My socks are damp and my glitter nail polish is wearing away from the edges of my nails, but Alyssa’s bedroom carpet is thoroughly steam cleaned, so it’s all good. Between spilled drinks, accidents with crayons and paint, and a few contributions from Leah (bitch, you know better!), the carpet definitely needed cleaning. I’m going to pick up some enzyme odor remover tomorrow, then steam clean the carpet again. The kids have learned to be more careful with crayons, the paint is now out of reach, and the dog is being crated EVERY SINGLE GODDAMN NIGHT since that’s when she’d sometimes sneak off into Alyssa’s room. I don’t know what Leah’s deal is, except that she got her panties in a twist while I was in surgery and then while I was in recovery. You know, it seems so cliche that when Mom steps away everything goes to shit, but damned if it isn’t true!
I’m still trying to shake the Christmas hangover. It’s Tuesday, which means that the work week is more than into full swing, but I still just want to laze about and do absolutely nothing. Having so many seasons of House and three weeks worth of Nip/Tuck to catch up on doesn’t make the temptation any less… well, tempting. I haven’t thrown myself back into work, but I’ve been doing stuff here and there, cleaning up my blogs and several dozen client blogs, and I knocked out every single email that was chilling in my inbox, so whoo for productivity of some kind!
Christmas was great. Have I said that? If not, it was. If so, then let me reiterate: Christmas was great. Alyssa and Ryan made out great, as always. This year we didn’t go too overboard on Hello Kitty stuff, either. Dan and I gave her a Hello Kitty digital camera, as did Dan’s paternal uncle, aunt and sisters, my mother gave her a Hello Kitty lamp, and Dan’s brothers gave her a set of Hello Kitty walkie-talkies, but that’s it for the Hello Kitty! She received books, games, a kids karoake DVD & singalong book set, Barbies and accessories, a Fur Real puppy (from us) AND kitten (from Dan’s aunt and uncle), Littlest Pet Shop pets to go along with the playset Dan and I gave her for her birthday, a Photokinz tiger, a My Little Pony toy and DVD, clothing, and an Easy Bake Oven from Jason. I’m not sure what her favorite gift is… I guess I should ask!
Ryan’s favorite gift, hands down, is the Thomas the Tank Engine train set that Jason gave him. Not because it’s Thomas, but because it’s a train set. He builds and re-builds the train set all over our house, and plays with it several times a day. Right now the train set is running through my kitchen. Earlier it was in our bedroom. Who knows where it’ll end up tomorrow.
Besides the train set, Ryan received a Bugsby (he loves it now that he’s figured out how to use it), a Little People airplane set, books, games, clothing, a Sock Monkey jack-in-the-box, a McDonald’s cash register and toy food set, a Yo Gabba Gabba toy, a big box of crayons, and a huge Crayola easel that has a magnetic dry-erase board on one side and a chalkboard on the other. From my mom he received a little doll house with people and furniture that he’s also playing the hell out of.
As far as my favorite gift, it’s a toss-up between the Sephora gift card I just spent, and the Kenmore vacuum sealer (that I have yet to use; I’ve never wanted to go grocery shopping for meat so bad in my life!). The necklace Dan gave me is also quite beautiful, but since it’s so fancy and blue I’ll only be able to wear it with certain outfits.
Grr. Right now I’m slacking on some client work. I’m also slacking on my protein consumption. Meh. I have good days and bad days with food… a lot of days I’m just focusing on getting food in! Protein is a priority, of course, but I’m not getting anywhere near what I should. Earlier someone commented on That Fat Chick with a recommendation of liquid protein bullets. I may buy a few and give them a try. Taste doesn’t bother me too much… as long as I can get them down without gagging, I’m happy!
Weight-wise, I’m 252.8 lbs. today (down 33 lbs. since surgery), and I feel fantastic. I look SO much better than I did 30, 50 and 75 pounds ago!
P.S. I’m participating in The Curvy Girls. Come check us out!
You look fabulous, as always =) I love your hoodie. Which Littlest Pet Shop pets did Alyssa get? One of my friends got me a frog, lol. They’re cute, I think I’m going to get more just to decorate my shelf.
You look great and I am glad that everything is working out for you!!! It’s great that you had a good Christmas and I hope the rest of the holidays are just as great. Happy Holidays!!!
If you can find ENYZM-D, get it. I have used it countless times and it works wonders. It has a lemony scent but it won’t gag you.
You look great ^^ I love the purple top your wearing and it’s great to see you’re feeling better
Enjoying the youtube videos
You look fab! Well done 
Glad you had a good xmas
Jenn, you’re looking downright skinny!
Jenn you look fantastic! That is such a cute picture of you and Dan!