...I was up .2 this morning, but I know I stayed in my calorie range, so i am guessing water weight?
I am not worried, it was worth it :) I got to go to a friends birthday party and they had fondue, chocolate and cheese and wine :) It was delicious! And it was super fun to go and party and even eat but within reason and without guilt, knowing i am still heading downward on the scale ;)
In other news, my brother and his wife came over for dinner last night. . before the party. it was really nice to have them.
Thursday, January 20, 2011
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
The ticker
The weight ticker, not my heart. ;)
Anyhow, not sure what I did wrong, I can't figure out how to center it or get rid of the ugly background around it, but it's fun, so i left it for now (Ruth Anne, that's why I didn't put it up the other evening, it looks stupid to me!) Help anyone?
Otherwise, things are going well today. I am right at 800 calories right now. Perfect~It's working SO SUPER DUPER well the way I am allotting out calories :) For exercise, today we walked DD to kindergarten. It went real well.. The kids loved it. I want to do this more often, I just have to allow enough time for it.
I went out and visited my friend Tina this morning. It was so so nice. I got a foot bath done by her. No, she didn't rub down my feet ;) She has this machine that pulls all the toxins out of your body! I am not sure how it works, just that it has something to do with positive and negative charges???? Anyhow, she said it should help me feel better :)
I should go for now, i need a nap. I was up lots of times in the night with my dear baby who has another cold. Thank goodness for the end of cold season, that is coming when? :)
Have a great day.
Anyhow, not sure what I did wrong, I can't figure out how to center it or get rid of the ugly background around it, but it's fun, so i left it for now (Ruth Anne, that's why I didn't put it up the other evening, it looks stupid to me!) Help anyone?
Otherwise, things are going well today. I am right at 800 calories right now. Perfect~It's working SO SUPER DUPER well the way I am allotting out calories :) For exercise, today we walked DD to kindergarten. It went real well.. The kids loved it. I want to do this more often, I just have to allow enough time for it.
I went out and visited my friend Tina this morning. It was so so nice. I got a foot bath done by her. No, she didn't rub down my feet ;) She has this machine that pulls all the toxins out of your body! I am not sure how it works, just that it has something to do with positive and negative charges???? Anyhow, she said it should help me feel better :)
I should go for now, i need a nap. I was up lots of times in the night with my dear baby who has another cold. Thank goodness for the end of cold season, that is coming when? :)
Have a great day.
Monday, January 17, 2011
results
The results are in :)
I am losing. I am not exactly sure how much. when I started this last week...I had my old dial scale, but I decided I wanted a digital one so I could better see my progress and it is quite motivating, for me anyhow. (I know everyone is different, but currently it works best for me to weigh myself every morning, so I have that accountability.)
I bought the new scale on thursday...so the first day (fri to sat) I lost .4, the second .2, the 3rd day .4. So a total of 1 pound since friday.
It is going really well for me to ration out the amount of calories I get a day. . and what I have been doing is if I do have a little something off plan..I just view it as what happened last time I ate and onward to the next time I should eat, only eating 200 calories...if I am hungry. (instead of previous thinking...aww, I screwed up my eating this day, who cares til tomorrow when I start over)
Examples of what I eat are this
banana and 1 tbsp natural pb
2 eggs and a small orange
2 rice cakes with lunchmeat
2 rice cakes topped with natural pb and a few slices banana
raw almonds and a small apple
baked chicken on a spinach salad
2 corn tortillias with tomato sauce, italian seasoning and lean ground taco meat
etc.
Exercise-I ran 3 times last week..this could improve, but I am just having a mindset of doing what i can rather than stressing it and quitting. As long as the scale is moving down, that is good! :)
otherwise, things are going ok. Hubby has been super busy with his book keeping side business on top of his other job, he has been super busy so it's been busy for me with the kids as well. I am working on adjusting to having 4 kids, I assume it will come with time and when they have all been well for a time :)
Next weekend we are spending the whole day sat. with my family so I am looking forward to that.
Last sat. evening Hubby and I got to go on a date, finally ;) for his birthday :) We went to baja fresh. YUM! :) and then out to visit Josh and Ruth Anne
Today we visited Ruth Anne and kids, that as always was really nice.
End of the story! :):)
I am losing. I am not exactly sure how much. when I started this last week...I had my old dial scale, but I decided I wanted a digital one so I could better see my progress and it is quite motivating, for me anyhow. (I know everyone is different, but currently it works best for me to weigh myself every morning, so I have that accountability.)
I bought the new scale on thursday...so the first day (fri to sat) I lost .4, the second .2, the 3rd day .4. So a total of 1 pound since friday.
It is going really well for me to ration out the amount of calories I get a day. . and what I have been doing is if I do have a little something off plan..I just view it as what happened last time I ate and onward to the next time I should eat, only eating 200 calories...if I am hungry. (instead of previous thinking...aww, I screwed up my eating this day, who cares til tomorrow when I start over)
Examples of what I eat are this
banana and 1 tbsp natural pb
2 eggs and a small orange
2 rice cakes with lunchmeat
2 rice cakes topped with natural pb and a few slices banana
raw almonds and a small apple
baked chicken on a spinach salad
2 corn tortillias with tomato sauce, italian seasoning and lean ground taco meat
etc.
Exercise-I ran 3 times last week..this could improve, but I am just having a mindset of doing what i can rather than stressing it and quitting. As long as the scale is moving down, that is good! :)
otherwise, things are going ok. Hubby has been super busy with his book keeping side business on top of his other job, he has been super busy so it's been busy for me with the kids as well. I am working on adjusting to having 4 kids, I assume it will come with time and when they have all been well for a time :)
Next weekend we are spending the whole day sat. with my family so I am looking forward to that.
Last sat. evening Hubby and I got to go on a date, finally ;) for his birthday :) We went to baja fresh. YUM! :) and then out to visit Josh and Ruth Anne
Today we visited Ruth Anne and kids, that as always was really nice.
End of the story! :):)
Thursday, January 13, 2011
something new
I started something new and am excited about it. So as is usual for me, I want to talk about it. And what better place for that than here? :)
Let me just note, when I created this blog. - really didn't want it to be just a diet blog. So I have tried to not only talk about that. But being overweight really stresses me out and I am not happy when I am not actively trying to fix that and since it is important as a mom to be happy. I have decided I need to actively work on this.
Anyhow. Phew...lots of thoughts on that. But my main point of this post. The new thing I am doing is. Eating two hundred calories every two hours. So by the end of the day I have had 1600 to 1800 calories depending on when my last snack is. That way I get in enough to still feed baby but never feel deprived. Yesterday it worked beautifully. And by the end of a week I should have lost 2 pounds. ;).
In other news, I jogged for 20 min. On treadmill again this morning.
About my kids. My girls are much better and ky is on the mend. I am so thankful.
Let me just note, when I created this blog. - really didn't want it to be just a diet blog. So I have tried to not only talk about that. But being overweight really stresses me out and I am not happy when I am not actively trying to fix that and since it is important as a mom to be happy. I have decided I need to actively work on this.
Anyhow. Phew...lots of thoughts on that. But my main point of this post. The new thing I am doing is. Eating two hundred calories every two hours. So by the end of the day I have had 1600 to 1800 calories depending on when my last snack is. That way I get in enough to still feed baby but never feel deprived. Yesterday it worked beautifully. And by the end of a week I should have lost 2 pounds. ;).
In other news, I jogged for 20 min. On treadmill again this morning.
About my kids. My girls are much better and ky is on the mend. I am so thankful.
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
jogging
Hi! I just wanted to note that I will be started to jog more regularly. If I can't outside. I will use my treadmill. If I can't do 20 min. I will do 10. Cuz it actually feels good and really improves my mood. Twenty min. On the treadmill done today. Check. ;)
Monday, January 10, 2011
a new week
A new week..it has begun. So yesterday we took our third kid into doc. And yes. He too has an ear infection. My poor kids. And poor me. ;). Haha. Its part of being a mom but I do look forward to cold season being over
Anyhow, I did not lose any weight this week. But in all reality that was just one more stress last week so I am not surprised
However, I did jog on sat and today and have hope that this week I may see a loss.
I have got to go get some shut eye.
Have a great week all.
Anyhow, I did not lose any weight this week. But in all reality that was just one more stress last week so I am not surprised
However, I did jog on sat and today and have hope that this week I may see a loss.
I have got to go get some shut eye.
Have a great week all.
Saturday, January 8, 2011
My week
Hi ya all~
Sorry I haven't been updating lately. My week...It was certifiably insane! No kidding. Both my 3 year old and my 3 week year old have had horrible colds which turned into ear infections=grumpy said 3 year old and grumpy 3 month old but doesn't have to =grumpy mom. :)
The reason I say this is I have been learning something very important about myself. My tendency when life turns crazy is to turn to what's easiest and most tempting to eat=junky food but this = grumpy mommy. I mean seriously What I eat seriously affects how i feel and doesn't help me cope well. So I have turned to clean eating and it is really helping me. So I am really no longer dieting to lose weight, although I know this will be a product of eating well and exercising, but I am eating clean foods and exercising as I am able cuz it is seriously like medication for my soul :)
I just finished off a smoothie. It was really tasty. It had a few frozen berries, a few walnuts, and a banana.
Hope you had a good week. :)
Sorry I haven't been updating lately. My week...It was certifiably insane! No kidding. Both my 3 year old and my 3 week year old have had horrible colds which turned into ear infections=grumpy said 3 year old and grumpy 3 month old but doesn't have to =grumpy mom. :)
The reason I say this is I have been learning something very important about myself. My tendency when life turns crazy is to turn to what's easiest and most tempting to eat=junky food but this = grumpy mommy. I mean seriously What I eat seriously affects how i feel and doesn't help me cope well. So I have turned to clean eating and it is really helping me. So I am really no longer dieting to lose weight, although I know this will be a product of eating well and exercising, but I am eating clean foods and exercising as I am able cuz it is seriously like medication for my soul :)
I just finished off a smoothie. It was really tasty. It had a few frozen berries, a few walnuts, and a banana.
Hope you had a good week. :)
Tuesday, January 4, 2011
accountablitiy
..........It really helps.
Yesterday I did good all the way til I had an hour of my sweet baby(who caught a cold :( crying) and then my kids gummy bears (weird, I know:) Started looking so good ;) I had six and then I thought...I can't do this. I said I was going to lose weight, on my blog...people are believing in me :)
Anyhow, so I stopped at six and otherwise did real good yesterday.
Gotta go be productive while my older two are in school.
I hope to be back later with more fun pics
Dawne, Macy is so super good, besides the cold. We are enjoying her so so much. She is SUCH a happy baby that when I smile at her she gets so excited she flings her arms and legs and laughs with delight. NO JOKE! I LOVE it! It makes all the hard work with littles worth it, oh so worth it :)
Yesterday I did good all the way til I had an hour of my sweet baby(who caught a cold :( crying) and then my kids gummy bears (weird, I know:) Started looking so good ;) I had six and then I thought...I can't do this. I said I was going to lose weight, on my blog...people are believing in me :)
Anyhow, so I stopped at six and otherwise did real good yesterday.
Gotta go be productive while my older two are in school.
I hope to be back later with more fun pics
Dawne, Macy is so super good, besides the cold. We are enjoying her so so much. She is SUCH a happy baby that when I smile at her she gets so excited she flings her arms and legs and laughs with delight. NO JOKE! I LOVE it! It makes all the hard work with littles worth it, oh so worth it :)
Monday, January 3, 2011
losing weight
Todays the day. Carpe diem. Seize the day. You get it :). I am doing this and posting about it cuz I need the accountability. Today I was 24 pounds from my goal. I hope to be at my goal in 12 weeks. So far so good.
Sunday, January 2, 2011
Tuesday, December 28, 2010
Peanut m&m's
...For breakfast. Yum! Only 4 of them. But they were good.
Anyhow, that's not really what I wanted to talk about. I just wanted to say we had a really nice christmas. We were mostly at home, my hubby felt it was too much to have his mom and brother plus spend all day at my moms like normal, with my mom being sick and all. At first I felt like protesting. But he was right. It was really great the way it worked out.
Christmas eve we gave everyone stockings. The kids got new little toys and movies, candy etc so they just piddlefarted around all day. I had gotten my gift, new hot pink nikes ;) early so I went out running. I finished my book. We all took a long nap. Later in the evening we took a walk in th dark and saw christmas lights. Then after putting the kids to bed we did the raqlette grill.
The raqlette grill is european. Kind of like a griddle. But with individual little dishes under it. What you do is grill turkey breast strips or chicken on top. And toast your buttered french bagette bread and in the dishes melt cheese with onions if you like or an egg. My hubby likes to add corn and tomatoes etc. Anyhow, you sit around this grill and drink wine and eat bread and cheese. What could be better? :)
Christmas morning. . . I slept in :) then we opened all presents and proceeded to relax again til we went to my parents for dinner at 330. 1 were there til 930 due to a freakout session macy had, but that's a whole other story :) (she tends to get overwelmed in new places when she is passed around a lot) Overall it was a great holiday. How was yours?
Anyhow, that's not really what I wanted to talk about. I just wanted to say we had a really nice christmas. We were mostly at home, my hubby felt it was too much to have his mom and brother plus spend all day at my moms like normal, with my mom being sick and all. At first I felt like protesting. But he was right. It was really great the way it worked out.
Christmas eve we gave everyone stockings. The kids got new little toys and movies, candy etc so they just piddlefarted around all day. I had gotten my gift, new hot pink nikes ;) early so I went out running. I finished my book. We all took a long nap. Later in the evening we took a walk in th dark and saw christmas lights. Then after putting the kids to bed we did the raqlette grill.
The raqlette grill is european. Kind of like a griddle. But with individual little dishes under it. What you do is grill turkey breast strips or chicken on top. And toast your buttered french bagette bread and in the dishes melt cheese with onions if you like or an egg. My hubby likes to add corn and tomatoes etc. Anyhow, you sit around this grill and drink wine and eat bread and cheese. What could be better? :)
Christmas morning. . . I slept in :) then we opened all presents and proceeded to relax again til we went to my parents for dinner at 330. 1 were there til 930 due to a freakout session macy had, but that's a whole other story :) (she tends to get overwelmed in new places when she is passed around a lot) Overall it was a great holiday. How was yours?
Thursday, December 23, 2010
Holiday wishes
Merry Christmas to all!
I have no time to post lately, it seems. I spent all morning chasing down the perfect pie plate for my german mother in law ;) so it better be good :) :) :)
Anyhow, I gotta go. I have taco cassrole to make for dinner and holiday preparations to make, but I wish you all the best!
Happy Holidays
I have no time to post lately, it seems. I spent all morning chasing down the perfect pie plate for my german mother in law ;) so it better be good :) :) :)
Anyhow, I gotta go. I have taco cassrole to make for dinner and holiday preparations to make, but I wish you all the best!
Happy Holidays
Tuesday, December 21, 2010
jogging
Been real busy with in laws and a great book. :) but I got to go out jogging today. . Courtesy of said in laws. And it was perfect! End of story! :)
Tuesday, December 14, 2010
Hi
Hey there~
Just checking in to say
This week is off to a pretty good start.
We got our christmas tree on sat. It's a cute little thing :)
We got all set up and beds rearranged etc. for Brother and mother in law.
Now I just need to do a little cleaning etc.
Yesterday I got a great run in at the gym. . . Started up some interval training. 30 sec. of Sprinting followed by a min of jogging for 20 min. Burning some fat baby :)
I have lost 6 pounds in the last 3 weeks, so that is inspiring!
Also yesterday we got to visit Ruth Anne at her "Red" house (my kids call it that :) It was real nice.
I realize this post is totally random and scatterbrained, but I have got lots to do so I can't think straight ;)
Have a happy day and comment if you read and have time, Please. Pretty please. :)
(I am trying to figure out if I have any readers anymore, besides Dawne and Ruth Anne, I know they read and I love their comments :)
Just checking in to say
This week is off to a pretty good start.
We got our christmas tree on sat. It's a cute little thing :)
We got all set up and beds rearranged etc. for Brother and mother in law.
Now I just need to do a little cleaning etc.
Yesterday I got a great run in at the gym. . . Started up some interval training. 30 sec. of Sprinting followed by a min of jogging for 20 min. Burning some fat baby :)
I have lost 6 pounds in the last 3 weeks, so that is inspiring!
Also yesterday we got to visit Ruth Anne at her "Red" house (my kids call it that :) It was real nice.
I realize this post is totally random and scatterbrained, but I have got lots to do so I can't think straight ;)
Have a happy day and comment if you read and have time, Please. Pretty please. :)
(I am trying to figure out if I have any readers anymore, besides Dawne and Ruth Anne, I know they read and I love their comments :)
Friday, December 10, 2010
It's friday
The weekend is almost here! :)
I had a nice visit with my friend, Rosy this morning. She had a baby girl a few weeks after I had Macy, so it's fun to enjoy our little girls together (she also has a girl Mia's age)
Then I got myself a Java Crew. YUM!
Now my kids are totally entertained watching the new Alvin and chipmunks movie. Thank Goodness for a new movie they enjoy :)
I am looking forward to this weekend. We plan to get our tree tomorrow and then in the afternoon in our church christmas celebration.
Hope you have a good weekend!
I had a nice visit with my friend, Rosy this morning. She had a baby girl a few weeks after I had Macy, so it's fun to enjoy our little girls together (she also has a girl Mia's age)
Then I got myself a Java Crew. YUM!
Now my kids are totally entertained watching the new Alvin and chipmunks movie. Thank Goodness for a new movie they enjoy :)
I am looking forward to this weekend. We plan to get our tree tomorrow and then in the afternoon in our church christmas celebration.
Hope you have a good weekend!
Thursday, December 9, 2010
My son
Gosh, sometimes I just love him! Well, all the time, but sometimes he just says such cute things.
Today we had a little holiday fun. We made sugar cookies and decorated em etc. Then he asked if he could wash the dishes I had soaking in the sink. i told him sure, thinking it would entertain him awhile... after scrubbing intently a bit he told me...
Prepare! You are gonna love this.
"Mom, you can just sit back and relax a bit while I wash these dishes for you" :)
Yes, he really is only 4 years old...but my, he knows just how to charm a lady ;)
Today we had a little holiday fun. We made sugar cookies and decorated em etc. Then he asked if he could wash the dishes I had soaking in the sink. i told him sure, thinking it would entertain him awhile... after scrubbing intently a bit he told me...
Prepare! You are gonna love this.
"Mom, you can just sit back and relax a bit while I wash these dishes for you" :)
Yes, he really is only 4 years old...but my, he knows just how to charm a lady ;)
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
Holiday celebrations
I would like to take a moment and list out the holiday occasions coming up that I am excited about . . .
Tonight my daughter has a rehearsal for her sunday school performance, So I will see my friends and hang out while they rehearse
Tomorrow my brother and sisters in elementary school have a concert/celebration (santa makes an appearance, my kids LOVE it :)
Sat. we have our church christmas festival
Monday (or the next sat.not sure yet) Us older kids in my fam. are getting together to celebrate with our spouses and parents.
My high school sisters concert next week, she is a super talented singer
Next friday hubbys mom and brother arrive (let me note she says she is making the trip to help me :) SUPER SWEET!
The next sunday a christmas feast I get to go to with Youth group :)
And of course Christmas eve (we are having a few couples over to celebrate)
And Christmas Day (dinner at my parents)
Yay! I love the holidays
Tonight my daughter has a rehearsal for her sunday school performance, So I will see my friends and hang out while they rehearse
Tomorrow my brother and sisters in elementary school have a concert/celebration (santa makes an appearance, my kids LOVE it :)
Sat. we have our church christmas festival
Monday (or the next sat.not sure yet) Us older kids in my fam. are getting together to celebrate with our spouses and parents.
My high school sisters concert next week, she is a super talented singer
Next friday hubbys mom and brother arrive (let me note she says she is making the trip to help me :) SUPER SWEET!
The next sunday a christmas feast I get to go to with Youth group :)
And of course Christmas eve (we are having a few couples over to celebrate)
And Christmas Day (dinner at my parents)
Yay! I love the holidays
Tuesday, December 7, 2010
Unproductive
Hi :)
Hope you are well.
I have nothing exciting to say really.
So, I am going to talk about how unproductive I feel. I had a slight meltdown last night, well that is kind of an understatement, but anyhow...Cuz I feel like all I manage to get done is take care of the kids. My husband is constantly reassuring me that is all that matters. . but I am kind of tired of having a messy house. I guess it's not that bad, but it is always just surface clean and that bugs me! (Plus, I am sure hormones aren't on my side, as far as the meltdown goes. . I seem to have these about once a week lately)
Anyhow, I am aware that blogging isn't helping my house get clean, so I am going to go get to work. :)
I apologize for the super boring post.
But............
Have yourself a Merry little Christmas! :)
Hope you are well.
I have nothing exciting to say really.
So, I am going to talk about how unproductive I feel. I had a slight meltdown last night, well that is kind of an understatement, but anyhow...Cuz I feel like all I manage to get done is take care of the kids. My husband is constantly reassuring me that is all that matters. . but I am kind of tired of having a messy house. I guess it's not that bad, but it is always just surface clean and that bugs me! (Plus, I am sure hormones aren't on my side, as far as the meltdown goes. . I seem to have these about once a week lately)
Anyhow, I am aware that blogging isn't helping my house get clean, so I am going to go get to work. :)
I apologize for the super boring post.
But............
Have yourself a Merry little Christmas! :)
Monday, December 6, 2010
serious randomness
Good morning. I would just like to share my thoughts on exercise. It does more than tone my body. It really helps my mood. I am currently at the gym on the elliptical. And I really do just feel so much better than I did a few days ago. I have only worked out twice since last monday but seriously ..I feel so much happier than last monday.
Anyways. I also feel real good about the fact that I got all my christmas shopping done and I found perfect gifts for everyone I am buying for.
Hubbys mom and brother are flying in from germany for the holidays. They arrive next friday so I have my work cut out for me preparing for that. But it should be fun!
Lastly, Ruth Anne and family get home for good this weekend. Yay! May we never be seperated again. Amen!
Anyways. I also feel real good about the fact that I got all my christmas shopping done and I found perfect gifts for everyone I am buying for.
Hubbys mom and brother are flying in from germany for the holidays. They arrive next friday so I have my work cut out for me preparing for that. But it should be fun!
Lastly, Ruth Anne and family get home for good this weekend. Yay! May we never be seperated again. Amen!
Friday, December 3, 2010
Coffee
So this morning I had a mini vaca :) Vacation that is :)
My 12 year old sister had off school and wanted to help me..so sweet! And my 24 year old sister wanted to have a coffee date..So I assigned babysitting my Mia to the 12 year old and meet my other sister at my favorite coffee joint.
She bought me my favorite drink and we sat and chatted, laughed a bunch and cooed at baby Macy...Etc. Then sweet Macy made a huge mess in her pants, so I took her into the bathroom and washed her up..While in there I read a cute sign that absolutely cracked me up! It said
DRINK COFFEE! DO STUPID THINGS FASTER WITH MORE ENERGY!
Just wanted to share. I have had a good day. :)
Don't forget~It's my favorite day of the week- Friday. :)
My 12 year old sister had off school and wanted to help me..so sweet! And my 24 year old sister wanted to have a coffee date..So I assigned babysitting my Mia to the 12 year old and meet my other sister at my favorite coffee joint.
She bought me my favorite drink and we sat and chatted, laughed a bunch and cooed at baby Macy...Etc. Then sweet Macy made a huge mess in her pants, so I took her into the bathroom and washed her up..While in there I read a cute sign that absolutely cracked me up! It said
DRINK COFFEE! DO STUPID THINGS FASTER WITH MORE ENERGY!
Just wanted to share. I have had a good day. :)
Don't forget~It's my favorite day of the week- Friday. :)
Thursday, December 2, 2010
Wednesday, December 1, 2010
What I love........
Comments on my blog ;)
When my baby smiles back at me
That my son asked me last night "isn't Macy a great gift from God, Mom?" PRICELESS! I swear I didn't teach him that, even though I should have.
Coffee
Sleep
Reading a good book
When my kids get along
All things Christmas
My mom
My Hubby, He's the best! No matter how glum I feel (yesterday :( ... He can cheer me up.
That RuthAnne and fam are moving home :) We have missed them!
That Macy's doc. prescribed her meds for gastric reflux...So I can actually eat again :) and hopefully she will feel better (other than that she is doing beautifully, Dawne. Thanks so much for your prayers and care)
HAPPY WEDNESDAY to all!
Hope you are having a good day.
When my baby smiles back at me
That my son asked me last night "isn't Macy a great gift from God, Mom?" PRICELESS! I swear I didn't teach him that, even though I should have.
Coffee
Sleep
Reading a good book
When my kids get along
All things Christmas
My mom
My Hubby, He's the best! No matter how glum I feel (yesterday :( ... He can cheer me up.
That RuthAnne and fam are moving home :) We have missed them!
That Macy's doc. prescribed her meds for gastric reflux...So I can actually eat again :) and hopefully she will feel better (other than that she is doing beautifully, Dawne. Thanks so much for your prayers and care)
HAPPY WEDNESDAY to all!
Hope you are having a good day.
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
True Story :)
So the other day Miss Macy and I took a little trip to Costco. I rushed around the store grabbing what I needed, rushed into the restroom to pee and rushed home. (This was on our way home from our trip up to RuthAnnes. So I was trying to get home to unpack etc.).
Anyhow, as I rushed out of the store I vaguely noticed a few people seemingly staring but I just thought they were looking at my cute baby or something. Ya know?
Well when I got home and rushed past the mirror I noted a white tail in my wake...About a foot long. Yep. I had myself a toilet paper tail :). No wonder people stared! Hubby and I laughed so hard. I hope you did too. :)
Anyhow, as I rushed out of the store I vaguely noticed a few people seemingly staring but I just thought they were looking at my cute baby or something. Ya know?
Well when I got home and rushed past the mirror I noted a white tail in my wake...About a foot long. Yep. I had myself a toilet paper tail :). No wonder people stared! Hubby and I laughed so hard. I hope you did too. :)
randomness
good morning. :)
sometimes my kids just crack me up.
This morning Mia asked where daddy is. So i told her he is at work (just like every other day of the week) :) And her response was... oh, so he just snuck out of bed.
Cracked me up! ;)
On the note of running ... uhh, i did not get to that yesterday. i fell asleep instead. Man, i feel tempted to be frustrated. will i ever get back into it? Then i have to remind myself, my baby is only 9 weeks old. (and i got my kids nasty cold.. so better to rest and get better)
I know I will get into it at some point cuz i remember, once I am used to it..I love running and it gets me into great shape. (I used to run 3-5 miles a day, back when I was a teenager.
Today is Macy's 2 month check up, so I will be packing up all 4 kids to go. Fun times. (my mom used to watch them during app. I can't believe how I just took that for granted, that I had an automatic sitter.) Anyhow, i am not really looking forward to having all 4 there with me, but at the same time...It's all in my attitude. My kids def. feed off my attitude, so I will have a good one! :)
I am off to make myself a mocha...I have resolved to stop buying them..lest we not be able to pay our mortgage!
Have a wonderful day.
sometimes my kids just crack me up.
This morning Mia asked where daddy is. So i told her he is at work (just like every other day of the week) :) And her response was... oh, so he just snuck out of bed.
Cracked me up! ;)
On the note of running ... uhh, i did not get to that yesterday. i fell asleep instead. Man, i feel tempted to be frustrated. will i ever get back into it? Then i have to remind myself, my baby is only 9 weeks old. (and i got my kids nasty cold.. so better to rest and get better)
I know I will get into it at some point cuz i remember, once I am used to it..I love running and it gets me into great shape. (I used to run 3-5 miles a day, back when I was a teenager.
Today is Macy's 2 month check up, so I will be packing up all 4 kids to go. Fun times. (my mom used to watch them during app. I can't believe how I just took that for granted, that I had an automatic sitter.) Anyhow, i am not really looking forward to having all 4 there with me, but at the same time...It's all in my attitude. My kids def. feed off my attitude, so I will have a good one! :)
I am off to make myself a mocha...I have resolved to stop buying them..lest we not be able to pay our mortgage!
Have a wonderful day.
Monday, November 29, 2010
It's Monday
It's Monday! Blah! :)
Anyhow, I hope y'all had a wonderful thanksgiving. Mine, it was ok. It wasn't that it was bad, but for some reason I really had a hard time that day with the fact that mom is sick. But, after a good cry, some wine and a long talk with a good family friend (oh, and a good night sleep) I felt much better. Sometimes you just have to get it all out...I think.
This weekend...It was great! I had a fantastic time with my family, visiting RuthAnne and fam. I was quite impressed with my kids, as it is a four hour drive up there. They were super good though. We just visited and played, ate good food, drank lots of coffee, oh and some wine. ;) Thanks RuthAnne. When we got home, Hubby unpacked everything. SO super kind of him.
Anyhow, so this week...Started with a bang. I got those kiddos off to school and now have about an hour til I have to go pick up DD from school...There is laundry to do, floors to sweep and bathrooms to clean, so I best be going...but I hope to post again soon.
Just a little tidbit about myself for the week. :) My new favorite creamer is coffee mates Vanilla Nut. Yum! And cuties (oranges)are much better than the satsuma oranges I got last week. And I am going to start running every day. Also, I LOVE christmas music. Well, really anything about the holiday!
Happy Monday!
Anyhow, I hope y'all had a wonderful thanksgiving. Mine, it was ok. It wasn't that it was bad, but for some reason I really had a hard time that day with the fact that mom is sick. But, after a good cry, some wine and a long talk with a good family friend (oh, and a good night sleep) I felt much better. Sometimes you just have to get it all out...I think.
This weekend...It was great! I had a fantastic time with my family, visiting RuthAnne and fam. I was quite impressed with my kids, as it is a four hour drive up there. They were super good though. We just visited and played, ate good food, drank lots of coffee, oh and some wine. ;) Thanks RuthAnne. When we got home, Hubby unpacked everything. SO super kind of him.
Anyhow, so this week...Started with a bang. I got those kiddos off to school and now have about an hour til I have to go pick up DD from school...There is laundry to do, floors to sweep and bathrooms to clean, so I best be going...but I hope to post again soon.
Just a little tidbit about myself for the week. :) My new favorite creamer is coffee mates Vanilla Nut. Yum! And cuties (oranges)are much better than the satsuma oranges I got last week. And I am going to start running every day. Also, I LOVE christmas music. Well, really anything about the holiday!
Happy Monday!
Wednesday, November 24, 2010
What is wonderful this week
1. Satsuma oranges, Mmm! Love em. I got a box on sale at Safeway (wanted them so bad I dragged all four kids in there just to get them (in the pouring rain! ) :)
2. CoffeeMate's Sugarfree Caramel Vanilla creamer, it's my latest favorite
3. THANKSGIVING :) :) (hopefully we get to go to the dinner at my parents place.. My kids have nasty colds so my dad has to check with mom's doc to be sure they aren't too concerned about her being exposed to the germs) (the tiny yucky germs, as Ky calls them :)
4. Our trip up to visit Ruth Anne and fam. over the coming weekend.
5. My husband being around for an entire 40 hours straight :) (he just got off work) :)
6. My new laundry system
7. My new phone (the blackberry curve :) My phone broke a few months ago, when my Mia spilled coffee on it...i have been using a loaner SUPER OLD phone for WAY too long! It really got in the way of my texting habit.
8. My baby, she is seriously so stinkin' adorable. I love her so much. (she never talks back and just does exactly what I want :) (I love my other kids too. But you know what I mean :)
That's it for today.
Hope you had a Wonderful Wednesday!
2. CoffeeMate's Sugarfree Caramel Vanilla creamer, it's my latest favorite
3. THANKSGIVING :) :) (hopefully we get to go to the dinner at my parents place.. My kids have nasty colds so my dad has to check with mom's doc to be sure they aren't too concerned about her being exposed to the germs) (the tiny yucky germs, as Ky calls them :)
4. Our trip up to visit Ruth Anne and fam. over the coming weekend.
5. My husband being around for an entire 40 hours straight :) (he just got off work) :)
6. My new laundry system
7. My new phone (the blackberry curve :) My phone broke a few months ago, when my Mia spilled coffee on it...i have been using a loaner SUPER OLD phone for WAY too long! It really got in the way of my texting habit.
8. My baby, she is seriously so stinkin' adorable. I love her so much. (she never talks back and just does exactly what I want :) (I love my other kids too. But you know what I mean :)
That's it for today.
Hope you had a Wonderful Wednesday!
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
To do List
So, back to my original posting idea...It is Tuesday, so my to do list for this week is as follows
1. Read library book that I have had in my possession and renewed twice :)
2. Eat lots of good food :)
3. Take my kids out for walks and bike rides. (especially today since there is snow here :) (like 1 inch or less :) but hey! It IS snow!)
4. Bake some good food.
5. Be patient with kids.
6. Watch the latest episode of Bones, one of my favorite shows.
7. Pray more.
8. Visit Ruth Anne and family for the weekend :) :)
9. Continue to update my blog.
10. Work out a few times.
Have a Terrific Tuesday!
1. Read library book that I have had in my possession and renewed twice :)
2. Eat lots of good food :)
3. Take my kids out for walks and bike rides. (especially today since there is snow here :) (like 1 inch or less :) but hey! It IS snow!)
4. Bake some good food.
5. Be patient with kids.
6. Watch the latest episode of Bones, one of my favorite shows.
7. Pray more.
8. Visit Ruth Anne and family for the weekend :) :)
9. Continue to update my blog.
10. Work out a few times.
Have a Terrific Tuesday!
Monday, November 22, 2010
I'm Baaaaaaaaaaaackkkkkkkkkkkk!
...........I think. :)
Man, I have missed blogging. But, I have just plain.not.had.time for it.
I would like to update you.
Macy is so cute and growing up a bit. She takes regular naps now and is awake for an hour or so after eating...She coos and smiles at us, especially me. :) My husband gets jealous.. but, I guess I deserve it. After all, I did go through A LOT to have her! ;) Her pediatrician is ALWAYS so quick to confirm how pleased he is with her progress. . and to note what a miracle it is that she is with us. It's such a good reminder, God IS good.
My mom is currently doing real well. She seems to be her normal self, which is at times hard for me...to realize she is ok for now, but her current diagnosis only gives her a certain amount of years anyhow...(if that makes sense?)
She started chemo and radiation treatments last Thursday, and seems to be handling them quite well. I picked her up from her radiation appointment last week. It was really nice to spend some time with her that day. We pray for her at dinner time and bedtime each day..it's cute that my kids ALWAYS remember her in their prayers :)
It's becoming more "Normal" for me that she is sick (well, that sounds horrible, but my point is the shock has kind of worn off) But sometimes the reality of it all overcomes me and I CAN NOT believe my own mother is terminally ill. But, I do believe in God and He knows what he is doing...Even if I don't understand why.
Daily life...it's become more "normal" with 4 kids. I have started doing a few things that help make days (during the week, especially) run more smoothly. One being that I cooked a bunch of dinner cassroles and froze them over the weekend...that way when my husband calls and says he has started his hour long drive home I just pop it in the oven(this was kind of an "issue" before as he never leaves for home at the same time, some days it's a 10 hour day and other days he works 14 hours) The other thing being I quit folding and putting away the kids clothes (thanks for the idea, Sherah) Laundry goes SO much faster. In fact I kind of "enjoy" doing it. I just throw theirs in a separate clothes basket for each kid and I am done. (they mess up their drawers anyhow)
On diet and exercise...I have been working out most week days at the gym.. but my prepaid membership is running out Dec. 5th and we can't really currently afford it, so I guess I will just be trying to get outside to run or walk with the kids or ????I don't know. It kind of stresses me out, cuz i am not good at exercising outside of the gym, but that's the way life is for now, so I am working on not complaining...Not just not verbalizing the complaint, but not having a complaint in my spirit etc. Life is really what you make it.
I haven't really lost any weight, sometimes I am down 1 more pound, but basically I haven't put a dent in the 13 pounds I have left to get down to prepregnancy weight. I am not sure what to do about this either, but two things I have decided. #1. Being super down on myself and talking about it all the time (to hubby especially) but not doing anything about it, is certainly not attractive! He thinks I look pretty darn good ;) And #2. It's honestly more important that I address the issues that "make" me fat, than that I lose the weight.
K, it's bedtime for kids and no one is heading that way since I am not giving that direction :) so I better sign off for now. I promise to try to have a more fun post next time, soon I hope.....If I even have any readers anymore :)
Happy Monday!
Man, I have missed blogging. But, I have just plain.not.had.time for it.
I would like to update you.
Macy is so cute and growing up a bit. She takes regular naps now and is awake for an hour or so after eating...She coos and smiles at us, especially me. :) My husband gets jealous.. but, I guess I deserve it. After all, I did go through A LOT to have her! ;) Her pediatrician is ALWAYS so quick to confirm how pleased he is with her progress. . and to note what a miracle it is that she is with us. It's such a good reminder, God IS good.
My mom is currently doing real well. She seems to be her normal self, which is at times hard for me...to realize she is ok for now, but her current diagnosis only gives her a certain amount of years anyhow...(if that makes sense?)
She started chemo and radiation treatments last Thursday, and seems to be handling them quite well. I picked her up from her radiation appointment last week. It was really nice to spend some time with her that day. We pray for her at dinner time and bedtime each day..it's cute that my kids ALWAYS remember her in their prayers :)
It's becoming more "Normal" for me that she is sick (well, that sounds horrible, but my point is the shock has kind of worn off) But sometimes the reality of it all overcomes me and I CAN NOT believe my own mother is terminally ill. But, I do believe in God and He knows what he is doing...Even if I don't understand why.
Daily life...it's become more "normal" with 4 kids. I have started doing a few things that help make days (during the week, especially) run more smoothly. One being that I cooked a bunch of dinner cassroles and froze them over the weekend...that way when my husband calls and says he has started his hour long drive home I just pop it in the oven(this was kind of an "issue" before as he never leaves for home at the same time, some days it's a 10 hour day and other days he works 14 hours) The other thing being I quit folding and putting away the kids clothes (thanks for the idea, Sherah) Laundry goes SO much faster. In fact I kind of "enjoy" doing it. I just throw theirs in a separate clothes basket for each kid and I am done. (they mess up their drawers anyhow)
On diet and exercise...I have been working out most week days at the gym.. but my prepaid membership is running out Dec. 5th and we can't really currently afford it, so I guess I will just be trying to get outside to run or walk with the kids or ????I don't know. It kind of stresses me out, cuz i am not good at exercising outside of the gym, but that's the way life is for now, so I am working on not complaining...Not just not verbalizing the complaint, but not having a complaint in my spirit etc. Life is really what you make it.
I haven't really lost any weight, sometimes I am down 1 more pound, but basically I haven't put a dent in the 13 pounds I have left to get down to prepregnancy weight. I am not sure what to do about this either, but two things I have decided. #1. Being super down on myself and talking about it all the time (to hubby especially) but not doing anything about it, is certainly not attractive! He thinks I look pretty darn good ;) And #2. It's honestly more important that I address the issues that "make" me fat, than that I lose the weight.
K, it's bedtime for kids and no one is heading that way since I am not giving that direction :) so I better sign off for now. I promise to try to have a more fun post next time, soon I hope.....If I even have any readers anymore :)
Happy Monday!
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