Biggest Loser--Fall 2011 Challenge for Losers & Maintainers!!

[50sjayne]

Hey. Just poking about a bit--interested in joining the next challenge, glad to see a lot of the regs still on. Just haven't been online much at all. Doing ok--have gained about 15 pounds lately though and I'd like for that to stop before I need an entire new wardrobe...
Well-- off to go swim...

 

[my3princes]

Your program sounds like it will be such a wonderful experience. When do you leave????



Dona I bet you are so proud of your son. I bet it is hard to let your children spread there wings and fly.....while mom and dad sit at home biting their nails. I am really not looking forward to those years quite yet.



Well Pam....that definitely would be magic if he could. We can only wish



Wow Lisa you have done an amazing job so far this challenge. I am so proud of you. Keep up the good work!!!!!



Oh yes except stella hear does not have a younger hunk on her arm. But my dh has been going to the gym too so maybe soon. I will just pretend he is younger.

Thats right usher...how could I forget that.

I love the pics. Especially the one with you Thomas and Matthew such a great moment to capture. I hope things are still going well for you. Glad your mom was able to come help.



I hope the play was a success for Ash!



Ok so whats the secret Deb. I am still more like the Cinderella Pre-Glass slipper around here but I would love to be treated more like the princess she really is. Glad you had a great night of being pampered.



we did this when I was in highschool too. The guys always looked so handsome and us girls would drool and at that age we really didnt care what came out of their mouths.

I hope you make it through the rest of the year without to many additional grey hairs. I know I will be using your mantra much much more as the kids approach the teenage years.



I love that idea Deb and acutally I was eyeing up a snowman bathroom set at target. I would love to do my whole bathroom too. Glad the house is coming along.

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Ok better late than never. Sorry I was missing today. Just way to busy at work to get any replies done, and then after work we went to a diner and then I did grocery shopping for two hours. Saved alot of money with coupons...I am starting to become addicted and am finding myself buying things we dont necessary need more of just because I have a coupon. I finally got everything put away by about 1100pm.

Tomorrow I have to go into work very early like 6am to prepare for our flu clinic. It is a smaller one so we should only be there until noon. Then I will go visit my grammy in the hospital. She is not well. She was not at the nursing home for more than 24hrs when she became unresponsive and her heart rate dropped in the 30's and she had very shallow breathing. The doctors are amazed she is still here. They gave her some medicine and that has brought her heart rate up a bit. Today she was up, talking and eating. She is quite a fighter. 98 years old and every internal organ is failing but she is still hanging on.

I then have to be at a fundraiser to help set up by 230pm. A very close friend of mine that I have known since middle school has been fighting a brain tumor for the past few years. She suffers from a severe seizure disorder due to it and the tumor is inoperable. She had radiation about a year ago and since then has been on chemo. She takes is 2wks on 2wks off and that will last a full year. About 2 months ago she lost her job. She is divorced with two kids that are 8 and 6. She is living with her parents now. We are holding a fundraiser to raise money for her medical costs, medications, etc. So that is where I will be tomorrow evening. It goes until 9pm and then I will have to help clean up. So it will be a really long day.

If I am not on much tomorrow I really apologize and I promise I will be a better coach the rest of my time. You all are doing a wonderful job. Keep up the good work and pat yourselves on the back for still being around here as the challenge starts to approach the end.

Saturday December 3, 2011 QOTD:

The holiday season often brings many temptations for treats like pies, cakes, cookies, chocolate. What is your plan or what have you done so far to fight off the temptations this year?


This week we got delivered chocolates, M&M's, a pie, and donuts. This is how parents thank us for the great care we provide their children at our office. What I have done when i feel like I want to eat it is think about how hard it is to burn that many calories at the gym and than I also think about all the things I can eat for the same amount of calories. That has helped me so far really be able to turn away from those temptations.

Good morning friends! Up and off to drop DD at swim practice and then Robotics State Tournament today!! Wish us luck! TTYL.....................P

Temptation is hard, I'm going to try to keep healthier snacks around and opt for those instead of the high cal ones. I can't say that I will be totally successful, but maybe it will help some.

 

[jillbur]

Hi guys! Just wanted to share a photo of our new family member, Poko- because she has Pokodots. She's very sweet, and I think we tired her out with several walks tonight and she's sleeping sweetly in her crate.

Thanks Deb for coaching this week. I'm off the next 4 days so I hope to be able to catch up more then.

She is so adorable and your son looks so happy! My 8 year old loves our dog. He treats her like a person and she loves him back. It's so sweet. We adopted from a shelter and we did have a few problems starting out (horrible separation anxiety and the ability to jump, well actually bunny hop, our fence to play with the neighbors dogs), but we hung in there and now our Charley is the best. Enjoy!

Good Evening!


Friday December 2, 2010 QOTD:
What is on your christmas list this year???? Is there anything you are asking for that will help in your goal of staying/getting healthy? If you do not celebrate christmas is there any items on your general wish list that you have been eyeing up?

I am also asking for some new workout clothes and running socks. The weather is getting colder here and I am losing my running motivation. Maybe some new clothes will help me out!

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas...

I spent the morning scrubbing the bathroom. I hate scrubbing the tub and no on enjoys cleaning toilets, but it's done and The snowmen have invaded. I decorate the bathroom in snowmen for Christmas and that room is completely done I'm slowly making progress, just keep swimming, just keep swimming.

I hate scrubbing the bathroom too! In fact, if we had the money I would hire someone to do my hardwood floors, dust, and do my bathrooms weekly! DH says to keep dreaming lol.

Saturday December 3, 2011 QOTD:

The holiday season often brings many temptations for treats like pies, cakes, cookies, chocolate. What is your plan or what have you done so far to fight off the temptations this year?

I love Christmas cookies! There...I said it. And, I love making Christmas cookies (in fact, I'm starting tomorrow). Now this year I have to figure out how not to eat all the Christmas cookies! My plan is to keep tracking my calories and allow for treats when I can and I plan to keep up the exercise. I really need to get running again (haven't run in 1 week). It's gotten so cold that I don't want to run outside, but I dislike running on the TM. But, I guess TM is going to be my way until after winter.


Well, I get all caught up then miss a few days. Hopefully, I can keep up daily from now until the end. And, I am totally in for the holiday thread to keep me on plan and motivated.

DH and I have been doing a lot of thinking and talking this weekend. We are considering relocating if we can find work. DH has wanted to move since I met him and I was always too afraid to leave my family. But, I just keep thinking that we may regret never going for it. I figure if it doesn't work out, we can always come back. I am a teacher (I have elementary and sped) and he is an EMT but in school for repiratory therapy. We'd like to move further south...but we don't know how far. I would like to be close enough to drive back home to visit my mom, sister, and grandma (I am very close with my family). DH could care less about seeing his family (they are not real close). He would like to move (from western PA) to the panhandle of FL (yay closer to WDW), but I was thinking more VA. We need to do some research on salaries for our professions and what's best for us. I found a job fair in Pittsburgh in March that I am going to go to and see what happens. If I find a job for next school year, I will move with the boys while DH finishes school (5 months). I just dread trying to sell our house. And, I really don't want to rent and not live near by to monitor the renters. I guess we'll see what happens. I am going to do some research during my Christmas break. Anyone live in a great area for teaching and health care where it doesn't really snow lol?!?!

Other than that, DSs are finally fever free after a total of 11 straight days of fevers between them (6 days for DS8 and 5 for DS5)!

I hope everyone has a great weekend and finds time to relax during this chaotic month!

Jill

 

[dvccruiser76]

Hi everyone, done with the 5 day z-pac but still coughing like mad. Mostly at night or when I nap with DS in the afternoon. Good thing I don't nap at work I guess

Keep those weigh-ins coming!

Hi guys! Just wanted to share a photo of our new family member, Poko- because she has Pokodots. She's very sweet, and I think we tired her out with several walks tonight and she's sleeping sweetly in her crate.

Oh how cute, I can't wait to meet her some day. She looks a good size too is she full grown? DH likes big dogs, I like small, so we need something in between. What type of dog is she?

Michael looks so cute and happy

Friday December 2, 2010 QOTD:
What is on your christmas list this year???? Is there anything you are asking for that will help in your goal of staying/getting healthy? If you do not celebrate christmas is there any items on your general wish list that you have been eyeing up?

I am asking for some new workout clothes. I feel so much better and eager to workout when I have something new and exciting to wear. Also on my list is: rubbermaid container set, kitchen towels, and a hair straightner. Nothing real exciting but things I could really use. I hope Santa is good to me.

Ha, new gym clothes are on my list too

Everything is officially in place for Florida! I have canceled my two loans and work study, and have had the charges for room ($3700), meal plan ($250) and undergrad comprehensive fee ($731) removed from my bill. All I need to pay is tuition ($2500) and the $12.50 college fee. I still have enough financial aid through grants and scholarships to cover that, and get $3000 back!

I met with the Dean, finally. She signed off on the paperwork, and Disney did as well. I will need a midterm and final evaluation from my supervisor and to submit a reflective journal. After a trip to the registrar's office this morning, I have been de-registered from the classes I was going to be taking, and signed up for 12 credits of internship.

I believe it was Lisa who asked what my housing situation will be down there? They provide you with apartments and bus transportation specifically for the CP students. They deduct a set amount from your paycheck every week that correlates to your apartment. They have 1-4 bedroom apartments, with each room sleeping 2 people. I will be living in a 3BR, with 5 other girls. We found each other through our arrival date facebook group. My roommate is 18, from Connecticut, and will be doing Attractions (she's hoping for Jungle Cruise or Great Movie Ride). The other four girls are from Illinois, New Jersey, and two from Florida (they both attend University of Florida, where I really want to go for grad school!)

Tonight there was a "Send off" party. I went with the hopes of meeting people but it was kind of a dud. There were six people there, but four of them had already done the program before, and the fifth one had done it once before but will be returning on January 23rd for another program. So I didn't really meet anyone, but I am proud of myself for making the effort to go, since that is something I would have had difficulty with even a month ago in the pits of my depression.

Sounds like everything is moving in the right direction You will have an awesome time.

I had a little loss earlier in the week and then a whoosh today so I am down 3.5 pounds and finally in new territory for 2011! I weigh less than I did at the Princess and am down 24.5 pounds for this challenge. ONE-derland I will see you for the Tink.

You are doing awesome

sue - you mentioned dylan being into christmas and santa and stuff. thomas is pretty much clueless. i taped the ice age christmas show the other day that we've been watching pretty much nonstop but i have a feeling he's going to be looking for a wooly mammoth when we go see santa! lol! we'll see.

how's the speech going with dylan? i switched pediatricians last month (he's actually my pediatrician from when i was a baby!) and he was concerned with thomas's speech. we had an evaluator come in and he was not qualified for early intervention. he's improving every day but still pretty hard for most people to understand. i'm not worrying too much about it (well, for now).

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good morning all! i'm home alone with both kiddos for the first time today. yesterday DH went back to work but my friend took DS1 to mommy and me and then after that my mom came down for the day so i wasn't really on my own for all that long. DS1 is currently tearing the house apart - he took everything out of the diaper bag and it's all over the living room. meh, whatever. my butt is staying on the couch for the time being. i'm tired and sore and the stuff can be cleaned later. i have dinner already made for tonight too - my mom came down yesterday and made dinner and there are a ton of leftovers! woot!

gretchen asked for pictures so i'll make you all look

put me back!

heading up to the maternity room - i had a drug free birth (long story, we got there too late for the epidural) so i was so relieved at this point!

big brother thomas meeting baby matthew for the first time:

baby matthew:

i have more pics at http://www.facebook.com/nancy.cullen if anyone wants to friend me

have a great day everyone!!!

We taped Ice Age Christmas too, but deleted it to make room for some others. There are so many to watch. I have a ton already, but they keep coming out with new ones.

Dylan's speech is going much better. I wasn't happy with EI, but they still come. They're almost done, so if they say he still qualifies we will politely decline. He goes to a seperate speech thereapist who is great and has helped him a lot, so we'll keep that up as long as they suggest.

That's great that he didn't qualify. Boys tend to take longer I think and he'll probably burst into talk any day now. Especially now that he's the big brother and will need to express himself more when you're with the two of them.

BTW Thomas looks so excited to see his brother. They are both adorable. Did he have any comments when you brought him home? I've heard some funny comments when the new baby is actually brought home. You just never know what will come out of their mouths some days

Since I wasn't feeling well they decided that they would take care of me. Hunter folded all the laundry that was in the dryer then put a towel in and warmed it up for me for my bath Colby decided that he needed to sleep on the futon in our room to keep an eye on me and after my bath they each took a foot and gave me a foot massage Things like that just don't happen and I felt so loved. they tell me they love me all the time, but last night they really showed it

Awww... that is too cute. How old are they? I tried to get DS to rub my feet the other day, but he just wasn't getting it. Guess that's why there aren't many 2 year old foot massagers

Then I will go visit my grammy in the hospital. She is not well. She was not at the nursing home for more than 24hrs when she became unresponsive and her heart rate dropped in the 30's and she had very shallow breathing. The doctors are amazed she is still here. They gave her some medicine and that has brought her heart rate up a bit. Today she was up, talking and eating. She is quite a fighter. 98 years old and every internal organ is failing but she is still hanging on.

I then have to be at a fundraiser to help set up by 230pm. A very close friend of mine that I have known since middle school has been fighting a brain tumor for the past few years. She suffers from a severe seizure disorder due to it and the tumor is inoperable. She had radiation about a year ago and since then has been on chemo. She takes is 2wks on 2wks off and that will last a full year. About 2 months ago she lost her job. She is divorced with two kids that are 8 and 6. She is living with her parents now. We are holding a fundraiser to raise money for her medical costs, medications, etc. So that is where I will be tomorrow evening. It goes until 9pm and then I will have to help clean up. So it will be a really long day.

Oh man, those are both tough situations, especially during the holidays. I hope the best for both of them

The dog was great the past 2 nights. Last night she cried a little when he first went in the crate, so I sat outside it, and she settled down, and was quiet from 11-6. And no accidents either!!! We don't know her history before the shelter, but she is so calm and friendly. She loves meeting other dogs and people. It was cute she didn't want to come up the porch stairs at first, and if I was at the top she wouldn't come to me, but if Michael was up the top, she'd come up to him. It's a big change for us, but it's so much fun.

Sounds like Poko is settling right in. Where do you keep her crate?

The guy who wanted to rent the house is still going to. We had issues with him a few days ago when he started barking orders at my realtor on things he wanted us to do to the house. I have no problem with painting the interior of the house. I however have MAJOR issue with him demanding we rip up all the carpet and put wood floors down!! The realtor (calmly) explained "This is a rent house. You don't get to make demands about someone else's home. You want wood floors then I suggest you either go find another rent house or look for one to buy."

Many of my friends were like "Oh I wouldn't let him live in your house. He's going to e a nightmare of a tenant." Well yeah that may be the case but he won't be my problem. That's why I have a property management company handling it. He's THEIR problem not mine. He gets out of hand and trashes my house they will evict him, period. They're dealing with a few renters now that trashed their rent houses and they hauled them off to court. 100 bucks a month for someone else to handle the problem and money in my pocket, sounds good to me. The housing market is to bad right now to even put it on the market. I wouldn't get anywhere near what I want for it.

Good for you, I think hiring someone was a good choice

Hey. Just poking about a bit--interested in joining the next challenge, glad to see a lot of the regs still on. Just haven't been online much at all. Doing ok--have gained about 15 pounds lately though and I'd like for that to stop before I need an entire new wardrobe...
Well-- off to go swim...

Keep popping in, we'd love to have you join us for the next challenge. There are also 3 weeks left in this challenge if you'd like to jump in before the holidays. If so, just PM me your starting weight.

Other than that, DSs are finally fever free after a total of 11 straight days of fevers between them (6 days for DS8 and 5 for DS5)!

Glad to hear that your DSs are feeling better

 

[mommyof2Pirates]

So yesterday I went for my long run (3.27) and the whole time I thought I was going soooo slowly. I was playing mind games with myself about what would be an acceptable time since I hadn't run that far in a couple months. When I first started it was 2 minutes slower than when I ran it all the time and toward the end of the run I was thinking I'd be satisfied with anything up to 7 minutes slower. Well, what do I know? I ran it 3 minutes faster than I ever have! You could have knocked me over with a feather when I looked at the timer.

dont you just love when that happens. great job! I know what you mean about the private vs public schools. We always got whooped by them in sports too. We have 2 large catholic high schools in our area and they are always either in the state championships or get very close to them. Just not fair.

This was the first time in years that I actually wanted things for Christmas. However, my birthday is a month before so I split my list between the two "holidays".

My birthday I wanted Michael Buble's and Josh Groban's Christmas CDs. Christmas I want external hard drive, NCIS for Wii, Wii Sport Resort, and the new Disney game for XBOX 360 (drawing blank on the name). Alan already gave me the two Wii games and we're picking up the XBOX game tonight (I'm to excited to wait). So actually the only thing I'll open on Christmas is the hard drive





My plan is to allow myself a cookie or two each day. That's the routine I had with the peanut butter blossoms I made. I'm going to be making chocolate chip cookies here shortly.

Sounds like lots of great things and the fact that you get them early is even more fun.

Many of my friends were like "Oh I wouldn't let him live in your house. He's going to e a nightmare of a tenant." Well yeah that may be the case but he won't be my problem. That's why I have a property management company handling it. He's THEIR problem not mine. He gets out of hand and trashes my house they will evict him, period. They're dealing with a few renters now that trashed their rent houses and they hauled them off to court. 100 bucks a month for someone else to handle the problem and money in my pocket, sounds good to me. The housing market is to bad right now to even put it on the market. I wouldn't get anywhere near what I want for it.

For 100$ a month I think that totally sounds worth it too. Especially being so far away.

Hey. Just poking about a bit--interested in joining the next challenge, glad to see a lot of the regs still on. Just haven't been online much at all. Doing ok--have gained about 15 pounds lately though and I'd like for that to stop before I need an entire new wardrobe...
Well-- off to go swim...

Thanks for checking in with us. Hope to see you more!!!

Temptation is hard, I'm going to try to keep healthier snacks around and opt for those instead of the high cal ones. I can't say that I will be totally successful, but maybe it will help some.

I think even if we are successful half the time thats better than not at all.

. I really need to get running again (haven't run in 1 week). It's gotten so cold that I don't want to run outside, but I dislike running on the TM. But, I guess TM is going to be my way until after winter.

Jill

Not sure how much you have run outside but I thought I would never like it either. After two weeks of it last winter I actually grew to really enjoy it. There are some great clothes you can get to keep you warm but not at sweaty. Just saying it may be worth giving it a really good trial before confining yourself to the treadmill. Unless of course you enjoy the treadmill.


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Left the house this morning at 6am and just returned home at 1020p. It has been quite a long day.

The flu clinic at work was successful and very organized
I got the rest of my xmas shopping done for the boys.
The fundraiser for my friend was a complete success and we raised 1,000 dollars for her.

Overall it was a wonderful day! I stayed pretty much on plan except for an extra chicken finger and a few bits of cake. I would say that is still a win!

Tomorrow will be sunday school in the a.m for the boys and then I think I will try to get out shopping for xmas outfits for my boys. Not sure if anyone else with boys feels the same way but I am so tired of buying the same thing every year. dress shirt, tie and slacks or xmas sweater and khakis. It is so boring. I would love to buy one of those beautiful little frilly dresses with the pretty bows instead.


So keeping with my routine I will post the QOTD tonight just in case I cant hop on in the morning.

Sunday December 4, 2011 QOTD:

What is your favorite non-cartoon holiday movie(s)?

Top 5 on my list of must watch movies are:

A Christmas Story
Elf
The Santa Clause
Christmas Vacation
Christmas with the Kranks

Have a great evening everyone and enjoy the last day of our weekend tomorrow.

Lindsay

 

[mackeysmom]

QOTD: What is your favorite non-cartoon holiday movie(s)?

Now I know all of you "purists" out there will most likely shun me, but my favorite Christmas movie is a 1977 remake of "It's a Wonderful Life" named "It Happened One Christmas". It stars Marlo Thomas, Wayne Rogers and Cloris Leachman.

I should explain that I saw it many years before I saw the original - so to me - it IS the original.

After searching for years, I finally found a copy on DVD (a bad, bootleg, transferred from grainy VHS copy - but a copy nonetheless). I watch it each year while I bake my cookies.

I'm also a HUGE horror movie fan, so the original "Black Christmas" is on my list.

Lastly - while not necessarily a Christmas movie - I always associate "Little Women" (the Winona Ryder/Susan Sarandon version) with Christmas. Before she passed away a few years ago, my mother and I always had tradition to watch it together on Christmas Night. I don't know if I'll ever watch it again - it doesn't seem right to watch it without her. (In fact, at the funeral home, I slipped a copy of the DVD in the casket. My family has a tradition that you put a little gift/trinket that meant something to just you and the deceased in the casket.)

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Diet-wise, I am up one pound this week. I went over my calorie alotment every single day. I've come to the conclusion that I cannot have pistachio nuts in the house. I am physically unable to stick to a normal portion - I eat them until I am sick. Back on track tomorrow.

- Laurta

 

[bellebookworm9]

Sunday December 4, 2011 QOTD:

What is your favorite non-cartoon holiday movie(s)?

Top 5 on my list of must watch movies are:
A Christmas Story
The Santa Clause
Christmas Vacation

Believe it or not, I've never seen A Christmas Story. Every year I say I will watch it and I never do.

I like Christmas Vacation, though I've only seen it once and that was 7 scared1 years ago-I was a freshman in high school. I like The Santa Clause as well, though it scared me when I was little-Bernard the Elf just terrified me for some reason.

And like Laura, although not actually Christmas, I associate the Harry Potter movies with the holidays. I think it's because they are always part of ABC Family's 25 Days of Christmas, and all the movies have a Christmas scene in them (except possibly the third, but that's my least favorite so I try to block it out of my memory).

 

[donac]

Good Sunday morning everyone.

I just have a few minutes to answer the QOTD because I slept to almost 6 this morning and I am reading at mass this morning.

QOTD

I am a traditionalist I watch Holiday Inn and White Christmas

White Christmas was shown every year on a Sat night while I was growing up. We used to invite the neighbors over and watch it together.

I also like The Santa Claus and Chevy Chase Christmas Vacation

Off to church, grocery shop and do some quilting.

have a happy and healthy day.

 

[lisah0711]

Good morning losers and maintainers!

Pamela, how did your guys do yesterday?

Nancy, your boys are so dang cute and you look lovely! Nice to see you back here. I know you are going to start rocking it when you are feeling better but in the mean time rest and heal.

Gretchen, when I worked at DL the parking lot/front gate folks had a ton of fun. I think that you are the kind of person who can make any job fun and enjoyable.

Deb, your bathroom sounds cute! I love your new avatar, too. Hope you are feeling better.

Linda, congrats on the fast run!

Ok so whats the secret Deb. I am still more like the Cinderella Pre-Glass slipper around here but I would love to be treated more like the princess she really is.

I hear ya!

Saturday December 3, 2011 QOTD:

The holiday season often brings many temptations for treats like pies, cakes, cookies, chocolate. What is your plan or what have you done so far to fight off the temptations this year?

My plan to avoid temptation is similar to yours, Lindsay, plug it into myfitnesspal -- it seems to give just enough of a delay to help my brain make the right decision.

Kathy, hope that Michael has a wonderful birthday today. I know you already gave him his heart's desire.

CC, I feel so bad for you that you have to gluten yourself.

Christina, those Disney pounds will be gone before you know it!

Hey. Just poking about a bit--interested in joining the next challenge, glad to see a lot of the regs still on. Just haven't been online much at all. Doing ok--have gained about 15 pounds lately though and I'd like for that to stop before I need an entire new wardrobe...
Well-- off to go swim...

Susan, so nice to see you! And your cute kitty pics! Do come join us on the holiday thread that will be starting December 16th.

Jill, a move sounds very exciting!

I have the same issues with cold weather that you do. I haven't run outside for a few weeks now. I'm doing an indoor track and it is worse than the dreadmill. It makes me a bit worried so I am going to make it a point to at least walk outside for a bit every day at least while it is not icy here. You keep your conditioning for several weeks so you haven't lost much in just a week. Lindsay and Kathy both rocked winter running last year.

Glad your guys are feeling better!

Sunday December 4, 2011 QOTD:

What is your favorite non-cartoon holiday movie(s)?

Christmas Vacation
A Christmas Story
A Christmas Carol (the old Alistair Sim version from 1951)
are some of our favorites.

Laura, that eliptical will help chase away the effects of the pistachios. I'll be on the look out for that 1977 movie -- it sounds fun!

A little laundry and getting ready for the rest of the week is on deck today. I want to do a bit more planning in case it is another crazy week.

Have a great day all!

 

[lisah0711]

Jingle, jingle, jingle . . .

Those jingle bells are getting closer . . .

That means the Biggest Loser Alumni Holiday Edition is getting closer too.

I will be posting the thread and the coaching schedule soon. We do a coach of the day rotation so please consider signing up for a day . . . PLEASE!

 

[cclovesdis]

Hi Everyone!

We spent most of yesterday in New York City. It was a fun trip. We don't go with any particular plan, so it is always a win. We ate lunch a deli and I had a California Wrap. It was more because contained was chicken breast and not deli meat and did not have cheese on it. I figured that was a good choice for me.

Eating gluten has been miserable. I feel nauseous pretty much nonstop. I ended up losing .4 for the week. This upcoming weigh-in should be interesting. Eating wheat probably wouldn't be so bad if it wasn't for the fact that I'm supposed to be eating foods like pasta and pizza. You know, the not-so-healthy ones.

I'm planning to go to the gym tomorrow. I have started doing walk-run intervals and am slowly working toward finish Week 1 Day 1 of C25K. I'm makin slow, but steady progress.

Thanks for all the support!

 

[mikamah]

Lastly - while not necessarily a Christmas movie - I always associate "Little Women" (the Winona Ryder/Susan Sarandon version) with Christmas. Before she passed away a few years ago, my mother and I always had tradition to watch it together on Christmas Night. I don't know if I'll ever watch it again - it doesn't seem right to watch it without her. (In fact, at the funeral home, I slipped a copy of the DVD in the casket. My family has a tradition that you put a little gift/trinket that meant something to just you and the deceased in the casket.)

It's hard to do those special things without your mom. My mom loved Lobster, and I haven't been able to have it since she died. I get all filled up when I think about it. I'm sure one day I will again, when my cousin visits from Arizona, and I know my mom would want us to.

Kathy, hope that Michael has a wonderful birthday today. I know you already gave him his heart's desire.

Thanks Lisa. We had a busy, fun day, and this is the first time I even got to get online. I'm glad I have a long weekend to adjust to our new puppy's schedule.

Eating gluten has been miserable. I feel nauseous pretty much nonstop. I ended up losing .4 for the week. This upcoming weigh-in should be interesting. Eating wheat probably wouldn't be so bad if it wasn't for the fact that I'm supposed to be eating foods like pasta and pizza. You know, the not-so-healthy ones.

I'm planning to go to the gym tomorrow. I have started doing walk-run intervals and am slowly working toward finish Week 1 Day 1 of C25K. I'm makin slow, but steady progress.

Thanks for all the support!

Sorry you're feeling so lousy, but great you're able to get out and do the c25k.

Sunday December 4, 2011 QOTD:

What is your favorite non-cartoon holiday movie(s)?

The original Miracle on 34th st, the CHristmas Carol with George c. Scott, and It's a Wonderful LIfe, are my all time favorites. New favorites since having a kid are Polar Express and the Santa Claus movies.

Lindsay-Sounds like you had a nice day yesterday, and so glad your friends event went well.

Hi everyone, done with the 5 day z-pac but still coughing like mad. Mostly at night or when I nap with DS in the afternoon. Good thing I don't nap at work I guess

Sounds like Poko is settling right in. Where do you keep her crate?

I think we have the same thing. I've been coughin since last weekend, and worse at night. I have one more day of the Zpak, but they said it's probably viral when I went to the doc, but gave me the zpak just in case. I'm not one to push for drugs, so I think that' why. My sil we were with last weekend has the same thing too. It' does linger though. I hope you're feeling better soon.
I'm keeping the crate in the kitchen, and she will go in with the door open while we're in the kitchen, and she likes to be wherever we are. Last night she was barking about every hour starting at midnight. I took her out the first time, but she didn't need to go, and the other times I called out NO Poko from my bed, but am thinking tonight I will make sure to keep her up later, and do a longer bed time walk, and hopefully she will be better. I think I'll try to ignore the barking during the night, and see what happens. I'm glad it is winter and the windows are closed.
Did you go to the Tree lighting? It was a nice night for it. We didn't get there this year. Michael will go wed to the Hospice tree lighting, and I hope to get out of work early to join him and my sisters.

She is so adorable and your son looks so happy! My 8 year old loves our dog. He treats her like a person and she loves him back. It's so sweet. We adopted from a shelter and we did have a few problems starting out (horrible separation anxiety and the ability to jump, well actually bunny hop, our fence to play with the neighbors dogs), but we hung in there and now our Charley is the best. Enjoy!

DH and I have been doing a lot of thinking and talking this weekend. We are considering relocating if we can find work. DH has wanted to move since I met him and I was always too afraid to leave my family. But, I just keep thinking that we may regret never going for it. I figure if it doesn't work out, we can always come back. I am a teacher (I have elementary and sped) and he is an EMT but in school for repiratory therapy. We'd like to move further south...but we don't know how far. I would like to be close enough to drive back home to visit my mom, sister, and grandma (I am very close with my family). DH could care less about seeing his family (they are not real close). He would like to move (from western PA) to the panhandle of FL (yay closer to WDW), but I was thinking more VA. We need to do some research on salaries for our professions and what's best for us. I found a job fair in Pittsburgh in March that I am going to go to and see what happens. If I find a job for next school year, I will move with the boys while DH finishes school (5 months). I just dread trying to sell our house. And, I really don't want to rent and not live near by to monitor the renters. I guess we'll see what happens. I am going to do some research during my Christmas break. Anyone live in a great area for teaching and health care where it doesn't really snow lol?!?!

Other than that, DSs are finally fever free after a total of 11 straight days of fevers between them (6 days for DS8 and 5 for DS5)!
Jill

Glad your boys are finally feeling better. That's a long time for you all. Thanks for the good wishes. We go to the vet tomorrow, and I think I'd like to do an obedience class too. She's getting a little more rambunctious as she gets to know us.
Good luck with the potential move. Such a big decision.

Hey. Just poking about a bit--interested in joining the next challenge, glad to see a lot of the regs still on. Just haven't been online much at all. Doing ok--have gained about 15 pounds lately though and I'd like for that to stop before I need an entire new wardrobe...
Well-- off to go swim...

Great to see you again!!

Yesterday after I logged off I kept thinking I forgot to post something, I remembered as we were driving on the freeway! Congraulations Kathy. Poka looks so sweet. You two will have so much fun with her. I laughed about the stairs because our house doesn't have any stairs and when we took the dog to somebody's house with stairs, he wigged out. He had no idea what they were and it took us a while to coax him up and down them.

So yesterday I went for my long run (3.27) and the whole time I thought I was going soooo slowly. I was playing mind games with myself about what would be an acceptable time since I hadn't run that far in a couple months. When I first started it was 2 minutes slower than when I ran it all the time and toward the end of the run I was thinking I'd be satisfied with anything up to 7 minutes slower. Well, what do I know? I ran it 3 minutes faster than I ever have! You could have knocked me over with a feather when I looked at the timer.

Thanks. Nice job on the run. It's so nice when you are surprised at how well you did!!

I gained 2 pounds while at Disney but not going to stress over it. I have 3 pounds left to lose for my 10 pound goa. We were going to go see the Muppet movie today but we're going to hold off and go tomorrow. Alan is going in a few hours to pick up the new Disney Universe game for the XBOX in a few hours. I'm also going to make some chocolate chip cookies.

I'd say disney is the best reason to gain. It will come off quick.

Temptation is hard, I'm going to try to keep healthier snacks around and opt for those instead of the high cal ones. I can't say that I will be totally successful, but maybe it will help some.

I love the blinking lights in your siggie. So fun. You have the best clippies.

And like Laura, although not actually Christmas, I associate the Harry Potter movies with the holidays. I think it's because they are always part of ABC Family's 25 Days of Christmas, and all the movies have a Christmas scene in them (except possibly the third, but that's my least favorite so I try to block it out of my memory).

I just saw your clippie!! 38 days!! My brother and family are going in 40 days, and staying near sea world, but will be doing MK on the saturday they get there. I'm so jealous.

I just have a few minutes to answer the QOTD because I slept to almost 6 this morning and I am reading at mass this morning.

6 is very late for you. You and LIsa are the early birds. Hope you had a good day.

Jingle, jingle, jingle . . .

Those jingle bells are getting closer . . .

That means the Biggest Loser Alumni Holiday Edition is getting closer too.

I will be posting the thread and the coaching schedule soon. We do a coach of the day rotation so please consider signing up for a day . . . PLEASE!

Thanks Lisa!!

Good evening everyone. We have had a busy weekend, and today we had our family over for pizza and cake for ds's 10th birthday. He is thrilled to be in double digits, and he loved showing off his new doggie to his cousins. Everyone brought toys for Poko too, and she's checking them all out now, and then we'll go for a nice long walk. I think part of last night was we were all tired, so we all went to bed early around 9, and I'm going to stay up til at least 10-1030 and take her for a good walk then, and hope she'll sleep better.
I need to clean up a bit from the party, but wanted to spend a little time to dis. I am feeling like a broken record, but haven't tracked this weekend, though I started yesterday, so again tomorrow is a new day, and I will track. We have no plans but a visit to the vet in the morning. I am getting lots of walks in so that is a good thing.

Hope you all had a good weekend.

 

[jillbur]

Not sure how much you have run outside but I thought I would never like it either. After two weeks of it last winter I actually grew to really enjoy it. There are some great clothes you can get to keep you warm but not at sweaty. Just saying it may be worth giving it a really good trial before confining yourself to the treadmill. Unless of course you enjoy the treadmill.


Sunday December 4, 2011 QOTD:

What is your favorite non-cartoon holiday movie(s)?


Lindsay

Well, today was a cloudy 58 and I got a 4.2 mile run in. I wish it would stay this way all winter! I am planning to get some more cold weather running clothes and try my best to get out there. The best place for me to run is our park which is 2.5 miles perimeter if you do the dreaded hill. I usually choose to skip it lol. In the winter, though, they shut down some of the roads so they only have to do plowing on some. As long as it's not icy and about 30 I think I will keep at it. And, the treadmill is not my friend. I can't seem to run as fast on the treadmill as outside. But, if it's all I have...I better suck it up!

QOTD-I actually like A Christmas Carol: The Musical (with Kelsey Grammer and Jane Krakowski). I also love National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation, Elf, and Polar Express. I have actually never seen It's a Wonderful Life or Miracle on 34th Street. Apparently I live a sheltered life! I also enjoy ABC Family's movies Santa Baby and Santa Baby 2. And then of course, Charlie Brown's Christmas and How the Grinch Stole Christmas (original), but those aren't really movies. I guess I better get busy and watch some of these!

Jill, a move sounds very exciting!

I have the same issues with cold weather that you do. I haven't run outside for a few weeks now. I'm doing an indoor track and it is worse than the dreadmill. It makes me a bit worried so I am going to make it a point to at least walk outside for a bit every day at least while it is not icy here. You keep your conditioning for several weeks so you haven't lost much in just a week. Lindsay and Kathy both rocked winter running last year.

Glad your guys are feeling better!

A move does sound exciting...and scary! How far (perimeter) is your indoor track? I wish we had one around here to try out. I just feel like I sprint of the treadmill and it's still slower than I run outside! And fresh air is so nice! Ice is a concern for me, too. In fact, wet leaves on the road or sidewalks were hazardous this fall. Luckily I made it without wiping out! I am going to try my best to get outdoors, but if this winter is anything like last (we had about a foot of snow for about 4 straight months) it may be difficult. And, I am not a big fan of slush. Especially, dirty brown slush! Geez... can you tell I am not a big fan of snow lol? I think I do need to move! Maybe Hawaii lol!

I had a pretty good day. My sister and I started cookie making together which is always fun. We made what my grandma calls nut horns. I don't know if they are called anything else, but it's all I know them as. I did taste test one, but as soon as we were done I ran 4.2 miles. Yay!! There's a "Chilly Cheeks" race in January at our local park. It's a 5 or 10 miler. I may actually sign up and run the 5 miler if it's above frost bite temps. It's so nice to get support here and from DH. He was so proud when I told him how far I ran today and my time. DH used to work out daily with the Wii or Netflix videos. He hasn't for awhile because of school and work. Maybe I'll try to encourage him to start back up. I'm hoping for an easy week at work so I can continue to work out and make Christmas treats!

I am so curious to see how the robotics team did!!

Enjoy your Monday everyone!

Jill

 

[mommyof2Pirates]

Lastly - while not necessarily a Christmas movie - I always associate "Little Women" (the Winona Ryder/Susan Sarandon version) with Christmas. Before she passed away a few years ago, my mother and I always had tradition to watch it together on Christmas Night. I don't know if I'll ever watch it again - it doesn't seem right to watch it without her. (In fact, at the funeral home, I slipped a copy of the DVD in the casket. My family has a tradition that you put a little gift/trinket that meant something to just you and the deceased in the casket.)

that sounded like a wonderful memory to have of you and your mom together. I love the traditions you have. Dont worry about that measly old lb. Tomorrow is a new day!

[And like Laura, although not actually Christmas, I associate the Harry Potter movies with the holidays. I think it's because they are always part of ABC Family's 25 Days of Christmas, and all the movies have a Christmas scene in them (except possibly the third, but that's my least favorite so I try to block it out of my memory). [/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT]

I wondered why harry potter was on the 25 days of xmas list but I would guess it must be a part of many peoples christmas holiday. I cant say much about you not seeing the christmas story because I have never seen or read any harry potter.

White Christmas was shown every year on a Sat night while I was growing up. We used to invite the neighbors over and watch it together.

My parents always watched White Christmas on xmas eve day while I was growing up. I never really sat and watched it with them but I know they really enjoy it. They saw the white christmas show in NYC a year or two ago. Have you ever gone their to see it????

A little laundry and getting ready for the rest of the week is on deck today. I want to do a bit more planning in case it is another crazy week.

Have a great day all!

We are twins tonight Lisa...I pretty much am doing the same thing. Never know what the week will bring these days so we might as well be prepared.

Jingle, jingle, jingle . . .

Those jingle bells are getting closer . . .

That means the Biggest Loser Alumni Holiday Edition is getting closer too.

I will be posting the thread and the coaching schedule soon. We do a coach of the day rotation so please consider signing up for a day . . . PLEASE!

I keep wanted to PM you but when I get done posting I keep forgetting so I thought I would reply. You can add me in for a day. Any day will be fine. Thanks for organizing it.

Hi Everyone!

We spent most of yesterday in New York City. It was a fun trip. We don't go with any particular plan, so it is always a win. We ate lunch a deli and I had a California Wrap. It was more because contained was chicken breast and not deli meat and did not have cheese on it. I figured that was a good choice for me.

Glad you had a great trip yesterday. I love the city at xmas time and its been a few years since we have been there. What was your favorite thing you did? sorry you havent been feeling well with the gluten. Gosh that is becoming such a common ailment these days. I really feel for you and rose who have to deal with this.

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I really wish I could take the whole month of December off from work. I am just so darn tired of running all over the place for things. I am at the point of praying for a blizzard so we would be stuck in the house for a day or two. You know I am desperate if I am wishing for that. I am just really not ready to go back to work tomorrow. I have off on Friday so I guess I will just pray the week goes quickly.

Today was busy but I did manage to get the boys their christmas outfits. I just need to find pants yet for Ryan. I just wanted to check in quick and than the boys and I are going to watch a holiday movie. I think A christmas story is the one we are going to pick.

I stayed pretty much on plan today and I actually was down .2 from yesterday which is better than I thought it would be from the party last night. I was pretty happy. I also got in a 20 min run before it got too dark. Its really starting to get cooler out there.

I hope you all really enjoyed the weekend and were able to keep it as healthy as possible with all the hussle and bussle that you may have going on.

Tomorrows QOTD,

Monday Dec 5, 2011 QOTD:

What is your favorite winter activity?

I am really becoming a big hater of the cold weather but one thing I do enjoy is sledding or snow tubing. We took the boys sledding the past few years but this year we are going to do the official snow tubing at one of the ski resorts near us. Its lots of fun and you can burn a bunch of calories climbing back up the hills.

 

[bellebookworm9]

I just saw your clippie!! 38 days!! My brother and family are going in 40 days, and staying near sea world, but will be doing MK on the saturday they get there. I'm so jealous.

Yup, only 38 more days! I want to go to Sea World and Universal while I am down there, hopefully I can make it happen.

Monday Dec 5, 2011 QOTD:
What is your favorite winter activity?

Lindsay, I'm with you: I hate the cold weather! But I think it's easier to gather people together in winter for indoor things, so my favorite winter activity is just having a board game or movie night with friends.

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My DVC person finally got back to me. Apparently she just saw my e-mail. So she was able to call and get my reservation changed this morning; I canceled the Pop Century reservation and am once again staying at Old Key West! I requested a studio on an upper floor and to be near the Hospitality House, so we'll see what happens. I'm really glad to be staying somewhere with a free fridge, because I had no idea what I was going to do for breakfast the next morning otherwise-I'm scheduling my taxi to pick me up at 6:15, way before anything is open.

 

[my3princes]

QOTD Sunday: My favorite Christmas movie is Home Alone.

QOTD Monday: My favorite winter activity is skiing. I don't do it often, but it is something that I have done most of my life.

 

[my3princes]

I'm exhausted. We picked up the house this morning then moved a couple cords of wood closer to the wood furnace. Tons of exercise (yesterday we split a few cord of wood so exercise yesterday too. After lunch I finished decorating the house, at least as much as I am going to this year. The boys don't want to go through the work of putting up the second tree and I don't have the patience to put up my Christmas village From 2 - 7 I wrapped Christmas presents. They aren't all done, but I did make a good dent in them. In the last hour I did some online Santa shopping. I think I'm in pretty good shape.

 

[ougrad86]

Thank you everybody for your well-wishes after my last post. It still is a little hard, but getting back into life and feeling less depressed. Alot going on right now to keep me busy.

Wednesday QOTD: That special someone in your life is searching for that perfect gift, you know the one that would make you cry on Christmas morning. What would that gift be?

I can't think of anything that would actually make me cry. I am planning to print out some photos of MIL's brothers and sisters when they were all together this summer. I will frame them and give them to DMIL and DH two sister's. It was the first time they had all been together in a couple of years, and since then two of them are gone. I was so glad we were able to arrange that get-together this summer.

We've liked Once Upon a Time so far. It's petty good.

I really enjoy Once Upon a Time. DH said some guys from work told him it was a soap opera, so he is having nothing to do with it. I don't see that. DS likes to half-watch it as well (while he is on the computer or playing one of his games). Still trying to figure out what that item was from the last episode, that the boy found and she threw back in the pit.

Thursday QOTD: Do you have Holiday Themed clothes that you dig out this time of year?

I have a few sweaters and sweatshirts that I enjoy wearing with hoiday theming and I picked up some inexpensive earrings that caught my eye the other day, so I can wear those as well.

Friday December 2, 2010 QOTD:
What is on your christmas list this year???? Is there anything you are asking for that will help in your goal of staying/getting healthy? If you do not celebrate christmas is there any items on your general wish list that you have been eyeing up?

I can't think of anything I really want. When I need/want something throughout the year, I usually get it. I got the new iPhone when it came out this year, that was a pretty healthy outlay. We have already helped DS buy a computer, but I want to pick him up some other small items. DH does like to give jewelry, not super expensive, but it is getting to the point where I have way more than I need - and I wear jeans and T-shirts to work, so don't really wear fancy jewelry that often!

However, neither of those are going to be of practical use to me in the next few months, so now I've asked for a suitcase set, above the ankle socks, and Disney gift cards.

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Everything is officially in place for Florida! I have canceled my two loans and work study, and have had the charges for room ($3700), meal plan ($250) and undergrad comprehensive fee ($731) removed from my bill. All I need to pay is tuition ($2500) and the $12.50 college fee. I still have enough financial aid through grants and scholarships to cover that, and get $3000 back! /QUOTE]

Congrats on being accepted! I read about it when I was trying to catch up and it sounds like a lot of fun. I will be following your blog for sure! I wouldn't mind my DS doing something like that as well, but college is still a few years off. Good luck and have a great time!

big brother thomas meeting baby matthew for the first time:

baby matthew:

Such wonderful pictures, so cute! I can barely remember when DS was a baby...hard to believe my 6'1" boy was ever that tiny! My DB and his wife will be having twins this spring, so I 'll have some new ones to play with when we visit!

Then I will go visit my grammy in the hospital. She is not well. She was not at the nursing home for more than 24hrs when she became unresponsive and her heart rate dropped in the 30's and she had very shallow breathing. The doctors are amazed she is still here. They gave her some medicine and that has brought her heart rate up a bit. Today she was up, talking and eating. She is quite a fighter. 98 years old and every internal organ is failing but she is still hanging on.

I then have to be at a fundraiser to help set up by 230pm. A very close friend of mine that I have known since middle school has been fighting a brain tumor for the past few years. She suffers from a severe seizure disorder due to it and the tumor is inoperable. She had radiation about a year ago and since then has been on chemo. She takes is 2wks on 2wks off and that will last a full year. About 2 months ago she lost her job. She is divorced with two kids that are 8 and 6. She is living with her parents now. We are holding a fundraiser to raise money for her medical costs, medications, etc. So that is where I will be tomorrow evening. It goes until 9pm and then I will have to help clean up. So it will be a really long day.

Saturday December 3, 2011 QOTD:
The holiday season often brings many temptations for treats like pies, cakes, cookies, chocolate. What is your plan or what have you done so far to fight off the temptations this year?

Sorry about your grammy - it is so hard when something like that is happening. And with your friend going through all she is going through, it is doubly hard. Take care.

So far not much at work, we've been so busy. When they do have events going on, they are very often in the cafe, which is on the fifth floor. I work on the sixth, so sometimes I can avoid them. but sometimes the president wants to say a few words, best if you show up for those! I just do my best to track, and adjust accordingly for the rest of the day, or count on my weekly allotment of extra points. I am luckily rather picky about my sweets or snacks - sometimes I don't like what is put out and can walk away (not as often as I would like though!)

Good morning friends! Up and off to drop DD at swim practice and then Robotics State Tournament today!! Wish us luck! TTYL.....................P

Good luck. My DS has a similar things with his rocket club, but I think he may miss it this year because of Track & Field taking precedent.

DH and I have been doing a lot of thinking and talking this weekend. We are considering relocating if we can find work. DH has wanted to move since I met him and I was always too afraid to leave my family. But, I just keep thinking that we may regret never going for it. I figure if it doesn't work out, we can always come back. I am a teacher (I have elementary and sped) and he is an EMT but in school for repiratory therapy. We'd like to move further south...but we don't know how far. I would like to be close enough to drive back home to visit my mom, sister, and grandma (I am very close with my family). DH could care less about seeing his family (they are not real close). He would like to move (from western PA) to the panhandle of FL (yay closer to WDW), but I was thinking more VA. We need to do some research on salaries for our professions and what's best for us. I found a job fair in Pittsburgh in March that I am going to go to and see what happens. If I find a job for next school year, I will move with the boys while DH finishes school (5 months). I just dread trying to sell our house. And, I really don't want to rent and not live near by to monitor the renters. I guess we'll see what happens. I am going to do some research during my Christmas break. Anyone live in a great area for teaching and health care where it doesn't really snow lol?!?!
Jill

Good luck in your search and your decision. Be careful of the home prices wherever you go. We have a good job market here in Northern Virginia, but the traffic and the home prices are horrific. It does snow in VA however. I had some friends who moved to North Carolina to escape the rat race here. The weather is way milder, and house prices are reasonable.

I hear you about wanting to be close to family. We spend a good chunk of our vacations traveling to be with family instead of going somewhere else. We practically have memorized the route to DM and DMIL's houses in the midwest. We do a big 4 day loop (need to stop one of the nights). Too expensive to fly, and my DS is a very good traveler, thank goodness. Trying to plan a trip to Germany and have always wanted to go to Niagara Falls, Grand Canyon and Yellowstone (as well as keep up the trips to WDW), but just don't have enough time.

Tomorrow will be sunday school in the a.m for the boys and then I think I will try to get out shopping for xmas outfits for my boys. Not sure if anyone else with boys feels the same way but I am so tired of buying the same thing every year. dress shirt, tie and slacks or xmas sweater and khakis. It is so boring. I would love to buy one of those beautiful little frilly dresses with the pretty bows instead.
Sunday December 4, 2011 QOTD:
What is your favorite non-cartoon holiday movie(s)?

I get bored with DS's wardrobe as well...told him he had to give me a granddaughter that I can buy frilly dresses for...

I love Miracle on 34th Street, the original, black and white. I like White Christmas, and I enjoy Holiday Inn as well since a lot of it seems to take place at Christmas. Almost any Bing Crosby seems Christmasy since they played a lot of those around Christmas when I was growing up. The Family Channel has that 25 Days of Christmas, and that has some good ones. And I like the Santa Clause movies.

Tomorrows QOTD,
Monday Dec 5, 2011 QOTD:
What is your favorite winter activity?

Staying indoors, watching the snow fall and keeping warm! I love winter, but like seeing it from where it is warm! Funny that, being brought up in Wisconsin and sledding and skating every winter.

Going outdoors and taking pictures after a big snow if fun, but with the way my knees are, trudging through the snow is problematic at best now. DS usually builds a snowman, the odder the better, and we all do some shoveling.

Still very busy at work, not sure why it is so much this year, it seems more so than last year. And since DS is doing conditioning for Track, I need to pick him up since it is dark by the time he gets out, so I need to leave right on time. Some days he does upper body work as well, somedays not, so never know if I am picking him up just as I arrive or need to sit around for an hour...he and I need to work something out, like him calling me at home if he is not waiting when I get there...although it does give me a little time to catch up on the podcast! Tried to log in to the DIS on my phone last week, keep telling me my password was wrong, but I know it was right!
Saw my friend and her daughter (who is DS's best friend) this weekend, we all got together and made a few more plans for our April trip. Really looking forward to it, even though we are only doing a couple days at Disney and focusing on US this year. And unfortunately my team lost, so in a little bowl (although it is against the school my nephews attended) and did not get our conference championship. Oh well, always next year.

This took longer than I thought, time to hit the hay, going to be busy at work tomorrow.

Carol

 

[Disneywedding2010]

Sunday December 4, 2011 QOTD:

What is your favorite non-cartoon holiday movie(s)?

It's A Wonderful Life
Miracle on 34th Street (new one)
Santa Clause
Christmas Vacation

Monday Dec 5, 2011 QOTD:
What is your favorite winter activity?

Baking and watching movies..

 

[Disneywedding2010]

Well, we didn't get to AMC to watch the movie. I just didn't have any desire to leave the house today. We sat out by the pool quite abit (was in the mid 70s). Our realtor called Alan today and told us that tomorrow is decision day on whether or not the gu is going to rent our house. My fingers are crossed.

I think I've decided we're just going to spend a week at Disney next Christmas. I checked the Disney cruise line iteneraries and I really don't want to go on a western carribbean cruise. I love going to Disney with Alan because he does things more at my pace and we are a lot more laid back. Its not always about being at the parks 24/7 for us. I like to kick back on the balcony and enjoy the resort. I mean heck I'm paying all that money to have a timeshare I might as well enjoy it .

The only issue I have right now is figuring out how we're going to pay for the trip. We don't have anymore DVC points so I'm either thinking about renting some or just paying out of pocket for the trip. I'm going to wait til probably beginning of the year to make a decision.

I got a 30 mnute workout in today with my Biggest Loser Wii game. Tomorrow I need to get some mileage in on the treadmill. I also need to start figuring out what I'm going to pack for IL. I don't have many winter clothes I freaking live in FL for crying out loud .