What makes you feel good right now?

[lilafowler]

Me:

Next month is my 1-year surgery anniversary.  MY SURGEVERSARY!  As of yesterday I am down 130 pounds from surgery date.  WOW.  It shocks me.  

BLATANT AW-ING:  I have already exceeded the weight loss goal my surgeon's group had determined as best case scenario.  I'm 20 pounds away from my personal goal.  

We joined the Y as a family.  It's really nice AND they're completely rebuilding it so it's going to be in a brand new building (next to the old site) in November with expanded facilities.  My husband is really into it which makes it awesome because we both egg each other on.  They have free babysitting and Eleanor LOVES going to the playroom while we work out.
I feel good working out-I used to think people talking about exercise making them feel good were trying to be superior and blah blah (fatty envy).  Now I just feel really GOOD and proud of myself for doing something to make myself healthy.

Lately I've been working a lot at making fun family memories-H used to be resistant when I would try to plan family activities because he had such bad memories of the lame excursions he was subject to as a kid.  I've worked at it and we've done some great family things lately that we all enjoy.

Eleanor is starting to really get potty training!!!  

kevin arnold is a wonderful friend.  I'm so glad for GBCN helping me find her.

I'm a little tipsy so FUCK YOU.

[Muddled]

This chocolate bar that's in my hand.


eta- Congrats on your successes!

[underwaterrhymes]

Congratulations! That's awesome!

[underwaterrhymes]

I feel good about being in our new home with my awesome H and kid.

I'm just really content.

[snickers]

A huge congrats to you!!!!

That I am almost 30 weeks and if I went into labor there is a good chance baby would be fine.

[wambam]

Double unders.

I haven't been able to do more than a couple for over a year. Tonight it just clicked and it was awesome!

[McGavin]

Congrats on the weight loss!!

H is started a new program on Monday which means he won't be doing shift work and will home every night for dinner for two months. I can't wait since making dinner for a 4 year and a one year is not fun or rewarding.

[rex]

All the baby prep is done. I don't want her to come yet, but if she did we'd be ready.

Also, chocolate chip cookies. I could eat all of them right now.

[lilafowler]

Aug 16, 2013 19:32:34 GMT -5 snickers said:

A huge congrats to you!!!!

That I am almost 30 weeks and if I went into labor there is a good chance baby would be fine.

Eee Pug-I remember getting into the 30's (week wise) and relaxing a LITTLE because I knew if she had to be born there was a good chance things would be ok.



BUT KEEP THAT KID IN THERE LONGER, KAY? 

[wannabe]

Heading to a concert with the teen right now. And she's driving, so I get to sit back and play on the internets.

[McGavin]

Aug 16, 2013 19:31:48 GMT -5 Que? said:

Your post makes me feel good. I'm really happy for you.

My H did something really nice for me on the weekend and said 'I'm trying to hear you the way you want me to hear you, because obviously my way isn't working'. That will make me feel good for awhile.

I feel good about moving ahead creatively, and professionally too, but it just feels great to be creative again.

What did I miss?  Are you back to work now?  And thumbs up for your H!

[underwaterrhymes]

Aug 16, 2013 19:34:11 GMT -5 @missuskeekers said:

When my baby sleeps for 2 hours.

It gets better. Hang in there mama.

[LLL]

H and I were enjoying Sangrias in the sunroom while the kids were playing. Now the kiddos are in bed (and I'm still drinking!)

[McGavin]

Aug 16, 2013 19:41:08 GMT -5 Que? said:

Aug 16, 2013 19:36:52 GMT -5 McGavin said:

What did I miss?  Are you back to work now?  And thumbs up for your H!

I'm starting a business. Eeek.

Good for you!  (high5)  < that's a high five, looks like clapping though 

eta   oh well, the emoticon didn't work at all  **shrug** "sad face"

[lilafowler]

Thanks folks.

Lame confession:

I'm buying a new outfit so I can do a before and after 1-year picture.

And I will probably post it on here.

[AHappierHour]

Congrats Lila

The Stromboli I'm eating is making me happy.

[nahoku]

Aug 16, 2013 19:45:28 GMT -5 lilafowler said:

Thanks folks.

Lame confession:

I'm buying a new outfit so I can do a before and after 1-year picture.

And I will probably post it on here.

You better post it on here!  Congrats, lila, I'm happy for you!

What makes me feel good?  Getting kisses and hugs from my babies.  Laughing with my girlfriends. 

[polka]

I put my hair up in some wild ponytail thing cause I was about to give my dog a bath. My daughter gasped when I walked in and said "oh my goodness mommy, you look like a beautiful princess ballerina girl!"

The fact that my kid says I'm beautiful even when I look like a troll doll, makes me feel pretty darn good



And congrats lilafowler!!!  So happy for you!

[lilafowler]

I am watching "Moonrise Kingdom" right now. Wes Anderson is my FAVORITE director (my favorite movie of ALL TIME AND SPACE is Rushmore) and watching this movie is making me super happy, even more so since I'm tipsy.

[lilafowler]

Aug 16, 2013 20:02:49 GMT -5 @scottydeux said:

LIFETIME MOVIE!

"Mother, may I sleep with danger?"

[Muddled]

Aug 16, 2013 20:01:58 GMT -5 lilafowler said:

I am watching "Moonrise Kingdom" right now. Wes Anderson is my FAVORITE director (my favorite movie of ALL TIME AND SPACE is Rushmore) and watching this movie is making me super happy, even more so since I'm tipsy.

Such a good movie!

[lilafowler]

Aug 16, 2013 20:04:10 GMT -5 Muddled said:

Aug 16, 2013 20:01:58 GMT -5 lilafowler said:

I am watching "Moonrise Kingdom" right now. Wes Anderson is my FAVORITE director (my favorite movie of ALL TIME AND SPACE is Rushmore) and watching this movie is making me super happy, even more so since I'm tipsy.

Such a good movie!

LOVE IT LOVE IT LOVE IT.  

[Deleted]

Lol everything about your post made me smile. I love the part about kevvie at the end especially. I am so happy for you and proud of you too. Xo

[Deleted]

That's all wonderful.  Glad everything is going so well for you!  Awesome job on your weight loss and commitment to exercise.

[underwaterrhymes]

Aug 16, 2013 19:46:15 GMT -5 @missuskeekers said:

Aug 16, 2013 19:41:25 GMT -5 underwaterrhymes said:

It gets better. Hang in there mama.

That is why they are so cute right?

Shameless aw:

So beautiful!

[lilafowler]

Aug 16, 2013 20:05:40 GMT -5 @missusbee said:

Lol everything about your post made me smile. I love the part about kevvie at the end especially. I am so happy for you and proud of you too. Xo

@missusbee I am planning on celebrating my SURGEVERSARY in Providence with kevvie-if you're around I want you to come!  

Although booze will be involved.  So you might have to be boozy.  

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Aug 16, 2013 20:08:44 GMT -5 lilafowler said:

Aug 16, 2013 20:05:40 GMT -5 @missusbee said:

Lol everything about your post made me smile. I love the part about kevvie at the end especially. I am so happy for you and proud of you too. Xo

@missusbee I am planning on celebrating my SURGEVERSARY in Providence with kevvie-if you're around I want you to come!  

Although booze will be involved.  So you might have to be boozy.  

You're saying this like you have to convince me. I'll alarm my house and stay over. fb me!!!

[zoidberg]

My friend M just emailed me to say that she is crashing my friend P's visit next month (they are bffs). I AM SO EXCITED! But now I feel like I need to send my H to a hotel to spare his delicate sensibilities from what happens when the three of us get together.

[zoidberg]

And congrats to you! I am so happy to hear that you love working out now. It is a great part of life.

[Chelle]

Zumba. Nothing makes me smile quite like it!