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

[hockeygirl]

Hey Tracy---wow what a week you have had! I would be totally stressed if I had all that you did going on this week, hang in there!! You are going to have a blast tomorrow at the party!!! Relax and have some FUN!!!!!

I hope all works out with your DH's job, and I hope that all your ebay auctions sell.

Have an awesome weekend, and just keep thinking---you will be in Disney before you know it!!!

 

[MIdanceMom]

Tracy,

I am so happy to hear that your MIL's CP was nothing serious. What a relief. I hope your little one is feeling better. My DD went through a defiant streak when she was 5-6. I think it has to do with the fact that they are learning to reason. They want to know the why's behind everything. Look at it this way, a strong independent streak will serve she well later in life. It will be a headache for you, but she will be a successful woman.

\Have fun at the party.

Beth

 

[Caitsmama]

Tracy, wow.. you have a super busy month!LOL Great score on the Disney Shopping deal!! I have started for dd too, i have to, otherwise i will feel the pinch of it later! LOL

Glad to hear about your MIL's tests, that is good news!

Good luck with your auctions -- what exactly are you selling?

 

[toystoryduo]

Good morning friends,

Thank you. I wish I could say that yesterday was a good day, but it just wasn't. I had a meltdown that lasted almost all day long.

I told my DH that we need to start thinking positively about the week ahead. The past two weeks have stunk, plain and simple. I really want us to get out of this rut and to move on. Hopefully, today will be the start of a great week ahead.

Today's Plan:

* Pick up the cake, the veggie tray, snacks, pizza, pop

* Walk (I have a lot of stress to burn!)

* Have FUN at the party!

* Return the rental car and pick up another one....DH just didn't have time to fix the car this week.

That's about all from here....Hope everyone has a great Sunday! Thanks for your good thoughts, prayers, and . I appreciate you all!

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Tracey~ Thanks for the ebay. I am so happy for you about the house!

Jen~ Thanks sweetie. You're in my thoughts and prayers.

Laurie~ Thanks! I haven't even thought about Disney all week long! That's how stressed I have been. I can't wait to go! Florida sun is good for the heart and soul!

Beth~ Thanks for your words of encouragement and for showing a new perspective of my DD5's behavior. I never thought of it that way. Thanks!

Stacy~ Thanks! Right now, I am selling Children's Place winter/holiday clothes, books, exercise DVDs, Abeka books, and more I can't remember now. I am really hoping the auctions are bought up today. I really want to get my DH the Garmin for Christmas!

 

[traceycooper]

Hi hun
i hope your week gets better too
Have a fantastic time at the party, let your hair down & have a few drinks, its a good de-stresser

 

[hockeygirl]

Hey Tracy--sorry to hear that yesterday was a rough day. Don't worry, we all have days like that once in awhile. I hope today was great, and you had a lot of fun at the party!!!

Hang in there!!

 

[MIdanceMom]

Tracy,

I hope you can set aside your stress and enjoy the party. You can use one after your week.

Take care,
Beth

 

[postesf]

HI Tracy! Just checking in. Hope things start looking up for you soon! Good luck on your ebaying!

Stacie

 

[toystoryduo]

Thanks everyone!

The party went well on Sunday. Everyone we invited showed up and it was a lot of fun! My dad and my DD6 were both blessed with some nice gifts as well.

This week has started off on a much better note. The past two weeks were so difficult that it was a challenge to try and stay positive through each day. The party on Sunday allowed us to relax and enjoy the company of our family. It was a great start to the week!

Yesterday, I felt a strong need to get out and run. So the girls and I jogged to the bank and home. We jogged about 1/2 of the time so we jogged for about 10-15 minutes. We came home, raked leaves, and walked at the mall later on in the evening. Today, I'm tired and sore so I think I will limit my exercise a bit.

Today's Plan:

* Homeschooling

* Vote

* Wrap Christmas presents

* Stretch

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

 

[Amy&Dan]

Hey Wish Sis, glad this week is an improvement! You have had some major stress lately, I am so glad mil turned out fine. Very scary. And I am thankful that the party was a success! Sounds like everyone had fun and thats what counts. I hope this is a great week, you did some major exercise the other day, good for you! You are well under 30 days for that next trip! I thought of you at Epcot and when we had breakfast at the Beach Club one day (Cape May). Congrats on getting such a good start on Christmas shopping. I have only gotten two things yet . Hope this week is a super one and that you get some time for yourself. I missed you!

 

[MIdanceMom]

Hi Tracy,

I am glad you had a good time at the party. That is what they are for.

Great job with that jog the other day. I am surethe girls had fun with it too.

You deserve a low key day.

Take care,
Beth

 

[traceycooper]

Glad you had a good time at the party Tracy
Great that you got some running time, i keep asking my DD to jog with me ...but she wont be seen dead with mum in public ......so make the most of it
Hope your week continues to be good

 

[postesf]

Hey there! Glad to hear the party went well. Joggin up town too! Way to go!!! Glad to hear things are going well for you!!

Hope you have a great day!!!
Stacie

 

[ScoJo15]

Um...wrap christmas presents?? Holy smokes I still need to shop...or better yet, maybe I need to figure out who to buy for and what to get them...and you're wrapping already!! Nice work there!! I'm a bit jealous

Glad this week started off better than the last two. Nice to see you in a better mood

Have a good day

 

[toystoryduo]

Thanks everyone for stopping by.

Today has been one of those days....Just feeling kind of blah today. Could be the weather, could be the after affects of the last two weeks of stress, could be lack of sleep....Not sure, just feeling blah.

Hope everyone has a great day...

 

[AmyBeth68]

Hi Tracy...

Sorry to hear you're feeling down! Hopefully a new day brings a new perspective. I know you've been stressed out...but the party sounds like it went GREAT!!!! And despite all the challenges you are still doing so much and getting a lot of things accomplished each day!!! Amazing .

Hang in there....I really do hope you perk up today!

 

[toystoryduo]

Thanks Amy.

Good morning friends,

I feel better today. I had a good night's sleep. I've been doing some stretching when I wake up in the morning and that seems to help loosen my muscles and relax me a bit more.

Today I plan on finishing up my Christmas shopping and getting the wrapping finished as well. We have bought gifts for 16 family members for under $100! We've used gift cards from rewards programs, items we purchased new on clearance last year, and items we purchased new at garage sales as well. As for the girls, we have spent around $66 for the two of them. My DH's Garmin Street Pilot was the big expense this year at $178. He really needs it for all of the traveling he does with work. I still have about 4 gifts to buy and then as Christmas approaches, I have about $20 worth of perishables to buy. That's it! Unless of course my DH decides to send a gift to the contractors he works with.

Today's Plan:

* Laundry

* Shopping

* Wrapping

* DH working on mom's car.

That's about all from here. Looking forward to heading back to Disney soon.....

 

[postesf]

Good Morning! Glad you are feeling better!!! Sounds like you have been very productive! That always makes me feel good!!!

Hope you have a great day!
Stacie

 

[MIdanceMom]

Hi Tracy,

You have done an amazing job on Christmas. I am so impressed. I really need to get my butt in gear.

I am glad you had a good nights sleep. That can make such a difference. Stretching in the AM is also a great idea.

Take care,
Beth

 

[Amy&Dan]

OMG, you amaze me with how organized you are and how well you budget! Great job with that, I need to have you teach me how to do Christmas properly! I am glad you are feeling better, a good night's sleep does wonders doesn't it? And great job on stretching, thats always good for the body. Hope you are having a terrific weekend!