Day 81 - 82 ARGHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!

Been weighed and have only lost 0.5lbs, not very happy, really need to get a hold of myself, it's add a meal this week too which is really daunting but just need to be really disciplined and then hopefully won't put any on next week then back to Soul Source the week after with hopefully a good weight loss. Well fingers crossed anyway.
Going to have a quiet weekend, just the 3 of us staying in tonight and we've got a few blue rays to watch. Gran Torino, Watchmen and Ghost town so that should keep us busy. Watched Marley and me the other night, put it this way I came to work with swollen eyes the next day as it is so sad. :0(
Dave is going up to Wooler in the morning to sort some things out at Grandpa's house then not a lot planned after that.
Going to go away and have a little word with myself as the way I'm feeling you would think I had put a bloody stone on. On a lighter note I tried a dress of our Cerrie's on that I couldn't get the zip up on last week and this week it fits, so maybe I've lost measurements but not weight this week??
Thanks for the comments, my blog definitely helps me in time like this.
Mysery Meeechelle x x x

Day 76 - 80 Missing Leesco!

Had a really busy weekend. Went to Ladies day on Saturday which was really good. Sun was shining and it was really nice apart from the stinking toilets and the fact that you had to que for 40 mins. But hey ho. After the races I went back and met Dave, Lewis and Ross at the Block and Tackle then headed over to Blyth to meet up with Joanna and her friends Linda and Nicola. Had a fab night and had a sore stomach from laughing so much. Sunday Joanna made dinner for everyone and with Elise still being away at Pony Club camp we stayed all day and had another fab day. Playing silly games and just being generally stupid.
Monday I had taken off so me and Dave had a really lazy day and just watched rubbish tv and snoozed on and off all day which was lovely after our hectic weekend.
Back to work yesterday and it was pretty manic, don't know why it was just crazy everyone wanted something. Didn't do much last night but it was starting to drive us crazy Elise being away, I spoke to her and she has had a fab time and said she had been round the Cross Country Course yesterday. The house is just so quiet without her, it's bizarre. It kind of got us talking about IVF again and when we should start trying again, I just don't like the thought of not having a child in the house, crazy I know. I think we will talk about it after Christmas and see how we feel then.
Anyhoo, Elise is home tonight so can't wait to see her, she said last night that she had missed us which was nice, 5 days is a long time :0( but I'm sure it will have done her the world of good.
Diet wise everything going OK, just a bit apprehensive about add a meal next week, I suppose this is the easy bit when you have not options but it's having control when you need to make choices.
Going to go home for my dinner soon as got a meeting at 1 bell so Laters x x

Day 73 - 75 Growing up :0(

Been busy the last few days, but unfortunately not in the exercise sense. Been a bit crap really. Was going to go out on the bike on Wednesday night but forgot we were all at the dentist. Just for check ups and everything is fine. Doesn't look like Elise will need a brace in her teens which is good, Dave needs a bit of work done and just a scale and polish for me.
Yesterday was really busy at work and had meetings all day however Elise's leavers mass was on at 1.30pm so had to go to that too. It was so lovely, they all did readings stating what their favourite memory of their time in St Aidan's was and it was really emotional. Then at the end of mass Mrs Leslie (head teacher) presented them all with a dvd which was played and a certificate of achievement. The dvd is amazing me and Cerrie were bleating our eyes out. It was pictures of the whole year 4 pupils throughout their time and they played Miley Cyrus - The Climb over it which made it even more tear jerking. To top it all off a few of the kids started crying as they didn't want to leave. Needless to say Leesco didn't not a single drop. Not a tear. Hard git that she is. Lol!
So today is her last day in little school, I have to say it has been a fantastic school and I think Elise will miss it, however I know she is ready for the next challenge as she is not pushing herself. Hmmm, god I sound like my mam and dad. So now comes seven weeks of jealousy of Dave and Elise being off, bah it's a hard life.
Went over to Cerrie and Mickey's last night just had a quiet night but stayed up late and watched a few episodes of Sex in the City, the old ones, it's fab.
Dave's off to Wooler today after picking Leesco up from school as she finishes half day. He's going to let the piano removal men into his granpa's house as my cousin Leanne is going to have it. Dave used to teach Leanne when she was little (bizarre I know) and he really didn't want his mam to get rid of the piano and we already have one so I asked Leanne if she would like it and she said yes so I think Dave's really pleased that it's not going too far away, keep it in the family and all.
Get weighed today at 1 bell, not too hopefull after last weeks small amount and I was a bit naughty on the alcohol front last weekend but we shall see. At the end of the day I need to keep thinking I would have had that plus lots of food too so I suppose it's a positive regardless.
Going to Ladies day tomorrow, very last minute thing but going with a few girls from work so really looking forward to it. Clare (friend from work) is taking the car so it's ideal not having to worry about getting lifts etc. We're just going in the cheap end this day as we paid £40 for tickets last year and there was no bloody difference so £20 this year, that will do us. :0)
Just back from being weighed and have lost another 3lbs woo hoo. So that's 37lbs in total. Yippee x

Day 69 - 72 Get on your bike!!

Well what can I say about the weekend? It was fab and had a great time BUT drank far too much and feel a bit guilty now. We went to Whitley Bay on Saturday which was really good, stuck to vodka and diet coke all night which I suppose is OK but then went out Sunday as well, and of course it was a case of oh come on we'll go out for dinner so I have my bar followed by a few drinks so feel quite bad about it.
Took yesterday off as knew I wouldn't be sparkling when I woke up which was just as well as I was a little tired shall we say. LOL!!
So, I'm drawing a line under the weekend and going to just plod on, up my water and continue, it could be worse I suppose, I could have stuffed my face with a pizza when I got in. I've decided also as punishment to myself, I'm going to try and start introducing some exercise into my life. I hate exercise and no matter what anyone says it's evil and I just don't enjoy it, but, I've decided I'm going to get my bike out of the shed and go on some bike rides with Elise, she is over the moon as it means she gets to go further on her bike as she's not allowed out the estate on her own. We were meant to be going tonight but Yasmin is at ours for tea and it is peeing down so tomorrow night it will be.
Started shopping for Dave's 40th which is quite exciting but can't say what for in case he reads this. I think he's decided he wants to go to Wooler on his actual birthday and Holly and Nev and a few others are going to come out too. He could change his mind before then though. Oh actually speaking of Mr M he has lost his iphone on Saturday night and is gutted, to be fair he doesn't often lose things but hey ho it's gone. Luckily he is insured so will be able to claim on that but I think it was just a ploy to get the upgraded one. He also broke up today for 7 weeks yep 7 whole bloody weeks, how evil is that. Bah. I suppose it means no housework for me though :0) which is a bonus.

Day 68 - Humph!!!

Well I've been weighed and have only lost 2.5lbs, not really that chuffed with that to be honest as I don't understand why. I haven't done anything different so I'm a bit pissed off. However on the bright side that does take me to 34lbs in total. I think I may have to start and do a bit of exercise next week me thinks. Hopefully if the weather clears up I'll get on my bike and go on some bike rides with Elise :0)
I wouldn't care I even took my pants off to get weighed as they were very wet and the last few weeks I have been weighed in a skirt. What a bummer!!!
On a "lighter" note, had a very productive day at work and tied up lots of bits and pieces that needed doing so pleased about that.
Well hope everyone has a good weekend.
M x

Day 65 - 67 Invites out!

Finally got our invites for our party out today, I printed them off yesterday and packed them up last night so all done and dusted, I wasn't exactly sure what the etiquette was for sending out birthday invites but at least they are out now and it gives people who have to travel plenty time to get sorted.
Well what have I been up to the last couple of days? Not an awful lot really, Elise went for her visit to St Benedicts on Tuesday which she said was good apart from the fact that she had to have stir fry for her dinner which she said wasn't very nice.
Tuesday night she went out with her dad for her grandad's birthday for a meal so by the time she got in she was bust. It was lovely though as Elise was out and Dave went for a long run so I had the house all to myself:0)
Work's been really busy the last few days so the days seem to be flying by. Last night Elise has her little friend Eli over for tea so I made spaghetti bolognese for them all which looked v nice even if I do say so myself. By the time I sorted the invites out it was 9 bells so just got bathed, watched a bit of telly then that was me ready for bed.
Not much to say really on the diet front, all doing fine, still get the odd day where I get a bit sick but hey ho it'll happen. Only 1 month 2 weeks and 5 days until our party woo hoo. I also need to add a meal in 15 days which is pretty scary.
It's Dave's 40th on the 8th of August so we are going to have a night away I think just in Wooler for that then he is having a boys night on the 15th to Morpeth, so loads of things coming up.
So, what's on this weekend? Tomorrow night, me and Dave are having gorgeous little Cerys while Mickey and Cerrie take Elise and Liam to see the new Harry Potter. Saturday morning Elise will be going to her dad's then Holly and Nev are coming down and we're going out with them, Ross and Lewis and his friend. So looking forward to that should be fun.
Ta ta for now. Oh dear, it's just started to rain and I've got washing on the line.

Day 62 - 64 New member of the Muckle family coming soon. (No I'm not pregnant)

Had another great weekend, went to Tynemouth on Saturday and it was really good, we went for an Italian's for lunch, well the girls did and I had a pint of water then we had a wonder round and went to the fantastic Raspberry Bizzare and bought Elise some bits and pieces. We then went to the pub for a few then back to Leanne's. I got a lift with Emma and Lee and went to Claire's later on and stayed there as she was having a party for her friends 40th so had a great night and managed to avoid all of the food that was about.
Sunday Dave picked me up around lunch time and we went home and just chilled for the rest of the day, I got a text off Elise informing me that her rabbit at her dad's had had babies and could she "pritty, pritty please have one for home". So, I have relented and said she can as long as her and Dave clean it out and her grandad makes the hutch so we will have a new addition to the Muckle family in a few weeks, hmm don't think Lola will be too happy.
Elise has her first full day at St Benedicts tomorrow just as an intake day but she will be having her dinner there so I think she's quite excited. £2.05 a day dinner money, bah not blinking cheap. Then I've just paid £45 for part of her uniform, that's just for jumper's and P.E kit.
A year ago today we were having a lovely day at Matfen Hall for our Claire and Chris' wedding, so Happy Anniversary to them, I have to say it was a lot nicer day a year ago as it is peeing down here.
I've been looking at dresses for my party and I've seen a fab Karen Millen one which i love, can't wait to go shopping but need to wait until nearer the time me thinks.
M x

Day 61 - It's Friday :0)

Just been and got weighed and have lost 3.2 lbs, pleased with that but would still prefer 4lbs, but hey ho.
Went to the Sage to watch Elise last night, she was fantastic, I was very proud of her. It was a really late night though poor souls, they had had two dress rehersals and the performance was on for nearly three hours so we didn't get in until after 11, so to say we had a tired little bean would be an undersatement. She went to bed and was asleep before I got upstairs to say goodnight.
She's been into work with me this morning and been fantastic, she has put labels on all of the payroll envelopes ready to be posted out and designed, coloured in and laminated a book mark. Dave picked us up at 12 and I went and got weighed, Elise lay down in the back of the car so bless her I think she's still knacked. I'm back at work and they were going to go home and let her chill for a couple of hours while Dave washes the car and cuts the grass.
Think Cerrie, Mickey and the kids and our neighbours Janine and Chris are coming round tonight. Elise is off to her dad's in the morning then my dad's taking us to Tynemouth about lunch time so should be a nice day.
Got loads left to do at work before I leave at 4.30 so had better get cracking.
Laters x x

Day 60 - Leesco hits the stage!!

Going to the sage at Gateshead tonight, Elise is in the "catholic extended services partnership" basically a performance put on by the catholic schools in the area. We went last year and it was really good. She has gone straight from school so had to take a packed tea much to her disgust as she's not really one for packed lunches. She ended up taking a dry bread bun, some hula hoops, a chomp, a yoghurt and a jelly. Oh and some cucumber. She's a funnyun. So we need to be there for 7 bells, can't wait.
Get weighed again tomorrow hoping for a good weight loss however I did have a good few cheeky vods last Saturday but we shall see. It's teacher training day tomorrow but Dave is having to work in the morning so Elise is going to come into work with me. I'm going to set her away doing some admin work, well never too young to learn. It's just until 11ish I'm sure she'll enjoy it.
Going to Tynemouth on Saturday, Dave's off to Wooler to go out with the boys and I'm going out with my mam, Cerrie, Aunty Stella, Emma and Leanne. We try to get together well originally we said every month but it doesn't always work out like that so anyway we've decided on Tynemouth this time as there is a festival on so should be fun. Only thing is we also go for lunch / tea so I'll be sitting like a bit of a loon, but hey ho.

Day 58 - 59 Tired!!!

Good morning, good morning, I am so tired today. Yesterday went well, well, as well as a funeral can go. We left from Grandpa's house and went to Ingram church where the vicar gave a lovely service and read the most lovely pieces which Sheila had written, it was just perfect, then a cousin read a poem from his book which was also lovely. He was then buried next to Dave's Gran. I haven't been to Ingram for years and had forgotten how beautiful it was, it's right next to where Dave grew up. There are now some gorgeous holiday cottages there, I'm definitely going to take Leesco up next time we're off and we have a nice day. After the service we went back to Embleton Hall which again was really nice.
We got home about 5.30ish and went to get Elise from Cerrie's then Dave went for a run and I made their tea's.
I've been feeling really hungry the last few days and the only thing I can think is I haven't been drinking enought water with me being off work so I'm half way through my 2 litre bottle which is sitting on my desk. Also Dave say's my breath is honking (he's so kind) so drinking more water should help that too.
Watched the Michael Jackson tribute last night and found it really sad but fantastic at the same time, I thought it was so sad for the family and his children. I thought John Mayer was amazing, so brilliant but quite understated. I thought Usher was a bit much mind going and caressing the coffin and that. bah. So anyway little grandpa can go down in history as being buried on the same day as the King of Pop.
My cousin Louise (Claire who I mention regularly's sister) is starting Lighter Life today so good luck to her, as I've told her she will be feeling fab in no time.
Thanks Jo for your lovely comment, however I think I'm looking a bit sparkley eyed from the double vodka I had just consumed. ha ha. x x

Day 55 - 57 Fab Weekend!!

Monday again, god they come round quick. Had a really good weekend. Friday night went to Jugs' house and she had the girls round, so quite a late night. Saturday morning we were up early and took the kids to Bounce in Blyth. We then took them to McDonalds then dropped Elise off with her dad. After this we went to see my Grandma Mary. She is in a care home in Blyth but unfortunately she is not too good, she didn't recognise us at all, she is just a little shell really.
Met mam and dad after that and went with them for dinner to Scaramangas but I was very good and just had a pint of water and a black coffee.
Went to Whitley on Saturday night and had a fab time, got rather tipsy as we were out from about 5.30pm oops. Didn't do a lot yesterday, didn't go to mams for dinner so just had a nice quiet time in the house, later on Cerrie came over with the bambinos. Picked Dave up from the airport at 8.10pm, me and Elise went up a bit earlier and had a coffee, we were very jealous watching all the people getting ready to go on holiday. Dave's plane was on time, he had a great time and has really caught the sun.
Got loads on at work today, so busy, busy day for me. Then tomorrow it's Grandpa's funeral, the service is at a church in Ingram then afterwards at Embleton Hall.

Day 54 - Weigh day!!

Just a quickie got weighed today and lost another 3.2lbs so lets call it 3lbs to air on the side of caution. Quite pleased with that, I am feeling really good at the minute in myself, I've not had any heartburn since the doc gave me some tablets and just feel a lot less sluggish and tired.
Went to Metro yesterday afternoon and Leesco got a fantastic little net book, we got it in the sale for £249 so she is over the moon, I wouldn't mind one myself. She also got lots of little bits and pieces from Claire's accessories and River Island, she got some sunglasses, a phone case, and hairbands and stuff. So all in all a very happy little girl :0)
Going to Jugs' (Joanna's) house tonight for a few drinkies, obviously just a couple of vods and diet c. Then Whitley tomorrow woo hoo, hope the weather picks up though. Dave got away OK this morning, was up at the crack of dawn and seemed to be really looking forward to it. He text me earlier saying they had arrived and the hotel was nice.
Over and Out the Shellmyster x x

Day 52 - 53 She's 9!!!!

Well it was Leesco's birthday yesterday and I can't believe she is 9, don't know where the time has gone. She had a lovely day yesterday, she was up early opening all her presents which she seemed to like all of them and she got £345 cash, £20 Argos voucher and £20 New Look voucher so she has done ridiculously well, unbelievably spoilt but she's worth it. She has a lovely party last night, there were six of them there and they were all very well behaved. We had a game of cricket on the green then had pizzas and birthday cake.
Finishing half day today as going to the Metro Centre for her to spend her money, she wants a net book which she has seen which will also come in useful for her work at middle school so good choice me thinks.
Dave leaves early tomorrow morning and Mickey (sister's husband) leaves today so me and Cerrie are really looking forward to our girly weekend. Slight change of plan to Saturday, we are now going to go to Whitley Bay as it was going to cause problems for lifts etc to town, so we're meeting up with Mrs E, Miss B and Miss K. Woo hoo, can't wait. Weigh day again tomorrow, mind they come round quick.