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

[dumbo_buddy]

rose - i just saw you posted about PT so disregard my "what's going on with PT?" question - i typed that up before i left for mommy and me so didn't see your post. off to read it now

 

[dumbo_buddy]

i don't know how to say this politely, rose, so forgive me but.... if i ever had the attitude with my parents that tom is giving you, i'd get a smack across my face so fast i wouldn't know what hit me. you deserve a boat-load of respect and having to deal with the "20 year old drama" that you're dealing with is just total nonsense. he should be treating his awesome mom with lots of respect and kissing the ground you walk on for all that you've done for him! and he is complaining about you being poor?? oh boy. not nice.

that's all. i just think you are putting up with more than you should. .he should only be giving you hugs and kisses and it's not fair to you that you have to deal with that on top of the other stuff (foot, ankle, work, gluten problems, etc).

 

[Rose&Mike]

i don't know how to say this politely, rose, so forgive me but.... if i ever had the attitude with my parents that tom is giving you, i'd get a smack across my face so fast i wouldn't know what hit me. you deserve a boat-load of respect and having to deal with the "20 year old drama" that you're dealing with is just total nonsense. he should be treating his awesome mom with lots of respect and kissing the ground you walk on for all that you've done for him! and he is complaining about you being poor?? oh boy. not nice.

that's all. i just think you are putting up with more than you should. .he should only be giving you hugs and kisses and it's not fair to you that you have to deal with that on top of the other stuff (foot, ankle, work, gluten problems, etc).

Thanks. It's not as bad as it sounds, I think he's just trying to find his way and fit in, but it's coming across as "I wish I had more." And I think he wishes he could buy it for himself, but when what we're offering doesn't appear to be good enough, it gets frustrating. We were shopping Sunday and he basically said I don't want this garbage. I really did handle myself very well, and we discussed what he really meant to say, but by the end of the day I was just exhausted from the stress/drama. (Ok so maybe it is as bad as it sounds and I'm making excuses...) I am trying really hard to see this as a phase, cause he has never been like this before, but you're right, I really don't need it right now and I feel like I'm walking around on eggshells. Which when your foot hurts, isn't very easy. I'm hoping he comes back from Denver in a better place.

 

[donac]

Finally I got this to go. This is the 3rd time I have tried to answer

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so...what was i saying? oh i started out by announcing the fact that i got on early to the main thread to post a QOTD (thanks for guilting me, maria...kidding!!) but dona had already posted one. she gets up almost as early as lisa! i'll get 'em next time.

I promise I won't post one tomorrow morning. Yes I am up early I leave my house between 6 and 6:15 so I need to get up early.

Thanks. It's not as bad as it sounds, I think he's just trying to find his way and fit in, but it's coming across as "I wish I had more." And I think he wishes he could buy it for himself, but when what we're offering doesn't appear to be good enough, it gets frustrating. We were shopping Sunday and he basically said I don't want this garbage. I really did handle myself very well, and we discussed what he really meant to say, but by the end of the day I was just exhausted from the stress/drama. (Ok so maybe it is as bad as it sounds and I'm making excuses...) I am trying really hard to see this as a phase, cause he has never been like this before, but you're right, I really don't need it right now and I feel like I'm walking around on eggshells. Which when your foot hurts, isn't very easy. I'm hoping he comes back from Denver in a better place.

Good luck. With him being home so infrequently I know that you just want some calming time when he is there.

I know how it is with PT. You get to a point where you just want it to end.

 

[liesel]

I had 25 minutes to post, but it took me forever to log in on the DIS, so now I am down to 15.


Thanks for all the compliments on the card, I was sitting funny and it wasn't that flattering, but I had to use that picture since everyone else looked so cute. It was pointed out to me by my family that there is no picture of my dog, I told them that she didn't go to Hawaii. My FB profile pic is of her right now, so there's your holiday greetings from my dog.


Rose Lately whenever I feel like dropping the F bomb, I listen to "Little Lion Man" by Mumford and Sons, that way I sing it! They harmonize so well! Sorry about stupid PT would be the understatement of the year for you, so instead I'll say that I hope you can get back out there running soon. We should have nice weather here in Denver for the next few days for Tom. Since his money issue is so out of the blue, I wonder if someone out there is influencing it, making him feel like what he has isn't good enough.
Oh, and about craving carbs, that happens to me too, especially since pasta is one of my favorite foods. I once had a trainer suggest a square of good dark chocolate to curb carb cravings. I thought he was crazy, what does chocolate have to do with wanting to down a huge bowl of pasta? But I've been without my good chocolate for a couple of weeks now, our favorite is from Trader Joe's and since there are no TJs in the area, we pick some up when we travel. And boy have I been craving my pasta, I even had Amy's mac and cheese for lunch today. I don't know how true it is, but I have found that at least having a square of good quality chocolate helps with my chocolate cravings and keeps me from eating a high calorie chocolate baked good just to get some chocolate. DH is coming home with some more chocolate tomorrow and I can't wait.

Lisa You are so rocking this challenge! 11 miles is still pretty awesome. I'm so glad you got your shoe situation taken care of, hopefully things will be much better now. I did see the post about Carsland construction, but I am also excited that they are going to open a Ghiradelli soda fountain in DCA next spring. My 10K is on Saturday and I am not back to being as fast as I was before I got sick, but that's OK. Its my first 10K and I'm just aiming to finish and have it be a learning experience for the Tink. This race used to serve hot chocolate at the end, but this year they will be serving chocolate fondue. Hopefully there will be some left for me, they are running the 5K first and based on last year's finish times, I will be among the last 10-15 people to finish the 10K. There are some pretty elite runners from the area doing this race. Its an out and back course so I'll at least get to see them in action a little.

Ok, now I'm realizing that this post is very chocolate centric.

Kathy Thanks for the Christmas card, very cute pictures! It sounds like being a dog mama is going well for you. I had to get black dress pants for DS too, he had a band concert last week. I found mine at Kohl's but I saw they didn't have Michael's size there. Its much easier than trying to find a dress for DD, that's for sure!

Nancy The pictures on FB of Matthew are adorable! You are so organized getting all of that together so soon. DH didn't have time to go to DL this time, he didn't even bother taking his pass. That didn't stop the kids from being jealous, though. I have to know what is poppycock?

Hi Maria I hope you are doing well, I admit to not knowing what BBT stood for either. Sorry about the holiday party, I think a lot of people would just rather have the money these days.


Lindsay I would have been frustrated to go to practice only to have it cancelled too!

Time's up! Sorry the responses got shorter and shorter at the end, I'll try to catch up more later. Have a wonderful evening princesses and my fellow lisabelle!

 

[mikamah]

Good evening princessabelles!!

What is it about having a package in the house that I can't open til the 20th that makes is so enticing and I want to just have a little peek. Noone will know. I got my ornament today!! But I won't peek, I promise. Now if it was chocolate, I would have to sneak a peak and bite.

LisaR-a 10k is exciting. There doesn't seem to be too many of those around here, though I haven't looked too hard lately. It will be fun and good for your training to have the longer race under your belt for the Tink. I don't mind the chocolate talk one bit.

Rose- It's not always easy being a mom, is it? My older niece and nephews seem to want the expensive clothes too, and I will have a hard time when Michael hits that phase, shelling out ridiculous money for what you get. I'm sure one day, Tom will realize all you have done for him, and how much he did have in his life, even if he didn't get all the name brands. It's hard to be a mom, and I'm sure it's hard for him to try and fit in, and you are the one who will love him unconditionally, through good and bad, and he knows that. We drop the f-bomb at work quite frequently actually, and you can feel free to use it here, and we'll know what those little stars mean. Just tonight at 4:30 a doc called and asked for the charge nurse, which usually means an add on case, so we all said, f***, and it was for tomorrow. Phew. Thinking back to ICU, if we were at the desk and a monitor went off with something bad, most certainly that would come out of one of our mouths as we ran to the room. So professional. Oh, and I did send an ornament your way, so it should be coming.

LisaH-Your happiness is contagious! I love to hear it, and am so very proud of how hard you are working this year, and the success on the scale. I know it's not easy to lose 29 pounds in a year, let alone a season. You are doing so awesome. Glad you seem to have remedied the foot issue with the new shoes. I hope you're able to keep the dog tail away from the tree. Poko was afraid of the tree when we first decorated it, and then he drank the water once, and bit one ornament, and pretty much has left it alone. We minimized the breakable ornaments this year. When I had cats, they loved batting the ornaments off.

Nancy-You so did the right thing with Fiona. I have never been a dog person, until now. Poko is so dang cute, and such a good dog too. Again, I feel so lucky we got her. She had her first play date off leash this morning. We do our 40 min walk shortly after she eats in the morning, and then have an hour or so til michael leaves for school and then we go out again for a short walk. We went to the field at the park where she can run off leash, and our neighbor was there with her beagle, Rondo, so they met through the fence and then we let them play for a bit, and Poko was so good. She never even barked once, and the other pup got a little fresh and was trying to bite her and she didn't bite back. And I was excited to come home to her in the crate with the crate nice and neat still. I think she really is getting used to our schedules, and realizing that when we leave her, we are going to come back. I dont really know her background, so I don't know what she's been through, but she is settling in nicely.
You are not mean at all about the inlaws. It's not easy, and sometimes you need to do what is right for you and your immediate family, and your sanity.
It's is amazing how what you eat can affect the baby when you're breast feeding. When michael was 2 months old he was in the hospital with rsv/broncholitis, and I ate an egg salad sandwich for lunch, and that boy screamed and cried for 3 hours straight, and I hadn't even thought about the fact eggs are very gasey. It was awful, I just couldn't settle him, and I felt like such a failure. Ah, those are the days. Hang in there, Nancy.

Maria-Did you take your day to yourself today, and get some R&R? I hope you are feeling better soon. There's been lots of lingering viruses out there. I've been coughing and wheezing off and on for almost a month. I did a Zpak 2 weeks ago, seemed a little better, but am a bit worse now, so made an appt for the doctor again tomorrow. It's a pita more than anything else. Ah wrapping, I haven't done any. I need to get organized, and we will get to the mall this weekend and finish up the shopping. I don't need much more for michael, some stocking stuff, and mostly gift cards for the nieces and nephews. All that I've bought is in a corner of my room, and michael's is hidden in my closet.

Hi Dona, Hi Pamela! Hope to hop on over the bl thread later.

I've put most of the decorations out I'm going to. I have some byers choice carollers I put in above my kitchen cabinets and I think that will be it. We have lots of stuffed animal/musicals and some other bigger decorations that go on the floor, but I think they would become chewtoys. As I typed this Poko helped herself to one of the ornaments off the tree, so we'll have to be more observant.
We are heading out now for a nice walk. Have a great evening everyone!!

 

[mikamah]

Lindsay- Hi there!! I knew I was forgetting someone. I hope your having a good week!!

 

[Rose&Mike]

thank you all for being so sweet to me. Nancy, I told Tom what you said, well, I told him you said to stop being so mean to me, and I guess cause I was crying and kind of a mess, he seemed to feel at least a tiny bit of remorse. Anyhow, we ended up having a nice day. We talked about what was going on some more, and I think you all are right--some outside influences going on and he's not sure where he fits in. He went to inner city schools, so I know he gets how fortunate we are. But he told me one of his roomates (who seems like a really nice kid) was talking about how his dad was buying chick fil a franchises as a hobby. And the kid is 20 and he now owns part interest in a bar in Columbia....So not really making excuses for him, cause he was being a little ****. But I'm glad I have pretty much held it together the last couple days, and let him process and at the same time realize that he was acting like a turd!

LisaR--good idea about the chocolate. I used to do that with Ghiradelli squares. (Which aren't the best, but I know they are gf.) And I love Mumford and Sons. Do you like the Black Keys? They released a new song which I love, love, love! They were on Saturday Night Live a couple weeks ago.

Kathy--I'm so glad the puppy is doing well. I love dropping the f bomb. It's so unlady like, but always seems to make me feel better.

Nancy--don't stress about the weight. You will hit a point when you are ready to deal with it. The holidays are so chaotic and stressful. Cut yourself some slack, eat as healthy as you can so you can take care of that baby.

Lisa--I love seeing that 40 pound clippie everytime I see a post from you.

Lindsay--how is Grammy?

Maria--Are you having a good week? Have you baked more cookies--weren't you baking? I have to take cookies for work tomorrow cause we make holiday baskets for donors (I'm guessing that's what I'll be doing tomorrow, which means more of my regular work won't get done) and I decided I'm buying them at Kroger--no one will know they aren't homemade, right?

Hi to Dona and Pamela!!

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so like I said we had a nice day. I ate way too much garbage today, but I got through the day! I tried to find another pair of shoes, since the pt was frustrated with me cause I dared to wear regular shoes yesterday. I think I might check zappos in a minute. I saw some I liked at Macy's, but despite the fact that there was a sale sign on the merrell table, they informed me that merrells never go on sale--I politely pointed out to them that they need to take the sale sign off the table then. Ok, I probably was snarky, but I had a crappy day. But overall it was a nice day.

Tom leaves for Denver tomorrow and he is so excited. I'm looking forward to a little bit of downtime. I'm going to go to pt Friday and then I think that is it for the year. I had an appointment for Monday, but I have burnout and I have so much to do at work, so I'm going to skip it. When we get home after Christmas, I will re-evaluate. Mike really wants me to go somewhere else. I looked up the ankle tendonitis--(which is called peroneal tendonitis) and boy it can be some nasty stuff. It's the only injury that I have that I probably should not have run on. I am extremely frustrated that despite the fact that I kept saying my ankle was sore, we just now started aggressively treating it. I feel like I just added 7 more weeks to my therapy, since that's how long it took to get the rest of the stuff under control. And honestly, I can't afford 7 more weeks at twice a week. So we'll see.

Is it 2012 yet?

Have a great night!

 

[dumbo_buddy]

so what do we think the "holiday surprise from runDisney" will be??

i know alot of DISers were all pissy about the last surprise being a tink event but i think that was pretty cool (just wish i could be there!). think it'll be an event? i noticed there's a thread in the events area about it but after all the poo-pooing from the last announcement i don't think i want to go there.

 

[mommyof2Pirates]

Hi all. I am on overload this week and mean so bad that I am having dreams about having to walk through my house with snakes all over and they are flying at me and I have to bat them down. Then last night I woke up a million times worrying that I was going to not hear my alarm.

I hope this doesnt give away who I have but I just wanted to let everyone know my ornament will be shipped in an hour or so. Nothing like waiting to the last minute. Of course I spent over an hour at work making sure it was packaged just right and looks presentable. I have such issues.

Eating has not been to great this week. Some good, Some bad moments. I havent been to the gym since last wed. Not feeling good about that but really I have not time this week and that is not an excuse its just reality. I have a bunch of xmas shopping to do this wkend, plus wrapping, and throw in 2 xmas parties too.

Tonight is Nicks big christmas concert. They do it at a local church that has a huge alter/stage. I am so excited to see it and for Nick to finally get some attention and recognition from everyone. Of course Ryan has been moody about it. You can totally tell he is the first born....god forbid he doesnt get all the attention for a few hours.

Tomorrow I have a manager/boss night out at a local sports bar. Now this could get interesting because from what I hear my straight laced boss likes to throw down the drinks.

Saturday is ryans bball game at 9am then I hope to get to the gym, do xmas shopping, and my work xmas party is at 430.

Sunday is the xmas program at church and then more xmas shopping if needed and maybe cookie baking.

Grammy has been about the same. Hasnt gotten out of bed for a few days because she is pretty much dead weight and hard to move. Thanks for asking Rose!

So sorry for the no replies today but I only have a short time here at work. I will try to get back on soon to catch up. Miss talking with you all.

 

[liesel]

Kathy My kids had to learn not to leave any toys on the floor that they didn't want to get chewed. Our dog is almost 4 and has been out of that phase for a while, so hopefully Poko will grow out of it. The only thing we can't do is leave food unattended on the dining room table because sometimes that is too much of a temptation for her. We even have a real tree the last 2 years with no problems so far, we just put our favorite breakable oranaments up high. In a stressful job like yours, I don't blame you for dropping the F bomb. I worked as a chef, and I'm sure you've all seen on TV what a foul mouthed group that is. Even me, who doesn't swear often, learned that you gotta speak that language to get through to those people sometimes. I remember when I was in culinary school, DH brought his parents to our school's restaurant the night I was running the kitchen. It wasn't an open kitchen, but they said they could hear me screaming at my staff from the dining room! I think they were very surprised to see that side of me.

Lindsay Have fun at Nick's concert tonight! I keep forgetting to mention how sorry I am about your grandma and how you and she are in my thoughts. When my grandfather was in a nursing home I cried myself to sleep every night of the weekend I visited him. He was only there for 4 weeks. He lost consciousness Christmas morning and passed away on Dec 28th, 2004. The only good thing about this happening that time of year is that he saw almost everyone in the last couple of days before he passed away. Im so sorry that your grandma is suffering and hopes she finds peace soon. My grandfather had always made it clear that he didn't want to live in a nursing home and we weren't surprised that he went so quickly, he didn't want to live anymore, but he went on his terms.

Nancy I checked out the run Disney announcement thread and none of them have any idea what the announcement is going to be, just guessing. A couple of them just couldn't resist taking a swipe at women's focused races. At least we don't have too long to wait, another event at either park would be great, but who knows? You recounting of the dreaded in laws visit was very funny. How long were they there, I remember you mentioned it was longer than the appointed hour? Laugh so you don't throttle them!? I don't blame you at all for not wanting your kids to be in that environment and have that kind of Christmas. Its so wonderful of you to make an effort instead of just cutting them off.

Sorry to sound so depressing today, I really am in an good mood, just tired from DD's holiday party this morning and its on to DS's party this afternoon. DH is coming home late tonight and there is no school tomorrow! Its starting to look more likely that we may move and I'm still not sure how I feel about that. DH and I decided that we are just taking time right now to sit with the idea and see how we feel. There are things that I like about Colorado and I do love our house, we won't be getting anything nearly as nice in California. I also love northern California and know that we could be happy there. I have had to get out a map of California and explain to the kids that we would not be able to visit Disneyland every weekend, but DD is still holding out hope. I think I'm feeling settled, the kids have lived here all their lives, and I have a little fear of change going on right now. DH and I have agreed that this isn't a good enough reason to not do something, so we'll see. At least the company would move us so no doing it ourselves!

Ok, enough of the stressing, back to replies!

Lisa I forgot to mention that I watched the BL marathon last week and noticed Jessica was wearing leg compression sleeves. Then you mentioned them being recommended by your coach and I saw on the Tink program under Jeff Galloway's section that he wrote about them there as well. I ordered myself a pair and they arrived on Tuesday. I tried them out Wednesday and I liked them. The real test will be using them on my 10K Saturday and see if they help with my recovery. Thanks so much for the tip!

Rose I'm glad you had a good talk with Tom. I'm sure he'll have a fun time in Denver, its a nice day today (low 40s is heaven here!) and may even get into the 50s this weekend. You should tell him to try running here and see how he feels about the altitude. At the airport I've heard people complain on the train into the terminal. Its also very dry here, so that's something to get used to. I just got the Mumford and Sons CD from the library (I'm cheap, I download them onto the computer, then to my Ipod) a couple of weeks ago and love it. I'll be sure to check out the Black Keys, I did hear them on SNL and elsewhere and like them. I hope you get a treatment plan that works for you.

I sent my oranament Monday, it should have arrived either yesterday or today. I'd better go check out the main thread and get a few more things done before round 2 of the holiday parties this afternoon. Dealing with some of the moms was sometimes, but DD's party is done and I think it went pretty well. Have a wonderful day princesses and belles!

 

[lisah0711]

Hello Princesses and Bells!

Does anybody mind if I change the title of our thread to BL Princesses and Bells 2012/2013? I'm open for suggestions. (Maria, our princess with a way with words ) I don't want to abandon our thread especially before the spring challenge starts but thought it was time for a little update. Have you noticed that we actually have more views that the fall challenge thread?

Lisa--I run in the Brooks Ghost--it's a neutral shoe right? I love the cushioning. I could write the book on shoes/shoe issues/pronation/suppination/over correction, etc. I'm glad you figured out quick what was going on. I would say if you have any lingering itbs pain in your knee to make sure to use the foam roller. Hip to knee. If you are having tightness in your hips there is a really good stretch where you lay on your back, bend your leg towards your chest and pull the bent leg/knee towards your opposite shoulder. It's one of my favorite stretches and feels so good. The rule of thumb for running with an itbs flare up is that it's ok to run as long as the pain goes away during walk breaks. If you have pain during walk breaks, then you should stop. Some people are a little stubborn and tend to keep going even when there is pain during the walk breaks and then end up in therapy. Of course that wouldn't be anyone I know who would do anything so silly.....Hopefully you will have no lasting problems.

Thanks for all the great advice, Rose. Sorry that you know so much about it from experience.

My other pairs of Brooks are actually Ariels -- I think they still have some support component to them 'cause they are really like clodhoppers. They have a lot of cushioning so maybe it's a variation of the Ghost that you wear. I am a Brooks fan now.

There must be a little Disney and in all of us!

I think that you are right my friend!

Maria, how are you feeling? Did you get to rest and get caught up on your Christmas tasks? I'm hope so before your big week-end.

Maria yes I noticed that this group was doing a fantastic job of posting the QOTDs. I was going to suggest we end the challenge the same way the summer one ended, with everyone complimenting the previous poster. I think that was a great way to end the challenge!

It was you who made that great suggestion so I gave you both credit for it.

I just hate physical therapy. I hate it. I am so beyond sick of going. What I really want to do is just drop the f bomb about 500 times, but that is not dis appropriate. I honestly think I am just about done, irregardless.

I don't blame you one bit, Rose. I liked how you spoke up and put that "helpful" person in her place at the office. I agree with Mike it is time to find someone else, if you need it still after the first of the year. I think that you should give the PT a rest and go have a wonderful time at WDW.

lisaH - it's amazing what a new copier can do to one's mood hope it continues today! i'm so impressed by your awesome weight loss this challenge AND you're killer training. you are really an inspiration!

I don't think it was the copier. I don't know why I'm so chirpy this week. I wish I could feel like this all the time.

I love all your cute baby pics, Nancy. I would love to see a couple of Thomas' baby pics since everyone on your FB is always commenting about how Matthew looks like Thomas. I'm not seeing the resemblance myself yet, although I do think that Matthew resembles Randy. I love that you still have Randy around. I still have my Yogi Bear from when I was little. I can feel good just by giving him a hug still almost 50 years later.

i don't know how to say this politely, rose, so forgive me but.... if i ever had the attitude with my parents that tom is giving you, i'd get a smack across my face so fast i wouldn't know what hit me. you deserve a boat-load of respect and having to deal with the "20 year old drama" that you're dealing with is just total nonsense. he should be treating his awesome mom with lots of respect and kissing the ground you walk on for all that you've done for him! and he is complaining about you being poor?? oh boy. not nice.

that's all. i just think you are putting up with more than you should. .he should only be giving you hugs and kisses and it's not fair to you that you have to deal with that on top of the other stuff (foot, ankle, work, gluten problems, etc).

I promise I won't post one tomorrow morning. Yes I am up early I leave my house between 6 and 6:15 so I need to get up early.

Good luck. With him being home so infrequently I know that you just want some calming time when he is there.

I know how it is with PT. You get to a point where you just want it to end.

How is your knee doing, Dona? Are you still doing a great job getting in lots of steps each day?

Thanks for all the compliments on the card, I was sitting funny and it wasn't that flattering, but I had to use that picture since everyone else looked so cute. It was pointed out to me by my family that there is no picture of my dog, I told them that she didn't go to Hawaii. My FB profile pic is of her right now, so there's your holiday greetings from my dog.

I loved seeing your happy family, you look lovely and your dog is as cute as can be.

Can't wait to hear how you do on Saturday with your 10K. I know you are going to rock it! Chocolate sounds like a great way to finish a race!

Kathy, so happy to read that Poko is adjusting and getting used to sleeping through the night. You really can't blame her for thinking an ornament looks an awful lot like a ball.

How are you feeling? What did the doctor say?

We talked about what was going on some more, and I think you all are right--some outside influences going on and he's not sure where he fits in. He went to inner city schools, so I know he gets how fortunate we are. But he told me one of his roomates (who seems like a really nice kid) was talking about how his dad was buying chick fil a franchises as a hobby. And the kid is 20 and he now owns part interest in a bar in Columbia....So not really making excuses for him, cause he was being a little ****. But I'm glad I have pretty much held it together the last couple days, and let him process and at the same time realize that he was acting like a turd!

Glad that things are better and hope that you have a quiet, relaxing week-end before going to WDW.

Have to pick up Robert now so will be back later with the rest of my replies.

 

[Worfiedoodles]

Good Evening, and !

Oops, I did it again....I wanted to post today, but it took me all morning to catch up on my e-mail and the work from them, and I had a meeting this afternoon.

My ornament arrived today! I am so psyched! I'm glad we said Dec. 20th, now I have a little mini-Christmas surprise to enjoy

Lisah -- I certainly don't mind if you change the name of the thread, I agree we are due for an update. Plus, if anyone wants to join us, they may feel like we're more open if we have a future rather than a past name It is so funny you mentioned that we have more views, I literally just noticed that when I logged into my CP!

Lisa -- I totally get why you are torn. It's hard to leave someplace that is working for you, and CO clearly does work on many levels...I think deciding to sit with it for awhile is a great idea

Lindsay -- I am staying far away from your nightmares I hope you get a good, solid day to rest soon. I've heard there might be some opportunity in about 10 days, I hope that works out for you

Nancy -- I don't think I have the stomach to deal with another surprise from RunDisney! After last year, I swore I would read and not post in those threads I was drinking a Cafe Escapes Chai Latte when I read your post about the Keurig I agree, it seems odd to me they don't have a coffee maker and it's easier for us to bring one from MA to NH, but what do I know? At least it's at their house so if I get really annoyed I can tell Dennis I'm sick and we need to leave By the way, your in-laws do beat mine, but I'm not sure that's a contest anyone wants to win!

Rose -- I just have to point out that your "underprivileged" child is flying to Denver and then meeting his parents at WDW for Christmas. That poor boy! What else will he have to endure?! I can easily see my Ben with the same comments in a few years. I keep telling myself their brains are not mature until they are at least 22, so we can't be surprised when they show poor judgement (and someone who is dependent on his parents complaining about the level of luxury they provide is clearly not thinking like a grown-up!). It is a good lesson for him to learn that not everyone has the same level of anything, and unless your last name is Gates or Buffett there will always be someone with more than you. Unfortunately, he's going to chafe at that lesson and you and Mike get to be the targets of his disappointment. It makes you want to take him somewhere people really don't have much and explain how very hard you and Mike have worked to give him the life he has, and that you pride yourself on making his life better than yours was, and it is very hurtful when he complains...just sayin'....

Kathy -- I have the most barren under-tree we have ever had! We spread out the tree skirt, the kitties push it around until it ends up in the corner. I put a package (not even wrapped just a box) under the tree, they start to chew on it. We are literally going to bring out the presents Christmas morning. I don't dare set anything up now or Christmas Eve. I'm going to set everything up, and then get Ben. His choice. He likes to come down to the unwrapped goodies Santa has left. We hang our stockings from our fireplace screen, so those can't come out until the morning, either. I know about 30 seconds after hanging them there would be a big crash

Dona -- I knew we could count on you to post a QOTD! You are such a faithful participant/organizer! If anyone deserves the title of "BL Royalty" it's you!

Pamela --

I'm going to wrap the kids' gifts we bought last night, watch GH and OLTL, read a little, and call it a night.

I'm working tomorrow morning, and baking tomorrow afternoon. Then we have to get Ben to a youth worship and go grocery shopping while he's there. When I finally get home I'll have some takeout, then I'm going to bed. I'm skipping my LR Saturday morning. There's just no way to make it work unless I get up 6ish, and I'm not that committed this week. I have to do last minute party stuff and then we leave for the outlaws. I'm sure I'll find a moment to post Sunday afternoon to tell you the tales. I wonder if Dennis's cousin's baby mama has gotten teeth yet? For the last few years she's been missing many in front. Did I mention this woman is about 45?

Maria

 

[Rose&Mike]

Update on the ds stuff...
I think what bothered me so much about his attitude, was one that he was being so insensitive to how stressed out I was, and two, I KNOW he gets it that we live a pretty good life. He had friends in ms/hs that were homeless for part of the time, well over 50% of his schools were free and reduced lunch and he would be the first to say that he was the lucky/spoiled one. So the whole thing just seemed so out of character. I kept reminding myself about the immature brain thing, too. Anyhow, we had a very nice night last night. He asked me to sit with him while he packed and he said over and over what good parents we are and how grateful he was to get to go visit his bff. I know everyone thinks I was too easy on him, and maybe I was, but I feel like by talking it out slowly over a couple of days, he was able to figure out what was going on in his brain, and I didn't end up feeling bad for over reacting and screaming at him--which is what I would have done in the past. I have been working on channeling my inner voice of reason. I don't want you all to think he is a rotten kid, cause he really isn't, but boy he was being a turd. But I am starting to see flashes of the adult I think he is turning into, and I think it will be ok.

Maria-- I hope the outlaw visits aren't too crazy. Have fun baking! I had to load up the goody bags we take to donors today and I swear I got a sugar buzz just from smelling the cookies, etc.

Kathy--Are you feeling ok? I got the card today! Too cute! Thanks.

Lisah/Liasr--So I wonder if the leg sleeve thingys help with tendonitis after runs? I might have to google that. I am so excited for you all. The race is right around the corner!

Lindsay--hang in there! I hate work dreams. Have fun at your parties this weekend.

Nancy-- There has been some grumbling on the rundisney announcement thread about women's centered races....I am just going to avoid that thread! Then people thought w&d would be cancelled. But I was sure they had already announced the dates. Then there was complaining about w&d....which is one of my favorite races....Runners sure are a complaining crowd.

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I had a great day at work--very, very busy but I was able to be at my desk all day (woohoo!) and got a ton done! I am thinking about going in tomorrow for a couple hours, but haven't decided yet. I cancelled my pt appt for Monday. So I am going to go tomorrow and then take some time off. My friends at work think I should go somewhere else--that it's way too far to drive, and things are dragging out way too long. So I think I will go tomorrow. See how I feel over the holidays, and then maybe ask my dr for a referral closer if I think I need one.

I am just kind of so sick of myself, so I have been working on a new mantra when I start feeling sucked into the vortex of this year stinks....I have been saying--I choose to be happy. And it seems to be working so far. So hopefully no more meltdowns from me for a while. I just don't want to hear myself anymore. Life really is good, and I really am very fortunate.

Love you all.

 

[lisah0711]

Good morning Princesses and Bells!

Never made it back on last night to finish my replies.

so what do we think the "holiday surprise from runDisney" will be??

i know alot of DISers were all pissy about the last surprise being a tink event but i think that was pretty cool (just wish i could be there!). think it'll be an event? i noticed there's a thread in the events area about it but after all the poo-pooing from the last announcement i don't think i want to go there.

I hope it's some new race that is a 10K or something less than a half or full. I agree with all of you staying away from the snarky threads. I think it is a sad day when WISHers can't be excited about a Disney race. And really the Disney races are very well run compared to other races I've been in and read about -- look at the poor people at the RNR in Vegas a couple of weeks ago.

Nancy, I can't believe how much Matthew has changed in such a short time! Do you have one of those cute little baby Christmas outfits for him? You know, the one that will last about two minutes before there is a spit up or diaper issue?

Hi all. I am on overload this week and mean so bad that I am having dreams about having to walk through my house with snakes all over and they are flying at me and I have to bat them down. Then last night I woke up a million times worrying that I was going to not hear my alarm.

Aww, Lindsay, sorry things are so hectic for you right now. I have the same kind of dreams when I'm stressed -- I usually dream I'm under attack. Hope that you can relax this week-end.

Nick was just as cute as he could be in his Christmas program outfit. You are so lucky to have all those boys to love you!

I wish you, your grandmother and your family peace during this difficult time.

I read on FB that Corinna's grandfather is in hospice now, too. It seems a bit sad to me that you have to get to hospice before people stop making you do things that you don't want to. I think we all need to work on that happening when we can actually enjoy it.

Sorry to sound so depressing today, I really am in an good mood, just tired from DD's holiday party this morning and its on to DS's party this afternoon. DH is coming home late tonight and there is no school tomorrow! Its starting to look more likely that we may move and I'm still not sure how I feel about that. DH and I decided that we are just taking time right now to sit with the idea and see how we feel. There are things that I like about Colorado and I do love our house, we won't be getting anything nearly as nice in California. I also love northern California and know that we could be happy there. I have had to get out a map of California and explain to the kids that we would not be able to visit Disneyland every weekend, but DD is still holding out hope. I think I'm feeling settled, the kids have lived here all their lives, and I have a little fear of change going on right now. DH and I have agreed that this isn't a good enough reason to not do something, so we'll see. At least the company would move us so no doing it ourselves!

Lisa, it is stressful contemplating a move, especially one back to California. Luckily you and your DH know what it is like to grow up there. I don't miss those days of holiday parties with the mommy wars. You know wherever you are that your family will be happy as long as you are all together.

I have to admit I was a little when you said that you would see me next month. I've been thinking of it as "six weeks" so I feel like I have more time to get ready. Actually once we get through the next few weeks it will be time for that most wonderful part of training -- taper! Can't wait to see you soon!

I'm working tomorrow morning, and baking tomorrow afternoon. Then we have to get Ben to a youth worship and go grocery shopping while he's there. When I finally get home I'll have some takeout, then I'm going to bed. I'm skipping my LR Saturday morning. There's just no way to make it work unless I get up 6ish, and I'm not that committed this week. I have to do last minute party stuff and then we leave for the outlaws. I'm sure I'll find a moment to post Sunday afternoon to tell you the tales. I wonder if Dennis's cousin's baby mama has gotten teeth yet? For the last few years she's been missing many in front. Did I mention this woman is about 45?

Maria, I'm glad that you are feeling better and getting your Christmas tasks done. I think that you are smart to rest up and allow your body to recouperate, especially with your week-end coming up. I hope everything goes smoothly for you and I have to admit I am a bit fascinated to hear what stories you bring back with you. We will be thinking of you!

I think I will change the thread title sometime soon.

Update on the ds stuff...
I think what bothered me so much about his attitude, was one that he was being so insensitive to how stressed out I was, and two, I KNOW he gets it that we live a pretty good life. He had friends in ms/hs that were homeless for part of the time, well over 50% of his schools were free and reduced lunch and he would be the first to say that he was the lucky/spoiled one. So the whole thing just seemed so out of character. I kept reminding myself about the immature brain thing, too. Anyhow, we had a very nice night last night. He asked me to sit with him while he packed and he said over and over what good parents we are and how grateful he was to get to go visit his bff. I know everyone thinks I was too easy on him, and maybe I was, but I feel like by talking it out slowly over a couple of days, he was able to figure out what was going on in his brain, and I didn't end up feeling bad for over reacting and screaming at him--which is what I would have done in the past. I have been working on channeling my inner voice of reason. I don't want you all to think he is a rotten kid, cause he really isn't, but boy he was being a turd. But I am starting to see flashes of the adult I think he is turning into, and I think it will be ok.

Rose, I think that you and Mike are wonderful parents and that Tom is growing up to be a man that any parent would be proud to call their son.

Being an only child is different. And when you have a smart boy who has been raised to speak his mind and interact mostly with adults I think some people are kind of surprised. Not to mention that our good guys are so nice everywhere else that they have to let off some steam somewhere and that seems to be at home.

I wish that it would have been an easier year for you this year but I can't help but admire you for coming through it with grace.

The leg sleeves are supposed to help with blood flow and recovery. They might help with tendenitis, too. My friend who just did the RNR Vegas marathon and her brother swear by them but her sister who is a PT says they are snake oil (but she is preggers and hasn't actually tried them). It might be worth a try. My coach said don't worry if they seem too tight at first. When you first put them on you think there is no way it is going to work but you do get used to them quickly. There is probably not time to get some and test them out at night after a long day at WDW.

Speaking of which, please tell us what you are doing! You know how we love to live vicariously through the travels of others!

I had to do my annual gyn visit this week. I took my medals into the office with me because last time I was there I was training for the Princess and I wanted to be sure I got my ERT renewed so I can keep my brain. This doctor is 68 and does tris so he appreciates the effort that goes into these things. He said the runners tummy is very common and what happens is that your digestive system just becomes a tube so everything shoots through as quickly as possible. And the good news is that I got my ERT and have superior bone density.

I've been able to do two short runs this week with my new shoes at 10/50. I'm liking the get to the gym at 5 am thing. It was so pretty coming out in the dark with the snow yesterday. it's nice not to have to work it in at the end of the day, too. I'm supposed to 10 x 800 m on Saturday but if anything starts to hurt I will walk for a mile and then do 10/50 for 2 miles. For my long run next week I am back to 14, 4 miles walking, 4 miles at 5/55 and the rest at 10/50 if everything goes well. It's quite an adjustment to concentrate on going slow and strong as opposed to fast and wrung out.

Have a great day ladies!

 

[Worfiedoodles]

If I were Lindsay, this is where I'd be for NYE!

PEEP Drop
Bethlehem, Pa., may better be known as Christmas City USA, but it's also the home of Just Born Inc., the makers of PEEPS, those sugar-marshmallow concoctions that make their way to stores at Easter, Halloween and Christmas. Bethlehem's New Year's Eve celebration incorporates the famous treat maker's PEEPS with its New Year's Eve 25-pound fiberglass PEEP Drop. Families can enjoy PEEPS Fest from noon to 5 p.m. with live music, arts and crafts, S'mores, photos with the PEEPS Chick, movies and more. Bethlehem also offers a Family New Year's Eve Party from 1 to 3 p.m. at Musikfest Cafe with a kid-friendly DJ, crafts, face painting and bounce house.

Maria

 

[Rose&Mike]

Lisa--Have a WONDERFUL 10k tomorrow!!!!

 

[lisah0711]

Lisa--Have a WONDERFUL 10k tomorrow!!!!

Go Lisa go!.

 

[liesel]

If I were Lindsay, this is where I'd be for NYE!

PEEP Drop
Bethlehem, Pa., may better be known as Christmas City USA, but it's also the home of Just Born Inc., the makers of PEEPS, those sugar-marshmallow concoctions that make their way to stores at Easter, Halloween and Christmas. Bethlehem's New Year's Eve celebration incorporates the famous treat maker's PEEPS with its New Year's Eve 25-pound fiberglass PEEP Drop. Families can enjoy PEEPS Fest from noon to 5 p.m. with live music, arts and crafts, S'mores, photos with the PEEPS Chick, movies and more. Bethlehem also offers a Family New Year's Eve Party from 1 to 3 p.m. at Musikfest Cafe with a kid-friendly DJ, crafts, face painting and bounce house.

Maria

A peep drop!! I'll have to track down pics of that!

Lisa--Have a WONDERFUL 10k tomorrow!!!!

Go Lisa go!.

Lisa Blame Kathy for the whole "next month" thing. At the beginning of December, she said that now we would be able to say our race is next month. I read that and went too, but now I'm getting excited.

Lindsay How can I keep forgetting to mention how much I at your Christmas tree story!

I got my oranament yesterday and I can't wait until the 20th!

Thanks so much for the well wishes tomorrow! I've just been exhausted from a busy week but I dozed off for a few minutes while the kids were watching "Twice Upon A Christmas" so I'm feeling a little better. I need to head to the running store to go to the packet pick up so I'll see everyone later!

 

[Rose&Mike]

Hello my princessbelles! How are you all? I had a good day--cause I just decided I was going to have a good day. Tom texted me that he is having fun in Denver. I went to work for a couple of hours and knocked out a project that I really didn't want to come back to in January, so Monday and Tuesday I just have to deal with any money that comes in and end of the year stuff.

Maria--Is that Peep drop a new thing? I hope it goes well with the outlaws. Whenever I think about all this family stuff that everyone is dealing with I think of National Lampoons Christmas--I don't know why. I think that's one of Taryn's favorite movies. Anyhow, try to not go to crazy this weekend!

Nancy--the picture of the kiddos with Santa is so cute!

Lisah--thank you for saying the right thing. I might look into the leg sleeves. So are you running 10 sec walking 50? How is the itbs? Hopefully it was just a tiny flareup.

Hello to everyone I missed!

I went to pt today and there was a little confusion with my appointment time--though I looked at the reminder time on my sheet and there was no confusion on my part. Anyhow, they squeezed me in and I am done with that for the year!

I talked with my sister this afternoon (she is an RN--might even be a phd now, not sure) anyhow, she has pf and foot issues and my nieces who play competitive soccer have had a lot of injuries. She said my niece sprained her ankle and tore a tendon and messed up two other tendons in her ankle and even after going through therapy it swelled for a long time during exercise. She thinks I should just try running and see what happens.

So I am thinking about it for tomorrow. I was going to walk 5 miles, but I might try a really slow interval if I can figure out how to program the treadmill at the Y. Mike said you just have to stop if it hurts, and therein lies the problem. I am not very good at stopping......

We'll see. I am almost giddy at the thought of actually running......Mike really wants me to find a pt closer to home, but I'm not going to deal with that until January.

Since Lisa asked, here's our plan for this trip:
12/21 Mike and I fly down in the morning. We are staying at Beach Club Villas. Tom gets there in the afternoon. We are having dinner at Olivia's and we might watch college football that night.

12/22 Dinner at 9:40pm at California Grill! I am really excited about this, because I had one of my best gf meals there! We should be able to see Wishes from the restaurant!

12/23 Cape May Character Breakfast. No dinner plans--everyone is going to pick there favorite CS at epcot if the weather is good. I will be having Mexican.

12/24 We are going on the new Animal Kingdom Safari Tour! This is part of the reason we went ahead an cancelled out kitchen remodel. Fingers crossed that the weather improves cause it's supposed to rain--but I heard they give you "free" ponchos if it rains. They serve food on the tour and they are supposed to come up with something gf veggie for me. Part of the tour involves walking over the Nile Crocodiles. Tom is terrified of alligators/crocodiles--somebody kind of harassed him about alligators when we went to the beach in Alabama when he was younger. So this could be interesting. They take photo pass pictures and I believe the cd is part of the price of the tour, so I will share the links.

We are having dinner at 1900 Park Fare that night, which I believe is a Princess dinner! We have not eaten there in years, so I am looking forward to it!

12/25 Breakfast at Kouzzina, Dinner at Raglan Road

12/26 Dinner at the Turf Club

12/27 We fly home at 7:00pm, so we will just wing it for food.

We don't have any big plans, though I am really looking forward to the Osbourne Lights and finding the cat and I'd like to see the Little Mermaid and Beauty and the Beast and the AK holiday parade.

Ok, now that I wrote it all down, I am getting excited!

I am coaching tomorrow and I need to come up with a question!
Have a great night!