smiles

Wow, I didn't expect such a response with my last post. I honestly didn't think it was that big of a deal. But it made me feel good, thank you.

Bug's party is turning bigger than I expected. That is totally awesome. I love having so many people in love with my Bug. And I received tonight the news that Doodle is going to be there. Watch out, two of Bug's boyfriends will be there.

Goals for this weekend include: planning food, drinks, party favors, and logistics of party; walking - even if it is only 30 minute, I need to see what my foot will let me do; buy new walking shoes; get my sprint t-shirt; meet BestFriend's new friend; color hair; and relax.

Tonight we celebrated Niece. I love spending time with family. To sum it up, tonight I am feeling complete happiness.

don't touch it

I did something awesome today. I mailed an envelope - postage paid even. The contents? Four cotton swabs. Why? To get myself on the bone marrow registry. Sweetie is cautious of this, he doesn't want me to have any pain. But I told him that I hope I am picked, I want to help. I think everyone should be on the registry and give blood. Come on, you can save lives. The way I think about it, if I needed it I would want others to have donated.

Yesterday, I went to the Doctor. Bottom line is that I am OK. I have Plantar Fibromatosis. It enlarged in the week I waited for the appointment. When I told the Dr this he asked if I had been massaging it. Well yes, I left off that I read on the internet to do this as he said "well, don't. don't touch it. touching it makes it bigger." So I am in the process of not touching it :-) I have a wrap on my foot and get to wear it for two weeks. Then I go back with my walking shoes and will have inserts made. I can still walk and we will just watch it. I don't have to do anything unless it starts to cause pain - then I face injections or surgery. I hope to get back into my walking very soon. I have no excuses now.

And on a side note, I took the paper invitations to Bug's school today (for the people who I did not have email addresses for). We caught two of her friends as they were leaving. I gave one to Bug and told her to give it to J (her best friend). She held it tight, found J and gave it to her. J took it and said a huge "thank you". Both were jumping and smiling. I don't think either knew what was in the envelope. It was the simple act of giving that made them happy. I love this age.

The full party mode has set in. There is so much to do even with what we have planned. I want it wonderful for her. Nope, not perfect, it won't be and I know this. However, I just want her to have a great time. She is saying over and over "my birthday comes next".

1st half of long weekend check in

We are moving right along with the b-day party planning. As of right now it is a Simpson, Thomas the Train, Spiderman, Totoro, and Princess party. I think the bottom line is that she just wants a day of celebrating her. Actually with her b-day falling on a Saturday, she gets three days celebrating her - lucky girl.

Here is where we stand:

Pick location of Bug's party - check
Send out invites - check for email ones, paper ones on Monday

This weekend has been fun. I hope we aren't boring Niece. We have gone shopping, gotten ice cream, played, watched movies, and played Wii.

Aren't they cute? Bug ADORES her Cousin. Poor Niece has trouble getting any time alone.

And look what we found in our backyard yesterday. I love Sun Flowers!
Now I wait for Niece to wake up so we can start our day. I told her this weekend is all about her and she gets to decide what we do.

I have to post this one as it is just too cute: And here is the video - the shorter of the two, but you shall get the idea.

Today is my Friday

Yep, I get a four day weekend. Tomorrow is Girls' day with my niece. I am not sure what we are going to do, but it will be fun.

I had to make an appointment to see a podiatrist, I go in on Wednesday. I have a lump in the arch of my foot. From the research I did, it looks to be nothing more than an overuse injury. We shall see. It hurts but not enough to where I cannot move around. I just don't think I am up for any training walks. And that sucks as I want to walk.

I have the CUTEST video of Bug. I need to get it up where people can see it. She just cracks me up. We have to get the invites out for her party this weekend. This means we must choose a theme already - she want a spiderman, princess, Thomas the train, totoro, kitty party. She did choose the cupcakes though - pink ones of course.

AND I have been "back on" the 'ol weight loss band wagon for four weeks now. I am happy to report a 7 pound loss :-) I am so close to my first mini goal that I can taste it. Don't worry I will let everyone know when I get there.

And with that, I am off for my weekend of FUN!!!

ahhhhh

Maybe it is the antibiotics that I received on Friday because apparently I was sick. Or maybe it is the fact that my happy pills are increased. Or maybe it is because I am feeling thin. Or maybe it is because my husband couldn't keep his hands off me this morning. Or maybe it is because my fingers and toes are no longer angry and are a beautiful pink. Or maybe it is because the universe likes me this week. Regardless, I feel great.

I had a great weekend. I enjoyed BestFriend time and girl talk. I enjoyed a long nap to help me feel better. And I enjoyed silly time with Sweetie and Bug.

Life is good.

Too Big

This morning was productive. My Niece is coming for four nights next weekend - and OMG I am so excited because it has been FOREVER since we had her for a weekend. She will be bunking in Bug's room. This means that it needs to be straightened up a bit. Sweetie was in charge of the toys and I was in charge of the clothing. As we jammed to Disney Cuties : Totally Techno I went through the pile of clothing on her chair. I have procrastinated on packing up clothing that was too small. Today was finally the day to face the fact that she is big. Each piece of clothing brought back memories. From the outfit she wore coming home from the hospital that was entirely too big, the shirt she wore when she got her tubes, the outfit she wore in Downtown Disney as she danced, to the everyday clothing that was our favorites. In so many ways that is still how I see her, small and a baby. She is a big girl. She has her own opinions, just ask her and you will find out. She plays, tells me about her day, says "I love you" without being prompted, and acts silly in a way that can cheer me up even on the darkest of days. She is my buddy. But the reality of her getting big really hit today. Sweetie said I was torturing him by showing him the newborn clothing. I was simply sharing :-) I still have two drawers to look through and determine what fits and what doesn't. After that all clothing too small will be packed. I hope we get the opportunity to use them again.

New Challenge

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I challenge YOU to join me: family, friends, stalkers, everyone. We have almost six months to train for 3.1 miles. We can do this. We can join together and make a difference.

Come on everyone - let's kick some cancer ASS!!!!

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SPRINT RACE CHALLENGE

Ladies and gentlemen may I have your attention. I, Missy, have completed the Sprint Race Challenge. I completed three 5ks and two 10ks. Not only did I improve, but I beat my goal time for the last one. I got an average of a 15.61 mile and I ran more than I have ever run. In a nutshell, I kicked ass.

And you want to know the best part? BestFriend and Sweetie walked/ran with me. It was so awesome to have their support. Last year we started this craziness. It seems so long ago.

Of course with a good day we also had a downer. Bug is sick. Fever and tired. She isn't coughing or having a bad nose. The good news is that she bounces back fast from this kind of sick, at least I hope so. Currently her fever is gone thanks to the medicine. Blah. And we missed going out with Tammy and JM. But they understood, at least I hope we can get together with them soon. Bug loves her Doodle. I just have to get her better for tomorrow. She has to be good to help Sweetie make me his waffles.

I am doing good still. I have been tracking my food, making healthier choices, and feeling strong. And after today, I am excited to do more running with my walking. My knee might stop me from ever being a full on runner, but that is ok - because I am improving.

For now I am taking my poor baby to bed. Here's to a good night sleep to make her better.

dedicated

Thank you BestFriend for the wonderful update about me.

I have been very busy with two big projects at work and don't see an end in sight. My boss, as awesome as he is, has apparently forgotten how long these things take. But that is ok.

Speaking of work. Things are good. Unknown, but good. And for once I am truly ok with the unknown. I told my boss my stakes in the changes. Now I just need to tell his boss. And as of this past Friday, I have been employed here longer than at Telecom. That is a big step. And it is funny, I feel so much further along here. I know I had three months maternity leave, but I never felt as comfortable with my boss as I do now.


I think the other part of that is age. I love my 30's. I love not caring what others think and feeling like my thoughts and feelings matter.


Diet is back on track as of 4/24. As of my weigh in today, I am down 4.4 pounds. That is what I needed, to see a reduction - for a total of 36 since my heaviest. Now I need to be consistent with my walking. I walked this morning before work. I really need to get my butt of of bed because I so love early morning walks. All I need now is my new iPod to be uploaded so I have some music. I have the LAST 5k in the Spring Race Challenge on Saturday. I may have a 5k on June 1st - Run for the Rovers - come on have to do it for the animals. But that will depend on my foot. I am having some pain. My goal is to just finish the 5k. Worst case, I will not do the 6/1 5k and focus on recovery. I also need new shoes. I hate buying shoes.

Well that was as much of an update that I can do. It is time to go and get my girl. I hope everyone has a great night.

From the daisymouse fan club...

Hello! This is not Daisymouse (DM). This is "BFF" or as I'm known to my peers at work, "hey"

Since DM has been uber busy, I have hacked into her blog to update you on all that she is doing:

1. This Saturday is the final race in the Sprint Challenge. Not only has she completed the series, she has improved her time with each race (even with an injured foot)! Saturday's 5K will be a big awesome celebration and I think, the timing is perfect as its Mother's Day weekend. So if you're up at 8 a.m. Saturday, think good thoughts her way.

2. She's been crazy busy at work, putting in hours on the weekends (she's even at work now as I'm writing this!) and going to Excel trainings, etc. Lol, as if she needs training in Excel. Bill Gates calls her for Excel advice.

3. We did some work in her mom's (known to me as "G") front yard, digging her a new flowerbed, though we need to plant the flowers now. Daisymouse was nice and took a flattering picture of my old butt as I was bending over pulling some weeds, Thanks! D: And after that, her and Mr. Daisymouse, a.k.a. "Sweetie" painted G's shed. Not sure where they get all their energy.

4. YAYAYAY Saturday June 7, our little Ms. Bug will be THREE! How did that happen? DM is trying to organize a birthday party for her beautiful little girl which is difficult when the chosen theme varies from hour to hour from Totoro to Thomas the Train to Princess.

Here's a pic of DM and Mr. DM before the Capital 10K. Yes we're crazy (or dumb?) enough to get up at 5:30 in the morning on the weekend to put ourselves through pain.

And the Cap 10K was awful! Not only was the oak pollen so thick that the air was yellow, it was raining and humid which made the nearly straight up and down hills so slick people were sliding down. Ugh!

5. She's been studying for the first CPA test -> this time she's studying for the test that's easiest for her, because its in line with what she does (my idea! YAY sometimes one of my ideas is good!) My thoughts were that the hardest part of the test for her will be the newness of it and the uncertainty, and once she's past that, she'll blow through them. You really can't underestimate the scariness of going into something new - even when you're as determined and see-through-walls smart as DM.

6. She puts up with me and I'm high maintenance. Today she had to deal with a deep black depression I was in over the loss of a little bird that had been in my care. She did a good job being my rent-a-sister and I made it through the day. <3

Ok that's all that I can think of to write, but she'll be back on soon I think when everything calms down a bit.

Sincerely,
DM's fan club president