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Friday July 10, 2009

I'm re-reading the Harry Potter books, because the new movie is coming out soon. I finished book one last night. It's funny all of the things that you missed before when you re-read those. Every time I read them again I find things that I didn't remember before. I'd better hurry up if I want to finish before we see the movie. We may go to a movie today- Night at the Museum 2 is at the dollar theater now.

Next week is getting busier and busier for us. Wednesday the kids have dentist appointments, Thursday is park of course, and Friday we have to do blood work for Princess Stomping Foot at the hospital. Now, we are considering going to the beach on Tuesday. It would be fun, but I haven't decided yet.

Last night, we went to our favorite Italian restaurant. The service was *terrible*, but the food was good. I am getting a lot better at ordering healthier in restaurants. We ordered our favorite fried green bean appetizer, but I only ate 4 pieces, I got my salad with dressing on the side, and my Chicken Marsala with double veggies, rather than pasta. By the time we ate, I was so hungry that I ate it all rather than saving half for lunch like I planned. It wasn't a large meal, though- a chicken breast and vegetables.

The Rusty Knight told me this morning that he needs to stay home on Saturdays for the next month and a half. He has too much work to do, and deadlines are looming. I'm not thrilled with having to take the kids to therapy group alone, but I'm sure that he's not thrilled with being overloaded at work either. A couple of weeks ago at group, we were asked how our relationship stays so solid. We are the only couple there that really gets along well. I think that a big part of it for me is just realizing that we have a common goal, and that we have to work together to get there. It sounds kind of silly and simplistic, but it works.

I re-watched High Fidelity the other night (ok, I actually watched it twice), and I think that it may be my favorite John Cusack movie. Now I want a Marie De Salle T-shirt, but I think that I would have to make it. I did find Championship Vinyl tees on Cafe Press. Those are pretty cool, too.

Here's what I am wearing today:

Sofft Flats- $25 on sale at 6pm.com

Denim Clamdiggers- $15 at Lands End's Overstock

Gray Tank- $5 on sale at Old Navy

Striped BR Tank- $6 at Susie's Deals

Pearl Necklace- $18 on sale at Kohl's

Watch- $15 on sale at Sears

GRAND TOTAL= $84

Thursday July 9, 2009

I was finally able to get back to the gym last night. I took a class that I have been wanting to try, and I really liked it. They use weights, and do a lot of balance work to improve your core. I thought that I would really be sore this morning, but I'm not at all. I guess that if I get up early and go to the gym before The Rusty Knight leaves for work on weekdays, I could just go to classes on the nights that Princess Stomping Foot doesn't have dance, and also Sunday morning since that's my favorite Yoga class. That would leave me with this weight class, two Yoga classes and the option for staying after yoga for cardio. That's a decent schedule. Now I just have to get over my fear of "The Machines".

The weather has cooled off a little bit (I actually turned the ceiling fans off last night), and it should be a lovely day at the park.

Here's what I am wearing:

Madden Girl Gladiator Sandals- $18 at Famous Footwear Sale

Knit Skirt- $10 at Target

Banded Bottom Tank- $15 at Target

Gold Bangle Bracelets- $10 at Torrid

Watch- $15 on sale at Sears

GRAND TOTAL= $63

Wednesday July 8, 2009

Can you feel it? There's a hint if fall in the air. OK, not really in the "air"- but in the retailing. Fall merchandise is just around the corner, and you can see it if you look closely. I'm kind of excited. I'll need fall and winter clothes/shoes, so it gives me an excuse to shop. The items that I am really looking for are knee and ankle boots, sweaters/sweater dresses, new jeans and wool pants. I may need a new coat, too, but I'm hoping to make due with the ones that I have from last year. I'm going to invest in some wool tights or really good long johns as well. It's all about keeping warm for me. I am glad that I have picked up a few fall tops, though. I have a feeling that with the long, cool spring we had; summer might be short. Of course, it might just go the other way and we will end up with a long, hot summer and no fall at all. You just never know. Either way, I am dreaming of tartans, tweeds and leathers right now.

Here's what I am wearing today:

Peep Toe Flats- $13 at Famous Footwear Sale

Lands End Denim Clamdiggers (hemmed from jeans)- $15 at online outlet

Floral Tunic (finally got around to altering the neck/sleeves on this)- $6 from Ross

White Vest- $10 on sale at Ann Taylor Loft

Fuscia Gerber Daisy clip/pin- $2.50 at Claire's

watch- $15 on sale at Sears

GRAND TOTAL= $61.50

Tuesday July 7, 2009

I am down a pound this week (bringing my current loss up to 48 pounds now), and considering that I haven't been to the gym in two weeks, that is not bad. I'm going back to the gym tonight. I also have to figure out what I am going to do in August when dd's new dance schedule starts. I can work evening classes in, but if another gym had a better morning option I may switch.

Princess Stomping Foot is back on a full diet as of today, and I think we will go to the grocery store and let her pick out some food. She's already got a list in her head of things that she wants to eat- donuts, pancakes, mac n cheese, ice cream.... That would make her sick, even if it wasn't food allergies! She had some gluten for breakfast, and she is already grumpy. *sigh* It's going to be a long couple of weeks.

Here's what I am wearing today:

Madden Girl Gladiator Sandals- $18 at Famous Footwear sale

Lands End Clamdiggers- $15 at online outlet

Threadless Tee- $5 on sale

ATL Vest- $10 on sale

Wooden Bead Necklace- $5 at Payless Shoes BOGO sale

GRAND TOTAL= $53

I'm lovin' the graphic tee with a vest over it look, and longer necklaces- three new items for me!

Monday July 6, 2009

It's a new week, and I am ready for it! I haven't coughed anything up yet today, so I can safely say that I am pretty much recovered at this point. Finally! Just in time for Princess Stomping Foot to get sick. We have been easing her back into a "regular" diet since Thursday. First we added dairy, then soy yesterday. She will be back on gluten tomorrow. She's already not feeling so great, but no GI issues yet.

I managed to get three of my alterations projects completed this weekend, and a fourth is halfway done. I am pleased with the finished results so far, and I think that I can finish the last dress pretty quickly. I still have a pair of jeans to cut off and hem up, too- plus some of The Rusty Knight's things. I guess that I still have a good sized pile since I inherited Rusty's projects, but at least I am making headway.

This week should be pretty quiet for us- we have a dance class tonight and then just park day on Thursday. I'm getting out some new schoolwork to help keep the kids busy, and I bought them a new video yesterday.

I'm wearing one of my completed alteration projects today: (the shoulder drop/armholes on this dress had gotten too big, so I just brought the shoulder seam up, and then I tried belting it on the front rather than the back)