Good Morning everyone! It's Monday, hope you all enjoyed your weekend. I did nothing but walk the dogs and do laundry! Shame on me... Oh, and I brushed up on the "carbohydrate addicts diet".... and I've decided to go back to that plan, which can be done with the rules of SB, outside of having as many carbs in the diet. I haven't been feeling well enough to walk or exercise, and yesterday's walk really upset the abdomen pains, so I need to do something to boost the weight loss, not merely maintain.
The dogs, after not being walked for a few weeks, slept the night through! we walked about 4 pm, and was home about 5, and they slept! I'm hoping it's warm enough tonight, and that I won't be so tired after work and shopping to walk them, we'll see.
In the meantime, it's 6:30, best be moving along! Still have to pack lunch, eat breakfast and do the make up.
For a lot of you, this is a day off to stay home, but I'll be going in early since the girls have the day off and will be home. I'm going to let Audrey decide what we're going to do since she usually has a long day of school. She'll like that. We have piano lessons on the schedule for later this afternoon, but that depends on whether it snows or not. I want to stop by the library to pick up the book they've been holding for me, too.
Day off, Cottage? Of course, it's MLK Day. I should remember. I put his "I had a dream" speech into the Church bulletin this weekend. It's too bad the Inauguration isn't today - it would seem appropriate.
Lori, your talk of walkies makes me feel so guilty. Jazz hasn't a clue what a leash is for but Disney sure needs work. She is going to be tested for Thera-Paws on Feb. 22 and, if I were the evaluator, I'd flunk her for pulling on the lead! She's fine on the Halti or with a chain collar but cannot be tested wearing them. I may dig out my Yak-Traks and brave the icey road with her later today.
Several things on the list today, including quilt delivery and pick-up, plus a meeting about next year's Country Christmas - can you believe it? I'm hoping we can resolve some of the issues from the Pageant part of the even. The music director was the biggest problem - she felt her one hour cantata should be the only music and real people wanted to be able to sing carols and listen to and watch the Christmas story. Imagine that! I suspect she's get her knickers in a knot and stomp out of the meeting. Stay tuned for updates.
Lori - good for you for the walk! I've seen other runners out, but just can't brave it in 5 degree temps. Of course, yesterday we thought pulling the kids up the huge hill many times to go sledding qualified as exercise . Sure kicked my heart rate up!
Cottage - enjoy the day with the girls!
Ruth - We had a choir director like that before...but we were only a choir of 8(and that was on the best days, more often 4-6!!). She REALLY wanted to do a dessicant at our wedding, but we didn't have the guts to tell her she can't see on key. In retrospect, it was kinda funny!
Me - DD goes to daycare, DS goes with mommy to work today. I haven't decided if I'll try to get my hair cut with him there or not. Maybe I'll try bribery?
We had some BEAUTIFUL snow yesterday! Those big, puffy flakes slowly falling. Pretty funny, DH and I were completely enchanted...kids could've cared less. Now I know how my mom felt!
morning all, i have been really lazy about exercise this last week with max sick the room he was quarentined to was my treadmill room which made it really difficult but now he is out and i have no more excuses. btw. i'm in phase 2 and everything seems to be going good there.
Good morning everyone,
Just checking in and passing through. Have the day off and need to clean up from our football game yesterday!! The kids have off today and already wanting to get on the computer. They don't believe in sleeping in. I think I will stay close to home today even though others have other plans for me...
When my best friend's son was about 6, he had this day off school. I asked him, "Brooks, why are you out of school?" He said, "Martha Stewart Day." I love it! Happy Martha Stewart Day!
My son has his 5-year-check-up today. He actually loves seeing his doctor. So far, he hasn't remembered that he got shots last year. He's getting one today. I'll give him a dose of tylenol before we go. I hate him getting shots as much as he does. Last year, I had to wrap my arms and my leg around him to keep him still. This year, he's much stronger than he was last year. Hooray for Jazzercise!
Once a month, I play Bunko with a group of friends. Tonight is the night! My strategy is to eat dinner before I go. I have to stay out of the chips and M&Ms!
Good morning ladies....hoping for a quiet day but one never knows for sure in my house. my teens have eye doc appointments this afternoon and getting themto an appointment is always a challenge. Need to do some laundry, pay some bills and probably do work for work if I don't procrastinate too much!!! Yesterday I did a DVD that I bought for core work outs...it is by a man named Gilad. He has many shows on the fitness channel and has been around a while...and not to hard on the eye....anyway...it kicked my butt and made me realize how much core work I need to do, but it was great!
Ruth I love hearing about your days (all you ladies too).I have this image in my head of a throw back to the past of simple quiet rural life and I find reading your posts to be very soothing...like a cup of cocoa...so thank you for adding those moments to my day. Actually I wish you would write more... Thanks to all you ladies I do enjoy being a part of your lives. Have a great day and I will check up on you all tonight - Suzyq
Happy MLK Day chicks. I am one of the ones with the day off, hooray! I will do some work to get ahead for the week though. The kids have off school until Thursday, so that will put a crimp in my work the next couple of days.
Today, DD2 has her orthodontic workup. We'll see what he wants to do with her mouth. I have put it off as long as I could, because she has the same mouth as DD1, who had to go through the palate expander, pulling teeth to make room, braces, retainers... It was awful. She also has dance class tonight.
Her basketball game went well last night. I was glad because they lost pretty badly last week. Her team is small (mostly shorties), but fast and furious. Those little girls play hard! They were pretty evenly matched last night and the game was tied up most of the time, they snuck out a victory at the last few seconds. Very exciting. new stuff for me because I've never paid much attention to basketball. She seems to be really enjoying it, but she is a new player and has a lot to learn.
Hi Gonna, glad to see you around - how is everything going?
Hmmm, think I will get a second cuppa before I attempt personals. BBL
I've got the day off today too. With EDS we got Good Friday off but we have now changed to HP holidays so we get today off which is good since Brian doesn't have school.
We've got to run out and get him a new compass as he left his water bottle with the compass attached to it in a leaders car yesterday and she gave it to him at the scout dinner and he left it under the table. We were almost home when he remembered and I wasn't driving 30 minutes just to get it. He needs it today as he's meeting that leader for an orienteering course today. If he completes that then he will have his Scoutmaster conference and Board of Review tonight and he will get his First Class rank. Yeah!! I am so proud of him.
We're also supposed to meet up with Don today to go mattress shopping. I realized my mattress has a hole in it and needs to be replaced and he has a pickup truck so that will make it easy. Time to go compass shopping. By for now.
Lori - Good job getting a walk in, but I'm sorry that you ended up in pain. I hope you're able to figure out how to manage this pain.
Cottage - Enjoy your day way from the girls. I hope you're able to make the best of it!
Ruth - Sounds like your music lady needs to relax and realize what the season is really about. Good luck, I hope her knickers don't get too out of shape!
Twynnb - If you get your hair done, you know we'd love to see it!!!!
me4life - I hope Max feels better soon, for his well being and yours!
phxsunflower - Congrats to you and your Cardinals!!!!
Chelby - Too funny!!! Hope all goes well at the Dr.'s today! And re: Bunko, I suggest having gum to chew on. If you've got gum in your mouth, you'll be less likely to snack!
sstambler - Welcome to the chat, I'm not sure we've met. Good luck on your journey!
Gonnabe - Hope all is well. I'm still praying for family!
Schmoodle - Hey there Schmoodle!!! Enjoy your day off!!!!
Barb - Sounds like you're going to be out and about today!! Hope all goes well and you get everything you need!
me - I'm home from work today, which is a blessing, seeing how busy I was over the weekend. It'll give me a day to catch back up. I am going to take advantage of the day off, however, and go see "The Reader". It looks really good, and I want to get in as many movies as I can before the Oscars. This weekend Rich and I went and saw Gran Torino (FANTASTIC!!)!!! I've also got to go grocery shopping and have some things to drop off at the Salvation Army. And I'm hoping to get some laundry done tonight.
Hope you all have a good Monday! If you can, get out and do something for your community today! BLESSINGS!!!
Schmoodle and hmac thanks for the thoughts, prayers and concern. We are still in limbo - dh and I have strong faith and we know God will do whats best.
Just sitting here at work, wondering if I have enough to do to fill the day. Only one customer in so far and no phone calls.
Barb: Enjoy your day out shopping with the guys. Congrats to Brian on his accomplishments!
Schmoodle: Congrats to DD and her basketball team. Those games that are won in the last few seconds are always exciting, but I really hate the suspense sometimes. I hope you're able to get a reasonable amount of work done this week!
Gonna: Good morning! Hope you have a great day!
Sstambler: Great job getting a workout with Gilad in! I love watching his shows on FitTv, but I've never tried one. They look pretty tough! I hope you have a good day!
Chelby: I hope your little man's doctor appt. goes well today! Have fun playing Bunko! You've got a great strategy in place and I'm sure you'll do well tonight avoiding temptation.
Phx: Enjoy your close-to-home day! Congrats to the Cardinals!! I hope you have a great day.
Me4life: Glad Max is doing better and I'm also glad that it frees up the treadmill room for you!
Twynn: I hope you're having a nice day at work! Sounds like the snow was wonderful, even if the kiddos failed to notice!
Ruth: Can't wait to hear what progresses at the Country Christmas meeting. I'm sure it's going to be interesting regardless, but hearing it from you is usually hilarious. You have a gift for making me laugh out loud at my desk! Have a nice day!
Cottage: Have a nice day with the girls!
Lori: I'm sorry the walking is causing you pain. It's not too bad and you're able to continue some kind of physical activity.
Me: Not much going on today. DH is at home, hopefully folding laundry. Yeah right. He's on his recliner watching Sports Center. I'm getting caught up with what needs to get done by Thurs. when the fam arrives. Can you believe that I still haven't wrapped their Christmas gifts?! I'll get it done.
Well...off to see what the news in cyberspace. Have a great MLK Jr. Day!
Monday's Meeting of the Minds!
I'm going to let Audrey decide what we're going to do since she usually has a long day of school. She'll like that. We have piano lessons on the schedule for later this afternoon, but that depends on whether it snows or not. I want to stop by the library to pick up the book they've been holding for me, too.
. Sure kicked my heart rate up!
I think I will stay close to home today even though others have other plans for me...
It's not quite as bucolic as it sounds, SuzyQ! Sometimes I bore myself! 
