I am a little late to the game with this but I am about to start my Book of Me so I thought I would ask...
If you had ONE word to describe me, what would it be?
A couple of the ladies on ScrapShare (my internet home base) have done layouts based on one word descriptions of themselves.
So I am asking you so tell me the one word that you think described me.
Thanks everyone!
Saturday, April 26, 2008
Confession Time
I know when I step on the scale tomorrow I will have gained a little bit of weight. I was a bit stressful with Princess Seriously being ill and not knowing what was going on. I did not exercise as I should have and did make some comforting choices with food.
The funny thing is I am ok with it. Why? Because I know what *I* did. I also realized right when I was doing it what I was doing and stopped. I stopped eating the not so good choice food I was eating and went on from there.
I also put on a pair of pants that I have not worn in about a year this week and the same with a denim shirt I have.
So I am ok. I am doing good. I am learning and that makes it all worth it.
The funny thing is I am ok with it. Why? Because I know what *I* did. I also realized right when I was doing it what I was doing and stopped. I stopped eating the not so good choice food I was eating and went on from there.
I also put on a pair of pants that I have not worn in about a year this week and the same with a denim shirt I have.
So I am ok. I am doing good. I am learning and that makes it all worth it.
We know...
So we now know what is going on....
When I picked up Princess Seriously from school yesterday she was in tears and telling me she was hurting and really bad. It was worse then ever. I went into total Mama Bear mode. I also freaked.
I called HER doctor and he was gone for the day. His nurse said come here and tonight there is a pediatrician in Urgent Care. (There is an urgent care near our home, I went to the next town over which is the main Urgent Care for our group) So off we went.
I really liked this doctor. He totally listened to her. He was concerned that she was having an appendicitis attack. No symptoms. He wanted to know about her and what she was doing, the swimming, what new things that she was doing in swimming. What was she doing in PE the whole NINE yards. He had throughly examined her. He had her doing sit ups, jumping up and down, then he said the other doctor she saw was full of crap, she was not having stomach viral issues, she had pulled a stomach muscle and badly. The poor kid. So the other doctor did everything wrong wrong wrong. He prescribed heat, ben gay and motrin. No swim for a week and then she could slowly ease herself back in.
I am at peace with this and so is PSS. I was freaking out and not comfortable with how things were left at the last doctor trip. This time I feel like we have control over thing and he showed me how her muscle tensed and everything.
I am sure this is the first of many sports injuries to come for her.
When I picked up Princess Seriously from school yesterday she was in tears and telling me she was hurting and really bad. It was worse then ever. I went into total Mama Bear mode. I also freaked.
I called HER doctor and he was gone for the day. His nurse said come here and tonight there is a pediatrician in Urgent Care. (There is an urgent care near our home, I went to the next town over which is the main Urgent Care for our group) So off we went.
I really liked this doctor. He totally listened to her. He was concerned that she was having an appendicitis attack. No symptoms. He wanted to know about her and what she was doing, the swimming, what new things that she was doing in swimming. What was she doing in PE the whole NINE yards. He had throughly examined her. He had her doing sit ups, jumping up and down, then he said the other doctor she saw was full of crap, she was not having stomach viral issues, she had pulled a stomach muscle and badly. The poor kid. So the other doctor did everything wrong wrong wrong. He prescribed heat, ben gay and motrin. No swim for a week and then she could slowly ease herself back in.
I am at peace with this and so is PSS. I was freaking out and not comfortable with how things were left at the last doctor trip. This time I feel like we have control over thing and he showed me how her muscle tensed and everything.
I am sure this is the first of many sports injuries to come for her.
Thursday, April 24, 2008
Nothing much
It could have been an uneventful week. It has been so far. Princess Seriously is having some stomach issues and is not feeling a 100%. A trip to Urgent Care yesterday revealed a viral stomach bug. Ok, so that is what we are dealing with.
Princess Girly Girl is being her normal self having fun and laughing through life.
Dh is working on a project that is taking up a lot of time. Poor Guy. But he had a hot breakfast this morning!!! He actually liked the steel cut oats. They great part about that is that I made them in the Crockpot and everyone had a hot breakfast.
Today, is fun day from me, I get to go stamp for a bit, do the wonderful laundry, and have lunch with a friend.
So it is a blissful day of nothing much :)
Princess Girly Girl is being her normal self having fun and laughing through life.
Dh is working on a project that is taking up a lot of time. Poor Guy. But he had a hot breakfast this morning!!! He actually liked the steel cut oats. They great part about that is that I made them in the Crockpot and everyone had a hot breakfast.
Today, is fun day from me, I get to go stamp for a bit, do the wonderful laundry, and have lunch with a friend.
So it is a blissful day of nothing much :)
Monday, April 21, 2008
Swimming
I went to swimming and all I can say is that it was so pleasant not to be dealing with parents, board members or anyone else but my kids and the mom I wanted to hang out it. It was such a release. I am free.
I also walked, that was a nice change. While the girls were doing there thing I was doing mine!!!!
Here is to peaceful afternoons with no stress.
I also walked, that was a nice change. While the girls were doing there thing I was doing mine!!!!
Here is to peaceful afternoons with no stress.
Saturday, April 19, 2008
The last of the Birthday fun.
Princess Seriously birthday has come and gone. It was a week long adventure.
Flowers from Dad and Mom.
A birthday cake on fire
Princess Seriously needed help blowing out the candles, Princess Dory and Princess Girly Girl were happy to help out.
Opening presents
What is it?
Then party day...
Flat Ian joined the party.
Then today, the BOY dropped a present. He was late because he was very sick.
Flowers from Dad and Mom.
A birthday cake on fire
Princess Seriously needed help blowing out the candles, Princess Dory and Princess Girly Girl were happy to help out.
Opening presents
What is it?
Then party day...
Flat Ian joined the party.
Then today, the BOY dropped a present. He was late because he was very sick.
Friday, April 18, 2008
*I*
am: typing this while all the girls are watching a movie. It is Princess Seriously's birthday party.
want: to go to bed. To be healthy and make good choices.
have: had a long week, but one that was filled with good things and good time with the girls.
wish: for good things for my family and friends. I also wish I was done with my weight loss journey.
hate: that people do not take responsibility for their choices. That people use words to hurt other people.
don't: regret decisions that I have made.
can't: be in places where people are two faced. Where people do not speak the truth and have no respect for others.
need: do laundry.
hear: the dishwasher running, a movie going and Princess Girly Girls laughter.
wonder: when life will seem to slow down.
believe: you can do anything you set your mind to.
regret: very few things in my life. There is no looking back and wondering what if.
am not: a push over
dance: in the shower and when I am happy.
sing: when I am happy.
cry: when life is overwhelming or I am really tired.
am not always: nice. I can bulldoze over people.
make with my hands: crafts, scrapbooks and cards. They help me unwind and make me happy.
write: a lot but I do not always let people see what I have written.
confuse: Dh when I jump from one subject to the other too fast.
should: be doing laundry.
start: believing in you when you do what you say.
finish: the day with a glass of ice.
want: to go to bed. To be healthy and make good choices.
have: had a long week, but one that was filled with good things and good time with the girls.
wish: for good things for my family and friends. I also wish I was done with my weight loss journey.
hate: that people do not take responsibility for their choices. That people use words to hurt other people.
don't: regret decisions that I have made.
can't: be in places where people are two faced. Where people do not speak the truth and have no respect for others.
need: do laundry.
hear: the dishwasher running, a movie going and Princess Girly Girls laughter.
wonder: when life will seem to slow down.
believe: you can do anything you set your mind to.
regret: very few things in my life. There is no looking back and wondering what if.
am not: a push over
dance: in the shower and when I am happy.
sing: when I am happy.
cry: when life is overwhelming or I am really tired.
am not always: nice. I can bulldoze over people.
make with my hands: crafts, scrapbooks and cards. They help me unwind and make me happy.
write: a lot but I do not always let people see what I have written.
confuse: Dh when I jump from one subject to the other too fast.
should: be doing laundry.
start: believing in you when you do what you say.
finish: the day with a glass of ice.
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
Random things
I got rid of some stress in my life and I am really happy about it.
Sometimes work is stressful.
I can not wait to go to Texas and see my friends.
I have lost 15 pounds!
The treadmill is my friend.
I miss french fries.
Princess Seriously birthday was fun! Can not wait for her party.
People that stalk other people are idiots, it will only come back to bite you later.
That is all for now, lol
Sometimes work is stressful.
I can not wait to go to Texas and see my friends.
I have lost 15 pounds!
The treadmill is my friend.
I miss french fries.
Princess Seriously birthday was fun! Can not wait for her party.
People that stalk other people are idiots, it will only come back to bite you later.
That is all for now, lol
Monday, April 14, 2008
Happy Birthday Princess Seriously!
14 years ago, I knew my world had changed. I can not believe it has been 14 years. You are a wonderful daughter who I love dearly. Have a GREAT DAY!
Friday, April 11, 2008
Just speechless
I am just speechless. There are things that just make me do a double take. Today was one of them. I am not even sure where to begin. Sometimes people just need to do what they say then I don't have to be a rule enforcer. Then when I do have to enforce a rule, it is all ok that I am that person. But if I make a decision that is good for the good of the team then I am out of line. Because you did not get your say. Humph.
I could say to the person, I am sorry that your home life sucks but could you not take it out on me that you have no one the boss around and you think that if I do not run every single thing by you then you are not going to die. It is always for the good of the team. Always. Nothing I do is for a benefit for anyone but the team. Plus you were not around when the decision had to be made. Get over it.
But, I will not say that, because I have decided it is NOT worth the headache. I am done. Sad but true. I will do what I said but then, I am done, nothing is worth that much agony. So after this weekend, I am just a normal parent, hanging out waiting for my child. Good luck with everything you have to do.
Ahhhh, I feel strangely better. Really. Released. Come Monday, you will not know what hit you. Good luck.
I could say to the person, I am sorry that your home life sucks but could you not take it out on me that you have no one the boss around and you think that if I do not run every single thing by you then you are not going to die. It is always for the good of the team. Always. Nothing I do is for a benefit for anyone but the team. Plus you were not around when the decision had to be made. Get over it.
But, I will not say that, because I have decided it is NOT worth the headache. I am done. Sad but true. I will do what I said but then, I am done, nothing is worth that much agony. So after this weekend, I am just a normal parent, hanging out waiting for my child. Good luck with everything you have to do.
Ahhhh, I feel strangely better. Really. Released. Come Monday, you will not know what hit you. Good luck.
Thursday, April 10, 2008
Progress
I would like to tell you that I am not obsessed with the scale. That I do not step on it every morning. Well sadly I can not say that. But THIS morning, I forced myself NOT to step on the scale. Yeah. I want to be surprised on Sunday!
The other progress is that The girls and I DVR'ed the Biggest Loser this week and watched it yesterday eating salad. That is much better then chip and dip or something equally as bad.
Work is progressing, yesterday I thought I got earth shaking news and today, it did not seem so bad. The swim meet this weekend is progressing that is reliving.
So all in all there is progress everywhere. I am excited about it. More to write about later.
The other progress is that The girls and I DVR'ed the Biggest Loser this week and watched it yesterday eating salad. That is much better then chip and dip or something equally as bad.
Work is progressing, yesterday I thought I got earth shaking news and today, it did not seem so bad. The swim meet this weekend is progressing that is reliving.
So all in all there is progress everywhere. I am excited about it. More to write about later.
Wednesday, April 09, 2008
Just because it is funny
I stole this from Lee, who stole it from Lissa. Crack me up, what makes it even worse is I remember seeign this when I was a kid.
Tuesday, April 08, 2008
The Treadmill
So I bought a treadmill in 2006. It was at the rental house and then we moved it home with is. It has sat in the den since we got back to the house, that would be September 15, 2006. Just sat there. Collected dust and sweaters.
Last week, I touched it and went on it once.
Since Monday, I have been on it twice. Stacy is doing a talk and talk. So she walked and someone on the same cell carrier calls and they walk. Well heck, I want to do it to. So yesterday Sherry and I were to talk and walk. But it did not work out :( But I did it anyway. I warmed up for about 2 minutes and then RAN, well a slow jog for 10 minutes, then walked for another 3. I thought I would DIE. But I was all smiles because I DID IT. That was exciting.
So tonight, Sherry and I had another appointment. We did it! 20 minutes and I ran on and off. I am dang excited. Everything is a step closer to where I want to be. Everything is small steps and I am ok with that.
Stacy and I and other on SS have lots of cheerleaders going on. This is catching, this is fun. There is something about getting on the scale and posting that number out there that make it real, accountable and just not so bad. Every little loss is celebrated. I think all the women on the board are amazing and that we can do anything we want together. We have each other and that makes it easier to do.
So here we go on the journey of a lifetime, to healthier us, to SS and to everyone trying to win the battle of the bulge!
Last week, I touched it and went on it once.
Since Monday, I have been on it twice. Stacy is doing a talk and talk. So she walked and someone on the same cell carrier calls and they walk. Well heck, I want to do it to. So yesterday Sherry and I were to talk and walk. But it did not work out :( But I did it anyway. I warmed up for about 2 minutes and then RAN, well a slow jog for 10 minutes, then walked for another 3. I thought I would DIE. But I was all smiles because I DID IT. That was exciting.
So tonight, Sherry and I had another appointment. We did it! 20 minutes and I ran on and off. I am dang excited. Everything is a step closer to where I want to be. Everything is small steps and I am ok with that.
Stacy and I and other on SS have lots of cheerleaders going on. This is catching, this is fun. There is something about getting on the scale and posting that number out there that make it real, accountable and just not so bad. Every little loss is celebrated. I think all the women on the board are amazing and that we can do anything we want together. We have each other and that makes it easier to do.
So here we go on the journey of a lifetime, to healthier us, to SS and to everyone trying to win the battle of the bulge!
Monday, April 07, 2008
A Blog Challenge
I do not normally do these, but I am going to this week.
Blog Challenge #12 - Getting To Know You brought to you by Sherry!
Copy and paste the following section into your blog and answer as best as you can. You can elaborate (I hope you do), you can post pictures, you can be deep, you can be funny. Whatever you choose -just be honest.
Second part of the challenge - post a picture (from this week) of you at your computer. Don't worry about cleaning up - just post and have fun.
1) Right now I want: Go to bed, but first I need to climb into the shower cause I am all sweaty from being on the treadmill. I dusted it off and started again!!!
2) I wish I knew how to: Sew. I have a wonderful sewing machine, really I do but all it does is sew in straight lines and be used on scrapbook pages when I want to be creative.
3) When I want to indulge myself, I: Go get a massage. I love getting massages. They are the best!
4) You’ll never see me: without make up. I always put my face on unless, I KNOW I am not gonna step put of the house.
5) A childhood memory that I love: Eating Chili Dogs with my Dad in the back of the Yellow Pinto, with the hatchback up! Those were good times because they were with my dad.
6) 2 things I do every single day: Vacuum and check scrapshare!
7) Happiest moment of 2008, so far: Oh there are so many. I love spending time with DH, we went out to see Phantom of the Opera with friends and had a blast. It was a GREAT date night. With Princess Seriously it was taking her to her last swim meet and we just had fun (before we got rained on) Her friend came with us and we were really early and went to get some breakfast. When we got back we still had time to wait and we just sat and chatted and listened to music. Nothing spectacular but it was a nice day and I loved it. With Princess Girly Girl it was taking her to the American Girl Place because she just loved every minute of it. It was so girly girl.
8) Describe yourself in 3 words: Funny, Protective and Loyal
9) 2 scrap related goals for this year: To get to 2007 for both girls. To complete a Book of Me.
10) You have $40 that you MUST spend on yourself – what do you do with it? why go to the scrapbook store, what else. Well maybe a pedicure.
Blog Challenge #12 - Getting To Know You brought to you by Sherry!
Copy and paste the following section into your blog and answer as best as you can. You can elaborate (I hope you do), you can post pictures, you can be deep, you can be funny. Whatever you choose -just be honest.
Second part of the challenge - post a picture (from this week) of you at your computer. Don't worry about cleaning up - just post and have fun.
1) Right now I want: Go to bed, but first I need to climb into the shower cause I am all sweaty from being on the treadmill. I dusted it off and started again!!!
2) I wish I knew how to: Sew. I have a wonderful sewing machine, really I do but all it does is sew in straight lines and be used on scrapbook pages when I want to be creative.
3) When I want to indulge myself, I: Go get a massage. I love getting massages. They are the best!
4) You’ll never see me: without make up. I always put my face on unless, I KNOW I am not gonna step put of the house.
5) A childhood memory that I love: Eating Chili Dogs with my Dad in the back of the Yellow Pinto, with the hatchback up! Those were good times because they were with my dad.
6) 2 things I do every single day: Vacuum and check scrapshare!
7) Happiest moment of 2008, so far: Oh there are so many. I love spending time with DH, we went out to see Phantom of the Opera with friends and had a blast. It was a GREAT date night. With Princess Seriously it was taking her to her last swim meet and we just had fun (before we got rained on) Her friend came with us and we were really early and went to get some breakfast. When we got back we still had time to wait and we just sat and chatted and listened to music. Nothing spectacular but it was a nice day and I loved it. With Princess Girly Girl it was taking her to the American Girl Place because she just loved every minute of it. It was so girly girl.
8) Describe yourself in 3 words: Funny, Protective and Loyal
9) 2 scrap related goals for this year: To get to 2007 for both girls. To complete a Book of Me.
10) You have $40 that you MUST spend on yourself – what do you do with it? why go to the scrapbook store, what else. Well maybe a pedicure.
Saturday, April 05, 2008
Step One - Again
So while I am still by the phone waiting for that call from The Ranch, I decided I was not going to sit and wait while eating. Stacy is super motivated to start her weight loss plan and that has me going also.
Today, I took step one, again. I never bought a scale, I depended on the scale at weight watchers meetings. Now I have my own scale. I can and will do this. I will make better choices. Stacy and I (and a few others) are going to do this together and make ourselves accountable to each other. That somehow makes it all different. I have no idea why, but the mind set is very different for me this time.
Tomorrow I am getting up and weighting myself and posting it (maybe not here) on Scrapshare. I will be accountable.
Step one and it feels good.
Thursday, April 03, 2008
A weekly recap on Thursday
Monday: Work, swim and laundry. I still hate laundry. :( Found fraud on my credit card. Talk to Dh about going to Texas to meet up with scrapbooking friends over my birthday weekend. Chatted with Stacy about going forward as a team to lose weight and get healthy!
Tuesday: Work, swim (are you seeing a pattern) and more laundry. Took DH's car in to get an estimate because he got in a car accident. Work on swim team meet stuff. Booked ticket to Texas, sent money in for retreat.
Wednesday, Work, grocery shopping (which was a big deal cause I save $130 and shopped that a mad women.) and more laundry. I still hate laundry, oh wait I said that. Decided to do something fun with the girls for the next two days. Order camera part that went missing.
Thursday: Took Dh's car in to shop for repair. Found out Donnann was in hospital, freaked out, made tons of phone calls and prayed my heart out. Took girls to the American Girl Place for lunch. That was adorable and you get pictures of that later. Work, late.
Friday: Going to Sherry's to scrapbook!
Saturday: Laundry, scrapbook!
Tuesday: Work, swim (are you seeing a pattern) and more laundry. Took DH's car in to get an estimate because he got in a car accident. Work on swim team meet stuff. Booked ticket to Texas, sent money in for retreat.
Wednesday, Work, grocery shopping (which was a big deal cause I save $130 and shopped that a mad women.) and more laundry. I still hate laundry, oh wait I said that. Decided to do something fun with the girls for the next two days. Order camera part that went missing.
Thursday: Took Dh's car in to shop for repair. Found out Donnann was in hospital, freaked out, made tons of phone calls and prayed my heart out. Took girls to the American Girl Place for lunch. That was adorable and you get pictures of that later. Work, late.
Friday: Going to Sherry's to scrapbook!
Saturday: Laundry, scrapbook!
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