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!!
Yes - I've been doing the same thing - except it's really all parts these days... I just try not to even look in the mirror, especially Allison's - as I am walking by - that one hates me. LOL Oh - yes, I am sure they do... As I am sure your family loves you the same. Chin up girl!!! We can do this!!!
Thank you - I am so excited about it!
I like the purple. Sorry it wasn't the color you were looking for
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Ahhh... The color is right on... It's the blotches - specific locations of the blotches... If ya get my drift - LOL.
Hehehehe...
I've never tried dying clothing before...I've always worried that the dye would stain my washer. LOL! How did it turn out when you got it out of the dryer? I'm glad V's ticket came!
My trip is this week....I'm so excited I can hardly wait. My daughter flies home tomorrow and then we leave Wednesday morning. Woohoo! I need to pack. I've been setting things aside but haven't gotten the suitcase out yet. I worked on our touring plan spreadsheets last night so those are almost ready to go. I checked the weather forecast this morning and, sure enough, the forecast is 90% chance of afternoon/PM thunderstorms every day while we're there. Hopefully they will blow over quickly...when we went last August there was a huge storm our last day there and we were walking through Epcot in water up to our ankles and higher. I'd rather not do that again, LOL! But it's all good -- it's Disney! I have all of my gift cards situated and combined the way I want them, cashed the checks that I needed to cash, and just need to print up mousekeeping tip envelopes and get those ready. We'll do our Disney pedicures tomorrow night. I can't wait!!!!
I need to run down there and do a non-important load, I keep forgetting to do that - or someone will end up with purple laundry, and they won't be too happy with me. The color of the shirt is perfect - but the location of the blotches are not cool at all. LOL Definitely a pajama shirt now. Hahaha...
Wahoo!!! I do hope you'll share a couple of pictures with me - I know you have been looking so forward to this trip for so long!
I hope that it's super wonderful for you... And I hope you are packed by now - LOL... I am usually packed by now too - but Allison has my suitcase in Europe. I hope the rain is nice to you this time and you have an amazing - ahhhhmazing - trip!!! Enjoy every moment!!!
Safe travels my friend!
Wow, what a weekend you had! I have been gone, so I didn't know about the watering can bonking you in the head. Hope that is clearing up. I love the bag!
I am sorry you are feeling disappointed in yourself about the weight. I am in same situation, except I don't feel I can work out right now, without doing more damage. I try little things and my back/neck feels much worse and I am down for a couple of days. I am told still no free weight. I am cleared for walking. I am heavier than I have ever been and parts of me are touching other parts of me that have never touched before.
Sorry, if TMI. But, you always help me to never give up. I feel like I have, but I will keep trying. I know you will succeed.
My kids have been all gone away. Jacob is at his friend's house. Marissa is with my parents for a week and Chelsea is at Middle School camp. It was very difficult to sleep last night. Made me think that I am not going to do well as an empty nester. I started looking at cats yesterday.
Today is another week and it will get better. Have a lovely day today.
Hi Shannon! LOL It was actually the door that hit me in the head, while I was going out to save the watering can... Despite that - I still have a little red spot/bump there... But it just itches at this point.
Thanks for the well wishes.
Oh my friend... You are in such a tough situation, I cannot imagine how frustrating that is for you.
I do know that feeling about body parts rubbing - I have to admit that gave me a little snicker, because I can soooo relate... Chin up girl!!! We can do this! I know we can! I always try to remind myself that bodies are made in the kitchen, not in the gym... Even though I feel like they do go hand in hand - when there is injury or we can't work out, I try to make it count in the kitchen... So, even if I am making semi-better food choices, then hopefully the rest won't be so bad. I am really not one to talk though - after my recent remodeling/graduation fiasco. My head space still isn't great - but I am really trying hard not to focus on everything I did "wrong" for months, and trying to focus on what I can do
today to fix it. We can do this!!!!
I know that feeling all too well... I dread the days that both of my girls are out of the house. I don't sleep well either when they are both gone - and with Allison in Europe, it's even worse. I find myself checking all sorts of internet sites, to find out when she was last active - so I know she is OK - even if I don't personally hear from her... I don't want to feel like that obsessive mom to her - but I still need to know for my sanity. I did also chuckle at your cat comment - because I tell Josh all the time, I am so thankful to the dogs - they give me that "mothering" companionship that I need in my life... I am going to be "that mom"... LOL I find - as the days go on... I become more and more like my MILs. LOL Decorating... Dogs... Travel...
We will get through this, my friend - it's not going to be easy, but we will.
Yes - it will all get better.
Hang in there, one foot in front of the other.
I hope you head feels better now after getting the water can slammed into your forhead.
The Peter Pan bag for V looks amazing
Congratulation with yours and Josh's anniversary when you first met.
I'm home again after a great trip to Manchester and Wales. I came home yesterday evening. Our plane from Manchester to Oslo was delayed and when we got to Oslo we had to pick up our bags and go through customs and then check in again for the flight to Tromsø. By the time we got our bags the check in was closed. So we went to get our tickets rebooked and the lady there told us our Tromsø flight was delayed so we should be able to check in our bags and make the flight. So we ran ( I was rolling my wheelchair) back to check in and got our bags checked in, went through security and since the plane was delayed we still had some time to spare so we were able to use the restrooms before heading to our flight. When we came to our gate it looked like everyone else wasn't happy that the plane was delayed. But Ulf and I was very happy about it.
My oldest younger sister is 34 years old, has a husband and 2 children now. One girl who will be 3 years old in October and one boy who is 8 weeks old. My other sister is 31 years old and had a boy friend, but they broke up I think it's 6 months ago now.
My little brother (who isn't that little any more) is 20 1/2 years old. He hasn't had a girl friend yet. He just finished High School and is now starting at the University on some computer gaming study. He managed to get into his first choice of school so he is very excited about starting University. The University is in southern part of Norway so he will leave home for the first time to a place of his own. My parents is excited and is really wondering how he will manage that. I think he will do just fine because he has spent several weeks home alone the last 2 years when my parents has gone to Spain on Easter and Summer vacation and he didn't want to come with them. So he is used to washing his own clothes and cook his own meals
Thank you - I had so much fun making that bag for her... I ordered fabric last night for a "surprise" bag for her - which she won't know about... Again, it's a theme she's been asking for, for many trips, which I haven't done... I hope it turns out the way I want it too - the applique is going to be a bit difficult.
Phew!!! So glad your flight was delayed - glad that worked out for you, and you were able to go home... I don't think you could have planned your timing any better? I hope you had a fun time there!
I love hearing about your family - how fun that your neice and nephew are such great ages! Do they live nearby, so you get to spend a lot of time with them? And congrats to your brother - how exciting for him!!!
I kind of like the way the purple turned out. I wonder what would happen if you soaked it again.
A HUGE UPDATE??? I can't wait! I'm so excited that our trips are coming up so soon, although I feel like I still have a TON left to do. I still need to pick FP+, book flights, make my
MNSSHP costume along with luggage tags & Mousekeeping envelopes (yes, I am one of those people).
Me too - but the location of some of the blotches are ~um~ less than optimal. LOL I am not sure what would happen if I dyed it again?
I think I am about ready to throw in the towel on that project and just work on making myself a new shirt - I think it will be so much easier.
I hope. LOL
Hehehehe....
I know - right!!! My list is up there too... Packing, FPs, Save more $$ for U/S and our resort, make a new bag or two for us, make a few shirts. LOL Do you know what you are going to be for MNSSHP yet? You may have told me already - I have a terrible memory...
I just love this time though - the last few weeks/months - everything comes together and it's so exciting!!!
Super huge Disney update? Exciting! I can relate to your comments about how I should be looking/feeling. As I creep closer to my mid forties and I catch a glimpse of myself in the mirror I feel like saying "who are you? " But I do what I can and am thankful for what energy I have. Getting older is tough for me. Thanks for sharing your experiences and keep up the good work.
Hehehe... Yup - you all will be surprised, I think?
It's so hard... I am just trying my old tried n' true strategy of not looking in the mirror... LOL It's not going so well for me. I am trying hard not to be critical - but that is hard too. I am also trying hard to focus on the good things, like that I can still lift, and work out, and run... but it's hard to focus on that right now... Sigh - why do we have to be so complex??? LOL It's difficult when we age...
Hugs my friend... We will power through and come out stronger in the end!
Love V's bag! I would never have picked that theme, but it is stunning with those colors. Beautiful work, as always. The more of your bags I have and see, the more I want - it is definitely addicting. I already have my next bag picked out, just waiting for you to open for orders
I've come to learn that this whole parenting thing is just the blind leading the blind. I honestly don't believe anyone knows what they are doing or doesn't constantly second guess themselves. I do believe you are doing an amazing job with your girls, whether you realize it or not. The evidence is in what wonderful young women they are and what great relationships you have with them both.
Unfortunately, SOG is definitely out for the rest of this year. I'm going to do a better job getting it back in the rotation based on your experience. I hope it's just as great for you and V as it was for you and Alli.
My interview this morning went well. I met with 2 of the directors of the company so that they could give the owner their input. He said I'd be hearing from him in a couple of days, so I will be waiting impatiently for the phone to ring again.
I hate seeing you so hard on yourself regarding your fitness journey. You have come so far and are one of the most dedicated people I know. You know what changes you need to make to get back on track and you know you'll see results, it's just being patient for those results that is hard. I had grand plans of training for a 5k over summer break and I only made it out on 2 runs and break is over in a week. I've also dropped the ball on yoga, it's just so hard to make time for it while juggling the family. That being said - I have no trouble making time for Facebook or playing on my phone or hanging out on the DIS. Maybe back to school will allow for some new routines to be implemented. Back to you, though, stick with it and ease up on yourself! You've got this! Sometimes a good cry helps - maybe make a rule that you can only cry while you are running. I have faith in you. You should be proud that you took your frustrations out on a run rather than making a bad decision like some of us our prone to do when we are frustrated.
I was thinking about your dad the other day and wondering how he was doing. I'm glad you got to visit with him and figured out the oxygen tank situation.
Is it possible to put the shirt through another round of purple dye? That might fix the blotchiness you are seeing. I wish I had the time and talent to make my own clothes.
I can't wait for the super Disney update!
Hope you are having a great day!
Thanks - I so love how her bag turned out - it's just perfectly Peter Pan, IMO... The colors, the applique... I am so happy with it.
Hahaha - you are so right, I've been saying that for years now - especially to my girls - I have NO idea what in the heck I am doing - and it's the truth. LOL Thank you - that means a lot... I've had the opportunity to meet a few different teens over the last several months - (I hate to say this) - but these kids have had a tough life already, and it shows... They make me thankful for the kids that I have, and the amount of respect they give Josh and I... We are very lucky. It's not always roses - believe me... But it could be so much worse - and for that, I am thankful. You are a wonderful mom too Jennifer... Your girls remind me so much of my girls when they were that age - especially your oldest... You have some very fun and exciting years ahead of you!!!
I envy you of the time you still have to just be with them and watch them grow - there is no more satisfying and joyful time in life - yet anyways.
I hope so too... I am really looking forward to staying there again with V - especially now that Allison and I were able to get the kinks out of any issues we had - it should be smooth sailing for V and I.
And hopefully it will be warm enough to use the pool a bit more.
THank you - I really needed to hear that today... I feel like I am being overly hard on myself, but I also feel like it's necessary to get myself back into my proper and healthy head space... I am coming around, and I am working hard at trying to see myself differently - it's going to take some time, this time, I fear. You are right though - I could have very easily came home that night and just stuffed myself because I was frustrated, but instead I got mad and went out for a run... Thank you for bringing that to my attention. Sometimes, many times, I forget to look for my successes and concentrate too hard on my failures.
Thank you Jennifer for being such a good friend to me.
I was happy to be able to spend some time with him too... It's still so difficult for me to see him - he has aged sooooo much, even in these last few months.
I am still not sure what I am going to do with the purple shirt - I almost think it would make great pajamas.
I think I'll just have better luck with making my own... LOL At least I know I can sew...
Excited to share it all with you - I hope you have a great day too!
I wonder if you dye it again maybe it'll get rid of the blotchiness? If not, I'm sure whatever you come up with will look great!
Can't wait for the big Disney update!!!
I was thinking that too... but I dunno... I think I may just use it for pajamas, and work on making myself something new... I think I may have better luck?
Me too - I am excited to share it!
Cannot wait to hear the Disney update! Hope your week is off to a great start!
I can't wait to share it!!! Thanks - same to you!
I am glad you were able to set yourself up for success this week! I am excited to hear the Disney update!!
Thanks - it's making a huge difference in life right now.
I am so excited to share it all with you guys!
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Ok - first off - I had a great day yesterday... I worked out in the morning... I worked at Target all day... My food intake was almost perfect (I could have had a bit more protein, and a little less carbs...) - but good enough for now... I feel my mind turning in the right direction again - which is a VERY good sign.
I was also able to Skype Allison for about an hour yesterday afternoon... It was so good to talk to her and hear all about her weekend...
Today... It's a heavy lifting day... I also want to squeeze in a run - but I have my Tuesday meeting tonight... So, I am not sure if I am going to lift first - then run?
Or run first then lfit? LOL Or lift this morning, run before lunch? I just don't know. Some how - some way, I will get both done though. I just like to have more time in between these two activities - as both of them are hard on my knees in different ways. I may have to save running for tomorrow? I just don't know? LOL I'll figure it out.
I will also be finishing up last week's custom order and starting on this week's.
Just a pretty normal day here.
I hope you all have a wonderful day today... Please stay turned for my update... It won't fit in this post, so I need to write it in a new one.
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I wonder if doing something familiar would help her with her homesickness? Maybe dedicate some time to her photography? If she could get the kids to cooperate, I'm sure Brian and Mytrhe would love some portraits of the kids - you know us moms can never have enough kid pictures.
