crzy4pooh-thotful spot 2005 (comments welcome!)

[Strings]

Hi There,

I hope you are all feeling better by tomorrow. Have I mentioned that it is snowing here and the windchill is -5*?

Congrats to your sister tonight. That is awesome.

Take care,
Beth

 

[sarahsmom73]

sending healthy vibes to your house! I hope you are all well soon!!!

 

[crzy4pooh]

Thanks Beth! -5.... Brrrrrr!!!!! I cannot even imagine!

Thanks Jen for the healthy vibes! Keep 'em coming!

Friday, we did go to Animal Kingdom, and it was a great day! Bubby (DS) was an absolute angel the entire time - no fussing!!! You could tell he wasn't feeling good, but he was enjoying himself. After lunch, we headed over to see Pooh and friends. Well, as soon as he saw them, he perked up, and was apparently feeling MUCH better!!!! We had to hold him back until it was his turn to go. The first character was Eeyore, so I held his hand and walked him up there, but he quickly let me know that he didn't need my help. For Tigger and Pooh, (and later for Mickey, Minnie, Goofy, and Donald) we held him until he was next, and then just put him down. He would RUN to the character with big hugs, then turn around to pose for pictures, get another hug, give Hi-5's, then give a kiss and a wave bye-bye. It was absolutely precious!!!! Around 2:30, we put him in the baby backpack and he slept for 45 minutes, then woke up ready to go again. Yea!!!

Saturday, I did the race, but I probably should not have. As soon as I started running, my chest started aching. I haven't had much sinus problems, but lots of chest congestion... Combine that with running in cool weather, and you get pain!!!! My running friend thoroughly lectured me about the dangers... pneumonia... etc. But, I told her I would stay back with her (she is a bit older than I am) and we kept running. She even improved her time by 5 minutes. I, on the other hand, was 6 minutes slower than the last race three weeks ago. I did the 10K in just under 73 minutes - definitely not on my pace, but it felt good to get some exercise in, and the last 3 miles felt alot better than the first.

Sunday, I felt the effects of the race - both in my muscles and in lots of coughing!!! I went to church, and was supposed to help out in the nursery, but was sent to Sunday School as soon as they heard me coughing. Sunday afternoon was busy with going through the ads and coupons, making out menus, and going to the store (much easier to go when Bubby is napping, and DH is home to stay with him). Then, it was back to church to direct youth choir, then to my parents to take care of their cats, go by another store, and home to see Bubby before bed. After we got him in bed, it was back out to Publix before they closed. Yea! All the grocery shopping is done!!!! I do have 2 more loads of laundry to do, but that should leave a fairly easy week! Yea!!!

Needless to say, I haven't had a chance to write much ont he journal, so that is the "Catch-up"! Eating has been great. I am under my goal again, and I need to officially WI sometime this week. Hopefully TOM doesn't mess things up too much! I hope you all have a great week! Thanks for all of your encouragement!!!

Take care and Happy WISH-ing!

 

[Alysa]

Lynnda,
There is about three feet of new snow here this morning - I want to live in Florida!!!!
Congrats about your race - feel better soon!

 

[sarahsmom73]

Me too! I'm moving to your house!!! We have about 10 new inches of snow and it's

 

[wfloyd]

We will gladly take your snow. That would be an interesting sight down here. It is getting way too close to 80 degrees to be comfortable right now.

 

[crzy4pooh]

You guys amaze me - how do you deal with the snow????? Well, you are welcome to come on over to our house! Should I tell you that I took Bubby to the park this morning? It was an absolutely beautiful day, so we went over to my parents to take care of their cats, then on to the park by their house. We had the whole place to ourselves!!! We walked up the steps, went down the slides, played on the swings, and had a blast! I do have to say, I love to play in snow, and I would love for DS to see snow. However, I could NOT live in that cold!!! (Knock loudly on wood.) You all are are much stronger women than I am!!!

Eating is going well for today. I think I will take a break for a bit and finish my WW magazine - I so look forward to them every other month, and I can't wait to finish reading it! Bubby is sleeping peacefully, and the dog is laying on the porch, and the rest of the laundry can wait...

I hope you all are having a fabulous day! Happy WISHing!!!

 

[toystoryduo]

Lynnda~

Your Valentine's date with your hubby sounds like it was wonderful! I'm glad you both had a good time!

I'll tell you... my DH and I have joked about moving to Florida, but I think we are getting very serious about it. These winters are so hard on the body and the soul! I love the changing seasons though so it will be a toss up.

How are you feeling today? You are an amazing woman! I don't think I could walk a 10K healthy, yet alone run while not feeling well. By the way, how far is a 10K exactly?

I hope you have a wonderful Tuesday!

 

[sarahsmom73]

Happy Tuesday ! I hoep you have a wonderful , healthy day!!!

 

[crzy4pooh]

Thanks Tracy and Jen! I am feeling a bit better today, but still lots of sinus pressure and some coughing, so no running this morning. Tracy - a 10K is 6.2 miles. It is becoming a very popular race distance around here. My biggest problem is that whenever there is a race where you choose 5K or 10K, all the stronger runners do the 10K. I have finished last in my age group the last two 10K races... but there were a few people that did the 5K that finished after my 10K time... I guess it's all in how you look at it!

Eating is going very well, but it is now TOM, and I think my body has decided to act accordingly... oh well, I know I'm eating well, and my energy level is much better than it has been the last few weeks. We will see what WI holds for me...

Well, DH signed us both up for the 2006 Disney Full Marathon tonight. It is official and it is paid for, so I need to get cranking on the training. I'm actually very excited. I'm starting to get that same feeling I had right after the half marathon - I want that Mickey medal!!!!!! Nothing's gonna stop me!

Anyway, I'm sleepy and I am subbing for an early morning meeting tomorrow - time for bed! I hope you all have a great day on Wednesday! I'll be checking into all your journals over the next couple of days!

Happy WISHing!!!

 

[Strings]

Hi Lynnda,

I hope that you are feeling better this morning. I hate sinus infections.

I am sure you will get your Mickey medal. You are very dedicated to your training.

I am sending for WI and TOM.

Have a great day,
Beth

 

[sarahsmom73]

Congrats on signing up for the full marathon! Let me just say how impressed I am!!!! I can't wait to follow your training progress and then the race! We will want to see pictures of that Mickey Medal you know!!!!

Thanks for the info on the 10 k!!!! I am doing 5 miles now! Only 1.2 more and I will be doing a 10 k!!! That is really encouraging!!!!

Have a great day!

 

[crzy4pooh]

Thanks Beth and Jen!!! Jen - you are doing great on your distance. You should look into doing a 10K - very challenging, but very rewarding when you cross that finish line!

Eating is still going very well! I think before I was trying to eat too little food for my body (more muscle from running means I need a little more food), and I would go on those binges when I felt like I was absolutely starving. I increased my points per day by two, and am allowing myself about half of the flex points per week. So far, so good - I WI unofficially tomorrow night for my leader, and will WI officially for the Staff WI Friday morning. Dinner tonight will include some asparagus, so maybe it will wash those TOM bloaties away!!!!

Today was good - I subbed for a beachside meeting while my parents watched Bubby this morning. He had a blast, and I got to share my story with a class I had not visited. Afterwards, we stopped at ICBY and split a small sugar-free, fat-free chocolate yogurt - yummy!!! This afternoon has been a bit difficult for me, though. I have to write my letter of resignation to the school board. I have been on a leave of absence for two years since Bubby was born, but now I either have to resign or go back. It has never been a question that I would resign and stay home with him, and I would never want to do anything different. I love being a SAHM! He is my pride and joy, and I cherish my time with him! I do have some great memories from teaching at the high school, though, and I will really miss my administrators and peers. The principal and I had our differences in the beginning, but the last few years were great, and he became a friend and encourager. It just feels so final. I guess that's part of the journey, though. Plus, someday Bubby will get to go to school there!!!

Anyway, I hope you all have a great Wednesday. I'm off to do laundry and look through some new WW cookbooks - yea!!!

Happy WISHing!!!