TEAM MICKEY--Biggest Loser 11 Spring Team Challenge!

[Rose&Mike]

CC--I wanted to comment on the eggs. (And I know everyone has a different opinion on this. This is just my experience.) Except for when I am making something like a quiche, which has a lot of eggs in it, I always eat a whole egg. I actually had a hardboiled egg for lunch yesterday (along with almonds, a string cheese, a mini-whole wheat bagel, and an apple). And I lost my weight eating whole eggs. It's a good source of protein AND can be a good source of omega3s. The issue here is what you eat the egg with. Bacon egg and cheese biscuit from McDs--not so good. Fried egg with a ton of cheese and white toast--not so good. I actually order hard boiled eggs from garden grocer when we go to Disney so that I can make sure I am getting protein everyday on vacation. Anyhow, in my opinion, in moderation, a whole egg can fit into healthy eating. Having said that, we made quiche last week and it had 6 eggs--we used 3 whole and 3 whites. It was 4-6 servings, so that makes it reasonable with the fat and calories, and you really couldn't tell that it wasn't all whole eggs. Hope this helps!

I just walked in the door from job #2. That's 2 long days this week DONE. That means my work week is now half over.

Wednesday's QOTD: What is your best tip for keeping your life organized. Clearly we are all juggling many things and trying to keep everything running smoothly. What have you found keeps you most organized?

For us if we keep up with making the beds and doing basic cleaning and laundry on a daily basis, it keeps us more motivated to keep going with other projects, work etc.

No dishes in the sink. This has made the biggest difference. We are much more motivated to keep the rest of the house cleaned up.

We wipe the bathroom sinks everyday. (We started this last fall and got a little out of the habit at the beginning of the year, but we're back on track.) Again, cleaning the bathrooms is now so much easier.

We make the bed everyday.

We sort the mail everyday. Or it has a place it goes. Not on the dining room table.

I meal plan on Sundays.

These are all small things, but they all help to keep the house decluttered, which makes it easier to WANT to keep things cleaned up which helps us to feel more calm and organized. A messy house makes me feel like I'm living in chaos, which stresses me out which makes me eat more, if that makes sense!

I have to say running while TBL is on is a HUGE HUGE help!! I didn't want to run tonight, exhausted from a 12 hour day of school, but I knew about the challenge and had it tivoed. I only planned on going for a little bit but it felt great so I just kept going!! Great advice Tracey!!

Good night all and have a great day tomorrow!! Make it count!!

Great job!

That sounds a lot like what I went through. It seemed that it took about 20 pounds for clothes to go down in the early stages, the first size down was closer to 30. I found that as I got smaller, the less amount it took to go down a size... Glad you are already seeing results!

You might be like me, and not having the extra insulation makes being outside painful! I love to play in snow when we get A LOT, but an inch or two, no thanks, I'll stay inside! I went skiing once, and HATED it. I know I needed to give myself a chance, but I was afraid I'd kill myself in the process!

I know what you mean. I love my early morning runs as the sun is coming up, when it's warmer. I will take running in 80 degree 6am ANYDAY before 30 degree 4pm after work, or 14 degree 6am.

I found this to be true with the sizes as well. It took a long time to start going down, but the last couple sizes have taken a lot less pounds to move. And I am absolutely freezing this winter. FREEZING! Monday night I was almost in tears I was so cold. I just couldn't get warm on Monday. I will take the heat over the cold anyday. Mike and I were just talking about this. I don't think we took a single run inside last summer because of the heat or the rain. We just sucked it up and dealt with it. This winter if it's below 40 we bag it and go to the Y. I don't want to wish the year away. I just want a few above normal temperatures!

Good morning! All you east coasters, just a warning. The storm that is coming is tracking further north. We were not supposed to get any snow and we woke up to 3 inches--which is enough to close schools around here. (Pretty crazy, I know.) Last night when I went to bed they were calling for 0. It was all supposed to stay south of us--which is pretty unusual. Normally it's the opposite--we get snow and south of us, nothing.

So plans for today include clearing the driveway, laundry, doctor's appointment, and back to fleet feet.

I hope everyone has a great day!

 

[Rose&Mike]

I thought this was an interesting spark article with some good links, especially the 100 super foods.

4 Keys to a Smart Nutrition Plan
http://www.sparkpeople.com/resource/nutrition_articles.asp?id=160

 

[tigger813]

Here's the percentage to goals for TEAM MICKEY

Tigger813 -6.56
sgcruiser 10.00
maslex 14.67
girlrea 8.57
RayaniFoxmur 24.20
my3princes 11.50
aamomma 40.00
tggrrstarr 10.29
tmfranlk 17.86
jenjolt 35.20
janmadre 5.91
liesel 7.00
HappyMatt 43.48
DisneyYooper 3.33
TheMysteryMachine -3.33
KSH 6.00
KristiMc 22.68
Alex&Evan'sMom 4.44
GoodMorningDewDrop 21.37
yanni2 -1.14
jamesnnick 16.67
Cupcaker 19.57
dis-happy 21.74
WDWAngela 4.80
pigletz 24.44
Yogamomma 7.00
keenercam 15.20
Stinasmom 80.77
Kitchensinkguy 40.59
Merryweather27 45.00
lovedvc 34.00
MrsD 50.85
DavidandDenise 9.00
MaryJo 20.00
PrincessNancy 24.00
Flipflopmom 23.57
DaisyJaneDisney 21.74
mommof2pirates 10.00
mizzoutiger76 -33.33
holly324 14.00
swissfamilyrobinson 8.00
sugarglider 15.38
smile4stamps 39.3
snow_white's_mom 0.0
PedroPete3 0.0
fly4free2 0.0
jking6 0.0
PrinceCharmingsMom 0.0
jenthemom22 0.0
rothesaydismom 0.0
sarahrip -5.7
gudrench3 0.0
poochie 0.0
surferstitch16 16.7
Hulahoopy 0.0

If anyone is missing just let me know! If you want to be added to the list, PM me your Team name and goal weight!

TTFN

 

[my3princes]

QOTD: Lots of stuff!
1. Never leave dirty dishes lying about, or clutter out. These 2 make a huge difference in my morning outlook. Unfortunately, I am not as good about this always as I should be, but it's a huge help.
2. Bags are packed and by the door, ideas for what everyone is taking for lunches and snacks in my head.
3. Clothes are laid out before bed.
4. Keeping my organizer handy, and writing everything down I need to do. Spending about 30 minutes in the afternoon working on the list, and keeping those things in mind.
5. Menu planning
6. Stay on top of laundry
7. Making sure I know what needs to be done TODAY for each of my areas (work, class, Pampered Chef, homekeeping, kids' schedule, home paperwork, etc).

I am sometimes MUCH better at this than others.





Let's go!!! Congrats to you on an awesome week Danielle!

Great Ideas

Apparently I am OCD about BL posting. I tried to work on my taxes this am, but couldn't let go of the thought I needed to be on here before I accomplish anything, which is my normal routine, so here I am.

We're under winter weather advisory, few inches, mix and snow, but school didn't call off until 5:40. Brad had to leave w/ Sophie at 5:35/ He turned around and brought her home, I put her back in the bed. Thankfully, she slept through it all because...

I crashed to watch state of union address last night, and didn't even make it to him entering the building before I was asleep. Brad woke me up when he went to bed, but I couldn't wake up enough to get up. Finally woke up at 11:30, AK was going to bed but Sophie was still awake watching tv. She and I ended up staying up until 1:30. I cleaned the kitchen, did a load of laundry, cleaned up the den.... So she was out this am. She took a lonnnnggg nap at Mom's yesterday, guess it had her raring to go last night!

With the rain,sleet last night, I didn't get my run in. I am planning on doing 2 45 minute circuit type sessions today. Some in house cardio, then 5 minutes arms and upper body, 5 mins abs, repeat. My right arm and wrist are killing me the last two days, think I strained/twisted something when we were working on the sink.

Anyway, I am home, and going to try to be as good as can be! I want a loss this week. A BIG ONE! And I'm on a time crunch, since I didn't weigh until Monday evening, so every minute counts almost double for me!

Off to work on taxes and whatever else I can get done while the Sleeping Beauties are sleeping! Have a great day! Be safe if weather's headed your way!!!!

Let's take down Donald this week. We can do it if we all pull together.
Taryn

I bet you're exhausted. Maybe try to do a project for 15 minutes then take a break and do something fun or active? If I were up until 1:30 I'm sure I wouldn't be moving yet

No dishes in the sink. This has made the biggest difference. We are much more motivated to keep the rest of the house cleaned up.

We wipe the bathroom sinks everyday. (We started this last fall and got a little out of the habit at the beginning of the year, but we're back on track.) Again, cleaning the bathrooms is now so much easier.

We make the bed everyday.

We sort the mail everyday. Or it has a place it goes. Not on the dining room table.

I meal plan on Sundays.

These are all small things, but they all help to keep the house decluttered, which makes it easier to WANT to keep things cleaned up which helps us to feel more calm and organized. A messy house makes me feel like I'm living in chaos, which stresses me out which makes me eat more, if that makes sense!

More great ideas. It amazes me how the little things can really make a BIG difference.

Here's the percentage to goals for TEAM MICKEY

Tigger813 -6.56
sgcruiser 10.00
maslex 14.67
girlrea 8.57
RayaniFoxmur 24.20
my3princes 11.50
aamomma 40.00
tggrrstarr 10.29
tmfranlk 17.86
jenjolt 35.20
janmadre 5.91
liesel 7.00
HappyMatt 43.48
DisneyYooper 3.33
TheMysteryMachine -3.33
KSH 6.00
KristiMc 22.68
Alex&Evan'sMom 4.44
GoodMorningDewDrop 21.37
yanni2 -1.14
jamesnnick 16.67
Cupcaker 19.57
dis-happy 21.74
WDWAngela 4.80
pigletz 24.44
Yogamomma 7.00
keenercam 15.20
Stinasmom 80.77
Kitchensinkguy 40.59
Merryweather27 45.00
lovedvc 34.00
MrsD 50.85
DavidandDenise 9.00
MaryJo 20.00
PrincessNancy 24.00
Flipflopmom 23.57
DaisyJaneDisney 21.74
mommof2pirates 10.00
mizzoutiger76 -33.33
holly324 14.00
swissfamilyrobinson 8.00
sugarglider 15.38
smile4stamps 39.3
snow_white's_mom 0.0
PedroPete3 0.0
fly4free2 0.0
jking6 0.0
PrinceCharmingsMom 0.0
jenthemom22 0.0
rothesaydismom 0.0
sarahrip -5.7
gudrench3 0.0
poochie 0.0
surferstitch16 16.7
Hulahoopy 0.0

If anyone is missing just let me know! If you want to be added to the list, PM me your Team name and goal weight!

TTFN

 

[Holly324]

I think of Kohl's for undergarments, but not for lingerie

I get that, but they do have some cute lingerie, especially this time of year!

Surferstitch16 is the overall winner for the week for both teams!!! Surferstitch just joined us this week! What a great way to start!!!

Keep up the good work!!!!!

TTFN

congrats Surferstitch16!!!!

It was related to mood improvement in the winter for SAD. However, it is necessary for me to get off the couch so that I can work on weight loss. Without it, I am a couch potato. I don't eat right, I don't exercise, etc.

Thanks, I may have to look into that!

Good luck on finding the right fit for your family! Will they all require relocation?

Yeah, they all require relocation, but after 10 years in the Air Force, we are somewhat used to that. Our top choice school, Illinois, is only 1 1/2 hours away, so that wouldn't be too bad.


Good morning all! Can I just say, thanks for all of the encouragament! I appreciate you all! Have a great day and stay on plan!

 

[mommyof2Pirates]

wow you are fast!!! I hope you find a pair of sneakers that work for you and that are still cute.

Were you as upset as I was that AI wasn't on??

I was, but I think I may have been confused. AI was on last week wed and thur so maybe that is going to be its normal nights. I watch BL instead but fell asleep at 830. I guess being motivated yesterday tired me out.

CONGRATS to the Losers and Maintainers this week. You all are doing such a great job.

Well its more snow and mess for us today. It was only suppose to be a coating to an inch of snow this morning but it now looks like we already have 2 inches. It is suppose to turn to rain and than more snow starting around 4pm through the evening for a total of 6 inches. I am thinking we may close the office a little early.

Have a great day Losers!!!!!

 

[WeLoveLilo05]

I just can't take this SNOW ANYMORE!!!! More and more and more here in Jersey, they weren't predicting much of anything and we already have a few inches on the ground, and its still snowing, supposed to snow all day, into the night, they are saying maybe another 9 inches
I am so over this snow already...I think I will be scarred for life, if a snow cone is even mentioned in the summer I will probably cringe at the thought

DD did have school this morning...that was fun lol, I have to go pick her up in about 20 minutes, that should be fun too.

And I am in pain today from the Wii Active, my whole upper body, it hurts when I sneeze lol. I think I may break from that and do Just Dance today instead.

 

[keenercam]

Good afternoon, everyone. Thank you so much for all the sympathy for my ear pain. It still hurts, but a bit less today.

It has been such an odd week for me. Monday night I was unexpectedly at work until past 7:30 p.m. Yesterday, I was to oversee a wireless router installation at 5:30 but two of my partners were running late on deadlines, so my 5:00 meeting got pushed to 5:50 after I got the tech guy started on the installation at 5:45. Then I ended up being here until almost 8. I had 3 significant phone calls to handle when I got home and J. needed my help with a college application. The consequence was that I ate dinner at about 9 and didnt' get to start exercising until after 10.

I did the first 2 one-mile workouts from my new Biggest Loser DVD. I really liked the first one a lot and the second one only slightly less. I've only seen the show on two occasions, each time for only a small amount of time, so I don't know the personalities. But I really, really liked Bob. Is that his name? Okay, he's cute to look at, inspiring and encouraging and motivating. It was a lot of fun and the time went really fast.

Oh, and we got great news last night. Andrew got his first college acceptance, and though it isn't for his first or second-choice schools it is an amazing, totally unexpected opportunity. We are all like "WOW!!" and then Still waiting to hear from 3 other schools, but this is pretty exciting.

Okay, I have to get back to work since the weather here is going to deteriorate even more as the afternoon goes on, and I may need to leave early.

 

[SurferStitch16]

I just can't take this SNOW ANYMORE!!!! More and more and more here in Jersey, they weren't predicting much of anything and we already have a few inches on the ground, and its still snowing, supposed to snow all day, into the night, they are saying maybe another 9 inches
I am so over this snow already...I think I will be scarred for life, if a snow cone is even mentioned in the summer I will probably cringe at the thought

DD did have school this morning...that was fun lol, I have to go pick her up in about 20 minutes, that should be fun too.

And I am in pain today from the Wii Active, my whole upper body, it hurts when I sneeze lol. I think I may break from that and do Just Dance today instead.

Be carefule getting your DD from school!! I'm down the shore too and it was A MESS getting home from work!! I fishtailed down one side road for a good half mile going under 10 miles an hour. Its bad out there!!
I am likewise VERY fed up with this weather!!

Off to do a BL workout on Wii!! How did people workout before gaming systems?? hehe

 

[SurferStitch16]

Oh, and we got great news last night. Andrew got his first college acceptance, and though it isn't for his first or second-choice schools it is an amazing, totally unexpected opportunity. We are all like "WOW!!" and then Still waiting to hear from 3 other schools, but this is pretty exciting.

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You should be very very proud!! GOOD LUCK on the next few schools!!

 

[Holly324]

Can someone help?? what happened to my ticker???

When I go to UserCP to edit it, it shows up just fine. But when I post, it has stars and doesn't show up..????

 

[keenercam]

Can someone help?? what happened to my ticker???

When I go to UserCP to edit it, it shows up just fine. But when I post, it has stars and doesn't show up..????

Holly - I can see it.

 

[Holly324]

Holly - I can see it.

Thanks! It must just be something weird on my computer then. Thanks for the help!!

 

[WeLoveLilo05]

Oh, and we got great news last night. Andrew got his first college acceptance, and though it isn't for his first or second-choice schools it is an amazing, totally unexpected opportunity. We are all like "WOW!!" and then Still waiting to hear from 3 other schools, but this is pretty exciting.

Okay, I have to get back to work since the weather here is going to deteriorate even more as the afternoon goes on, and I may need to leave early.

Great News Congrats!!!!

Be carefule getting your DD from school!! I'm down the shore too and it was A MESS getting home from work!! I fishtailed down one side road for a good half mile going under 10 miles an hour. Its bad out there!!
I am likewise VERY fed up with this weather!!

Off to do a BL workout on Wii!! How did people workout before gaming systems?? hehe

Ugh! its so bad out, be careful if you go anywhere. Thankfully we only live like 3 blocks from DDs school, but the side streets are so bad. no one had plowed here yet. Fiance said there's not enough snow...I think there is lol,he lived in NH for 5 years this is nothing to him.

Can someone help?? what happened to my ticker???

When I go to UserCP to edit it, it shows up just fine. But when I post, it has stars and doesn't show up..????

I don't see your ticker either


Thanks for teaching me how to multi quote lol!

 

[mizzoutiger76]

Hi everyone! Hope everyone is having a good day! Congrats to the losers

Got my 2 miles in today already and I actually increased the incline to 1 in preparation for my 5K on Sunday and boy did it kick my butt! So I got a great workout, still working on my water, and am about to prepare my Lean Cuisine with a salad. Tonight we're having Dilly Beef Sandwiches for dinner. I didn't end up with a laundry-free evening after all last night, but hoping for one tonight

For all those that want it, I'll post the Asian Lettuce Wrap recipe tomorrow!

Have a great day!

Nicole

 

[Merryweather27]

Can someone help?? what happened to my ticker???

When I go to UserCP to edit it, it shows up just fine. But when I post, it has stars and doesn't show up..????

I have no idea, but it looks like whatever's happening to the web address is happening to the quote in your signature, too. Lots of the vowels have randomly been replaced with stars. ??? That is too weird.

 

[tigger813]

Tigger is Grumpy and I'm not sure why!!!! I think it must be the storm coming! Have to take Izzie to dancing at 4 and then come home and make steak tips for supper. Not sure what we'll have with it. I've had two shakes today, a couple TJ's onion rings, a handful of M&Ms and I think that's it besides my water! ABout to fix another one. Hoping to get in an elliptical workout tonight. I did 2 EASA2 workouts today. I did the one I didn't do Monday and also my step aerobics one that I created.

Did everyone watch the Magic, Memories and You video? OMG that is the most amazing thing I have ever seen! The castle was just unbelievable. Now I'm listening to the podcast about the Dream Christening cruise. I always watched a couple videos of the Aquaduck! I soooo can't wait until the podcast cruise!!! I can't wait until they start posting the menus for the restaurants. I looked at a lot of the photos from the podcast team the other day.

We got our new D23 card today that came with a D23 Mickey watch! I'm wearing it though I think it's meant for Brian to wear!!! LOL! I'll share if her will!

TTFN

 

[my3princes]

wow you are fast!!! I hope you find a pair of sneakers that work for you and that are still cute.



I was, but I think I may have been confused. AI was on last week wed and thur so maybe that is going to be its normal nights. I watch BL instead but fell asleep at 830. I guess being motivated yesterday tired me out.

CONGRATS to the Losers and Maintainers this week. You all are doing such a great job.

Well its more snow and mess for us today. It was only suppose to be a coating to an inch of snow this morning but it now looks like we already have 2 inches. It is suppose to turn to rain and than more snow starting around 4pm through the evening for a total of 6 inches. I am thinking we may close the office a little early.

Have a great day Losers!!!!!

I just can't take this SNOW ANYMORE!!!! More and more and more here in Jersey, they weren't predicting much of anything and we already have a few inches on the ground, and its still snowing, supposed to snow all day, into the night, they are saying maybe another 9 inches
I am so over this snow already...I think I will be scarred for life, if a snow cone is even mentioned in the summer I will probably cringe at the thought

DD did have school this morning...that was fun lol, I have to go pick her up in about 20 minutes, that should be fun too.

And I am in pain today from the Wii Active, my whole upper body, it hurts when I sneeze lol. I think I may break from that and do Just Dance today instead.

I hope you both find relief from the snow soon.

Good afternoon, everyone. Thank you so much for all the sympathy for my ear pain. It still hurts, but a bit less today.

It has been such an odd week for me. Monday night I was unexpectedly at work until past 7:30 p.m. Yesterday, I was to oversee a wireless router installation at 5:30 but two of my partners were running late on deadlines, so my 5:00 meeting got pushed to 5:50 after I got the tech guy started on the installation at 5:45. Then I ended up being here until almost 8. I had 3 significant phone calls to handle when I got home and J. needed my help with a college application. The consequence was that I ate dinner at about 9 and didnt' get to start exercising until after 10.

I did the first 2 one-mile workouts from my new Biggest Loser DVD. I really liked the first one a lot and the second one only slightly less. I've only seen the show on two occasions, each time for only a small amount of time, so I don't know the personalities. But I really, really liked Bob. Is that his name? Okay, he's cute to look at, inspiring and encouraging and motivating. It was a lot of fun and the time went really fast.

Oh, and we got great news last night. Andrew got his first college acceptance, and though it isn't for his first or second-choice schools it is an amazing, totally unexpected opportunity. We are all like "WOW!!" and then Still waiting to hear from 3 other schools, but this is pretty exciting.

Okay, I have to get back to work since the weather here is going to deteriorate even more as the afternoon goes on, and I may need to leave early.

Congratulations to Andrew

Hi everyone! Hope everyone is having a good day! Congrats to the losers

Got my 2 miles in today already and I actually increased the incline to 1 in preparation for my 5K on Sunday and boy did it kick my butt! So I got a great workout, still working on my water, and am about to prepare my Lean Cuisine with a salad. Tonight we're having Dilly Beef Sandwiches for dinner. I didn't end up with a laundry-free evening after all last night, but hoping for one tonight

For all those that want it, I'll post the Asian Lettuce Wrap recipe tomorrow!

Have a great day!

Nicole

Good job with the workout

 

[Merryweather27]

Okay, so I'm done with this. I'm done with excuses and feeling like crap about my choices. Feel like I'm bringing the whole team down! I'm done with knowing what to do and not doing it. AND I AM DONE with not being at my goal. I'm going to work my hardest today, hope to GOD my resolve doesn't leave as the day goes on, and make this a GREAT DAY!!!

Who is with me??? Let's gooooooo........

I'm with you! Hope you made it a GREAT DAY yesterday, and I will try to for today! I'm actually doing pretty well on the eating end of things, but I haven't worked out one tiny bit since hurting my achilles, which is still a little sore, so I don't want to jump back into my walks just yet. I am resolving to get in at least 30 minutes of Wii boxing tonight!

I just need a me day. I've got some planning to do for my Open House next week. I'm working all day today and all day Friday plus selling books at DD2s school's Winterfest on Friday afternoon/night! It's a lot of fun. They have a cake walk and lots of games for the kids and pizza. It's a few extra bucks but anything helps. I need to take care of me and if I can I might get my hair done!

That does sound fun but extremely busy! Hope you have been able to get in some "me" time over the last couple of days. I have a 3-day weekend coming up (since I worked this past Sunday) and I am SO looking forward to it!

I had a rough night last night. ... So, the audiologist appointment is now re-scheduled to a month from now and I have incredible pain in my inner ear and still have a profound hearing loss in the left ear.

Oh, Cam. Sorry your ear is hurting you so much...glad to hear it's a little better today. Hope that trend continues!

We made it home, DH's interview was not as great as the last one, but it still was okay. BTW, I don't know if I mentioned that he is interviewing for grad schools. We have one more interview at the end of next month, and that is the school we really want to be at. We are so excited to find out!!!

Glad to hear it went well! How exciting! Hope it goes even better than the first one at the end of the month!

Hi all! Not much going on over here today Had my Asian Lettuce Wraps for dinner last night, they turned out awesome! I had my doubts b/c I'm an extremely picky eater, but wow! I got the recipe from my Women's Day magazine, it was listed as a quick, easy, and healthy recipe and that it was! If anyone is interested in the recipe, let me know and I'll post it in the recipe thread.

Sounds delicious! I still have yet to check out the recipe thread...might just have to go take a look now!

Surferstitch16 is the overall winner for the week for both teams!!! Surferstitch just joined us this week! What a great way to start!!!

Woo-hoo! Way to go!

BTW, I must admit that I was surprised to see my name up there. Happily surprised, but surprised nonetheless.

Me too!

DH just showed me a photo of an oreo inside a chocolate chip cookie!!!! That sounds sooooo good!

What in the world?? Is it, like, baked into it? That would probably be pretty tasty!

I crashed to watch state of union address last night, and didn't even make it to him entering the building before I was asleep.

Eh, you didn't miss much. No one yelled "You lie!", no one got arrested for wearing a protest t-shirt, it was all fairly dull compared to years past.

And I am in pain today from the Wii Active, my whole upper body, it hurts when I sneeze lol. I think I may break from that and do Just Dance today instead.

At least I am not the only one. I swear Wii tennis has given me actual tennis elbow before.

Oh, and we got great news last night. Andrew got his first college acceptance, and though it isn't for his first or second-choice schools it is an amazing, totally unexpected opportunity. We are all like "WOW!!" and then Still waiting to hear from 3 other schools, but this is pretty exciting.

Way to go, Andrew! That first one is always exciting.

Wednesday's QOTD: What is your best tip for keeping your life organized. Clearly we are all juggling many things and trying to keep everything running smoothly. What have you found keeps you most organized?

I am not really all that organized. I am ADD and extremely forgetful. Most of the time I feel more like this girl:

http://hyperboleandahalf.blogspot.com/2010/06/this-is-why-ill-never-be-adult.html

(Warning - it's hilarious but does contain swearing.)

But I do two main things to keep my bills paid on time and get everything else that's crucial done in the nick of time. (Note, general housekeeping doesn't count as "crucial" unless the in-laws are coming over or I am out of clean bras.)

1) I try to round up anything I will need to take with me in the morning before I go to bed. Making my lunch, any stuff to be mailed, recyclables to drop off (no curb-side pickup here), etc., etc.

2) I write notes on the back of my hand as to what things really need to get done as soon as possible. Today's notes are "laundry" (yes, I am out of clean bras ), "change sheets", and "pack shipments" (for my side business).

I get teased about my scribbled-on flesh a lot at work - you know, why my hand instead of a PDA or even a piece of paper? My answer is always, "I can't lose my hand...or at least it would be very noticeable and painful if I did."

Have a great rest-of-Wednesday, everyone! You can do it!

Nicole

 

[jking6]

Wednesday's QOTD: What is your best tip for keeping your life organized. Clearly we are all juggling many things and trying to keep everything running smoothly. What have you found keeps you most organized?

Organized that does not happen at my house. my hours at work chance constantly. I need a professional but thats another thread