Toystoryduo’s Journal: Baby Steps are the Key... Celebrate Each Victory!

[toystoryduo]

Thanks Cam and Amy! I really appreciate your kind words and support.

Today looks to be a busy day for us.... I mentioned Twins Day yesterday... My friends' twins are in the parade this morning and we are going to see that. Then, we'll spend some time garage saleing, showing a house, eBaying, going to church, dinner at my MIL's house AND going to see the Twins Days fireworks. Aren't weekends supposed to be for relaxation? Did I mention that my DH is deejaying tonight as well?

Tomorrow may be just as busy as today, but busy is good.... I think.

Hope to get to journals later on this evening. Take care and have a great day everyone!

 

[traceycooper]

Hi Tracy
Keeping my fingers crossed for DH
I suppose worst case scenario means looking for a job in Florida!! Thats my dream!!!
...well other than living in Florida & not having to work at all
Hope your SIL is doing ok

 

[toystoryduo]

Hi WISH friends,

I'm taking a break for awhile so I thought I would pop in and say hi..... Hi! What am I taking a break from you ask? (Thank you for asking! ) eBaying!!!!! So far, I have 15 listings ready to go this evening. I'm going to take a break for awhile and then add as many as I can later on. I am getting tired so hopefully, the energy fairy will stop by soon.

Plan for the rest of the day:

* eBay

* Shopping

* Relaxing bubble bath

* Straightening the house up a bit (it's not crooked; just messy )


Can you tell I'm tired? I hope to catch up with everyone either today or tomorrow. Have a great Sunday!

 

[Desiree]

Hope you were able to get some rest yesterday, Tracy!

 

[Amy&Dan]

Hi Tracy, well as usual you are one busy lady! I hope you got that bubble bath in yesterday! I am sorry I have been so out of touch with your journal. It sounds like good news is on the horizon for your husband. And I will keep the prayers and pixie dust coming your way! It sounds like you made the right decision for your September trip. This will give you more time to save for December. And lets face it, September is hot and sticky anyway! Things generally work out the way they are supposed to. I am also so proud that your weigh in went so well. See, you have been making good choices and staying on track more than you thought! And with your busy schedule and everything thats been going on, that is really an accomplishment! Hang in there and keep up your good work!

 

[toystoryduo]

Good morning,

Today looks to be a very busy day for us. My DH is working on a side job today, but he hasn't had much sleep. He came home from work, took a showerm and headed out to install a plasma TV.

My to do list:

* Laundry

* Clean the home office

* Clean and straighten up the garage

* Client follow up

* Client prep. for a meeting tomorrow

* Help DH with his business.

* Try to get homeschool stuff straightened out

* School shopping

Whew! No wonder why I am still sitting here are the computer not wanting to get started! That's a pretty big list! Hopefully, I will accomplish some of it today.

Hoep everyone has a great day!

 

[traceycooper]

Hi Tracy,
Hope you accomplished your VERY LONG list of jobs!!
Makes me tired just looking at it
Remember to take some time out for yourself!

 

[toystoryduo]

Yesterday, my DH found out that the job he wanted has been filled by someone else. He was upset... not about losing the job, but about the fact that they told him they would call him either way and they didn't. He had to call them. I'm kind of relieved because now we can move on to something else. I'm hoping that his data/ cabling business picks up a bit. He's still looking for other jobs too.

As for me.... I have been struggling. I'm not surprised though because the week of TOM and the week after TOM have been very rough on me lately. I wish there was a magic pill that would make this emotional roller coaster and my extra weight go away at the same time!

Speaking of weight, I need to get back on track. I'm not gaining weight, which is good. However, I feel like I am losing muscle and for me, that is not a comfortable feeling. I'm going to try and get through this week and get started next Monday with weight lifting and cardio again.

We have been receiving DD5's homeschooling stuff and it looks good! However, we are still waiting on her computer and that contains all of the lesson plans on it. Makes it hard to prepare for the school year to come when I don't have the lesson plans.

Today's Plan:

* Finish laundry I started on Monday

* Take a walk with the girls

* Meet a client to go over their vacation

* eBay?

That's all for today. I would appreciate your continued prayers for my DH and my family....

Have a great day!

 

[traceycooper]

So sorry DH didnt get the job, Not nice that they didnt take the time out to let him know! But like you said at least you know now.
I'm sure something better will come along
Take care

 

[Amy&Dan]

I am sorry about your dh not getting the job. But it sounds like you are both really taking it in stride. Remember God has a plan for your family and its probably coming up very soon! And that does stink about them not calling. Such a lack of courtesy on their part. I hope his data/cable business does pick up and quickly. I see your to do lists and hear about your home schooling and my hat goes off to you! I don't know how you do it all, bless your heart but you do! Thats great to have a day set for your resuming your cardio and weights. Exercise is one of those things thats easy to drop but also easy to pick back up! You can do it and you will!

 

[toystoryduo]

Thanks Tracey and Amy!

I'm not sure how my DH is doing in regards to the job that he didn't get. He has been working 2 full time jobs this week and he is very tired. He really hasn't talked about it much.... Please continue your good thoughts and prayers for him...Thanks!

As for me.... I'm getting very antsy about my weight. I feel heavy and very flabby. I am looking forward to getting my head in the game.... Gotta getcha head in the game ( Love High School Musical! )

I'm signing off for the evening. Have a great day tomorrow!

 

[Amy&Dan]

Tracy, your "Monday" is coming up and you'll get back in on the exercise game then. I can imagine how its hard to really guage how your dh is doing on that job thing. Men don't always share their feelings on these things do they? I am keeping him in my prayers, he is so due for a really good break and so are you! I hope you all have a great weekend, if I know you, you have a busy one planned! How is your job going? Are you still liking it? Keep hanging in there, you are doing so well handling all this, you really are an inspiration to me!

 

[Blueeyes101817]

Tracy-PLease take some time to do something for you this weekend and relax (isntthat what you tell me?!?!)
next week you will "Get'cha head in the game!" Also, you could bop to the top, break free, ...dont you forget, were all in this together ! (ive been listening to High school musical CONSTANTLY with my kids in my class!)
hope you have a great weekend tracy.you know your family is always in my thoughts!

 

[traceycooper]

Hi Tracy hope you had a happy & healthy weekend

 

[toystoryduo]

Good morning,

This was a pretty good weekend. My DH got lots of sleep and we did have some time to wind down after the crazy week we had.

This week looks to be busy, but hopefully, not crazy.

Today's Plan:

* Laundry

* Help DH with business stuff

* Take a relaxing bubble bath

* Count change to put into ING account (Makes more sense to put it in the bank and collect interest than to leave it on the counter and collect dust! )

* Take the kids for a walk

* Go to the library

* Send eBay stuff out

I forgot to mention that today begins day 1 of my "Getcha Head in the Game Challenge." I powerwalked and got my weight workout in. (chest and back) I won't be able to focus on healthier eating until I get to the store and that probably won't be for a few days. My biggest challenge will be to stop eating after 8:00 p.m. Since my DH started his 3rd shift job, I have been eating to fill the void of his absence. I'm amazed that I haven't gained 30 extra pounds by now.

That's all for now. I will try to get to more journals this evening. Have a great day!

 

[traceycooper]

well done for getting the exercise in
Maybe you could use the evenings to plan all that lovely healthy food you are going to buy!
Have a great week
Tracey xx

 

[toystoryduo]

Thanks Tracey!

Today looks to be a very busy day for us.... We have several errands to run that didn't get taken care of yesterday due to DH's work schedule... He worked 11:00 p.m.-7:15 a.m., slept for two hours, worked from 10:30 a.m.-9:30 p.m., came home, slept for 45 minutes, and then back to work for 11:00p.m.-7:15a.m. Whew!

So, today's plan:

* Workout (done! )

* Bubble bath...

* Go to the bank, Sam's Club, post office (eBay stuff)

* Straighten the house up

* Work from 5-9:30 p.m.

* Help DH with business

You know.... I'm good at making to do lists. The problem is that I don't always follow through with them. I got very little done yesterday on my to do list which means that at some point, I will have to get that stuff done too. I'm trying to get my act together because DD5 starts her homeschooling (virtual academy) in 2 weeks and we will definitely need more structure then. If I could just have about 4-5 more hours in my day.....

Hope everyone has a great day! I will try and get to journals while DH works tonight.

 

[traceycooper]

wow your DH must be shattered!
On the plus side business must be good
Look after each other & PLEASE take some time out for yourselves

 

[goldcupmom]

Wow, Tracy! I'm tired just thinking about how little sleep your DH got. You hang in there and take care of both of you. I'm still here, still praying that things get better.

Have a great week!

 

[pearlieq]

I'm amazed at the schedule your DH is running! I don't think I'd last more than a day, so I'm in awe of him!

Sounds like you had a very full day planned yesterday. I hope you got your bubble bath in! That does sound like heaven!