Good Morning it's Tuesday 24th February, 2014

shellie
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Good Morning it's Tuesday 24th February, 2014 Feb 24, 2014 11:26:38 GMT

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Post by shellie on Feb 24, 2014 11:26:38 GMT

Good Morning Lovely Ladies

Yesterday was DH day off. We went for a 1hr walk before DH took DD16 to school. DH did the yard work while I finished off the WHB. We also watched 'What to Expect when Your Expecting', it was really good. A lot of big names in it. Bought back some familiar memories, but don't get worried about me getting clucky, I don't want to go there again.

Today is 'Heigh Ho Heigh Ho', so I am posting this on Monday night. I am hoping to get an early walk in before I go. Then a quick grocery shop on the way home. Whats for Dinner? Slow Cooked Garlic Chicken.

I have finally taken Elasti and Judy's lead and started the Dukan Diet a few days ago and I am really happy so far. I am finding it pretty easy to follow, managing to not have many slip ups and the scales are reading 3 KILOS DOWN (yesterday morning)

. Finally some positive news to report. I am still on Phase 1 for a few more days, then onto Phase 2 which will be less limiting so hopefully even more manageable.

Elasti - your dinner last night sounded so yummy. I had another go at the Dukan Pancakes. Slightly better luck this time, but I'm still working on it. I hope you got through your list yesterday, and today you get some 'me' time.

Elizabeth - it sounds like you have a few fun nights coming up. Enjoy them all, you deserve it.

Medusa - I hope those sinuses have cleared for you. DD19 suffers a bit herself too, she finds nasal spray very effective.

SYS - Big Hugs. I hope you got through your list yesterday and you get some 'me' time too. How you feeling?

Judy - I hope you enjoyed your long drive. You know it's also a long drive here too, you could always come for a visit. SYS survived lol (we weren't too crazy)

And you could bring your body-guard

Jilly - how are you? You have been so dedicated to your exercise at the pool. I hope the weather is being kinder to you,

Ok time to put the house to bed (and DD16) and have an early night. Wishing you all a Terrific Tuesday.

Me50, DH48, SAHM of 3 plus DCat

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Good Morning it's Tuesday 24th February, 2014 Feb 24, 2014 20:32:44 GMT

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Post by systems01 on Feb 24, 2014 20:32:44 GMT

Good morning Shellie and everyone else to come, hope we slept well.

Yesterday I got thru most of my list with some extra cleaning in DS17's room, instead of scrubbing ensuite I did the main bathroom shower instead, it was so disgusting that I think even rats would turn their noses up

, a couple of loads and some WHB, dinner was teriayki chicken + rice.

DS17 seemed to enjoy his first night and day so far, he's made friends with a few next to his room and he also displayed his 'dance moves' at a party on Sunday night which has made him 'popular' lol so it didn't take him long to 'be himself'

Early days atm, still exciting for him, will keep regular contact to see how he's coping...btw I'm coping ok.

Today my plan is M/R, sort a couple of loose folders (lying on floor with papers to be sorted), scrub ensuite shower, ironing, bus. bookwork, declutter and clean main bedroom, dinner - beef + veggie pie.

Shellie, excellent news with the weight loss. Enjoy your day at work, hope it's not too quiet or busy

Hope everyone has a great day, is feeling better and achieve what you want to achieve!!

Married 24yrs DS22 DS18 and DDog

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Good Morning it's Tuesday 24th February, 2014 Feb 24, 2014 21:00:15 GMT

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Post by elizabeth36 on Feb 24, 2014 21:00:15 GMT

Hi Shellie, WTG on your eating plan and so pleased you're getting the results you want.

Hi Sys, You sound so organised. I love how you write about DS at uni. We're not there yet, but it's lovely parenting - that keeping in touch, but also how he's finding his own way as well.

Hi everyone,

I enjoy time with DH going out, but it really takes a toll. Yesterday I was tired and short tempered. I did blessings and errands and didn't get paid work done. The house is pretty good now, though. Today I'm doing more errands, so will have to make some time to focus on that paid work the rest of the week.

[Small rant - skip if you don't need it: Trying to stay positive, but finding the constant interruptions and inability to keep thoughts in my head long enough to do the task I planned extremely frustrating. Trying hard not to get short-tempered with the kids (I was yesterday). I love them and the time that I get to spend with them, but it's like they take turns telling me what they need me to do for them next. And I get stressed, because they can only see their wants and needs - not the 100 other things that also need to be done. Getting lost in this. It feels like, "Mummy, do this now" to prove you love me or I'll follow you round the house whining until you give in or get cranky. Trying to keep calm and quietly explain when something's going to happen or why it isn't, but it's exhausting. From the time they get up, it's, "I'm hungry", "When's breakfast?", "What's for dinner?", "Where's my…?", "Mummy…", "Mummy …", "Mummy …"………...]

Goals for today:

Dinner in the slow cooker - done

MR
Kids lunches made and bags packed
Kids to school and preprep

Pick up DMum for shopping trip - need to collect DD's new bed - finally arrived after 4 weeks and get mattress for the bed that will be the kids' when they're at DGPs and Mum's 'daybed' in between

Music lesson

Pick up kids from Preprep (big kids walk over to the centre)

DS8 to his music lesson

DD11 to dance if she wants to go this week

DS8 to cricket practice

Other jobs:
Phone DGf - friend of hers and friend of friend of mine passed away and I want to make sure she has heard - not an easy phone call.
Do something to declutter office
Tidy desk so it's inviting to work

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Good Morning it's Tuesday 24th February, 2014 Feb 24, 2014 21:00:43 GMT

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Post by medusahair on Feb 24, 2014 21:00:43 GMT

Morning
Have a good day at work Shellie
I am glad you are coping Sys

My sinuses are worse, haven't slept well the last 2 nights. Am going to Dr today, but there isn't much they can do for a sinus infection, so will keep on with saline rinse & nose spray

DD did really well at preschool yesterday, so it seems like we are settling in

Have a great day

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Good Morning it's Tuesday 24th February, 2014 Feb 25, 2014 0:09:23 GMT

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Post by Elasti-Girl on Feb 25, 2014 0:09:23 GMT

Good Morning Girls,

Here's a big hug for those that need it....

I hope things get better soon.

Today for me I want to get into the finances. I need to update my budget, pay bills & reconcile some receipts.
Also I need to write a grocery shopping list & do some decluttering.

Enjoy your day everyone

DH 44, Me 42, DD14 & special needs DS10

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Good Morning it's Tuesday 24th February, 2014

Post by shellie on Feb 24, 2014 11:26:38 GMT

Post by systems01 on Feb 24, 2014 20:32:44 GMT

Post by elizabeth36 on Feb 24, 2014 21:00:15 GMT

Post by medusahair on Feb 24, 2014 21:00:43 GMT

Post by Elasti-Girl on Feb 25, 2014 0:09:23 GMT

Post by medusahair on Feb 25, 2014 1:10:16 GMT

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