The challenges for the week!


1. Try to get in an extra day of exercise!


2. This week, when you go someplace, park at the end of the parking lot so you have to walk extra.


3. Get out the old bathing suit and try it on. Its going to be swimming weather before you know it....


Go out there and make this a good week!

Morning everyone! Tonight is the big dinner. I was so excited about it, I could hardly sleep last night. I have a lot to do today, so I may not be on much until tonight, or tomorrow. I hope you all have a great day!

Good Monday Morning Ladies,

It was a great weekend. Derby was fun, but I'mw orn out. Too much food and too much alcohol. I'm ready to get back on the wagon, so Bob send it around. I need to ride b/c I can't walk at all. I have blisters on blisters and the bottoms of my feet hurt so bad I can hardly walk. I wish I had worn my house shoes today.

Graduation was short and sweet. Can't believe my baby is out of college. Mother's day was nice but not a big deal. My niece had her baby yesterday morning so while we were in Lexington, we went by the hospital to see them. She is soo tiny. Then we got stuck for 2 1/2 hours in a bad wreck. It normally takes us 1 hour and 20 minutes to get home and it took 3 1/2. Talk about fun!

I'm still swamped here at work so don't know how much I will get on this week. Hope this slows down soon. I miss not being on here alot.

Hope everyone had a great Mother's Day and a great weekend.

Monet, hope your dinner goes great tonight, but I know it will with you behind it.

BF: 1/2 bagel with peanut butter, coffee
lunch: salad, apple.
Dinner: ?

Got to run.

Good Morning:

I cannot believe school is out in 3 weeks. My DD has SAT testing this week. She is coughing STILL, but I know she has to be there. I hope she feels o.k. through her testing.

On Saturday, my DH and kids ran out to Wal-Mart, and came home with a bouquet of flowers and some little gifts and balloons. They surprised me with those. Britt has been planning this for weeks....she had made about 8 different cards for me, and had Lane make a few. She also made one on the computer at school. My entire kitchen counter is full of pictures, cards, flowers and little gifts (coffee mugs, books, etc...). It's so cute how important these days are to them when they are this young. I know to enjoy it now because it won't last too much longer.

Yesterday, we went to church and then out for Mexican food. I had two daquiris and too much to eat. I did bring my flax chips to eat, but then ate the pollo fundido for lunch/dinner. We ate at 1:00, so that was our main meal of the day. I made grilled cheese for the kids in the evening and served it with some grapes & strawberries. I wasn't even hungry. I just went to the grocery store and did my weekly shop. It was a nice day, and the weather was wonderful all weekend long.

I did not work out on Saturday; I planned to but didn't feel up to it. I plan to go today. It's been two weeeks, so I will have to ease into it. I'm still trying to decide what body groups I will work.

Gator: I did read your entry from yesterday, and it was very well stated. I am sure it is a difficult day for many. I haven't talked to my mom since Easter, and it was very sad for me. You have to know my family....I had a small disagreement with my 22-yr. old niece (who lives with my parents). Everyone had to get involved and then it turned ugly. They weren't taking my calls, so I sent an e-mail stating that although we are all different that we are all still family and that we should still love one another regardless of what our beliefs are. I got an e-mail back from my dad saying that they blocked my phone number and e-mail address and to respect them by not trying to contact them. I mailed my mom a card, but couldn't call. It's really a sad situation. I don't like holding grudges, and I have always been a peace-maker, and it is difficult for me not to be able to make things right because they would rather hold grudges and be unhappy. Anyhow, enough of my woes. I'm glad you had an enjoyable Mother's Day...sorry about the gator. ENJOY YOUR TRIP. We will be excited to hear all about it when you return!!!

Monet: Glad you enjoyed your Mother's Day; too bad you couldn't have gotten a little more sleep. I am sure after tonight, you will crash hard, and sleep well. Good luck with the dinner; I am sure it will be fabulous.

Jack: Glad you enjoyed the Derby. We watched it on TV. Sorry about the traffic jam; that's got to be the worst. I can't stand getting stuck in traffic. Congrats to your niece...becoming a mother on Mother's Day; it doesn't get any better than that. Hope your feet are feeling better soon....did you wear new shoes, or just do too much walking?

Well, I better run and get some things done around here, and spend some time with Lane.

Take care,
Nat

Tech: We were posting at the same time. Glad you had a good Mother's Day, and that you were able to get out with your DH; it's always nice when the two of you can spend a little alone time together. How was the movie? I have not heard too many rave reviews on it.

Only 12 kids in class???? The sleepover sounds like a lot of fun. One of Britt's friends already invited her over for one, but she is only 7, and I know she is not even close to ready for that; neither am I. AND, when she is ready, I want to have all the sleepovers at my house (ha). It will be hard for her to be gone all night and not know what she is doing.

Gheez, sorry to hear that you are having to deal w/ flaky parents. How terrible. It amazes me sometimes....how irresponsible parents can be. Also, how willing they are to leave their kids. At Britt's party, she had 30 kids at a very busy park. Parents expected to just drop their kids and leave. I had to tell them that my DH and I could not be responsible for watching 30 kids, and that they really needed to stay for the 2-hour party. I was busy doing the party stuff and watching Lane (which is a job in itself - ha). I guess I tend to be a little too overprotective, but they are my babies, and I don't want anything to happen to them.

Anyhow, enjoy the rest of your week!

Pancho--That is a very sad story, but let's none of us let Pancho's experience go to waste. Pancho, thanks for sharing that. I know it must be painful. The lesson for all of us, (and this comes from the Bible also) is "don't let the sun go down on your anger." Mend fences quickly, even if you have to give up your right to be right. Even when you ARE right. Life is too short to have a broken relationship with those dear to you. The relationship is more important than who is right and who is wrong. Sadly, many people carry these types of grudges for years and miss seeing their children and grandchildren grow up (Like the movie "Home Alone.") How sad it is when one of the parties dies unexpectedly, never having resolved the estrangement. My DH's uncle is estranged from his only son, and it is very sad. Each is waiting for the other to break the ice and apologize. The uncle has even written his son out of his will! Pancho, my heart breaks for you and I pray that your family's heart will soften and you will be reunited with your parents.

I had a yukky night last night, waking up about 4 feeling very nauseus. So I got up and "woofed my cookies" and still felt rather bad. Today I feel like a wrung out dishrag and doing anything is an effort. Yuck. I've had a small bowl and cereal and some water so far today.
We leave tomorrow at 9 am. So, if I don't get back on, I'll post sometime after June 7.

Just thought I would do a quick check in. I am so sleepy I can hardly keep my eyes open. If my feet didn't hurt so bad I would walk outside for some air. :sad:

I need some prayers today. My friend's sister is having a brain biopsy right now. Pray that all goes well and it turns out to be nothing. And if it is something, then it is treatable. She is in her young 30's.

Gator, I sure hope you are feeling better before your leave for your trip. Have a wonderful time (I know you will). We will miss you.

Nat, How sad, I know it has to be very painful for you. Hopefully one day your parents will realize how much they are missing. My DH never spoke to his brother after his mom passed away. 15 years later, he comitted suicide. I think he regrets not making peace. I had worn flip flops on Friday and even though they did not bother me then, we had to walk about 20 minutes to get to the car and then Saturday I wore some flat sandals and they rubbed blisters.

Bob, Yes the Downs is beautiful. Doesn't look anything like the old place. Hope your injection is working by now.

Tech, enjoy these days with your young ones. Once they get in high school the time flies. I have fun with them but can't believe they are all grown up. I remember many of time we took kids home from practice or scouts. Some parents are so irresponsible. I think they are onlu looking for babysitters. Hope you find a way to get that money.

Go to go wake up. Only one more hour before I'm out of here. Yeah!
Have a great evening.

just a quick pop in....aidan had his birthday party....just us and it was nice i had a small piece of cake and some ice cream...now i have to go clean up lol

ill be back on later...

What's up, Sugarbustin people? It is good to be back on the board!!! I have missed all of you so much. Life is hectic, but I need to make SB and this board a priority if I intend to stay on track. Things have been going well for me and I made 4 years on SB on Easter Sunday. My latest food dilemma is that I take in way too many carbs!!! I trained for a triathlon and have gotten into mountain biking and off road races..and my food intake and carb consumption increased dramatically!!!! I need to stop doing these races as an excuse to carbo load . I have been trying to stay on track ALL WEEK and not let things go on the weekends. It is struggle, but I am trying to maintain a healthy balance between my increased exercise and my food intake. If anyone has any suggestions, I am all ears!!!
I am so glad to see all the familiar faces are still on the board! Jack-K...the wagon is coming for both of us...glad you will be on it with me!!!!!!
Have a great day! - Ashley

Just a fly by...the dinner went better than I expected. The biggest problem was not mine...only 23 people RSVPed. There were 52 there!!! Thankfully, the food amounts worked out ok, and I had enough extra to make up some for the staff, so me and my kitchen help did not starve. We had a blast doing it. The highlight of the evening for me was being taken out of the kitchen, and receiving a standing ovation from the leadership attending! Wow... I came home and took a shower, and now I have to go put stuff away! I will be back tomorrow to do replies.