Mama needs a cocktail..

Oy, this weekend was exhausting. Between my little man and his continuing mystery sickness and just general lack of sleep and other shitastic things going on, I'm counting the minutes until I get on that plane to Chicago on Thursday morning, bright and early!!!!

I had a little pity party yesterday but today is a  new day!! Thank god for girlfriends who meet you for brunch and immediately know that something is bothering you and then when you start crying at the table before your diet coke even arrives, they don't judge, they get it..  so thanks to J and M!!

Pity Party over.. Mac woke up happy today and I got 8 hours of UNINTERRUPTED sleep!! and we looked a little like this this morning:

On another completely unrelated note, I got my letter in the mail for ELLEN!!! Needless to say, I texted Jenn and she's got even more reason this week to be giddy like a school girl!!!  

I can't believe how hard it has been to get another person to come with us to this! my friend Julie is in but my other friend cannot make it now so we have one extra spot! So far, everyone I've asked cannot make it. So, I'm putting this out into the universe, if you want to go, let me know! We are getting to LA on Thursday morning, the show is Thursday evening and we are flying back out on Friday morning.  If you live in Cali, all the more reason you should join us!!  

Not going to talk about how excited I am about Chicago b/c it's pretty much a given. I may have to have a mini fashion show though in my room since I can't decide on what to wear so I'm just bringing lots of options!!! Can't wait to squeeze all ya'll!!!   I'm still trying to figure out how to pack pocket size MandaPanda in my suitcase so she can come with..  we will miss not having her there!! (at least us PHX girls will!!)

Ok, gotta run...  one last pic! Gotta love the Target $1 bin...  here's FrankenMac! 

xo,js

Ten Things Thursday...

1.  I'm trying not to make this a pity post so I'll get the bad stuff out first.

2.  We came back from vacation on Sunday and I already need another one! Mac has had a fever of over 101 for the last 3 days and I took him to the Ped and they couldn't find anything wrong besides the fever. She said his teeth would not warrant a fever that high and he had no signs of Hand, Foot and Mouth which is what I was afraid it was.  He seems pretty happy and is eating fine and sleeping so-so,he's just burning up. Our daycare lady called yesterday and said one of his buddies has strep and an ear infection and it all started with a couple of days of high fever..  GREAT..  so, now I'm just holding out waiting for the worst to hit.  The timing could not be worse for me since I was out last week for vacation, and am out next week for two days for Chicago. Tim has been awesome and has been staying home with Mac since he can't go to daycare but he needs to get to his office so I'm planning on taking a 1/2 day today and working from home tomorrow if I need to.  Just feel so bad for the little bugger!!

3.  Ok, bad stuff over...  So excited for Chicago!!! Starting to do my research for Joey and I's big walk on Saturday and I made reservations here for Jenn and I to get our hair did before the big dinner on Saturday night!!  If anyone else is interested in joining us, let me know and I can adjust our reservation to include you. We are going around 4:30 and it's $35 for a blowout/style....

4.  I'm booking my flight to LA to see Ellen today.. WOOT WOOT!!! Again, probably should not be doing this since I've been out of the office so much and will be in the next week or so, but you only live once right?? And chances are, this will be my last time to do this so I'm doing it.  Jenn is also going with me along with my friend Julie.  We are going to have a BLAST!! I'm sure we'll be blogging about it after!


5.  I'm wearing my green jeans today.. they make me happy. I like to think I started the green jean trend at my place of work b/c it's just picking up here..   we call me the trend setter here (if you can't tell, I'm being completely sarcastic!! )  Dont' you love this fabulous pic of me!! :) I was trying to hustle to take the pic before the elevator door opened!!!











6.  OK, let's talk reality shows for a minute.. Survivor started last night and it's already good!! the last few seasons have been so-so but this one is pretty good. Blair from Facts of Life is on it and some of the younger players have NO idea who she is which shocks me b/c I would think that everyone would know who she is..
Also, BB ended last night and I have to say, it was one of the best seasons in a LONG time!!!  Glad Ian won but would have been happy had Dan won too.. he is an amazing, crazy, deceiving player who actually deserved to win just for pure game play alone!!

7.  I have been slacking on the workouts.  I worked out Tuesday here at work, but didn't yesterday b/c I had to take Mac to the Ped. And I had to cancel Pilates tonight so Tim could go to the office to get work done.  Hoping to go for a long walk tonight when I get home and get some kind of exercise in.  My weight in the challenge was down I think 1 from last week but I'm no where near going to win that thing so I'll just keep on keeping on.

8.  Was supposed to get my fill this morning but had to cancel since I had to be at work for a meeting first thing. Tried to reschedule for early next week and they were booked until Thursday morning, at which time I'll be on a flight to Chicago. So, I'm going in on the 3rd of October to get this bad boy filled up and ready to take me to my goal!

9.  I need to figure out what I'm wearing in Chicago..  bought some really cute knee high boots so hoping it's cool enough to wear them!

10.  Nothing else to say.. hoping you all have a good weekend!!

xox,js

Antonio Hates Mexico....

Hi All, Well this will be short but picture filled.. stick with me.. 

 

I should have known this b/c of the last trip I took to Mexico but Antonio (Band-eras - my band) is not a fan of Mexico.. Could be b/c he's from Spain???  Who knows..  he just did not want me to eat while I was there and tightened up at the site of a buffet!!  So, instead I just had cocktails, like Pina Coladas and these: (mudslides)

Oh, and beer and wine too..  I just didn't take a picture of them.  

We did a lot of this: 

Chilling in the Pool..  (lord help me for putting a pic of me in a bathing suit on the Internet.... ) 

and I did a lot of this: 

 Staring at the view of the ocean from my chaise lounge while reading my book(s) and sipping on cocktails. 

And Timmy and I had a great time just hanging out with each other. 

One of the days, we went 4 Wheeling in this Nature Preserve, which also included this fabulous, pristine, unbelievably beautiful private beach.... 

And I even risked my life to get a good shot of myself while four-wheeling down the beach. What I won't do for the shot!!  

Overall, it was a good, relaxing vacation.  I am back at work, rested and a little more golden brown skinned..  and it's all good.

While we were gone, Mac enjoyed himself as well with his Nana and Chief... can't believe I even stressed that he wouldn't have a great time.. my mom was good about texting me pics of him to let me know he was ok.. so he did a lot of this:

Big Smiles 

Teaching Chief how to putt....  

I'll be sad to see my mom and dad leave tomorrow..   :(...  wish they lived closer.. maybe someday soon!!!


Now, BRING ON CHICAGO!!!!!

xo,js

Adios Blogland (for a few days at least!)

Hey ya'll! Just a quick post to say adios as I'm off to CABO tomorrow!!

I.AM.SO.EXCITED!!!!!

In true me fashion, I made some cups last night to take along..  can't go anywhere without my cups!! (actually, it's just b/c when you go to the all-inclusives, they give you the tiniest drink glasses and you end up spending way too much time walking back and forth to the bar)

I'm going to send my weigh in numbers to Draz tomorrow and then that'll be all she wrote.. I am planning to bring my running shoes along b/c my husband Forrest Gump, Timmy plans to hit the gym every day for his 1/2 marathon training..  we shall see. No guarantees, but my exercise this week may consist of running to the bar, swimming to the swim up bar and not much else..

I know you've all seen these pics of the Phoenix (sorry Lori, I mean ARIZONA) ladies meet-up this weekend. I can't say much more than I just adore these girls!!

This is the first time I've left Mac since he was born. In my head, I know he'll be fine with his Nana and Chief, but in my heart, I am going to miss him big time!! Here's a couple quick shots of him with his number 1 girlfriend, Kennedy!

Don't blog too much while I'm gone !

SEE YOU SOON!!




xo,js

10 Things Thursday..

Jeez, you'd think I'd be able to find some things to blog about between Thursdays but this week has NOT been good.

1.  I got my hair cut as planned last weekend. Didn't get much cut off, just enough to make it less poofy and add a little dimension in colors..

After

BEFORE

2.   Well, work has not been enjoyable for the last couple of days. Without going into too much, we got some really "interesting" news on Monday - which totally changed the vibe of our labor day shindig we went to, although it actually was pretty fun and booze filled - about our company and it's future.  We shall see what the future holds for all of us. If you know who I work for and I think I've mentioned it on here a few times, you can google and get the scoop. 

3.  In other awesome news, I went to my Primary Care Dr. yesterday to follow-up on Blood Work that I had had done last week since we are new to each other..  she confirmed that I indeed am now Post-Menopausal but she is confused as to why I'm still having "periods".  Technically, I should not be bleeding at all. So, she has enough concern that she's having me to an ultrasound today as well as an endometrial biopsy within the next few weeks.  For some reason, I'm not concerned but I'm not sure if it's b/c I literally can't handle one more bad thing to go on right now so maybe I'm just in denial!  Otherwise, she's happy with all the other stuff that she can tell from my bloodwork, so keep your fingers crossed there's nothing too wrong with me! 

4. FABULOUS NEWS:  my dad has a tissue match for a kidney donor.  This is awesome news! Hopefully they will be scheduling a date for a kidney transplant soon!!! 

5.  Phoenix band girls are meeting up this weekend so that should be fun! 

6.  My vacation to Cabo cannot come soon enough!  I need some sun, fun, beer, tropical drinks and relaxation more than I've ever needed it! 

7.  In all my stress this week, I've been turning to bad eating choices..  luckily my husband absentmindedly did not know he was helping me not go too far overboard. Last night, I needed to eat some ice cream something fierce and I went to get some out of the freezer and look what I found.. 

I mean, REALLY??  who does this shit?  my hubs does.  needless to say, I had two spoonfuls of ice cream last night and thankfully that was enough. 

8.  My working out has been CRAPOLA this week. I have Pilates tonight and I plan to workout tomorrow, Saturday, and Sunday in hopes of salvaging what is left of this week. 

9.  I actually lost a little this week in the challenge which was good b/c if I hadn't, I would have gone apeshit! 

10.  Can't think of a 10th thing.. have a good rest of your day! 

xo,js

Big Hair, Don't Care.. 10 Things Thursday!

1.  Hey all, First (duh, it's number 1) THANKS for all your comments yesterday on my extremely pathetic pity post..   you all gave really great support and advice and I appreciate it.  I know I need a fill. I just scheduled one for the 20th, which is 3 weeks away. I would have made it for sooner, but I'm going to Mexico on the 12th and last time I was in Mexico, I was really tight and could barely eat anything and I don't want to have that happen again this time.  In the meantime, I'm going to start tracking what I eat, especially the carbs. And, drink way more water than I am. Hopefully, I'll see some better results soon.

2.  I've decided part of my weight gain could very well be caused by my hair. Seriously, it seems to have grown overnight... and it's POOFY.  like out of control POOFY.  Exhibit A below. Good thing I'm getting my hair did this weekend..

3.  I'm still in "I hate everything in my closet" mode this week. The shirt I'm wearing today is a couple of years old and was buried in the back and I had forgotten how much I liked it. AND, I've gotten tons of compliments on it which is funny b/c it was maybe $10 on Old Navy clearance. I guess I shouldn't mention it's old since that would go to show my weight loss is pathetic, but in my defense, it's the smallest shirt I have from my lowest point before baby Mac arrived. 

4. Speaking of Baby Mac (who's not such a baby).  I got to daycare this morning and one of the little boys, Dylan's mom was there with his new baby brother Truman..  he's 2 months old and delicious!!  I was holding him and Mac was not too fond of that.. he was in Meg's arms (his daycare lady) and I looked at him and said, "Mac, do you want a baby brother?" and he shook his head NO!!  I was like, "yeah, me neither!" 

Mac is a snacker (wonder where he gets this from?) and we have now entered a phase where we cannot go into Target without passing my the $1 bin and him wanting some crackers.. so of course we have to get them or he loses his shit.. so we eat while we shop now..  

5.  I cannot believe I haven't mentioned this until now but I'm going to the ELLEN show again in October!  Michelle and I went back in November, 2009 and I was randomly able to get tickets again!!  Michelle can't go which is a total bummer, nor can my friend Angela who also went with us, so my friend Julie and I are flying out there and we have two extra tickets that I can't get anyone to take! 

6. College Football starts today!! Yahooooooooo

7.  I'm in a Fantasy League again this year and of course, it appears that I have the worst team ever again, maybe it's a sign I need to hang up my FF pants!  My team name has changed though from Regal Beagles to 50 Shades of Fantasy Football. 

8.  My dryer is fixed... hallelujah. 

9.  The Phx ladies are planning another meet up in September.. woot woot. 

10. I'm done, nothing else to report. 

have a good Thursday! 

xo,js

Hump Day HORROR!!

well, ladies, this may be the straw that broke the camel's back for me. I'm so frustrated beyond anything I've ever felt.  I'm so sick of being in the same weight range since May and shaking things up and doing things differently and not seeing much of a result, give or take a lb or two here and there.

Got on the scale this morning for my BOOBs weigh in and I'm up (yes, UP) 2 lbs..

I've had my band for almost 3 years and I'm no further along than I was 2 years ago at this point (yes, I know I had a baby, but I gained and lost all of that weight by April so there's really no excuse for why I'm not further down than I am)

Am I destined to be thick for the rest of my life?

(and don't worry about giving me tough love, I need it and I can take it.)