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

[toystoryduo]

Thanks everyone!

Our weekend so far has been like this: All four of us have been sick and it's not been fun. My DD4 is feeling the best out of all of us.... She still has a cough, but she is back to her fun loving self. I think my DD6 and my DH are feeling the worst today... My DD6 has a scratchy throat and a yucky cough and my DH has a fever/aches/pains and a dry cough. As for me, I have a headache, some throat pain, and my jaws/teeth ache. Yuck!

Plans for today...

* laundry (need to fold all the laundry I did last week.)

* walk... it's supposed to be 70 today! sick or not, I am going out for a walk!

* ADRs.... (gotta make a couple of decisions and the I'll call)

That's about it. My DH is supposed to do some work with his buddy today, but we'll see how that goes. He insists he'll be fine to work.

I will try and get to journals later on or tomorrow morning... Enjoy the rest of your weekend!

 

[traceycooper]

Hi tracy hope you all feel better soon
I hope you find the energy to go for a walk, the weather sounds gorgeous
I'm sooo excited for you to be able to make your ADR's, make sure you tell us where you end up booking

 

[hockeygirl]

Hey Tracy-sorry to hear the whole family is not feeling so good. I hope you all are feeling better really soon! That is awesome that you will get out for a walk, maybe the fresh air will help you feel better!

I love making ADR's for Disney...can't wait to hear what you choose!!

Enjoy the warmer weather!

 

[toystoryduo]

Thanks WISH friends.

Today has not turned out the way I thought it would. I thought that we would get some stuff done around the house and then go for a walk as a family.... Well, part of my family decided that he had to work today (despite being very sick yesterday ) doing a job for a friend. Mind you, I've asked said person NOT to work on Sundays. I've also asked "him" NOT to work with this person because there's no guarantee he will get paid. Also, when I questioned said person about how much he was getting paid, he responded with an , "I don't know." I am not happy with "said person" right now. Anyone care to guess who that might be?

In any event, I've spent the day making ADRs and taking care of my DDs who are still sick. (I'm still sick too, but it comes and goes.) My DD6 will probably need to go to the doctor's tomorrow.... She doesn't have a fever anymore, but she has a nasty cough that is lingering and she is sleeping a lot. My poor baby.... My DD4 is feeling better, but she's bummed out that her sister doesn't want to play. Any prayers you can send our way for the girls would be great!

I haven't spoken to my mom since she came home from the hospital.... Why you ask? When I called to talk to her Friday, she told my dad she didn't want to talk to me, but she loves me. I think she's upset because when I ask her how she's doing, I ask more detailed questions. When she says fine, I ask her of she is really doing fine. Usually, she says no. When others ask her how she is doing, she says fine and they leave it at that. I don't. I know my mom and I know when she isn't being truthful. She has to learn to be honest and tell people how she feels because otherwise, she isn't dealing with her real feelings and emotions. I would appreciate your prayers for her and my dad too.

Okay, I am going to skip my goals for this week and start again on Thursday. With everyone being sick and things being totally out of whack here, I haven't been keeping track of my stats. I will start Thursday. Also, I will weigh in on Wednesday and see where I am at. It has been a whole month since last weigh in so hopefully, the numbers will have gone down somewhat.

Finally, here are our ADRs for September's trip.... Please feel free to comment on them as the only table service we have eaten is Biergarten, Cap N Jacks, and Alfredo's.

Sunday: Cap N Jacks @ DTD

Monday: Chef Mickey's Dinner

Tuesday: Mama Melrose's Fantasmic Dining Package (We've never seen Fantasmic!)

Wednesday: Tony's Town Square

Thursday: Spoodles

Friday: Le Cellier

CS Meals will probably include Everything POP, Earl's, Tusker House, Pizza Planet, Cosmic Ray's, and something in Epcot.

Hope everyone has a great evening!

 

[Amy&Dan]

Hi Tracy, I am so sorry I have been absent from your journal for several days. First of all that really stinks about your mom being released too soon. Can I just say I am not surprised? I hope she is doing okay. Keep asking those tough questions, somebody has to! If your mom doesn't want to talk to you so be it, you can't play the game of denial, its not good for either of you. I hope your dad is doing okay too, the caretaker sometimes gets lost in the shuffle! Also, I hope you and your whole family recovers very soon. That sounds like a nasty thing to have! And last of all, I hope "said person" gets paid! Men ! I used to have that "no work on Sunday's" rule too, but gave up! I hope this week is MUCH better for your and yours. I am really thinking and praying for you! You are doing very well, not giving in to the stress, that is really quite an accomplishment! Hang in there!

 

[toystoryduo]

Thanks Amy.

Who knows what today will bring? Everyone is still sleeping so I'm not sure how anyone feels... I would like to get out today and do some thrift store shopping, but we'll have to wait and see how that goes. (I can't wait for garage sale season to start! )

DH had a horrible day yesterday. The job he was working at was much more complicated than he was led to believe and no, he did not get paid. Essentially, he worked for 9 hours for the $100 that he hasn't gotten yet. I hope he's learned his lesson and if not.... I'll be happy to remind him.

Today's Plan:

* Homeschool: Phonics Catch up Day

* Laundry

* Walk (70+ degrees, I hope! )

* Thrift Store Shopping?

That's about all from here... Have a great day!

 

[CACruisin']

Tracy, you have had so much going on. I hope everyone (kids, dh, mom, and most importantly - you!) are feeling better soon. The only ADR I can comment on is Le Cellier. We ate there on our trip last week and loved it! The service was great and the food was excellent. I had the beer cheese soup, a wonderful Filet Mignon steak, and of course, the creme brulee sampler (yum!) I thought the steak was a bit salty, but I tend to be overly sensitive (Cheerio's taste salty to me too ) We also ate at Tusker House. I had a turkey wrap and soup - both great. We didn't have counter service anywhere at Epcot, but both the Mexican Cantina & Tangerine Cafe in Morocco looked good. (I don't think wine tasting in Italy counts as counter service ) Don't forget to work in a trip to Beaches & Cream at some point .

I really like your mini goals. Don't give up on them and just take it one day at a time. Remember that every day is a new start.

 

[hockeygirl]

Hey Tracey-I hope everyone in your family is feeling better today! It is funny how men are sometimes, chalk it up to your DH just being a typical man.

Your ADR's sound great. The only one I haven't eaten at before is Capn Jacks....and I would definetely go back to all the others, so you should enjoy them all!

Hope you had a great day!

 

[CaroleD]

Hope your family is getting better. Your mom saying "Fine" hit a chord with me. My DD won't let me away with a "Fine" either. She is the only person I can't fool. And I am more honest and open with her because of it. And i appreciate that she wants the truth and not the short answer.

 

[toystoryduo]

Thanks WISH buddies.

Yesterday, my DH went back to the job site with his friend and I was (and still am) an unhappy camper. He worked another 8 hours last night and came home late.

Anyhow, today we will be traveling to Columbus and to Michigan tomorrow.... Hopefully, nothing will be going on Thursday so that we can get the house straightened up and laundry done before the weekend. I have lots to do before Easter!

Today's Plan:

* Homeschool (on the way to Columbus)

* Walk (DONE!)

That's about all from here.... Have a great day! I'll try and get to more journals later...We have to leave for Columbus now....

 

[eeyore25]

Hi Tracy,

Sorry to hear that everyone is a little under the weather. Hopefully everyone gets to feeling better soon.

That stinks they released your mom sooner than everyone wanted....prayers are being said for your entire family for this situation.....insurance companies are a pain in the rear.

I like you ADR's, we should probably do that too, but we don't eat at TS unless we have the free dining. So I waiting to see what comes of the Free dining rumor. We are going no matter what, free dining just makes eating a little easier!!!! I will be sending you a pm this afternoon about that too!!

You are doing a great job, Keep up the good work!

Have a great day

 

[Amy&Dan]

Okay, first things first, I will comment on your ADR's (forgot that last time):

I have been to Tony's and we loved it. It gets some not so great reviews but we had a great meal there. And its a very good deal on the DDP since its pretty pricey.

Le Cellier: Loved this one, I had the mushroom filet and it was to die for. As was the beer cheese soup and pretzel bread! And of course the maple creme brulee still makes me happy just thinking about it!

We love Chef Mickey's (are you doing breakfast or dinner?) We have done both meals there and we prefer dinner a bit but we are not morning people so that is probably why! Your girls will love it there its so fun and energetic. Can't not go there when we are at WDW!

I love the Pop food court, its a great place for everyone to get something they like. Be sure and study those snack lists carefully, many of the breakfast items at Pop are actually snack items which can save you some cs credits for lunch or dinner. Tusker House is my favorite cs place. Huge portions and really good salmon and chicken sandwiches. It is better and faster than Pizzafari. I do also like Flame Tree bbq at AK for the atmosphere but think the food at Tusker House is better. But now as I think about it, has that one been changed over to a ts place yet? I am talking about cs there which is what it was when we have eaten there. I also like Cosmic Rays at MK but haven't eaten there in awhile (we usually do Columbia Harbor House there). In Epcot all the cs places are really good. The place in the same building as Soarin is especially good for families, more like a food court. I have eaten at almost all the countries and enjoyed them all, especially Morocco (they have this meatball platter and the pastries they give you for dessert are to die for) and Japan.

Okay, can you tell food is my favorite subject??

Okay, now back to the real world. I hope your trip to Columbus went well and that you are all feeling better. And I really hope your dh gets paid for that job! If not, having some ammo to "remind" him with never hurts ! Great job getting that walk in first thing! Keep up the good work!

Also, I hope your mom is doing well, still keeping her in my thoughts.

 

[eeyore25]

Hi Tracy,

Hope you are feeling better and you are enjoying your trip!!!

Have a great day

 

[toystoryduo]

Hello WISH friends and thank you!

I just have a quick minute to post as today is a very busy day......


I am mad! Why you ask? (Thank you for asking! ) I weighed myself this morning and I weighed in 3 pounds heavier than I did in February. How very frustrating and exasperating! I was very hesitant to get on the scale because my clothes have been a bit tighter. This has got to stop.

I am going with my DH to Michigan today. He really doesn't want us to go because all we'll be doing is sitting in the car, but he's not feeling well at all and I really don't want him driving all that way by himself. Maybe the two of us can talk about how we are going to lose weight. We are both in the same boat (hovering around the same weight) and could use a good drop in weight to motivate us.

Today's Plan:

* Homeschool

* Laundry

* Workout

* Make Goals for Next Week

I hope everyone has a great day!

P.S. My mom is doing a little better. I called her yesterday to wish her and my dad a Happy Anniversary and she talked a little but that was it. I had a talk with my dad yesterday too and although he appears to be handling things quite well, he did admit that he isn't sleeping well. Please continue to keep them both in your thoughts and prayers. Thanks!


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Jamie~ Thanks WISH sis! We were able to get free dining last year through the bounce back promotion Disney was having in December 2006. I hope it becomes available for the general public soon because I have several people that would like to book if it becomes available. Sent you a PM!

Amy~ Thanks WISH sis! We'll be eating dinner at Chef Mickey's. My kids are so excited! (Okay, I am too! ) I might have to use the situation with DH' s friend for ammo... However, he's not feeling well at all so no "shooting" from me today.

 

[CACruisin']

Good luck with your busy day today. Sorry DH is not feeling well. Yes, you need to be nice today and can "remind" him later about the other thing.

Bummer on the scale! I agree it is exasperating. Hang in there though. You know with all the walking you are doing, your body is healthier. Are you drinking enough water? Have you tried entering your food into fitday or sparkpeople to see what your percentages of fat/carbs/protein are? You'll figure it out. It is great that DH is onboard with getting healthy too. That makes it much easier.

Have a good day!

 

[goldcupmom]

Sorry I've been MIA again, tracy!

Glad you are all feeling at least a little bit better.

Hoping that you have a good day today, even with the driving.

Don't worry too much about the weight, though I know it's REALLY frustrating! It will get better eventually.

More soon! Still praying for your Mom, DH & Everyone! (Especially Tracy!)

 

[toystoryduo]

Good morning WISH friends,

Yesterday was a good day.... The driving wasn't so bad and the job was quite easy for my DH. He is still not feeling well today so any get well you can send is much appreciated.

Today's Plan:

* Clean out a section of the garage

* Homeschool

* Laundry

* Workout (x2)

* Shopping (Easter, grocery, thrift store?)

* Get 1 item ready to list on eBay

Mini goals for the week:

1. Breakfast

2. No eating after 9:00 p.m.

3. Exercise 2 times a day

4. Eat a salad a day

With the exercise portion of my goals, I plan on doing some type of workout twice a day for the next 7 days. Could be cardio + strength, cardio+cardio, or cardio+ abs, or strength+abs. I need this weight to start coming off!

Hope everyone has a great day today!

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Anna~ I haven't entered my food into fitday yet... Maybe that will be a goal of mine for next week! Thanks for the suggestion!

Julie~ Thanks WISH sis! I really appreciate your prayers and support.

 

[CACruisin']

Glad the driving and the job were ok yesterday. Give fitday a try. I think you'll like it.

Have a great day!

 

[eeyore25]

Hi Tracy,

I got your PM thanks...I will get back with you shortly!

Glad to hear that the drive went well even with yo DH not feeling well. Hopefully he starts to feel better soon...

Even though the scale is not working in the right direction, it will, you are doing a great job, don't quit...those three pounds cound be muscle....

Keep it up and have a great day

 

[toystoryduo]

Good morning friends,

The garage is 90% cleaned! We also managed to sort Dh's tool bags and boxes and clean the van yesterday... The bad news? nothing else got done!

Today's Plan:

* Homeschool

* Workout x 2

* Laundry

Mini Goals:


1. Breakfast: 2/7

2. No eating after 9:00 p.m. 1/7

3. Exercise 2 times a day: 1/7

4. Eat a salad a day: 1/7

Tomorrow is the end of the month so I will re-visit my goals for the year and see how much progress has been made. I 'll also update my rewards totals for WDW as well...

Hope everyone has a wonderful weekend!