Yay! My taxes are done. I finished at 12:30 this morning and tried to get on here as it was printing, but the DIS was down.
but on the positive I kept up, and didnt poot not one time!!!
I bought myself a yoga dvd the other day, and DD said she would join me to try it. We were super giggly because the lady says things like, "exhale through the soles of your feet." Did anyone see the Mad TV when the guy was a yoga instructor and the lady was a contest winner who got to join him on the show. He kept tell her to breathe through various orifices. It was a riot.

And yes, I quoted Harley on purpose, because the hardest part of the yoga was, I had eaten Go Lean Crunch for breakfast, and it took all of my self-control not to toot since Julia was right behind me. The lady kept talking about how the twists in yoga squeeze all the toxins out of your internal organs. Tell me about it!
Hey Peeps!
I'm STARVING! LOL
I made it through my first day back at school. Mouth is sore but I only took 2 Tylenol today around noon which I think is a good sign considering I was practically counting the hours til my next dose of Percocet over the weekend. I'll probably take one soon just to take the edge off and relax me so I can sleep tonight. But anyway, I'm so freaking hungry. I had a slim fast and some gatorade and water today. Then just now I managed to get down a couple bites of mac-n-cheese that I had made a couple days ago. It's really annoying to chew so I'm just suffering through it. Plus I'm scared that I will pop a stitch or something will get stuck back there. I just weighed myself and I'm under 200 according to my home scale which means a 3 lb loss. (That's not my actual number - real weigh in is Thursday)
And here is a realization I had today. My mom mentioned that once I get this teeth thing taken care of that I would feel a lot less stressed out about school and that the stress I was feeling was probably more from the teeth than school. I didn't really believe her because school is really sucking this semester. But you know what? Ever since Friday, I've felt like a load has been lifted off me. I still have a lot of work to do but for some reason I feel more prepared and I actually have some time to just sit and relax with some TV or my Peeps! So the moral of the story - mom's are usually right

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Hurray for moms, and for Slim Fast instead of DQ
Oh, "good" news, Norah had a fever today with our trip right around the corner. Why do one or more of us become sick JUST before we leave? WHY? I notice that with others too. Anticipating a Disney vacation must lower our resistance.
Pivotal question....How sick is too sick to go? I best take her in tomorrow if she still has this fever or any other symptoms because I dont want to visit the disney doctors if I can help it.
Sorry about Norah. I can't tell you how many times we've been to DL w/someone having to be on antibiotics, imodium, or pain killers. One July, we had to have Julia in long sleeve shirts, long pants, and a hat because she was on sulfa drugs and couldn't be exposed to sunlight (do you think that's when she developed her Buffy the Vampire Slayer/Angel obsession?)
So, this mom says, see the dr. and make sure Norah drinks lots of fluids and naps in the stroller, and have fun on your trip. But then, this mom also used a leash with her kids. shocking, I know
HAPPY ASH WEDNESDAY, PEEPS!
I'm Baptist too but we are having an Ash Wednesday Service at church tonight. Our church is very moderate and becoming more ecumenical all the time. We too have a sedar meal which really brings the whole story of Moses and the Israelites to life. The Lenten season is a time for reflection on Christ's journey to the cross and the sacrifice He made for us. All the food is just a bonus!
Thanks for all the well wishes on the sick kiddos. I can't complain really....they'll get better and there are so many parents out there facing horrible diagnosis for their children. I'm just ready for them to go back to school! I took them out for 4 days back in Sept. for our WDW trip and they can only miss 10 days all together...after that every adsence requires a dr. excuse!
WHY, WHY, WHY do the teachers assign science fair project to kids who aren't old enough to complete the projects alone??!!!??? I have helped with several of these (thorn in my side) projects. I do however just happen to have knowledge of the EASIEST science fair project on the planet which requires the least amount of parental involvement AND won honorable mention at the elementary science fair.....just in case you ever need that information.
HAVE A GREAT DAY, PEEPS!
We're Irish Catholic. No donuts for us on Fat Tuesday, but DH and I did have French Toast for dinner last night (in lieu of pancakes. DH likes them better).
I'm doing my best today to observe Ash Wednesday despite the fact we're leaving for Reno in a couple of hours. At least I didn't give up slot machines for Lent. this means we have 2 meatless days in a 3 day trip. My vegan DS cheered when I mentioned that.
I know someone mentioned that Jesus already made the Sacrifice for us, but for Catholics, we try to add our little bitty sacrifice to His big one, not because He needs it, but because we try to follow His footsteps. So for me, Lent is about trying a little harder to be a better Christian. Thinking more about those who are suffering, and trying to be less self-absorbed.
Did anybody else see this awesome cherry pie recipe on Hungry Girl? Sounds GOOD!
Very Cherry!
Sometimes we get a cherry craving so powerful that no amount of Sugar Free Jell-O or Sugar Free Popsicles will cure it. It's the kind of craving that can only be kicked to the curb with a slice of pie bursting with gobs of sweet & fruity cherry filling. That's why we've created our soon-to-be-famous Topless Cherry Pie. It's crazy-low in fat and calories and super-high in fiber. Woohoo! And sure the pie is topless, but you should feel free to enjoy it while wearing your favorite blouse.
Ingredients:
2 cups Fiber One bran cereal
3 tbsp. light whipped butter
2 tbsp. Egg Beaters, Original
1 tbsp. cornstarch
1 20-oz. can no-sugar-added cherry pie filling (like the ones by Comstock and Lucky Leaf)**
8 servings (16 tbsp.) Fat Free Reddi-wip
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a blender or food processor, grind Fiber One to a breadcrumb-like consistency. Melt butter in the microwave for 20 seconds. Combine crumbs with melted butter and Egg Beaters and stir until well mixed. In an oven-safe pie dish sprayed lightly with nonstick spray, evenly distribute mixture, using your hands or a flat utensil to firmly press & form the crust. Press it into the edges and up along the sides of the dish. Bake crust in oven for 10 minutes, then remove and allow to cool. In a medium-sized nonstick pot, combine cornstarch with cherry filling. Heat stovetop at medium heat, stirring often. Once cherry mixture begins to bubble, lower heat and continue to stir for 3 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool for several minutes. Evenly spoon cherry mixture into piecrust and allow pie to cool and set in the fridge for several hours before cutting and serving. Before serving, top each sli ce with a dollop of fat-free whipped topping. Serves 8!
Serving Size: 1 slice; 1/8th of pie
Calories: 90
Fat: 2.5g
Sodium: 105mg
Carbs: 21.5g
Fiber: 7g
Sugars: 4g
Protein: 1.5g
*1 Point!
OOOOOH! I asked DH for a cherry pie for my b-day instead of a cake. I may have to make my own pie. this sounds so good.
Have a great couple of days while I'm gone Peeps. I've already made a plan to do just one buffet in Reno, and I'm packing oatmeal and sugar-free cocoa so we can at least start the day right.
I forgot to say, I was retaining water after a salty dinner the other day. I did the warm lemon water thing, and lost 4 lbs. in about 3 hours. Woo hoo!