Happy Saturday!

Kevin, I am so glad to hear from you! I knew you were worried over what was happening with your body--I agree, take the "womenly" things in stride and don't worry to much about timing and such. As long as you know you don't have anything (like disease) causing the changes or (dare i say) pregnancy--what is "abnormal" is sometimes "normal". It's crazy. But please, if you are feeling down, feel free to type your worries and concerns till your heart is content here--cuz that is what we are here for. I am glad to hear you are feeling better emotionally and physically.

And I would love to share in that wonderful weather you speak of. Ok--it IS sunny here--but can't seem to get out of the 40's. Brrr. The trees are just starting to bud and I think they are taking there sweet time because of the cold and the rain. My backyard is a giant mud puddle, and I am fighting with the mud daily! The boys just can't seem to stay away from it. Can you beleive they are forcasting snow again tomorrow. Well, if we get a big snow--I will try to take a digital picture and post it! But let's hope it doesn't come to that. So for now, can I just pretend to be enjoying the wonderful warm weather with you Kevin??

OMG Kevin, can you believe you will soon be the parent of an "official" teen ager of "high school" age?? Early congrats to your son! My kids had a so-so spring break--although for the most part it was more like a winter break. They did get out a little though. I have got a ton of yard work myself here. Shrub trimming and perrienial cut backs as well as fertilizing the lawn--which looks pathetic right now.

And I swear, not that it is a good excuse, the weather has really prevented me from trying really hard to take any of this weight off! Nothing is going anywhere. I just feel sorry for myself and give myself "treats" to feel better. I know it's wrong. I just don't seem to have the will power to stop. Exercise isn't doing much for the body. although I know it's been good for the soul. Oh well, I won't give up. But I just don't have the motivation right now to try harder.

Well, I best get going. Much to do today. I promised the kids we would color eggs today. Yipee! And I have got some cooking to do before tomorrow. Although we won't have many guests as my brother from New Jersey came home last week instead of this one and I was recently imformed that my other brother may be in the process of separating from his wife(her choice--something about "finding herself" although personally I think she is cheating)--but that is another entry!! So he doesn't think he will join us. Although I wish he would. He could use the support of his family right now.

Happy Easter all!

Afternoon!

Tis the day before Easter and all thru the house the kiddies were coloring the eggs and the bunny was having fits. I in jeans and waiting to go to work. Oh why oh why can't I stay and color instead!

Just checking in real quick. I have a few mins between jobs. Kevin, I have something on my leg that is due to a recent bout with strep and HRT as well. This thing is going to stay here for about 7 weeks. I am swollen around my ankle(rt) there are huge red splotches that are hot to the touch. There are times that it hurts so bad just to walk on it. But it will get better.

Tomorrow I am going to have a free day. I have already got a good start on today and I hope that tomorrow goes well. Time to get in gear and get to work.

HAPPY EASTER ALL

sandy

Good Morning!

Poor Sandy! Work always has a way of preventing you from having fun!! Wouldn't it be great to fall into a big pot of money, and not have to work so much?? I wish you only had to go to one job though. I am sure the two job thing is a real drag! I can't even imagine fitting one job into my life right now, let alone two. It reminds me of a skit on MAD TV this past week--funny..it was for a new cure for depression--it was called--money! LOL! Anyway, hang in there, girl!

Easter was nice here. Quiet. The brunch was a great success. My baked french toast was a great hit. Kevin, how did you do with your baked beans? Hope everybody else had a peaceful holiday too!

The kids are back to school today. it is cruddy outside right now, but it is going to get nice toward the end of the week. I did get some yard work done on Saturday. So I am feeling much better about that. Also got the garage cleaned out on Sunday. Have a great day everybody!

Evening ladies!

Had too much on Sunday, but I guess that is alright. Trying to get back into the groove of things.

Renee, glad to hear that your brunch was a big hit. Knew that everyone would love it.

We got out and hunted eggs for a little while, but it was so cool that we only stayed out for a short amount of time. I treated myself to a new peice of exercise equipment. I am suppose to have it in before the 19th. Can't wait. The stair climber isn't bad leg friendly.

Just checking in bed time. Catch everyone later.

sandy

Hi gals!

Spring has finally sprung around here and I hope we are all having some wonderful, warm weather right now.

Sandy, congrats on the new stair climber. I hope it works out for you!

I finally have been able to get out and walk. I did two miles around the lake today and Wednesday, plus whatever milage it takes to get there. So I am happy with that. I have been trying to eat well--the day usually begins well and ends in some disasterous way--but I did pick up some ff, sf fudgesicles at the store yesterday--so I hope it helps me make better choices when I get cravings.

Today I feel just plain fat. It is definately a fat day. I am so discouraged that I have gained back some of the weight it took me so hard to get off. What is wrong with me?? Why can't I stay focused. Last year, I was just pissed off with myself. That was a great motivator. This year, I just can't seem to get there. I need to get tough with myself, I guess.

Well, off to finish up some chores and then the kids will be bursting through the door with all their childhood needs and wants. Take care!
Renee

Renee, I understand the thing about getting tougher with yourself. I have been doing that lately with myself. I have gain about 10lbs in a week due to the steriods that I was on about 2wks ago. Now I have that to loose as well. The sad thing isthat my leg isnt getting any better.

Yes, spring is here and I have had a wonderful day outstide. Cut my grass as well as my mothers grass. I guess that you could say that I have gotten in a great workout.

Just checking in before bed. Have to get a move on very early in the morning. Take care everyone.

sandy

Good Morning again!

I typed this long post and this stupid thing ate it again. Said I wasnt logged in. GRRRR. LOL. And of course now Ill never remember all I wrote.

How has everyone been? Things here have been very busy, but good. Went shopping yesterday with my neighbor. She graduates from College on May 5th and needed a nice dress and shoes for the banquet afterwards. We found her a nice suit, but no luck with the shoes. You see all the shoes you want when you arent prepared to buy them, and when you are, none of them look "right". We walked for 6 hours in the Mall and at various other stores. Nothing.

I have alot to do in the yard today. Some limbs fell in the back a week ago, and they are starting to get to me. And I need to finish mowing. I got all the back yard, now to do the front. Oh and I need to clean the oven. I hate cleaning the oven as much as I hate cleaning the fridge. I dont know why those 2 items make me cringe. They arent dirty, they just need wiping out a little, but I still hate it.

Sandy the stair climber sounds great. Keep us informed on how its going. My mom has one I thought about using, but its the "ancient" version LOL. It looks evil. She hasnt used it in many years. Probably rusted tight.

Renee, hope you are doing well. Dont be hard on yourself about your weight. It will come. The spring is here, and the summer will be upon us in no time. The winter months take alot out of you. Especially in your area of living. I dont think I could cope there lol. Im an outdoor person, and I would have to be shut up all winter long. I hate the cold. Just give your body some time to adjust to the nice weather. It will start again!

Well, I best get started with my chores. Hubby just emailed me, asking me to come to Albany, again. Gee. So here goes most of my day again. Everyone have a great day and take care. Talk to you again soon.

Happy Monday gals!!

Thanks for the "cheering" on Kevin! Sandy, sorry to hear those darn steroids have given you 10 lbs to loose and the leg isn't any better. Is there some other course of treatment you can try??

That does suck when you loose a nice long post. I haven't had that problem in awhile, but know exactly how it feels to type and then loose everything. Sometimes I copy and save my text in intervals--but I don't always remember to do that either.

This past weekend was just glorious weather wise--albeit a little windy--but sun was shining and the temps were in the 70's! I got so much done in the yard. We pressure washed the patio furniture (that thing is just awesome) and the patio itself, I cut the front lawn and fertilized (the back is still too wet), and trimmed some trees and shrubs, as well as cleaned out the log pile to get ready for the garden. Yipee! I didn't get any real exercise in, but did keep kind of busy.

Since the scale just keeps going in the wrong direction, I think, starting today, I am going to try to go back to eating somewhat low carb. It did work for me last year. I wasn't all that strict with it though. Atleast all the fresh produce is getting good again. That will help, I think. I guess loosing those 5# by my dr. appt. is out, cuz the appt is on Thursday. Oh well, story of my life...the intentions are there..but I never quite make the goal.

The "dreaded" soccer season has begun. Actually, last week. But the two days we have practice were in the beginning of the week (MON and Tues) and the weather was miserable those two days, so practice was cancelled. Well, I don't actually know if Monday's was cancelled, but it was under 50 degrees and raining, and I refuse to let my kids play outside in that kind of miserable weather. Some coaches are just idiots when it comes to using their common sense. Mondays are going to be interesting for awhile, as Nicole has dance from 6-730 and Jacob has soccer practice from 6-8. It is going to require some juggling on my part. This is where a more supportive and active father would come in handy--but that just isn't going to happen...sigh...But this is my job, and I accept motherhood as a career!

Well, guess I best start the day--before the day gets away! have a good one gals!

just wanted to say hi will check in later when i am more alert work has killed me today

Good monday morning!

Hey girls! Where has everybody been?? Glad to see you are doing ok Sandy. Hopefully you will be able to pop in again and write somemore Kevin and Sharla, where are you two?? Miss ya.

Well, I had my Dr appt, and the scale was meaner than usual. I feel so depressed and like such a failure. I cannot believe I have managed to gain back so much weight! She took some bloodwork to check the thyroid function, but I am doubtfull that it will provide an answer. I think it comes down to good ole' discipline. And I haven't been so good at saying, "no" and not too good at getting moving.

So, needless to say, this weekend was a weekend full of wallowing in pity and a bunch of bad choices. I will stay determined though, and start fresh today. But my heart is heavy with the realization that I will not be what I want to be if I allow too many days off here. The clock keeps ticking away.

I was good on exercise last week. so that is one good spot. Eating was ok until the weekend--so hopefully I can recover from the damage.

Make it a good one girls. And hoping to hear from everybody soon.

Evening girls!

I hope that everyone has had a good week so far!

Renee, I know that you can do it. I am so sorry to hear that you have gained back weight. I can relate to that all too well. I hope that there is nothing wrong with your thyroid. Taking medcine is not one of the things that I enjoy doing.

I have been doing my best to get in time each day on my glider. So far I have decided that I will not be using it on the weekend days that I have to work both jobs. I also decided to get on the scales tonight. I have lost 4 of the 10 lbs that I gained while on the steriods. So I am happy to have gotten that far. I am hoping to loose the rest of the 6 by the end of May and maybe even more.

Work has been getting the best of me lately. Too much time spent working and not enough spend on Corey and I. Got to figure out how to make the most of our time together. Gotta run catch everyone later

sandy

hello!

Sandy, thanks for the words of encouragement. I have gained back about 12 pounds if I go back to the lowest I got last summer, and then I held at 197 for a long time. I am now at 207-205 take your pick. It seems everytime I get on that scale it is a new adventure! I never know what the numbers will say. Congrats on getting rid of 4 pounds! wow! That is great! I am sure that it is a great motivator for you.

I have been very good about exercise, and have done well with that for the last 2 weeks--getting in atleast 5 days of moderate work per week. Well, atleast it is moderate by my standards. If the weather permits, I have been doing two miles around the lake and then some (counting the milage it takes to get there) If not, I have been on the treadmill walking at 3.5 to 4.00 mph for about 40 to 45 minutes. So I consider it a victory--since it is better than sitting on my duff doing nothing.

I haven't ranted about the weather in awhile, so I must be overdue! Can you believe it snowed yesterday? Nothing stuck to the ground, but geez. My 6yr old is sick of snow--he informed me yesterday. Pretty bad when the kids are sick of it!! The rollercoaster of temps continues, as it is supposed to be mid 70's to 80's tomorrow. All I can say is WTF??!!

Monday was a chaotic mess around here! Aaron came home from school with pink eye in both eyes and Jay informed me that they lost the money and permission slip for his overnight field trip at the science center on Friday ($30.00). So I picked up the phone to first call the school and then the doctor's office and it was dead! Luckily I had like 50 minutes on my cell. I wound up having to take Aaron in the to the ped because they wouldn't call in a script for me--because he also had sniffles and a cough--so I had to juggle that along with dance and soccer practice for the evening. It took the phone company 24 hours to repair the line and can you believe the problem was caused by a birds nest in the equipment on the next street over?? But I was proud because despite all the stress of the afternoon, I managed not to binge on anything.

Tuesday night, I was hungry. So I hit the bed so I wouldn't be tempted to eat anything. Yesterday afternoon, I was starving and caved with a Kudos bar (it could have been worse) so I am waiting for a pay off of some loss due to all the pain of hunger I have had! I know, it sounds crazy, but that seems to be the only way I loose!

Well, best get going. Lots to do today. Choir concert tonight for Nicole, which I have been informed will be "longer than usual" Eeks! Oh joy...

Goodmorning Ladies!

I have been swamped with work, and home. Sorry I havent been around. I worked til 11 pm a couple nights this past week, helping a co worker, yes Ms. Thang, get some of her files together for an audit she had. The same files she should have been working on for the past 4 months. But..........oh well. She thanked me and so did my boss. And the added overtime on my check made me feel lots better about it lol.

Its been raining here the past 3 days. Its thundering outside now. Our boys went to stay the weekend with their grandmother. So we just hung out here at the house. I wanted to work in the yard, but mother nature wouldnt allow it. However, all my plants are loving this rain. So let it flow.

Renee, I cant believe it is still snowing there! And we are having 85 degree and higher days and 70 degree nights! Amazing. Ill keep my fingers crossed that this lovely weather heads your way soon! And it sounds like you have been very busy with the kids and etc. How is your son doing now? Feeling better? What about the lost money? About your small weight gain. It will work itself off. Dont be hard on yourself. The nice weather is coming back, flowers in bloom, and you will be as well. Take your time and dont push yourself.

Sandy, how have you been? Working hard Im sure. How is Corey doing? How is your leg doing?

Well, Im glad to announce that TOM made his visit right on time once again. And once again I just about cried lol. I still havent lost the 5 lbs I gained, Im not sweating it, Ill start back again gradually at some time. My hubby wants me to stay like I am. Ive made it this far, so Im not gonna push myself any harder now, I guess.

Well, the lightning is getting closer and brighter. I better turn this thing off before the hubby chokes me for blowing it up. Hope you all have a wonderful day. Take care and Ill check in again, I HOPE SOON!

Evening there all chickies!

Seems as if everyone has been busy as of late. I guess that this is the time of the year when people are busy with the yards and what not. Now if only I could find the time to do my yard.

Renee, snow this late! I think that I would be saying WTF too. It is hard for me to imagine a child sick of snow but I guess that spring fever is getting to him. So how is Aaron's eyes? Did the school ever find Jay's money and premission slip? I think that it is a bummer. I would tell them that they should cough up the money for the trip.

Kevin, Yeah for you and TOM!!!!!!!!! So Miss Thang asked for you help? I think that it is about time that she realizes how wonderful your are!

Gonna to make it quick. I am going to get going and will check in the morning.

Hi girls!

I'm baaaaacccckkkk! Kevin,so good to hear from you! Sorry you have been busy at work. Glad to hear the TOM issues are no longer a concern. To answer both your and Sandy's questions--yes, they found the money..and he had a great time on his overnite field trip. Pink eye is gone. We are all doing fine.

Sandy, I am glad to report no more snow! although the weather remains crazy. Yesterday it was in the 80's--today the 40's and rain!! Thank you both for the concern!

I hope you both are doing good too. I have some good news to report. I am down 1.5 pounds from last week. For the past three weeks I have been working really hard to get my motivation and momentum back and start loosing again. It sucks I have to start higher than when I ended up last year, but c'est la vie. I feel like real progress will be made when I get to the weight I was last year and then loose form there.

Well, off to take Nicole to cheerleading tryouts. Never a dull moment...