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

[toystoryduo]

Getting ready to finish wrapping gifts before my DDs wake up and guess what? I don't have a single roll of tape in the house! I usually have 3-4 spare rolls, but I must have used them all. Oh well...It will get done. Just not right now. LOL!

Off to read a book....

 

[solar]

glad you formulated a plan on the car, since i know that was a topic weighing heavily on you

this week will offer you time to think about healthy food choices you enjoy - healthy snacks, maybe jot some down on paper...some ideas, recipes, foods you really enjoy - so that you'll be excited to start your plan come the new year

 

[DisDee]

Hi Tracy,

Just stopping by to WISH you a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! I hope you get all those preparations done so you can relax and enjoy the day with your family.

Let's all make that new commitment for Jan. 1.! I'll be here for you too!

Have a wonderful holiday season!

Denise

 

[lovinaz]

Wow, that is surprising that the food at Cracker Barrel was bad! I love that place. I hope they take your complaint seriously and make some changes.

No tape, huh? Been there, done that! I am always buying tape but never seem to have any. I'm sure one or both of my kids has a huge stash somewhere in their rooms...

 

[lovinaz]

Merry Christmas, Tracy! I hope you and your family have a wonderful day.

 

[toystoryduo]

Thanks Amy!

Merry Christmas!!!!! I hope everyone has a wonderful day filled with love, laughter, and God's peace!

We had Christmas with my DH's family yesterday and we'll be heading out to my aunt's house later on this afternoon.

Hope everyone has a Merry Christmas and safe travels!

 

[toystoryduo]

We had a nice Christmas yesterday. We went to my aunt's house for dinner and our lottery/gift exchange, we went to my parents for our gift exchange, and then we went to my MIL's house, had dinner, and watched a movie with her. We were all worn out, but it was a great day!

My DH and I got Applebees, Outback, Visa, and grocery store gift cards, cologne, lottery scratch offs (won $40!!), an electric blanket, and some odds and ends in our stockings. My girls got gift cards, cash, lottery scratch offs, DVDs, Nintendo DS games, Bibles, board games, and lots of stocking stuffer odds and ends.

Today's Plan:

* Go to Sam's Club (need rolls for grandma's house tomorrow)
* Go out to eat (hmmmm.... Outback or Applebees?)
* Work on Disney plans for 2010
* Have the goal talk with DH

No progress on the car search yet. My DH is trying to get his mom's car to work. If he is able to do that, then we can wait a few more months to buy a car, which means more time to save money. Prayers, good thoughts, and much appreciated!!!

Hope everyone had a Merry Christmas!

 

[traceycooper]

a belated merry christmas Tracy
sorry to hear about the car trouble!
Glad you had a great trip to WDW & that your already thinking ahead to 2010!! remember we'll be their in August, you never know luck may take you their around the same time & maybe a mini meet will happen one day!

 

[solar]

Merry Christmas to you...it sounds like you had a lovely celebration. Thanks for dropping by and wishing me a happy holiday.

Love the work on Disney plans for 2010 too I have a couple of trips too - and LOVE planning and doing all the details.

Congrats on the $40 win...LOL, we got one too, and we won $20 on it! Not too shabby

 

[inkkognito]

Wow, you were a brave soul to venture to a warehouse club yesterday. I needed to go to the pet store and didn't think the shops would be too busy. Barely found a parking spot and took forever to get out because of the traffic. Guess everyone was out spending gift cards and doing returns!

 

[Amy&Dan]

Tracy,

It sounds like you had a busy Christmas Day! But it sounds like it was wonderful and that is good to hear!

I hope your dh can get your mil's car to work for you, saving more money is always a good thing. I am praying it all works out.

I hear you on the weight thing sweetie. This is our year and I MEAN it! Maybe you and I need to do a buddy system of goals. Our weight issues are so similar, right down to the scale. I know we can help and support each other to success!

And thank you for my birthday card, I am going to Starbucks probably tomorrow and having tea on Tracy!

 

[toystoryduo]

Thanks Tracey, Deb, Barb, and Amy!

We had a good time at my grandma's house yesterday. It started snowing while we were there so we decided to cut our visit short so we could get home safely. It's a good thing we did! We ended up with about 4-6 inches of snow in just a few hours. The roads weren't all that great on the way home and the snow had just started. We got home safely though so we are grateful.

Today, we have one more holiday get together at my MIL's house for extended family. Before we go, my DH has to work, the girls and I will shovel the driveway, and we'll need to straighten the house up a bit.

I'm working on my weight loss plan, our financial plans, and our Disney plans as well. I should have those ready by January 1st. Hopefully.

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

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Tracey~ Thanks! When will you be in WDW? We don't arrive until September 12th. We booked the free dining again with the Bounceback offer from our 9/2009 trip.

Deb~ Thanks! We'll probably put the $40 in our Disney fund.

Barb~ Welcome to WISH and thanks for stopping by! We were totally shocked that Sam's Club wasn't even busy yesterday. We were able to get in and get the things we needed and get out in a matter of minutes. Usually it takes us much longer to shop there!

Amy~ Thanks! I'm hoping my DH can fix the car. It would be great if we had a few more months to save some extra money! Have a great time at Starbucks today!

 

[inkkognito]

Four to six inches of snow? Whew! I remember what that was like! Glad you made it home safely.

Hopefully you'll have all the plans ready for Day One of 2010. I can't believe that it will be 2010 by this weekend already.

 

[lovinaz]

I hope your DH is able to fix the car so you can have more time to save and find the right one!

Sounds like you had a busy, yet fulfilling holiday!

 

[Amy&Dan]

Don't know about you Wish Sis, but I am sick of snow already! Glad you got home safe and sound.

I did enjoy Starbucks thank you very much!

Good job on those goals, somehow I think the Disney plans will be the most fun to work on!

Enjoy your mil's (better you than me)

 

[toystoryduo]

Thanks ladies.

It snowed and snowed and snowed some more yesterday! I don't know how much is out there right now, but I'm ready for it to be gone and for spring to begin! (Of course we're only 8 days into winter, right? )

I've been stress eating the past couple of days. Not sure if it's TOM, the car issue, or the diet in 2010 issue, but I have been eating consistently throughout the day. Some of it has been healthy, but most of it has not. I'm going to start posting food again:

B: orange
S: nachos with cheese dip (threw the cheese away..GROSS! )

Water: 25 oz so far

Today's Plan:
* Straighten up the house
* Go to work with DH
* Go out to eat for lunch
* Work on goals and Disney planning for 2010

That's about all from here...Hope everyone has a great day ahead!

 

[solar]

yikes on the snow! glad you got home safely - and yikes on more snow...we had a bunch of snow in Jersey last week, and i've all ready had my fill for the season! I'm not a winter person

I'm working on looking through 2010 as well and checking my goals, my needs vs my wants, and work details, etc

ROFL, isn't it funny how we dont' choose to "stress eat" on celery...hehe..but yep, journaling may help you get back on track..hang in there. just move forward, the past is behind you

 

[inkkognito]

Stress sure will do it, but at least it sounds like you know the sources. Here's a suggestion from the counselor in me: see if you can turn it into a choice even a few times. In other words, when the urge to stress eat tries to sneak out, ask yourself, "Is this really what I want to do right now? Is it really fulfilling what I need? If not, what else could I do instead?" I have a 5 minute meditation CD I use at times like that, but something simple like deep breathing or walking for a couple of minutes can help too. Posting the food is a great idea too...gives you that extra accountability.

 

[lovinaz]

I know when I am stressed or bored I tend to graze... It probably doesn't help with you being cooped up in the house with all that snow either! But I know you will wrap your mind around it and start the new year with a healthy bang!

 

[eyor44]

Hi Tracy

I am all caught up with you now. Glad you had a good trip and sorry to hear about the car. A few years ago oldest DS' car was on it's last leg and we had to replace it right after Christmas. Not what you want to be doing right then.

My DH is NOT mechanically inclined. I am so glad that your DH is and hopefully he will be able to get you a few more months of saving.

Once again I am totally impressed with your shopping skills. I did horrible this year and kept forgetting about coupons I had to use. So not me. You really have it all together. and to stick to your budget!?! WAY TO GO!!!! How is SR coming? Bet you are close to another GC or two.

Snow....ahhh the lovely snow. We had some snow on December 5. Lasted a couple hours. and I kept telling everyone the night before to give it up, that the conditions weren't right and it wasn't going to snow. I was wrong.

oh yes, Happy Belated Thanksgiving, Merry Belated Christmas and I am going to say now. Happy New Year!!!!!!!! But I'll be around......just wanted to get that in early.