Brief Respite From Internet Problems

Sunday, March 14, 2010

Saturday it was overcast and chilly at 45 degrees. I slept in until around 8 A.M. then got up and made breakfast. I did 4 loads of laundry and ran the dishwasher.
Then Hubby and I went for a hike before it stated raining. We came home and my son and I made lunch. My son did not go to his friends so he and I cleaned the 6 chinchilla cages and fixed supper. After that I did my outdoor chores.

Calories - 1442
Carbs - 105 (95 net)
Fat - 69
Protein - 90

Steps - 19,011
Miles - 7.80
Cardio Minutes - 120
Cardio Steps - 12,892


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I didn'sleep well Saturday night so I was tired Sunday morning with the start of DST. We got up at 9 and watched The Sopranos while I fixed brunch. Then hubby and I went for a long hike. Upon returning I vaccumed. My son cleaned the bathroom. Hubby and I went for another hike after supper. He planted some tomato seeds. The plants in the green house are doing great.


Calories - 1316
Carbs - 75 (net 60)
Fat - 72
Protein - 80

Steps - 17.074
Miles - 6.87
Cardio Minutes - 120
Cardio Steps - 11,873

I got behind with going out of town to see dad and having internet problems which are still occuring so I am still playing catch up. I hope to be able to get around to reading some blogs tomorrow if the internet works.

  

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SCOLLY 3/15/2010 10:22PM

You're doing so well :) Our weather here the last few days has been less than pleasant :( Yick... Report Inappropriate Comment

LLTS01 3/15/2010 10:02PM

HEck, I have no internet problems and I am always behind. I am going to start saying that I have internet problems too. Report Inappropriate Comment

WINNIEATWELL2 3/15/2010 8:24PM

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KALISWALKER 3/15/2010 5:49PM

120 minutes cardio, you are getting the daily max! Report Inappropriate Comment

SPIRITSEEKER2 3/15/2010 5:23PM

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TEDYBEAR2838 3/15/2010 4:19PM

You are really tearing them up girl. Great calories and exercise etc. Report Inappropriate Comment

WISEWIFE 3/15/2010 3:45PM

I hope your internet issues clear up soon! Hugs, WW Report Inappropriate Comment

LAURIEKRGR 3/15/2010 3:22PM

you are scary woman You do more in one day than I can do all year. I love you! Laurie Report Inappropriate Comment

SLCB1023 3/15/2010 3:05PM

Boy oh boy... your internet situation is cranky! Hope all gets resolved SOONest! Report Inappropriate Comment

WEN@TBAY 3/15/2010 2:56PM

Sorry you've been having internet problems--I know how frustrating that can be!! You're doing great!! I marvel at how active you are, regardless of the weather!! Keep up the great work!!! : ) Wendie Report Inappropriate Comment

DAVESTOOK1913 3/15/2010 12:25PM

Stay Strong! Report Inappropriate Comment

MICK999 3/15/2010 9:23AM

Sounds like a nice weekend! Hope all is going as well as it can with Dad. Hang in there!!! Report Inappropriate Comment

MARIADALE 3/15/2010 9:21AM

I had no energy yesterday either... could have fallen asleep on my feet. Report Inappropriate Comment

SUZYMOBILE 3/15/2010 9:03AM

You're doing great! I can't wait to hear about the weigh-in. Report Inappropriate Comment

SUNNY332 3/15/2010 8:26AM

What a great weekend. It is still way to wet here to get out in the woods for a walk. We have sunshine in our forecast today but it hasn't showed up yet. DST?? Have a Marvelous Monday. You are doing so good. Sunny Report Inappropriate Comment

-SHAWN- 3/15/2010 1:23AM

OMG Your SuperWoman! Report Inappropriate Comment

JUNEBUG1944 3/14/2010 11:53PM

Gee, I thought your internet problems were over, guess not. Do you feel like shooting your computer? I would, girlfriend! You sure do walk a lot! Do you wear out many pairs of shoes? How often do you have to buy them? Report Inappropriate Comment

PENNYAN45 3/14/2010 11:51PM

Sounds like a very productive weekend. Three hikes with your husband, too!! Report Inappropriate Comment

CODEMAULER 3/14/2010 11:16PM

I look around my house and I see where our habits / schedules differ, LOL. I tease that my maid must be in Grad School! I'm so very lucky to have two cats and that DH is a full-time student, else things would be so much worse. The cats are pretty mow maintenance and the hubster handles many of the chores on his own. Just don't look too closely in the bathroom. I hope you had a terrific weekend! ~ Trish Report Inappropriate Comment

Internet Problems

Saturday, March 13, 2010

Will have to try again tomorrow.

  

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SCOLLY 3/14/2010 9:21PM

:( Report Inappropriate Comment

SPIRITSEEKER2 3/14/2010 8:20PM

take care Report Inappropriate Comment

ROTTLADY 3/14/2010 5:54PM

been there no fun.Will look for something new tomorrow Report Inappropriate Comment

LILABEL 3/14/2010 3:10PM

Wishing you a happy day, even if it has to be cyberfree. Report Inappropriate Comment

MARIADALE 3/14/2010 1:22PM

see you then Report Inappropriate Comment

SUZYMOBILE 3/14/2010 1:06PM

It figures, if the weather out there is anything like it is here! Report Inappropriate Comment

BIZENMO 3/14/2010 12:41PM

You need to get a refund for each day you don't have quality service! Good Grief! Report Inappropriate Comment

WISEWIFE 3/14/2010 11:55AM

Not again! Yikes! Hugs, WW Report Inappropriate Comment

TEDYBEAR2838 3/14/2010 9:37AM

BUMMER! Report Inappropriate Comment

BEFIT013 3/14/2010 8:00AM

Again? Good luck! Report Inappropriate Comment

SHELLPRO 3/14/2010 7:25AM

Grrr!!! Me 2- WHAT else can go wrong? Oh, right the PC's have both crashed again! Darn Vista 64 bit! Hope yours is resolved soon Report Inappropriate Comment

SUNNY332 3/14/2010 7:15AM

We used to have that problem but it has greatly improved over the last couple of years. Hope Sunday is a better day. Sunny Report Inappropriate Comment

ADAPTABLE_ELLEN 3/14/2010 1:51AM

AGAIN??? Geez, what a bummer. Don't tear your hair out! Report Inappropriate Comment

ENUFF81020 3/13/2010 11:17PM

I'm so sorry--technology is great when it works but is SO frustrating when it doesn't. I hope it is better tomorrow--or maybe you'll have to spend even more of our increased day of daylight outdoors. Take care--I'm sure you will enjoy whatever happens. Report Inappropriate Comment

LLTS01 3/13/2010 11:08PM

Not again. Report Inappropriate Comment

Checking In

Friday, March 12, 2010

In the early morning it was dry here but the rain was on it's way so I got my cardio done outside and did my indoor and outdoor chores before it started. My son was not called to work so we decided to drive the 50 miles to see my dad at the nursing home. On the way there we stopped at Menards and Home Depot to see if I could find the tile I was looking for. Menards had some discontinued tiles that might be okay for the table but nothing for the mausoleum.

When we got to the nursing home dad was on the phone talking to my brother and it was obvious they were both upset. My uncle, brother, and dad are having a lot of problems. The latest being that my dad hurt my uncle's feeling and made him angry. It was over some keys so to me that sounds like mostly stress. My uncle has really been good to dad and my dad always talks about how grateful he is. I have heard each of their complaints about the others and want to stay out of it. Dad does not really complain as he is more like me. He says I'm a "mind my own business person" like he is and that does describe me. I figure people do the best that they can and unless they are harming themselves or others it's not my life. The 3 of them all have their points but they are also not always responding in therapeutic ways. Dad realizes the problem is that he is a burden to everyone and voiced that it would have been easier if he had died. Dad has been very sick since last summer. When he was so sick he prayed every day to die but that choice is not ours. Dad is so much better and every time I see him he is stronger. He is gaining weight. He wants to leave the nursing home and I told him months ago that if he worked hard enough he could. When he was on his death bed I told him to fight like the person I know him to be and he has worked very hard and has gone from being an invalid unable to feed himself to being able to feed himself, get around in a wheelchair, walk down the hall and back with a walker, dress himself, transfer in and out of bed. Therapy thinks he may be ready to go home in a couple of weeks but my uncle and brother don't want him to go to his home which is 30 miles from them and pretty hard to get to. Dad is over 50 miles from me and my uncle and brother are 46 miles. They want him to sell his home and move back to his home town to an apartment but he says they are tired of messing with him and he doesn't know if they will want to help him if he is closer. Dad isn't being whiny, just realistic and matter of fact. I know that they are tired. I tried to talk him into moving where I live and we could get him a little apartment and the 3 of us could help take care of dad but he does not want that. He has never lived here. He has no friends here. And he knows that with my medical problems I may not be able to take care of him. I'm in remission right now. My uncle came while we were there and my uncle was crying and angry at the same time and confronting dad. Dad was apologizing and saying he did not remember anything that went on and I believed him as he was so sick at the time he was almost dead. And dad's memory is not good either as he well knows. He is so frail and helpless and being angry is so inappropriate at times like this. It made me and my son both very sad. Men do not make good care givers for other men. As my dad points out this will be decided by him and my brother. My uncle and I are not in the picture.

My son and I ate at Ryan's because it was the healthiest choice available. I made good choices and ate on plan - mostly salad and meat. No pasta, potatoes, starches, bread, etc. I took a bite of my son's desserts but really did not want more. But I had to guesstimate my calories and decided to be safe and go with my highest level. I probably did not eat that much but got more protein in than usual so I'm not worried. I had no symptoms of hypoglycemia and no cravings so I did okay.

Calories - Known calories- 830
Guesstimate calories for entire day - 1600
Breakfast - 278 Known
Lunch - ? guess 770
Supper - 317 Known
Snacks - 235 Known
Carbs - 82 (net - 67) Known
Fats - 35 Known
Protein - 48 Known


Steps - 22,064
Miles - 9.05
Cardio Minutes - 138
Cardio Steps - 15709

  

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BIZENMO 3/13/2010 9:52PM

Sounds like your dad has done good with his recovery. It's always so difficult when there is family strife. I know my mom has limited contact with her family as she doesn't feel like they have treated her very well at times. She's at an age now where she frequently brings up the same stories. I remember her commenting about the same thing when her mom was getting older. I think it would be very hard for your dad to move closer to you, even though it would be helpful for you. He wouldn't have the things and people who are familiar to him and it could definitely impact his emotional well-being. Is there a chance that he could go into an assisted living type of environment vs. a nursing home? Or maybe a retirement setting where there's oversight available. It's a thought! Hang in there girl! Hopefully they will settle their differences. Report Inappropriate Comment

SCOLLY 3/13/2010 9:21PM

Lots of big decisions for you dad. Glad to hear he's doing well :) I've done well this weekend - stayed pretty much on track - woohoo!! Report Inappropriate Comment

TEDYBEAR2838 3/13/2010 9:01PM

I will pray that your dad makes the rights decision about where to live and that he will graciously accept help when needed. You are moving right along in the miles division. Sometimes calorie are hard to judge. SOmetimes they are so complicated I don't even feel like entering them. Thanks and have a great Sunday Report Inappropriate Comment

CAROLFAITHWALKR 3/13/2010 8:58PM

Yep you did good with high guesstimate of 1600! That's not bad at all. I did NOT know you are in remission. So sorry! But glad you are in remission. I don't know how I missed that. I like the way how you write things, like: "I figure people do the best that they can and unless they are harming themselves or others it's not my life. The 3 of them all have their points but they are also not always responding in therapeutic ways." Very succint and yet fully emotionally present at the same time. So sad about your dad not thinking they want to care for him, and that just being a statement of the truth. If I were him I wouldn't want to go into an apt at either location, either; I'd rather just try to make it in my comfortable home that is "home" to me, even if it's not practical, or very doable, and even if it was falling down around me. SO I feel for him. Definitely will add you both to my prayer list. Report Inappropriate Comment

ROTTLADY 3/13/2010 4:31PM

Sounds like you did the smart thing by not getting involved. Not always the easiest thing to do. Great job staying on your eating plan.It isn't always easy to do.When I stress even if I don't over eat I don't seem to sleep well or loose the pounds. job you are doing Report Inappropriate Comment

KALISWALKER 3/13/2010 4:14PM

It must be difficult not to get involved but you are doing the rigtht thing! I hope you are relaxing today! Report Inappropriate Comment

CODEMAULER 3/13/2010 3:26PM

I second all the encouragement and best wishes you have here. DH and I are 700 miles from our parents; peaceful, yes, but I'm certain it won't get easier as time marches on. I just keep reminding him that we need to thank our brothers who remained in the area. Hang in there. I know this isn't easy, but I suspect the easy choices never really catch your eye. Report Inappropriate Comment

PRAIRIEDAWNPAM 3/13/2010 2:19PM

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LLTS01 3/13/2010 12:02PM

It is so hard to watch aging parents and their struggles. I always think about what will happen to us when we age. It's a difficult thing to deal with in this society where extended family is a foreign concept. SOme times I wonder if it would be better to have a shorter life expectancy so that we don;t get to this stage. I am so sorry that this is preoccupying you. I know how much you must worry and how sad this makes you. Report Inappropriate Comment

SHERYLDS 3/13/2010 10:53AM

It's at times like those I wish people still lived in one community. Supporting your Dad would be so much easier. Hope things work out for everyone. Report Inappropriate Comment

CHATERJOY 3/13/2010 10:44AM

Decisions like this are difficult for everyone involved. It is really great that your Dad is improving and I am sure everyone just wants to do what is best. I am sure it will all work out. Good for you on making good food choices. Report Inappropriate Comment

WISEWIFE 3/13/2010 10:31AM

Sweetie, I'm so sorry! Yes, men do not make good caregivers of men. I'm glad dad is stronger, it was a bit dicey there for a bit, so that's good, but where to go from here? I'm sure they will find their way, prayers being said. Hugs, WW Report Inappropriate Comment

MICK999 3/13/2010 9:34AM

Here is a big virtual (((HUG))) for you! Sounds like we have both had a very emotional week. I hope your dad continues to improve and the decisions get easier Report Inappropriate Comment

SUZYMOBILE 3/13/2010 8:42AM

You must feel so helpless in the face of all that. It is so hard, but you did great to stick to plan despite what must have been a stressful time. Report Inappropriate Comment

SIMPLE_TAILOR 3/13/2010 8:29AM

I will continue to pray for you and your dad. Have a great weekend. Report Inappropriate Comment

SUNNY332 3/13/2010 7:36AM

Bless your heart, I certainly know how you feel. My Father wanted to move back to our hometown after my Step Mother passed away but also knew that what he really wanted was to go back in time when he was younger and to the memories of that time. My Step Mother's sister told me this week that she had long known that Dad was struggling with getting older. I see it when I am around him. He tells me all the time how hard it is to get old. Bless both of their hearts and ours too. It is difficult when the roles reverse. Our job is to be there for them. Take care and hang in there. I hope whatever the decision, it works out well for him. Hugs, Sunny Report Inappropriate Comment

GOANNA2 3/13/2010 5:30AM

I am glad to hear that your dad is doing better and it is hard to care for elderly parents, isn't It? I hope he gets better andd tht everything is sorted between him and your brother. You were so good to stick to a healthy lunch. Good on you. Take care and god bless Hugs Anna Report Inappropriate Comment

FINEARSESOON 3/12/2010 11:28PM

This is so hard...dealing with what comes with our parents as they age. Thinking about you... And good for you at Ryan's...we do what we can, don't we. Report Inappropriate Comment

JUNEBUG1944 3/12/2010 10:50PM

It is so hard when you have to deal with family problems. You are smart not getting involved! I hope your Dad gets better and can make the right decision as to what he should do and where he should go. As usual, you had another busy day. Report Inappropriate Comment

MARIADALE 3/12/2010 10:50PM

I am glad to hear that your dad is doing so much better. Ongoin care for our parens can be a huge worry. Report Inappropriate Comment

Another Fantastic Day

Thursday, March 11, 2010

It was another warm, beautiful day. This morning I went outside to do my chores early and ran into a herd of deer in our yard. I was pretty close so I checked them out to see if any of them looked pregnant but they mostly appeared to be young deer and didn't see any obvious future mothers.

I had a great day. My plan is going just the way I want it to and it is working. I can tell even without weighing. The cravings and hunger are gone. I feel good.


Calories - 1258
Carbs - 90 (net - 74)
Fat - 56
Protein - 79

Steps - 23,703
Miles - 9.72
Cardio Minutes - 157
Cardio steps - 15,915

  

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WISEWIFE 3/12/2010 3:41PM

You rock lady! Hugs, WW Report Inappropriate Comment

CANDICANE32 3/12/2010 1:32PM

glad things are working according to plan. i'm happy for you. send some sunshine my way. the temperature is mild but we've had a lot of rain. i won't complain too much about it because it is supposed to stop by tomorrow! have wonderful weekend. Report Inappropriate Comment

DAVESTOOK1913 3/12/2010 12:50PM

Good for you. Our weather has been pretty good lateley too. I even got to hang out some clothes this past weekend to dry. I love that kind of weather. Today is dreary and rainy but it's supposed to pass before the weekend. I certainly hope so. I am so sick of all the cold we've had. Thank God spring is just right around the corner Report Inappropriate Comment

PRAIRIEDAWNPAM 3/12/2010 10:49AM

Our weather has been mild, too, and I'm noticing lots of "baby bumps" out there. No deer "presents" on my lawn, yet, but the leaves haven't sprouted so that's what they are waiting for, I'm sure. Report Inappropriate Comment

GERPAT 3/12/2010 8:54AM

I think soon you will have walked around the world!! How peaceful it is to simply gaze at the deer.... Report Inappropriate Comment

CODEMAULER 3/12/2010 8:08AM

I love it when a plan comes together! It's terrific to be on track, with energy and enthusiasm to boot! Happy Friday! Report Inappropriate Comment

ROWAN532 3/12/2010 7:57AM

sounds like a most beautiful adventure..........outdoors, deers...........country..........ho w lucky you are! Report Inappropriate Comment

JANC319 3/12/2010 7:48AM

I feel good for you! Report Inappropriate Comment

MARIADALE 3/12/2010 7:21AM

There is nothing more beautiful or graceful than a herd of dear. Spring is a wonderful season. Report Inappropriate Comment

GOANNA2 3/12/2010 7:19AM

Congratulations! You are awesome. The walking is really the key, isn't it? Have a great weekend. Report Inappropriate Comment

SUZYMOBILE 3/12/2010 7:14AM

You'll know for sure if you catch the deer having a baby shower. Report Inappropriate Comment

SUNNY332 3/12/2010 6:47AM

Awesome! I am totally impressed. Keep up the good work and have a Fantastic Friday. Sunny Report Inappropriate Comment

SATURN2002 3/12/2010 5:12AM

you keep on keeping on! I am taking lessons from you. I stop my walking outside when it got cold, silly me. I am ready to start walking again. You are and I am glad you had a fantastic day. Angie Report Inappropriate Comment

SHERYLDS 3/12/2010 4:32AM

OMG! 9.72 miles ???? I did 6 miles once and had to call for a ride home. Impressive. Report Inappropriate Comment

DOTSLADY 3/12/2010 1:48AM

I'm taking notes. I should take a page from that walking book of yours. Keep it up, it inspires me. Report Inappropriate Comment

AMYISSUCCEEDING 3/12/2010 1:11AM

Glad you had a great day. Hope you have a wonderful weekend too. Report Inappropriate Comment

JUNEBUG1944 3/11/2010 11:04PM

You wear me out, girl! Glad everything is going so well for you. I used to love watching the deer when I lived in PA. Report Inappropriate Comment

ART4TAB 3/11/2010 11:04PM

good stuff!!! Report Inappropriate Comment

CONFUSEDBIRD 3/11/2010 10:45PM

Great to hear!!! Sounds like everything is falling into place! Another 9 mile day, look at you!! Report Inappropriate Comment

SCOLLY 3/11/2010 10:43PM

So glad you had a fantastic day!! You're doing so well with your plan :) I love when you can notice weight-loss without a scale!! Report Inappropriate Comment

TEDYBEAR2838 3/11/2010 10:41PM

Sounds like today was a much less eventful day! I'm happy for you. You are moving right along with your progress. I need to follow you around for a day or 2. Report Inappropriate Comment

YAIYEE 3/11/2010 10:39PM

Wow! You are doing great! Report Inappropriate Comment

Murphy's Law is In Effect

Wednesday, March 10, 2010

Yesterday it was warm but cloudy and sprinkling. Today it was sunny and 72 degrees!! As many of you know I made my own weather station when I was in 8th grade and I am a NOAA Storm Spotter. I love weather trivia and folklore. The spring peepers started up last night. According to folklore, once the spring peepers start singing there will be no more snow fall. Flurries can happen but no accumulation. So I will be monitoring that.

My son has spent the last 3 days subbing as the girls P.E. coach at the Junior High. As you recall the former sub left in tears and my son says it is really challenging. Actually he said irritating but that sounds bad. One of the other teachers indicated that one of the girls in his class is a chronic whiner and my son agrees. LOL. Wouldn't you hate to get that label? He is learning a lot, notably that girls this age giggle constantly, are immature, have poor bladder capacity, and have to pee a lot. ROFLMBO!! He had another long day today - got up at 6:30 and left an hour later and got home at 7:30 PM after helping teach 2 classes of Taekwondo plus take a class.

Yesterday I had a lot of errands to run - post office, Alltel, satellite company, newspaper office, DMV, bank, power company, garden store, grain elevator, meat market, Kroger, IGA, Aldis, Walmart, KMart, Lowes, and the tile store. No time for lunch. I got home the same time my son did and he helped me put up the groceries while I fixed supper. Hubby and I went for a walk.

I did finally find the tomato seeds my husband thinks he has to have. He does not like other tomato seeds.

We are working on some projects so I was looking for granite tiles to make a mausoleum for Wheeler and some colorful tiles for a dining room table we were given. It's really nice but I want to change the inlaid tiles on it. I have to recover the chair cushions as well.

Today was a mess. My son called 3 times from work so every time I turned around the phone was ringing. He is sick of adolescent girls and after this stint he may opt for sterilization for himself. LOL. Plus I blew an egg up in the microwave. Squirted catch-up on one of my kitchen bar-stool cushions. Slopped BBQ sauce out of my slow cooker. And had tons of indoor and outdoor work to do. I had to cut back some winter shrubs, burn the trash as it is raining tomorrow, load the dishwasher twice, wash some dishes by hand, and do a load of laundry. Plus all my outdoor and indoor chores. And then to top it all off, when I went to get the mail at the post office my muffler hanger broke on my car a half mile from home. An elderly neighbor lady had some Xmas lights and helped me tie it up with those so I could crawl home. Hubby fixed it tonight when he got home.

Today I realized I was dehydrated as I upped my exercise without upping my water intake. I have some "low carb flu" symptoms as well.

The last few days I have proven to myself that I can achieve my goals if I set my standards high enough.

Calories - 1313
Carbs - 123 (net - 99)
Fats - 49
Proteins - 71

Steps - 23,871
Miles - 9.79
Cardio Minutes - 151
Cardio Steps - 15,960

  

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GOANNA2 3/13/2010 5:33AM

Had to laugh about the egg blowing up in the microwave. as it happeneds to me and I had a heck of a time getting it off the kitchen ceiling, walls and blinds. LOL Hugs Anna Report Inappropriate Comment

GAILNTHENSOME 3/12/2010 3:32AM

I like the christmas tree lights solution the best of anything since I heard the Dali Lama giggle. Report Inappropriate Comment

TEDYBEAR2838 3/11/2010 9:38PM

WOW What a day! I'm glad I was not following you around. But your Stats are GREAT. UP that fluid intake though. Report Inappropriate Comment

CONFUSEDBIRD 3/11/2010 6:04PM

Your poor son! I hope their teacher returns back soon. Is he teaching in the same school he went to growing up? Yesterday was so nice, today was really nice also. I hope you got to enjoy today as well! Keep drinkin your water! Report Inappropriate Comment

MARIADALE 3/11/2010 4:07PM

up the water too I totally agree about adolescent girls. Report Inappropriate Comment

KATJAMN 3/11/2010 3:24PM

PHEW I'm need a nap after reading this!! LOL You are one busy lady! Report Inappropriate Comment

GERPAT 3/11/2010 3:15PM

Wow you've been busy in your neck of the woods!! Nice temperature there 72!!! We think were doing great here at 10C. which is about 50F... seriously there are people in shorts!!LOL... Report Inappropriate Comment

THE_SILVER_OWL 3/11/2010 2:56PM

I loved doing a virtual walk in your shoes today - that is the ONLY kind that I could even try to keep up with... ~JJ~ Report Inappropriate Comment

FITB4-40 3/11/2010 1:55PM

What a full day. Tying your muffle up with Christmas lights, that's hysterical! I hope your son can hang in there with those girls, I agree girls that age are iritating. Your stats look great! ~Christy Report Inappropriate Comment

MSKRIS7 3/11/2010 12:27PM

WOW are you going girl!! Report Inappropriate Comment

WISEWIFE 3/11/2010 10:54AM

Girl you rock. I'm going back to bed you've worn me out! Hugs, WW Report Inappropriate Comment

RACHELTEEHEE 3/11/2010 9:46AM

Your son's gym class students sound pretty frustrating (like a lot of teenage girls, I imagine). And WOW -- your days are packed!! Way to stay on track -- but drink your water!! :) Report Inappropriate Comment

ROWAN532 3/11/2010 9:15AM

just reading YOUR day made me tired, Report Inappropriate Comment

MRE1956 3/11/2010 8:41AM

OMG - I'm tired and I need to go back to bed (8:39AM EST) - and that's not an option! Your schedule reminds me of that old saying from a commercial - I think it was the Army - "we get more done in an hour than most people do all day!" My best thoughts go out to your son - I can't imagine taking on the kind of stuff he's doing......teenage girls all day - YIKES! Report Inappropriate Comment

CODEMAULER 3/11/2010 8:36AM

You must not be busy enough if you have to make your own messes, LOL! We're going to have so many issues with flooding this spring that I almost hope we get another hard freeze or two. I love the spring-like preview we're getting, but folks along the river are really gonna get it this year. No comment re: adolescent girls; I didn't even like BEING one! Report Inappropriate Comment

SUNNY332 3/11/2010 8:04AM

It made me tired just reading about all your errands. What kind are the tomato seeds? My husband thinks all tomatoes must be Rutgers variety. We heard the Peepers yesterday too and it was exciting as we relate them to arrival of Spring also. Take care and have a GREAT day. I go in today for my Pulmonary Lung Function (semi annual) and then to see my Pulmonologist. He is going to be so surprised as I have lost 4" off my waist, am down 9#, and am doing more exercise than ever. I owe it to Spark and the great motivation I get from all my Spark Friends - like you. You are doing awesome. Take care and have a Terrific Thursday. Sunny Report Inappropriate Comment

SUZYMOBILE 3/11/2010 7:11AM

Your work on your program is !!! Had to laugh about your muffler tied up with Christmas lights and your son learning the ways of adolescent girls. He should try teaching them some TKD to toughen them up! Report Inappropriate Comment

WRITERGIRLMEL 3/11/2010 6:01AM

What a day! Report Inappropriate Comment

SATURN2002 3/11/2010 3:06AM

WOW, and I thought my day was busy, Hope when Saturday comes you take a time out for yourself. Angie Report Inappropriate Comment

ENUFF81020 3/11/2010 2:33AM

Wow, you are a busy girl! I am so surprised with the amount of exercise some people get in on top of their busy life. I am trying to do more and have reached my all-time best in number of minutes, but it sure doesn't look as awesome as your activity. I may use you as my role model. My son will be subbing in a one/ two multiage room this week. The highlights will include a bowling field trip and distributing class report cards. I am glad that I have a regular job because the variety of things that a sub gets to do--although educational for the teacher--would be tough for me after a while. I need to do my own activities and would have trouble "being someone else." I think that is something I have to remember as I approach retirement time. I need to go look at your page to see where you live. I am so happy to see signs of spring, but it is far too soon to be considering a garden here. We could get some tomato seedlings started though so that we don't have to purchase tomato plants this year. I appreciate the good idea from you. Thanks so much for all of the encouragement you have been giving me through the struggles I have been having at work and through this big flare of back pain and arthritis that I have been going through. I appreciate all of the help I can get and having a friend like you is a real blessing.. Thanks so much, Sylvia Report Inappropriate Comment

CAROLFAITHWALKR 3/11/2010 1:16AM

I laughed outloud at sterilization, egg, and tomato seeds. What are peepers & low carb flu? Wow if my muffler thingie broke I would have NO clue and would have it towed. I'm impressed. But then again I have no better half at home to fix it, so, it'd have to go to the garage anyways. Report Inappropriate Comment

PRAIRIEDAWNPAM 3/10/2010 11:27PM

May I phone you every time my kids are annoying? Report Inappropriate Comment

SCOLLY 3/10/2010 11:06PM

Wow, wow, wow...you always amaze me with your busy schedule!! I'm so happy to see signs of spring here. Oh, school...I have to say, I'm at the K-2 level and this week the behaviors have been so exhausting...ugh!!! And I have two whiney girls in my household - oh my....oh my.... Glad tomorrow's Thursday, as that's what I call "Friday Eve", and the way my week has gone, Saturday just can't get here soon enuf!! Report Inappropriate Comment