Good morning everyone,
I was just cleaning out a drawer that has a bunch of pictures from when we were on the road. OMG... some are beautiful. Like postcard or calendar beautiful. It really made me miss the road. When I grow up I want to travel again. This time have time to stop...LOL
Dh kept me busy this am and I didn't make it to curves. I WILL be there monday.

B- eggbeater,tomato slices and 1 slice dry ww toast.

I hope everyone is having a great holiday w-end.

I am soooo tired. Standing and chatting for 7 hours. I did have all my customers come in and pick up their orders so I have a big wad of cash and I did get books out to a few new people. I am not going to hockey.DD and I are staying home. Hubby just went to pick up pizza. I will have 1 slice and I ordered a greek salad as well.
Lookng forward to laying down and watching decorating shows.
Big day at church for the kids tomorrow. DS's class is doing the whole service for the 1st subday of advent. They are ages 6-9.All the kids will be singing. Back to the market tomorrow aft. if there is not a lot of traffic I will come home.
My glorious husband ran the dishwasher AND washed the pots. That just makes tingle with joy! LOL! Sad but true.

Is anyone else having trouble with clicking on last page and being sent to a post from april? I checked my settings and they are still the same. Set to show last first.

Hello,
We rolled up to the house last night at 12:15 (after midnight). We had a wonderful trip to vist our friends and help celebrate Deb's 50th b-day and to send Tyler (her son) off to the Air Force.

I'm glad to be home and have a million things to do.

I did well with the food; I weighed myself before I left and I just weighed again and the scales are .25 lbs lighter. I'm happy about that. I really tried to watch it when I was gone.

I've got to get busy, but wanted to check in and keep myself going in the right direction.

I have a meeting today with my Area Coordinator. On December 1, I am officially and Area Captain.

Good morning,
I just got back from cleaning my van. That's real job...pain in the rear.
We stopped by our local cafe and had b-fast. I had eggbeaters and sliced tomato and dry toast. Anyone notice I eat the same stuff over and over.
Oh well, It could have been worse. DH had biscuits and gravy.
It's wickedly windy today. I don't think we are going to do much else today.

Susie: Sounds like you had a wonderful trip. And came back lighter.
Great job.

Michelle: You are going to be busy. Make sure you take a little time everyday for yourself. You can't be everyones Wonder Woman If you don't take care of yourself. And delegate, delegate...LOL. Ok It never works for me either but it sounded good. great job meal planning. It really will help you stay OP.

I have been at market all weekend at a craft tour. I made some sales and I also took sevaral orders and handed out books to many new people.
I slept til 8:45. I laid down in bed a watched the tube last night from 8-11. I was too pooped to move. Kinda enjoyable really.
Curch was at 10. The kidsdid the whole service for the first advent sunday and singing in Latin. The kids are ages 3-9. Pretty amazing! I had goosebumps and was teary the whole time. Glorious!!
I am roasting a pork loin roast for supper with root veggies.
I am snacking on some grape tomatoes and red pepper dip at the moment.

Michele~ I am monumentally organized and I do a LOT. When over whelmed I write everything down, random, then prioritize by date "need to do" status and "want to do" status. When I host big family gathering there is tons you can make ahead and freeze, like potaoto casserole, veggie casseroles, dessert...do pot luck side dishes too.My days are sometimes scheduled into 15 min sections. Right now I am giving myself a 1/2 hour to sit here and visit with my friends and put my feet up. Then I will tidy for a 1/2 hour......

HUGs Deb, Annie, Susie!!
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Hi all I am really trying to get to 199! I just came accross this thread, and thought it would be fun. Just to get things started I am 26, I have three kids (5yo boy, 3 1/2yo girl and 2 yo girl) and I work part-time. I have just recently gotten back on the wagon and I am hoping to lose between 15 and 30# before February(DH is planning a cruise!!! have to be able to get into a bathing suit you know) Oh, I live in the CHicago area, so it is already too cold for me

Idid well on thanksginving, but had a couple of parties the last two days and did not do so well. On the bright side I did not gain any weight at my official weigh in on Sat well that is all for now see you all soon

Good Morning Ladies.

Today I recommit myself to a healthier life. My eating has been diasterous for the past 5 days. Truly. I am past being disgusted with myself. I pay for Curves via monthly withdrawal, therefore by not going I am wasting precious money. I will re-start that again and not waste money.

Michele - take one thing at a time. Overall it can be overwhelming. Holly has the right idea, try her suggestion on organizing.

Susie - welcome back home, what a great job on losing while you were gone.

Debbie - I think your breakfasts sound delicious. If you are not tired of them, keep on eating them.

Holly - breathe.

Hello to all I have missed.

(((HUGS))) to all of us powerful, wonderful women.

Annie

Oh and welcome to the race UPSWIFE. Jump right on in, we are a great bunch of women.

Annie

Thank God it Monday!! and a school day for all the big kids!! Just 2 preschoolers today til noon. Hubby is at work. He wasn't sure he would go because of the rain. I am letting the fire go out because it is +6C(42F) and feeling muggy in here.
I am in desperate need of a shower but will wait til after the bus.
I did a fair bit of tidying yesterday evening. I should be able to vacuum today.
4th day of hockey in a row with a practise at 4:30. The kids played 3 fab games over the weekend. Much improved. DS was quite the star.
Food has been willy nilly but not horrifc in content or amounts. Just not in the forefront of thought. I haven't weighed in a few weeks. I was getting disappointed by the same number while really trying to lose.
I sent a friendly email and pics to an old friend last week and haven't heard back. Every couple of months I try. It makes me feel sad.

Storytime this morning. I need some ideas for myself for reading. Entertaining yet with a little substance and thought provocation. The Mark Twain Letters for book club is interesting but quite heavy.Getting thru it bit by bit.
This was the astart to my day.

I have been journalling a bit about mixed feelings about my family. I saw my Dad briefly on Sat when he stopped into the market to pick up mom's Avon order. I was struck by how handsome and fit and happy he is.
These are this morning's thoughts....
I hate that the fam takes up energy. It is worse than it has been for a long time as my kids get older and I have memories of my own childhood. I get so conflicted because my folks are decent people. The are narcisstic , small minded in many ways ,but good people.
I get tired of being misunderstood and disliked.
I think I am pretty wonderful.
The whole convo at the dinner table last year at christmas was abut how it was impossible for any online relationships to be real.Every blog/group etc was a scam and everyone online was some deviant trying to get something from you. I came home and read journal/forum posts all night. I know it is their loss to be so fearful and jaded but it hurts that once again I was the family freak who actually believed I had an online friend or even friendS( egads more than one person who likes me).
Sad.

The preschoolers just wanted to stay home and watch cartoons. kinda nice. I am off to putter.

Good morning everyone,
I just got back from curves, boy was I sluggish. I can tell I missed a week.
I never got my pulse over the 75%. I usually am in the 80% range. I'm making my Dec goal to work out 3x a week.
Boy its been a windy couple of days. Everything is so dry we have had lots of grass fires. The scanner is buzzing. I hope they die down some this afternoon.
B-yogurt,applesauce
S- a couple of bite of the guys left over scrambled eggs

Holly: I, for one am very greatful for my online friends. I know that if we lived closer we would all probably still be great friends.

Annie: I also need to take time to recommit myself. I feel like I'm loosing focus.

UPSwife: Great job maintaining you weight over the holiday.
Sounds like you are on the right track.

Do we need a challenge for the next few weeks???? Hmmm.
Whatdoya think?
Hollyhock's 4 week challenge~ I will do 15 min of some form of exercise every day. I will eat grainless breaky and supper and snacks.I will eat 4 c of veg eah day! ( starting Nov 28 2005)

Hello,
Just a quick note. I'm already feeling the stress of my new job, but I have a 3 hour block of time with my boss to go over all these things that people are asking me questions about. I told him that I don't want them to pile up on me and I want to get these orders entered. Entering orders was the only thing I was trained on..nothing else. I felt like crying most of the afternoon.

I'm not going to let this get to me. I might not be around everyday but will try to post something a couple of times a week. I also might not be able to do many personals but know that I'm reading them and will try to jump in there as well.

You guys are the best! I won't disappear completely. I don't want to..I want to get this weight off and I need to be here with you all to do it. It's very important to me.

Welcome to the new people. For those of you who are getting back on track..life is a new beginning every day...just concentrate on using it to your best ability and getting the most out of it for yourself.

I'll talk to everyone soon.

Susie

Good evening everyone,
I just got off my rear and put my watp dvd in. I was only able to do 1 mile but I did curves this am so I'm sure its enough.

FOOD
D-small pork chop, baked potato w/ butter spray. green beans

Holly: I agree, My Dec challenge is to exercise 3x a week. And walk on days I don't work.

Susie: Hope things get less stressful soon. Just give yourself time to adjust.
Try to relax... as we always tell Holly...BREATHE

Later chicks