too busy of a day

i didn't have one minute to call or do anything today.. i woke up at 5am- son woke up with me- so i had to get ready with him- shower and all- took him to daycare drove to work- lost my "prep" because 4 teachers were out sick or professional development and no subs.. so i didn't have one minute by myself until lunch- were i forgot to bring anything to eat.. (UGH) so i tried the school's pizza- WORST MISTAKE OF MY LIFE- i was so sick- but still stayed to "TEACH" as i have a concert tomorrow night and thursday night- ugh.. then i picked up son from daycare right after work- then drove to students house for piano lessons (while holding joel on my lap the entire hour) i got home- in time to see mark (dh) out the door- he was called back to work early because one of the other officers called in sick.. so i had to cook dinner- feed teh dog and cat.. (WHO PUKED ON MY BED- THANKS CAT!!) so now my sheets and blankets are in teh wash (another thing i had to do).. then gave joel a bath as he's the one that found the cat puke on the bed by laying in it.. and now- i'm letting him "play" with his cars before fighting with him to go to bed.. as i'm dead beat tired... only got 2 hours of sleep last night.. (couldn't sleep).. i'm so "emotional" but thought i would write a post to "write" some things done.. and get some words of encouragment from my fellow july peoples.. i have now gone back up to 172 pounds.. that's 9 pounds now i've gained in the last week and 2 days.. jennifer

Oh... poor baby.... sweetie, take a deep breath - bad days happen and we all get em. you will do just fine. you are a strong woman who is taking care of So much and you have come so FAR! don't let this *normal* kinda day set ya back. you are unbelieveable. believe it. Love yourself. We all do! Love, nan

Jennifer I was concerned about you last night on the chat and I have been thinking of you. Yes you do have a major case of 'Overwhelmed' right now. But consider this: Nobody is sick, nobody died, what dosen't get done today can or will get done tommorow. You are still going to wake up ahead of the game... You have a family that needs and loves you. A job that gives you the opportunity to express yourself through your music. You Know the way to get back the control over your WLS .. Get back to basics.. take a chance on you! Set your clock for a hour earlier than you normaly would wake up and take the time to do some things for yourself. Pack a healthy lunch.. Make a list of everything you want to accomplish during the day and realize that some things are just out of your control.. namely other people's behavior. Your behavior is within your control. There's an old expression Jennifer that I think would serve you well..it's 'Act as if'.. act as if you are in control of your life whatever comes your way.. Act as if you are the coolest cucumber in the bunch.. Act as if there is no way your WLS can fail you.. Act as if you have life by the balls rather than the other way around and before you know it kiddo you won't be acting at all.. ;) .. I know.. Peace Mo

Mo, its always such a pleasure to read your posts. They're always so uplifting. Thanks! Im having such a crappy day at work but your post made me feel a little better.

Anytime Tiff, any time!! Turn that day around starting now.. I'm thinking of you!!! peace honey Mo