In Search of My Body vol. 10 - taking it one paper towel at at time

[3DisneyKids]

Gads. Being consumed by my life right now. I owe you guys a LOT of posting Subjects to be covered:

- the kitten
- my discussion with Erin & subsequent enlightenments (likely long)
- Becca's drama career
- funny dinner table conversation

Two down, two to go!

Good morning!!! Hell day here! Wish me luck!!!

Hang in there and let us know how it goes!

Me? Well, in Hell basically. Can't talk much about it publicly as it *may* or *may not* be a legal thing with work. But it is definitely a PITA at the moment...especially on top of my normal crazy life.

Rain! It has been raining for FIVE days. And will rain at least two more. UGH. Going out of my mind.

Knee--bah. Nothing new to report. Annoyed.

Week-end coming up...wow, a doozy. 2 LAX games, 1 softball game, 5 soccer games. 3 kids, 8 games, 2 days.

Food--eating too much of it! Of course that is JUST like me! I get to a comfortable place with my weight and I start going back up! FML!

Period--skipped it this month. That has only happened when PG. Stress, sickness, whatever....nothing makes me miss. Not sure what the hell to make of that.

 

[AKASnowWhite]

"Begin at the beginning, and go on till you come to the end: then stop" Lewis Carroll, Alice in Wonderland

Ok quoting myself. I'm not sure I've ever done that before There was a whole lot more that I was originally going to share, but honestly I just don't have time to write it all out right now. Looks like the condensed version is on tap!


So two things that wrap together into one big thing for me. The first I think I mentioned here previously. My friend Heather convinced (um, bullied ) me into signing up for a Duatholon. It's this Sunday And the other is a truly horrifying event that has shook our family deeply. A very good friend of my kids was struck by a car the day before Mothers Day. It's really awful. He's in ICU with a head injury - finally opened his eyes ever so briefly yesterday. Slow progress, lots of encouraging signs, but also some really distressing ones as well. This kid is one of the most vibrant lovers of life you ever want to meet.


The duathlon. It's a 5K run, 28K bike, 5K run. Now, I know I can do a 5K run. And I can do a 28K bike easy peasy (after all - biking is without question, my *thing*). It's that last 5K that has me panicking.

So, I had a little freak-out session Monday morning with Erin. After a lengthy (and super productive) discussion about all KINDS of things I came away feeling much more at ease. In respect to the Duathlon specifically she basically said 2 things:

-You can't "cram" for this event like you can a test. This is not the week to try and "train" yourself ready. Instead you have one week to get your body feeling better. It's time to eat like an athlete. It's funny - you never know what's going to "click". I have the knowledge. I know what it takes. It's the motivation that I struggle with. "diet". "food plan" "calorie counting". I've done this my entire adult life and frankly am tired of it. But "eat like an athelte"? THAT right there makes sense.

- and the 2nd thing she said was that I need to do this Duathlon. I need to wear my chip and get my times. Then I need to do it again at the end of the summer! Even if I have to do a non-official personal duathlon. Seriously!?!?! I swear Jo. I don't know HOW you did it, but somehow you've sent some kind of ESP challenge message to Erin and now I'm up the creek!


Now to Tyler. Our family and theirs are good friends. This has been really painful. Just mind-numbing at times. I've decided that I'm going to do this duathlon in honor of Tyler. Because I can. And because if he could, he would be out running, and biking, and playing ultimate frisbee just eating up all that life has to offer. But he can't, so I will.

"Begin at the beginning and to on till you get to the end: then stop." One of many quotes that are posted in Ty's hospital room, and basically the motto I've chosen to adopt for Sunday's event.

 

[poppinspal]

I haven't disappeared again, I'm just in a haze of work and allergy medicine. I'll catch up tomorrow but for now let me say this week is more then half over. Almost to Friday!

 

[AKASnowWhite]

Rain! It has been raining for FIVE days. And will rain at least two more. UGH. Going out of my mind.

Here too! I took my bike in for repairs last Friday, got it back Saturday. I LOVE my mechanic. He snuck mine in between other people so that I wouldn't have to be without it for more than 24 hours. But it's RAINED ever since, so I haven't been able to ride! And the first day that it's supposed to be nice again is SUNDAY - race day. gah. I would like to get out for a test drive with my new gears first!


Period--skipped it this month. That has only happened when PG. Stress, sickness, whatever....nothing makes me miss. Not sure what the hell to make of that.

ummm....what?

 

[Twoboysnmygirl]

Nancy, I'm so sorry about Tyler's accident, but what a great way to celebrate him by doing the duathlon. You can totally do it, BTW!
As for the photos, I'm not pleased (but what does MY opinion matter? ) that she sold you a cd for what sounds like a lot, that was crappy resolution/only for web use. My CD's are high resolution images, I just don't agree with even bothering to sell poor resolution images. Guess it's just me, every photog is different.

E, I feel your frustration with the rain and the pain. My leg pain is gone as quickly as it arrived (maybe it was a virus???) but I have a wart (ICK, sorry, TMI) on my foot and I STILL can't run. I've gained weight and I'm just annoyed. I'm gonna have to get in a swimsuit in mere weeks and that's a scary thought!

Rhonda, it sounds AMAZING!!!! Can't wait to hear about Rome, pictures please!!! Take many!!!

 

[SeptemberGirl]

We are having a peer nominated awards show called the Phoney's. We have awards and snacks for the reps. Both of the sups are dressing in black tie. Our emcee is going to roast us too. This is the same department that dressed me up as a green haired clown a few years ago.

Love this.

He is he!! in tiger stripes. This little monster has 2 speeds - hyper and sleep. A vertical leap that any NBA player would envy, and a belief that everything and anything within site is his plaything. Every time I try to do anything on the computer he races across the keyboard and attacks the screen. Open the fridge and he appears out of nowhere and climbs in. Same with the dishwasher. And the cabinets. Good thing he's cute or he'd be out on his little furry fanny in a flash.

Last night I got so irritated with him that I put him under a laundry basket so that he couldn't get to me. It was actually quite hilarious because he ran around pushing the basket from the underside - looked like a giant turtle

It's hard to get a good picture of him because he never sits still!

Oh, he's adorable!!!

I can post exercise. That's for sure. Tuesday we went to cinque terra. Five villages cut into steep hills overlooking the Meditteranian. I said steep. We hiked between towns. Holy calves! There were some folks along the trail that should not have been there. Stopped and not looking like they could start up again. There no sag wagon. I can imagine people getting into real trouble. There were sheer drops that stopped in the sea. I loved it. I cannot imagine the local fire department being able to get an injured hiker off the cliff. We were proud to do it, make good time and be able to order gellato when it was done.*

Ronda

This is so amazing, I am loving the live trip reports!


Nancy - So much to say here. I know you can do this duathlon. And I love your motivation. Keep us posted, I am praying for him and his family.

Hi Meg!!!!

Erika, oh my word. We know you're not PG right?????

 

[adsrtw]

Ahh the photos are floating today at work. I hate how big my arms look.

Sorry for the quick pop in and out. Lots going on today.

 

[3DisneyKids]

Nancy--awesome head space about the duo! Yes! And we'll do it again at the end of the summer! Perfect!

Kitten--eh, it's cute. Cats aren't my thing.

Liz--how'd the big day at work go?

Meg--HI!

On being PG---hmmmm. Well, I *shouldn't* be. I mean, I had Jeff fixed ages ago. But of course, we never went back and had him tested. And things can and do grow back, or so we've been told. But still...it would be a major long shot. But good God, I FEEL knocked up. I swear, I am falling asleep standing up all the time. And I am eating carbs like it's my job (which is how I knew I was pg with Kelly). But at my age I have to think it is the OTHER end of the hormonal train, kwim? Like peri-menapause or some sh*t. I am too chicken to pee on a stick, so I'm just gonna wait it out.

 

[Ronda93]

My feet are Disney flat. It's a special kind of flat that I know you understand. We did Rome highlights today. Vatican Museum, Sistine Chapel, more piazzas and obelisks than you can shake a stick at, Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps. Tomorrow, more of the same.

Ronda

 

[adsrtw]

Loving your Facebook pics Ronda!

E - I'm betting against PG. Stress induced seems logical.

I'm at my dentist waiting to get my permanent crown. Sigh.

 

[cantwaitvaca09]

quick post, i have not read everything

E, I think its from being sick like you were. Being on meds will mess you up and you said you droped weight, rapid weight loss will do that to.

Love ite kitty in the dishwasher.

Amiee, bridesmaid dress to work, we need a pic of that.

Ronda, Love your post.
"today we go to Rome"

Super bad day at work. Left at noon, off to get my girls and give them big hugs.

 

[lisaviolet]

Nancy -

I'm so incredibly sorry. Sighing, what a shock for everyone. Love to you. And prayers for him and his family. I hate it. It's so difficult to even let it in your head, eh? Sighing.

Here's to your race. And here's to a miracle for Tyler and his family and friends.

 

[lisaviolet]

On being PG---hmmmm. Well, I *shouldn't* be. I mean, I had Jeff fixed ages ago. .

So. What about your summer husband?

Come on I so enjoyed that!!!!!

 

[lisaviolet]

Liz - due to the overwhelming demand by persistent possibly pregnant pipsqueak - well I'll join you on the scale. I weighed already for us all this morning. I will only do around the 15th of the month and the 30th (could be late on this one - closing day and my birthday). I hate the scale so much but I ain't running no race.

Here's the good news:

I am going to WDW this weekend for an early birthday. It was just booked this week. I felt like I was about to crack with everything surrounding mom. So I'm off. Long weekend here - Victoria Day Kelly and not for Ms. Beckham.

And guess what NONE OF MY CAPRIS FIT.

I must have been wearing one too many stretchy pieces of clothing.

So I only have three pairs. And none fit!!!!!!!!!!!

Oh yeah good news. It's coming.

I'm not in any drama about it. None. Really. And that was a shock for me. Did I love it? No. I don't even hate my going up in size. And that's a miracle. I just went oiut and bought a bigger pair. I should have known I was up. I love my face and a$$ right now. And obviously I'm not too sharp b/c every time that happens I forget what that means. Weight gain.

So why get back on scale? Because I'm way too close to feeling physically uncomfortable. So on.

Really, I'm sure it will be off. I only got to a point after surgery that I could work out and then Mom came and I had nothing in my body to do a thing. Plus we have been racing back and forth with the hospital time and her home and grabbing whatever we could. Plus, no downtown walking.

So I'm on with you Liz. 15th and 30th....

 

[lisaviolet]

Ronda - your updates are just about killing me!!!!!!!!!!!!! Have fun. Did I mention something about jealousy?

Kelly - tonight is the finale. So you're really soon. Like three episodes I think.

to everyone!!

Oh Nancy - have much to say about everything Becca, crazy cat, Erin - I will on return as I run to my computer when I get back to find out about your race.

 

[lisaviolet]

Oh and I'm telling very few people in my life about where I'm going this weekend - so no "Lisa's off to WDW" on facebook. Smiling. Thanks. I just need to totally disappear for a few days.

 

[cantwaitvaca09]

Ok quoting myself. I'm not sure I've ever done that before There was a whole lot more that I was originally going to share, but honestly I just don't have time to write it all out right now. Looks like the condensed version is on tap!


So two things that wrap together into one big thing for me. The first I think I mentioned here previously. My friend Heather convinced (um, bullied ) me into signing up for a Duatholon. It's this Sunday And the other is a truly horrifying event that has shook our family deeply. A very good friend of my kids was struck by a car the day before Mothers Day. It's really awful. He's in ICU with a head injury - finally opened his eyes ever so briefly yesterday. Slow progress, lots of encouraging signs, but also some really distressing ones as well. This kid is one of the most vibrant lovers of life you ever want to meet.


The duathlon. It's a 5K run, 28K bike, 5K run. Now, I know I can do a 5K run. And I can do a 28K bike easy peasy (after all - biking is without question, my *thing*). It's that last 5K that has me panicking.

So, I had a little freak-out session Monday morning with Erin. After a lengthy (and super productive) discussion about all KINDS of things I came away feeling much more at ease. In respect to the Duathlon specifically she basically said 2 things:

-You can't "cram" for this event like you can a test. This is not the week to try and "train" yourself ready. Instead you have one week to get your body feeling better. It's time to eat like an athlete. It's funny - you never know what's going to "click". I have the knowledge. I know what it takes. It's the motivation that I struggle with. "diet". "food plan" "calorie counting". I've done this my entire adult life and frankly am tired of it. But "eat like an athelte"? THAT right there makes sense.

- and the 2nd thing she said was that I need to do this Duathlon. I need to wear my chip and get my times. Then I need to do it again at the end of the summer! Even if I have to do a non-official personal duathlon. Seriously!?!?! I swear Jo. I don't know HOW you did it, but somehow you've sent some kind of ESP challenge message to Erin and now I'm up the creek!


Now to Tyler. Our family and theirs are good friends. This has been really painful. Just mind-numbing at times. I've decided that I'm going to do this duathlon in honor of Tyler. Because I can. And because if he could, he would be out running, and biking, and playing ultimate frisbee just eating up all that life has to offer. But he can't, so I will.

"Begin at the beginning and to on till you get to the end: then stop." One of many quotes that are posted in Ty's hospital room, and basically the motto I've chosen to adopt for Sunday's event.

Nancy I LOVE that you are running for him. And I am very sorry that this has happened.

So crossing my figners for the High School Drama awards.

Yay, I am so glad my ESP to her worked now I know what your challange is this summer.

 

[cantwaitvaca09]

Lisa I love that your going WDW!! Where are you staying.
OMG, You, Kat, EE, Amy All of you suck!

I want to do to WDW

 

[3DisneyKids]

Liz - due to the overwhelming demand by persistent possibly pregnant pipsqueak - well I'll join you on the scale. I weighed already for us all this morning. I will only do around the 15th of the month and the 30th (could be late on this one - closing day and my birthday). I hate the scale so much but I ain't running no race.

Here's the good news:

I am going to WDW this weekend for an early birthday. It was just booked this week. I felt like I was about to crack with everything surrounding mom. So I'm off. Long weekend here - Victoria Day Kelly and not for Ms. Beckham.

And guess what NONE OF MY CAPRIS FIT.

I must have been wearing one too many stretchy pieces of clothing.

So I only have three pairs. And none fit!!!!!!!!!!!

Oh yeah good news. It's coming.

I'm not in any drama about it. None. Really. And that was a shock for me. Did I love it? No. I don't even hate my going up in size. And that's a miracle. I just went oiut and bought a bigger pair. I should have known I was up. I love my face and a$$ right now. And obviously I'm not too sharp b/c every time that happens I forget what that means. Weight gain.

So why get back on scale? Because I'm way too close to feeling physically uncomfortable. So on.

Really, I'm sure it will be off. I only got to a point after surgery that I could work out and then Mom came and I had nothing in my body to do a thing. Plus we have been racing back and forth with the hospital time and her home and grabbing whatever we could. Plus, no downtown walking.

So I'm on with you Liz. 15th and 30th....

Loved this entire post! ALL of it! The positivity, the getting new capris, that you love your a$$! All of it!

Are you driving? Driving to Philly and then flying? Um, details. You know the Cutie won't let you get away with a little, "oh yes, and by the way I am heading to Disney for a quick week-end..." and leave it at that!

So. What about your summer husband?

Come on I so enjoyed that!!!!!

I know, right?

Lisa I love that your going WDW!! Where are you staying.
OMG, You, Kat, EE, Amy All of you suck!

I want to do to WDW

Do I detect a whine???

I am refusing to pee on the stick tonight. Ignorance is bliss.

 

[AKASnowWhite]

As for the photos, I'm not pleased (but what does MY opinion matter? ) that she sold you a cd for what sounds like a lot, that was crappy resolution/only for web use.

It truly was a huge misunderstanding - somewhere between me, the photographer & her assistant, there was a disconnect. I talked with her yesterday and this afternoon Stephen went down to return the cd & pick up the printed photo. She gave us a refund for the extra digital pics & threw in another 8x10 for the inconvenience.

Nancy - So much to say here. I know you can do this duathlon. And I love your motivation. Keep us posted, I am praying for him and his family.

Thanks Liz. And everyone. The entire communtiy is behind him. The kids at school have organized an ultimate frisbee tournament & a pancake breakfast to help raise money for him. And the family is getting meals, gas cards, restaurant gift cards etc from every direction. So inspiring. It not only takes a village to raise a child, but to hold up an entire family. And tonight they think he smiled at an old family friend that was allowed to visit. Glimmers of hope.

Nancy--awesome head space about the duo! Yes! And we'll do it again at the end of the summer! Perfect!

got the final race instructions email tonight. Freak out #2 has commenced

On being PG---hmmmm. Well, I *shouldn't* be. I mean, I had Jeff fixed ages ago. But of course, we never went back and had him tested. And things can and do grow back, or so we've been told.

Hoping for a false alarm here. But I'm in the same "untested" boat and every now and then I wonder

My feet are Disney flat. It's a special kind of flat that I know you understand. We did Rome highlights today. Vatican Museum, Sistine Chapel, more piazzas and obelisks than you can shake a stick at, Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps. Tomorrow, more of the same.

Ronda

So exciting Ronda! And of course we know EXACTLY what you mean about the feet Advil is your friend

I'm at my dentist waiting to get my permanent crown. Sigh.

So, how that go?

So. What about your summer husband?

Come on I so enjoyed that!!!!!

Lisa - you are going to have a FABULOUS birthday trip! Flying? Driving? Please tell me more