Journey back to ME!!- I'm getting bugged!!

[CJK]

I always think that I won't be able to be shocked by how much running around you do, but then you post and prove me wrong. I don't know how you do it all - especially when not feeling well! I hope you were able to get to bed early last night. I was also thinking you did a great job with your food. If I had to pick up so much fast food for other people......I would have eaten a lot of it myself! Good job!!!! Hope things slow down a bit for you this week!!!

 

[Lesli54]

Wow! Sounds like there is fifty million projects going on at your house....kind of sounds like mine.

I sure don't know when you have time to stop and eat or drink anything. Just keep hanging in there though. Maybe when your patio is done, your DD17 will finish your bathroom.

Have a great day and try to get a little time for yourself.

 

[traceycooper]

That cold & run down feeling is telling you to SLOW DOWN & GET SOME SLEEP!!
Hope DH won lots of money at the casino & spends it all on you

 

[goldcupmom]

Yesterday morning I decided I didn't need to spread my germs at DH dr. appt. Good thing as they had written the date down wrong and his appt was today!! Dr. says since there is some improvement he's done seeing him unless there's a change for the worse. It should gradually get better. They signed him up to go to therapy to get instructions on exercises he can do at home and at the gym, but DH doesn't want to have to drive down there to do it so he didn't set it up. DUMMY!!

DD had her 1st therapy yesterday - mostly evaluation, and everything she scored 45 - 50 on w/ her left leg she scored 15 - 18 w/ her right leg. Also was told her kneecap is higher than it should be as well as the leg going off at more of an angle than usual. Her leg really hurt last night and is taped to see if that helps the positioning. Next week starts T/Th.

Yesterday I was bamboozled by Mia. I was sitting at the computer half asleep in the morning & in she comes with Max's sweater. I take it away & tell her to go get a toy. 5 min later she comes back w/ her harness & leash. Take it away & tell her go get a toy. 5 min later she comes back w/ her sweater. Again I take it away. About 10 min later I hear a terrible ruckus in the Living room. Go out & she is 'herding' Max trying to keep him near the dog stroller & she's trying to jump into it. So, we ended up getting on their sweaters & going for a 5 mile walk - made her happy. Did just over 6 miles today. I'm tired! But I need it. Hills are horrid, though, as my chest is congested and pushing the stroller is not easy uphill, especially at our altitude.

Need to get things done today & mail ebay stuff... hopefully will get some journals visited later. Have a great rest of the week everyone!

 

[goldcupmom]

Didn't visit journals, could you tell????

Finally went to Lowes when the rental truck was there. Spent just over $1000 on 390 large stones to make the patio out of. Had to do it in 2 trips. DH couldn't help unload, so it was the kids & I, 1 stone at a time getting it down off the truck & stacked. DS17 is now working to haul it down the hill & restack - he has some friends coming to help. So, after walking 6 miles, then doing that, I decided it was ok to have a small piece of pizza with my salad. WI is tomorrow and I'm dreading it as I still feel so HUGE! Would help if TOM would make an appearance, but.....

DNiece in FL who is expecting had her 2nd sonogram today at 35 weeks. Dr. says, give or take 20%, baby is SIX pounds! Meaning 5 - 7 pounds. So they plan to induce her at 38 weeks. DSis couldn't calculate. That means that this of her DD's baby will be born EXACTLY 1 year later than her other DD's baby. Both girls, both in the same town, same hospital, same Dr., exactly 1 year apart. The younger Dniece (whose DD will be 1) isn't too thrilled with the idea. Neither was due then - both due later in Oct. Hopefully this Dniece will go sooner!! Too funny!

Off to help DS17 move a few more stones down the hill, then bed!! So much for getting Ebay done

 

[toystoryduo]

Hi Julie,

You have certainly gotten a lot of exercise in today. Please be careful though.... I know that you are not feeling well and I don't want the exercise to run you down even more. and healing for you today.

How is eBay going for you? I feel like sales are way down for me.... I still would like to make some money for WDW, but I'm not sure it is worth it right now.

Hope you have a great Thursday!

 

[Amy&Dan]

Hi Julie,

Just getting caught up with you a bit. As usual, I don't know how you do it! I am glad that at least your husband's back has some chance of improving with time. And I am so sorry about the woes with ds20. As a mom I can only imagine how hard that must be. It sounds like your other two kids are doing well however so that at least helps keep you sane. Your exercise is just incredible, I really admire that. Good luck with your weigh in tomorrow! And just keep hanging in there, we are all pulling for you!

 

[CACruisin']

Wow, you got some major cardio and strengthing exercise in today!!

Poor Dniece. My brother is 2 years and 2 days younger than me. Growing up we always had a shared cake on the day in between our birthdays. . Now DH is 3 years and 3 days older than me. I am really fussy about celebrating birthdays on the exact day now though. and I always make two cakes.

 

[traceycooper]

Glad DH is finally starting to get better
Well done on getting some exercise in, take it easy though, especially lifting those heavy stones!!! I've just finished a handling course & i'm now lecturing everyone on their posture!!!
Hope the weigh in goes well!

 

[Jane E.]

Yesterday I was bamboozled by Mia. I was sitting at the computer half asleep in the morning & in she comes with Max's sweater. I take it away & tell her to go get a toy. 5 min later she comes back w/ her harness & leash. Take it away & tell her go get a toy. 5 min later she comes back w/ her sweater. Again I take it away. About 10 min later I hear a terrible ruckus in the Living room. Go out & she is 'herding' Max trying to keep him near the dog stroller & she's trying to jump into it. So, we ended up getting on their sweaters & going for a 5 mile walk - made her happy. Did just over 6 miles today. I'm tired! But I need it. Hills are horrid, though, as my chest is congested and pushing the stroller is not easy uphill, especially at our altitude.

Your dogs crack me up!!! No wonder you get in such long walks.

 

[goldcupmom]

Yes, Jane, my dogs think they're people. Yorkies are the most 'childlike' dogs I've ever known. It's hilarious.

WI today was NOT good. Up ANOTHER .2. I think it's just water from all the salt I've been consuming, but disappointing nonetheless.

And, I've changed the FL trip - AGAIN!

DD is off school 10/9 - 10, so we are leaving on 10/6 & should be there either when or just after the baby is born. Also might be there for the other one's 1st bday. Then DH is leaving when we were supposed to be gone to go to Iowa to visit his siblings.

Ebay is very fickle, Tracy. I sell only about 1/2 of what I list, but I have so much, I have no other way to get rid of it and something is better than nothing. Definitely not a way to make much real money, though.

Went to lunch at the casino w/ a friend. Buffet was $1.99 but I was very controlled except for eating a small piece of cake for dessert. Still didn't do too bad, spinach w/ a touch of ranch, a small square of ham, a TINY chicken enchilada,1 shrimp, a thin slice of cantalope, 1 strawberry, 1 bite of thai chicken. I could have done HORRID as it was Mexican day(complete with wandering Mariachis ) and here in NM on the reservation the Mexican food is VERY good and VERY authentic. The best part was I left home w/ $60 and came home with $112.64 after playing the penny slots!

I MUST get some Ebay done tonight. My cold is feeling a bit better, but still very congested. Hopefully better soon!

 

[toystoryduo]

Hey Julie,

Congrats on your winnings! That's great!

I hear ya about eBay... My DH says that even though I don't make a ton of money, I at least make more than I would at a garage sale.

You did a great job at the buffet! That is some awesome willpower my friend! Way to go!

Have a great Friday!

 

[Amy&Dan]

Hi Julie, congrats on winning some $$ on the slots and surviving a buffet. Two things I never seem to be able to do! Don't worry about the small gain. Drink plenty of water to flush out the salt and you'll probably have a nice loss considering all that exercising you have been doing. How's the patio coming along? Can I borrow your son sometime? Hope DS20 is doing better, keeping you and him in my thoughts and prayers. Have a great weekend!

 

[Blueeyes101817]

Congrats on winning some $$$!! thats always exciting and a LOT better than losing


Hope you have a great weekend

 

[Jane E.]

Sounds like you had a blast at the casino! $1.99 buffet??? Thats amazing. Great job on your win on the slots. You're much luckier than I am.

 

[SunFloridaDisney]

Congrats on the $$$$

Hope things settle down for you a bit!

 

[CJK]

Congrats on your win!!! I've never won before! I've heard of cheap buffets before, but $1.99 takes the cake! I hope you're continuing to feel better and are enjoying the weekend.

 

[traceycooper]

Well done on your winnings & resisting the buffet, at a bargain price!!!!
Sorry we wont get to meet at HHN, but i hope you have a fantastic trip

 

[CACruisin']

Congrats on the casino win! I consider any money I spend at the casino as "entertainment" - I could spend $10-15 for a movie or put it into a slot machine - Either way, I'm never gonna see that money again.

Great job with control at the buffet too .

 

[eeyore25]

Hi Julie,

I am so sorry for everything that you are going through with your DS20. Hopefully he will turn around and start looking for a job and that stress can be lifted off you.

I must say, I know I have said it before, but man you are one busy woman! I get tired just reading your journal with everything that you have going on!!! Just remember to take some time for you....you could do that while you are in FL. Take some time and just relax!

You are doing a great job even with everything that is going on in your life right now! Keep up the good work!

Have a great Tuesday