Journaling is definitely working. I was down at WW when I weighed-in today. I had planned to make Wednesdays my weigh-in day, but tomorrow is getting busier and busier and I didn't want to miss going. I am still up for the BL challenge and even up since I rejoined WW, but this loss is really motivating me. 
I used 4 weeklies today, bringing me to 39 left for the week. I do not plan to eat them all. I may eat 3-4 depending on what tomorrow brings. I think dinner will be Subway.
Hey, everyone!
Crazy day today. Just wanted to post the QOTD:
QOTD for Monday, April 11: What can you carry in your car that will help you stay on track?
Kudos to DD for sticking to SB. I can't imagine how hard it is, especially since there are probably all sorts of tempting foods in her world, especially at school. Sorry you didn't get your workout in, but it sounds to me like your day has been a workout in and of itself! Enjoy your low carb lasagna. Sounds delicious. I think I had low-carb eggplant parm last night.
Lisa - You always make me smile!
Nancy, I'm sorry about your friend but kind of glad that you got a break. Pretzels are my cheez-its. LOL!
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Okay, I promised an update and youll be sorry youve indulged me.
First of all, I am so sorry I have been so out of touch. To say that it has been a bit busy in our house is a big understatement. I dont even know where to start. Oh, wait, yes I do. Work. Work is busy. Very busy. On top of everything else, Ive taken on some administrative responsibilities that need to be addressed and that I enjoy handling, while my partners do not. Its just time-consuming. On top of that, I attended a continuing legal education seminar yesterday that went from 8 a.m.-5:45 p.m. The entire time I was there, I was dealing with cases by email while trying to pay very close attention and take notes.
We had a great weekend, but originally nothing was planned and I thought it would be kind of relaxing. As it turned out, Friday night Howard and I watched a movie and waited up for Andrew who was out at the movies in very bad rain. Saturday morning, I met pjstevens for an hour-long walk, which was very nice. Then, home to shower and dress and wrap a present. The boys (Andrew and J.) decided to stay home and do homework, so Howard and I drove almost an hour and had a nice, adult lunch with our friends Marie & Jim, and then Marie & I did some shopping at J.Jill and Coldwater Creek. After she and Jim left, Howard and I hit several more stores.
When we got home, we made dinner for the boys and then Howard and I drove Andrew to a play at a friends school about 20 minutes away. While Andrew was at the play, Howard and I went to a farmers market and then to the mall. We walked through a new Nordstroms that opened there, and I was kind of disappointed not to find anything I wanted. We wandered the mall a bit and I found a cute top for our cruise at Coldwater Creek. It is sleeveless (GASP!!) and bright pink with layers of ruffles across the front. NOTHING I would have ever thought Id wear but it was cute and comfy and I think it will be perfect for our day in Corsica. We picked Andrew up, bought strawberry ice cream for J. and were home around 11:15.
Sunday, after a 90-minute grocery shopping trip, Howard and I had brunch with Andrew & J. and Andrews girlfriends family. They were nice and GF is absolutely the sweetest girl he has ever dated. I hope she doesnt break his heart.Then, Andrew had play practice and Howard, J. and I went home. I ended up cooking & prepping food for the week for about 5 hours, straightened the fridge and pantry, etc. We all had a nice dinner together while watching TRON. It was fun.
Yesterday was my seminar and I got home about 90 minutes earlier than I usually do. WOW! Does that make a huge difference!I got a lot accomplished last night, including cooking some really fun Mexican food for Andrew & J and prepping everything for Howard to make his when he got home. I had a 40 minute conversation with the principal of Andrew & Js school about J, his future, his college plans, etc. I was emotionally wiped out after that, but stayed up until 11:30 to nearly finish our taxes.
I had a hard time sleeping, though. My mind was racing with everything we have going on in the next couple of months. The main issues on my mind/plate right now are:
1. J. really wants to go to college in the US and we are trying to help him decide on the right path, which is very difficult because what he wants may not be feasible and it really may not be the right thing for him.
2. Andrew is going to his GFs prom. It is during the second weekend of his school musical. We have to figure out logistics, etc. and have to deal with his tux rental.
3. The musical opens the weekend after AP exams, making tech week during AP exam week, which is ridiculously poor planning on the part of the school.They need lots of parent help leading up to the play. I am hoping to carve time out to help with costumes. We also have to put together Andrews ad page which means tracking down pictures of him in all of his plays over the years. That wont be easy. EEK!
4. J. wants to go to his senior prom. It is extremely expensive and he doesnt know anyone to ask and yet wants to go anyway; the prom is couples only and the ticket is $240/couple. On top of that is tux rental, flowers, his share of the limo, etc. We cant blame him for wanting to go, but again, this is a situation where there are so many considerations about which he has no concept.
5. We are hosting the pre- and post-prom parties for Andrew & Js prom at our house. I have to figure out food and logistics for putting it all together, as soon as Andrew knows how many kids are coming, whether they are doing a party bus or a limo (which will decide how many kids are at our house) and whether J is going and if we have to go pick up his date, etc.
6. J. wants several of his family members and their friends to attend his HS graduation. I dont think he understands the cost for them to travel here and that theyd have to pay for hotel and food while they are in the US. It seems like his one brother who has a decent job puts everything on his credit card and J. thinks the money supply is not limited. Also, how about transportation issues when they are here? We will have a house full of guests and it is Andrews graduation, too, so we will not be free to do the airport runs, and we will be completely unable to help with transportation, lodging, etc. for his family and their friends, if they come.
7. Andrew has decided on his college. He is going to UD, giving up a huge scholarship at University of South Carolina. We are hopeful that the reasons he has discussed with us for his decision are really the driving force and that he doesnt seriously regret staying close to home if it turns out that this relationship doesnt work or if we have another cold, snowy winter that makes him remember he could have been in SC.
8. I have to find and cancel all the hotel reservations for SC including for Easter weekend (when we were going to tour the campus and he was going to audition for the drumline); move-in weekend; and parents weekend.
9. J. is flying to Miami and then to Haiti over Easter break. We have to coordinate his transportation to and from the airport, including for his 6 a.m. flight next Thursday. I am hoping neither Howard nor I will have to take off work the following Friday to pick him up.
10. Jenns graduation is the night of Andrew & Js prom. This will require some coordination but we are planning to attend the departmental graduation that night as soon as we get the boys off to the prom, and well attend the university graduation the next morning. Then, well do a celebratory brunch at our favorite special-occasion restaurant. We have to figure out how many people are coming, make the reservation and order a cake.
11. We have decided to have an open house graduation party the week after Jenns graduation/the morning after the boys graduation for the three graduates. We have not yet found the caterer or arranged for a tent, tables & chairs. And, again, I have no idea what to do about Js family. Theyll be invited but I dont know where they will be staying and whether they will have any logistical difficulties with attending. Also, only one of his brothers speaks English. I am hoping they will enjoy themselves.
12. We have no idea when J. will be moving out. I am sure he cant take all his possessions back to Haiti with him. Somebody is going to have to figure that out and discuss it with him. That will not be me I keep falling apart every time I think of him leaving and I just dont want to upset him.
13. I think J.s move-out date may be during Special Olympics summer games. Howard and I are on the organizing committee and wont be around at all for 3 days that week, so I am worried about when he is moving out, who is going to help him, whether he is going to the airport, who will drive him, etc. etc.
14. We leave for Barcelona in 10 ½ weeks. I have had no time for about two weeks to do anything for the trip.
Im sure Ive left out a lot, but my brain is fried. I am so terrified something is going to get lost in the shuffle. I am hoping to keep everyone safe, sane and happy for the next 7 ½ weeks.
Hello everyone,
Sorry I have not been on here in a while. Crazy week with book fair at one school and preparing for book fair at another school. I am also having a hard time with snacking in the afternoon. This has been since we got back from our cruise. I really need to get back on target.
On a good note, I was looking through some pictures on my phone and found one that was taken last August, a few weeks before I started WW. It shocked me.
Here is one of me and DH on the cruise two weeks ago.
It makes me feel good to see the results - and hopefully get back on target to keep going.
like they having better to do over there than send parts for some crummy copiers. 
. Hopefully we can get it all done quickly so we can come home and watch HP during supper.
I need a couple more crowns, but want to wait til michael goes to the orthodontist to figure out the dental budget for this year. I'm hoping he needs to wait longer, and then i could use next years flex spending for him. It kills me to spend so much on my teeth, not so much his, but when it's for me, it's more painful. My root canal and crown last year cost as much as a free dining wdw trip in august. Holy-mega-reply, Batman!
too funny, Robin. I think I like the disney movies more than michael too. Love that part of the movie, but never knew what they were saying. Thanks for googling that for us. You friend reminds me of a friend i used to have. Our friendship dissolved after I had my son, but I remember she got so mad at our other friend who was 8 months pregnant in the heat of july and she cancelled a shopping trip she was so pissed off at her, and couldn't even see that 90 degrees and 8 months pregnant might be a bit umcomfortable.he's playing with his trucks instead while i'm sitting here crying from the first "Nants ingonyama bagithi Baba: (i had to google that - it's the swahili words sung at the beginning of the movie!)
people are funny.I am exhausted just reading about all you have going on. I am sure you will carry out all you need to do with grace and everyone will be happy. A few things might not go exactly as planned, but it will all work out, and you will make wonderful memories for both of your kids as they graduate. I graduated high school the same year my sister graduated college, and I remember we had a joint party, too, and my mom had little graduate cut outs standing by the cake with out names on them. Funny the little details you remember. Sending pixie dust all goes very smoothly.
I love that he wanted his candle in the mac and cheese. So cute. Glad you had a fun weekend.
Pretty much every morning last week was like that here. I couldn't wait for the bus to get here. Hope things are better now, and if Ash is like Michael, a weekend off mad all the difference. Are you taking some time off next week for spring break? We're going to go to lexington early monday am for the reenactment of the start of the revolution.
So happy you lost this week!!! You are doing awesome. When in august is your trip? I'd love to hear about it. where are you staying?I journaled again today! I can't thank all of you enough for the support and encouragement!
My trip isn't until August. I haven't even started counting days yet.
CC
Congrats to all our biggest losers, esp goodmorningdewdrop!!
Are high schoolers as hyper and over excited this week like the grade schoolers? I can only imagine how much work gets done on friday in most schools. Hope you have some fun planned for spring break, and everything gets done this week.
Fun question, Cam.QOTD for Wednesday, April 13:
I know this one has kind of been done before, but here is your big chance. You are on stage. You have everyone's attention for about 30 seconds. LOL!!! Tell us a joke or something inspirational. Seize the opportunity to plant a smile in someone's head or a positve thought that they can go back to when they are feeling a little low. For those of you with little ones, it can be something funny they've said or a joke they've told (even if it is corny).
It is rainy and dreary here and I thought we could all use a smile. I hope you are all okay with a non-weight loss related QOTD.
When do the sewing classes start?I journaled again today! I can't thank all of you enough for the support and encouragement!
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Cam: My trip isn't until August. I haven't even started counting days yet.
Speaking of which how are you liking your new job?
Cam I can't believe you have so much going on in the next 7 weeks. So many good things. As crazy as it is don't forget to take the time to savor the good things
. . .It was pouring rain this morning. The storm is still in the area and we are going to get some rain on and off all day. ALso windy. I woke up with my knee bothering me and then I remembered the rain we are having.
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Work has been crazy. Spring break starts on Friday so kids are coming and going like crazy. My student teacher stops teaching on Friday and only has one week after break. The three copy machines we have in the building are acting up. They got one fixed but the other two are waiting for parts from JAPAN
I journaled yesterday. It was pretty bad but I journaled. TOday is another day.
That's my story and I'm sticking to it. LOL!
Hello everyone,
On a good note, I was looking through some pictures on my phone and found one that was taken last August, a few weeks before I started WW. It shocked me.
Here is one of me and DH on the cruise two weeks ago.
It makes me feel good to see the results - and hopefully get back on target to keep going.
Good morning, loser friends!! Just back from the dentist where I got my permanent crown. Phew. Have I mentioned I hate the dentist? I'm happy I couldn't get another morning appointment for more work til the end of may.
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I am exhausted just reading about all you have going on. I am sure you will carry out all you need to do with grace and everyone will be happy. A few things might not go exactly as planned, but it will all work out, and you will make wonderful memories for both of your kids as they graduate. I graduated high school the same year my sister graduated college, and I remember we had a joint party, too, and my mom had little graduate cut outs standing by the cake with out names on them. Funny the little details you remember. Sending pixie dust all goes very smoothly.
How long as J. been with you? What a wonderful thing you have done for him to bring him into your family and enable him to get his education. You are amazing, Cam.
....We're going to go to lexington early monday am for the reenactment of the start of the revolution.
... Hope everyone is doing well. I am journalling, though I am journalling too many snacks. Oh well, the scale is holding steady, so far, and I do know it would be worse if I wasn't journalling.
He just got his team assignment, and he's psyched to be on a team with lots of friend he's been on teams with before, and I'm happy because it's a great group of parents, and I know the games will be lots of fun for me too. One of the other mom's is also disney addict, so that will be fun. And the best part is the coach works late in the afternoons, so practices will be at 6, so I should be able to get him there, even on my 5:30 days. So, life is good. Off to make my lunch.
have a great day!!
and told a couple friends here that story. I figure I should pass the smiles on, right?
Oh my gosh, and now I'm all weepy too!
