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

[AmyBeth68]

TRACY!! Wow...look at you go! All that exercising and healthy eating. I'm really so proud of you!!! You are super woman there! Look at all you get accomplished in a day!

Also...I want to add that I think measurements are so much more accurate and a better gauge of progress than the scale. I think you will really see changes if you continue to track measurements .

Have a great weekend . Keep up the good work!!!

 

[toystoryduo]

Thank you, Amy! I needed those words of encouragement tonight.

Today has been a good, but stressful day. I know that my DH and I have way too much on our plates right now and I know that this is only temporary, but it sure is hard. We have had zero time for each other and that always makes me a bit off kilter.

The good news is that my DH won a $25 Shell card that we will use on our WDW vacation! He has a chance to win a $100 Shell card now as well. That would definitely help us with our fuel expenses on the trip.

Tomorrow is a crazy, hectic busy day. I need to make sure that I get enough sleep. I think that because I am tired, it is making our current situation seem worse than it is.... So, I am off to bed. Have a great night and TGIF!

 

[goldcupmom]

Hey, Tracy! Don't you just love 'Pennies from Heaven' like that gas card?

You're doing great with the exercise & eating this month. It's so tough, especially when you're tired. I think sleep is a big factor in weight loss/gain.

Hope you get a bit of a break over the weekend (your DH, too, he needs it!)

Have a great one!!

 

[toystoryduo]

Hey, Tracy! Don't you just love 'Pennies from Heaven' like that gas card?

Yep, I sure do!!!! I'm hoping he can win the $100 gas card too... I'm watching his e-mail like a hawk!

Good morning WISH buddies,

I woke up tired this morning. I didn't go to bed early last night like I should have and this morning, my body is telling me that I didn't get enough sleep.... I'm going to try and get through the day on the sleep that I have had and see what happens.......

Today's Plan:

* Homeschool

* Workout (30 mins. done!)

* Laundry

* Help DH?

* Pick up our paychecks

* Relax

September Goals:

1. Exercise: 420/1200

2. Eating Challenge: 5/7

Hope everyone has a great weekend! TGIF!

 

[CACruisin']

You are doing so well with your exercise and eating right now. WTG Sorry you are tired this morning. Maybe you can find a few minutes to rest today. Take care!

 

[CJK]

You really are doing a great job on your eating and exercise!! Sorry to hear you're so tired today but hopefully you'll find some time to rest. I hope to do that myself too! Have a great weekend!

 

[toystoryduo]

Thanks friends!

I made it through the day today! (I'd put the jumping smilie in, but I'm too tired to jump. ) So, why am I so tired today? Let me count the ways!

1. Not enough sleep

2. Stress

3. TOM

4. More stress

5. A way too busy day

6. I think I am coming down with a cold.

I am planning on turning in early tonight. We have a soccer game at 9:00 a.m. tomorrow. DH will be deejaying, the girls and I will go to church and my MIL's. On Sunday, I work for 4 hours and then we go to my grandma's birthday party... Then, another week begins! Deep breath, relax, enjoy the weekend... Don't get ahead of yourself, Tracy!

Have a great Friday! TGIF!

 

[Blueeyes101817]

baby steps tracy! dont worry about next week,,focus on the weekend!
no wonder you are exhausted--you have so much going on!!! PLEASE take some time to relax--you need to take care of yourself, especially if you are getting a cold..Hang in there!

 

[CACruisin']

I hope you are feeling better I am mid cold right now too. It is so physically draining and also drains my emotional coping skills. I hope you get some rest tonight and have fun at the soccer game tomorrow. Take it easy.

 

[pearlieq]

Hi Tracy!

I hope you got plenty of rest last night. It sounds like you really needed it!

Here's some to chase that cold away!

Your weekend plans sound like fun. I hope you have a good time at the soccer game--it's finally turning into fall a bit here and it's nice to get out and get some fresh air in the morning. The party for your grandma sounds like a lot of fun too!

Have a great weekend!

 

[traceycooper]

Hi Tracy
Hope you are feeling better & that cold decides not to show!!
Hope you had a nice time at your grandmothers birthday party
GET TO BED EARLY!
Theres nothing worse than lack of sleep... your body wont be able to fight that cold, things will seem worse than they really are & you could become accident prone!!
If that doesnt get you into bed early i'm flying over & locking you in your room!!!!
Have a great, relaxing weekend

 

[toystoryduo]

If that doesnt get you into bed early i'm flying over & locking you in your room!!!!

I won't be able to get to bed early this evening, but I will be heading that way shortly.

Well WISH friends.... I am coming down with a cold.... My DD started getting one a couple of days ago and decided that she just had to share with mom. I really am feeling run down right now. I'm sorry I didn't make it to journals this weekend. I will try and get to some tomorrow if I am feeling better.

Have a great week ahead!

 

[CACruisin']

Are these kids so generous sharing their lovely germs with us? DD3 shared with me too. Get some rest, lots of juice and let it run its course... Take care.

 

[Amy&Dan]

Hi Tracy,

Just been catching up a bit with your life. Busy as always I see! You are really doing well with your eating and exercise. The late night eating thing can be broken! For over a year, my husband worked all week in CA and was only home on weekends. The nights were so lonely I developed a habit of eating late to fill my void. It took me awhile to realize what a bad habit that is. But I kicked it and never eat past 8:00 p.m. now unless its a late dinner. You can do it and it will probably happen quicker than you think.

I am so sorry you are getting a cold. Aren't are kids great at spreading the wealth of germs they come into contact with? Have you tried Airborne? They are natural herb/vitamin tablets you disolve in water. Invented by a teacher no less and they work very well for me by lessening and shortening the symptoms. They are also cheap! Good luck getting over this, some extra shut eye wouldn't help either (easier said than done I know).

I hope dh is doing okay with that horrid schedule. What a lot of fun that must be. How is his grandmother and cousin? Hope they are both better. Keep up your hard work, you are doing so great even with all your challenges! Good for you!

 

[CJK]

I hope you're getting a good night's sleep! I hope you're able to rest a bit this week while you're recovering. So many colds going on!! Rest up and have a great week ahead.

 

[toystoryduo]

Hi friends,

Thanks for stopping by.... I am feeling a bit better today. I think I was just tired and overwhelemed with everything that is going on lately. I know that this work schedule is temporary and I am trying to take things day by day..... A good night's sleep does help a lot!

My DH's grandma is doing well. She is still in the hospital for observation, but she is in good spirits. My DH's cousin did not get such good news.... The doctors have done several tests and have come to the conclusion that she has cancer in her lymph nodes. My DH has spoken to her sister (she is in too much pain and under too much medication to talk right now) and suggested that she get a second opinion before they start treatment. She has agreed and I believe has an appointment with another doctor this week. Please keep her and her family in your prayers. Her name is Jen.

Today's Plan:

* Clean up the house a bit

* Homeschool (done!)

* Workout (a walk with the girls and soccer practice)

* eBay?...... My sales on eBay have been so-so lately. I'm not sure if my timing is off or sales are just down for eBay period. I may wait until DH's side job is done next week and then start eBaying again. Extra money for Disney is a good thing....

Finally.... I've spent a good part of my day watching the 9/11 coverage. I remember exactly where I was and what I was doing on that day 5 years ago.... It's so very hard to re-visit the terror and anguish of that day, but it is important for us to never, never forget. My thoughts and prayers are with those who lost loved ones that day and with those who serve and protect our country today .... We must never forget!

 

[CACruisin']

Glad you are feeling better and that DH's grandma is doing better, as well. for DH's cousin Jen.

Both girls spent time in class talking about 9/11. They were young, but still remember that day.

 

[Amy&Dan]

Tracy, I am glad your dh's grandma is better but so sorry about his cousin. How scary. I hope the second opinion is a different one. If not hopefully they caught it early? I'll keep her in my prayers, keep us updated.

I too watched some of the 9/11 coverage today. It really brought it all back but I felt it was important to spend some time reliving it. You are right, we can't forget!

I hope things pick up with your ebaying. Extra $$ for WDW is a good thing! Hope you had a good day, hang in there!

 

[CJK]

Your dh's cousin, Jen, is in my prayers. How frightening. Good news about your dh's grandmother though.

You're right, we must never forget 9/11. My thoughts and prayers. I still hear new stories from people and their connection to loved ones from 9/11. Some very remarkable heroes came out of that tragedy.

 

[traceycooper]

Hi Tracy,
sending thoughts & prayers for Jen.
Glad your grandmother is doing better
I've watched loads of documentarys & news coverage of 9/11 over the last few days & its still shocking to watch, it was definatly the day the world changed, & not for the better!
Glad you got some decent sleep, just make sure you get plenty more
How is DH doing with his hectic schedule??