Leap into Love Share February Cafe

Lauren - Adorable!!!

Katie - UGH!!!! Hope Alex feels better quickly. Not fun to spend a day off home with a sick kiddo. And yes, I did take a nap, and the world continued to spin. I was SOOOOOO tired!

Stacy - Seriously? What a lame-o.

Tracy - Go you!! Having teammates definitely holds you accountable.

Trying to figure out what to do today. We may just take a hang-out day and be lazy at home, especially since the kids are off tomorrow too. I'm not feeling in top form at the moment myself.

Hi Share Friends! This is my first time in the Share Cafe, can't believe i've never posted here before!!
I don't really have anything to say, but hello - i haven't blogged much lately, but have been keeping up with everyone else's.
Talk to you soon

Jen- Nice to see you in the cafe! Super fun around these parts!

Donna- Oh my gosh... stay home... let the kids veg with the TV and enjoy yourself! You sooooo deserve a day not in the car!

Tracy- Yeah, that's lame!! What children those parents are!

Katie- Aw, sorry Alex isn't feeling well... hope she's better soon!

What is it with all these random winter breaks? I've never heard of such a thing! Schools here go from Christmas/Winter break straight through to Spring Break... never heard of a Winter break part two!

Relaxing today after the huge beach day yesterday!

Our "winter break" is because of the fact that we're off on Mondays and never observe a holiday that's on a Monday. I guess they felt the families could use some vacation time. I don't argue---I just enjoy!

Jen~ Good to see you here!!!

One of my workout partners had an opportunity to go out on a date with her hubby and ditched us. I can't say that I blame her since she had no kiddos tonight...... Thankfully the other one is still willing to kick my butt into shape!

My day tomorrow may include staying in bed because I won't be able to walk!!!!

Oy... see when you put exercising in those terms it just doesn't seem worth it at all! I like my ability to walk.

I do still have dreams of getting in the pool and getting my swim routine started again... maybe next month....

Okay----back-----AND I can still walk!

My friend runs like a mad woman daily and kicked my but today. I haven't moved off the couch in so long that the cushions look like memory foam, but she started me off with a BRISK 3 MILE walk! Well....she called it walking.

She celebrated with me when I made it back to the car!

Tomorrow.....we'll do it again.....and she said that she's going to make me run part of it.

Jennifer - Welcome to the cafe! Good to see you in here lady:)

Lauren - He looks SO CUTE! Sure sounds like a super birthday beach party:) I'm not on FB either. Don't ever plan to be. There is a Lindsay V. on there, but she's a marathon runner! Obviously, NOT me.

Donna - Yes, I so agree with you on being flexible. So far, Tristyn transitions pretty well and quickly. I'm learning that it can all change and quickly too:) This week, I heard longer sentences and saw more eye contact. Love that!

I was all prepared to get some CA rain, but it never happened. I washed my car today and cleaned up the disaster that is the backseat. Yuck!

Whoa... you washed your car and it didn't rain?! I swear washing a car is like doing a rain dance! Don't know if ya saw, Home Depot has free monthly activities that are super fun... kids get to make bird houses... cars... it's their Kids Workshop... they even give the kids work aprons. I can't wait until Micah is old enough to go!

Tracy- Dang! Did you tell her she better bring a fire to put under your butt?! That's what it would take to get me running anywhere!

Project relax... in full effect.

Lauren: Aww, looks like Micah had a blast at his party!

Tracy: Yep, you figured right! That's just nuts they're waking up that early! Ugh, I watched that episode too, it was utterly ridiculous the immaturity of the father, it's like a bunch of teenage siblings were bickering rather than a father talking to his kids.

Hey Jen!! Come back soon!

Went out and checked out the location for our zumbathon today! Since it's the first year we're not sure how many people will show up, but the location looks great! I'm excited! And thank you Jessica for the idea!

OMG Lauren...he may be just to cute...I just want to kiss him all over. Hes beautiful. Looks like he had the absolute best time. xoxo good job momma!!!

O boy Tracy...sounds like you got a drill sergeant on your hands. 3 miles....thats a lot for your first time out. Hope your not dying today.

Listen, listen Lauren...dont knock our winter break part II lol.....I need it. If we all lived in sunny paradise we wouldnt be so cranky either lol. This week is just what the dr ordered....a little relaxing time!! I actually booked a hotel for a night just so Maddie can go swimming. The poor girl is so desparate for summer she cant wait.

Yay for washing the car. Keith finally took mine to the car wash...after begging for weeks. It was gross. Hate when it needs a vacuum.

Katie, stinks about Alex...hoping its short lived. Maddie had it a few weeks ago along with strep....it was terrible.

Well off to sew girls....see you soon.

Tracy - Are you walking today? 3 miles is pretty far for the first time out.

Lauren - We *only* get two days but one of our local districts gets this whole week off. CRAZY!!!! I have to say, I have enjoyed even two mornings of waking up slowly and taking it easy.

Jess - Go you on booking the hotel so Maddie can swim. Awesome.

Hi Jen!! Do come back to the Cafe. So fun and so much stress relief in here!

Stacy - Good luck with the Zumbathon.

Ahhhh...supposed to be near 80 here today. Have on capris, short sleeves, and sandals. Yay!!! Soccer tryouts went well last night. We do have a new coach. He coached Grace a few years ago on the recreational side and we love him. Such a relief.

Yes girls!! I can walk today!!!! In fact, I met my friend and walked 3 miles again!!! I know....I was definately stiff last night and worried how the morning would feel, but I was okay.

It's suppose to rain tomorrow so I might have to try a DVD or stationary bikes instead, but we're making plans for Thursday. I'm trying......

Katie~ How's Alex??

Donna~ 80's?? Seriously, I'm jealous! Our temps aren't freezing today, but it's not capris and t-shirt weather either.

Well.....let me get moving again. I returned to the couch to type my paper for class and now that it's done, I can't stay here. If I do, the sleep fairy takes control.....

Tracy-Thanks for asking, Alex seems to feel okay, but we just got a call that Landen needed to be picked up because he was running a fever! I am so proud of you for walking!

Donna-The weather is so nice down here, we are considering taking the boat out this weekend!

I am going to attempt hot yoga tonight! Wish me luck!!!!!!

Katie - UGH!!! Why are kids so good at sharing illnesses but nothing else? Hope Landon recovers quickly. Weekend boating = awesomeness.

Tracy - Wahooooooooo for no soreness. Keep it up girlie!

I took Fat Tuesday a little too seriously at lunch. Took the kids to Red Robin and I just cannot say no to their yummy fries. STUFFED!!

Booked the kids ski and snowboard lessons for this weekend. Excited! Even Ethan is totally looking forward to it. Yay!

I love Fat Tuesday, all for the King Cake!!!! I am from New Orleans, love me some Mardi Gras!

Donna-Enjoy the snowboarding and skiing!!! Yay for everyone being excited!

I didn't know you were from NOLA Katie. Michael and I are going next month. Suggestions? We already have a gondola ride booked but that's it. And what's King Cake?

What is King Cake?!!! My heart just broke! It is only made on Fat Tuesday, it is a pastry stuffed with cream cheese. They bake a ceramic baby in and whoever finds it gets luck and prosperity for the year, they are also required to buy the next one!

You must go to Cafe Dumon! They have the best beignets and coffee...amazing!!!!

Okay, mouth watering. YUM!!!!!!!!!

Cafe Dumon - on the list of "must do's". Thanks!!

Lauren-Absolutely love the pics!
Tracy-I need a drill sergant type!
Katie-Local bakery makes a mean king cake....Yum!
JEN!!!-Welcome to the cafe, come back soon, I miss you and Bella!
Donna, I thought of you today...actually I was cursing you in my head because you inspired me to make a dentist appointment. Well, my appointment was today. Did NOT go good. My teeth feel awesome, but I have to get a wisdom tooth pulled. I won't lie, I haven't been to the dentist in about 3 years. I have another appointment on the 6th to get it pulled and fill 2 cavities. Yikes!

I nearly shed a tear today when I got a package in the mail from Mr. James SooHoo. Was an MOD notebook/journal type thing. Saying Thanks! It was a suprise, and much appreciated. On a different MOD note, I talked to my local lady (Renee) on Friday about an upcoming meeting we have on the 3rd. She had no idea about SYS and gave me permission to talk about the site at our M4B meeting. I've gathered and written downn all kinds of ideas from you lovely ladies to take with me to this meeting. Let's face it, our walk is not a big deal, there is nothing along the 3 mile journey remembering or celebrating any of the children. I think this is the year I get completely involved, and kindly remind them to get the smoking volunteers off of our walk site. I told them 2 years ago, if all of these volunteers are going to be smoking as my kid walks by, we are NOT doing the walk anymore, they assured me it would be taken care of. They were still smoking last year at all of the checkpoints of the walk.
Anything else I should be taking to my local chapter? Any ideas that weren't already given?

bbl.....

ps-

Keep Tori in your wishful thoughts.

I'm praying and have been praying for a week she hits 20 pounds this week. She's been 19 pounds since July. (through gaining and losing)

Tomorrow's the official weigh in!

Sorry the dentist appt didn't go that well Liz. I'm kinda looney about brushing and flossing and haven't had a cavity since I was 7. Good luck with the wisdom teeth pulling. (I did have that done in my 20's). And thinking good thoughts for Tori's weigh-in.

I know I should be doing something productive but I have absolutely no desire at this particular moment. So here I sit. I could be looking for new recipes, or moving the laundry, or sweeping the floor. Instead, I'm being lazy. Sigh......

Go Tracy, super proud if you. Wish I had your motivation.

Donna, what I would give to wear flip flops right now....I bought a few summer clothes the other day cause I'm sick of the cold already....meanwhile, hierarchies say we had an awesome winter...hardly any snow.

Good luck Liz in the weigh in...hope she hits it.

Watching the Biggest Looser...while sitting in bed. can you say lazy?

wow, I was the last one here last night? Where is everyone?

Hello girls you have been chatty, I read almost 40 messages, I will try to remember all you talked about......of course I took notes...

Geri: that Mad Lib was hilarious, I wonder about the James-shaped waffles.... and the hearts made of horses...... I truly hope you get that job, working home must be great and seems like a nice job.... hope you are better by now from your sore throat....I got rid of several of friends, the ones that didn't even called me...

Donna: I am so envious of your MIL relationship, mine is little tight, thank God she lives in Italy..... LOL that is a slow period for you??? I am so sorry for your friend's baby.....And good luck for Ethan in his ski school ......And I also took a long nap on Sunday afternoon.....

LAuren: Happy 2nd Birthday to Micah, as always he looks gorgeous and happy, so glad you had a perfect beach day, and I am sure he had a great day..... so envious that you can go to the beach whenever you like.....how far are you in your pregnancy??? where is that belly pic??

Lindsay: I am so glad that you found useful that conference, hope you have learnt and got great ideas, it is so comforting to be with ppl that understand you even if you don't know them, like in here....... mmmm... that is a good reminder I need to wash and clean my car, I swear I have half the kids closet in the back.....really washed the car and not rain??? Like Lauren said that is strange.....you beat Murphy's Law.......

Tracy: That is a great idea, getting in shape, I would love to have a team of friends like that, but you are in shape..... I found a great web page about how to start running.... I don't like running I prefer walking......That is a great weather for a nap or a great home movie.......

Stacy: Oh seems like that landlord of yours is not easy.... hope all get fixed around your house..... Glad about the zumbathon though I am not sure what it is......

Katie: I didn't Know you are from New Orleans, that is the place I want to go, also my DH, we were planning to visit one day, also San Francisco...... hey next Share Union could be in New Orleans???? So how was your hot yoga class??? I always wanted to try it, but here schedules for that classes are crazy, like 5 am or 8 pm and I can't.... I know excuses excuses....Hope Alex is feeling better from her Stomach flu... so envious of that Share mom meeting.

Jennifer: Welcome to the Caffe.....

Liz: ugh.... dentist..... crossing my fingers that Tori arrives to 20 pounds, I think that even the things we do are not big deal, but mean something to us, then they are important and you make a difference..... hope all goes well......

Jackie: Where are you???

Jessica: good luck with the house.... hahaha.... you don't want to move far.... I wish you could teach me to sew.....I have seen so wonderful projects in here but I am useless with a needle......

Ellen, Erin, Samantha..... hope you are fine......

So I have been busy, this Interior design classes are a little over I think..... we are doing architect plans, since we have to know how to use the space, it has been hard for me since I can't read those dam plans, and I don't know all the symbols, is like chinese, and teacher assumes that we all know that, and that furniture stencil, uuf hard to read also, but it has been challenging, and I love challenges, and I have learnt a lot of things...... since I bought all the material, even the desk, my DH says now I should go into architecture school......

Kids are fine, just a class with S that we had some issues with the teacher, but I think it is normal..... V is happy and has been fine, thank God......

Well I have to run, and do some errands and finish some homework from my class......

Happy Wednesday everyone......

Lorena

Lorena, sorry about the class and the hardness. Glad the kids are doing well!

OT 11-12.30 = check!
Nutrition 1-2 =it's only 12.42

I'm so ansy to see how much she weighs!!!

bbl...

Lorena - That class doesn't sound like fun. Glad to hear the kids are okay. Was thinking about you yesterday. Sending hugs.

Liz - Hang in there.

Anyone here a Glee fan? Have you watched last night's episode? Good golly - deep and a little tough to take. I do love how they deal with issues so many teens face. But wow.

Had a rough morning with Ethan. I know he sees so many things as a power struggle he needs to win. But I'm exhausted trying to stay one step ahead of him and not let my frustration show. Therapy today and he's already fighting it. He says it's boring. I couldn't bring myself to face the battle of telling him we have to go straight from therapy to Grace's tryout. That is NOT going to be fun.

Ugh Donna, good luck with Ethan. I'm sorry your exhausted. Keep your head up!

Booooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!

Tori lost 2oz.

No 20 pounds.

Liz: booo for those 2 ounces, hope she gains them back and more weight soon.......

Donna: Morning struggles and power fightings, I know them, I know them..... it is so hard to keep patience...... well though it sounds hard and bad the class, is like challenging and entertaining......I know about hiding bad news for them..... but I didn't wanted to be fighting since the morning......hang in there......

Liz - Bummer. Ah well.....

Lorena - Challenging and entertaining are good things.

Donna, thanks for the gift idea(from your blog).

40 days for lent....I'm going to try it out!