Weigh In Wednesday

Good Morning all -
What a great week for Weigh In Wednesday. I am down 5.8lbs. Fantastic. Being sick must have helped and I know that when I get back there probably won't have been any loss but for today I am happy with this.
Busy getting the last of the packing done today and soon we will be off to the Magic Land. Can't wait.
No W-I-W for the next couple of weeks. So, be good and stay on track. You can do it.

Week 21

Looks like Gnomy may have to take a road trip for next weeks pic. 2 more full days and counting.

The last time we were at an amusement park this is what happened. Wonder what it will be like this time. Can't wait to find out!

The Countdown has begun

The countdown has officially begun - although you can tell from the calendar that we have been counting down for quite some time. Went to Sears this morning as they had a huge sale and picked up some shorts for Sterling. He only has two pairs from last year that fit him, so he was desperate. We were able to pick up 3 pairs of shorts, 3 pairs of unders, a t-shirt and 8 pairs of socks for $59. Can't beat that.

After that we headed to Price Chopper where we picked up the kids snacks for the week, some hamburger for "Petit Chien Noir (pate chinois)" and some muffin mix and chocolate chips for cookies.

Yesterday I got most of the boy's stuff ready aside from their jeans and unders/socks they will need this week. We got our medicine cabinet dumped and packed our emergency kit. Craig got his basics ready as did I. The list has been started and is on the kitchen counter where it will remain the rest of the week, slowly having items added and crossed off.

The boys made their autograph books last night and were very happy with how they turned out. Took some advise from Jessica and tied pens to them so we are always prepared. Question for those of you who've been to Disney. What do you do with your backpack when you are on the rides? I can't remember. Would love to hear what you have to say. Annette - if you have any tips, please let me know.

Off to watch a movie with the boys, bake some cookies, make some muffins and day dream about Disney. Can't wait!

Saturday - it has gone fast. Yesterday I went to the doctor about my Quasimodo eye and was informed I have pink eye and a chest cold. He prescribed some medication and when Craig and I went to have it filled, the pharmacist didn't want to fill it as she was concerned I may be allergic. So, back to the clinic again today to get a new prescription and I was informed that no, I don't have a chest cold, I have a sinus infection. And Pink Eye. So, another prescription and 20 minutes waiting for the pharmacist to put 20 pills in a kid proof bottle.
Within about 15 minutes of taking the medicine I was fast asleep and was not so gently woken up by the brats wanting to watch a movie.

Sterling had a play date (at what age do you quit calling it that???) at a friend's house for 1.5 hours then they both came here for another 2 hours. I think they had fun. Kaedo got a call from a buddy inviting him over, so he spent a few hours with a friend as well.

Tomorrow we will be practicing speeches, putting them on cue cards, going through our "summer clothes" and getting the basics together for our trip. 6 more days. When I asked the boys what we would be doing at this time next week, Sterling was quick to pipe up "driving, or at least dad will be. You'll probably be snoring".

Needless to say, I'm staying home today. I think I caught this from Sparkly Pants. Gross. And sore. I look like someone puched me in the face. Yup, sexy. So sexy.

Weigh In Wednesday

Wednesday already.
Good news for me this week. I am down 1.6lbs. Any down is good for me. I am happy with that. 5.6lbs would be nicer, but 1.6 is good. Feeling good right now. Something has clicked within me. I don't know what it is but something has clicked and I feel good. I have struggled on and off for so many years that I have really learned to cherish these times. Unfortunately I know that sometimes they end and I have to pull myself back up and find this good place. What I do know about myself is that I can do it. I can return to a good place and hold on to it. Now if I could figure out how to stay there. It is all about learning and I can do that.

I am thinking about my word today. I am working on living my life with PURPOSE. I am thinking before I say, do, react, interact. I am PURPOSEfully taking the time for myself, making time with my family, have the conversations that need to be had, hugging when hugging is needed and putting my foot down when that is what is needed as well. Living with PURPOSE is not easy. It is not unconscious. You have to think about what you are doing. I'm not saying you have to over-analyze everything, I'm just saying I have to think and do. It is interesting thinking about all these things.

In other news - we are one the countdown and are getting so excited. Kaedo has packed his bag and Sterling has started his list of the things he wants to bring. I have gotten a bunch of books on CD from the library and the camera batteries and chargers are packed. We are slowly getting organized. On Sunday the boys will be trying on their shorts and picking their t-shirts. We'll pack up everything we don't need during the week. Can't believe it is almost here.