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

[mommyof2Pirates]

My 8 mile run this afternoon turned into almost 9. Here's why:

As I was approaching 6.7 miles I ran up to a gentleman walking with a dog behind him without a leash. I thought this was odd. The dog ran over to me as I was running in the street. He was very friendly so I stopped and was petting him and then walked through the snow to get him onto the sidewalk. The dog ran ahead and the guy said it wasnt his dog he had been following him for block. (why he didnt check to see where the dog lived was beyond me but anyway). So I tried to get the dog to come back to me and with that he darts into the street right into traffic. Luckily the cars stopped and after a few minutes of he going back and forth in the street with me looking like a nut calling him from the sidewalk a nice women and her daughter came up the other side of the street. The dog ran over to them and I yelled for them to hold onto his collar. Luckily he had tags and there was his address and phone number. The ladies daughter ran home to get their dogs leash. Meanwhile I noticed the dogs name was "Mater" Isnt this ironic. Here I am training for a disney marathon and I find a stray dog named mater. So the girl gets back about 5 min later with the leash and the lady said she had to get home because they had somewhere they needed to be. So i said I would get the dog home and than I got their address and would leave the leash on their porch. I had to walk the dog about 6 blocks home. As I approached his house I saw a lady on the phone in the driveway she was my age and as she saw me she started to cry. I turned into their driveway and there was a little boy about 4 years old crying for his dog. When he saw mater he started jumping up and down and screaming mater...mater. He gave his doggie a big hug. I almost cried too. The women was so thankful and so was I that I was able to bring back their dog. I then had to drop off the leash and run home. I was gone for about 1hr and 50 min but it was a very rewarding run. Thought I would share the details with you.

PS....I also found that 8 was so much easier this time around. I think I am just about ready fellow princess ladies....how bout you?

 

[sabnrob06]

Kathy - I am so proud of you! Way to go on your loss! I think it is amazing how great you always doing and I know that you will work hard these last 11 days! Keep it up!



Lindsay - It IS a lot of rhinestones! I worked for 2 hours last night and finished the under-layer of one tutu. Today I finished Jude's tutu and have a good start on mine. I also worked on my shirt. Lots of crafting going on!

Here is the update on the outfits: I have found tight black runner's shorts to wear under the tutu. The tutus are almost done with the all the studding. I found a great Nike tech shirt and worked on the back of the shirt. I still need to finish the front of it but now have a concept in mind for that as well. I found perfect polish for Jude and I that will complement our outfits. Today I am going to go to the MOA to exchange the tiaras (don't like these on so I am going to get the ones that are less colorful but we better on). I also still need to find us socks. I think I saw some that will be perfect but I want to bring a tutu to be sure they match.

Here is the fun part....PHOTOS!

Hope everyone is having a great day!
Jen

PS - I feel GREAT giving myself some days off. I am itching to run today but will wait until tomorrow.

PSS - If you haven't tried it, Muscle Milk is a GREAT recovery drink. I will be packing some to bring with us for after the run. It is amazing how quickly you feel good after drinking a bottle. I always buy the Muscle Milk Lite in the chocolate flavor.

LOVE LOVE LOVE your shirt and tutu.. I have my pink tutu and have been racking my brain on ways to "jazz" it up! I also have a shirt and have tried the iron on thing but it's just not working for me. Never thought to use paint. Thanks so much for the ideas.. Don't worry, I won't steal your quotes!

 

[lisah0711]

Here is the update on the outfits: I have found tight black runner's shorts to wear under the tutu. The tutus are almost done with the all the studding. I found a great Nike tech shirt and worked on the back of the shirt. I still need to finish the front of it but now have a concept in mind for that as well. I found perfect polish for Jude and I that will complement our outfits. Today I am going to go to the MOA to exchange the tiaras (don't like these on so I am going to get the ones that are less colorful but we better on). I also still need to find us socks. I think I saw some that will be perfect but I want to bring a tutu to be sure they match..

Jen, I absolutely love your beautiful tutus and inspiring shirt! I think the Mickeys are a nice touch. You are very creative.

Is that nail color Ink a Dink a Pink? I saw it in a magazine and thought it looked like a princess color.

I am feeling the same way. I picked up some glitter fabric paint last night, and am going to paint a tiara on the front of my shirt, and was thinking about putting "dead last finish beats did not finish which greatly trumps did not start" on the back, but I'm not sure. I know I will say something to others with fun shirts on, if I can breathe at the time I see them, and so I know if someone said something to me, it would definitely be motivating.

Can't wait to see your creations, too, Kathy! Hope that you avoided being called in.

I'll decide later if I write something on the back of my race shirt. I'm not very creative, but like both the DLF>dnf>dns and " The miracle isn't that I finished, it's that I had the courage to start." So we'll see.

I always like this one!

PS....I also found that 8 was so much easier this time around. I think I am just about ready fellow princess ladies....how bout you?

I think I'm ready, too. But I have to say that I am liking not having any more long runs until the race!

So nice of you to help that poor lost dog, Lindsay. Glad that Mater found his way home.

Seeing all your pretty and creative stuff makes me feel a little inadequate -- I am so not creative. But I love to look at it!

My 8 miles seemed easier yesterday, too. I was just a little over Princess pace and really slowed down the last two miles. Funny thing I slowed down because my hip was hurting again after mile 6 but I am not really sore today at all. I will be sure that I do all my short runs during the week to keep things limbered up. 5 seems like an easy run now -- I so cannot believe that I am saying that!

I have my suitcase out and a few things in it so I know it is getting close. I have to be careful and not put too much stuff in there since it is early. I could be like Mrs. Potatohead packing Mr. Potatohead for the big rescue "and here's some monkey chow . . . "

BRB with some pics.

 

[lisah0711]

Okay so here are my outfit choices -- I'm going for comfort for this race.

The WISH shirt which I was originally planning to wear:


Pro: It's a WISH shirt!
Con: Do I really want to wear a men's shirt for my Princess race?!? Plus with the long sleeves it will be hot if it is warm.

The shirt that I will probably wear:


Pro: Teal makes my eyes look blue and goes with Cinderella and my shoes.
Con: Might be hot if it is really warm.

The final choice (which is my husbands favorite):


Pros: It is comfortable -- even for long runs and cool even when training inside.
Cons: My arms are not as toned as I would like.

I know that I will have a great time no matter what I wear so I'll just take them all and decide some time!

 

[lisah0711]

Happy Valentine's Day to all our Princesses!

And hoping I didn't manage to somehow kill the thread with my pics . . .

Got to do my online checkin today!

Have a great day!

 

[Worfiedoodles]

Lisa -- I had a huge post with replies for everyone, and then it went poof and I got a message the boards were down for 2 hours...I can't reconstruct it, but I can say I agree with your dh,although you would look lovely in anything, outfit #3 is the most flattering! You are gonna look like one gorgeous WISHer!

Lindsay -- Good for you and good for Mater. Good karma coming your way!

Jen -- I especially love the hidden Mickeys, very nice!

Kathy -- I'll be shopping at North Shore this Sunday! DH got me a Sephora set with various perfumes to try for Christmas and I need to get my full-size bottle. I think it's fate my favorite was Vera Wang's "Princess"!

I was wiped from the 12M on Friday, and I took Sat. and Sun. off. I ran 4M this morning, and felt good.

Here's a WW recipe my leader gave us -- even if you aren't doing WW this is just yummy -- get a package of sugar free jello (any flavor) and make it with the hot water as you normally would. Instead of adding cold water, add a cup of yogurt (again, your choice of flavor). If you are on WW, it's 2 pts. This is like a lovely, light mousse after it sets up. I made it with black cherry jello and black cherry yogurt, and it is a little slice of heaven

I need to start thinking about my attire for this trip, I may get another pair of jeans on Saturday. I need to take ds shopping, he grows every January With any luck, I can send him off with dh and shop for me I really like those sparkleskirts, but I'm too late this year. I plan to visit their booth at the Expo and check them out. Hopefully next year I will need a smaller size

Hey, did you guys notice the numbers for the race now go up to 17,000?! We are going to have so much fun!

Maria

 

[lisah0711]

Lisa -- I had a huge post with replies for everyone, and then it went poof and I got a message the boards were down for 2 hours...I can't reconstruct it, but I can say I agree with your dh,although you would look lovely in anything, outfit #3 is the most flattering! You are gonna look like one gorgeous WISHer!

Aren't we going to be gorgeous WISH'ers?

Thanks, Maria! The boards have been kind of pokey lately so it is not surprising that they went down.

Thanks for the recipe. I think you like anything that is black cherry.

Have a great day!

 

[Worfiedoodles]

Thanks for the recipe. I think you like anything that is black cherry.

You got me! It's my favorite flavor...the mountain berry and strawberry clif bloks are also good, but nothing is quite as yummy as black cherry!

Maria

 

[mikamah]

Good evening! Only have a sec and will be back later, but wanted to say Lisa- I love number 3 too!! It looks great on you, and you look great too!!
It gets my vote. What a fun print, and it is very flattering.

I did my 8 today, and it wasn't as much fun as I'd like, but I'm glad to be done with the long runs now!!!

Off to get supper. bbl.

 

[mommyof2Pirates]

Okay so here are my outfit choices -- I'm going for comfort for this race.

I am with everyone else and love #3. You look great Lisa in all 3 shirts but since we were voting.... I also think your arms look just fine too. No need to worry you will look like a beautiful princess.

Happy Valentine's Day to all our Princesses!

And hoping I didn't manage to somehow kill the thread with my pics . . .

Got to do my online checkin today!

Have a great day!

I guess that is why It wasnt working for me tonight I guess even I am 11 days out even though 24 minus 14 is 10. I am confused It doesnt take much lately. So I will check in online tomorrow. Horray for you being all checked in. How exciting.

[Hey, did you guys notice the numbers for the race now go up to 17,000?! We are going to have so much fun!

Wow so that means if my number is 10,207 I am not totally in the back. I run just about every race in the back so I am glad this time to feel like I am in the middle. I hope you find some new jeans. I would like to get out and find a new pair too but not sure if it will fit into all my other plans I have going on.

I did my 8 today, and it wasn't as much fun as I'd like, but I'm glad to be done with the long runs now!!!

Whoo hoo on getting the last long run in for awhile. Mine didnt feel great either but now that its over with it feels really good. I will enjoy the next week and a half of running the shorter stuff.
By the way Kathy....where are the pics of your outfit. I thought you were going to post them the other night. I am dying to see the sparkle skirt. If your a bit nervous to post it just have a glass of wine first that will do the trick.

Happy V-day ladies. Its been an uneventful day here in my neck of the woods. It hit 53 today but it was so windy it still felt cold. Tomorrow is going to be cold but then the rest of the week will be warming up. Friday is suppose to be 61. I would say I feel like a sick day is coming on but I dont want to jinx myself.

There were lots of bad treats at the office today and I know PMS is approaching because I had a hard time saying no. I ate a slice of oreo ice cream cake and a bunch of twizzlers. I am feeling a bit gross tonight. I need to get hormones under control.

Have a good night princelicious crew!!!!!

 

[mommyof2Pirates]

Rose I saw that you posted on Team Mickey so I wanted to say welcome home. How did your weekend go? I hope Tom is doing well and that your belly is feeling better.

 

[mikamah]

Good evening princesses!! Just got up from my little nap with ds. I was tired after my run today, and laid down with him and was out like a light. He loves me to lay down with him at night, but if I have anything i need to do, I can't because I fall asleep too easily.

Psyched to have my long runs done now. I got new shoes a few weeks back, and one isn't as comfortable as the old shoes, so I don't know what I'll do for the race. I'm going to try a different sock in that shoe next time i run and see if that will help. I thought I was getting a blister today, but luckily I didn't.

I did finally get my pics uploaded. Had some technical difficulties, and broke my card reader the other night, and had to get a new one. I was putting my pics on the computer this am when they called me in to work early. I didn't want to go, but figured extra time is rare lately, so I went in.

This is what I've decided to wear, and I added a tiara to the shirt in glitter paint.

My first masterpiece- the race shirt.

then after painting the above, I couldn't stop. for the dis meet since my dis shirt is a few sized too tight.

My shirt to wear after the race, just a small tiara so as not to take away from that shiny new medal.

I went back and forth on the pink or black shirt, but have decided on the pink, but here's a pic of the black.

The tiara will just be for show. It doesn't stay on my head, too thick, and bobby pins don't really help, and I was thinking today since it was so warm out, that anything on my head will probably drive me crazy.

Lisa- It's good to have choices, and you can pick the night before, but having the blue cinderalla bib on that fun print top would look lovely.
Plus then you can wear your wish shirt for the wish meet. We are all going to be lovely princesses. Did you definitely decide no on the sparkle skirt?

Maria- Have fun shopping this weekend. We were in JC Penney yesterday and they have a big rack in the women's active wear section that is all 2.97 and I got myself a cute bright green vest. Went for sneakers for ds which we didn't get, came home with a vest and sweatshirt for me. Cool that you like the Princess perfume the best. I'm sure after the race, none of us will be smelling too princesslike.

Lindsay- Bummer on pms, and the treats, but it's valentines day, and tomorrow is a new day. I've been praying for some pms and would love to have TOM come soon so he's not running the princess with me. I'll definitely need a fanny pack if he is. I made michael watch THe PRincess and the Frog with me last night, and it was adorable and he really loved it. He thought it was not too girlie for a princess movie if your boys are interested. He also wants to see Tangled when it comes out on dvd. I figure it won't be much longer that he'll have no interest in any movie I want to see, so I need to take advantage of it now.

Hello Rose, Jen, Jude and Corinna.

Hope all your heads are filled with princess dreams now. Though it's only 9 oclock in Idaho, so you're probably still up, Lisa. Unless you're like me.

 

[Rose&Mike]

I have to go back and catch up, but wanted to say hi. I'm feeling very sad since we got back, and really wanting to hibernate, but I don't want to go down the depression road, so I'm going to practice faking it again. It might be pms--who knows???

We had a wonderful weekend. Saturday we went to Charleston for the day and it was awesome. We spent the day in Charleston and then went to the beach for an hour or so. It was cold but sunny. I was so happy to be at the beach, I was in tears. We walked along the beach and then drove around for a while. Definitely going to Charleston instead of Hilton Head this year for Easter. Saturday night we had dinner with Tom's best friend's family. It was fine--not my favorite part of the weekend--let's just say I am a pretty mellow parent in comparison (which is not how my friends would describe me.).

It was probably the best visit we have had since DS went to school. DS was very respectful, and only got an attitude once or twice. He found out last week that he is most likely going to get the internship he applied for. Now he just has to get through the background check.

The downside in all this--we walked miles this weekend. 7+ Friday and Saturday. My foot moved beyond sore to pain. I have not run since Thursday. The weather is beautiful here, so it is killing me and making me sad and anxious and depressed. I did the elliptical at the hotel on Saturday--really I should have skipped it. Yesterday I did strength and iced it (which really hurt). Today my foot is feeling ok (sore but no pain), but I'm going to skip the run and go do the elliptical. I am hoping to do a couple of miles on Thursday. This is the longest I have gone without running since April--maybe even February or March--of last year. I'm stressed about the race. I know I can run in pain, I just don't want to make the recovery that much longer. All those miles walking around this weekend just did me in--and I had good shoes on the entire time. Oh well, what can you do.

On the other hand--my stomach is feeling great. I really don't mind skipping gluten when it means I don't walk around feeling cruddy and bloated all the time. I hope everyone is doing well. I need to go back and catch up tonight.

Have a great day everyone.

 

[lisah0711]

You got me! It's my favorite flavor...the mountain berry and strawberry clif bloks are also good, but nothing is quite as yummy as black cherry!

Hmm, I've only seen the strawberry and black cherry clif bloks so will have to look for the mountain berry. The black cherry is my favorite, too.

How is Chewie? Does it make you think of some of the things that Worf used to do? We remembered a lot of things our old dog, Charlie, did as a puppy after we got our puppy, Sadie.

Wow so that means if my number is 10,207 I am not totally in the back. I run just about every race in the back so I am glad this time to feel like I am in the middle. I hope you find some new jeans. I would like to get out and find a new pair too but not sure if it will fit into all my other plans I have going on.

Whoo hoo on getting the last long run in for awhile. Mine didnt feel great either but now that its over with it feels really good. I will enjoy the next week and a half of running the shorter stuff.

Lindsay, woo hoo for having that last long run behind you! Can you believe that we are saying "oh, I just have a short 5 mile run this week-end!"

Hooray for checking in today. I always feel like it is getting close when that happens. Then and when I can get my SWA boarding pass for my lovely 7 hour trek across the country.

Good evening princesses!! Just got up from my little nap with ds. I was tired after my run today, and laid down with him and was out like a light. He loves me to lay down with him at night, but if I have anything i need to do, I can't because I fall asleep too easily.

Psyched to have my long runs done now. I got new shoes a few weeks back, and one isn't as comfortable as the old shoes, so I don't know what I'll do for the race. I'm going to try a different sock in that shoe next time i run and see if that will help. I thought I was getting a blister today, but luckily I didn't.

Hope all your heads are filled with princess dreams now. Though it's only 9 oclock in Idaho, so you're probably still up, Lisa. Unless you're like me.

Oh, you are so creative, Kathy! I love all your shirts! Your sparkle skirt goes perfectly with your capris.

We are going to be some great looking princesses!

Yikes! Hope that you aren't getting a blister. There is something about the seam on my Sauconys that rub on the side of my foot. I'm going to use mole skin for the race in those spots.

I think that number 3 will be the outfit. My neighbor is helping me shorten my WISH shirt sleeves and length so I can wear that to the meet on Saturday. Maybe even on Sunday after the race because I haven't really thought about what I will wear that day. I still need to find a black visor because I know I will need it when the sun comes out.

And, sorry but I definitely think the sparkle skirt is out for this race. I really love my sparkle shirt that has the built in shorts. I'm going to get a plain black racing tank from Champion and wear it for my Coeur d'Alene half on Memorial Day week-end. I fgure by then my legs will look a little nicer. Gotta work on those body image issues!

Rose, glad that you had a good time and that the stomach is feeling better. Sorry about the sore foot, though. Give it a break and hopefully it will calm down some. Were you wearing your othotics? I put mine back in and it helped both my foot and hip a lot. You're in such great condition and shape a few days off to heal an injury is not going to sideline you or cause you to fall off the wagon. Sing to yourself "just keep faking, faking, faking"

I hope that you all get that PMS out of the way this week while the moon is full and before the race!

Hello to Corinna, Jen and Jude!

Have a great day princesses!

 

[jenanderson]

Hello Everyone! I really need to go back and catch up with the posts but am not sure if I have time. I brought home so much work and I don't want to be packing too much of it with me to Disney!

We did a 10 mile run on Sunday. It went great again. I really struggled at the start of it but at mile 8, I was getting into a rhythm. We will be running on more longer run this weekend but we haven't decided how far we will go.

Last night I had my last workout with my trainer until after vacation and he was so hard on me. My muscles are still shaky today. I am really looking forward to a break from him!

I work tomorrow, go to a conference for work on Thursday and Friday, will pack all weekend and we leave on Tuesday right after school. I can't believe we are this close! I will catch up with everyone for sure on Thursday night because I will be by myself at the hotel and have internet access. I will also have access to the fitness center so I am planning on getting in a good workout.

Sorry I am so busy right now but I just wanted to say HELLO! We are almost there!!!!!

Jen

 

[jbm02]

Hi everyone!! LOVE seeing the pictures of everyone's Princess gear. I am completely creatively challenged and am thanking my lucky stars that Jen took pity on me and is "dressing me"!!! (I keep telling her that I will be the ones the little kids point to and ask "why is that M&M running in a tutu?!!"")
..I am still struggling with my runs but realized that it isn't my legs but by foot. The bottom of my left foot starts to burn once I hit mile 5. I called a podiatrist friend tonight and he suggested Nike gel inserts. I'll give those a try tomorrow. But no matter what, I am going to finish the whole 13.1!!! I ran 60 minutes today - 6.2 miles. Ouch, ouch, ouch. But I am going to suck it up and run through this - working on my mental toughness!! LOLOL But I am so glad everyone is having such a great training period heading into the princess!!
We leave on Friday after the kids and DH get home from school. We're driving down (I HATE to fly). We'll go down as far as somewhere in VA on Fri night, then will get into Daytona sometime on Saturday. DH and DS have tickets for the 500 on Sunday and we'll be haning out on the beach through Wednesday. Then off to WDW on Thursday!!! I am looking forward to seeing everyone and finally putting faces to DIS-names!!!
'night all!!!
Jude

 

[mommyof2Pirates]

This is what I've decided to wear, and I added a tiara to the shirt in glitter paint.

Kathy I love the outfit and you look wonderful. The sparkle skirt is so cute and looks marvelous.

We had a wonderful weekend.

Im glad you had a wonderful weekend. Sorry you are feeling sad. I am so glad to hear the belly is better but now the foot. uhh! you poor thing. Take it easy and dont stress to much. I bet if you didnt run from now until the race you would still do fine. Take it easy on it.

I hope that you all get that PMS out of the way this week while the moon is full and before the race!

Unfortunatly my PMS starts 2wks prior with the feeling of wanting to eat everything and then about a few days before I get the sad/irritable feelings. It is so annoying. I am suppose to get it on the 25th. Not real happy about it. Hope it either comes sooner or if not than later. I think the sad/irritable feelings will be swoosh away this month. A trip to disney can cure any PMS symptoms right? When we took our trip in sept 2009 I got mine the day we left. It seems to never fail.

I work tomorrow, go to a conference for work on Thursday and Friday, will pack all weekend and we leave on Tuesday right after school. I can't believe we are this close!

Its so exciting Jen, Im jealous I have to wait until dinner time on thursday to leave. Good luck getting all the work done.

..I am still struggling with my runs but realized that it isn't my legs but by foot. The bottom of my left foot starts to burn once I hit mile 5. I called a podiatrist friend tonight and he suggested Nike gel inserts. I'll give those a try tomorrow. But no matter what, I am going to finish the whole 13.1!!!

So sorry to hear about the foot troubles. that really stinks but I like your determination. You will do it. Rest that foot. I hope the inserts help.


Oh what a day. Work is nuts. We are in the middle of budget season and everyone is on edge. I have meetings out the wazoo and have not been in the office as much as I would like. Picked up the boys from school and Ryan was sitting at a table with his head down and his coat on. He was shivering. I knew it the moment I saw him. FEVER! then I go to get nick and he is wearing shorts and a tshirt. Apparently I forgot to replace his extra clothes and he had a huge diarrhea blowout at naptime. He has not had an accident in at least a year. He seems fine but ryan is sick. Temp 102.5, sorethroat, headache. I dont think its anything more than a virus but my dh and i had to draw straws to see who gets to stay home tomorrow. It is my turn. As much as I love my baby and want to be home with him when he is sick it just stresses me to miss work with so much to do and leaving next week. I am probably going to run in the morning to get some stuff to do at home. I just hope he feels better soon. I hate to see him feel so bad. I also hope no one else gets it either. I also got a notice today that a child had lice at nicks school. Really 9 days before my vacation where i am suppose to have time to myself for the first time in 6 years. Really???? So hopefully that does not make its way home. I would freak.

Ok well sorry about the complete vent session and book I wrote. Guess I needed to get it all off my chest. Thanks for listening.

Have a great night ladies.

 

[lisah0711]

Hello Everyone! I really need to go back and catch up with the posts but am not sure if I have time. I brought home so much work and I don't want to be packing too much of it with me to Disney!

Hi Jen! Hope that you don't have to take too much work with you on vacation. You'll be heading to WDW before you know it!

I am still struggling with my runs but realized that it isn't my legs but by foot. The bottom of my left foot starts to burn once I hit mile 5. I called a podiatrist friend tonight and he suggested Nike gel inserts. I'll give those a try tomorrow. But no matter what, I am going to finish the whole 13.1!!! I ran 60 minutes today - 6.2 miles. Ouch, ouch, ouch. But I am going to suck it up and run through this - working on my mental toughness!! LOLOL But I am so glad everyone is having such a great training period heading into the princess!!
We leave on Friday after the kids and DH get home from school. We're driving down (I HATE to fly). We'll go down as far as somewhere in VA on Fri night, then will get into Daytona sometime on Saturday. DH and DS have tickets for the 500 on Sunday and we'll be haning out on the beach through Wednesday. Then off to WDW on Thursday!!! I am looking forward to seeing everyone and finally putting faces to DIS-names!!!
'night all!!!
Jude

Bummer about the foot, Jude. I think a few nice drinks and resting on the beach might help with that!

Oh what a day. Work is nuts. We are in the middle of budget season and everyone is on edge. I have meetings out the wazoo and have not been in the office as much as I would like. Picked up the boys from school and Ryan was sitting at a table with his head down and his coat on. He was shivering. I knew it the moment I saw him. FEVER! then I go to get nick and he is wearing shorts and a tshirt. Apparently I forgot to replace his extra clothes and he had a huge diarrhea blowout at naptime. He has not had an accident in at least a year. He seems fine but ryan is sick. Temp 102.5, sorethroat, headache. I dont think its anything more than a virus but my dh and i had to draw straws to see who gets to stay home tomorrow. It is my turn. As much as I love my baby and want to be home with him when he is sick it just stresses me to miss work with so much to do and leaving next week. I am probably going to run in the morning to get some stuff to do at home. I just hope he feels better soon. I hate to see him feel so bad. I also hope no one else gets it either. I also got a notice today that a child had lice at nicks school. Really 9 days before my vacation where i am suppose to have time to myself for the first time in 6 years. Really???? So hopefully that does not make its way home. I would freak.

Ok well sorry about the complete vent session and book I wrote. Guess I needed to get it all off my chest. Thanks for listening.

Have a great night ladies.

Aww, Lindsay. I just hate it when there are a million things going on when you are trying to get out of the office -- then to put PMS on top of that -- you need another hug, girl! But it could have been worse if it was all happening next week when you are gone -- mommy guilt, it's the pits. Remember a few more days and you will be a Princess!

Hello to Kathy, Corinna, Maria and Rose!

Have a great day Princesses!

 

[Rose&Mike]

Corinna- hello!!

Well, got on the scale yesterday and weighed 202.6 and didn't believe it, so I waited to weigh again today, 202.8! I even made Michael get on the scale make sure it's not broken. I've been really good this week, but 3.2 pounds for me in a week, is really unheard of lately. It is definitely the boost I need to keep it up, and I am determined to definitely break 200 in the next 11 days.
Have a great weekend everyone!

Kathy--that's fabulous! Congratulations. Great shirts by the way!

Jen--loved the outfits!

Lindsay--so glad you were there to save Mater.

Lisa--my vote would have been #3, too! Glad you picked it! I need to get out my w&d shirt and make the arms smaller so that I can wear it while we are at wdw.

You got me! It's my favorite flavor...the mountain berry and strawberry clif bloks are also good, but nothing is quite as yummy as black cherry!

Maria

I love anything cherry--especially bourbon--have I mentioned that before??

You're in such great condition and shape a few days off to heal an injury is not going to sideline you or cause you to fall off the wagon. Sing to yourself "just keep faking, faking, faking"

Thanks for saying this.

..I am still struggling with my runs but realized that it isn't my legs but by foot. The bottom of my left foot starts to burn once I hit mile 5. I called a podiatrist friend tonight and he suggested Nike gel inserts. I'll give those a try tomorrow. But no matter what, I am going to finish the whole 13.1!!! I ran 60 minutes today - 6.2 miles. Ouch, ouch, ouch. But I am going to suck it up and run through this - working on my mental toughness!! LOLOL But I am so glad everyone is having such a great training period heading into the princess!!

Foot stuff just stinks. Hope the inserts work.

Lindsay--right there with you on the pms. Goodness. You would think as infrequently as tom comes to my house that I could go to wdw ONE TIME and not have to deal with it. I can pretty much guarantee it will start next Thursday as we are getting ready to leave for the airport. So frustrating! Hope the kiddos are doing better!

I did the elliptical last night and stopped when my foot started getting tender. I then came home and iced it. I can feel it this morning, but no pain. On the way to the Y, I almost turned around and went to the park. The weather is so nice! I couldn't believe how many people were on the treadmills. You would have had to chain me to the treadmill yesterday. Thursday it's supposed to be 70. I am meeting Mike at the park after work no matter what. Even if we have to slow down our pace to almost walking, I don't care. Mentally I need a run outside. I have the inserts in, but they are so hard, I'm wondering if they are aggravating my heel. On the other hand, they are keeping my arch from collapsing, which causes plantar flare up. Who knows???? I think I might need to go to the Good Foot Store.

I hope everyone is having a great week! Only 8 more nights sleeping in my bed!

 

[Rose&Mike]

Uggh! I finally bought a pair of skinny jeans. I had to order the size I needed. Ok, fine. I washed them once and something funky happened to them and I need to take them back! And I know they won't have my size again! And I paid $70 for them! I have NEVER paid that much for jeans. So frustrating! I guess it's back to Kohl's for cheapy jeans.

Ok, minor vent over. I am going to attempt g-f pizza crust today. And g-f from scratch brownies to take to work tomorrow.

Ok, time to get busy! Have a great day.