OCTOBER, 1999
October 1st, 1999
WOW! October is here! The first day and we got a couple of inches of snow outside and it is still snowing! That is just too wild! I have been looking forward to October. It is my favorite time of year. Then, we get freezing rain and snow! That is just CRAZY! I love snow but, I like it more in December around Christmas time! I was thinking the boys could go play in a pile of leaves tomorrow and instead they will be playing in a pile of snow! LOL! They are excited about that. Hopefully it will all be gone by Monday! They have outgrown their snowpants and they don't even have them in stores yet! If there is snow on the ground they have to have snowpants for school. You just have to love Minnesota weather:) Well, the diet is continuing to go well. I am telling you, this diet really is worth trying. If you follow it just like the book says it will work. It does take a little willpower at first but as soon as you get the hang of it you will wonder how you ever got along without it! One of the ladies brought Danishes and cranberry filled cookies to work today. They looked really good but I really didn't want any. I did have a tiny crumb of the cookie and I broke off a piece of Danish and ate it and that was all. Well, I guess I will go for now. Have a nice night everyone:)
October 3, 1999
Hello! I am so bummed that Sunday is here already! The weekends go too fast. My brother came to visit on Friday and that always makes the time fly! We went out to eat on Friday night and did a little shopping. Then we went shopping yesterday. I guess we had too much fun! I tried really hard to stick to my diet. I think I did okay. We ate at the New China Buffet on Friday night. I think that is when I ate the worst. Yesterday, we went to Burger King for lunch and I just didn't eat anything. We had tacos for supper last night. So, today I am trying to get back into my normal eating routine. I am trying to clean and get my laundry done. I am really being quite lazy though! It is almost 3:00 and I haven't even had my bath yet. My boys want to paint faces on pumpkins so I guess I better go and help them out with it! I have a Halloween page I started. I have some craft and snack ideas there you can check out if you are interested. I will have to include pictures of the boys pumpkins when they are finished with them. Well, have a good day everyone!
October 5, 1999
Well, it was a good weigh in day! I lost 4 whole pounds! I am now down to 140 pounds! I have now lost a total of 28 pounds. I only need to lose 22 more pounds to get to my goal of 118. I am over the halfway mark! That is cool. It took me approximately 3 months and a week to lose that 28 pounds. So, maybe it will only take me another 3 months to lose the rest. Maybe, just maybe I will be back into the 130's next week. That is sort of amazing! I haven't seen the 130's for at least 5 years now. Pulling all those orders at work is really helping I think. Well, I have errands to run so I better be on my way. Have a GREAT day everyone:)
October 9, 1999
Hello! It is the weekend and I want to rest! Last night I went to my friends house to finish up some painting that I have been working on. She is teaching me to paint. I am almost finished with it. I am painting a cookie jar and lid. All, I have left to do is wait for the paint to dry completely on the lid and then I need to put the sealer on it. I am pretty proud of myself. This is my first thing that I actually painted. It has a bear and cookies on the lid and then there are little paw prints all over the jar. It is cute and I will have to take a picture and put it here when I am finished with it. Anyway, I didn't get home from her house until after 2am this morning. Now another friend called and wants me to go out with her. Stupid me, I said I would go. All I want to do is stay home!!!!! I like having my weekends at home. I did some major cleaning in my dining room this morning. I took the curtains down and washed and dried them and even got them hung back up again! I scrubbed the plate rail and washed the dishes that are on it and I scrubbed all the woodwork and dusted. I am quite proud of myself. I don't know what came over me! Right now I feel like I want a nap! The boys were up and running at 7am. I didn't get into bed until almost 3:00. I am whining now. I had my first official binge yesterday. We had a birthday party for Norman at work. We think he is 74 but he won't tell us. He has cancer in his bones and had to go to Mayo Clinic in Rochester a few days this last week. Unfortunately it looks like the cancer is getting worse and they want to start chemotherapy. I feel so bad for him. He is such a sweet man. He has a good spirit and he hasn't given up. I think that is why he has done as well as he has. He keeps a good attitude. Anyway, we had a surprise birthday party for him. He said it was the first surprise party he ever had. We had lots of junkfood and nothing healthy. My boss brought doughnuts yesterday morning and I didn't eat one because I knew we were having the birthday bash that day. Of course I did pig out at the party. Well, I decided after that I just wouldn't eat the rest of the day. I didn't and I am going right back to my diet today. I have done very well so far. I am stuffed right now. I am stuffed with healthy food. That is a good thing! After eating all the bad food yesterday it made me feel awful and I remembered why I don't want to eat that way. I feel so much better when I eat good food. Well, I have written a book. I need to get back to writing in here everyday. Sorry for not keeping up with it. I think being back to my regular 5 day a week work schedule I am having a hard time keeping up. Oh, how I would love to stay home! Oh well! Have a good day everyone:)
October 11, 1999
Hello... I am sad! My kitty has an injury. I am waiting to take him to the vet. It is almost 9:30pm. I think the vet is wishing I would have waited until tomorrow to bring him in but I am worried about him because he isn't acting like himself. He was outside this evening and then he came back in. He went upstairs right away so I didn't notice he had anything wrong with him until we were putting the boys to bed. He has a gash in his side. It is a half inch wide and he keeps licking at it. I can't tell how deep it is. He is acting all listless. I know he will need stitches. The vet told me he wouldn't do stitches at night because he didn't want to give him any anesthesia at night as there would be no one there to watch him and to make sure he would be ok. Well, I just wanted to get it looked at. Now I am sad because they will probably keep him there overnight and he will have to sleep in a cold cage and be all alone. I just want him to be ok. I hope the vet doesn't make me feel bad because I already feel bad enough. Oh, the poor baby! I hope he will be ok. I will definitely update on this tomorrow. Maybe even after I get back from the vet. Depends on how late it is when I get back. Tomorrow is my weigh in day. I have a bad feeling about it. YUCK! I just feel kind of sick right now because I am worried about my kitty. He is almost 3 I know but he is my youngest kitty. Well, I better get him ready for the trip. I hope it goes well! Goodnight everybody!
October 12, 1999
Good morning. I took my cat to the vet last night and he looked him over and said he would be ok until this morning. So, I just got back from taking him. They are going to stitch him up and then update his rabies and distemper shots. The poor little guy was in a lot of pain this morning. He didn't want to be picked up and he howled and growled which is something he never does. So, I know he is hurting. He hid under my bed for half the night. When I woke up this morning he had gotten in with us. We are going to go and pick him up after the boys get out of school. Well, onto the diet news. I managed to maintain my weight! I am truly amazed! So, I stayed at 140 pounds. I know that I can't keep having binges though. I know the weight will pile right back on if I do. So, I will resume my normal diet of healthy eating. I am glad that I finally figured this all out. It used to be that if I didn't gain weight after eating bad I would think I could eat all that bad food and not gain any weight. Well, I now know this is not true. I know that if I start eating all that bad food again I will gain weight. So, I must stick to the healthy diet. Well, I need to get to work now. Have a good day everyone! I just thought I would let you know that Sharie is doing ok. He got his stitches and he is all groggy and goofy because of the anesthesia. I think he still hurts pretty bad. It turns out he has earmites too. So, he got 3 shots. I think that was sort of torture. Now, my other cats have to get shots for their earmites. They will each have to have 2 shots a piece. They will be happy to be rid of the pests. I will feel better too. So, it all went ok and the vet didn't charge me an arm and a leg, sort of.... Well, anyway it is good that they are getting the care that they need. Well, have a good night!
October 13, 1999
Hello. My cat has been making a very slow recovery. I wasn't sure he was even going to live. He was really wiped out by the anesthesia. When I brought him home yesterday he couldn't walk straight and he kept falling down. Well, I thought he would be better by the evening. Well, he wasn't. He was sitting on my bed with his tongue hanging out of his mouth. He did sleep with me for part of the night and then he slept with Austin for the other part of the night. This morning I picked him up and brought him downstairs because he hadn't had anything to eat or drink at all since the night before they put in his stitches. He wouldn't touch the food or the water. Then, he went and hid on me. I had to go to work. I almost thought about calling and saying I had to stay home with my cat. I did call the vet again and he said that since he is older the anesthesia probably hit him harder. I personally think they may have over done it. I don't know though. The poor thing still isn't himself. He will probably hate me because I am the one who hauled him off to the vet. He did eat and drink after I got home from work. So, I feel much better. I just can't wait until he is all better. He looks so sad and pitiful right now. That is not like him. He pretty much runs the house, or so he thinks. Well, the diet is going. I can't say it is going okay though. I missed a meal yesterday and I think it through me off. So, today I ate more. Not only that, I am wiped out from work. I am still pulling orders and it does take a lot out of a person. When I got home from work today I sat down on the recliner and didn't move for an hour. It felt sooooo good. Then of course I had to get up and do laundry and other fun things around the house. It is getting late and I want to go to bed but I have to wait for those darned towels to get done washing so I can put them in the dryer. Well, I better end this though as it is getting super long and super boring! Have a goodnight everyone and hopefully my cat will show a big improvement tomorrow!
October 14, 1999
Good morning! I want to stay home today. I have so much work to do here. We are going to my parents this weekend and I have to get all the laundry washed and folded so I can get it all packed up and ready to go. Then, I should do some more cleaning. I would also like to hang around to keep an eye on my cat. He is eating which is good. I guess I would like to see him eat a little more than he has been. He has to take a liquid antibiotic. I have been mixing it in with a little bit if tuna each time. So, he is eating the tuna. I think we may have to bring us to my parents with us this weekend. He has to have his antibiotic two times a day. I don't really have anybody that I trust to come and give it to him. Also, I just don't want to leave him alone. He has been in the basement since yesterday morning. I picked him up and carried him upstairs last night but then he just got up and went back downstairs. He is still down there now. He just isn't feeling the greatest yet. I sort of had a hard time sticking to my diet yesterday. I was so wiped out and I decided to have a big cup of Cappucino to get me going. Well, I think it helped but then it also made my stomach sore. It just isn't worth it. I think I just ate more than I should have also. I did do good at work yesterday though. They brought a belated birthday cake in for Norman and I didn't have a piece. I looked at it and that was all! I guess I am just feeling fat this week. I even cheated and got on the scale this morning and it still says 140 pounds, so I haven't gained any weight. It is that time of the month though and it has really been goofing me up! I guess I am also concerned about going to my parents this weekend. I am afraid I'll gain 5 pounds or something horrible like that. I will have to be very careful! I know she is making homemade pizza tomorrow night. I will have a couple pieces. The only time I ever have pizza is when we go to my parents. We haven't been there in almost two months now. So, I think I am due for some. But, other than that I will try to behave! Well, I need to get going to work. I WANT TO STAY HOME!!! You know how it is... I know that once I get there I will be just fine! It is just the matter of getting myself there. So, here I go.........Have a good day everyone:)
October 19, 1999
Hello! I can't believe I actually lost 3 pounds this week! I ate terribly! It didn't help going home to visit family! My mom just wanted to feed me everything from pancakes to Swiss steak. I didn't eat the pancakes but I did have the Swiss steak. I guess I sort of balanced it all out somehow. I tried not to eat between meals. I am amazed I didn't gain! So, I am now down into the 130's! I am at 137 pounds now! I must get back to my healthier eating habits because if I keep eating like I did last week I am going to gain the weight back! I think gaining weight happens much faster than losing the weight! So, I must be careful now! I am really excited to be in to the 130's! It has been a really long time since I weighed this much! I still need to get another picture up to show my progress. The boys and I have a 5 day weekend coming up so I think I will be able to get it done then. My jeans are all getting to big on me again. So, I am going to have to go and get some smaller ones. I wish I had a lot of money to blow on clothes but I do not! Bummer! Oh well. My cat is doing well also. He is almost like himself again. He is starting to lurk at the front door again like he wants to get outside. I am going to try and keep him inside from now on. I don't want him getting hurt again. I also don't want him getting earmites again. We are paying $60.00 to get rid of all three cats earmites. They are each getting two shots to get rid of them. We tried the ear drops but it is extremely hard getting an animal to hold still when you are squeezing something into their ears. The shots are supposed to work really good too. Well, I must get ready to go to work now! Have a good day everyone!
October 21, 1999
Well, I added a progress photo to my picture page. You can check it out by clicking HERE. My husband took it for me today. I bought a pair of size 10 Levi's so I figured it was time I get the progress photo up. They are a little tight, but the 12's are a little big. So, I guess that is alright. My eating is going much better this week than last week. So, I hope that helps on weigh in day. The boys and I get a lovely, wonderful, much needed 4 day weekend!!! I am so happy:) I need a break! Things have been starting to get a little hectic and it is nice to just slow down a bit! Daniel is having his best friend stay over tomorrow night. Austin has to go to a birthday party on Monday. It is for a set of twins. I told him I should have made it a rule not to make friends with twins. Now we have to buy two birthday presents! I am just kidding! I think they are quite adorable and I am glad he has them for friends. So, the boys both have something to look forward to. We also bought them the new Poke'mon Yellow Version for Gameboy today so they are very happy. It is amazing how many Poke'mon character names they can retain in their memory. NOW, if they can just do that with their school work, we will have it made! So far, they are doing very well with their school work! I am proud of them! Well, I better go! It is getting close to their bedtime. I want to try and read a book to them. That is if they will let me! Have a nice night everyone!
October 22, 1999
Hello! Have you ever visited this website, realage.com? Well, I just visited it and I love it! They have a bunch of questions you have to answer about your health and lifestyle. Then, after you go through the questionare, they tell you what your real age is. Well, my real age came out to be 24.5! That is really nice for a 30.5 year old to see! 6 years younger! I went and asked my husband if he knew he was married to a 24.5 year old. Well, I think he found that quite interesting and I am not sure I should repeat what he said. LOL!!! Anyway, if you are interested in finding your real age you can do it by clicking on the link above. They also give you tips on how to make your real age younger. Well, the diet is going ok, sort of. I ate a half a piece of pizza and then had a Cappucino. YUMMMMMMM!!!!!! Oh well, I am sooooo good most of the time that I am not going to let this get to me! Well, believe it or not, I think I actually ran out of things to write about! It is almost a first!!! Well, have a goodnight everybody!
October 24, 1999
Well, here it is, Sunday again... Bummer! This four day weekend just sort of flew right by! I didn't accomplish anything I wanted to either. I hate it when that happens! Well, I did get lots of sleep, so that was good! I just don't want to go back to work tomorrow! We were supposed to have tomorrow off too. Austin is supposed to go back to Mayo Clinic for his follow up to his heart surgery. Well, they goofed up and didn't get all his tests scheduled. So, we had to reschedule. I am sort of bummed about it. I was all ready to go and now I have to wait again. I am interested to see what the doctors have to say. I can tell the surgery has made a huge difference for Austin. He has so much more energy now then he did before. Still, will just feel better after his follow up visit. I think we will have to wait until December now before we can go. The boys were bummed that we had to switch days also. My parents and brother were going to meet us there and we were going to try and have some fun too. Daniel is still excited for tomorrow though. We bought them a piano for $100.00. My husband told him we would go and pick it up tomorrow. Well, I hope he has help lined up, you don't just pick up a piano. It is one of those old uprights and it weighs a ton. I do hope he has a plan because we bought the thing over two weeks ago and Daniel is very excited about getting it. I think the people we bought it from are anxious to get rid of it too. There kids don't play piano anymore and the mom wants the room back. I have the perfect spot for it. I told Ethan it will give me an excuse to buy more pretty things. I need something to put on top of the piano. The next thing we need to do is get them signed up for lessons. Well, I better go as it is getting close to supper time. So, enjoy the rest of what is left of Sunday!
October 26, 1999
137 pounds and holding! That is ok with me! No gain is a wonderful thing! Hey, I made a rhyme! Anyway, I am just glad I didn't go and gain weight! I was pretty good this last week but I think I could be a little better. I am certainly not going to beat myself up over it though! I am ok with it and I feel good! Well, I took my cat Sharkie in for his last shot to treat his earmites. He made an escape on the way to the car to go to the vet. I lured him out with canned cat food (a very special treat). Then, I snagged him. He was quite upset and he howled over it. I felt bad but he has to get his ears better. The bad thing is, I think it was a piece of cake getting him to the vet. On Thursday, I have to take the other two. YIKES! They are little hellions! By the way, if you would like to see pictures of my beloved cats you can visit their site here: Woozy's Pets They are very special to me and I love them very much! But, I am not looking forward to hauling them to the vet on Thursday! Well, I better go. My son wants to play a game of Frog Juice with me. Have a lovely evening everyone:)
October 30, 1999
Am I glad it is Saturday! This last week has been too hectic! I got that data entry job where I can work at home. I am keeping my other job though. I do like working there and would miss the people. Also, the pay with the data entry job isn't exactly spectacular. I may decide it is more trouble than it will be worth. BUT, I want to try it for a couple months and see. I managed to get my cats to the vet without too much trouble! So, I am relieved about that. They were very good. The vet let me borrow a cardboard pet carrier and that made it much easier. Now, I hope they are cured of their earmites. It will probably take me a year to pay off the vet bill too. Oh well, my cats are worth it. The diet has been going ok. I feel fat this week. I don't know why. I even checked the scale to see if I was gaining any weight and it still said 137. So, I don't know what my problem is. I think it may be due to the fact that I was wearing my new jeans I got. Well, I washed them and dried them and I think they shrunk a little. So, that could be the problem. So, I think I will wait awhile before I wear them again. Maybe if I lose another 5 pounds they will fit a little better. I think I needed a little more exercise this week too. I have a horrible cold in my lungs and I just haven't had the energy to work too hard. So, I am hoping to get rested up this weekend. We moved in my sons piano last night. He was thrilled. Of course I can't say I was at 6:30am when I awoke to him playing it. I don't get kids. I have to drag them out of bed at 7:00am on the days they have school. Then on their day off, they are out of bed at 6:30am. I don't get it! They say it is because they are just excited because they don't have to go to school. Well, I guess that is good. Well, I better go. The boys are hungry and one wants to go and rent a video game for the day. Have a good day everyone!
October 31, 1999
Well, we survived the trick or treating! The boys came home with tons of candy and I mean tons of candy. The darned part about it is that Ethan went to work today and there was nobody home to hand out candy to the trick or treaters. The worst part is that my brother came to visit for the weekend. I had bought three bags of candy, then my brother went and bought three more! So, now I have all the candy we had plus what the boys brought home! I was going to take some to work and share it but Ethan said I should just keep it well hidden and dole it out a little at a time. Well, I am just concerned that if I know where it is and I have a weak moment, I may break down and eat some, well, who am I kidding, eat all of it!!!!!!!! I did have a few tootsie rolls. Those are my all-time favorite! I should have been smart and not gotten any. Well, I decided I am quitting the data entry job already. I decided it is more trouble than it is worth. I did five hours of work on something they said should only take an hour and a half. The pay would be $9.00 but I was so slow at it that I think they have to pay me at the hourly rate. I finished all the work they sent home with me and then wrote a note and said I am quitting but that I hope they will pay me for the time that I put in. We will see. YIKES! I should have known better. Well, I guess I now know that is just not the thing for me. Maybe I will go to Wal-Mart and see if they will hire me for the evenings. I love Wal-Mart. I just want something where I can make some extra income to help out for Christmas. I love Christmas but Ethan and I disagree on how much to spend on everybody. He tends to be a cheapskate. I tend to want to buy the world for everybody. Anyway, it makes the Christmas shopping season a depressing time. Well, I can't believe it is the last day of October already! My oldest son's birthday is November 11th. He will be 9. That is hard for me to believe. It seems just like yesterday he was a baby. Time goes way too fast! Well, this is turning into a small novel. I had better end it and I will see you all in November! Have a good night:)