Like Henry David Thoreau (1817-1862), I'm trying to read all of the books ever published. Lofty ambition you say? Okay, really, I'm just trying to PURCHASE all of the books ever published (according to my husband, anyway).I admit it. I am fully, completely, head-over-heels in love with books. All kinds of books. Pretty much any [...]
Month: May 2007
Time flies when you’re Lost…
A list...1. I'm still 7 pounds down on the weight loss challenge. Woo-hoo!2. Unfortunately, I think it is all stress/anxiety driven.3. But I'll take it.4. Joining Weight Watchers on June 1.5. But only the online version.6. Because I know, without a doubt, that I will completely and totally blow off the meetings.7. But I have [...]
May Day Weight Loss Challenge Update
So I got on the scale this morning and I've lost 7 pounds. Before I get too excited, I have to remind myself that some of that (a huge part of that, probably) was due to hormonal bloating. But, 7 pounds is still 7 pounds on the scale.How have I done this? I've drastically increased [...]
Memememememememememememe
I'm new to this entire tag your it meme thing. But it sounds fun. So I got this from I Should Be Folding Laundry. She said, "I tag you" and I'm taking her literally. Thank you for posting the rules, too, Beth.And away we go:Rules.1. Each player starts with eight random facts/habits about themselves.2. People [...]
Wednesday’s Wist
Okay, I couldn't come up with anything better to title my list. And it's Wednesday so I tried to pull the two together...unsuccessfully, apparently.Here's the list:1. Day 2 of the May Day Weight Loss Challenge! Woo-hoo. I had thought I'd pop onto the blogs of each of the ladies participating and quickly got overwhelmed by [...]
May Day Weight Loss Challenge Day 1
I just had my daughter take my "fat" "before" picture. Got to love this girl. When I gasped with horror and disgust she said, "but mom...you can SO see your rock hard abs!"Those aren't abs, honey, those are rolls.She had me take a "before she got buff" photo and exclaimed..."ugh...look at my love handles!"Those aren't [...]
…and a Happy Birthday was had by all!
I really need a tee-shirt that reads, "I survived my daughter's 16th birthday!"Most of the day at the mall was spent with me saying, "no...you can NOT buy that because..."..."it's cut too short"..."it's cut too low"..."it's cut too high"..."I know you don't have much up top, but what you DO have...is definitely hanging out"..."your father [...]
Humbled by These Sweet Honors.
Happy Sweet 16 My Girl!!!
Happy Birthday, Goose! I can not believe you are turning 16. Sixteen years...but wasn't it just yesterday that...I threw up in the kitchen sink after opening the can of green beans...thus confirming that yes, I was indeed pregnant. Philip was exactly 3 months old at this time. When I got the call from the doc's [...]
The Purse Meme
My purse is kinda boring, but it has a great story.I first spotted it at Kohl's for around $50.00. Waaaaay more than I was willing to pay. I am definitely NOT a shoe and purse gal (but I'm willing to learn!). I was with a GF and she was surprised I walked away from it...not [...]
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