SBF Reboot Boogaloo! May 23

mechanicmom

Good morning, Pebbs!

Did you have a good weekend? Mine was good but I ate too much and didn't get enough exercise. But it was still fun.

Jeremiah is coming about 3 today, so that gives me time to clean and work out!:bigsmile: Those are my two goals today. I have noticed that if I start my day with a bad breakfast, the rest of the day tends to follow that way. I will be working on that. I also need to get back on to the smaller meals every two hours.
I think my hormones might possibly be leveling out again, so maybe that will help my eating and my moods. I hope it's leveling out because I can't afford my test yet.
Guess I'll get off here and get my day going. Lots to do!

Babysitting again boogaloo!
MM

yoginimary

My goal for the week is to only check the computer/email twice a day. Considering I don't use it for work, this should be simple, right? Too much of my day is wasted in front of the computer.

Today is double yoga and a walk. It's getting hot, so outside is a less attractive option.

Still sleepy from this weekend, boogaloo.

lotusfromthemud

I'm back!

And suffering from a mild case of post-NYC depression, I think. We didn't do many touristy things, although we did do the empire state building, as I'd never done it before. The line took almost two hours crazy. Other than that, it was mostly walking around and catching up with some old friends, and trying to figure out how to move there.:laugh: I have always loved it more than anyplace. It makes my city (no slouch, mind you) look like a one-horse town by comparison.

Goals/intentions for the week are to re-establish my work routine, get four workouts in and get outside every day and see the sky. I made this goal on the trip in central park. With the writing, I am going days at a time staying inside working. It's not healthy. Also, eat some fruits and vegetables. That seems like enough. Follow up with the neurologist on weds, meeting with my supervisor on tues. Back to real life, I guess.

Also, about five minutes after I got the news that I wasn't working, my husband got some festival work that made up for my work in June and July. Now we just need to figure out August. :happy:

Real life, mostly, boogaloo.:flowerforyou:

mechanicmom

Hope you are able to stay off the computer more Mary. I need to do that again.

V! Glad you are back! You were missed! And yay for your hubby getting work! I knew you would be provided for!

Yesterday was just about 5 hours with Jeremiah and I was ready to pull my hair out. Okay, not really but it was not the best evening. He was super hyper again and Alex was spent most of the time kicking his feet and not talking because he was mad about something. Now there were times of giggles and more giggles. After Steve got home I heard them giggling hysterically while I was making dinner. Next thing I know they are super quiet. They had worn themselves out. I do enjoy the giggles very much, but the fighting...yeah not so much. I guess I'm building patience up for that. It's going to happen with Alex and his sister.
I think I have decided to skip the prayer meeting today which saddens me but I think the boys are just going to be too noisy and hyper. I don't want something in my friend's house to get damaged or someone get hurt. So it will just be horse therapy today. I am ready for this week to be over. Jeremiah is not a bad kid. It's just been a little stressful. It will be stressful when Miss I comes too. One difference is that even though, Miss I is into everything, she's not noisy. :laugh:
One thing I can not stand is when a child whines "But it's boring!" (especially when they haven't even tried "it"). When I said that as a kid, my dad put me to work. I stopped real quick. Thinking about using that technique.
I'm putting weight back on. I knew it would probably happen. I am trying to get back to logging and eating more protein. I don't know how I will get work outs in this week but I will try.

My novella for the day boogaloo!
MM

yoginimary

Welcome back, V - New York is super cool.

Hope you keep your sanity, MM.

Today is the visit with the PT, will report back tomorrow.

There were many times yesterday that I just wanted to check something on the computer. Most of them I resisted. This thing really sucks time away.
Today - lots of walking with yoga tonight.

Creating time, boogaloo.

lotusfromthemud

Afternoon, pebbs

I spaced out this a.m.. . .thought I had checked in, but hadn't.

I found out in my meeting that my chapter is a chapter, so that's good news. A few pretty minor adjustments here and there, so back to work.

I find I'm semi-nervous about the neurologist appointment, but I'll deal with whatever. I find this is pretty much my latest life philosophy: "ah, I'll deal with whatever." It's working, so far. I also walked home from the subway, which got in two goals, a workout and seeing the sky. Now to get an editing session and a reading session in, and my goals for the day will be pretty complete. Gearing up for my husband's CD release next week (I've posted a link to a review on FB) it's being well received, and it's very good. I would say that even if I wasn't married to that piano player.

The sun is out, thank God. The rain was really starting to bring me down. I hear it's coming back later in the week. At least it's not terrible storms. I saw some of the footage from Joplin. Unbelievable. Makes me feel pretty blessed. My problems are pretty small in comparison.

Hope your PT visit is productive, Mary. Hope your day is calmer, MM. . .and that patience is poured on you! CP, I was reading about your nerve pain, I hope they figure it out for you. . .that's pretty much the worst. Mine seems to be under control, but it really sucks, so you have my empathy.

Sunshine for now, boogaloo.:flowerforyou:

mechanicmom

So happy to see the sun this morning! Me and the two boys spent a good part of the evening hiding in a closet, a very small closet. There were at least 8 tornadoes spotted in north Texas last night. I don't know how much damage was done. We had some huge hail. I am just glad it's over. Steve was at a meeting so he wasn't here. That made it harder.
I am irritated that the weather interrupted the Biggest Loser finale last night and I only got to watch the first 45 minutes of it. I don't know who won and that's okay. I'll try to find videos for it in a couple of days. It just irritates me.
Boys are headed down the stairs now, so I guess I need to go get breakfast. My goals for the day: not overeat, lose my mind, and keep the boys busy. I just told Jeremiah if I hear "It's boring" one more time he's going to clean. He just rolled out of bed and he's bored! Lord, please help me today!

Find something to do boogaloo!
MM

yoginimary

Any damage to your cars, MM? I heard DFW had massive hail - someone posted a stone as big as their palm. We had some hail as well (that was unexpected!), but I think it was "just" quarter sized. I thought I saw a biggie across the street, but it was 5am and I wasn't about to go find out.

So what is the "whatever" V?

The PT said my hips are oblique, so she's working on them - it mostly feels like a massage, a great improvement from last time I saw a PT and it hurt like the ****ens every time. I have exercises to do everyday to reset my pelvis. After the appointment, we rechecked my knees, and there was improvement - yeah!

I didn't get yoga in. I had a headache all afternoon, but I got a long walk in the morning. Today is double yoga, plus short walk. Also, I'm doing a few little projects around the house. I've already fixed a door and some of the pergo. I'm still working on the showers. I really don't like dusting or cleaning the shower - so it becomes a big project. Gross, but true.

Projects, boogaloo.

lotusfromthemud

I have to deal with this "whatever": I'm normal! Well, at least my brain is.
I don't even have any signs of migraine history or sinus disease, proof positive that I am a resilient bird.
I'm typing on my phone, so more later.
Normal, boogaloo.
Glad you came through the storms OK, MM

lotusfromthemud

Walked home from the subway after walking for about an hour from one appointment to the next. Feel as if I've lost about twenty pounds of worry. Mind you, I'm still having mysterious unexplained nerve pain which means there could be something up with my spine, but I was really worried about my brain. I said this morning "my brain is pretty much my favourite body part!" Pretty much true.

The weather is beautiful today, but I hear more storms/rain is on the way.

Neurologist wants to see me again in three months, and is just watching the weird numbness in the face/down the arm. She's keeping me on the current dosage/med package. I am grateful for my normal brain. The best moment of the appointment was when she put the MRI up on the screen and started clicking through the slides of slices of my head so I could see my eyeballs and my sinus cavities and my brain in all of its perfect glory. I said "Wow, that's amazing!" and she said "Yes, it is, isn't it." It was the first emotion she'd ever shown. She sounded about fourteen years old when she said it. So cool to see someone love their job.

Anyway, huge sigh of brain normality relief here. :flowerforyou:

mechanicmom

Mary, the mustang got a little damage and it cracked the windshield. Not good since it doesn't have full coverage. So far it looks like the Xterra is okay. I am glad there aren't any more storms the forecast right now.

V, so happy your brain is okay! That is good news! I hope you start feeling better over all soon.

I'm going to vent for a second. I am SOOO ready for this week to be over. I complain too much and my husband has no compassion for the new craziness of my days. I don't know that having two kids is really that difficult but these guys have WAY TOO much energy! I really hope it's not like this when Miss I comes home. I lay in bed in the mornings not wanting to get up because I know the day will be crazy. Jeremiah is not a brat, or a bad kid. He's just always there, talking, and making noise and running around. And Alex is having a hard time sharing things and adjusting to another child in the house. (I know the latter will be there when Miss I comes home.) This morning, I do not feel like I have the emotional patience for children.
Goals today: not to get mad at the kids, probably walk to the park so they can run, run, run, and so I can get some exercise. I am afraid to step on the scale. I have also thought about mowing the yard for exercise. Other than that it will be to stay out of the kitchen when I am not cooking or getting the meals together. I am too tempted to eat right now.
My life is not bad. It's just chaotic right now. With all my complaining, Steve is now stressed and unsure it's a good idea to have more kids. Well, it's too late. We're getting more kids and it will be fine. I still believe my hormones have a part in my negative complainy attitude. I am usually a "la la la" through life kind of person and have a positive outlook. Not since the meds were changed. :ohwell:
We sang a song at church last night that reminded me that even though my life is crazy right now and I am struggling, I am going to be okay. Thanks for letting me vent. I will be fine.

It is well with my soul boogaloo.
MM

lotusfromthemud

Morning my pebbs,

Well, the rain is back. Although the rain is back, we do seem to be spared the storms that everyone else is getting, so I'm trying to stay in "it's just rain, it won't hurt anything." mode. Still, it was awfully nice when the sun was around yesterday. On the plus side, I get to get my money's worth out of my crazy peacock feather galoshes.

Me and my normal brain and interesting body get to go to yoga today, followed by some editing. My current goal is to finish up the revisions of the first chapter and the first draft submission of the new chapter, and an outline of the next chapter, by June the 15th. My supervisor leaves for 3 weeks then. Chugging forward.

Scrubbing the tub/shower is on my project list right now, too Mary. It's my least favorite chore. Yucky chemicals or too much arm scrubbing=yuck. MM, I bet some of your frustration is because J isn't your child. It's weird to discipline a kid you're not related to. The week will be over before you know it. In the meantime, remember to nourish yourself with food that will strengthen you.
Hey,CP, how are you feeling?

New rain boots, boogaloo.:flowerforyou:

mechanicmom

Oh, I meant to comment on the bathtub/shower thing. It's not my favorite either. In fact it's getting pretty bad right now. Maybe that's one way to get some exercise in. Thanks for inspiring me! I will work on it today I hope!
V, I love those galoshes by the way! And yes, the fact that Jeremiah isn't my kid is one of the frustrations. So why am I adopting? I guess I think things will be different once she gets settled in and learns the rules of the house and we can discipline her the way we want. ??
I've decided to brave the store with the boys. If that works out well I will try to take them to the park. And then maybe put in a movie for them and go scrub the tub.

Second post boogaloo.
MM

yoginimary

I use "Kaboom" to clean my showers. Seems to work ok as long as there is some scrubbing to go with it. Anytime I use the chemical stuff, I get a headache from the fumes.
Hope you wear them out, MM. The park should be good. Races across the backyard are good too. Jumping rope contests. Cartwheel contest. Coloring contest. Not that anyone will win or lose, but will be busy - and hopefully tired.

It's only the second day, and I only did the PT exercises once yesterday. Did a bunch of abs in yoga though. Today: yoga and walk at home. I would like to go to group practice, but I don't think I'll have time. Need to work today as well. I'm really hoping I don't get called for jury duty next week, though I think it will be interesting. I just can't sit for that long! If I have to serve, I should bring my yoga mat and roll it out during breaks :laugh:

We lost power last night :huh: but it was up again within an hour or so. I like my city utility company and hope Austin never goes private. It was weird having so much quiet (no a/c or air filters) and dark.

don't like to sit, boogaloo.

mechanicmom

Thanks for the ideas for the boys Mary. After I got the yard mowed I took the boys out to play. I pulled out my lawn chair and laid in the sun for thirty minutes to get some color on these ghost legs....I'm still as white as a ghost. I burn or don't do anything. :ohwell: I got some vitamin D though! I hope you don't have to sit in for jury duty. I was summoned for jury duty for the day after we got back from Moscow. Thankfully I have a child young enough that can't be left alone.

The boys got up at seven and are already running in the house. :grumble: Part of me is irritated, and part of me is jealous that they have so much energy. They are suppose to be be worn out from yesterday and sleep in. Jeremiah's mom said he usually sleeps until 9 or 10. He's done that once I think. I have not heard when his family is coming back (not sure that they know yet) and I do not know if someone is coming to get Jeremiah for the weekend again or if he is staying with us.

My goals today: quit eating so much!!! Log my food and scrub the tub which should be a few hundred calorie burn.

Too early for so much energy boogaloo.
MM

lotusfromthemud

Happy Friday, pebbs,

Today I have to go up to campus to return some library books and go to the mall to get my brows done (my one high maintenance thing. . .pale skin+dark hair). Also, confession time, I haven't worked on my chapters since Monday. I've just been super tired. I think today on the subway I'm going to get back to the listening, and then get back to work sessions tomorrow. This afternoon I must do some housecleaning as my trainer is scheduled to come over for a trade tomorrow. It's been about a million years, so I'm excited for that.

I feel like I'm playing catch up this week, boogaloo.:flowerforyou:

yoginimary

The heat is back. I have a yoga workshop this weekend, which will hopefully be nicely air conditioned, so no worries there.

This morning: walk and PT exercises, take back microwave that doesn't work - find one that works - hopefully it's not an electricity problem - both microwaves (the old one I just threw out and the new one that doesn't work) had the same problem - it was on, tray was spinning, no microwaving going on. I also need to harvest more peaches. This is part of the problem of growing your own food, you go from none to too many. I also need to pick up lunch and bread - all before 11, so I better get busy.

I haven't been doing great on the "computer twice a day" - so I will work on that more this weekend. I have limited words with friends to just twice a day, so some progress.

Some progress, boogaloo.

yoginimary

Me again. Up early on a Saturday for, what else, a yoga workshop. Got in late last night from it as it's about an hour away from here, and it ended late.

5 hours of yoga is the plan today, and that's enough.

Enough, boogaloo.

mechanicmom

Mary, hope you have a good day!

V, did you get some good rest last night?

Other Pebbles, we miss you! Come back and check in!

Two. More. Days. I can do this. I think. So far everything they are doing is cute to Steve. Wonder if he will still think that as the day progresses. He told me just to ignore them if they are bothering me. Uh, it doesn't work that way. They just keep bugging until you respond. When we talked about things to do today, Steve said he could just program all day if we don't do anything. Uh, I don't think so. I *could* just sit on my rear and work on my cross stitch all day if he'll keep the kids busy.
So the plan is to take them bowling (which we all get to do for free thanks to coupons) and either go out to eat or go see Kung Fu Panda 2. Then we may go out to the airport to watch the planes and let them boys run up and down the hill.
Bowling will probably be my exercise. My arms are still sore from weedeating and scrubbing the shower for an hour and a half yesterday. Yes I scrubbed that long. And yes it was that bad. Actually it was mostly the soap scum on the shower doors that took the most work. Now that it's clean I will try to clean it once a week so it won't take so long next time.
I did a little better on my eating yesterday I think. I'll work on it again today. I have only had the drive once to lose weight and I lost 20 pounds. For some reason I just can't get that drive back. That's why the weight isn't coming off. I want to lose weight but the motivation just isn't there enough for me to complete it. And I do think I am afraid of losing weight and gaining it back, like almost all my friends have. It's discouraging. Why bother trying if it seems most people aren't successful or have to struggle with it all their lives? Those are the thoughts running through my mind this morning.

Contemplation boogaloo.
MM

lotusfromthemud

HI pebbs,

My trainer just left. I actually picked up some light weights, and she found a very tight, possibly adhesioned (I'm not sure if that's really a word) muscle group that could be causing my numbness and pain, so I have something for the massage lady to concentrate on. Other than the massage, it's planning the work week (I find that if I make a schedule for the work week, it's easier to sit down and work when I feel scattered) and shopping for a dinner. Now it just remains to see how I feel tomorrow. I also managed to finally run the vacuum (a chore I've been aiming to do since Thursday) in the five minutes before said trainer arrived. On the docket for sometime this week: my shower/tub. Or, talk my husband into doing it.

Needs more pebbles up in here, boogaloo.:flowerforyou:

yoginimary

Hope you get some quiet times in, MM. Well I hope that for everyone :bigsmile:

So far, not too sore this morning. My thighs were screaming yesterday though, and I was exhausted. I'm still sleepy this morning.

Today - 2.5 hours of yoga, maybe a light walk this afternoon. I harvested so many peaches from my tree, I may need to make cobbler or something. We will probably have peach pancakes tomorrow night.

:yawn: , boogaloo

mechanicmom

Good morning,

Mary, I'm with you on the sleepiness.

V, I hope you are able to get the numbness/pain worked out this week.

Last night I was falling asleep at 8. I fought to stay away until 9:15, and then after that I was able to stay awake until after ten because DH and I got in a fight. Nice. I hate it when he waits till I'm exhausted to talk about important issues. Anyway, I cried myself to sleep, didn't sleep well, woke up and cried a little more. I believe a lot of this is hormone related. I can honestly feel every slight rise or fall in my hormones now because I get symptoms. I have actually felt better the last few days and then yesterday it hit me hard again. It's the middle of my cycle so once again there are changes. I am also still really shaky and weak and have been since I worked in the yard. Muscle fatigue? I am debating on starting adrenal support and progesterone cream this week. I am really tired of being tired and cranky/emotional.
Goal today: make it through the day without hurting someone. Go to church (I guess that should keep me from doing the former. ).

Not sure what to do boogaloo.
MM

lotusfromthemud

Happy Sunday, Pebbs,

The good news is my arm/neck feel a little improved after yesterday's massage.

The other good/bad news is I think I found the main source of the moths. The bad news is I found the source of the moths. Gross!:noway: I am now drinking some water and collecting myself. I now need to clean like crazy and throw out everything that was stored near an old wool rug. I may be in need of smelling salts. Also, I need to put all my sweaters in the freezer now as any moth babies I don't find and kill will be hungry. Sorry to sound so murderous.

I'm letting this house cleaning (I will take out some of my now compulsive urge to sterilize everything on the shower) serve as my activity for the day. I'm only a little bit sore from yesterday's working out, so that's good. The hardcore Zumba teacher is teaching tomorrow's class, so I get a second shot at her.

Hope you have a better day today, MM.
Mary, I am jealous of your peach crop. I can never get one this far north that tastes like anything. I keep on trying, though.

Moth murderess, boogaloo.:flowerforyou: