Tax Day

Yep, it's April 15th, which is traditionally tax day, but for some reason, this year, it's April 17th.  Yeah, whatever.  It's trying to rain, but so far, it's only gotten a few sprinkles to the ground.

Anyway, after losing that whopping 4.8 pounds last week.  I was expecting to stay the same or maintain.  Much to my surprise, I lost another 2.2 pounds for a total of 34 pounds!  Way to go, Bev!  Which means, that the 10 pounds I wanted to lose before we go to Disney is going to be a reality.  Which also means that I need new bathing suits, new shorts and new just about everything.  This is so great, and I have to thank my wonderful husband for embarking on this journey with me this time.  I really hope this is the last time I have to make this journey, because it gets harder and harder every time I have to start over.  And my "year's goal" to get under 200 is becoming more and more of a reality.  This is so cool!!

Last day of spring break.

We made it to DC and home.  Walked about 10 miles a day (I wear a pedometer, so yeah, we really did walk about 10 miles a day!).  The only thing I didn't like, was the crowds at the National Zoo.  Otherwise, we had a wonderful trip.  We went to the National Cathedral, and it's still undergoing repairs from the earthquake last summer.  The place is gorgeous, though.  Also seen:  The National Gallery, the American Indian Museum (yes, that is what it's called), Georgetown and a walk around the Tidal Basin.  Yep, all in 3 1/2 days.  The hotel was nice, and it was right up a hill from a Metro stop.

Hubby found a WW center that wasn't too far from a Metro stop, so we went to weigh in.  I lost 4.8 pounds.  I don't believe it and hopefully won't gain it all back this week, b/c I'm drinking enough fluids.  But if it's real, and that means I don't gain it back this weigh in, then I have 5 pounds to lose before we go to Disney at the end of May.  Wow.  It was so exciting, but then I lost another point.  I wasn't used to the loss of a point the week before, and now to have another disappear?  Yeah, right.

Some of my smaller jeans fit, but some of them don't. Go figure.  I'm really going to have to go through all my clothes and see what fits, what is worth keeping and get rid of some the stuff that doesn't fit and is a "what was I thinking" purchase.  Not this week, b/c there isn't any room left in the garbage can!

Hopefully, it will be another "good" week at the scale.  Although, I'd take a stay even week right now!

DC tomorrow.

I should be packing, but I'm putzing around on the computer.  The weather is going to be a crap shoot for our trip.  The weather channel is saying in the 60's and sunny, which means jeans and a sweatshirt.  But do I bring something in case it gets warmer?  I'm bringing a skirt to weigh in, but should I bring that cute capri set I just got (in a smaller size, mind you)?  Oh the decisions.  And I may end up shopping today.  Yeah, I need to spend more money like I need a hole in the head, but I'm bored, and none of my clothes really fit anymore.  But on the other hand, I don't want to spend a lot on spring/summer clothes and then have to buy the next size down for our Disney trip, where I will need warm weather clothing.

So, I'll figure it out.  And maybe curl up with the latest Anita Blake novel, that I borrowed from the NYPL, via ebook lending.  So, it's still early.  Time to decide what to do today. . .

2 days until DC

So, it's the first "day" of spring break, and I'm doing laundry.  I'm also bored out of my mind, but that's to be expected.  I finally "borrowed" a book for my Nook from the NYPL, so I do have that to read, but I was going to read that on the train down to DC.  I need to get organized, make an appointment for my car and get packed, but that's also on the to do list for tomorrow.  When I was a kid, I never realized how much work it was for my Mom to go on vacation.  And we used to go for 2 weeks!  At least, this trip is just hubby and I.

We've found a WW center that isn't too far from a Metro stop.  And since hubby is doing WW with me, it will be a lot easier to stay on program.  Other than the iffy weather, this should be a nice break for the 2 of us, before all hell breaks loose with the after Easter stuff -- bringing #2 kid home from school!