What a lovely morning!!!
DS didn't wake til 6am. He had threatened 4am. Their surprise and excitement was contagious.
DH had tossed a gift out into the yard so as the sun came the kids noticed a present in the snow. We told them it must have fallen off of Santa's sleigh!! *giggle*
The kids had chocloate Santas for breaky. DH and I had liquer filled chocolates with coffee. mmmmmmmm
I just had a devine citrus sea salt bath. DH is in the tub right now. I tried to talk him into a nutmeg ginger dream soak but he is WAY too manly for that.
Last night we had steak,shrimp, baked potato,egg rolls, poppers and asparagus for dinner. The lights were low and candles lit. DS said ,"wow, this is VEEEERY special now.". lol
I am well rested, ache free and soooooo incredibly happy.
Gosh, it has not been an easy year in so many ways. A lot of loss and change. BUT the last month has been beautiful and I am looking forward to a whole year of this kind of bliss!!!!!
Thank you dear friends for your caring and support.It has changed my life.
Have a merry and blessed Christmas day!!!!!!
We are soon off to the Sis's and all my family. Tomorrow we head to the farm to Hubby's family!!!!
Hello Everyone,
Can you believe that Christmas came and went? I hope it was a wonderful holiday for all of you.
Is anyone else as excited about the New Year as I am? I think I'm so excited because it's a whole new chapter just waiting to be written by me!
This is the first year that I can actually say I lost weight like I said I would last January.
We had a family dinner today with cousin's that I've not seen since last year; all they could talk about was how good I looked. I NEVER get tired of hearing that.
I must admit the past week I've eaten way to much and not very balanced meals; and I feel it. My stomach is sour and upset, my head hurts off and on from the sugar highs and lows, my pants feel a little tighter. We went to the grocery today and I just didn't buy those "treats" I let myself have from time to time. Why? Because right now, I can't handle them, can't control them. If I really think I need something this week, I'm going to have to stop at the store and buy it, and I've given myself permission to do that if I really think I need something, but I won't have it in the house at my finger tips. Sometimes ladies, I just need to get tough with myself!
It's back to work tomorrow for me. My new job is coming along. I'm a little nervous about tomorrow because I'll be working with my boss all day. The other person I've been shadowing is out of the office tomorrow, so I'm with the boss all day...lord, I hope it goes fast! My new boss is great, but still..it's the boss!
hello everyone,
i hope your holiday's were wonderful! my weekend was fantastic, but i am worn out. tomorrow is getting back on the program day for me!! i am all prepped and ready to go. i let everything fall to the wayside over the past 2 weeks and now it is time to get back into action!!! i know i gained but it will come back off quickly just mostly water i am sure from too much good food! who is with me??? are we all ready to leave 2004 working towards our goal??? 2005 holds great things for all of us!! this is the year we can do it!! we can make it into onderland! get ready ladies we are doing this!!!
holly your Christmas sounds like it was lovely! You are right this year was not an easy one for many of us. here's to the new year!!
i have to share this with you all my sweet DH got me the most romantic gift. he totally caught me off guard, normally he is a "practical" gift giver, but this year he got me a beautiful robe , new slippers, good coffee beans and a gift certificate for a weekend at the B & B where we spent our honeymoon. i was so surprised i cried. really a christmas to remember for many reasons! what did you get?
Wow, sounds like everyone had a lovely Christmas! Mine was very nice as well...geez, a four day weekend from work and DH and I didn't have a day to ourselves. I wish we had taken today off to cuddle and sleep in!
Aside from DH's car going into the shop, things were pretty nice. DH made me a new set of curtains for the kitchen and I got him the next season of MASH on DVD.
I have really fallen over the past couple weeks with food. Bad Girlie. Maybe I'll have to make the blasted resolution after all, to get back on track.
I guess I can say that I've at least kept off around 10 pounds this year. And, I can still wear the same clothes that I've worn the past couple of winters and not have gone up a size. I can't focus on what I haven't done, but on what I have done this year and we all have had some great achievements so let's be happy for them.
Work is slow today and I'm feeling bloated. I had diet sodas this weekend so I'm sure that's it.
We had a very nice time at my Sis's. Lots of laughing and carrying on!! Good food!!
I really surprised my nephew(6) witha new game for his gameboy. It was fun!
We went to DH's folks farm on boxing day. It was festive and fun there too. I have found it more relaxing with the kids being a little older . AND I also cut out a bunch of regular stuff we did with friends over the holidays and sias no to some invites. We focussed on being home and together. It was wonderful.
DS played a hockey game this morning at 9:30 and plays 2 tomorrow.He has a Bday party on Wed and both kids were invited for a play date on Thurs. I am not babysitting this week so I will have some time to myself then!! Lots and lots of tidying and puttering to do!!!
We are having a New Years party.I am keeping ther food simple. One salad and buns and coldcuts.Looks like it will be a good group!!
Jodi~ I am way ready to regroup and get focussed. TODAY!!!
WE didn't do much with gifts this year. I had received an inheritance in fall 2003.So we have renovated. I bought the things I wanted for the house.And I got a ring on our 5th wedding anniversary this summer. There was nothing I wanted.
Susie~ those compliments are wonderful!!
I did fairly well this year too. I was a long start, a lot of personal processing but i have lost and kept it off. I did hope for more but I am okay with it.
Girlie~ I am glad you had a nice Christmas. You go home today and snuggle with DH.
I worked with my boss all day today and it went well. I did make a couple of mistakes, but that's ok. I learn by them. I asked him to let me do things by myself with no one around so I could try and figure the process out on my own and from my notes. The 2 mistakes I made were very minor.
You know I was thinking about fear today. Here I spent time off and on the past couple of days being afraid of spending the entire day with my boss. Once I just resigned myself to the fact that I could make the most out of it, then I actually enjoyed myself. What a waste of time to fear, what might happen! I learned something today girls. I always knew that I shouldn't worry over things that might happen, but today I found out myself how to deal with it.
Have a great evening. I'm planning on getting a quick shower (just got back from a workout) and look through a magazine that I got in the mail. I'm trying to learn how to relax.
Holly: I think it's important to have something to work for, but to realize that we have done ok with what we have accomplished. Thanks for reminding me of that.
Girlie: Me and my DH get so busy in so many things that our days off can become cluttered with no time for us, so I know where you are coming from. However, it's something I'm trying to change. I'm telling other people no, and putting me and my DH first. Hope you got some cuddle time in!
Jodi: How sweet of your DH to give you gifts that are so personal. My DH loves to clothes shop for me. He buys me such pretty things, things that I wouldn't buy myself because I'm trying to be to practical. He buys me the things that I really want to buy. People always tell me I'm a sharp dresser and really it's because my husband knows my sense of style and buys that for me. I'm very lucky!
Susie~ I am laughing out loud, if my DH bought me clothes( I shudder to think)....it would resemble work boots,coverallls,plaid work shirt..........a hat of some sort...EEEEKKK!!!!!
My Dad on the other hand buys great stuff for me.
DS is running and I mean running back and forth throught the house.I asked why and he said, just gotta move Mom.
His game isn't til 11:30. He'll bo out of energy then. If he lives that long ,that is. LOL!
I did okay foodwisw but had a few cookies before bed.
I went to bed at 9 and slept til 8. Yippee!!! I feel rested.
Have a happy day!!!!
Hey everyone!
Sounds like everone had a wonderful Christmas. I'm at work so this will be short. Just wanted to let ya'll know you are in my thought and prayers.
I am so excited about the new year, I know we will all reach the 199 goal. has anyone gave any thought to the fact we will need a new name. what a wonderful delema.
There is no reason why a year from now, most of us shouldn't be in ONEderland!
I just always seem to forget that toward the middle of the year!
Doing okay. Work is very slow and boring and I just want to nibble. All of my pretzels for the day are gone and I'm having my lunch...worried about how I'll feel in a few hours! I brought nothing else to nibble on!
I have two job interviews...one on Friday and one on Monday at a local TV station...wish me luck! Time yet again to get the suit out. Wouldn't it be great to get a new job in January?
hello ladies,
glad to see everyone here sounds like everyone is doing well. i am doing pretty good. i am back OP doing sort of my own version of weight watchers to mix things up a little, i was getting really bored with the same old calorie and fat counting. it is so far so good with day 2 almost done.
girlie- good luck with the interviews!!a new job sounds exciting! i hope you did well the rest of the day with nothing to snack on. keep trying your attitude is great!
debbie- you are so right!! we have a whole new year in front of us and we can do this!!! we are all going to do this!!
mychoice- glad the day with the boss wasn't so bad. a few mistakes here and there are all ok. how nice your DH knows your tastes in clothes, i can't say that about mine really but he did do a great ob for christmas this year. really it isn't the present i get it is the thought that he puts into it that really makes me feel good. like your DH and the clothes he picks for you. great job getting in the workout!! take care of yourself!
holly- glad to hear you are raring to go! i am totally committed again. we are doing this girl!! we will be totally healthy babes in 2005!! i hope DS settled down a little so much energy!! how did the hockey game go? your new years plans sound nice keep it simple! not sure what our plans are yet but it will be with family and simple for sure!
hope you all have a great evening!
Hello,
I'm tired today. I feel like I have so much to do in a short time. I'm off Thursday and Friday and I would love to vegge out and do nothing, but then I know it would drive me crazy to have everything undone. I go back to school next week and it's important that I have things at the house and such in ship-shape. When schools in session there doesn't seem to be much down time. It's study, study, study!
Jodi: I think it's good to change up our plans from time to time. Keep us updated on how it's working out.
Girlie: How exciting about the interviews. Let us know how they go. How did you do today after you ate all your pretzels?
Debbie: Great to hear from you. I'm excited about the New Year also.
Holly: I'm going to go to bed tonight at 9:00 myself. I need to feel rested. Wish I could borrow some of your sons energy!
Good morning everyone.
Susie I am so flattered to be in your quote.
I am glad God gave me an never give up outlook since I GAINED 3lbs. I havent been going to fitday.com and the food consumption
got away from me. I can fixed it. I ate a big ruby red grapefruit for breakfast. Not a perfect choice but I have a headcold and that was the only thing that sounded good.
Everyone have a great day.
It was a fun , tiring and a exciting day.
I am extremely thankful to be home today.I have 2 extra kids today to help out a friend.It is nice for my kids. Noisy for me. DS leaves at noon for a bday party, woohoo!!
Chinese food for dinner last night. I have been drinking lots of water for the sodium. I weigh in tonight. It will be interesting to see how I have done. I really only over ate 2 days. Hmmmm.
This is a pic from the game yesterday.The save that stoped then other team for tieing up the game!! The coach asked DS to train for goalie for the team!
Hey everyone, Just got in from work, and got dinner in the oven. i did a little better today with food. This cold is wearing me down. I worked but don't have the energy for
exercise. Maybe tomorrow.
Holly: ds looks like a natural goalie.
my son is a big Stars fan, but hockey is not played by the kids here. I'm not even sure our ice rink is still open. I've gone there and watched kids play on ice with tennis shoes on and useing broomsticks. that was comical.
