DISappearing Peeps...A fastpass to THIN!

[Ellester]

PrincessV If your son is scarred for life, I'd better start saving for my kids' therapy now! We all have those not-so-great parenting moments. I had a major one last week when I ripped into my dd8 for the same arguing behavior. I think apologizing goes a long way with kids. It shows them that mommy isn't perfect either and we ALL make mistakes. So, give him another big hug and move on. Today is a new day!

OK, for my little bio: My name is Ellen (Ellester was a college nickname) and I'm 37. I was born in Chicago, moved to Ft. Lauderdale when I was 4 (many, many weekend visits to the mouse starting in 1973), moved to Atlanta for college (GO YELLOWJACKETS!), met my DH, was married in 1990 at the tender age of 21, moved to Ames, Iowa in 1993 after college, first daughter (Anabelle) born in Iowa in 1998, quit work to stay home with her, moved to Charlotte, NC in 1999, second daughter(Rebecca) born in 2001, son(Andrew) born in 2004, husband laid off last April, moved to Columbus, GA in September for DH's new job. We homeschool, so my occupation is "insane stay-at-home homeschooling mom". I love to read, do crosswords, cook, DIS (obviously!), garden, and when I have time, scrapbook. Our whole family was somewhat turned upside down by our recent move and we are just starting to feel settled in. We are renting a little house for right now, so we are nice and cosy. Hopefully we'll be able to save a little more for a bigger downpayment by summer.

This picture is from our trip to Disney's Hilton Head Island Resort in October. My mom owns DVC and since I am an only child, we are the main beneficiaries. Isn't my little guy cute? I tell him "too bad your momma don't love you any!".

Great idea, Melinda!

 

[UtahMama]

WOW! My DD2 Has Pink EYE!!!!!!!!! We've never had conjunctivitis in our whole lives but she woke up pitifully crying, coughing, barfing, and BURNing hot. I have to call the pediatrician at 8:00. Been on my knees praying for this blonde furnace.

Twinkie- should I get ointment/gel? or drops? WHAT should I do? I'm Lysoling everything that is a hard surface.

Anne/Mom- I love to scrapbook! I'm a wee little behind but do alot once I sit and crop!Wonderful to go to school with your kids! I used to either want to be an English teacher or a librarian. (You can tell I'm rusty in English, but I used to be smart before kids!) And there's nothing better than books! Really glad to know uou better!

PIXIEPOO! you are always cracking me up! Which I love and appreciate! Hooker shoes, one failing bra strap, and.... a thong sticking up out of your jeans, now THERE-ya-go! hubba hubba!

Melinda~ You are so wonderful! Pride and Prejudice is really good! I love that stuff too! I absolutely am positive I'd love to hang out with you and your wrinkles! I need a Doris Day camera too. And botox. What Not to Wear is so vicious! I love when the people with the kitten sweatshirts or "mom" jeans have NO idea something is wrong! I like those two English women who grasp women's breasts or bums and tell them they need support. I forgot their names...it'll come to me in an "a-ha moment" 3 hours from now. You are SOOO pretty!

Danielle- You eat well! Very yummy and nutritious.Whole wheat pasta is a hard one for me to adapt to . But it tastes good, just the texture is different. I really like the Morningstar sausage too. And Bocca burgers. NOT the soy hot dogs. Too weird.

 

[UtahMama]

Monica – I love your Mickey ornaments! But why aren’t they LIME green??!

Melinda – Nice to meet you! I, too, LOVE all the period pieces – Pride & Prejudice, Dangerous Liaisons, The Age of Innocence. What a great idea – I’m all for it. Getting to know you, getting to know all about you… I’ll work on my quickie bio later today!


Ha ha ha ha, I love your reasoning!

Mom0299 – Hi! Nice to meet you, too!


Time to be accountable...
Not a good day for me. I didn't really do that much damage yesterday diet-wise, just a couple Reeses cups, but I'm feeling really, really run down and just could not work out last night. That would have left me feeling not-so-great by itself, but the icing on the proverbial cake was that I completely snapped at DS. He was arguing every freakin' thing I said and I finally snapped, yelled at him and, frankly, wasn't very nice. I felt a thousand times worse after that and just went to bed at 8pm, after apologizing to DS and giving him some much-needed snuggling. Woke up at 6am this morning and still felt exhausted and, well... guilty. Gotta get past this today. Please tell me he won't be scarred for life!

Heading out for some coffee...

You poor thing! I HATE when I snap at my kids (which is not overly often, but often enough) I know that guilty feeling well. He isnt scarred. At least you appologized. Now go buy him a toy a week from Christmas and some ice cream That oughta fix it!

 

[DisneyWorld Delight]

Oh my goodness. I cannot possibly keep up with this thread. You guys are on fire.

I have been eating ok. But I have not worked out once this month. I have no time. I still have the first present to wrap, (and then the next 30). Yikes!

Havn't lost any weight, but I have not gained any either. Which is just as important. (to me)

I had an epiffany (sp ) last week. If I could just follow it thru. My goal is to lose 40 pounds at least. I thought if I could concentrate on 10 lbs a month, I'd look really good by springtime and my major committment to the Home & Garden Show. (I'd really like to run around like a chicken with my head cut off at 40 lbs less. Gosh I'd be really fast then.) So that is my goal: revised, reworked and doable.

Thanks ladies for all the commentary, laughs and encouragement.

 

[UtahMama]

PrincessV If your son is scarred for life, I'd better start saving for my kids' therapy now! We all have those not-so-great parenting moments. I had a major one last week when I ripped into my dd8 for the same arguing behavior. I think apologizing goes a long way with kids. It shows them that mommy isn't perfect either and we ALL make mistakes. So, give him another big hug and move on. Today is a new day!

OK, for my little bio: My name is Ellen (Ellester was a college nickname) and I'm 37. I was born in Chicago, moved to Ft. Lauderdale when I was 4 (many, many weekend visits to the mouse starting in 1973), moved to Atlanta for college (GO YELLOWJACKETS!), met my DH, was married in 1990 at the tender age of 21, moved to Ames, Iowa in 1993 after college, first daughter (Anabelle) born in Iowa in 1998, quit work to stay home with her, moved to Charlotte, NC in 1999, second daughter(Rebecca) born in 2001, son(Andrew) born in 2004, husband laid off last April, moved to Columbus, GA in September for DH's new job. We homeschool, so my occupation is "insane stay-at-home homeschooling mom". I love to read, do crosswords, cook, DIS (obviously!), garden, and when I have time, scrapbook. Our whole family was somewhat turned upside down by our recent move and we are just starting to feel settled in. We are renting a little house for right now, so we are nice and cosy. Hopefully we'll be able to save a little more for a bigger downpayment by summer.

This picture is from our trip to Disney's Hilton Head Island Resort in October. My mom owns DVC and since I am an only child, we are the main beneficiaries. Isn't my little guy cute? I tell him "too bad your momma don't love you any!".

Great idea, Melinda!

Ellen- Wow I admire you for Homeschooling! I think you are awesome! Your kids are just too cute for words! So "fun" saving for a downpayment. Really nice to meetcha!

 

[monymony3471]

I hate when you wake up and feel like you are heavier and the scale is up 2 pounds for no reason!!!!!!!!!!! I had steak last night, red meat always does that.

UM: Yikes, let us know how Norah's Dr. Apt. goes. Poor thing. All I can say is wash your hands and Norah's constantly. Wash pillow cases after every sleep for at least a week.

Melinda: Great idea! I will get on that. Plus I have to make myself look somewhat presentable before I take a picture.

PrincessV: We all get into snappy mommy mode at times. It's harder to be the happy mom esp. during the holidays and dieting. You are not alone and I think you made amends.

Ellester & mom0299: Thanks for sharing and it's great to know you more!

Pixie: Thanks for all the laughs. You are one funny one!

I finished my ornaments. They are on the tree. Last years' garland disappeared so I have to get more. JoAnns didn't have any.

 

[Bee]

Here I am!

 

[Bee]

Sorry I dont know how to resize... This is my first image post!

Ok, I am Belinda. My friends have always called me Bee. The cool thing is.. if I ever run into any of you anywhere you will be calling Bee and I actually respond to that.

I will be 40 in May. I got married in May of 1990. I grew up in Omaha, Nebraska but, I spent every summer in a small town in Missouri. My great grandmother was like my mother and that is who I spend summers with. Yes, I do have a mother and a father whom I love very much but was closer to my great grandmother at the time of her death than to my parents. (Named dd10 after her, they were born 100 yrs apart.. 1896 and 1996)

My husband is a corporate trainer for Qwest.. he travels a lot. I have been unemployed since the end of July due to back surgery. I just accepted a job yesterday to be an office manager at an insurance company. No benefits, no paid holidays and only $10.00 an hour.. so dont know how long I will work there. I want to, but I used to make a lot more money and dont know if 10 an hour will be okay... however it is flexible.

I lived in Des Moines, Ia for a couple of years 2001-2003. Bought a bar and cafe in a small town in Nebraska and ran that till this summer.. we lived above the bar.. my girls hated it and we decided it was for the best that we leave and come back to Omaha.

Oh, there is so much more.. but, that is the basics.. I have always been a little overweight and my Mom always said "you have such a pretty face, if you would only lose the weight.."

If you want to know more about me.. you can read my trip report.. It was an adventure.. (shameless plug)..lol

 

[dismom9761]

Bee,nice to have a face to match your posts. I hope the new job works out for you.

monymony,I love your tree.

DisneyworldDelight,try not to feel too overwelmed and not gaining at Christmas is a great accomplishment.

Ellester,I love the picture of you and your little guy.It is great to know more about you.

Pixie,keep the laughs comin'...

Melinda,I like the idea of getting to know more about each other.

UM,I hope your little girl gets better fast.These kids need to be well for Christmas-and mommies too.Let us know what the Dr. says.

I am home today because my DD2 is still sick.Her cough is horrible and she keeps falling asleep.Hopefully the sleep(and the three medicines and breathing treatments)will get her well soon.

Short bio-My name is Amy and I was born in Florida but moved three times before I was four and finally settled here in Georgia.I am thirty years old and have been married for 11 1/2 years.I have four kids ,DS11(Tyler),DS9(Peyton),DD7(Rebekah) and DD2(Rachel).I work part-time in a daycare and then full time as a mom.I love to read,DIS,and recently exercise.I used to scrapbook but haven't done miuch since Rachel was born .I will try to get a picture on later but I am usually the one taking the photos and not in them.

 

[PrincessV]

All About V…
I’m a 35 year old single mom, married for 9 years, divorced 3. My DS4 lives with me 90% of the time and I spend most of my non-work time caring for him. I work in marketing and public relations on FL’s west coast and spend most of my work-time writing editorial and press releases or designing ad layouts. Way back when, I started college, but didn’t finish, so I went back about a year ago. Thank goodness for the Internet, as I can complete my BA in Art History completely online. Somehow I doubt that will be the end of it – I see an MFA looming in my future. But, hopefully, this will lead to my dream career in the gallery world. In my “spare time” (yeah right!) I love to read and am particularly addicted to anything by Dan Brown, Diana Gabaldon, Tom Wolfe, and Anne Rivers Siddons. I’m a former ballerina and current lindy-hopper (a form of swing dance), a hobby that blends my love of dance with my love of classic jazz. I’m an Aquarian, which may or may not have anything to do with my need to live near large bodies of water. I grew up on the shores of Lake Erie, in Buffalo, NY, spent a short time in Charleston, SC, and have lived in FL for the past 15 years. But my be-all, end-all passion is France. I finally had a chance to visit Paris last year and knew I’d found my future home! Someday…
Oh, and I’m a photographer, so I don’t wind up in many pictures! But here’s a recent one with my boy:

Ellester, UMama, Monica - Thanks so much for your support re: my freak-out last night – I’m feeling better already! Sometimes, the hardest part of single parenting is not having anyone around to say “You did fine and it’ll all be okay tomorrow.”

UMama – Oh no, not pink eye! Been down that road a few times. I basically walked around the house every couple hours and wiped every surface with antibacterial wipes. Don’t know if it really helps, but it made me more comfortable! And I kept my hands away from my face for weeks. I had drops for DS’s eyes and I had to pin him down like a wrestling move to get them in there, but it did work, and quickly. The pink and gumk was gone in a day! I’ll be thinking of you and Norah…

Bee – what an exciting and interesting life you’ve had so far! And I’ve completely missed your TR… heading over there shortly.

 

[UtahMama]

This is me before our Sept. trip. I like my hair color here better than the current grey/mousey brown regrowth peering through. So!

My "Turn Ons" ( ) include, but are not limited to: Crafts, Organizing, DISsing, all things Disney and Disney Vacation related, free dining, Miss Piggy, losing weight, comedy,humor,laughing, HGTV/Food Network, shopping for smaller sizes (bonus when I actually have $$), diet Pepsi, candles-that-make-my-house-smell-like-I'm-baking-but-I'm-not, pin trading, e-baying, Craft stores/craft malls/boutiques, home decorating on a yard-sale budget, naps, chocolate, lip gloss addict, puppys and doggies (not a cat person), overdoing the Christmas tree decorating, hot baths (when no kids are on the other side of the door knocking and wondering what I'm doing and when I'll be done!), "my time", bookstores, cosmetics counters, white teeth, nice people, surprise gifts, and Disney everything (did I say that already?), vacuums that actually work- mythical creatures they are!

My "Turn-Offs" are: Rude pissy people, Rude pissy relatives, relatives who pop over for a visit, relatives who pop over and want to be fed, Carbs, people with matabolisms, people who LIKE to exercise, crowded WDW busses, lines at WDW, love bugs, humidity, smog, cigarette smoke in non designated area, blisters (do you see a wdw trend?), wrinkles (on me), cat pee, poopy blow-outs on airplanes, pink eye, all forms of exercise or exertion (except one ) having to take DD to DR. when I want to DIS, spiders, all vacuums I've ever owned, not being able to eat sugar, my thighs, my formerly great bum, my double chin. OHHH, I could go on!

I love my cute "little" family and nerdy cute DH. Love YOU peeps like family! Love the Gospel. Love to Laugh. LOVE my life and wouldn't change with anyone (unless they were exactly like me and rich and had DVC membership).

I grew up in Brea California. Been married 10 years to DH, Ron. I do daycare for a living and love that "job" a-lot! Before that I was a hair stylist for 9 ish years, before that I was a dental assistant for 12 years. I'm 39 years old and serve in Young Women's at Church (LDS in case you haven't figured that out yet) which I totally enjoy!!!! Love Salt Lake City to pieces!

 

[Bee]

Ok, so now I dont have to worry about that job not paying well enough....
They just called back and retracted my job offer.

Here we go again!!! I hate looking for a job!

Later, Love ya

 

[spongemommie05]

Okay a lil bit about me , i am misty, i am 31 yrs old and have 5 wonderful ,beautiful children i have been married to my DH, Lonnie for 14 yrs Jamaican, French love of my life. i love to scrapbook , craft and pretty much anything else, Pretty much the same things UM likes and dis likes I just can't type with a baby all over the computer (all the WDW things are not in my catagory YET>>>) we are the same aren't we UM And oh Jack sparrow He is my sugar rush When DH is not around i have only been to Disneyland once, when i was 12 and got so burnt i couldn't enjoy it. i only remember going on 5 rides the inside ones (parents thought it a good idea to take family vacation on the 4th of july) blonde hair blue eyed blisstered gir,l i stayed our trip pretty much out of disneyland ) last year had a complete hysterectomy still adjusting to hormone replacement and weight (thanks to all my peeps loosing it pretty fast)i absoulutely love pride and prejudice have read it a billion times,
I am spongebob squarepants biggest fan completely obsessed with the yellow sponge, planning a tr to disneyland in oct 2007 (can't wait) then it will be wdw i love scensty candles Burning (orangecreamscicle) now !
i Hate being sick (which because of low immune system happens alot)i hate my kids being sick and i have decided to VETO wal-mart next yr at xmas i am pretty sure that is where my kids got sick and pink eye (since i do not go anywhere else) i am also Lds! and would not change my life either there would only be one man and five kids i would struggle with ,love ya all
That is a lil about me

 

[jeriber]

Ok, so now I dont have to worry about that job not paying well enough....
They just called back and retracted my job offer.

Here we go again!!! I hate looking for a job!

Later, Love ya

Bee-so sorry that happened! Sending some of these your way

 

[Bee]

Bee-so sorry that happened! Sending some of these your way

Thank you... I so appreciate it... I have very low self esteem and I absolutely hate applying for jobs. Putting yourself out there to be judged. Anyway, I am a believer that when one door shuts another will open. This happened for a reason. Just hard to be positive at the moment.

 

[Bee]

Ok.. Having looked at all these pictures.. The people I am seeing are so beautiful. Not only are the beutiful sounding people but good looking as well!!


Whew are we HOT!!!

Imagine how good looking we will be when we have alost disappeared.

 

[monymony3471]

Me with my favorite Disney Character!

Hi! My name is Monica. I am 35 (ouch!) years old (I still feel 21) and I've been married to Tim for 11 years. We just celebrated in October.

I have 3 great kids. Matt 10, Zach 8, and Malorie 2.

They are my whole life!

Born and raised here in Michigan. We are just 30 minutes north of Detroit. I never lived anywhere else.

I have run a day care in my home for the last 9 years. I can have on any given day up to 12 unrelated kids running around here. Can and does get crazy!

I'm crazy about disney. I love to bowl. I love being active, just forgot I did.

As I have stated before I'm going back to school. I always wanted to be a teacher. But this time, I'm going into special education. It's just seems to be my calling with all the different kinds of children I've been blessed with in my daycare.

I like to be involved with things. I ran my bowling leagues, and I plan my high school reunions. Got the big 20th coming up in 2 years.

I love to travel with my family, or just Tim and I, and even just the girls. I love mexico esp. Cancun. My most beautiful place in the world is on the beach in Cancun! Can you hear it? It's calling my name! I think I'm due to go back........

 

[honeymo78]

I love reading all the bios and seeing all the pics. We are one great looking bunch of ladies.

I'm Stephanie, age 28. I've been married just over 1 year - we opted for the long 6 yr engagement. I grew up in southern jersey, went to college in central Pa then headed back to Philly for law school and my LLM in tax (reason for the long engagement). I currently work as attorney in the pharmacuetical defense field. Dh and I are hoping to buy a house and start a family in the next few years (maybe before I'm 30 - at least the house part). I love disney, especially Pooh and we try to make it to wdw at least once a year, twice if I've been good. In my spare time I love to read (thrillers, crime/legal drama, suspense, and forensic mystery types), dis, and play online computer games (I'm a bit of a computer nerd).

Here's me last Feb at wdw with my favorite character.

 

[summersk]

Oops it's my turn! I'll post a pic later (I have to figure out how ) I have been a stay at home mom for the past 8 years, homeschooling my just turned 8 year old DD untill 8 weeks ago when my husband and I began Divorce preceedings (ouch, I've let that cat out of the bag). I also have a 3.5 year old DD and luckily she doesn't really understand the whole divorce thingy (she's just excited about lots of sleep overs ) I am in the middle of some MAJOR life changes, as we are selling our farm (I can't take care of a horse farm, 2 kiddos, and a full time job alone), moving into the city (it's a small town south of Atlanta, Ellester lives about 30 minutes from me (I'm in LaGrange) ) my DD is now in the Public School System, I'm looking for a full time job, and I'm trying to get my hinny in order to start school again in the fall (I never finished my major and now I am planning to go back to study Radiology). I received a speech from my Dr. 7.5 years ago about the fact that I was obese. It took me another year and a half to get myself together physcially and I am now exactly 90 pounds less than my highest non-pregnant weight. I started out with Tae-Bo (Hi again Billy ) , switched to running because I agreed to run the Peachtree road race 10k with a lady I met online (I borrowed her friends number), I trained hard for 3 months to get through this, and then ran it 5 years in a row. I ran 3-6 miles everyday up untill 48hours before I gave birth to my youngest. When my youngest turned 1, my oldest was 5.5 and needed an extra curricular activity (plus I was looking for some diversity because this is a smallish southern town (it's growing) and I am not from here, I felt that she was lacking diversity in her everyday life so I met some new friends and joined a majorly diverse taekwon do class with my DD. I now lead the first part of the class, and am ranked in the top 2 in my division in the All-stars Karate league. My DD is also in the top 5 (final year end scores will be out in a couple of weeks). Utahmama hates me because I love to exercise but I do have a redeeming quality as I am niether a rude pissy person nor a rude pissy relative Bee I feel your pain because I am also on the job hunt I am sending some good vibes and pixie dust your way and I have to go pick up my DD now she was student of the month this month and got a free BK trip that I joined her for so I'll get back on the wagon tomorrow (but I will exercise today ) Spongie now I think I know where your name comes from as we are SB fans too! PrincessV you are my super hero, I so hope that I can pull it together like you have WOW! Hi Dismom9761 we are in GA together! I'll catch up more later peeps have a good afternoon!
Kelly

 

[daisy_77]

Wow, I am loving all these "about me" posts!

Everyone looks great in their pics!

Here is me this weekend:

I ate way too much food this weekend and yesterday! I am back on track though today and I have worked out to my workout DVD. It is hard to workout at home with a 2 year old! I like the gym a lot more!
This is the only DECENT pic I am willing to post of myself.

About me:
My name is January and my DH is Brent. I am 29 years old (for 3 more weeks) and we have a 2 year old daughter, Madelyn, who is my world. I am lucky enough to be able to stay at home with her...that is something I always hoped for when I dreamed about my future. It is sometimes draining but it is so worth it! Before having Madelyn I worked in the banking and escrow business. I loved it and I am planning on getting licensed as a realtor soon.
I love my family, camping, scrapbooking, traveling to Disneyland AND WDW, road trips, taking pictures, shopping, church (LDS), and going to the movies and doing things with my family. I don't like when people are scary drivers, rude in the stores or anywhere in public for no reason, and when it is FREEZING cold outside.
I am from Riverside, CA and have lived in Boise since I was 12. My DH is from Utah. We plan on moving to Sacramento within the next few years.