Oops I did it again! WHY MUST I YOYO!!!

[CheapMom]

Beth- So you spent a lot of time in the principal's office- I just read a great quotation for you:

Well behaved women rarely make history!
-Annonymous

Isn't that great!

Sharon- we have the green, yellow, red system here too! It is a major topic of conversation every night at dinner and the first thing DS says to me when he gets off the bus, "Green Light!" If it is yellow or red he is either crying or sporting a big old hangdog expression.

I was OP yesterday- after dinner I was only at 16 points so I had a treat of 1/8 cup of semi-sweet morsels- and didn't even have to use any flex points! YUMMY!!!
I did 1.75 on the treadie. I think I am going to see results at weigh-in.
OH BTW- I am changing weigh in to Friday because I like to save my Flex Points for the weekend and I think I may be heaviest on Mondays.
Have a great Wednesday, my amigos!

 

[CheapMom]

I ate way to many points yesterday- 34- That is 10 flex points used up for the week.
If I behave today and tomorrow I will have 15 points for the weekend.
I am disappointed in myself for eating so much but technically I can say I am still OP since I am allowed those flexers.
Oh well- gotta go get started on my water.

2 more goals for May
1- Get the baby OFF the breast
2- Get some of my old stuff listed on ebay

 

[Strings]

I love the quote.

Here's some for weigh in tomorrow. Good luck with your new goals. That 1st one can be tricky.
Beth

 

[tkd lisa]

Mary, I'm glad I took the time to stop by and catch up. Sending you a great big hug! for all that stress! I think your will power is just fine. I had to take an exercise break when I was sick earlier this year. It sounds like you're hanging in there with the exercise and managing the diet, so just keep on keeping on. Even if you're a bit off plan, you're still trying. That's not rationalizing, that's being human.

Both my kids are ADHD, so if you want a friendly ear to discuss how we decided on a treatment plan, feel free to ask. If you just want to vent, I can do that too. Right now, both kids are back on concerta, which is a time-released ritalin. DS (10 1/2) is still in the adjustment period, so I'm dealing with some of the impulse contol things now too. For instance, his last science test, he was supposed to describe the shape of a ball of clay when it hit the table. His answer was "it looks like a constipated rose". Someone had told him that constipated had something to do with the bathroom, so he decided that was his joke word for the day. Needless to say, his teacher didn't think it was funny, so it took his grade down from a B to a D (two answers worth about 25% of the grade and he got no credit).

On the positive side, it's supposed to be a really nice weekend here!!!

 

[CheapMom]

I am happy. So I have lost a total of 11.5lbs.

I don't really have time to write but I will catch up tonight or tomorrow-
I hope everybody is feeling as good as I am right now!!!!!

 

[toystoryduo]

Woohoo!!! Way to go!! Congratulations on your weight loss!

Have a great weekend, Mary!

Tracy

 

[CheapMom]

Thanks guys-
The bad news-&-The good news
The bad news is- I stink at math-
The good news is- I undercalculated the Flex points I had left for this weekend- I thought I had 15 but I had 25!!!
Good thing because we just came from a really fun party with awesome food and I indulged.
I had a glass of red wine- yummy- 1st alchohol in a month
some really good Italian food, cheesy eggplant stuff and tomatoes with fresh basil and olive oil...
I ate what I wanted but I had smallish portions. The dessert spread was to die for- I made DH a plate with cheesecake and choc cake and I made myself a plate of pinapple and honeydew. I took 3 bites of cheesecake and 1 bite of choc. cake, then just ate fruit- I was completely satisfied.
So I don't know how many points I ate today but I am just saying that my flex points are all gone for the week. No biggie- I get 35 new flex points on Monday.
Lisa- when I have time- I am gonna pm you about the adhd thing. It's a shame your DS didn't get any credit for originality on the constipated rose observation. Sorry, but I had to laugh.

 

[Strings]

Congratulations on your weight loss Mary,

Happy Mother's Day.
Beth

 

[CheapMom]

Hope everyone had a great weekend. Yesterday was busy I stayed within my points and drank most if not all of my water. No excersise Sat. or Sun. so I have to get on the TM early.

Tomorrow we are having a neighborhood meeting regarding the neighbor. The landlord decided he does not want to evict the guy and he said I should talk to the guy- it might make me feel better. After talking to him I feel worse. I get the feeling that he thinks what he did was 'not that bad'. Today I am preparing for the meeting.

I listed something on ebay yesterday- so I am getting started with that goal.

The baby nursing thing is still going strong though. Here is a clue that it's time to stop- Thomas is happily nursing away and then he pulls off the breast and looks up at me and smiles, content & happy, and declares- "Delicious!"
Oh- I have nursed him too long- just like my other son who could ask for it in a complete sentence- "Mommy, nurse me." My brother in law always said -'if they are old enough to discuss breastfeeding, then it is time to stop.'

Have a great day.

 

[CheapMom]

Again- I met my water and points goal but not excersise. I hate excersise. (CAUTION- long WAH, WAH, WAH paragraph about how busy... I am. I know it is not an excuse because EVERYONE is busy. I am just venting/rationalizing)
It was too hot yesterday and I was so busy- my baby and 7 year old are both sick. I was waiting on them hand and foot all day. By the time DH got home (7:00pm) I was already beat and still had to run out to Walmart for a few things. Got back from Walmart- DH had to do some yard work... There was no time in the day when I could get on the TM. I always had baby to take care of. By the time baby went to sleep (9:30) I was spent. I cleaned the kitchen and went to bed.
I love this journal board- I have a tendancy to quit on my weight loss program. I have started and quit 4 or 5 times since baby was born but I think a big reason I am sticking this time is you guys. I really mean it.
I drive by McDonalds and smell those fries and I am tempted and then I think- Oh no, I would have to tell the WISH girls...
So I am being sincere when I say- THANKS SO MUCH!

 

[sharoncity]

Mary - WTG!!:thewave: :thewave: 2.5 lbs gone is SOOOO awesome!

Good job staying OP yesterday. I hear you about not exercising because of everything else we have to do! But at least by eating OP, you still did good. Eventually I figure I will find a way to fit the exercise in. But at least for now, I'm eating healthier and it is slowly helping cut the pounds.
Hope you have a great day today!
TTFN-
Sharon

 

[toystoryduo]

Hi Mary,
Please don't be too hard on yourself about exercising. What you did yesterday sounds like a week's worth of workouts to me! You are doing well staying OP. Plus, you are so busy that even though you may not be exercising on the treadmill, you are still getting a workout from all of the things that you do.

I hope that your kids are feeling better. Have a great day Mary!

Tracy

 

[Strings]

Hi Mary,

I hope the kids are feeling better. Take care of yourself. You are way too busy to get sick. I hear you on the exercise thing. I didn't do any yesterday either. You are OP, and sticking with it. You are doing a great job.
Beth

 

[CheapMom]

Thanks guys-
Last night was our community meeting regarding the pedofile. It was at our house. I was busy getting the house clean and making copies of stuff for the meeting all day.The kids are fine now. I have terrible sores in my mouth and lip (I get them from stress) and I can't eat without tremendous pain. I only ate 11 WW points yesterday. Had plenty of water. Excersice is on hold until we bring our window AC unit into the bedroom where the treadie is. I will walk around the block with the stroller but it is not a workout- I can't go really fast and I can't do it for 35-40 minutes- baby won't tolerate that.
It is hot here in Maryland and I am starting to freaked out about the imminent locust plague that is going to desend upon our fair state. Maybe seeing all those gross bugs will supress my appetite for a few weeks!

 

[Mom of Sleepy Bashful and BabyDoc]

Mary, Just got caught up on your journal. You are doing terrific, girlfriend!!! Holy Cow! You are an inspiration to me.

I'm sorry about the stuff with your son. My twin sis had the same thing with her older son. He was put on meds but I swear it did nothing for him. After a while, I think it was a crutch. He would say, oh, I'm acting like this because I'm ADHD and I need my meds. I'm sure this is not the norm. I've heard and read lots of experts say that sometimes, it is just because our little boys just want to be boys, and ofcourse, in school they are supposed to be quiet and pay attention. Sometimes their little bodies are just not ready for that yet. If I remember correctly, they think it might have something to do with the testoterone. Anyway, I just wanted to encourage you and tell you I think you are doing a wonderful job. It might come to a point where you decide otherwise, but I think you are doing him a favor by no meds right now. Hang in there.

And the nursing..........you are too funny, or should I say Thomas is too funny. The same sister as above nursed her youngest (girl) until she was 22 months. She sent her to my house for 5 days so she could ween her! My mother said something similar to your BIL. She said, if they can sit up and eat a cheeseburger, they're too old to nurse. My niece would go up to my sister, lift her top and say, I want to drink now, Mommy. It was kind of funny. We made a little fun with my sister on that one. But today my niece is a twelve year old beautiful, smart, talented little girl. No scars!

Keep up the great work, Mary.
BTW, your daughters pictures are gorgeous!

 

[CheapMom]

I am sick over the situation with my neighbor, the convicted child sexual abuser. We made a final plea to the landlord to ask the guy to leave- he said not unless we pay him. We mentioned that the neighbors were concerned with the poor maintenance on his house. He said "Fine- I will kick him out but if anyone calls code enforcement on me- I will make sure there is a sex offender in that house forever." Well the wheels are already in motion with code enforcement because one of the overzealous neighbors (aka: me) called about some safety violations at his house andhe is being cited and it may be very costly to him. Now I fear that the landlord is planning on holding the neighborhood emotionally hostage by threatening to have a pedofile around their kids forever. I am afraid the neighbors are going to be mad at me for getting the landlord mad.
I spoke to a few neighbors and they say they aren't mad- that they know I am just doing the best I can. But I know I screwed this up to the max.
My stress level is at an all time high. Again I barely ate yesterday. I have no appetite plus I have those stress induced sores in my mouth. I doubt I even had 10 points. Drank water all day.
I really want to go away for the weekend. I feel like I need to get away from here. I would love to head up to CT to meet my nephew. I will try to plan some kind of respite for myself.

 

[toystoryduo]

Mary,
Big for you today. I am so very sorry about all that you are going thorugh. We will say some prayers that this whole situation will get straightened out. Another for you!

Please take good care of you today. Take a deep breath and try to relax. Remember, we are here for you.

Tracy

 

[Mom of Sleepy Bashful and BabyDoc]

Oh, Mary I'm just sick for you. And I'm sorry to say it, but that landlord is a jerk!! It's like he is bribing the neighborhood or something. Like you have to choose............do you want my house NOT to look like a sty.........or do you NOT want a sex offender living there. The nerve!!

I'll be sending up prayers for you too, Mary. I wish I could do even more for you.

 

[CheapMom]

Thanks Pam and Tracy.
I was feeling lower than low but I am fine now. I am not going to let this jerk get me down. I have a life to live. Together as a community we are going to do our best to rid our neighborhood of this nuisance and that's all we can do. Why stress.
Now little ADHD DS is still acting up. Pulled his drawers down again!!!! The weird thing is he is so good at home. At school they love DD and she gives me way more trouble at home than DS. Ah- life is full of crazy mysteries- guess that's what makes it so interesting.
Anyway - jeez- I feel better now. Tomorrow is weigh in- I have no idea what the scale will say. I have not excersised at all but I have also not been eating much. We shall see.
Thanks guys- I will try to catch up with everyone's journals tomorrow.

 

[Strings]

Mary

I am so sorry to hear that you are still having problems with your neighbor. I hope that some pressure on the landlord can get this gut evicted. I know that you are having a hard time eating, but you need some protein to get rid of those sores. Can you try drinking some chicken broth, jello, yogurt, even ice cream?
for your situation and weighin.
Beth