Showing posts with label Disney. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Disney. Show all posts

Monday, November 22, 2010

The Happiest Place, no really


I know, but what they say is true. The Magic Kingdom is the Happiest Place on Earth. However, getting there can be hell. I was so stressed in the planning and preparation, it was maddening. Luckily, we are staying at my parents house. The day before I left I just resigned myself to the fact to taking care of my deliverables to my clients and making sure I packed what I needed for my family's survival.

The one person I was worried about was our dog. I know, I know, he is an animal. But he is only a puppy and under a year old. I was afraid to board him, but had no other choice. However, the choice I made seemed brilliant. He is staying at a spa retreat for dogs, I swear. As I dropped him off, in my haggard state, with a "to-do" list a block long, I found myself jealous. Of a dog. He was going to have his own room, a good size for his size. A yard to run in, and someone to come in to check on him. The yard area was beautiful and spacious. Before we pick him up he is going to get fully groomed--a true spa treatment. With all that relaxation, I thought of all the books I could read and sleeping I could do. Darn you spoiled dog. I did feel bad for my 3yo, who originally was crying in Target when he found out we were buying items for our dog's vacation. After we got home, I caught him telling the dog about the "doggie" vacation. Not sure who the discussion was really for, but my son was smiling.

So here we are, my family, my parents and brother. Rotating in the teacups, cruising the Small World, hitting the countries in Epcot and shaking hands with Woody, Minney and Mickey. Ahhh, the happiest place on earth.

Sunday, November 14, 2010

Eat your Fruits and Vegetables

On my journey to continue to take better care of me, I'm trying and that is all that matters.

I have accomplished many things on my list, starting with my commitment to exercise. Albeit the minimum amount, but hey it is all about getting it done. My "dropping of the laptop on my foot" injury is healing up nicely. But running was still out of the question last week. I think I have a deep tissue bruise. It is getting better, but if the running continues to be an injury, I will call my brother in law, the PT.

De-cluttering has begun, just need to get these bags off for donation. As I was going through the motions I started to see everything I wanted to get rid of. I hate that feeling of being up to my eyeballs.

As for the commitment to cooking more often, good news to report. Mr. O'Mara was off on a business trip and the little guy was a good guy to cook for. I also whipped up some Chili on Sunday night that my husband was loving. Hopefully this week what I have on the menu will continue to satisfy to household. Regardless, I want to make a better commitment to eating five servings of fruits and vegetables a day. I know, what a nerd. I used to be good at, I need to get better. I will definitely need to stick with it because...

Next stop, the Happiest Place on Earth! You got it--we're going to Disney!

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