Journey Beyond Survival

I am HERE . I had hoped to get farther, but I know this place like the back of my hand. Okay, not that specific site, but it gives you the flavor of the town. We stopped here once upon a time when my entire family decided to conspire against me and vomit. Hubbend. Chickadee. miss THANG. Beansprout. Somehow I survived. A stop with a McDonalds, grocery store, and nice hotels is memorable at that point. Did you know that Handicapped Accessible rooms have parking spaces right in front of them? With exterior doors? Ahhh. Perfect for the war-torn woman traveling with three kids. I didn't realize that Hubbend was actually leaving me. Not until he called me from inside the airplane to tell me he'd made it onboard. We'd stopped a THIRD time for miss THANG to go potty at an oasis. Chickadee was not happy. Beansprout thought peeing in a cup was novel, so he had done it again unnecessarily. When Hubbend said, "I'll see you again in time for the reunion...

Did I tell you it's a crazy week? Chickadee started preschool I am writing during Chickadee's school We're working on a mortgage Hubbend is going to Deutschland I am going to Utah I am pulling my kids out of school so we can go We're going to Big City 3 1/2 hours away TODAY Chickadee is getting a g-tube and this is her consult. I'm just going to do my best and know that I'm good enough right now . After all, I've got plenty of friends to support me . Friends that make me laugh , and let me know it's okay to cry. (that really is a compliment) I hope you all are doing great, and bear with me during this crazy week. I am determined though to get back in the groove and lose weight. Even if I don't have a working scale (yet). I am drawing strength from you, and lending you my own support even if I'm not able to get you a typed out one. We can do this. Let's DO THIS THING!! *photo by Globetroppers*

Hubbend is leaving to help his mom with the estate.  I was mighty tempted to go.  Just so I could visit MrsFatass .  But Chickadee can't do two 12 hour drives separated only by 48 hours.  We impose long drives on her too much as it is.  So I must stay home with her. miss THANG is elated to go on a trip without JBS.  She loves exotic, which means no mommy around usually.  Beansprout keeps changing his mind.  Since I'm posting this before they leave, I'm still not entirely sure that he's going to go.  But  I'm fine either way.  If he stays, we get one more time of just being us before he goes to school.  If he goes, I get some time with Chickadee. At any rate, I'm very happy to report that The Peanut Gallery Speaks  is running smoothly again.  Well, not that anyone on the surface can tell, but I was pulling a lot of strings behind the scene.  If you could come say hi to Carole -whose post I lost and she found f...

While Driving Alone 10 Hours to FitBloggin' Stay Awake Action Packed Horror striking terror in my heart book on CD Drink a lot of water Kegels marathon Kegels to William Tell Overture learn the words to My Theme Song Eating Chew Gum Gum helps your olfactory senses diminish in the gas station Gum prevents the poor drive thru receptionist from understanding you Gum necessitates walking across green turffy stuff called 'grass' to throw it away. Enjoy a chance to breathe. Pack REAL FOOD -insert duh- Eliminating--problems-- Assess. Think of birds, think of puppies and of vacuuming. If problem persists drive for 50 more miles and adjust your seatbelt. Upon discovery of problem being real; plan to exit. scope the countryside for likely solutions In the event that the only solutions available are yellowing in every hue, be careful DO NOT SIT ON THE POTTY!