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

[kimwim8]

Hey Julie!! MAN, I'm tired just reading the last few pages of your journal!! You are a super woman! (I will go home from work and clean, I will go home from work and clean )

Take care of you through all of this. And .2 gain is nothing. That was probably gone an hour later. I know it's disappointing, but like you said, that's probably from salt or bloating or anything.

Keep on keeping on, my busy friend!

 

[Amy&Dan]

Hi Julie, hope this week is a good one. And a quieter one too! Just stopping by to say hi!

 

[Blueeyes101817]

Just coming to say hi! hope you have had a great week and enjoy your weekend!

 

[goldcupmom]

Well, it's been a week since I posted, and not a stellar one. Did I mention I HATE midlife????????

I've had major PMS for WEEKS now and no TOM. Mixed blessing, huh???

So, last Thursday night I was up all night coughing - allergies combined with the crud I got from DD. So, Friday I was exhausted, but had no time to stop, so ate ALL DAY. Then Friday night a repeat, plus I had to get up at 4 to take DS17 to work (DH needed to sleep), and was up until almost 11 Sat night, then up for over 3 hours in the middle of the night coughing again. Up at 5:30 Sunday to take dogs out & keep them quiet while DH & kids slept. Sunday night I finally didn't cough all night (the front moved through), but the eat everything in sight cycle continued.

DD had therapy T/TH. The MRI results show that she has a large area of bursitis on her patellar tendon. Not sure what they will do, but she goes to the Dr on Thursday. Therapy is really hurting, though.

DS17 is almost done with the patio. Just a few more blocks to cut and then seal everything.

DS20 has done NOTHING about finishing the bathroom, hasn't started the terracing of the hill (& DH gave him an advance on the $$), and of course hasn't looked for a job. He has however, brought home a kitten which we made him take back, but he snuck in again. UGH!!!! I love cats, but he can't take care of himself & DS17 is horribly allergic.

Tonight DD volunteered me to take her friend shopping for a dress for homecoming. This will prove interesting and I"m not sure why her mom isn't taking her. She is VERY blonde in every sense of the term (and I'm blonde!) and the only child of quite wealthy older parents (she's getting a Porsche Boxster for her 16th bday). Every time she comes over she can't understand why I let my 'maid' get by with leaving things out of place or dusty. But, she wanted me to take her dress shopping. I'm sure it will be an experience!!

This weekend is clean house so I can have space/time to PACK!! and do Ebay. Hopefully a bit of rest will fit in somewhere.

Wed morn & this morning I went to walk with the WW group, but they weren't where they said they walk every M/W/F, and I didn't make meeting on THurs, so I don't know if it changed or not.

I finally broke down & ordered a new single cup coffee maker from Amazon.com. I won't pay $50+ for one and they still have some not fancy ones for about $15. My last one the switch broke & DH broke it more trying to fix it. I ordered 2 this time

Much to do and I need to take DS17 to work as another front is moving in - there's SNOW on the mountains I see in the distance Then Ebay is calling my name so I can go shopping later.

Have a great weekend all! And thanks for your support! Hopefully I'll get out of the eating cycle soon!

 

[traceycooper]

Glad your starting to feel better
Have a great weekend
Tracey

 

[toystoryduo]

Did you say SNOW? I'm just getting used to fall!

I hope that you are feeling much better, Julie! I also hope that your shopping trip turned out well....

Sending prayers for your family.... Take good care of you!

 

[goldcupmom]

Where does time go???? Why can't I get caught up????

WI today went better, down 1.6. I'm still up over 3 since before the FL trip, but I'll take it! The key to me losing is exercise and there just has not been time. I've made the gym twice in 2 months!! I'm trying though!!

DS20 still no job and the car doesn't run, so now I'm chauffer again. This is getting REALLY old!!

I took DD to the knee Dr. today and they said there is nothing structurally or functionally wrong, just pain. Dr. said the knee and muscles in that leg are very week and of course, when muscles are week they hurt when used. She was NOT happy as she wanted them to FIX it. She cried all the way home, hadn't had lunch so had me stop at DQ to get her ice cream (I resisted) and came home & went to her room. NOT fun!!

DS17 is being DS17. Patio is done and now he is almost done with terracing the hill at the side of the house building steps.

DD and I leave a week from tomorrow for FL!! YEAH!!!!!! I had originally planned for halloween weekend and changed. It was great I did as Dniece is either going in on Friday night to start inducing, or Saturday morning (depends on if baby drops which she hasn't), and we'll be there when she's born. Good timing, huh??

I'm still suffering lack of sleep, but I think I"m getting used to it.

So far I'm OP this week, but it could, of course, change at any moment. As for Weightloss for Sept, there hasn't been any, which is a bummer, but at times I've been up as much as 6+ pounds, so if I finish even I"ll be glad.

This morning I knew I would have no time for exercise today, so I decided to pack up the pups, go to the park, do their 2 laps (1 running, 1 walking) then continue the walk to WW. WW is next to the coffee shop I walk to when I do my 5 mi walk. Get to WW and there are about 50 people in line, so I stay outside w/ the dogs and walk laps around the shopping center parking lot for another 40 min until I could at least see the end of the line before taking the dogs inside. So, I'm rather sore tonight as I walked for almost 2.5 HOURS solid. Even my forearms are sore from pushing the dog stroller! Pathetic, huh?? With that walk, at least I'll make my exercise goal this month!

Well, off to Ebay (what else is new??) I'm hoping to visit some journals later tonight.

Thanks for stopping in everyone!!

A couple of days ago it was REALLY cold here and Max was freezing so I went & bought some doggie pjs. attached is the 'story' I sent my sister. It is hilarious!!

http://www.humpton.com/auctions/Mighty Max.doc

What can I say?? I was avoiding working!!

 

[keenercam]

Julie -- The story is hysterical and your furbabies are so cute! Thank you so much for sharing. You really gave me a huge and : I am going to send the story to DD who LOVES yorkies and wants one -- says she'll name him "Alfredo". Wait till she sees your babies.

 

[CACruisin']

Hi Julie, I am just getting caught up. I am very immpressed with the major walk you did - 2.5 hours is great!!! Good Job!!!!

The story about Max (and Mia) is hysterical .

Have a wonderful week and a fantastic time in FL, if I don't get back on again before you go! How wonderful to be their when the newest family member arrives!!

 

[traceycooper]

wow 2.5 hrs walking!! Well done!
Well done for resisting an ice cream too
Have you started packing for FL yet??
I'm itching to pack, but DF says its too soon

 

[goldcupmom]

Life is crazy trying to get ready to leave. Friday Morning I went walking - 6 miles, then 2 more Friday night as it was quicker to walk to the HS & pick DD & friend up after the homecoming game than to drive & fight traffic.

This morning I walked again w/ the WW group. 8 .1 miles in 1:58:52 . I'm not feeling too bad, either.

More later.....

 

[CACruisin']

You are a walking machine!! Way to go getting some awesome exercise in! The lbs are going to just be melting off.

 

[eeyore25]

HI Julie,

Wow you are a walking machine!!! At least you are getting your exercise in even if you aren't going to the gym! That story is so funny,......you have the cutest furbabies!!!! They are just adorable.

Hope you have a wonderful time in FL, that is just around the corner.

Keep up the good work, and take some time these next few days and relax!

Have a great Wednesday

 

[toystoryduo]

Wow Julie!

Great job getting all of that walking in! keep up the good work!

When do you leave for Florida? I bet you are getting excited for the trip!

Have a great Thursday!

 

[goldcupmom]

Well, exercise has mostly gone out the window. 8.1 miles on Sunday, then Monday started feeling icky - craving salt - swelling like a pig, then TOM decided to make a surprise appearance after being MIA for 3 mo. I've never held this much water. Gotta love midlife (yep, you've heard that before from me!) Hopefully the water will leave soon!!

I got a DING fare & changed our flights to Tampa instead of Orlando - it's a quicker drive for DBil who's picking us up/dropping us off. So, I pull DD from school at 11:30 tomorrow instead of 2. Oh well..... We don't get back til almost 9 tuesday night and have to go TPA to KC to ABQ, but that's not too bad. I'm sure I"ll be puffy from all the flying time when I get back. SIGH.......

Other than incredibly busy trying to get ready to leave tomorrow (I'm no where near ready) life has been the same. No change in DS20...

DNiece goes in at 6 Friday night for cervidil and they will start the drip on Saturday morning at 6. Hopefully things will go smoothly. Baby Ashley still hasn't dropped at all, so I'm not betting this will be quick.

Sunday is DNiece #2's baby Kylie's 1st Birthday party. She's actually 1 today. I'm hoping to control my eating and get some walking in while I'm gone. Time will tell.....

Have a great weekend all! See you (well, sort of...) next week!!

 

[Jane E.]

Have a great trip!

 

[CACruisin']

Have a wonderful trip Julie! A new baby and a 1 year old party - what fun!

 

[toystoryduo]

Have a great trip, Julie!

 

[eeyore25]

Hi Julie,

Have a great trip and enjoy your time with the little ones!!!

Happy Friday

 

[traceycooper]

Have a fantastic trip Julie