Jessica, it's good when you're having to hold a tray with two hands. You'd have to put your face directly in the food to get at it. Good restraint, girl... that weight WILL come off!!

Hi! My name is Meshell. I am a 33-year-old homeschooling mom of 2 wonderful children, ages 12 and 15. I married my Prince Charming 6 months ago. I am currently doing the low-carb thing. I am looking forward to getting to know all of you.

Darkwitch, welcome! I really admire people who homeschool. I know I couldn't do it myself... good for you!
And congratulations on finding a good man.

Jess, EXCELLENT job on showing restraint! And although a pound did not come off, you certainly didn't add any on because you were strong. AND I like that little white lie. Too funny!

Welcome Darkwitch, what are your fitness/dietary goals?

Okay, I dreamed that I went to see a psychic. However, since I am afraid of them, I ended up buying a house from her instead of getting a reading. The house turned out to be a ramshackle hut next to a creek where a child had drowned and I spent the rest of the dream trying to convince the psychic to let me out of the deal. I was SO happy to hear my alarm clock go off this morning.

Tiki.

Tiki- what on earth????

Welcome Darkwitch

Thanks for welcoming me, everyone!

As for my fitness goals- that's where I run into trouble. Due to my fibromyalgia, I can exercise very little. I do what I can, which isn't much...mostly stretching exercises, crunches, etc.

Meshell

Tiki - I had a dream (a couple months ago) where I was a reluctant psychic. My sister (who was a forensics detective in my dream) called me in on a case where twins had been murdered. The house was near a creek with some caves! Anyway, the dream was very vivid and gorey but now I think it would make a great book, so I'm working on a outline.

Meshell, do you walk? I don't mean that QUITE the way it sounds. I have a couple of friends with fibromyalgia, and that seems to be the best exercise for them. Keeps them moving without being too hard on their bodies.

Jessica - sounds like a great idea for a book!

Do I walk? Well...I used to. I am up all night while my husband works and sleep during the day, so there isn't much of a chance to walk anymore. I do have an exercise bike. Sometimes I can handle using it, and sometimes I can't.

Meshell

Okay, the point of this post is that I've turned into a wimp!

My stepmother and father bought me a ticket to come home for thanksgiving.... But did not buy a ticket for the Cute Boyfriend. After discussing, we decided since I hadn't seen my dad in a couple of years that I would go even though it was a holiday. We also thought it would make good financial sense since if we both went, we'd have to buy a ticket for a holiday flight (expensive) and we'd have to find a place for the dogs or hire our good (but expensive) professional pet sitter. Plus, I thought it was cute that he'd miss me and it's good to be missed every once in awhile. And I'd be too busy with family to feel lonely and miss him (see how it's always about me!?!)

Friday we got a call from the Cute Boyfriend's aunt. His grandmother passed away. He was close to his grandmother so, we rushed around all friday trying to find a flight that was not full so he could go to the funeral back east. Then, once we realized we'd both be gone, I rushed around to find a kennel (no way, not Thanksgiving week on this short notice) and ended up calling our pet sitter.

The Cute Boyfriend left this morning. I don't leave until Wednesday. I am soooo pathetic. I hate sleeping alone. I hate an empty house. The dogs are driving me crazy because they know he's gone. I tried thinking, "Well, Alex was going to have to go through the same thing if I had left." But I discovered that I don't care! I'm a big baby! Don't get me wrong, I shove him out of the house often to get some peace and quiet, but he's there when I go to sleep... and what happens if something goes bump in the night! I'm cuddling with the dogs.

Awww Jessica, you aren't pathetic. You're a loving caring human being who is showing a more delicate side to her personality. I'm the same way....I HATE sleeping alone. As soon as hubby gets out of bed, the dog takes his place. I love my doggie and I don't mind one bit. It beats being alone. I like my "alone" time, but if I had to do it 24/7, I'd go stir crazy.

Oh, Jessica... you're not a wimp at all! Sending you big hugs, sweetie...
You could write a little love letter to your CB telling him how much you miss him. Don't look upon this time as negative... embrace it, and do things you normally wouldn't do.

Jessica - Missing someone doesn't mean you are a big wimp! As ellis said take this as an opportunity to do a couple of things for yourself and give your dogs lots of love and attention cause they are missing your boy too!