Julie's continual struggle (WW thread - comments VERY welcome!!)

[goldcupmom]

The last 2 days have been hectic, but not in the totally stressful way. Hopefullly DH will know about 1 possible job today as he interviewed yesterday. Keeping 'EVERYTHING' crossed here.

I've managed to stay OP, but struggling with it. Water is still an issue, I'm sure. I'm drinking more, but not what I was, and still no real exercise. Exercise is the key for me.

DD seems to be feeling a bit better finally. She has been on antibiotics for almost a month.

I'm still fighting the Ebay piles in my living room trying to get all the pics done. This weekend I will finish. Today I have a zillion errands to run.

Duty calls.....more later.

Eventually I'll get a cup of coffee and get thru a bunch of journals, but not this morning.

Thanks all. Have a great Friday!

 

[Lesli54]

Just hang in there. Keeping my fingers crossed that your DH gets the job.

 

[lillygator]

Hi Julie - you sound so busy! I hope you can find a couple of free moments this weekend to realx.... and keeping my fingers crossed for you DH!!

 

[keenercam]

Hi, Julie. Just wanted to drop in and let you know I am thinking of you. I am so sorry your life has been so stressful. I can't even imagine how overwhelmed I'd feel in your shoes. I am glad DD is feeling better, and hope the news is very good on DH's job front today.
Sending prayers and pixie dust and lots of hugs for you.


I am so sorry I missed your birthday. Happy belated birthday, kiddo!
Hope your day improves significantly and that your weekend brings you some time to relax and de-stress!
Cam

 

[Mykelogan]

Hi Julie!

Sorry to hear that life has been so hectic! Hope that you get time for a long relaxing cup of coffee this weekend!

Mike

 

[goldcupmom]

Good Morning!

Yesterday was another errand running BUSY day, but stayed OP. Breakfast was scone & coffee, lunch 1/2 regular Quiznos turkey sub, dinner 2 oz roast (I'm just not a meat eater), baby carrots, 1/2 c cheese potatoes. And I had 2 no pudge bars.

DH did not hear about his job yesterday. No news is good news, right? Who knows. If he doesn't hear something early Monday, he won't until Friday as he is in Phoenix teaching. The new 'boss' has told him he has the job, but doesn't say anything official, which is the problem. He was told the interview process was 'a formality', but We've learned not to trust most of corporate America until things are in writing and official. Time will tell.

DD is getting better, but still quite dizzy on positional changes - probably sinus. DS16 got a 92.6 in English. We're almost done with Algebra 2. Today & tomorrow he has to do a project on Roller Coasters.

My scale is not budging, but water still isn't real good and TOM which didn't want to make an appearance has decided to take up permanent residence, again, so I must be patient.

My biggest news is that a new 4 legged baby is coming to my house. He weighs 20 ounces at 3 months old. I should get him Tues or Wed. Cant' WAIT!!!!! Not sure what to name him. I'm thinking Max, then I'll have some 0 calorie M & M's (Mia & Max). Bekah likes Taz or Cubby.

Not sure what today will bring, but I have several stores to do returns to, need to puppy proof my house again, and still haven't finished the Ebay pics as we've been on the go.

Just got the HS Fencing league schedule and Sept - Oct, we will have tournaments at least 1 day a week in addition to 3 days a week practice, school, etc. Life just never slows down here. But, I'd rather run with teens than run after them.

The decaf is done and I'm going to hit at least a few journals while I savor it. And, it is COOL in here this morning - 64 out. YES!!!!!!!! Monsoon season is finally coming and Fall is close behind. I can stand the 90 daytimes when nights are 60 or below.

More later. Have a GREAT Saturday!!

 

[SunFloridaDisney]

Hi Julie

thanks for stopping by my journal.

Sounds like you've got a busy life, like me! Teenagers etc.

Hang in there and keep up the good work!

 

[Lesli54]

Well, I must say that you are sounding more relaxed. That's great!

I think that Mia & Max sound really cool. Kind of ritzy, but cool. Enjoy your cooler weather and keep up the great work of staying on track.

 

[lillygator]

64??? Oh my - it is was in the 90's here by 9!! You're so lucky to have cooler weather already!

Congrats ont he dog - I love the name Max - I think that is adorable!

 

[lajones81]

Hi! Thanks for your note! It's always good to know that I am not alone in this! Have a great weekend, too!

 

[Mykelogan]

Hi Julie!

Sounds like you are having a pretty good saturday so far!
I hope that DH gets good job news soon!! It must be frustrating to wait, and wait, and wait!!

Have a healthy night!
Mike

 

[goldcupmom]

I actually got some sleep!!! YEAH!!!!!!!!!!! Went to bed at 10:30 and the clock said 8:45 when I got up. I did potty Mia twice in that time, but was still way more than I've been getting.

Yesterday I got almost nothing done. DD wanted to go to a mall that was having a back to school thing. What a farce, crowds, hot, etc. But it is on the far side of town and took forever.

I basically ate one meal yesterday, but it was Fuddruckers. I had a veggie burger w/ 1/2 bun, 3 fries, 6 rings and some pickles & cheese. I almost got me water in.

So far today I've had a small banana w/ lf peanut butter, a flat out w/ ff cheese & smidge of real cheese & salsa. (9 so far)

Dinner will either be BBQ or stir fry w/ leftover roast. Not sure which yet.

Today I need to get done everything I didn't do yesterday, so will keep plenty busy.

DH leaves at 1 tomorrow for Phoenix and won't be back til LATE Thursday night. Hopefully he will hear something about a job before he leaves.

More later......

 

[Cruise04]

Hey Julie - glad to see you posting again. I'm sure it's tough when you have busy kids with busy schedules. Glad to see you are trying to stay OP and drink your water. The rest will happen when you get a bit more time.

Keep on
Chris

 

[Mykelogan]

Hi Julie,

Glad to hear you got some sleep!!! That is awesome!
My fingers are still crossed for your DH to get some news soon!

Have a great sunday!
Mike

 

[Lesli54]

Glad to hear you got some sleep. Your days were beginning to wear me out.

Keep up the great work. Fingers are still crossed for the job.

 

[goldcupmom]

The stir fry won out, so I had mostly veg, about an ounce of beef 1/2 c brown rice for dinner. (5). Later had a no pudge(2) Mid afternoon had 2 hershey kisses & 2 cookies. (4). Another OP day.

Today DD and I have to go to return stuff at the thrift store - 99c day again. Then I have to try to meet up with DS19 before his Dr. appt to give him a check (that won't bounce) to pay for it. I have to proof DS16s Math project - just the english part, (NOT my cup of tea), take DD to fencing and somewhere in between finish the upstairs & list ebay. I also need to try to make it to the VW dealer as the inside flap of my convertible top is loose - just snaps in, but I don't want to try it. Since the weather is cool in the mornings now, I'd like to be able to put my top down without worrying.

Not sure what food will be today at all, but I'm going to work real hard at water today.

More later... Have a great Monday!

 

[rcyannacci]

Good luck with the water...that's been one of my challenges lately too.

Fingers crossed for your DH...interviews can be so stressful...something I'm certainly not looking forward to next year.

Have fun at the thrift store, and have a good Monday!

 

[calena]

I'm really working on my water this morning and need to keep it up! What is your water goal? I would like to drink 10 8oz a day of water or green tea (decaff). It is now 11 and I have only had three glasses so far! This sounds bad but I know I am drinking the right amount of water when I have to pee more frequently. I have the bladder of an elephant (which is something to be proud of after 3 kids)!
Hope you hear good news with DH's job.

 

[Mykelogan]

Wow Julie!! Sounds like you have a lot to get done today!!! Hope that all those errands go well and that you are able to get your water in too!!

Happy Monday!
Mike

 

[goldcupmom]

Home from the first round of errands. I've had about 1/2 my min water so far - 32 oz. Breakfast was a revival soy bar (3) in a flavor I hadn't tried - autumn apple frost. Very very good. Lunch now is 2 sands w/ turkey, mustard, dill pickles & lt bread (4) & baked lays (2). Of course my CF diet coke.

DH found out that they have submitted his name for the job to the VP of Engineering, and will find out later today or tomorrow(via email as he will be in PHX) if he got it.

Puppy arrives tomorrow at 12:56 from Houston. We are leaning toward either Max or Mikey, but I have a feeling Mikey will win out. I have about 4.5 hours today at home to get a bunch done, so best get moving. No better place to have lunch, tho, than with the DIS Wishers!

Later....