Weekend

James Marsden, the CPAP, let me down. For some reason I woke up at 3:30 with a gut full of air again. I hate that. I'm not sure what I did differently last night from all the other nights we've been sleeping together. He wasn't being very princely though. He must be taking the weekend off.

Yesterday was a day at home doing next to nothing. Sweetie cooked some frozen Stouffer's concoction in the solar oven which was fun, and we did some dishes and laundry. But mostly, we sat around and did a lot of game playing/reading/watching tv.  It was nice to loaf around for a change, but I should've squeezed some exercise in there somewhere.

My copy of Chocolate and Vicodin by Jennette Fulda has shipped. So I'm looking forward to finding that in my mailbox some day soon.

Looks like I'll be making a short trip to Chicago over next weekend to do some quick business. I love the city, not so much the driving. I hope we have a chance for some sight-seeing. Kiddo is already begging for the Sci and Ind museum.

Random

I'm feeling taller today.  Could it be the increased sleep efficiency? Or maybe I lost some weight overnight. Thanks to SpunkySuzi I will never know for sure, though.  At least she has successfully gotten me to obsess about the scale again. Maybe she should outlaw salads next week!

Yet another reminder call for a doctor's appointment that wasn't in my PALM. This time I've double booked myself but luckily Sweetie said he would cover for me at the other appointment since he took the day off to make up for being away on Valentine's Day. awwww . . .

Big weekend coming up and we are smashing all kinds of activities into it. Tonight kiddo has drawing class and a really cool drop-off event and one of the funnest kid places in the area so moms and dads can have a date night. I just love it and she'll have a great time with some of her favorite girlfriends. Sweetie and I might check out the newest downtown locality in our little burg if he can get off work in time.

Tomorrow while Sweetie's working I'll probably take Kiddo to the cat show. We are becoming more involved with "Crafting for Kitties" and some of our wares will be sold to benefit the no-kill shelter. My kid is cat-obsessed so she will be in seventh heaven.  Tomorrow night one of her long-time friends is in a musical production called "Wonka" which should be fun. I'm hoping we can still get ticktes.

Sunday we'll have to zoom to our hometown and meet up with my mom and sis so they can spoil Kiddo. I should finish sis's scarf I'm knitting today or tomorrow to take along. I can't wait until it's done. My next project is picked out already - it's just a washcloth that looks like good practice for some different stitches.

headaches are punishment for low water intake!

I woke up this morning with a headache and the sinuses still ucky.

Yesterday was a fun day, but too busy. Food intake was good, but not purposeful exercise and not enough fruit & water. No wonder I feel like my skull is about to crack open.

Probably skipping church altogether today, though I was really curious to go learn about "the evolution of religion" this morning. If I had somebody to drive me I just might, but getting behind the wheel just isn't sounding appealing right now. Later on I'm taking kiddo to a "gingerbread house" party and planned to stay and help out so . .. I'd better get rid of this headache now!

Crafty Crafterson

After all the hustle and bustle of getting ready for Thanksgiving and then doing a quick birthday/Christmas celebration . . .I don't have anything pressing on my schedule. We've seen 2 movies in the last 24 hours  and I'm now sort of at a loss for what a want to do,  which is an odd predicament for me. Added to that the fact that we're skipping church tomorrow and this weekend is really stretching out.

Sweetie is playing Sid Meier's Civ and kiddo is watching TV but wanting to do crafts with me. I really don't feel like making a huge craft mess, but I'll probably get stuff out for her in a little bit. I have found some cute crafts that I'd like to try as well. Maybe I will make them and donate them to next year's craft bazaar at church. I know that I've got to do something to keep busy and not turn to eating for entertainment. That's difficult this time of year for some reason.  So, I guess I'll stop blabbing and start crafting!

Fun Friday

Sweetie took a vacation day today, which means he only worked 4 hours instead of his usual 10 or more. He'll be back in over the weekend to fix things up. Some IT problem has made it so that he can't check emails or access anything from home - all of 2 miles away - so he won't be home as much as he had hoped until they fix that.

Today we went to our home town and celebrated birthdays and Christmas with his parents who will be snowbirding this winter. We will miss them - at least I will - I am really hoping that when snow melts in the spring they will be able to move even closer to us - this all depends on the real estate market, of course.

While Sweetie was at work, one of my hometown friends actually visited us. So much fun hanging out with her. We have lots in common and she always makes me laugh. Plus, she calls me skinny. Yeah, I know she's teasing but I still like it :D

So I ate more bread that I needed today - nice big fat loaf of Hawaiian bread kept drawing me back to it. I think I'd better hit the gym tomorrow and every day this week. I wasn't making very good choices. I guess I spent all my good choices yesterday and today let down my guard.  After the festivities, we went to see the new Harry Potter movie which - of course - was AWESOME! I've read all the books so no big suprises, except for a lot of it was exactly how I had pictured it. I might re-read the last part of the last book to refresh my memory as it has been a coupla years.

Tomorrow I'm going to try to hit the gym before going to lunch and to see the movie Tangled with some friends. Gotta make this long 5 day weekend go by somehow.

Looooooooooooooong weekend

Kiddo had a day off Friday, Sweetie worked Saturday, and today was an extra hour long. Somehow, though, not a lot of time for myself. Oh well, that's what MONDAYS are for. I looooooove Mondays.  Even though I'll be bustin out housework all day, my thoughts will be mine, my time will be mine, and I'll just be more centered and more at peace than on these busy weekends.  Selfish, I know. Nice to meet you!

Sweetie baked an applie pie. It's November. where's my pumpkin pie? Oh well, it's a fruit serving!

Back Home!

After 4 days of vacation and staying with my in-laws I can genuinely say that gaining only 1.1 lbs feels like a success story of sorts. We walked and shopped the magnificent mile, saw the president's private residence, and the beautiful university quad. Maybe I'll post some photos later of the adventure, if there is interest.

My friend and godmother to Kiddo is a photo-taking maniac and it is clear to me more than ever that no matter what I have achieved so far, I have a long, long way to go! Nothing like seeing a picture of my obese self - or 5,000 picutres - to remind myself to make good, healthy choices. I am not sorry for my visit to the Ghiradelli and Hershey stores. I think that if I had not allowed myself a little indulgence there, it would've led to feelings of deprivation and bingeing. Overeating is different than bingeing, of course. I take responsibility for every delicious calorie I consumed over the weekend! I mindfully chose to eat those calories, knowing they would put the scale up and that I could work them off. It was worth it!

Now, for the sweat and toil! Oh, and catching up on blogs which I may not have time to do fully, but will give it the old college try.