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

[toystoryduo]

Hi WISH buddies,

I am so tired! The last two days have been exhausting with work, DH's side job, homeschool, and family stuff. I am ready for a vacation!

I did manage to get 30 minutes of exercise in which puts me at 450/1200.... I really need to get moving here!

Food has been good... I am at 9/12 for the month. Yesterday was a particularly stressful day and I had dinner after 9:30 p.m. The problem was that I ate and ate and ate and didn't just stop at eating dinner. Oh well... It happens.

No news yet on my DH's cousin Jen. She is supposed to start treatment soon. I'm just not sure when.

My DH (depsite not having enough sleep) is doing well. He likes this side job he is doing and is going to talk to the company and see if they could use a full or part time rep. here in Ohio.....They are based in New York.

Other than that, I am putting one foot in front of the other and looking to celebrate once this job is done. That way, my DH and I will have time to spend together.

I am going to try and get to some journals tonight... I am tired so I may have to get to some tomorrow. In any event, have a great Thursday everyone!

 

[Amy&Dan]

Hi Tracy,

Sounds like you had a good day today so thats good news! Sometimes when we eat a late dinner we're so hungry we have a hard time stopping. Don't worry about it, its one meal nothing more. When your dh's job scenario slows down, you two definitely need to go out and celebrate! I need to get cracking on the exercise too, I swore I wouldn't cut it close this month but here I go again! Really keeping dh's cousin in my prayers. How's grandma doing?

 

[CACruisin']

Yesterday is done, and today is a new day. It is exhausting, physically & emotionally to have DH gone so much. My DH has been leaving for work around 6am and not getting home until around 10p for the last several weeks. I can't imagine how your DH keeps going with the hours he is working. It is great he likes the side job. Maybe it could turn into something substantial for you.

You are doing a remarkable job staying on track, Tracy. Keep up the good work.

 

[traceycooper]

Glad you are feeling positive even though your tired
Hope you get some lovely romantic time with DH soon!
In the meantime get LOTS of sleep

 

[goldcupmom]

Glad to see you are hanging in there. I've added Jen to the prayer list.

I hope your cold is not getting too much of a hold on you like mine is. Nasty this time of year!

Ebay is so unpredictable anymore it's frustrating! Just give it a bit & try again. You never know!

Get lots of rest (easier said than done, I know!)

Have a good rest of the week & weekend. I'm praying that this job is the window God's been waiting to put your DH in!

 

[toystoryduo]

Thanks everyone!

Today was a good day... We set a goal for my DH's side job and we made it! I can't wait until next week when this project is over and we can celebrate! Woohoo!

I didn't get a chance to exercise today and I need to! I'm starting to fall behind on my minutes for the month....

I'm hoping to get some rest and relaxation in this weekend...

Hope everyone has a great Friday!

 

[Amy&Dan]

Congratulations on making the job goal! Its so nice when things turn out as we hope and need them to. I hope you get some much needed rest this weekend and maybe some time with your dh? Don't worry about the exercise, just do your best. There are still 16 days left this month and we can do it or at least come close! Have a great weekend, keep up your good work. As usual your good attitude amazes and inspires me!

 

[Blueeyes101817]

Congrats on making the job goal tracy-
You have had so much going on lately, i really hope you get to relax this weekend--Isnt that what you tell me?!

Enjoy!

 

[toystoryduo]

Hello WISH buddies....

Today was not a good day. My DH and I had a loud disagreement about work. He told me today that he made more money when he graduated high school (1990) then he is making working as a temp right now. He is fed up with Ohio and is talking about moving. With the added stress that my extended family is putting on me right now, I'm thinking that may be a good idea. In any event, he said a lot of things today about work and life that he has been wanting to say for awhile. I just wasn't in the mood to hear it today. I know that sounds selfish of me, but I had run -ins with two members of my extended family (who shall remian nameless ) today and I just wasn't in the mood to hear DH complain. Ugh! No one ever said that life was easy I guess...

Anyhow, this weekend looks to be relatively peaceful... We have soccer pictures and a game tomorrow, my DH is deejaying, and I
will take the kids to church. On Sunday, I have the day off and DH doesn't work until 11:00 p.m. so maybe we can get some family time in.

The week coming up will be kind of stressful as the deadline for my DH's side job approaches...... I'm hoping some R&R on Sunday will give us a good start to the week.

I added 20 minutes of exercise today... I'm not sure if I will make my goal this month or not.

I appreciate any good thoughts and prayers you can send our way. We could use them in a big way this week!

Have a great weekend!

 

[SunFloridaDisney]

Praying for you and hope you can find some relaxation time this weekend!

Life is crazy sometimes, isn't it?? Keeping up with exercise usually helps me with my moods, hope you have a good few days coming up.

 

[CJK]

Sending you lots of warm thoughts and prayers. I hope you're able to have some quality family time tomorrow. I know that in our family, stress and being busy really interfere with our quality time. When we finally do get around to spending time together, it really helps make everything else seem that much more bearable you know? I hope you're able to have some family fun.

 

[AmyBeth68]

Tracy!!! So sorry you had a difficult day yesterday! I truly hope things are a million times better today and that you are able to enjoy some nice family time! Just know that you are in my thoughts. And I'm so proud of you for getting that exercise time despite the rough day...it would have been very easy to skip it but you didn't! Take it a day at a time and keep your chin up!!!!

 

[traceycooper]

Hi Tracy,
Hope You & your family get some quality time today
Hope DH meets his deadline!

 

[Blueeyes101817]

im so sorry yesterday was difficult for you and your family, tracy..I hope you guys are able to get some family time in today..

Hang in there tracy--hoping this week is good for you

 

[CACruisin']

Tracy, I hope you and your family had a wonderful time together today. You will make it through this next week. Stay strong and know your WISH sisters are here when you need us. Take Care.

 

[pearlieq]

I really hope today was a nice, relaxing family day for you!

I'm sorry the timing wasn't right for you and DH to air it out, but I'm sure it's a good thing in the long run. Sometimes just being able to express what's going on in your head can make things feel a little lighter. I have faith in the two of you to make it through this. You're a team, and a pretty darn good team to have made it this far.

Take good care of yourself!

 

[Amy&Dan]

Hi Tracy:

I am sorry that the conversation with your dh came at a time that was less than welcome! Isn't that always the way it works out? In any case, at least he got some things off his chest and now you can reflect on those things as the time becomes right for you to do so. Sometimes a move and a fresh start isn't a bad thing, maybe you should really give it some thought. Don't wait too long! Dh and I were all set to move and start anew awhile back, put it off, and then my mom got sick and it never happened. And here we sit wondering! I guess it worked out the way it was supposed to but sometimes I do wonder. I hope you and your family had some good family time today before your husband went in to work. You certainly deserve some good time to have fun and relax! Get through this week the best you can, I am keeping you all in my prayers. And don't let those family members get you down. Put them on the back burner of life where they belong, you have more important people to listen to, like yourself! Its a new week, lets all have a good one!

 

[toystoryduo]

Thank you WISH sisters. This weekend had been a roller coaster of emotions and I came here weary and tired from all of the "drama". (Long story.... extended family... need I say more? ) Then I read all of the messages of encouragement that you have left for me, and I am once again feeling very blessed to have such wonderful people in my life. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!

Due to the drama, my family didn't get a chance for a fun day today. My DH and I had a great talk, but we didn't get a chance to chill out and relax. It's going to be a busy week ahead so it looks like next Sunday will be our next chance for relaxation.....

I forgot to weigh-in today... Maybe next week.

Tuesday is my birthday and you know what I will be doing? Working 8 hours with my DH and then 4 hours at work. Woohoo!

I'm sorry I didn't get to everyone's journbal tonight.... I'm really tired.. I hope to get to a few more tomorrow.

Have a great week!

 

[CJK]

Sounds like you'll be crazy busy, but do try to take a little time to do something special for yourself on your big day. I'm glad to hear you and dh had a good talk this weekend, even if that relaxation didn't come into play yet. Hopefully that chat will encourage that quality time next weekend. Have a great week!!

 

[CACruisin']

Happy Birthday!!!!

Sorry you have to work on your birthday. Maybe you and DH can have a nice picnic lunch or something together. I am glad that you and DH got a chance to talk. Hopefully, the two of you can feel like you are on the same page again.