Val's Journal (comments welcome)

[2bemarried]

Hey Valerie.....sending your PD your way as well. Think the sickie monsters attacked the WISH'ers. Hope you're feeling better soon...and I'll try to get some extra sleep for you tomorrow morning

 

[vald1977]

Hi Kristy. Thanks for that extra sleep, I needed it .

I have to be honest and tell you all that all bets are off this week for me. I have been eating horribly the past few days. I'm not even weighing myself today because I'm scared . It's just that terrible TOM throwing me off combined with the fact that I haven't been exercising since I have been sick. Today I am really going to make an effort to get some exercise in since I'm feeling better and hopefully I'll get back on track.

 

[sharoncity]

Hi Val!
Well, weasley still didn't get booted. JPL was not a contender, so okay with him going, although I still like him more than that other one!
Sorry your having a rough week. Heres a and that you are doing better. Isn't it terrible how we can be having a great month and then Wham! TOM arrives and all h**l breaks loose! I hope this week goes better for you. At least the weather looks decent, so you can get those kids outside for awhile! Try to find a moment or two for yourself somewhere in the midst of all your chaos. Whew! I'm exhausted just thinking about it!
Take GOOD care of you Val! And enjoy all of this BEAUTIFUL !
TTFN-
Sharon

 

[toystoryduo]

Val,
and for you. Boy, you really had a tough week with being sick and TOM visiting. I hope that this next week is a much better week for you.

Take good care of you,

Tracy

 

[luvmy2sams]

Hi Val!

Those sick bugs sure did a number with the WISHers last week! I'm sorry you got sick too, but I'm glad to read that you're feeling better now. I hope that DH is on the mend as well.

Good luck with getting back on track this week! You'll be back to 100% in no time at all!

Have a good day!
~Angela

 

[vald1977]

Thanks for visiting Sharon, Tracy, and Angela.

I'm going to apoligize in advance if I am somewhat MIA this week. I really don't like to get on-line when I have the extra kiddos over so I won't have much time for journaling this week. Please know I am thinking of all of you and WISH-ing you success .

I feel I am getting back on track today (FINALLY ). I'm not going to set specific goals for the week just because I don't think I will have much time to monitor them but I do feel more in control of things starting today and that's a good thing.

Food wise I was op and I haven't exercised yet but I plan to as soon as I am done here. I have this stupid headache that has been sticking around all day but I'm not letting it stop me. I feel like I've been all about the excuses lately and that's not helping me one bit.

I had a great first vacation day with the kids. I kind of panicked yesterday thinking about how I was going to keep them entertained for 9 hours a day so I got online and found a ton of new games and activities we could do. I've got that as my cheat sheet if I need it but so far so good. We played outside a lot because it was beautiful out. We also played CandyLand, watched a movie, and made candy. I've got about 15 more activities planned for the rest of the week .

That's all for now.

 

[toystoryduo]

Hey Val,
Sounds like you have a very busy week ahead of you! I'm glad that you are feeling better. It seems like a lot of us WISHers have been down with some type of illness lately.

You have some wonderful activities planned for the kids this week! They should have a lot of fun! (Hope you do too. )

Have a wonderful Tuesday!

Tracy

 

[luvmy2sams]

Hi Val!

I hope you're having a fun week with all those kiddos!

~Angela

 

[vald1977]

Just have a quick minute to check in while the baby is in his high chair eating.

What the heck just happened on AI ?!!!! That was just disgusting!

Just had to get that out to someone.

Everything is going well for me this week eating wise. I'm getting a lot of unofficial exercise in running around outside with the kids but not so much of the official . Gotta go 'cause I can hear the baby calling me from the kitchen. I am thinking of all you guys and promise to get everyone's journal tomorrow or Friday .

P.S. When did we get all these new smilies?!! Boy, a girl goes away for a couple of days and when she comes back she doesn't even recognize the place !

 

[Strings]

val,

I knew I could count on you. I am absolutely outraged. Jennifer did not deserve to be booted. Ugh the Weasley was in the TOP three. I might haave to stop watching.

Have fun running after the kiddies.
Beth

 

[toystoryduo]

Hey Val,
I didn't know that we had new smilies either! How exciting! Anyone who has read my posts knows that I love to use smilies. Can't wait to add in the new ones.

What happened on AI last night?!!?!? I just don't get it. Jennifer did NOT deserve to be voted off! John must have a ton of people voting for him from his high school. Can you imagine John as the American Idol?

Sounds like you are keeping very busy with those kiddos and getting plenty of exercise. I hope it's been a good week for you. By the way, how many kids do you watch?

Enjoy the rest of your week,
Tracy

 

[vald1977]

Thanks for stopping by everyone.

I was watching AI while feeding the baby I watch (guess I shouldn't call him a baby anymore since he will be two in a few weeks!) and I was in utter shock. I just HAD to sneak into the computer room and post 'cause I couldn't believe it! Guess I won't be winning babysitter of the year but I was in shock to see the bottom three ! Yes, I know I get WAY to involved in these shows .

Anyway, I am close to finished with my hectic week but next week is going to be busy as well. I have my niece for a few days in addition to the regulars. Tracy, I watch two kids 7 and 10 after school each day and during the day on vacations and I also watch the toddler 2nd shift usually every other night (sometimes more). Sometimes I have my niece but not often. I only have one child myself ds 4. It's not a ton of kids but it sure gets long when they are here from 8 a.m. til 11:30 p.m. We have fun though .

I peeked at the scale this morning and I'm back to 156 (was 158 at my last peek) even though I feel very bloated. I have to get back to my Pilates. I only managed to get it in once this week (on Monday). I WILL do it tomorrow.

I got to some journals tonight and I'll definitely make an effort to get to some more tomorrow. Please know I am thinking of all of my WISH buddies .

 

[Strings]

Val,

I'm glad that weight is coming off. Keep that water. I hope you can relax a little this weekend. Have a great weekend.
Beth

 

[vald1977]

I was 156 at weigh in today. At least I'm back down to where I was before I went off track. Now my plan for this week is to get down further instead of maintaining !

 

[Strings]

I told you that weight would come off. Sorry, I was channeling my inner brat. Keep up the great work!
Beth

 

[2bemarried]

Way to go Val!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

LOL Beth!

 

[toystoryduo]

Way to go Val! I hope you have a great week this week!

Take care,
Tracy

 

[DoeWDW]

Val, you're doing so well! That scale's on the way down now, right? Your "extra" kids sound like fun, but I'm sure they keep you hopping!

I hope your Monday is a good one!

 

[vald1977]

Hi all . Thanks for stopping by. This week is another marathon baby-sitting week of 15 hours a day. I'm not sure when I'll get the chance to check back in with everyone until Friday. I've only been getting 6 hours of sleep as it is :yawn: . Please know I'm thinking of all of you and WISHING you a wonderful week !

 

[luvmy2sams]

Hi Val!

I hope you're able to squeeze in some :sleep: this week. As an expert on sleep deprivation (see DS below) I know that it can sure do a number on you!

Belated congrats on the weight loss! You're doing a great job!

Hope that you have a wonderful day!

Angela