WELCOME TO MONDAY YA'LL!!

Good am,

How are ya'll doing? Great I hope! How was your weekend? My oh my ours was certainly jam packed. Saturday we spent almost the whole day outside and/or out and about town. Got in lots of yard work. Not just ours but my neighbors too. Made a trip to Walmart and got a few necessities and window shopped. Came back home and went through all the buggas pants to see what we need for Fall/Winter. Wowsa they have both grown so much! Pants/jeans/etc are definitely in order for both. :) They had a movie nigh****ching a few movies with their beds pushed close together jamming out to the songs from the movies and bouncing. Got to bed pretty late but early to rise on Sunday. We got outside for a bit in the am then came in to clean house (I know fun sucker momma on a beautiful day) as it needed to get done. Then we headed back outside for the Kayla & Nora show. :) They showed me their latest and greatest tricks and it was so much fun to watch.

Over the weekend I kept being reminded of what I'm blessed with in my life and how sometimes I get so busy I forget those things. Sometimes too, I am caught up in things that I see a lot more negatives than I do positives and it brings me down. I've been in a bit of a funk but I'm hoping its passing now. I've gotten some wonderful surprises by way of notes, letters and messages in the last week plus and its reminded me to look at things differently. I found myself asking how come I couldn't do this or buy that or get this.

Then I realized what I have in front of my face. Sometimes we look too darn far for what we want, need, desire etc and almost all those things are right in front of us we just have to believe and have faith. Its lovely the simple things in life that make it so beautiful. An example. This weekend I was really down about my excess skin and how much I'd like to see it gone more for health reasons than anything. I know at this point I cannot afford it but I feel like I should be able to and I know its not much longer now that things will turn around in this area and I'll be on my way. I needed to dig deep and remember all I'm blessed with and realize that everything happens in its own time. I just have to keep working hard at it. I WILL get there. Anything worth having is worth fighting for!

I hope everyone has a GREAT Monday!

Good Morning, Sunshine.....

Ok, let me start out by saying I am REALLY*REALLY tired!  I was here in the office on Friday (my day off), Saturday (my day off) and on Sunday (guess what it was...my day off).

As much as I enjoy what I do, I really hate end of the Fiscal Year.  BUT...I've only been here for 2 1/2 months and last week proved myself to be the Rockstar that I am (hehe).  My customers (and one of my co-workers customers) have told my boss that they are really happy with my work, that he better not chase me off, etc.  In fact, I had negotiations last week over a high visible issue (the Director of Acquisition wanted a debrief after the negotiations were done).  When I walked into the room, the head of the Environmental department was there, along with 6 others.  i wsa SO nervous.  BUT....I got everything that I wanted AND extablished precendence.  Everyone was VERy happy.  So, it makes all of the hours worth it (plus, the OT pay isn't too shabby).  But...I'm tired.

Poor dakota, Daddy is in Jacksonville this weekend, and Mommy had to work all weekend.  But, i brought him with me on Saturday and he stayed with Patrick on Sunday.  He's SUCH a cutie, but man he was a brat this weekend.  He's definatley getting comfortable - haha.  He's already figured out that if he looks at Mommy with Mommy eyes her heart melts - haha.  All he has to do is roll over and I'm there to rub his belly.  BRAT!

Ran in the Wounded Soldiers 5K (3.25 miles) on Saturday.  It was humid and made breathing tough.  I ran it in 33:26.  I was happy, because it was for SUCH a good cause that I really did not care how my time was.  They were so appreciateive to each and every runner out there.  Can't wait to do the next one for them.

Well...guess I should get started in my work - UGH!  I feel like I just left here......

Enjoy your day!

Hey Jill,

(((HUGS))) I sure hope you find some time to kick back and take in some "YOU" time. I know its hard to find right now but I pray its soon so you don't burn yourself out. Although I think we're a lot alike in the "work hard to play hard" realm. :) And, the OT funds not being too shabby helps tremendously. Perks to everything! I am so happy to hear others are really enjoying your work. It feels great to be appreciated and receiving thanks for a job well done means a lot.

Awww glad the pup is working out great! Congrats on another run! Hope your Monday is grand. :)

Morning Beautiful!!!  Glad to hear that your weekend went well and that you are having mental breakthroughs.  I think we all go through those moments and to be reminded of the positives is such a blessing.

My weekend was great.  Friday night we went to hubby's nephews flag football game and spent some time with hubby's brother who was in town.  Did not make it to visit with the other brother who is also in town but we have plans to do that next weekend.  Saturday was a busy day doing odds & ends over at the condo and at home.  Then a quiet dinner with my hubby.  We were supposed to go to dinner at a friends but she fell down the stairs and broke a toe so wasn't up to company after spending all day in the emergency room.  Yesterday was relax day.  We splet in, headed out for lunch & some window shopping, home to catch some sports on the tv, dinner then some video games & visits from our "sons".  Off to bed early & up to start our day.  Work, gym, grocery shopping, etc. on the list. 

Hope you have a great one!  Love you much!

Hi Court,

I must admit it helps getting surprises from those I heart very much. Words have so much meaning when actions aren't far behind either. I definitely am blessed to have wonderful connections in my life. The weekend sounded great! Hope your Monday is fab! :)

My whole weekend was busy. We had 2 soccer games on Saturday. My girls play at different field which are across town from each other..UGH! My son does cub scouts and had to do popcorn sales for 3 hours. I think it was 2pm before I got to see my husband as we were shuffling the kids everywhere.

My older daughter is epileptic and just started a new med which can prevent her from sweating. She was playing soccer on Saturday and after almost an hour I noticed she was panting like a dog and realised she had hardly any sweat on her and I had to take her out of the game early. She wasn't mad at all. We got her into the A/C and she was a lot better.

Sunday was more popcorn sales for my son and grocery shopping for me. Of course I started my protein shake diet today so shopping for food was no fun :(

Now I'm sitting here sipping my slim fast shake...wishing I could have an egg or bowl of cereal...I hope this gets easier.

Hi Christy,

The weekend sounds like it was great! :) Things will get easier. I know its tough with the liquid pre diet but you can do this! You have our support.

Hey Everyone -

My weekend started out great - I had my first visit to my PCP since my surgery and it coincided nicely with my 1 month surgiversary - I'm down a total of 27 pounds since the surgery and she was able to take me off of all but 2 of my medications - She even halved the dosages of the meds I still need to take, and within a couple months I can probably go off those as well.  (As background, I was taking 3 medications for diabetes alone, cholesterol, blood pressure, and anti-depressants)  She was so excited and encouraging, and I can honestly say it was the best doctor visit I've ever had in my adult life -

I'm at my lowest weight in more than 10 years (286) and this whole experience has been so great for me, I am truly blessed.

Had the makings of a cold and felt pretty puny most of the weekend, so we made it a lazy one around here with lots of naps, lounging, etc.  Feeling a bit better today so I can get back into my routine -

Rho

Hi Rho,

CONGRATS on 27 lb gone thus far! :) Wonderful news! Even better about coming off some meds and 1/2ing others. Hope your cold subsides! All best!

Good morning, beautiful.  This weekend was pretty good but very long.  I worked late Friday night then had to go and fill up both vehicles with gas and also get some in the gas can for the lown mower.  UGH....the line was atrocious!  Then Steve and I went into Costco for a few necessities.  Got home and tried to watch a movie but I fell asleep about 1/2 way through.  Got up and went to work with a friend and gave Steve the night off.  All went well and I got home about 6:30.  Usually I stay up for a while when I get home but I went on to bed right away for a couple of hours of rest.

Saturday was HOT!  I had a wedding booked to photograph.  Steve and I got there at 12:30 and were there until 9:30.  It was all the way out almost to Tappahannock.  We laid down for a bit then Steve, Kara, Adam and I went to work again.  It was a pretty easy night and we got home about 6:30 again.  We were exhausted by this time so off to bed we went. 

Sunday we slept kinda late and really needed it.  We got up, grabbed the returns then came home for some family time and cleaning time.  I washed clothes, we cleaned and I thought about cutting the grass but never made it that far.  We watched a movie, I finished the one I fell asleep during and caught up on all the paperwork in preparation for today.

Got up extra early today and got a good start to the day.  Went and did some billing and have more to do this evening, but not a lot.  Got to work in time to do some OT and will work thru part of my lunch, too for some more.  Other than that, no big plans.  The grass is waiting for me but I think I will have to do it tomorrow.

Love you mcuh!