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[liesel]

Good morning and

I finally got my car back on Friday and my camera was there and not broken! Two less stresses. Time to go back to stressing about the Tink and possibly moving. We ran some errands and got some running gear for the kids. They are getting very excited about the kids' races and going to DL! It also snowed about 3-4 inches on Saturday, and now the sidewalks are icy again. Training in the winter is getting old. I'm trying to keep up with my cardio and trying to maintain my fitness level for the race. One more long run on Saturday (hopefully) and then I'll taper. I'm not quite where I want to be training and weight wise, but I did do the 10 mile LR at 16:49 (at altitude!) so I hope I'll be fine. I'm working very hard at staying OP so I can lose a couple of extra pounds before the race.

Kathy Um, its MY team that is playing the Patriots next week! Too funny about your Patriots patient. I'm glad Poko is fitting in quite nicely. It is fun having a dog (you know, besides all the extra work!). We did notice our floors were much cleaner too, one day soon after we got her, I went to sweep under the table and there was nothing there! to you and Michael with his seizure disorder, it sounds like he is doing well with the meds.

Maria I really hope you DS gets better soon, sounds nasty! My DD had a cold again this weekend, but that's not nearly as serious (and messy!). Looking at your list of what you want to accomplish as a whole it looks very overwhelming. I've been decluttering and organizing for a while and it is so much easier to break it down into small tasks (like, I'm going to just focus on this one closet today, etc). It will take a while, especially when you are trying to fit it in with everything else that needs to get done, but you can definitely do it! It looks like we are doing this Broncos-Patriots thing again on Saturday, hopefully it will be a little more interesting this time.

Lindsay Sounds like an interesting dive bar. It was really great of your family to step up and do something about that drunk driver. I agree with the expert (lisah) that it is highly unlikely that it will go all the way to trial. Great job on saying no to fast food and soda!

Nancy Very cute pic of Matthew on FB! We took a similar pic of DS (no Giants gear, though!) at his first superbowl. We also put a beer next to him, we are such bad parents! That is funny that you have more of an interest in sports than John. My DH likes sports, but not nearly as much as the "watch nothing but sports all day" kind of guy. My tomboy superpower is that I am better at video games than DH, he'll be the first to admit it too!

Rose You had me at Baileys! While your drink sounds amazing, I am currently saving myself for a post Tink drink, not sure what its going to be yet. Sorry for the craptastic day (another fan of that word!) and the mini drama on the Donald thread. As someone who also lost one pound this week, I totally got what you were saying. Yeah, at the beginning I would be proud and then get on the challenge thread, see some huge losses and think, "I can't do this, I'm such a loser (and not in a good way)." But I can happily celebrate everyone's accomplishments and know that slow and steady is what my body does and that doesn't mean its time to give up!

LisaH 15 miles on the indoor track, to quote everyone on the Tink thread, ! I'm trying to think of what I'm going to do during taper, besides some more cleaning and organizing. I haven't been to a non kids movie in such a long time, that's sounding good to me. It sounds like this podcast meet may be quite the gathering. Now my DH isn't sure about going if its going to be crowded. We are thinking the hotel restaurants and DTD are going to be crowded after the race, we shall see. My in laws may be going to the race expo with us on Friday afternoon, should be fun! As for not hearing from DH's boss, the news of this project has to go through several engineers before reaching him and then finally DH, I'm not surprised its taking so long. Its also difficult for them to talk, being in 2 different states, they have to schedule phone calls to keep in touch! I just don't want to think about it right now.

Have a good week and welcome to our newest member!

 

[inkedupmomma]

A few questions, if anyone can help me out. For the full marathon, can it be co-ed, or for women only?

Has anyone done the family 5k? I have NEVER ran at all, and I think this is a better option than a half marathon in just one year.

Also, if you have done it, what ages were your children, and how did they train? I currently have an 11 year old and 5 year old. They would be 12 and almost 7 by the time of the race and I would love to do this as a family!

How busy is it that time of year at WDW? As much as I want to make this my goal, we have decided Feb would be our new annual trip time due to low cost and crowd levels...

Does the money for the race go to any charity?

I think that is my last question.... Running is very intimidating to me, but if anything would get me to do it, it would be a disney trip

Thanks for all of your help!

 

[Worfiedoodles]

A few questions, if anyone can help me out. For the full marathon, can it be co-ed, or for women only?

Has anyone done the family 5k? I have NEVER ran at all, and I think this is a better option than a half marathon in just one year.

Also, if you have done it, what ages were your children, and how did they train? I currently have an 11 year old and 5 year old. They would be 12 and almost 7 by the time of the race and I would love to do this as a family!

How busy is it that time of year at WDW? As much as I want to make this my goal, we have decided Feb would be our new annual trip time due to low cost and crowd levels...

Does the money for the race go to any charity?

I think that is my last question.... Running is very intimidating to me, but if anything would get me to do it, it would be a disney trip

Thanks for all of your help!

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All Disney races are co-ed, but you will find many fewer men running the Princess and Tink Halfs.

My BIL and SIL did the Family 5K a couple of years ago, and there were definitely kids there. It's a very friendly "race", it's not timed, and I don't think it would be a problem to do it with kids. I would recommend having the family do a local 5K first, so you know what to expect. Look for something with "fun run" or something like that in the title -- that should be family friendly, and you can always ask the race director.

January is traditionally a very low time at WDW, as long as it's past New Year's. But you will find it a bit more crowded on "Marathon Monday" in the MK, that seems to be where most runners go.

Unless you raise it yourself, the money from the race does not go to any charity. This is a for-profit venture. You will see people running from Team in Training or other charities, those people have raised money for the organizations, who then take care of their arrangements and provide training for the race.

Please don't be too intimidated. Many people have had a lot of success using the Couch to 5K (C25K) program. With a full year to train, you could try that first, and then decide if a 10K, or a Half, might be realistic for you. Also, we all started out not having done a race -- some of us have been at it longer than others, but we all have decided this is fun!

Maria

 

[mommyof2Pirates]

And for all of us good news from NPR for us this morning -- teens who talk back may have a bright future! Our kids are well on their way!

http://www.npr.org/blogs/health/201...-future?ft=3&f=111787346&sc=nl&cc=es-20120108

Ok this may mean Ryan may be our future president because he is only 7 and has already got quite an attitude forming. Yesterday I finally told him if he talks back to me again I am washing his mouth out with soap. Then I was even more mad because it made me feel like my mother It did curtail the attitude for the rest of the day. For the record I wouldnt really do this to my kid. dont report me. Usually the threat alone works wonders.

Nancy- I will need to get over and join your journal I see you started. I need to start updating mine again too. Glad we are friends now on myfitnesspal, now that I know its you. It looks like you had a good weekend and woohoo for seeing Usher. Dont let yourself get discouraged about where you are now with running compared to where you were. I did that for the past 6 months and it has gotten me know where. I finally had it sink it that its ok and not to dwell on it and it already feels better. I think running is so mental it is so easy to syke ourselves out. You will get there.

Maria- So sorry you are feeling overwhelmed lately. Try making a written list of things you want to work on and then pick one thing first, once you get that under control then move onto the next. That has often helped me when I am overwhelmed. Of course heading back to be works too. I bet the illness isnt helping any of your feelings. I hope Ben is better and that you and dennis dont catch it.

LisaH- I agree I think the post counts started off as a friendly competition to get the board going but also created a bit of tension between the teams. I am sure it will fizzle out....at least it seems to have died down on our team. I loved your cumbyahh thought. I do that at work sometimes. Well I dont make them sing it I just say we are having a cumbyahh meeting.

Rose- I bet you are not coming off negative at work but I know what you mean. Its hard to remain positive all the time especially when you really just dont want to do those certain things anymore. I hope it gets better soon. Just think before you know it you will be back in your happy place.

Kathy- Glad things are going so well with Poko. I never was a dog person either but my doggie just melts my heart now too. Michael is just so darn cute and seems like such a wonderful happy boy. I cant imagine he will ever give you a hard time as a teenager.


Lisa- Glad the camera was safe and sound. I would have been freaking out about that. Uggh I remember those days last winter of constant icy/snowy sidewalks and roads. Its no fun. I hope you can make it through it for the next couple of weeks.

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I thought I posted on here yesterday but I must be getting confused. I am trying hard to keep up with the team board. I guess today I really dont have much to say. I came to work early to get some stuff done but everyone needs an answer to a question so I am not getting as much done as I would like. I guess thats my job.

Eating is still going really well and I just feel like I am in that frame of mind. I just really hope it lasts but I feel confident that this time it will. I am just pictureing myself on the beach in july and I think about if I look like I am now how unhappy I will be with myself. That seems to help.

I had a great 3 mile run yesterday. Thanks to lisa H's great tip I tried the 1/1 ratio and actually held a pace of 12:40 which isnt great but considering I was at a 11:30-12:00 minute pace this time last year thats not too bad. Plus I didnt feel like I was going to die. I actually ran with my ipod which was the first time I did that while running outside. I actually think it helped especially while I was approaching the two hills during my run. the first one was approaching and I was like oh my gosh I cant run up that hill, and then as if it was planned eye of the tiger began playing. then another song in between and as I was starting up the next hill we will rock you started. I mean I couldnt have planned it any better myself.

Tonight is basketball practice and then to rush home and do homework, bathtime, clean up and bed. Day in the life of a mom.

I guess for not having much to say my post still was long.

 

[liesel]

A few questions, if anyone can help me out. For the full marathon, can it be co-ed, or for women only?

Has anyone done the family 5k? I have NEVER ran at all, and I think this is a better option than a half marathon in just one year.

Also, if you have done it, what ages were your children, and how did they train? I currently have an 11 year old and 5 year old. They would be 12 and almost 7 by the time of the race and I would love to do this as a family!

How busy is it that time of year at WDW? As much as I want to make this my goal, we have decided Feb would be our new annual trip time due to low cost and crowd levels...

Does the money for the race go to any charity?

I think that is my last question.... Running is very intimidating to me, but if anything would get me to do it, it would be a disney trip

Thanks for all of your help!

I am currently training for my first half, the Tink in 20 days, and I started running 11 months ago. Prior to that I had been working out for at least 3 days a week for a year. I started on the BL challenge thread and was so inspired by all these ladies and what they've accomplished that I wanted to do a Disney race for myself! To get ready, I've done 3 5Ks, 1 four miler, and 1 10K. I've heard of people going from couch to half in a year, it just depends on your fitness level. You can check out the runDisney calendar and see what races appeal to you, there are many during off peak times.

My kids are 6 and 10 and they are going to be participating in the one mile kids' race at the Tink and are very excited. My DS10 has also completed a kids triathalon and he's been on a summer swim team. I thought this would be a good place to start for them and the 5K tink weekend is at 10:30 at night and I thought this would be too late for them, especially since we are flying in that morning. If we go to marathon weekend next January, I would love us all to do the 5K together, but I may do a local race with them first so they can get a good idea of the distance. There are lots of young runners out there!

I've seen that at the DL races they donate a portion of race proceeds to charity, usually in Anaheim, but I'm not sure about WDW.

I found running intimidating too, but last week I did 10 miles, so it can definitely be done! I use Jeff Galloway's run/walk method. I started with C25K, but quickly switched over. All these ladies have run at WDW and can tell you how much fun it is, I can't wait until my first Disney race!


LisaH About the first mile of the Tink, I ran it in October and the hills are very gradual, they just look scary. From the few races I've done, I've found that if I go out too fast and the first mile is hilly, its so much harder to recover. On the 10K, I took it easy the first 2 miles and ended up passing people! We'll be holding back a little in the first mile anyway so we can finish strong! Plus after the last one on Harbor, its downhill into DL!

Maria I don't blame you for having race weekend withdrawls, it looks so awesome. I've never been and am having withdrawls too!

 

[dumbo_buddy]

Glad we are friends now on myfitnesspal, now that I know its you.

wait i don't have any friends on myfitnesspal! i think that might be a different nancy? lol!

 

[Worfiedoodles]

Bleh! I quit life! Five and a half hour conference call today on the stupid project that has been going on since last year. And I ended up with all the action items. Though I think my boss might be doing one of them. I am so far behind in my regular work. Uggh! I have decided I am drinking my dinner tonight. Add to that a little drama on the Donald thread and I am chicken fried. And the stupid foot is hurting. Calgon, take me away.

Oh my, that is way more than any one person should have to deal with in one day I totally get drinking your dinner. I have decided I am going to get something fruity and not good for me to drink at Boma next month. I have earned it! I don't care if I end up being poured into a cab to get back to my resort (ok, pretty unlikely, but it's fun to say! ). Lightweight that I am, even I can handle one WDW cocktail

Well apparently I am a bit chatty tonight. Who would have known eating healthy and exercising this week would give me so much energy. Tomorrow will be 1 wk without fast food specifically mcdonalds. I swear those hashbrowns were like crack to me. I am amazed at myself for finally just stopping....now its a matter of making it last.

Ok I am boring myself now so I will rid you all of the pain I am going to go talk mikes ear off now....Im sure he will be thrilled.

I am so proud of you for ditching the fast food! It is not easy, particularly when you are hungry! I wouldn't be surprised to find those hash browns have some crack in them -- they are ridiculously addictive!

--yes, craptastic is my new favorite word. I don't even care if it sounds like a potty word. It's got to be better than the f-bomb right? I'm kind of over the whole donald post thing. I just read it right when I first came home from work and it was such a very long and aggravating day.

Well, it certainly is a good use of vocabulary -- I mean, who doesn't know what it means?!

Maria-I wish we were in disney right now cheering you on for the donald. I found myself on facebook looking at as much race stuff as I could and dreaming about being there. I can only imagine how much fun it is, and I wish you were there too, but in just 7 short weeks you'll be at the princess!!! So you do have that to look forward to, and next year you'll be there.

Well, i'm down 1 pound, and still have lots of room to improve my eating plan, so that's my plan for this week. After doggy school this morning, I'm making a grocery list, and ds has a party, so I hope to leave him, and go to market basket and target for a couple things while he's there. no crap. I will buy no crap. that is my motto for today. no crap.

Kathy -- Thank you and everyone else for your patience with my whining about marathon weekend. I am so fortunate I can go to the Princess, and that I can plan to be there next year. I am very lucky, and I need to reflect that in my attitude I am very proud of you for being down a pound. It is good, it is steady, and it's about the best I can hope for, too! Buying no crap should be the motto for my life. My living room looks so bare with all the Christmas stuff gone, but I really like it. Less to dust, less to deal with. I try to buy things that won't become clutter. That's what I have to remember!

Thanks for all the good thoughts for my run! I needed every single one of 'em. Man, that was long. Really the same amount of time as the 14 miles -- cause I went a little faster (but not too fast) -- but just so, so long. I had a bit of a Tink type tantrum in my brain and if the way I am feeling right now is any indication, it will be a cold day in you know where before I do 15 miles again. I'm sure tomorrow I will feel better about it all but for now I am totally chicken fried to a crisp.

I don't know what I will be drinking after the Tink. There is a podcast meet at the DL Hotel so I will have to check out the drink menu and get back to you. I'll see if I can find one with a recipe so we can share virtually!

That is a really, really long run. I am so proud of you! The podcast meet sounds like a blast, I know you will have a wonderful time! I don't listen to the DL podcast very often, but when I do they seem to be having fun! mickey:

Maria--Are you enjoying your football weekend? We are rooting (how do you spell that?) for Cincy this weekend, Green Bay overall. Though the guy who owns Houston funds the scholarship Tom gets at South Carolina. He's a pretty generous guy. So I guess we should be really cheering on Houston.

We were rooting for Cincy, too! We would have been happy to host them Don't worry about Houston, they did ok...

Rose I am sorry about the comment that person made on the Donald thread. I know a lot of people are only losing a pound or two and would be discouraged after seeing so many others losing more. I read that this morning and I got very discouraged and I did lose 5 pounds. I hate negative comments and I hope it doesn't turn into that because I don't want to quit.

Hi everyone. Just stopping by to see how the race plans are going. Good luck to all those planning on doing the Princess next month. I hope your practice runs are going well.

No quitting, Dona! You are a treasure, and we're not letting you go that easily!

I can just picture how circle time will go on monday at ryans school when asked what was exciting about your weekend.Nothing can be worse than when he told his teacher last week during a book about horses that we go to the horse races and last year he bet on number 5 and it won and pop pop bought everyone french fries with his winnings.

I bet Ryan has the most interesting tale at circle time. He is going to be unique and memorable!

hello my lovelies! i'm BEAT but just want to say a quick hello. hoping for some more time to post tomorrow when john takes thomas to soccer practice (they just called and told us he is the only one in the class. lol! should be interesting for the coach).

i just had to pop in and tell you that yesterday....

I SAW USHER!

Awesome! Just as long as you aren't trying to give birth again or when/where Beyonce does, you should be fine Ooh! a private soccer lesson for Thomas. He's going to be a star!

I am obsessed with facebook and marathon weekend, and I've never even been there but it looks so amazing. I so want to go next year, and then the year after to run. I'm already planning when we'll need to leave to get to the finishline to cheer you all on. Hopefully michael will still be an early riser then. My sil and the kids were at the fence right by the 13 mile mark, so I'll be there I think, so be sure and look for me. As for Nancy and the full I think we should be able to cheer early on in the race, and again at the finish. I think I'm going to increase my christmas club, and use that money for the january trip. I used to do more of a christmas club, but when we went over to biweekly checks, I didn't change it, so it was cut in half, so I need to fix that.

I'm so glad Poko did well in doggie school. She is a good girl! The WISH crew usually sets up for the Full outside of DHS. I can show you where We are going to have a blast! It is so much fun to hand out twizzlers, and cheer super loud when you see a WISHer -- honestly, I had no idea it would be that much fun!

Maria--You sound like me. I get so overwhelmed when I think of everything I think I should be doing to be a better person/to improve myself, etc. But it's all a process. And really, it should be somewhat fun, when you think about it. Kind of like yard work vs. gardening. Yard work does not sound like fun. But if you call it gardening doesn't it sound relaxing and fun? Try to look at all of this as a process of discovery and try to enjoy some of the discovery along the way.

Very wise life lessons. I definitely prefer organizing to cleaning...but for me it's often the same thing

I'll be heading over to the Mickey thread to do my replies. I'm not too fond of the posting war because I think it discourages us from cross-thread posting. I like Rose's attitude that we should all get back to what got us here in the first place.

Maria, I so totally do not blame you for feeling like you are missing out with Marathon Week-end. I'm like Kathy I'm missing it and I've never even been. Couple that with the full moon and all the other things going on in your life and you need a little time to rest, regroup and plan.

I think it's good to step back and think about things. It gives you time to reflect on your priorities and decide what needs to be done now and what can wait. 'Cause you know you don't have to do everything at once -- and you will burn out big time if you try.

Anyone else at your house worried about closets, lipsticks or the general condition of the house? You just had guests, it's probably not as bad as you think. That would be something I would put off -- okay, really that's what I'm doing so I think you should too.

I would put the Princess training at the top of the list 'cause it's hard to beat the motivation of a race. Schedule those personal maintainence items for before the Princess so you feel like your beautiful, princess-y self before you leave for WDW. The attitude -- it's there, I know it is, when you are rested it will appear. Be kind to yourself.

Excellent advice! And I am taking it. I have decided to focus first and foremost on getting ready for the Princess. That means eating better, and getting in all my runs. I am toying with adding the weight training, and will probably do it after the race. I know I need to do it, but now is probably not the time to start something new. You are also so right, no one else in my house has a clue the closet is an issue So obviously it's functional, and good enough for now.

sometimes life really CAN be overwhelming, right? i feel the same way sometimes, especially when i sit here posting on the DIS with a load of laundry next to me needing to be folded, about 5 crackers-worth of crumbs on the floor, etc etc.

what did you come up with from your contemplating? think you'll go back to WW? the gym?

oh and what about splenda v. honey? trying to go a more natural sweetener? i've been using a packet of the pink stuff to sweeten my oatmeal. i have honey but knowing me i'd put a cup of it in there.

enjoy the football! i know you'll be cheering on the giants. hehe.

Actually, I was cheering for the Giants. No dog in that hunt for me, so why not cheer for Nancy's team? You have won the honor of going to Green Bay. I wish you luck!

I am going to start tracking on WW online. I'm paying for it, I might as well use it. I just keep my membership, because I always end up coming back. Months go by when I do nothing, but it's easier to just keep paying rather than set up a new account each time.

I used honey in my tea this morning. I'm not sure if it worked, it's supposed to help with not feeling more hungry from using artificial sweetener. I'm going to try it for a week and see what I think.

Okay, let's see if I can avoid the smiley police...

Maria

 

[Worfiedoodles]

Maria, hope your guy gets to feeling better very soon!

And for all of us good news from NPR for us this morning -- teens who talk back may have a bright future! Our kids are well on their way!

Yep, these kids are all going to be major successes! Ben woke up 100% better. He still had a slight headache, but he looked healthy instead of like kermit the frog . So far so good -- I think I do have a touch of the virus, but it's been managable. Let's just say I'm making sure no one forgets to turn off the light in the bathroom It's all good -- hopefully this will help with my weigh in this week

maria - hope ben starts feeling better soon! poor thing. but i AM glad he asked for a hug...i just hope that hug didn't rub any germs on you!

Yep, by the time they get to this age, it melts your heart to be called "Mommy" again. But I will say one thing -- when he was little I used to say I wished I could be sick for him, and I meant it. I still say it, but I don't really mean it anymore

Maria, It went through my house this week. I hope it doesn't last long Good luck

Thanks, Dona! I am sorry you were ill, especially when you were trying to send your son to Africa! I am hoping it is gone for good

Maria-I hope Ben is feeling better soon, and you and Dennis stay healthy. So not what you needed today, but maybe being needed is what you needed. If that makes sense. Hang in there.

I meant to tell you, last sunday I got called into work, and it was a lady in her 80s having a procedure around 2pm, she came down to the unit and first thing she tells me is the Patriots are losing 21-0. First question when she wakes up from the sedation- "How are the Patriots doing?" Hilarious. A die-hard fan for sure. Glad they turned it around for her, but if she watched the rest of the game, she probably didn't remember it.

It makes perfect sense, and I did need to be needed, and get some perspective. The lipstick/gloss collection can wait I love the Pats
Fan, what a dear! It was a great, classic Brady comeback game.

I finally got my car back on Friday and my camera was there and not broken! Two less stresses. Time to go back to stressing about the Tink and possibly moving. We ran some errands and got some running gear for the kids. They are getting very excited about the kids' races and going to DL! It also snowed about 3-4 inches on Saturday, and now the sidewalks are icy again. Training in the winter is getting old. I'm trying to keep up with my cardio and trying to maintain my fitness level for the race. One more long run on Saturday (hopefully) and then I'll taper. I'm not quite where I want to be training and weight wise, but I did do the 10 mile LR at 16:49 (at altitude!) so I hope I'll be fine. I'm working very hard at staying OP so I can lose a couple of extra pounds before the race.

Um, its MY team that is playing the Patriots next week!

Great news about your camera! I'm so glad you have your car back. And I love that your kids want to run -- that is so not the case in my house I think you sound like you have the Tink prep well in hand, and you are going to be ready. Last year I woke up before the WDW Half, and as I was getting ready I just knew I was going to have a great race. I was well-trained, I had dropped some more weight, and I felt good. You and Lisah are going to wake up with that same feeling!

We are getting out the welcome mat for the Broncos. Don't worry, we will be very hospitable and yell loudly every time they have the ball!

Maria- So sorry you are feeling overwhelmed lately. Try making a written list of things you want to work on and then pick one thing first, once you get that under control then move onto the next. That has often helped me when I am overwhelmed. Of course heading back to be works too. I bet the illness isnt helping any of your feelings.

I am such a listmaker! I have to be careful, or I will spend all my time "listing", and no time "doing" But you are right, it is a great tool. The illness was not helping me feel like I was accomplishing anything, but I was doing what needed to be done -- and now I have three shiny bathrooms, and all of Ben's clothes and sheets are clean (6 loads of later!)

Great job on the 3M, you are off to a fantastic start!

Maria

 

[Rose&Mike]

wait i don't have any friends on myfitnesspal! i think that might be a different nancy? lol!

Lindsay--who did you friend???

I need to come back later and do replies, but needed to put this out there cause I think it is part of the reason I have been feeling so aggravated the last couple of days.

First, did everyone get the Christmas card I sent? If you all didn't get it, then I might need to rethink my reaction to this.

On the same day I sent the cards, I sent my sisters (three of them) cards and gift cards for their kids (4 nieces, 1 nephew). Ok fine. I have heard nothing from any of them. I even sent them an email asking if they got the card/gift card and no one replied. I know everyone is busy. I get it. But really is it that difficult to respond to an email? It's been about a week now sent I sent it.

No one sent Tom anything. Which is fine. It's a whatever. But what drives me insane is that if I talked to them at least one of them would complain about how they don't like it their inlaws spoil their kids. Really, they complain to me about this, the person with no inlaws. I did trade texts with my one sister that I am closest to at Christmas, but she never said if they got the gift cards either. I don't need a thank you really, but it would be nice to know if they got them, especially when I asked.

Would it really occur to any of you all to not thank someone for a gift you received in the mail? I know, it is not about me. I get that. Really. But I can't help but feel--am I so unimportant to them that they can't even reply to the email?

Ok, that's all. Hopefully now I can get over it. I let myself be a little sad, which I think I needed to do.

 

[Worfiedoodles]

Rose -- The Thank You cards for our gifts went out last Tuesday, so I wasn't exactly prompt in getting them out -- or making Ben write his, either.

However, yes, if I had received an e-mail asking if things had been received, I absolutely would have responded. Maybe they are embarrassed because you gave gifts and they didn't?

Some people in the family stopped buying for my older nieces once they left high school -- maybe that's the case? I feel like I only have 3 nieces, and if I'm going to send a gift to their younger sister to be opened when they are all there at Christmas, I'm going to do it! Maybe I'll change once they get married, but for now I'm still sending them a Vera Bradley

I loved your Christmas card, I think it was the perfect photo of your family!

I'm sorry this is bothering you. Remember, they have their own "dreams", and you have yours Do Not Take it Personally

Maria

 

[Rose&Mike]

Maria--thanks.

 

[mommyof2Pirates]

wait i don't have any friends on myfitnesspal! i think that might be a different nancy? lol!

are you fooling with me???? I got this friend request and accepted it thinking it had to be someone on here. Then this person asked a question on a comment and I said who is this I dont recognize your user name. They responded with Im princess nancy from the disboards. You are the only princess nancy I know so it has to be you. Im so confused????? although it doesnt take much. Im sure its you though.

Lindsay--who did you friend???

some lady that refers to herself as a princess. (see above comment)

I agree that a return email would have been appropriate and even if they felt bad for not sending tom anything they could have said that in an email. I agree with what maria said though. Dont sweat it or take it personally. I however did receive your card with the lovely picture and it hung on my wall until just the other day. So thank you for making my wall a bit nicer looking for the holiday. Plus the boys enjoyed seeing everyones pictures.

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This is our last week of major construction at work and the project is suppose to be finished by monday. It is a bit stressful and not that I was planning to but I now know for sure that I will NEVER build my own house. We did have a nice looking gentleman (well actually young guy) hanging countertops today. I think he was even more attractive because he was all muscular and then had a tool belt hanging around his waist. Of course my two younger single girls were all gaga over him. I had to talk to him about a few things and he seemed as dumb as a door nail and he had the personality of the wall. I told the girls that but they didnt seem to care.

I just cant wait to be in my new office. Did I tell you all I am planning to make it disney decor. I have a window looking out into the office so I am going to the fabric store to pick out some kind of disney possibly mickey fabric and my mom is going to sew me some curtains. I figure its a peds office so no one will think I am wierd. I dont have too many other items but I will try to collect things over time. Anyone know any good site to get disney office stuff? I looked online at the disney store and I really didnt see much.

Alright well I am going to bed early tonight. I am trying to get into work early everyday this week to help stay caught up.

Good Night.

 

[mikamah]

Rose- I did receive your card, and love that picture of the 3 of you, by the way. I don't remember if I said it before, but if I received a gift for ds in the mail, I would have him call right away to say thank you, because I am not very good about thank you notes. I think it's rude of them not to at least reply to your email. I would be upset too, and I think I would rethink sending the gifts, but on the other hand by next christmas, I would probably change my mind and want my nieces and nephews to have something from me. It is not too much to expect an aknowledgement at the very least. You are very important to us here. We love you and are here for you always.

Lindsay_I think there's a PrincessNancy who has been on the bl challenges before, maybe she is now. Not our princess DumboNancy. Lol.

I'll be back!

 

[Worfiedoodles]

Princess Nancy is on Team Mickey -- I haven't resorted to calling our Nancy "BronxNancy" yet...but I have it handy in case I need it

More from work later. I didn't get up this morning and run. I'm going to walk to BL and Dolvett tonight, so I can still say I got my workout in. 4M is 4M in my book...

Maria

 

[lisah0711]

Good morning Princesses and Belles!

Quick post trying to catch up. I'm looking forward to a long week-end to really catch up on things.

lisa i think it's safe to say that we all WISH (hehe) we could be there to cheer you (and lisa R) on at the tink at the end of the month. i don't know if it's the estrogen patch or not but before the princess i had the same feelings of panic and cried...like...alot. the hard part about the training is that you build up to it and then you actually have to go and run the race. it's not like losing weight. you work hard to get to your goal weight and then you're there. training for a half means you work hard to get to the race day and then you have to go and run it! it's alot! makes ME want to cry!

Thanks for saying this, Nancy!

Kathy, glad the clicker training is working. I've never done that either. But Poko is such a sweet and smart dog and she loves you both so much I'm sure she'll do anything to please you.

LisaH 15 miles on the indoor track, to quote everyone on the Tink thread, ! I'm trying to think of what I'm going to do during taper, besides some more cleaning and organizing. I haven't been to a non kids movie in such a long time, that's sounding good to me. It sounds like this podcast meet may be quite the gathering. Now my DH isn't sure about going if its going to be crowded. We are thinking the hotel restaurants and DTD are going to be crowded after the race, we shall see. My in laws may be going to the race expo with us on Friday afternoon, should be fun! As for not hearing from DH's boss, the news of this project has to go through several engineers before reaching him and then finally DH, I'm not surprised its taking so long. Its also difficult for them to talk, being in 2 different states, they have to schedule phone calls to keep in touch! I just don't want to think about it right now.

I don't blame you! It's hard to feel like you are in limbo for sure!

I remember when my dad got transferred to Arizona I found out when I came home from school and saw the "For Sale" sign in front of the house. My Mom said they didn't think it would go up so fast.

I'm going to PM you my phone number. I'll be at the Expo on Friday wearing my WISH shirt so if you see me come and say "hi!" It would be nice if we could get together sometime during the week-end but I understand it's hard when you have the family, too. I think it will be crowded at DLH after the race but this is probably my only shot at a podcast meet. I haven't really listened much to the podcast.

A few questions, if anyone can help me out. For the full marathon, can it be co-ed, or for women only?

Has anyone done the family 5k? I have NEVER ran at all, and I think this is a better option than a half marathon in just one year.

Also, if you have done it, what ages were your children, and how did they train? I currently have an 11 year old and 5 year old. They would be 12 and almost 7 by the time of the race and I would love to do this as a family!

How busy is it that time of year at WDW? As much as I want to make this my goal, we have decided Feb would be our new annual trip time due to low cost and crowd levels...

Does the money for the race go to any charity?

I think that is my last question.... Running is very intimidating to me, but if anything would get me to do it, it would be a disney trip Thanks for all of your help!

Running for Disney is what got me running! As time goes on I do it for myself, too.

I had a great 3 mile run yesterday. Thanks to lisa H's great tip I tried the 1/1 ratio and actually held a pace of 12:40 which isnt great but considering I was at a 11:30-12:00 minute pace this time last year thats not too bad. Plus I didnt feel like I was going to die. I actually ran with my ipod which was the first time I did that while running outside. I actually think it helped especially while I was approaching the two hills during my run. the first one was approaching and I was like oh my gosh I cant run up that hill, and then as if it was planned eye of the tiger began playing. then another song in between and as I was starting up the next hill we will rock you started. I mean I couldnt have planned it any better myself.

Glad taking it easier worked for you, Lindsay! Some of us (me)would love to run a 12:40 so if that is where you are starting from again, you're doing great!

Your Disney office sounds like fun! Have you ever noticed my tag? I think I've shared pictures before. A lot of my stuff came from disneyshopping but they don't seem to have as much as they used to. There is also something called Disney Living I see on FB -- I never know if my friends really like what it says they liked or not.

And speaking of friends, that is Princess Nancy from Team Mickey on myfitnesspal. She is very nice and has been on challenges before.

LisaH About the first mile of the Tink, I ran it in October and the hills are very gradual, they just look scary. From the few races I've done, I've found that if I go out too fast and the first mile is hilly, its so much harder to recover. On the 10K, I took it easy the first 2 miles and ended up passing people! We'll be holding back a little in the first mile anyway so we can finish strong! Plus after the last one on Harbor, its downhill into DL!

Thanks! I'm going to walk around DL on Friday afternoon so I see what it is like. In my mind it is a big, dark, looming hill which I know it's not but I'm freaking myself out nonetheless. I'll be glad when this stage of taper madness is over.

Well, it certainly is a good use of vocabulary -- I mean, who doesn't know what it means?!

Glad that Ben is feeling better!

I've read that honey has lots of antioxidants and also gives you immune support, especially if you use local honey. I always have honey on my toast after a long run.

Hope you don't get the bug, too.

Rose, I think someone should have replied to your email but then again lots of people don't even check their email once a week. I think Maria said exactly the right thing to you. It's not a reflection on you or how they feel about you, it's just the way they do stuff.

I was hoping to run outside this afternoon but I see it has snowed. I'll bring my outside stuff anyway and if it's too much, I'll just go back to the track. I'm really not wanting to go back to the track.

 

[Worfiedoodles]

Hello and !

I meant to make it back here much earlier, but life interfered...

Dennis is not feeling well, so he left work early which means my ride left work early and I did, too. I had just put on my sneakers to do office laps when he called. Wonder of wonders, all the Devo staff were out at a dept. event, my assistant is out, and my boss went to a meeting and wasn't coming back -- I had the whole floor to myself! But, then he called and I had to go home. Ok, no office laps, but even better, now I can make up the run I missed this morning!

I started out at my normal pace, and quickly realized it wasn't happening. Guess I'd already expended too much energy today...so I slowed down, and still ran 4M! I am proud of me for not coming home and joining Dennis in bed. There was a minute on the TM when I was thinking about it

The best thing is now I can Tivo BL, and I won't have to watch it live. I just don't need all that repetition, I like being able to FF

Lisah -- I hope you're able to run outside today! We had snow when I woke up, but it's gone now. Not enough to hang around. I wish I could have looked at it and appreciated it more. I'm sure we'll have more soon, right Kathy? Did you know Karen Gillan is leaving Dr. Who? That means we're getting a new companion...

Lindsay -- The new office sound Fabulous! You can't go wrong with the Mouse!

to Lisa, Kathy, Rose, Nancy, Pamela, Inkedupmomma and Dona!

I'm off to watch the Dr. Who Christmas special (yes, we are that behind) with Ben!

Maria

 

[mommyof2Pirates]

Hi Ladies.

Ok I was thoroughly confused with the whole princess nancy thing but now I finally got it and know who you are talking about. I just thought our own bronx nancy was pulling my leg which just makes the whole thing even funnier. I mean Im such an airhead sometimes.

Lisah- I do remember your pictures of your disney office. I will have to start searching the internet to find some things. I use to collect disney figurines and then when we bought our own house I sold them all at a yard sale. not sure what I was thinking. I sometimes think I have the disease opposite of hoarding. I get rid of everything that I am not currently using.

Maria- I hope dennis is feeling better soon. Glad you were able to get a 4mile in today.

Kathy- I forgot to say that I took my dog izzy that lives at my parents to doggie class and we used that clicker. It worked well and we joked when the kids were toddlers and would start to get into something that they werent suppose to instead of having to constantly get up and redirect them that we should just use the clicker and train them to stop. Glad poko is the star student....I knew she would be.

Hi everyone else too.

Same stuff a different day here. Work, zumba, catching up on dis, kids bedtime, watch BL, and bed. Nothing too exciting. I am still doing good off of fast food and diet soda. 10 days and continuing. Tonight ryan was begging for a happy meal since we had to leave quickly to get to zumba. I gave in and was a bit nervous to go through the drive thru. I ordered his and thats it. I am amazed that I finally am doing it but still fearful at how long I can make this last. I am trying to look at it like I have become a vegetarian and no longer am eating meat. Maybe I can form a new word fastfoodarian maybe??????? That way hopefully it tricks my brain into not changing its mind.

Alright well these kids need to get to bed. Talk to you all tomorrow. I miss you Team Mickey folks on the BL thread but love talking with those of us who became quackers as Maria put it.

 

[Rose&Mike]

I'll be heading over to the Mickey thread to do my replies. I'm not too fond of the posting war because I think it discourages us from cross-thread posting. I like Rose's attitude that we should all get back to what got us here in the first place.

I'm not a big fan of the posting war either, but it seems to have died down. I'm not a big fan of teams, though it is very necessary at this time of year. I just feel like it doesn't always bring out the best in people.

when thomas was an infant and was starting to have a bit of a longer stretch of sleep (like, 9-2) i would have a glass of baileys every night to relax me. i was going through bottles of it! we have received so many bottles over the years as christmas gifts. i loved it. then i ran out and started having to buy it myself. and then i saw the price tag and started having a beer at night. love it though! there's a lady around here who makes her own and gives it as gifts. it's so good.

we've had a nice weekend so far. the zoo yesterday was beautiful and i had a salad instead of the fries and chicken tenders i'd normally have. disney on ice was SO good. only problem is that i had some, ehem, tummy issues during it so i wound up missing parts. oh well. feeling better today.

it felt so good to see usher on friday. i know, that sounds ridiculous. but it meant i was back. we have a double stroller that is a side-by-side one. it's the citi mini - you see them everywhere in disney. it's great! but we have to car seat adapter thingie on it for the baby and it's HEAVY! still, gave me a good workout. yesterday and today i tried running. oh man. it was ugly. i think the most i went at a time was a mile. and it was slow and painful. i wound up moving for about 3 miles each day. i tried not to get down about my fitness level. my body did it for me before, it'll do it for me again.

I used to be a Bud Light girl--then the whole gluten thing....now I am trying to figure out what kind of girl I am! I read something on a g-f forum that people make their own Baileys. It really is expensive, so it might be worth looking into. Great job on the salad! I would like to see Disney on ice someday. And I bet the fitness level comes back fast! And imagine how fast you will be when you aren't pushing the boys! You are doing strength and endurance training at the same time!

Ok, another moan from the peanut gallery. I'd better go check on him. Is it horribly wrong it made my day very early this morning when he asked me for a hug? Poor kid. He is rarely ill, and this is a "both ends" doozy...

Maria

Tom was always a hugger. The biggest hugger. And he didn't hug much during middle/high school. Some, but not much. He is back to being a big hugger. He even hugs Mike. I love it that he is so affectionate. Though I have noticed that he will let me kiss him on the cheek, but he will not kiss me at all. When he was little he had an imaginary friend--Darry--who made the hugs and kisses. Sometimes we had to wait for a hug cause Darry hadn't made them yet. Oh, my I am crying. I am so lucky to have such a sweet boy.

I meant to tell you, last sunday I got called into work, and it was a lady in her 80s having a procedure around 2pm, she came down to the unit and first thing she tells me is the Patriots are losing 21-0. First question when she wakes up from the sedation- "How are the Patriots doing?" Hilarious. A die-hard fan for sure. Glad they turned it around for her, but if she watched the rest of the game, she probably didn't remember it.

I have been having a little anxiety about michael and his seizure disorder after I heard that a local boy fell off a ski lift and died, and they think he had a seizure first. I think I've been in a little denial about the whole reality of it. Just thinking about all michael wants to do, adventure camp, rock climbing, and thinking about the what if's. I know I can't live like that, but it's a worry. I hope your niece is doing ok.

Hello to everyone else!! Off to bed now. Have a lovely night and marvelous monday.

Too funny about your patient! It's got to be scary with the seizures, but if he is doing ok on the meds, then you just have to hope for the very best. If I have learned one thing, it's that you can't slow boys down. And didn't they think he might outgrow it? How will they know?

Good morning and

I finally got my car back on Friday and my camera was there and not broken! Two less stresses. Time to go back to stressing about the Tink and possibly moving. We ran some errands and got some running gear for the kids. They are getting very excited about the kids' races and going to DL! It also snowed about 3-4 inches on Saturday, and now the sidewalks are icy again. Training in the winter is getting old. I'm trying to keep up with my cardio and trying to maintain my fitness level for the race. One more long run on Saturday (hopefully) and then I'll taper. I'm not quite where I want to be training and weight wise, but I did do the 10 mile LR at 16:49 (at altitude!) so I hope I'll be fine. I'm working very hard at staying OP so I can lose a couple of extra pounds before the race.

Woohoo for the camera still being there. And boo! for the snow! We are supposed to get snow on Thursday--.5 inch I think. I am dreading it!

I had a great 3 mile run yesterday. Thanks to lisa H's great tip I tried the 1/1 ratio and actually held a pace of 12:40 which isnt great but considering I was at a 11:30-12:00 minute pace this time last year thats not too bad. Plus I didnt feel like I was going to die. I actually ran with my ipod which was the first time I did that while running outside. I actually think it helped especially while I was approaching the two hills during my run. the first one was approaching and I was like oh my gosh I cant run up that hill, and then as if it was planned eye of the tiger began playing. then another song in between and as I was starting up the next hill we will rock you started. I mean I couldnt have planned it any better myself.

We've been doing 1:1 too. Sometimes I do 2:1 cause it slows me down a little more. I am so happy to see you so motivated!

Oh my, that is way more than any one person should have to deal with in one day I totally get drinking your dinner. I have decided I am going to get something fruity and not good for me to drink at Boma next month. I have earned it! I don't care if I end up being poured into a cab to get back to my resort (ok, pretty unlikely, but it's fun to say! ). Lightweight that I am, even I can handle one WDW cocktail

I used honey in my tea this morning. I'm not sure if it worked, it's supposed to help with not feeling more hungry from using artificial sweetener. I'm going to try it for a week and see what I think.

Okay, let's see if I can avoid the smiley police...

Maria

Don't worry Maria, we are staying at Kidani. So if you get too crazy you can sleep on our pullout couch. I made the reservation for 4 people. Is anyone else coming, do you know?

Kept meaning to say about the honey, Mike eats a spoon of LOCAL honey everyday and is just about completely off claritin. It has really helped with his allergies. But you need to look for local honey. We get it at Whole Foods. The theory is that the bees are pollinating native plants. And I am a big believer that artificial sweeteners cause sugar/carb cravings. I was a diet coke addict, big time. For years. I have been off it for 2 years. Now I will have regular coke if I really want one (very rarely) or plain coffee.

Yep, these kids are all going to be major successes! Ben woke up 100% better. He still had a slight headache, but he looked healthy instead of like kermit the frog . So far so good -- I think I do have a touch of the virus, but it's been managable. Let's just say I'm making sure no one forgets to turn off the light in the bathroom It's all good -- hopefully this will help with my weigh in this week

I'm glad Ben is feeling better. I hope you and Dennis don't get sick!

I just cant wait to be in my new office. Did I tell you all I am planning to make it disney decor. I have a window looking out into the office so I am going to the fabric store to pick out some kind of disney possibly mickey fabric and my mom is going to sew me some curtains. I figure its a peds office so no one will think I am wierd. I dont have too many other items but I will try to collect things over time. Anyone know any good site to get disney office stuff? I looked online at the disney store and I really didnt see much.

Alright well I am going to bed early tonight. I am trying to get into work early everyday this week to help stay caught up.

Good Night.

I think your Disney office sounds great!

You are very important to us here. We love you and are here for you always.

Thank you Kathy.

I was hoping to run outside this afternoon but I see it has snowed. I'll bring my outside stuff anyway and if it's too much, I'll just go back to the track. I'm really not wanting to go back to the track.

I hope you got outside! Yuck snow!
Are you getting excited!!!!!????

I started out at my normal pace, and quickly realized it wasn't happening. Guess I'd already expended too much energy today...so I slowed down, and still ran 4M! I am proud of me for not coming home and joining Dennis in bed. There was a minute on the TM when I was thinking about it

Great job Maria!!!

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Phew! Caught up!

Thanks for the nice words yesterday. I asked if you all got the cards, cause I was thinking maybe there was a problem with the mail and no one got anything I sent that day. We had a bill payment once that got half burned in a mailtruck fire. It showed up 6 months later after I paid the late fee, interest etc! So I don't always trust the mail! Anyhow, feeling better about things today. Thank you all.

I am slowly catching up at work. I am happy to say I can see my desk surface again so that has helped my attitude immensely! My p-f has been bothering me a little, but I have decided I have had enough of physical therapy. So two more visits and I am done for now. It's not bad, maybe a 1 on a 1-10 pain scale, but I can feel it. I think it might be because I was so active over the holidays and now I am plopped down at work all day and things are tightening up.

Tomorrow I have p-t and in the afternoon I think I am going to pool run. Have a great night!

 

[dumbo_buddy]

hello to my lovely friends. you know what's weird/awesome? i haven't posted on here really for a few days and i miss my friends so much. it's "weird" because i probably talk to you guys more than anyone else and "awesome" because it just means i've found some pretty amazing friends. thank God for technology

i feel like i'm running on fumes the last few days. i haven't been keeping up on my coaching duties. and of course it's 8:30 and i need to be out of here in 10 minutes and nobody is dressed and thomas just smushed egg on his head. eh, just one of those weeks. it will get better. plus, being busy is better than being bored! and they say SAHMs just sit around eating bon bons all day.

ok, now really running low on time but i HAD to get on here quickly to say hello to everyone and i wanted to quickly respond to rose - i DID receive your lovely card. the lack of acknowledgement for the gifts on the part of your sisters is a shame but in no way reflective of you. i'm sorry that your one sister is dealing with her things. but the other ones could have at least sent a quick email. i also haven't had a chance to respond to your PM but i've been thinking about you.

must run! egg is everywhere now!

 

[Rose&Mike]

Nancy--I was cracking up thinking about Thomas with egg in his hair. Though it probably wasn't fun for you. Was it cooked egg at least? Take care of yourself Nancy. There is tons of time to get ready for the full in January. If I have learned anything over the last year, it is that healing takes a little while. And even though you had a relatively easy pregnancy and delivery (easy for me to say), the baby still sucked a lot of your body's resources. So try to be patient. I know it's hard. I still have new hair growing back in, which is a constant reminder to me when I look in the mirror that my body was hurting and it is going to take a little while for things to be completely healed/better. The point being, if you are running on fumes, you need some rest. Is your mother's helper coming in so you can get a break or a nap even? I wish I lived closer. Mike and I would happily take the boys for the afternoon--and happily give them back. Hang in there.

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Ok, I just spent an hour trying to book airplane tickets. I have been watching prices, and while I still paid more than I wanted, I got the flights I wanted for a price I can live with. So first I tried booking using google chrome. Which I always use. For some reason the delta site wasn't liking chrome today. So it locked me out. Then I spent 15 min on the phone with a delta rep who was going to book my same flight, but it was $25 more per ticket. Then I spent time with their tech support who was USELESS! Of course delta's standard response--there's something wrong with your cc. And I couldn't understand the tech support person either! Then I called my cc company because my online page was showing 3 pending charges to delta (of $0). So she suggested (and I had already decided this) to try using internet explorer. And of course the flights weren't there and the flights that were, were more expensive!!! So I waited 15 minutes, checked again, and success! Got my tickets and my cc worked. So I guess I am running the Princess. Through all this I kept thinking--we shouldn't go, we should drive, we should this, we should that.....You get the picture. I really am burned out on flying, but this is such a short trip (Thurs-Tues) and it's a 13 hour drive, so I hated to either take more time off work or waste vacation time driving. I booked an earlier flight home--we get home at 9:00pm instead of our ususal midnight, so hopefully that will help. That late night flight is exhausting.

I went to pt today and it went well, I think. Mike was rubbing the p-f scar tissue last night with a golfball (yes it hurt) so she didn't do much on that today. But she worked on my ankle some more. She said the soreness/tightness I have been experiencing is probably coming from increased activity. But she did ask about the running and was pretty positive about everything. She does want me to come in next week, but we talked about the fact that I am now paying cash(deductible starting over, low balance in hsa) so we are going to play things by ear. The most I want to pay for right now is once a week (after this week which is twice). Plus honestly, I am tired of going. Mike has been massaging the scar tissue every night, and I guess maybe that isn't a good idea. So I did learn something today. I have to let it actually heal a little.

I think I am going to get in the pool this afternoon and run a little. I don't want to, but I really need to stick with the workouts if I am going to finish this race!

TTYL!