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

[mommyof2Pirates]

I need to go back and do replies, but I'm sitting here with ice on my foot waiting for Mike to come back with some decaf coffee. I think I accidentally got some gluten yesterday. Last night after dinner my stomach felt off and I have spent today with a big lump again that you can see. The good thing (I guess) is that I have barely eaten today. I just am not sure what I ate yesterday that made me sick. Mike thinks it might be the g-f flour--a lot of people on one of the websites said that this brand is terrible about cross-contamination. Or I guess it could have been the cornmeal. I don't know, but I wonder how I walked around like this for so long. I guess I had forgotten what it felt like to feel good.

My sister is definitely not coming. What a year!

Ok, Mike is back. I'm going to drink my coffee, get a shower and then I'll be back later to catch up.

Hi Rose, did you run? Sorry about the belly I hope it feels better soon. I cant believe your sisters. I am so glad mike decided to join you on the trip awhile ago otherwise this Im sure would have been even more frustrating for you.

TTYL

 

[jbm02]

Hi everyone. I know I haven't been the chattiest of this thread (no duh, hunh?) but wanted to let all of you know how much of an inspiration you have all been to me. I know I am struggling and listening to all of your successes is really pushing me to catch up with all of you. I am freaking out ALOT right now. My DH is ready to kill me (him: I thought this was supposed to be fun??! That's why I encouraged you....) Hopefully I will get my anxietty under control by next Sunday...
Anyway, just wanted to let you know how much this thread has meant.

Hope to see everyone there!!

 

[jennz]

Kathy your outfit is FABULOUS!!!!

 

[Rose&Mike]

Wowza, Rose! Sisters, gotta love 'em! We would love to see you and Mike at the Expo. We should probably think of where we are going to meet. Anyone have any ideas? I might wear my WISH shirt which would make me easy to spot!

Fri 2/25 Meet at Expo at 10 am
If the weather is nice I would say maybe outside. (Is it at WWS???) It was a little crazy once you got inside. For w&d they had the cafe open. What time do you think you will catch the buses??? We will probably go to DHS and take a bus one of the host resorts and then catch a bus to WWS. Whew, that's a lot of buses! Maybe we should rent a car.

Fri 2/25 Princess Thread meet somewhere in DTD -- this is the one from the Princess thread on the Events side of the WISH board. I'll see if I can find the link. I don't know much about it because I will be having dinner with Kathy to help celebrate her birthday that day!
We will probably skip this meet. Where are you having dinner for Kathy's birthday! That's so exciting!

Sat 2/26 The WISH meet that Corinna is organizing at All Star Sports at 4 pm http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=39563046&postcount=1
We will be at this one. Not sure if we will eat, though.

Sun 2/27 Before race? Are we trying to meet up before we go to our corrals? If so, where? I'm fuzzy on this one!
If you all decide to try this let me know. We have to take a cab, so I'm a little nervous about getting there on time.

After race in the Family Reunion Tent T-Z.
We will be in the tent. I will probably be icing my foot and eating some g-f treats.

Later Jellyrolls? Don't know much about that one. I won't be able to make it because I have ME at 5 am on Monday.
I will be at Jellyrolls. I feel like I have earned a drink or two or three. Might even have to have one at Epcot Sunday afternoon.

I am so ready to be there! Have a great day Princesses!

I agree no one else really wants to hear about my trip anymore. Even my mom who is going doesnt seem as excited. I told her last night she was annoying me that she doesnt sound more excited and she said what do you want me to do scream and cheer over the phone as you talk about. I replied with "YES"!!!!

Lindsay--you can tell us how exiceted you are!

Maria--glad you survived your very busy day! We still need Kitty pictures!

Hi everyone. I know I haven't been the chattiest of this thread (no duh, hunh?) but wanted to let all of you know how much of an inspiration you have all been to me. I know I am struggling and listening to all of your successes is really pushing me to catch up with all of you. I am freaking out ALOT right now. My DH is ready to kill me (him: I thought this was supposed to be fun??! That's why I encouraged you....) Hopefully I will get my anxietty under control by next Sunday...
Anyway, just wanted to let you know how much this thread has meant.

Hope to see everyone there!!

Jude--you inspire me. Safe travels.

Kathy your outfit is FABULOUS!!!!

Hello Miss Jennifer! Hope you are doing well.

We have reservations for 4 at the following. If anyone would like to join us, please let me know. We have been to WDW a bunch lately, and really don't have too many must-dos on this trip, and would love to have the company if anyone would like to join us at any of the parks. Anyhow here's my ressies:
Friday--Narcoossee's 7:15pm
Saturday--Cape May 8:10am (breakfast)
Saturday--Raglan Road 7:00pm (might cancel this one)
Sunday--Boma 5:05pm

We arrive on Thursday evening and go home Tuesday evening.

We had a good run. The cold front came through earlier than they thought, so it was ONLY 63. And very windy. But my foot cooperated and it was so nice to be outside with Mike instead of running on the treadmills with headphones in. I think my foot is going to be ok. Sunday we are going to do an easy 6.

QOTD--today is our travel day. Mike and I will both work until noon. Then Mike will take the dogs to the boarder and I will finish packing. At 2:00ish we will leave for the airport--it's only 15 minutes away. Our flight leaves at 4:30 and we should land by 7:30. Hoping to be sitting somewhere with a grown up drink by 9:00. We are still scheduled to have to switch rooms Friday morning, but are hoping when they check in they will take care of us. I need to do a garden grocer order still.

Ok, that's it for tonight. It's been a long day and I am pooped!

ETA: Ok, so after some research, we found the gluten. The corn meal we bought to make the pizza crust is "naturally gluten free" BUT not milled on dedicated equipment. And from looking at their website, they are not testing to make sure it is under 20ppm. So that's probably where my stomach mess came from. Are you all sick of hearing about this? I could just cry my stomach is such a mess again. Hopefully, it is short lived. I guess it just makes me so sad, because I was feeling so much better. Ok, I'll be back to perky in the morning, I promise.

 

[cclovesdis]

Welcome to Healthy Habits Pamper Week!

My name is CC (short for Christina) and I will be your Healthy Habits coach for BL 11. I love the BL challenges and Healthy Habits has helped me significantly in achieving many of my goals.

Some Background Information: Thanks to donac (Dona-hostess of Team Donald) and jenanderson for their amazing help so I know how to coach! I couldn’t do this without seeing them in action previously. I will be continuing the prizes that Jen started.

Here’s How Healthy Habits Pamper Week Works: Each day there will be three "Habits" for you to complete. You do not need to keep track of your points and there will not be a winner. This is simply for your enjoyment!

Welcome to Day 1, Friday 2/18

[/SIZE="4"]1) Go for a brisk walk for about 10 minutes.
2) Drink more water than usual.
3) Compliment yourself.[/SIZE]

P.S. I am posting this here because there are a few reasons for a pamper week this week.
1.) Many schools have a week's vacation next week and some of us will be spending more time with children.
2.) I'm going to be honest, it would be hard for me to coach and tally HH points in the same week.
3.) To help you BL/WISH Princess 1/2 Marathon runners out in the only way I could think of-GOOD LUCK!

 

[mommyof2Pirates]

Hi everyone. I know I haven't been the chattiest of this thread (no duh, hunh?) but wanted to let all of you know how much of an inspiration you have all been to me. I know I am struggling and listening to all of your successes is really pushing me to catch up with all of you. I am freaking out ALOT right now. My DH is ready to kill me (him: I thought this was supposed to be fun??! That's why I encouraged you....) Hopefully I will get my anxietty under control by next Sunday...
Anyway, just wanted to let you know how much this thread has meant.

Hope to see everyone there!!

thats so sweet Jude. I bet once you get there your anxiety will lessen. Dont worry you will do fine and have fun too.

We had a good run. The cold front came through earlier than they thought, so it was ONLY 63. And very windy. But my foot cooperated and it was so nice to be outside with Mike instead of running on the treadmills with headphones in. I think my foot is going to be ok. Sunday we are going to do an easy 6.

so glad you got the run in and that your foot was doing better. I hope by the morning your stomach issues have resolved and you can be back to perky!!!!

Welcome to Healthy Habits Pamper Week!
3.) To help you BL/WISH Princess 1/2 Marathon runners out in the only way I could think of-GOOD LUCK!

Thanks CC!!!!!

 

[mikamah]

Hi everyone. I know I haven't been the chattiest of this thread (no duh, hunh?) but wanted to let all of you know how much of an inspiration you have all been to me. I know I am struggling and listening to all of your successes is really pushing me to catch up with all of you. I am freaking out ALOT right now. My DH is ready to kill me (him: I thought this was supposed to be fun??! That's why I encouraged you.... Hopefully I will get my anxietty under control by next Sunday...
Anyway, just wanted to let you know how much this thread has meant.

You have been such an inspiration here too, little miss boot camp and 100s pushups, etc, and you are going to be amazing at the princess!! I think once we step off the planes or out of your car in wdw, the magic will take over, and we will all know that we can do it, and we will be perfect princesses. Have a safe trip and enjoy the beach!!

Kathy your outfit is FABULOUS!!!!

Thanks Jenn. Hope you're doing well.

Lindsay--you can tell us how exiceted you are!

We have reservations for 4 at the following. If anyone would like to join us, please let me know. We have been to WDW a bunch lately, and really don't have too many must-dos on this trip, and would love to have the company if anyone would like to join us at any of the parks. Anyhow here's my ressies:
Friday--Narcoossee's 7:15pm
Saturday--Cape May 8:10am (breakfast)
Saturday--Raglan Road 7:00pm (might cancel this one)
Sunday--Boma 5:05pm

We arrive on Thursday evening and go home Tuesday evening.

We had a good run. The cold front came through earlier than they thought, so it was ONLY 63. And very windy. But my foot cooperated and it was so nice to be outside with Mike instead of running on the treadmills with headphones in. I think my foot is going to be ok. Sunday we are going to do an easy 6.

ETA: Ok, so after some research, we found the gluten. The corn meal we bought to make the pizza crust is "naturally gluten free" BUT not milled on dedicated equipment. And from looking at their website, they are not testing to make sure it is under 20ppm. So that's probably where my stomach mess came from. Are you all sick of hearing about this? I could just cry my stomach is such a mess again. Hopefully, it is short lived. I guess it just makes me so sad, because I was feeling so much better. Ok, I'll be back to perky in the morning, I promise.

Sorry you got some gluten and were feeling badly yesterday. It definitely sounds like you've found what was making you feel so bad, so that is good. Hope you're feeling better already.
Thanks for the invite to all your meals. That was very sweet of you. Glad you got out for a good run. 63 sounds lovely. Actually 40s last night felt pretty darn good.

Good idea, Lindsay, on the QOTD. Wednesday is my travel day. My flight leaves Spokane at 6:40 am and lands in Orlando at 5:00 pm (but it's really only 2 pm my time). I'll get to sit in the exit row and watch my movies on the DVR! I'll be tired from being on the plane for 7 1/2 hours so will have something to eat and go to bed early.

This is my solo day. I'm going to Animal Kingdom in the morning. I'm thinking fish and chips and Welsh Dragon at Rose & Crown CS for a late lunch and then I want to see MSEP at MK at 7 pm. I used to work MSEP when I worked at DL so I would like to see it at WDW because who knows when that might happen again.

Okay Princesses this is what I have for meets:

Fri 2/25 Meet at Expo at 10 am
I'll be there!!
Fri 2/25 Princess Thread meet somewhere in DTD -- this is the one from the Princess thread on the Events side of the WISH board. I'll see if I can find the link. I don't know much about it because I will be having dinner with Kathy to help celebrate her birthday that day! Which is the 25th, and the only reason I noticed the date wrong yesterday. We have early dinner ressie at Sci-fi Drive in theater at 4:10. I'd love to have you come with us, but please don't feel obligated if something else comes up, or you'd rather go elsewhere. This is your solo vacation, and you can do whatever you want, and besides, I'll be celebrating my b-day all week as a princess!!

Sat 2/26 The WISH meet that Corinna is organizing at All Star Sports at 4 pm http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=39563046&postcount=1
I'll be there!!
Sun 2/27 Before race? Are we trying to meet up before we go to our corrals? If so, where? I'm fuzzy on this one!
I'd love to meet before we go to corrals. Wherever works. I'll pm you my cell to anyone interested, and have it with me. But I'm so 90s, and don't text.

After race in the Family Reunion Tent T-Z.
I figure I'll have the family meet me here too. I'll tell them the W stands for weird.

Later Jellyrolls? Don't know much about that one. I won't be able to make it because I have ME at 5 am on Monday.No jellyrolls for me. Mexico and margaritas.

I am so ready to be there! Have a great day Princesses!

I am so ready too. I'm heading to work early again, but getting tuesday off is a good possibility, so I'm psyched. Although 4 days off before we leave, I may be committed by then. Maybe I'll decorate all of michaels t-shirts.

I agree no one else really wants to hear about my trip anymore. Even my mom who is going doesnt seem as excited. I told her last night she was annoying me that she doesnt sound more excited and she said what do you want me to do scream and cheer over the phone as you talk about. I replied with "YES"!!!!

She and your aunt will be so thrilled when you get there. It's amazing how excited I get every time, and I'm ten times worse with the princess, and it's hard to keep it all in. Thanks goodness we have the dis!!

Thanks for summing it all up for us Lisa. I seriously can not wait!!!!!

Why oh why do we have to work for a living?

Because none of you have sent me the number of your rich, single, disney loving male friends. Come on ladies. There must be one out there.

[Welcome to Day 1, Friday 2/18

[/SIZE="4"]1) Go for a brisk walk for about 10 minutes.
2) Drink more water than usual.
3) Compliment yourself.[/SIZE]

P.S. I am posting this here because there are a few reasons for a pamper week this week.
1.) Many schools have a week's vacation next week and some of us will be spending more time with children.
2.) I'm going to be honest, it would be hard for me to coach and tally HH points in the same week.
3.) To help you BL/WISH Princess 1/2 Marathon runners out in the only way I could think of-GOOD LUCK!

Thank you so much CC. This is so awesome and thoughtful of you to think of us. Miss you.

Maria- I thought I quoted you. I'm guessing we'll still be at the expo at 10:40 friday, and hopefully we'll see you there. It's my birthday, so I'll be doing some shopping. Glad you survived your long day. It's going to be a beautiful day today!! Hope you can get out and enjoy some of it. I'll be in work til 4 or 5ish, but then I hope to be officially on vacation!!

Michael just got up and came in my room and said "5 more days!" He's my boy!!

Have a great day princesses!!

 

[jenanderson]

Morning Everyone! I thought for sure that I would be spending time on here catching up last night. I am away from home at a Technology Leadership Conference and hate being at a hotel by myself. Turns out, I spent the evening talking to a lot of other great technology people until late last night. So much for my nice quiet evening catching up on the DIS!

I did eat too much yesterday but at least got up at 5 AM this morning to hit the fitness center. Got my 6.0 mile run in and my workout that my trainer gave me (shhhhh....I skipped the planks but I am not going to tell him! )

I will probably hop on and chat with you all this weekend before I leave on Tuesday! It is so exciting to think that it is almost here. It has been such a long journey and it is time for us all to celebrate with a beautiful run though the castle!

Have a great Friday everyone!
Jen

 

[lisah0711]

Good morning Princesses!

A week from today the Expo starts!

I tried this and can you believe the my network blocks the site. I guess they now if I listen to this music at work I definitely would not be getting anything done.

I think that you should talk to the person who runs that place and complain! (that's you, right? )

My sister is definitely not coming. What a year!

Too bad about your sister, Rose. You'll have more fun with Mike and less family drama!

Hi everyone. I know I haven't been the chattiest of this thread (no duh, hunh?) but wanted to let all of you know how much of an inspiration you have all been to me. I know I am struggling and listening to all of your successes is really pushing me to catch up with all of you. I am freaking out ALOT right now. My DH is ready to kill me (him: I thought this was supposed to be fun??! That's why I encouraged you....) Hopefully I will get my anxietty under control by next Sunday...
Anyway, just wanted to let you know how much this thread has meant.

Jude! You're doing great! Boot camps, top scores on PSTs, you are amazing!

Our little group here wouldn't be the same without each and every one of us!

I hate the days before we leave for vacation -- they are so stressful. Take some deep breaths, you're going to have a wonderful time, you're going to do great!

I bet you will cheer up when you see Chipper Jen!

Kathy your outfit is FABULOUS!!!!

Howdy stranger! Nice to see you!

We had a good run. The cold front came through earlier than they thought, so it was ONLY 63. And very windy. But my foot cooperated and it was so nice to be outside with Mike instead of running on the treadmills with headphones in. I think my foot is going to be ok. Sunday we are going to do an easy 6.

Glad that you had a good run in the sun today, Rose! Sorry about the gluten that snuck its way into your system. Take it easy on that foot.

Welcome to Healthy Habits Pamper Week!

My name is CC (short for Christina) and I will be your Healthy Habits coach for BL 11. I love the BL challenges and Healthy Habits has helped me significantly in achieving many of my goals.

Some Background Information: Thanks to donac (Dona-hostess of Team Donald) and jenanderson for their amazing help so I know how to coach! I couldn’t do this without seeing them in action previously. I will be continuing the prizes that Jen started.

Here’s How Healthy Habits Pamper Week Works: Each day there will be three "Habits" for you to complete. You do not need to keep track of your points and there will not be a winner. This is simply for your enjoyment!

Welcome to Day 1, Friday 2/18

[/SIZE="4"]1) Go for a brisk walk for about 10 minutes.
2) Drink more water than usual.
3) Compliment yourself.[/SIZE]

P.S. I am posting this here because there are a few reasons for a pamper week this week.
1.) Many schools have a week's vacation next week and some of us will be spending more time with children.
2.) I'm going to be honest, it would be hard for me to coach and tally HH points in the same week.
3.) To help you BL/WISH Princess 1/2 Marathon runners out in the only way I could think of-GOOD LUCK!

Thank you, CC! Pampering week is perfect for this week! It was nice of you to think of us!

Michael just got up and came in my room and said "5 more days!" He's my boy!!

You're raising him right!

I will probably hop on and chat with you all this weekend before I leave on Tuesday! It is so exciting to think that it is almost here. It has been such a long journey and it is time for us all to celebrate with a beautiful run though the castle!

Enjoy your conference and for getting up early and hitting that fitness center! You are going to rock the Princess!

I have a five mile run tomorrow and some packing to do this week-end. I may work a bit over the week-end even though Monday is a holiday just to be sure that I am caught up. That's one of the things about being self-employed -- you can take off as much as you want as long as you don't mind not being paid!

I've had two great whoosh days so if I can lose one more little tiny pound before Wednesday I will be at 50 pounds lost before I leave for the Princess! I know I can do it!

Have a great day Princesses!

 

[mommyof2Pirates]

I am so ready too. I'm heading to work early again, but getting tuesday off is a good possibility, so I'm psyched. Although 4 days off before we leave, I may be committed by then. Maybe I'll decorate all of michaels t-shirts.

your cracking me up kathy. I wish I new a rich handsome disney loving man for you.

I will probably hop on and chat with you all this weekend before I leave on Tuesday! It is so exciting to think that it is almost here. It has been such a long journey and it is time for us all to celebrate with a beautiful run though the castle!

Have a great Friday everyone!
Jen

this is so true Jen. This will be a great big celebration of accomplishment for all of us.

I have a five mile run tomorrow and some packing to do this week-end. I may work a bit over the week-end even though Monday is a holiday just to be sure that I am caught up. That's one of the things about being self-employed -- you can take off as much as you want as long as you don't mind not being paid!

I've had two great whoosh days so if I can lose one more little tiny pound before Wednesday I will be at 50 pounds lost before I leave for the Princess! I know I can do it!

Have a great day Princesses!

have fun with your run and packing. thats what I will be doing to, along with a bunch of other things. You can do it 1 more lb. 50----thats so awesome!!!!

So Ryan is back to school today and so far everyone else is ok. Nick is still very gretzy and grumpy. He is all stuffed up but hopefully it wont turn into anything more. It is suppose to be in the high 60's today. I wore a casual dress with not stockings today and now I really am noticing how white/pale my legs are I need some sun!!!

Ok now onto Friday's QOTD- What are your plans for next Friday 2/25/11?

Our plans include- Expo in the am, stopping back at the resort to drop off my purchases., touring the countries in epcot, dinner at cape may buffet (BC), epcot for illuminations and EMH- hopefully not too late though.

Have a great day TGIF!!!!

 

[Rose&Mike]

Welcome to Healthy Habits Pamper Week!

3.) To help you BL/WISH Princess 1/2 Marathon runners out in the only way I could think of-GOOD LUCK!

Thanks CC! I hope you are doing well! We have not chatted in a while.

I am so ready too. I'm heading to work early again, but getting tuesday off is a good possibility, so I'm psyched. Although 4 days off before we leave, I may be committed by then. Maybe I'll decorate all of michaels t-shirts.

Because none of you have sent me the number of your rich, single, disney loving male friends. Come on ladies. There must be one out there.

Michael just got up and came in my room and said "5 more days!" He's my boy!!

Have a great day princesses!!

I hope you get Tuesday off! All the single ones I know are REALLY young! Which is not a bad thing, but it kind of kills the rich part! Unless you find one with a trust fund. I keep forgetting that we get to meet Michael too!

Jen--great job getting to the fitness center! It's sounds like you are enjoying the conference.

Our little group here wouldn't be the same without each and every one of us!

I hate the days before we leave for vacation -- they are so stressful. Take some deep breaths, you're going to have a wonderful time, you're going to do great!

I bet you will cheer up when you see Chipper Jen!
I have a five mile run tomorrow and some packing to do this week-end. I may work a bit over the week-end even though Monday is a holiday just to be sure that I am caught up. That's one of the things about being self-employed -- you can take off as much as you want as long as you don't mind not being paid!

I've had two great whoosh days so if I can lose one more little tiny pound before Wednesday I will be at 50 pounds lost before I leave for the Princess! I know I can do it!

Have a great day Princesses!

ITA with the bolded parts! Very well said! We are going to have a crazy couple of days before we leave, too. We both work Monday and Tuesday. Monday I'm doing strength. Wednesday Mike works and then that night we are both helping out with an event for my work. Thursday we are both working half days. And our plane leaves at 4:30! Phew! I need to be organized this weekend.

I hope the 5 miles goes well and I hope that one teeny tiny pound goes away very soon!

So Ryan is back to school today and so far everyone else is ok. Nick is still very gretzy and grumpy. He is all stuffed up but hopefully it wont turn into anything more. It is suppose to be in the high 60's today. I wore a casual dress with not stockings today and now I really am noticing how white/pale my legs are I need some sun!!!

Ok now onto Friday's QOTD- What are your plans for next Friday 2/25/11?

Our plans include- Expo in the am, stopping back at the resort to drop off my purchases., touring the countries in epcot, dinner at cape may buffet (BC), epcot for illuminations and EMH- hopefully not too late though.

Have a great day TGIF!!!!

Lindsay--enjoy those warm temps. We're supposed to be back in the 50s tomorrow, but the 60s on Sunday. I'm glad everybody is back at school. Your PA dutch is sneaking out there. (I grew up in Hanover--did I ever tell you that??? So, yes I knew what lebanon bologna is.) Sounds like you have a great day planned for Epcot!

I am feeling SOOOOO much better. My flat(ish) belly is back, so that's fabulous! I'm contemplating even getting rid of my baking sheets, because you can be cross-contaminated from that. I was very skeptical about this, but I am telling you all, Wednesday night within an hour of eating my stomach/intestines felt off, and by Thursday morning I felt just cruddy. So assuming it is the gluten, I really, really, really want to avoid it. We got an email from the corn meal company saying it is not processed in a dedicated facility and they do not test for gluten--which I take to mean they tried testing, but can't guarantee that they are within the legal limits. This same company makes a ton of gluten free products, so I'm sure if they thought they could label this g-f they would. Anyhow, the cornmeal is in the garbage. When we get back, I am going to do a test with the g-f flour and make sure something in that wasn't bothering me. I am getting a reputation at work for not eating anything, which makes me feel weird. But it's so nice to not be miserable and bloated.

Ok, got to pay the bills. I have already been to the dmv to renew the car registrations. I'll be back later to answer the qotd.

Maria--love the kitty picture.

 

[Worfiedoodles]

Is that a bevy of lovely Princesses I see?!

Good Morning!

Rose -- I keep saying I am going to learn to post photos on the DIS, and I promise after I get back from this race, I will do it. Until then, the only way to see Chewie is send me an e-mail or phone number, and then I can show off my new baby. I am so glad you are feeling better in general and can really tell gluten seems to be the problem. Once you know what it is, you can avoid it!

Lisa -- I know that pound, and it's goin' down! You absolutely can make it history, no problem. What a fantastic accomplishment, 49 lbs! I hope you are suitably proud of yourself, you are rockin' this out.

JenA -- Bless you, we were on that TM at the same time! Isn't it a powerful feeling when you're all done before your day even starts?! I'm lovin' it! I hope you are really enjoying your conference. Great time to rest, recharge, and be ready for all the fun of next week!

Kathy -- My flight lands at 10:40, I know ME is good, put probably not that good! I expect to make it to the Expo around noon-thirty or 1, but who knows?! You are crackin' me up, looking for something else to decorate! What a wonderful birthday you are going to have! And you are so close to vacation -- what did your co-workers think about your outfit? I bet they were all suitably impressed. You might start a trend!

jennz -- Great to see you posting!

Jude -- Just keep swimming, swimming swimming You are going to do well and have a great time. This is a fun race, and I know you will find some, or it will find you!

CC -- Thanks, we are feelin' the Love!

Lindsay -- Your Epcot day sounds lovely! Be sure and go to the new Caramel shop in Germany. You can even be healthy by getting a caramel apple -- they will slice them for you -- and they look fantastic! I haven't had one yet, but I think this is the trip! Is it bad that when I start to peel an orange I think of Soarin'?

Friday's QOTD- What are your plans for next Friday 2/25/11?

Yea! Final travel day for me! I plan to get up and get to the airport by 6 for my 7:40 flight. I'm going to be stopping at the food stand to pick up 18 Rabbits granola bars. You can't get them locally, and I love them. They make a yummy breakfast, Cheeky Cherry Chocolate (my favorite!) is 6 WW pts, which I consider pretty decent for vacation breakfast (I add a banana, and stay full all morning). Then I'll settle into my flight, watching tv and reading. Love JetBlue! Once I land (hopefully at 10:40)Magic Express will whisk me to the All Star Sports, I'll check in and settle, probably grab a turkey sandwich for my lunch, then it's off to the Expo! No real plans here, just picking up my number and purchasing the merchandise I can't live without That usually consists of a couple of tech shirts and a mug, if they have them. Then back to the hotel to rest and then hook up with Corinna. I think our plan is dinner at the California Grill, gotta confirm that....it's going to be an awesome day! Did I mention I will not be taking ds to the orthodontist since I'll be in the air at the time of his appointment? I'm sure dh will come to appreciate what an enriching and enlightening experience it is

I ran 10M this morning, my last LR before the race. It feels so good to have that done! Now I can relax and enjoy my taper. I seem to be running about 2 minutes overall faster than in January, so we'll see if that bears out when I run the race, or I'm too busy enjoying the costumes and scenery!

My eating plan today includes my normal breakfast, a turkey sandwich on Arnold thin and veggies for lunch, grapes and babybel for afternoon snack, and a WW deli pasta meal for dinner, followed by Popchips and the ever popular dark chocolate/raspberry ice cream treat. My real treat tonight, I'm way behind on the Tivo so I'm going to watch this week's Castle and Hawaii 5-0. Can you tell I'm no longer 25?! This is what happens when you fall asleep at 9pm

DH is running 16M tomorrow, and then we're going to take ds shopping for clothes. I've already made it clear that dh is taking him while I shop for me. I really don't need much, but I am hoping to find a new pair of dark wash jeans. Maybe in a smaller size...

Everyone have a fabulous evening, and remember we are so close, we can almost see the Epcot ball!

Maria

 

[mikamah]

Good evening princesses!!

I didn't get tuesday off, but am going to work just 8-1, so that is fine. I still have a 3 day weekend off ahead of me. The big scout banquet is while we're away, so I've been trying to get things organized for that, and turfing it over to the official leader. Maybe she already had planned to organize things, but I doubt it. We had our den meeting at my house last night, and her son was sick, and she never even called to tell me she wasn't coming. We're supposed to have 2 adults at all times, so the two parents who dropped their kids off, I told them it would be a playdate, and we'd do scout stuff, since it was against scout rules to be alone with them. THey're all kids I've had over for playdates anyway, but I don't want to break the scout rules. I'm sort of glad we're missing the banquet, it's a crazy night, and michael is fine with missing it. So I've sent this woman a couple emails with the things she need to do, and I'll send in the info for the boys to get their awards tomorrow, and then I'm done. Til we come back and get ready for the pinewood derby!! Whoo hoo!! I think it would be easier to just be the one leader, rather than feel like I need to run everything by this woman who doesn't get back to me. Sorry to vent. Thanks for listening, and now back to our regularly scheduled disney princess half marathon obsession.

QOTD- Next friday, I'll be turning 47!! I'll be meeting some lovely ladies at the expo at 10, picking up my packet, and michael and taylors packets for the 1 mile fun run. They will probably come too, with my sil beth, aka my nanny. I plan to do a little shopping, it is my b-day afterall, and want to buy a pink princess t-shirt, unless I really love the shirt that comes with the packet, and then I may treat myself to a piece of jewelry. I've been eyeing the chamilia bracelets since they have disney charms, or some nice earrings, not necessarily from the expo though. After we'll head to DHS, and are doing sci fi drivein for early dinner, and I told michael the only thing I want to do this week, other than the half, is to do the animation class on my b-day. It's one of our favorite things to do. Then hoping the weather permits an evening swim before we go to bed.

I did model my outfit for the gals at work, and they loved it. One girl I work with only wears solid colored tops with white pants, and she always teases all of us about our loud prints, and colored socks, so she was shocked when she saw me and it was hilarious. for her birthday last year, we all wore white pants and plain tops and we made nurses caps for us all to wear to honor her. It was too funny.

I think I've got my clothes all ready to go, and will do michael's over the weekend, and bring up the suitcases. We'll pack some snacks to bring too, and I think I'll bring a nalgene water bottle so I will be sure and drink enough the days before the race.

Maria- yay for your last 10 miler!! I thought you'd posted you'd be at the expo at 1040. I don't think I'll have enough money to be hanging around til 1230-1. Bummer you'll miss ds's appt. Have fun shopping tomorrow!!

Rose- So glad you are feeling better today. It's so tough such a small amount of gluten can do that to you, and you'll have to be diligent about it, but so good you're feeling better overall.

Lindsay- Glad Ryan is better and able to go to school. Hope your crazy week is over, and you have the weekend off to relax with your men before your much deserved "me" time.

Lisa- So excited you had a whoosh and are at 49 pounds gone! You will definitely get to 50 pounds by wednesday!! You have done amazing!!

My silly scale was up a pound today, so I didn't count it. I'll try to get it to behave by sunday and use that for this weeks weighin. I'm going to do 3 miles tomorrow and 5 sunday, and then 3 on tuesday. After that, I figure my walking at disney will be enough to keep me in shape. I'm sure I'll run for an occassional bus while there too.

Sweet princess dreams.

 

[mommyof2Pirates]

Your PA dutch is sneaking out there. (I grew up in Hanover--did I ever tell you that??? So, yes I knew what lebanon bologna is.)

I am actually half pa dutch. My dad is 100% but luckily does not have as much of an accent as my grandparents. My aunts husbands name was Vic and my pappy always called him wic. That is too funny. I dont know where hanover is. Where else is that close too? Im glad you can relate to my silly words.

DH is running 16M tomorrow, and then we're going to take ds shopping for clothes. I've already made it clear that dh is taking him while I shop for me. I really don't need much, but I am hoping to find a new pair of dark wash jeans. Maybe in a smaller size...

Everyone have a fabulous evening, and remember we are so close, we can almost see the Epcot ball!

Maria

I hope you have a great day shopping today maria. Great job getting in your last long run. I know it is so close I can almost smell the oranges.

I didn't get tuesday off, but am going to work just 8-1, so that is fine.

aww sorry you have to work but 8-1 isnt too bad. Plus it will make your day go faster. That really stinks about the cub leader, she should be impeached!!! Glad you are at least organizing it so the kids are not missing out. That must be really frustrating.

Only a few more days.


We took the boys out to eat and to the mall last night for a late Valentines day treat. We try to do this every year for vtines day. Other than their bdays and xmas we really dont spoil them too much.

We ate at chili's which was not a great meal for me but I didnt over fill myself. I stopped when I felt satisfied. Then Nick made a build a bear and ryan got a phineus and ferb ds game. They really enjoyed it.

We have ryans bball game today and then we need to take him to register for tball. I am going to try and get some away time to get to the store. I would like to get another pair of capri's to take to disney. I also need to grab some toiletry items. I plan to do my packing today

now onto Saturday's QOTD. What are your plans for next Saturday 2-26-11? The day before the big race....will you take it easy?????

The answer for me is probably not. Our plans start by getting to AK for rope drop at 9 riding KS, EE, and ITTBAG. Then going to DHS spending time there and then getting to MK for the MSEP at 7. Most likely we will leave after that. No ADR's today so we will eat CS. So I am going to try to take it easy during all that. Does anyone know if you can get free cups of water at the CS or snack areas?

 

[lisah0711]

So Ryan is back to school today and so far everyone else is ok. Nick is still very gretzy and grumpy. He is all stuffed up but hopefully it wont turn into anything more. It is suppose to be in the high 60's today. I wore a casual dress with not stockings today and now I really am noticing how white/pale my legs are I need some sun!!!

Ok now onto Friday's QOTD- What are your plans for next Friday 2/25/11

Glad that Ryan is feeling better -- hope Nick gets over his grumpiness. Thanks, Rose, for giving me a hint about what gretzy means! Had not heard that one here in the Wild West!

My plans for Friday are to meet up with the Expo folks at 10 am and do a little shopping. After I drop my loot off at AKL I may go to MK or to Epcot before meeting up with Kathy and her family to celebrate Kathy's birthday with dinner at Sci-Fi. I'm thinking about catching Illumintations that night, too, but having the Friendship Boats not running really puts a damper on my transportation plans!

I am feeling SOOOOO much better. My flat(ish) belly is back, so that's fabulous! I'm contemplating even getting rid of my baking sheets, because you can be cross-contaminated from that. I was very skeptical about this, but I am telling you all, Wednesday night within an hour of eating my stomach/intestines felt off, and by Thursday morning I felt just cruddy. So assuming it is the gluten, I really, really, really want to avoid it. We got an email from the corn meal company saying it is not processed in a dedicated facility and they do not test for gluten--which I take to mean they tried testing, but can't guarantee that they are within the legal limits. This same company makes a ton of gluten free products, so I'm sure if they thought they could label this g-f they would. Anyhow, the cornmeal is in the garbage. When we get back, I am going to do a test with the g-f flour and make sure something in that wasn't bothering me. I am getting a reputation at work for not eating anything, which makes me feel weird. But it's so nice to not be miserable and bloated.

Rose, glad that you are feeling better. How frustrating that one little thing like that can mess up your whole syste. You guys eat a lot of cool pizzas so I hope that you will find something that works for you. Sometimes you have ignore "helpful" remarks at work that aren't so helpful,

Everyone have a fabulous evening, and remember we are so close, we can almost see the Epcot ball!

Woo hoo for getting that last ten miler done! Good luck with shopping!

My silly scale was up a pound today, so I didn't count it. I'll try to get it to behave by sunday and use that for this weeks weighin. I'm going to do 3 miles tomorrow and 5 sunday, and then 3 on tuesday. After that, I figure my walking at disney will be enough to keep me in shape. I'm sure I'll run for an occassional bus while there too.

Bah! You're scale is obviously being affected by the full moon or some other analmoly. Ignore it and I'm sure that it will go back where it is supposed to.

I'm going to do my 5 miles on the indoor track this morning and then switch to the 1/2 mile loop around my block. It has hills so I figure it is good for that overpass. With the walking track you don't get much incline but after a day or two on those hills my body quickly adapts.

I succumbed to taper madness yesterday and signed up for a Jeff Galloway running school in Missoula MT in July. It's a three hour class. Don't know if I will run the Missoula Half the next day but it should be interesting. I told DH it was for my birthday! He did ask me twice yesterday if I was done buying what I needed! I told him yes, except for the Expo.

Have a great day Princesses!

 

[Rose&Mike]

Maria--Woohoo for 10 miles done! Have fun shopping today. I think it's fantastic that you are missing the orthodontist! I HATED taking Tom to the orthodontist. He was very cranky about the whole thing. And just throwing it out there--you all could blow off California Grill and join us at Narcoossee.... Though, I don't know why you would miss California Grill, I am good company, but not that good.

Kathy--don't you hate it when people volunteer for stuff (often also known as the inability to say no) and then do nothing! It sounds like you work at a really great place!

Lindsay--Hanover is southeastish of Gettysburg really near Maryland. We were 45 minutes from Baltimore, 30 minutes from York and an hour from Lancaster. You are going to be so busy on this trip that the race is going to feel like a break.

Lisa--very cool about the galloway group! Running/Fitness can be very expensive. I'm glad Mike spends as much as I do! No guilt.

AFM--I had a rough night emotionally last night. I am really trying not to be totally po'd about my sister bailing out. This is partly why I've stopped answering the QOTD. We have no plans. We didn't make any plans with anyone from the WISH boards because we were trying to accomodate our family. We wanted them to have a good trip. Honestly, we went to WDW three times last year, this trip was about the company. Not that we won't have a great time. I'm sorry to be complaining. This is what she told me...she has known about this trip for a couple of weeks but was hoping it would work out. And honestly, I was not that shocked. I don't know, I think I would have given the people I was traveling with a heads up that I might not be coming. The worst part is this all brings out my feelings of unworthiness--which I realize is ridiculous even as I type it.

Ok, "wine" over. We went out for a drink last night and then came home and had a g-f Amy's bowl. The food stuff is dragging on me a little, too. I think if I had a definitive diagnosis it would be easier to live with and not feel so weird and like I'm trying something unnecessary. But we both read several things that have said that while the gold standard diagnosis is a biopsy, the reality is that if you feel better while not eating gluten then you shouldn't eat it. The tests just aren't that good--too many false negatives.

We are going shopping today and doing some cleaning and organizing. Also going to do a garden grocer order.

And I keep meaning to mention this--I have an extra Princess Bondi Band--bought one for my sister--so if anyone is interested I am giving it away.

Have a fabulous Saturday!

 

[Rose&Mike]

Lisa--Mike had to call DVC about something and asked again about the Friendship boats. (Something I read on Allears suggested they might be partially running). They are running everywhere EXCEPT Y&B. Assuming the person he talked to is correct, we should be able to take them to DHS and Epcot. I hope that's correct!

 

[lisah0711]

Lisa--Mike had to call DVC about something and asked again about the Friendship boats. (Something I read on Allears suggested they might be partially running). They are running everywhere EXCEPT Y&B. Assuming the person he talked to is correct, we should be able to take them to DHS and Epcot. I hope that's correct!

Oh, I hope that is correct! I really love those boat rides -- they are so relaxing and a lot more fun than the buses. Tell Mike thanks for checking! Is he getting worried about having to hang out with a bunch of Princesses?

Sorry about the sister thing. It would have been nice for her to give you a heads up. People who don't go to WDW that often don't really get the planning aspect of it. I'm kind of finally learning that family members are pretty much always going to behave the way they always do. So if you expect them to suddenly be different you will inevitably be disappointed. I just tell my DH that we are going to do what we think is best and is best for our family and then we will never feel bad no matter what the outcome. You and Mike will have a nice relaxing, fun time! And just think -- no family drama!

 

[Rose&Mike]

Lisa--He's good with it. He likes girls. I think the other thing with all this, is that after Mike's sister died, I just really wanted to see them. And then they all just kept backing out. And I could see them--if I went to PA. That's how it's always been. Oh well. It's ok. Life is good. And I am looking forward to meeting you all. And even more exciting Mike is getting two patent checks next week--which is all extra fun money for this trip! I'm not saving a penny of it (and I'm not saving it for lawschool tuition). And since I don't really eat anything anymore, that means lots of grown-up drinks and lots of fun stuff at the expo!

 

[mommyof2Pirates]

Glad that Ryan is feeling better -- hope Nick gets over his grumpiness. Thanks, Rose, for giving me a hint about what gretzy means! Had not heard that one here in the Wild West!
I succumbed to taper madness yesterday and signed up for a Jeff Galloway running school in Missoula MT in July. It's a three hour class. Don't know if I will run the Missoula Half the next day but it should be interesting. I told DH it was for my birthday! He did ask me twice yesterday if I was done buying what I needed! I told him yes, except for the Expo.

I know who would of guessed that a simple thing like running would cost so much money. I thought this would be a cheap thing to get into. That class sounds awesome and a great bday present to yourself.

And I keep meaning to mention this--I have an extra Princess Bondi Band--bought one for my sister--so if anyone is interested I am giving it away.

Have a fabulous Saturday!

Rose I actually had planned to order one but waited to long. I would love to have that and I would be more than willing to pay you for it. Do you want to bring it to the expo and we can exchange there?

I know it is so disappointing for you with your sisters backing out but you cant control them and I would not say you are not worthy.....they just dont know what they are missing and I am not referring to the trip. You are an awesome person and it is their own faults for backing out. You made the effort and that is all you can do. Unfortunatly Im sure that does not take the sad/disappointed feelings away but Im sure it happened for a reason. I bet even without plans you and mike are going to have a blast.

And even more exciting Mike is getting two patent checks next week--which is all extra fun money for this trip! And since I don't really eat anything anymore, that means lots of grown-up drinks and lots of fun stuff at the expo!

Woohoo thats always fun. You deserve to use every penny of it even if it is on adult drinks and running attire.


So plans changed once again for me. I took ryan to bball and was excited to watch the last game since next week is his last and I wont be home. Well mike coaches along with another parent and that parent was not there. So I stepped in as coach for the day. Ryan was funny about this. we split the kids up into two teams and I had ryans group. I would tell them to do something and he would say thats not how daddy does it. Then he got a bit lippy and said I dont know what I am talking about. I made him go sit out and he got all teared up. This behavior was very unlike him. Apparently it is just not cool for your mom to be the coach. Its too bad because I know way more than my dh does about playing basketball.

Anyway after bball I drove home and got ryan signed up for tball, than I took the boys to lunch at on the border. I had fajitas and they were so yummy. We also went to the xmas tree shop and got some 1$ travel items. Now we are back home and the boys are napping. I am waiting for dh to get home from working and then we are all going to get haircuts. I think I am going to get 3-4 inches off. So needless to say I didnt get any cleaning or packing done.

Ok well I pretty much wrote a book! I hope you all are enjoying our last weekend home before the big day!!!!!