In Search of my Body...Not The One I Ate.. #4 "Inspiring Others... 1 Tiara at a Time"

[3DisneyKids]

OMG, Liz! The news for Jodi! Lyz is right...we are all in this for the long haul and going to need every bit of information on every doctor's appointment along the way.

And the soda to Delena! OMG, I would have laid into my mil like you only read about. So not cool. My 9 year old has never even had soda. Never.

Speaking of that 9 year old...I think I may take him snowboarding tomorrow (Shawnee Peak, LisaPR). Well, he is going for sure. Just thinking I might go with him. No need to worry about injuring myself before a race anymore.

I am at 1300 calories and done for the day. I could have ended the day at 900, but I decided to indulge...and still stay within my totals.

Off to get things done and salvage something of this day.

 

[AKASnowWhite]

Nancy - I'm missing something. Does your board call off school and buses at the same time? Don't mind me I'm just confused about why all the school closures. We don't have a lot of snow here - surprsingly I know. But a lot of the times we are open in bad severe weather but buses are stopped. Forgive me Nancy - I think I missed a post somewhere. Sorry.

That's ok, Lisa...I forgive you

I've been complaining about the weather here. Our town is hilly and has some nasty rural roads. Some of them are wicked dangerous. If the weather is bad and the road conditions are sketchy they will either delay the start of school 90 minutes to allow conditions to improve (like they did today, due to freezing rain/sleet overnight) or cancel outright. My kids already had 2 school cancellation days before Christmas...and a delayed opening...another delayed opening today ....and Wednesdays weather is promising to be craptastic. More ice. First snow (3-5" range), changing to sleet, then freezing rain. So yeah. Unless there is some major shift in the weather pattern in the next 24 hours, there is a very good chance that school will be effected.

The thing that is REALLY annoying about all this - is every time school is cancelled, they add another day on at the end of the year (June)....which pushes graduation back another day....so as of now, my son is scheduled to graduate on June 22nd... ...yikes. Did I say that? I can't believe I have a kid graduating from High School

Also, Lisa Runner, explain this tiara thing to me. I missed that. Being in a fog and all.

Ummm...be careful what you ask for

Basically - there is a "Princess 1/2 marathon" at Disney in March. Medal is a tiara...Lisa/PR wants us all to participate next year...either run/walk the 1/2 marathon, or run the 5K.....

The economy has me so down. Our local jobsite portapot supplier, tiny, one man operation came into my office today to ask for an advance on the one unit we have rented now. The total he was looking for was a pittance and I am just so bummed about that. What is this world going to look like a month from now. And this morning, Molli's orthodontist, (her braces are off now) shot himself. Was is money? Disease? I don't know at this point. But it could be the economy.

So sorry Lyz... ...God, it gets depressing doesn't it? There's a lot of "hurting" going on in our neck of the woods as well. We are pretty lucky that our jobs have not been negatively impacted at all. Crossing fingers that we'll all be ok....


Liz - that is the best news about Jodi! I'm so happy for her. And my goodness, this is going to be the LONGEST pregnancy of your lives. Talk about pins and needles.

Incredible news. The miracle child. This one sounds like it's going to be a real survivor.

My dreadmill wouldn't start this morning. I figure it blew up when the electric went out couple days ago. I couldn't get that lucky. The safety wasn't in place. Good. I don't have a repair bill. Bad, cause now I have to get on.

Well, if you don't want to hop on that dreadmill, I could always recommend a hip-hop dvd for you...

 

[AKASnowWhite]

Food for today...

28 points (right on target)...no wine, no Fresca.

Exercise: 45 minutes strength training, 30 minutes....(can I call it dancing? it was more like "seizuring" I think ) hip-hop dvd for a total of 75 minutes.

Monthly total 210/1500

gonna go to bed early. I've had a really hard time getting up in the morning..and dang it all..those kids ARE going to school tomorrow...and ON TIME

 

[DisneyWorld Delight]

30 minutes....(can I call it dancing? it was more like "seizuring" I think ) hip-hop dvd for a total of 75 minutes.

 

[SeptemberGirl]

Listen, I have to start by thanking you guys. Thank you for getting it, why I am so invested in Jodi's pregnancy. And yes, it will be the longest one of my life. Longer than mine! And I swear to update every single appt. They now have two pictures of the baby!

I'm thinking her song is "Fighter" by Christina Aguilara. And yes, I think she' s a girl. Because who else could hang on like a woman? We are MADE of steel!


So, girlies. Let's hang on, okay? To the resolutions. Because already I feel myself slipping.

We can WALK the half? Paced? Easy! We can do that! Or run the 5k? Cool. I'm in. When is it?

Nancy - well done!

Aimee - thank you. I soo need the DC.

Lyz - that sucks, really. I know, I feel it too. The economy, the general suckage. Laughed out loud about the Tositios! Love them. I hope you're hiding yourself.

 

[goofyfan-12]

OMG. We were just talking about those very things at dinner. Not even kidding. We have some odd conversations around here....

Nancy - you are officially scaring me know.... please god tell me that my name did not come up in your conversation about those chaps....

E - I am so sorry about the 1/2... truly devastating news to say the least... everyone is right though, you are certainly able to run that race and you will run that race... just in another year with a cooler medal (although only a tiara will trump a Goofy medal in my book.... ) For what its worth, I love J for his perspective on this. That simple act earned my respect.

Liz - OMG... loving the news about Jodi and the sticky baby (yes, that is how I refer to the little tyke in my head). I am continuing the good thoughts, prayers and crossing of various appendages...

Lyz - since you asked, my weigh in went well... lost about a pound (after I took my heavy sweater off - the first weigh in showed a .4 gain. Who knew clothes could weigh that much?) Made it to swimming and survived (and didn't try to kill anyone Dawn). I am not sure how my body will handle the swimming and the training. We'll find out tomorrow when I go back to the torture chamber known as the gym. And, stay away from the Tostitos.... I may have to throw a few buckeyes at you if you don't.

Aimee - Diet soda and kids just don't go together, period. Do I need to get my angry eyes on with your MIL? And thanks for picking up E's packet... you are the best... (I may even consider the princess race in 2010 - probably walking, but who knows. OK - did I really say that????)

LisaV - keep on keeping on there girl... rambling or not, you have good input. If it helps, I am generally clueless on the whole school closing thing too... I know the parents usually don't want them home, but it sure makes my commute to work easier when schools are delayed or closed.

LisaPR - thanks for the encouragement and the tips... they are more helpful than you know so keep em coming please....

Kat - quit your complaining about temps in the 70's... you're making those of us who complain about temps in the teens look unrealistic...

Dawn - how is Carsyn doing?

Kelly - how have you been?

OK - I'm sure I left some folks out (sorry...) still need the cast list to get up to speed on the new folks...

Paula

 

[adsrtw]

Got on the scale this morning. Up about 5 pounds, which really isn't too bad, just annoyed at myself for having to lose this same 5 pounds for like the 3rd time.

Don't let that 5 extra get you down. Been there, done that too. Consider it a small speed bump.

I do have some really good twilight fanfic suggestions if anyone is interested.

PM away. I love fanfics.

3 1/2 hours? To a GROCERY STORE? Now that IS a certain kind of *special*

Yes, but that grocery store is my drug, lol. I need my head examined. And yes, I need to get a life too, lol.


Had to have a *short* visit to the gym today (DH and I went together - my car is in for an oil change)....so I came home and....tried the hip hop dvd.

All I can say is THANK GOD I don't have big mirrors in my family room, or neighbors who can see into my house I didn't do the *whole* thing...just did the "learning the steps" portion...then the warm-up and first dance session. Oh my. My oh my. I clearly lack rythym and grace.

Kudos to you! Keep it up! I am a klutz, but I so love aerobics ~ just haven't really done any in years. Yeah, yeah, need to pull myself up by the bootstraps and get involved.

Nancy's post reminded me of my...

Tip O' the Day--ok, you aren't going to like this one. Say good-bye to carbonated beverages. Yes, even DIET Coke or whatever. Carbonation acts like glue for your fat cells...makes it much more difficult for them to break down. Obviously, there is something to be said for moderation. The once-in-a-while diet soda is not going to make you blow up like a blimp. But it should not be daily. Same is true for even carbonated flavored water. Buh-bye.

Interesting factoid, though....this seems NOT to hold true for beer! Something about the alcohol content counteracts the hold of the carbonation or something. But seriously, beer is ultra fattening anyway, right? (Amy and Kat are going in detox just reading this! )

So, since we talked about baby steps yesterday, I don't think that giving it all up at once is the way to go. But you should start to pay attention to (1) how much carbonation you consume; and (2) how much aritificial sweetener you ingest.

As much as I hate to admit this...Fantastic tip! I always get headaches when I have too many carbonated drinks, but I sure do love my fake sweetener. It makes complete sense though. Can't talk to much about the beer. I can't stand it (except the homemade variety). Love the smell of it though.

for your trip. A tough, but admirable decision.

I swear. You people really act like this is a weight loss thread. sheesh

Hilarious! There was something else that I was going to respond to, but it's gone. Oh, Oh, I got it, just not on here. I work with construction and agriculture products (well financing) and it is ugly out there ~ a sad state. So terrible about the othro. We recently had 4 in our area, all within 2 weeks. One was a professor/attorney. Kinda makes you want to ask why?

Oh my. Never had a Fresca? It's definitely....unique. It's kinda citrus-y....I only like the original though. They came out with some "new" flavors a couple years ago...a tangerine and some other hideous adaptations...those I won't touch.

The original is the best. It kinda reminds me of grapefruit.

Can I just cry now? The weather man was just on. We already have a winter storm watch posted for tomorrow night into Wed. Snow to sleet to freezing rain. quote: There will be cancellations...OMG. My kids will NEVER finish school this year.

I'm there with ya Nancy. We close when there is a 1/2 inch of anything other than rain on the ground. It bites.

On to my day! It was fine up until I had to write up one of my favorite & best employees for doing something really stupid (it's a verbal, so it won't hurt her too much). I think she got the point though.

I passed up the back of M&M's going around the conference table at work today. Woo Hoo! At a big salad with lots of protein added. Yummy, wasn't even hungry until I left work.

Last night I talked about a non-dairy drink made from almonds. Well I have to change my stance. It tastes good cold...with sugar free chocolate syrup and a little skim to top it off. Seriously. Not bad for a treat (low in real sugar too). Had a salad and some egg-beaters for supper.

LisaV ~ thought about you when I made a call to Toronto at work today.

As my IM keeps going off saying I have new messages, I think I have even more reading to do. I know I missed alot of you, so

Hugs to all of those having a rough time out there.

 

[SeptemberGirl]

PAULA.

YOU LOST???

OMG. Goddess crown! Goddess crown!

See, this is why I ran after your cab. You so deserve that tiara. You just get better and better, girlfriend.

 

[goofyfan-12]

PAULA.

YOU LOST???

OMG. Goddess crown! Goddess crown!

See, this is why I ran after your cab. You so deserve that tiara. You just get better and better, girlfriend.

Thanks Liz...

That tiara is more special to me than you realize.... I wouldn't trade it for the world. We will get together again to have dinner and wear our tiaras. It is just a matter of when (and we will be looking at photos of Jodi's new baby...)

 

[lisaviolet]

The economy has me so down. Our local jobsite portapot supplier, tiny, one man operation came into my office today to ask for an advance on the one unit we have rented now. The total he was looking for was a pittance and I am just so bummed about that. What is this world going to look like a month from now. And this morning, Molli's orthodontist, (her braces are off now) shot himself. Was is money? Disease? I don't know at this point. But it could be the economy.

That's sad Lyz.

That's ok, Lisa...I forgive you

Well, if you don't want to hop on that dreadmill, I could always recommend a hip-hop dvd for you...

Thanks Nancy. Now I understand.

Hey! Hey! Hip Hop! Review? You did it? Or you just want to give it away? What? Kidding - just curious.

PAULA.

YOU LOST???

OMG. Goddess crown! Goddess crown!

See, this is why I ran after your cab. You so deserve that tiara. You just get better and better, girlfriend.

Paula ! Fantastic!

Liz - the move.

Our agent suggested to delay until after holidays ended. It's been _________. Don't like to talk about it too much. I mean so many of you have very important issues to face. Regardless, I'm drained and sad. It's one thing selling cause you want to and another because ___________

This weekend he will be here to get it up. I trust him. He sold another of our places within a week. Different market now but hopeful. I have to get out of here to show it. Honestly. Physically out of here. You can't have two people living in such a small space and show. You just can't. Even getting ready for showing is different from a house where you can hilde some things. It's just different.

Thanks so much for asking Liz. Very sweet of you . You are quite the woman.

Off to bed -

Thanks Liz...

That tiara is more special to me than you realize.... I wouldn't trade it for the world. We will get together again to have dinner and wear our tiaras.

That's lovely.

 

[HockeyKat]

Okay, Jodi. She, as you know, miscarried one baby but the other was fine. That was last Wednesday, last check. New Year's Eve. So Thursday, she's fine. Friday, she starts bleeding. Is bleeding all day Friday, and most of Saturday. We found out about my mom on Friday, so it was a bad weekend. Her husband took over, making plans, making sure I wasn't sitting home, and trying to be kind while they were suffering. Seriously, I burst into tears on the phone with him because they were trying to be good to me - ME! Meanwhile she is saying things like, well, we don't have to get a Wii now (because all people with kids have a Wii) and well, we didn't need to worry about Disney World (because he dreads it, and I said I'd take the kid). Black humor, and lots of "In 2008, your mom didn't have cancer and we were having a baby. We liked 2008". So we see them Friday and Saturday and Sunday Nick and he go to make beer, because I was like, we need more homemade beer! So we kept busy and kept close for the weekend, waiting for the doctor on Monday.

So today is the doctor. And guess what?

A freaking miracle. The baby is fine.

Honestly, this is the WORST story of early pregnancy and bleeding I have heard where the baby keeps hanging on. But it's just so AWESOME. Like, omg, okay my mom has to do this chemo and we just did this last year, but maybe Jodi gets to have a baby! And that's the good to offset the bad.

Seriously, we are all so tied, even my cousin feels like this baby is the universal balance. No pressure, kiddo.

So thank you a hundred times for the prayers for Jodi and for my mom. I so know that prayer works. Know it in every part of my being. So thank you all and I'm glad I have a bit of good news to report!


Also, don't make me break up with Diet Coke. Please. Don't.

SOO happy that this baby is hanging on. My SIL went through very similar problems with her first, bleeding to the point of total bedrest. He was born healthy.

Thanks Liz...

That tiara is more special to me than you realize.... I wouldn't trade it for the world. We will get together again to have dinner and wear our tiaras. It is just a matter of when (and we will be looking at photos of Jodi's new baby...)

I would love that. Even if it means wearing a tiara again.


E... no words. Sick for you.


And, hockey totally kicked my a$$.


Food for today:
B: Fiber one + milk (80)
L: 2 cups chili (230), large dinner salad (100)
S: clementine (35)
D: chicken livers (200), flax wheat pita (60)
S: 1 bag ff popcorn (200), 1 serving light ice cream (130)

Total, ~1050. Exercise, 1 hour hockey. Water, 80 oz.


I found out today that my company is about to go through some cost-cutting in the next couple of months. So, if you could spare a thought or two my way that I will keep my job, please do.


And finally... just a bit of TMI for today. I think that I am pretty firmly in detox mode. My body is going WT H? 60 g fiber + 64 oz water = . Add in very spicy chili... just sayin'.

 

[princessrunner]

Good early morning everyone!! I hope Tuesday is looking good on you!

Erika, sigh, I am so feeling your pain right now. I had a Goofy registration GIVEN to me, no $$ just handed to me. I asked Mike how he felt and he just gave me the shoulder shrug and let it go. So I started training in ernst for the Goofy challenge. Then, right before Thanksgiving, he started acting really angry toward me and I finally confronted him. He blew up about me being too old to run that distance and I was going to hurt myself, ad infinitum. He proceeded to tell me this pretty much EVERY DAY. Then he got his mom in on the act. See his mom is 67 years old and the reason I run. She still runs 3 times a week, skis, rollerblades, you get the picture. Anyway, she started telling me about research on those distances, ultras, etcetera and how it was so bad for your body, ad infinitum. By the beginning of December, they had worn me down and I gave up the Goofy registration. I went into a total funk, did not send out Christmas cards, forgot to schedule kids annual pictures, Christmas shopping was a chore. I totally lost my love for running and I stopped cold turkey for 3 weeks. I did zero exercise at all. And now we are here with me joining the challenge 8 pounds up from where I want to be and about 18 away from where I dream to be.

I feel your anger and the loss of the race. Just please don't do what I did. Try to make this a positive. Let's see, there is a half at the Hamptons which is cold, and last year snowing during the race. I ran the Great Bay half with my SIL last year and it was very well attended and lots of fun. That one is in April. I think my BIL and SIL are doing it again as they lived in Newmarket for a number of years. April 4thish, maybe. Check the LOCO running site or Cool Running.

Now, to Liz, I think that is who asked about the tiara.....Disney has the inagural Princess Half Marathon this year March 8th. The medal at the end is a tiara medal. This race is replacing the Minnie Marathon that they used to have in May (better time). Some people were expressing a desire to have the medal and also a desire to do a race so I thought this one was PERFECT! Unfortunately, the registration fee is $120. The 5K is $40 and you DO get a medal but I do not know what it looks like being the inagural year and all. The pace requirements for the HM is a 16 mpm pace but there are ways around that if you need to know them. Also, you have to be 14 or older to compete. They do have a mother/daughter 2 person team offering but it costs another $10 on top of the registration fees.

Okay, I am worn out from all that so I will have to recharge my brain, and work a little, before I can come back again. I did lift last night, I did walk/run 5 miles last night and my eating, while not pristine, stayed within my daily calories, carbs, fats and protein allotment. YAY ME!! This is 2 days in a row. I am hoping that the scale is kind on Friday. And yes, I am keeping my sanity intact..... well, on the scale anyway.....

 

[adsrtw]

Morning Everybody! Guess What?!? We don't have any school delays today!! All of the sleet hit a few counties north of us. Woo Hoo! Moms need kids to get to school everyday as scheduled. Still not used to waking up again while it's dark ~ spoiled for 2 weeks.

Gotta go for now, it's cold and I just can't make my son right the bus. My girl doesn't have pre-school today, so she gets to hang out with grandma in her jammies. Oh the life!

I'm sure we will have another 3 pages by 7:30 tonight. Have a good day all!

 

[goofyfan-12]

Good Morning....

You should all be scared... I am actually somewhat chipper this morning....

Did my water aerobics class last night and had fun talking all about my Disney trip to the other ladies in the pool. It was actually quite pleasant. The real scary thing was that compared to my training sessions, the class just doesn't feel like a real workout anymore. So, I have until the end of the month to decide if this is something I want to continue or not. We'll see how things go. It may be a great stress reliever kind of thing and the movement in the water is good for me.

Kat - I have officially added you to the good thoughts and prayers list. The construction industry is going through the same thing (Lyz - I hear your pain on this) and I am not entirely certain I will have a job after the next month or two. Think good thoughts and stay positive. It sounds like they love you at the new gig, so hang in there.

E - hope you are starting to put yourself back into a better mood...

OK - more comments for everyone else, but have to get some work done first (the nerve - I know...)

Have a great morning everyone,
Paula

 

[3DisneyKids]

Morning!

PAULA! A loss! Again. Goddess crown for you, totally. Love that you keep losing, girl!

Lyz--yikes about your sub-contractor. My heart is breaking at those type of stories. Not sure what is in store for us here. J is in a very turbulent industry to begin with (always lay-offs even before the economy tanked). We know that he is very safe in his group (top guy there, his director loves him, and all of that)....but the real issue is that things are SO bad right now, that they might just cut his entire GROUP (which is hundreds of people worldwide). Like, the company might just say, "Yeah, we don't make this anymore. Done." So the threat for us is real. So, we're worried, though not yet at the stage where we are losing sleep.

BTW, what did you do for exercise yesterday?

LIZ--today, yes. It's a must.

Lisa/PR--thanks for sharing about the Goofy. I am so sorry that it was like that for you. Have you talked it out with your husband yet and let him know how his words and attitude affected you? If it helps, I am registering for Goofy next year...at 40. I'll run the Half and run/walk the full. I would totally sign up for the Princess Half in March if I didn't think Jeff would have me bail on that one, too. That would really ease the pain of not doing this race.

GREAT job on 2 days! WOO HOO! The weight will come off.

KAT--loving that you are back on!

Tip o' the Day--keep posting even when you are off your program. Don't come here only when you are doing well. It sort of defeats the purpose of support, right? And no one here is going to judge you if you come and say "I ate an entire pie today..." because we have all been in those dark places (otherwise we wouldn't be here at all, right?). Seriously, sometimes I get the most motivated when someone here is struggling. And I am like, "we can get out of this mess together!"

TONS and tons of research says that you will have way more success if you have a support system. So let this be your system (part of it or the whole thing) and keep posting...the good, the bad, the ugly.

Ok, I have to do some soul-searching and figure what my exercise plan is going to look like now. I am feeling very adrift with this goal gone.

 

[Dizneydawn]

OMG. We were just talking about those very things at dinner. Not even kidding. We have some odd conversations around here....

Do you dress in the night like Marilyn Monroe too? We are so twins...

A freaking miracle. The baby is fine.

Yeah! They need to name the kiddo something S.B. so it's initials will also always be sticky baby...

Less see...

Sierra Belle, Sienna Bree

Steven Bradley, Slade Bovier ..okay I am tired...give me time...

No kidding ...new a couple who could not decide on a name...they actually ended up naming the kid....INFANT...because that is what they called him for so long...

Nice bonding...not sonny, babes, lil one...something nurturing...but Infant...they lived in Sioux City, IA where Treyner was born...and never have seen them since 1991...always wondered what happened to that kid...how he introduces himself to people..."Hi, I am Infant...what's your name?"



Also, don't make me break up with Diet Coke. Please. Don't.

Don't consider it a break-up...it's more of a time of reflection...a moment to gather yourself..evaluate your needs...make sure this relationship is both give and take...that you are as happy as you think you are...a time to ensure your love is as strong as you think it is...

Wait!

Dawn - loved reading your post. Wow on Treynor (sp??? ). That's one smart boy you got there.

Lisa

It's actually T-R-E-Y-N-E-R....so pronounced like Carter vs. Eleanor at the end...thanks for checking...and he is a good brother 99% of the time...even when his actions do not reflect it...

[COLOR="BlueThe economy has me so down. Our local jobsite portapot supplier, tiny, one man operation came into my office today to ask for an advance on the one unit we have rented now. The total he was looking for was a pittance and I am just so bummed about that. What is this world going to look like a month from now. And this morning, Molli's orthodontist, (her braces are off now) shot himself. Was is money? Disease? I don't know at this point. But it could be the economy.
[COLOR="red"]So sorry Lyz...ya know...I always want to call you Lyzard...which is strange...cause Liz does not give me the feeling of Lizard...but you in my head totally do... [/COLOR]
Enough of my funk rambling.

Liz - that is the best news about Jodi! I'm so happy for her. And my goodness, this is going to be the LONGEST pregnancy of your lives. Talk about pins and needles.
No kidding...we would nee dto have a long distance baby shower...
Amy - the pop to a baby, argh. I'm sure she wasn't given enough to ruin her teeth, but your mil shouldn't do that.
Chad's sis who is a nurse...gives her kids pop all the time...her youngest at age 4...has gray teeth and over 20 cavities already...yet she is the best Mom of all time according to my ex MIL...
.

I need to order an Edward T for Molli. She got a Twilight t from grandma for Christmas and LOVES it. Have I mentioned she turns 13 in 15 days! I am going to be a mother to a teenager! I can't even believe it.
Hey...Baylor turns 13 on Thursday...I did not know they were so close in age...!
[/B][/COLOR]

Nancy - you are officially scaring me know.... please god tell me that my name did not come up in your conversation about those chaps....
Paula...we have all secretly photoshopped your head on this pic

Lyz - since you asked, my weigh in went well... lost about a pound (after I took my heavy sweater off - the first weigh in showed a .4 gain. Who knew clothes could weigh that much?) Made it to swimming and survived (and didn't try to kill anyone Dawn). Uh...huh...I am not believin all Mary Poppins goodness..stole dentures perhaps?


Dawn - how is Carsyn doing?
She is good...home sick today..101 fever and a heck of a head cold....
Kelly - how have you been?
Yeah...I was wondering the same...
Paula

Morning all...trying to work right away today...touch base later...

But I was serious on wanting to know why cravings/hunger are so bad during TOM..or is it all inthe noggin?

 

[amykab]

Morning all!

Kat: Prayers and good thoughts for you about the job. I definitely know how that feels. I can't get over how many people I know who have been laid off or are on the verge of being laid off. It's so so scary.

Paula: WTG on losing weight!! I'd think the water class would be good to continue if you can. I love nights when I just do my pilates because it is so relaxing.

Erika: Let me know if there is anything else you want from the expo. Did you prepurchase the pin? I know at the minnie 15K expo they had some free stuff, so if it is anything worthwhile, I'll get it for you.

Totally annoyed about DD and the soda. Especially after DH and I both said something, and me pointedly handing DD her sippy cup while she was being fed soda. She gets her teeth brushed every day, so I am sure no permanent damage was done. And when SIL had her 4 yo DD, I never saw her give her anything to drink BUT soda. Not my place to say anything there, though I did say it in my head. And made a point to say how much Delena loves to drink plain water.

Pretty good day yesterday as far as eating (still deciding on how I should track). I didn't get any exercise in, but I do feel much much better today, cough is about gone, and fever appears to be gone, so I think the down time helped.

I am in an obsessive weighing mode, and I am down 3 pounds from yesterday.

DD is finally waking up, so I will be back later!!

 

[princessrunner]

Oh Erika, see this is what I'm talking about. No drifting. No, no, no!!! I did it to myself and I won't let it happen to any of my friends. No sir...

Let's do Great Bay in April. I have a 20 mile run due for that day anyway and I can rearrange the LR day that week. I am pretty sure Wendy and Bryan are running it, or at least Wendy is. It was cold the day we ran, low 40s and misting rain but we had a lot of fun!!! I would LOVE to do the Princess too but it is just not happening this year. With the CMM full and VA Beach half, that is it for trips for us.....unless Wendy and Bryan go back to ToT this year....which they might....and then Mike has to babysit the kidlet patrol and ride TSM endlessly.... Oh, or you could to the CMM half. There are lots of WISHers going to this race and then you and J can come with to VA Beach and both do the half down there. Mike and I are going it alone there. Kids are coming to CMM as it is April vacay week.

As for work, mine is secure. Someone has to type up what these docs are saying.... Mike on the other hand is self employed as a landscape contractor (actually they do driveways, septics, full site, etcetera) in the warmer months and he has a log truck for this time of year. The mills around here are closing for weeks at a time, rotating vacations, etcetera. One mill is headed out this year and then all bets are off on the woods industry. The cost of fuel went up and the price for wood went down. You do the math. As for the warm weather job, in 2007 they did 5 full site new homes and last year there was only 1. We keep fingers crossed for good changes in 2009, for everyone!! Mike's mom ran the physical education department and the University of Maine Farmington for many moons (37 years) and she went for a visit the other day reporting back with the cuts and changes which are really frightening!!

 

[DisneyWorld Delight]

My 9 year old has never even had soda. Never.

Well, we now know how he'll gain his freshman 15 .

Speaking of that 9 year old...I think I may take him snowboarding tomorrow.

You are such a fun mom. Snowboarding beats pop any day. Are they taking a fieldtrip to snowboard? Hi lar ious! I guess we go skating.

so as of now, my son is scheduled to graduate on June 22nd... ...yikes. Did I say that? I can't believe I have a kid graduating from High School

I can't either. You don't look anywhere near old enough to have a graduate. And I can't believe how late you go to school. Our last day is May 28.

Well, if you don't want to hop on that dreadmill, I could always recommend a hip-hop dvd for you...

Right now that sounds preferable. Maybe I need to get a hip hop dvd.

Listen, I have to start by thanking you guys. Thank you for getting it, why I am so invested in Jodi's pregnancy. And yes, it will be the longest one of my life. Longer than mine!

Liz I SO get it. And yes, I want all the details.

I'm thinking her song is "Fighter" by Christina Aguilara. And yes, I think she' s a girl. Because who else could hang on like a woman? We are MADE of steel!

TOTALLY! (good song)

We can WALK the half? Paced? Easy! We can do that! Or run the 5k? Cool. I'm in. When is it?

Yeah, walking sounds good.

Lyz - since you asked, my weigh in went well... lost about a pound

Great Job Paula!!!

(after I took my heavy sweater off - the first weigh in showed a .4 gain. Who knew clothes could weigh that much?)

Um, me. I weigh in, in undies and tank top. Course it's just me.

And, stay away from the Tostitos.... I may have to throw a few buckeyes at you if you don't.

Mmmm, buckeyes. You did mean the chocolate peanut butter kind?

LisaV - keep on keeping on there girl... rambling or not, you have good input.

Word.

LisaPR - thanks for the encouragement and the tips... they are more helpful than you know so keep em coming please....

Word

Kat - quit your complaining about temps in the 70's...

Really!

OK - I'm sure I left some folks out (sorry...) still need the cast list to get up to speed on the new folks...

Ok, The Cast List. I'm not sure I can get this done. It's year end and I have tons of tax stuff to do. Anyone else want this job? Anyone? Bueller?

So terrible about the othro. We recently had 4 in our area, all within 2 weeks. One was a professor/attorney. Kinda makes you want to ask why?

Hugs to all of those having a rough time out there.

Amiee - that is horrible about the 4 suicides in your area. Remind me where you live.

Jungle Jims, I have seen it. I'll have to go in there. I live NE of Cincy about 1.5 hours away. (Chillicothe)

Don't like to talk about it too much. I mean so many of you have very important issues to face. Regardless, I'm drained and sad.

Lisa! I don't think having to sell your house is a minor thing to face. It, frankly, sucks and I don't think I'd be handling it with 1/4th of the grace you are. I'd be a raging woman.

Food for today:
B: Fiber one + milk (80)
L: 2 cups chili (230), large dinner salad (100)
S: clementine (35)
D: chicken livers (200), flax wheat pita (60)
S: 1 bag ff popcorn (200), 1 serving light ice cream (130)

Chicken livers, gross!

I found out today that my company is about to go through some cost-cutting in the next couple of months. So, if you could spare a thought or two my way that I will keep my job, please do.

Kat! I will.

And finally... just a bit of TMI for today. I think that I am pretty firmly in detox mode. My body is going WT H? 60 g fiber + 64 oz water = . Add in very spicy chili... just sayin'.

YAY ME!! This is 2 days in a row. I am hoping that the scale is kind on Friday. And yes, I am keeping my sanity intact..... well, on the scale anyway.....

Lisa - I think it's safe to say you are back on track. And I'm probably going to have to start cursing at you. Just sayin'.

Amy - pm me fanfic. I still don't know what the heck that is, but I want it anyway.

 

[Dizneydawn]

E - what does Jeff do anyway..you probably said at one point...but I forgot...sorry...