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

[tbstein]

Hi Julie!

Good for you on the candy goal. I did indulge in a chocolate egg. Just had to. That way I felt I wouldn't feel deprived.

Wendy

 

[eeyore25]

Hi Julie,

Whew....I have said it before, you are crazy busy!!!!

Sounds like you had a good Easter. I see nothing wrong with your kids doing Easter Egg hunts...I think its cool!!!!

Way to go on resisting the candy!!! That is great!

Keep up the good work.

Have a great day

 

[goldcupmom]

April 9 - Day 36/108 - 51 days I leave for FL/Cruise - Day 9 of my Easter NO CANDY 2 week mini challenge

Chips(6)
cheese(9)
cookies(6)
ham(8)
roll(3)

15 min abs/waist, 77 min swim

April 10 - Day 37/108 - 50 days I leave for FL/Cruise - Day 10 of my Easter NO CANDY 2 week mini challenge

cookies(8)
coffee(0)
ham(12)

As you can see, I'm having a ROUGH food week. I can't seem to get back on track. Am CRAVING salt and consequently am bloating like a balloon. Feeling MISERABLE. All I can figure is middle of the month which tends to be worse for cravings than PMS week. I won't EVEN think of stepping on a scale!!

Other than food issues, I'm REALLY tired as I've not been getting much sleep. Sunday night DS20 called me around midnight just to talk - I'm thinking he was just trying to stay awake driving the zamboni in circles and I was the chosen one. Since then, I haven't gotten uninterrupted sleep and am running on empty. Doesn't help the food intake.

We've got quite a wind blowing today & my allergies are BAD. I just want to crawl in bed. But can't. DS20 is FINALLY getting a bit of sleep. Went to bed about 1:30 a.m. & doesn't have to be back at work until 10 tonight to help set up for ZZ Top.

Slowly I'm making progress on the Ebay containers. I just want to be done. I'm also making a bit of progress toward pulling stuff for my Garage Sale. Time, however, is FLYING!

I leave for FL in 50 days. Much to do! DS17 is sad that we sent out passport applications in a week before DH and his is already processed and in the mail. Both were expedited. Oh well.....

 

[keenercam]

Hi, Julie! I am sorry I have been MIA (check out my journal for my explanation and confession about all the bad food I've been eating ). Glad to see that you are doing so well keeping track of your food and avoiding the Easter candy! Sorry to see that your life is as crazy as ever. How you spend so much time running from place to place and serving everyone's needs I have no idea! It seems like a heck of a lot of cross-training to me!
I'll have to go back and find your post about your Florida trip and cruise. I hope you are doing something totally awesome.
Take care of yourself, sweetie!

 

[toystoryduo]

and for your day today.... I know you have a lot going on right now. Please be sure and take a few minutes each day to unwind and do something just for you.

Have a great Wednesday!

 

[traceycooper]

Hi Julie
hope you get to catch up on some sleep!
ZZ TOP are playing???? I LOVE THEM
I'm having a bad food week too, so at least your not alone

 

[goldcupmom]

April 11 - Day 38/108 - 49 days I leave for FL/Cruise - Day 11 of my Easter NO CANDY 2 week mini challenge

NOT GETTING ANY BETTER!!!!

Started the day with good intentions - decaf coffee(0) at 8:30 when we left home.
Took DS17 to a job interview with Verizon on the other side of town. Spend 1 hour 20 min WALKING while he was busy. Then went to ChickFilA - had a grilled sandwich & fries - OK - 13 points, but it was breakfast & lunch.

FINALLY got home after 1:00, had to quickly try to get something done before picking DD up at 2:30 at the bus, bring her home to change/eat, then take her to work at 3:30. Went to TACO BELL - NOT GOOD!!!! Had nachos AND a taco! Made it home to get a few things done before going to a choir parents mandatory meeting at 6:30. DH has to pick DD up at 6:55 and bring her quickly to the school as if she & we don't sign TONIGHT, she doesn't get to go to festival in San Antonio in 10 days. GREAT!

In the meantime, I'm trying to figure out how to get DS17 to Bible Study in yet another corner of the world at 6:45 tonight. I think he's digging out his bicycle for a lovely 10 mile hilly ride.

Tomorrow I can't go to WI as I have to take DD to school, then take DS17 to the airport. He's flying to Phoenix for the day for Chick Fil A meetings. Then my day will end after 10:30 p.m. when I go back to the airport -45 min away - to pick him up.

WHAT FUN!!! Is it any wonder I'm not making it to the gym!! I'm eating out of exhaustion, frustration. Plus TOM is valiantly trying to show up VERY early. And my allergies are horrid.

Well, time to run! Imagine that!!

 

[npullen]

Hang in there! It sounds like things are really tough for you right now! Hopefully everything will calm down and get back to normal for you soon!

 

[bekkiz]

Goodness, that's so much on your plate right now Hopefully the craziness will settle soon, and you'll be able to take some time for yourself.

Have a better day today

 

[goldcupmom]

April 12 - Day 39/108 - 48 days I leave for FL/Cruise - Day 12 of my Easter NO CANDY 2 week mini challenge

decaf coffee(0)
del taco(12)
panini(6)

A Better day, but I still feel like I'm going CRAZY!!!!!! Even though life is hectic, I think I'm beginning to suffer from some 'middle of the month' psychoses!!!

Took DS17 to work to meet the owner to fly to Phoenix, ran to Ross on my side of town to see if I could find some sandals I had seen the day before while waiting for DS17 to get done with his interview. NOPE! I was still obsessing so decided ( after finding some 'goodies' at this Ross) that I HAD to have them - Birkenstocks for $24! So, I took the 40 min trek across town. spent forever there, even tried on a couple of sundresses, found a couple for DD. Decided since I was on that side of town should go to TJ MAxx. Then I kept thinking about a Capri set I'd found at the far Ross, but someone switched the size 14 pants for size 8 pants. So, on the way back across town, I stopped at the close one to see if they had them. Found the sale rack & bought DD a couple of skirts, some capris & a school shirt to try.

Made it home JUST barely in time to meet her bus. Another day gone.

But, my deal of the day was at the far Ross. Found a formal I thought would fit DD for $9.99. Black, cute halter, knit - perfect for packing. Kind of a 'carmen miranda' hemline. All the way home I'm thinking it's maybe similar to the one I bought at Macy's. My original thought was if she liked this one better, I would return that one. Get her home & pull out the formal & she says. Where's the new one, that's the one from Macy's. YEP!! Same size, same brand, same EXACT dress!! $9.99 at Ross & I paid $59.28 w/ tax on sale - it had been $158.00. The only problem w/ the Ross dress is a PINHOLE under the armpit where the Original Macy's hangtag was removed. Easily sewn w/ 1 stitch & it wouldn't have shown anyway.

Didn't make the gym, but counted an hour of my 6 of walking.

April 13 - Day 40/108 - 47 days I leave for FL/Cruise - Day 13 of my Easter NO CANDY 2 week mini challenge

baked tostitos(4)
cheese(6)
diet sunkist(0)
salad w/ chicken - but they forgot all but 1 BITE of chicken and most of the lettuce - Ok since there at least weren't any dead flies in the lettuce this time -(6)
sm piece of pineapple pizza(6)

no gym, but I did get in a 30 min walk in between rain & snow.

Apparently there were storms between here & Phoenix last night as DS17 flight was delayed. Ended up having to pick him up at the airport - got home about 11:45 p.m.

Took DD to school, ended some auctions, Took DS17 to work, ran to return the dress to Macy's. Then to return 2 skirts to Ross. (Keep me away from there!!!!). Today I bought a NIKE swimsuit for me for the gym -(come on, for $14.99, I couldn't leave it), picked up 2 cute swimsuits for DD to try. One of the skirts I returned she loved, but the zipper was put in wrong & wouldn't stay up. Checked 6 other of the same skirt & they were all that way. Oh well......

Came home, realizing I needed to package & mail Ebay(still haven't). Called Carnival as I have questions that the 'agent' I booked with can't answer, she's not returning calls, her stock answer is that I'll just have to ask when we board. NOT a good response. So, I spent almost an hour & a half on hold, then getting information. Then that 'agent' - don't know what they're called - told me I needed to Email customer relations to let them know the problems. So that took a while.

Yesterday I got an Email saying Delta changed our flight Itinerary. Now had us arriving back in ABQ at 10:37 p.m. Which meant by the time we got off, got luggage, got the van & got home it would be EASILY 12 - 12:30 - IF the flight wasn't delayed. Then, of course, unloading the van, TRYING to calm the lonely dogs down, we wouldn't be getting to sleep until 2 a.m. or after. NOT a real good idea since DH, DD & DS17 would all work the next day.

Called first thing this morning - was on hold for 45 min, hung up to take DS17. Called again after Carnival. Oh hold about 35 min, finally got thru. She changed the flights, so we would get in at 5:35 p.m. Much better. Gave me seat assignments, sent me an email. Get the Email & they have DD alone at the opposite end of the plane on the 2 return flight segments - after she told me we were all together. Called back, another 30 min wait. This person told me there was a $50 charge to change. NOT!!! Couldn't understand that their agent had JUST changed it and did it wrong. Talked to supervisor #1 - they didn't understand. Asked for THEIR supervisor. FINALLY got one who was able to pull up the page that showed that they had just changed it & who fixed it.

The story of my week!!!! Is it any wonder I'm not making it to the gym and I'm going NUTS!!!!?????

Hopefully all that is OK now.

I'm making DD go to the gym with me tonight. We BOTH need it & I haven't been since Monday.

She is liking working as I thought she would. Last night they let her do Drive Thru. Tomorrow DS17 works 5:15 a.m. - 2:00p and DD works 11:15 a.m. - 4:30, so they will be working together for the first time. Should be interesting. I, of course, will be living in the ChickFilA parking lot!!

Haven't heard anything about DS17 cycle. But, this morning it rained hard, then had about 2" SNOW, then ice and now just cold & dreary. Between the wind & the drizzle he wouldn't have been able to ride it this week anyway. Hopefully it will be back SOON!! I'm TIRED of being the chauffer!

Tomorrow I need to run some errands, I'll drop DD off then stay down there (about 5 miles literally DOWN the hills/mountain from me into Albuquerque) until I pick DS17 up. I"ll try to make DH pick DD up from work. I HAVE to EBAY this weekend, do DS17 taxes - he owes so I've put it off!, do some more on the house. DS17 now has about 4 weeks to finish English 4. Finally done with Art & Music App. He did end up with an A, though. Now I need to order Physics & he's all DONE with High School!!

Off to try to get some stuff accomplished.....

 

[tbstein]

Julie--I am exhausted just reading all you have done in the last few days! I will not complain about my 2 eleven and half hour days at work. At least I was in one place!

Hope your weekend is quiet and calm!

Wendy

 

[CACruisin']

Wow Julie. I don't know how you keep up with all that you have going on daily, and then planning on cruise on top of it all! You really are a superwoman! That new Nike swimsuit needs a big "W" for Wonderwoman on it ! I'm going to have to take a look at Ross now. I was all jazzed about getting DD's new swimsuit for about $36 (bargain compared to the $60 for the last one.) With her swimming 8-10 hrs/week right now, I'm buying a new suit about every 6 weeks . Love the deal you got on the formal also!

Hang in there. All of your children are doing well in school and/or gainfully employed. That has got to feel right. All that running around has paid off. I hope you get to the gym for yourself though. That may make life feel less crazy.

 

[goldcupmom]

April 14 - Day 41/108 - 46 days I leave for FL/Cruise - Day 14 of my Easter NO CANDY 2 week mini challenge

22 oz diet sunkist
12 oz water
salt/vinegar chips- breakfast and lunch! - (10) It was what I had in the car
1/2 lg baked potato(3)
cheese(3)
chicken(2)


Back from running errands & getting DS17 at work. DH will pick DD up on his way home as he had to go in to his office for a bit.

Mailed packages, ran to the produce store, WalMart & Sams in just at 3 hours. Parked forever away at each of them. So I did get some walking in. Did 2 extra laps at WalMart & 3 at Sams - People think I'm SO NUTS!!!!! Oh well.......

Monday will likely be NUTSO again. Take DD to school, DS17 works at 10, but I have a dentist appt at 9:30, so will drop him around 9. Then pick DD up at the school at 2:26 (means I have to be there BY 2), she has an eye appt at 3 and MAYBE work at 4. Still haven't got her schedule in the Email.

After that the week had Better calm down so I can get to the gym!!!!!

Gotta go finish taking care of groceries - up & down stairs to the freezer - almost like exercise~~

Hopefully I"ll get to journals & Ebay tonight & tomorrow.

Hope everyone is having a GREAT WEEKEND!!!!

 

[traceycooper]

Hi Julie
did you get to WI?
Up & down stairs to the freezer IS exercise!!
Hope you make the gym

 

[goldcupmom]

April 15 - Day 42/108 - 45 days I leave for FL/Cruise

decaf(0)
romaine(0)
cheese(3)
boca veg chili(2)
2 ff hot dogs(2)


Skipped church so DD could catch up on a bit of sleep. I 'watched' church over the internet feed. Then walked to the groc. coffee shop for coffee & a paper. 60 mins.

DD & DS17 have a meeting for work from 1 - 5. During that time I AM GOING to the gym to swim.

Ok, I can have the 'puter again. DS20 needed to FINALLY pay his 3 months past due car ins. UGH!!!! At least USAA is good & didn't cancel him!!

Last night my dinner plans changed 3x! First plan was to put the 2 chickens I had thawing into the roaster. But, while grocery shopping found a great deal on red, yellow, orange peppers - FAJITAS!!! So, I ran to Sam's to buy the fajita meat (precooked, pre seasoned, VERY LOW FAT). While there I found stuffed salmon on sale. So, I bought 2 pks (8 filets). I was GOING to eat one until I read the nutrition info - 410 cal, 24 g fat/serving. NO WAY!!!!!! Then you coat the pan with butter and drizzle real butter over them before cooking. So, DH, DS17 & DS20 had it. DD, of course, won't eat anything that swims, so she had scallopped potatos & some of the fajita chicken. I had that & 1/2 baked potato. MUCH better choice!!

Tonight I'm having DH grill up a BUNCH of Hot dogs and Tuesday I'll make my fajitas. The guys are still eating on the salmon!

 

[Amy&Dan]

Hi Julie, as usual you are one busy lady! I thought about you today when I ate, you guessed it: Taco Bell! If I was God I would remove Taco Bell's from the planet so I could lose the rest of my weight. Gave up all fast food for the most part but cannot part with my TB. Oh well! So it sounds like your perserverance paid off with Delta and Ross! And I almost bought those stuffed salmons at Sam's and then noticed the fat content and ran them back. I save my fat grams for Taco Bell! Good for you for making a better choice for you. And that cruise is really coming up, you must be excited as all get out! You can do this Julie, just keep it up!

 

[goldcupmom]

Yeah, Amy, that Salmon was definitely NOT worth it! But, it is DS17 fav and DH loves it too, so they can have it. ALL of it!!!

I'm trying to get to a bunch of journals tonight in between listing Ebay. I'm getting SO SLEEPY!! But, DD still has at least an hour of homework to go and I hate leaving her up alone. So here I sit.

I just can't seem to get a good nights sleep. Last night was the 2 hour increment night. Started to bed at 9. DH finally turned out the lights & TV at 10:30. 12:30 DS17 comes in. 2:30 DS20 comes in. 4:30 Mia needs out. 6 Max needs out & we're up for the day. I'd love to fit in a NAP sometime during the day, but if it's a choice between having the time to exercise or Nap, I think the exercise needs to come first. I sure am tired, though!!

Tomorrow I get DD up at 5:45, make breakfasts/lunches, take DD to school, wake DS20, wake DS17, take DS17 to work, go to the Dentist (have I mentioned I HATE DENTISTS!!), return to ROSS & NOT shop!!, HOPEFULLY have time to go to the gym, Pick DD up at school (be there 20-30 min early), take DD to eye Dr, Pick out my new glasses or they won't arrive in time for trip, finish DS17 taxes & get his checks to pay them.

At some point this week I need to schedule my yearly physical, DS20 and DH. Also DD and DS17 w/ a different Dr clinic. I need to get an appt. with a vein specialist to see about getting the vein behind my right knee 'fixed'. It has been HUGE since I was pregnant with Ds17 and it is now over 1" wide, SORE and very itchy. I just HATE the thought (and the expense - ins. says any vein work is 'cosmetic' no matter what the symptoms) but it is starting to affect me adversly.

Sometime I also need to sit down & begin some lists for our trip. In cleaning out my 'fibber's closet' under my stairs I got out the luggage & it's 'hidden' in my Living Room. DH thinks I'm NUTS!!!

DS17 really wants to quit ChickFilA as he thinks he's being paid based on his age, not his ability. He applied to Verizon and although it would be a good career type job, I don't believe it would work for him and college. I think he'd end up losing it and having to start over somewhere else. I THINK he won't get hired because he's not 18. They send them to Vegas M - F for 5 weeks training and being a minor, they can't legally. By the time he turns 18, he doesn't have 5 weeks before college starts. DD said tonight at the CFA meeting the owner announced that DS17 would become a 'shift supervisor' as soon as he 'finishes some more school'. In other words, when he's 18. Legally, he needs to be 18 to do many of the things they would need. He just doesn't want to be patient.

DD needs the computer so I'm off to sit in the recliner & hopefully NOT fall asleep!!

 

[CaroleD]

My goodness. I am always amazed how much energy you have and how organized you are. If I was in charge of your family I'm afraid they would miss their appt's because I could never keep track of them.

Sorry you are not getting a solid nights sleep. I'm a bear if I don't get my 8 hours.

Hope you get some time for yourself today!

 

[tbstein]

DS17 really wants to quit ChickFilA as he thinks he's being paid based on his age, not his ability. He applied to Verizon and although it would be a good career type job, I don't believe it would work for him and college. I think he'd end up losing it and having to start over somewhere else. I THINK he won't get hired because he's not 18. They send them to Vegas M - F for 5 weeks training and being a minor, they can't legally. By the time he turns 18, he doesn't have 5 weeks before college starts. DD said tonight at the CFA meeting the owner announced that DS17 would become a 'shift supervisor' as soon as he 'finishes some more school'. In other words, when he's 18. Legally, he needs to be 18 to do many of the things they would need. He just doesn't want to be patient.

DD needs the computer so I'm off to sit in the recliner & hopefully NOT fall asleep!!

Julie, I certainly understand this. My DS18 has been what they call a lead manager at Burger king. But, because until last month he was only 17, the new people made more than him--and it was all becasue in Michigan you only have to pay minors 5.91 and adults 6.95. So, he was upset since he was to come in and open the store and everything. He was to 'lead' and train the new help while they made more than him. It isn't any better since he just makes minimum, and he is still expected to do all the other stuff. NOw that he is 18, he is going to find something else, that will work with college and such.

Good luck and have a great week

Wendy

 

[eeyore25]

Hi Julie,

I wanted to congratulate you on staying away from the Easter candy. You are doing great on that challenege Especially with all the things going on right now in your life.

Hope everything goes good at the dentist!!

Keep up the good work!

Have a great day