Monday already
 

Hi friends!

How was everyone's weekend? I had a good one. So good that I really didn't want to see it come to an end but here I am. I got lots accomplished around the house. Plus the weather was so gorgeous that it made the weekend that much better. Another awesome thing-I lost two pounds this week! Yippee! I did really well sticking to the program this weekend. I even got in extra activity. Now I just need to carry it over through the rest of the week. I got some good news about work too. One of the girls is quitting and I get to take over her clients and it means an extra $500 a month. Yippee! Lots of great things happening. Anyway thought I'd stop in and chat while I had the chance. I won't be back on here until the rest of you are gone for the day. Have a great OP day everyone!

-Rina

Ugh! Monday!
 

Hey all! I'm here but must get some work done.
I'll be back later!!!

Good morning all!

I am back from vacation, and had a great time. Unfortunetly, I had to come back to work (which I didn't miss at all!) and I have a terrible headache, hopefully I am not getting a cold.

I don't think I will ever be able to read thru all of the posts while I was gone, so fill me in if there is any new news!!

I ate terribly while on vacation, but I am regrouping today. Ate my grape nuts and drank my coffee. Probably won't have time for lunch, but am having roast, carrots, potatoes for supper. I am also walking on my treadmill tonight if my headache goes away.

Well, better starting going thru all my emails...TTYL!!

HI everyone. First of all... My Baby is Growing Up... she turned 1 today! So sad. We had a b-day party for her yesterday and she had so much fun. I can't believe 1 year ago today I was in labor and had her at 2:40 pm. The miracle of life!!!

I lost 1.4 pounds at WI, but ate HORRIBLE yesterday. I just had the urge and since it was Emma's b-day I indulged. It was so much fun being a mommy!!! I go on vacation on Friday through the next week. I know that my eating may not be the best, but I will also walk quite a bit too!

Other than that... same old crud at work!

Horsey girl still!!
 

I have some wonderful news, I found a new horse this weekend - YAY! I don't have to give up my horsey girl title. Mine went to his new home on Wednesday and yesterday I met with the owner of my new horse. THis one is very similar to the last one I rode - he's a 14 year old thoroughbred gelding and he's black. His registered name is Ship's Lover but we call him Skipper. He bows. It's very cute. He hasn't been ridden regularily in about 2 or three years so that will be a bit of a challenge but I rode him yesterday and he's a lot more gentle than the last one I had so I don't think it will take long to get him back into shape. He's also very comfortable to ride and very even-gaited. And the best things are, he's much cheaper and I don't have to clean his stall. it's actually good exercise so I guess I really have to get to the water aerobics soon.

Well enough of boring everyone with my horsey stuff, I'm really quite excited though, I walked to my WI on Saturday and yay down 2# - I'll get under the evil 200 soon, I hope. And BF and I saw 13 ghosts this weekend, it's scary but good, and my BF did a lot of the set/specialty props for it so that was very cool to see his work on the big screen.
OK I actually have to do some work today. I'll be back to lurk later.
Take care
KT
PS Jen - happy birthday to emma

Happy b'day Emma!
 

Great loss, Jen, and don't fret about indulging. I'm all about indulging lately. Tell Emma happy b'day from all her mom's friends at 3FC!

Hi to everyone! Tonya, Stacey, Rina, and all those about to post. Where did you go on vacation again, Tonya? Glad you had fun.

Well, girls, I'm really proud of the story I had in today's paper so I want to share it with you all, if you want to read it. I spent Friday and Saturday hanging out with two firefighters from New York City, who were invited down by our local firefighters for a relaxing weekend and to be presented with a check for the 9-11 fund. Meeting these guys was wonderful, a real honor. They lost six members of their squad in the WTC attacks, and have been at Ground Zero nearly every day digging through rubble. So, if you're interested, have a look! http://www.roanoke.com/roatimes/news/story120293.html

My weekend wasn't too bad, although Saturday was kind of a working day. I went to the Virginia Tech-Syracuse game with the NY firefighters and some local FFs, and although it was freezing and there were snow flurries, I had a great time. I can't believe winter's almost here!

Well, it's lunchtime, so I'm off. Be back later.

i agree, it sucks that it's monday. i did not want the weekend to end!
i am doing good so far today. had a small breakfast and small lunch. we are planning on having hamburgers for dinner. i figured i'd better eat lite all day if we are doing that for dinner. i am planning on going to the gym this week. i NEED to lose at least a pound this week. I have been maintaining at 150 for way too long and slacking off way too much.
well i better get back to work. ttyl!
jen-happy birthday to your daughter. these must be exciting times for you!

congrats to everyone on their losses last week. hopefully this time next week i'll be able to join you in a loss!
Jen3

Hey girls. Well, just got back from the Dr. Baby is doing well. We are inside 10 weeks, so that is exciting. I did gain a little more weight than I wanted too, but I think a lot of that is water as I am very puffy today. I am going to drink lots of water today and have decided that my fruit kick that I have been on may also be the culperate, so I am hoping that the fruit thing is replaced by a veggie thing. To get my body thinking that way I brought raw veggies for a snack today (but I really want a banana!).

Tonya: welcome back. We missed you!

Jen: glad emma's b-day was fun!

Jen3: you will break that 150 mark. Try to take your measurements, that may be going down.

Kim: your story was great! Glad you had a good weekend.

KT: so excited for you and yoru new horse. How fun.

Hello Stacey.

Rina: that is great about work. See, all your worry for nothing!

Well, I need to get some work done. Talk with you soon.

Trish

Trish ~

I thought about you last Wednesday night, we came thru Peoria, IL on our way back home from Tennessee. When we came back, it was during tornado warning time, we saw 4 overturned semi's by Monticello Illinois. Not good!!!!

Tonya
 

Wow, so close. That is were I am...beautiful Peoria. It is an ok town. Good and bad points.

I think we have been ok tornato wise. It was cold last week. I love early winter, so I am all ready for some snow.

Trish, I am posting here to you because I don't think you are getting my e-mails. I got yours tho. Must be something wrong with your e-mail server!

Ohhhh you are sooooo close!!! I can't wait, ok that sounded silly, I bet you can't wait. But I can't wait either, I love hearing about baby stories!!!

Jen: AHHHH, E-mail issues really are bad! Makes me so mad!

I think I am really close too. I keep thinking, well, even if it came now it would be ok. But the dr keeps saying, "when you get further..." so that makes me feel like I am not that far at all. Anyway, inside 10 weeks. I hope much less, but not too much.

Trish

Trish, When do you start going every 2 weeks?? That is when I knew I was close. Then it was every week... then you are there!!! When I saw my neighbors little baby yesterday I couldn't believe Emma was ever that small. I want another baby, but we decided that we don't want to rush it. So we will wait. But teeny babies are so beautiful!!! I remember looking down at my teeny handful and saying over and over how beautiful she was. I mean, Emma is beautiful now too, but it is different when they are still newborns!

Oh I am just reminiscing.

I am every two weeks right now. See, it seems close to me. Also, you can not feel bodyparts in my belly. I don't know what bodyparts, but there is something in there. Very cool.

Trish.... Emma's butt was always sticking out. At one appointment the doctor pushed on my belly and up popped her butt. It was cute. And she has a cute tush too! My MIL said she could feel fingers running up and down her belly, but I never did so I don't know it that can happen or not. Oh, but I did get kicked in the ribs once in awhile, mostly while I was sitting. That smarts!!

Hi guys... long time no visit....

Well, I have some rotten news. I'm having a miscarriage so I guess there will be no baby for us in June. :( I'm pretty darned sad about it too.

That being said, once I get back to semi-normal I'm going to get back to the WW points. I'm going to try to lose a little weight before we ttc again. I felt so lousy about myself being so big at the beginning of my pregnancy. I'd at least like to get down to 150-160 before getting pg again.

Congrats Trish! You're in the home stretch now. The last quarter. :)

Hope you are all doing well. I haven't read in a long time so if there is anything new and exciting, let me know!

Glad you are always here to come home to. :)

Janet

Oh Janet, I am so sorry to hear that. My thoughts are with you! Come back and stay for awhile when you are ready!

Janet: I am so sorry to hear about that. I think I will go PM you.

Trish

Hi everyone,

Janet, so sorry to hear about your loss. I wish you and your family peace in this troubling time.

Kim, great story! You made me cry. Fabulous :)

Trish, glad to hear you're on the home stretch and everyone is healthy. You must be getting so excited.

Jen, Give Emma a big Happy Birthday hug for me! They are so cute at that age. Today is my Mom's b-day too :) Hope you have a great vacation!

Jen3 Just keep at it and you can do it :) Remember there are no rewards now that are as wonderful as reaching your goal. Its so hard to resist temptation but that's what you just have to keep reminding yourself of-the long term.

Tonya, How was your trip? Did you get to really enjoy yourself? You have a headache? Poor gal! Remember what I said about getting that massage?? (In my most motherly voice :) ) Hope you're feeling better soon.

KT, that's so great about finding yourself a new horse. I think Skipper is such a great name for a horse. I hope you two have lots of fun getting to know each other. You should take a picture of the two of you and post it for us :)

Hi to Stacey and anyone else with Internet Police, Hi to everyone else in hiding :wave:

-Rina

Hi all... everyone have a good weekend?

Mine was busy and went so fast! Saturday was 6 loads of laundry, cleaning and grocery shopping. Sunday Todd
was up early and decided to wake me up as he wanted to go out for breakfast. I had to return a phone call to my
mom and they ended up joining us for breakfast. They then came over later for dinner with Todd's parents so we
could work on the guest list... which is up to 175 right now. These numbers might change slightly but at least
we have got a rough estimate. I was figuring 130... but I'm happy with the larger number. I must be crazy! But
this way the hall will look fuller.
My inlaws brought me a huge and beautiful bouquet of flowers for my birthday and my grandma called this
morning and is taking me out for lunch on Wednesday at a posh restaurant. Even Todd is taking me out for a
nice dinner on Saturday... I had better watch my choices!

Hope everyone is having a great day!