DISappearing Peeps...A fastpass to THIN! Part 3

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Hi peeps, ig got to feeling really crummy last week and had nearly no energy and was tired through the holiday weekend. I had a lot of catching up to do and haven't gotten to everything yet.

Minnie~ I'm sorry aobut your grandma.

Sandy~ I know you've been feeling icky too and now there's snow. More going out.

Eventer~ Try to relax about the in-laws, you can't please some people and they sound like 'some people' fi you sak me. about your family members who can't be with you. They might not be there physically but they will be thinking all kinds of wonderful and loving thoughts for you.

I popped in earlier and saw a quote from Bee...... good for you regarding the counselng. It can help to have a safe place to discuss your feelings and try to make a plan for your future. about your dad's medical situation.

Ok, news from my neck of the woods........ The big news involves our trip; we might be going for free dining instead of Christmas. I would love to see the world at Christmas but free dining will save us a bunch. I tried to convince DH that we could do both and have the Sept trip be a fun relaxing, explore the non-park activites while staying at FW campground kind of thing but he wasn't going for it. He is afraid if we try to do both the it will be to much financially. I have informed him he needs to keep the Dec dates on the back burner and I want to go for a few days if they offer the bounceback booking again. I told him it would take at least 2-3 days to explore the resorts and go shopping at DTD.

The other big news from me; I was asked to be the education chairperson for the local Ren Faire. The faire isn't until the first weekend in Oct but it is a pretty big undertaking and I'll have lots to do in the upcoming weeks. I'll post a link to the website when it's been updated a bit more and my info is on it. I maybe calling on our dear Jo for some info and/or help with some of the history and cultural stuff.

Well folkd, not only is it getting late but I also have to call my sis in Hawaii. We talked a bit earlier about her joining us for free dining. It looks ike her Dh will be extended in Iraq so having a trip around the time he should've come home may help distract her and the babies. The babes are both free but airfare from Honolulu to MCO makes up for it.

Night all, I'll try to stay caught up a bit more in the upcoming week.

 

[pixie dust 112]

My dear Peeps, my Grandma passed away this afternoon. I'm envisioning her celebrating in heaven with my Mom, Aunt, Grandpa and other assorted relatives tonight. I'm glad I was able to spend some time with her over the last few days.

Thanks so much for your support and kind words the last few days

The humor here never fails to lift my sagging spirits.

Love and prayers to byou and your family!

 

[eeyore45]

dh is crunching numbers, I just cant imagine how busy the lines will be tomorrow at 6am my time!

dh will go if we can get free dining AND go to food and wine festival, food and wine fest begins sept 28 - we have the MUST DO of Party of the Senses, an extra $100!

Pop would be $1600 for the week, AKL $2600 (not including extras, and there are always extras!)

am I a whiner or what?

 

[aldisneygrl]

My head is stuffy, and cold eeze is yucky, its been so long, I'm sure we have some in the cabinet! dh slept in ds bed so I could rest better... (I tossed and turned, sneezed, stuffed kleenexes! I hope he got some sleep!) dagnabit colds - I'm going to be fine by FRIDAY!!

THE SNOW HAS HIT HERE!! 1 1/2 of snow, Ohare is having problems... I'm sick and tired of sweaters!

Hope you feel better soon Sandy! Hope the snow melts soon too!

I feel so out of touch with everyone. Maybe life will slow down in a couple of weeks. I had a big blow up with my kids this morning and decided to go on strike. For the rest of the week the ungrateful children can get their own clothes, fix their own breakfasts, and fix their own lunches. I went in to help my mood DD 11 straighten her hair. Of course, I was doing it wrong and not fast enough - so I let her do it. Then when I woke up DS 7 I asked him 3 times what he wanted for breakfast and gave him all the choices. He whined and cried and said he didn't know. So I told him to let me know when he figured it out. Five minutes before walking out the door he decided what he wanted. Sorry, too late! OK - thanks for the listening to the vent!

I think I will make Mom on Strike signs!

Can I have one of those signs? My DD told my DH on Saturday that she was going to talk to the school couselor about me. She said that I was stressing her out and causing her "emotional abuse". What was I doing you might ask? I have set up a new system this week. She got a smilie face for every task she did on her task list, but got frown faces if she yelled, argued, talked disrespectfully, or got to bed late. The frown faces would be deducted from smilie faces she had earned. If she ended up with enough at the end of the week, she got a surprise (a new webkin, but she didn't know that). Well, she was very close, but had a bad day of yelling and being disrespectful on Sat. She was in the hole by four frowns when she told her dad this. Well, I am ready to go on STRIKE with you. Oh, and she did do enough to earn her new webkin, and it seems to be working this week. I worry about her when she becomes a teenager. She is only 8!

Ok- I need the brave pixie dust sent my way.

I fell getting out of bed today. All because of my stupid foot and that plantar fasciatis thing- so I have an appointment with an orthopedic doc in the am- he is a foot and ankle specialist- I'm going in - asking for the SHOT! I know I'm a nurse but my mama always told me that it was better to GIVE than to RECEIVE

I guess when you are crawling instead of walking its time to go to the doctor.

I figure you needed a double dose! Hope the shot is quick, and that the relief outweighs the pain of the shot.

I am not the best mother and no where near perfect but I have learned that kids can do more than we give them credit for- and if you require things of them and give them an opportunityto learn you will be suprised at the independence they gain.

I am trying to teach DD this, and it is a hard lesson for both of us!

I hate my future sisiter in-law. More snide comments from her just now on the phone. She says them so sweetly, but in a condescending tone, that I don't think I could ever call her out on them. I hate her. It's Ray's b-day on the wedding day so I thought we could do an icecream cake at the rehearsal. I mentioned this to his parents and they must have told her. She called b/c apparently she is making desserts for the rehearsal. Said she could make a cake too. I said no, Ray only likes lemon cake and we don't need one two days in a row (the wedding cake is lemon) She got all *itchy and said that maybe Ray needs to make that decision. Um hello?? This was coming from him!! She said that she thought only she was doing desserts. I am just adding a small cake for him!! Geez!! She makes me cry I hate her so much. It;s hard to get her tone across on here but it's not nice. After Friday the gloves will come off!!! I am going to bring an icecream cake just to spite now. MWHAHAHA!

Don't waste your negative energy on her. You are going to have a glorious day, and it is the one day that is ABOUT YOU! I say bring the cake, after all it is YOUR future DH! I don't think you need her permission to celebrate the way you want to for your DF.

Yes, that's me at 254! My highest weight was 267!

This pic was taken in either Jan or Feb, probably 10-15 lbs ago.

Just thought I would share!

WOW!!!! You look amazing! Thanks for sharing!

My dear Peeps, my Grandma passed away this afternoon. I'm envisioning her celebrating in heaven with my Mom, Aunt, Grandpa and other assorted relatives tonight. I'm glad I was able to spend some time with her over the last few days.

Thanks so much for your support and kind words the last few days

The humor here never fails to lift my sagging spirits.

Cheryl, I am so sorry, and will keep your family in our thoughts and prayers. Now you have another to watch over you.

AI SPOILER ALERT FOR YOU WEST COASTERS!!!! if you don't want to know what happens, don't read the rest of this post.......and if you quote me, don't include the spoiler!







haley is gone!!!!!!! hooray! i hate to be mean, but her voice makes my cringe. i think phil will go before sanjaya. but you never know......sanjaya could go further than the others. he beat out chris tonight and wasn't in the bottom three. that's just disturbing to me.

I think Sanjaya is a "plant". I think he is on there for ratings ONLY! JMO

Glad you made it through your trial ok. I know that had to be hard for you. We are going through a public trial (not me personally, but a dear friend) around here as well (can't talk about it more than that), but it has been trying on all of us. This family needs all your prayers.


Melinda - I thought I quoted you, but don't know where it went. Glad your test showed nothing. What happens next?

 

[Minnie_Moo]

Getting back on to send thanks again, Peeps.

Allie, the angel comment was especially helpful.

I've talked with my sister a couple times and vented a bit to two of my Meep (Open Mike thread) friends about a couple issues, but otherwise am doing pretty well tonight. Wish I didn't have a big work meeting tomorrow and could just take the day off, though.

I didn't have a chance earlier to let Bee know how happy I was to read that her Dad is doing OK.

And Melinda, GREAT news that your test results checked out OK

Beka - Awesome before and after pics!

Eventer, so sorry to hear about your Grandpa being ill this close to your wedding. Two days!!!!!! Hope things go as smoothly as possible for your big day. Try to take the time to enjoy being in the moment and don't sweat the small (*itchy SIL) stuff!

 

[winkers]

My dear Peeps, my Grandma passed away this afternoon. I'm envisioning her celebrating in heaven with my Mom, Aunt, Grandpa and other assorted relatives tonight. I'm glad I was able to spend some time with her over the last few days.

Thanks so much for your support and kind words the last few days

The humor here never fails to lift my sagging spirits.

Cheryl, I'm so sorry for your loss! My thoughts and prayers are with you!

 

[dwheatl]

Bee- Glad to hear you are doing okay and your dad is doing better. Seeing a counselor is great. It'll give you a chance to open up, and also some helpful feedback.

So all week it hasn't sunk in about my wedding in TWO DAYS! But today we are going to get the marriage license so it's finally starting too...a little!

Have a great day. I'll be thinking of you.

PRAISE!
Doctors office called.....brain scan was normal....which is code for "nuthin' in there." That was for you Danielle.

Glad it was normal, and that you appreciate my smart humor.

Stacey WTG w/ the mom on strike. I wish more moms would let their kids know that it's a world of give and take, not just all about them.

I'm going in - asking for the SHOT! I know I'm a nurse but my mama always told me that it was better to GIVE than to RECEIVE

I guess when you are crawling instead of walking its time to go to the doctor.

I hope your shot works like
And thanks for straightening out your kids too. I have one student that was throwing a tantrum every Monday. When I finally got his cumulative folder, it turns out he's repeating kinder because he had an "attendance problem" last year. Why? Mom didn't make him go to school if he pitched a fit. My principal told her she's being a bad mom and that her kid's tantrums are her fault. Go principal!

At WW the leader reminded me of a saying she has used in meetings before, I really needed to hear it today, especially after all of the lovely things the Easter Bunny has left at my house, " Do not trade what you really want, for what you want right now."

Words of wisdom!

Ok, I'm going to mommy brag for a second! My dd Bailie was in her school musical today! She played fairy godmother and had a huge solo! She did so awesome! I was a very proud mom

Yay for Bailie!

Yes, that's me at 254! My highest weight was 267!

This pic was taken in either Jan or Feb, probably 10-15 lbs ago.

Just thought I would share!

Amazing. You look great, and think of the years you are adding to your life.

My aunt called today and said my grandpa is in the hospital and might not make the wedding. He had prostrate trouble a year ago and now something is up with his kidneys. He may go home tomorrow but might not be comfortable at the wedding b/c he has felt very weak. This is a guy that golfs 6 days a week...sometimes in the snow! So I am very upset b/c it is my mom's dad. I have no other grandparents that can come. Two are deceased and the other has dimentia in a nursing home. So I am sad. I had my great aunt and uncle drop out as well b/c he had to have a pacemaker put in last week and they can't make the trip from FL. So...I am a little bummed tonight on top of stressed over stupid sister in-law. I am trying to keep my spirits up though! Thanks for everything guys..this board is a lifesaver!!

Hope your grandpa is doing better. Our friend went into a coma the week of his son's wedding, and did not come out of it until several weeks later. DH and I happened to be visiting him the day another friend brought a dvd of the wedding. We all watched together. There wasn't a dry eye in the room. So if grandpa can't make it, maybe you can make time when he's feeling better to watch the video with him and celebrate together then.

Weighin day is just around the corner. Make good choices today, everyone.

 

[princessjv]

Yes, that's me at 254! My highest weight was 267!

This pic was taken in either Jan or Feb, probably 10-15 lbs ago.

Just thought I would share!

May I ask how you did it and how long did it take? You are an inspiration! Wow! Congrats!

My dear Peeps, my Grandma passed away this afternoon. I'm envisioning her celebrating in heaven with my Mom, Aunt, Grandpa and other assorted relatives tonight. I'm glad I was able to spend some time with her over the last few days.

Thanks so much for your support and kind words the last few days

The humor here never fails to lift my sagging spirits.

I am so sorry for your loss. May your memories stay in a warm place forever...

 

[denecarter]

I am going to bring an icecream cake just to spite now. MWHAHAHA!

My aunt called today and said my grandpa is in the hospital and might not make the wedding.

Just thought I would share!

You look fantasmic!

My dear Peeps, my Grandma passed away this afternoon. I'm envisioning her celebrating in heaven with my Mom, Aunt, Grandpa and other assorted relatives tonight. I'm glad I was able to spend some time with her over the last few days.

I'm willing to bet that as you look back at your time with her (recently and throughout your life), it will be the "little things" that you will cherish the most. My father's mother (Grandma) died over 20 years ago and some of my favorite memories of her are spending the night and watching "Carol Burnett", going to the grocery store early the next morning, and having frozen pizza for lunch.

It looks ike her Dh will be extended in Iraq so having a trip around the time he should've come home may help distract her and the babies.

I can only imagine the sacrifices that the military personnel and their families have to make.

So now you need to answer his text and say " I've got road rash, I'll come rub your oowie if you'll come rub mine..." or you could say "I've got this great warming massage oil and I'l love to help you with those sore muscles if you'll come kiss my butt "

I'm sorry thats not funny...

Ok yes it is, girl, enjoy this flirting for what it is...take each step in stride and give as good as you get!!! I'm so proud of you...pretty soon we'll be lovingly calling you "hussy" meant in the most endearing way of course! I hope that you will post another 'in progress' picture of yourself soon!

Harley was Censored!

Actually my first response was gibberish.... I'd never sent a text message before, didn't know it was set to automatically assume what I was writing, didn't know how to back out of it and accidently hit send.

Tonight, I gotta a call on my way to the gym... Stacy (girl from gym) was stopping at Chili's for 'happy hour'... I actually went and had a strawberry daquari... that's a fruit, right?

Went on to the gym... Jay had some extra time, so he showed me a couple of things on the free weights for my shoulders... then he had a meeting, when it was over he showed me some more shoulder things. Meanwhile, Christy had come in (Stacy, Christy, and I are all trained by Jay) and Stacy had moved on to a place called Groggy Dog.

Dedicated people we are, Christy and I go spend a little time working on abs with Jay until his next meeting. Then Christy and I do more weights and abs (did that crazy ball for the first time... odd sensation with it moving). Christy leaves to meet Stacy at Montana's (yep, 3rd bar/restaurant of the night).

I spend time comparing racquetball injuries with the girl I'd played last night... then I forced myself to sit and talk to Jay a few minutes before he got off work. I am such a flirt! (But in a very non-threatening way... mine's a twisted sense of humor flirting instead of a hang-all-over-a-guy kind... almost hate to admit it here, but I can make almost any comment into something dirty. )

Then, I went to Montana's to meet Stacy and Christy for dinner... I had a dinner salad with grilled chicken (red pepper vinegarette on the side) and water . They split cheese fries and a huge salad with FRIED chicken and drowning in Ranch dressing I guess they started to feel guilty because they wanted to do a "what gets eaten here, stays here" thing and mentioned to Stacy's other friends that that was probably why I've lost 65 lbs and they've lost less.

When I headed home, Stacy and some of her other friends were heading back to Chili's.

Long story longer... I was "social" and that is something I RARELY do. And I still ate the same thing I would have at home (well, except for that strawberry daquari... don't usually have "fruit" after lunch ).

Oh, yeah... and we "scheduled" another Cool Kids Yoga Class for tomorrow at 5 pm .

I'll keep you updated

(By the way, in case anybody is still reading this and they don't understand my "Cool Kids" references, it goes back to an episode of the Simpsons when Lisa goes on vacation and finally gets a chance to hang out with the cool kids... they don't know she's a geek back home, they just invite her into the group... that's what I feel like.)

 

[lexmelinda]

GOOD MORNING, EVERYONE!!!

Thanks for all your nice replies to the good news about my empty head! The next step is my appointment on April 25th. I did ask the nurse pract. what could cause nerve damage and she said likely a virus. If so there's nothing to be done to correct the problem...just address the symptom...the hearing loss with a hearing aid. Not sure I'm ready for that yet. I just wish the ringing in my ear would stop.

I think there are probably lots of people I didn't quote that I wanted to....

STACEY....I'm about ready to go on strike too!!! Should I get one of those huge banners that says something like "Shame on you, Lexmelinda Family" and stand out in front of my house all weekend??? Honestly...I get no respect around here.

PIXIE!!.....I was getting worried about you!!! Thanks for checking in. What's the word on your trip??? I'll have to get over to your TR. I've been lurking but haven't posted.

PUNKIN....Thought of you in court yesterday and so glad it went well.

SANDY....Are you feeling better??

FIDGE....Check in before you leave, woman!!!

SPARKIE....So sorry to hear about your foot. Hope it's better soon!

My dd Bailie was in her school musical today! She played fairy godmother and had a huge solo! She did so awesome! I was a very proud mom

Yay, Bailie!!! I always cry tears of pride when I watch my kids perform. I know how you feel. My DD13 is the baker's wife in her school's production of "Into the Woods". Rehearsals started this week. She's bummed cause there's no solo.....what a ham!

Just thought I would share!

OMG!!! You look awesome! I like your "skinny" hair, too!

My dear Peeps, my Grandma passed away this afternoon.

Awww, Cheryl. I'm so sorry. I know it's hard to let her go but I'm glad you got to spend some time with her this week. I pray that you are able to celebrate her life and are comforted by knowing that she is home now. It sounds like she's in good company there.

My aunt called today and said my grandpa is in the hospital and might not make the wedding.

I'm sorry to hear that. I've been thinking a lot about you these last few days and can't believe your wedding is tomorrow. Forget about your SIL and everything else and just focus and you and your DF and your life together. Here's a few of these

I worry about her when she becomes a teenager. She is only 8!

Sorry, Allie! I have a drama queen too and it is tough.

Oh, yeah... and we "scheduled" another Cool Kids Yoga Class for tomorrow at 5 pm .

I love your story and so glad to hear you are getting out of the house.

REMINDER: SEND IN YOUR PEEPS Q & A TO WONDERS TODAY!!!

HAVE A GREAT DAY, PEEPS! BE GOOD....WEIGH IN TOMORROW!!!

 

[eeyore45]

I'm on HOLD!

dagnabit, I couldnt push the buttons fast enough! reminds me of the days of trying to get thru to get a Cindy adr!!

 

[snowwite]

No time to read through the last 10 pages-maybe when I get back. I wish there was a way to bookmark it and hold my spot!
This time tomorrow I will be on a plane headed to WDW!!!
I am off to work.Gotta get there early so I can check in on SW.
Have a skinny week!
Wish I was going to the Peep meet!
I LOST 1 1/2 lb and can almost get into the next size pants Unfortunately I am afraid I will put it back on in Disney. Wish me luck in sticking to the plan.

 

[Eventer98]

On hold with WDW right now..I called exactly at 7 yet been on hold for 10 min!!!

 

[Eventer98]

No time to read through the last 10 pages-maybe when I get back. I wish there was a way to bookmark it and hold my spot!
This time tomorrow I will be on a plane headed to WDW!!!
I am off to work.Gotta get there early so I can check in on SW.
Have a skinny week!
Wish I was going to the Peep meet!
I LOST 1 1/2 lb and can almost get into the next size pants Unfortunately I am afraid I will put it back on in Disney. Wish me luck in sticking to the plan.

Have a great trip!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Beka]

Lynda, belle8306, dance2874, harleygirl, punkin, aldisneygrl, minnie moo, danielle, denecarter, lexmelinda Thanks guys! I appreciate the comments! Made my day! (I'm thinking about cutting my hair even shorter! It used to be down to my elbows...not pretty.

punkin413 Glad it went ok. I hope for a better day today!

Bee Therapists are great. I went to one to find out how I got to be 267lbs. I'm glad you're willing to open up to one.

Minnie Moo I'm so sorry to hear about your grandma. It's comforting to know she's in a better place. Sending prayers your way.

Eventer98 Sorry to hear about your grandpa. Are you taping the ceremony? You all could watch it together afterward...

May I ask how you did it and how long did it take? You are an inspiration! Wow! Congrats!

Thanks! I had gastric bypass 7/17/06, so however many months that is... I stink @ math!

 

[eeyore45]

Hi Beka - dont mind me I've been on medications...

I LOVE your pictureS you are fantabulous!!

still on hold... wonder if uma got up to dial early?

what should I book for dining? Is there a peep meet on the 23rd?

 

[eeyore45]

HI BEE!! sorry I havent been around much... I've been sleeping.. on the couch in a chair... but not in the bed!!

MinnieMoo may you feel His peace, and be comforted with His spirit - know you are surrounded in love!! {HUGS}

 

[eeyore45]

Melinda thanks for the reminder... not that I have the questions, or remember who I'm to send it too.... guess while I'm on hold I have time to go back 20 -30- 50- peep pages!!



see Beka, I get my count up w.o even trying!!

Are there any from the open mmike night thread booking today for the last week in Sept?

 

[lexmelinda]

Sandy!!! Are you still on hold??? Don't you love the music?? DD & I put it on speaker and sang til the CM picked up!

Over at the Official Free Dining thread we were singing together too. Everyone get the SAME hold music.

 

[aldisneygrl]

Melinda thanks for the reminder... not that I have the questions, or remember who I'm to send it too.... guess while I'm on hold I have time to go back 20 -30- 50- peep pages!!



see Beka, I get my count up w.o even trying!!

Are there any from the open mmike night thread booking today for the last week in Sept?

Sandy are you still on hold? If so, send your answers to Wonders10 (Shannon).

Good luck on Free Dining Everyone! I'll be there with you in SPIRIT! (Yeah that's it...in Spirit) Yeah, I'm disappointed I can't go in Sept. for the Peep meet, but hopefully in Jan.