May 30th, 2007
My kids get out of school on the 15th. 
Before then I hope to get a fast draft of my next book done and get caught up on my reading. Then I want to clean my desk. I have no idea how it gets so messy!
I want to take my kids to Legoland and Sea World this year. The last couple of summers we haven’t done too much. I’ve been either writing or at a conference. So this year, we’ll fix that.
I’m also dieting now. Allison Brennan, Roxanne St. Claire, Karin Tabke, and I made a pact a few months ago to do a RITA diet together. Allison and I noted in Houston that neither of us had made any progress yet. *g* I’m finally getting serious now. (procrastinate much?) Wish me luck!
It’s worse, Sylvia. I’ve gained five pounds. I’m on a really tight deadline and so all those fabulous plans of going to the gym before writing, and doing Tae Bo in the afternoon with my daughter have been dumped because I have a book due.
But after June 4 I’m going to get serious!!! 20 pounds is probably impractical, but I’m going for 15. The 5 I gained these last two months and then 10 more.
My kids all get out on June 6, but I’m putting them in summer camp part-time. We’ll do some day trips, like the SF zoo and marine world and maybe an overnighter to the Monterey Bay Aquarium. I only have one trip scheduled this summer (RWA) so it should be good
by Allison Brennan May 30th, 2007 at 9:17 amI think I’ve gained weight since then, too.
I love the Monterey Bay aquarium. When I was in the Army, I was stationed at DLI/Presidio of Monterey. Funny thing is, I was too busy studying to visit the aquarium. I didn’t actually visit it until after I was out of the Army and no longer living in Monterey. *g*
by SylviaDid you HAVE to remind me of the RITA diet? I haven’t shed an ounce since I saw you in March! But I wrote a book! Does that count??? I’m getting serious, I swear.
My kids are OUT already and my mother moved in for the summer. Is valium on our diet??
xoxo
by Roxanne St Claire May 30th, 2007 at 10:41 amRocki
I’m not sure why y’all are dieting. You both look great. I need it. Bad.
Glad to have company, though! Dieting alone sucks.
And yes, Rocki, writing a book counts. *g* You’d think we’d lose weight getting those people out of our heads. Jees.
by SylviaPersonally, I think you ALL look fabulous, but I’m offering up encouragement and carrot sticks to y’all just the same. I’m not sure if I’m going to RWA this year, but I had a blast last year.
Anywayz, I’m off to the Lori Foster event this weekend, so if I don’t get a chance to stop by, have a fabulous weekend
by Stacy ~ May 31st, 2007 at 3:59 am