Hi ladies,

I spent most of the day with a friend of mine who is pregnant and due in August. We sorted through some old stuff that needed to be thrown out and separated some of her new baby clothes.

I was fighting exhaustion all day and took a small nap when I got home. I hate having no energy. It's like I'm 80 years old. I still don't have a start date on the job yet. They were waiting to hear back from my drug test and then set a time for me to go through orientation. I wish I knew something since next week is July 4th. I thought about trying to go and visit my mom one more time as a free woman , before somebody else is dictating my life again.

Kayaking sounds like fun Amarie. How cool. I've always wanted to try it. It's awesome that you had the guts to try something new.

Momof4, I didn't eat well today either. No big surprise I guess to anyone here. Tomorrow's another day though.

Buddly, glad you reminded me. I HAVE to get my bills done and out tomorrow or they'll be late.

Heather, any luck on the job market?

Better get to bed. TTYT

Well, I didn't eat so well today either. We had a bday in the office so I had a bagel with cream cheese and cake and that was breakfast... I also didn't drink near enough water (no surprise there). Tired and agitated tonight, for no accountable reason. I just feel like I could use a nap all the time these days, and when I do take a nap, I end up really dragging afterward. Ugh.

Anyway, tomorrow is Friday - hooray!!!!

Gonna go to sleep now

Morning

I got up and went out for a pathetic run this morning -my knee is still giving me trouble, and these rare and sporadic attempts at running aren't really helping!

I am getting my eating back on track though, so I am losing again. No doubt, after the trauma that is coming next weekend with husband moving out, I will be able to focus more on diet and exercise. I feel in limbo right now, as you might imagine.

I'm sorry not to have anything of any interest to post... that's bound to change.

Hope you are all having a lovely day!!

Heather

Morning all I am still waking up....I still feel a little groggy. I am probably going to visit my uncle (also my bio father). I havent seen him since he was in the hospital months ago so I need to load the kids up and go see him. I only dread it because maddie (11mo) wants to crawl and do her own thing well He is paralyzed and so there are chords and stuff everywhere. I planned on going over and cleaning at some point to cause the people that take care of him are pretty much slobs and dont care. Like yeah when you walk in my house you'll find it a little out of order mostly because i have kids but that place is just ughhh....they all smoke and you can find ashes on about everything!! i forget what else i was gonna say had to change a poopy diaper..YAHH

hopefully i can do well eating and get more excercise in...we have stuff going on tonight so i have to do it earlier..I need to get going over there so I can get them back for lunch and nap time!!

Its good to see you back sassy you could warn us next time!!!

Morning all! I am feeling pretty good today I had my body-fat diagnostic this morning, and I'm down to 28%!!!!! For me, that seems major!!! I don't really know that I've ever spent much time in the 20s in my life. So anyway, my angst about the slowing scale and my less-wise eating choices somehow seems less important, and I feel energized to tackle my plan fully committed again!

Heather - wtg on getting out for the run, I'm sorry it didn't feel good. You know, the very fact that you see the trauma coming and understand what it will mean for you may help you circumvent the worst of it. Its gonna hurt and suck, no doubt. Just try to treat yourself like you would treat a friend going through the same thing - with compassion and gentleness. and know that we are all there for you in spirit and online!!!

Mof4 - yah, I can see how poopy diapers could make you lose track... icky. Aw well, they may be little poo-factories but they are precious anyway!

Sassy!!!! So glad to see you glad you are doing so well. You're positive attitude is wonderful and infectious - thanks!

Hopey - that is really nice of you to help your friend clean up her stuff This weekend I am going to focus on finishing the drywall stuff, and the outside stuff (like mow lawn, weed, etc.) so I doubt I'll get to do much cleaning and organizing. Ah well. Oh, and I think getting your new job counts as trying something new - I hope it is fun!

Buddly - how are ddsA-C doing? I always love the way you describe there adventures! Did dh make it home ok?

Its gonna be hot hot hot!!!! here this weekend. Wooh - wish I had AC!

everyone! Loves yas!

just touching base...doing pretty good I gotta go sort some clothes given to me for my 2yr old! Trying to get the kids to nap wishing i could do the same but oh well!!

Where has francie been??
Ok talk to you guys lata!

Good Morning Everybody!!!

C'mon everybody do the happy dance with me!!! Okay, sorry I just had my feeling pretty good! Even with TOM in town...amazing... Okay, updates on the "sugar experiment" still doing great... I did have a little snag last night...after my dinner I tried one of those Skinny Cow dipper ice cream bars...ummm yeah...not so good for me... Don't get me wrong! It tasted great! (If you are not sugar sensitive I highly recommend them!) But I felt the "rush" immediately and then about 30 mins later I felt, tearful, isolated, and combative...(not my favorite way to feel...) I felt somewhat better after I went and meditated but I definitely want to find myself a new treat...even if it had nothing to do with it why bother there is always something else to try... Listening to my body...what a concept!!!!!

We had a tiny scare thinking that we may have been exposed to TB and had to be tested...(most worried about DH since he is on Chemo) He just called saying his test was neg so I fully expect ours to be as well...but that is another thing I have to get done today... I talked to the parental units this morning...did a few chores...I want to fold some clothes and get ready to get going here soon but I had to check in with my lovelies!!!

I am going to stop at the book store on my way home and see if they have the book that I ordered...Sugar Addict's Total Recovery Guide...looking forward to reading it as well! I can't believe how much better I feel! It is truly amazing... I have been napping like crazy...just crashing...I thought it was stress...now I think it is more about my nutrition...or lack of it rather...which is ironic considering how much effort I put into it...ahh the irony...

Hey Sassy! Good to see you!! I am glad things are looking up for you!!!

Luv Luv Everybody!!!

Hi all,

I finally filled out my new hire paperwork today and found out that I have orientation tomorrow and sunday from 8-5. They want me to come in on Monday and start training on their computer system and maybe get some hours in this week. They do plan on giving me a four day weekend for July 4th so I may go home to see my mom saturday through monday.

I actually did the elliptical for 30 minutes today. I know I have to work out or standing on my feet for 8 hours will kill me.

Amarie, wow, 28% !!!!, I'm so jealous!

Raven, glad the scare turned out well. I've definitely been crashing lately, but I deserve it with my poor food choices. No fair for you though!

Heather, sending you good vibes for the coming week. Congrats on getting back on track and heading toward your goal.

Momof4, how did your visit go today? Did you a nap in?

Gotta run and finish dinner. Yeah, I know it's late. Let you know how tomorrow goes.

Wow yeah did my day take a whirlwind.......My dh got home from work around like 3:30. So i decided to run to the store and find a pair of capri's to were on the youth outting tonight. Well I left at like 4 he laid down to nap with the kids...no I did not get a nap! So I ran up to the ross dress for less and he wanted me to find him a polo shirt too. Well it took me a little bit to find where the capris even were then they really only had like one choice so I grabbed two dif pair and then I looked for a shirt. Found a few cute ones so off to the dressing room i went. The smaller of the two sizes of capris fit.. Then the one shirt I liked but it just hung and didnt help me look any better in fact just made me look fatter... then the other one musta been one that comes down off your shoulder..then the last one was a snug tight but meant to be and it was just cute. I tried a few more on but this on was just the one so I got them then went to find him a shirt....anyways got home in enough time to shower throw clothes on kids and go...Yeah an awful mother I didnt even get them dinner. I felt sooo bad.


We just got home from the thing. My husband went to bed at 12 and has to be up at 3 i feel awful for him I dont know what he is going to do. He does not dooo well with lack of sleep...so not good.

My visit went ok...I did a lot of cleaning because there is a guy that lives there but doesnt do much cleaning then my aunt helps him but shes not a clean freak either. Plus with my kids running and crawling around there it needed it....i took the trash bag out and filled another trash bag of stuff laying around..yeah foul I know. in case you dont remember he is paralyzed so he relies on people to do these things...and they are not doing what they should be. he enjoys seeing the kids...I need to try and go over there like once a week or something. Maybe go clean and organize things for him. I am going to take some of our extra toys over to leave there so the kids can play with them when they are there!

Ok yeah I am so rambling I cant keep my concentration at all...so i will end here...
talk to you all tomorrow!!!

Hi Goils,

Good to see yah. Been busy, crazy and well.... this is why..her name is Emma. She loves to give kisses and lay her head on your chest, she's a sweetie. My DD is thrilled.

Nothing much is going on, TOM is late, very late ... no I'm not preggo, just going thru my changes. If its not tom every other week its late for weeks on end lolol.

Heather sorry sweetie. I'm so proud of you for staying on track. Be careful with that knee.. did you have it checked out?

Mof4.... when you visit your uncle, can you bring a playpen to keep your DD in. I have a playpen from my DD that I refuse to give up. If anyone visits with a small child or baby it sure does come in handy.

Hope good luck on the job/training and congratulations on the eliptical WTG!!!!

Raven good luck on the TB testing...how scary Skinny cow's rule

Amarie WOWWWAHHH 28% thats awesome...congratulations

Sassy girl, glad things are getting better at work, it really stinks to say the least when you work with some one who's.... how shall I say this....ok, I'll be nice..... a jerk I just don't get why? and let me just say, no matter where you work, your gonna run into boat loads of them

Buddly ditto's on being a "no crowd person" I can't stand it. Thats why I really avoid going to alot of places, I just can't stand traffic and people haaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa nice eh (((( well you know what I mean )))) lol.

Ok girlies, I got alot to do today, gotta get flea stuff, toys, dog food and some chewy stuff for Emma.

Have a great weekend.

Leenie

morning...completely exhausted. Husband overslept by two hours...the store was to open at six and he didnt get there till 7 so yeah it couldnt open...My house is COMPLETELY trashed....Laundry is piled up....i can just keep going but I think these are the only two things I am going to focus on being exhausted like I am... so off i go to tend to the kids clean and do laundry....catch up with you all lata...

ughhh i am sooo trying to push thru this drained feeling....I got the kitchen done except for the floor....clothes are sorted and started...will be forever before they are done....living room and dining room are pretty much cleaned just have to wipe off table then sweep them....

Gotta go clean bathroom, sweep steps hallway and stuff...and fold clothes...UGGHHHH....
Its hard to do so much stuff when all I wanna do is just lay down on the couch and do ABSOLUTELY NOTHING....

But I have to have to have to get this stuff done cause tomorrow is sunday and we dont do any house work on sundays....

ok well check back in lata see how everyone elses day is goin...if anyone posts...LOL

Hello everyone!!

Wow everyone is so busy!
Congrats on the new family member leenie! She looks adorable, but a handful.
Momof4 just hang in there. Remember there are only 24 hours in a day! Congrats on the new clothes! What a wonderful feeling that you could get into the smaller size!

Summer has finally arrived. Sunny and hot today. Hubby had to take his truck in for a wheel alignment this morning. He's loaded and can't unload until July 2 so he's stuck taking a few days off. Still not sure what we will get up to, but there sure is enough to do around here to keep everyone busy. We are planning on baking some bread today, maybe not the best day to do it as it will heat things up, but boy will fresh bread ever be good, especially with hubby home, he loves his toast!

Well I should go and do something, besides I just noticed that my glasses are filthy and really annoying!

Take care all and have a great weekend!
K

Well i managed to get half the laundry washed dried and folded, dishes done, counters cleaned off, floor swept and scrubbed, dining room cleaned, swept and then scrubbed some stains on the carpet from the kids, living room cleaned and swept, puter desk cleaned off, now just waiting for laundry to wash and dry so I can keep it going. Oh yeah trying to potty train my 2 yr old so trips to the potty are fun!! Just keep thinking after shes potty trained only one in diapers YAAAA...I think I have always had 2 in diapers for like ever!! I think i am gonna take a break and rest for a little while. dh wants to cook out and swim and I need to take girls to get their pictures tonight! sooo well I hope everyone else is getting there stuff done...or just relaxing!!

buddly I so wish i had the time to bake fresh bread. my husband has a bread maker but thats still not the same. Man I went to this weekend retreat and they made fresh bread there and ohhh was it sooo good...it was wonderful..my mouth is watering just thinking about it!!

Leenie-GOOD LUCK!!! lol...and have fun with your new addition!

ok talk to you lata ladies!!