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

[Amy&Dan]

Wow, I love that Epcot unit! You are very creative and a good teacher! So is this trip a surprise for the girls? How fun, I have never been able to keep a Disney trip a secret. Your goals look like they are going very well, in spite of a very busy month. You are doing great, keep up the good work! And as always, thanks for always being there for me .

 

[hockeygirl]

Hey Tracey--I love your Epcot unit!! Those lessons sound like a lot of fun and I am sure your girls will learn so much!!

WOW! you got a lot of stuff at Staples for only 50 cents!!!! That is awesome!

Hang in there during this busy time!

 

[toystoryduo]

Thanks everyone!


Today started off well... I made $5 doing a 5 minute survey and I found out that both girls got the soccer coaches that we wanted for the fall season.

Then, I ate way too much. The good news? I'm still on track with my goals depsite eating a lot of food today.

TOM came.

And the water pump went on my mom's car that we are borrowing for the next few months. It's almost midnight and my DH is still working on it.

To top it all off, both girls had a lot of issues today. They were fighting like cats and dogs all day long and had to be sent to bed early. (DD6 did enjoy her first day of cooking classes at church though. )

Did I mention a couple of issues with the computer as well?

I can't tell you how much I wanted to cram some food in my mouth a little while ago..... Instead, I walked the frustration off and am just really tired and waiting to go to bed. (Once DH is finished with the car.)

1. Exercise Daily: 10/31
2. Healthy Breakfast: 9/31
3. Eating Stops 2 Hours Before Bed:8/31**

Here's hoping for a better day tomorrow!

 

[traceycooper]

Hi Tracy
Well done for not taking your frustrations out on snacking & walking instead
Get some sleep & i'm sure tomorrow will be a better day
Love your Epcot unit, make sure you come for tea when you visit the UK
Seriously though if you want to pm your address & kids names I will send them a postcard from the UK
just let me know

 

[Amy&Dan]

Good job not eating away your frustrations. That takes some determination. Some days my kids argue all day and I have no idea why. Just to torment me I think! Hope dh gets the water pump fixed on the car, sending some good thoughts and prayers your car's way (or mom's car I should say ). How is your mom doing? Great job making those goals, you are really on track and doing well. See you tomorrow!

 

[toystoryduo]

Thanks Tracey and Amy!

Today looks to be a leisurely day... My DH has today off before going out of town on Monday so we will do some garage saleing, grocery shopping, and head to the Disney Store and Toys R Us.

Goals for July going well...

1. Exercise Daily: 12/31
2. Healthy Breakfast: 11/31
3. Eating Stops 2 Hours Before Bed:9/31**

Car is fixed!

Have a great day everyone!

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Tracey~ I love that idea! I'll send you a PM soon! Thank you!

Amy~ Mom seems okay right now. Sometimes I feel like I'm waiting for the other shoe to drop ya know? I guess I should appreciate the good days more and not worry so much. for you and your mom. I hope she is feeling better soon.

 

[CACruisin']

It is so good that you are going to have a planned leisurely day today! You are always so busy usually.

Your kids are 5 and 6 now? That is about when the bickering started for us too! Can't say they grow out of it yet, but there are good days and bad days. I think it is just part of girls growing up. Take a deep breath and remember it is not you, but them that are fighting. It's hard and I definitely still blow up at them. It is truly amazing the minutia they can find to bicker about isn't it?

You are doing really well on your goals. Glad the car is fixed and enjoy your day!

 

[goldcupmom]

Glad you have some 'down' time today, Tracy! You need it & DESERVE it!!

Kudos to your DH for fixing the car!!

Have you signed up for OboPay? Today you get a $15 Master Card for doing it - free .

I'm currently into netwinner - almost have a $25 walmart card.

Have a GREAT weekend!

 

[Blueeyes101817]

Hi tracy-im glad today was a easy day..hopefully at least!

i hope you have a great weekend

 

[bekkiz]

Yeah for a rest day! I hope it was wonderful...and I'm SO glad that your July goals are going so well too.

Have a great rest of the weekend

 

[traceycooper]

Hi Tracy
Hope you had a great weekend
Look forward to getting your pm, i'm quite excited about it too!
If i get it before i go to the Maldives i'll try & send one from there too (although it isnt on the Epcot rounds )

 

[hockeygirl]

Hey Tracy--glad to hear your goals for July are going well! That is awesome.

Hope you had a great weekend and glad to hear the car is fixed!!

 

[toystoryduo]

Good morning WISH buddies!

Today is going to be a busy day. We're starting to get ready for DD4's birthday party, we've got to head to the bank and the store, I've got to make a payment on our Disney trip, we have to mail eBay out, and we have to make a trip to the Disney Store. Of course, that's after daddy gets home from Kentucky later on this afternoon.

The next few weeks are going to be super busy and I'll be homeschooling again before I know it.

Goals are going well. I didn't get any exercise in yesterday because as we were getting ready to talk a walk, I started talking to my neighbor and talked to her for 2 hours. It was a great conversation, but by the time we were done, it was too dark to go for a walk.

July Goals;
1. Exercise Daily: 14/31
2. Healthy Breakfast: 14/31
3. Eating Stops 2 Hours Before Bed:12/31

Hope everyone has a great day! We're doing the under 60 day dance till WDW here!

 

[bekkiz]

You are doing well with your goals, you should be proud, esp. considering how hectic your life can be!

I'm also activly trying to stop eating 2 hours before bed, but sometimes, I "need" that little snack That one is so hard!

have a wonderful day

 

[kmp1191]

Hey Tracy~
Glad the car got fixed!
You are doing great on your goals...keep it up!!
I did the same thing the other night with some neighbors...it wasn't 2 hours...about 45 minutes...but it was a nice little visit...gonna miss doing that....

Have a great week/weekend and I'll be back sometime after the 24th of July!

marie

 

[Amy&Dan]

A great conversation is worth as much as a walk sometimes! Hey, you exercised your jaw! . Sounds like the goals are going well, good job. I also cannot believe school is just around the corner, where did the first half of summer go? Hope you got all your stuff done yesterday after dh got home, your trip is coming up very soon! Good luck with dd's party, they are a lot of work but so worth it.

Glad your mom is doing well, enjoy it, maybe it will last forever! Its hard to relax about it I know (boy do I know).

 

[AmyBeth68]

Hi Tracy

How awesome that you are at the 60 day mark for WDW!!!! Do you have all your ressies planned out? So much fun to plan the dining and stuff .

I have to say that you are doing a great job this month with your health and fitness goals! It's so difficult during the summer...and yet you've really done great. Keep it up girl! You should be sooo proud of yourself .

Have fun planning the party! What a great age too . ENJOY!

 

[toystoryduo]

Good morning friends,

I got stung several times by a wasp or a hornet yesterday. I got stung on my wrist, hand, elbow, and leg. The one on my wrist is the most painful as I think I got stung on a nerve. Today, I am itchy and I have a rash where I got stung. My DH's uncle is coming to pick up some boxes this morning so once he leaves, I think I will take some Benadryl in case this is a minor allegic reaction.....

My DH will be gone all day for work which kind of bums me out....We have a lot of stuff to do for DD4's birthday party next Sunday and I wanted to get some of it done today. Oh well, maybe tomorrow.

Goals are still going well although I don't feel like I am losing any weight. I'll weigh in on the last day of the month and see where I am at.

July Goals;
1. Exercise Daily: 17/31
2. Healthy Breakfast: 17/31
3. Eating Stops 2 Hours Before Bed:16/31

I've got a lot to do today, but I'm not feeling up to it. We'll just have to wait and see how much gets done today.

Have a great day!

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Bekki~ Thanks! Stopping eating 2 hours before bed has been easy some days and very hard on other days. I'm not sure that it has affected my weight any, but I do feel a lot better waking up on any empty stomach in the morning.

Marie~ Thanks! Have a safe trip!

Amy&Dan~ I like how you think....Exercising my jaw! Should I count that in my minutes? Lots of prayers and coming your way today!

AmyBeth68~ Thanks for your word of encouragement! We do have our ressies planned out. They are:

Sunday, Sept. 16th: Arrival, Check in at Pop, Dinner at Cap N Jacks

Monday, Sept 17th: Blizzard Beach, Chef Mickey's for Dinner

Tuesday, Sept 18th: Grand Adventures in Cooking (for DDs), Dinner at Boma

Wednesday, Sept. 19th (my birthday): DH is parasailing, Magic Kingdom, Dinner at Tony's Town Square

Thursday, Sept. 20th: ??, Dinner at Spoodles

Friday, Sept 21st: Epcot, Dinner at Le Cellier

Saturday, Sept 22nd: Leave for Home

We are excited about our trip, but we do have a lot of stuff going on between now and then. Plus, we have to find someone to take care of our pets, so that is causing a little bit of stress.

 

[ScoJo15]

Hi Tracy!

Wow...great job this month with all of the workouts!! Be proud of that accomplishment!!

Like Amy, I'm excited about your upcoming trip!!! I was there during that week the last two years so I know how great it will be with the non-existent crowds Plus, you are eating at one of my favorite places...Le Cellier Mmmm...pretzel bread, cheese soup, nice wine and steaky goodness....whew...I'm hungry now!!

Great job with everything and I hope your stings turn out to be alright. Hang in there

 

[hockeygirl]

Hey tracy--Way to go for keeping up with your goals! I really hope your stings are doing better!!!

BTW--you ressies look great for your upcoming trip, I can't wait to hear how you like them after your trip!!

Have a great weekend!