Biggest Loser Princess and Tinker Bell 2011 and 2012 -- OLD please see NEW thread

[CRUIZEN MAMMA]

Hey Ladies,

Sorry I have been MIA, dealing with a migrane for the last 3 days on top of everything else-no fun. I went for a run last night while Jake's church youth group met in the same park, i managed to log 4.5 miles but it wasn't pretty nor pain free- Nancy- feeling your pain literally- don't know which hurt more the foot or my knee on the same leg, and i kept burping up dinner( sorry if that is TMI from a newbie)


Lisa H- had not heard of the Zombie Running app- but I will check it out- sound just like something Jake would love

Kathy-Hope you've gotten the test results back and wishing for the best for Michael. My Dh went to a spin class Tuesday night and a woman from the class passed out afterward and went into a seazeure- pretty scary-

Rose- speaking of Aps Jake has one where you get to beat up a doll and such he lets me play when I've had a bad day at work- you could use it and pretend it's your needle guy

Is it the weekend yet?

Dottie

 

[dumbo_buddy]

kathy i like that lisa told you the most important smilies: and hahah!!
sounds like the testing was more stressful for you than for mike. isn't that always the way? what time did you guys wind up going to sleep last night? early? i'd be exhausted after all that. hope the results come back quickly and the doctor gets back to you soon.

rose and lisa after this knee pain stuff, i'm realizing too that strength is definitely something i'll need to concentrate on as well as stretching. i pretty much never stretch and that of course is not a good idea. i just don't think of it. i've been taking a kickboxing class on mondays and step aerobics on wednesdays. the class is an hour - we do the aerobics part for about half and hour and now the teacher is adding in weight training for the second half. of course i am only using 3 lbs weight but i can always build up.

lindsay i have to commend you on being a great parent. i'm sure that the teacher at ryan's school has been frustrating you. i think it's great that you came up with a plan for him with all the smilies. too bad if it is giving the teacher extra work!

maria hope your day yesterday wasn't too stressful! which princesses did you have help you through the day?

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running out of posting steam. still kind of shell-shocked from yesterday. john's doing ok and as usual is seeing the bright side. we are working on a press release today to talk about how we are expanding the consulting business.

on the plus side, john came home and was like, "let's just go to disney now!" haha. i wish! we are still going in may. everything's paid for anyway. knowing us, we'll cut back on everything...just not our disney vacations

mommy and me today. supposed to be almost 70 this afternoon depending on the knee situation i will do a little running or maybe just a nice walk.

have a great day all!

 

[dumbo_buddy]

dottie - i hope you feel better. migraines are the pits.

 

[Rose&Mike]

Ok, coming on here to say I am going to yoga today. It's regular yoga, not piyo. I am going, I don't want to, but I am going to go.....Where is the grumpy smiley??????

Dottie--migraines stink. feel better.

Nancy--that video link the guy posted on your itbs thread was interesting.

Have a good Thursday!

 

[Rose&Mike]

Oh wait, I just realized that yoga pants are usually pretty cute....at least the ones I have seen at Dicks Sporting Goods.....Hmmm, does this mean I need a new workout wardrobe? I am "planning" on doing yoga regularly.....that means I definitely need some new workout clothes, right? Anything to get me through the hour class.

 

[liesel]

Dan itbs update:

He went to the doctor yesterday and discovered the cause-one of his legs is 1/4" shorter than the other! This explains why one side is stronger than the other. I can't believe he never found this out before-especially since he did cross country in high school and was in the air force. He even went to a running store and got fitted for his shoes, ran on the treadmill and everything! Anyway, he'll need to wear an insert in one of his shoes to balance it out. No PT prescribed, just the insert, icy hot, anti inflammatorys, stretching, and strength. He was given some itbs handouts. My scanner is on the fritz, but if I can get them up I'll try to post in the itbs thread.

So it turns out his doctor (who I was thinking of switching to) is anti running in general. He thinks Dan should switch to cycling. Apparently the doctor is into it big time, he even competed in the senior olympics in Salt Lake City. Then he tells Dan how he wiped out on a training ride there and got a concussion. Yeah, sounds like a totally safe sport. Dan actually knows of 4 people he works with who have been hit by a car while riding their bikes. A couple of years ago the then current govenor was hit by a car while riding his bike to work. Cycling is huge here in Colorado, but so is getting hit by a car!

I have realized also that I need to keep up with cross training too, especially strength and stretching. I was so much better at this before I started training for the Tink half. I've also seen how much it has helped me in a short time. Maybe we should all try to hold each other accountable for doing something other than running during our week. I know I could use some tough love in this area!

Rose I hope you enjoyed the piyo class. Yoga definitely needs a new wardrobe. When I was going last year, I felt pretty shabby looking compared to some of the outfits I saw. I was also coming straight from a bodycombat class, so I was a little beat up too! I'm very picky about my instructors, I need one that I can take seriously and that can transition well between movements. If the whole dark class thing isn't your style, have you considered maybe getting a video and doing yoga from home?

Rose and Kathy I loved the one up stories. Seriously, one upping a house fire? It reminds me of the Saturday Night Live skit they sometimes do with Penelope, who has to outdo everyone.

Kathy Our dog isn't crated at night and she does well. Her dog bed is in the office, but she usually likes to sleep in DS's room. We put the dog bed in there and discovered that she would rather have it back in the office, so back it went. I just learned to be sure that there isn't any food left on the dining room table, being awakened by a crash at 3 am wasn't fun! I hope you get your results soon and that everything goes well.

Lindsay Sounds like you are having nice evenings with the family. My DIS time is limited too, which is why my posting is more sporadic, I don't check my email in the evenings either. Its good to unplug. Although I am so far behind on the team threads, I'm trying to lurk and catch up a little.

Lisa I'm glad your PT is going well. I'm going to have to check out that zombie app too. The kids are all better from that horrible flu that was going around so we need to get to training them for their first 5K on April 28th. I can also pretend I'm running the Derby half with Mike and Rose! Its very easy to overschedule kids here. Their school is from 9 to 4. Getting out so late really makes it difficult to have any activities, plus homework, plus some decompressing "just be a kid" play time. We limit them to scouts and 1 other activity. Luke has had to make some tough choices this year, he wants to do everything, but its just not possible. It sounds like Robert is an honor student, even if its not "official." And major kudos to him for getting up and doing a solo. I so wish we could have the funds to do the W&D in November, we are still in a holding pattern, which is frustrating for a person who likes to have at least a tenative vacation plan a year in advance, so I know how to budget for it and have something to look forward to!

Maria I hope you aren't too chicken fried and can pop in and say hi soon. Sorry I haven't posted more details about where we may be moving, I trust you all but am sometimes wary of the lurkers. The offices that we are looking at are in Sacramento and Redding. If we went with Sacramento, we would move to Davis, which is where we both went to college. Its a nice town with fantastic schools and a community atmosphere that we will have to pay for. Redding is about 2 1/2 hours north of Sacramento at the edge of the central valley near Lassen. Its far away from a major city, which I don't like and much cheaper and the schools are comparable to here. If we lived in Davis we would be 20 minutes from Sacramento and 1 1/2 hours or less from San Fransisco, which is one of my favorite cities. Oh, and 7 hours from DL and 3 hours from Yosemite!

Nancy Lots of pixie dust for the consulting business! We'll cut many other things from our budget before we'd give up travelling too. I hope Mommy and Me is going well. Have you made any more plans for the May trip? Details!

Dottie I hope you are feeling better soon, I've heard migranes can be nasty.

Jen I hope you have fun this Saturday! We'd love to see a picture of the dress, like Lisa said, it can just be a "flat" picture!

I had better go be productive before I go in to school to volunteer yet again. Have a wonderful, magical, OP day!

 

[camnhan]

Good evening girls!
well, i have sat here and ate 1/2 bag of jelly beans so that should clue you in on my day! and I have a house full of kids..mine and both my sister so that is not helping!

Yes, going to yoga class on a regular basis absolutely requires a new wardrobe! I am sure if you read in the fine print related to the class that they say it is a must

I have one leg that is longer as well...never have worn the lift they adviced (maybe that is why I have so many issues). You can really tell when I wear something fitted at the waist/hips because it looks like I hip is wider than the other. When I went through PT in my 20's they found that out when I was avoiding surgery at that point. Figured I didn't have a career in sports so never did have the surgery...kind of regret it now but oh well....

I have a pic of the dress on my phone...will get it loaded and posted here in a little bit if I remember how!

Really had wanted to get back to my workouts tonight but feel like I want to puke with all the sugar I have eaten...ggggrrrr....maybe after my stomach settles down.

UGH there went a crash...not sure if I want to find out what that way

 

[mikamah]

Good morning guys,

I just have been a little chicken-fried this week, and obviuosly not able to keep up here, but just skimmed through and am so grateful for all the good wishes and thoughts coming our way. Michael is a little chicken fried too, so since our lovely tuesday afternoon after the test, wed and thurs have been just the opposite. I think we're both just a little exhausted. I hope to catch up on our rest this weekend, and catch up here too.

I talked to the doctor yesterday and we are going to increase his med a little. He takes 2000 mg a day now, so he'll gradually go up to 2500 mg daily. His level was 16 and the range is 5-60, so there is room to go. He said the eeg was pretty much the same as september, still indicative of the rolandic epilepsy of childhood, though his seizure pattern doesn't really fit that totally, but a good chance that's what it is and he may outgrow it. I asked about the med he is on and is is a mild spike suppressent meaning it may suppress some of the pre-seizure spiking on the eeg, but not necessarily, and the main goal is for it to suppress the actual seizure activity. He had 2 mini-seizures yesterday for lack of a better term, and I was able to feel his cheek during one, and I could relaly feel his jaw jerking, so even though you can't see it outward, it felt stronger than I thought it was, so it made me think it's a good thing to increase the meds. These little seizure aren't harming him at all, but the more he has the more risk for him to have bigger ones, so that's why they want to suppress them.

He did not see anything on the eeg that made him want to do another mri, so that's good.

So that's the scoop here.

Thanks so much for listening and all your good thoughts. I promise I will catch up more with everyone this weekend.

 

[Worfiedoodles]

Kathy -- I would so much rather have work stress than child stress! You have been a real trooper, and we all admire you and your strength. I know you chose to be a single mom because you have so much love to give, and Michael is so lucky to be your blessing! I do wish we could literally be with you to share the burden on the tough days. I am just a text away, remember that -- I am more than happy to come sit with you when you have one of these days I know your family is close by, but if you ever need an extra boost of friend support, I'm your gal


Almost made it through this nutso week. Already told my boss I am out Monday, and she's good with that. This is definitely catch up weekend. I promise to have some fun posts.

I am reading along, but can't comment right now since we have to leave in 12 minutes

Maria

 

[dumbo_buddy]

I talked to the doctor yesterday and we are going to increase his med a little. He takes 2000 mg a day now, so he'll gradually go up to 2500 mg daily. His level was 16 and the range is 5-60, so there is room to go. He said the eeg was pretty much the same as september, still indicative of the rolandic epilepsy of childhood, though his seizure pattern doesn't really fit that totally, but a good chance that's what it is and he may outgrow it. I asked about the med he is on and is is a mild spike suppressent meaning it may suppress some of the pre-seizure spiking on the eeg, but not necessarily, and the main goal is for it to suppress the actual seizure activity. He had 2 mini-seizures yesterday for lack of a better term, and I was able to feel his cheek during one, and I could relaly feel his jaw jerking, so even though you can't see it outward, it felt stronger than I thought it was, so it made me think it's a good thing to increase the meds. These little seizure aren't harming him at all, but the more he has the more risk for him to have bigger ones, so that's why they want to suppress them.
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shoo, that is scary and exhausting and i'm not even living it. does mike feel anything when he is seizing? was he able to alert you to when he was having the seizure so you could feel it? or you saw it coming? does he have more seizures when he is more chicken fried? i hope the increase in the meds will suppress all those seizures. it's great news that the doc doesn't want an mri and thinks mike will grow out of the seizures. what a relief. does the doc say anything about sports? he is ok to keep playing football in the fall?

well if you don't deserve a drink after this week, i don't know who does! well, besides me haha.

thanks for updating us. you've been on our mind!

 

[CRUIZEN MAMMA]

Kathy -- I would so much rather have work stress than child stress! You have been a real trooper, and we all admire you and your strength. I know you chose to be a single mom because you have so much love to give, and Michael is so lucky to be your blessing! I do wish we could literally be with you to share the burden on the tough days.

Could not have said it better! Kathy glad everything went well and that your comfortable with the decision to increase Michael's medication.


Migrane has finally subsided, looking forward to a quiet weekend, hoping to get a 6-8 mile run in tomorrow then a trip to the running store for new shoes- hoping that will help the foot -as i am in despreate need of new ones.!
If anyone is planning to do Wine and Dine let me know- I'm still on the fence since DH is working that weekend but I'm sure Jake and I could drive over to cheer you on- TOT is out because DH will be riding the MS Shore to Shore- from ST.Augustine to Daytona and back for the 2nd year, running is harder on him but he does the occasional 5k with Jake and I( I'm faster than he is too
Hope everyone has a great weekend.


Dottie

 

[Rose&Mike]

I just have a couple of minutes before I have to get ready for p-t. Yuck.

Kathy--I'm sorry they are still seeing some issues, but I am sooooo glad the doctor still thinks he might out grow it. All this stuff is mentally exhausting, so please take some time to do something fun this weekend. Remember, I am thinking about you.

LisaR--There are a couple of people on the WISH team with the leg issue. And I know at least one who has gone to p-t to deal with some of the issues from it and it really helped her. That's one of the things they check me for every time. My hips are out of line, but I think everything is the same length. Anyhow, of the two people I can think of, at least one and maybe both, will probably be happy to talk about it if Dan has questions. I can either send them a message or you could post something on facebook. I just don't know if people are ok with me posting names on here. Just let me know.

Lindsay--Enjoy your day off! It's today, right????

Maria--one more day!

Ok, out of time.

I have p-t today and I am going to tell them no more needling. It has been a stressful week here with some kid stuff and some work stuff and my stomach is in knots. And this is the only thing I feel like I have some control over right now. I will just stick with the more traditional stuff and hope it works.

I did go to regular yoga yesterday (I was confused) and hated almost every minute of it, but my back felt great yesterday afterwards. So guess what I will be doing regularly. I have videos, but the classes just seem to push me harder, so I need to suck it up buttercup and get on with it.

TTYL!

****Oh, and LisaR--cyclists get itbs too. It is common in runners and cyclists. That guy was very biased. Mike and I have some strong opinions about some of the bikers around here who hog the roads in the parks. Why would I want to pick a sport where a concussion is a very real possibility???? No thanks!

 

[pjlla]

Good morning guys,

I just have been a little chicken-fried this week, and obviuosly not able to keep up here, but just skimmed through and am so grateful for all the good wishes and thoughts coming our way. Michael is a little chicken fried too, so since our lovely tuesday afternoon after the test, wed and thurs have been just the opposite. I think we're both just a little exhausted. I hope to catch up on our rest this weekend, and catch up here too.

I talked to the doctor yesterday and we are going to increase his med a little. He takes 2000 mg a day now, so he'll gradually go up to 2500 mg daily. His level was 16 and the range is 5-60, so there is room to go. He said the eeg was pretty much the same as september, still indicative of the rolandic epilepsy of childhood, though his seizure pattern doesn't really fit that totally, but a good chance that's what it is and he may outgrow it. I asked about the med he is on and is is a mild spike suppressent meaning it may suppress some of the pre-seizure spiking on the eeg, but not necessarily, and the main goal is for it to suppress the actual seizure activity. He had 2 mini-seizures yesterday for lack of a better term, and I was able to feel his cheek during one, and I could relaly feel his jaw jerking, so even though you can't see it outward, it felt stronger than I thought it was, so it made me think it's a good thing to increase the meds. These little seizure aren't harming him at all, but the more he has the more risk for him to have bigger ones, so that's why they want to suppress them.

He did not see anything on the eeg that made him want to do another mri, so that's good.

So that's the scoop here.

Thanks so much for listening and all your good thoughts. I promise I will catch up more with everyone this weekend.

I didn't see you come back on the Team Donald thread to post about Michael's eeg, so I came spying on you here.

Sorry that he is still having some issues, but hopefully with the increased meds that can be controlled better. Glad that the news wasn't all bad. He is probably feeling effects from the mini-seizures more than he realizes. I wouldn't be surprised if it made him more tired, crankier, more distracted, etc. I would definitely keep an eye out for unexpected changes in mood, behavior, school work, etc. No expert, of course, just my "mom" instinct.

I will continue to keep Michael (and his Mom) on my prayer list.

I just have a couple of minutes before I have to get ready for p-t. Yuck.

I have p-t today and I am going to tell them no more needling. It has been a stressful week here with some kid stuff and some work stuff and my stomach is in knots. And this is the only thing I feel like I have some control over right now. I will just stick with the more traditional stuff and hope it works.

I did go to regular yoga yesterday (I was confused) and hated almost every minute of it, but my back felt great yesterday afterwards. So guess what I will be doing regularly. I have videos, but the classes just seem to push me harder, so I need to suck it up buttercup and get on with it.

TTYL!

****Oh, and LisaR--cyclists get itbs too. It is common in runners and cyclists. That guy was very biased. Mike and I have some strong opinions about some of the bikers around here who hog the roads in the parks. Why would I want to pick a sport where a concussion is a very real possibility???? No thanks!

Sorry that it has been a stressful week. Hope everything is okay with Tom. And I totally get the control thing.

It is hard to "suck it up" and continue to do something you don't really want to do, even if it is good for you. But hopefully you can come to enjoy the yoga more as time goes along.

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Sneaking back into lurking mode!...................P

 

[pjlla]

Almost made it through this nutso week. Already told my boss I am out Monday, and she's good with that. This is definitely catch up weekend. I promise to have some fun posts.

I am reading along, but can't comment right now since we have to leave in 12 minutes

Maria

HI!! Miss chatting with you!! .........................P

 

[Rose&Mike]

Pamela--It was not anything major. Just growing up stuff. But we spent most of Wednesday evening on the phone with him. Me for a while and then Mike for a while. I just think you never stop wanting to "fix" things for them. And some things you just can't fix.

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Just wanted to tell you all the pt went well. I told her no more needles and she said ok and that was the end of it. I was really stressed about it. I am such a people pleaser! Anyhow, I told her everything that went on this week and she had me do some movement stuff to see how much I could bend in different directions and where it hurt etc, and I think we finally have gotten to the bottom of this. I think the clue came when I told her how much better I felt after yoga. I have said for a while now I thought it was an issue in my glutes, but it actually looks like it is starting in my low back and radiating down. My range of motion in my back is not very good. She explained technically what else is going on and what muscles are being effected, but of course I remember none of it!

So she did a lot of back manipulation, stretching, heat and e-stim and it is sore from the manipulation but overall feels much, much better. We talked about some of the weight lifting stuff and she told me what I should avoid and why. It was a really useful hour and I am feeling much better about things. My back/glutes were getting so uncomfortable again that it was getting a little depressing. All the strength stuff I did before the Princess set the stage for all the back issues. But I have a plan now.

And the best part--No More Deadlifts!!!! I hate deadlifts! It messes with my back which messes with my running!

Mike and I have talked a lot lately about the difference between training versus exercising (working out). And I have decided I am "training" which means in my mind that I will do whatever I need to do to be a better, faster, pain free runner. And if that means doing yoga and not doing deadlifts and other things that may effect my running then so be it!

Nancy--this is why I want you to talk to someone about the knee stuff. You just don't know where it's coming from. Could be like Dan--and be the leg length, or could be a pronation/suppination issue or a back issue, etc. I don't think it should sideline you for long--I can run through it this time. But last time I felt like I had a sledge hammer in my knee--it hurt so much! And I don't want you to get to that point. I hope you are doing ok.

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I have to work tomorrow (we have an event) and I worked last evening too, so I am going to veg out this afternoon. Have a great Friday!

Sorry for the book today. Needed to think some of this stuff out!

 

[Rose&Mike]

I was obviously too chatty the last couple of days, and I killed the thread.....

 

[dumbo_buddy]

You didn't kill it. I've just been too busy cryin' in my cookies to post. Got a Disney package in the mail today so that helped even though I cringed a little thinking I shouldn't have spent that money so frivolously. Oh well.

The throgs neck st Patrick's day parade is Sunday. Definitely looking forward to that!

Feeding baby now. One handed typing is too much of a pita so will chat more tomorrow!

 

[Worfiedoodles]

Without further ado, let me post the first installment in my Mini TR!

Friday, February 24th – Day 1

My awesome adventure began when I got up at 4:15. The alarm was set for 4:30, but I guess I knew I would need more time, I always do! After the usual last minute additions and checks and a final look at the DIS, we headed for the airport. It really is 5 minutes away, particularly at 5:30 am.

I had no problem checking my luggage, and I was smiling because I wouldn’t see it again until my hotel room. I went to stand in an unbelievably long line at security, where a supervisor announced that other than him, it was all trainees working today. And it showed.

I finally made it near my gate, and detoured to pick up a $4 bottle of water. I got the big one, ‘cause I knew I would be happy to have it in my room at some point. I was in the front of the plane, so one of the last to board. The flight was pretty uneventful, other than the weirdness of a family. The woman toddler and preschooler were in one row, the husband was behind them, and I was behind him. Every time the kids produced trash, she would pass it back over the seat. I’m not exactly sure what he was supposed to do with it? I got to use my Kindle for the first time for any length of time, and I was hooked. How nice not to have books to carry around! I will still read print books at home, but I’m definitely a Kindle girl for travel now. My flight was 7:10 to 10ish, so direct and easy.

Arriving in Orlando is so surreal. The minute I step into the terminal I’m struck by how warm it is. Steamy! I quickly made my way down to ME, and got in line for ASMo. There were a ton of single or small groups of women travelling, many with very little body fat. Gee, whatever could have prompted this?

I erroneously assumed my seatmate for the bus was not running, since she had a 1-yr. old on her lap. Kudos to her! Mom was coming to watch the baby while she and her friend ran the race. It was her first, so we chatted a little about it and all the fun in store. I approved her strategy of heading out for the buses before the race at 3:15.

We parted ways at check-in, where I was fortunate to have a very considerate cast member, who surrounded by 20-somethings she had checked in for the race, was impressed with my experience with life. I did indeed get my ground floor preferred room, but it was on the backside away from the pool. Very nice and quiet, but still close to the buses and food court. She even called to get my room changed, because she wanted to make sure I had some peace at night. Loved her!

I went to my room and got out my hipster to hit the Expo. By now it was noon, so I should have been hungry but I was too excited to eat. I left the room and stood there, then went back to get by race form. Yep, someone had already been up too long. Getting to the Expo was quick and pleasant. I mistakenly went into the Expo before the race registration, assuming it was like last year. I bought my new earbuds and took a quick swing through the Disney merchandise, nothing really caught my eye. I want back to registration and took care of that – confirmed, I am a Corral C gal!

Then I went back to the Expo. Nothing was really exciting me. I bought 3 bondibands in different colors (I wear 2 everytime I run to contain my thick hair), and a white singlet. Way too much was blue, and I also thought the designs were fugly. I could have gotten over the blue if the designs were cute.

I left the Expo and headed back to ASMo, getting used to stopping at Sports and Music before because that will be my life. I went back to my room to lie down for awhile, my luggage was there but I decided I needed a nap more than unpacking. Apparently I didn’t quite nap long enough…but that’s coming soon.

I got a text from Rose (oh yeah, texted her when I landed and I think they were getting on Star Tours or something equally fun!), that they were in their room at AKL Kidani whenever I wanted to make my way there. Here is where I really messed up. I took the bus back to the Expo, and asked my driver where I could pick up the bus to AKL, since I didn’t see anything around me. He said there wasn’t a bus to AKL, and I had to go back to the All Stars, take a bus to AK, and then AKL. Stupid me, I was so out of it I just nodded my head. It made zero sense, but there you go. I finally made my way to AK, got off my bus, and I kid you not the sign changed to AKL. That was good, I was finally on my way to Rose and Mike, who met me with hugs and huge smiles. Our Rose looks so beautiful – and I don’t just mean because she’s fit. Even being glutened, she was shining with an inner light of good health.

We took the jungle trek back to their room (seriously, this was in another zip code), and I got to marvel at the DVC advantage. Their balcony had an amazing view of the savannah! I can’t even remember everything I saw – giraffes (babies!), warthogs, gazelles, etc. It was incredible, and really fun to catch up with Rose and Mike in person! We walked up to Jambo House and also looked out on the savannah there. This is a really magical place to stay, I’m just not sure I could get used to being so far away from everything but AK. After awhile we took a bus to the MK, then the boat to the GF. It took some doing, but we found the tail end of the DIS meet. Meh. Then we went up and had a drink in the lounge. Rose and I had a sparkling wine, and it was delicious! Really smooth, not too sweet, just perfect! I’m already planning another glass for January, if anyone wants to join us!

We walked down to Narcoossees, and had an extensive wait for our table. Seriously. It was so long Rose needed a snack to keep her blood sugar from dipping…it was worth the wait, but I still felt bad for her. So, we had a wonderful dinner, with a perfect table for watching Wishes. This was a magical experience! Oh, I almost forgot I got to see the water pageant for the first time, too, so that was really fun. After our amazing meal, we took the monorail back to the MK, and hopped on buses for our respective resorts. I thought about unpacking when I got back, but I was totally beat. I was in bed pretty quick, happy and excited to be on my adventure and after a wonderful evening with two great people.

Maria

 

[mikamah]

Good morning princess buddies!

Again, thank you so much for all the love and support this week. I really don't know what I'd do without you guys.

I'm feeling better today. I let michael have a friend sleepover last night, and know I might regret that decision later today, but he was happily entertained last night, and I relaxed and read for a while, so it was nice. But I know he'll be tired later. They fell asleep probably close to midnight and Poko woke them at 6. Maybe I'll try to get him to take a nap later.
We are heading to the park shortly. We got a pretty little dusting of snow and the sun is shining now to melt it quickly.

Maria_Just what I needed, a trip report!! Love hearing all the details of your first day!! Hope your week went well.

Nancy-How are you doing honey? Did you eat the cookies after you cried in them or were they too soggy? Hope you're hanging in there.

LisaH-What's this possible c2c this year!!!! How very exciting!! I hope it all works out that you can do w&d. How fun will that be. Hope you're week went well too.

Lindsay-I'm going to try and be more active on Donald, and track more properly, and get the weight moving again, too. We can do it!!

Rose-Glad pt is going well and needle man is history. Oh and I thought of you yesterday morning after I posted I was chicken fried, I had that song in my head all morning. :Oh I like my chicken fried, cold beer on a friday night", and all I could think was a cold beer would taste sooo good if I wasn't going to work at 8 am.

LisaR-That's too bad the doc doesn't seem supportive of dh's running. I hope he can find another who will be, I'm sure they are out there.

Dottie-How often are you able to get to wdw living so close? I'm sure it's not ever enough.

Jen-Is the dance this weekend? Have fun!!

Pamela-Thanks for finding me here and for the prayers. You know you are a princess too. We'd love to see you posting all the time here.

Well, Poko is giving me the evil eye since michael and his friend are outside and she isn't so I guess I'm off to walk the dog.

Thanks for sharing all you crate routines too. I let her sleep out of the crate the last 2 nights, and she stayed in the living room, til 5-6ish and she came in my room and woke me up. Which is actually a good time for work days, but on weekends, she could sleep later, silly pup.

Enjoy your weekends!!

 

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ah, trip report. exactly what i needed when i sat down to DIS. thanks maria! sounds like a great first day. i still don't get it though - there were no buses from the expo to AKL? or was the bus driver just nutso? how annoying!

kathy - i know poko likes those dog toys we sent but just be sure to give them the stink eye when she plays with them. stupid jw pet. i definitely "unliked" them on my facebook. i'm mature

things are a little stressful here but not too bad. i'm trying to be super nice to john and do things that i know make him happy. like take the recycling out i've been moping floors and trying to organize the house a little. of course, that means taking things out and now they are all over the place

john seems to be in good spirits and he's got two meetings set up this coming week already. i have a feeling everything's going to work out.

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on a completely unrelated note - do you gals bleach your kitchen floor? i have linoleum and no matter how many times i mop it, it seems dirty. i was thinking bleach or ammonia? i usually use lysol or vinegar. i started getting on my hands and knees and scrubbing the heck out of it but i only made about 1/64th of the kitchen before quitting!