30-Somethings - 30 Something Daily Chat: Thurs. May 1st!!

WELCOME TO MAY EVERYONE!!!

HOpefully the weather will start warming up and I can get my veggies in the ground!!

Just ran a mile...usually I do 2 every other day, but it was so darn cold this AM that my feet were FREEZING...couldn't take it anymore. I did a little ab work and will practice my dancing in a bit, so that will bring me up to my 2 miles for the day.

HOpe everyone has good stuff planned for today. I have a few errands this am, then the girls are coming here for a playdate after school, I have two cakes to bake, so they will keep Cady busy. Frankie is supposed to have a baseball game tonight, but we'll see what the weather brings.

Okay, I'm off to do some hip thrusts...hope everyone has a super day!!

P

Good Morning!

My name is Jennifer and I am new to this site and just found this subsection. I just wanted to commend you on running this morning. I noticed that you live in Bucks County, I am a Southern New Jersey girl myself, and I know how cold it was this morning. The fact that you still got up to run is amazing to me. I rolled over and went back to sleep! So I will think of you and this post tomorrow morning when the alarm goes off and hopefully I will be able to drag my butt out of bed and go for a nice walk/jog.

Enjoy your day!

-Jennifer

Hello everyone,

I am trying to get motivated for the day. It sure is going to be a busy one. I am going to get my eyes checked, my eyebrows waxed, and then I have to get tags for my car (they expire today). Also my parents will be taking me out to dinner ~ not sure where, as it is my choice.

Pam, good for you for running! I know that it has been really cold here in the mornings. Of course I am not a runner ~ but I would walk.

Well off to get some breakfast. Need energy.

Lisa

Lisa, Happy Birthday girl!!!:bday2you: Hope it is a Great day, pamper yourself, you deserve it.

We sure have been having alot of Birthdays lately.

My battery is almost dead so Im gonna go, I'll be back later!
Alicia

Hey Chicks!

Well I haven't done any of my regular exercise in the last two days and I feel poopy! I've been so busy pulling weeds, hauling dirt, driving here there and everywhere for this car and my new nephew, Calgon, take me away! I enjoy the work outside, its just hard to work in everything else I have to do, but the yard work has to get done before its too late. So today my plan is to start some laundry, read a few chapters in my Bible while I ride my bike, then go out for a few hours in the yard, grill some burgers and taters, then go run 3 miles. Lets see how that pans out. As long as I get to watch Survivor tonight I'll be a happy girl. OOOOOh I have to get graduation invites wrote up and sent out today too. Yea Rah!

Hanna, I bought a 99 Honda Civic, very low miles and in excellent condition for 6k. DS turned 18 in March, he's going to Lipscomb Univ. in Nashville this fall, its about 3 1/2 hrs. from where we live, so he's gonna need a dependable and economical car. I think I did okay. Glad to hear Coco is doing well.

Pam, one day you'll have to send me your recipe for your cakes, I love to bake, I just don't take the time to do it often enough. We've had a couple of cold days here in a row but yesterday it started warming up and its supposed to get in the 70's today, so you may have some good weather coming your way soon.

HI! Jennifer, welcome to our little corner of the 3fc world!!

Well, I better go get busy or the day will definitely pass me by, have a terrific day and I'll check back later to see whats up in ya'lls worlds today.

Trish

p.s. I never got the call from the Dr., so I called them and was told to be patient, I still haven't heard anything, except about my bill.:mad:

:balloons: Happy Birthday Lisa!!! :balloons:

Good morning all!
Pam, I sure could use some of your focus right now! I have been so overwhelmed with having wayyy too much on my plate, I tend to "shut down" when I get too overwhelmed!
Welcome Jennifer!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY LISA!! I hope you have a wonderful day!!!
:wave: hey Alicia! Hope you have a good day!
Trish, you are an inspiration to me! I don't know how you do all you do!!
I need to go check on my little one.. she stayed home from school today since she was awake (which means i was awake) all night throwing up... :( I have a mountain of dishes in the sink, and about 4-5 loads of laundry to do...
It makes me not want to do anything..
Oh well, nothing is getting done with me just sitting here huh? lol
Will check back in as i can!
stephanie

I haven't been on in a little while , but I was motivated by a posting to set a goal for exercise minutes for the month and then post the progress. So then I figured out how to make a 'ticker' lol I know it's not hard but I had never seen where to get one before. =)
My work out partner is going to be a little late this morning so I have some extra time. I really need to take some painreliever now so that it's kicked in by 11:00. Then laundry!!! So exciting!

good morning...its may!...its beautiful here..so happy the sun is shinning!

pam: great job on the exercise!...what kind of cakes are you baking today?..i still need to look at your myspace..will you give me the url again?..i want to look..have a great one!

jennifer: WELCOME!

lisa: HAPPY BIRTHDAY! ... sounds like a full day for you...eyebrows...i need to get mine done..i look like a clown for the next 4 hours after i get them done!...have fun at lunch

alicia: have a great day!

trish: yard work is exercise!...i say you've gotten a lot ; } ....civic sounds like a great car, they run forever...have a great day

stephanie: i hope your little one gets better soon...my little guy was sick too..im sending him to school today..i think he will be fine..yesterday he was running around and asking for pizza!..maybe she will be able to take a nap and you can rest with her!...try to have a good one!

foodvictim: HI!

i guess i better go start getting ready...just wanted to check in for a minute..havent been on in a few days...super busy, but what is new!...i hope everyone has a great day!

Mornin' Chicksters!

Lisa ~ Happy Birthday to you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Enjoy your day off and dinner out tonight with your folks.

Alicia ~ How's your back?

Trish ~ Your energy has come back a bit? That, or you're a really good faker because your schedule is BUSY! Will you be giving DS a graduation party? I hear you about working in the yard. I've been doing the same and I love it. Fitting it in is the hard part.

Pam-a-rama! You Go Girl! You will be in fantastic shape by the time vacation rolls around. BTW, very cool that you were able to buy a part for your oven vs. replacing it. DH has replaced parts in our dryer at least twice now. Sweet:).

Jennifer ~ welcome!!! We love having newbies join us:).

Stephanie ~ sorry to hear about the sick little one. Winter is over so sickness should be too. If only life worked that way...

Time to get moving on this end. I've got a full day. Hope that everyone has a GREAT Thursday!

Hello chickies!! I took the kiddos to Chuck E. Cheese this AM. That's always such fun!! We go right when it opens so it's not so hectic (and we never go on the weekends!). They spent an hour running just as hard as they could go. Y.A.W.N. I'm exhausted just from watching them, and from racing through my AM chores so we could get there early. I'm doing well keeping up with the housework so I don't want to let it go.

Joan: I'll let ya in on a big secret, I'm almost 43. I love this board so I'm staying!

Jennifer: Welcome to 3FC. Where are you in Jersey? There are a couple of us from NJ.

OK, the kids are wanting lunch and the laundry needs me. Have a great day!!

Lisa..HAPPY, HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!! hope you have a nice dinner with the p's...pick somewhere great, and enjoy!!!

jennifer, WELCOME!!! we love having newbies, jump on in!!

Alicia, hey girl...you feeling better yet??

Trish..working in the yard is so fun, but it is exhausting...don't feel bad about not working out, at least you're doing somehting VERY physical!!!

Steph, hope the little one is feeling better today...and hope you are able to get some rest in between all your chores!!

fv, be careful working out when you are hurt...hope you feel beter soon!!

Hey Christina!! check out myspace.com/eat_it_too. Have a super day!!

Joan, are you eating better today?? You know what helps me sometimes (just thinking of it cause I just had it!!) the 100 cal. packs of keebler Fudge shoppe mini fudge stripes cookies...they really hit the spot for something sweet & chocolaty. Hope you are having a good day!!

Karen, I love CEC when it's not crowded..so much fun. Hope you are getting your laundry finished!!

Alright, off to get my 2nd cake in the oven..have a nice afternoon girls!!
Pam

Thought I would stop in right quick while I had a couple seconds :) My dd hasn't been able to keep any food in her tummy. I have tried offering her some saltines and she isn't up to it yet. She is able to drink small sips of water and she has been resting in my bed all morning. I did get her in the bath, told her mama likes to soak in the tub when I don't feel well, so she was all up for that AND i was able to get the game room clean in the mean time! I did get a chance to run to the grocery store to pick up a couple things and have done 4 loads of laundry and cleaned the kitchen... Still have a mountain of work ahead of me!!
Pam: what kind of cakes are you making today? do you make them from scratch? I have only made 2 cakes from scratch successfully, therefore I tend to rely on Ms betty crocker!
Karen, glad to hear you had a good time with the kiddos at c.e.c's! We haven't been there in ages. DH got uspet last time we went because of being double charged on our card and the hastle to get it corrected so he has been mind-set on not going back. I am thinking I may take the kids this summer for something to do every now and then!
:wave: Joan! :wave: Christina! Hope you are having a great day!
Gonna get back to it!
steph

I've been sitting on the couch for a little while reading this and that and then I realized that I 'felt full' Some days I feel that way and other days (like last week-end) I feel like a bottemless pit. idk but whatever the difference is, if I could bottle it and sell it, I'd make a fortune.;)
I made it through the whole 120minute work-out this morning, now if I can just 'be good' the rest of the day.....(oh, and get some laundry done)

Pam, I snuck a peek at your myspace to look at your pics and I have to say WOW! You are one talented woman! I so wish I could do that! I don't even know how you find the time!! Good job!!!

Afternoon everyone!

Steph, hope you're little one feels better soon.

Jennifer, I was in a hurry this am and didn't get a chance to welcome you, you'll love it here!

Pam, I am feeling better, thanks for asking. Unfortunately my appatite is back on too! I'm gonna try and get up in the am for exercise then I won't have to "fit it in" What kind of veggies are you planting?

foodvictim, I can't remember if I welcomed you or not. FYI, you'll have to wait a while for the ticker to show up.

Joan, hey girl....the back still kind of hurts, it kind of hurts down to my "behind" sorry for TMI! Did you get all of your plants planted?


Trish, I agree with everyone else, yard work is def working out!

Christina, Karen, hey ladies!

You all got me so excited about planting last week. I went out today and got a few plants. I only got a few, and told myself once I get those planted then I can get more. I am infamous for not getting things planted. I also had to get grocerys. Plus I got more paint. Never finished the hallway. I plan on doing that this weekend, plus I'm going to start the kitchen cabinets.

So at least I have stuff to work on this week. Hope all are having a GREAT day. BTW, May already, where is the year going?

Alicia

Hi everyone! You all sound so busy today!:dizzy:

I've been busy with our new puppy, who is a little doll. We got Gypsy when she was 5 months old, so this new baby thing is new to us. He's been doing well with his potty training, but I have to take him out constantly! I have to work tonight and I'm already tired. Looks like I'm going to have to load up on the caffeine! 4 nights off after this, though, so time for some fun! :carrot: I should probably try to do a little housework, too, I guess!:p

Lisa, HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Have some fun, it's your special day!!:celebrate:

Steph, sorry about DD. That's the worst. They are so pitiful when they're sick. :(

Karen, nice of you to take the kiddos to CEC. I love anything that works off some of DD's energy (I wish I could steal some of it for myself!) We usually have b-day parties there at 10am! Pizza for brunch! :jeno:

P, you are a work-out goddess! I can't even imagine running a mile! Someday...:dizzy:

Trish, I always consider yard work to BE a workout! You gals are SO motivating. I had working in the yard, but I do love flowers, so it's gotta be done!:p

Jennifer, I'm new here, too, but I'm really enjoying getting to know everyone on this thread. They're so nice! Keep coming back and posting, it's addictive! Even when I don't talk about my weight loss, just getting on here and seeing all these neat ladies having the motivation to stick to it seems to be keeping me in line. I'm SO glad I found this site!!!! :carrot::cb::broc::welcome2:

Hello all,

I am kindof new myself and trying to find a group to fit in. I am very anti-social as my husband says. I don't make friends easily. I am very stand offish. But I am currently in a rut. I was doing so well before spring break and now it has been down hill since then.:(

I am trying to get this weight off. I have tried other diets and they don't work. I am now doing the calorie thing. Plus trying to make it to the gym 3 times a week. Has not been happening.

I want to try the kickboxing class on Tuesdays but I am a big scaredy cat. Especially when it comes to being in a large group of people I don't know. I know I am weird.:dizzy:

So now I am at this point of feeling like it is hopeless. I need motivation. I need to feel like the dancing carrot.:carrot:

Hi Fergi! You live close to my mil, she is in dickinson and i have a good friend down in Texas City! I kind of know what you mean about not making friends too easy. I used to be pretty "shy", but somehow with my dh's very social personality, I have over the years come out of my shell. If you need motivation, you have come to the right place! This is a great group of women (and a couple men:) ) who are right in your shoes and are very supportive! Hang in there, oh and if you aren't sure about the kickboxing class yet, maybe if you get used to just being at the gym a few days a week you will build the confidence over time to start the class!

Burhenns, what kind of puppy did you all get? Also, have you ever been to Cumberland Ohio? It isn't too terribly far from Columbus. We went there over the summer to some friends' ranch and fell in love with the area. It is very pretty out there!

Alicia, lol! I have been known to buy plants and never get around to planting them and then end up with a lot of dead plants! I did good a few weeks ago tho, I did get everything but one planted the day I bought them! They are growing well too! I sure love this time of year when everything turns green again and you have all the beautiful flowers to look at! Glad to hear you are feeling better! Have you been to a chiropractor about your lower back?

Well I guess I am going to get dinner going... I have been crackin the whip at my kiddos the past couple hours having them help out with the cleaning so they aren't too happy with me right now LOL oh well!!!! Have a good evening everyone!
steph

Thanks to all for the well wishes. I had my eyes checked, and it wasn't too long ~ the hard part was picking out the frames! For dinner dad decided to go to the Spegetti Warehouse. yum-ola!

I spent the afternoon shopping with mom, and tonight I am going to veg out and watch Grey's. I love that show.

Have a good evening everyone.

Lisa

evening all...today has been good. I've been doing good about getting up in the am to workout before work since i've been so tired at nights. This am, I ended up running for 20 min straight. Yes it was a slow run...only did 1.7 miles...but i can't believe i was able to run that long. In addition, I was able to do 12 regular pushups (not the girlie push ups LOL). I'm definately feeling stronger and healthier. I need to get a little more focused on my food. I'm not horrible...but not great either.

hope everyone is well..i'm off for dinner

hi!
Welcome Jenifer

Lisa Happy birthday!!!!!
It seems like I was celebrating someones birthday all day yesterday and today it must be between yours and Joan I have been eating lots of sweets, can't stop :yikes:

Joan sorry about the stove/oven

Alicia how does your hair looks? are you happy w/the color? good luck painting!

Fergi Welcome! Kickboxing is suppose to be a good workout, go! don't be shy, you will enjoy it!


Burhenns I know all too well what you are talking about w/the new puppy! it is all worth it! they make you so happy!

Hi Steph we all have days like that w/our kids, I learned it is good to tell them you are sorry about being mean, and tell them you love them!

Trish sounds like you got a really good deal and a nice car, I am sure he will enjoy it.


Pam good for you! you did do some exercise even thought you were so cold. that is great! I wish you were closer, would love to bake w/you!

Stephanie I hope your little one gets better soon, I bet you are all tired :hug:

Hi Food victim

Karen it is amazing how the kids have so much energy specially when they get to Ch. E. Ch, they seem to get more...

I had a bad headache all day, didn't realize till later in the afternoon it was Thursday and I had not changed my hormones patch, the headache has not gone away though. They came from Sears for the 3rd time today to fix a door on my fridge and this is the 3rd time it comes in w/damaged, I can't understand their quality control, they are wasting so much $ in gas not to mention man hours. My friend called me right after the guy from Sears left she was coming to pick me up in 10 minutes, so I took a lighting fast shower and out the door I was, we had a nice time, she had to sing some escrow papers and then we went out to lunch to Claim Jumper, I had the salad bar, it was so good! in the afternoon Sean was playing outside, and I don't know what the deal is w/that one girl that is always mean or doesn't want to share, it is her parents we had a big argument with over the last few days and the last thing I told the mom was to make sure her daughter better not come to my house, I don't want her here, well that girl today was extremely nice to Sean and talking to me very politely, my guess is the dad had a talk w/them. I am the one always entertaining all the neighborhood kids all weekend and feeding them and making sure they drink water and making sure they have sun screen on.... go figure the out!
DH cooked dinner tonight oh my G-d it was so good, he bought a 7 bone stake and he cooked in the BBQ, had a salad and baked potato, I am now ready to relax! I will see you guys tomorrow!

Hanna

Hey, all!

Just kind of hanging out. I always have lots to do because I'm a procrastinator. Usual...school lessons, cleaning, probably shopping but we'll see. I have to pick up something for dinner tonight.