks. I'd have to meet my goal before that, and even if I could, it probably wouldn't last through vacation. With that said, I KNOW I can meet at LEAST half of my goal and that just confirms for me that I'll be able to do the rest at the next challenge. One lb at a time, one day at a time, one healthy choice/change at a time and it really doesn't sound that difficult or overwhelming to get back to my goal weight. I know I can do.

I've been doing so bad with exercise because I've been suffering from migraines (going through a lot of testing to find out why) BUT just making better eating choices is keeping the scale moving. That's not to say every choice has been good but the majority have! I cna't wait to see how close I can get by the end of the challenge!

Connie, good luck giving up caffeine. I have one thing each morning with caffeine and it's more because I enjoy it because I don't find that it wakes me up. I know a lot of people who struggle because they drink it all day long. I know you have the strength to do it!

 

[Dreamer24]

Cam, they look great! The jack ones are amazing! I can't believe how many you made! I wouldn't have had he patience to decorate that many!

 

[my3princes]

Rose - I think you were asking about a cleaning lady, right? We finally bit the bullet this spring. I was sick of hearing Howard complaining about cleaning the bathrooms, mopping floors, vacuuming, etc., and I just wasn't around enough to want to spend my free time cleaning. We had The Maids come in and do a very thorough cleaning because I hadn't even had time for spring cleaning.

Once the base cleaning was done, I looked for a cleaning lady. I put the word out to people that we were looking and I asked friends for recommendations. Interestingly, though, one morning at the gym in the locker room I was lamenting to my friend about not being able to find someone. Another woman overheard me and told me her cousin does that. I gave her my number and her cousin, Jill called me.

Jill comes every other week and cleans all the bathrooms, dusts the first floor (except our office), dusts the master bedroom and the guest room (the kids' rooms are their private domain and I refuse to pay for someone to clean their messes). She cleans the whole kitchen, including inside the microwave and the cooktop. She wipes down all the furniture (including our headboard and footboard and the pedestal on the kitchen table!) She sweeps and mops all the floors and vacuums all the rugs (area and wall to wall). It takes her and her helper more than 2 hours to do all of that and they do such a great job that we hardly have to do any of those things in between visits. We pay $85/visit and it is worth every penny -- I'd get rid of cable before I'd cut Jill out of our budget. It seems like such an extravagance but it is so important to us for the house to be clean and Jill is so appreciative of the business - it allows her to be a mostly stay at home Mom for 3 young children. I am just so impressed that she has an MBA and used to be a top-level executive at a local company and then started this business and is turning away referrals. She is pleasant (my fur-baby, Cali, LOVES her) and efficient and absolutely trustworthy. I wish all my busy friends had a Jill in their lives.

I used to be Jill Actually I used to clean houses to supplement my income. I had 5 customers and I cleaned in the afternoons and evenings when my Mom or DH could watch the kids. Each job took a couple of hours, doing exactly what you described. My clients were heartbroken when I stopped cleaning because I was pregnant with DS3. It wasn't a fun job, but paid well. I put one add in the newspaper for one day and had more interest than I could handle.

 

[Connie96]

Morning, y'all! Thanks for your support on dumping the caffeine. I'm only on day two, so it's definitely a struggle - I feel exhausted. But... I've done it before and I can do it again... (much like losing this same weight again, huh?)

Anyway, I read the QOTD last night, but I just didn't feel like thinking about it right then. But I logged on just now because I had an epiphany... The number one reason I am now a runner is because I found the Enell sports bra. That is the one piece of "equipment" that made my journey possible. I absolutely could not, would not, run, jump or exercise without it.

 

[Rose&Mike]

Wow Cam, wish I lived in NJ, because I would so hire Jill. I have the time to clean--I only work 3 days a week, I just HATE it. I mean, I would rather be tortured than clean. Mike is not a big fan either and ever since DS got his scholarship Mike has been saying--we're not paying tuition, we can pay for a house cleaner. (And really our house is not that bad. I don't want you all to think we live in a pig sty.) I just need to get my act together and find someone.

I'm cleaning out my closets, and I decided to try on "the purple dress." This is the one (for new people) that I wore to a formal in college. It's a size 9/10 from the 80s. I have moved it all over the country cause I just loved it and we had a lot of fun at that formal (more fun than our wedding). Anyhow it's shiny purple actetate, fits really tight with a flared skirt and cap sleeves with shoulder pads. So I've been putting it on every couple months just to see how close I am to the college size and drumroll please.....I got it zipped today without even putting on spanx. And if I had spanx on I might even consider wearing it to a retro party.

Ok, back to work. I am almost through my closet. Does anyone else find it stressful to get rid of bigger sizes. Like you start doing the whole what if thing?

 

[cruisindisney]

I am already tired and the day isn't even in full swing yet. My husband's dog woke me up at 4:30 to let him out to go potty and I could not go back to sleep. My dog will sleep all night, but his is a tiny thing that can't hold it all night, UGH!

My day really gets going after lunch. I have to go help with my son's class Halloween party. They called me from the school and asked me to do it since no one had volunteered. I find it funny since last year there was an incident with another parent accusing me of abusing his son when I made him move so he wouldn't be hit with a baseball bat at field day. Each time he told the story I got more and more abusive. Luckily I had witnesses and the man is known for his fits and accusations. It went so far as him filling a complaint with the police and I was questioned. It was insane! Anyway, the principal knew I didn't hurt the boy and they know I work from home, hence a phone call. I was going to the party, just not planning to be in charge.

Then I have to take the kids to my husband's work for them to trick or treat.

After a couple hours there, I will have to come home and catch up on work, plus get dinner ready for the family.

Guess I better find a couple more games for the class in case the games I have planned go too quickly. Happy Friday everyone!

 

[tigger813]

www.weightlosschallenge.com user name: wlc password: home

Didn't want to forget this!

I had quite the morning at the wellness center. I'm down 3.6 for the week on that scale. She also did me 6 week measurements and I have lost about 9 inches total! She was wondering if she was looking at the right numbers! It felt so great! She's going to be sending me some coaching training materials through email She really thinks I should do it.

I had the new pumpkin spice protein shake this morning at the wc. Quite tasty and she put some extra vanilla protein powder in it. I'm not a pumpkin person but the spices made it quite tasty. Going to have another shake for lunch so I can enjoy my Chinese food tonight and a well-deserved drink!

Time to take out the acs before DH and I have to run to the two different schools for the parade and party. I need another glass of water now.

I'm exhausted! But feeling great!

I'll post tomorrow's question of the day later tonight.

TTFN

 

[lisah0711]

Good morning all!

Please PM those weigh in numbers to LuvBaloo today. No WIN! numbers, unless you need to catch up, and we will keep HH on hiatus for now.

I hope that we hear from jenanderson soon. I'm more worried about her than I am about HH. jen, we miss you!

tggrrstarr, great pics from your party. Looks like a great time!

jennz, how was the Headless Horseman?

pjlla, glad that you are feeling better. And for getting that stocking stuff done!

QOTD: Friday: October 29: What piece of equipment have you found to be the most useful on your weight loss journey?

Computer -- and all the great support I get from you guys!

Good luck on your race tomorrow, Maureen!

, Rose, Mike will owe you big time after this visit!

Lindsay, loved the nurse costume!

Connie, good luck with the caffeine thing.

for only one project, Cupcaker!

Deb, you are so creative -- can't wait to see some costume pics!

donac, I bet you have some good ones, too.

, Taryn, enjoy your trick or treating!

Hi friends! I should be doing a million things right now but I find myself killing time checking in here and posting

It's an obsession!

Good morning to my favorite group of losers!!!!

For those that are struggling right now, take a moment at some time today to take a deep breath and "smell the roses" as they say. Be good to yourself! We are all here for each other and are always available to help.

Thanks for reminding us all to step back and take a deep breath!

Woo! Hoo! on the loss, Kathy!

Cam, I thought your cupcakes looked wonderful. And how sweet of your DS to be so understanding.

CC, don't study too hard!

I'm feeling really positive today. I had a small loss after last weeks gain of a lb. I don't expect to meet my 12 lb goal for the challenge because I had a slow start and I will eb in Disney with deluxe dining for the last two weeks. I'd have to meet my goal before that, and even if I could, it probably wouldn't last through vacation. With that said, I KNOW I can meet at LEAST half of my goal and that just confirms for me that I'll be able to do the rest at the next challenge. One lb at a time, one day at a time, one healthy choice/change at a time and it really doesn't sound that difficult or overwhelming to get back to my goal weight. I know I can do it!

You're doing great! Any time I finish a challenge weighing less than I started, I feel it is an accomplishment!

Hope that you can get some rest today, Susan.

All my housecleaning paid off in a 1.5 pound loss this week.

Have a great day all!

 

[cclovesdis]

Good Afternoon!

I have about 10 minutes before I really must shower and get ready for the day. I put it off because I kept thinking I would fall back to sleep. Uh, yeah, that didn't happen.

Hope everyone has a great weekend!

Cam: Those cupcakes are amazing! I don't know anyone who wouldn't be in awe!

I'm feeling really positive today. I had a small loss after last weeks gain of a lb.

I've been doing so bad with exercise because I've been suffering from migraines (going through a lot of testing to find out why) BUT just making better eating choices is keeping the scale moving. That's not to say every choice has been good but the majority have! I cna't wait to see how close I can get by the end of the challenge!

on your loss!

on the migraines.

Connie: Very good point regarding the QOTD! I went straight to a piece of technology. You have to be ready to use the technology first!

Rose: So excited for you on your "purple dress"! You continue to amaze me!

cruisindisney: What a story! Sometimes, I cannot figure people out. Very relieved that everything worked out in the end.

Enjoy the party in DS's class and have a great rest of your day!

I had quite the morning at the wellness center. I'm down 3.6 for the week on that scale. She also did me 6 week measurements and I have lost about 9 inches total! She was wondering if she was looking at the right numbers! It felt so great!

Congrats! 9 inches!

 

[Rose&Mike]

I am down .4 of the pound I gained last week. I ran 3 times this week, for 9 miles total, and I am pretty sure that is what saved me on the scale. Have a great day everyone!!

A loss is a loss is a loss! Great job on the exercise!

Cam--forgot to say earlier--the cupcakes were so cute. And I agree with your ds, high school students are not that picky. They will love them!

Anyway, I read the QOTD last night, but I just didn't feel like thinking about it right then. But I logged on just now because I had an epiphany... The number one reason I am now a runner is because I found the Enell sports bra. That is the one piece of "equipment" that made my journey possible. I absolutely could not, would not, run, jump or exercise without it.

Oh this is so true! I use moving comfort, but I agree nothing worse than not having a good sports bra!

My day really gets going after lunch. I have to go help with my son's class Halloween party.

Hope the party was fun!

I'm down 3.6 for the week on that scale. She also did me 6 week measurements and I have lost about 9 inches total! She was wondering if she was looking at the right numbers! It felt so great! She's going to be sending me some coaching training materials through email She really thinks I should do it.

TTFN

That is great Tracey!!!!

I hope that we hear from jenanderson soon. I'm more worried about her than I am about HH. jen, we miss you!

, Rose, Mike will owe you big time after this visit!

All my housecleaning paid off in a 1.5 pound loss this week.

Have a great day all!

Congrats on the loss!!!
ITA--jenanderson, hope you are hanging in there.
And yes, Mike will owe me. Still have no idea when they are coming. Drives me nuts!!!!

Rose: So excited for you on your "purple dress"! You continue to amaze me!

Thanks CC! I know it's silly, but I really feel like I am reclaiming the old me, except better! And the old me was thin, so I am happy about that. The new me is thin AND fit and a lot more confident than the old me.

DS called. He saw the DR. He wants him to come in every two weeks for the rest of the semester. He also suggested he talk to the dietician--DS is a little stubborn (I know what to do...etc), but did say he is going to give it another couple of weeks and if it is not coming down he'll go in and talk to her. And really he does know what to do for the most part--he knows what to eat and that he should exercise. So we'll see. Today the first reading was in the 130s over 90something. The second reading they took was in the upper120s over 80something. So getting better. He knows Mike's family has a ton of heart disease history, so I think he will take this as a wakeup call.

Ok, guess I should get back to cleaning. Or maybe I'll just go flat iron my hair.....That definitely is more important than cleaning.

 

[jennz]

Rose that's good news about your son, fingers crossed that he goes to his appointments. If he gives a few a try he might find out that he's learning something. Gosh at that age though - what can anyone teach you? KWIM? And if he's stubborn on top of that...girl no wonder you stress out!

For the cleaner - good luck on finding your "Jill." I have a few friends who clean and just rely on word of mouth so maybe if you ask around you'll get some names and you can get a price range as well. Good luck!

Lisa - I hear you on the weight loss from cleaning! I am exhausted as in all I want to do is crawl in bed! I haven't done my "official" exercise the past 3 days since I've been cleaning but my calories burned on my bodybugg have been at least 500 extra each day over what they are on normal exercise days. So what a bonus for you...sparkly clean house and extra pounds gone!

The Headless Horseman is the halloween bash here at Conner Prairie. It's outside and the highlight is a haunted hayride where spooky people jump out in the dark and scare you and then a person dressed up like the headless horseman rides next to the hayride and attacks you with a sword. DD and I skipped the ride - we're not big on people jumping out at us or being play-whacked with plastic swords - but her friends went on it. They also have stations set up outside...a Disney Movie tent (Mr. Toad!!), spooky glow in the dark face painting, scary-oke, etc. One of the stations was a local paranormal hunters thing, they had videos and explained what they do. When they showed us Bigfoot's footprint and talked about the Bigfoot "nest" they found in OH I couldn't help but laugh out loud (I disguised it with a cough and yes I am a skeptical person but do try to respect other people's views) but some of the other stuff creeped me out! We also went to a Tarot Card reader and she was amazingly accurate on all of us! That was kind of odd. DD - she pulled the "judgement" card, and the lady said she is they type of girl who weighs all her options before she does anything, likes to be prepared and in control - that is her! In contrast, at the last reader we went to at Conner Prairie (for the old country fair) she told me I have always had excellent health - I guess, if you don't count cancer at 27.

Okay rambling on here...time to move more stuff. I think I'm going to go to the grocery and get my treat for dinner, California Roll sushi - yum! With brown rice, and only 365 cals and 5 grams of fat. I feel like I'm indulging.

 

[tggrrstarr]

Good morning, everyone! I am exhausted from working on cupcakes and cleanup the last two nights.

Those are fantastic! The fondant was a great idea, I tried to do a similar cupcake design with the mummy look last week and it was a disaster. You did a great job.

I had quite the morning at the wellness center. I'm down 3.6 for the week on that scale.

I had the new pumpkin spice protein shake this morning at the wc. Quite tasty and she put some extra vanilla protein powder in it.

TTFN

Great loss this week! (the 3.6 and the 4!)
That pumpkin shake sounds amazing. What brand is it?

For yesterday's QOTD- My ipod touch with all of my weight loss apps are something I would not be able to do without. It has made this journey so much easier.

This week has been quite the rollercoaster with my weight, but I ended up losing 3 pounds since last week. I only need to lose 3 more to hit my goal for the month of October. We'll see!

I started my free 3 month membership at the gym today and tried my daily walking on a treadmill, I went 15 minutes (and just over half a mile) more than I usually do. Plus it wasn't freezing! (ugly, dreary day out today.)
I have an appointment with a personal trainer on Tues, so maybe I can get back to where I was before I hurt my knee.

 

[jennz]

I completely forgot - Cam your cupcakes are fabulous!! How did the kiddos like them?

 

[keenercam]

Thanks for all the sweet compliments on the cupcakes, everyone! I am leaving work at 4:30 to deliver them to the marching band's pre-game pizza party.

 

[mikamah]

But I logged on just now because I had an epiphany... The number one reason I am now a runner is because I found the Enell sports bra. That is the one piece of "equipment" that made my journey possible. I absolutely could not, would not, run, jump or exercise without it.

OMG, I feel the same way about my Enell. I forgot about it when I posted, and just take it for granted that it will be there for me every day I run. I think the bra is the number one reason I have never run before too. I'd tried others, but not that actually gave me the support I needed.

I know I can ask anything here, so just wondered if anyone else had a running bra in a larger size, that might separate a little rather than give the attractive uni-**** look.

Connie- hang in there with the caffeine. Great analogy as far as quitting again and losing the same weight again. Haven't we all been there.

Cam- Love your cupcakes. They are just as adorable as the magazines, and I love the comment your son made. So funny yet true.

tggrrstarr- congrats on 3 pounds gone!!! And the treadmill workout!!

Jennz-The headless horseman sounds like a ton of fun. Michael would not like the spooky hay ride at all. So funny the Tarot card reader was right on. If your house is clean now, you can come on over and burn some calories at my house. Pretty please.

Rose- I love that the old you was thin, but the new you is thin and fit. Glad Ds went to the doctor, and hopefully he'll follow up. I can see why it must be so hard to have him far away, and even though he's an adult, he's still your little boy too.

LisaNice job on the loss and the clean house!! I'm having a little clean house, house cleaner named jill envy right now. Maybe I should get off my rump and do something rather than sit here all night.

CC- Your studying ratios and proportions sounds like so much fun!! Oh my goodness, I don't think I could ever go back to school again. Hope you had a good day. Your wii fit comment reminds me I haven't used mine in a long time, and with the weather turning colder, I should dust it off and get back to it. I won't make my exercise goal this month.

TarynHope you have a nice halloween weekend with your family, and we'll be here when you have more time. Miss you.

Well, we're just waiting for the comcast man to come fix the cable. When verizon was here to set up the computer, somehow he must have done something to the cable lines, because our tv's been out since. Makes me wonder if it's intentional so I'll go over to the verizon tv. I'm fine though I missed criminal minds and greys anatomy this week, but michael had a little meltdown that he may miss the new Suite life on deck tonight. Being the good mom I am, he made such a big deal out of it, I threatened to get rid of the tv completely.

I'm off to at least do some laundry. I"m on call tomorrow, so that's usually a good house cleaning day, since I don't think anyone is going to show up at my door and offer to do it for me.

Have a nice evening.

 

[tigger813]

All the food at the wellness center is Herbalife! They released the pumpkin spice for the holiday season and it is quite tasty!

Been a crazy busy day. Visited both kids' schools today, took out the acs, made three bears at Build A Bear and had a yummy dinner at my favorite Chinese restaurant. Had one Scorpion Bowl. We're watching the Project Runway Finale and doing some Disney planning for our trip in 32 days!!!!

Doing a book fair at a church all day tomorrow and then DD1s bff is spending the night. This weekend is going to be insane especially with Halloween on Sunday. Don't know when I'll squeeze in workouts so I'm just going to really pay attention to what I eat and drink. I'll have a smoothie in the morning and take a protein bar and some Special K bars when I need a snack. Will also take plenty of water with me.

QOTD: Saturday: What is your plan for staying on track this weekend with Halloween on Sunday? Will you have any candy or avoid it altogether?

For me, I will be taking DD2 and her friend out trick or treating so I can avoid the candy. I do know my limits. I have some Peppermint Patties set aside for me to snack on. I will get walking in and try to drink lots of water early in the day. I'm not planning on any other alcohol this weekend as I really want to reach my 50 pound clippie by next Friday!

Good night all! Have a great weekend! I'll try and stop by tomorrow night. Not sure I will have time in the morning before I head out!

 

[cclovesdis]

I got back from training about an hour ago. I have more training tomorrow. My parents will be at home enjoying my absence. AKA, the house will be quiet.

Have a great day tomorrow everyone!

I hope that we hear from jenanderson soon. I'm more worried about her than I am about HH. jen, we miss you!

CC, don't study too hard!

All my housecleaning paid off in a 1.5 pound loss this week.

ITA! Hope you are alright Jen.

I actually ended up taking the day off from studying. I was really hoping to finish another chapter today, but I was pretty exhausted and had training from 4-8. So, not my original plan, but a good choice.

on your loss! You have me thinking about how many calories I could burn raking leaves. That would probably be a good way to reintroduce exericse into my life after Monday. (I hope.)

Thanks CC! I know it's silly, but I really feel like I am reclaiming the old me, except better! And the old me was thin, so I am happy about that. The new me is thin AND fit and a lot more confident than the old me.

I LOVE the part I bolded!

FWIW, we had a nutritionist at the college I attended. The cafeteria staff were pretty sick of me asking so many questions about ingredients (How could I not? They boiled pasta in water and milk. ) and I was sick of being sick and constantly in health services. So, I broke down and saw the nutritionist. It wasn't that I didn't want to go; she was only on campus for about 4 hours a week and I knew that the athletes were required to meet with, so I didn't want to take up her time. (Being lactose intolerant should not be that difficult, but it was awful. ) Anyway, the point of this, is that the cafeteria made some noticeable changes after she and I met and she chatted with the cafeteria staff. I couldn't cause change myself and the nutrionist couldn't cause change unless she heard from the students. So, what I'm saying is (because I'm rambling) that DS could potentially help his peers by talking with the nutrionist. Just food for thought.

Lisa - I hear you on the weight loss from cleaning! I am exhausted as in all I want to do is crawl in bed! I haven't done my "official" exercise the past 3 days since I've been cleaning but my calories burned on my bodybugg have been at least 500 extra each day over what they are on normal exercise days.

That's amazing! Now I really know how I'm going to reintroduce my body to exercising!

Hope you enjoyed your dinner!

This week has been quite the rollercoaster with my weight, but I ended up losing 3 pounds since last week. I only need to lose 3 more to hit my goal for the month of October. We'll see!

I started my free 3 month membership at the gym today and tried my daily walking on a treadmill, I went 15 minutes (and just over half a mile) more than I usually do. Plus it wasn't freezing! (ugly, dreary day out today.)
I have an appointment with a personal trainer on Tues, so maybe I can get back to where I was before I hurt my knee.

on your 3 lb loss!

Hope you find the personal trainer helpful!

CC- Your studying ratios and proportions sounds like so much fun!! Oh my goodness, I don't think I could ever go back to school again. Hope you had a good day. Your wii fit comment reminds me I haven't used mine in a long time, and with the weather turning colder, I should dust it off and get back to it. I won't make my exercise goal this month.

Ratios and proportions are so much fun!

Even though the Wii Fit is always commenting on my fluctuations in weight (and they can be pretty noticeable from day-to-day), I find using it motivating. 5 more minutes, 50 more calories burned, that type of thing

QOTD: Saturday: What is your plan for staying on track this weekend with Halloween on Sunday? Will you have any candy or avoid it altogether?

I've pretty much decided that I will not be OP this weekend and that started this afternoon. I will be eating a total of 3 meals while at training this weekend plus we typically host a small Halloween party post-trick-or-treating. So, I guess I don't have a plan other than no candy. There will just be plenty of other things. Breakfast tomorrow includes bagels and pastries. I have no idea what lunch will be and dinner could be any number of things especially since I will not be able to partake in grocery shopping tomorrow. Maybe with any luck my parents will wait until Sunday morning to go. I can only hope.

 

[Octoberbride03]

Evening everybody

Back from picking up my race packet and supper. The expo was quite small but with stuff that was hard to walk away from without buying Tried on some Bondi bands and there were the cutest little sneaker charms there too.

The shirt is a long sleeved one I thought it was short sleeved. Tried it on over my tee shirt that i wore and its a little loose but I don't mind at all. Its fits real nice in the arms though, So my freak out session is over and we're just moving on to the race session.

Will definitely post sometime tomorrow on how it goes and get pics uploaded.

As for Halloween, as long as i don't eat more candy than I give away I don't care Did not buy a lot because we don't have a lot of trick-or-treaters usually. So 1 bag of 60 ought to be good. If it runs out before the cutoff time then oh well.

 

[my3princes]

I'm exhausted. I painted our bedroom from 11 am - 6 pm. It took 2 coats of sliced cucumber to cover the blue that was on the walls. At 6 we took the boys to pumpkin in the park our town's halloween celebration. They had a hay ride, story teller, pumpkin carving contest, costume contest, various games. It was really cold and we were underdressed as it had been warm last couple of days. We stayed about an hour then came home. I hung the new wood blinds then we threw the room back together. I need to put up new baseboards tomorrow so the furniture will all need to be moved again. I really love the pale green with the white trim. I'm going to paint a couple of our furniture pieces white to continue with the beach theme. I also dug out some shells that we gathered at Vero Beach and in the Bahamas. I hot glued them to the picture frames from our room and it gives them a totally different look I can't wait to put the new bedding on, but will wait since there is more work to do. The mural won't arrive until Tuesday which means I won't be able to hang it until Wednesday night. I seem to be cutting it close with deadlines as the parties are a week from tomorrow I guess I'll get plenty of exercise between now and then just finishing my projects.

 

[donac]

Good Saturday morning everyone. I wrote 2 posts yesterday but lost them both so decided that it could wait a day.

Crazy day at school this past week. We have the state wide teacher's convention next week on THursday and Friday. We were supposed to be in school on Mon to Wed but the parents in the elementary schools were upset. Many of those schools are voting places and the parents don't want the strangers around the kids so they closed the schools on Tues and we have an inservice. So kids are only in on Mon and Wed. Many parents take next week as vacation. But since it is also close to the end of the marking period so I gave a lot of tests yesterday. I also had to get things ready for those kids who are not going to in next week. Also plan for those kids who are going to be in. A couple of times we had the entire week off

Dh's birthday is Sunday (yes Halloween) so ds2 came home but he is not going to be home a lot. Last night he went out with his brother. Tonight he is going out with his brother to a halloween party. Then he is going back to on Sunday.

He needs a suit for an honor society induction. He is built very much like dh did in college. We found some old suits and they fit. We are taking them to get cleaned. Luckily my dh is a traditonalist. None of the suits were trendy except for the green and tan ones (ds loved the vest on the green one and the jacket on the tan one) so they are going to get some use. We did find a nice grey pinstripe that he will use for the ceremony. We even found a brown one that patches on that ds will use for the party tonight.

Need to get something for dh for his birthday. He doesn 't want or need anything so I have to get him something. Maybe a movie gift card. Lots of good movies coming out in the next month.

Off to get dressed. Doing some work with boy scout popcorn.

HAve a great day