40s - another week, 4/17/11

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Getting us started for the week. Sat I did PUB, and Sun I stared Step Blast but had no energy (I think stress is zapping me), so stopped after combo 3. Better than nothing, right?

It was an extremely stressful week at work, and then Sat. lots of kid stress, wonder if it will ever end :) Had DS22 over here on Sat morning looking at his budget and him trying to afford a $20,000 wedding (I don't know why these kids have to spend so much on a wedding!) Oh, he did get that job and starts right after he graduates, salary a bit more than we were planning which is nice, but his fiance hardly works (and that family has a history of not working, that's what worries me). Then Sat afternoon DS19 came over and he failed to get registered for the next semester....he is so far ahead with credits and the classes he needs next has a pre-req that is only offered in the spring, what a pain. Guess he didn't plan very well, but then how can a freshman KNOW they want to register for a junior class when they haven't totally decided on a major? The classes he could fill in with are all full now. It's a mess, he says he'll go talk to some counselors at school but we are ready to step in with calling the director (he knows us pretty well now) and if they want our money they better help the kid get a class that he can use toward the degree he decided to seek.

So, is that enough stress? It was soooooo much easier when they were little.....
 
Hi Lisa! Yesterday did the bike and TM, haven't decided what to do today. Have a little bit of a headache. Last night we went to a night at the races and I think I had a beer too many! Boy, weddings are crazy expensive aren't they? Are they paying for it themselves? Maybe your other son will be able to get in the classes he wants after the semester ends. A lot of people fail or don't come back, then he should be able to have his choice. He could also talk to the professors, maybe they would sign a waiver and let him in? Well, I should get back to household chores and then hopefully get a w/o in! Mary
 
Mary, the kids are footing the whole wedding bill. She has a settlement from a car accident she was in (over $100,000....now there is only $8000 left), OY don't get me started. Her parents apparently are waaaay behind in their own bills. I'm sure DS19 will get this straightened out with his schedule, maybe next time he'll be able to plan a bit better. It's tough letting them make their own mistakes to learn from.

DH kidneys started hurting again, that darn stone never did pass, so I went on the internet for home remedies (because a guy at work said it worked for his). So Saturday, I made an olive oil/lemon juice mixture and made him drink a whole glass of water, then we went and bought some Bragg's Apple Cider Vinegar (I've always wanted to try it because the health benefits are supposed to be so good), anyway, I"m making him drink 2 oz of that 3x a day followed by a glass of water. This morning, there appeared to be a reddish flake, about 4-5 mm long (but not very thick), they said the stone was that size, so maybe that's it. I told him to keep drinking the apple cider vinegar every day (1 2 oz dose). I even had some last night, wasn't too bad to just swig it down and drink water as a chaser. :)

I bet this concoction might be good for your hangover headache :) seems it has a lot of health benefits. Have any of you tried raw apple cider vinegar?
 
quick check in - slept in a bit, so only did 20 min on that darn bike (while I read--it's hard keeping the sweat off the nook)

I've been fatigued again and my cardio sucks and I can't lose this cruise weight, ah, what's a girl to do?
 
Hi there! Today did Rumble, yesterday did the original Get Ripped! I am going to try and get on the bike later. If I put a w/o DVD in while I am pedaling along I seem to get a good sweat going. Wow, what did that girl do with all her money? We paid for our own, I remember we couldn't invite too many people. It was lovely tho! Have they thought about making the wedding a little smaller? I am sure they have a lot of friends. It does add up quick! I have an observation. I was recording my workout, I noticed someone has said they have done over 600 workouts all ready this year? How is that possible? Hello to anyone else who stops by! Talk to you later. Mary
 
no w/o here, was up from 1:30 to 4:30am worrying over the kids, guess that's what I do best. then I got back to sleep at 4:30 and slept until 6:15 when the alarm went off, got interested in some news program and before I knew it I didn't have time before getting to work (or energy).
 
Hi Lisa! Guess just you and me? Today did LBB, everything but the cardio. My hip is really bothering me this week. I think it might be the weather. Cold and rainy. I don't know if spring will ever arrive! Lisa, I am a worrier also. My DH can sleep at the drop of a hat. When I worry at night, he tells me "what can you do right now(at 2 in the morning) to fix it"? I always think, well, nothing. It is so hard to let them go off and make their own mistakes. They have to tho. Just like we did! And look how amazing you are! Have a good day! Mary
 
Hi all. Monday I did Athletic Step. I gave it the 'ole college try but I don't think I will be doing it again. Step is just not my thing. Yesterday was a rest day and today was ME. That one seems to take so long. It is 65 minutes but some of the other 65 minute dvd's seem to fly by. ???? I hope to get a run in soon. The weather is not pleasant right now so I am not expecting much. BTW, is it just the three of us again?

Mary - sorry to hear about all the issues. I actually think $20,000 is pretty average if not good for a wedding. It is a lot, but I think that is the average cost these days. Oh, A $100,000 settlement? Do you know what I could do with that money? They never heard of investing or saving or etc.? That is crazy. Make sure you son puts her on a budget so that if (the worst thing in the world could happen and) things turn ugly and she want's alimony, he can tell the judge that she is used to living on X dollars and that is what she should get. Don't forget the separate accounts talk, plus a joint account. You could tell him it is not a matter of trust, if one person's assets get frozen or whatever, they still have access to money via the other account. Just some thouhgts.

Murphy
 
Mary, how amazing we are? Fit, Fab and Forty? :) If we keep eating like we are and me skipping so many workouts the fit part will be iffy :)

Murphy, are you running now? We need some of the rain you all are getting, dry as a bone here. I can see ME dragging, I only do the UB portions of it anymore.

I feel like someone else has inhabited my body with me taking so many rest days.

I did stop by the credit union and asked them about the kids getting accts set up each on their own (DS has had this for yrs), and MAYBE a joint--- the guy there is really nice and said he would have a talk with them when they come in. Also trying to get fiance set up with a secured credit card so that she starts to build some credit (again the guy will talk with them and I think I'll have them come to the branch where I work so that I can listen in and this guy is the best--he heard it all from me this morning so he knows my thoughts). Now, if ONLY fiance's mom doesn't undo everything I'm trying to do for these kids. Her parents are so stupid and so controlling. I hate using the stupid word but it's the one that applies.

Meanwhile, I've put DH on trying to get the other son squared away with his scheduled (ie. bug him to get on it).

parenting....oy!
 
Today was B&G. I would have welcomed a distraction by assistants. :) I hope to get some running in later this week. The rain has prevented me from getting much done and the 5K is closing in. Yikes.

Murphy
 
Good morning! Murphy, when are you doing a race? Very exciting! Today will be PUB and the bike. Now that I wrote it down I have to do it! Lisa, did you get some sleep? I hope your sons are doing ok. Your youngest should be ok with school. When is the oldest planning his wedding? Today will be cleaning and I get to have my grays colored! Have a good day! Mary
 
I ran 5 miles! er, maybe I should say I slogged through 5 miles, my body just feels lethargic. My speed overall was down too, it has to be the stress! I stepped on the scale too :eek: I have got to control something, the only thing is my after work noshing I've been doing (it's relaxing). I do have to get serious about this though.

Mary, kids are busy M-F so will see what transpires this weekend. The wedding is set for May 10, 2012. Greys? I guess with dark hair they really show, I've decided that mine are highlights :)

Murphy, B&G always seems so long to me, I normally reserve for the weekend, kudos to you for doing it and uninterrupted (no matter how much you wanted interruptions!)

Have a good day all, I'm wiped out from that run.....gosh I still feel so old.
 
Today was PLB AND a 15 bike ride. Did pretty well controling my eating last night.

Now onto another stressor. My neighbor (and friend) of 19 yrs is dying, has days to a week they say. It's affecting me more than I thought it would. We haven't talked as much these last 6 mths, but have years of many talks and walks. My most fond memory is of her walking Maddy with me that last year of Maddy's life. We both wondered who would die sooner, Maddy or her as she was fighting cancer for the 2nd time and was in the lymph nodes. We had a lot of heart to heart discussions and we helped each other through some difficult times.
 
Hello! Today did the TM and the barre w/o from LBB. Lisa, I am sorry to hear of your friend. I wish I had words of wisdom for you. I need to get to the store, the Easter bunny needs to be prepared! Yesterday we had to buy a new faucet for the kitchen, I turned the water on and all of a sudden water is squirting at me everywhere! (was kind of funny!). Anyway, there was a hole somewhere, my DH was quite the handyman! Have a good day. Mary
 
Today was travel fit. It went well, I love band work. I got throught 95% of it and then, my assistants showed up. I would like to get a run in but I am sure I will be distracted.

Mary - my 5K is at the end of May and there is one the end of June.

Murphy
 
Today was PUB again, got noodles for arms now, hopefully my protein drink will energize me back up. Have a good Easter weekend!
 
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