Toystoryduo's Journal....Moving Forward From Here

[Lesli54]

Remember, one step at a time. Solar has a great idea. You can also identify one thing that you know you need to work on that bothers you the most. If it is exercise, then just commit to 15 min a day to walk with the kids or maybe make a "PE" time during your studies where of course you will have to be just as physical as the kids.

Maybe you notice a time when you are snacking too much or a type of food that you eat too much of. Just look to change that one thing and stay with it for 3 weeks. A new habit will form and you will be slowly changing to the lifestyle you want.

You can do this!

 

[lovinaz]

I agree with what the others have said. You are so good at planning everything out, you need to make sure you plan some time in every day for yourself. Whether it's planning out your daily/weekly menu or squeezing a workout in. You can do it!

 

[Amy&Dan]

Tracy, as usual, your sentiments mirror mine! I so want to lose weight, and I know I am the one that has to make it happen, and I have the desire, but its just so darn hard! I agree with others, harness your planning skills into "lets plan some healthy steps for me today" kind of things. I know you can do it. No woman can juggle as many balls as you do and not be very strong and very organized! Its going to happen. Just take it one step, one day, at a time!

You can do it!

Got your pm by the way, I am going to get on that!

 

[eyor44]

HI Tracy
I just got caught up with you. You have been very busy this past week. I am amazed at your Christmas budget and that you are almost done. WOW! I have barely started.

I agree with the others. Good advice I should also follow. Plan some time for yourself each day. I like the idea of having PE each day. It would be good for you and your girls. and it would work for bonding time also. You could even let the girls take a turn in choosing what activity to do.

 

[toystoryduo]

Thank you so much, ladies! You have given me a lot of great suggestions!

Got a lot done yesterday... DH got work done on the car and put up the Christmas lights outside. The girls helped do some cleaning for the party. I painted the windows outside, helped put up Christmas decorations, cleaned out or CVS cupboard, and cleaned out a junk drawer as well. I'm kind of bummed because I will have to re-paint the windows. The paint that they gave us had a blue tint ( was supposed to be white!) so I'll have to go over it again with some white paint. Maybe on Thursday...

Today's Plan:

* Homeschooling
* Wrap Christmas gifts that I have
* Look through catalogs and ads for deals
* Head to Target to buy UP and Monster's Inc on Blu Ray ($26.99/each -$10 Up Coupon, -$8 Monster's Inc Coupon, -$10 off both Target coupon/ do the deal twice; sell one set on Craigslist or eBay + price match $23.99 UP)
* Finish cleaning cupboards
* Organize bookshelf
* Work on bedroom

I'm tired already!

Well, I better get a move on...I've got a lot to do today. Have a wonderful day!

 

[solar]

I'm tired already!

me too! Can i go back to bed??? LOL

Let us know how you make out by making small changes - and good luck getting your list complete today

 

[lovinaz]

Wow, I bet it was a shock to have blue-tinted windows when you were expecting white!

Have fun with your Christmas prep!

 

[Lesli54]

Since you are doing all that cleaning and wrapping, you can come this direction.

Hope you get everything done today.

 

[toystoryduo]

Thanks ladies.

Here's what I got done yesterday:
* Wrap Christmas gifts that I have
* Look through catalogs and ads for deals
* Head to Target to buy UP and Monster's Inc on Blu Ray ($26.99/each -$10 Up Coupon, -$8 Monster's Inc Coupon, -$10 off both Target coupon/ do the deal twice; sell one set on Craigslist or eBay + price match $23.99 UP)
* Work on bedroom

Today's Plan:
* Re-paint window sills
* Put movies on eBay (DONE!)
* Fill out UP rebate paperwork (DONE!)
* Do some shopping on eBay (after DDs go to bed)
* Make a list of what needs to be done before DD8's party on Sunday
* Work on the kitchen
* Order stuff for MIL's Christmas gift
* Sort coupons
* Sort, organize, and shred pile of paperwork

I'll check back in later on this evening to update my progress. (If I'm not too tired. )

Have a wonderful Wednesday!

 

[Amy&Dan]

Good job getting the outdoor lights up already! Its so much better to do it early, on a warm day than wait and be doing it in a snowstorm! You got a lot done yesterday and today, you are my hero!

Have a great rest of the day!

 

[toystoryduo]

Thanks Amy.

Okay, here is what I accomplished today:

Today's Plan:
* Re-paint door frame (DONE!)
* Put movies on eBay (DONE!)
* Fill out UP rebate paperwork (DONE!)
* Do some shopping on eBay (DONE!)
* Make a list of what needs to be done before DD8's party on Sunday (DONE!)
* Work on the kitchen (My part is DONE!)

This stuff will have to be done tomorrow...I'm running out of energy!
* Order stuff for MIL's Christmas gift
* Sort coupons
* Sort, organize, and shred pile of paperwork
* Order DBro's gift


I am glad that so much got accomplished today. We'll keep plugging along until the party on Sunday. Let's hope that after the party, we can keep everything organized and clean so we don't have to do a mad rush cleaning before WDW.

Hope everyone has a great evening!

 

[solar]

I love when I have a day where I get a lot done...how is it that some days we're powerhouses and doing everything in our paths, and then there are days we stall and squander the day doing nothing?!!! LOL

 

[Amy&Dan]

Wow Tracy, you were a woman on a mission yesterday! Good for you, I love days like that. It really frees the mind when you get all those odds and ends done. I bet dd is excited for her party!

I can't believe your trip is in 27 days. You must be so excited. So what are the plans for that trip? Are you staying at BC? Gimme details!!

Have a super day Wish Sis!

 

[Lesli54]

Great job on getting so much done! Send some energy this way!

 

[eyor44]

Hi Tracy. Goodness you have been busy this week. I wish my Target would take internet printed coupons, but they will only take their own.

What rebate did you find for UP? I found one for some bagged meal, is that the one you did?

Hope DD has a great party Sunday.

 

[toystoryduo]

Thanks ladies.

Lisa...Here's the rebate I used for UP...It's for Ronzoni pasta + the movie.

http://ronzonismarttaste.newworldpasta.com/up/rebate.cfm

I have soooooo much that needs to get done today. I am going to start working my way through one room at a time until each room is clean. My DH is going to paint a couple of walls in the living room, the bathroom, and my DD7's room when he gets home from a meeting so I need to have those areas clean by then.

Throughout the day, I'll work on my SR surveys and do some online Christmas shopping during breaks.

We may go shopping for the food we need tonight or we may wait until tomorrow. It just depends on how much we are able to get done today.

Hope everyone has a wonderful day today!

P.S. I weighed in and showed a 1.6 pound loss this week. :

 

[lovinaz]

Congrats on the loss, that is terrific!!!

 

[Amy&Dan]

Way to go with the loss Tracy!

I need to clean too, I'll be thinking of you while I do it!

I hope dd has a wonderful birthday party!

 

[traceycooper]

great news on the loss Tracy
Have a great weekend!

 

[toystoryduo]

Thanks ladies.

It's been a long day here. Lots of cleaning, organizing, and de-junking. I am hoping we can keep the house this clean until WDW. We'll see though.

Got one of my Landry's gift cards from SR today!

Tomorrow:

* Painting
* Cleaning/organizing-de-junk 2 bedrooms
* Clean bathroom
* Shop for party stuff

Hoping for a good night's sleep and lots of energy tomorrow! Have a great weekend!