In the Dumps

Well, it is Tuesday night and while nothing earth shattering is happening in my life, my oldest son David, said he was disappointed that I had not updated my blog. I was a little surprised because I thought he thought this blogging business was silly, but after he reported about Mandy's baby being born and about his brother cuddling with his wife, I figured he really did enjoy this. So just for him, I will update. Like the title says, I am kinda in the dumps. I have so much going on at school right now, it is just crazy. Big things, forget the little things such as the end of the year quickly approaching and all the end of the year stuff I have to do for that. I am finishing my grad class tomorrow night (ya) and have completed my presentation for that which I will give tomorrow. I know I should be happy about that, but this class has taken so much time that I really regret taking it now when there is so much going on. It is a class about using drama to enhance literacy in your classroom and I think I would have been able to use this information provided if I wasn't in such a state. In case I have not told anyone, and to be honest, why would I when I know you will all make fun of me - but I am currently rehersing for Mormon's on Broadway. This several act show will showcase 2 wards and will bring to the stage scenes and music and dance from many familiar shows. I am playing Dolly Levi (Hello Dolly) and have more dialog to learn than really is possible for me. In addition, the pageant is quickly approaching and if it were not for Michele and her organizational skills I don't know where I would be. I think one of the reasons, I am in a funk is that I have not been able to exercise on a regular basis. School, class and everything else is just getting to me. I know Susan can understand and I keep telling myself that soon it will all be over and I will be able to relax but right now I feel like my stomach is in a constant state of knots. Oh well David, do you see why I have not blogged recently. I just did not want to go on and on about how stressed I am. I just need to put one foot in front of the other and keep moving. I have set some probably unrealist goals for weight lost prior to going to Whit's wedding, but I know my family will love me not matter what. I am tired and things always seem worst when you are tired. On a much happier note, all is well with David and Kelly (I am keeping my fingers and toes crossed on this one), Matt, Cort and Kyle and Michele and Nate. Rich is also fine so I should be greatful. I will write again on Thursday after I go to weight watchers, have open house and then rehersal. Yes it will be a busy day, but I will report my weight lost.

Red Letter Saturday

Well for those that are interested, the Fat Lady store in Vernon Hills has one less customer!!! I went in today to buy new bra's. THEY DID NOT HAVE MY SIZE. Now before you think I am too big for the fat lady story bra's let me tell you they did not have my size because their sizes were all TOO BIG for my little bo--s!! I was so excited I decided to look around at the clothes which were on sale. I found a really cute dress and decided to try it on in a 20 because I usually wear a 24 and I figured I would need a somewhat smaller size (I can't believe I am telling you my size, but oh well)The 20 was too big and so was the 18 !!!! I put on the 16 and it fit. Now granted it is a loose fitting dress, but still the tag says 16 and I am going with that. I checked myself out in the mirror at the store and it looked good so I bought it. (before you say anything sister dears, I know fat lady stores have skinny mirrors, but I choose to not think about that) I will try and get a picture of my new size 16 dress up tonight and Michele can post it tomorrow. I also bought a pedometer. Rich spent a very long time reading the directions and setting all the settings on the thing so I am now connected and recording all my steps. My goal for each day is 10,000 so hopefully I will make it. It will probably be easy on the weekdays because all I do at school is walk, but it might be more of challenge during the weekends. I did work out today at the gym and made an appointment to talk with a new trainer so I can keep that part of my program going. Well I am not making steps sitting here at the computer so off I go....

Wednesday's Results

Well it has been a good day. I lost 3 pounds at Weight Watchers today. That gives me a grand (and it is grand) total of 38.8 pounds. I am so close to 40 I can feel it. If only they had weighted me naked, I know I would have made the 40. Oh well next week. I am feeling really good and strong. Working out helps and it certainly helps with the mental challenge - after all dieting is more a mental game than anything else. I also feel really good because today I got the results of a biopsy I had taken on Friday. I do not have cancer which is always a good thing to say. I need to take some medication for 10 days which should clear up the problem. I can do that. I just did not have the time or engery for anything else right now. So thank Heavenly Father I am well. Matt on the other hand is still feeling the effects of his little accident with the ambulance door. I always thought my son was a hard headed kid but he did not have to try and prove it to the whole family and scare poor Cortney to death. For some good news - We met David's girlfriend and she is just a doll. For all my family, you will understand this comparison. Kelly looks a lot like Diane Waalkes. She has red hair, but not as red as Diane's but she is certainly very cute. We had a great lunch with Michele and Nate and David and Kelly. I tried very hard not to ask her too many questions, but between Michele and I we got most of our questions asked. David and she seem very happy and are spending a lot of time together. I guess the most important piece is that David's beloved dog Bear likes her. I think it is a relationship made in heaven. School continues to plug along. If you can believe it today April 11, we had 5 inches of snow. This is just too much. Even the kids were not excited about the prospect of going outside in the snow. They too are just plain tired of the whole winter thing. Friday promises to be 50 degrees, so hopefully the snow will melt and we will again be into spring. It can not come soon enough. My fear is someday I will call Michele and she will tell me she and Nate are half way back to California. They are both so tired of this cold and being inside. I keep telling them it will end so, but it does not seem to help them. Oh well, us Chicagoan are a hearty lot.

My New Car

As I write this blog, my spring break is coming to an end. I have spent a wonderful, quiet, restful week, mostly by myself. Rich was in a training session all week long and although he slept here, he was up and gone very early and did not return until late at night. Michele and Nate went to Florida so I was by myself. I worked out 5 times and did a lot of shopping, so while my waist line is smaller, so is my wallet. It probably would have been cheaper for me to go someplace, but I got so much done that it was great to have a week to accomplish what I needed to do. The very best part of my week was getting my new car. Here are the pictures. Isn't it a dream!!! I love the color and think I look hot, although Rich is hesitant to go that far. Deb and Mom