Whew!

Tuesday, December 13, 2011

I just came from the gym, where I worked out with my DD, Mimi, 24, about whom I have blogged many times.

About a year ago we joined a 24 hour gym together
(I switched from a gym I loved because she was more comfortable at the smaller new gym)
as I had become concerned with her slowly increasing weight.

We worked out together quite a bit at first and even shared a personal trainer for a while (for which I caught a LOT of flack from DH as we cannot afford such luxuries- but I wanted Mimi to learn proper techniques and be challenged).

Well, due to my hip issues, among other reasons, I haven't worked out with Mimi in maybe 3-4-5 months and I gotta tell you-
she kicked my arse all over the gym!


I am SO happy and proud of her- and, yes, I told her so repeatedly.
She was glowing with the compliments.
Proves once again that is not all about the number on the scale -her wt hasn't changed much at all- she is in the best physical condition of her life.
I'm going over to Facebook and post on her PT's wall now.

  

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MIMICOTO 12/14/2011 5:36PM

This blog made me smile sooooo huge!!!!! No matter where she goes from here, she will take this with her.....exercise is like chocolate....once you find out how FANTASTIC it is, you can just never UN-taste it!!!! Go Mimi!!!!! Report Inappropriate Comment

MNGIRLIE 12/14/2011 11:11AM

That's great! I'd love to be able to get a good workout in with my mom, but she's not on the bandwagon and doesn't even have it in her sights right now. Report Inappropriate Comment

CINDYWAGNER1 12/14/2011 9:30AM

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FRAN_CVLRN 12/14/2011 9:01AM

Kudos to you Liz for being such a positive influence on Mimi-and to you for having such perserverance! Report Inappropriate Comment

HIPPICHICK1 12/14/2011 8:27AM

Mimi!! Report Inappropriate Comment

MARITIMER3 12/14/2011 1:03AM

She must have been very proud of herself. It's great that you started her on a healthy lifestyle. Report Inappropriate Comment

SEPTEMBERSPIRIT 12/13/2011 8:08PM

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MARTY19 12/13/2011 7:49PM

That is great news. Makes a Mom proud! LOL! Marty Report Inappropriate Comment

PUDLECRAZY 12/13/2011 7:35PM

Great! Report Inappropriate Comment

DOR2BFIT 12/13/2011 7:28PM

Glad your daughter has taken to working out- that is so worth it! Report Inappropriate Comment

PATTICAKES08 12/13/2011 6:55PM

sounds great! i am so glad you were able to get back to the gym!!!! Congrats and your DD is so lucky to have you to kick off her fitness transformation! Spark on1 Report Inappropriate Comment

MEXGAL1 12/13/2011 6:32PM

so happy to hear that your daughter is doing well and sticking with it...but of course her mom has been a good influence. Keep up the good work. Peanut Report Inappropriate Comment

NEW-CAZ 12/13/2011 5:38PM

Mimi! Liz for getting back to it! As Debbie said it would be nice to see some pics! Report Inappropriate Comment

DEBBIEANNE1124 12/13/2011 5:05PM

What? no pictures? We'd like to see mom and daughter's fit shapes together please. Great job, Mimi! Report Inappropriate Comment

Busy week ahead!

Sunday, December 11, 2011

Glad I enjoyed a quiet day (?) today as I have a busy week coming up, as I'm sure many of you do.
Today I tried to sleep in a bit but our smoke detector started chirping (low battery) about 5-6 a.m.- we keep the heat on 55F at night and DH is too deaf to hear anything so I tried to ignore it but slept fitfully after that.
I read the Sunday paper
(I feel sorry for people who do not indulge in this luxury),
then sorted through my purchases and started wrapping.

Then I splurged on a cup of coffee
(a weekly indulgence as I like a lot of cream)
on my way to the gym for a serious one hour ST session-
including 10 minutes playing with my beloved kettlebells.
(easing back into my fitness routine after a forced rest period caused by a bout of painful hip bursitis).
When I came home- surprise!- my grandbabies William and Lucy were visiting for a few hours while their parents got a few things done without the kids.

Tomorrow my wonderful DIL (a middle school English teacher) has parent-teacher conferences so we are babysitting 11-5, when my son will pick them up.
We have them on Thursday instead of Tuesday this week so I'm working with the professor on Wed, Friday and Sat AND hosting my book group on Wed. night.
We read 'Elizabeth Street' by Laurie Fabiano,
about the Italian immigrant experience, and it was a FABULOUS book.

See what I mean about a busy week?
I better get me to bed soon.
Have a grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrreat week, all!

  

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CINDYWAGNER1 12/13/2011 1:44PM

You are a busy bee, aren't you? Have a great week. Report Inappropriate Comment

LINDABENEDICT 12/12/2011 10:18PM

You are busy busy busy !!!!! Have fun !!!!! Report Inappropriate Comment

MARTY19 12/12/2011 4:11PM

I have plans to finish my shopping on Saturday. Too busy with 2 jobs to go during the week. Marty Report Inappropriate Comment

MEXGAL1 12/12/2011 11:14AM

I am just now starting Elizabeth Street per your recommendation I just finished reading about the death of Nunzio...Tragic. Looking forward to the rest of the book. thanks for the recommendation...feel free to recommend any books your group read that I might enjoy. Have a great week. Peanut Report Inappropriate Comment

LALASLAND 12/12/2011 8:40AM

Wow! That does sound busy, but knowing you, it's a FUN BUSY! Enjoy your week, especially with those grandbabies! Report Inappropriate Comment

AJDOVER1 12/12/2011 8:30AM

I love your cheerful outlook. Have a great week! Report Inappropriate Comment

CHALLENGER75 12/12/2011 7:01AM

It sounds like a great day and a great week! Report Inappropriate Comment

NEW-CAZ 12/12/2011 2:48AM

Sounds like the perfect day Liz, glad you can get back to your beloved kettle bells, take it easy hun. Enjoy your week Report Inappropriate Comment

MARITIMER3 12/11/2011 10:36PM

I hope you changed the batteries in your smoke detector so that you won't be awakened tonight. Enjoy your week, Gail Report Inappropriate Comment

HIPPICHICK1 12/11/2011 10:24PM

Sounds pretty busy alright! You'll sleep well I trust. Report Inappropriate Comment

CANDOK1260 12/11/2011 10:08PM

YEP SOUNDS LIKE MY WEEK Report Inappropriate Comment

_UMAMI_ 12/11/2011 10:03PM

I soooo miss indulging in the Sunday paper. But ours is LAME. When I worked in NYC, I read the NYT, the Post and the News every day! And sometimes the WSJ if it was around. Also, I was just checking out kettlebells the other day. Not sure if I'm ready to tackle them yet. Good luck with your week! It certainly does sound busy! Report Inappropriate Comment

DEBBIEANNE1124 12/11/2011 9:54PM

Have a fun week lizzie Report Inappropriate Comment

Chopping wood at 97!?!

Friday, December 09, 2011

You read that right!

My dear elder care client, a 97 year old retired history professor, still uses a bow saw to cut up wood.
He needs my help to pick up the 4-5' logs and get them up on the sawbuck (I think it's called) so he can go at it with the saw and cut them into 12-14" pieces for the rarely used fireplace.

He loves to do this so much- has been handling wood since he was a boy growing up in Maine and upstate NY.

It makes me happy to see how happy it makes him- despite freezing my fat arse off and getting a bit dirty.

Have a grrrrreat weekend!

  

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_UMAMI_ 12/11/2011 10:01PM

Made me think of the phrase, "Chop Wood, Carry Water". (is that a beaver?!) Report Inappropriate Comment

AGASSIFAN 12/11/2011 6:50AM

I am just discovering the joy of chopping wood at 60....I hope it helps me to reach the prof's age!!! Report Inappropriate Comment

TRENTDREAMER 12/10/2011 2:42PM

You too! Stay warm. Report Inappropriate Comment

AUSSIEJAN2 12/10/2011 12:12PM

That is great! My dear Grandfather used to chop wood in 3 sizes for my Grandma, and take a walk every evening about a half a mile. He also did his army exercises, jumping jacks etc. He died at 94 from Pneumonia. Treasure him. Report Inappropriate Comment

HIPPICHICK1 12/10/2011 10:48AM

Physical work makes for an amazing life!! I love hauling and stacking wood, gardening, raking leaves and even housecleaning because all of those activities burn calories!! Report Inappropriate Comment

MARITIMER3 12/10/2011 9:26AM

Love his attitude... and yours! Report Inappropriate Comment

DEBBIEANNE1124 12/9/2011 11:54PM

Sounds like a lotta work to me. Report Inappropriate Comment

LINDABENEDICT 12/9/2011 9:56PM

WOW !!!!!! Report Inappropriate Comment

SPARKLINGDAWN 12/9/2011 8:46PM

I hope that I will live that long, and I hope that I will be able to do that too! Well that gives me 47 years to train in - right ? Report Inappropriate Comment

MARTY19 12/9/2011 7:13PM

Bless hime that he can still do it. I can't. Marty Report Inappropriate Comment

MEXGAL1 12/9/2011 4:18PM

that is why he lives at 97! God Bless him! Report Inappropriate Comment

CINDYWAGNER1 12/9/2011 4:04PM

You are getting exercise in with him. How neat! Report Inappropriate Comment

BAILEYS7OF9 12/9/2011 3:44PM

Love it! Report Inappropriate Comment

DOR2BFIT 12/9/2011 3:36PM

That's quite funny! Report Inappropriate Comment

NEW-CAZ 12/9/2011 3:25PM

good for him, amazing. Report Inappropriate Comment

JENNIFER_67 12/9/2011 2:11PM

Wow!! That's great. Good for him. Report Inappropriate Comment

Arms full of love

Tuesday, December 06, 2011

Grandbaby heaven= when they both climb up into my lap:





BTW- notice my new glasses?
I am so glad bigger glasses are coming back into style (a-la Lester Holt).
I never liked those narrow dark framed glasses and refused to wear them.

Heading out to get a (Groupon) shellac manicure this morning-
maybe I'll get a holiday red!- so unlike me-
and do some Christmas shopping.
Lucy and William aren't coming over until Thursday this week.
Have a terrific Tuesday!

  

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JGMK55 12/9/2011 2:28PM

Just perfect!!!! Report Inappropriate Comment

LESLIESENIOR 12/8/2011 11:07PM

Precious, precious, precious...............and I agree with Momma_Little......Priceless! Report Inappropriate Comment

AJDOVER1 12/7/2011 9:53PM

Wonderful picture! Report Inappropriate Comment

LINDABENEDICT 12/6/2011 10:49PM

How ADORABLE !!!! All 3 of you !!!! Report Inappropriate Comment

TRY2KEEPGOING 12/6/2011 10:24PM

Granda Liz you look so happy....I am happy for you! Cute glasses too. The big lenses work so well for those of us with bifocals! Grandma Kathy Report Inappropriate Comment

CHALLENGER75 12/6/2011 9:23PM

Cute, cute kids! I like the glasses, too, and I am glad they bigger frames are coming back. Let us know about the shellac manicure. I am considering one. Report Inappropriate Comment

_UMAMI_ 12/6/2011 8:26PM

If only the picture came with a scent---I miss the smell of babies! (Well, except for that *one* smell--the other smells are fab!) The glasses suit you well---- Please tell me that you are planning a holiday cookie bake with your grandchildren..... Comment edited on: 12/6/2011 8:26:54 PM Report Inappropriate Comment

HIPPICHICK1 12/6/2011 4:44PM

Aaawwww! So sweet! Your new glasses are fab. Report Inappropriate Comment

AGASSIFAN 12/6/2011 2:33PM

Lookin' Great, Gamma!!!! Report Inappropriate Comment

LALASLAND 12/6/2011 2:05PM

Grandkids = Wonderful... Grandkids on your lap = PRICELESS! Report Inappropriate Comment

MARTY19 12/6/2011 1:53PM

What a wonderful picture! Lpove it to bits. Marty Report Inappropriate Comment

DXTREME45 12/6/2011 1:13PM

Its so nice to see that beautiful smile Lizzie. I can't wait to get a hold of mines again. They live 2-1/2 hour away from me. Let me know how that shellac manicure go. I've been hearing about it and have been thinking of getting it done. Report Inappropriate Comment

DEBBIEANNE1124 12/6/2011 12:35PM

You sound like one proud gramma. Report Inappropriate Comment

CINDYWAGNER1 12/6/2011 11:11AM

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CANDOK1260 12/6/2011 10:54AM

LOVE THE GLASSES THE KIDS ARE SO CUTE AND SO ARE YOU Report Inappropriate Comment

MEXGAL1 12/6/2011 10:17AM

that is heaven especially when they are quiet and clam. I head north on December 16th and will get lots of grand baby time. Love your new glasses. I am getting some new ones when I go North. cheers Peanut Report Inappropriate Comment

NEW-CAZ 12/6/2011 9:53AM

What a cute pic and I love your glasses, suit you Report Inappropriate Comment

MARITIMER3 12/6/2011 9:31AM

Enjoy every precious moment! The people in our lives are more important than anything else in the world. Gail Report Inappropriate Comment

SEPTEMBERSPIRIT 12/6/2011 9:04AM

You look so young in the pic Elizabeth!! The glasses suit you : ) Report Inappropriate Comment

Check these out!

Sunday, December 04, 2011

Do you know my sparkfriend, Sheryl?

She is rewriting some popular Christmas songs for our amusement.
Please go over and 'like' her blogs.

www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_jo
urnal.asp?id=SHERYLDS


Have a peaceful relaxing Sunday!

  

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AGASSIFAN 12/6/2011 2:34PM

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LINDABENEDICT 12/5/2011 10:20PM

thanks ! they are quite good ! Report Inappropriate Comment

HICKOK-HALEY 12/5/2011 3:57AM

That was great! Report Inappropriate Comment

FRAN_CVLRN 12/4/2011 5:19PM

Thanks for sharing this-she has a way with words. Report Inappropriate Comment

SVELTE-TO-BE 12/4/2011 2:14PM

Thanks for sharing. It was a lot of fun! Report Inappropriate Comment

JSPEED4 12/4/2011 11:31AM

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MEXGAL1 12/4/2011 10:57AM

will do so. thanks for sharing and have a terrific Sunday. Sallie Report Inappropriate Comment

CINDYWAGNER1 12/4/2011 10:49AM

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ROSEWCI 12/4/2011 10:22AM

cute! Report Inappropriate Comment

MARTY19 12/4/2011 10:18AM

I've seenthe songs. They are very cute! Marty Report Inappropriate Comment

PHOENIX40S 12/4/2011 9:16AM

Terrific. I should print that up and put it on my fridge! Report Inappropriate Comment

DEBBIEANNE1124 12/4/2011 9:12AM

Yes indeed! Cheryl has posted these songs in my team, too. she's quite good if i may say so. Report Inappropriate Comment

NEW-CAZ 12/4/2011 8:08AM

Liz I'll pop over Report Inappropriate Comment