Holiday Recap~

Wow-I cannot believe it has been an entire week since I posted. I missed blogging and reading blogs so much while I was travelling. I honestly feel like I didn't have time for much over the holidays.

We had all kinds of worries on the beginning of our trip about the weather but thankfully it cooperated and we made it to New Hampshire safely. We arrived and had last minute gifts we had to get.

We finally made it to Mom's house with a full vehicle to unload and I couldn't wait to see my niece and nephew-they warmed to us immediately and Mary, Gabby and I built a snowman.

Me and Cole had tons of gifts to wrap since you can't wrap the one's you are taking thru the border so we would go to the room to wrap a bit and then spend time with the family, etc. We were so tired from working overnight and the big trip that Cole slept from 9 on and I fell asleep at around midnight.

Christmas day is a blur of opening presents, cooking, etc. So much fun. I'm pretty proud of myself for not over-eating too bad over the holidays. I didn't get in my proper fruits, veggies, etc but I didn't ever feel completely stuffed either so I guess I can't complain.

The rest of the holidays went by way too quick. I cried so hard when my brothers family left. It is so hard to be away. My niece is amazing and my nephew is the happiest baby ever.

My meeting is closed again for the holiday so hopefully by next week I'll do pretty good. Cole is at the grocery store right now getting us some fruits & veggies.

Can't wait to read some blogs tomorrow to see how everyone is. Missed my blog family.

Happy Holidays~

This has been a super busy week. Those of you who read my blog know that I love downtime and hate being busy. It doesn't become me, haha.

Had overtime on the weekend and then basically had to catch up on sleep after that. Did some running around for some Christmas gifts that I hadn't purchased online, did some more baking (nut free) to bring to Mom's.

This week hasn't been bad food wise for me. I've been pretty much staying on plan (so far) as I know I'll be eating more once I get to the states. I haven't gotten in my exercise but I'm hoping with the extra running around it'll balance out? Anyone? haha.

We still have more things to pick up and we're getting tired. This year I did like about 50% of my shopping online and next year I'm shooting for 80-90%. It is so easy and hassle free. So much more options and I found it cheaper. It also helps that we always have the money up front so we don't get billed later-pay the credit card off immediately and nobody gets hurt-haha.

I called Mom's last night and she was cuddling on the couch with my niece Gabby watching a movie-I was so jealous-I so can't wait to get there.

I've been trying to read some blogs and will keep trying during the holidays-keep going people and don't get too angry with yourself if you slip, pick yourself up and dust yourself off.

Stressing out~

This week has been a stressful one. I don't know what is up but I'm really feeling anxious all the time. Usually the feeling of butterflies in your stomach can be fun but not when its in a bad way.

I'm feeling stress for many reasons:

1) My job usually gives us an extra day off with pay during the holidays and they don't know if they are doing it this year.

2) We don't get off work until 6:30am on Christmas Eve and are driving to New Hampshire (5 1/2- 6 1/2 hrs) and they don't think we can go into work a couple of hours earlier to help us out.

3) This is Cole's first Christmas away from home and I'm getting a bit of quilt from the in-laws

4) I want this to be an amazing Christmas for Cole

5) My niece is allergic to nuts and I'm stressed about what I can make, eat, etc.

Whew that felt good to unload, haha. I've managed to eat good the rest of the week and got on the treadmill a few times. I think it helped me get out some aggressions.

One really bright spot to my week has been the Christmas Card Exchange I am in on the Weight Watcher forums. I so love going to the mailbox everynight before work and getting nice cards. Usually with something inside like recipes or inspirational quotes.

In the cards I sent I cut out inspirational quotes from my Woman's World Magazines with Scrapbook Scissors. Nice quotes that can apply to weight loss.

In the magazine for this week they had two nail applications that I really want to try in the next week. One was CandyCane effect:

The other was like a french manicure but in red. So pretty.

Another bright spot is that Cole took a picture of me that I really like-haha-vain or what? Being with a camera addict can have its perks afterall :)