I'm not there yet
I'm still doing my Sunday cooking session to make the week easier. This year I decided that I would make the same thing for Minday and Wednesday nights: a casserole in advance, a pot of soup in the crockpot that can be re-heated for Wednesday - that sort of thing. My reasoning was that Monday and Wednesday are the nights I have available to go to spin class, so that would make it easier for me to go.
I have to admit, I haven't been yet.
I am walking my 2 miles in the morning regularly, but my eating is nowhere near under control and until it gets that way I don't feel up to spin. But I'm slwoly dragging myself back into my routine...
Thursday, September 11, 2008
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
Please send cash :-)
Hub got the root canal (and filling). Our part is just over $800. He will need a crown, but it can wait until the first of the year, when our insurance starts over. He is filling better - his mouth is still a bit sore, but hopefully that will subside.
Last night we took my mom to the urgent care place. She was supposed to have a colonoscopy this morning and they had given her an anti-nausea medicine to help her keep down all that crap you're supposed to ingest. She was allergic to it, so off we went last night. She's feeling better this morning - I let the boy have the day off school so he could look after her. He was worried, and I appreciate the fact that he wants to help out. And I was tired.
So, earlier in the evening the boy came to us and asked us to sit down as he had something serious to discuss. His grandpa and his wife want to take the boat down to the Bahamas next summer, and he wants to go. Because she can't take that much time off work, it would mean that boy & grandpa would sail the boat from Washington NC down to Merritt Island Florida (a week's trip). His wife would fly down & meet them there, they'd sail to the Bahamas (a week down and a week back), drop her back off to fly home, and then sail back from Merritt Island. So, he'd be on the boat for a month.
I reminded him about the issues on the last trip. Granted, this time his uncle won't be there to make them nuts (he wasn't much help anyway), they won't have to rely on hard charts (GPS is working), and he can take along medicine for the sea sickness we had no idea he would get. But still, a month is a long time. We gave him permission, but hub wants him to have a personal GPS as well (for the record, hub does not share in our family's passionate love of the water).
My step brother in law and his wife may take their sailboat along as well (they live on Merritt Island), so they'd be caravanning down to the Bahamas, which would make everyone feel better.
Things like this make you realize that your baby is growing into a mature, responsible, amazing person.
Hub got the root canal (and filling). Our part is just over $800. He will need a crown, but it can wait until the first of the year, when our insurance starts over. He is filling better - his mouth is still a bit sore, but hopefully that will subside.
Last night we took my mom to the urgent care place. She was supposed to have a colonoscopy this morning and they had given her an anti-nausea medicine to help her keep down all that crap you're supposed to ingest. She was allergic to it, so off we went last night. She's feeling better this morning - I let the boy have the day off school so he could look after her. He was worried, and I appreciate the fact that he wants to help out. And I was tired.
So, earlier in the evening the boy came to us and asked us to sit down as he had something serious to discuss. His grandpa and his wife want to take the boat down to the Bahamas next summer, and he wants to go. Because she can't take that much time off work, it would mean that boy & grandpa would sail the boat from Washington NC down to Merritt Island Florida (a week's trip). His wife would fly down & meet them there, they'd sail to the Bahamas (a week down and a week back), drop her back off to fly home, and then sail back from Merritt Island. So, he'd be on the boat for a month.
I reminded him about the issues on the last trip. Granted, this time his uncle won't be there to make them nuts (he wasn't much help anyway), they won't have to rely on hard charts (GPS is working), and he can take along medicine for the sea sickness we had no idea he would get. But still, a month is a long time. We gave him permission, but hub wants him to have a personal GPS as well (for the record, hub does not share in our family's passionate love of the water).
My step brother in law and his wife may take their sailboat along as well (they live on Merritt Island), so they'd be caravanning down to the Bahamas, which would make everyone feel better.
Things like this make you realize that your baby is growing into a mature, responsible, amazing person.
Thursday, September 04, 2008
I owe my soul to the company store
Let’s review, shall we?
January: husband has crown, resulting in an emergency root canal.
April: son needs braces
June: house has termites
September: husband’s tooth hurts – needs an emergency root canal, possibly a crown as well. Oh yeah, and of course the dental is nearly maxed out, so all but $250 will be out of pocket.
Should I sell blood? A dog? The dog’s blood? Just joking (so far).
We just can’t seem to get a stinking break this year. Oh well, we’re healthy and we have dental insurance.
Let’s review, shall we?
January: husband has crown, resulting in an emergency root canal.
April: son needs braces
June: house has termites
September: husband’s tooth hurts – needs an emergency root canal, possibly a crown as well. Oh yeah, and of course the dental is nearly maxed out, so all but $250 will be out of pocket.
Should I sell blood? A dog? The dog’s blood? Just joking (so far).
We just can’t seem to get a stinking break this year. Oh well, we’re healthy and we have dental insurance.
Wednesday, September 03, 2008
Start of the school year
Overall, the post vacation/start of the school year seems to be going better than normal. My eating is getting back to normal, I’m getting up at 5 and walking every morning, and I seem to have a decent plan for meals – making a double batch of something (casserole on the weekend, something in the crock pot Monday) and then having it for both Monday and Wednesday nights. This frees up those 2 nights for spin class. No, I haven’t gotten back to spin class, but my house is largely back in order, my habits are falling back in place, and I’ll be back at the gym in the next couple of weeks. Baby steps.
I think I mentioned it – my company is sponsoring a “Financial Peace University” class for 25 employees. Names were drawn by lottery, and I got picked! It’s 13 weeks long. Every week we watch a 1 hour-ish dvd by Dave Ramsey, then we spend an hour talking about how to apply these principles in our lives, discuss where we are, goals – etc. So it can get fairly personal, but so far its okay. Luckily, no one from my department is in there with me. A girl I work with went through the last one and said it was great. Our spouses get to attend as well. It’s so great to finally be getting on the same page about money! I think this is a really good program.
The boy seems to be enjoying public school – he’s happier, he’s doing his chores and schoolwork with less argument (hopefully that will last!), and he’s getting up in the morning! Knock on wood!
Anyway, things have been kinda stressful with the whole back to school plus some (potential) re-structuring coming at work. But overall, things are okay.
Overall, the post vacation/start of the school year seems to be going better than normal. My eating is getting back to normal, I’m getting up at 5 and walking every morning, and I seem to have a decent plan for meals – making a double batch of something (casserole on the weekend, something in the crock pot Monday) and then having it for both Monday and Wednesday nights. This frees up those 2 nights for spin class. No, I haven’t gotten back to spin class, but my house is largely back in order, my habits are falling back in place, and I’ll be back at the gym in the next couple of weeks. Baby steps.
I think I mentioned it – my company is sponsoring a “Financial Peace University” class for 25 employees. Names were drawn by lottery, and I got picked! It’s 13 weeks long. Every week we watch a 1 hour-ish dvd by Dave Ramsey, then we spend an hour talking about how to apply these principles in our lives, discuss where we are, goals – etc. So it can get fairly personal, but so far its okay. Luckily, no one from my department is in there with me. A girl I work with went through the last one and said it was great. Our spouses get to attend as well. It’s so great to finally be getting on the same page about money! I think this is a really good program.
The boy seems to be enjoying public school – he’s happier, he’s doing his chores and schoolwork with less argument (hopefully that will last!), and he’s getting up in the morning! Knock on wood!
Anyway, things have been kinda stressful with the whole back to school plus some (potential) re-structuring coming at work. But overall, things are okay.
Thursday, August 28, 2008
In no particular order
The boy is already having a tough time getting out of bed.
The social life is already making homework look tedious.
Rather than switch to the free dish network that our phone company is offering (which would mean losing a bunch of channels we like) the guys have agreed to pick up the slack and have the cleaning ladies only come once a month. I’d like that in writing, preferably in blood.
We are trying to get a handle on our budget. To that end, we signed up when given the opportunity to take Dave Ramsey’s debt boot camp class when my company offered the class – for free. And my husband is going with me!
I am walking every morning. I’m really enjoying it. The three of us all getting up at the same time (5) makes it easier.
Jordan chewed up half a box of panty liners the other day – my husband didn’t find it nearly as funny as I did.
I am working Monday.
I have lost half a pound of the 6.5 I gained on vacation. I can’t imagine how.
Things are kinda stressful right now.
The boy is already having a tough time getting out of bed.
The social life is already making homework look tedious.
Rather than switch to the free dish network that our phone company is offering (which would mean losing a bunch of channels we like) the guys have agreed to pick up the slack and have the cleaning ladies only come once a month. I’d like that in writing, preferably in blood.
We are trying to get a handle on our budget. To that end, we signed up when given the opportunity to take Dave Ramsey’s debt boot camp class when my company offered the class – for free. And my husband is going with me!
I am walking every morning. I’m really enjoying it. The three of us all getting up at the same time (5) makes it easier.
Jordan chewed up half a box of panty liners the other day – my husband didn’t find it nearly as funny as I did.
I am working Monday.
I have lost half a pound of the 6.5 I gained on vacation. I can’t imagine how.
Things are kinda stressful right now.
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
First day of school
The boy's first day of school seemed to go well. It was his first day of public school, first time riding the bus, and most of his classes were twice the size of his entire middle school at his old school. The bus was late (I waited until he’d been picked up to leave for work), but not terribly so. He said it was a bit overwhelming, but he seemed excited about it. He met a couple of kids (and a girl of course), figured out how to open his locker, and all in all seems to be adjusting to middle school much better than I ever managed to.
I was one of those really bright kids who never managed to fit in school very well (oooh, big shock I know!). I have to admit that as a parent, I'm glad my son turned out to be my polar opposite in that regard.
Despite all his coolness, he did give me not one but two hugs this morning! :-)
The boy's first day of school seemed to go well. It was his first day of public school, first time riding the bus, and most of his classes were twice the size of his entire middle school at his old school. The bus was late (I waited until he’d been picked up to leave for work), but not terribly so. He said it was a bit overwhelming, but he seemed excited about it. He met a couple of kids (and a girl of course), figured out how to open his locker, and all in all seems to be adjusting to middle school much better than I ever managed to.
I was one of those really bright kids who never managed to fit in school very well (oooh, big shock I know!). I have to admit that as a parent, I'm glad my son turned out to be my polar opposite in that regard.
Despite all his coolness, he did give me not one but two hugs this morning! :-)
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
I’m here
Still trying to get things in order at home – I think its time to overhaul closets & that sort of thing. I’ve made some small inroads, but its time for some serious re-working.
School starts next week – that’s going to be a huge change (new school, riding the bus, etc). Lots of change – trying to figure out a schedule – not only for the boy but for us as well. Hub and I are taking a 13 week debt reduction class they are offering here at work, it meets every Thursday evening. We both want to head back to the gym (as does the boy), so we need to figure out the logistics of doing the things we want while getting something for dinner & that sort of thing.
This is always a hectic time of year, and this year is more of the same. I’ve tried to just stay flexible and not get too worried when things don’t go exactly to plan. For example: this past weekend I did the food for a friend’s wedding reception and this Saturday I’ll be attending the funeral of a friend’s son. Not part of the normal routine, but important things which must be factored in.
We’re committed to a couple of activities the last weekend of August and the first weekend of September. I hope after that to book 2 solid weekends at home to just veg!
Still trying to get things in order at home – I think its time to overhaul closets & that sort of thing. I’ve made some small inroads, but its time for some serious re-working.
School starts next week – that’s going to be a huge change (new school, riding the bus, etc). Lots of change – trying to figure out a schedule – not only for the boy but for us as well. Hub and I are taking a 13 week debt reduction class they are offering here at work, it meets every Thursday evening. We both want to head back to the gym (as does the boy), so we need to figure out the logistics of doing the things we want while getting something for dinner & that sort of thing.
This is always a hectic time of year, and this year is more of the same. I’ve tried to just stay flexible and not get too worried when things don’t go exactly to plan. For example: this past weekend I did the food for a friend’s wedding reception and this Saturday I’ll be attending the funeral of a friend’s son. Not part of the normal routine, but important things which must be factored in.
We’re committed to a couple of activities the last weekend of August and the first weekend of September. I hope after that to book 2 solid weekends at home to just veg!
Monday, August 18, 2008
Baby steps
The house is largely reclaimed and I can get my car in the garage again. I did the food for a friend's wedding reception yesterday (this isn't something I typically do, but she couldn't find a caterer and all she wanted was canapes). It was nice, but I am looking forward to a quiet weekend next weekend.
Work is settling back in, the boy has his open house at his new school tomorrow (he starts back next monday). Hub is going after work to buy new tennis shoes so he can walk with me in the mornings. this week I am back walking in the mornings, next week its back at the gym. I had a green drink for breakfast.
In other words, things are getting back to normal.
The house is largely reclaimed and I can get my car in the garage again. I did the food for a friend's wedding reception yesterday (this isn't something I typically do, but she couldn't find a caterer and all she wanted was canapes). It was nice, but I am looking forward to a quiet weekend next weekend.
Work is settling back in, the boy has his open house at his new school tomorrow (he starts back next monday). Hub is going after work to buy new tennis shoes so he can walk with me in the mornings. this week I am back walking in the mornings, next week its back at the gym. I had a green drink for breakfast.
In other words, things are getting back to normal.
Thursday, August 14, 2008
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
There is no wagon, only Zuul
Things are are the usual pre vacation trying to do a bazillion things crazy. Wrapped up a big project, so work is much less pressure. Things at home are coming along - we are behind where we'd like to be, but we'll be pulling out of the driveway Saturday - but probably not as early as we'd like! :-)
Sorry if I don't post much this week - there just isn't a lot fitness-wise going on. except a friend is bringing his kettlebells on vacation - I may take advantage!
Food is a bit catch as catch can. just taking it one meal at a time and trying to make the best choices I can.
Hope you guys have a good couple of weeks!
Things are are the usual pre vacation trying to do a bazillion things crazy. Wrapped up a big project, so work is much less pressure. Things at home are coming along - we are behind where we'd like to be, but we'll be pulling out of the driveway Saturday - but probably not as early as we'd like! :-)
Sorry if I don't post much this week - there just isn't a lot fitness-wise going on. except a friend is bringing his kettlebells on vacation - I may take advantage!
Food is a bit catch as catch can. just taking it one meal at a time and trying to make the best choices I can.
Hope you guys have a good couple of weeks!
Friday, July 18, 2008
I’m not crazy yet, just close
Work, as I’ve said, has been very, very busy. I have had deadlines every day, so pretty much I’ve just put my head down and trudged through each day as it came.
I don’t know what is up with hub – he’s been coming home and being an utter couch potato. Now, in the summer dishes are his chore. This morning I was looking for something, which I couldn’t find because the kitchen is a wreck. Instead of getting nasty about it, I get very overly dramatic and basically parody a tantrum – it lets me vent off steam while signaling to hub that I’m not mad at him. (Maybe this sounds silly but it works for us). So at 5:30 I’m tromping around the house fussing about it looking like a frat house the morning after and I can’t find anything and ARGH! Our dog Maya went to hide! Oops! Didn't mean to frighten the dog! :-O I am seriously hoping a session of dance music and house work occurs tonight.
Tomorrow I am cooking food to freeze for out vacation. Hub is finishing up a couple of projects and then Sunday we are packing the trailer and getting all the stuff organized that will be going in the car.
Busy weekend – but at least vacation is in sight!!!
Work, as I’ve said, has been very, very busy. I have had deadlines every day, so pretty much I’ve just put my head down and trudged through each day as it came.
I don’t know what is up with hub – he’s been coming home and being an utter couch potato. Now, in the summer dishes are his chore. This morning I was looking for something, which I couldn’t find because the kitchen is a wreck. Instead of getting nasty about it, I get very overly dramatic and basically parody a tantrum – it lets me vent off steam while signaling to hub that I’m not mad at him. (Maybe this sounds silly but it works for us). So at 5:30 I’m tromping around the house fussing about it looking like a frat house the morning after and I can’t find anything and ARGH! Our dog Maya went to hide! Oops! Didn't mean to frighten the dog! :-O I am seriously hoping a session of dance music and house work occurs tonight.
Tomorrow I am cooking food to freeze for out vacation. Hub is finishing up a couple of projects and then Sunday we are packing the trailer and getting all the stuff organized that will be going in the car.
Busy weekend – but at least vacation is in sight!!!
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
Monday, July 14, 2008
Work is C-R-A-Z-Y
Why do bosses always want the world right before you go on vacation?? :-) I am super busy here at work, vacation prep is coming along well, but I'm feeling stretched a little thin. I actually got teary just talking about it with my family yesterday. Not good.
12 more days till vacation!
Why do bosses always want the world right before you go on vacation?? :-) I am super busy here at work, vacation prep is coming along well, but I'm feeling stretched a little thin. I actually got teary just talking about it with my family yesterday. Not good.
12 more days till vacation!
Thursday, July 10, 2008
I did it!
I called & signed up for tonight's spin class. I can watch some of the Tour before I leave, and finish when I get home. No excuses!
I get a newsletter from the dwlz.com web site (Dotti's weight loss zone). The last email issue had a lot of great things in it, but a couple really hit home:
"... never, ever make moral judgments about yourself because of your situation. You are not the problem. You are a wonderful and important person. The number on the scale is not you. Medical conditions are to be treated, but you don't beat up the patient for having a cold! Don't beat up yourself for being overweight either!
Life is a Mixed Bag
There are things that are outside of your control in life:
Your genes
Your Parents
Where you were born and raised
Unavoidable accidents and problems
And there are things that are your choice:
Whom you marry
Your job
Your daily routine
What you eat
How you exercise
How you spend your money
What you do with stress"
I can't exactly choose my weight, but I CAN choose what I eat and how I exercise.
One more thought for the day:
“If you really want to, you’ll find lots of ways; if you really don’t, you’ll find lots of ways not to.”- Filipino Proverb
I'm going to spin class!
I called & signed up for tonight's spin class. I can watch some of the Tour before I leave, and finish when I get home. No excuses!
I get a newsletter from the dwlz.com web site (Dotti's weight loss zone). The last email issue had a lot of great things in it, but a couple really hit home:
"... never, ever make moral judgments about yourself because of your situation. You are not the problem. You are a wonderful and important person. The number on the scale is not you. Medical conditions are to be treated, but you don't beat up the patient for having a cold! Don't beat up yourself for being overweight either!
Life is a Mixed Bag
There are things that are outside of your control in life:
Your genes
Your Parents
Where you were born and raised
Unavoidable accidents and problems
And there are things that are your choice:
Whom you marry
Your job
Your daily routine
What you eat
How you exercise
How you spend your money
What you do with stress"
I can't exactly choose my weight, but I CAN choose what I eat and how I exercise.
One more thought for the day:
“If you really want to, you’ll find lots of ways; if you really don’t, you’ll find lots of ways not to.”- Filipino Proverb
I'm going to spin class!
Busy busy
Things at work are busy – which is good, but things at home are busy too, and my brain is feeling a bit like a revolving door these days.
I’ve continued to walk in the mornings, but haven’t made it to the gym. Chores plus not feeling well earlier in the week have led to procrastination. But I haven’t given up. My goal is to make it twice next week. They have a class Saturday AM I can attend as well. There is a spin class tonight, but today is a mountain stage, so I want to watch the whole thing. I know, skipping exercise to watch TV!!!
Food got a bit dodgy, but it’s back into the “healthy” zone. Last night I was hungry after dinner and wandered about looking for something – I finally settled on a couple of prunes with peanut butter. Enough to knock back the hunger, but easy on the stomach before bed.
Anyway, I’m hanging in there. It’s nice that hub seems to be on board as well. I was whiny and wanted something from the store last night. He asked me if I needed anything (he was prepared to go.) But I said “I ‘want’ something but I don’t ‘need’ anything. And he didn’t go. Also, had a meeting at work yesterday that involved ice cream and I skipped it – totally not worth 300-500 calories! Little victories…..
Things at work are busy – which is good, but things at home are busy too, and my brain is feeling a bit like a revolving door these days.
I’ve continued to walk in the mornings, but haven’t made it to the gym. Chores plus not feeling well earlier in the week have led to procrastination. But I haven’t given up. My goal is to make it twice next week. They have a class Saturday AM I can attend as well. There is a spin class tonight, but today is a mountain stage, so I want to watch the whole thing. I know, skipping exercise to watch TV!!!
Food got a bit dodgy, but it’s back into the “healthy” zone. Last night I was hungry after dinner and wandered about looking for something – I finally settled on a couple of prunes with peanut butter. Enough to knock back the hunger, but easy on the stomach before bed.
Anyway, I’m hanging in there. It’s nice that hub seems to be on board as well. I was whiny and wanted something from the store last night. He asked me if I needed anything (he was prepared to go.) But I said “I ‘want’ something but I don’t ‘need’ anything. And he didn’t go. Also, had a meeting at work yesterday that involved ice cream and I skipped it – totally not worth 300-500 calories! Little victories…..
Tuesday, July 08, 2008
You don’t mess with the Zohan
Hormones. Hate them. I am in a mood that I can only describe as “evil.” What would make me happy right now? To trip someone and then run away laughing. I was cranky with my husband during our walk with morning. I was cranky with my dogs. I sat here and cried at work because my campmates are giving someone else a party (she’s my friend). I mean, how freaking ridiculous can you get? Please deliver me from hormones. Before someone gets hurt.
Hormones. Hate them. I am in a mood that I can only describe as “evil.” What would make me happy right now? To trip someone and then run away laughing. I was cranky with my husband during our walk with morning. I was cranky with my dogs. I sat here and cried at work because my campmates are giving someone else a party (she’s my friend). I mean, how freaking ridiculous can you get? Please deliver me from hormones. Before someone gets hurt.
Monday, July 07, 2008
Just a quickie
Just wanted to drop a note to say hello. The weekend was nice. I'm afraid my brain is already in vacation mode! Going to spin class tonight even though I'd love to stay home and be a slug. Oh well, too bad. :-)
The scale and I aren't currently on speaking terms, but we're going to have to have a reconciliation pretty soon. Agh, when will I be able to make peace with my weight and fitness? Not accept it per se, just not have so many negative emotions rolling around my brain.
Just wanted to drop a note to say hello. The weekend was nice. I'm afraid my brain is already in vacation mode! Going to spin class tonight even though I'd love to stay home and be a slug. Oh well, too bad. :-)
The scale and I aren't currently on speaking terms, but we're going to have to have a reconciliation pretty soon. Agh, when will I be able to make peace with my weight and fitness? Not accept it per se, just not have so many negative emotions rolling around my brain.
Friday, July 04, 2008
Yes, I am at work
In an effort to save vacation days, I am working today. It gives the hub some time alone at the house, which her rarely gets. And with several "big" vacations this year, I need to save time when I can. later this evening we are going up to the boat to enjoy the fireworks out on the lake.
Hope you have a nice weekend!
In an effort to save vacation days, I am working today. It gives the hub some time alone at the house, which her rarely gets. And with several "big" vacations this year, I need to save time when I can. later this evening we are going up to the boat to enjoy the fireworks out on the lake.
Hope you have a nice weekend!
Thursday, July 03, 2008
At least we’re in it together
My husband finally agreed to go to my doctor after a couple of years of bouncing around after his old doctor he really liked moved elsewhere.
Luckily, he really liked her and was willing to listen to her. I’ve been worried about him, but you know how it is: he’s not listening to me. She told him he needed to resume his exercise program and drop 10% of his bodyweight. He needs to lose a bit more than that, but that will be a really good start.
She must’ve really wowed him because he has agreed to make changes with a minimum of fuss. This morning he agreed to get up and walk with me and after vacation he wants to re-join the gym! He’s also agreed to give up evening snacking. Yes!!!!!
Tonight’s spin class is cancelled – I guess I have to go to 30/30. Sigh…
Have a great holiday!
My husband finally agreed to go to my doctor after a couple of years of bouncing around after his old doctor he really liked moved elsewhere.
Luckily, he really liked her and was willing to listen to her. I’ve been worried about him, but you know how it is: he’s not listening to me. She told him he needed to resume his exercise program and drop 10% of his bodyweight. He needs to lose a bit more than that, but that will be a really good start.
She must’ve really wowed him because he has agreed to make changes with a minimum of fuss. This morning he agreed to get up and walk with me and after vacation he wants to re-join the gym! He’s also agreed to give up evening snacking. Yes!!!!!
Tonight’s spin class is cancelled – I guess I have to go to 30/30. Sigh…
Have a great holiday!
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