ok….NEED is a strong word.
but i do WANT things….like iPhones….iPads.
even though i never travel to places that may need this.
i still want it.
IT'S AWESOME.
really awesome.
what a brilliant way to use technology!
wow.
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thank you for all the nice things you said about my blog yesterday.
not what i was expecting….i thought you try to help me answer the question….but your nice words were a good boost to my stuffy achey nyquil filled head.
i guess i settled with lifestyle/creative family blogger.
sounds made up.
oh well.
there isn't a real category division anyway….i just wondered what you thought.
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ALL my etsy orders have shipped.
every single one.
even to the girls in the united kingdom. :)
it's all done.
i am so glad.
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jillian and i are still on.
i am almost ready for week 2….i'm scared.
and i SUCK at the meal plan.
like i am probably at 15%.
oh well.
i am still letting her kick my booty in the living room everyday (except yesterday)
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he doesn't look that bad.
he doesn't look that good either.
but it's done.
i may never do it again…..but maybe i will…..groomers are expensive.
and i definitely understand exactly why now.
but i like trying new things.
i can check dog grooming off my life list of things i am not great at but just semi-ok at.
check.
and he still loves me.
thank goodness.
Jodi - Just wanted to let you know I groomed my Shih Tzu today. I’ve had this post in the back of my mind while my Sammy grew out. Today I did it. Same thought…he doesn’t look horrible, but not as great as his $60 groomers haircut would look. Then again, he’s now cool in the hot summer sun and I still have $60 in my pocket!!
Kelly - Oh, dying laughing here. That is not a happy Waffle in the first photo… and it’s looking like Waffle has a wattle… it happened to our dog at about age seven… but you are a good mom. He is so loved.
Megan - After you started the Jillian Ripped in 30, I hopped on Amazon and ordered the DVD! It came today and I just did the first workout! Ow. I am just looking to become more toned, and WOW am I sore! Hopefully this will work!! Thanks for some inspiration!
Kelley - I just checked out the app….its 10.00!!!!!!!!! too much for this broke college student!!!! (But so totalllllyyyy awesome!!!) <3
rachel / cr.e.at.e - i adore this dog – shaggy or shaved. so glad you posted the other pics of him because it appears in the top left he is thoroughly MIFFED as all get out. 🙂 hope you’re feeling better!
Jessica Johnson - waffle!!! good job, mama. and yes, brilliant app. there will need to be lots more DIY doggies cuts in my future to be able to use it… 😉
tara pollard pakosta - I just love Waffle, sigh>>>he’s so cute!
I know it costs us 55. to groom our cockapoo and he’s only 30lbs sheesh! but it is alot of work, we tried and couldn’t do it, we only trimmed him a tiny bit and gave up! he was too scared!
go YOU on jillian!
I only did 2 days and am scared to go back.
I did 5 days of it a year ago and it took me this long to get back to it! the good news is since feb 14th i Have lost 14lbs!
not from jillian though LOL!
just watching what I eat!
tara
ashley jensen - Our puppy dog is in dire need of a massive trimming. He looks like Chewbacca (he’s half brussels griffon half yorkie). I can’t imagine how difficult it would be to trim some dogs but Waffle looks like a pretty laid back. And before too long his hair will grow out just enough to where you can’t tell a diy dog groomer did it!
Kimberly Dial - Waffle is adorable and his name — too cute!
Headfullofclouds.blogspot.com - They do say that the difference between a bad haircut and good haircut is a couple of weeks, so Waffle, who doesn’t look half bad now, will look Awesome in a couple of weeks. 🙂
I had an accident with my sony walkman a couple of weeks back (it got very wet and sadly passed away) and “upgraded” to in iPod Touch… which now just makes me really want an iPad! Though there is no way I can justify why it’d be any use. At least you can make calls and send texts with an iPhone!
Gemma @ Musings of a gem - He is such a fluffy dog…adorable!
bobbie - I groom my dog myself too but entirely with scissors because he’s terrified of clippers. He always looks very.. um.. inventive… the first few days. But after about a week it grows out a little and just gets fluffy. Well, except that one time…poor dog.
Kat - Go you with the workouts!
would love to hear what they involve and what kind of food do you have to make?
Ah I agree with a pp, you have to cook for six others and that is hard at the best of times.
Would love to know what she says about snacks, as I think that is the tricky part!
Keep up the good work Meg.
Sarah @ Handbags*N*Pigtails - Awwwwwwwwww…Waffle looks so much better without his poodle feet:) I say keep doin it yourself. You’ll get better each time and save money doin it. And think of all the bonding time you will have with him:)
We LOVE our rainbow hoodie. It came yesterday.
xo,
Sarah
Kimberlee J. - Based on what I saw in Waff this week, I’d say you did well.
And he totally stuck with me….like all day. And then I spilled diet coke on myself and just went to work like that anyways, because seriously, WHO looks at me?
karen - LOL!! that first pic of Waffle is too funny…he does NOT look happy with you!
April M - if only they had an app that translated for dogs – then Waffle could tell you that he appreciates your efforts on his behalf 🙂
Laura - Couple months ago I saved at least $75 by giving our puppy his vaccine booster myself instead of going to the vet. Never gave anyone a needle before, but it got done! Wahoo for figuring stuff out for yourself!
Jennifer Williams - I think you did a good job with Waffle. Doesn’t it make you feel a little better about spending the money on things when you find out just how hard some jobs are? It sure gives me appreciation for things.
julia - Waffle looks like he feels violated. Either that or his dignity has suffered a major blow.
Stefanie Arnold - Wow… I didn’t know Jillian’s work out comes with a meal plan! here I lost my weight, thinking she was amazing, with just her work out! After this pregnancy I’ll have to try the meal plan 🙂
Did you get it with your DVD’s? Mine didn’t come with one. But I only bought the 30 Day Shred at Target. Maybe that’s why.
I want the ipad2 too. My Mom just got hers and skypes with me to show it off 🙂
Pamela Gordon - Waffle looks great today 😉 And he still loves you indeed. He probably feels a lot better with all that hair shaved off. I hope you are feeling much better tomorrow! Blessings, Pamela
Lisa - I have resisted lots of technology for years but I officially want an iphone. 🙂 Can’t wait for my print to come in the mail too! Hope you are getting healthy… this years been a rough one in our family. Hoping the cold season is over!
Heidi - Never commented on your awesomeness before, but that picture of Waffle giving a somewhat stink-face at the camera is just a hoot!!! I get home from teaching and skip on over to see what’s up. Today you gave me a good laugh with that Mr. Waffle’s “stink-face”. Thanks for encouraging us to all try something new!
Abby B - I saw that app a month or so ago, and if it actually worked like that (no idea if it does) and I actually had an ipod that wasn’t broken, it would be amazing! There have been several times on our recent vacation in Italy that I’ve lamented about not having this app!
Valerie@Chateaualamode.typepad.com - Waffle looks much better now that you fully trimmed him up. Yea Meg! Jillian scares me but I’m considering buying her DVD because I’ve become such a marshmallow…..hmmm.
happygirl - Such a cool app. I’m going to show it to my boss. He travels to Italy often and never know what they are saying to him. I think he will LOVE it. I KNOW I will. And, good jog grooming. Do you cut your daughter’s hair, too? hahahaha
Jennifer - Waffle is working the Billy Idol sneer in the first picture. But the last one is soooooo cute. He does love you! What a meatball nose he has! I think you did a pretty good job.
sue - Good for you tying new things but there is one thing i will not to do my dogs and that is cut there nails. It scares the you know what out of me so i have the vet do that. It costs me 10 dollars per dog but worth every penny. !
Nicole Q. - That is a super cool app. Amazing really.
georgia - Do you ever cut waffles claws? I have tried with my dogs but they don’t like it one bit! Lol
Jodi @ The Un-Soccermom Blog - LOVE the look Waffles is giving in that first picture..
I would have to agree w/ the category
Erin Ward - What??? That app cannot be real. If I was cool enough to have an iPhone, I would totally play with that all the time.
Marie - I’m letting Jillian kick my butt too and I’m horrible at the eating plan too 🙂
thelincbetweenus.blogspot.com
Peggyrice@gmail.com - Okay, I’m going to have to take up for Waffle here, I think you’re the best Meg, but dog grooming may not be at the top of your list of skills;-) Bad hair or not, he is still cute!
sarah w. - Oh precious Waffle.
He’s still the cutest dog.
&
I love Jillian.
She got me into great shape.
Marla Rae - Waffle looks super dee duper and I just love that his name is Waffle. How did he get his name? I am so curious about how Waffle bacame Waffle. Thank you for your you-ness. If you lived in North Dakota I am sure we would be friends …antiques..crafts..family..fun…vintage…except I have never clipped a dog although I did go to beauty school and worked in a salon for 7 years…people tho not dogs. Have a great day!!
Wendy - Omgosh seriously LOL’ed at the picture of the dog!!! That is hilarious.
Anne @ Baking Me - Waffle looks great!
Daniele Valois - oh, your dog looks so handsome! …I am still getting ripped too, but I took off Monday for a cold!, and I am not very good with the diet. I am not doing horrible, I just need more carbs! …so, it will be interesting to see how we do with mostly letting her kick our butts with the workouts! I”m not stopping!!!
Staci - I don’t even think I checked in on your blog yesterday ;( sadness 🙁 So this is probably a little late…but awesome…that’s what you are….you groom dogs…do crafts, cook, sew….YOU DO IT ALL!!! You are in a category all of your own…and I think it’s a great one 🙂
Jennifer - Awww…Waffle is so precious! He looks like an old soul and one who has a tender spirit. I think you did a great job with his grooming.
sharron - he looks great!
glad you are feeling better too 🙂
blessings~
Leah - I’m a firm believer that if you’re working hard exercising, you can have some leeway (did I spell that right?) with your food choices. Not saying to go hog wild. But if you’re working Jillian hard. I’d say that itself is an accomoplishment. And does she have six people to cook for every night? Probably not. That’s all I’m saying.
Ana M - You are great !!! So easy to laugh with the way you put things in perspective…(Ok, sorry about my english but I’m brazilian and even though I graduate from english school you can realize that sadly I don’t practice very often…)
Waffle is fine and time would bring you more skills…
Thanks for you blog, your posts and thanks for being just you…
God bless…