I’ve been going with both barrels.

I’ve been wondering about the weight posts!

Having gastric bypass in 11 days, starting a PhD program in August, and presenting at my first professional academic conference in a month. Woo!!

However, I have 8 million books and articles of clothing to sell on ebay, and I’ve been putting that off for about, oh, 6 months. Maybe this weekend….

Definitely putting off exercising on the whole. Currently putting off cleaning the apartment. One of these days I’ll be back on track…

Up to my nose in full time work and full time school and full time homework while attempting to get semi-interesting blogs in in the meantime.

Knee deep in having a house built and making all the decisions that go along with that. Knee deep in stuff that I need to sort since we have just moved into a rental property while waiting for the house to be done. Knee deep in just plain stuff…moved from an almost 3000 sq ft home to a rental that is about 1000 sq ft, maybe.

Putting off going thru all this stuff. Looking in the garage and having an anxiety attack when I see all the stuff unorganized and spilling out all over….other than that? Just taking care of the 3 kids and trying to maintain my sanity as we trip all over each other….and the toddler is loving the fact that he gets free reign of the stairs…not something he could do in the other house.

Here’s what I have been doing: baking, shopping, planning, making things for my friend’s baby shower tomorrow; planning a really nice dinner for my husband’s birthday, which also happens to be tomorrow, and scrambling to finish a knitted present for him; trying to keep my toddler alive and in dry diapers.

Here’s what I have not been doing: everything else.

Um, except reading and writing blogs. I seem to have somehow found time for that.

Oh man, my to do list is ten miles long right now. Most of it crafty things, but those crafty things make us money!

And, we’re going to be moving soon.

Give me strength.

I wondered about the WordPress Wednesdays but not the weight loss. I figured weight loss is way more private than mad coding skillz.

Also? I think you’re beautiful just as you are. (And before anyone gets started on the health benefits of losing weight, ask OMSH about her co-morbidities — there aren’t any. Not saying losing weight isn’t a postive thing, just saying it’s possible for someone to be heavy *and healthy.)

Just found your blog the other day (because you said you liked Outlander :) and really enjoying it.
I didn’t know you used to have weight loss posts but I SO hear you on the issue as a whole… my weight loss posts have also disappeared. Oh well. Working full time, volunteering on a committee, having a business on the side and being a mom are enough… cleaning, cooking and being thin just don’t seem to be priorities lately ;)

I’ve found my motivation to move…we’ve had a spurt of nice weather, and I’ve walked at lunch. I’ve brought somewhat healthy lunches, and I’ve taken my kids to the gym twice this week. I miss the veg time, but my 14 year old is cruising into obesity one day at a time, and I want to bring it to a screeching halt. That’s my motivation…I don’t want for her, what I’ve had all my life.

It’s been one week, and I have to say that it’s been easier than I thought. It’s a lot more fun with her there to pick…I mean talk to.

Other than that, trying to find things to blog about every day. My head aches just thinking about it today. Oh yeah, and work and take care of the fam and clean the house and all that other boring stuff we have to do.

And while I wondered about the weight thing, I wasn’t going to ask. We’re here if you need to vent, otherwise…it’s your own business. Good luck!

12/17/07 started “Puke & Poop Fest” at our house. (10 year old son, twin 2 year olds, myself and hubby–BAD stomach virus) Terrible through New Years Day. Then cold/cough/ear infections/pnemonia hit and it’s still going strong.
I’ve had time to do nOtHiNg..

Selfish? Not in my book.

And what have I been doing? Well, I’ll have a new baby noshing on me in less than three weeks. So naturally I’ve been reorganizing my CDs, scrubbing the floor by hand, and lifting heavy boxes.

I’m putting off something really big – quitting smoking. I want to quit for good this year and I know I can do it, but I don’t know if I could stick with it while I’m still in school. That’s what I’m up to now; school, school, school, and a full-time job, plus the super-mom gig. :)

Let’s see … I am up to my eyeballs in tax season. I work for a company that develops, produces, ships, and supports its own Income Tax Software. I am a Client Relationship Manager which means I manage larger companies or multi-site offices. This time of year everything else goes out the window … laundry MAY get done on Sunday after Church … housework MAY get done while the laundry is being worked on … fast food restaurants get rich off me and my family cause I dang sure ain’t gonna be cooking and the one I believe who suffers the most from this busy time of year is Lil Man … which in turn means that even less is going to get done cause when I ain’t at the office I’m gonna be enjoying him!

I’ve been putting off organizing boxes full of photos that my grandma and mom have given me (grandma, because she died 2 years ago, and mom because she remarried, moved and doesn’t have room in her house for her old memories from her previous life, I guess).

I was lucky that a switch flipped inside my head and said Meg – you have got to lose a few pounds! I’ve been compulsively counting my calories and logging my exercise and body measurements at myfooddiary.com. Having to ‘fess up to the web program seems to keep me honest. Oh, and that trip to the Bahamas with my inlaws in mid-Feb? That’s a motivator too.

Don’t worry OMSH, you’ll get there too. It will “click” when you are ready.

Did y’all read Mr. OMSH’s post? THAT is why I love the liar.

So anyway…Vanessa, please don’t slay me, but my mother literally planned my entire wedding while I was finishing up my last semester of college. I don’t have any tips except have someone else do it for you??

I am sooooooo enjoying reading this comment thread. Thanks for all the input. We are all doing so much. Multi-tasking Mothers of the world, REJOICE!

Hmmm, I’m feeling pretty inferior after reading *all* the above comments. I am anxiety-ridden just looking around my very messy house, and anticipating a possible move – how in the world will I get this place ready to sell?!!!

I have lost 35 lbs since April, but it took me years to get the motivation. I still have 35 or so to go.

That’s my only accomplishment. I’d rather be on the computer reading blogs, reading a book, watching a movie, etc. My husband is a saint.

I feel your pain – it’s a busy season, that’s for sure. Lots going on here and I’ve put off the gym but am extremely active due to the new addition, so whatever works!

OMSH – I’m trying very hard not to hate you. Its not nice of me to hate you. Excuse me while I go repeat that to myself about 325314 times, give or take.

Next year is my last year at university too. We’re planning an October wedding, so I’ll graduate in May and be married 5 months later. Can I borrow your mom during my senior year?

Liz C – I’m seriously considering it. Really. I am. Cause I’m soooo sick of this already. I want a nice wedding, I want it work, and I don’t want people to fight, IS THAT SO HARD?!

Vanessa – I third the suggestion to elope/City Hall type wedding. My husband and I got married at City Hall on a Friday morning, with his best friend, my sister and my mom there. Then we had a very easy going, potluck party with friends the next day. Simplest thing ever, very cheap (I’d much rather spend all that “wedding” money on a house or whatnot myself!) and drama free. Going on seven years later, I can tell you that our lack of a “big” thing has not harmed us in any way! :-) And should I ever want the “big” wedding, we can always renew our vows, which is def. a way less stressful situation to plan such a big event for.

Hope it goes well for you whatever you decide!