The past 4 days have been filled with FOOD! I'm feeling so bloated and so fat, yet my clothes don't fit any tighter so that's a good thing right? One night it was a steak and bleu cheese salad, another night it was ham, another night pot roast. Wondering what we're eating tonight. I'm so not hungry. I'm hoping tonight is a free for all and we can eat what we want. I just might stick with a nice, big cup of water!!!!

Update: tonight was a free for all for dinner and most people had leftovers. I had a few crackers with cheese and that's it!

Friends of ours are going to Disney for Christmas break and are taking what they call one of their many "Kissimmee vacations". They're not staying in a hotel but are instead staying in a vacation rental home. Because they'll be there Christmas Day they wanted a homier feeling and are even bringing a tiny Christmas tree along with them to set up and have somewhere to put some of the little gifts they're bringing with them. I think that's such a cute idea. They'll be staying in Kissimmee but they'll only be minutes away from Disney World. I think the house their renting has game room in it too which her boys will love. I'm sad we won't be able to see them - they'll be there the same amount of time we'll be up in Jacksonville for the holiday. Hoping to catch up with them another time though.

So this is definitely not the time of year to be thinking of starting a diet. My mom was telling me about all of the food she's bought for the week we're there and I can see myself putting on pounds just thinking of it all. I'm just going to have to moderate the intake of it all and drink loads of water and I think (or I hope) I'll be okay. I always find I'm so bloated when we've been at my parents. And it's not their fault, I just like stuffing my face it seems. LOL I have set a goal for myself though that as soon as 2008 hits (ok, so maybe not New Years Day since we'll be up late the night before) I'm eating healthier and working out. And I'm not calling it a resolution or a diet because then it's bound to fail for me. Not sure what I'm calling it actually - guess it doesn't need a name or a label - it's just what it is.

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You're probably wondering what a "BoBo" is right? PetSmart has them and I'm sure you've seen the commercial with the hotdog and his BoBo and he goes with his owner to PetSmart to buy a new one. We can't buy them for Knoxie because they last all of about 10 minutes, if that. She literally tears them apart so no stuffed toys for her. But, I needed a gift for my parents dog, Freckles and a gift for my brothers dog, Rory. Neither one of them eat biscuits or doggie snacks or anything like that (sensitive tummy's I'm guessing) but they like soft chew toys. I was just in CVS this morning and found a pink BoBo with the pink ribbon on it. Being both dogs are girls I thought it very fitting and am now done shopping for dogs!

When we go up to New York City for the Avon Walk we're going to have to make a hotel reservation to stay in a hotel the night before so we're right there. I'm sure as it gets closer to the actual walk we'll know the location of opening ceremonies and will be able to find a hotel near there. A friend of mine was telling me that when the time comes to use TravelHero.com. They provide discount hotel reservations and can help you find a great place to stay in hundreds of different cities in the U.S., Mexico, Canada and about 216 other countries. Not only can you find a hotel but you can also find flights, car rentals, activities and even vacation packages using the same website. If you're not comfortable booking any of your vacation needs online they also have an 800 number to call.

If I can persuade my husband to make the Avon Walk into a week trip we might need to look into renting a car. I'm not sure if we'd be flying or driving, but there's enough time right now to figure that all out. And yes, I have yet to even tell him I'm signed up.

I wish I could be there for it, but, since it's up in New York and I'm down here in Florida it looks like I can't. I'm wondering though if there's a way to meet others from this area that will also be walking in it. I'll have to roam around their site a little bit more when I have some free time. Here's some more info though on the party:

Save the Date & Celebrate the 2008 Avon Walk Season

AVON WALK GREAT START PARTY!

Saturday, January 26th, 2008
1:00pm - 3:00pm

Scandinavia House - The Nordic Center in America

58 Park Avenue @ 38th Street, New York, NY 10016

Click to RSVP

or call (212) 586-8720
(or click here to view our list of locations nationwide!)

Whether you’re considering your first walk
or you’re a seasoned veteran, this is an event you won’t want to miss.
You’ll feel the excitement as we kick off the new season coast-to-coast.
In just two hours, you’ll get all the information you need to get started
and find out how the Avon Walks continue to make an impact!

Great Start Party Details!

Attend an Introduction Meeting and learn all about the Walk.
Get a sneak peak at the route highlights
Learn about 2008 Teams, Training Walks, and Bonus Cards
Talk to Avon Walk Beneficiaries
Get to know other Avon Walk Participants just like you!
Win Prizes!

Bring Friends and Family

You don’t want to miss this - mark your calendar and RSVP today!

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I'm done shopping except for 2 more little things for stockings! The last of my Christmas cards went out yesterday, I made my last stop to the post office today for mailing gifts, I got the kids teachers gifts today - I am done! I have a splitting headache so I can't wait to go and lie down for an hour before the kids get home but I'm psyched that I'm done!

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