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

[mikamah]

Nancy_ I saw the poster for Extremely loud and like the caption. It said, "this is not a movie about 9/11. It is about every day since then." I am sure it would be tough for you to see, but maybe healing too.

 

[Rose&Mike]

Sick of me yet today? I am icing my foot again. Actually only my ankle. No pain anywhere else. The ankle is worrying me a little so I am trying to celebrate the small victories.

fried candy bar?

you had me at fried.

rose, i laughed out loud when you said you were a vegetarian aside from the occasional hot dog. with all the (awesome) crap that's in hot dogs, you basically still ARE a vegetarian? not sure any of the stuff in there is real! lol! great, now i want a hot dog and some fried candy. any candy. just fry it. even a Haba bar, just fry it and i'll eat it.

How was class? I have to eat the "healthier" hot dogs to avoid the "extras" which have gluten in them. Veggie hot dogs all seem to have gluten in them. I haven't found one yet without it or I would probably try it! It's such a weird craving, I know. I think it mostly comes from the fact that it's easy and I can usually find one in a pinch when we are out. I was kind of relieved to hear I couldn't have the fried candy bar.

Good afternoon!!

I did enjoy the movie a lot. I love me some George Clooney, and though I did cry a tear or two, I really enjoyed it. \

Rose- Glad everything is ok with ds. I am sure you always worry, no matter how old they get. Great time on the 4 miles. That's a great time for me when I do 3. And now that you've signed up for the Derby half, this year that means you are going to run it!! No injury allowed. This is our year, remember!?

I did take Mike's picture, and will save it alongside the picture of him at age 2-3 in my nieces purple tutu. He was working it, and so cute, and I just know it will look lovely on a birthday cake one day.

Off to get supper started. Have a lovely night ladies!!

Everytime you say Mike, I think of my Mike! It's confusing me! That was a visually lovely movie, wasn't it. Makes me want to go to Hawaii. Thanks for the pep talk.

Rose You look fantastic, you seem to look younger every time I see a picture of you! I'm sure part of it is not feeling so cruddy anymore. Congrats on the 13.1 miles, I'm glad you are feeling better.

I kept meaning to say thank you for this. It was just what I needed this week. I'm sure it's pms, but I am having one of those weeks. I do feel better. Thanks for the reminder.

Lindsay--Sorry about the cruddy cold. I hope you are feeling better tomorrow.

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In all the excitement of the Super Bowl and Mike's bday, I forgot that Sunday was my 1 year anniversary of going g-f. I've heard from several people that the first year is the hardest, so here's looking forward to a better year. If I don't get on much have a good weekend. We're going to see Tom this weekend. (Did I tell you all that?) I'm hoping to go to Charleston Saturday and stick my toes in the ocean for a minute. And he asked to go to the zoo--which really surprised me! I'm off to google what's up with the Columbia Zoo.

TTYL

 

[camnhan]

Good Morning all...working from home today
Amazing how productive I can be from my bed

Feeling slightly better today...at least my head doesn't hur from this cold.
Morning weight however it is real easy to walk down the stairs and raid the fridge .... really hard to stay away but so far so good. Can't decide if I am bored hungry or truly hungry today. Was short of food yesterday because of cold and not wanting to eat so body is probably trying to make up for that

Hope all are having a great day! Going to walk somehow today if it kills me!! Will see how it goes..legs still feeling tight but think getting this cold right after the race has not helped with the recovery...

talk at you later...

 

[::Snow_White::]

Hello everyone! Hope you're having a good week!

I've been training hard for my half-marathon and it's been going really well. Thought I'd stop by and post a link that my friend sent to me today.

http://thecolorrun.com/

If anyone has any knowledge of the Hindu festival of Holi: "Festival of Colors", this is what I'd kind of compare it to! It is a 5k run/walk where you wear all white and pretty much get blasted with color so by the time you get to the finish line you are covered. It's not really a race, just fun. They are doing a tour this spring and my friends and I are planning to run it. I am really excited and thought I'd share.

 

[camnhan]

that looks like soooooooooo much fun. I linked to FB and then looked at the first blog about the run in the mud! What a day they had....will have to keep an eye on the Chicago race..

 

[mikamah]

Good morning ladies!!

Everyone must be busy this week. I went into work early yesterday, and thus I didn't have my morning dis time. Today Michael asked for a ride to school, and I said no he had to take the bus because I had lots to do around the house. Like come on here. Oh well, he'll never know. I need my fix. Two girls I work with are retiring this month, and two more will probably be going by summer, so when the new staff is up and running, I have the opportunity to move up to an earlier shirt, 8-430 instead of 9-530, and I think I'll do it when I can. I'll probably get 1-2 earlier shifts now and all 4 of my long shifts moved earlier later in the year. I was torn because I hate to rush in the morning, but love getting home earlier, and as I thought about michael getting older, and hitting middle school, not sure what will happen with after school but the earlier I get out the better if he is coming home alone.

Rose-Have a great visit with Tom. How fun he wants to go to the zoo. I thought you said Columbus first, and that is an awesome zoo, but don't know anything about Columbia. Lol on mixing up my Mike and your Mike. I doubt I'll become consistent with my michael being mike. You are not missing much with the vegie dogs. My brothe went vegetarian for a while and we tried a couple brands and they were so disgusting. It is funny you crave a hot dog versus a big steak or lobster when you do. Every now and then Michael will say he feels bad for the animals when he's eating meat, but it just tastes so good. It won't surprise me if he does want to try vegetarian one day.

Kayla-That race looks like a blast. My ds would definitely love it, but there's not one nearby, so not yet. Thanks for sharing.

Jen-Working from bed in pajamas must be fun, but I think it would be too easy not to do the work. Hope your cold is gone for good soon. Seems like they have been lingering this winter.

Hello to everyone else!! Hope you're busy and active and eating healthy and just happy and busy!!

I was down 0.2 this week, so essentially lost my superbowl weekend gain, so very happy with that. Now back on track, and I need to make a plan for the girl scout cookies that will be coming this weekend. I want to save some for our april niagara falls road trip, but need to figure out where to put them so I won't think about them.

We finished reading the first Harry Potter book, so we're going to watch the movie tonight.

Have a great friday and a wonderful weekend!!!

 

[mommyof2Pirates]

Hi ladies. I took a sick day today. This cold illness has been quite a doozy. (Thats another one of my pa dutch words) i am feeling a little better but still weak and tired. Tom completely derailed my plan of loosing this week. I now know why men loose weight so much faster. They dont have to deal with hormones.

Rose- i hope everything is ok now with tom. Have a great time visiting this wkend. I hope you get to dip your toes in the ocean.

Kayla- that race sounds pretty cool.

Kathy- im glad your able to move your hours earlier. I bet it will work out much better with michaels school. Especially if he starts to do after school activities that you wont want to miss.

Hi maria, nancy, jen, and lisabelles

Im off to be a couch potatoe today.

 

[lisah0711]

Good morning Princesses and Belles!

I had just about finished a reply yesterday when it got poofed.
Can't even blame the poof fairy -- I think it was me this time.

So sorry this will be a bit shorter and no doubt not as witty or insightful.

Lindsay, so sorry that you have the crud. Hope that you are feeling better very soon. Get the rest you need and let those guys take care of you!

Jen, hope that you are feeling better soon, too! And don't be afraid to let your body rest up before you worry about exercise. It's not even been a week since your race.

Rose, have a wonderful time this week-end with Tom! Stick a toe in the ocean for me, too. I really miss the ocean.

Glad things are okay. Can you tell a difference in the ankle when you do the TM vs. outside?

And a big woo hoo on being g-f for a year! I know it is a total PITA at times but I agree with whoever said your pictures this past year look better and better (and no I don't mean you looked bad before ). You've always looked marvelous, but now you have a glow about you and your happiness really shows.

Nancy, you are rocking it with the activity! And tracking is spot on and it is just a matter of time before the scale gets with the program. I do wish you would cut yourself a bit of slack 'cause you know that
this weight didn't show up in a few days so it's going to take some time for it to go. You'll be running that marathon at your goal weight -- no worries!

Maria, sorry that the Princess merchandise is so blue. I really thought it would be your year for stuff 'cause the medal was violet. I have to admit some hankering over the flashing blue tiara myself. I know that you and Rose will have a wonderful time. I can't wait to hear all about it.

Kayla, that does look like a fun race. Thanks for sharing.

Kathy, glad that you enjoyed your day off. Your day with George sounds like fun but I hope Gary Sinise didn't mind.

I think an earlier work schedule would be great. Truth is as our guys get older they need us home after school more than ever. When DS was in 5th grade he had to get himself out to the bus by himself in the morning. There were dire penalties for missing the bus and I think he only missed it once. You have to have a plan B available for that time when they inevitably will flub it. Maybe your sister or a neighbor. I think they enjoy the independence and they do rise to the occassion -- which is sometimes hard to believe.

Lisa, how are you feeling? How's that postrace let down? It's sure hard to get back to reality.

You know what the best cure for that is? Book your next Disney vacation! I booked my room at AKL Jambo for the January Marathon yesterday. I have a 1 bedroom savanna view 'cause DH tells me he is going but I doubt that he will when push comes to shove. I arrive on Wednesday and leave on Monday. So I'm all ready for that meal at Boma on Sunday night!

Oh yeah, and in case you missed me going on about it on FB, I am in the Run Disney video of the Tink http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ga-qnfitWkY for a whole second at 1:45. I would have smiled, waved and run if I had realized they were filming -- I think at that point most of my brain was devoted to getting rid of the Zenzahs.

I am the same as I was earlier in the week -- 1/2 pound from that 60 pound clippie, 3.5 pounds from ONE-derland. I know I can do it -- I just need to do it and stop just thinking and talking about it.

Have a great day ladies!

 

[pjlla]

Good morning Princesses and Belles!

I had just about finished a reply yesterday when it got poofed.
Can't even blame the poof fairy -- I think it was me this time.

So sorry this will be a bit shorter and no doubt not as witty or insightful.

Lindsay, so sorry that you have the crud. Hope that you are feeling better very soon. Get the rest you need and let those guys take care of you!

Jen, hope that you are feeling better soon, too! And don't be afraid to let your body rest up before you worry about exercise. It's not even been a week since your race.

Rose, have a wonderful time this week-end with Tom! Stick a toe in the ocean for me, too. I really miss the ocean.

Glad things are okay. Can you tell a difference in the ankle when you do the TM vs. outside?

And a big woo hoo on being g-f for a year! I know it is a total PITA at times but I agree with whoever said your pictures this past year look better and better (and no I don't mean you looked bad before ). You've always looked marvelous, but now you have a glow about you and your happiness really shows.

Nancy, you are rocking it with the activity! And tracking is spot on and it is just a matter of time before the scale gets with the program. I do wish you would cut yourself a bit of slack 'cause you know that
this weight didn't show up in a few days so it's going to take some time for it to go. You'll be running that marathon at your goal weight -- no worries!

Maria, sorry that the Princess merchandise is so blue. I really thought it would be your year for stuff 'cause the medal was violet. I have to admit some hankering over the flashing blue tiara myself. I know that you and Rose will have a wonderful time. I can't wait to hear all about it.

Kayla, that does look like a fun race. Thanks for sharing.

Kathy, glad that you enjoyed your day off. Your day with George sounds like fun but I hope Gary Sinise didn't mind.

I think an earlier work schedule would be great. Truth is as our guys get older they need us home after school more than ever. When DS was in 5th grade he had to get himself out to the bus by himself in the morning. There were dire penalties for missing the bus and I think he only missed it once. You have to have a plan B available for that time when they inevitably will flub it. Maybe your sister or a neighbor. I think they enjoy the independence and they do rise to the occassion -- which is sometimes hard to believe.

Lisa, how are you feeling? How's that postrace let down? It's sure hard to get back to reality.

You know what the best cure for that is? Book your next Disney vacation! I booked my room at AKL Jambo for the January Marathon yesterday. I have a 1 bedroom savanna view 'cause DH tells me he is going but I doubt that he will when push comes to shove. I arrive on Wednesday and leave on Monday. So I'm all ready for that meal at Boma on Sunday night!

Oh yeah, and in case you missed me going on about it on FB, I am in the Run Disney video of the Tink http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ga-qnfitWkY for a whole second at 1:45. I would have smiled, waved and run if I had realized they were filming -- I think at that point most of my brain was devoted to getting rid of the Zenzahs.

I am the same as I was earlier in the week -- 1/2 pound from that 60 pound clippie, 3.5 pounds from ONE-derland. I know I can do it -- I just need to do it and stop just thinking and talking about it.

Have a great day ladies!

Which one are you??? What are you wearing???.....................P

 

[lisah0711]

Which one are you??? What are you wearing???.....................P

Pause it at 1:45 and I am on the right -- have a green WISH shirt on, black running skirt and black compression sleeves. My visor is light blue -- matches my shoes. (Really I couldn't find any other visor to wear so just went with what I had from the Princess). My one second of fame!

 

[dumbo_buddy]

Hi. I'm here. Just feeling tired and depressed that I'm up 2.5 lbs this week. I didn't even go crazy eating and did great exercising. Anyway, I'm exhausted and feeling sorry for myself. I will return to my regular self later. Promise

Xoxo

 

[mikamah]

Kathy, glad that you enjoyed your day off. Your day with George sounds like fun but I hope Gary Sinise didn't mind.

Oh Lisa, you crack me up. Gary and I have an open relationship. Shhhhh. Don't tell George. After seeing him in that movie, I don't think he will be as understanding as Gary.

I loved seeing you in the Disney Tink video. That is awesome and I thought you looked mighty strong and you were walking at a good clip. Isn't it fun to be on you tube!!! Congrats on 3.5 pounds til ONE-derland!!!! I'm 4.8 pounds away now. And I'm afraid the girl scout cookies won't help me get there this week.
Congrats on booking marathon weekend!!! I bet that helped a lot with the post race let down. I am so excited for you, and am really hoping I'll be there too. I was so envious of all the posts on Cam's facebook post about it. I just don't know why George or Gary won't buy me my own dvc. What is wrong with men these days.

Hi ladies. I took a sick day today. This cold illness has been quite a doozy. (Thats another one of my pa dutch words) i am feeling a little better but still weak and tired. Tom completely derailed my plan of loosing this week. I now know why men loose weight so much faster. They dont have to deal with hormones.

Im off to be a couch potatoe today.

Hope you are feeling better today and enjoyed some of the couch potatoness yesterday. I know you don't do that very often, too bad you need to be sick to day a day of rest.

Hi. I'm here. Just feeling tired and depressed that I'm up 2.5 lbs this week. I didn't even go crazy eating and did great exercising. Anyway, I'm exhausted and feeling sorry for myself. I will return to my regular self later. Promise

Xoxo

I hope you are feeling better soon. Fricken scale stinks. You deserve to see your hard work validated. I think you need to sneak out to the movies with a baloney sandwich and have some alone time. Should I call dh and tell him? Hang in there, honey. It will get better. I am betting you'll be posting some of those whooshes like lisa had in the fall soon.

Maria-Oh I can't think of a Maria song right now, but where are you?????? We miss you. Hope you're well and just had a busy week, and are going to get some time to post today and let us all know how the taper madness is. Perhaps you've picked up a new VB bag for race weekend? Ah, 2 weeks from right now, I'll be burning up with jealousy of you and Rose. I can't wait to hear all about your weekends.

LisaR_Hope you're well in all the snow! We're getting a dusting here. Brrrrr.

Rose-Hope you have a fun relaxing weekend with Tom!!

Hi Jen, and Kayla!!

Well, I told michael he had 11 minutes to pick up the floor in his room and then I'll vacuum. 11 minutes because i went down to put laundry in the dryer and it was off balance so it had 11 min to go once I fixed it. So off to laundry, then vacuum, puppy school, our last class!! I wonder if Poko will be valedictorian. I probably can't spell it right, so probably not. We are then going to see our friends dd in Fiddler on the ROof at the middle school, and Jim, Beth and Taylor are coming later in the afternoon. We have an anniversary mass for my uncle tomorrow.

Oh, and I ate 2 half packages of Girl Scout cookies yesterday. I had thin mints and shortbreads, and gave michael a sleeve of each, and I took a sleeve of each to have but sat down and ate both of mine. Duh. Coach Pamela will not be happy. (hi pamela- I'll be over to DOnald later to come clean). Luckily the packages have gotten smaller and smaller over the years, so it was 600 calories of shortbreads, and 640 calories of thin mints. So could have been worse. And I swear I will not go try to steal any of michaels cookies.

Have a great weekend everyone!!

 

[pjlla]

Oh, and I ate 2 half packages of Girl Scout cookies yesterday. I had thin mints and shortbreads, and gave michael a sleeve of each, and I took a sleeve of each to have but sat down and ate both of mine. Duh. Coach Pamela will not be happy. (hi pamela- I'll be over to DOnald later to come clean). Luckily the packages have gotten smaller and smaller over the years, so it was 600 calories of shortbreads, and 640 calories of thin mints. So could have been worse. And I swear I will not go try to steal any of michaels cookies.

Have a great weekend everyone!!

I'm like Roz from Monsters, Inc... "I'm watching.... always watching." How did you know I'd be lurking here this morning to see this confession? You came clean and counted it and you are ready to move on. All is good.

Pause it at 1:45 and I am on the right -- have a green WISH shirt on, black running skirt and black compression sleeves. My visor is light blue -- matches my shoes. (Really I couldn't find any other visor to wear so just went with what I had from the Princess). My one second of fame!

GOT IT! I had to go to full screen to see it.... our monitor is really old and square and you were cut off at first. WOOHOO to our FAMOUS RunDisney gal!!...................P

 

[liesel]

Good morning ladies! This will be short since we are painting our office today, but I at least wanted you to know that I am still out there.


I finally went to Zumba yesterday (with poor Lindsay sick, somebody had to!) and had a great workout. I saw my favorite instructor and she gave me great advice on incorporating some more cross training into my running. The fitness director also told me about an indoor tri coming up in April that intrigues me, more on that later.

My DH had a fancy work dinner at a very expensive steakhouse last night. We thought we would be limited in our choices, but this was a free for all you can have anything on the menu and they paid for it kind of thing. I have never been to one of these before. It was a nice place, of course the SAHM with no work wardrobe stressed about what I was going to wear and possibly being the fattest spouse there, but I wore my dress from DNephew's wedding in October and it was fine, most people weren't that dressed up (engineers!). I am not a steak person so I had the scallops (no eyes Rose!), wine, dessert, a caprese salad, appetizers, it was crazy! I am so stuffed and up 4 pounds today! I am going to have to get my butt in gear.

I gotta get going, since our office is being torn apart today, I won't get back until tonight, but I have been following along. Have a wonderful day and I can't wait to hear more about Rose and Maria's princess plans!

 

[mommyof2Pirates]

You know what the best cure for that is? Book your next Disney vacation! I booked my room at AKL Jambo for the January Marathon yesterday. I have a 1 bedroom savanna view 'cause DH tells me he is going but I doubt that he will when push comes to shove. I arrive on Wednesday and leave on Monday. So I'm all ready for that meal at Boma on Sunday night!

woohoo for making your plans. I am hoping to make a decision if I can go or not by early august. I think that is usually when the pricing comes out for next year. My aunt wants to come along again. I kinda was hoping for a solo trip as the last time I felt like I had to be the tour guide. I loved having my mom and aunt there but really just wanted a relaxing trip vs trying to tour all of WDW in 4 days ya know. So we will see.

I saw your video and you looked awesome!!!! How exciting. Now next race you will have to remember everytime you see a video camera you will need to ham it up in case it ends up on you tube.

Oh Lisa, you crack me up. Gary and I have an open relationship. Shhhhh. Don't tell George. After seeing him in that movie, I don't think he will be as understanding as Gary.

For a minute I thought I missed something and then I realized who you were referring too. You ladies crack me up.

Kathy- I would have been right there with you shoveling those thin mints down. Gosh once you start it is so hard to stop. Luckily I have deverted any purchases so far this year. Mike bought some from a ladie at work and I told him he better keep them there.

I hope POKO was a star at her last class today. Have fun at the play.

I'm like Roz from Monsters, Inc... "I'm watching.... always watching." How did you know I'd be lurking here this morning to see this confession?

I finally went to Zumba yesterday (with poor Lindsay sick, somebody had to!) and had a great workout.

Thanks Lisa Glad you had a good workout. We can be virtual zumba buddies.

Your dinner sounds so delish! I get very nervous in situations like that too. What to wear??? What do you say???? Glad it was a good night for you and woohoo on ordering whatever off the menu. NICE

Nancy- Im sorry you are having a crappy day. Just keep swimming girl because eventually those pounds are going to come off. Your body has alot it is still adjusting too. Just keep doing what you are doing and you will get there. I agree with Kathy....a movie and a bologna sandwich may be in order. Wish I was closer to join you.

Hi Maria and Rose!!!!!

I want to hear all about your plans too. 2 more weeks.

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I am feeling so much better today. Ryan had an early bball game and then a bday party to go to. So Nick and I went to the gym and he hung out while I did Zumba. I got easily tired out today and about half way through I started to take it a bit easy. I guess I am still a bit wiped out.

Tonight yet again I am having to hang out with my inlaws. This is getting old. My MIL bday was this week so we are taking her out to eat and then we are all going bowling. This should be interesting.

Im sure I will have some kind of crazy story to report to you tomorrow.

 

[Worfiedoodles]

I'm here! 8M -- Done! Yep, let the "real" tapering begin...

Ok, so my theory about not weighing seems to have not been overly effective, as I was down a whopping .4. I don't think the 180s are realistic at this point -- but that doesn't mean I can't try to lose. I think doing the same race at essentially the same weight but I hope fitter could still be good

Lindsay -- I am so glad you are feeling better! And I know you are a good DIL, because of course I would be tempted to get MIL some new undies, and I know you aren't

Lisa -- I'm glad it's not just me! I have a work wardrobe and I still worry about what I wear and being the largest spouse if DH brings me along...why do I care if I'm the largest? I mean, really, does that mean I'm the worst spouse? Zumba sounds good, enjoy the painting! We desperately need to do something with our office, but I'm determined to get the entry hall and dining room painted first. We've had the paint for the entry hall for a very long time...

Pamela -- Oh, I'm in deep Pamela-trouble, too! I had two of the chocolate-covered pb GS cookies yesterday as "dessert" after lunch...but then I didn't have an afternoon snack, so I'm actually calling that a success

Kathy -- You are killing me I agree, at least one of those fellas should pony up some DVC! I keep changing my plans, I have a few more chapters to read in the 2012 Unofficial Guide and then I'm going to be "firm" enough to post. My arrival, meals with Rose, the race, and departure are the only things set in stone right now I bet Poko is a shining star today -- she clearly has the best Mommy! I won't lie, it is nice that we are home essentially when Ben is 3 days a week. He stays late twice a week for Improv, so he gets home a few minutes before we do. And then most Fridays I leave at noon, although with the merger I have a bad feeling I may have to give that up...the good news is they have plenty of home work, so the other days he's occupied. Anyway, maybe there are some clubs you could interest Mike in so he could arrive home closer to when you do, if you have some days when you can't be there soon...

Nancy -- I am sorry the scale is being a putz. You absolutely deserve better. It will eventually catch up to your good work. I have faith!

Lisah -- Are we still allowed to post with our Hollywood starlet?! You are famous! I still smile when I think how proud I am of you -- We are all going to look so gorgeous for our meets in January! I'm glad you have that ressie -- you are going to be amazed at the Expo and the races! You pick up your number in one building, and then go to where the Princess Expo was for the Expo. It's so big, they devote the entire building to it! So much fun!

Jen -- I hope you are feeling better now. You should absolutely give yourself time to recover from your race. It's smart planning

Kayla -- That looks like a blast! If they come to Providence or Boston, we are so in!

Rose -- I hope you are having a great time with Tom, enjoying the ocean (I so wish ours was warm enough to even put a toe in ), and relaxing before our big adventure! I know this year of g-f has has a lot of ups and downs, but you have stuck with it and you feel so much better -- you are literally glowing with good health in your Princess skirt photo. You look amazing!


This has indeed been a busy week. More work than I wanted, leaving early too many days, and next week there will be more work and less leaving early, so I guess that's good

Anyway, Wednesday night was curriculum night at Ben's school. We found out 9th graders don't have a lot of choices. He will be taking English, Latin, World History, Biology, French (2nd yr modern language), and Algebra (he has the option of "advanced", but wants no part of it). They run in 6-day cycles, so he has PE two of those days each cycle.

Ben has decided he is doing one week of summer camp, which of course starts the day he gets back from U.M. Army. My baby will basically be gone for 2 weeks straight Now I have to plan everything else around that -- the good news is it does not interfere in any way with the Providence RnR, so I guess we are in for that! The annoying part is I have to continue with the "dance" I do around Dennis every year to plan our family vacation. I have to keep mentioning options, make spreadsheets, etc., until I finally back him into a corner. There is no reason it should have to be this hard -- we just view vacations differently. I want them, he considers them a waste of money. It doesn't help that I haven't firmed up exactly what I want to do...and I know he's going to push back since we are both going for marathon weekend...and Ben is going on a field trip to Quebec in May that is definitely biting into the vacation budget...sorry to go on and on, I realize I am so lucky that a yearly vacation is generally an option -- I just get frustrated because I spend so much energy getting him to agree -- why can't he just accept that he's going and say something he would like to do?

He's back, so my rambling must cease. I'm finally going to try to regiser my Kindle, since he finally got the WiFi turned back on. I really do adore my husband, even if it's hard to tell from my post. He is so awesome in so many ways, he just has a little too much parsimonious New Englander in him

Maria

 

[camnhan]

So cool on the youtube video!! and that was one of them I had watched recently...

stupids scales...here is to looking to next week for a loss for everyone!!!

Scale showed me down a few more ounces this morning but not a good eating day. We went shopping to the mall so had Aunt Annie's pretzels (only 2 sticks however instead of the entire cup so I will count that as a small win) then to Red Robin for dinner with the kids...trying to rationalize the fact that I really hadn't eaten anything other than the 2 pretzel sticks and cereal for breackfast to balance out the barbaque chicken wrap and fries I ate, along with chips and salsa and 2 onion rings

Cold better but still hanging on...heading into a nightmare week of work and if all goes well a closing on the house we are renting so I have a little more stability in my life (we know the guy buying it from another friend and he is a great guy so will be a weight off my shoulders knowing we will be renting from him soon instead of the idiot who we have been renting from that had not been paying his morgage and the house was going into forclosure!!!!!!)

DH is trying to plan a 4 day get away to DISNEY for just him and I in either April or May!!!! Have lots of mixed feelings on it...excited to be able to get away..just the two of us bit can't imagine going to Disney without the kids...anyone else done this??

I LOVE Zumba!! We have Zumba and Zumba tone at the gym I go to but the girl I really liked doesn't teach there anymore and not been thrilled with the others so had completely slacked off...Do have Zumba for WII and do like that...want to get Zumba 2 as well.....it is one heck of a workout! Trying Spinning class as well...my butt was sooooo sore after that but couldn't figure out how to stand and pedal. One of the girls after the class told me I had to really crank up the tension on the bike to be able to do that....would have been nice to know BEFORE class...they say it really build stamina for running so we will see.

Guess I better get something done around here since we were gone all day.

 

[mikamah]

Good afternoon ladies!!

Had a fun weekend here but may have eaten and drank a little too much, and was even caught on facebook by Lisah posting under Beths name. lol. LisaH- We howled when we read your post, "friends don't let friends drink and fb." Soooo funny.

Beth had not been lurking this week so I showed her all the posts we had included her in, and I know she will be posting here soon, and I'm fairly certain we will be doing a half together in 2014, not quite sure if it will be the Donald, girls trip only or if we will do the princess feb vacation as a family trip. Luckily we have some time to decide. I think she would enjoy the princess as her first half more. I know it was so nice having a womens race for my first 5k and half. So we shall see. I had always thought I'd do marathon weekend alone and then we all would take a cruise april vacation that year for my 50th, but honestly, I might rather do disney and the princess over the cruise. So time will tell.

Marathon weekend 2013, still in the back of my mind, and like lindsay, we'll see at the end of summer and probably decide by october.

Niagara falls is out for April because the Maid of the Mist will not be running yet, so we hope to do something that week for a few days, and in August will do Niagara falls.

Maria -Whoo hoo! 8 miles done, and serious taper time! I definitely want ds to have something to do after school as he gets older. I heard there is not much for 6th grade and they can't do some sports, so we'll see. I have another full year before I have to seriously worry. wow, 2 weeks away for ds. That will be hard, but you will be ok. That's too bad you and dh don't agree on the importance of vacation. I think while planning our first disney trip 6 years ago was when I realized that life is all about the vacation. You work hard to make enough money to take time off and enjoy it. I love vacations. Even if we don't go anywhere. I'm debating if I should work some of april vacation now, but am gearing towards taking it off anyway. It's nice to have a full week off, even with no big plans.

Lindsay-Hope you had a fun night out with the inlaws and there were no bowling injuries or accidents.

Liesel-your meal sounded fabulous. I'm with you on getting back on track!! It's hard after the race though, but you can do it!!

Jen- I haven't done disney without ds but may for my 50th for marathon weekend, but will probably have a cruise with him planned for april if it works out. You deserve to get away with dh, and why not disney. You wouldn't probably feel bad if it was to someplace else, would you. It is a big decision though.

Nancy-Hey Honey!! How are you doing today? Hope you had some relaxing time this weekend.

Rose-I love the pic you posted, and you look absolutely amazing. Hope you had a fun weekend!!

Off to walk off some cookies with Poko!! Have a great evening!!

 

[dumbo_buddy]

you know what does WONDERS for your mental outlook? getting your hair dyed and cut. i hadn't gotten my hair-did (missy eliot - remember when she used to say hair-did? now i can't stop) since way before matthew was born and the hair was just horrible. now it looks so much better. of course, as soon as i shower it will go back in a ponytail but at least for a day it looked good

i'm working on having a better perspective right now. i was feeling blue for a few days but really there is no reason for me to feel that way! so i'm turning it around. nope, i didn't run either day this weekend and know i should have but i just needed a break. i have kickboxing tonight and having skipped the running is making me looking forward to the workout tonight.

2013 wdw marathon princesses (that means ALL of us, ok? ok!) we just booked for marathon weekend!! yay! it worked out swimmingly...we had 60 pts on our BCV contract so i booked for thurs and fri nights (jan 10 and 11) using 58 pts at the 11 month window. and then yesterday was the 11 month window for the 12th of jan and right on schedule our new BLT pts that we purchased were in the system. great coincidence, right? so, we are booked right now for 2 nights at BCV and then 7 nights at BLT. at the 7 month window we are going to try to get a reservation for jan 10-20 all at one place. not sure which resort would be best for us for that long...sort of thinking about OKW. looking forward to a long vacation at disney!

maria and rose so, 13 days til the princess? is that right? so exciting! maria, did you say where are staying? i'm jealous of you guys getting together that weekend! i hope you have fabulous weather and a fabulous time. can't believe it's been almost a year since i met everyone.

kathy sounds like your weekend was fun! i agree that a women's race was a great first half marathon race. did you convince beth to join us over here? a cruise for your 50th? that sounds nice - i'll be there. but you know which way we'll vote (because we all have a say, right?) DISNEY!

lindsay so....how was bowling?? if i were there i'd have a hard time not giggling everytime MIL bent over to get a bowling ball. i'd just be thinking, "hm, wonder if she's wearing my underwear right now"

liesel glad your dinner was nice. i am so glad john doesn't have work functions that i have to attend. i would absolutely NOT want to have to get dressed up! scallops sound good - i really like them but never cook them. they always turn out weird when i try.

hi to everyone else! i'm running out of posting steam!

have a great day!

 

[lisah0711]

Good morning Princesses and Belles!

Oh Lisa, you crack me up. Gary and I have an open relationship. Shhhhh. Don't tell George. After seeing him in that movie, I don't think he will be as understanding as Gary.

I'm like Roz from Monsters, Inc... "I'm watching.... always watching." How did you know I'd be lurking here this morning to see this confession? You came clean and counted it and you are ready to move on. All is good.

I can hear you saying this, Pamela, in your best Roz voice.

Good morning ladies! This will be short since we are painting our office today, but I at least wanted you to know that I am still out there.

Hope your office painting went well, Lisa!

I'm here! 8M -- Done! Yep, let the "real" tapering begin...

Woo hoo for the "real" tapering!

They had two floors for the Tinker Bell Expo, too, but I'm sure that the Tinker Bell Expo was smaller than the Princess Expo. I can't wait to see the granddaddy expo of them all.

stupids scales...here is to looking to next week for a loss for everyone!!!

Sorry about the smaller than expected loss, Jen. Any loss is a winner in my book!

Had a fun weekend here but may have eaten and drank a little too much, and was even caught on facebook by Lisah posting under Beths name. lol. LisaH- We howled when we read your post, "friends don't let friends drink and fb." Soooo funny. !

Glad that you guys had a good time! It will be nice to see Beth on here, too.

Rose, hope that you had a great week-end! You looked wonderful in your picture -- fabulous running form!

Lindsay, hope that you will be able to come to WDW Week-end in January. If your Mom and Aunt come along you should be able to take it down a notch since it won't be the "only" time.

you know what does WONDERS for your mental outlook? getting your hair dyed and cut. i hadn't gotten my hair-did (missy eliot - remember when she used to say hair-did? now i can't stop) since way before matthew was born and the hair was just horrible. now it looks so much better. of course, as soon as i shower it will go back in a ponytail but at least for a day it looked good

i'm working on having a better perspective right now. i was feeling blue for a few days but really there is no reason for me to feel that way! so i'm turning it around. nope, i didn't run either day this weekend and know i should have but i just needed a break. i have kickboxing tonight and having skipped the running is making me looking forward to the workout tonight.

Nothing like a little hair therapy, Nancy. I'm sure it looks very cute and you can ditch the ponytail every once in awhile -- although a pony tail when you are a mom is a lifesaver!

Trapped in the house with a couple of people hanging on you, who sometimes are not terribly rational or reasonable. Dead of winter. WDW vacation still way to far away. Of course, you might get the blues. But you are doing things to make it better and that is what counts.

Slept in until 6:40 a.m. yesterday. Apparently the dog was not feeling well and had an accident in the house (which has not ever happened since she was housetrained) that I discovered by slipping in it and falling. Again. And about a second after I hit the ground it was like a switch was turned on and my lower back started hurting worse than when I was in labor. It makes the ribs look like a walk in the park. I went to urgent care and they prescribed some muscle relaxers. I am staying home today. Thank goodness for that good bone density.

Have a great day ladies!