Melissa, I forgot to ask how the get together went day after Thanksgiving? I hope you didn't totally wipe out your food supply. And I also hope Josh is feeling happier today.
Sandi, I feel ya on the housework. Our dryer is definitely broke, not heating up at all, so tomorrow I guess I'll have to wash up a few loads and drag them wet to the laundromat to dry them. It's only down the road, but I'm not looking forward to it. I could wash them there too, but I don't want to have to entertain the kids there any longer than I have to. This just really sucks and i hate housework to begin with. Now, I have to somehow come up with $ for Ty's birthday, Christmas, and a dryer. I wish I'd known this before we put out so much for the van. But, 4 people have called today about buying the explorer, so if hubby gets in and can sell it that will bring some relief. It's not worth much, but hopefully someone will want it.
The get together was just wonderful. I actually got amanda to say Daddy! We worked on it for a few days. I just wish she would start talking. I am really trying to avoid speach therapy if I can. Of course I wound up feeding for two meals and I did get wiped out food wise but it was just so much fun and the gal that SIL drives with seems like a really nice gal and fit right into our crazy clan. They invited us all for Christmas day. Usually they just take the girls and so it was just going to be Logan and I for Christmas Day. They are even coming to pick us all up in the motor home since we will be going to Bellevue. I think it will be great. Man I feel for you not having a dryer. I would croak without either washer or dryer. Hopefully it will be able to be fixed fast for you.
melissa
I weighed in even though I havn't really gone in 3 weeks, to Curves. I didn't lose anything, but I didn't gain either and my fat % went down about 1/2 %. Happy Happy. Got to get back on track, I have decided to order a Gazelle in stead of a Eliptical or a Treadmill, it is cheaper and I can do more. Have any of you tried it or use it, any advice would be good. A friend had one but her kids broke it, she loved it and lost about 50lbs in about a 6 months she said it was fun to use, she would get on about 10 times a day for 10 min or so. I am getting very excited to try it out should be here in 2 - 3 weeks. I need somthing cause I moved in to the counrty, and its winter, so Curves will be a bit harder, I just need to make time that will fit in to my new schedule. I was going at 7:00 and home by 7:30, wake kids up and get ready for work and school. But now that I'm in counrty, not gonna warm of van to go and come back, and the kids bus is here the same time, I leave for work, just gonna have to juggle and go at lunch hour so I can still be home when the kids get home. I can do it, I must rearange my schedule, I have to quit making excussesssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss.
I promise December will be better, and stick to my program.
I also so this new PS2 game called eyetoy kenetics, anybody heard of it?? http://www.gamespot.com/ps2/sports/e...tic/media.html
looks cool thinking on getting that to casue the kids want the other eye toy game so it would be fun, and the other game makes them move more to. I think it is genius haveing to make them jump around and exercise but in a fun way, might stop somechild hood obesety. Check it out. well i guess thats it for me right now. gonna start thinking about Decembers goals cause Novembers have gone right out the window, along with Octobers and Septembers. Gotta get control of my life.
Ice, you had an excuse up until now, you were moving and life was up in the air there, but you are settled now, and you are rid of the loser ex, and there are NO MORE EXCUSES! Hop to it and get going. You still have time to knock off a few pounds before Christmas, get moving!
I have a gazelle and loved it from day one. I don't use it as much anymore because it got real squeaky, I mean really noisy so doing it when kids were asleep as I did at first was impossible. I still love it for watching TV and passing time healthfully (rather than sitting on couch) but I have to turn the TV up so loud it's rediculous because of the squeaking. I thought it was because I was over the 250 lb. limit, but now I am well below that and it still squeaks. well, sometimes it doesn't squeak but you never know when you step on if it will or not, even WD40 doesn't work. I do love it though, it is fun. My kids also do it, they each sit on one pedal and use it like a swing...maybe that is why it squeaks
Melissa, I am so glad the get together turned out so well, and very happy that you get to go for Christmas...and get a ride to boot! that will take some stress out of that day for you I hope. When do you go to court? Sounds like you'll have to speak to the judge? Okay, maybe I"m being nosey but I want to know what happens and feel very strongly that Logan MUST remain with you. I feel like I know ya'll.
I did really well today, until this evening. It's been raining since we came home and is so dreary, and I didn't have anything quick to make for supper and time slipped up on me so we headed out to the store just for bread...and ended up with a frozen pizza and 2 boxes of little debbies. I had a Christmas tree cake and the pizza is in the oven now. I'm going to let the kids get their fill first, then eat what they leave....if they leave any at all. If not, I will make a sandwich and have some yogurt. Hopefully they will eat it all, that would be best for me after the cake.
Court is tomorrow morning at 9a. I guess there are a bunch all slotted in for that time so you show up and wait for your turn kind of thing. I am not sure if the judge is going to want to talk to me or not but I will volunteer any information that he wants. There is just no way that logan will be safe or in good care in her present condition. As soon as I get back I will post you guys all in on what happened. Was so nice all 3 kids took a snooze today and I got to actually lie down myself for about 45 minutes. It was pure heaven. They are talking snow here and while I like it, I don't drive in it.
melissa
It's raining here too- but today was muggy and 81- we have to run the air conditioner.. Fla. weather can be so weird sometimes.
Theresa- are there any scratch and dent places around you?? we got a dryer from one of those and it's lasted 7 years and i use it almost every day , 2-3 times a day is more like it -we paid 75% less than a "normal" one. I feel for you- i hate laundry mats-
Melissa- I will be saying a prayer for you (noon my time) and please let us know what's up -I am so happy for you it sounds like Christmas will be a blast!
Ice- stop the excuses girl (like i have room to talk ) I have heard that gazelles squeak after a while I still want one but took mine off lawaway as we may get a weight bench instead and since they lowered my bike seat I can ride it better- (not that i do)
LAZY-- I AM LAZY
I am in a baking mood- made muffins and cinnamon bread tonight- for french toast in the a.m. for family. I have figured out if i make stuff they like that i don't like then I can still bake and not gain. I love to bake.. and cook - I am making cookies for hubby's work and for others - and what we call sticky breads (banana, cinnamon etc..)
Warning rant ahead
Did have someone say to me tonight , "well if you don't like those sweets why are you overweight?" well gee maybe it's lack of exercise and overeating other wrong foods. sorry- people can annoy me at times Just because one is overweight does not mean we sit around and eat candy , cookies etc.. all day long. I don't eat sweets often that mini tootsie roll was the first candy i'd had in MONTHS and i would eat a candy bar maybe once a month- don't like cookies etc.. I DO like cake and fast food and italian bread and french bread and french fries and sausage gravy and biscuits etc.. But I don't eat them anymore...
We are back from being with our son and DIL who lost their baby. It was a terrible upsetting time, but they are doing better. He will take the week off to be with her. Each day she appears to be stronger.
Lots of people came and lots of food and I was not careful. I ate junk and way too much. Tomorrow I know I will return to being OP. It won't be difficult because I feel so icky from sugar and so many carbs. I look forward to eating healthy again, being OP and feeling better.
Melissa- I will think good thoughts for you at 12:00 EST. I know Logan will be protected and the court will order him into your custody.
Laura
Sandi just blow that comment off. Some people just don't think before they speak, and sounds like this person needs a whiff of logic before he/she opens her mouth. You know better, so just blow it off. Your system of baking what you don't like is a great one! It works for you and that is what matters.
Melissa, my thoughts and prayers are with you tomorrow. Even if you have to wait awhile, at least you will be out of the house without the kids!!!! Not the most pleasant situation to find that time alone, but maybe you can smile and enjoy that anyway. Bring a book or magazine or something and just sit back and relax....that's if the daughter isn't there waiting next to you bugging ya to pieces.
I had a couple pieces of pizza and felt sluggish, but made myself do my last exercise anyway. I had tummy problems most of the day and am just ready to crawl into bed. It's STILL raining out there! And it's so foggy I can barely see the road out front...oh, and someone driving by dumped trash all over my front yard and I had to go out there and pick it all up. McDs, Taco Bell, and Subway trash along with an empty dog food bag. Some people are so horrible!
Laura, I am glad she's feeling better, but I know it will be a long time for her to really get back to happiness and life. I am glad he could take time off to be with her, you all sound like such a loving family.
I am starting to wonder if it's possible to make it through the winter OP. It's still raining out and it makes me want to eat, the snow and ice will be worse. I just can't stay OP in the evenings, though it's easy during the day while kids are up and about, soon as they go down I want to eat though. Dreary days end in dreary thoughts I guess.
GOOD LUCK MELISSA!!!!!!
I feel like a board hog posting 3 messages in a row so I'll hush up now. Going to try my Winsor Pilates!
ice, i hope you enjoy the gazelle. i have one and i used it for awhile but now i go to the gym instead. i have the same problem with mine as theresa. i have tried everything to get to stop squeaking but nothing works. i just put on headphones and didn't use it if anyone was asleep. it doesn't affect how it works.. it's just an annoying sound.
good luck with the court melissa. hopefully they will understand the situation and do what's best for logan.
i am so with y'all on laundromats. i hate them. i have been avoiding laundry too long and there is so much to do. dh is down to his ugly clothes so i better get to it or he will start wearing my clothes again and that is no good
i need to get to the gym more this week. why pay $$$ for the membership if i don't go? it's not like i work or do anything useful. a stressful day these days is when i can't beat the evil villain in my pirate video game like today. grrr. the evil marquis de montalban must die!!
I am just about ready to head out the door here pretty soon. Your prayers and thoughts are appreciated. I feel sick to my stomach and like I am on the verge of hives. It did snow a bit last night but rainy this morning so at least I can stop and pick up a few things to get us through the next couple of days. I will let you all know how it goes when I get back.
Melissa
Kate agreed to the dependency so Logan stays with me. I never had to even go into the court room. Tomorrow the caseworker is picking up Logan to go visit with Kate. I have mixed feelings about it and I am sure I am just being over protective. Even though she is a caseworker I don't know her and I guess I am just funny about sending my babies out anywhere. Her boyfriend was there and giving me nasty looks-like I did this. I will know more later about time lines ect that she will have to do the things she is supposed to do before I can have custody.
Melissa
all right Melissa- I am so glad you can keep Logan. I think the case worker will see that Logan needs a stable family life and you can provide that.
I hope all will stay calm and easy for you.
Food has been good today but I am snacky hungry now- and nothing seems to make me happy- I need to go do something.. hmmm maybe EXERCISE
Gotta finsh the tree and I am all excited to see who wins the biggest loser- I am such a nerd about things like that-
My dear sweet most wonderful hubby made wreaths for the house- I am so NOT crafty and he can do anything-
Candace- I get addicted to old school video games --last year I got a game system of all the old games like mario and pacman etc.. To relieve stress I Kill things- very calming Love anything for nintendo - the 1980's original nintendo- (yep it's confirmed I am a nerd! )
Have a great afternoon everyone-
I'll see ya'll later!
Sandi
I have heard that gazelles squeak after a while I still want one but took mine off lawaway as we may get a weight bench instead and since they lowered my bike seat I can ride it better- (not that i do)
sorry- people can annoy me at times
Just because one is overweight does not mean we sit around and eat candy , cookies etc.. all day long. I don't eat sweets often that mini tootsie roll was the first candy i'd had in MONTHS and i would eat a candy bar maybe once a month- don't like cookies etc.. I DO like cake and fast food and italian bread and french bread and french fries and sausage gravy and biscuits etc.. But I don't eat them anymore...
Love anything for nintendo - the 1980's original nintendo- (yep it's confirmed I am a nerd!