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[kmp1191]

Wow, what a day yesterday was!
1st wedding was in a field, w/ a gazeebo on a lake...everything was outside. Really pretty, but heck on the allergies! My eyes would not stop watering! I've actually got little cuts on the outside of my eyes (crowsfeet) from wiping so much!That coverage was from 11-5:30 (We had 3 photographers & 2 assistants), but me, the boss & an assistant left at 4 to cover the second wedding. That coverage was from 5-11. The second wedding was of a friend of mine, she used to babysit for us, so it was really special to me that we got to shoot it. I honestly think that was the FUNNEST one we've ever shot! EVERYTHING went according to plan! No grumpy fathers, no drunk grooms (not until the reception anyway!), no (b)itchy bridesmaids! It was a really good day! (oh, I wore a sleeveless shirt to the first one, and my shoulders are burnt and DH just told me that my hair is definately lighter today!)
I changed in the van on the way to the second one.
ok...so...food.....hhhhmmm....not much...

b-none...i know i know...breakfast is the most important meal of the day...i just didn't think about it.
s-(on our way to 1st wedding) 1 bag 100 cal chips ahoy's.
l-yeah, right...like that was an option!! none.
s-on our way to 2nd wedding - 1 bag 100 cal oreo's. (i brought 6 bottles of water and 100 cal cookies - good thing too...we were all dehydrated and starving!)
d-(at 2nd wedding) 3 meatballs, 2 cubes of cheese, 3 little pineapple chunks and 3 bites from a dinner roll (didn't even get to sit down to eat)
water intake- 60 oz, 6 oz coke, 12 oz beer (father of bride got us all one when we were done shooting....he wanted us to have one when we got to the reception, but that's a big no-no)
exercise-well, let's just say yesterday I was 157 - today, i'm 154. Not gonna count it because it's not official weigh day, but I definately got a workout!!
You guys can calculate how many minutes i get for yesterday, (only time i sat down was while driving, climbed stairs to the balcony of the church 4 times, about 50,000 steps, hauling equipment, squatting up and down to get different shots)
Today, is relaxing until 3, then I have to go shoot some family photos. Shouldn't take more than an hour.

ok...everyone have a wonderful day & Mothers Day!!
marie

ETA-I'm really glad DH and I got all the walks in that we did this week....my legs and back didn't hurt at all last night, and I'm not nearly as sore as I usually am after a big shoot!! I usually can't hardly walk after a day like yesterday, but today I feel GREAT!!

 

[ScoJo15]

Happy Mother's Day Marie!!

 

[kimwim8]

HAPPY MOTHERS DAY!!

I'm glad your shoots went well yesterday! I'll fill you in later about yesterday. It was fun, and we tried to behave!

Have a great day!!

 

[kmp1191]

TO ALL THE MOTHERS AND FATHERS WHO ARE MOTHERS TOO.....
HAPPY MOTHERS DAY!!! ​

Today was a wonderful mothers day for me! DD woke me up at 6:30 to wish me a happy mothers day-i didn't wind down and fall asleep until about 2:30. DH made me french toast (my favorite)w/ apple topping & whipped cream!!! He and the kids got me the Mother & Son and Mother & Daughter Willow Angels (I collect them)...they are beautiful!! Also a couple of cute cards. DH also had ALL of the laundry done, folded & put away yesterday, then today he swept ALL the tile floors AND mopped them!! Then he went outside and washed my van!! I am so not worthy of this man!! He is wonderful!!

ok...food today....
b-french toast (yummmmmm)
s-none
l-slimfast drink
s-none
d-speghetti (sp?)
water-40 oz, root beer 12 oz
exercise- 1 1/2 family photo shoot....not as much involved as a wedding, but still a lot of up and down, back and forth....

I'm totally drained right now.....can't imagine why!!
nitey nite!
marie

 

[Foxfiregrrl]

Happy Mother's Day, Marie!

Sounds like you had a Very busy Saturday! Glad your workouts are helping work to be easier and less painful.

It also sounds like you had a great Mother's day! What wonderfully thoughtful things... breakfast, laundry, washed car, favorite collectibles! What more could a girl wish for!

Hope you get some good sleep tonight and rest up for the coming week!

 

[CACruisin']

Hi Marie, Wow! What a weekend you had! I'm glad you had a wonderful Mother's Day and definitely try and get some rest tonight. I love the Willow Angels! and French Toast, yummy ....

Anna

 

[lindalinda]

Wow marie , you sure are lucky! No. change that, I'm sure you deserve it! They are the lucky ones! Glad you had such a nice mothers day!

 

[lovinaz]

What a great Mother's Day! You deserve it. I love all the cards and projects the kids make at school. It will be so sad when they don't do that anymore!

I think you should count 120 minutes (or more) for Saturday. You were constantly moving AT LEAST that long. It's hard to estimate on those types of days. When we go to amusement parks I usually underestimate the day at 60 minutes because there is a lot of standing, sitting, etc. It's really up to you!

Congrats on the loss, I hope it sticks for your official weigh-in!

 

[toystoryduo]

Hi Marie~

It sounds like you had a wonderful Mother's Day! I hope you have a great week ahead!

 

[Blueeyes101817]

Hope you enjoyed your monday!!!!

 

[kmp1191]

ok...that was supposed to be singing....hhhmmm....better not quit my day, or night jobs!!
WEIGH & PAY BABY!!!!

sis#1 - hasn't called back yet....let's put her a 450lbs!
sis#2 - 180 - 0 gained - 0 lost. she seemed a little bummed, but i told her it's better than a gain!!
sis#3 - me 156 -1
heck yeah i'm happy about it!!! i'll take a pound a week!! nothing wrong w/ that at all!!!

later taters!!
marie

 

[kimwim8]

awwwwwwwwwwwwwww yeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeah!

 

[lovinaz]

Woohoo!!! Congrats on the loss!

You are right - 1lb a week is AWESOME! That is the healthy way to do it, and you have a better chance at keeping it off when you lose 1-2lbs per week.

You are kicking some serious butt, keep it up!

 

[kimwim8]

Hey Marie!

Haven't chatted with you in a while! Is it total chaos at your house too?

Congrats again on losing this week! Hopefully one of these nights we'll chat it up again!

(still checking my mailbox....with nothing from you)

 

[kmp1191]

I'm tired. Kinda cranky too.....does anyone else's kids fight ALL THE TIME??!! My gosh.....yesterday dd6 told me 6 times in a 40 minute time frame that I was mean, that I was the meanest mommy, and why am I so mean all the time?! Well, gee.....let me think about this.....it's 4:30 pm - you have homework to do, daddy won't be home until 11 pm or so, we have company in from out of town that i'm supposed to go to dinner with, and you want me to take across town so you can play w/ your friend...I say no, so therefore, I'm the meanest mommy......OK...I can deal with that. Then DS10 tells me he didn't bring home his science book, but has homework in it....can he go to "joe's" house to do it. uuuuhhhhhh....no. you can call "joe" and ask him if you can borrow it and return it when you finish your work. Ok....he gets it done, then goes to get on the computer.....uuuhhhh I don't think so.....you can't remember to bring home your books, so therefore, no computer tonight. (he's already grounded from everything else because of grades)....well, again, i'm SOOOOO mean, and it's not fair, and why can't i.....
then the two of them are screaming at each other....I never raised my voice.....I called the sitter, dropped them off.....went and picked up my friend from out of town, went to the resturant and had 3 of the best Coconut Rum & Cokes of my life!!! We also had desert!!
After dinner we went and walked the mall....did 2 laps around...only problem was that I didn't wear tennis shoes and now I have a big ol' blister on my pinkie toe! oh well.....
I'm just rambling.......
I don't know what I had to eat on monday....and I know I didn't go walking.
Tuesday food wasn't good.....
b-pop-tart to go
s-none
l-taco soup (a girl at work made it and brought it...just had a small bowl and 1 piece of cornbread)
s-Frosty from Wendy's (to kill the heartburn of the soup!)
d-salad, grilled chicken pasta, brownie delight, 3 rum & cokes.
water intake - 40 oz
exercise-2 laps around the mall - 15 minutes ?

Oh, and this morning, dd6 tells me 3 times how mean I am...why....because I told her to brush her teeth.

Hope ya'll have a great day!
marie

 

[lovinaz]

Oooh, I don't know how you can put up with that. I'd be like "MEAN?!? YOU THINK I'M MEAN?!?! I'LL SHOW YOU MEAN!!!!!" then make her sit in her room for the rest of the day. That's one thing my kids really don't say. However they make up for it in other really annoying ways... Yes, mine fight all the time too. This morning it was who looked at the cereal box the longest. DS10 usually purposely chooses a different cereal so he doesn't have to share the box. ARGH!!!!!!

So you've had a rough couple days. It happens to everyone. Find something that is motivating - like your recent 1lb loss - and think about that. Hopefully that is what you need to get your brain back in "I'm gonna do this" mode. YOU CAN DO IT!!!

 

[CACruisin']

Thank goodness you had a sitter and a night out! Yes, my kids fight with each other over the dumbest things. I don't get mean mommy as much as "that's not fair!". A couple of months ago we had an interesting discussion. Both girls have studied democracy in school and they wanted to know why everyone didn't want to be free and have a democracy. We started talking about how some people feel safe having gov't take care of them, but others want freedom and that causes conflict. DD12 says "like in China?" yes, China is not a democracy. The gov't takes care of the people, but some people want more freedom. DD12 says, "oh, like in a family, the parents take care of the kids." yes, we're China, not a democracy! Now whenever they start complaining about "not fair" I remind them that "we're China!"

Congrats on the 1 lb loss! Use that as your motivation to get back on track. You can do it!

 

[lindalinda]

You are the meanest mom ever! Those poor children!

(wait til they are 13)

Then when you yell at them they LAUGH at you!

Thats what my boy did yesterday, I yelled, he laughed. I had to laugh then. (I totally suggest this, it makes for a more positive outcome than...you know...killing them)


I would also suggest totally irrational and bizarro "consequences" . One of my favorites is the "everyone put your hands on your head and nobody moves until I say so" This is especially effective with other peoples children, who arent aware of your own particular "peculiarities"

 

[Blueeyes101817]

my brother and i used to fight ALL of the time! Over the stupidest things too...now were much better..then in high school, we would fight over more stuff..(he wouldnt like my boyfriend so hed be evil)
Now were really good friends ....i know it drove my mom CRAZY!
im glad youy were able to get out

 

[kmp1191]

ok ya'll - yesterday....gotta think....

b-poptart stick
s-none
l-taco soup again.....blah.....it's gone thankfully!
s-none
d-chicken pasta (leftover from dinner)
water intake- 60 oz
exercise - 2 1/2 mile walk w/ dh - 40 min

I've got some stuff on my mind today.....(besides being busy at work...)
I'm still debating on the 3 Day Breast Cancer Walk in Chicago. I'm gonna talk to DH tonight about it some more.....I'll let you know...

have a great day ya'll!!
marie