Rhonda, I'm sorry to hear about Jake. I know he's in good, loving hands. My eating's been a little out of kilter the last 2 days, too, but could have been much much worse.

Maryann, I am sooooo glad you're getting to go to dd's. Have a fun, safe trip.

Paula, my wi is Friday. I'm expecting a gain, too. Oh, well, life goes on.

Vickie, it's been cold here but we haven't gotten any snow. Thank goodness we haven't gotten ice either. That's the biggee down here.

Nancy, I'm not a good one to comment on staying positive. I've had a lot of "oops" the last several months. Some lasted weeks.

Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah to all my Chickie friends who celebrate!

Hi Everyone
Just a quick "HELLO" to everyone.
I cant believe it is Christmas already. Where has time went.
I will have to catch up with everyone later.
Have to get ready and start my Christmas Eve running.
I go to my Uncle's. Then I go to my Aunt's. Then will come home. Son has to work part of the day. Then we will go to hubby's sister for supper. So that is my day today.
Tomorrow we will go to my parents.
I weighed in on Monday. Got a surprise. My scales said I had gained 3 lbs. But on the WW scales I lost two. So I will have to be really good the next couple of days. To make sure it dont catch up with me next week.
It will be hard. My Mom is already telling me. It wont hurt to eat more on the holidays. So that is going to be hard. But I guess I will have to use my assertive tool tomorrow.
Well I wish everyone a Happy Christmas Eve.
Thinking of everyone.
coco

Hi Everybody:

Wow, it's Christmas Eve already. We've got a slushy day here in Toronto. I might go see my former MIL in the nursing home, but I'm watching the weather.

I woke up and must have had 10 points of chocolate and nuts before I stopped myself! (Coco, I must have been listening to your mother!!!) Of course, I shouldn't even have it in the house! But, I did stop and had cereal and a banana. I think I'm under control for the day

Poor Jake felt so bad last night that DH stayed with him all night. Getting to our bedroom requires navigating stairs and we just couldn't leave Jake all alone on another level of the house (he usually comes to our room). I couldn't believe that DH slept on the too- short couch and in the recliner. He's asleep in bed now, well deserved, and I'm with Jake. The good news is that the meds are working with Jake. For now, he feels better. I won't let him on the stairs, and we'll see how he is tonight.

I'm making a ham for dinner and we have some sparkling wine. I better make today an day for sure!!!

BBL,
Rhonda

Hi Everyone,

Sorry to disappear for a while. Everything that's been going on for the last year just seemed to crash in on me and I had a hard time doing anything even getting up off the couch was a chore. I actually considered talking to the dr. about going back on meds. But it seems to have passed, so I'll hold off for now.

I can't believe that tomorrow is Christmas, I have so not been in the holiday mood. DH and I decided that it was because we missed most of the fall. May 2009 be way better than 2008 was.

Just popped in to let you know I haven't dropped off the face of the earth, I'm hoping to be back regularly starting next week.

I also want to wish everyone a Merry Christmas (or whatever holiday you celebrate if you celebrate)

- Tech

Having trouble with internet...BBL

Hmmm, I wanted to edit my earlier message but the function wouldn't work.

Tech, great that you got in touch with us. We miss you. Have as good a holiday as you can muster. It's important to have some joy, even if it is muted by the problems of life.

Rhonda

Merry, merry Christmas!!

Merry Christmas, Chickies! We went over to my son's this morning to see what Santa had brought the girls.

Coco,I have been listening to your mother, too. Oh, well, life goes on.

Donna, This has been an extremely difficult year for you and dh. I am not surprised you had a meltdown for awhile. I'm glad you're getting back to your old self. Hang in there.

Rhonda, I knew Doyle was a good man. Tell him I am proud of him. (but don't wake him up to tell him.)

We got the best Christmas present of all...Jake is OK on the stairs again. And, he goes outside and plays in the snow, almost as if he isn't hurting! I took him for a walk for the first time in days, and he was very happy.

That's wonderful news, Rhonda.

Yay Jake!

Don't ask what I ate. Ugh....and more tomorrow. I think I can be in control tomorrow. My tummy is sick.

So....today is my first day of Core. This is my 3rd time using WW (I gained weight with each baby, lost, then gained with the next baby). I've always used Flex but this time I've felt such resistance that I think the Core approach will be best for me. At least I'm hoping that's the case!

I'll weigh in on Mondays, though I did weigh myself today just out of curiosity. I'm happy to report that I've gained 5 pounds since Thanksgiving...ugh! I have to get back on track.

Good morning everyone. I hope everyone had a glorious holiday -- Christmas was very nice this year. DD is at the perfect age. She ended up singing in the children's chior on Christmas eve services. No rehersals, she was given the words and got up and joined. They did Away in the Manger and Silent night. She went to bed at 8 and was asleep right away. I thought we were all set for the night. NO such luck. Up at midnight wanting to know if it was midnight since thats when Santa comes. I told her no just as the clock donged midnight. Then at 2 am she needed to go to the bathroom. When I brought her down she asked if Santa came, I said I didn't know but she couldn't check until it was morning. Needless to say she didn't really need to go the bathroom. Then at 6am she wanted to come into bed with us, when we said good morning she realized it was morning and we were all up. It was great to see her so excited. Then late morning we went to my MILs for the day.

It was tiring but wonderful. I'm just very glad I'm not working today. My new toy is an IPod for when I go walking. I've already added songs!

Rhonda, so glad Jake is OK.

Vickie, I hope you are feeling better.

Tech, I'm glad you were able to shake off the glum mood without meds. May 2009 be a better year for you and DH.

Coco, I think I may be with you on the gain. I'm just not getting on a scale until some time next week. Today I'm back to hard core.

Have a great day everyone!

Healtheeme. This is a good place to be!

We had a great dinner last night. The food was too rich, served too late and kept me up last night

I am taking it very easy today, reading mostly. And, with the eating....very, very modest!

Thanks for the kind words about Jake. I passed them on and he was very appreciative

Have a great day today.

Rhonda