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[mikamah]

I'm baaaccckkkk!

LisaR_So glad you had a nice trip to california, even though it was so quick and busy. I hope you get a more definite idea of when you will be going soon. There's got to be so much in your head of all you will have to do for the move, but be sure and make time to enjoy all of Colorado that you can before you go. The race with the kids sounds great. I bet you'll run with the kids for the race, and they will sprint ahead of you for the finish. The first 5k ds and i did, he ran with his friend just ahead of me, and we played a little cat and mouse chase to the finishline. The last one, was not very good for him, and there was a lot of whining and moping, and we were very slow. We only do the turkey trots, but this year, I better get him out more beforehand. Good luck to you and the kids!!!

Nancy-I miss you. How are you holding up? I hope everything is going ok, and you have been busy and enjoying all the beautiful warmth this week. I've been craving a soft serve since I saw thomas's picture this morning. Sending pixiedust and good thoughts your way that a perfect job comes along for you.

Dottie-Very exciting you are doing the wine and dine, and considering the full marathon in january!! I am so hoping I will be there in jan to cheer you, and Nancy, and maybe Rose on! I need to stop reading about it here and on facebook, and not get so excited until I am sure I can go. lol.

Jen-Hello there!! Hope all is well with you!!

Hello to any other princesses out there!!

We are having a good day, no calls from the hospital. I'm going to pick up a friend of ds's now, and am crossing my fingers I don't get called in. I'll finish up laundry, pay bills, and clean up the kitchen, and that will be it for the day. Then I may sit on my back porch, in a fleece though, and read for a bit.

Enjoy the rest of the weekend!!!

 

[mikamah]

hi! i'm here. promise.

i've been posting some things on facebook and putting a happy "face" on there but things are just sooooo stressful right now. it's all going to work out...just doesn't feel like it right now.

thomas just got up from his nap and we're off to do some errands.

the last two weeks or so have been a real "when it rains it pours" type thing. you know my aunt whose dad died last week? well yesterday her two cousins were in the car going to visit their mom (my aunt's aunt) who is dying in the hospital and they were in a terrible car accident. one cousin is dead and the other is in critical care. i just saw them last week at the wake. so sad.

on the bright side...i found a fandango gift certificate that a friend gave me for my birthday and saw the hunger games yesterday for free loved it.

ok, will try to get on later to talk to everyone. miss you!

oh my gosh, Nancy, when it rains it certainly does pour. I am so sorry for your poor aunt and her family. My heart goes out to you and her, and I'll be praying for you all.

 

[camnhan]

And I'm back! Well, briefly. I just had to pop on to say after my first WW meeting weigh-in, I am down 9.4 lbs! No, that is not a typo. I am happily stunned! Now, the WW scale and my home scale are different, but things are definitely moving in the right direction!

I cannot stop smiling! I have to get some things done, but hope to have a reply post tomorrow. I hope everyone is hangin' in there!

Maria

WOW~~ that is spectacular
keep up the great work...I am debating on starting back up tomorrow...the hospital decided to bring back the WW at work and payroll deduct option since NO ONE signed up to continue on with the monthly pass option...I do like the program and do much better on it knowing that when I am hungry I can grab some fruit or veggies at no cost...

Hey everyone!! I am soooooooooo loving this nice weather...not that I have gotten out to walk/run or anything but have gotten a little yard work done and have been able to open up all the windows and let some fresh air in...

Still struggling with the same few lbs and yesterday didn't help with a baby shower and then I grabbed a bag of jelly beans an literally ate them till I puked am truly a mental case some days!!
So onto a new day...and new committments...however we are going to Hamada today for lunch so may have to wait until tomorrow!!

Nancy: sending prayers of strength, healing and peace to you and your family....

Need to find time to sit down and catch up on days worth of news from everyone...have been overwhelmed with work/class this past week and the kids being off..refused to come home and get back online and work wich was good for the home but just causing more stress at work for me...have to learn to not worry about it so much...

Disney is 24 days away!!!! Can't wait...I sooo want to get away but know it is going to be such a short trip...think I have our dinning plans finalized. Still thinking about calling to get a special cake sent to our table when we go to CG...

It is going to be a VERY busy April/May for us....Easter is only 2 weeks away and I have nothing planned for that....we go to DISNEY, Hannah turns 13 on the 27th, Cam is confirmed on the 29th...ugh and I just told DH to get tickets to Boston Bball game...YIKES>>>off to get yelled at...

 

[Worfiedoodles]

Good Afternoon, , , , ! I hope I didn't leave anyone out -- I can't decide what to call our Wine & Diners that wouldn't just sound wrong

I have to reply in fits and spurts today. I will totally catch up eventually...

I'm fighting what I think is a sinus infection -dry cough,horsey thoat-but other than that a good weekend. Maria- the Bike group was welcoming, since it was small, the leader did give me some pointers and tell me how things go along the route, and when I wanted to call it and have DH just come get me they encouraged me to stick it out and finish with them -so it wasn't all bad.
I just hate the feeling of being odd woman out even if its all in my head.

Hi Dottie! -- I hope you are feeling much better, and I think I read later that you had a better experience with the bike group, so sounds like it is turning into a good experience

One-derland is great, I was thinking that by the end of the year we will all be in ONE-derland.

Now this will be a huge celebration!

Good news . . . I only have 71 miles to go on my biking! But what is really good news is that I thought I had an 11 mile run this week, too, but it's only 3 so I'll be done on Saturday. It will be nice to have that finished before we go to AZ. It's good to find out that you can do alot more than you give yourself credit for even after an injury. Oh, and if I ever say I'd like to do a triathalon, please remind me of this experience.

Tris are on my list of things I have no desire to attempt, along with Mt. Kilimanjaro, swimming the English Channel, well, you get the picture

Maria- Lovin the TR. It seems like you were able to make a good day at MK despite the rain. Woohoo on getting the trip at WDW this summer. So exciting!!!!!! I loved CBR. We got "upgraded" to a preferred room even though we didnt pay for it. So we were right next to the FC. The FC was good and adequate but I love the all stars better It serves the purpose though. The buses were fantastic and we did not wait for any buses more than 5 min or so. The resort can be a bit of a trek if you are not in a preferred room but it has nice walking paths so I dont think I would mind the walking too much. Actually I will let you know in October after our trip to the pirate room. It is the farthest room from the FC and pools.

I am already looking forward to your TR! I haven't been able to think much about where we'll stay for marathon weekend. With the Values now having fridges, I guess I might find myself at Pop...No! I am going to stand my ground and tell Dennis we are staying in a Mod. I am not dealing with a nightmare to get back to the resort after the race again Truth is, he won't fight me

Sunday we did our St Paddy's Day 5K. It was great. Lots of fun costumes. For those who didnt see my FB post. I was Lindsay O'Hoffman for the day. I thought that was funny. My time was 34:55 I think???? It was only 40 secs slower than last year so I was pretty happy since I am about 15lbs heavier. It was a great race. Lots of supporters and already drunk people screaming like crazy on the streets. We followed it up by watching the parade. The streets were packed and it was a really great parade and atmosphere. It was just an awesome day and an awesome weekend.

I love that you did this race, and had such a wonderful time, in all ways! Wow, that is a great memory to keep for days that aren't seeming as much fun

Maria

 

[Worfiedoodles]

I'm definitely going to need your guidance on the potty locations on the Donald route. I cannot picture where the bathrooms are in Tomorrowland at the MK -- all I see in my mind are the DL locations. One of the things I am looking forward to in January is running down Main Street since they routed us behind Space Mountain at the Princess.

I think Tomorrowland is a good choice, since they are pretty close to the route. Can you picture walking into Tomorrow land from the central hub, and Stitch is on your left? Go around the ride and past the store, and tucked into the wall are the restrooms. The other sometimes good spot is in Frontierland. The restrooms that passthrough Adventureland and Frontierland, if those are open. I was counting on them one year, and they weren't They made us go way off the route and deep into POTC land to find them. I stick with Tomorrowland to be on the safe side

Maria_loving your trip report. Our first trip, I left michael with Beth and Jim one night and went out on my own. I went to the GF and watched wishes from the beach and then went to DTD. If I had the chance again, I'd definitely go to a park. I love Philharmagic and COP too. Definitely 2 favorites and I think we hit them both every trip. Maybe just sitting down for 10-15 minutes is why I love them so. What do you mean we're not competetive???? I am so competetive with not being last in any race I do, and I haven't been yet. Isn't LisaH just amazing- 5 halfs within a year. I think she is going to be the next Corinna, and I hosey her Wish shirts when they are too big!!! Does the rest of the country hosey things too? We shall see.

I hadn't heard of "hosey" until Dennis introduced me to it. I quickly learned he does not get to hosey! Ok, we are competitive, but were not serious about it I continue to be amazed at our Lisah! She can do anything she sets her mind to!

Ah january weekend. I'm on track to go since I just got my federal refund. Now to keep it in the bank and keep my house and appliances functioning, and I will be all set. Summer camp is coming up, but I've got my flex money to come back for that. Now how early do you think will Pop sell out of rooms? I'd like to stay at Pop. Hmmm, sounds like I'm going. Fingers crossed. Is it the thought of all those yummy little Boma desserts that has me going?

I do know Pop sells out, but I don't have a sense of when. I didn't get to enjoy any little Boma desserts because I wasn't feeling great this year. Trust me, they are on my list for January! I will eat smarter next time

Hey Guys....
Sorry I have been MIA....

Rose and Nancy...yes I am on Facebook. Rose just sent you a friend request...Nancy..just PM'd you Sure I will find the rest of you then!!

Kids are on spring break this week but I am in a mandatory class for the next 3 days Weather has been really nice over the weekend so we got a little outside time.

Struggling with weight...seem to be loosing and gaining the same few pounds have stayed someone where between 1200-1500 cal per day so amazing how I can loose a full lb one day and gain it back the next...wonder if it is my scale?????

I am also on FB, but notorious for not checking it... It is frustrating to keep working with the same lbs I should probably only weigh once a week, but I am not that disciplined. You can fluctuate a lot from day to day...

i just spent an hour at the police precinct....just to fill out a damn application to be a crossing guard. the police officer who is the coordinator blah blah blah'd me to death and just ignored thomas AND matthew both screaming! omg! i just wanted to leave! there aren't any positions available right now but she spent an hour talking about all that being a crossing guard entails. (entails? is that the right word? i say it alot but never spell it) b/c apparently it's more than just crossing the street! yeesh, that was exhausting!

Oh, Nancy -- I am so sorry! I know you did not want to even be there, and you didn't need the full rundown for a job that wasn't even available I admit I peeked ahead and I know your week does not get better -- so this coming week is sure to be an improvement Keep posting, even when it's not going well. We YOU!

Maria

 

[Worfiedoodles]

You would have thought we were asking these people to parachute from the plane. People are so ridiculous sometimes.

Ok I have been throwing a pity party for myself in my brain the past week or so. I just cant get my eating together. and now Im on the "why is it so difficult to be thin" page. I need to get past this and just realize it is what it is and move on. I need to go to the grocery store tomorrow night so I think that will give me a fresh start. I plan to get lots of fruit and veggies and lean meats. I do not want to be in our disney vacation pics looking like this and thats what I keep trying to tell myself. ugggh!!!!!

This saturday we have a dinner dance to attend for mikes work and I actually have to get all dressed up. Not looking forward to finding a dress to wear. ugggh ok I tried to make my post more positive but that snuck its way in. Guess it is just one of those days in my brain.

Lindsay -- People are indeed on planes. I just don't get it? I always try extra hard to be accomodating. How are the healthy food choices coming? I am snacking on a plate of apples, almonds, blueberries and grapes. I also bought cantaloupe this week. Sometimes if you can pick up a "fun" healthy food it helps you get started and stick with the fruit and veggie patrol. How was the dinner dance?! I bet you were gorgeous!

Oh, and that new wonderful thing called a dvr. Omg, I have been watching the second half of 2 broke girls every monday after michael goes to bed, but this week, I dvr'd all 4 shows on that channel, and watched them after he was in bed in their entirety. I'm afraid it could become dangerous. Last night we dvr'd biggest loser to watch together, but dont know when, and I watched a movie on netflix-Original Sin. It was pretty good. And you got to see Antonio Banderas naked. From the back of course. What's not to like. I caught up on donald this morning, so that feels good, but ran out of time to catch up here.

The dvr is a dangerous thing! I have two Masterpiece Classics, 2 Being Human, Merlin, America's Book of Secrets, and 3 Universes waiting for me right now...and Friday night I watched an episode on History 2 about Zombies I would never have bothered with if it wasn't so easy to dvr...it's addictive!

on the up side...only 28 more days till Disney
on the down side...only 28 more days to loose 10lbs

Wow, you will just blink and it will be time for your trip! That is wonderful! Instead of focusing on 10lbs, might I suggest you just focus on making the best choices you can each day, and see what happens. If you do, you can feel good about your efforts, not matter the results

I do not check a bag for really short trips, especially if I know I won't need much room for souvenirs, etc. I guess it depends on what you plan to bring back for the kidlets

I wish we could have some of your nice weather. We are having 3 to 6 inches of snow here. Tuesday night we had thunder snow, which is something I've never, ever seen here -- except on the weather channel. Every day my Mom texts me the weather forecast for next week in Arizona.

Darn you smilie police!

Thunder snow?! I've never heard of such a thing. That sounds creepy but fun to watch?

I'm looking forward to getting away for a few day but I know it will be a stressful trip. I have to do taxes as well as see both families as well as keep my little family happy. I told Ed yesterday I'm taking my stess show on the road. I'm going to try to make it a point to enjoy as much as I can, even if I have to fake it. Although I'm getting to be like Rose and getting a tad tired of waiting for the making it part of the fake it 'til you make it, baby!

Wow, that does not sound like a relaxing getaway....but I know you will make the very best of it, and hey, we'll be waiting for you when you get back I hope everyone puts on their cooperation hat, and makes a special effort to be amenable

Maria

 

[Worfiedoodles]

Hi all. I am still having a party for myself. Its the continuation of the one I started the other day. Just cant get over it.

Now this just could be totally normal and part of aging but I really feel like this has kinda been like this and I have been complaining about this since I have gotten the IUD in. It may all be in my head but I am also wondering if it is why it is so darn hard to loose the weight. I mean there are times when i could eat better but overall its not horrible and I exercise a lot.

Just really unsure of what to do....any suggestions or comments?????

Sometimes we need a little "down" time, that's ok I don't have a ton of suggestions. I would definitely speak with your ob/gyn about it (yes, this from the woman who basically won't go to hers ) I know they are always making advancements and learning more -- so why not see if there is something available that would better suit your needs?

Went out with the Women's bike group again and it went much better- I actually wasn't exhausted afterwards and shifted gears- the first week I was just to nervous to bother. Jake finally comes home today and boy I have missed the little bugger-even when he has that pre-teen attitude. He and I have a date for Sunday to see Hunger Games with a friend-he's read the whole series - it is all he has talked about for weeks- he is a very avid reader and is never without a book in his hands-if he could run and read trust me he would other than that no big plans for the weekend- I still have a dry cough but I think it's really allergies no other symptoms. Hoping to run 8 miles this weekend,( pian free would be nice) in between puppy sitting for a friend.

I know you are so happy to have your little darlin' home! How was your run? Are you enjoying puppy sitting?

Maria Lots of for you today. Congrats on the weight loss and the upcoming WDW trip. I can't wait to hear all about it! I've never stayed onsite, its one of the things that stresses me out about doing a WDW race, I don't know which hotel to pick! I'll have to find out what everyone's favorite values and mods are. I enjoyed the rest of your trip report. Hopefully work is going well.

Spring break started today for us which means more kid time, less DIS time. I'll try to pop in often. We had a good trip to CA, but it was overwhelming with meetings, looking at houses, and driving around neighborhoods to see where we would want to live. You really have to pay to live in a top school district. The timing of the move is still uncertain, I would really like to get that settled so it won't be hanging over us anymore. Right now the two strongest possibilites are sometime this summer or at the end of the year (I know, right around marathon weekend!). I hope they figure this out soon.

Lisa! -- Honestly, onsite is so much easier for a race, I highly recommend it! I would not suggest the All Stars as you know, but Pop would be a great Value choice, and certainly AoA! I've never stayed at CBR, but it worked great for Lindsay. CSR was good for the race, it's just far out to get to reservations, etc. POR and POFQ are my first choice Mods. I like all the transportation options, they have "make your own pasta" at the food court at POR (very yummy!), and they are fairly close to the Parks I am most interested in.

Ok tread lightly when it comes to Tebow:love I hope he does well with the Jets kinda wish Jacksonville would have gotten him though:- Remember I live here in FL and we bleed Orange and Blue! Go Gators elite 8 in BB .

Well, I don't hope he does well with the Jets... I thought your comment was so interesting because Dennis said yesterday that Tebow should have gone to Jacksonville, where he could have been a big draw for the team, and also had learned how to be an NFL QB.

Maria

 

[Worfiedoodles]

So I just don't know what to say. Nothing major going on, just mentally pooped from life stresses and I think from the chronic injuries/illnesses. Add to that the kid issues, work issues, food issues, weight issues, etc and I just needed a break this week. So for the first two days I didn't even turn my computer on. I tried hard to focus on my workouts this week and eating better. I am a half a pound outside of maintain, and I will take it. I went to piyo 3 times this week, strength class, ran twice, did the elliptical a couple of times and stretched and stretched and stretched. Hopefully Tuesday will be my last pt visit for awhile. She said I might have chronic back issues, but if I do, we will deal with it.

We signed up to do a local 10 miler next weekend, so I am excited and nervous and annoyed. Annoyed because Mike informed me that his former boss who has only been running for a year and has a lot of other issues that I won't go into is targeting the same time as me. I just HATE it sometimes that guys don't have to work nearly as hard and are able to easily do what women do and then b-atch and b-atch about how we don't need women's races and it's all the same, blah, blah, blah! I have been thinking about this a lot lately. The other thing that I really need to come to terms with, is something Mike said to me before we found out about the gluten issues. My hair was falling out at that point, I was getting sick after runs, lots of brain fog and other issues. Anyhow, I said I just don't think I can do a marathon. And he said I didn't want it bad enough. I know he didn't know I was sick. I get that. But I just can't let it go. I worked so hard. And I was feeling so lousy (in retrospect). I didn't even know what it was like to not feel sick at that point.

It's been a hard week. Mentally challenging. But in a good way, I hope. I hope to come out the other side of this all in a better place. I think this is what you do in your 40s. Your brain forces you figure this crud out one way or another.

Rose! -- I am so happy to hear from you. You know the search party was about to go out Nothing wrong with taking a technology break, and it sounds like you needed it. I love that you can just decide to sign up for a 10M next weekend, and off you go! You are in amazing shape ! I do know what you mean about how it doesn't seem fair that some things are just easier for men. Dennis will announce he's going to lose 5lbs, and the next week it's gone. Seriously?! I don't know what to say about Mike's comment -- obviously you do want your fitness goals very badly, and you work so hard to achieve them. You do have to remember he did not know you were sick, and I am absolutely confident that he adores you, and was trying to motivate you.

The 40s are interesting, aren't they? I do find myself deciding I have to deal with stuff, and so far so good. Ironically (and you can laugh at this one) I am more physically fit than I was in my 20s when I didn't leave the couch. Yes, I still have a loooong way to go, good thing I have wonderful company for my trip

I enjoyed a wonderful day with my Mama. We went to the salon and I got a pedicure and she got a mani. We both got our eye brows waxed and the lady said we should get our lips waxed too. I wasnt completely offended by her asking because I have noticed over the past year or so my little peach fuzz of a mustache is getting darker....I guess its hormonal with age. Anyway I was however offended when she asked if she should wax my chin. I mean like just dig the whole I have been in a bit deeper lady thanks. As if I wasnt feeling bad enough about myself. Anyway...overall it was wonderful and I really enjoyed it. We went out to lunch and did some shopping. I got an outfit for tomorrows dance we are going too and I did not enjoy shopping for close one bit. But I did it and I found something I should be comfortable in.

I'm so glad you had fun with your Mom! Sorry about the scary woman trying to generate more revenue for her chair I can't wait to hear more about your evening!

I know you all will be thrilled to hear this thumbsup2)--we planned out our points for the next year or so and we went ahead and added thursday to the marathon weekend reservation at bw. I am still not 100% sure we are going, but it was available. I need to have a good race. We have the 10 miler next weekend--which I had a bad dream about last night. And the kdf half I think on the 28th of April.

The further away from the last Princess race I get the more I can think logically about it, and the reality the two biggest issues of the weekend were food and location of the resort. So by staying at bwv we have corrected both of those. Or at least made the food much easier to deal with. There are a ton more choices within walking distance of bw. I get a little cranky when I am tired and hungry. By taking those two issues out of the mix I think I can deal with the injuries (though hopefully there won't be any next year)/ weather/ lack of sleep.

I admit it, I really hope you come to marathon weekend! I think you would love the atmosphere and seeing so many WISHers! And I want to see you, too! I tend to agree, with your food issues it is best to stay where you know you can feel comfortable eating

I am definitely in for the Wicked Half and will be running along behind you. My friend Karen will be doing it too. She finished about 2:30, and I was 3:30, but my goal will be to actually train for it, and beat that time. Shouldn't be too hard. I am definitely up for post race drinks too!! Isn't that the main reason to do these silly races, to celebrate afterwards? I think they need a margarita smoothie.

Margarita smoothie? I am so in!

hi! i'm here. promise.

i've been posting some things on facebook and putting a happy "face" on there but things are just sooooo stressful right now. it's all going to work out...just doesn't feel like it right now.

thomas just got up from his nap and we're off to do some errands.

the last two weeks or so have been a real "when it rains it pours" type thing. you know my aunt whose dad died last week? well yesterday her two cousins were in the car going to visit their mom (my aunt's aunt) who is dying in the hospital and they were in a terrible car accident. one cousin is dead and the other is in critical care. i just saw them last week at the wake. so sad.

Oh Nancy -- you need like 30 What a week you have had. I am so sorry. I hope Thomas was a pleasant little fellow for your errands, and didn't yell "Help!" too much

..I am debating on starting back up tomorrow...the hospital decided to bring back the WW at work and payroll deduct option since NO ONE signed up to continue on with the monthly pass option...I do like the program and do much better on it knowing that when I am hungry I can grab some fruit or veggies at no cost...

Yep, those fruits and veggies can save the day! I like that even though I'm planning a treat for dinner, I've accounted for it and I don't have to feel guilty. I'm having a ham and cheese omelet with 1c. of hash browns and a glass of chocolate milk. Yep, that's a treat for me

I'll be back later with an update on me, now I have to move some

Maria

 

[CRUIZEN MAMMA]

Nancy, I'm so sorry for your loss-your family is in my thoughts and prayers

Rose: I know just how you feel with your runs and improving- I had a similar experience Saturday with my Run group, they are all much faster 7-8 min miles and if I keep up it's only for the first mile and then I burn my self out- yet I am faster than others and find my self running alone-I feel like I am starting from square one since the foot issue and I just was unhappy- then as the sun started rising I realized why I started running and just enjoyed the quiet and being alone-ran 6 1/2 miles fairly well -I'm being conservative in my milage hoping that will get me back to where I was, I don't want to not run at all -3 weeks drove me crazy. My FIL is a big Wilcats fan during BB season- I was disappointed that the Gators blew it in the last few min- but glad since that would have pitted you and I into a friendly rivalry.

Lisa H- As you probably saw on FB I'm in for Wine and Dine, haven't booked a hotel yet since I'm still going back and forth on 1or 2 nights. After a fairly good run Saturday I bit the bullet and registered. I'm gonna watch how fast the Jan marathon fills before I make my decision to go Mickey or Donald but I realize just completing it is a feat so why stress about time just go out and enjoy it.


Maria- I agree with your Hubby- Tebow would have been a big draw for Jacksonville- as for learning to be a good Quarterback- I think he's holding his own for a rookie but yes he needs some schooling and the media needs to get off his back and let him learn and not expect him to walk on water( pun intended)

Verdict on the Hunger Games from Jake was Good Movie, Better book! We had a great Sunday together -lunch, movie, and new sneaks for Mister Clown Feet- he's 12 and wears an 8 1/2 men's shoe already
To everyone have a great week!


Dottie

 

[camnhan]

Good Morning all

Well it is a Monday...cold and drizly here and our email is down at work so I don't have a clue what I should be doing so I am surfing the net instead!!!

Had a nice weekend...went to eat at Hamada yesterday with family...was a great meal! Kids had a blast with the chef....and there was sooooo much food!! Was surprised to see that I only put on 2 ounces for the entire weekend

My hubby and kids got me an iPad for my bday totally took me by surprise! I can't wait to really get some time to play with it!! and it will be so nice to take that small thing on vacation and not have to lug the laptop around

The new Run Disney shirt is out...can't wait to get one while on vacation!! going to be my motivation for the next few months!

Still have not gotten a chance to catch up ....maybe today since there is no email!!

 

[lisah0711]

Good Morning all

HAPPY BIRTHDAY JEN!

 

[lisah0711]

Hello ladies!

Hope everyone is well!

This will be a quick post. I am listening to Soarin' and trying to get that vacation feeling but I think it's going to take a drink or two to get there. :

Nancy, sorry for the tough times. Thank goodness you have those two adorable boys to squeeze. Looks like you had a good run this week-end.

Maria, hope that you are having another great week! And I'll remind myself that you are all waiting here for me when people are making me crazy.

Dottie, I did see that you signed up for the W&D on FB! I have to wait for my 7 month DVC window to open to make my reservations. I'm thinking it will be Saratoga Springs for me.

Lindsay, hope your week is better this week, too! My experience with bc was I felt like I gained weight but it didn't go away when I stopped. I'm on thyroid and that has helped me to feel better but didn't do a thing for my weight, neither did HRT but I still can handle things much better and that is a good thing. YMMV.

Lisa, enjoy that spring break! Hope you get some spring like weather. Your 5K will be here before you know it!

Rose, you are one of the hardest working folks I know. If we had a dollar for every silly thing our husbands said we would be rich women!

Kathy, so glad to hear that you and Maria will be doing the Wicked Half. I'm totally up for some margaritas to celebrate with you ladies virtually.

I had way too many things on my plate this month. It has made me very stressed and cranky and some of it is my own fault. I am taking many deep breaths and looking for my happy place.

I rode 47 miles on the bike this week-end and still have 12 miles to go. That will have to wait until Saturday. I think the Krocman is a ONE and DONE.

Have a great week ladies!

 

[Worfiedoodles]

Hey Ladies!

Checking in before it all gets crazy and another week goes by...

Lisah -- It should be a decent week. I'm working on an application, but it's nothing too scary, and I have time to start working on some of those projects I was supposed to start in October I'm sorry your week is so stressful I am eager to track you ladies during W&D! It is going to be fun to have a virtual drink to celebrate your success

Jen -- !! Sounds like it was wonderful -- I hope you have a great time with your new toy!

Dottie -- Yes, I think being a rookie in Denver was not good for Tebow. All that media attention did not help matters. Perhaps he will find his footing, although I hope when he does it's in the NFC

to everyone else, posting and lurkers!

I ran 4M Saturday and Sunday. I can't run again until Thursday, yesterday afternoon I had my quarterly "hairpalooza", so no perspiring for three days. I'm home tomorrow morning, so I do plan to do an incline walk. A very slight incline, but I still feel muscles I didn't realize I have

I have the dreaded second weigh in at WW Wednesday, and lucky me, TOM showed up yesterday. This should be interesting. I wonder if they kick you out if you gain week 2? Yes, I know they don't really, but it does feel kind of ironic I did so well, and now I can literally see the water weight. I'm going to make a concerted effort to drink my citrus water tonight and tomorrow night, trying to whoosh some of the retainage away.

I told Ben we are going to WDW, and he is really excited. But he did tell me he doesn't want to eat at Boma or the Irish restaurant. Guess I'll have to save Boma for my races Well see how long I can keep the secret, I told him I want him to be surprised by our resort. I doubt I'll actually hold out very long. We have a reservation for a Finding Nemo suite at AoA. I may see if I can change that to Lion King, if they really are allowing you to book when we'll be there. There seems to be some confusion about that. I have to take a closer look at them and weigh it. Cars is definitely our least favorite, and we'd be perfectly happy with Nemo, but of the three Lion King is our fave movie. Dennis wanted a separate sleeping space for Ben, so we don't have anyone making anyone else crazy with too much togetherness. I'm hoping this will make it more bearable for him. I agreed to him not entering any Parks and no ADRs, and he's mentioned he would do a water park and mini golf, so by the time we actually go, I think we'll have a reasonable compromise so we feel like we had a family vacation.

I helped my girlfriend make her ADRS for her end of May trip. She has Boma, Garden Grille and the Grand Floridian Cafe for dinner, and the Wave and Hollywood Brown Derby for lunch. Sounds good to me! She decided she wanted on the DIS, so I helped set her up with her login and start her first thread. Now she wants a signature. I told her to the Cult!

I'm going to watch another episode of the Universe and fall asleep. It is early for me, but I'm just tired. I hope everyone is having a great night, and looking forward to an awesome week!

Maria

 

[dumbo_buddy]

ok i'm way behind but i want to catch up at least a little...

lisaR i vote for NYC for your anniversary trip i mean, it's not like you'll want to hang out with the cullens on your trip but we'd love to see you!

lisaH boo for the extra stress! it's a stinker, isn't it? 12 miles to go? that's great! you have gone so far!

lindsay i can't take a hormonal birth control. it throws my other hormones/functions out of whack like my insulin and my "normalizing" functions aka the things that keep me from going crazy. maybe the iud is doing the same thing to you. another vote for the snippy snip then!

rose good luck with your last day of PT! don't forget to keep up with the exercises. did you ever look into getting a TENS unit for yourself? i love mine.

maria nice job on bringing your friend to the dark side! our neighbor is going to disney in september for the first time with her THREE kids (twins about to turn 4 and the little one about to turn 3). we've been talking about her planning and i've sent her all sorts of links and things. she sent me a text the other day that said something about "should i plan on scheduling an ADR the day the MK has EMH?" i was so proud of her disney lingo knowledge

jen hope your bday was fabulous. an ipad! nice! i like mine alot although i don't really use it for anything other than reading books. still, i use it every evening and in the middle of the night. an ipad is great when you have a baby. so...what are you going to do on your trip? give us a little sneak peak so we can pretend we're going with you make sure you post a pic of the new rundisney shirt.

dottie good movie, better book is exactly how i feel about the hunger games too. i had an old gift certificate and saw it twice this weekend for free. as far as movies based on books go, i thought they did a good job. of course there were some changes. but still a nice way to spend the 2+ hours.

kathy the DVR is probably my most favorite thing in the house! lol! it's so great to be able to watch shows when you want AND without commercials! i love the pics you posted recently on facebook. that mike sure is having a good time with poko

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ok it's almost 8am and i started writing this at 5:30am. we are having a make-up day at mommy and me since we didn't have class yesterday. the school was closed because the archbishop who just became cardinal gave everyone the day off - cardinal dolan day. haha. must be nice to be so powerful that you can be like, "meh, you all have the day off."

things around here are ok. i've been trying to find some part time work and there seems to be no such thing nowadays. job shares apparently are a thing of the past. there are people out of jobs who are willing to do the jobs for less money and longer hours just so they can get a job. miserable. john has been busting his hump trying to find business for the consulting firm and has a ton of leads which is great.

yesterday was really a comedy of errors when trying to find that stupid easter bunny. we went to the westchester mall (the fancy one). the website said the bunny would be out at 10am. of course the bunny wasn't there and the mall people couldn't find the bunny people. went to another nearby mall. wasn't exactly sure where it was and we wound up parking in the wrong garage. of course we figured out it was the wrong one AFTER getting the kids out of the car seats and into the carriage. back in the car again to the right mall. turned out to be great b/c there was no line and we could take our time with the bunny. thomas was THRILLED! absolutely loved him. matthew...well, he could care less what was going on as long as someone was holding him i bought those ties a month ago on some crazy super sale. i just couldn't help myself. i was channeling my inner southerner

my weight is pretty good. 144.5 today. i saw 142.5 the other day. it was a crazy fluke though i think but i'll get there hopefully in a few weeks. i need to be better with logging. my kickboxing class on monday is changing a little and she kicked our butts with a more boot-camp style of a workout and it was great! hoping to run today. i still haven't gone above 5 miles so the half in may i think is out (i don't want to spend the $$ on the entry anyway). that's ok. i'll do one soon.

off to dress the kids and get out of the house. freezing today. wah.

have a great day everyone. xoxo

 

[mommyof2Pirates]

Hello PrincesstinkerMickDonnies!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Nancy- Im so sorry for all the tragedy you have been dealing with lately. Faking it til you Make it is a good act but be sure to take care of yourself. The job market is so bad right now but I hope those leads really pay off for John. Hang in there. On a good note you are rocking the weight loss

Kathy- Glad you had a nice day off this weekend without getting called in. We had an employee appreciation party for mikes work. It was at a ski resort about 45min away. It was very nice and fun and I did have a few drinks and it was a great night.

Rose- Im glad you got the extra day for marathon wkend if you go and I think staying at your favorite resort will help if you choose to do the race. How was your last PT session??? your races are coming up quickly. Im glad you are doing well.

LisaH- 47 miles on a bike woowza!!! Good for you for sticking with it.

Maria- I agree stick with your guns and do the Mod. Im not sure what we will do or even if I will be going for sure but if I can swing it I would like to do the mod too. Im glad ben is excited for your trip. I think it will be great for you to enjoy your time there without the worries of racing.

Jen Im so glad you had a great bday and what a great present. Have fun playing with it.

Dottie- Sounds like a nice day with your son. Wow hes got some big feet. My 7year old is a 4.5 so I think I may be in the same predicament too.

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Well so far the week is off to a great start. It has gotten cold here again. The poor daffodils look like they are on their death beds this morning. We have gone from 80 degree weather to low 50's and very windy. Baseball practice last night felt torturous.

We have alot going on the next month or so too. We have easter weekend and Nicks birthday is on good friday so we are having a little party for him the day before easter. Then we have my 2 cousins and my dads bday in march which we are celebrating all on 4/15. I have my half marathon on 4/29 so I am also working in my long runs during these crazy wkends. Its just nuts.

Otherwise not much going on. I am looking forward to the nicer weather coming back....hopefully it doesnt stay away for too long. Oh and I did get my 8 mile run in on saturday and it felt great. It was more laid back and I didnt push myself to keep a certain pace but just to complete it. Now I just need to get my eating back in order....its still out of wack. I said I would do a good grocery shopping to get some good stuff and plan out my food but I havent gotten there yet. So hopefully tonight after zumba I will force myself to do it and get it over with. I hate grocery shopping.

Oh and I must be feeling overwhelmed or anxious because last night I had a dream that I was at the airport and we checked in for our disney trip and I realized I forgot to pack our suitcases so I just planned on buying clothes when we got there. Then I was in a car and a tornado came through our area. Woke up and realized I was dreaming and just laughed. We all know I would never forget to pack my suitcase.....I pack them weeks in advance.

Have a great day.

 

[camnhan]

guess I better start packing,,
Have been trying to do some shopping but just not thrilled with the way anything looks
Weather had been so nice as is getting colder again so really bummed....

Had a nice bday but have had cake and ice cream for 3 days straight now!! 2 helpings am sure the scale is going to show it....ugh!

Job hunting is the pits but things always seem to fall into place sometimes later than sooner but hang in there....

Every race I had wanted to do over the next 2 months has fallen through.... Really need to find one to have some motivation. Have really slacked off

Well off th try and catch up with everyone

 

[Rose&Mike]

I am loving all the pictures on facebook! Especially that smiling runner!

Nancy--I'm sorry about all the family sadness.

Just have a minute--done with therapy. Woohoo! She suggested I start maybe regular massage for my back/legs. Not sure about that. There is a yoga class Friday evening that I might go to in order to get ready for the run on Saturday.

For the record, still don't like yoga, but I like how it makes me feel.

Way too much to do at work, so I am going in tomorrow for a couple of hours.

Feeling good and healthy. Fingers crossed this is an upward trend.

TTYL.

 

[CRUIZEN MAMMA]

Hey Girlies,
Well last night, we received a devastating phone call, my FIL has a rather large and fast growing mass on his lung- they are biopsing it today- This has thrown my DH for a loop and I am so dreading having to break this news to Jake. To say that he is close to his grandpa is and understatement- the Sun rises and sets in grandpa's eyes- he is Jake's super hero. The odds are not in Grandpa's favor and we should know more by Friday- we are holding off telling Jake till we know more, so we can better answer the questions he is sure to have. I really needed to get this off my chest so thanks for taking me into your group and being a safe place for me to vent. I hope to be back to catch up with everyone by the weekend.

 

[mikamah]

Oh, Dottie, my heart goes out to you and your family. These days will be a whirlwind of emotions, doctors visits, tests for fil, and stress. I will be praying for all of you and am always here if you need anything. I went through it with my mom almost 3 years ago, and it is so hard, but truly the support here was such an amazing help. More recently I heard about a organization called Lungevity. There are many inspiring stories of survival, and I think there is probably a lot of information and support there too. Hang in there.

 

[mikamah]

Good morning ladies!!

Not much happening here, walking the dog, eating too much, pms-ing, little tween-ie attitude, working, yada yada yada. I need to get back to tracking. I had a good loss last week, but will be lucky to maintain this week. Why do I do this? Stupid, i guess. Oh well, today is another new day, and I'm starting fresh.

Poko is doing great. She had been barking in the middle of the night a few days, so instead of shutting the living room shades, i've left them open the past 3 nights, and not a peep out of her. She's just snuggled down on her loveseat. We are transitioning her to adult dog food now, and that's helped in the tmi area too. Makes me think of Nancy. How are your bowels doing, hon?

Maria-I am so happy for your ww weighin last week, and I hope today goes as well!! A maintain would be great, but if you see a little gain, you know it is water weight, and you will not get frustrated, you will accept it, and see it gone next week. You are rocking it!! Good luck today!!
I'm ready to cheer from here for the w&d!! Since its a night race, we should probably celebrate the beginning of the race with our first beverage, and then every 5k split.

Lindsay-I am so impressed with your running. 8 miles is awesome, and I love hearing about all the races you are doing. I'm only doing my june race, and the half in sept this year. Trying to save enough money to make jan 2013 a reality.

Nancy-The bunny search was well worth the effort when you see that adorable picture. The boys are just freaking adorable. Did you see alicia silverstone feeding her baby chewed up food from her mouth? Have you thought about doing that for Matthew? Might as well start early. How bizarre. Speaking of gross, you'll get a chuckle out of this. Michael fell and hurt himself the other day, not bad, but he was lying on his back with his mouth open, eyes closed, crying and Poko ran right over and gave a huge wet kiss in his mouth. Made him forget about his injury. It was soooo funny. I'm afraid he may count that as the first time he made out with a girl. I hope John's leads are promising and he has some success, and my fingers are crossed for you both.

LisaH-47miles on the bike!! You are amazing. Hope you are relaxing and having a beverage and into vacation mode. I know it's only 530 am there, but on vacation you can start drinking when you get up. That's why they invented mimosas and bloody marys. Have fun! I loved your race pics!!

Rose-Glad you're feeling good!! I think the little touch of summer weather really helped, though I'm ready for it to come back now.

LisaR-Hope you're enjoying your break!!

Dottie-3 weeks til vaca!! How exciting!!

I feel like I've forgotten somethign important. Maria's vacation!! So happy that Ben is getting excited for it!! Maybe dh not doing the parks will be ok. You will only have one man in the park to keep happy. The family suite is a good idea, and I hope it all works out for you. I think the values are pretty awesome for the money, and it will be so nice to stay in a brand new resort!!

Hello to anyone else out there!! Hope you all have a fabulous day!!!