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

[Rose&Mike]

Maria and Kathy--have fun this week!!!

Lisa--I hope Robert has a great first day of school!

Kathy--are you liking Cold Mountain?

 

[mikamah]

Kathy--are you liking Cold Mountain?

I am loving it. I had a hard time concentrating reading on the beach this week. I'm at the part he's with the old lady with the goats. I have the Memory Keeper's Daughter to read next. Has anyone read it?

 

[mommyof2Pirates]

Maria- Have a great trip!!!! I cant wait to hear all about it when you get back.

Kathy- Your next few days sound wonderful. I love the idea of biking rather than driving. Sounds so relaxing. Have a great time at the park today.

Lisa- I hope Robert has a great first day at school.

Nancy- I understand the frustrations but it is only a number and you look wonderful. Focus more on the fact that you will be in Disney in 2 very short weeks. That should get your mind off of it. I saw on Disney's FB page they have a new snack they are trying out. Its a soft pretzel shaped as mickey. You will have to try it out for me.

Rose- Did you get your stuff in order for your trip yesterday. How exciting last minute trips are....you barely have to wait until it gets here.

well we are all still in our PJ's today. I am feeling really lazy and the boys havent bugged me to do anything yet so I will just let them play until they start annoying each other and than I will come up with a plan.

 

[dumbo_buddy]

I saw on Disney's FB page they have a new snack they are trying out. Its a soft pretzel shaped as mickey. You will have to try it out for me.

geez, fine, ok, i'll do what you say. but only because you asked
pj's all day sounds fun to me! it's a really nice day out today. maybe if they get bored you can go to that trail that you guys went to a week or so ago?

i'm sorry guys for being all pouty about this morning. what i need to do is realize that i have a baby inside me and that's all that matters. if baby needs a little extra stuffing then so be it. i've lost it before, i can do it again. and i MUST be ahead of the game at least in a little way because i've been active. and even if i'm not, i'm hopeful that labor and recovery will be better because my legs are stronger from all the walking i've been doing. right? right. so stop complaining, nance!

did everyone see kathy's new facebook profile pic? i just love it! it's so sweet. i hope when thomas and bronxbaby are older they will take a cute mommy/son pic with me. michael looks like such a happy kid. cold mountain's a great book! i haven't read the memory keeper's daughter - please let me know how you like it! i'm slooowwwwly reading the lantern. it is SO boring!

maria - i hope you have a fabulous trip and please take pics! since i'm deprived and have never been to canada (hehe), i'm looking forward to seeing what our northern neighbors look like! have a safe trip! and thanks for your positivity. it made me realize i'm being a debbie downer like for realz!

rose - almost disney time! squee! and nice job seeing your maintain!! woot! that must have made you feel good how's tom doing? did classes start?

lisa - how did your 10 miler go yesterday??

 

[lisah0711]

Good morning Princesses and Belles!

Lindsay, sorry that you didn't get to have the day off that you were planning today. Maybe you can sneak a day off later this month just for you! 'Cause I totally think that you deserve a quiet, pampering me day.

Nancy, so sorry that number on the scale was not one that you wanted to see. But it is apparently what BronxBaby needs and you, my friend, are the only one in the whole, wide world who can give that baby what he needs right now -- how cool is that? Talk about your motherly superpowers!

Maria, safe travels! We will miss you!

Kathy, so nice to have you back and glad that you had a wonderful time. Have a great time in the Cape. I'll have to go checkout your new FB pic but I don't have to see it to know that Michael is one heck of a nice, wonderful guy that any Mom would be proud of!

Rose, did you find anything cute for your trip on your shopping expedition? I know that you are going to have a wonderful time.

Thanks for all the well wishes for Robert's first day of school. After complaining mightily about the end of summer all day yesterday this morning things went very well. That may change when the homework for tonight is assigned.

But I am sad to say that my run yesterday was an absolute and utter disaster. I stopped after six miles. I don't want to give TMI but let's just say that I can't go beyond 1/2 a mile away from a bathroom. So I have not gone beyond 9 miles and have a half marathon in less than three weeks. This is the second week I've had this problem and the only thing I can think is that the Clif Gel that I'm using is causing some intestinal upset -- that is the only new thing I can think of. It got so bad that my time during my "faster" intervals was actually slower than my walking intervals -- how sad is that?

So by the time I was done I was ready to bag my half and just say I'm not ready. Then I thought maybe I should see if I can switch to the 10K race. I already have part of me worrying about being swept again at the Tinker Bell -- what if I got swept again in Sandpoint? Maybe it's just a particularly bad case of the pre-race jitters? Maybe I'm just losing my marbles?!? Maybe I have kitty sympathy sickness? Now I'm just going to go back to my old gel, wait for the cooler weather this week-end and see if I can get 10 miles in on Saturday in a decent time. There will be time to decide what I want to do for September 18th. (sorry hit the limit according to the smilie police).

Kitty does seem to be feeling better BTW -- thanks for all the nice kitty thoughts! Internet is down at home -- Time Warner has a big outage here. Lots of people have lost phone service -- even the school!

Have a great day!

 

[mommyof2Pirates]

ahh Lisa sorry about the crappy run...no pun intended. I would definitely go back to the old gels. You have come so far and have been doing such a great job getting out for the runs dont bag it now. The portapotties are not the most ideal but even if you have to stop a few times you can still do it. I have lots of confidence in you. You are even more stronger now than at the princess. I know you can finish without getting swept. I hope you find the culprit soon and can get back to some longer miles. Hang in there.

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Well I couldnt think of anything better to do so I took the kids to the McD's playland today. It kept them busy and they really had a great time. Now they are suppose to be laying down for a little getting some rest but I hear there feet romping upstairs so I am sure they are not doing what I asked them too. Why is it when dh is home they take a nap but when i am home they do nothing of the sort. I just dont get it.

I really did enjoy my time off with them but I have to admit I sure dont feel rested and destressed like I would have hoped. I really think the key is to go away on vacation and get away from reality for awhile. Too bad there is nothing in the works until next July. Ya well 11 months and counting.

I think I forgot to mention or maybe I did and just forgot.....I am thinking of doing the philly half marathon. Its on Nov 20. The mom I met through ryan's school is doing it with a friend and she invited me along. We would stay over sat night and the race is on sunday. Sounds like alot of fun. There is also a marathon with it. I am just trying to see if I can scrap up the money to register its 100$ and if I can prepare myself in enough time.

I will let you know what I decide to do.

 

[dumbo_buddy]

But I am sad to say that my run yesterday was an absolute and utter disaster. I stopped after six miles. I don't want to give TMI but let's just say that I can't go beyond 1/2 a mile away from a bathroom. So I have not gone beyond 9 miles and have a half marathon in less than three weeks. This is the second week I've had this problem and the only thing I can think is that the Clif Gel that I'm using is causing some intestinal upset -- that is the only new thing I can think of. It got so bad that my time during my "faster" intervals was actually slower than my walking intervals -- how sad is that?

So by the time I was done I was ready to bag my half and just say I'm not ready. Then I thought maybe I should see if I can switch to the 10K race. I already have part of me worrying about being swept again at the Tinker Bell -- what if I got swept again in Sandpoint? Maybe it's just a particularly bad case of the pre-race jitters? Maybe I'm just losing my marbles?!? Maybe I have kitty sympathy sickness? Now I'm just going to go back to my old gel, wait for the cooler weather this week-end and see if I can get 10 miles in on Saturday in a decent time. There will be time to decide what I want to do for September 18th. (sorry hit the limit according to the smilie police).

Kitty does seem to be feeling better BTW -- thanks for all the nice kitty thoughts! Internet is down at home -- Time Warner has a big outage here. Lots of people have lost phone service -- even the school!

Have a great day!

i hope the first day of school today was a success. hopefully he won't have homework on the first day!! i remember starting some AP classes and the first day the teacher gave us homework and i almost had a heart attack! WHAT?? you're giving me hommmeewoorkk??

ugh, so sorry about the run. i don't know if this will help you or is the same but last few long runs i had before the princess sound very similar to your, ehem, experience. i wound up only doing 10 miles before the half and that was close to a month before the half since i couldn't go any farther than 7 after that. on one particular run i had...the runs (lol?) so bad and there was no way i was going to make it and i went into a STORE and begged to use the bathroom. i felt fine otherwise and i think alot of it had to do with nerves. i DID take imodium the morning of the princess race.

don't give up on the halfs (halves) you have planned yet! you kicked booty at the half back in may. i mean, hello! check out this strong finish WITH A SMILE!:

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today is absolutely gorgeous. it's so cool that i put JEANS on! my friend sarah (the one in NC who i visited back in april to meet her baby) gave me a pair of maternity jeans that she never wore because they were always too big - yeah, she's like 5'7" and 120 maayyyybe even after a baby. they are from old navy and a size 6! they are a bit tight in the legs but they fit (because they are SUUUUPER stretchy) but hey, i'm in a 6 at almost 7 months pregnant and i'm so going with that! only problem is that i have a muffin top AND a baby belly so it looks a little strange.

looks like everything is back to normal after irene. alot of cleanup around the neighborhood but still nothing compared to what could have happened.

lindsay - how's the basement???

i'm SO looking forward to labor day weekend! silver beach does it up BIG time with a 4 day celebration. we have a parade down my street on friday evening for the kids followed by a movie. the theme of this year's weekend is luau. the following day are swimming races, scavenger hunt, triathalon, go cart race, a kayak race, steeple chase, and a longest drive that's in memory of my grandfather. they do it at the top of the bluff that overlooks the water and manhattan. no, my grandpa wasn't a golfer but about a year before he passed away he almost drove off that cliff and had to be rescued! http://gothamist.com/2007/09/25/bronx_seniors_p.php hey, we silver beachers have a sense of humor anyway, sunday is running races, playground games, the parade of athletes, a big party with a DJ and catered food and they bring in rides for the kids. it's so much fun! my friend sarah has come up from NC three times for it and this year she's coming with her hubby and their baby jackson! i can't wait

well, i typed too much so i better get moving since thomas is stirring after his nap. gosh, maybe it's not so great that i got my laptop back. talk about long-winded!

 

[lisah0711]

Thank you, Lindsay and Nancy!

Lindsay, I think that you can definately do a half in November, especially a somewhat local one.

Nancy, woo hoo for size 6 jeans at 26 weeks! Thanks for the reminder pic, too! Your poor grandpa! Sounds like a very funny guy, though . . . I think I found a new mantra. [he] recalled what was running through his mind when his car dangled a few feet over the water, "I thought I'm not happy about this, but what could I do?" Thanks for the chuckle this afternoon!

 

[dumbo_buddy]

lindsay - i missed your post about the philly half! awesome! you definitely have plenty of time to do it. and geez, your boss should give you the $$ to pay for it since you've been doing nothing but working lately, even on your days off!!!!

 

[Rose&Mike]

Lindsay--I say go for it. You still should have enough time to get ready to run a half in November. I hope the first day of school goes well.

Lisa--I am so sorry for the tummy issues. I can so empathize. I still have issues on occasion, but I have a much better idea why, now. My doctor said that I can take immodium before a long run/race. You might even want to cut back on the grains, specifically gluten before a long run. I've read studies that have said that as many as 30 percent of Americans may have some gluten issues and that a lot of people walking around with the diagnosis of ibs may actually have gluten intolerance. Anyhow, if switching back to the old gel doesn't work, it's worth a try. I've also heard that gatorade bothers some stomachs. It really is a pain in the you know what when you are trying to do something healthy and you have to deal with this. There are two halves here this fall, and because there were so few porta potties during the KY derby half, I am very hesitant to do one of them. I am still very paranoid about stomach stuff.

Nancy--I had one pregnancy and I wish I could do it again. I didn't really take the time to enjoy being pregnant. Mike was deployed and I just wanted it to be over so he would be home. Anyhow, enjoy being pregnant. It's one of the cool things about being a girl. I KNOW the weight is stressful. But you are one active pregnant chick and I know you will jump right back in the swing of things once bronx baby is here. He will be here before you know it. And I hope I don't sound preachy, I just want you to be happy.

Kathy--I'm glad you are liking Cold Mountain. I just think the imagery is beautiful. I really liked the movie too. I hope you had fun today! And I love your facebook picture.

Taryn--Are you out there? It's almost your birthday! Since I won't be around on the 3rd, I hope you have a super duper awesome birthday!

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So last night we made homemade corn tortillas and bean burgers. Yum! Tonight we had bean and veggie soft tacos with the leftover tortillas. I am on a cooking roll! Maybe I am finally getting the hang of this g-f thing.

We had a sub for our strength class tonight and it was even more brutal than Friday. I am going to be in pain tomorrow!

I hope everyone has a great evening.

 

[dumbo_buddy]

morning princesses and tinkerlisas!

a quickie post this morning. it's 6:53 and i need to wake thomas up in a few minutes (darn!) so i can head downtown for my OB appt. then i'm driving to queens to see my friend veronica for her bday. i'm going to take her out to breakfast. she actually lives in the same neighborhood that john and i lived in in queens when i first moved back to nyc. we only stayed there a few months before going to brooklyn and then less than a year later bought this house.

anyway, i really wish john would get out of the bathroom and finish up his shower because i have to peeeeee!!!

be back on later to complain about my weight even though i told you i'd shut up about it. lol. but rose is right, i need to enjoy this pregnancy. i didn't enjoy the last one because there was always something wrong. so i should enjoy this one and appreciate when bronxbaby keeps me up all night practicing aerobics in there

 

[mikamah]

Another quick morning hello here.

We had a great day yesterday at canobie lake, and stayed till closing at 10. When we got there, I was really craving some disney because all the rides michael wanted to go on were the spinny bouncy things that make me queazy. I'll do them one at a time interspersed throughout the day, but it seemed like that was all that's available. I need my philharmagic, great movie ride type rides. But after we walked around a bit we did more, the log rides, and michael did the haunted mine for the first time, Nancy, I thought of you. I read the story in the queue to him before, and he said he did get a little scared, and thought it was scarier than Haunted mansion. It ended up being a very fun day. No disney, but really nice just the same.

We got home late, he's still sleeping, so we'll plan to leave at 9 for the cape. I had hoped to leave by 7 and miss the Boston traffic, but once it hits 7, you're better off waiting til 9 to miss it. So I have a little dis time, and then I'll pack up the car.

Lisa-I'm so sorry you are having those issues while you're running. I've had that happen to me too, and I don't know, but think keeping myself really hydrated before the run does help too. I like the Immodium idea for the race. I'm worried about my half also since I haven't done the training, but there's only portapotties at mile 4.5 and 7.5. It's an out and back route. I hope going back to the other gels will take care of things for you. I know that you will be able to do this. You are one strong and resilient woman. Love that finishline pic too. Hope ds came home a happy boy. Was the butternut squash in any of his classes?

Nancy- Your grandpa's story, had me and . He sounds like an amazing guy. What a great honor for the longest drive to be named after him. Your neighborhood sounds like a ton of fun. Ok, get it out about the weight today if you need to. You know those doctor scales are so inaccurate and add 5-10 pounds on everyone actual weight. I hope your doctor tells you you are doing fine, just like all of us. 7 months!! Whoo hoo!! This is the home stretch now, and you are still so active, you should be so proud.

Rose-In case I don't see you before you leave thursday, have a fabulous trip, and a very
Happy Birthday!!!

Lindsay- Bummer you didn't have much down time yesterday. I totally agree it's so good to get away for vacation to feel like you really had one. It's just different at home with so much else to do, and I know I don't spend as much quality time with ds when we're home as when we're away. Hope the first day of school goes smoothly for you all. Today, right?

Thanks for the comments on my facebook pic. It was my favorite pic of us from our week. It's not easy to get a good one of both of us together. And on michael. He is a pretty awesome boy. I am so blessed. He said about 5 times on the way home what an awesome night we had. He's still sleeping, but I should get to packing.

We'll come back thur afternoon, before rush hour, and for football practice, and then we have a low key weekend planned.

Have a great week!!

 

[lisah0711]

Good morning Princesses and Belles!

Lindsay, hope your week at work passes quickly and uneventfully! That sure was a nice date you had last night!

Rose, do you leave on Thursday? Starting to get that excited Disney feeling yet? I am going to wish you an early
Happy Birthday!
so I don't miss it. I hope that you have a wonderful, relaxing time. Plus you'll be right back for F&W! How are the WDW Halloween decorations? And just think how strong you are getting with that killer class!

Nancy, good luck at the OB today! It's always fun to hear the pitter-pat of that little heartbeat. He will be getting bigger in there soon and maybe won't have so much room to push around. I'm sure that you will get a great report since you have been so active!

Kathy, glad that you had a great time at the amusement park. Safe travels today! It will be nice to have a couple more easy days before getting back into that old routine. We are taking it easy this week-end, too.

Thanks for all the tips on the tummy issues with the running! I'm glad to know I can take Imodium because I'm thinking that may be what it takes, although I will switch back to my Hammer gel. I like the flavors better. But I will be sad if I have to give up my Clif Bloks. I'm sure some of it is my frustration with my weight this summer.

First day of school went well. Robert seems to like all his teachers. Had what he needed. Got his homework done quickly. It was all good except for a uniform violation for having shorts that are too long -- below the knee. In growing 5 inches this year he seems to have lost 2 inches in the waist and the pants were a tad baggy. Today he should be fine -- I even took this pair in.

Have a great day, ladies!

 

[dumbo_buddy]

lisa - does robert go to private school? the catholic school here (would love for thomas to go there but still not sure yet) is VERY anal about the uniforms and how long the shirts have to be, etc etc. can't believe he had homework already! so much for easing into the school year! lol! glad that the first day went swimmingly i definitely recommend taking the immodium before the race. i think part of it was mental for me. like, "ok, i stopped myself up, i'm not going to have to poop." instead of "i think i can i think i can" i was thinking, "i won't poop i won't poop" hahah

kathy - nice work michael on the haunted mine! i'm pretty sure i'd skip it! i always feel like other amusement parks are let downs compared to disney. we are going to rye playland next saturday and i know i'll be like, "gosh i'm sooooo happy we'll be in disney tomorrow." plus, the clientele at rye playland are a little...questionable. we're just going for a friend's daughter's bday. where on the cape are you going? i used to go with my friend's family to cape cod three years in a row. they rented a house (ehem, HUGE HOUSE!) in north truro (sp?). loved it. i definitely will always remember going to P-town for the day or dinner and giggling at the...you know what..people. ah, the maturity of a 7th grader. glad i'm a little better than that now

rose - almost time to go!!!!! i can't wait to hear about OKW. i am pretty sure that i would like that resort ALOT!

lindsay - did the kids have school today? how was your dinner date with THE BEAST last night?? he is so cute!

maria - hope you're having a nice trip! how long does it take to get to montreal from boston?

OB appt was great. in and out. weight was even higher than anticipated but doc didn't even mention it. i told him about the sciatica issues and he was just like, "yeah, that sucks." he told me to try to get some help for thomas and to try not to lift him too much. hilarious!! and to rest as much as possible and don't bend down and up every five seconds. he noticed that in the 5 minutes i was in with him i was up a million times because thomas had dropped something or wanted to be picked up or wanted a toy or whatever. um, yeah, well, that's not going to change. he did give me the number for a physiotrist? something like that. he said she is good in helping with the pain and can do trigger point injections. i may go see her, especially since we're going away and doing alot of walking.

after that we drove to queens and took my friend to breakfast. the adults ate a ton. thomas? nothing. typical two year old. oh well, he ate a pb&j when we got home. i'm going to put him down for a nap (fingers crossed) and veg on the couch for a while.

oh...by the way...my parents have no power and the town's not expected to get power back for probably a WEEK! karma???

 

[dumbo_buddy]

rose! i was just looking around on the dis and saw someone's signature said "our g-f adventure" or something like that so i clicked on it. http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2772989

i didn't read it all but she is gluten-free and they went to WDW and talks a bit about being g-f while there. maybe you've seen her before but i thought i'd point it out to you.

 

[Rose&Mike]

oh...by the way...my parents have no power and the town's not expected to get power back for probably a WEEK! karma???

Absolutely!

Thanks for the g-f link.

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Sorry I haven't been doing replies. Been keeping busy getting ready to go, trying to clean up the house, work and Tom decided this was the week he wanted to chat. I talked to him for about an hour this evening. He's doing well. BUT we finally convinced him to go online and check on his prescription--I mailed it in and it will be filled at the mail in pharmacy and sent to him. Anyhow, it was the wrong dosage. Uggh. Luckily we caught it before it shipped. So tomorrow he's going to see if he can get his doctor in Louisville to write another one so I can pick it up and mail it in. I'm sure they will want to call and make sure it was cancelled. Very frustrating but two good things came out of this. One he finally gets it that he needs a doctor down there. Two, I was worried that he would just say he would take the higher dose, but he immediately said he didn't want the higher dose, that he'd rather go without for a few days if he had to. So that makes me feel much better about things. The medicine is definitely helping him but it's nice to know he is not keen on being on high doses every day.

Thanks for the early birthday wishes. I'm not sure if I will make it on tomorrow. I'm going to work out in the morning. Then work for 4 hours. Then pick up Tom's prescription. Then finish last minute packing. Then going to the ball game for our coach's 1000th game with our team. Then Thursday morning last minute stuff, work for 3 hours and then drive to the airport in Lexington.

I hope everyone has a fabulous weekend. We decided to not take a computer or running shoes. No computer, cause we both need a break, and no running shoes, cause my ankle is a little swollen again. I figure we will do enough walking.

TTYL!

Taryn's birthday is the 3rd. Make sure if she pops on to wish her a Happy Birthday from me.

 

[dumbo_buddy]

Wishing you a VERY happy birthday Rose!!!! 4 is my favorite number so turning 44 on the 4th definitely calls for a great day and trip

 

[mommyof2Pirates]

Rose -have a wonderful trip and a very happy birthday. I feel like 44 sounds like its going to be a good year for you. I can just feel it in my bones.

Nancy- Glad the appointment went well! Your labor day celebration sounds so wonderful....I can almost picture it back in the 20's when people were there as vacationers and having one last summer horrah. So cool and nostalgic....Im glad your neighborhood kept up with the tradition. Oh and your grandpops quote.... I can tell where your sense of humor comes from. I love it. Oh and I was thinking since we refer to your bun in the oven as bronxbaby maybe you should just name him Bronx. I mean there are lots of kids named brooklyn now...why not.

Lisa- Glad roberts first day went well. Uggh homework on the first night. Never fun.

Kathy- I am so glad you and Michael had a great day. Your comment about not spending as much quality time when your home is so spot on. I feel like I do the same thing. Too many things to keep me distracted from just spending the time with my boys. I think part of my issue is we really did not get away much this summer. I mean the only real family day with all 4 of us away was the one day at the beach. We are hoping to get away for a night in Feb. There is an indoor water park called Great Wolf Lodge that is about an hour away. You get 2 days in the water park and a one night stay with a package. I think it would be a great winter vacation so we probably will do that. Otherwise it is next years trip to the beach that I will be daydreaming about. Have a great time at the Cape.

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Ryan had an awesome day at school today. He seemed very excited about it when he got home and that was so great to see. He had a good night at football too. There was a parents meeting tonight and the president of the board came to talk with us. Can you believe one of the kids on our team had their flags stapled on in the game on sat. I guess the other teams coach noticed it when he picked it up off the ground. Now our team has a bad rap with the league. Can you say embarrassing. Now there are some real ghetto parents on our team but what the heck would make you do something like that. Apparently the parent said the flags kept falling off and thats why they did it. I mean that is just plain stupid.

Today was my first day on South Beach....well my version of it anyway I only did some internet research on it so I am no pro at the rules. I did fairly well although I did cave and got one hashbrown from mc'd for breakfast. I just cant get past those things. So frustrating.

Ok well I am going to prepare our meals for tomorrow. Have a great day. Tomorrow is wednesday already.

 

[dumbo_buddy]

lindsay - let me know when you think you'll go to great wolf! it's not far from here at all! my ILs actually live down the street from there. i've been avoiding great wolf because it means we'd have to see them BUT during the winter it might be a nice little escape and we can just do dinner or something with the ILs. anywho, people around here are always heading to great wolf and saying how great it is. i've been in there but just to look around with the ILs. we didn't go in the pool or actually have any fun while we were there

morning everyone! it's slow on the boards the last few days! i still can't believe it's labor day weekend already! i'm really looking forward to all the festivities but still in denial that it's actually SEPTEMBER tomorrow!! time is moving a little too quickly for my comfort!

went on a very slow nice walk this morning. i'm beginning to think that my "walk to disney by 5/19" goal might not be achieved. it's getting harder and harder to bang out the miles. i still have time and once i get back to running i hope to get some more miles in then.

maritime college's classes are back in session and all the cadets were dressed in their dress whites for the big day. they look so cute. did you ever see dazed and confused? seeing the cadets at maritime reminds me of that quote matthew mconoughey(sp?) says, "That's what I like about these high school girls, I keep getting older, they stay the same age." lol! except i'm the cougar lady watching the 18 year old guys!

off to try to get this child to eat something and then take the dog to the vet. good times!

 

[lisah0711]

Flying by here. Internet problems at work and at home. Two different providers so it must be atmospheric or cosmic conditions.

I'm ready for a long week-end!

Rose, safe travels.

Nancy, enjoy your Labor Day celebrations!

Love and miss you all!