Tracey's wedding weight loss attempt (comments welcome & needed!!)

[traceycooper]

Cam - how cool we have the same doll!! They are a set of 4 - 1 for each season, the winter outfit was always my favourite too
I have seen the most gorgeous wedding gown in a shop - its pale pink & a real princess dress, i'm tempted to go try it on even though i dont need it!!!

Amy - thanks for the compliments for DD & me!! although i think DD is much cuter than me

Tracy - the wdw trip is creeping up!! i forgot to tell everyone my other exciting news - MY PARK TICKETS HAVE ARRIVED!!!
aLL £800 pounds worth
2 weeks - wdw tickets with unlimited hopping
& 2 weeks - universal, IOA, Seaworld, Aquatica & Wet & Wild!! - we are only doing 5 nights at universal hotel but this ticket was actually cheaper than buying seperate & for shorter time!!!

We have a crisis her at the moment - the cat has gone missing!
DD will be devasted if she doesnt turn up!!
we have had trouble getting her to go out since we moved in, we put her out yesterday morning & still no sign

Sunday
Went to gym
b/fast - cereal
lunch - pasta carbanara, mini ice cream bar
dinner - having cheese & pastrami roll, yogurt, cookie (these cookies are from a packet mix - & they are gorgeous )

Off to go hunting for the cat.....again...wish me luck!!!

 

[Amy&Dan]

Oh Tracey, I hope your cat shows up! If she doesn't head over to your old house, she may have missed it and went back. She's probably just found a good hiding spot somewhere inside the house or garden.

Tha'ts great the tickets arrived you are going to have so much fun. We were orginally heading to Universal this May but cancelled, we want to wait until the Harry Potter thing is finished. Now I am bummed, it looks so fun!

Your trip is close!

 

[toystoryduo]

Tracey~

I hope your cat shows up soon! Sending your way.

That's great that your park tickets have arrived!!!! Very exciting!

Have a wonderful week ahead!

 

[MIdanceMom]

Hi Tracey,

Receiving the park tix makes it official! You are going to WDW!!!

I hope your kitty is found soon. I will add you guys to my prayers.

Have a good week.
Beth

 

[traceycooper]

Thanks Amy ,Tracy & Beth

Your prayers & well wishes worked - the cat turned up!!
We put her out Saturday morning, all day Sunday we were climbing all over the building site shouting her & no sign, at dusk DD & I went on a last hunt - no sign! i was in the kitchen & just glanced out the window & i saw her - it was like action stations!! I yelled ''there she is'' DD, DH & I all dashed out, the cat hid under the car & wasnt having any of it - DD with a bowl of food, me with pieces of ham & DH with a sweeping brush, the cat shot off!!
DD was upset - i consoled her saying at least we knew she was ok & around.
DD went to bed, i stayed up late (trying to stay awake for golf masters final!!) just before i went to bed i opened the french doors, i could hear a tinkling sound (the cat has a bell on her collar!) i called her & heard the tinkling sound coming up the patio steps, & in she strolled & went straight to her food bowl as if nothing unusual had happened!!!

Monday
walked to work & back (50 mins total)

b/fast - cereal
Snack - banana, low fat hot choc drink
lunch - chk & bacon salad, strawberries
dinner - chk fatighas, mini cheesecake

I have to post a pic soon of the decking area DH has built - to say he has never done anything like it before he has done a super job, i'm sooo proud of him
We bought new patio furniture on Saturday (in a rain & hail storm!! shop asistant thought we were mad!) & tonight we bought some steamer chairs off a work collegue
I will wait until hes completly finishes it & will post pics.
Just need some sun & warmth now to enjoy it!!

 

[keenercam]

Tracey -- I am so glad kitty girl returned home! The deck sounds like it will be a wonderful gathering spot! How large is it? YAY on the ticket arrival!

 

[toystoryduo]

I am so glad that your cat is home! That is great news, Tracey!

I hope you have a wonderful evening ahead!

 

[kimwim8]

Hey Tracey! I'm so glad your cat returned. I'm sure it was nerve-wracking for all of you. I'd definitely love to see pictures of the deck. That's so nice your DH is handy! Mine would take probably a few years to do anything like that!

Have a great week!

 

[goldcupmom]

Tickets? YEAH!!!!!

Cat? BOO!!! Hiss!!!!!!! But aren't they that way? Can drive you mad sometimes!!

Glad the headache has gone. Pics of Leanne are GORGEOUS!!!!! Gary had better be good at fighting off the boys for her!!

Your deck sounds wonderful. Can I come sit a spell???

Have a good rest of the week!

 

[MIdanceMom]

Hi Tracey,

What a relief that the cat is home. How funny that it just strolled in like it was no big deal.

Can;t wait to see pics of the deck.
Beth

 

[postesf]

HI Tracey!!! Yay for WDW Tickets!!! That so exciting!

Sounds like you are doing well. So glad the kitty returned!

Good deal on the deck! Can't wait to see it!!!

Have a good one!
Stacie

 

[toystoryduo]

Hope you're having a great Tuesday, Tracey! I can't wait to see pictures of the deck! I bet it will be a great place to relax this summer.

Have a great evening!

 

[Amy&Dan]

I am so glad the cat came home! I guess she showed you guys who was boss! Post those pictures, the deck and the furniture for it sound amazing. You will be loving that this summer.

Your food continues to look excellent and well done with the walking!

I will have a nice Mai Tai at the pool bar and toast you when I do!!

 

[traceycooper]

Thanks for stopping by everyone

Amy - i know your having a fab trip

Tracy - thankyou for your continued support

Stacie - i LOVE the deck, just gotta wait for DH to finish last bits - the weather has held it up this week

Beth - they say you dont own a cat they own you - i think i finally realised that!!!!

Julie - thanks for the nice comments about DD, luckily for us she's not the slightest bit bothered about boys.....yet!

Kim - DH bought the decking boards nearly TWO years ago!! took that long to get him motivated to start (& a new house with nicer garden!)

Cam - love ya

Tuesday
food - good cant remember what i had though!!
didnt maker gym

Wednesday
Same as above!!!
did walk to a local church with 60 kids!! (about 40 min round trip!)

Thursday
b/fast - cereal
lunch - sandwich, strawberries, small cake
dinner - spag boll

Finally mustered the energy to go to gym....kind of
struggled my calves hurt bad again so just power walked & did incline on TM & some weights - 400 cals

I do 'reading comprehension' on Thursdays with the class & today we looked at variations in English & American language!
They loved it! i told them all about grits
& how your 'biscuit' is our scone
& your 'cookie' is our 'biscuit!'
& your 'chips' - are our 'fries' & your 'chips' are our 'crisps' & your 'pants' are our 'underpants'!!! We call pants - trousers!!!
lots of discussion
(did you know we call an eraser a rubber - didnt explain that one!)

 

[keenercam]

Hi, sweetie! How's things? I had to comment on DH's delay in getting the deck done. There is a bright side to that, you know (when you get past the pain of having had to move the wood!) -- just think. If he had put the deck on the old house, you would have to invest more money to re-purchase all the supplies for this house. See? I can justify anything!! I get paid to practice the art!

Great job getting to the gym, sweetie!! So proud of you!

 

[toystoryduo]

(did you know we call an eraser a rubber - didnt explain that one!)

Tracey~ You have me laughing with that one!

Your food choices look good and that's great that you got a walk in! I'm sorry to hear that you are experiencing pain in your calves. Do you think you pulled a muscle?

I'm sending some for good weather so your DH can get the deck finished. I can't wait to see it!

I hope you have a wonderful evening!

 

[goldcupmom]

Love your language explanations, Tracey! I'm sure there are tons more funny ones, too! My bug came with a 'boot' cover & my kids still have trouble remembering what it is - what kind of a car wears boots??????

Hope you have a great Friday! It's amazing how the trip clock is ticking faster each day!!

 

[traceycooper]

not had a good weekend food wise!!

Friday
walked to work, joined in PE lesson (athletics) ...until i ran too hard racing an 8 yr old & pulled a muscle in my quad!!!
b/fast - cereal
snack - low fat hot choc drink, cereal bar
lunch - 5 crispbreads, yogurt, pineapple
dinner - ate out - steak, fries, tomatoes, salad, onion rings, mushrooms & corn cob, later a HUGE choc chip muffin!!

Saturday
no gym, thought i better rest my leg!! did walk a bit though doing retail therapy bought 3 dresses for £33 sad thing i had to buy a larger size!!

b/fast - cereal
lunch - cheese & ham roll, yogurt, caramel waffle
dinner - pizza & fries, whole tub of dip with chips

sunday
Went to gym - 500 cals

b/fast - cereal
lunch - chk, salad & boiled potatoes, small cake
dinner - not sure yet! something at the fun day!....

DD's choir is having a family fun day, 4-8pm DH & I have voluntered to run a stall (there is a licensed bar ) choir performing at 7pm, supposed to be a BBQ but its raining...AGAIN
DD is then going to my parents for the night as her school is closed for teacher training day tomorrow, so they are having her for the day.

DH's mum (who is still recovering from a stroke) came for lunch with her son (who is 60 this yr & has learning difficulties) so a hectic Sunday it is!!

Gotta dash i need to look human before we go!!

 

[toystoryduo]

Hi Tracey~

I hope you have a great day today! No worries about the food this weekend. Today is a new day!

 

[traceycooper]

Well the family fun day was a bit of a wash out - the weather was lousy & the bbq ended being in the kitchen! DH & i ran the cake stall & i did pretty good resisting

There were some ladies from slimming world their & i'm wondering whether i should give it a try
They said i can basically eat what i want!!!! Arnt i already doing that???

Monday
Walked to work & back

b/fast - cereal
snack - another birthday 1 flapjack, 2 choc chip cookies & a handful of pringles!!
lunch - chk salad, mixed berries with yogurt & muslie
dinner - breaded camembert with boiled potatos & sweetcorn, yogurt

Remember my new neighbours - they were having problems? well the problems havnt gone away, she came over tonight with her DD - both crying, i looked after her DD whilst she went back - they have now gone to her moms for a couple of nights, he is supposed to be moving out but has threatened to take his own life
Its all very messy & i feel for them, her DD is now scared of him!
I'm kinda depressed about it, which is pretty selfish considering what they are going through!!!
Weather is forcast to finally improve over the next few day....dare i even consider spring/summer is going to finally arrive??!!