In Search of My Body - Not the One I Ate, VOL 8...It's Never Too Late To Start Again!

[AKASnowWhite]

I'm back after going off grid for the weekend. I need to read and catch up, but first I'm off to the gym for a much needed workout. Lots to report on that as well. And it's *not* pretty!

 

[3DisneyKids]

Morning! Good week-end here! Jeff is home so that has kept us all busy. Plus softball is in full swing for the girls. Cammie is pitching A LOT. Which is making me crazy.

Mother's Day. It's a big deal here for a variety of reasons. We tend to celebrate like 4 things all at once. It's Mother's Day, Riley's birthday (he was born on Mother's Day), Jeff's birthday, and my mom's birthday all in the same week. Jeff always has the kids make me something. They work on it for like a week. Then, for the actual day, we go to church and then out to brunch just the 5 of us. Then everyone comes over to our house for a cook-out/picnic. So yes, that means I end up hosting on Mother's Day.

Last year, though, we were on the cruise and that was awesome. Disney made a big deal out of it. And this year we will be in San Diego, so I don't know.

We leave one week from tomorrow! And I have got to be ON until then. OMG, I put on like 5-ish pounds in three weeks. Dammit! I know it'll come off easily--I just have to actually do it.

On the up side, my running has been awesome. Pain free. FAST. Easy and enjoyable.

Trip planning--ok, so I *think* I am just going to go for it. Grand Californian Concierge. My thoughts on it are this--when it comes to WDW, we don't stress because we know we are coming back, there are many more trips in our future, etc. But this might be the only DL trip for us. And certainly the only one where our kids are young. Looking back, we go to California only about once every 5 years. We went in 2000, 2004, and now 2010. And this will be the first time to DL ever for the kids.

So, I am still thinking about it, but definitely leaning toward it. I'm just not excited about PP Concierge. But when I think about GC Concierge, I get really excited. And I am still going to see about DL Hotel Concierge. They have no availability, but I am going to keep calling. And of course DVC waitlist might come through.

Kat--yes, you have to try for a May trip. This will be our first time in 4 years not being there in May. (Of course, we will be in Disney...just not FL!)

Nancy--I'm with you. Hauling myself back up there with you.

Hi to all!

 

[AKASnowWhite]

What do you do for Mother's Day?

I work most of the day. We have a brunch for about 350 people, so I'll be slaving away for someone else's mother. Of course, I refuse to cook once I'm home, so we usually do something high class like order pizza.

Cammie is pitching A LOT. Which is making me crazy.

I assume that they have to follow some rules about how many innings can be pitched over the course of so many days. I know our leauges do that.

We leave one week from tomorrow! And I have got to be ON until then. OMG, I put on like 5-ish pounds in three weeks. Dammit! I know it'll come off easily--I just have to actually do it.

I'm back up to where I was right after the holidays. I feel like crap. And I'm all bloated and puffy. Completely disgusting. Yesterday I gave my family permission (ok - more like instructions!) to ask me daily about my food journal. And ERIN. OMG she is all over my case because "if YOU don't look good, then *I* don't look good. And I refuse to let you make me not look good"

<sigh>


Trip planning--ok, so I *think* I am just going to go for it. Grand Californian Concierge.

I completely get your thought pattern there. I say go for it. You won't regret it if you do. And chances are, you WILL regret it if you don't.

 

[cantwaitvaca09]

Nancy, that sucks you work on Mom's day,
(what do you do?) As you know I work for a hotel, but this is a slow time for us and I work Mon-Fri anyway.


E, I say go for it and then tell us all about it!!! I am excited for you.

Nancy on the "Puffyness" I am there. So this weekend I did not do as much as I wanted to, busy with the girls, but I ellpitical, 2 mile walk pushing both girls in the stroller. (70lbs) And then a 1 mile run this morning. OK before you laugh at my 1 mile. I don't know why it is so hard on the TM. Outside I do at least 2 everytime. But down on that Treadmill, its so so hard. How will I ever get up to 11, 12, 13 miles?? BUT eating has been alittle better, not GOOD, but better.

 

[DisneyGalUK]

Hi Everyone!

Hope everyone had a good weekend! Its a Bank Holiday here today so there has been no work!

MOTHERS DAY - When do you guys celebrate mothers day? Over here its in March!
We don't do a huge amount for Mothers Day - we buy a gift and go to visit our Mums, but my Mum doesn't go anywhere on Mothers Day because it makes her sad (she lost both her parents at a very young age) so we go to visit her and me and my brothers cook a meal for everyone.

BUBLE - Only 3 more sleeps! (I miss Lisa for my countdown )

EXERCISE - I got a great workout in yesterday! We took my niece to the coast and her 'new thing' is when shes sat in her pushchair she shouts Ready, Steady, Go and you have to run really fast whilst pushing her. She especially likes it when you are going up hill!

Hope everyone is having a great day

 

[AKASnowWhite]

MOTHERS DAY - When do you guys celebrate mothers day? Over here its in March!

it's the 2nd Sunday in May. I think. Anyway, it's Sunday May 9th this year.


BUBLE - Only 3 more sleeps! (I miss Lisa for my countdown )

I'll be excited for you! Buble - the name just makes me giggle. I don't know why - there's just something about it.

EXERCISE - I got a great workout in yesterday! We took my niece to the coast and her 'new thing' is when shes sat in her pushchair she shouts Ready, Steady, Go and you have to run really fast whilst pushing her. She especially likes it when you are going up hill!

Ok - so I'm assuming that a pushchair is what we would call a stroller? Gads. Back to google At any rate, it sounds like FUN for her, and definite exercise for the pusher!

 

[DisneyGalUK]

How funny that different countries have Mothers Day on different days! I don't know why I think thats funny, I just do!

Buble makes me giggle too, I like to just call him Buble - like we are friends!

Ok - so I'm assuming that a pushchair is what we would call a stroller? Gads. Back to google At any rate, it sounds like FUN for her, and definite exercise for the pusher!

Yes, a pushchair is a stroller! It was definite fun for her, she screamed with laughing which made running and pushing harder because I was laughing so much at her! It was an excellent work out, my legs are killing today!

 

[cantwaitvaca09]

Kelly, YAY a day off of work!! I hope you enjoy your day.

 

[AKASnowWhite]

OMG. I just realized that today is MAY 3RD! Do you know what that means people? DO YOU?

Of course you don't.

<deep breath> Today is the day that the CT H.S. musical theatre award nominations are supposed to be announced. Last year we had several nominees, and one of our boys won "Best Supporting Actor".

ack.

I wish I hadn't remembered that today is the day. Now I'm going to be all angsty.

 

[3DisneyKids]

NANCY! When will you find out???

 

[AKASnowWhite]

NANCY! When will you find out???

I don't KNOW! The website is woefully useless. I sent of an email to our Assistant Director to see if she has any info on it.

<sigh> patience is NOT a virtue that I possess!

 

[adsrtw]

Hi Gang!

Long time, no talk and it's all my fault. I am in the middle of having some tests run, so I have a little time on my hands. Go me! We are in the middle of moving on top of all of this (oh did I mention that my semester is over too?). Well, I have a ton to catch up on, so I will check in on the flip side.

 

[AKASnowWhite]

Hi EE!!! Missed you 'round here! Moving, school, work, tests...kids....LIFE. Busy woman! Please do catch up when you can!


Ok- so these drama awards. Originally I was told that the shows had to be held by April 15th (ish) and that the nominees would be announced today. Well, somewhere along the line, that apparently changed. The Director sent out an email just a little while ago that indicates that the last show was held this past weekend, and the nominations will be posted at noon next Sunday. Yes, Mothers Day. WHILE I'M WORKING. The nerve I don't want to get too excited really -there are a lot of schools entered, and some really big schools from some really affulent areas (ie lots of $$$ to spend on sets, costumes, etc ) so, we'll see.

 

[adsrtw]

Where will they be posted Nancy? I will still be in observation - have both laptop and Droid. I can text you, if that would help.

Oh, just to let everybody know, I am sitting on the hospital bed in my Create Your Own Happily Ever After Shirt.

Boy stuff - Donnie has been wonderful. He's working in Cleveland for 2 more weeks, so that bites. But I'm crazy about him. I don't want to say the L word, but I could easily. We talk every night.

School - I think I have another 4.0 under my belt. I should know later this week.

Kids - they are looking forward to the summer and a new start next fall at a new school.

Work - yeah, it's work. That's all. Stressful times for the next few months.

The Move - Found a great deal on a rental house and it's something that my mom and aunt can afford if I move out in the future. Funny how I'm saving a fortune.

Me - Met my cousin yesterday at Old Navy. Haven't seen her in almost 28 years. It all came together thanks to FB. Lots of tears. I don't think I shared this, but we are only 6 months apart. We were tight, hopefully, we can become that way again.

That's me in a nutshell. I'm so glad to be back.

 

[adsrtw]

Oh and best of all ~

Free Dining at Disney, Sept 2nd - Sept 12

And it's a surprise trip. I can't possibly tell the kids yet.

 

[goofyfan-12]

Hi everyone,

Kelly - I do enjoy the Buble. I am excited about the three more sleeps.

E - follow your gut on the trip plans. It hasn't steered you wrong before so why question it?

Nancy - sorry to hear about you feeling puffy. I can relate to erin's comments though. I get that from Jesse on occaision. No pressure there right?

EE - did I miss why you are having tests done? Totally understand if you don't want to get into it. Sounds like life is treating you well these days.

Jo - work pretty much sucks these days but either it is getting better or I am getting used to it. Things will get better once the politics of the state improve. Gotta love it when politicians control your destiny.

JC tonight: down 2.4 pounds this week. Still not 100% on but improving so that is good. Tomorrow is my team in training meeting about the century ride I am thinking of doing. I am excited and terrified all at the same time. I'll make my decision after the meeting.

Back to work for me. Only 1" of paper to read through tonight. Lol

 

[AKASnowWhite]

EE- thanks for the recap! So much going on with you! Yay on the move, and the 4.0, and the boy, and the cousin. Good luck on the tests


Paula - I was just coming on to see how you made out tonight. Down 2.4 is AWESOME! Definitely headed in the right direction. Can't wait to hear what you decide about the century ride.

As for me - I tracked today. My family only hounded me a little. Not perfect, but not bad either. I too feel like I'm getting my groove back.

 

[goofyfan-12]

Nancy - yeah for tracking!

I don't know why I won't just commit to this already. In some ways the distance scares me. Other days it is the fund raising piece that scares me. Oy I just need to say yes already right?

 

[3DisneyKids]

PAULA! Awesome news! Super proud of you for picking yourself up and getting back on track! Way to go!

EE--so glad you are able to hang out again! I do remember what the tests are about, though I didn't realize you had to be hospitalized for them. Ah, the life of a lab rat, eh? I totally thought of both you and Theresa when they announced free dining! Why oh why don't they do that for DL?!? Are you taking classes over the summer or taking the summer off? And you need to post a pic of you and the boy toy soon!

Oh! And I am wearing my shirt right now, too! Just happen to still be in my running clothes. Yes, that means I haven't showered since my run 7 hours ago or whenever it was. Whatever. I work from home.

Nancy--more waiting for my non-patient friend. Sorry!

I am feeling pretty good about the trip planning. I feel like I have a handle on things, so that is good. Boy, the dining options are limited, though! There are only two TS restaurants in California Adventure! Not that I can that much, since it will be just me and the kids, but still. We prefer to do sit-down meals each day. But we all eat pretty light, so it is still cheaper than the dining plan for us and we get the bonus of sitting down for both lunch and dinner and trying out lots of places. The other thing that really surprised me was park hours! 10am - 6pm. We can't be park commandos even if we want to. I don't remember this being the case in 2004 when we were there. But then again, it was just Jeff and me that trip, so we could do a lot more in a lot less time. Don't get me wrong--I actually like those hours. I'm just surprised.

As for the big question, I am *this close* to booking GC Concierge instead of PP. There is a big part of me that wants to book GC Standard (which is less than PP Concierge) and hope for a free upgrade. It is value season and I have been reading several TRs where everyone seems to be getting upgraded, but still....not willing to take the risk. So I will likely switch to GC Concierge, and have it be our one-time thing. And still hope like hell for DVC waitlist to come through.

 

[3DisneyKids]

Oh and one other thing, Nancy. For you to tell Becca. Cammie, my THIRD grader, gets her braces OFF in a couple of weeks. That means both of my kids will have gotten their braces on and off while poor Becca still sits there...

For those that don't know/remember, Riley and Becca got their braces on the exact same day. But Riley is already long out of his, Cammie got hers on after Riley got his off, and now Cammie's are coming off, too. Who knows, maybe even little Kel will get hers on and off before Becca is done.