Its 'nice' to read that other people get a little jealous too. Of course its not a nice emotion to admit too, but its something that gets us all a tiny bit when its something we all so badly want for ourselves. But we will all get there!

Ive just signed myself up to a gym today! Ive been wanting to for ages, but the gym nearest is for all ladies and so expensive! A new one is opening in September, we got to look around today, and even though the decorating isnt finished and there is no equipment in yet I think its perfect for me. It seems to have classes I would like yoga, pilates, x-bike and other stuff that Im not fully sure what it is! But I was especially interested because they have some sessions during the day with childcare, so I can book that and then go work out! Its not tied to any lengthly contract and I would be able to freeze my membership once I am pregnant again!

Annie YAY for the 2 lbs gone forever!! My gosh woman!! You are the energizer bunny doing all those chores!

Bernice, how's the tooth today?

Tonilight, 1 more lb down is always a good thing!

Catherine, that's the same reason I pretty much stay right here too. Nobody understands more than the people that are in this with us.

Zelma, I'm glad you got to rest your voice. It sounds like you really needed to after 3 bouts of laryngitis. Sounds like you're getting the school all updated to where it will run smoother.

Angie, sounds like you are just burned out. You need to take some time for yourself and smell the roses, as they say. Take care and soon you'll be re-fortified and back into the swing of things.

Julee, how was the meeting with Luan? That was so sweet of her to give you her Gazelle. Weren't the Olympic ceremonies spectacular? So colorful and magical. Really enjoyed it. The next country is going to have their work cut out for them.
Congrats on the NSV!!!

Debi, have fun at the shower. I hope she gets lots of great gifts

Carol, you're just a party animal!!!! I'm doing fine. Still staying OP for the most part and getting my water in, but still, no exercise to speak of. We did do all the yards yesterday, mowing, weedeating and watering, which was good because today is nice and rainy. Great day to stay in and play my roller coaster tycoon and paint my banks.
Have fun party girl!!

Heather, do you know where we can find our mojo again? I've seemed to have misplaced mine.

SuomiSara, that sounds like a great gym to join. I hope you really enjoy it.

Just for the record and how all are admitting the jealousy issues, I'm right there with ya.

Just kicking back and enjoying the nice rainy weather today. Suppose to get thunderstorms later.
Hope all are having a great weekend and staying OP and drinking the water.
Debbie

tooth is ok today....it started hurting last night again.....so after diner I took meds and within 30mins I got sick.....lost all dinner and probably 1/2 of lunch too! I hate getting sick (thus the reason I could never be bulimic LOL) didn't sleep well........

took pain meds this morning.......still feel sick to my stomach.........but I don't think its from meds.......

one student left throwing up on thursday but was back bright eyed on friday........and another has a cold of some sort and is on antibiotics..........so it's probably a bug!

Zelma-yes School is out from end of May thru first week of Aug, this summer I worked exstended school year which they broke up weirdly, we had two weeks vacation then 2 weeks (1/2 days) of school, then 2 weeks break and then 1 week of 1/2 days by then we only had 2 weeks left of summer LOL so it seemed like I had no summer time!
I wanted to get a different job for this year....however I feel since i was qualified for that job and didn't get it......that for whatever reason God wants me in this classroom! Yesterday I found out why.......we have a new student who started to form a bond with me! He is nonverbal and has no communication skills whatsoever. He loves to snack.........but his previous teacher never tried to get him to communicate (with pictures) to ask for something he desired. Yesterday he walked over to our portable CD player and tapped it then walked up to me and grabbed my arm! I set him up with the CD player and some rubber squishy balls (he is very tactile) and he sat and listened for 20 mins.....never once getting up or tossing the CD player....when he was done he got up and roamed the room. We are having a hard time keeping him in his seat. I attempted to teach him to choose between two pictures for his requests for snack or drink......chips & chocolate milk.........he caught on real quick.....he would take the chip picture and place it on a velcro strip right where I showed him to........and he would get a couple of chips.........then after about the third set of chips.......he would select the drink picture and I would give him a drink........later in the day he seemed tired......he came to me and sat down next to me and then proceeded to "cuddle" as much as he could....his head on my shoulder and his hands on my arm pulling it close to his chest........he even closed his eyes for a few mins. When he gets overstimulated by the noise of the other students I take him for a walk around the school hallways. Each year there is one that I "KNOW" God has placed me there to work with. So for now I will be content with God's placement of me and do ALL that I can to be a blessing to the Teacher I work with and the kids!

Hello, I know I have been bad and there is no way I am going to catch up.

Debi-moods are still there. very rough night. It has got to get better.

Catherine-I agree on the flying. Hubby used to fly alot and it was tough. no one wanted to sit by "the fat guy". He is very voicetrous and told them what he thought tho too. He is very comfortable on a plane now and is able to sit with the arms down and one time he was able to use the tray! Very cool! I know we have to stick together, I agree on this one thread. There are so many sites out there buy the gals here understand. Thank You!

Debbie- I agree with Catherine, Yes, recruiters LIE. Not all but many do.

Now the young daughter and friends are fighting, hubby went to best friends house to vent, and older daughter went to work. So you lucky ones here get me to read my venting. AAAAAAARRRRRGGGGGGHHHHHHH. I so need to find me again. TODAY, will be it and I will be happier and healthier! I have too. Thank you all really so much.
Yes, I am getting my water in! I will check back later, Penny

I haven't had a chance to stop by and post a whole lot, and today won't be much better because I am on a break from work. We're having a garage sale to benefit a woman whose husband slit her throat not long ago.

But, I wanted to share my good news! I am down a total of 22lbs now. FINALLY I am finding my way back. Even if it's slow as can be, anything is better than gaining at this point.

Have a great weekend ladies!

Hi, everyone. Just checking in, really quick.

I am not too good at shout-outs, so I don't do them a whole lot. But I do read. And I am encouraging you all as I read your posts.

I am doing pretty well. Had a couple of bad days in the last couple of weeks, but no major binges. My weight continues to drop, at least it looks as if it does. So, it is all good.

I still haven't been on the scale. I still can't bring myself to get on it. But I look and feel smaller, so I am not too worried about it. I'll weigh when I weigh.

I hope that everyone is having a great weekend.

Well....I got the Gazelle and right now it looks lovely in the back of my car. When DH comes home it will make its way upstairs so I can try it out.

THANK YOU LUAN!!! Lunch is on me

I loved the opening ceremonies last night...it was really such a spectacle and to create art in the process was just genius. I am looking forward to Gymnastics and Diving the most.

Just another hot icky day here....dinner plans with friends tonight. I have done well foodwise so far today so I won't panic. DH called me earlier and asked if we could go to a frozen yogurt place we both like after dinner and I said "Can't we wait and see if we're even still hungry after dinner before we decide that?" This past week at WW our leader talked about how we plan to overeat and how we make so many plans around food. I brought that up and he actually had to pause and said "Wow, I didn't think about it that way." Last night I made dinner and a nice dessert and he stopped midway through dessert because he was full...so whose to say that he'll even want yogurt later?

I'm going to try to finish Breaking Dawn today or tomorrow. I'm just not loving it like I thought I would.

Heather...LOVE the new picture!

DMPLS...when I taught Special Ed, I got a few kids that other teachers were just clueless about...mainly because they were so quick to write them off. I found that once I spent some one on one time with them that the biggest obstacles rose to the surface first and we were able to make rapid headway on making the classroom a safer and more success oriented environment. Unfortunately...this turnd my classroom into a sort of dumping ground...but I figured it was better that I was helping those students than the teachers who didn't care who was in their class anyways.

Zelma...one day at a time. You have all the skills and tools you need and you can get back on track easily enough. I'm in trouble though because my friend who is coming to town wants me to take her to a great breakfast place since they don't have anything good where she lives. I may be tempted then....we'll see.

Happy Saturday!!

Bernice - I had tears in my eyes when I read your post. I am just SO thrilled for this young child who has you in his life for support, encouragement, education AND love. He obviously feels that special bond and I am sure you will make his days at school so much more bearable than he has experienced so far. I'm not sure about your 'rules' over there, but over here they are moving more and more into "no cuddling" and I am afraid that I have trouble with that. I understand that these students are more vulnerable than others, and need to be taught 'appropriate' cuddling/contact, but there are times when I think you/we also need to be aware that some children NEED that contact. I worked with an autistic boy a few years back who appeared to not like ANY physical contact at all, however I was just so used to putting my hands on kids' shoulders as I worked with them as they were sitting, that I did this with him one day as he was working on the computer. He didn't seem to mind at all, and it was a while before I had even worked out WHO I was doing this to. Well, the next time I went over to him and he was working on the computer, he actually took my hands and moved them to rest on his shoulders as we talked. It was a connection he had made that he was comfortable with and I believe it made a bigger connection between us that may not have happened any other way. His mother still comments that this was the year that he 'came out of his shell' in some way. I treasure those sorts of comments.
Thank you for being there for this little boy.

Julee - I didn't know that you were a teacher too. Have you taught maintstream as well, or mainly in Education Support (not sure what it is called over there).
I hope your meeting with Luan went well. I look forward to hearing how you go on the Gazelle.
Good luck that you survive the breakfast temptations.

Raindancer - It sounds as though you are doing really well with your lifestyle changes. I am sure that when you DO decide to weigh yourself then you will be pleasantly surprised at the results. In the meantime, the fact that you are FEELING better is a wonderful indication that you are doing well. Keep up the great work. (oops... that sounds like a school report comment. Sorry)

Brandnewme - Congratulations on the 22lbs release! I believe that 'slow and steady' is the absolute best way to lose weight and I even think that my next charm on my bracelet, for maintaining my weight loss for another year, will be a turtle. I lost my weight the slow and steady way and I am going to keep it off by slowly and steadily just continuing to do what I am doing, and I WILL win the race.

Penny - I know that kids can give you the greatest of joys, but when I hear about people's 'free' time being filled with bickering kids I am glad that I don't have any children. I love teaching, and I do a lot of nurturing when I teach - I'm the "fluffy duck" type of teacher - but I also love it when 3pm comes around and I can have some peaceful time. I take my hat off to anyone who can work around kids all day and then still come home and be loving and patient with their own kids. I have anough trouble being loving and patient to the "big" kid I am married to!

Debbie - Yep, when all of this is sorted out we should have an incredible computer system. We won't even have to sort out most of the 'glitches' as we just have to contact the service dept and they will sort them out remotely. Hopefully my role will then mainly be helping the teachers to integrate IT into their teaching programs, rather than sorting out problems with the technical side of things.
I have been reading your posts about your son and I can understand how proud of your son you are, and how you would be happy for him to join the forces as long as he is doing it for the 'right' reasons. I hope he gets as much information as he can before making any major decisions. My nephew wanted to join the army because he had a glorified view that it would be just 'shoot-em-up' types of fun things. He had an obsession with weapons (not unhealthy, but using all sorts of things for make-believe guns) up until he was a teenager. Guns are VERY restricted over here, and licences are very hard to get, so I think maybe that was his way of getting his hands on a gun and feeling 'tough'. I could be wrong about this, but that was the feeling I got. Anyway... he lasted less than a year if I remember rightly, because he couldn't cope with the demands being placed on him. He had never been good at accepting discipline, so the forces just WEREN'T the place for him. He's a great young man now, and a loving husband and father, but he had to 'experiment' with this I suppose. I am sure your son is FAR more sensible than my nephew, but I truly hope that he learns all he can before he makes this decision, as it could be the BEST or WORSE decision he makes in his life.

Sara - That new gym sounds perfect for you. I'm not a gym person myself, but I have a few pieces of equipment at home that I enjoy using. I have a treadmill (my favourite piece), an exercise bike and an elliptical/cross-trainer. I understand about not knowing what some of the pieces of equipment do. I sometimes see displays of exercise equipment and I have to chuckle, as I am sure I would sit on it backwards, or find my legs going one way and the rest of my body moving in a totally different direction and ending up tied in a knot! I look forward to hearing reports from you after you have tried it out.

Well, I had better get off here. It is going to be a cold, but sunny day here and I have decided I want to get outside and do something. I have NO idea what I want to do yet, but I should go and chat with hubby and see if he has any brilliant ideas.
I was the same weight this morning, even after yesterday's LARGE meal and TOM starting today. This could be the calm before the storm, but I am back on track perfectly today, so maybe I can hold off any rises.
Waking up in the early hours to TOM arriving and sever pains in the abdomen is not the way I would CHOOSE to wake up, but things seem to have eased now, so I am ready to face the day.

Take care all,

Zelma

Julee-that is exactly what our classroom is!!! LOL our team (teacher, myself, and one other assistant) have been so good together with the 'bad' behaviours......that now we get the districts worst cases! There is a middle school in our district (where some of our kids could of went) that has 2 students with one teacher & one assistant! We have 9 total so far........there is one more that another school is fighting NOT to get........that we had last year, but mom can no longer drive to our school and mom refuses to let the only bus driver for that area drive her son....(unresolved conflicts on the bus).......that school's teacher doesn't want this student so they are trying their hardest to get him back to us........which would place us at 10 students........one wonders why the reward for getting the job done right is to given more students with the worst issues LOL........we know its because we care about the kids and that we don't think of it as just a job!

I feel for the HS they let their non certified less than mediocre teacher go after 5 years of her existing in the classroom................now they hired a teacher that has never worked with or in a special needs classroom.......she taught 3rd grade ...........which at times I sure felt like special needs LOL but it is so different.........she is the HS's new cheerleading coach so we only can assume they needed to find her a job so she could coach.........and figured "anyone" could teach special ed.........(since what they had before) I feel for their kids especially since we have sent many of ours up to that classroom after our 3 yrs of investment!

ok enough of me ranting about work LOL but, I just found a connection to you two Julee & Zelma in regards to the students I work with LOL and had to vent LOL

thanks

YAY! julee, i hope you get some use out of it. PM me your address and i will send you the extended warranty. it was so nice to meet you. ladies, julee has the sweetest voice. she sounds like a fairy godmother

HI...good sunday morning,
The baby shower went great yesterday. She got lots of pretty little things and some much needed larger peices. I think with the money they got they will be just about set for her arrival in oct.
Food was good and I did great there..The cake had a whipped cream icing and it wasnt my thing so i only had the cake.
My friend was hungry after the shower and we ended up at OCharleys. I didnt do so well there. Then last night hubby wanted long john silvers and I had 2 peices of fish. I never got that sick feeling at least.
Im back OP today and will make sure I get all my water in today. I came in short yesterday.

Rain_ Im excited for you and cant wait to see how much you have lost when you do decide to weigh in.

dmpls- I do feel like you have your answer as to why you didnt get that job. GOd knows the full scheme of things and we can only see a small part of whats happening now. I am thrilled that child has you to teach him and love him!!

penny_ hugs and hang in there!!

debbie_ She got so many cute things..I had a whole range of emontions I have never had before..This little girl isnt even here yet and has already stole my heart.My mom always says that being a grandparent is a whole new world..Im starting to see that already!

julee- I hate being tempted to be bad..but i gave in yesterday and it felt ok. I knew i could get right back on track. I think that is the biggest differnce for me now..I use to would cheat and then that would end a diet one meal ran into the next cheat meal..NOT THIS TIME!!

brandnewme_ way to go on the 22lbs loss!!

sara_ I wish we had a gym nearby. But its a 30 min drive each way to the nearest gym and with gas prices I cant do that. I have almost everything i need in my basement but its so much harder to make myself go down and use it. Today is suppost to start weight lifting again.IF i can talk hubby into going down with me.

zelma_ hope you had a good day outside.

hugs to all I missed.
debi

Good Morning!

Well, I am up and no one else is, so I am going to get off and take a bike ride. It is much cooler here this morning! YEAH! I gotta get some water and off I go. WI this morning, a loss! Over 2 weeks it was 1/2 lb. That is alright because last week I gained and this week I lost what I had gained plus the half. So it is a loss!!!!! Slept I think a little last night. I had to take something to knock me out.

Debi-Yes I will take care of myself. I am the one who keeps the family together and going. Thank You.

Zelma-no, it was not the kids arguing that has put me in the rutt. I would love to blame it on that. I think just a combination of a lot of things going on right now in our life. It will get better. I just keep saying it.

Debbie-the travel is looking closer! lol I might have to escape and come that way. I got some fresh oysters out of the freezer, and it doesn't look like I have many left!

Well, if I don't move now, then everyone will be awake. later, Penny

Good Morning All!

I've been somewhat MIA for the last week or so. I've stopped by to read a few posts a few times, but haven't had a minute to post. My brother and I are in the middle of dealing with "family matters" related to my mother's estate so my energy has been focused day and night to that.

I hope everyone is well and as soon as things wrap up I'll be back!

Miz M

mizm-glad to see you checking back in!

Everyone must be out enjoying this beautiful weather. It is pleasant here. A little windy riding bike this morning but that was alright. Hubby went to town to get drinking water. So I decided to do some hand quilting while watching the race. It is kinda quiet here today. I gotta go drink water. Penny

Afternoon all,

Zelma: Lol about the mowing of the dogs. I wish. lol. Kind of. They shed so much in my house but I adore them and I vacuum religiously. Sorry your brain has been mush.

Angie: Hugs and please don't compare to others. It will trap you. Only if you can use it to encourage you. For 2 years I would come on here and feel the same way honestly. I would be so upset that I can't move my body or get motivated to move or stick with a program. It will come to you. I have bad days. We all do and I have jealous days too. Hugs hun.

Debi: Hope the Dr. appointment goes fantastic. Glad your DIL's shower was a success. Congrats on the weight too.

Julee: Woo hoo for the gazelle. I wish I could hear your Fairy Godmother voice. lol.

Carol: Have fun at the family reunion.

Rat: Oh so long to the good ole days with the camper. I hope it will get a good home that can make many more fun memories with it.

Sara: Great job joining the gym. That is 1/2 the battle. The other half is getting there. lol. Good luck sweetie.

Debbie: I did all those chores so my hubby could relax. He is starting the Graveyard shift,*Pout*, tomorrow. I wanted him to have no worries except trying to get his sleeping thing into the days. I don't know how long it will last. Hopefully not too long. It is nice to have the energy to do all those chores though.

Bernice: I hope your tooth is better very soon and they can take care of it on Tuesday.

Brandnewme: Woooo HOOO on the -22 pounds. Good job hun. I am so proud of you. Come post more when you have more time. What is going on in your life right now?

Penny: Hope your icky mood passes soon. Hugs.

Rain: Hi there.

Mizm. I hope that your family matters are resolved nicely without arguing. Hugs.

Well, we were supposed to go to a bar b q yesterday but the family who invited us changed it to today. We have been relaxing and watching the olympics. I rode my bike yesterday for a while and made my DH ride it too. We bought a exercise machine, stepper type thing that works your hips, inner and outer thighs. Hopefully it will soon be a companion of mine that I "hand with " so to speak daily. I do need help in those areas for sure.

Have a great day all,
Blessings,
Annie