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

[FirstTimertoDiz]

Tracy, I am so impressed with how organized you are with your lists every day! I think you are doing a great job, even if you don't get it all done at once. Something that seems to help me is if I make a list, and break it down into even smaller tasks- the list actually looks longer, but I get the satisfaction of checking things off more, which keeps up the motivation. For example, instead of saying I want to do the laundry, I will list it like this:

* Do 1 load whites
* Do 1 load darks
* Fold laundry
* Put clothes away

That way even if it doesn't all get done, I still feel like I accomplished something if I get half of them done, kwim?

Also, I saw you were signing up for Flylady- I think you will really like it! The principles behind it are really helping me. That is not to say my house is spotless by any means of the word, lol. But, I don't feel as overwhelmed as I used to. I just know you will get there too- don't give up!

Oh, and by the way.... GREAT JOB on those workouts! You go girl!
Lisa

PS- thanks for the encouraging words on my journal- the support here is amazing, and it is fun to share accomplishments, and throw all your doubts out there and know that others have been where you are. Thank you so much!!

 

[traceycooper]

Well this may not be the best take on your carb fest, but frankly that looked like some darn good eatin! Sometimes you just gotta let loose and you might as well eat something that tastes good. You put it behind you and its done!

ditto!! & yum

Good luck to DH for the interview
Have a great week
Tracey

 

[Amy&Dan]

Tomorrow is another day may not be deep but is true! Sometimes thats about the best thing one can think at the end of a long day! Thanks so much for your good thoughts and words in my journal! Keep up your hard work we are going to do this together!!! And I'll get my laundry done in the next life is my new mantra! It just isn't happening here, it simply reproduces more dirty laundry faster than I can get to it!

 

[toystoryduo]

Thanks friends!

Good evening WISH buddies,

Today has been a good day here. Praise the Lord! Here's what I accomplished today and here's how God answered some prayers:

* I cleaned the entire office today! Yeah! It feels so good to have things organized! My girls helped and I am just so grateful that it is done right now. Thank you, Lord!

* DD6 had a great conference with her teacher today! Thank you, Lord!

* My DH had to go out to Toledo today and I was panicking when I realized that I didn't really have anything for dinner this evening. My MIL called and said that my DH's uncle wanted to take everyone out to eat... Thank you, Lord!

* My pills are back in stock and came in today, my DH sent me a Disney gift card and it came in today, my Avon came in today, and my imitation Crocs came in today and these shoes are super comfortable! Thank you, Lord!

* I have 5 vacations booked so far this year. If Disney offers free dining, that number could double. Thank you, Lord!

* Finally, I got quite a shock today when my MIL told me that my BIL would like to hire me to help him organize and run the business end of his business. You see, I've been trying to think of ways to help earn more money so that my DH can quit this third shift job and this may be the answer! I do have to pray about it and talk about it with my DH, but this may be a great opportunity for us. (His brother does work similar to my DH's so I already know most of the aspects of the business.) Plus, this might allow my DH to do some side work for his brother as well. Again, much prayer is needed especially since business and family often don't mix well. The opportunity is good though. Thank you, Lord!

That's about it from here. I am so grateful for all that God has done! See you tomorrow!

 

[traceycooper]

Wow Tracy, lots of good things happening for you
& its about time too!!
The work for BIL sounds like a great opportunity, i say give it a go, maybe you could do a trial run before DH decides to quit his 3rd shift - & you would get a couple of weeks extra income before he quit... if he does!!
Good luck & i hope it works out

 

[lovinaz]

Sounds like you have a great opportunity ahead, I hope it works out for you!

 

[goldcupmom]

Sounds like there is some SonShine headed your way, Tracy!

Your workouts have been awesome!

Wanna come clean my office??????? I need to tackle it & taxes before Ebay which is a DEFINITE NEED to DO!!!

Hope the rest of the week goes great!

The opportunity with your BIL may be just what you need!

 

[toystoryduo]

Thanks friends.

Today was one of those days where you just wanted to crawl back into bed and sleep another 8-10 hours. TOM has really hit me harder than usual the past couple of months and I think it's a result of the new pill the doctor wanted me to try. I've decided that I am going to go back to my old pill that has a lower dose of hormone in it. I also need to cut the carbs out big time.... Way too many the past few days.

I did manage to get my eBay stuff shipped out, bought DH a new cell phone, homeschooled, and did some paperwork. No workout again today, but definitely one tomorrow morning.

My DH called the temp agency and put in his notice today. When he goes to work tonight, he's not sure that they will even let him in the door. He won't be upset at all if they send him home. (By the way, he laughed and smiled more today than I have seen in months. <3 )

So, right now he has two side jobs that provide service calls, installations, and de-installations during the day. He may be able to pick up a third one in the next couple of days and that should more than cover the missing income from the third shift job. Plus, it allows him to be home in the evenings and on weekends as well.

As for my possible job with my DH's brother, that seems to be on hold right now and that's okay. My DH and I had a chance to discuss it in detail and we are going to take a wait and see attitude before commiting to anything.

On a different note, I listed 20 items on eBay lasy week and 9 sold. I relisted 9 items and almost all of them have bids now. eBay can be weird like that, but I'll take it!

Thanks for your prayers... Have a great Thursday

 

[kmp1191]

5 VACATIONS!!!! holy heck woman!!! thats amazing!!!
I'm tickled if I get 1!!!
Good for you!!!

Congrats to DH for quitting the 3 shifts! I know he's gonna be more relaxed. And don't worry....the man upstairs is in charge...he won't leave ya hangin!

I also agree about the BIL job....if it's right...you'll know it.

Keep the positive attitude....you're doin' great!

marie

 

[Amy&Dan]

I am so glad your dh gave his notice. That job did not sound worth it at all. And your attitude about working for your bil is a good one to have. Take a wait and see attitude, if its meant to be it will happen. God does that for us when we let Him! And that is great news about Emily's conference, its always nice when that happens. You are really doing well, when you get on your old pill, I think you will feel better and eat fewer carbs. When the hormones are off the carbs are on!

 

[CACruisin']

It is so wonderful to see some good things happening for you and your family now. I'm glad DH has been able to quit the third shift job. That was such a strain on him and your family. It is good you recognize the good/not so good points of mixing family and business. As you and others have said, if it is right, it will happen. If it does work out though, what a wonderful opportunity it would be for you!

Great job using exercise to de-stress

Hang in there and have a great weekend!

 

[keenercam]

5 VACATIONS!!!! holy heck woman!!! thats amazing!!!
I'm tickled if I get 1!!!
Good for you!!!
. . .
marie

I had to laugh when I read this. I think Tracy meant that she has booked that many for other people, though I may be wrong. Tracy, are you still doing some Disney TA stuff?

I am so glad to see your joy in getting stuff accomplished. I think you are wayyy too hard on yourself and you accomplish more in most days than many of us mere mortals manage in a week. So, stop beating yourself up, girl, and pat yourself on the back!
So glad DH is giving up the 3rd shift job. Hopefully, he will be back to getting some quality sleep and you will all be able to enjoy more time together.
Thinking of you often, sweetie, even when I don't get a chance to visit your journal!

 

[traceycooper]

Hi Tracy
Hope TOM has calmed down for you!
Sounds like DH did the right thing if hes smiling more
Have a great weekend

 

[traceycooper]

I had to laugh when I read this. I think Tracy meant that she has booked that many for other people, though I may be wrong. Tracy, are you still doing some Disney TA stuff?

I thought she ment trips for herself too!!

 

[toystoryduo]

Good morning WISH friends,

Yesterday was a good day. My DH is relaxed and for the first time in a very long time, he is energized and ready to go! I am so glad that he decided to step out of our comfort zone (please note the word "our" ) and try some new things. (Please remind me I send that in a couple of weeks. )

I watched Oprah's show on weight loss yesterday and it makes me wonder... Do I really want this bad enough to go out and get it? Have I become so complacent in my comfort zone (being the weight I am), that I am not willing to put forth the effort I need to seriously lose this weight? How badly do I want this? I have to be honest and say that I am not sure. I mean.. I want to lose weight, I want to look and feel better, but do I want it badly enough to practice self control with my food choices to have it happen? At this point, no. I've been working on this for the past 3+ years now and I am still around the same weight I have been at for the past 3 years. There's got to come a time in my life where it is all or nothing. I'm either going to lose this weight or not. Despite coming to the realization that I am not 100% there yet, I am happy that I have chosen to continue making exercise a part of my life.

We watched Cinderella III yesterday. I have to say (and this may sound funny) that it was kind of hard to watch. For years, it has been ingrained into our heads that Cinderella gets the prince and they live happily ever after. That's what you root for everytime you see the movie. Well, in Cinderella III, Disney shakes things up a bit by allowing the evil stepmother to have control of the magical wand and un-do everything that has been done. It was very strange to see Cinderella having to fight for love that she already had. My girls liked the movie, but I'm not so sure I liked the movie. Cinderella got her prince in the first movie and they should live happily ever after. End of story. Okay, rant over.

This weekend's plans:

Today: I will be going to my BIL's house to see about the work he would like me to do. He told my DH it would be organizing, invoicing, and possibly eBaying. Not sure about the eBaying part... Anyhow, please pray that God would give us the right direction on this. In the past, family and business have not always mixed well together. We will also go with my DH on a job this afternoon.

Saturday: My DH has a side job. In the afternoon, we will go to my grandma's house to celebrate my grandpa's birthday. I will eBay while my DH goes to work.

Sunday: Church and taxes... We need to get the taxes done, although we may work on it Monday instead.

That's about all from here. Have a great weekend everyone! I will try to get to journals soon!

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Marie~ Thanks! My DH is already super relaxed and energized about his work. It is wonderful to see him like this!

Amy~ Yep, that's true! When my hormones are off, the carbs are on!

Anna~ Thank you so much for your support! You're right... we'll have to wait and see about the family/business thing.

Cam~ Thank you! Oh, and by the way, I am still a Disney TA and out of those 5 vacations, only 1 of them is mine.

Tracey~ Thanks WISH sis!

 

[goldcupmom]

You sound very relaxed today, Tracey! And that's a GOOD thing!!!

Taxes are on my weekend agenda, too. 3 sets of them as I do the boys, also. I'm guessing they will NOT get done, but at least I'm beginning to think about them.

Glad DH is able to unwind and relax a bit now.

Good things are happening!

I wouldn't like Cinderella III either. As DS20 would say, "that's just messed up!"

 

[hockeygirl]

Tracey---glad to hear that good things are happening for you and your family! Just think about the extra time you will have to spend with your DH now without the job. I hope it goes well with your BIL and the job. Things have a way of working out, and you will know if it is right or wrong.

I can only imagine how hard losing weight can be, I tried last year to lose some weight and I lost about 10 lbs and gave up. Right now, I don't think I need to lose any weight, but I honestly don't think I could do it. Hang in there, you are not alone in your feelings about weight loss. I am glad to hear that you want to keep on exercising!!

Hope you have a great weekend!

 

[lovinaz]

Sounds like everything is going well for you. You sound very at peace with yourself right now, which is a great place to be! Having DH not working 3rd shift has to be such a relief, I'm glad he was able to pull that off.

 

[keenercam]

Tracy -- Just wanted to pop in to WISH you a great weekend, sweetie!

 

[Amy&Dan]

I love the way Disney reworks their movies. There was some Beauty and the Beast thing that came out awhile back and the Beast was beasty again. I remember dd asking didn't that all work out for him already? At least in the Little Mermaid II it was Ariel's daughter, not Ariel trying to shake her fins again!

I am so glad your dh is feeling better. That proves how much that was the RIGHT thing to do. For all of you. I am so thankful your prayers were answered!

I watched that Oprah show and thought the same thing about myself. I am wondering if the lady that lives in Orlando who also needs to quit smoking will make it. I liked the show but in some ways it bugs me the way Oprah has appointed herself the expert on weight loss and her kind of take no sh** attitude. She herself has struggled with this for years and gained back her weight how many times? I didnt' like the "you break the rules once and you are gone sort of thing". Nobody can be perfect all the time! I agree that you need to have that extreme dedication and desire but not sure their hardline attitude is the best answer. Who knows what it is? But I do think you are ready to do this and that you are wanting it. You have been dedicated to journaling, exercising and doing your best for a long while. Don't lose heart because of what you saw on that show. I felt that way too and yet I also know doing it myself without a personal trainer and a whole family to cook for and manage is different than what somebody like Oprah has to do. I really hope all the people on the show can do this, otherwise it will just be so sad and humiliating for them!