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[camnhan]

Hey Guys....
Sorry I have been MIA....

Rose and Nancy...yes I am on Facebook. Rose just sent you a friend request...Nancy..just PM'd you Sure I will find the rest of you then!!

Kids are on spring break this week but I am in a mandatory class for the next 3 days Weather has been really nice over the weekend so we got a little outside time.

Struggling with weight...seem to be loosing and gaining the same few pounds have stayed someone where between 1200-1500 cal per day so amazing how I can loose a full lb one day and gain it back the next...wonder if it is my scale?????

Need to go back a few days and catch-up on everyone but class is starting to better pay attention

 

[dumbo_buddy]

i just spent an hour at the police precinct....just to fill out a damn application to be a crossing guard. the police officer who is the coordinator blah blah blah'd me to death and just ignored thomas AND matthew both screaming! omg! i just wanted to leave! there aren't any positions available right now but she spent an hour talking about all that being a crossing guard entails. (entails? is that the right word? i say it alot but never spell it) b/c apparently it's more than just crossing the street! yeesh, that was exhausting!

only had a min to check in and say hi to everyone. have to get kids fed and make some more phone calls to try to find a job. of course the high school that is walkable from here JUST filled two positions. like, last week. doh!

talk to everyone soon! xoxo

 

[Worfiedoodles]

Tuesday, February 28th – Day 5 See Ya Real Soon

I had no problem getting up before my alarm, I think I’ve just reset to be an early riser when I do it so many days in a row.

I popped up, showered, and did my final packing. I had express checkout, so no need to visit the front desk. It was time to say goodbye to my fabulous room location and accept the trip was pretty much over.

I brought my suitcase to the ME counter, and then went into the food court for breakfast. I don’t even remember what I ate, but I think it involved a small Mickey waffle, sausage and eggs. I packed away my refillable mug for the last time into my carry-on, and went outside to wait for the bus.

It’s fun and a little sad to watch the people lining up for the Park buses as you wait for ME. Anyway, I quickly secured my passage and was on my way. I used the drive to MCO to reflect on my last few days, and the nagging feeling that something was missing – I think I got caught up in my race time, and I didn’t let myself fully experience the magic. I haven’t been to WDW without a race since our land/sea in 2007. I kind of wished I could just enjoy myself purely, without worrying about a race. Of course, I could do that if I stopped being so hard on myself about the time I roll in the finish line.

I sat at my gate, and the people across from me looked very unhappy. Please don’t let me have to sit by them…boarded, and I didn’t have the unhappy people, I had half of a happy family on the bus the MCO – that apparently quickly degenerated into not a happy family. The man actually sighed and gave me a dirty look when I took my seat at the window. Seriously?! Wow, the magic wore off of you folks fast! And hey, you came from the All Stars (they boarded with me at ASMo), so it’s not like you now have to associate with the riff/raff! Ok, so he was unhappy when I had to audacity to leave once during the 3-hr. flight to use the bathroom, even though he was up at the same time. So very happy to exit the plane, meet my loving Dennis, and get back to my wonderful DIS friends!

Maria

 

[mommyof2Pirates]

Hey Guys....
Sorry I have been MIA....

Rose and Nancy...yes I am on Facebook. Rose just sent you a friend request...Nancy..just PM'd you Sure I will find the rest of you then!!

Kids are on spring break this week but I am in a mandatory class for the next 3 days Weather has been really nice over the weekend so we got a little outside time.

Struggling with weight...seem to be loosing and gaining the same few pounds have stayed someone where between 1200-1500 cal per day so amazing how I can loose a full lb one day and gain it back the next...wonder if it is my scale?????

Need to go back a few days and catch-up on everyone but class is starting to better pay attention

I have been doing the same thing Jen and it is getting quite frustrating but we will get past this....I know we can. Find me on FB I am on both Nancy and Rose's friends list.

i just spent an hour at the police precinct....just to fill out a damn application to be a crossing guard. the police officer who is the coordinator blah blah blah'd me to death and just ignored thomas AND matthew both screaming! omg! i just wanted to leave! there aren't any positions available right now but she spent an hour talking about all that being a crossing guard entails. (entails? is that the right word? i say it alot but never spell it) b/c apparently it's more than just crossing the street! yeesh, that was exhausting!

only had a min to check in and say hi to everyone. have to get kids fed and make some more phone calls to try to find a job. of course the high school that is walkable from here JUST filled two positions. like, last week. doh!

talk to everyone soon! xoxo

Oh my and you thought finance was difficult. Wow. Something (the right thing) will come along.

and I loved the video of thomas yesterday. CLAUDIA!!!!!!!!! that was too funny.

Tuesday, February 28th – Day 5 See Ya Real Soon

I had no problem getting up before my alarm, I think I’ve just reset to be an early riser when I do it so many days in a row.

I popped up, showered, and did my final packing. I had express checkout, so no need to visit the front desk. It was time to say goodbye to my fabulous room location and accept the trip was pretty much over.

I brought my suitcase to the ME counter, and then went into the food court for breakfast. I don’t even remember what I ate, but I think it involved a small Mickey waffle, sausage and eggs. I packed away my refillable mug for the last time into my carry-on, and went outside to wait for the bus.

It’s fun and a little sad to watch the people lining up for the Park buses as you wait for ME. Anyway, I quickly secured my passage and was on my way. I used the drive to MCO to reflect on my last few days, and the nagging feeling that something was missing – I think I got caught up in my race time, and I didn’t let myself fully experience the magic. I haven’t been to WDW without a race since our land/sea in 2007. I kind of wished I could just enjoy myself purely, without worrying about a race. Of course, I could do that if I stopped being so hard on myself about the time I roll in the finish line.

I sat at my gate, and the people across from me looked very unhappy. Please don’t let me have to sit by them…boarded, and I didn’t have the unhappy people, I had half of a happy family on the bus the MCO – that apparently quickly degenerated into not a happy family. The man actually sighed and gave me a dirty look when I took my seat at the window. Seriously?! Wow, the magic wore off of you folks fast! And hey, you came from the All Stars (they boarded with me at ASMo), so it’s not like you now have to associate with the riff/raff! Ok, so he was unhappy when I had to audacity to leave once during the 3-hr. flight to use the bathroom, even though he was up at the same time. So very happy to exit the plane, meet my loving Dennis, and get back to my wonderful DIS friends!

Maria

The departure day is always so depressing. I also think you need a trip to just relax and enjoy without the stress of running. I cant stand unhappy people on a plane. We were split up coming home on our last flight and my mom had the window seat behind me. The plane was packed and when it was time to unload it was taking people forever. My mom gets a bit claustrophobic and started to have a panic attack about being in the inside window seat. She started to get up and asked the people next to her if she could just step by them and stand in the aisle because she wasnt feeling well. They completely ignored her and just stood there. I thought my mom was going to start climbing the seats so i asked them again to move and had to repeat myself like 3 times. The lady said "where do you want me to go" I said just sit down so she can get past you and stand on the aisle. You would have thought we were asking these people to parachute from the plane. People are so ridiculous sometimes.

Anyway I enjoyed your mini TR. Glad for the most part it was an enjoyable time for you.

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Hi Folks! (as our cute and adorable Thomas would say)

Ok I have been throwing a pity party for myself in my brain the past week or so. I just cant get my eating together. and now Im on the "why is it so difficult to be thin" page. I need to get past this and just realize it is what it is and move on. I need to go to the grocery store tomorrow night so I think that will give me a fresh start. I plan to get lots of fruit and veggies and lean meats. I do not want to be in our disney vacation pics looking like this and thats what I keep trying to tell myself. ugggh!!!!!

Sorry to be the downer of the day.

Its still beautiful and in fact more summer like than spring right now. I think it may get close to the 80's today and tomorrow. It looks like the weekend will be more average temps again. 58-60. This saturday we have a dinner dance to attend for mikes work and I actually have to get all dressed up. Not looking forward to finding a dress to wear. ugggh ok I tried to make my post more positive but that snuck its way in. Guess it is just one of those days in my brain.

 

[mikamah]

Good afternoon Princesses!!!

I definitely want and need to catch up here properly, and hope to tonight. No excitement here, just work, mike, dog, and beautiful weather keeping me from the dis. Oh, and that new wonderful thing called a dvr. Omg, I have been watching the second half of 2 broke girls every monday after michael goes to bed, but this week, I dvr'd all 4 shows on that channel, and watched them after he was in bed in their entirety. I'm afraid it could become dangerous. Last night we dvr'd biggest loser to watch together, but dont know when, and I watched a movie on netflix-Original Sin. It was pretty good. And you got to see Antonio Banderas naked. From the back of course. What's not to like. I caught up on donald this morning, so that feels good, but ran out of time to catch up here.

I ran sunday with my friend and she pushed me which I needed. We did 3.4 miles, and ran more than half I'd say. Today did 45 min, prob 2.5ish miles with poko and did a run4/walk 1-2. I am going to do that 3 days a week, and get the running going again. I have a 5k in 3 months, and I'll never see a sub 40 min time if I never work at it.

I'll be back later. Hope you're all having a good week, and enjoying the warmth if you've got it. I did notice the not so warm temps in idaho and colorado, so sorry LIsas, wish you were closer to us.

 

[camnhan]

Hey...I have the perfect dress you can borrow!!!

it has been such nice weather here and I have been stuck in a basement classroom everyday and of course by the weekend it is supposed to be cold and rainy...go figure!

on the up side...only 28 more days till Disney
on the down side...only 28 more days to loose 10lbs

I know...pretty unrealistic.. especially because of the 2 lb rollercoaster I have been on lately....really need to figure out how to break below 160 and keep it there...I suppose getting off my a@@ might help a little!!

still need to go clothes shopping...don't have much of anything that I can wear..have really been trying to clean out all the ill-fitting clothes in my drawers and closet and although my husband is thrilled that I am getting rid of stuff it is so stressful because I hate the way I look in everything....would rather keep the old big stuff than go shopping for new...maybe that will change in 30lbs!!!

Loved the rest of the trip report...I so need to committ and join you all next year!! and people never cease to amaze me...you are on a plane..no one is getting anywhere fast so give a lady a break!!!

So has anyone else ever NOT checked a bag when they have traveled? Thom and I are planning on just keeping our bags with us and save the $50 since we are only packing for a couple days..just wondering how that will work with my flat iron??? I have the small travel bags for toiletry things and have bought a few trial size things to take along so think I am set on that.

Have not had a chance to catch up on everyone...hope eveything is great!!!

Well DH wants to go for ice cream....ugh!!!

 

[lisah0711]

Good morning Princesses and Bells!

Nancy, I'm loving the pictures of your cute guys on FB! I'm sorry about the crossing guard thing but I'm sending lots of that it means something better for your family is just around the corner. A couple of crying children is probably considered good behavior at the old police precinct. I saw on MFP you had another loss, too! Hang in there!

Maria, thank you so much for your great trip report! I'm not looking forward to my plane ride next week with a bunch of rude people going on spring break. There are always at least of couple of people on my flights who are much too important to turn off their phones when they are supposed to. How was your weigh in yesterday?

Lindsay, I had not noticed the O'Hoffman until you mentioned it! Glad that you had a good time. And I'm really glad that you found something that is working for Ryan. He is such a sweet guy. We're still working on stuff here . . . like getting your a@@ out of bed without drama every morning. Hang in there on the weight loss! You're doing a great job on activity!

Kathy, loving all the beach pics on FB! That Mike is a brave guy if he is going to try swimming today. Is this week your spring break or next? It seems like you just had a break -- but there is never anything as too many breaks IMHO.

I wish we could have some of your nice weather. We are having 3 to 6 inches of snow here. Tuesday night we had thunder snow, which is something I've never, ever seen here -- except on the weather channel. Every day my Mom texts me the weather forecast for next week in Arizona.

Darn you smilie police!

 

[lisah0711]

I'm looking forward to getting away for a few day but I know it will be a stressful trip. I have to do taxes as well as see both families as well as keep my little family happy. I told Ed yesterday I'm taking my stess show on the road. I'm going to try to make it a point to enjoy as much as I can, even if I have to fake it. Although I'm getting to be like Rose and getting a tad tired of waiting for the making it part of the fake it 'til you make it, baby!

And speaking of the lovely Rose, how are you doing? Don't be a stranger! Come tell us all about your lovely anniversary trip.

And speaking of the missing, Lisa, how are you doing? Are you so sad that Tim Tebow is leaving Colorado that you can't even speak of it?

Hi Dottie!

Jen, bummer about being stuck in class during spring break. Try losing 3 pounds before your trip and call it good. It's more important to hang out with DH and have a good time. He is obviously not as concerned about it as you are since he wants to go out for ice cream.

Your flat iron will be fine in a carry on. Just make sure your liquids and gels are in a quart size ziplock and in an easy place to get to as you have to take them out when you run the bag through. Also any of your liquids or gels from your purse have to fit in the little bag. I think it is definitely worth saving the bag check fees and helps me to really cut down on the old packing.

59 flippin' miles to go on my biking. That's five hours at 12 mph which is about what my speed is these days. I'm so looking forward to getting that done this week-end so I don't have to work out on Monday. I can easily do my running in Arizona. I am trying to tell myself that this experience has been worthwhile so I know that I don't want to try a triathalon and can concentrate on my running.

For the first time yesterday MFP told me if every day was like today I would weigh in the 180's. That's a nice boost!

I'm trying to get Buffy to come over here as she decided to do the Donald in 2013. There is a new thread for the Marathon W/E on the Events side of the boards since the OP of the thread we were on decided she just wanted it to be Princesses after 25 pages.

Sending lots of and and to you all!

 

[Worfiedoodles]

I have a lunch meeting I have to run today, so I'm busy getting ready for that -- but just quickly wanted to say "Hi!", and tomorrow morning I don't think I have to do too much, so it will be a great catch-up time!

On the weigh-in front, Dennis had a major crisis at work yesterday, and there was no way we were going to make the WW meeting. He didn't pick me up until 6:15...so I'm going tonight. Wish me luck!

I have been really good with my food and my exercise, so I admit, I am hopeful

Maria

 

[Worfiedoodles]

And I'm back! Well, briefly. I just had to pop on to say after my first WW meeting weigh-in, I am down 9.4 lbs! No, that is not a typo. I am happily stunned! Now, the WW scale and my home scale are different, but things are definitely moving in the right direction!

I cannot stop smiling! I have to get some things done, but hope to have a reply post tomorrow. I hope everyone is hangin' in there!

Maria

 

[mommyof2Pirates]

Hi all. I am still having a party for myself. Its the continuation of the one I started the other day. Just cant get over it.

Im starting to think about the IUD I have in. Its Mirena and I have had it now almost the full 5 years. I need to make my yearly appt and also have it replaced and it got me thinking if I really want to replace it. (definitely not because I want more kids but because of how I have been feeling). Im not sure what my weight was when I got it in but I think it was in the upper 180's. So technically I have added about 20-35lbs on since that time. I have very cyclic emotions...For instance:
Week 1 post menstrual- Feel all chipper and chatty and loving life
Week 2 " "- Feel tired anxious/worried chest is sore (you know what parts I am referring too), bloated, miserable
Week 3 " "- Irritable, bite peoples heads off, annoyed with the world
Week 4 TOM- bloated, tired, quiet, bored with life.

Now this just could be totally normal and part of aging but I really feel like this has kinda been like this and I have been complaining about this since I have gotten the IUD in. It may all be in my head but I am also wondering if it is why it is so darn hard to loose the weight. I mean there are times when i could eat better but overall its not horrible and I exercise a lot.

It could all be non-relevant but I am really not sure what to do. The good thing is Mirena is paid for by my insurance and I dont have to worry about remembering to take it.

Just really unsure of what to do....any suggestions or comments?????

Im so sorry to make this post all about me and believe me I know otherwise in life I am truly blessed and so many other things could be wrong so I really am thankful for what I have but this whole mood thing is just bothering me and I think it really is having an effect on my weight loss.

Thank you all so much for listening. You know I appreciate you all so much.

I have off tomorrow and my mom and I are spending the day together so hopefully that will knock the gloominess out of me. I hope to catch up more with replies then.

 

[CRUIZEN MAMMA]

Hi Ladies -Good Friday Morning to you All,

Maria! AWESOME on the 9.4 weight loss- your scale and WW can't be that far off from each other, enjoy this victory!

Lindsey, I can't really weigh in on the IUD thing- I never liked the idea of putting something in "there" that long- Does it have hormonal side effects like BC pills?- My migranes are PMS related so they were always worse when I was on BC pills- when DH and I decided to only have 1 child after much debate he had the ole snip snip-I do think hormones play a nasty part in any woman's struggle with weight- Mother Nature has not been kind to me either the last couple weeks and I was very fusterated to see the scale go in the wrong direction by almost 3 lbs when I have increased my exercise and eating hasn't been to bad- especially since I was side lined from running for 3 weeks before the Princess I maintained with no problems so I was really PO'ed. The scale was better the other day but I just can't seem to break the under 145 mark.

Nancy- I remember returning to work way to soon after Jake was born- it was only PT and for the first day I spent the whole day crying- I left early only to find my mom had taken him out to show him off- this was before cell phones- boy did I ever freak out on her- I literally grounded her from babysitting for two weeks- I ended up staying home till he was almost 2 then found a great in home private daycare. You will figure out what is best for your family.


Hope everyone else is doing well- sending



Went out with the Women's bike group again and it went much better- I actually wasn't exhausted afterwards and shifted gears- the first week I was just to nervous to bother. Jake finally comes home today and boy I have missed the little bugger-even when he has that pre-teen attitude. He and I have a date for Sunday to see Hunger Games with a friend-he's read the whole series - it is all he has talked about for weeks- he is a very avid reader and is never without a book in his hands-if he could run and read trust me he would other than that no big plans for the weekend- I still have a dry cough but I think it's really allergies no other symptoms. Hoping to run 8 miles this weekend,( pian free would be nice) in between puppy sitting for a friend.


Take care everyone!!!

 

[liesel]

Good morning! I tried to post Tuesday and Wednesday, but the DIS was too slow and I ran out of time. Then I got poofed yesterday and didn't have time to repost. So I am still around.

Maria Lots of for you today. Congrats on the weight loss and the upcoming WDW trip. I can't wait to hear all about it! I've never stayed onsite, its one of the things that stresses me out about doing a WDW race, I don't know which hotel to pick! I'll have to find out what everyone's favorite values and mods are. I enjoyed the rest of your trip report. Hopefully work is going well.

Lindsay I hope you can find a less hormonal birth control solution. I'm not on anything anymore and yes the PMS gets worse with age, but its not that bad for me. Congrats on the 5K, being so close to your PR is awesome. I hope I can run a 5K that fast someday.

Nancy Going way back to your question about the dining room furniture, everything at Cost Plus is sold separately so we did a little mixing and matching. I didn't like the bench in that set so we did all chairs. I saw a picture online of someone doing chairs like the blue ones on the ends and loved it, so that is what we did. I love how it turned out. So I got tired of waiting for the hunger games books to come in at the library (its been a good 6 months!) so I broke down and bought them last weekend. I read the first two on my trip to CA and finished the third one at home. I loved them, I can't wait to see the movie! I hope you are enjoying it this morning. I am loving all your cute kid pics on FB.

I saw Lisa's post about working and it echoed what I was thinking. The number crunching and finding something that works with a school schedule was spot on. I may need to find something soon too. It looks like we can qualify for a house in CA no problem with just Dan's income, but to have our mortgage payment be at a comfortable level for us, I'll need to bring in some money too. I'm nervous about returning to the work force, its been so long!

LisaH I was about your Tebow post. There are some people that are really broken up about the trade. I'm excited for Peyton, but am really worrried he is risking paralysis just to play again. I hope he is OK. So I am up .9 from my trip as of today, so I need to kick that and get back on track to onederland. I can't believe its so close. When I lurked on the mickey thread this week I saw that Buffy switched to the Donald! That would be awesome if some more BL people could make that weekend. I hope you enjoy your upcoming trip to AZ.

Kathy The weather in Colorado is improving, should be a nice weekend. I'm jealous of Poko's trip to the beach, I really miss the ocean. I hope you have another fun filled weekend. How is Mike doing with his medication adjustment.

Rose I hope your week went well. I'd love to hear all about your anniversary trip. This fall is our 15th and we were discussing either going to the Keys, Boston, or NYC. But now I'm thinking about marathon weekend, so we'll see.

Jen I hope you are having a good week too. I'm on all of these ladies' FB friends lists.

Dottie I'm glad the headaches are better. Enjoy seeing the hunger games this weekend, I really need to find a time to go.

Spring break started today for us which means more kid time, less DIS time. I'll try to pop in often. We had a good trip to CA, but it was overwhelming with meetings, looking at houses, and driving around neighborhoods to see where we would want to live. You really have to pay to live in a top school district. The timing of the move is still uncertain, I would really like to get that settled so it won't be hanging over us anymore. Right now the two strongest possibilites are sometime this summer or at the end of the year (I know, right around marathon weekend!). I hope they figure this out soon.

I need to check in on our merged thread sometime too!

The kids first 5K is getting closer, April 28, so we need to step up the training. Especially me, I want to keep up with them! There are several kids and parents from our school training, so it should be a pretty good group this year. They are meeting Thursdays after school for a new running club (the teacher organizing it does a 20 min 5K!), we'll try to go to that a couple of times too. I think it would be so much fun if I PR with my kids in tow, we'll see what their pace is like! They can run a much faster mile than me that's for sure! And Luke can already run a continuous mile.

Have a fantastic weekend ladies!

 

[CRUIZEN MAMMA]

LisaH I was about your Tebow post. There are some people that are really broken up about the trade. I'm excited for Peyton, but am really worrried he is risking paralysis just to play again. I hope he is OK. So I am up .9 from my trip as of today, so I need to kick that and get back on track to onederland. I can't believe its so close. When I lurked on the mickey thread this week I saw that Buffy switched to the Donald! That would be awesome if some more BL people could make that weekend. I hope you enjoy your upcoming trip to AZ.

Dottie I'm glad the headaches are better. Enjoy seeing the hunger games this weekend, I really need to find a time to go.

The kids first 5K is getting closer, April 28, so we need to step up the training. Especially me, I want to keep up with them! There are several kids and parents from our school training, so it should be a pretty good group this year. They are meeting Thursdays after school for a new running club (the teacher organizing it does a 20 min 5K!), we'll try to go to that a couple of times too. I think it would be so much fun if I PR with my kids in tow, we'll see what their pace is like! They can run a much faster mile than me that's for sure! And Luke can already run a continuous mile.

Ok tread lightly when it comes to Tebow:love I hope he does well with the Jets kinda wish Jacksonville would have gotten him though:- Remember I live here in FL and we bleed Orange and Blue! Go Gators elite 8 in BB .

Hope all works out for the move to CA- Good Luck with the 5k - I bet you beat the kids -they may be faster at a mile but even with Jake I have him beat at anything further than 5K -he's beat me once at that distance and been right behind me at 3 others.

 

[Rose&Mike]

Lindsey--When I took the pill back in the day.... I put on 20 pounds almost over night. And when I stopped taking it I lost it--not overnight, but pretty quickly. I know things have really changed since then, but my blood pressure was up while on the pill and I had thyroid issues. So, having said all that, I think the hormones can mess with your weight and mood--though I thought usually it was supposed to help with the moods. Have you googled it to see if other people were having issues? Hang in there.

Nancy--I second Lisa's thought about job sharing, though it's probably hard coming back to work. A lot of female engineers at Mike's work job share. I didn't mind job sharing. But the person I worked with was an underachiever and I am an overachiever. Just my opinion.

Maria--so very, very glad WW is going well. I know how much you want this.

Lisah--faking it gets old, doesn't it.

Kathy--Love seeing your beach pics And could Poko look any more comfy on that couch?

Jen--we never check bags anymore. You can ups a package to the resorts too. I do this a lot and throw in snacks, etc. For most of the resorts there is no charge. For the resorts with a convention center there is a small charge. We also now have an owner's locker--which I love! Especially since I can't even use the toasters in the dvcs. I have a tiny george forman and an egg cooker in it along with a bunch of liquids, some booze, and some other "stuff" we need.

LisaR--glad the trip went ok. Mike has looked at going back to CA (we lived in San Diego for 5 years) and even though the salary would be higher I keep reminding him of the expenses. I think we have now decided we like the south. Enjoy Peyton. He is such a good guy. I have friends who cried the day they let him go. Are the kids running a full 5k? I know there are guidelines for distances for young bodies, but I haven't looked too much into them. Sounds like it will be fun!

Dottie--glad the biking went better. I appreciate your love of Florida and Tebow, but we are big UK and USC (Carolina) fans, so we do not feel the same love when it comes to Tebow. After 4 years in the SEC we just wanted him to go away! I wish him well in New York--and hope the hype dies down!

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So I just don't know what to say. Nothing major going on, just mentally pooped from life stresses and I think from the chronic injuries/illnesses. Add to that the kid issues, work issues, food issues, weight issues, etc and I just needed a break this week. So for the first two days I didn't even turn my computer on. I tried hard to focus on my workouts this week and eating better. I am a half a pound outside of maintain, and I will take it. I went to piyo 3 times this week, strength class, ran twice, did the elliptical a couple of times and stretched and stretched and stretched. Hopefully Tuesday will be my last pt visit for awhile. She said I might have chronic back issues, but if I do, we will deal with it.

We signed up to do a local 10 miler next weekend, so I am excited and nervous and annoyed. Annoyed because Mike informed me that his former boss who has only been running for a year and has a lot of other issues that I won't go into is targeting the same time as me. I just HATE it sometimes that guys don't have to work nearly as hard and are able to easily do what women do and then b-atch and b-atch about how we don't need women's races and it's all the same, blah, blah, blah! I have been thinking about this a lot lately. The other thing that I really need to come to terms with, is something Mike said to me before we found out about the gluten issues. My hair was falling out at that point, I was getting sick after runs, lots of brain fog and other issues. Anyhow, I said I just don't think I can do a marathon. And he said I didn't want it bad enough. I know he didn't know I was sick. I get that. But I just can't let it go. I worked so hard. And I was feeling so lousy (in retrospect). I didn't even know what it was like to not feel sick at that point.

I think about the past year and a half and how hard I worked and how many, many times I wanted to quit. And still do sometimes. I just have to figure out a way to let this one go. I think this is all going back to the mom stuff and not feeling like anything I do is "enough".

It's been a hard week. Mentally challenging. But in a good way, I hope. I hope to come out the other side of this all in a better place. I think this is what you do in your 40s. Your brain forces you figure this crud out one way or another.

TTYL. Hugs and kisses.

 

[Rose&Mike]

Uggh! There is a tornado warning. I don't even know where it came from. Ok, hopefully it will be over quick. I'll be back later. This is just crazy this year!

eta...ok it was a little baby spring time tornado not like those monsters a couple weeks ago. It was so weird. It was barely raining and the sirens went off. I thought maybe they were testing them, but it was a real tornado. There is damage, but more on the power lines down, shingles blown off kind of damage. And it never got too windy at my house.

it was an ef1 tornado (ef0 is the smallest). The tornadoes a couple weeks ago were ef4s. This one lifted a house up and off it's foundation and set it down and there is some roof damage in that area. It's about 4 miles or so away. The whole thing was very unnerving cause no one was expecting it. No one was hurt--thank goodness! I am not enjoying the tornado season this year!

 

[mommyof2Pirates]

Rose I am glad your safe. The tornado warnings and tornados must be so scary to deal with. I hope you have a quiet evening with no more sirens.

Dottie- Thanks for your comments on the hormonal stuff. It just gets so frustating sometimes. I am running 8 this weekend too.

Lisa- The 5K with the kids should be so much fun. I am still able to go longer and faster than the boys but I know its only a matter of time. They run faster to start but still tire out quickly. I am impressed by your kiddos. Glad the trip went well. That is so stressful I am sure especially not knowing the exact timeline. Did you see any promising areas or houses????

Nancy- Loved the pics of the boys and the Dr visit. Your boys are so precious and adorable.

Kathy- Looks like you are having summertime weather in your neck of the woods too. I cant believe Michael was in his bathing suit in March. Looks like you are having a great time enjoying the outdoors.

Hi Lisa H, Jenn, and Maria!!!!!!!!!!!

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I enjoyed a wonderful day with my Mama. We went to the salon and I got a pedicure and she got a mani. We both got our eye brows waxed and the lady said we should get our lips waxed too. I wasnt completely offended by her asking because I have noticed over the past year or so my little peach fuzz of a mustache is getting darker....I guess its hormonal with age. Anyway I was however offended when she asked if she should wax my chin. I mean like just dig the whole I have been in a bit deeper lady thanks. As if I wasnt feeling bad enough about myself. Anyway...overall it was wonderful and I really enjoyed it. We went out to lunch and did some shopping. I got an outfit for tomorrows dance we are going too and I did not enjoy shopping for close one bit. But I did it and I found something I should be comfortable in.

We also picked up our 9 game ticket package at the baseball stadium. Only 10 more days until opening day. Whoot Whoot.

Mike is having back issues. He had a herniated disc a few years ago and is now having symptoms again. He has the pain down his leg. Of course he is being dramatic as men typically are when they dont feel well. I just hope god will give me strength to deal with him. In sickness and in health right??? I will just keep repeating those words when I am ready to ring his neck.

Ok well I hope you all have some great weekend plans that include some fun and relaxation.

 

[Rose&Mike]

Good morning. We are finally having some spring like weather instead of summer weather and it is lovely. I am happy to see the temps back in the 70s for a few days at least.

I know you all will be thrilled to hear this thumbsup2)--we planned out our points for the next year or so and we went ahead and added thursday to the marathon weekend reservation at bw. I am still not 100% sure we are going, but it was available. I need to have a good race. We have the 10 miler next weekend--which I had a bad dream about last night. And the kdf half I think on the 28th of April.

I do not think we will do Princess next year if we do marathon weekend. We might just go in March for a long weekend to see the flower and garden show/eat something.

The further away from the last Princess race I get the more I can think logically about it, and the reality the two biggest issues of the weekend were food and location of the resort. So by staying at bwv we have corrected both of those. Or at least made the food much easier to deal with. There are a ton more choices within walking distance of bw. I get a little cranky when I am tired and hungry. By taking those two issues out of the mix I think I can deal with the injuries (though hopefully there won't be any next year)/ weather/ lack of sleep.

Still not sure if I will do the full. But if I do, it will NOT be for time--there will be way more walking than running and it WILL be a ONE and DONE.

I am too competitive in my brain, and I know I don't want to do the work it takes to be the speed I want for a full. I will stick with my little short 13.1 mile races.

No work outs today--I need a day off. But we are going to run 6 or so tomorrow.

Lindsay--I'm glad you had fun with your Mom. But I am sorry about the waxing comments.

Have a good Saturday!

 

[mikamah]

Good morning ladies!! I am here to catch up and the only thing that will stop me this morning is if I get called into work.

Lindsay-You had me with the waxing. At least she didn't ask you when you were due! I am sure she was just looking for some more income. What kind of dance are you going to? I must have missed it earlier. That will teach me to not keep up here. It is not easy, but you can do it. I definitely think you should talk to the doctor about the iud and hormone stuff. Wouldn't hurt to have the thyroid checked out also. I hope dh's back is better before it's your week 3 of your cycle. I can only imagine how hard it is to be patient with him, when you know all that you would be doing if it was you in spite of the pain. Hope you can have some of these at the dance.

Rose-Sorry for all the stress, blahs this week, and happy to hear you have a day of rest, and beautiful weather to go with it. I can not even imagine how frightening it must be to hear the tornado sirens go off. So glad that noone was hurt yesterday. The weather has been so bizarre this year, I hope the tornado season calms down and winds down early. And I am very happy to hear you will most likely be going to 2013 marathon weekend, and love your goal of doing the full not for time. You can not change that way of thinking either. I'm holding you to it. You must walk, and enjoy, and have you picture taken along the way, and enjoy the ambiance of the race. And if you are going too fast, you might not be able to see us cheering you along.

Maria-OMG, 9.4 pounds!!! I am sooooo excited for you. You must feel so amazing. So very happy, and proud of you. I loved reading the rest of your trip report. Cranky people are so irritating, and I love to be extra happy around people like that. I am definitely in for the Wicked Half and will be running along behind you. My friend Karen will be doing it too. She finished about 2:30, and I was 3:30, but my goal will be to actually train for it, and beat that time. Shouldn't be too hard. I am definitely up for post race drinks too!! Isn't that the main reason to do these silly races, to celebrate afterwards? I think they need a margarita smoothie.

LisaH-How are things in ONE-derland? Lovely I am sure. I can almost see you from here!!!! Are you all getting ready and excited about the trip? I know ds may not be too excitable these days, but hope there is minimal eye rolling, and he has a good time. Sounds like your wiling away the miles on that bike. I hope you have a great time on your trip, and the stress is minimal.

Well, I lied, Poko needs to go out, so I'll be back to finish later.

 

[dumbo_buddy]

hi! i'm here. promise.

i've been posting some things on facebook and putting a happy "face" on there but things are just sooooo stressful right now. it's all going to work out...just doesn't feel like it right now.

thomas just got up from his nap and we're off to do some errands.

the last two weeks or so have been a real "when it rains it pours" type thing. you know my aunt whose dad died last week? well yesterday her two cousins were in the car going to visit their mom (my aunt's aunt) who is dying in the hospital and they were in a terrible car accident. one cousin is dead and the other is in critical care. i just saw them last week at the wake. so sad.

on the bright side...i found a fandango gift certificate that a friend gave me for my birthday and saw the hunger games yesterday for free loved it.

ok, will try to get on later to talk to everyone. miss you!