Getting ready to head to bed here but I wanted to report that even though the food wasn't perfected today, I did manage to get in some veggies, some whole grains and some protein, and only one sweet, and no rootbeer...just my water and I feel SO much better.

I also went for a 30 min walk. It was a brisk walk, not fast but brisk. I talked with my friend Ann while we walked..it was nice to visit.

I also got caught up at work on my orders!!! I have some to enter for tomorrow but they are ones that I received today...I am current.

Debbie: Size 20 jeans! You are almost a teen again!! I'm so proud of you and happy for you!

Holly: I wish we could bottle your energy.

UPS: Hey..you didn't eat chips..that's something good. Celebrate those little things..they will make you "little".

Victoria: Welcome. You said you didn't know where to start..but you do..you came here and you posted. I would offer the advice to post to the board every day..it will keep your goals on your mind. Ask questions..there will be plenty of support and guidence here. Also, start walking..it's great to move your body and even if you only start with 5-7 min..it's more than you were doing and will make a difference. I would also suggest that you start writing down your food to get an idea of how much and what you are eating. You have to see what you are doing to know what to change.

I think that is enough for you to get started with. Feel free to pick one or all of them..but pick only what you can incorporate into your life every day (or at least attempt everyday) and make that a habit..then pick up something else...this is a journey and we are racing along the path..the ony way to get to the end is to stick to the path.

I think I just gave myself some very good advice to get back on track!

Ok..time for sleep.

Goodnite.

Supremely pooped. I do run out of energy ya know. Still have 2 baskets to fold but not tonight.
HUGS and nighty night.

WOWEEEEEEEEEE
It is very fresh out there. Brisk. Invigorating!!!
DS is off to school. 4 kids here.
Glorious day yesterday.

Got everything in my list done but 2 baskets of wash folded. I got all the trash ready to go out a day early and almost forgot to put in a small Avon order. Doh! Promptly straightened that out and went to bed. Slept deeply. Didn’t want to venture out of the covers this AM but did crawl out. DS finished up a beauty project about his heritage. DH helped him with most of it which is very cool.
I had a sitter come to stay with the 4 kids here while I took DS to hockey. It was so much less stressful!!
We had a GREAT school council meeting followed by food and beverage. Very festive. I adore these people.
I have to run an Avon order to another town this morning. I will figure out errands on the way.
I desperatley need to shower. LOL!! I have an aversion to getting out of a warm shower into the freezing cold house.
I will still putter at housework. Bake something. Make hearty pork roast dinner for my angels. Finish up craft with kids.

Feeling content. No great epiphanies today. Life is wonderful.

Holly You're my hero, I am moving better than yesterday, but I am just aiming to get a shower in before work. My sister is coming over to watch the kiddies because DH will not be home in time.

I did get soe errands done yesterday. All the CHrismas shopping is done all I have left is to wrap 2 gifts. Today is DS last day of school before break, It will be nice not having to worry about what time it is. and Having to run for the bus.

Well ladies I will be in later, hopefully I won't have to work too late!

Hey guys,
I just stopped by to say hello, I'm at work, inside warming up. It's in the mid 40's and raining. I let myself get too wet now I'm chilled. My cup of green tea will help.
Later chicks

UPDATE: it's 36f no wonder I'm cold since I got wet...LOL

I'm off to an organization meeting for a new TOPS chapter but I wanted to drop a quick email.

I'm feeling much better ever since I made a small adjustment of making sure that I get a few veggies in and lean protein and limiting my sweets.

How's everyone else doing with all the goodies that are out there calling our name at this time of year?

Holly: I hate to get out of a warm shower when it's so cold outside too. I keep my big fluffy robe ready to jump into so I'm not freezing when I turn off the water.

Debbie: I hope you got warmed up. It's very cold in Ohio right now. I don't think we made it about 20 degrees F.

UPS: I hope you didn't have to work late! I've pulled ALOT of late evenings this past year and it can really wear a person out.

I've got to run ladies.

Susie

It is 24F here, going down to 17F.
I am of to the business depot after i put the kids to bed to laminate some pages of photos I put together for the kids. I LOVE making home made gifts for the folks I adore.
Time to toss my hoodlums in the tub.

Today I will.......
hmmmmmmmmmm. Bake cookies in the morning, take tray of goodies to staffroom at school( keep them lovin us ),tidy house,clean bathrooms,put away the laundry i finally folded(lol),listen to music,call a friend and chat,wrap, DH’s gifts( we do the kids together christmas eve with a cocktail or 2), be thankful..........

Yesterday I........

delivered Avon, kids were so good I took them to BK to eat and play, I did not order a meal for myself. I ate a few fries and 1/2 a burger and then came home and had some yellow pepper. Kids were complete dears all day!!!
After I tucked the kids in I went to the city to colour copy scrap book pages and left them there to be laminated to pick up tomorrow.Got home late, had a snack and went to bed and pretended to read but nodded immediately.

Good morning so far. 3 kids off to school. 2 kids on hols already. 1 coming( I think). Majorly low key for this crazy household.

Groovin’ along!!!!!!!!!!

Be jolly chicks!

Good evening everyone,
We usually do our family thing on christmas day, but this year dgs has plans. We have changed to christmas eve so I have one less day for cooking. We don't fix a lot. I made a chocolate-peanut butter marble cheesecake tonight.
I think I'm calling it quits after I clean the kitchen.
I really blew my plan today And that isn't counting the tasting...
I hope I do better tomorrow.

I know everyone is so busy, but be safe.
Take time to remember the reason for the season...GOD BLESS.

I think I have some of holly's spirt today! I actuall got up and got my kitchen cleaned and have the laundry on ( I think I have about 6 loads, but I also have to strip the kiddie's beds so that will make one or two more loads) I alos have to run to the dry-cleaners and the bank. If the kiddies cooperate I will also hit the food store for some essentials (Milk-I actually ran out)

Food this week has been so-so but exercise has been non-existent. I think it is the cold weather-all my joints hurt and I can't get the courage/energy to do anything.

One achievement~I am all done christmass shopping and wrapping. YAY!!

have a great day all!

Hiya, Got all dizzy this Am and hurled...ew...rested. Just 2 kids here and they were angels. Feel fine now had a good supper. Still resting tho.Watching the tube and putting together scrap books for the kids tonight.

HELLO EVERYONE...

Have a very MERRY CHRISTMAS!

Holiday Hugs...

Annie

2 more sleeps
It is raining???!!
How will Santa get here with no snow was the topic of discussion this morning. It was very LOUD here. 6 kids in school. One 3 yo here. DH helped vacuum yesterday! I wrapped gifts and started to assemble the scrap books.
All is peaceful, happy and enjoyable. I may go and do Grandma’s hair if she wants me to.
Tomorrow I need to make 1 more batch each of, peanut brittle, almond brittle, fudge and rumballs. Shrimp and chinese side dishes for supper, Christmas Eve, a bottle-o-wine and candles......
Class party for both kids today. I am taking in caramel popcorn and games.
Hubby is off til Tuesday and he received a $500 bonus!!! This is the first time since I have known him that he has had a decent boss and is valued. I am only babysitting a few days in the next 2 weeks!!! Egads a holiday. Usually we both work cause if we dont work we dont get paid. Looking forward to it.
I MUST clean the darn kitchen, litterboxes and rabbit cage today, get hockey gear ready....suppose that’s it!!

Hugs you glorious, beautiful women. Happy, Happy Christmas or holiday celebration of choice!! Love ya!!

Happy Holidays!!
I'm being PC about this