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

[Blueeyes101817]

Just stopping by to sya hello on here--i iwrote over "there"!

Have a good weekend

 

[MIdanceMom]

Hey Tracy,

Just popping in to say hi. I hope your weekend is going well.

Have fun,
Beth

 

[toystoryduo]

Thanks everyone for stopping by!

I can't believe that August is over already! We're 3 days into September and I still can't believe how fast time is going by...... 12 days now!

Here is my monthly update for August:


1. Lose 20-25 pounds before WDW in September. I am currently at 218 pounds. It's not a number I am happy with, but at least it is a starting point. I would like to lose at least 10-15 pounds before we go back to the world in December.

2. Savings account. Building it back up!

3. Pay off debt...Still working on card #3. (Slowly, but surely)

4. Become a better cook. Nothing happening here.

5. Organize my time better... This has been good in August. I seem to have more free time even though I'm homeschooling now. Go figure! I do seem to have a hard time getting things organized for WDW though.

Rewards Programs:
SS: $10
CD: $2.00 (Site is closing)
KE: $10
SR: $20 Disney Dollars
Change Jar: $35

As you can see, it was a slow month for rewards programs for me. I expect September to be the same.

On to today....

Today looks to be a relaxing day. We're going to start working on cleaning the girls' room and packing for WDW. We're also going to the Disney Store for Disney Dollars, rolling the pennies (DH said we don't have enough to do Coinstar since they take between 8 and 10%.), and watching an old planning video we bought at the thrift store yesterday. DH has to work this morning and then we have a free afternoon.

50 Day Countdown Challenge through Monday Morning
Day 40

1. Fitness: 30 workouts totaling 1416 minutes (I have got to get rolling here in order to make 50!)

2. Food: salad: 34 days; 27 days of no eating before bed (does not include today yet)

3. Freeze: 25 days Total amount spent: $205

Hope everyone has a great Labor Day! :hug

 

[myhandd]

Hey Tracey,

Just checking in!

Later,

Dax

 

[MIdanceMom]

Hi Tracy,

Wow, you are rocking the goals you set for yourself. I can't believe that you leave in 12 days. I am so jealous. As for organizing for WDW, you are a pro at doing the World, so it won't take long. I talked to a friend today. She is going the same time you are, and she didn't even know what a fast pass was!?!

Have a nice relaxing afternoon.
Beth

 

[Blueeyes101817]

WOW!!! 12 days!?!?!?!?
want me to come wth you

I thiink youre doing GREAT on the goals you set for yourself!!

have a great day!

 

[hockeygirl]

Hey Tracy! Hope you had a great Labor Day!

I can't believe you leave in only 12 days!!

I see that you are going back in December...when will you be there? I will be there at the beginning of december as well....from Nov. 30-Dec. 4 for a short trip!!

Keep up the good work on your goals!!! You are awesome!

 

[ScoJo15]

Wow...12 days, eh?? Gotta say I love Disney in September at the Pop Century You guys are gonna have a GREAT time down there.

Good job with your exercise and goals. You may not be exactly where you want to be, but imagine where you'd be if you hadn't set those goals Over a thousand minutes of exercise is serious stuff and you should be very proud.

Have a great night!

 

[keenercam]

Wow! Tracy, you wear me out! What an awesome Mom and wife you are! I just can't imagine how you find the energy to fit everything in. I am so glad you have this trip to look forward to! I hope you actually relax when you are on vacation.
THank you so much for all your support in my journal. I really need to get back in the game and I so appreciate that you take the time to provide encouragement and support.
Have a great day!

 

[traceycooper]

Hi Tracy
Glad you had a realxing day at last!!
The months are certainly whizzing by...but at least its bringing my trip to wdw next August nearer
So glad you got the post card, if the girls research Nottinghamshire UK on the interent, they should find how we're linked to Robin Hood - which links to WDW which =

 

[MIdanceMom]

Hi Tracy,

I hope you had a good day. I know that you have alot to do with the trip being so close. Perhaps tonight you can soak in a hot tub to help you sleep tonight.

Take care,
Beth

 

[toystoryduo]

Hello friends! Thanks everyone for stopping by!


Let's see:

* I've spent the day helping my DDs clean their room for the 100th time this year.

* I've been doing laundry all day. Every time I clean the hamper out of clothes, I turn around and it's full again. Did I mention that the girls are cleaning their room for the 100th time this year? Wonder where the extra clothes are coming from?

* The dryer is not working right so all clothes have to go out on the line to dry.

* The medicine I am taking is making me feel blah.... so is TOM's impending arrival.

* DH called to let me know that he won't be home in time for soccer tonight so I'll have to walk the girls to practice. Thanks honey.

* Did I mention that DH has temporarily lost the "D/Darling/Devoted" part of DH? Not due to soccer mind you, but an issue from last night that did not get resolved before he left for work today.

It has been a long day so far...... We're supposed to go to Kohls and Walmart after practice tonight. We'll see if that happens.

* Did I mention that I leave for WDW in 10 days? I knew there was a silver lining in this day!

50 Day Countdown Challenge through Tuesday Morning
Day 42

1. Fitness: 35 workouts totaling 1506 minutes

2. Food: salad: 36 days; 29 days of no eating before bed (does not include today yet)

3. Freeze: 26 days Total amount spent: $258


Hope everyone has a great evening!

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Dax~ Great to see you! How are you doing?

Beth~ Thanks for your words of encouragement! I hope after your dinner tonight, your friend knows what a fastpass is and how to use it!

Jen~ You are more than welcome to come to WDW with us!

Laurie~ We'll be back in the world from Dec. 2-14th. Hope to see you there!

Scott~ Have any free dining/POP tips you wanna share? We've been reading about the Bounceback promo Disney is offering their guests for next year and we're already talking about booking that one too! (Free dining)

Cam~ Thanks so much for your kind words. I'm really gonna try hard to relax on this vacation!

Tracey~ I like that idea! We'll have to try it out this week. Thanks!

 

[Amy&Dan]

Ahh, ten days to WDW. How great is that! I am so sorry to have been MIA for so long, some Wish friend I am! In any case, it looks like you are hanging in there. Sometimes dh's do lose their "darling" status, he'll earn it back I am sure! And I cleaned out my daughter's room yesterday. She keeps asking me where this or that is! Um, in the landfill honey. . Good luck with the laundry, I guess walking to soccer was good exerise but sort of a PITA! I think you are doing great with your goals, that exercise is awesome!

Hope your dryer gets fixed very soon!

 

[toystoryduo]

And I cleaned out my daughter's room yesterday. She keeps asking me where this or that is! Um, in the landfill honey. .

That is too funny, Amy!

 

[toystoryduo]

Good morning friends,

We are single digit dancing in Ohio today! Woohoo! We talked to my DH's cousin who lives in St.Pete this morning and they are talking about coming up to visit us while we are there.

We have a very busy day ahead of us.... My DH has 2 jobs that he needs to finish, I have laundry and housecleaning to do, we have two days of homeschooling to get caught up on, my DD5 has soccer, and we have to go to Kohls, Walmart, and the grocery store after practice. Yikes!

Tomorrow is just as busy with homeschooling, cleaning, DD6 has a night time soccer game, and DH has to go to Cincinnati for work. Saturday is soccer and deejaying. Sunday is hmmmm...... ...... FREE!

50 Day Countdown Challenge through Thursday Morning
Day 44

1. Fitness: 36 workouts totaling 1556 minutes

2. Food: salad: 37 days; 30 days of no eating before bed (does not include today yet)

3. Freeze: 27 days Total amount spent: $258

Hope everyone has a great Thursday!

 

[Amy&Dan]

Sounds like a busy day Tracy! Don't forget to take a few deep breaths! Single digits, how great is that? That last week is so fun but so hectic, just hang in there and do the best you can. Hope today is a great one for you and that you make lots of progress!

Good luck with all the:


And I am feeling a bit guilty for that incredibly "deep" cleaning I did on dd's room! I just couldnt' stand it but I keep hearing her asking her brother to help her find some treasure that I probably threw out! Sometimes ya just can't win huh?

 

[bekkiz]

You are moving right along with your goals--you are awesome! And what's a better reward for all your hard work (not to mention the craziness of being a mom ) than a fantastic trip to Disney?

Have a wonderful day

 

[traceycooper]

yay single digits
I'm as excited for you as if i was going myself!!!
Has DH got his 'D' back yet?
Hope everything got resolved.

 

[kmp1191]

Make sure you keep Sunday on the FREE list...with everything you've been doing lately, you're gonna need it!!

Can I go to WDW with ya'll....I could use a little magic these days!!....how 'bout ya just throw a wish out there for me when ya'll are watching the WISHES fireworks.

Great job on the goals...keep it up girl!!
ree

 

[toystoryduo]

Good morning friends,

We've got a busy day ahead of us. Somehow the house has gotten messier in the past couple of days rather than cleaner... How that happened, I'll never know. I also have to juggle a few ADRs for our trip today. We've decided to arrive in WDW a few hours early so we can meet up with my DH's cousin, wife, and son. Since they are not going to be on the dining plan, I have to cancel my ADR for Sunday, and re-schedule somewhere else. Need some because most restaurants are booked.....

Today's plan:

* Homeschool

* Clean, clean, clean

* DD6 has a soccer game at 7:45 p.m. The weather looks a bit iffy right now...She's really looking forward to playing under the lights so prayers for good weather would be appreciated.

* Meeting my friend for an early dinner.

That's about all from here...I am feeling overwhelmed with everything at the moment so I need to make some very specific to do lists to alleviate some stress and worry.

I will try and get to journals later on this afternoon....I need to call Disney and work on my ADRS.... Have a great Friday!

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Amy~ I hear ya about the room thing. I hate throwing the kids' stuff away, but after I have told them to clean it up for the millionth time, frustration sets in and into the garbage it goes.

Bekki~ Thanks! I hurt my leg yesterday so I'm not sure if I will be able to get my exercise challenge completed or not. The other goals will continue to move on though....Thanks!

Tracey~ Thanks! I am excited, but a little nervous too. There is always so much to do before a WDW vacation and somehow, we always run out of time to get the stuff done. I forgot to mention yesterday that DH is back to being the "D"H.

Marie~ I am sending lots of prayers and pixie dust your way.....I'll be sure and send a WISH your way too. Keep on keeping on WISH sis.