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

[ScoJo15]

Hi Tracy!

Wow...room makeovers, Disney planning, shopping...you've been a busy bee!

Nice to see that you want to add some running into the mix : Bingham put out a book recently that talks about just adding running into your routine (not marathon training or race training) it's called "Running for Mortals". His plans got me started and I think what he says makes good sense...you might want to peruse it next time you are in a bookstore...could give you some ideas! Just remember, you don't have to be a speed demon or run a bunch of miles...just getting out there with some kind of walk/run, run/walk, jog combo is half the battle. I know you'd do just great!

Hope you are feeling well, have a good day

 

[AmyBeth68]

Hi Tracy!

Sorry I've been MIA from your journal. I apologize .

I have to say that I agree with Scott....John Bingham's books are great for the new runner. He has a way of making it all seem less daunting! I'd encourage you to go to the library and see if they have either The Courage to Start or Running for Mortals. Decide if you like his style or not before you purchase .

Sounds like you have been very busy with all the room decorating. FUN STUFF!!

Take care!!!

 

[larry's girl]

Hi, Tracy! Sorry I have been MIA from your journal for so long - life gets in the way of journaling sometimes!

I am sure your DD's rooms look great. I so admire creative people - I wish I was one. Stacie is so good at that sort of thing, and I have no talent for it at all. So I think your DD's are lucky that you are so talented to rearrange their space and decorate it for them!

I have a couple of John Bingham's books, and I like them very much. They helped me figure out what I wanted out of the training and event process. I don't think I will ever be a great competitor or anything, but his books emphasize that you don't have to be out in front to get the benefit or have a lot of fun with races! So I would also encourage you to check out his writings.

Thanks for your support on my journal - hope you have a great day!

Susan

 

[toystoryduo]

Thanks Scott, Amy, and Susan. I am going to the library this evening and will look and see if Bingham's books are there. Thanks!

This has been a very long day so far....I woke up with a sore throat and the beginnings of what I think is going to be one heck of a cold. I have been drinking an insane amount of hot green tea just to numb the pain in my throat.

Shortly after I woke up, I spent about two hours doing work for my DH...Research, sending out e-mails, invoicing, e.t.c. Then I did about an hour's worth of eBay research for work as well. I also made breakfast, started laundry, and answered 3,001 questions my DDs decided they needed answered today. You know what? I haven't even homeschooled yet! Where am I going to find the energy? It is snowing outside....maybe I can call today a snow day with less than two inches of snow on the ground?

A couple of days ago, I was balancing the checkbook and discovered that we spent way too much money in December AND January. I've been so busy with other stuff that I haven't been paying attention to every nickel and dime like I normally do. We're really gonna have to tighten our financial belts over the next few months, especially if we want to go to WDW twice this year.

Since we will be staying home a lot more, I think we'll be going to the library and checking out DVDs more often. I'll check out the Bingham books too.

Well, I am off to make lunch, get some homeschooling done, and then chill out the rest of the day......Hope everyone has a good day!

 

[hockeygirl]

Holy cow! You were quite a busy woman today!! I hope you took a little time to relax. I hope you can kick that cold before it gets any worse....and Green tea! YUMMY! that always makes me feel better!!

I think we all overspend in december and january..especially with the holidays. So don't feel bad!

I would love to hear what you think of the Bingham books if you get them!

Hope you have a great night! Get some rest if you can!

 

[postesf]

HI Tracey! Hope you have a good Friday! It's almost the weekend! Yay! Will you be working on decorating the other room this weekend?

I think you will like Bingham's books. I've one of them.

Hope you have a nice weekend!
Stacie

 

[larry's girl]

Hi, Tracy. I am sorry you are not feeling well. It seems to be the time of year for the colds and flu to come on, but it sure stinks to have to deal with it! Here's hoping you feel better soon.

I understand your financial concerns. It seems that every time we think we've got things pretty well under control, we find that we are facing a major repair for the house or one of the cars, an unexpected medical expense, or some other unforeseen drain on the bucks. I am trying really hard to stop stressing over it, which I have done for years, because it doesn't help and somehow we always manage to do what we need to do. I know it's easier said than done, but try to stay positive about things and remember that you've always made it through before and you will now!

Hope you have a great weekend - feel better!

Susan

 

[MIdanceMom]

Hi Tracy,

I would love to see some pics of the girl's rroms. Kate is thinking about HSM as a theme for her room at her Daddy's apartment. I hope you are feeling better. This cold is nasty. Take care of yourself.
Beth

 

[hockeygirl]

Hey Tracy--just checking in to see how your weekend is going. I hope all is well and you had a great one!!

 

[Amy&Dan]

Hi Wish Sis,

You have been one busy lady! Thats great your girls have their own rooms now, they are growing up! My dd loves HSM too, and so do I, so I approve of their theme. I started planning our WDW trip in May, it really cheers me up! I hear ya on tightening up the old financial belt . But for WDW, its worth it! Keep up your good work, 2008 is starting off very well for you!

 

[Blueeyes101817]

Tracy--you are ALWAYS so busy!! hope you had a good weekend!

 

[toystoryduo]

Thanks friends.

This weekend has been pretty tough. I woke up not feeling well on Thursday and by Friday, I had a full blow flu....Chills, fever, aches, pains, e.t.c. I haven't been this sick in years! I started feeling better on Saturday so I decided to go to church on Sunday....Great sermon, but cane home pretty sick. DH is sick now too. I'm praying the girls don't get it and that my DH and I heal soon. Otherwise, this could be a long week.

No real plans for tomorrow....Gotta see how we feel.

Hope everyone has a good evening!

 

[kimwim8]

Hey Tracy, Hope you (and DH) feel better soon. You really have been super busy and active lately. Make sure to get plenty of rest and don't worry about working out or anything else 'til you're 100%.

When are you going to be in WDW in Sept? We're going 8/23 - 9/3.

Good luck with whatever you decide with the running. I'm always here if you need any advice. I know Scott and Amy have put a lot more time in with the research and planning though.

Take care

 

[postesf]

Hey there!!! How are you feeling??? Hope you are soon back up to par! DH too!

Stacie

 

[toystoryduo]

Thanks Kim and Stacie!

Good morning friends,

Woke up feeling sick again this morning. It's almost 9:30 a.m. and my DH is still sleeping so I'm not sure how he is feeling. This virus seems like it just wants to stick around for awhile.

The plan for today is take it easy. I have a lot of work that needs to be done, but I don't want to keep getting sick. I want to get to 100% and stay 100%.

I will try and get some homeschooling done, some laundry done, and spend the rest of the time reading, watching TV, or doing research at the computer. I may even go outside for a leisurely walk so I can soak up some vitamin D from the sun.

Later on this week, my DH and I have to have a budget meeting and will need to start making some financial decisions for the year ahead. Decisions that include paying off more debt, selling somethings, and the possibility that I may have to return to work. I definitely don't want to have this discussion when both of us are sick!

Hope everyone has a great day!

P.S. We're going to WDW from Sept. 14th-20th.....

 

[larry's girl]

Hi, Tracy. Hope you feel better soon. Please get the rest that you need to recuperate - you can't take care of your family if you don't take care of you first!

Once you are recovered, then you can get back to being the busy bee you usually are! Hope you have a good day!

Susan

 

[ScoJo15]

Hi Tracy

Hope you feel better soon...seems that a ton of people are sick right now. Do what you need to do to get yourself well

Have a good day

 

[Amy&Dan]

Hey Tracy,

Sorry you are still down. We have a viral thing too, it really takes it out of you doesn't it? I agree, rest up and recuperate. And you are smart to tackle the financial discussion when you are well!

That is great you got your dates set for your WDW September trip. That means you can start making ADR's in less than two months!

Hope today is good for you and that you are feeling better.

 

[toystoryduo]

Good morning friends,

I'm still sick. My DH is feeling better and so far, so good with the girls. I am really stressed out at the moment because I am having a problem keeping up with everything when I feel so sick..... I have no energy, no appetite (can't keep food down anyways), and haven't been sleeping well. Even though my body isn't working at 100% right now, my mind is always racing with what I am unable to accomplish.

Hope everyone is doing well......

 

[Amy&Dan]

Tracy, feel better soon! All of those things that "need" to be done can wait. Take the rest of this week to recover. When you are this ill, its the only thing you can do, its out of your hands after all! Women are so hard on themselves. I just am sending you some hugs and prayers to feel better very soon.

Tell your mind to stop bothering you with all of the details of life!!!