Biggest Loser 10 Fall Challenge -- for losers and maintainers :)

[tigger813]

Got the Christmas cards mostly done. Waiting for some addresses from friends on FB. Done about 60- 70 cards today.

Successful shopping this afternoon. I got DH's game and Despicable Me. I also got the girls each a Scribblenauts game and the dance teachers each a coffee mug with a coffee packet.

Tomorrow I will run to Build A Bear and then to Target. We ware going to make the teachers candy and cookies like we did last year. I have to get stuff for fudge and some frosting for the cookies that we are going to make. DD1 has a friendship box to make about a classmate and we are going to make soccer and basketball cookies for that. I'll probably also run to Market Basket to pick up anything I still need. The girls both have a half day tomorrow so we will try and start some baking and DD1 also has to work on her book report due on Friday.

Looking forward to the BL finale tonight!

TTFN

 

[mikamah]

Good evening everyone. I'm watching the bl finale, and figured I need to catch up here rather than do my christmas cards. I still have 10 days till christmas, right?
Had a productive day. Went shopping after work, and have finished with everything except for gift cards for the teachers. Michael's after school care had parents night out tonight, and kept the kids from 6-8 for a holiday party so I went out for margaritas and quesadillas with some people from work. It was fun, and definitely more fun since I knew michael was so excited for the party, so I felt no guilt, and I didn't need to pay a babysitter. So eating was not so good today, but I did run this am for 2 miles, and will do 3-4 tomorrow.

Rose- So glad ds made it home safely, and what a sweetie to bring you his laundry. I don't know why I can sleep after criminal minds, but I can. I think it's because the houses here are very close together, and I feel pretty safe here. So exciting your trip is almost here, and I would not worry at all if you gain a few pounds while away. You are on vacation and deserve to enjoy yourself, and all that walking will definitely burn some calories. I know for me, as long as I get back on track right when I get home, I will see a minimal gain, at best.

TarynLove your daddy and the hampster story! And you taking the flying carpet over heaven, brought a tear to my eye. Another for AK having a boyfriend. She's only 2 years older than Michael and I am no where ready for that. Funny, the other day michael asked me if he was going to take a class about sex when he was older. I told him he's talk about it in a health class, but we'd talk about it too, and asked him if he had any questions now, and was thrilled that he didn't.

Lisa- Good luck at your hearing this week. Hope it goes smoothly.

tggsstarr- Yay for pants that are too big!! It's so nice to see those non scale victories.

Pamela- with all you've been through, a maintain through this challenge is a huge accomplishment. Glad you are able to take some time for yourself and get your exercise in.

Cam- Hope you met your deadline and all went well.

Nicole- You're right, I like this cold weather with a few inches of snow for Christmas, but come the end of january, I will trade anything for your 78 degrees.

Dona- Hope your knee is feeling better soon. I also don't remember if you had said what the doctor said. I know you were going to get a second opinion. Hang in there.

Deb- Hope you are feeling better soon. Congrats to ds on the award, and a hug to him on the gf.

CC- You're doing a great job as coach, with your busy life, and computer woes. Hope the internet issue is straightened away soon.

Dvccruiser-Hello neighbor.

Tracey- Hope things settle down for you soon. I'm envious of your cards being done, and mine still sitting in the walmart envelopes.

Shawn- You sound sooo busy. Hope the rest of this week goes smoothly and you're able to get ready for your big trip home. I'm so not a bird lover. YOu are a good friend to bird sit.

Just 3 more days til our final weighin. Many of you have seen some significant weightlosses, and many are close to your goals, but some of us haven't met our goals, but we are still plugging away, doing the best we can and making those small changes that do add up. Congrats to all of us.

 

[mommyof2Pirates]

Lindsay--he just told me Cliff Lee is a Phillie!!! (You follow baseball a little don't you?) I am beginning to really not like the Phillies! Though, I guess better the Phillies, than the Yankees, except we play the Phillies more than the Yankees! Soon time to start my countdown to spring training and men in tight pants! I do love baseball.

Yes you got it right Rose....We are huge huge huge PHILLIES fans here. Sorry. We are even bigger EAGLES fans. I have no choice if I would cheer for anyone else I would be divorced. Just kidding. We heard the news about cliff lee and we were super excited. Im not a big one for signs either like you said the other day and you guys might think this all sounds silly but heres a story:

Dh's nana passed away friday right. Last night mike was watching the fb game and his fantasy football team was going down to the wire. If he lost he would be out since it is the playoff in his league. At the end of the game the texans scored to tie it and mike went down by 7. The game went into over time. Mike said..."nana if you can hear me help the ravens get an interception for a touch down so I can win". No kidding seconds later the baltimore defense intercepts the ball and runs it in for a touchdown and mike won by 1 point. We looked at each other like this. It was a bit freaky. Then today after we heard about cliff lee mike said wow the guy turned down millions of dollars with the yankees to come back to philly. I said well maybe nana had something to do with it. It gave us a good laugh.

Things went very well today. The services were very nice but the graveside service only lasted a few minutes because it was bitter outside. I never heard a priest say the lords prayer as fast as this one did. We had a nice lunch and overall I made good choices. I did not get my run in today which I am a little upset about but I figure even if I miss one this week it will be ok under the circumstances.

After dinner I went shopping to try to finish up and I was out from 6p-10p. I am beat. I still have a few more things to get too. We have a very busy weekend coming up so hopefully I can get it all done. Im sure I will....I always do.

Sorry I didnt get to any other replies....just too tired and need to go to bed.

TTYL

 

[donac]

Good Wednesday morning everyone.

I am calling the dr today about my knee. With 2 wakes in 2 days and progress reports due tomorrow I have not had time to think about going to the dr. Then I have to think about what I am going to do.

Got my Christmas letter written. I had a little trouble writting it this year. Most of it was pretty easy. Dh has special rules about Christmas letters. They must be only 1 page long and not in small font. I usually add some pictures so there is really not a lot to say. I had something to say about my dh, and my sons because they all did some traveling and I hadn't. we did come up with something. Dh has approved, ds2 has approved and I am just waiting for the final approval from ds1. I guess he has to send it to his girl friend since she is also in it. Their picture is one they took in DW with Pooh and Tigger.

mommyof2pirates I am glad that the services were nice. Sorry that it was so cold out.

Kathy that is so nice about after school care having a parents night out. If I had shopping to do that would be a great time to do it.

Rose you are too nice doing your son's laundry. But I can understand you wanting it done. My ds leaves his laundry all over the house for a week after he does it.

my3princes Hope you are feeling better and that no one in the house gets what you have. Congrats on Nick being student of the month.

dvc and cc Hi

I have been up since 3:30 I tried to get back to sleep but too much going on in my brain. Lot's to do today. I just hope that I can get it all done.

 

[cclovesdis]

Morning Everyone!

My Internet is working well this morning. Hoping that continues all day so I can reply to all of you when I get home.

Hope everyone has a great day!

QOTD for Wed., 12/15: If you do anything you wanted today, what would you do?

Mini-Challenge: Be creative with at least 1 item on your to-do list today.

 

[Rose&Mike]

Lindsay--thanks for sharing the Nana story. Now I know who to blame about Cliff Lee going to the Phillies. I am so glad everything went ok yesterday.

Dona--I definitely did the laundry just so it would be done! 4 loads, all but one put away. We are shipping a box to BWV today, so I needed all the laundry finished!

I got quite the wakeup call yesterday, that just because I CAN run a certain speed on the treadmill, it doesn't mean it's a good choice. Last night I had sore feet, sore knees, sore hamstrings. Luckily it seems like it was just a temporary thing. I think part of the problem is I just want to get done on the treadmill, and part of it is you can instantly see your speed and I find myself being very competitive with myself.

They are definitely calling for ice accumulations in the morning. Uggh. I hope it gets cleared up early. I would much rather go to work tomorrow and have Friday off than have an unplanned day off tomorrow and have to go Friday.

Hope everyone has a good day!

 

[tigger813]

QOTD: I would sit down with a good book for at least and hour and maybe take a nap while reading it!!!

Good morning!

A quick stop here this morning before my morning of running errands gets going! I hope to get the last of my gifts today except for stocking stuffers. DH gets some of them at the British Imports store. I also want to get the rest of my gift cards today. List of things to get: Build a Bear outfits, Michaels gift card, JC Penney or Sears gift card, Pottery Barn gift card, Best Buy gift card, something for my mother., stuff to make fudge, frozen waffles for DD2, and stocking stuffers especially for DH.

TTFN

 

[flipflopmom]

Just wanted to say hi to Taryn. Soon time to start my countdown to spring training and men in tight pants!

I feel so loved! Maybe I should re-think my long standing position that baseball is boring!

Just a few short days until our Fall Challenge ends. What are you doing to make those days count? I want to fly over Alaska or somewhere north and see the Aurora Borealis!

Um...eating Doritos in classroom Christmas party. I've had the ticketmaster from Frosty saying Aurora Borealis in my head since I read this! Hope the hearing goes well today!

One great thing happened last week, I noticed that the pants I bought six weeks ago were much bigger than I remembered them being, almost too big!

AWESOME NSV!!!

Kathy.... I don't know how you can watch those creepy shows... especially late at night! I'd be totally freaked out!
Umm.... seriously? Isn't she only 11!!?? But those "school" relationships (you know, where they only see each other at school) are normal in that age range. DS has had the same girlfriend since May.... and he is only 12!! But other than a few times this summer, they only see each other at school. Do you know this boy?

I can't watch them either, P. We got into Fringe, but I couldn't sleep after watching it! I'm such a scaredy cat. And yes, despite what might be asked for, this will definitely be a school relationship. One of the perks of small town living all your life, I know him, his parents, his grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins. LOL! His grandfather and my Daddy went to school together, were great friends. He's been "after" her for years, and she kept turning him down, or so I "heard" through the "grapevine". Thank goodness for friends' kids talking to their parents. I do know that he had a "girlfriend" in 3rd grade, and their parents took them to a movie together! So, I am expecting to be asked for something similar at some point, with a RESOUNDING NO WAY to be my answer! LOL

Just a quick "Good morning" my friends! Busy here with a huge deadline at 6 pm. I hope everyone has a fabulous, on-plan kind of day as we wind down to the end of our challenge

That makes me feel so special that you checked in on a busy day! Hope you got it all done, hon!

And it's completely childish of me, but I hide and run the other way and make DH talk to him I know some of you guys are sick of snow already, so please feel free to send some down here to Texas. For once I would like to have a cold Christmas

I'll blow it your way! It's 8 degrees, windchill minus 5. Winter Storm watch for tonight through Friday, whole mixed bag of precip.

I have the rest of this week and then three and a half days until I am off. Too many things to do at school before we get our break.

WOW!!! You guys don't get off until Thursday afternoon? How long are you off after Christmas? THAT STINKS!!!

I must admit that I just skim read. Life has been super busy. Nick was selected as English student of the month for the month of December and he was honored at a banquet lunch today. We are very proud of him.

Great job NICK!!!

I need to drink more water during the day. I used to be so good about it and I've been sliding lately.

Me, too, CC! I've been so busy I haven't had time for it. Plus, for some reason, I've been CRAVING milk. I bet I've had a half gallon this week. I need to look up and see if that means I'm deficient in something. Usually, if I crave something realitively healthy, I'm lacking somewhere.

Already ate dinner and I'm still starving. Dang it

I hate that. I usually grab some nuts, they tend to fill me up a bit, and give me an energy boost!

. The mom told me she thought it was the real thing: Long story there.....Tom made it home safely. We have a ton of errands to run tomorrow before the next storm. This time they are calling for ice.

Sounds kinda like the parents of this boy, just a little more willing to push along adulthood than me.... Glad he made it safely, had him on my mind yesterday. We're in for the same storm, I do believe.

Got the Christmas cards mostly done. Waiting for some addresses from friends on FB.The girls both have a half day tomorrow so we will try and start some baking and DD1 also has to work on her book report due on Friday.

Great job getting lots done!!!!

Michael's after school care had parents night out tonight, and kept the kids from 6-8 for a holiday party so I went out for margaritas and quesadillas with some people from work. She's only 2 years older than Michael and I am no where ready for that. Funny, the other day michael asked me if he was going to take a class about sex when he was older. Just 3 more days til our final weighin. Many of you have seen some significant weightlosses, and many are close to your goals, but some of us haven't met our goals, but we are still plugging away, doing the best we can and making those small changes that do add up. Congrats to all of us./QUOTE]
Um... I've never said the word sex to Anna Kat. I have got to do that soon, and I sooo dread it, but I know I want to be the one to talk to her about it. I'm thinking we'll do best if I put her in the car one evening, and drive around in the dark to talk. No eye contact necessary. This is funny, but I remember Brad and I having converstions coming home from "dates" in the dark. We would ask each other questions that were too embarrasing to ask in the day light. Such as "what really is blue...." why does it hurt so bad to get in there? What does pulling your knees up help after a hit in football. You are so right, we're plugging along, chinking away... YAY US!

Mike said..."nana if you can hear me help the ravens get an interception for a touch down so I can win". No kidding seconds later the baltimore defense intercepts the ball and runs it in for a touchdown and mike won by 1 point. We looked at each other like this. Things went very well today. The services were very nice but the graveside service only lasted a few minutes because it was bitter outside.

Glad everyone behaved! Creepy Football story!!! How in the world did you stay out so long? I would have fallen down in the mall! Thanks for stopping in!

I am calling the dr today about my knee. With 2 wakes in 2 days and progress reports due tomorrow I have not had time to think about going to the dr. Then I have to think about what I am going to do. I have been up since 3:30 I tried to get back to sleep but too much going on in my brain. Lot's to do today. I just hope that I can get it all done.

Take care of yourself Dona! Make that call. Lots of no sleep going on!

QOTD for Wed., 12/15: If you do anything you wanted today, what would you do?

Depends. If I had to stick to parameters of normalcy, I would send the girls to my mom and clean the house from top to bottom, wrap Christmas presents, and see what I could bake. If it was a dream - WIN THE LOTTERY, go shopping in NYE in my private jet, pay someone to clean my house while I was shopping, etc. etc. etc.

BRB

 

[flipflopmom]

First words out of AK's mouth yesterday morning? "Can I get Hunter a Christmas present?" SHEEZ. NO!

So sick of bad news! Yesterday, an old store that had been converted to apts burned, .5 miles from mom. 2 families were living there, 1 man and his special needs son, and a very young family with an infant. The young family had been there 2 weeks, and used every dime they had on security deposit, all the hook up fees, etc, and had just moved everything in. They lost everything. Our county can't afford to pay firefighters, so it was about 20 minutes before the first truck arrived. I feel very thankful that these men and women left work mid day to get there, but it made me realize that many homes in our county have no chance of survival in a fire.... So very sad.

They cut off the power to the area, and mom and Sophie were without heat for several hours. I fussed and told her she should have called me to meet her here so they could be warm, but she swore they were fine, they just got in the bed under a bunch of covers and played Barbies. High here yesterday was 22.

Also found out that the TA's wife is declining rapidly, and probably won't make it until Christmas.

Ak's friend's mom ended up not with a ruptured spleen, but a ruptured ovarian cyst. They had to remove a lot of blood from her abdomen to discover the source, and she has a large incision to prove it. Don't know when she'll get home from the hospital...

Can someone please have something magical happen today, and report back? I need uplifting. I was awake at 11, just being thankful for my warm house and healthy family. Gave everyone extra bedtime hugs.

AK has a HUGE test today in Science, and I couldn't help her with it. I don't even know what half those words mean, and unfortunately, neither did she. She could answer the questions on the study guide, but couldn't explain why... Worried about it.

Oh well, gotta wrap those Christmas gifts for AK's friends. One brought her a VT purse yesterday that probably cost at least $20-$30. I just told AK we don't make as much as her parents, and they'll have to understand.

Have a good day, please, please, pretty please????????
Taryn

 

[lisah0711]

Good morning all!

Anyone watch the Biggest Loser last night? I won't say who won in case you haven't watched yet. There are big changes coming to the Biggest Loser show next round and that will be interesting to see.

Hmmm, do I go with the romantic flight over Agrabah or the exhilerating flight over London's clock tower?

Oh, do both! Great job on the NSV with the pants!

Wish I could give you my $10 BAB coupon. I clipped it from the paper a few weeks ago in the hopes that I could find SOMEONE who wanted a BAB for Christmas, but that isn't the case. I will probably just walk into BAB and hand it to someone in line this week. I've done that before and some people just look at you like you are CRAZY, but others get a big smile and say thank you.

Kind of like trying to give away fastpasses that you don't need at WDW?

Just a quick "Good morning" my friends! Busy here with a huge deadline at 6 pm. I hope everyone has a fabulous, on-plan kind of day as we wind down to the end of our challenge.

Hope you made your deadline with no drama or mishaps!

I know some of you guys are sick of snow already, so please feel free to send some down here to Texas. For once I would like to have a cold Christmas The high tomorrow is 78, it sure would be nice if it would at least by in the 50s for Christmas. Christmas at 78 degrees just isn't the same

78 sounds wonderful, Nicole! I grew up in California and Arizona and we longed for a White Christmas but the best we could do was a hard frost!

I saw the PMs. I'm still feeling overwhelmed and hopefully if I get a free moment this weekend I can sit and try to absorb everything. I think I've got about a billion things going through my brain right now! Thanks for your patience! I think knowing I've got to get several gifts mailed out by Friday is taking its toll on my concentration! And then there's the disaster at my house! But at least I'm staying focused weight loss wise! I just really want to do well in the challenge at the weight loss center! I hope I've done enough!

You have been busy since you got back, Tracey, and I have to say that I am very impressed that you don't seem to be hit by the post-WDW vacation blues! And you've done a great job getting right back in the groove!

Hope that you are feeling better, Deb!

Already ate dinner and I'm still starving. Dang it

I hate it when that happens!

Once again, my DS was very thoughtful and knew how much I missed doing his laundry, so he brought some home for me, so I need to get on it, cause we're shipping a box ahead tomorrow. (He did offer to do it, but of course I said no.)

Nothing says "I love you, Mom!" like a bunch of dirty laundry! I'm glad that he arrive home safe and sound. Hope the weather isn't too bad in your neck of the woods. I hate ice, too.

The Seattle marathon sounds like fun! Have you been there before? We've go there alot because it is easy and cheap for us to get there -- let me know if you want any hotel or restaurant recommendations.

Good evening everyone. I'm watching the bl finale, and figured I need to catch up here rather than do my christmas cards. I still have 10 days till christmas, right?

Tons of time left! I haven't started mine either.

Nice job dodging the bullet on the S-E-X talk!

Dh's nana passed away friday right. Last night mike was watching the fb game and his fantasy football team was going down to the wire. If he lost he would be out since it is the playoff in his league. At the end of the game the texans scored to tie it and mike went down by 7. The game went into over time. Mike said..."nana if you can hear me help the ravens get an interception for a touch down so I can win". No kidding seconds later the baltimore defense intercepts the ball and runs it in for a touchdown and mike won by 1 point. We looked at each other like this. It was a bit freaky.

That was nice of nana! Hope your DH wins the pool!

Dona, I am so sorry that your knee is bothering you so much on top of all the other stuff that you have going on. I can totally sympathise with waking up with your brain running in high gear.

QOTD for Wed., 12/15: If you do anything you wanted today, what would you do?

Win the lottery!

Thanks for coaching this week, CC!

AK has a HUGE test today in Science, and I couldn't help her with it. I don't even know what half those words mean, and unfortunately, neither did she. She could answer the questions on the study guide, but couldn't explain why... Worried about it.

Taryn, so sorry for all the bad news surrounding you.

We had to get the answer key for DS' math book on Amazon so it didn't take us two hours to correct his homework -- he was understandably upset because sometimes we would mark things wrong that were really right because we didn't know how to do the math. I think it only gets worse from here. And lest any of you teacher types shake your head about having the answer key we have DS do the work, we mark the problems that are wrong, DS does his own corrections and then, and only then, does he get to look at the answers to see what he is doing wrong.

Thanks for all the well wishes on my hearing today. I will be glad when it is over. I woke up at 3:11 a.m. and never went back to sleep.

Have a great day all!

 

[pjlla]

I must admit that I just skim read. Life has been super busy, but what's unusual about that My right rear tire was totally frozen this morning. I thought Chris was going to have to come home and take me to work, but apparenlty I dragged it long enough for it to "free" up I made it through about 3 1/2 hours at work before I started throwing up Came home and slept for 4 hours. Still not feeling great.

Pam sorry to have missed you this weekend. I drove by the aquatic center several times, but I wasn't sure if you were there or not. I'm glad that DD did so well.


Nick was selected as English student of the month for the month of December and he was honored at a banquet lunch today. We are very proud of him. On a sad note he and his girlfriend are having "issues". I see that his facebook status is single again.

Sorry to hear you are sick!! Hopefully it is just a 24 hour thing. And get that tire checked soon. I had an issue like that many years ago.... I thought that it fixed itself, but then the entire wheel just seized up.... on the highway on the Wednesday before T.giving with no one in sight on the highway, etc. HUGE hassle and expense!

I would have txted you over the weekend, but I figured you'd feel the need to come and visit me and you had a busy weekend yourself with your celebration for Hunter and all, so I didn't txt. PLEASE don't feel like I was trying to ignore you! We will definitely have to plan a day together after the holiday! And btw, DD and her boyfriend broke up not long ago... maybe we need to re-introduce our teens!

Congrats to you and Nick on his Student of the Month honor!! DD just got selected for the Latin Honor Society! We have such smart kids!! Must mean we are GREAT parents!!

[ Funny, the other day michael asked me if he was going to take a class about sex when he was older. I told him he's talk about it in a health class, but we'd talk about it too, and asked him if he had any questions now, and was thrilled that he didn't.

[

How old is he? Never too early to start talking. I found with DS it was easiest to start by explaining TOM to him.... I figure with a Mom and a sister he would need to know about it sooner rather than later. That was a strange talk, but kind of funny... especially since it is something he will never experience himself! But it opened the door in a way. For some reason he has always been easier to talk to about stuff like that than DD. I have also bought some great books for the kids over the years... usually biblically based or Christian based... talks about the basics of S-E-X plus the spiritual aspects of purity and such. Covers all the bases. I'll be happy to check on the titles of these if you are interested. I have actually had DD quote back to me from one of them recently when she had her break-up with her boyfriend! Nice to know they are actually reading them!

Taryn is right.... talking in the car (at least to start) is a great idea. No need to eye contact and they can't escape!

QOTD for Wed., 12/15: If you do anything you wanted today, what would you do?

Mini-Challenge: Be creative with at least 1 item on your to-do list today.

Well... if I could do what I wanted, I would finish all of the scrapbooking projects I wanted to do for Christmas. But several of those have been put on the back burner for now and will probably stay there. Today I am really just hoping to get the tree partially decorated (it has sat here undecorated for 4 days now), some cookies made for the swim team pizza party tonight, and some housework done. Anything else would be a bonus!

I got quite the wakeup call yesterday, that just because I CAN run a certain speed on the treadmill, it doesn't mean it's a good choice. Last night I had sore feet, sore knees, sore hamstrings. Luckily it seems like it was just a temporary thing. I think part of the problem is I just want to get done on the treadmill, and part of it is you can instantly see your speed and I find myself being very competitive with myself.

They are definitely calling for ice accumulations in the morning. Uggh. I hope it gets cleared up early. I would much rather go to work tomorrow and have Friday off than have an unplanned day off tomorrow and have to go Friday.

Hope everyone has a good day!

Stay in as much as you can with that nasty weather. We had a bit of flurries yesterday, but nothing else. I don't envy you the ICE!! And if we lose power it will be all up to me to get that stupid heavy generator out of the shed... we might have to put up with being cold and dark for a while!

Take care of yourself on the TM.... I agree with seeing the speed and wanting to keep bumping it up!

First words out of AK's mouth yesterday morning? "Can I get Hunter a Christmas present?" SHEEZ. NO!

So sick of bad news! Yesterday, an old store that had been converted to apts burned, .5 miles from mom. 2 families were living there, 1 man and his special needs son, and a very young family with an infant. The young family had been there 2 weeks, and used every dime they had on security deposit, all the hook up fees, etc, and had just moved everything in. They lost everything. Our county can't afford to pay firefighters, so it was about 20 minutes before the first truck arrived. I feel very thankful that these men and women left work mid day to get there, but it made me realize that many homes in our county have no chance of survival in a fire.... So very sad.

They cut off the power to the area, and mom and Sophie were without heat for several hours. I fussed and told her she should have called me to meet her here so they could be warm, but she swore they were fine, they just got in the bed under a bunch of covers and played Barbies. High here yesterday was 22.

Also found out that the TA's wife is declining rapidly, and probably won't make it until Christmas.

Ak's friend's mom ended up not with a ruptured spleen, but a ruptured ovarian cyst. They had to remove a lot of blood from her abdomen to discover the source, and she has a large incision to prove it. Don't know when she'll get home from the hospital...

Can someone please have something magical happen today, and report back? I need uplifting. I was awake at 11, just being thankful for my warm house and healthy family. Gave everyone extra bedtime hugs.

AK has a HUGE test today in Science, and I couldn't help her with it. I don't even know what half those words mean, and unfortunately, neither did she. She could answer the questions on the study guide, but couldn't explain why... Worried about it.

Oh well, gotta wrap those Christmas gifts for AK's friends. One brought her a VT purse yesterday that probably cost at least $20-$30. I just told AK we don't make as much as her parents, and they'll have to understand.

Have a good day, please, please, pretty please????????
Taryn

You certainly have had your share of bad/difficult news lately!! I'm sure you will agree with me that 2010 can end QUICKLY!! I'm ready to see it gone. Honestly, it was a fine year for us, up until November for the most part. But since 11/1 it's been kind of crappy.... so I won't be sad to see it go!
about the Christmas gift for the BF!! I asked DS if he planned to give his girlfriend anything. He didn't seem to feel it was necessary, but I think I might grab a little something for him to give her right before the holiday break. Just a token, but it would be a nice gesture, especially since they have been "together" ( ) since May!!

We had to get the answer key for DS' math book on Amazon so it didn't take us two hours to correct his homework -- he was understandably upset because sometimes we would mark things wrong that were really right because we didn't know how to do the math. I think it only gets worse from here. And lest any of you teacher types shake your head about having the answer key we have DS do the work, we mark the problems that are wrong, DS does his own corrections and then, and only then, does he get to look at the answers to see what he is doing wrong.

Thanks for all the well wishes on my hearing today. I will be glad when it is over. I woke up at 3:11 a.m. and never went back to sleep.

Have a great day all!

Hope you have a gret day and a great hearing. Don't fall asleep during it... maybe some coffee is in your future today!

I totally get it about the Math homework. I haven't been able to help/correct my kids' math homework since about 3rd grade!! Thank goodness DH has a great head for Math (and we have two high school math teachers in the family!).... otherwise my kids would be SUNK!! We divide and conquer.... DH helps with math and science.... I handle the English and social studies!!


Morning all! Well... it's getting late already and I haven't accomplished much. I did get in another good workout yesterday, so I finally feel really back on track! My legs are sore today though, so maybe just some strength training for arms today!!

I went shopping again for a bit last night while DD was at swim and I STILL haven't found anything much to buy her!! I did get another small gift for DS, but I didn't really NEED to get him anything. And I have NOTHING for DH or my Dad! HELP!! I'm starting to get a little panicky! I DO NOT want to be out shopping in the crazy crowds this weekend!!! Not to mention, I don't really have time with swim meets and basketball games Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday!! It maybe a "very giftcard Christmas" around here this year!!

Well... nothing is getting done while I sit here and chat!! Time to fly..........P

 

[keenercam]

Hi, everyone! I have been lurking and reading so that I can keep people in my prayers in a meaningful way, but I am still sorry that I haven't been here much.

Lindsay - What a funny story about DH's Nana's watching over his teams. There is something so reassuring to us as humans to think that our loved ones continue to watch over us and help us along.

Dona - I hope you take care of your knee.

Rose - PLEASE take it easy on the TM. So many of the accomplished runners and walkers on the WISH team have suffered injuries on the TM (me included), because it is so easy to overdo it. Be smart so that you can continue to do something you love. Oh, and congrats on getting all the laundry under control. Safe travels!

Lisa - I hope your hearing goes very well today.

Taryn - I am hoping and praying that 2011 brings good news and happy times to your family and friends. Isn't it interesting, though, that the more people we know and care about, the more bad news there seems to be? I really do think it seems overwhelming to you because you pay attention to the world around you and know so many people from school, church, your community, etc. and are therefore so aware of what is going on in their lives. For some reason, we all tend to share and pass along sad news (maybe to ask our friends to pray for others), so we feel sometimes like we are bombarded with bad news. Does that make sense? Oh, and EEK! on AK having a boyfriend. It doesn't get any better, though. I am still completely traumatized by the whole "my kid's in a relationship" thing and Jenn is 22 and Andrew is 17. LOL!

P - I don't know how in the world you are accomplishing all you are doing, but kudos to you. Please find time to just sit and relax with a cup of tea or a good book, even if it is only for 15 minutes.

Drats. I am out of time, so hugs and warm wishes to all I missed. Tomorrow is my 2nd weigh in on the new WW plan and my last one for this challenge. I haven't accomplished anywhere near what I'd aspired to, but will be happy with where I am. I am actually really looking forward to the next challenge, especially since our trip of a lifetime is now only 6 1/2 months away.

 

[mizzoutiger76]

Hi everyone,

Just a quick drop-in, I'm feeling terrible today Sore throat, achy all over, headache, but I'm trying to stay at work b/c of a meeting we're having this afternoon

My body was screaming at me today not to do any exercise, but I had a talk with the neurotic part of me that I would go, but if I only got in 5 mins in than so be it Today would be a run day but I got about 30 secs into it and decided that wasn't going to happen. So I got about 15 mins on the elliptical before I started to feel really bad. **Oh and in case anyone is wondering, I'm positive my sickness is allergy related...I don't want anyone to think that I was purposefully spreading my sick germs at the gym

Water consumption is a no go today and I know that tonight's dinner is going to be shot too b/c I'll be sending DH to pick something up so that I can lay on the couch for the evening.

Oh well, you can't fight what your body is doing, so hopefully tomorrow I'll feel better and I'll be back to healthy eating and drowning in water .

my3princes - to you and I hope you feel better soon

to everyone that needs one

To everyone one else, keep up the good work!

Nicole

 

[my3princes]

Sorry to hear you are sick!! Hopefully it is just a 24 hour thing. And get that tire checked soon. I had an issue like that many years ago.... I thought that it fixed itself, but then the entire wheel just seized up.... on the highway on the Wednesday before T.giving with no one in sight on the highway, etc. HUGE hassle and expense!

I would have txted you over the weekend, but I figured you'd feel the need to come and visit me and you had a busy weekend yourself with your celebration for Hunter and all, so I didn't txt. PLEASE don't feel like I was trying to ignore you! We will definitely have to plan a day together after the holiday! And btw, DD and her boyfriend broke up not long ago... maybe we need to re-introduce our teens!

Congrats to you and Nick on his Student of the Month honor!! DD just got selected for the Latin Honor Society! We have such smart kids!! Must mean we are GREAT parents!!



How old is he? Never too early to start talking. I found with DS it was easiest to start by explaining TOM to him.... I figure with a Mom and a sister he would need to know about it sooner rather than later. That was a strange talk, but kind of funny... especially since it is something he will never experience himself! But it opened the door in a way. For some reason he has always been easier to talk to about stuff like that than DD. I have also bought some great books for the kids over the years... usually biblically based or Christian based... talks about the basics of S-E-X plus the spiritual aspects of purity and such. Covers all the bases. I'll be happy to check on the titles of these if you are interested. I have actually had DD quote back to me from one of them recently when she had her break-up with her boyfriend! Nice to know they are actually reading them!

Taryn is right.... talking in the car (at least to start) is a great idea. No need to eye contact and they can't escape!





Well... if I could do what I wanted, I would finish all of the scrapbooking projects I wanted to do for Christmas. But several of those have been put on the back burner for now and will probably stay there. Today I am really just hoping to get the tree partially decorated (it has sat here undecorated for 4 days now), some cookies made for the swim team pizza party tonight, and some housework done. Anything else would be a bonus!



Stay in as much as you can with that nasty weather. We had a bit of flurries yesterday, but nothing else. I don't envy you the ICE!! And if we lose power it will be all up to me to get that stupid heavy generator out of the shed... we might have to put up with being cold and dark for a while!

Take care of yourself on the TM.... I agree with seeing the speed and wanting to keep bumping it up!



You certainly have had your share of bad/difficult news lately!! I'm sure you will agree with me that 2010 can end QUICKLY!! I'm ready to see it gone. Honestly, it was a fine year for us, up until November for the most part. But since 11/1 it's been kind of crappy.... so I won't be sad to see it go!
about the Christmas gift for the BF!! I asked DS if he planned to give his girlfriend anything. He didn't seem to feel it was necessary, but I think I might grab a little something for him to give her right before the holiday break. Just a token, but it would be a nice gesture, especially since they have been "together" ( ) since May!!



Hope you have a gret day and a great hearing. Don't fall asleep during it... maybe some coffee is in your future today!

I totally get it about the Math homework. I haven't been able to help/correct my kids' math homework since about 3rd grade!! Thank goodness DH has a great head for Math (and we have two high school math teachers in the family!).... otherwise my kids would be SUNK!! We divide and conquer.... DH helps with math and science.... I handle the English and social studies!!


Morning all! Well... it's getting late already and I haven't accomplished much. I did get in another good workout yesterday, so I finally feel really back on track! My legs are sore today though, so maybe just some strength training for arms today!!

I went shopping again for a bit last night while DD was at swim and I STILL haven't found anything much to buy her!! I did get another small gift for DS, but I didn't really NEED to get him anything. And I have NOTHING for DH or my Dad! HELP!! I'm starting to get a little panicky! I DO NOT want to be out shopping in the crazy crowds this weekend!!! Not to mention, I don't really have time with swim meets and basketball games Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday!! It maybe a "very giftcard Christmas" around here this year!!

Well... nothing is getting done while I sit here and chat!! Time to fly..........P

I'm sure you'll think of something for DH and Dad. How about a netflix subscription for DH since he's stuck at home?

Congrats to Laura, that is a huge acheivement and with all the swimming too. She is smart and athletic. Maybe we should reintroduce the kids, but I'm not sure I'm up for another long distance relationship

I'm home again today. Still not feeling great. I seem to go from freezing cold to overheating in a matter of seconds. Hopefully this will be gone before tomorrow or I'll be working sick. New job and I'm not going to blow it.

We have Colby's concert tonight so I need to go out for a little while for that. He seems excited.

 

[pjlla]

Hi, everyone! I have been lurking and reading so that I can keep people in my prayers in a meaningful way, but I am still sorry that I haven't been here much.

P - I don't know how in the world you are accomplishing all you are doing, but kudos to you. Please find time to just sit and relax with a cup of tea or a good book, even if it is only for 15 minutes.

Drats. I am out of time, so hugs and warm wishes to all I missed. Tomorrow is my 2nd weigh in on the new WW plan and my last one for this challenge. I haven't accomplished anywhere near what I'd aspired to, but will be happy with where I am. I am actually really looking forward to the next challenge, especially since our trip of a lifetime is now only 6 1/2 months away.

Yup... my prayer list keeps getting longer and longer... maybe cause I'm getting older?

I'm managing to get done the necessities and let go of the extras.... but I definitely consider my time here a NECESSITY! I got lights and popcorn strings on the tree so today is good! DH's employer has been providing meals for us once a week for a few weeks now and tonight's the night! So no cooking! And actually.... they are bringing enough food to last many days... usually a huge salad (plus dressing), a big casserole type thing (lasagna and shephard's pie so far) and then two big containers of soup (potato corn chowder and chicken basil rice).... so it is really more like bringing 4 days of food!! Can't wait for tonight's selection!

Keep yourself on a steady track with recovering that leg and your weight loss and you will be more than ready for your big trip!! How are you liking the new WW program? I haven't heard much about it and haven't had the time to really look into it yet.

Hi everyone,

Just a quick drop-in, I'm feeling terrible today Sore throat, achy all over, headache, but I'm trying to stay at work b/c of a meeting we're having this afternoon

My body was screaming at me today not to do any exercise, but I had a talk with the neurotic part of me that I would go, but if I only got in 5 mins in than so be it Today would be a run day but I got about 30 secs into it and decided that wasn't going to happen. So I got about 15 mins on the elliptical before I started to feel really bad. **Oh and in case anyone is wondering, I'm positive my sickness is allergy related...I don't want anyone to think that I was purposefully spreading my sick germs at the gym

Water consumption is a no go today and I know that tonight's dinner is going to be shot too b/c I'll be sending DH to pick something up so that I can lay on the couch for the evening.

Oh well, you can't fight what your body is doing, so hopefully tomorrow I'll feel better and I'll be back to healthy eating and drowning in water .

my3princes - to you and I hope you feel better soon

to everyone that needs one

To everyone one else, keep up the good work!

Nicole

Hope it is just allergies! Achy all over sounds more like flu than allergies. Take care of yourself and get better quickly..... and maybe DH can find something healthy to bring home?? Subway, rotiserrie chicken with a salad, something like that?? How about some hot soup?

I'm sure you'll think of something for DH and Dad. How about a netflix subscription for DH since he's stuck at home?

Congrats to Laura, that is a huge acheivement and with all the swimming too. She is smart and athletic. Maybe we should reintroduce the kids, but I'm not sure I'm up for another long distance relationship

I'm home again today. Still not feeling great. I seem to go from freezing cold to overheating in a matter of seconds. Hopefully this will be gone before tomorrow or I'll be working sick. New job and I'm not going to blow it.

We have Colby's concert tonight so I need to go out for a little while for that. He seems excited.

Sorry you're still feeling icky. Wish I could be there to help. Sounds like you have a fever with all that hot and cold going on... have you taken your temp?? Are you eating and drinking? Hot tea, hot soup, lots of water, maybe some juice?? Are you still sick to your stomach?

Actually, I think I do see the possibility of Netflix subscription under the tree I've had the idea brewing for a while but I need to sit down and do it.

Enjoy the concert tonight. Is it Christmas music? What does he play? Hopefully you can feel well enough to go for a while.


Afternoon ladies! Well... DH hit the treadmill before me today! I'm so glad he found the energy to do that.... 3/4 mi today! Sure, it is a slow walk, but that is all he needs for now.... just to get MOVING! Then I helped him shower and he is spiffy and ready to go (but of course, he has no where to go!!). I'm sure he feels better just to be getting washed up regularly and such!

Like I mentioned above, I at least got some lights and popcorn strings on the tree! I did some picking up around the downstairs/kitchen. After I finish eating I will vacuum and sweep the kitchen floor and call it a day for downstairs. I also folded and put away two loads of laundry and have another waiting in the dryer. My thank you notes are in the mail, along with an overdue sympathy card to my SIL (lost her Dad about two weeks ago).

I need to throw together a batch of cookies for DD to take to her swim team holiday pizza party tonight. Wish I could do more, but that will be it for this year!

I'm gonna run... it is 2pm and I haven't finished lunch!.........P

 

[tggrrstarr]

I need to drink more water during the day. I used to be so good about it and I've been sliding lately. I think I'll take some water bottles to work so I am more prepared.

ITA! I have been so bad lately. If I am lucky, I drink half of what I need to. Forget it if I have a day off! It does seem easier when I use my reusable water bottle.

QOTD for Wed., 12/15: If you do anything you wanted today, what would you do?

Mini-Challenge: Be creative with at least 1 item on your to-do list today.

Sleep. I tried to take a nap earlier and couldn't fall asleep.
Scrapbooking, I am soo far behind.

I went to the gym today and did all 9 runs of c25k w1 d2. Funny, two months ago when I did this for the first time, I was dying afterwards. This time, I just went right over to the TM and walked for an additional 15 minutes. I was even thinking about skiiping day 3 and going right to week 2 next week. I am only doing one run a week for now until I can get to the gym more often.

My DH and I were watching BL finale last night, and the only question we had was, why on earth was Jillian dressed like Elvis Presley?

 

[mikamah]

Good afternoon all. Well, I wimped out of my run/walk this morning when from my bed I heard the wind whipping at the house, and I knew it was only going to be in the teens. I will get them in later this week. I did go to the optical shop and ordered real glasses. I've been wearing the readers for a while, and finally got an eye exam a few weeks ago, and I do need both distance and reading, so I went with progressives. I hope I can adjust to them. I will miss having pairs all over the house, but if I'm supposed to wear them all the time, they should be on my face and I shouldn't have to search.

I'm taking michael to the orthodontist at 4. We've seen one already in the same office as our pedi dentist, but I've heard a few negatives and I didn't get a great feel for them, and every person I know who has gone to them was told they need a palate expander, including michael. So this will be more of a second opinion, and I will probably go with them, or go for a third. I've heard good things about this office and doctor, so we'll see.

After that we're meeting some friends for supper to celebrate Christmas.

QOTD- If I could do anything today, I'd love to do nothing, totally guilt free. Just veg on the couch with movies and drink a few cups of tea, and totally relax. Of course, I'd need to hire a housekeeper to come and pickup the house for me first, and since Lisa's hitting the lottery today, I'll send her the bill. Thanks Lisa!!

Fun question CC. It's so nice do dream. Actually next week at work is pretty quiet, so I may just get cancelled, and take a day guilt free. I'll have to be really productive this weekend, so if I take a day off, I can relax.

Taryn- So sorry for all the sadness you've been seeing lately. It's so hard. I like the idea of no eye contact when talking about tough things. I'll have to remember that.

Pamela- Thanks for the book offer. A year or so ago he had had some questions and I found a great library book that explained it all in simple terms, and also had info about alternative means, donor insemination, and such, so we have started to talk about it a little, but I will definitely be needing some books as he enters puberty. So funny for christmas I picked up a little 5$ back massager since michael loved to have his back rubbed and one of the ladies I work with who is so prim and proper said, "Well, you know what he'll be using that for some day." Yeah, I know, i can't stop it.

I hope to get back later with more replies. The afternoon is going by too fast.

Have a great evening.

 

[keenercam]

Kathy - I don't mean to be a jerk but I am so offended that your co-worker said that to you. It seems a little intrusive, but maybe I am hyper-sensitive because someone insinuated to me something about DS17, whom they do not know. UGH!

P - WOW!! How awesome that DH got on the treadmill!!! Woohoo!!!!

I am absolutely loving the new WW plan. I swear, I have not reached for processed foods or snacks and it's all to do with the new plan. I am eating more of the "filling" foods and have very few moments of hunger. And I try to address those moments with fruit, since I know it is zero points plus value. Overall, my eating habits have changed dramatically and the scale seems to be rewarding me so far.

 

[Rose&Mike]

Got our box mailed to BWV--I don't know if it was cheaper than just paying the luggage fee, but it will definitely make traveling easier. Our carryons should be pretty empty, which will be nice. Also went to Target and Kroger. DS is taking a nap and I think I am going to go to strength class. It will probably be my last one before our trip because I don't think I will have time on Monday--more specifically, don't know if I will be able to leave work on time! We are listening to bob marley radio on pandora through our stereo speakers. I love Bob Marley!

Cam--thanks for the reminder about the treadmill. It scared me last night when I took my shoes off. My feet felt fine until then, but as soon as I took them off, they were not happy. Hopefully this will be enough to force me to slow down. I just really really really don't like the treadmill. Ok enough whining. I am very happy and grateful that I am able to run, and I don't want to jeopardize that.

Meant to share this yesterday. We are having some issues with a mailing at work--very frustrating and it's been going on for days. The project is way over due. Anyhow, yesterday my boss shared something at a luncheon she was at--the person speaking lost her daughter to leukemia. Basically, the message was--we are all fortunate to be here to deal with our problems and frustrations. Doesn't mean they aren't frustrating, but we are here and that's what matters. Since I have been thinking about the whole attitude of gratitude thing, I felt like this was the perfect message. The holidays, the stress, the shopping, family issues, money problems, weather, etc can really drag us down, but we are here. And for that, as I watch my baby sleeping on the couch, I am grateful. (Ok, now I'm crying and Eric Clapton is singing Knocking on Heaven's Door--not good!)

Have a good afternoon.

 

[keenercam]

Rose -