Sun 30 Nov

Going to be a busy day today with the Prepare Ye concert and a predictably long rehearsal before the concerts next weekend. Got the tree up and mostly trimmed yesterday; still needs the glass icicles and maybe the garland if it won't look overdone. It's kind of pretty to have colored lights again.

Wow, am I exhausted....

Food:

7:30 am Blueberry soy shake, slice frosted stollen, cherry juice from concentrate
12:00 pm 4 oz pot roast, 2 tbl beef gravy, 1 large red potato, 2/3 c hubbard squash, dinner roll, 1/2 pat margarine, 3 c hot chocolate
4:30 pm Sugar cookie, small piece pumpkin cake, chocolate cookie
9:00 pm Slice Little Caesar's pepperoni pizza

Sat 29 Nov

I could really get used to this "endless weekend" stuff. I've been confused what day of the week it is every day, and it's still only Saturday - I love it! Slept in til nearly 8 and putting up the tree will be so much less a chore, probably even fun again, without the need to string the lights on.

Wow, less than 1 hour to assemble and fluff the tree, lights all in place. Fluffing took longer than assembly, half an hour. I'll need to do a little more branch placement as we decorate but it's basically ready for ornaments already. Maybe I'll even get the crystal garland on this year; I won't poop out as soon since I didn't use all my energy to get this far.


Food:

8:15 am Bowl Red River cereal, 1 tbl craisins, 2 oz skim milk, slice Gift of the Magi bread, cherry juice from concentrate, coffee
12:30 pm Chocolate soy shake, small banana, half piece pumpkin pie w/1 tbl Cool Whip Lite



Exercise:

2:15-4:05 pm Walk with dad

Black Friday

Got up a little after 7 and am having breakfast before heading out for a bit of shopping. Did skip the shower to stay with tradition , though Dad couldn't do it. He will be clean and I will be...oh, well.

We did the Black Friday thing proud - found quite a few things to further the Christmas shopping as well as a couple of use-soon items. One is a 2" Memory Foam mattress topper for your bed in hopes that it will help your back when you're here for Christmas (and any other visits). The sample piece seemed to have some firmness and softness together, so hopefully you'll notice the difference. The other (surprising) purchase was investing in a pre-lit (only 800 lights, sigh!) artificial tree to eliminate the multi-day ordeal of assembling the other tree and stringing 1200 lights. The new tree has colored lights so that will be different, too. I'm really appreciating that I won't need to spend the rest of the weekend destroying my hands and getting really bitchy.

Food:

7:30 am Strawberry/banana soy shake, cherry juice from concentrate, slice of Gift of the Magi bread, coffee
11:45 am Salad w/4 oz blackened tuna steak, mixed greens, and fruit, 2 pc crostini, 1/2 c apple baked beans, coffee
2:30 pm Slice cranberry bread
4:15 pm Small piece pumpkin pie w/Cool Whip
5:30 pm 2.8 oz turkey, 1/2 c stuffing, 1 T gravy, 1/2 c sweet potatoes, 2 tbl cranberry relish, 12 oz light soy milk


Exercise:

8:00-11:30 am Shopping
1:50-4:10 pm Walk with dad

Thanksgiving Day

What a great day to have family all together! I'm sorry that Megumi, Yoshi, and Yuki can't be with us and it's too bad Leone and Mick have to stay home to eat their food from Tom, but it might be nice with just the LeGaults and Grandma. Who knows, maybe Rich will decide to come for awhile.


Food:

8:15 am Strawberry/banana soy shake, 98 g coffee cake, cherry juice from concentrate, coffee
12:00 pm 6 oz spiced cider
1:45 pm Turkey, stuffing, gravy, baked corn, cranberry relish, sweet potatoes, carrots w/mandarin oranges, crescent roll, wine, light soy milk, pumpkin pie w/Cool Whip
4:15 pm Pumpkin pie w/Cool Whip
7:30 pm 1/2 serving Churros snack
9:30 pm 60-cal Jello Sugar-free-Dark Chocolate raspberry pudding cup (Yummy!)


Exercise:

8:55-9:55 am Buns/Abs of Steel 2000 video

Wed 26 Nov

Preparation day today - finish getting the table area ready, bake pies and sweet potatoes, chop veggies, make cranberry relish. Think I might actually do a traditional green bean casserole with the dinner tomorrow. Most people like it. I'll plan on mac and cheese and broccoli for supper tonight when you and dad get back. I expect you'll get here around 6:30 or shortly thereafter.


Food:

7:00 am 1 c Corn Chex, 1/2 c skim milk, cherry juice from concentrate, half grapefruit, coffee
12:45 pm Chocolate soy shake, 101 g coffee cake
1:15 pm 1/4 c pumpkin spice trail mix
3:00 pm 1 Dove Promise
6:45 pm 1.5 c macaroni and cheese, 3/4 c broccoli, 12 oz light soy milk, 2"x2" mint brownie


Exercise:

5:00-5:55 am Step/weights DVD

Tues 25 Nov

My bro would have been 57 today if he were still around. Happy Birthday, Mark.

Thanksgiving brunch day at work, and a very busy schedule, too.


Food:

7:00 am Blueberry soy shake, cherry juice from concentrate, half grapefruit, 95 g coffee cake, coffee
9:30 am 1/3 c cheesy potatoes, 1/3 c green bean casserole, 1/3 c cheesy rice, 1/2 c broccoli casserole, 1/3 c scrambled eggs w/veggies & cheese, 1 sausage, 1 slice ham, 3 apple slices w/PB dip, 1 iced cookie, 1 slice low-fat chocolate banana cheesecake, 1/2 pc chocolate mint dessert, coffee
2:30 pm 3/4 c people puppy chow




Exercise:

5:05-5:55 pm Low-impact aerobics DVD

Mon 24 Nov

I feel good about securing your flight, getting my dishes put into the cupboard, and having some Christmas shopping done. Tonight we rehearse for Prepare Ye and then on to setting up for Thanksgiving.

If you'd like to make a salad of some sort, that would be awesome. I will be making turkey, stuffing, gravy, sweet potatoes, Crescent rolls, cranberry relish and pies. Leone is bringing baked corn. If you can make something vegetable-ish, I will not make green bean casserole or an equivalent. Let me know so I know if I should add the veggies back on to my list.

If Dad picks you up around 4 pm Wed, you can come home for supper and I'll make mac n' cheese (unless you have an alternate request). Would be nice to have a quiet dinner with just our family. Maybe we can even get Michael to join us!

Having some frustration because my pedometer has reset itself to zero at least twice today. It currently says I've done 303 steps today.


Food:

7:00 am 1 c All-Bran Strawberry Medley, 4 oz light vanilla soy milk, half grapefruit, cherry juice from concentrate, coffee
11:45 am 124 g coffee cake, vanilla soy shake, 98 g Roma tomato
6:00 pm 1 c casserole w/ground round, whole wheat noodles, frozen peas, shredded Italian cheese and Italian tomato soup, small bag salad, 12 oz light vanilla soy milk
8:45 pm Slice Gift of the Magi bread


Exercise:

5:00-5:45 am Power shaping DVD

Sun 23 Nov

Had fun spending time with you yesterday. Looking forward to doing so again on Thursday. For this morning, I'm unusually cold and my tummy hurts a bit - hope that goes away soon.

Wow, even with an hour's nap mid-afternoon, I am really tired. Wish I could skip choir and just veg out, but I really need to exercise, finish laundry, and get some other things done. But I'm so tired.................


Food:

8:00 am Strawberry/banana soy shake, 54 g raisin bread, slice Gift of the Magi bread, cherry juice from concentrate
11:45 am 1 chicken breast, 1/3 c scalloped potatoes, 1 dinner roll w/half pat margarine, 1/2 c California vegetable mix, 1 c salad w/craisins, slice tomato, 2 strips green pepper, 2 c hot chocolate, ice cream sandwich
3:45 pm Fun-size Kit Kat bar
8:45 pm 1.1 oz gouda

Sat 22 Nov

Nice to get a little extra sleep. Dad and I went to opening night last night, so we've had a preview. MIchael looks cute in tights!

Portage County Home had their annual pre-Christmas bake sale yesterday, so goodies again for breakfast - sigh!


Food:

8:15 am 50 g cinnamon roll, 97 g coffee cake, half grapefruit, cherry juice from concentrate, coffee
12:00 pm McDonald's double cheeseburger, McDonald's small mocha
4:15 pm Potbelly roast beef/provolone sandwich w/lettuce, tomato, and pickle, Potbelly oatmeal chocolate chip cookie
12:00 am 1" square apple cake

Fri 21 Nov

Made it through step this morning so I have my five days' 10000+ in for the week. And my scale was down to 126.4 today! Less than 1.5 to go! I'm not worrying as much if my calories are slightly over the recommended level at this point. With the regular exercise, I seem to continue to move slowly toward the goal, and then I just need to maintain.

We'll give you a call when we hit town then tomorrow as we're expecting to get there around 2. That should allow time for Woodman's and a good lunch, and maybe a minute to run into the mall to check on some Hot Topic items on Michael's list that weren't at the Mpls store.



Food:

7:00 am 1/2 c Maple & Brown Sugar Trail Mix cereal, 4 oz light vanilla soy milk, half grapefruit, cherry juice from concentrate, coffee
12:00 pm Blueberry soy shake, 89 g Roma tomato, 104 g iced raisin bread
1:00 pm 1 Riesen caramel
3:30 pm 2 wintergreen Lifesavers
5:30 pm 51 g homemade white bread, 51 g shaved turkey, 36 g cheddar cheese, 74 g sliced tomatoes, inner leaf romaine, 12 oz light vanilla soy milk, 67 g Gift of the Magi bread



Exercise:

5:00-5:55 am Step/weights DVD

Thurs 20 Nov

Dad and I will probably leave for Madison around noon on Saturday. I was able to find a pea coat for Michael online so we don't need to search the mall after all. I do want to go to Woodman's and possibly Trader Joe's or Brennan's. Have to think if there are other holiday purchases that would be easier to find in Madtown.

I was so tired yesterday that I cancelled my voice lesson and went to bed at 8 pm. Slept all night and feel better for it. Even skipped the morning workout to catch an extra hour of rest. I have the option of making today a slug day or exercising when I get home from work if I feel like it. I probably won't work out Saturday but I can have up to 2 days off each week.

Dad and I tried the new sushi grill on the East side of Point last night. Quite satisfactory. We'll take you there when you are in town if there's time over Christmas maybe. It's called Matsu Ya. We had a Chicago roll, I had sukiyaki and Dad had pan-fried Udon.

Turkeyz will be ready for you in about a week! Hang in there!

Finally picked up Michael's senior pics today. Will try to remember to bring you wallets on Saturday. They are really nice!


Food:

7:00 am 1/2 c Maple and Brown Sugar Trail Mix cereal, 1/2 c light vanilla soy milk, cherry juice from concentrate, half grapefruit, coffee
11:45 am Chocolate soy shake, slice pumpkin coffee cake
2:30 pm Coffee
5:45 pm 3 oz chicken breast, 4 oz Italian stir fry veggies, 3/4 c rice, 12 oz light vanilla soy milk, 1/8 blueberry pie

Wed 19 Nov

Michael is starting to feel the strain of tech week. Having a 5 am start and an all-day bus trip to Milwaukee didn't make it any easier. Hope he hangs in there.


Food:

7:00 am 1 c Corn Chex, 1/2 c skim milk, cherry juice from concentrate, half grapefruit, coffee
11:45 am Vanilla soy shake, large banana sliced in 2 oz light vanilla soy milk, slice pumpkin coffee cake
12:30 pm 5 g dark chocolate
2:45 pm Handi-Snack Sugar-Free Creamy Caramel pudding cup
6:30 pm 4 pc Chicago roll sushi, pickled ginger, iceberg lettuce & shredded carrots w/ginger dressing, 1 c miso soup, small serving beef sukyaki, lots of tea



Exercise:

5:05-5:50 am Power Shaping DVD

Tues 18 Nov

Dropped Michael off at Pacelli at about 10 to 5 this morning to catch the bus to Milwaukee for their rehearsal with the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra. Chamber choirs from all over the state, including Pacelli and SPASH, are participating in two concerts Dec 3. They will get an overnighter 2-day trip Dec 2-3 for rehearsals and a little fun. He's really looking forward to it.

I can tell that Michael is very pleased that you're coming on Saturday for his show. We're all looking forward to seeing you.
Megumi won't be coming for Thanksgiving as her sister comes to town on Sunday for a week and they'll be in Chicago on Thanksgiving. Maybe you can touch base with Junko briefly while she's in town if you remember her. We'll make the arrangements for pick-up and drop-off for Thanksgiving when we see you Saturday.

If you can get free sooner on Saturday, it would be great to get a nicer meal to last us for the evening. I'd like to be on the road back to Point by 4:15ish to allow for any snags along the way. I want to be back in time to get good seats. We would probably need to pick you up around 3 to get to a restaurant and get served in time. If it works for you, that would be great. If we can pick you up Wed evening for Thanksgiving, that would really be nice. One of us could pick you up around 3:30 or 4:00 if that works.

Food:

7:00 am 3/4 c Cinnamon Life, 1/2 c skim milk, slice pumpkin spice coffee cake, cherry juice from concentrate, half grapefruit, coffee
12:00 pm 3.5 oz meatloaf, 1/2 c mashed potatoes, 2 tbl beef gravy, 1/2 c green beans, coffee, 2"x2" square chocolate cake w/white frosting
3:30 pm Medium banana
4:00 pm 1/2 pouch SweetTarts
6:45 pm 2 slices homemade white bread, 1 tsp soft margarine, 84 g white meat chicken, 12 oz light vanilla soy milk



Exercise:

5:05-5:55 am Buns & Abs of Steel 2000 video

Mon 17 Nov

Busy weekend - didn't get to looking for airfares so will need to do it in the evenings. Will call for passport info.

Michael would really be pleased if there's any way you could come for his show at Pacelli this weekend. Performances are at 7 pm on Fri and Sat, 2 pm Sun. I could pick you up in Madison at about 4 pm Fri and take you back Saturday, or I could pick you up Sat morning and bring you back on Sunday if you could swing it. Little bro would be very happy.

Dad and I will bring you home after the show Saturday night. What time would you like us to pick you up? We could come in the afternoon and catch food before heading back if you like. Curtain is at 7 pm.

We'll probably need to grab fast food or something really quick to eat at 4 and make it home for curtain, but sure. Dad and I will come down earlier as we want to hit Woodman's and look for a pea coat for Michael at the mall. You can just give us a call when you're ready to be picked up.



Food:

7:00 am 1/2 c Trail Mix Maple & Brown Sugar, 1/2 c light vanilla soy milk, half grapefruit, cherry juice from concentrate, coffee
11:30 am Chocolate soy shake, medium banana, pumpkin coffee cake
6:45 pm 1.5 c homemade tomato soup, 52 g homemade bread, 45 g sharp cheddar cheese, 3 tsp soft margarine, 12 oz light vanilla soy milk, slice blueberry pie


Exercise:

5:15-6:05 pm Ball/band DVD

Sun 16 Nov

Going to a benefit at Pacelli after church today for the shop teacher, Rick Busse, who has cancer and recently also had a stroke. They're doing a spaghetti dinner, silent auction, bake sale, 3 bands, Packers on big screen TV, cheese curds and popcorn, etc. with proceeds to help their medical bills.


Food:

7:45 am Half a turtle caramel roll, cherry juice from concentrate, coffee
12:00 pm 1 c spaghetti, 3/4 c meat sauce, 1/2 c salad, 1/2 c green beans, breadstick, 8 oz skim milk, 2"x2" chocolate cake w/white frosting
5:00 pm Two eggnog pancakes, 8 oz Silk eggnog


Exercise:

3:55-4:40 pm Low-Impact aerobics video

Sat 15 Nov

"Hair" was lots of fun last night - a real throwback in time. First Nighters put out a nice dinner so overall it was a great evening.

Today I have 2 weeks' worth of laundry to catch up on, Community Shopping sale at Younker's for choir. (If I can manage my time, I'd prefer to go up to the Younkers in the Wausau mall as the one in Plover is so small). I have to cantor at 4 and I really should go over a couple of the unfamiliar verse songs again; I worked them with Mary on Monday, but that was a long time ago.)



Food:

8:30 am Half grapefruit, cherry juice from concentrate, 53 g chocolate babka, coffee
1:15 pm Caribbean shrimp salad (w/oranges, pineapple, raspberries & grapes), 2 slices black bean crostini, coffee
7:00 pm Market Bay Salmon pinwheel, 1/2 c mashed sweet potatoes, Strawberry applesauce cup, 12 oz light vanilla soy milk, Halloween crispie pop
7:45 pm 1/3 c sipping chocolate

Fri 14 Nov

Wow, is seems the holidays are approaching quickly! We need to clarify transportation for Thanksgiving as soon as I hear back from Megumi. I'd like to know what time you'd be able to be here over Christmas so I can arrange with John Hartman and possibly schedule a Christmas present massage for you at Wellness Spa. I expect to be off work the entire week of Dec 21-27, so I could come down to get you on Monday or Tuesday if that would work; maybe John could do the portrait Tuesday. I hate to ask him to take time on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day.

I want to look at Taiwan flights this weekend, so we'll need to connect to get the passport numbers and clarify your preferred dates. At this point, I believe we're looking at flying out New Year's Day and returning Jan 10?


Food:

7:00 am Vanilla soy shake, 68 g maple walnut scone, half grapefruit, cherry juice from concentrate coffee
12:00 pm 2 oz shaved turkey, 1 oz swiss cheese, 4 thin tomato slices, 1 leaf lettuce, 2 slices rye bread, 1 c ham bean soup, 8 oz 2% milk, 1 c coffee, 2"x3" chocolate frosted sheet cake
1:00 pm 1 c tea
4:15 pm 1 Reese's peanut butter cup
5:30 pm 4 oz red spiced wine
6:00 pm Dinner roll, 1 pat whipped butter, slice cranberry orange bread, 1 c squash soup, 2 c coffee, 4 oz pork, 1/2 c wild rice blend, 3/4 c roasted squash, apple dumpling


Exercise:

5:00-5:55 am Step/weights DVD

Thurs 13 Nov

Bought some Silk Eggnog the other day and it brought back pleasant memories of the time I came to Madison for a conference and we bummed through Whole Foods and ate Pokey Fries and assorted goodies in my hotel room together. That was really fun!


Food:

7:00 am Large pumpkin muffin, cherry juice from concentrate, half grapefruit, coffee
12:45 pm Strawberry/banana soy shake, 56 g cranberry orange scone, medium banana
2:15 pm 12 oz diet Coke
5:30 pm 3 oz rotisserie chicken, 1/2 c cranberry stove-top stuffing, 1/2 c canned beets, 12 oz light vanilla soy milk


Exercise:

5:05-5:55 am Buns/Abs of Steel 2000 Video - an oldie but a goodie

Wed 12 Nov

Brrr! I hate the quick transition from nice weather to cold. I want last Monday's 70 degrees back!

It was harder than usual to get up and exercise this morning, not from being too sore or tired, just hard to get moving.


Food:

7:00 am Blueberry soy shake, cherry juice from concentrate, half grapefruit, 52 g cranberry orange scone, coffee
11:30 am 8 pc spicy tuna roll, 1 pc salmon roll, 3 oz beef, 1 c cabbage, 1/2 c mushrooms, 1 tbl green onion, 1/4 c sprouts, stir fry sauce, tea
3:30 pm 1/4 pumpkin spice trail mix
6:45 pm 1 serving pork sausage casserole w/whole wheat noodles, 1 c asparagus, 12 oz light vanilla soy milk
8:45 pm 54 g cranberry orange mini-scone


Exercise:

5:05-5:50 am Power Shaping DVD

Tues 11 Nov

Michael didn't get to see Wicked after all; the last-minute arrangements they tried to make didn't pan out. Disappointing - sigh!

Life is back to very busy following the little break for Mpls. Next item to look forward to is Thanksgiving, I guess. I did email Megumi to invite them and ask if they could be your transportation. I'll let you know when I get a response.


Food:

7:00 am 1/2 turtle caramel roll, pear, cherry juice from concentrate, coffee
11:45 am 120 g pumpkin currant scone, vanilla soy shake
3:00 pm 4 plain M&Ms, mini Heath bar
4:15 pm Handful popcorn
6:45 pm Taco Bell grilled steak taco, 12 oz light vanilla soy milk
7:25 pm 1 piece string cheese, 1/2 c Silk eggnog



Exercise:

5:05-5:50 am Low-Impact Aerobics video

Mon 10 Nov

I did keep track of my food while gone but was too tired to enter it all last night. Got home just in time to run to choir and was wiped out by the time we were done. Now we're consuming some of the goodies I couldn't resist buying. At least I cut my turtle caramel roll in half (it was plenty!). I made good use of the exercise room at Sofitel a couple of the days; I love the nice elliptical there.


Food:

7:00 am Half turtle caramel roll, 6 oz OJ, coffee
11:15 am Vanilla soy shake, pear, 70 g maple walnut mini-scone
3:00 pm Act II popcorn ball
6:30 pm 1 c chili, 1/8 c shredded cheddar, 12 oz light vanilla soy milk, 1/3 lemon tart




Exercise:

5:00-6:00 am Pilates mat
5:35-6:10 pm Cardio Hula DVD

Thurs 6 Nov

Heading off to Mpls this morning with Grandma; will be staying through Sunday this time due to the special rate at Sofitel for a 3-night stay. Looking forward to lots of good eats, shopping, resting in that beautiful room, and working out in their great facilities. I know you didn't want to be bothered for a Christmas list, but we will want to get you some things besides the Taiwan ticket, so if there is something specific you'd like, text me. I'll have the phone with me (no charger), so I'll be able to communicate some. Not sure if I'll have access to a computer there - don't remember ever seeing one in the common area.

Michael and his Music Appreciation class are taking a trip tomorrow to Chicago to see "Wicked". I'm really jealous! Hope he has an awesome time.


Food:

7:00 am Strawberry/banana soy shake, cherry juice from concentrate, pear, coffee



Exercise:

5:00-5:55 am Step/weights DVD

Wed 5 Nov

Yaaayyy!!! I even managed to stay up long enough to watch the acceptance speech. My faith in the American people is restored. Just wish we didn't have to endure a few more months of W before the change can really begin. And all the good local legislators kept their positions, though Mielke the crazy man came closer to Obey than I would have believed.

Oh, and please don't drink til you pass out - just enough to celebrate without the major consequences, please!

My scale was down to 127.4 this morning, too! Less than 2.5 pounds from my goal! Life is good.

Got up to exercise but decided I needed the little extra rest more than the movement. Sometimes you need to listen to the body.


Food:

7:00 am 1 c All-Bran Strawberry Medley, 1/2 c light vanilla soy milk, slice raspberry coffee cake, pear, cherry juice from concentrate, coffee
11:30 am Vanilla soy shake, 30g multigrain toast, 1 tbl peanut butter, clementine
3:15 pm Baby Ruth fun size bar
4:15 pm Large oatmeal raisin cookie
5:30 pm 2 BBQ chicken drummies, 3 corn chips w/asiago dip, 2 small cubes almond pound cake, 1 small cube beer bread, 1/2 pumpkin bar, 1 graham twist

Election day

Dad's off voting now and I'll head over when I finish breakfast. Fingers crossed that Americans don't dumb up a third time in succession.

I will look for a flight for you as soon as I get some free time. Is return on Sat 10 Jan acceptable so that it's easier to pick you up?

Wow! What a gorgeous day!!!!!

You just had a 6 pm phone message from someone encouraging you to get out yet today and vote if you haven't already. They had your polling place listed as Jefferson School.

I've just been watching the numbers on the Internet, but I think I'll break down and turn on the tube. I was too nervous to watch before I felt like things were heading in the right direction.


Food:

7:00 am 1 c Maple & Brown Sugar Chex, 1/2 c milk, clementine, cherry juice from concentrate, coffee
9:45 am 1/2 chocolate caramel bar
12:00 pm Blueberry soy shake, medium apple
1:00 pm 6 peanut M&Ms
3:00 pm 3 Wintergreen LifeSavers, 1 bite-size Milky Way Midnight Mini
4:00 pm 1 banana split granola bite
6:00 pm 2 scrambled eggs w/ 1/4 c diced ham and 1/4 c shredded cheddar, 1 slice multigrain toast w/2 tsp soft margarine, cup peach applesauce




Exercise:

5:00-5:45 am Power Shaping DVD

Mon 3 Nov

Hope you made it home safely and had a wonderful time in Virginia. Nice to have a break from the stress. Love to hear about your trip if you get time.

I'm annoyed because my step tracking site with the equivalency calculator has been offline for a few days. I'm glad I wrote down the equivalency of some of my DVDs.

Sounds like an excellent and well-deserved break. So glad you had a good time! That free ticket could let you visit Keaton again with minimal investment.

Crazy day today at work. Meeting with Pacelli guidance counselor w/Michael re: post-HS plans at 1:35. Talked about possibilities of UWSP, tech school, UW extension campuses, etc. Need to start getting applications in.


Food:

7:00 am 3/4 c Maple and Brown Sugar Chex, 4 oz skim milk, cherry juice from concentrate, slice raspberry coffee cake, coffee
12:30 pm 1"x2" square chocolate caramel bar cookie
1:20 pm Strawberry/banana soy shake, clementine
5:15 pm 1 c Archer Farms apricot currant chicken w/whole wheat couscous, Musselman's Lite Blueberry Pomegranate applesauce cup, 12 oz light vanilla soy milk, 1 piece string cheese, small square cranberry cake w/butter sauce
6:15 pm 1 Fun-size Baby Ruth
8:15 pm 1/4 c pumpkin spice trail mix


Exercise:

5:00-6:00 am Pilates mat

Sun 2 Nov

Decided to do the Morning Quickie Yoga routine when I got up so maybe in combination with ballet later, I'll hit the 10000 mark without need to hop on the treadmill too. We'll see.


Food:

8:45 am Chocolate soy shake, cherry juice from concentrate, small square cranberry cake w/butter sauce
12:00 pm 2 crepes, medium sliced banana, 1.5 tbl sour cream, 1.5 tbl brown sugar, coffee
5:45 pm 1 c chili, 1 tbl shredded cheddar, 58 g multigrain bread, 1 tsp margarine, 12 oz light vanilla soy milk




Exercise:

7:55-8:30 am Morning Quickie Yoga DVD
4:15-5:05 pm Brutal ballet DVD

Sat 1 Nov

Gotta take Grandma to church this morning for the Holy Day. She'll probably give me garbage for not making Michael go even though he will go to Eddie's Confirmation Mass tonight. Dad has to go to the Confirmation practice this morning at 10 so he won't be going either.

Got about 208 trick-or-treaters last night. Panicked part way through when they were coming hot and heavy and sent dad out for more candy, so now we have leftover. I thought there would be a wave of older kids once it got nice and dark, but it didn't materialize. Ate too much candy yesterday - oops!

Food:

7:30 am 1 c All-Bran Strawberry medley, 4 oz light vanilla soy milk, cherry juice from concentrate
11:45 am Chicken breast half and drumstick, 1/2 c long grain and wild rice blend, 2 spears broccoli, 8 oz skim milk, 2 c coffee, 1 -inch square dried cherry cake w/dollop of canned whipped cream
1:30 pm Kit Kat fun-size
3:45 pm Small square cranberry cake w/butter sauce
8:00 pm 4 oz white wine, spinach salad w/2 tbl hard boiled egg, 1/8 c croutons, hot bacon dressing, 4 lamb ribs, 1 c vegetables