So, When Are You Due?

Yesterday at work we had a big meeting that brought the accounting community together.  It is a chance to catch up on grocery lists, hang man, and sleep policy changes, system updates, and a chance to network with other accounting freaks types. 

On one of our breaks, I made my way over to my boss's table to say hello to her and a former coworker of mine.  No sooner did I say hello when I felt my former colleague's finger poking my belly and her asking me WHEN I WAS DUE???!!!!!  My knee jerk reaction was to sit on her and just start slinging insults back while I punch her in the face.  I kept my cool because I was at work and my boss was right there (although my boss gave her the stare down, gasped and screamed OH NO YOU DIDN'T!!!!!!).  True to form, I cracked a few jokes and said that I hope she can sleep at night know she caused me to develop eating disorder.

Moral of the story.....I am just fat, not pregnant.  Thank you.

Hi Ho, Hi Ho.....off to Weight Watchers I go.

Do They Make These at Starbucks?

If so, I am running to get one!

Weekend Wrap-Up

How is it already Monday?!  The weekend seemed to fly by and I could have used another day to chill.  As far as weekends go in this house, it was rather uneventful.  Chubby Hubby did the outside work of bagging up leaves and hanging Christmas lights while I tended to some projects that have been neglected inside the house like purging stuff out of the closets.  On top of that exciting stuff, we shuffled kids to a playdate and birthday party. We sure know how to whoop it up!

After missing two Saturday Weight Watcher meetings in a row, I finally went back.  To be honest, I was scared to see what my Halloween damage was.  I was up a little, 1.6 lbs to be exact.  Those results were MUCH better than I was thinking they were going to be.  That gain could have been water retention from PMS and the Gyro I had for dinner the night before.  This week I am hanging in there with the journaling and some sort of a daily workout.

Yesterday was BEAUTIFUL here.  I was running around in just a long sleeve shirt and no jacket.  I am kicking myself because it would have been the perfect day for a run.  I have been procrastinating starting up again. Yesterday would have been a perfect day to start, I got ready to go and even had my shoes on.  But....I did not go.  I got side tracked with very important things like Facebook and a third cup of coffee.  This week, come Hell or high water, I am starting again.  My goal is a run/walk of 4 days this week.

Happy Monday!  This week is going to fly as fast as the weekend did.

Another Form of Food Crack That Must be Avoided

I did not need to buy this stuff!  I am not sure why it made it to my cart.  I had a little on my waffle this morning and it was fabulous.  I could totally see me attacking this jar with a single spoon.  I have put it away.  Like they say...outta sight, outta mind.  Right?

I am home with Diva today.  She was cranky and she started coughing so hard she was gagging just as I was pulling up to daycare this morning.  I turned around and went home.  Low and behold when we got  home she was running like a crazy girl and she has not so much as cleared her throat.    Either way, I am glad I stayed home.  It is kind of a mental health day for me.  I hope to get a nice long walk in this afternoon after she wakes up.  It is still in the 50's so I want to get outside before the temps dip below freezing.

Candy Fest is OVER!

Every last bit of Halloween Candy is GONE.  I dumped it in the garbage.  As I was throwing away the candy, I noticed a Snickers bar.  I pulled it out of the garbage and I was going to eat it.  Then I stopped myself because the kids were watching me that would be a new all time low.  Pulling candy out of a garbage can is really really bad.  It is a sign that I need a sugar intervention.  The good news is, I did put it back in the trash.  Uneaten.

This is my favorite time of the year and many of my traditions involve high calorie goodness.  From Halloween to the New Year it is not unusual for me to pack on a few (a few=10) pounds in less than two months.  This year is going to be different, I am going to set the bar really high and aim for not gaining ANY weight.  The plan is going to be exercise and Weight Watcher meetings.  If I end up losing a few pounds, I will then be an overachiever. 

In other news, I earned two gold stars this week on my calendar.  We have been walking at lunch.  I guess this global warming is REAL because we are having some sweet 60 degree sunny weather.  

2 Years of Pie Hole Stuffage, Parenting Awards, and a Little Running

Yesterday was my 2 year bloggy birthday.  I can't believe that it has been 2 years since I started my little "running" blog.  A lot has happened over the last 24 months with the exception of becoming a runner and losing weight (ha! the entire purpose of my blog).  It has been fun to go back in history and read my thoughts and grand ideas as I try to manage my crazy life.

Two Years Ago:

• I had a sweet little newborn
• I had a two preschoolers
• I only worked part-time
• I had a dog
• I was overweight
• I did not run but was thinking about starting

Now:

• I have a very spirited toddler that gives new meaning to "Terrible Twos".
• I have a first grader and one entering Kindergarten
• I work A LOT
• I no longer have a dog
• I still do not run but I am once again thinking about starting
• I am still overweight (I am exactly the same weight as I was when I started)

The two years haven't been a complete waste of time. I have a list of accomplishments and things that I have learned along the way:

• I have completed a few 5ks, a 10K, two half marathons
• I have started doing Pilates and I love it.
• I learned that I cannot do it all and I am learning the art of saying NO
• I had a bad case of Plantar Fasciitis and it seems to be much better because of rest and very ugly shoes
• Jillian Michaels is the devil and you really can puke only doing a 20 minute DVD
• Running a race under someone else is not rewarding (but if your time is bad, someone else gets the props for that..**evil grin**)
• Running is a house of cards.  You can go from running double digit mileage back to a Couch to 5K program in a matter of a few short weeks.
  

Here is a flashback in photos from two years ago

Kids Then:

Kids and Chubby Hubby now:

I really need to hand off the camera once in awhile....I am not in very many photos....unless you count this one.....

It has been a great two years.  Thanks for taking the time to read and cheer me on.  I will be stepping it up this next year so my 3 year blog post will read something about me being at my goal weight.

Thursday's Bullcrap in Bullet Points

• There is a 4 way tie for my favorite candy bar.....Snickers, Twix, Reese's, and Kit Kat.
• I have set a world record for biggest pile of candy wrappers (all eaten by me)
• Chubby Hubby made fun of my pile of wrappers.  I am not sure if he was impressed or horrified.
  
• I am officially sick of candy
• I have worked out every day this week, sometimes twice
  
• Those workouts mentioned above probably only burned off one or two candy bars *sigh*
• The scale is still looking promising even with Candy Fest 2009....as of today, my weight is now below the Weight Watchers starting point (from a year ago)
• I am really digging Pilates and now that my class is winding down, I am going to re-enroll for the next session.
  
• For the first time in months I am getting more than 4 hours of sleep in a night and I feel pretty great.
• So great, that in fact I might start up running again.
• Working one job is HEAVEN and overtime will be coming to an end soon.
• I am wondering if it would be appropriate to start stalking my co-worker that just had a baby and harass her into coming back to work.  The temp the hired to be her for her leave is an asshat (not an asset).

I am so glad that tomorrow is FRIDAY!!!!