~~ They're leaving the nest, sew it's time for a trip - or two - or three...~~ D~'s bag ~9/22 ~~

[Born 2B a Princess]

I couldn't help myself... I just HAD to finish' V's bag today... Once I did the applique last night - I just knew that I had to see the whole bag together...

Victoria picked the interior fabric... And both of us worked together to come up with the exterior and complimentary fabrics... I am so happy with how this bag turned out - it's just stunning in person!

She is now on the hunt for ideas for her next custom bag... I do believe I've created a monster!

D~

It's soooooo fabulous!!! I love it!!!!!!!!!!

 

[amytech]

Oh my gosh! I have been waiting with baited breath to see what the bag was and it is fabulous!!! Never thought of that appliqué on the outside-I love it! And the interior fabric is so perfect for the bag. Is Peter Pan her favorite Disney movie/character? It was mine...
You did such an awesome job!!!

 

[AZMouseMom]

I have been following along but not commenting. I have to say Victoria's bag is so, so cute! I love all your bags, but this one is my absolute favorite! Peter Pan holds a very special place in my heart .

And since I'm commenting, I have to say I really admire the way you approach parenting and life in general. It is never easy to watch your children spread their wings, but you seem to be handling it very well from what I see. My DH could learn something from you; he would like our boys to still need him much more than they do now that they are "grown ups"

 

[rdkeim]

Wow - love the bag! The colors are great! So bright and cheery.

 

[DMGeurts]

hey there!
Sorry but i had to laugh out loud and getting bapped on the head. Im sorry and i know you OK... otherwise it wouldn't be so funny.

Already half over? adn you still never came by?? the HUMANITY!

Hope you have a great weekend!


TESS!
I hope everything is OK with Steve and you have a wonderful time in Disney with him!

Yah - I still have a bump there... And a red spot. I"ll live. Heehehehe...

I know - terrible isn't it??? Time seems to be going so quickly!

Thanks - same to you my friend!

Wow you think you have had a lull, it just goes to show how busy you were prepping for Allison's graduation! You are one busy lady!

How exciting that all your Disney plans are coming together, cannot wait to hear all about it!

Omg, I hope you are feeling better after a bonk to the noggin!

Prayers for safe travels for Allison.

Hahaha... Yah - my "lulls" aren't really lulls at all... But it was super crazy there for a while, I am kind of enjoying this break.

I know - I love that everything is falling into place... We are so excited!

LOL - well, I still have a bump and a red spot, but I will live... No headache or anything from it. Just a bit of a yelp when it happened.

Thank you - It's so hard to divide my emotions from worrying about her, but also being excited for what she is experiencing.

Ca

I can't wait to see the bag, I'm sure it will be fabulous. Also, I'm interested to see what outfits you will be putting together for your trip. Disney fashion show.

I posted it last night... The bag, that is.

I am working on outfits... I need to figure out how to find a purple shirt. I purchased one last year - but it's long sleeves, and I don't think it will be cold enough for that in October? I purchased a purple tee yesterday - it's totally the wrong color of purple - but the style I want... Contemplating dying it... I've never dyed anything before - but it can't be that hard, right? The hard part is that the colors I need for my outfits are no longer "in style" - so it's almost impossible to find what I need.

As a bonus... I ordered 2 more pairs of crop leggings from American Eagle yesterday... So, now I have several to go with me on the trip. I'll be the first to admit that I've been wearing these a lot this season... They are easy, and to be honest - I am not liking my legs all that much in shorts lately. I also need to order another pair of Vionic flip flops - mine are 2 years old and have pretty much lived their life expectancy. Once I get those things - then I can start putting together outfits... Sadly - almost everything is the same as my last several trips... At least I know my quality control is A-ok. LOL

So, I've been enjoying the DIS so much this week after such a long absence, I decided to start my own PTR. Please check out the link in my signature - I am juggling planning 4 trips that will all take place before the end of November!

I am praying for Allison's safety and also that my girls never want to go so far away from me. Seriously praying for Allison and admiring the mother that you are - I hope I will handle my girls spreading their wings with the grace and support that you have.

I'm not sure if SOG is going to happen this year or not but I should know for sure next week.

I will definitely keep you updated on the job. I am ready for Monday (which is such a strange thing to say)

I can't wait to see V's bag!

This is awesome! I am looking forward to hearing more about your trips!

Thanks! It's so hard... I wish I could say it's easy - or that I've done it with grace... I was "that mom" in the airport - bawling my eyes out - having my family lead me to the car because I couldn't see through my tears... No grace there at all. LOL I am terrified every single day, and I pray hard... I know, in my heart, that this is her dream and she was meant to live it... I need to take pride in that, and encourage her as much as possible. I think the hardest part is that right now she is so home sick... So, it's difficult for me to see her go through that... but at the same time - I love that she misses us and home. Skype has made it easier... To be able to see her and talk to her, and goof around with her, while she is around the world - it has eased my heart greatly. It definitely has not been easy, but I try to remind myself that this is how it's supposed to be... There's a lot of self-soothe and distract with wise-mind skills being used here... And prayer - lots n' lots of prayer. I think, as a mom - we sometimes think of our kids as our "posessions" so to speak... They are "ours", we love, care for, nurture and encourage them to grow... At some point, we have to step back and remind ourselves that, just like us, they have a destiny to fulfull... and just like us - our mom's had to step back too, and let us grow on our own... It's a constant reminder to myself - they will always, always need me... And I will always, always love them. There is NO greater love.

Sorry, that got long... And don't, for a minute, think I know what I am talking about... Because I don't. LOL I fumble through this every day.

Bummer that SoG won't happen for you this year - I am a little disappointed in myself that I strayed away from it. LOL I am glad I experienced Disney - but I am truly glad I went back to SoG too.

I am glad you are ready for Monday... I know this has been a long and difficult time for you. Sending Pixie Dust! But it seems so hopeful right now!

Thanks! I posted it everywhere last night.

It's soooooo fabulous!!! I love it!!!!!!!!!!

Thank you - I am so happy with it!!! I love the expression in the applique!

Oh my gosh! I have been waiting with baited breath to see what the bag was and it is fabulous!!! Never thought of that appliqué on the outside-I love it! And the interior fabric is so perfect for the bag. Is Peter Pan her favorite Disney movie/character? It was mine...
You did such an awesome job!!!

Thank you! The applique wasn't part of V's original plan... but I asked her if I could do it - and she said yes... So, I was elated!

V has many, many, many Disney favorites... I cannot even begin to name them all - to be honest, I think all of them are her favorites in some way. LOL Peter Pan and Tink have always been right up there though - and this bag, or a variaton of it, have been on my "to-do" list for her, for years... Almost since the very beginning. So, I am just happy that she finally has her Peter Pan bag.

Thanks again... I am very happy with it.

I have been following along but not commenting. I have to say Victoria's bag is so, so cute! I love all your bags, but this one is my absolute favorite! Peter Pan holds a very special place in my heart .

And since I'm commenting, I have to say I really admire the way you approach parenting and life in general. It is never easy to watch your children spread their wings, but you seem to be handling it very well from what I see. My DH could learn something from you; he would like our boys to still need him much more than they do now that they are "grown ups"

Hi there - welcome!!! Thank you! I am very, very happy with how it turned out. Allison doesn't carry my bags at all anymore... So, it warms my heart totally that V will... Not only that, but she has a list - LOL.

Thank you... It's been tough - very, very tough - but I am trying to be reasonable about it, and remind myself that this is the course of life. I am not the first mother to go through this, and I definitely won't be the last... It doesn't make it easier - but it helps to make it feel right - even if "right" is painful. Oh, trust me... I've already made an open offer to the girls - much to Josh's disappointment, that they can live here "forever"... Forever and ever. LOL I know it won't happen, but at the same time- I want them to know that they always have a home to come to, if they need it... I don't care if they are 19 or 55... Home is wherever we are. Maybe that helps me through it a little too... It's hard and it's so difficult... Encouraging them to go, but wishing for them to stay... It's a tight rope balance for sure.... Which has to be done with a total poker face. I suck at poker.

But thank you, just the same... I am glad I can give off the appearance of handling this all with a little bit of grace... I sure don't feel that way most of the time. It went by way too fast though... I wish every day - I could have a do-over. Everyone says, that happens with Grands... So, when the time is right, I will get my do-over, I hope. Until then, I will try to perfect my poker face. LOL

Wow - love the bag! The colors are great! So bright and cheery.

Thanks!!! I really love it too... I am so glad she chose to do the cream exterior fabric - I think it gives the bag a really classy look. It was definitely a fun bag to make!

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Yesterday was pretty ~um~ normal...

I went for a run in the morning... Ahhh - it sucks totally with this extra weight on me... I don't feel like I am making progress there at all... Even though I have been faithfully tracking... Sigh. I see myself and just see failure there, and it's so difficult... But I continue to try.

Then I came home and worked on my custom order for a little while.

I went to town... Ran errands, got the oil changed, got groceries, got a few clearance items for my Disney outfits.

I came home, finished V's bag...

Made spaghetti for dinner - I had mine with a sweet potato.

Took V to town to grab a few things she left at her bff's house...

Then I sat on my tablet all night.

Today - Josh and I are headed to my Dad's... We are going to try to get something figured out for his oxygen tank and scooter situation... Then we are going to attempt to take him out to lunch. I am sure he will have errands to run too - but I have no idea what his endurance is like these days, so we will just play it by ear and see how it goes.

I hope you all have a wonderful weekend!

D~

 

[mymainmouse]

Love Vs' bag! It is so cute! So much talent. I really like the fabric you used for the liner. You always use such cute fabric for all your bags. Just love them!
Good for you with the running! Don't be discouraged. And you are definitely not a failure! You have made tremendous progress in the past years and are still keeping at it and that's a big help. You will be on track in no time!
Keep up the good work and have a great weekend!

 

[gopherdame]

Love Victoria's bag. I have a Minnie bag I got from Avon that I use to carry my electronics in the car to have them handy since we drive now. I never carry a bag in the park except for my camera bag when I take my big camera. I like to take my small point and shoot though as it fits in my pocket. I'm finally starting to get excited about our trip in Jan-Feb. We have our house rented and our annual passes from last year. We always figure if we go 2 times we get our money's worth as we have to pay for parking and it's $20 now. Last year we figured we save $260 just on parking! Plus the shopping discount is nice too and photopass. It's too bad you didn't know you'd be going to Universal again. We bought an annual pass for there too as it was only $25 more and we went 4 times last year. We do plan on going at least once this trip as there was so much I wanted to see and without the kids we will just go where we want and I can get lots of pictures.

My daughter moved out with her best friend when she was 19. She was going to college and working, but at least she was very close to home. It was very hard for me at first, but eventually when I realized how much she was stopping over it got easier. My first son moved out when he got married and when my last son moved out it was no big deal. In fact we enjoyed being empty nesters.

After seeing the cabinet you wanted I looked on Craig's list again. There was such a pretty oak one that I was tempted to get for myself and it was only $40. It had a flat surface between the upper glass doors and the cabinets below I could use for serving. Right now I have an old buffet, so this would have been so much better. But I resisted because I don't really need it. I think I would have a hard time painting something like that though when the wood was so pretty. I'm just so surprised how little these cupboards sell for. Good luck finding another one you like.

 

[kde175]

V's bag is amazing!!! I love it!

 

[WDisneyMom]

V's bag is adorable!

I know you may not see yourself exactly as you would like but you are nothing close to a failure. I know it's difficult but please remember that!

Enjoy your Saturday!

 

[andera42]

V's bag looks great! It did not disappoint. I can see why she is already planning for the next one. Thanks for sharing.

 

[disny_luvr]

V's bag is super cute! You have an amazing talent. I can't even sew a button on a shirt with a needle and thread.

 

[Wood Nymph]

I love the applique design on V's new bag. That is adorable and I hope it gets a lot of compliments when she wears it in WDW.

It sounds like you had a busy day with your father. I hope everything went well.

We spent six hours in the car yesterday, driving three hours to the family picnic and three hours back again. My FitBit had a pathetically small number of steps on it. But we had a great time. Why does sitting in a car for hours feel so exhausting?

 

[DMGeurts]

Love Vs' bag! It is so cute! So much talent. I really like the fabric you used for the liner. You always use such cute fabric for all your bags. Just love them!
Good for you with the running! Don't be discouraged. And you are definitely not a failure! You have made tremendous progress in the past years and are still keeping at it and that's a big help. You will be on track in no time!
Keep up the good work and have a great weekend!

Thank you... V chose this fabric - I purchased it many years ago, when I'd first started sewing - just as it was going out of print... And I've been saving it. It's a very rare fabric now and very difficult to find, so I am glad I purchased what little I did, when I did.

Thank you... It's been a rough several weeks for me. Reality is so hard sometimes, one day - I look in the mirror and what I see is fine... And it seems like the next day - I was like "Whoa! What happened?" I am working on it, trust me - each day that goes on, I get better and better... But any slight progress is slow going, and it's tough. I am trying to turn my mind, and remember the real reason I am doing this - it's not for how I look, but it's for my health - that's where my focus needs to be... Everything will fall back into place again, I do know that. Thanks so much for the encouragement - it helps, truly it does.

Love Victoria's bag. I have a Minnie bag I got from Avon that I use to carry my electronics in the car to have them handy since we drive now. I never carry a bag in the park except for my camera bag when I take my big camera. I like to take my small point and shoot though as it fits in my pocket. I'm finally starting to get excited about our trip in Jan-Feb. We have our house rented and our annual passes from last year. We always figure if we go 2 times we get our money's worth as we have to pay for parking and it's $20 now. Last year we figured we save $260 just on parking! Plus the shopping discount is nice too and photopass. It's too bad you didn't know you'd be going to Universal again. We bought an annual pass for there too as it was only $25 more and we went 4 times last year. We do plan on going at least once this trip as there was so much I wanted to see and without the kids we will just go where we want and I can get lots of pictures.

My daughter moved out with her best friend when she was 19. She was going to college and working, but at least she was very close to home. It was very hard for me at first, but eventually when I realized how much she was stopping over it got easier. My first son moved out when he got married and when my last son moved out it was no big deal. In fact we enjoyed being empty nesters.

After seeing the cabinet you wanted I looked on Craig's list again. There was such a pretty oak one that I was tempted to get for myself and it was only $40. It had a flat surface between the upper glass doors and the cabinets below I could use for serving. Right now I have an old buffet, so this would have been so much better. But I resisted because I don't really need it. I think I would have a hard time painting something like that though when the wood was so pretty. I'm just so surprised how little these cupboards sell for. Good luck finding another one you like.

That is awesome that your trip is mostly figured out! I agree, I still think there is value to be had in the AP... I wish this wasn't my only year for one - I'd love to have it again. I am sure I could find a way to justify it? LOL No, probably not this coming year - just too much on our plate for travel. But I definitely see it as a regular item in my wallet somewhere in my future.

Yes - I wish I would have known about the 2nd trip to U/S too... Oh well. I am really looking forward to another day there!

I do hope, more than anything, my girls stick close to home when they go... At least, at first... It would just be so much easier on this momma.

Hehehe... They do go for really cheap on there don't they? I sometimes chuckle when I see the ones priced really high - they sit there forever. I sure hope that I can find one that fits what I want again... There was one on there the other day, exactly like the one I'd just missed out on, but it was listed as $400 firm... Yah - nope. LOL I still want one for under $50.

V's bag is amazing!!! I love it!

Thank you - I am very happy with it!

V's bag is adorable!

I know you may not see yourself exactly as you would like but you are nothing close to a failure. I know it's difficult but please remember that!

Enjoy your Saturday!

Thank you - I am loving it too! It's such a fun bag.... And it's really very stunning in person - pictures don't do it justice at all.

Thank you... It's been a hard few weeks/months... and I am trying so hard, but the progress is just not there. I think I just need to tighten myself down more and relax a little... Fix my focus back to my health and not necessarily how I look - it's hard though. Thank you for your encouragement - it helps a lot.

Thank you - I hope you did as well.

V's bag looks great! It did not disappoint. I can see why she is already planning for the next one. Thanks for sharing.

Thanks! I really love it and I am so happy with how it turned out. I cannot wait to see her carry it in WDW!

V's bag is super cute! You have an amazing talent. I can't even sew a button on a shirt with a needle and thread.

THanks so much - I am so happy with it! It will be a fun bag for her to carry, for sure!

I love the applique design on V's new bag. That is adorable and I hope it gets a lot of compliments when she wears it in WDW.

It sounds like you had a busy day with your father. I hope everything went well.

We spent six hours in the car yesterday, driving three hours to the family picnic and three hours back again. My FitBit had a pathetically small number of steps on it. But we had a great time. Why does sitting in a car for hours feel so exhausting?

Thank you - I am not sure about compliments - we usually don't get too many when we are down there, but that's OK... We have fun creating and carrying them - so that's why we do it.

Yes - it was crazy busy - sounds about like yours... LOL 3 hours one way, 3 hours back... And yes I was so exhausted last night. Josh was with me, but I drove the whole trip and he napped on the way home... I didn't get a nap at all, and I was so tired/cranky. Oh well. I really dislike how tiring driving is... It's not fun. LOL

I hope you had a nice time though.

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I had a decent day yesterday...

We left for my dad's a little later than I would have liked, I drove and Josh rode - which was fine with me. I prefer to drive most of the time. We were able to get everything fixed up for his oxygen tank on his scooter - so at least he is a bit more mobile and can get out more. We had to tell him, "no off roading..." LOL - if he jiggles that tank too much - who knows what could happen? Hopefully he listens, because he rarely does, and you'd be shocked at the places he takes his scooter to... That man... LOL

We didn't have time to take dad into town for Red Lobster, like he'd requested... So we had to settle for a fast food place in town. Sigh. Which was good anyways... It gave me some insight as to how to travel with him and his oxygen tank - it's not easy, but it wasn't too terrible. I could probably manage with him alone, but it's definitely a better option to have a 2nd person with me from here on out. That makes it harder, but I don't want him to feel like it's harder...

We got home just in time to hop in the car and take V to work... It's a long drive home as it is, then to have to get back in the car to take her to work - well, it sucked. LOL There is a lot of construction right now, between home and where V works - so a 7 mile trip is more like 15... We are hoping that roads are open soon - they've been closed all spring/summer.

I was so crabby last night. I was angry with myself for my choice for lunch... I should have just had the regular hamburger that I wanted - but at the last second, I thought a mushroom and swiss burger would be the better option... Nope. A regular hamburger was 300 calories and I found out when I got home, the mushroom and swiss was 750! Even though I only ate half of the bun... I was so annoyed that my poor choice made it so I couldn't have a decent dinner and I was cranky from no nap and driving all day. I decided to take my frustrations out on a run - and that did help me a lot - but I started crying while I was out there. I am struggling so hard with how I look right now... And while I was running, I could just feel myself bouncing all over - and imagining how terrible I look out there... I am so upset with myself right now... I am trying hard to get through it. I know it's all mental... And sometimes that is the hardest barrier to get past. Crying and obsessing over where I am now, isn't going to get me where I need to be though - and I know that. I just need to keep focusing on where I need to go from here and how to fix this... Eventually, my body will respond the way it's supposed to - it just takes time. However annoying that may be...

Today... I don't really have any plans. I may work upstairs for a little while? Josh had mentioned possibly going to a movie this afternoon - he has 4 movies he wants to see right now. I may work on some meal prep for the week? I should clean the house too... I know I am taking a day off from working out... My knees and back are a bit sore from my run last night.

I hope you all have a wonderful Sunday - sending out prayers and pixie dust to all of you!

D~

 

[ljcrochet]

Glad your dad is doing good okay. Sorry it is hard to take him out by your self.

My DH check my fitness pal before he orders every time we go out. He discovered that chipotle has full menu integrated in mfp, the moes doesn't so her now prefers chipotle

 

[Iamthequeen]

Hang in there D. You have to remember that you are only a failure if you quit. So you are NOT a failure. Just keep on keeping on - it will show sooner rather than later. Don't beat yourself up over one meal. Just move on to the next one. I think yesterday was a culmination of many things, so a good cry was probably warranted. Better to get it out than to keep it all bottled up inside. Also, I always find it harder to restart after a break. I admire you for keeping it up. Hugs.

 

[jkfandel]

I just love V's choice of fabric and your interpretation of Peter and Wendy. She needs a fresh little Tink zipper pull-HAHA. Hope you have a great week. I made a ticker finally. Didn't want to jinx my girls trip. It's REAL now. Just about paid!
Jane

 

[branmuffin]

Hey D! I am a few days behind on posting, but all caught up on reading. I have been trying to make the DIS my reward for unpacking boxes, LoL. It is coming along very slowly, but it's getting there. It seems like for every box I get unpacked & organized, my toddler (16 months) makes another mess.

GREAT SCOTT!! This bag is fabulous!! I love how it turned out! It is so hard to capture an expression with applique and you nailed it! But I am not surprised, you are the master at free-hand applique! Awesome bag!!

We left for my dad's a little later than I would have liked, I drove and Josh rode - which was fine with me. I prefer to drive most of the time. We were able to get everything fixed up for his oxygen tank on his scooter - so at least he is a bit more mobile and can get out more. We had to tell him, "no off roading..." LOL - if he jiggles that tank too much - who knows what could happen? Hopefully he listens, because he rarely does, and you'd be shocked at the places he takes his scooter to... That man... LOL

We didn't have time to take dad into town for Red Lobster, like he'd requested... So we had to settle for a fast food place in town. Sigh. Which was good anyways... It gave me some insight as to how to travel with him and his oxygen tank - it's not easy, but it wasn't too terrible. I could probably manage with him alone, but it's definitely a better option to have a 2nd person with me from here on out. That makes it harder, but I don't want him to feel like it's harder...

I am happy to hear that you were able to spend time with your dad and see first hand that everything was fixed up for him. My Father in Law was recently diagnosed with dementia, and we had to make sure everything was squared away with him before we left for Japan. It is difficult when you can't physically be right there to make sure everyone around them is on top of the situation. It helps to see for yourself so you can feel good about what is going on.

I was so crabby last night. I was angry with myself for my choice for lunch... I should have just had the regular hamburger that I wanted - but at the last second, I thought a mushroom and swiss burger would be the better option... Nope. A regular hamburger was 300 calories and I found out when I got home, the mushroom and swiss was 750! Even though I only ate half of the bun... I was so annoyed that my poor choice made it so I couldn't have a decent dinner and I was cranky from no nap and driving all day. I decided to take my frustrations out on a run - and that did help me a lot - but I started crying while I was out there. I am struggling so hard with how I look right now... And while I was running, I could just feel myself bouncing all over - and imagining how terrible I look out there... I am so upset with myself right now... I am trying hard to get through it. I know it's all mental... And sometimes that is the hardest barrier to get past. Crying and obsessing over where I am now, isn't going to get me where I need to be though - and I know that. I just need to keep focusing on where I need to go from here and how to fix this... Eventually, my body will respond the way it's supposed to - it just takes time. However annoying that may be..

I hate that you had a bad day health-wise. It seems like too many things piled on top of each other and pulled you under. Please don't despair! You have been trying so hard these last weeks to get back on track, and doing pretty well it seems. It was a busy, long difficult day. We all have those feelings about not being able to get past how you feel/ how you perceive your appearance. I hate even walking or wearing workout clothes around because we live on a Marine Base and EVERYBODY is fit. There are women 6 months pregnant out power walking who look better in workout clothes than I do! That really gets me down, man. You will figure this thing out- and no matter how you look, you Know that you are much healthier and fitter than you were before you started your journey. Keep your chin up and know that so many of us are cheering for you!

 

[anniebean]

I can totally relate to being down on yourself. I have a tendency to obsess over certain body parts that I hate, and it makes it tough to even go anywhere and be seen. Sometimes we're our own worst enemy. I'm sure your husband, your daughters, and your dogs love every ounce of you just as you are.

Love V's bag! Especially the inner lining!!

 

[DMGeurts]

Glad your dad is doing good okay. Sorry it is hard to take him out by your self.

My DH check my fitness pal before he orders every time we go out. He discovered that chipotle has full menu integrated in mfp, the moes doesn't so her now prefers chipotle

Yes - it's a bummer... But I don't want him to feel like he is a burden either - because he isn't... I just need to be strategic.

I"ve noticed that Chipotle is in there now - which I think is a somewhat new feature... I still have all of my stuff programmed in there, but the next time I go - I will check out this menu thing and see if I can figure out how it works. But yes - it would be in my best interest to check these things before we eat. LOL

Hang in there D. You have to remember that you are only a failure if you quit. So you are NOT a failure. Just keep on keeping on - it will show sooner rather than later. Don't beat yourself up over one meal. Just move on to the next one. I think yesterday was a culmination of many things, so a good cry was probably warranted. Better to get it out than to keep it all bottled up inside. Also, I always find it harder to restart after a break. I admire you for keeping it up. Hugs.

THanks Tess, I am trying. I guess that's the part that I struggle with - is that I took a break, but I didn't take a break... I had to take several days off of working out, intermittently, but for the most part - I continued to work out... It was all those darn corn dogs and chicken strips that did me in - and I choked them down mindfully... It just goes to show, what you put in your body matters. I will climb my way out of this, but it's not going to be easy - I fear. Thank you for cheering me on - it means a lot!

I just love V's choice of fabric and your interpretation of Peter and Wendy. She needs a fresh little Tink zipper pull-HAHA. Hope you have a great week. I made a ticker finally. Didn't want to jinx my girls trip. It's REAL now. Just about paid!
Jane

Thanks! I am so happy with how it turned out. Hehehe... Actually - that is in the plan... I need to go through our stuff, because I think I already have one I can put on there for her - if not, I plan to make one.

Thanks - I hope you do too!!! Yay for almost being paid in full! That is the BEST feeling!!!

Hey D! I am a few days behind on posting, but all caught up on reading. I have been trying to make the DIS my reward for unpacking boxes, LoL. It is coming along very slowly, but it's getting there. It seems like for every box I get unpacked & organized, my toddler (16 months) makes another mess.

GREAT SCOTT!! This bag is fabulous!! I love how it turned out! It is so hard to capture an expression with applique and you nailed it! But I am not surprised, you are the master at free-hand applique! Awesome bag!!

I am happy to hear that you were able to spend time with your dad and see first hand that everything was fixed up for him. My Father in Law was recently diagnosed with dementia, and we had to make sure everything was squared away with him before we left for Japan. It is difficult when you can't physically be right there to make sure everyone around them is on top of the situation. It helps to see for yourself so you can feel good about what is going on.

I hate that you had a bad day health-wise. It seems like too many things piled on top of each other and pulled you under. Please don't despair! You have been trying so hard these last weeks to get back on track, and doing pretty well it seems. It was a busy, long difficult day. We all have those feelings about not being able to get past how you feel/ how you perceive your appearance. I hate even walking or wearing workout clothes around because we live on a Marine Base and EVERYBODY is fit. There are women 6 months pregnant out power walking who look better in workout clothes than I do! That really gets me down, man. You will figure this thing out- and no matter how you look, you Know that you are much healthier and fitter than you were before you started your journey. Keep your chin up and know that so many of us are cheering for you!

No worries... Sorry I haven't responded to your PM... I didn't have time to hop on to the real computer over the weekend - and I find it difficult to respond from my phone. I will respond asap.

I think that The Dis as a reward for unpacking boxes is a great idea! I hope you are able to get unpacked and settled soon.

Thank you - I love it when I am able to capture expression with applique... That's when I feel like i am good at what I do. So, thank you!

Thank you - I am trying hard to pull out of it and just focus on what I can change right now... And hopefully making some headway. I cannot even imagine the amount of fit people you are surrounded by - I can understand how that would be intimidating... I don't know how well I'd do in that situation? I have a hard enough time running on back country roads - where I sometimes encounter other human life... I hope that you are able to get past that, and just do it - if that is what you enjoy doing. And thank you for the kind words and encouragement.

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I had a pretty good day yesterday...

I was able to do some meal prep for the week, and set myself up for success that way. I am not sure what it is about doing that - but I do find it very helpful and therapeutic... Just knowing that i have food to eat - which takes very little effort to prepare - makes life and my outlook easier. I had a fantastic eating day yesterday - thanks to my meal prep - and some great grilling for dinner by Josh.

I went to town, also - I was bored sitting here... I did a little shopping... I purchased a white shirt and some purple RIT dye - so I can create the shirt I need to coordinate with my Halloween UPB... Sadly - I think it was a flop? I'll pull it out of the dryer this afternoon and see how it looks - It's the right color, but I think it's just too blotchy?

So, as a last ditch effort - I downloaded a new pattern, and I ordered some fabric... I am going to try again to make some of my own clothing for the trip... Wish me luck! LOL I am still on the fence about those chevron leggings I made last time. LOL

Disney news... Victoria's park ticket was emailed to me yesterday - phew - and I was able to get it linked in MDE. So, we are definitely going to WDW! That's always reassuring. LOL

Oh and I will have a SUPER HUGE Disney update for you all tomorrow - so be watching for that one - it's exciting!!!

That's about all for today... I need to run so I can get ready for work, and work out too this morning. I hope you all have a magnificent day today!

D~

 

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So, as a last ditch effort - I downloaded a new pattern, and I ordered some fabric... I am going to try again to make some of my own clothing for the trip... Wish me luck! LOL I am still on the fence about those chevron leggings I made last time. LOL

I like the purple. Sorry it wasn't the color you were looking for

Disney news...

Victoria's park ticket was emailed to me yesterday - phew - and I was able to get it linked in MDE. So, we are definitely going to WDW! That's always reassuring. LOL

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Oh and I will have a SUPER HUGE Disney update for you all tomorrow - so be watching for that one - it's exciting!!!

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