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

[dumbo_buddy]

Hanging in there. That's exactly what I'm doing right now. It's 2am and I've been tossing and turning for two hours now. I open end up my iPad to catch up on the thread.

Lindsay - what did the toothnfairy bring nick for his first tooth? How exciting!

Maria - I'm late to this but just wanted to add that none of us on here is a muumuu wearing type gal. Being at the wrong weight is really tough and I will be struggling with that myself very soon. You inspire me with all your races. You are very strong and incredible. Plus, who else could stomach that glee episode with a 13 yr old boy??

Rose - sounds like PT is effective. Congrats on your weight loss too! I would like to start using myfitnesspal

Lisah and liesel - tink is getting close! Sounds like training is going well. And a 15 mile training run? Sounds like someone oughtta sign up for WDW marathon 2013 with me!

Kathy - could Michael be any cuter? Love your recent Facebook photots. And congrats on a great parent teacher conference! What did you decide about the dog?

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Speaking of dogs, Fiona our bulldog is moving to Ct next weekend. She is going to live with a nurse that my mom works with. It's the best thing for all of us. We just can't give her the attention she deserves. Anfd like forrest gump, that's all I have to say about that (or else I will cry here in bed at 2:12am).

On a happy front, my mom is making a great effort. She came down last Monday and is coming down tomorrow. And my dad came to trick or treat on Halloween. Mom had to work. This is more visiting than the previous 8 months!

My dad was in the hospital the weekend before Halloween. He was at home and taking vitamins when he choked on one and wound up aspirating pieces into hislungs. Yikes. He has follow up appointments but seems to be fine now thank god.

Things are very stressful around here. House stuff is going nowhere. Dog is leaving. Thomas is not napping and night time isn't great (better though that I'm wearing ear plugs and can't hear him crying). I feel awful. Can't breathe. Can't move. Everything hurts. Definitely didn't have this with Thomas. I guess it's just the regular end of pregnancy stuff but man it's exhausting. I'm huge. Up over 45 lbs which is sure to bring me down after baby is born. Wah! I'm chicken fried with the pregnancy and yet so not ready for a newborn.

I wish I could sleep. It will happen eventually - like when the kids are teenagers

 

[mikamah]

Nancy- I just want to give you a great big hug and steal that little boy away for a night so you can sleep. You poor thing. You sound exhausted, and I'm sending prayers and pixiedust that you have the easiest delivery known to woman and that the stars and moon realign and your precious Thomas starts to sleep. So sorry about your dog. Nothing is easy for you right now. I'm so glad you caught up here, we are here for you anytime you feel like venting, we're happy to listen, and are sending good vibes your way.
I'm not committing to the dog til Thanksgiving weekend, but am thinking we will do it. Ds has wanted one for so long, more than disney vacation, more than weekends away, so I know my pretty carefree life will change, but I have a lot of dog friends, and know that once I set my mind to it, I will do it right. A friend offered to help and come let the dog out during the day for me. There's lots of dogs in the neighborhood, so I want to find out about local dog walkers too, so I don't need to take advantage of a friend. I haven't gotten a dog to this point, thinking we aren't home enough, but really just work, 32 hours a week is when we need to be away, and all the other times we're out and about will change, and we'll be doing more doggie friendly things, hikes, walks, etc. We're visiting my brother and sil for t-day weekend, and will chat with them about it and unless they convince me of some reason I haven't thought about not to do it, I'll probably tell michael that weekend, and we'll go to the shelter when we come home.
Keep on hanging in there, Nancy.

Maria - Sounds like a fabulous date night. How cool you were in the front row. It was your lucky night. And no, we don't need any harlequin type details. Hope you enjoy your day today. We definitely should have a new england dis meet. There are a lot of us here. Maybe after the holidays.

Good morning ladies,

I was up early and did some wii fit, and don't want to wake michael yet with the shower, so I figured I'd pop on here first and wish you all a marvelous monday. I wish we could all have a marvelous Maria monday and not have to go to work.

 

[dumbo_buddy]

kathy - if you can find a dog walker to come take the dog out while you're at work and michael is at school, that would be really helpful to you. we have a dog walker (yes, even though i'm home, we just didn't have the heart to tell them not to come since we are so close to them). when we were both working, it was nice to know that if we had to work late that fiona had been out.

we are dog freaks and this decision is so hard for us. but i really think it shows how much we love her that we want her to have a better life. the family taking her is so excited to have her. and they already have a bulldog so they really know what a pain in the butt they are.

when you get your woo-woo (as thomas calls them), i hope you will send me your address. john works for a pet product company and i will send you some fun toys! oh...have you thought about getting a crate for the dog? i guess it depends on how old the dog is but it's something to think about

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morning all. i'm up....again. i think i fell asleep around 4. ugh. baby #2 was kicking the potatoes out of me last night after i posted. glad to know he already has his days and nights mixed up!

i wrote another article for the chip and co dot com disney blog but it hasn't been published yet. it's entitled, "is disney's beach club resort right for you?" and i'm working on another one about saratoga springs. i probably shouldn't have committed to this blog writing but i need my disney fix.

thomas is running around and tearing the house apart and all i can do is sit here and watch. oh well. i'm going to finish my coffee and get showered and dressed for mommy and me.

i've missed everyone! xoxo

 

[liesel]

Good morning and fellow Lisabelle!

Maria Sorry, wow 6 halves!! I must have seen the 5 stat before your Providence RnR. I'm glad you had such a fun time on your date, we got upgraded once at a baseball game and it was fantastic! I would love to see Dennis Leary perform in person. I thought your description of Scott Brown was funny. I used to work for a catering company that did lots of high profile events and I had to get used to seeing important people. My funniest experience was seeing Dan Quayle, it was at a dinner in his honor. As soon as I saw him every joke ever said about him came rushing back to me and I had to run away to keep from laughing in front of him. Its a good thing I spent most of my time managing the kitchen instead of hobnobing, I was so not good at it! Just let me deal with the food. Yay for the new refrigerator!

Kathy I'll be looking forward to seeing pics and hearing all about the new dog soon! I loved your pics on FB, it looks like you have had a busy fall!

Rose Congrats on the new car! Our dog has been whining at us at 5AM every morning last week too, for us it was a time change issue, she was thinking that we were late taking her out for her run! She finally stopped on Saturday, but I was so over it by then.

Lindsay I don't blame you for not wanting to go to that mall at night! Yikes!

Nancy More . I remember going through a phase like that with DS when he was also 2, he would wake up every night crying and it would be so hard to get him back to sleep. It eventually ended, but it really sucks! That's fantastic that your parents are more involved. for Fiona too. We had to give away DH's dog early on in our marriage, we were living in apartments and just couldn't keep him. It was so sad, but he did go to a home with 2 little girls who spoiled him rotten so I know he had a good life. You must be close to your due date. Are you counting the days?

LisaH Congrats on the 11 mile run and an extra for the 3.5 pound loss! You are on fire right now! So every Friday I try to get to the gym to do Zumba, strength, ellipitical or pool and every Friday something happens! This week it was DS getting sick and having to stay home from school (yes, we have school on Veteran's Day here). I was going to go for a quick stroll around the neighborhood, I figured I could at least leave him alone long enough to do that, but I was feeling a little rundown too. Luckily I'm feeling better, but now DD is sick and home from school today, so my only option today is the dreadmill in the basement. I postponed my 3 miles with MM to yesterday, we had hurricane force wind gusts on Saturday. I did my MM in 12:08, which is OK, I went out too fast and need to work on my pacing a little better. Its been such a long time since I've done one, I wasn't running fast during my shin splint/tendonitis recovery. The next one should be faster. The Jeff Galloway MM race predictor says that I am finally ready to do a sub 40 minute 5K, hopefully I will on Thanksgiving! I just need to work on pacing and run a little faster, I'm getting so used to long slow runs!

I like the half marathon book, they didn't have it at Borders when we went for their liquidation sale, just the 5K/10K, which I already got from the library. I did pick up the Runner's World "Performance Nutrition for Runners" there, I'm going to look over it a little more this week, especially since I'm doing 8.5 on Saturday!

I hope everyone has a good week, I've got cabin fever from being home with 2 sick kids, one after the other. We did go out for lunch yesterday during the 2 hour window when both kids were feeling OK. I'm really paying for this off plan meal, I only had 2 off plan meals the whole week (which is my goal), but now I'm up 2 pounds! I'm hoping its mostly salt and water from the burger and running. I'll have to be very good this week!

 

[Worfiedoodles]

Checking in on my lazy day! I guess it's pretty much over now, much as I hate to admit it. The surly one is home, and Dennis needs the computer tonight to work on church finances.

Lisa -- I realized after I wrote it, I hope I didn't offend anyone with my description of Scott Brown. Much like any other politician, he just seemed slimy to me. Our mayor acts so "folksy", he doesn't quite come across as that slick, but I do realize he's working it like the rest of them. Speaking of catered events, I was at a local fundraiser for an affordable housing producer, and Barney Frank (another of our illustrious Congressmen), was the keynote. We couldn't help but notice, he was literally shoving food into his mouth in the food table areas. I mean with scraps dangling out and everything. It was disgusting! Wow, those sick kids have been running you ragged. No wonder you have cabin fever, I'd want out, too!

Nancy -- I know you are having such a hard time right now with pet issues, house issues, Bronxbaby -- I am so glad your parents are stepping it up. You deserve it, and here's a bit of for your dad, that sounds so scary with his lungs!

Kathy -- With my luck, people will want to do the DIS meet while I'm at the Princess...I've never organized one of these things, I'm not sure exactly how we would do it. I guess figuring out a location would be a good first start Think we could con them all into coming to Salem since it's a destination?

I'm happy to report I had the day I planned. I got up and ran 4M which felt great, and then organized all the goodness. I have so much done, and really not that much else to accomplish, as long as I take it in little chunks. I have a big need for stocking stuffers, but knowing that now I can pick up things as I see them, rather than raiding the CVS in late December

It's back to Trudge and Toil Tuesday tomorrow for me. Plus I get the added fun of emptying my e-mail inbox, which I know is overflowing because I get them on my Crackberry, too.

On the super wonderful side -- tomorrow is our Drawing for the Ornament Exchange! I'm going to make slips with everyone's name and draw tomorrow after work. Then I will send each person the selected victim, er recipient for them. If no one objects (just pm me if you do, I won't out anyone), I will also send out a list of everyone's mailing address, so we can exchange holiday cards, if we choose to do so. No pressure! This is to add fun, not stress to our December!

Question -- I assume we all want to be surprised by where our goody comes from, so I won't post a list of whom has who unless that is not the case.

This is going to be so much fun!

Maria

 

[Rose&Mike]

Been singing the not enough alcohol song a lot lately.....crazy weather tonight, crazy day of work and I am SICK TO DEATH of having foot pain. The stress is driving me crazy. I KNOW I would feel better if I could just take a little, tiny run...And now we might have tornadoes tonight. Uggh! I thought I was going to the gym after work, but I am so far behind I ended up staying at work too long. The only good thing--the dog did not whine this morning, so at least I got a little sleep! Hopefully this is a new trend. What a whiner I am!

Maria--I love, love, love Dennis Leary. He is so not my type, but I find him oddly attractive, which is just wrong when I really think about it. Sounds like a fabulous date night!

Nancy--It's almost over. A new baby is about the coolest thing in the world. It will get better. But sleep during the teenage years--doesn't really happen. Maybe when they go to college.

Ok, that's all I got tonight. I don't know what is going on with my foot the last couple days, but hopefully, it will get better soon.

Keep your fingers crossed that we don't have bad storms tonight. The winds are estimated at 60-70mph in these storms.

 

[mommyof2Pirates]

Just another manic monday!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Drama...Drama...Drama....today at work. I swear the hardest part of my job is keeping the 10 women in my office from killing each other. If I had to hear one more time today about this one did this...and this one did that....I swear I was going to cut off my ears. Its either the risidual full moon or everyones time of the month because they are all filled with drama this week. Lets hope tomorrow is better.

Ryan lost his first tooth yesterday after months of being afraid to even wiggle it. It basically just fell out on its own. He then was afraid to put it under his pillow because he didnt want the tooth fairy to come into his room. We had to put it in a baggie and hang it on his door. What wierd children I have. The fairy brought a dollar and I think that is good enough. People at work are saying they gave there kids 5 bucks for a tooth but I think thats crazy. Especially considering he has 3 other teeth that look like they are going to fall out any day now. I need to save those dollars for the braces he is sure to need soon.

Tonight was Ryans first practice with his bball team. He is one of only 2 1st graders and all the other kids are 2nd -4th grade. He seemed a little nervous at first but by the end grew more confident. The coach is pretty tough but very encouraging. I think it will be ok. They are the blue devils. Any duke fans here???? He practices Mon at 6 and thur at 715. This goes through March .

Maria- I am very excited to get my PM tomorrow. Thanks so much for organizing this I think it will be great. We did not join the gym yet. Doing so this weekend. Im very excited to join.

LisaH- I agree with Kathy if you are using your lawyer voice already with your trainer it probably is only going to get worse. I would see if there is anyone else to choose from that may be more familar with galloway and the training that you are already doing.

Liesel- Im sure those 2lbs will come off quickly. I hope the kids are feeling better.

Nancy- Sorry about fiona but I think you are making such a great unselfish decision for her. Im glad to hear about your parents being more involved and oh my gosh thats quite a scare for your dad. Glad hes ok. I so completely can remember the pain and discomfort you are feeling right now. Hang in there your almost to the finish line.

Kathy- wow that guy took his job as parking attendant to whole other level. We began the construction on our expansion project at work and the superintendant on the job was talking to me. He asked me where he can park his cah. I said "oh are you from boston" and he said yeah got a problem with it. I absolutely love him and his accent. It makes me think of you. How exciting for Michael to have a banquet to dress up for. I hope you find the shirt for him in purple. Ryan has a purple dress shirt and he refused to wear it yesterday to the baptism we went to. I am not liking the year of 7 already....when did he form an opinion.

Rose- oh I hope those tornados stay far away tonight. Just grab the bourbon and head to the basement. Sorry for all the stress today.

Alright ladies I will talk to you all soon!!!!!!!!!! Take care

 

[Rose&Mike]

The storms didn't end up being too bad--the nasty stuff stayed on the other side of the river. I made it to the gym today, and I am going to track my food. I haven't tracked since Friday. The foot is not too bad today, and I did the krank thing for 20 minutes. Holy cow that's hard! I actually got tired out for the first time in a while! I also rode the bike for 37 minutes.

It was however only a one day reprieve from the dog crying. He was back at it again today. Uggh.

Ok, I am running late again. I hope to pop back in this afternoon.

 

[mikamah]

Good morning princessabelles!

Rose-Glad the storms weren't too bad, but bummer on the pup. It's making me think. I thought of you this morning on my run/walk, and when I wasn't feeling it, I thought Rose would kill to be out here running, so get your butt moving, and just do it. And I did. I hope the foot starts to feel better soon, and the time passes quickly til you can run again.

Lindsay-What is it with these boys developing minds of their own? It's just not right. I got the purple shirt in and 18, a little long, but fits pretty good otherwise. He so wanted the purple, little Mr. Fashion. I hate the drama between women at work. Usually we're not too bad, but some days, it's is not pretty. Hope it's all better today. Love Ryan's tooth story and the baggie. I agree, 1 dollar. I did give michael a 5 once when he lost a tooth on his birthday. He knows there's no fairy now, so his last tooth I left him a penny.

Maria-Looking forward to the ornament exchange!! I've got my Boston Red Sox ornament already picked out if I get Nancy. And if I get Lisa, I'm going to make hers out of a potato. This is going to be fun. Hmmmm, Rose, I could use my old cowboy boots and make yours. Thanks for organizing this Maria. It's should be so much fun. Hope you enjoyed your day off, and hope today isn't too crazy at the zoo.

Lisah-Are you recovered from your long run and training session? I hope you're having a good week, and glad you know that little gain from the long run is to be expected.

Nancy-I did read the blog on the disney store event, and loved it. I'll watch for your next postings. I'm sure I can join and follow along somehow, but didn't have time that day. I'm sure the disney beach club resort would be perfect for me if I could just find someone to pay for it. Hope you got a little sleep last night. One of michael's football teammates has a new baby brother and his mom is posting the cutest pics on facebook, and soon we'll be seeing bronx baby there too.

LisaL-Hope the kiddos are feeling better today. Wow, a 12 minute mile is awesome!! You will be below 40 for sure on Thanksgiving day. I'm in the throes of my intense 2 week training plan for our turkey trot. Hoping to finish in under 45. It is what it is. At least I'm out there again.

Hope you all have a lovely tuesday!!

 

[liesel]

Nancy I forgot to mention that I read your article too and am looking forward to more! I hope you are getting some much needed sleep.

Rose I'm glad the storms didn't head your way. Wow, tornadoes in November?! Our dog hasn't whined at us at 5AM since Friday, so I think she's adjusted to the time change now and knows that we WILL take her out for her walk/run. Hopefully your dog will stop bothering you soon.

Lindsay I hope your office drama gets better. I can't believe basketball goes all the way until March! I hope they get Thanksgiving/Christmas breaks off. I know some coaches like to schedule practices during school breaks.

Maria funny story about Barney Frank. I've found public figures usually don't eat very much at events, so that cracks me up that he was just going for it! I'm looking forward to the oranament exchange. Are we giving one that represents where we live or where the recipient lives? I've still got a pile of snow in my front yard if anyone is interested, its taking a little longer than it usually does to melt, its been cool lately. I hope the transition back to work isn't too crazy!

LisaH I've been browsing the DL side again too, especially since we were just there last month! A couple of people have posted some refurb schedules that have been sent to Disney travel agencies, it doesn't look too bad for January. Matterhorn is on there and Soarin' may be closed the day after the Tink. I still haven't bought airline tickets yet, I'm waiting for the next credit card billing cycle so I don't have 2 DL trips on one bill! We did buy APs last month, its cheaper than 2 sets of 3 day parkhoppers, but wow its expensive to pay for it all at once! I think we'll be there Friday morning through Monday evening. We are not doing the 5K since it is so late on Friday and expensive! The kids will have their races Saturday morning. I've been dreaming about the race, the last one I had a fantastic race, this one I forgot my bib!

Kathy That's great you are getting out there for the turkey trot, no matter the time. I really want to be under 40 but will be very happy with a new PR.

You are all really tempting me with marathon weekend 2013, it would be so much fun to see everyone! I have to finish paying for 2 expensive vacations 2 months in a row, then the Tink, and I don't know if we are going to move! I'd be up for the Donald, I can't even think about a full right now, I haven't even done my first half yet!

DD is still sick, so I am still stuck at home. I really need to get out and do some errands. I think I'm going to have to hit the treadmill today, there's just no time to go out for a run after DH gets home. DS has a concert tonight, he'll be rockin' his trumpet, I'll try to get some pics on FB. Have a great day and

 

[mikamah]

LisaL-The ornament exchange will represent where we who are giving it live. I was just being silly with the potato. But a potato the shape of Plymouth Rock might work.

 

[Worfiedoodles]

LisaL-The ornament exchange will represent where we who are giving it live. I was just being silly with the potato. But a potato the shape of Plymouth Rock might work.

From what I can tell, Plymouth Rock is about the size of a potato...I was so disappointed when we moved here and I made Dennis take me to Plymouth. It was less than impressive!

Quick break in between webinars -- I am so excited to get home, do the drawing, and send everything out. I'm going to have Benjamin help me with the drawing, so I can't peek at all!

I love kicking off the holidays BL and style!

Maria

 

[lisah0711]

LisaL-The ornament exchange will represent where we who are giving it live. I was just being silly with the potato. But a potato the shape of Plymouth Rock might work.

And if I got your name, Kathy, I would make yours out of a lob-stah!

 

[liesel]

I forgot to say congrats to Maria and LisaH for making the BL top ten list!

Sitting at home with a sick kid hasn't been good for my weight, and then I stress about what's not getting done AND my upcoming 8.5 mile run this weekend. I just need to calm down and refocus!

 

[lisah0711]

Good afternoon Princesses and Tinks!

I should be working now but I only have about 1/2 an hour until I am leaving and I just don't have time to get into anything now . . . that's my story and I'm sticking to it.

Nancy, glad that you are hanging in there. I'm sorry that the sleeping thing is still a problem. Maybe Bronxbaby will be one of those babies who sleeps the night through right off the bat. I'm sorry that doing the thing that is best for everyone is so sucky sometimes. I will definately be happy to scream team for you at the full marathon in 2013.

Lisa, sorry about the sick kiddos. A 12:08 minute MM is fabulous! I know it's hard not to worry about that 8.5 mile run this week-end, especially since you've been stuck at home, but you will do just fine. You will feel so happy and accomplished when you are done and remember, Jeff Galloway says that you can't do your long runs too slowly. I'm sure that you are going to totally rock the Tink!

Southwest seems to be having a sale every week lately so you should be able to find a good fare. I'm flying into SNA since there are no nonstop flights to LAX from Spokane any more. If I have to change planes, I might as well fly to the closer airport. I arrive around noon on Friday and leave Monday morning.

And you have more than a year to save up for the January 2013 trip!

Maria, thank you so much for being our Christmas organizer! I'm so glad that your day off went off exactly as you hoped. Congratulations on being #4 this week!

I wouldn't worry about offending this group, especially talking about politicians!

It sounds like maybe there is talk of a DIS meet when the Earl of Sandwich opens.

Now that I think about it, I could make your ornament from a lob-stah too!

Been singing the not enough alcohol song a lot lately.....

I'm going to want to hear you and Mike sing that song next time I see you! (Not because I want anything frustrating to happen, I just have no idea what it sounds like!)

Glad that the storm wasn't too bad. I liked Lindsay's idea of taking the bourbon bottle to the basement!

Take it easy on the foot. Is the rest helping?

Lindsay, sorry for the work drama. I still remember before I went to law school all the fussing and fighting that went on -- I swear they would wait for me to come out of the bathroom so they could complain in "private." Did Ryan lose any more teeth?

I think that you and Kathy are both right about the trainer so after my last free session today I will be going to "plan B."

Have a great evening Princesses!

 

[Worfiedoodles]

Ok Ladies -- all PMs have been sent!

Just a reminder:

We are keeping our recipients a secret!

The ornament you send should reflect your neck of the woods

If you are creative and you want to make it yourself, feel free. Those of us who are artistically challenged will be purchasing

Please mail by Dec. 15th to ensure we can all open them Christmas morning (or sooner, I guess we didn't discuss that one yet!)

We didn't set a minimum or maximum value -- I think we can all use good judgement. This is about doing something fun, not breaking any banks

Maria

 

[Rose&Mike]

Congrats to all our Big Losers this week! Too exciting!

Nancy--I'm sorry about Fiona. But it sounds like it was a good decision.

Kathy--kept meaning to tell you this. I know lots of people have different opinions, but here is our experience with shelter dogs. We have had 4. One we got at 6 weeks and she was amazing. Best dog ever. Loved her to pieces and she was so loyal. We had to hand feed her she was so little when we got her. One we got at around a year and even after obedience training she still kept attacking our other dog. We eventually gave her back to the humane society and I am guessing she was put down. She was really aggressive--none of which we saw at the shelter. The other two we got around a year old also (one of which is my current dog who is crying all night!) They are/were both good dogs, but had major issues--both had anxiety problems, food issues and needed major obedience/training. This is not too discourage you from an older dog, but rather to say, if you get a dog that is older than 4-6 months obedience training is a MUST. You will not see their real behavior in the shelter. Puppies need training and are a HUGE amount of work, but you are able to socialize them to your environment/schedule. With older dogs alot of their patterns are "set" and harder to retrain. Not that it can't be done, just might take a little bit of effort. There are some amazing shelter dogs, and we will always have a shelter dog, but they do often come with a few challenges. Just my thoughts.

G I thought of you this morning on my run/walk, and when I wasn't feeling it, I thought Rose would kill to be out here running, so get your butt moving, and just do it. And I did.

Good. I'm glad you got out there! And yes, I would kill to be running.

Maria--Barney Frank is quite the character! Congrats on the 4 miles!

LisaR--congrats on the magic mile! And snow. You all know how I feel. We get tornadoes this late sometimes cause of the huge swings in temperatures. It was in the 70s yesterday. Of course, I was inside working all day! Tomorrow on my day off it's going to be cool and rainy.

I'm going to want to hear you and Mike sing that song next time I see you! (Not because I want anything frustrating to happen, I just have no idea what it sounds like!)

Glad that the storm wasn't too bad. I liked Lindsay's idea of taking the bourbon bottle to the basement!

Take it easy on the foot. Is the rest helping?

Mostly it's me singing it in my head. Lately it's been to the tune of Farmer and the dell. Sometimes it's to Camp town races.
The foot is feeling craptastically awful. The nerve has been burning a lot. On the other hand, my ankle is getting much stronger. I did the ankle exercises yesterday and have no ankle pain today--which is great. It usually hurts the day after. I'm supposed to be getting inserts for my foot this week. I guess I am now suppinating...crazy huh? I was running in shoes for pronation in January--that's probably where all this started. I talked to her about barefoot running--just to see what she thought. When things are healed, I might try the Merrell barefoot shoes, but honestly, I am afraid it is never going to be better. I keep thinking of LTS, and wondering if I really waited too long to get treatment and now I am stuck....

Ok Ladies -- all PMs have been sent!

Just a reminder:

We are keeping our recipients a secret!

The ornament you send should reflect your neck of the woods

If you are creative and you want to make it yourself, feel free. Those of us who are artistically challenged will be purchasing

Please mail by Dec. 15th to ensure we can all open them Christmas morning (or sooner, I guess we didn't discuss that one yet!)

We didn't set a minimum or maximum value -- I think we can all use good judgement. This is about doing something fun, not breaking any banks

Maria

Thanks Maria!

I have a clarification question--the ornament is about where we live, not about where the person we are sending it to lives?

Lindsay--too exciting about losing that tooth! I "had" to pull a couple of Tom's teeth. He wouldn't let Mike do it and kept insisting it felt awful and I had to pull it out. Uggh--I did not like doing that ! Totally grossed me out! I hope the office drama slows down.

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I had a productive day at work. Finally! I am feeling more in control of things and not as stressed out. I was further ahead on one of the big projects than I thought, so that's a relief.

I am however getting stressed about my foot. We go on vacation in 36 days and unless things DRASTICALLY improve, I will not be able to walk around and do the stuff we usually do. So frustrating! I am going to be one of those people pushed around in a wheel chair where everyone assumes there is nothing wrong with them, and why don't they just get out of the chair and walk already! What is most frustrating--I did not exercise for 3 days in a row. But during those 3 days, I only half heartedly did my stretching etc. And now my foot feels worse than it has in a week or so. So frustrating!

On the happy front--Mike and I are going to see Bob Seger (sp?) in concert on Thursday. I am more into alternative rock, but we both thought this would be a really fun concert. so I am looking forward to a night out. It's downtown, so hopefully we won't have to park too far away--you know the whole walking thing.....

I hope everyone has a good night. I have rehab at 8:00 tomorrow--too early! Someone took my 11:00am slot!

 

[Worfiedoodles]

Hi Rose!

I know this is starting to be confusing -- the ornament is about where you live, not where the recipient lives. This way when they see it on the tree next year, they will think about you and your hometown. It will be like having a lovely little "Rose reminder" for the holidays

I'm so sorry about your continued pain and the ever-changing issues with your foot I know this is so rough, but I know you are going to get through it. Just keep telling us how you're feeling, and we'll keep thinking of ways to support you.

I did another 4M this morning, slower intervals and at a higher incline. Tomorrow is a "straight" 4 day, so that will finish me up until 9M this weekend. I shot myself in the foot by eating mini candy bars this afternoon. I don't know why I do this, but hopefully they won't stay around too long. I think it's because TOM arrived and that seems to be my cue to shove my face full of whatever is at hand. Note to self: find a way to cram more veggies in that lunch sack!

HUGE congrats to Lisah! Fabulous loss, BL List, doing 10M like it's nothing, you are on Fire!

Lisa -- We will be running roughly the same distance this weekend. I will think of you when I start thinking I'd rather be on the couch. If Lisa's doing it, the least I can do is keep her company!

Kathy -- I was explaining the exchange to Dennis earlier today, and I told him I would be kind if I got Lindsay and not send her a Patriots ornament, because it might not be appreciated! He said it's a shame none of us are from Roswell, because then we could receive an ornament that would draw down the aliens who could transport us to DL or WDW! I think he thinks we're a bit of a different species anyway

Lindsay -- Sorry, I read right over the part where you don't have time to join until this weekend. What with all the nocturnal visitors, I understand! I agree $5 for every tooth is pushing it. We did a dollar or two for the smaller baby teeth, and a bit more if something special was going on. Ben lost a tooth on the plane on our way to WDW one year, so he did get $5 that night. It was great, I told him he could spend it any way he wanted -- and the entire next day he didn't ask for anything, because he was going to spend his money on his souvenir. It was awesome, and a great bargain for us!

Nancy -- Tomorrow I promise to make it over to the website to read your first article. I've just been swamped, but I'm making time tomorrow. I hope you get a good night's rest tonight.

Ok, gotta go to bed if I'm actually going to get up and run tomorrow. It could go either way, I could just do it Thursday instead...

Sweet Dreams, and !

Maria

 

[mikamah]

From what I can tell, Plymouth Rock is about the size of a potato...I was so disappointed when we moved here and I made Dennis take me to Plymouth. It was less than impressive!

It is a bit of a letdown, isn't it. I just asked michael what he thought of Plymouth Rock, he went last year on a field trip, and he said, "there's a rock there?" Guess I need to take him. He was probably throwing rocks in the water.

And if I got your name, Kathy, I would make yours out of a lob-stah!

Hmmmmm, you've got me thinking, maybe I need to have lobsta soon and recycle the shells with some glue and glitter for my poor ornament victim.

Good morning princessabelles!!

I'm heading to work early today so figured I'd catch up here first. We went to NH to visit my aunt and uncle yesterday after school/work with my sister, and got a little lost, they're in a new rest home, so we got back late, almost 8 and we hadn't eaten, so we went to Texas Roadhouse, and I ate wayyyyy too much. I got a burger and chili instead of fries, but ate a bunch of peanuts too, and a big glass of delicious sangria. So I've only got one more day off from the pjlla plan. Tonight is the football banquet. I'm planning a light lunch so I can enjoy the stuffed chicken breast at the yacht club which is always really good. The classic wedding meal there.

Maria and Lisa-Congrats on being in the top 10!! You ladies are doing great, and inspiring me!!

Maria-I think Lindsay or Nancy would love a Patriots ornament so it will remind them of how much better the Patriots are than the Jets or the Steelers. Merry Christmas!!! I like Dennis's way of thinking with the Roswell ornament. I'll take one. An earl of sandwich meet would be good for me. I wouldn't mind the NH meet but it's on Michael's birthday and we'll be having the family over that day.

Rose-Hang in there, honey. It has got to be so hard to not see the progress you want, but it's is still early in your therapy too, just a couple weeks, and it will take time. I hope and pray that it will get better, and you will run pain free again one day.
Thanks for sharing your shelter experiences. I've recently heard of people being turned down at the shelter here because they work full time. We'll go with that in mind too, but i have a friend who said she would come over and let a dog out for me, and have a couple people getting back to me with some dog walkers names and numbers. I know michael would love a puppy, and initially I thought an older dog would be better, but now I'm thinking younger might be better, and I know it would make him happier. I'd hate to think I'm going to try and make his dream come true, and get an older dog, and he'll still crave the puppy experience, and then I'll end up with two. I'm a big planner, so I'm doing my research, and I'll be as ready as I can when the time comes.

Hello to everyone else!! Gotta get moving! Have a great day!!

 

[dumbo_buddy]

is this a joke?? i just came on here to see if anyone responded to my post. and my post isn't there! are you KIDDING ME????

i wrote a post that replied to EVERYTHING from the last two days. did i not hit submit??

really, just shoot me now. i finally had the time to sit and reply and nada. grrrrrrrrrrrr

well, a quick update is that i have a feeling i won't be making it to thanksgiving before bronxbaby comes. doc said i was 2cm yesterday. i know plenty of people who walked around at 2cm for weeks but today i just feel....lousy. crampy, tight, pressure, etc. we shall see.

now i'm going to go cry in my cookies that my post is gone. wah!