[Jen]

CONGRATS MISTY!!

Way to go! This is awesome news. I'm so happy that you got the job. I knew you probably hadn't done as bad as you thought, just a case of nerves after being out of the job market for awhile. When do you start? Also good news about the 3 lbs, what a day you are having eh?

[MistySeptember]

Hi all!

Yeah I woke up this morning and mumbled to my husband, "I just can't get up and face my life this morning." Things were just going so wrong from the time I woke up. I dropped a box of very fragile clay things I had made, breaking some losing packing peanuts all over my newly vacuuemd kitchen floor. And it just goes on and on.

And I was shocked when I stepped on the scale today. It was later in the morning by the time I had the chance, so from there my day went up. I drank TONS of water yesterday and I think tahtw as the big thing. I stayed on plan today. The kids were great today.. well great for them. I got alot of laundry done and this big mess in my office under control.

Then I got the call that I got the job. I have to go in Friday the 25th and fill out paper work. Then I have to prepare my classroom the last week of August and host a Meet your teacher night sometime that week. Then school starts the Week after Labor day.

The next few weeks are going to be NUTS. But I feel really excited. I think I can do this. If I work half days at the preschool and half days at the daycare (in the same church as the preschool) my kids can attend the daycare free so all I will have to pay is the preschool fees. If I choose not to do the daycare then I will have to pay for DS to go to the daycare 9 hours a week...which with teh cost of preschool will pretty much take away anything I made. The lady I babysit for is willing to send her kids to teh day care 3 days a week and teh three year old will also be in the preschool class with my daughter and I so we won't have to juggle them around and I can work the daycare in the afternoon. I'll still have two days a week either here or at the home of the people I babysit for.

Well I better get to bed. 6 am comes far too early!

[Jen]

Yes you can do it Misty! Don't start getting all paranoid now and second guessing yourself. It will be a wonderful new challenge to get out in the world. It sounds like you are stuck at home way too much, you need to be out with other people doing something new.

As for me I've decided to stop feeling sorry for myself. I had great expectations at the beginning of the summer and as it is almost over I've been feeling depressed about not losing any weight and in fact gaining. Also with not getting an appointment at the clinic after I made the decision to go was very disappointing. So all in all I've been feeling sorry for myself and letting myself eat whatever and whenever I wanted. That's done now. I'm not saying I'm going to be perfect from now on but I'm going to put in a better effort to curb my snacking. Yesterday I ate practically a whole big bag of chips right before supper. I know better than that, so I'd better start practicing what I preach.

Take care all and have a great day!

[luflic]

Misty I am so excited for you! This will be great for you! Being a retired teacher I know how fun it is to set up a classroom. I am jealous I still love to go look at school stuff. Sooooo very happy for you.

Jen good for you, realizing where we are goofing up is the biggest part of the battle. Getting on track and staying there is the battle. Are you anywhere near the plant that was burning?

[MistySeptember]

Hi all!

I've been super busy. But on plan.

Jen-It's good that you are getting things in perspective. It's time to get back on track. Remember slow and steady wins the race!

Luflic-Yes I have missed teaching a great deal. I have been creating lesson plans and stuff and it has been so fun! What ages/grades did you teach? My mother in law retired after 37 years and now that school s getting closer she's nots ure what to do with herself.

Where has Steph been? I hope your headaches aren't too bad!

[luflic]

I taughte middle school sixth, seventh , and eighth grade sixth grade taught all subjects for ten years then moved to seventh and eighth grade for science. Loved teaching but said when I no longer had the energy to be the fun teacher time to retire. I really miss teaching. Last year was teaching Bible study for young moms but not now so not sure what is next for me. Will be watching my granddaughter two days a week.

Well drum roll please down two pounds this week! Yippee Skippee!

[eeyoredja]

Hey chicks, sorry I have been MIA. My inlaws got their tats, and my husband is getting his on Wednesday. We went to Holiday World today, and my feet are killing me!! It was fun, and my 12 year old SIL and 4 yr old nephew had a good time. I swear that next year, I am going to be small enough to fit COMFORTABLY in the rides, like the roller coasters and stuff!! That is my goal, and I promise I will do it!!
Misty, congrats on the job, I knew you'd get it!!
Luflic, congrats on the 2 pounds, you go girl!!!
hugs,
Donna

[luflic]

I am with you Donna lets all be able to ride a roller coaster next summer!