Happy Friday, y'all! You might remember I used to do a series on my Youtube called Coffee and Chit Chat. I stopped because no one really watched it, but I wanted to bring it back here. Just imagine us having coffee (water, tea, whatever--I won't tell) and getting caught up. Here's what I've been up to lately:
Dentist
I have a pretty strong threshold for pain, but not for anything dental. Everything is sensitive. Always has been. My sister is the same way. They could only do half of my mouth because it hurt so badly. They gave me 10 shots and I could still feel it. But on the good side, the dentist said I had amazingly white teeth! Yes! Y'all know how I am about having white teeth. |
| Outtake of my nieces and nephews: Stella 3, Cam 7, Hunter 8, Emmalyn 2 |
Surprise!
After weeks of planning, my family managed to pull of a surprise for my Mama's 60th birthday. I left the dentist and drove from Atlanta to my hometown. We had a secret family photo shoot. Then we went to dinner and my step-dad brought her to the restaurant for the surprise. We presented her with one of the pics of us. She was so happy. We are more of a candid pics kind of family (aka my family is usually in their comfy clothes mode at home) so this was a big deal. And we usually aren't ever together all at once, not even on holidays, especially since I live 5 hours away.
Losing It
I feel like February was kind of a "meh" month. Maybe I'll write about that another time, but there's always something good, right? My "something good" is my weight loss. I'm down 20 pounds--not so sure about that after yummy pasta last night--and I'm really happy. I'm not down to where I want to be, but I can definitely see the progress. I'm especially proud of how I've really slowed down my coffee and soda intake. I used to drink 4 cups of coffee (aka mostly creamer and a little coffee) a day. Now I'm down to one cup on the weekends, unless I have a really late work day. I'm upping my water intake, but it's hard at work (long boring story), but it's better than it was!! You can read about what I'm doing here. And my latest update here.
Have a great weekend!
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I'm glad that you brought this series back and onto the blog, Elle! I haven't had any time to surf YouTube at all with the exception of a yoga video for my practise. And wow, that must be quite the feat for you guys to pull off the surprise, bet your mum was over the moon!
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Awww how sweet that you were able to pull that surprise off for your mom - I'm so sure she loved every minute of being with you all! xo, Biana -BlovedBoston
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ReplyDeleteAs a retired dentist, I always felt so bad about the patients that couldn't get numb as easily and still felt it! You are such a trooper!!
jodie
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I've had to cut down dramatically on coffee with the pregnancy and I swear I have not gotten used to it at all. It's been way tougher than I thought it would be so I've got nothing but respect for you!
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Your nephews & nieces are so cute!! Sounds like a lovely surprise for your Mum!
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I love how you surprised your Momma! how very sweet! February was a horrible month for me, I'm hoping March will be better. So far it is not but I'm trying to stay positive. I'm going next week for some dental work and I dread it! I swear it is a form of legal torture! Thankfully, my dentist is awesome but still.
ReplyDeleteI am the same way at the dentist - I can feel things easily... & numbing stuff wears off on me so easily. I have had so many dentists that give me what they think is "enough" & half way through a procedure, I can feel everything. They are always amazed. So I'm always saying, GIVE ME MORE NOW at the beginning. I dont care if I'm numb for 24 hours - just get me numb.
ReplyDeleteYay I am so glad you got to surprise your mama for her birthday! I am sure she appreciated it so much! Congrats on the weight loss, very proud of you!
ReplyDeleteI love these types of posts so I'm glad you're bringing this series over to your blog. So fun that you guys pulled off an amazing surprise for your mom- I can only imagine how happy she was. Love your outlook on finding the good in February- it was definitely a meh month- it sounds like you're doing a great job on your weight loss goals!
ReplyDeleteI'm the same way about pain. Anything dental related is the worst! Cheers for pulling off that wonderful birthday surprise for your Mama. That had to make her day all the more special!
ReplyDeleteYour nieces and nephews are just the cutest!
ReplyDeleteAmazing job on the weight loss. That is amazing!!!!
What a sweet surprise for your mom! Wishing a much better month in March friend <3
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Love the pictures of your nieces and nephews! What a nice surprise for your mom. Have a great weekend, Elle!
ReplyDeleteI love when you do this series! My pain tolerance for anything dental is terrible too. Love the surprise for your momma. So sweet!
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What a special surprise for your mom's birthday. I'm sure it meant the world to her.
ReplyDeleteThat was great surprising your mom like that:) And really happy for your weight loss, Elle! Way to go!
ReplyDeleteI loved your coffee and chit chats videos! When I could watch them... just don't have tons of time to watch YouTube videos these days...
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet surprise and that picture is precious! I always feel like February is a meh month. I kind of like it though because it is always the calm before the storm. Spring is always so busy for us. Have a great weekend!
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Congratulations on your weight loss Elle, that's no easy feat. I bet your Mom loved her surprise :) Have a great weekend.
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet idea you all did for your mom! Congrats again on your weight loss! You are doing so well!
ReplyDeleteI loved your coffee and chit chat posts! So awesome that you guys pulled off a surprise for your mom. So sweet!!! I am with you, I cant stand anything dental!! Or eyes, I hate going to the eye doctor too. You are doing awesome!!! I am slowly getting my motivation back to eat clean and get back to regular work outs. So hard to get started! I have about 17 lbs of baby weight to lose, and then a good 25 or so that I was trying to rid before I ever got pregnant. Woof. Hope you have a great weekend!!!!
ReplyDeleteOoh dental work is never fun! It sounds like your family did a wonderful job surprising your mom and she must have been so happy!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great surprise! I'm sure your mum loved what you all did for her, and kudos for the fun planning. You look great and it's nice to here about your weightloss journey. xo
ReplyDeleteI don't like the dentist either, not my favorite place lol! That was a nice surprise for your mom. My family threw a surprise
ReplyDeleteYour nieces and nephews are so cute!
ReplyDeleteI love the surprise you did for your mom! That is so sweet and important. We are also a more pj relaxing family too. 😊 Also, congrats again on the weight loss. That is so huge!
ReplyDeleteI liked your coffee and chat chat videos! I'm glad your doing blog posts forms of them. I hate going to the dentist, my teeth are super sensitive too. I love the surprise story for your moms birthday, how sweet of your guys! And how awesome about your weight loss, I hope you keep updating us on your healthy journey! I also have stopped drinking so much coffee, which mine was mostly creamer too lol!
ReplyDeleteGood for you with your health journey! You are just gorgeous! Cute little family you have there and I hate the dentist too! Happy weekend!
ReplyDeleteOh, that was so sweet, to give your mother a picture of the family, I bet she was so touched, like you said! And your nieces and nephews are soooo sweet! I simply love kids and I know you too! And I didn't know about the pain - I guess I am the contrary, but anyway, who wants pain, whichever level it is :) I am also very careful with teeth and the color, I think it is our "business cards" :) Really glad about the 20 lbs, as I said before, and I am a water lover, so, boring story or not :) like you said, go on trying to drink it more :) Really well done, Elle, I am very very glad for you, you are inspiring!
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These kinds of "update" posts are fun to read Elle, keep em coming :) That is awesome that you threw your mom a surprise dinner and photo session, I'm sure she loved it! That pic of your nieces and nephews is adorable :)
ReplyDeleteHuge congratulations of your weight loss journey Elle, it sounds like you have been working so hard at it and it is paying off :) I hope you had a wonderful time at your mums birthday and the photo shoot is such a sweet idea :) x
ReplyDeleteI loved those videos! I like relaxed, convo talking like friends videos. I know your mom loved those pictures. Moms always love pics, even fur moms!! You are doing so great with your weight loss, you look fabulous. I've been trying to up my water intake too, but I just caffeine.
ReplyDeleteThat's so sweet that you were able to pull off the surprise for your Mom! Congrats on your weight loss! You're hard work is paying off!
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What an awesome surprise!! So sweet! I'm glad that this trip to the dentist is behind you. Sensitive teeth are no fun! But at least you have that gorgeous white smile! :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a nice surprise for your mom! I'm so proud of you and your weight loss, you're rocking it!
ReplyDeleteI will go to any other doctor in a heartbeat, but the dentist is terrifying to me. I went my entire life with excellent teeth and right after my daughter was born, my teeth and gums just took a turn for the worse. Something no one talks about when it comes to pregnancy!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the great weight loss progress and the surprise for your Mom sounded so fun!
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Sparkles and Shoes
I'm definitely working to cut back on soda and alcohol. Good work on your weight loss and your improved beverage intake.
ReplyDeleteI love these types of posts!! Omg, I hate the dentist. My teeth are super sensitive. Argh. And super awesome on your weight loss! i took out coffee from my life as it was mainly milk anyway, though on the weekends, i will go and have a flat white. Yums :)
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