Good morning! Today was my first day waking up at 6am to get stuff done. It's worked well so far. I got in 15 minutes of arm toning, straightened the kitchen, and sorted through Liam's clothes to store the latest too small items. Am saving most of them in case #2 can also use them.

Michelle - your work out dedication is truly admirable. I am in awe as it's so hard for me to be motivated to work out. However, I really like my toning tapes - I really felt the soreness in my abs and thighs yesterday, after my Friday workout, and I'm sure tomorrow my arms will burn At least I know it's really working. Lord of the Rings, huh? We have a good friend who's a huge fan too - the husband of the couple who's moving.

Penny - How is Nicholas feeling? He probably caught the bug before DH even started showing symptoms - those thing sare so hard to contain once they're lose
Liam was not scared of any animals, but he didn't really like the way the sheep felt when he touched them. He much preferred the goats. I'm not sure why - I love the way sheep cooats feel!

Last night at dinner, our friends asked why I've only been eating 1/2 of my portion of food lately, and DH chimed in: "Oh, she's being very careful about her diet. She's been working really hard at it and has been doing so well." I felt really proud of myself . . . I was surprised how touched I was by these words.

Well, Liam is still asleep! Maybe I'll straighten up even more

Leigh,
That is so sweet of dh! It is really nice to know that they realize how hard we are working. And it is even better when they support us on it! Yah for dh! He's a gem.

Nicholas is still sick this morning.... He is only 3 1/2 and he didn't make it to the potty this morning....... I need to go buy some more carpet cleaner for my carpet. I just had it professional steamcleaned last week for Andrew's upcoming bday party. But I know it's not his fault. Poor baby! Hubbys only lasted 24 hrs so maybe it won't be too bad.

As for me, I am down one pound this week I am now in the next set of numbers! Yah!

Have a great day

Crystal, Hope Ally has a wonderful bday today!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY ALLY!

Morning Ladies,
Sorry I didn't post anymore yesterday. Actually I got the house cleaned, except for mopping and then dh took us out for Chinese and then went to MIL's to shoot darts and have alittle fun.
Thanks Penny for telling Ally Happy Birthday, her b-day is actually Wednesday the 9th, but thanks. WTG on the pound down. That is great. I am so sorry to hear about the stomach flu, that's what I'm hoping my kids don't have.
Leigh, glad you got up early and enjoyed it.
Well, Ally was great all day yesterday until we left to go eat, she started running fever again but never said her stomach her and never threw up again. When we got to MIL's she fell asleep on the couch. Then Alisa complained about her stomach BUT she does NOT feel like throwing up, she says it HURTS like cramping or something. I think it's gas. Other than that she's fine. I think the party today will take their mind off of not feeling well. I realized Ally is cutting teeth. Can you believe it, 3 years old and cutting her very back molars. One is through but the other just punctured the gum and I'm almost certain that's her problem. She says she doesn't feel great this morning, but her tummy doesn't hurt and she's not running fever. Alisa says same thing, her tummy HURTS. I think I'll try some pepto bismol on her, I really think it's gas, but they don't really know to tell you. I know all my kids have been down and it's weird because I almost know with certain that none of it is related. Andrew earlier this week was teething, he's been great since. Ally's is teething. And Alisa actually ALWAYS complains about her tummy, so does dh. I think Shrek cake will change their mind. My MIL got a Shrek pinata but I'm not sure there will be many kids here. I was expecting about 30 but because I had to reschedule now there's only going to be about 10 people. Oh well.
I slept okay, Andrew slept in the bed with me some of the night, which is weird for him, but at this moment it's almost whatever works for some sleep.
I hope everyone has a Beautiful and Happy Sunday.
Hope everyone had a great evening and night.
TTYL

Hello all!

Crystal...hope the party goes well today and hope the kids are feeling better.

Penny...hope yours is better also. Congrats on the 1 lb down!

Leigh...isn't it great to hear support from Dh? Yesterday mine said "when you stand next to gf1 and gf2 you look really skinny" and I said oh thanks for the compliment I think! "gee honey, when you stand next to the really fat gf you look really skinny" I know he meant well 'cause he's really supportive, but it didn't come out right!

Michelle...I'm really not all that busy lately. It's just that our computer is in the basement rec room and when the weather is nice we don't get down here much. I come down to work out but then if Dh is upstairs with the boys then I feel guilty if I stay down here another 1/2 hour catching up and posting. Right now the boys are playing so I can type alittle. Tony usually decides he wants to grab at the keyboard about now. I did the 3 mi power walk this morning and a little later I'm going for a bike ride with my gf. She only wants to go 10 mi but I wish we were going further. She works full time and must get her gardening and yardwork done today. It's so nice to be able to do some of that during the week. Today's plan is a little wash and then Will & I will wash the Explorer. He'll get soaked but have lots of fun.

With all the rain we had the mosquitos here are horrible. I went out to the veggie garden this morning in shorts and a tshirt to turn on the sprinkler and was literally eaten alive! They love me and Will and we get horrible welts from them and mine will itch for days on end. Bug spray only does so much!!

Melinda...so nice to hear you're going to try for #2. It's getting nicer now because they play together occasionally. It can be tough though but worth it.

Leigh...you're not a bad mom for yelling at Liam...'cause that would mean I'm one...ALOT!!! There are days

I really can't think of anything else...hi to Ginny, Jackie, Di, Spryng (boy, you haven't even snuck in a little post yet? Hi to Dh!!), Ricci...I'm sure I missed someone...so sorry! Have a wonderful day.

Penny - on the loss! How exciting to be in a new set of numbers. I know I can't wait until I'm in the 150's poor, poor Nicholas! I sure hope everyone is back to normal soon.

Crystal - sorry that the kids have not been feeling their best. But, like you said, I'm sure the party will make them feel better I can't wait to hear all about it and how the cake goes over.

Geri - well, at least you know what DH intends to say! Mosquitos love me too - it's bad. I try to wear repellant, but I hate how it smells. Let us know how Will enjoyed the car wash!

Nothing major to report today. DH and I are having Sushi for lunch and then he's heading out of town. He returns on Friday He's reporting on the G-8 Summit in Savannah. I hope he stays safe - there have been lots of terrorist threats. I'll check in later!

Hey ladies!!

We got the kids settled and went out for dinner last night. I checked in alot. It was a much needed break.

Leigh...is your dh a paper reporter or is he someone I have seen on TV? I hope he stays safe too. Congrats on getting up early and getting a workout in. I actually feel somewhat human after some sleep. My workout will be lots of housework today! I can't even take part of a day off without it really taking it's toll here.

Penny...Congrats on the pound down, I didn't weigh yet. But I think when I do I will have a new number too, only mine will be the first number! *Blush*
Hope everyone is feeling better soon.

Oops, dh is ready to run to the store for some things, so I will address the rest of you later.

BTW, Seth is handling things like a trouper!! NO pain meds except Advil and he is becoming a very fast crawler!!! No need for crutches as long as we stick around the house...he even crawled out in the front yard with some neighborhood kids yesterday!! Christian is doing better today too, finally!!! Maybe something that resembles normal again!

Gotta run!!

HAve a great day!!

Hey girls!

Sorry I didn't post earlier but I have been a busy girl! My weigh in was today and I am down 1lb! Which is good considering yesterday I had a piece of dh's bday cake and I was Off plan a whole other day. I wish it were more but oh well!! Next week should be better! Well I'm not getting a walk in today because I Cleaned hotel rooms today cuz the housekeeping at my work really needed help so I told them I would come in. That got me sweating up a storm so I'm counting 1.5 hours of it as my work out! Is that fair? lol

Penny - Congrats on the 1 lb down! Sorry I wasnt home when you called!! You are doing great!!

Geri - Great to see you got a big post in!! Have fun on your bike ride!!

Crystal - I hope the party is fun, I'm sure it will be!!

Leigh - Wow you got a lot done!! My arms are soooo sore from the 30 minutes of resistance training I did yesterday. I keep the girls baby clothes too. Well not all of them but the extra cute ones, I want to be able to give them to them when they are older. A sentimental thing lol. How sweet of dh to make such great comments on your progress!!

Well I really really need a shower now! I'll talk to you guys later!
Michelle

Cindi - Wow - Seth really is holding up so well - good for him! And I can't wait for you to post that you're in the 100's Housework is definitely a workout! DH is a reporter for Fox News Channel- do you watch that station on cable?

Michelle - on the 1 lb!!! Be proud. Yes, I'm keeping certain sentimental Liam outfits separately soi I don't accidentally loan them to someone

Well, believe it or not, I have 4 points still left after dinner, so I actually get to indulge in Ben & Jerry's lowfat double fudge brownie frozen yogurt. Now, can you imagine how fattening the regular is if 1/2 cup of the lowfat is 4 points???

Hi girls. Been kind of quiet around here.

Michelle, I would definitely count 1.5 hours of hotel cleaning as a workout, you bet. That's great too, to change it up sometimes, you actually start using other muscles that may have gotten less of one otherwise.

Leigh, glad your day has been good. Sorry to hear that dh is going out of town. We'll keep him in our prayers.

Penny, so sorry you've still got that bug hanging around.

Cindi, I am so glad that you and dh went out last night. Glad to hear the kids are returning to somewhat normality.

Well, the party is over and it was okay. The kids did start feeling better. The Shrek cake was so cute. Ally acted shy when opening her gifts, all my kids do so that isn't alot of fun. I got really somewhat ticked if that's the word. My MIL and her dh rode with her parents, my dh's g-parents which NEVER EVER EVER EVER stay anywhere long and EVERYONE knows that, so they didn't eat or stay for cake or presents or nothing. My mom rode with my g-pa which never stays anywhere long. They ate and had cake but asked if they're presents could be open first so they could leave. There was still pinata and bubbles to be blown. And I got mad because my MIL never stays long, which isn't like her personality. She LOVES the kids and being around them. And my mom asked if her present could be first but first she asked if we could skip cake and do presents and I thought, I shouldn't have to hurry Ally's party just because you think you can't stay you know what I mean. Now my mom would've stayed longer, but she knows my g-pa doesn't stay long so that didn't make since. Anyways, it was a good turnout, lots and lots of kids.
Not that y'all care but Ally got new sandals, the dog ate the others, pj's and viewmaster, earrings, clothes, dora doodle pad, barbie coloring book, my little pony and money. I think she did great.
Well, Andrew is getting fussy, I've got to get off for a bit. I'll try to be back, but The Dead Zone returns tonight, so I might not make it. Hope everyone has a great evening.

Crystal,
So glad that Ally had a good party. Sorry the grandparents didn't stay long. so, your a Dead zone fan too? Dh and I have been waiting, not so patiently for it to come back on.
Well, yesterday, I took my sister and ds to see Harry Potter. Ds sat on my lap for 2 hours. Its a 2 and a half hour movie. Parts of it scared me. Next weekend dh and I are going to see The day after tomorrow. My monitor is acting up, so if you guys don't see me posting for awhile, you'll know my monitor zonked out. Have a great evening ladies.

Hi Ladies!!! I'm so sorry I've been MIA this weekend, but it's been pretty darned busy around here, I'll be lucky to finish my post now! LOL

First off, Great job on the weight loss Michelle! Penny, I'm very glad to make your aquaintence as well, you sound like you are doing a fantastic job with your pound loss also!!!

Leigh, that was really sweet of hubby to be so supportive and to talk so well of how you are doing, my hubby is really attentive to that as well, and it really does inspire you to keep up the good work. Great job on getting up early to get some things done for yourself. I'm actually jumping on that bandwagon as well and I'm going to be all official about it starting Monday, wish me luck cause it wont be easy! LOL I'm sorry DH will be away for a bit, I know it can be difficult and it's hard not to worry. Try and rent some good "chick" flicks while he's away, that the only time I get to see good dramas is when Steve is away.

Penny it totally never fails, you steam clean the carpet and someone has a big accident! And to top it all of you can't even be mad about it. LOL I sure hope he's feeling better by tomorrow, poor little buddy. Give him some extra hugs and snuggles.

Crystal I'm so glad you were able to have a nice b-day celebration for Ally. Sorry that the family was being kind of a pain in the arse! I have some friends that are kind of like that as well, like the world revolves around them most of the time. Why the heck should you rush Ally on her special day for them. Some people can drive you to drink the hard stuff I tell ya!

Geri, I don't know how you can stand feakin mosquitios, they drive me nuts, and we don't have hardly any where I live at the moment. I'm like you, I can't stand the smell of repellant, it's pretty nasty, but I guess it would have to done if you want to get outside and garden. Whatcha growing? I didn't get anything planted and I have a ton of seeds for veggies, but I'm guessing it's too late to start anything. Oh well, better luck next year for me.

Cyndi, that's great news about Seth, gosh you've been dealing with a lot lately. Fingers are crossed that now that Christian is on the mend that you'll get some normalcy to your day. You really deserve it, you are a good mom.

By the way Michelle, I totally agree with everyone that housework sure as heck is considered working out! Great job on moving your body, you are doing a fantastic job.

Hey Ricci, hope you had a nice weekend!

OK, so what's new with me, not much time...The short of it is we did really well at our tag sale, made a little over $300. Yeah, Today we've been at the zoo, which was a blast, even though Logan and Ethan didn't see that many animals, the had fun and we had fun hanging out with another family. It was really nice.

I'm still very much on program, it's hard, but I'm still going for it. I don't know if I"ve lost any more weight, but I'm sure it will slow down drastically this week since I lost so much last week. My body lovvvvves to fight me on this, so it may be a couple of weeks before i see more loss, but that's ok

I gotta run, check in tomorrow with all you lovely ladies,
Di

Good Afternoon Ladies!

Michelle,
Congrats on the one pound loss today! That is great! I think a loss is a loss! I know you wish it was more (so did I too) but slow and steady wins the race, right!

Ricci,
So how was the movie? And please let me know how The Day After Tomorrow is! We took the kids to go see Shrek 2 the other day. It was really cute

Di,
I am glad to have a new face around. I was gonna ask you.. Did you do your measurements when you started SB? I know you lose alot of inches when on program. I know I have. Ex. I have went from a 36 waist to a 31 right now. Congrats on staying on program! You are doing awesome!

Crystal,
Of course we wanna hear what Ally got for her bday! I am sorry the party guest cut it short but as long as Ally had fun, that is all that counts!

Cindi,
I am dying to know did you get to the 100s????? Come on, don't keep me in suspense! LOL You are doing great either way!

Leigh,
The Ben and Jerrys sounds great! Enjoy it! You deserve it!

As for us,
Nicholas is going much better but we missed our bday party at the children's museum. I didn't want to chance the other kids getting sick!

Dh got our 6 man tent out the shed and put it up in the living room! LOL The "men" are camping out tonight! It is so cute!

Anyhow,
I will be extremely busy this week getting ready for Andrew's party. I know everyone says not to have a big party for little ones, but we have over 100 people invited. It is sort of a tradition in our family to invite the entire family for the first bday. We are renting the big water slide and having the outside bash. Ok here is my game plan.... LOL

Monday is straightening the house.
Tuesday is my baby's first haircut.. sob sob
Wednesday is one year old pics.
Thursday is all the shopping day for all the food and drinks and such
Friday is grassing cutting, weedeating and cleaning the yard.

Have a wonderful night and I will talk to you all tomorrow!

Spryng please let us know how everything is going And everyone else out there! Have a great one!

Gonna start a new thread!~

See ya' there