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I'm starting out today snuggling in my sweats in my recliner but I'm getting ready to get up and head out to the Saturday farmer's market for my weekly veggies (nothing like the freshest veggies I can find!). Then I'll come home and "process" the veggies so they're ready to grab-and-go.
THEN
Weekend cleaning.
I guess rest time is over. Yup. Its already 8 am.

Hope everyone's got a great weekend planned! Mine is full of work But this morning we are taking our "field trip" to the laundromat which is always fun for the boys! Knocking off a quick cake pop order, getting dinner set up for the hubs then off to another thrilling shift at the hospital! Rest is for the weak

You are way more motivated than I am!!! The kids just ate breakfast, I'm finishing my coffee before we head to the laundromat! Dip your toes in the water for me, it's definitely not beach weather up here anymore

Sounds like an awesome plan Rainbow!! It's cold and raining here, so ill be dreaming of you on the beach!!

We're off to the big city today for the Rider game!!! DH and DS #1 are goings and the bigger little and I are hanging out with me sister and her kids for the day. The little ones are all the age, so to a oce playtime for the kids and a nice coffee and visit time for me and my sister. It's a 3 hr drive each way, so it will be a long day. I've got all my stuff packed and ready to go!! Have an awesome day!!! Oh I forgot my NSV this week. I ordered online from Old Navy, and the size 16 jeans FIT!!!!!

Way to plan ahead! And WOOOO HOOOO on the jeans!!!

Sounds like heaven!

Whoo hoo!!!!

Ugh! Laundromat! My kids love it too. Have a great day!


Just had my pumpkin spice coffee and scrambled egg whites and now I am off to go shopping for new pants! DD and i are going to enjoy a boy-free day!

Oh, I envy you. I'm 50 lbs less and size 16 only come up to my mid-thighs. I deal with this horrible edema and it's like water balloons stuffed everywhere. Still I'm so happy for you mompattie. You're looking so great and I'm sure you feel great both physically and mentally. Way to go.

We're up preparing to move the piano to the front door and maybe out on the front porch so it can be picked up tomorrow. It's tough when your living room has served as a warehouse for 21 years of buying and selling antiques and "junque." It's recently gotten a little out of hand and the house looks like the set of a Hoarders episode. I need Rainbow and her energy and organization. Just ate a protein bar with 20 grams of protein before we attend all this exercise. I may need an extra packet after this as I've been pretty sedentary trying to heal my foot's tendon.

Have a great OP day all.
Molly

The beach sounds wonderful. Alright maybe I do need to live closer to the beach especially since it's still in the 80's here everyday and will probably be for another 3 to 4 weeks. Have a fun time and enjoy the waves for me.

And to the rest of you... have a fun Saturday!

Isn't it fun to move down in sizes? Congrats! Cousin's wedding today but will bring along a bar for my dessert. Should be a fun day. Here's hoping everyone has a great OP weekend!