First of all, Can I just say...I love the sun! Amen
Also, as you may have noticed? I was up a pound today. But I am sure it is just water weight...as I know I have been under, even if only a bit, on my allotted calories for a day. . Which I assume are around 2500 or so (to maintain, while nursing) so my goal is to always be under that, by at least 500 but up to 1000 calories a day, so I lose between a pound to 2 pounds a week. (not sure that made sense, but anywho! :)
I know some people would say don't weigh every day, but I like it, It helps me stay focused.
In other news, I have gotten mostly a full nights sleep (Macy usually cries 1-2 times a night for her binkie) for 2 nights now. Thank God, seriously! :) I feel so so much better and the sun only helps my mood :)
I didn't do anything exciting last night, besides grocery shop, but it felt good to get out and get that done. Remember the sleep thing? I am big on that right now, so I chose to come home rather than visit RA. But,
....This morning I met RA and my sister at the Kids club. The kids played super nicely and we chatted and drank Java Crew. It was fun. And we decided that will be another ritual I can look forward to.
Well, I am gonna go for now, but have a super day. It's FRIDAY!
Friday, January 28, 2011
Thursday, January 27, 2011
what I've been up to
Hi!
I feel that it has been a while since I wrote a truly interesting post, so I thought I would attempt to do that now since the kids seem to be playing nicely for a few minutes at least (Of course it totally makes sense to do that instead of cleaning the house or something useful :) Hey don't judge, I am finishing my coffee while writing and then I will attempt to do something useful ;)
Now I can't promise this will be interesting, but I thought I should fill you in on what I have been doing. . . and that is trying to catch any five min of sleep possible :) You see, my kids have been sick for a very long time. First it was the younger three one by one coming down with ear infections. Then Macy got a sinus infection and the last most crazy of all, Brooklyn came down with the stomach flu. Poor girl. She was throwing up all night. I swear it must have been 20 times. starting at 11 pm and ending at 6 am. I felt sorry for her...and myself ;) I tried not to, but it was rough. :) Anyhow, my point is...I don't get much sleep lately, so I have been tired and not up to too much (well, besides what is necessary.
But, a few things have been established to make my life easier.. one is...Thursday evenings off :) It's like a little tradition. I make pizza for Hubby and the 3 older kids and when he gets home...i take off. :) They eat together and play and generally have a GREAT time and so do i. This is when I take care of the list I have created all week long. Groceries and returns or a visit to a friend (RA?) :) ALONE! :) well, Macy is in tow, but that's different. She doesn't talk back :) Yet! :) So, I am looking forward to that tonight.
Lastly I have been really getting into organizing. I am kind of (fine, a lot OCD :) So this is super fun for me. This week I cleaned out my linen closet and made tons of space for the kids toys. Super nice cuz then they know exactly where to go look when they are bored (so ky is always in that cupboard ;)
Today i am clearing off the top of the refrigerator :) The next project will be the hall coat closet. Downright embarrassing how crazy cluttered that is and then the kids toys. I am clearing out half (or more) These kids don't even play with half their stuff. Our house is cluttered! Enough is enough.
K, I am off! have a super day.
P.S. I am FINALLY back down to my lowest weight since Macy. 9 more pounds til Pre PG. weight. :)
I feel that it has been a while since I wrote a truly interesting post, so I thought I would attempt to do that now since the kids seem to be playing nicely for a few minutes at least (Of course it totally makes sense to do that instead of cleaning the house or something useful :) Hey don't judge, I am finishing my coffee while writing and then I will attempt to do something useful ;)
Now I can't promise this will be interesting, but I thought I should fill you in on what I have been doing. . . and that is trying to catch any five min of sleep possible :) You see, my kids have been sick for a very long time. First it was the younger three one by one coming down with ear infections. Then Macy got a sinus infection and the last most crazy of all, Brooklyn came down with the stomach flu. Poor girl. She was throwing up all night. I swear it must have been 20 times. starting at 11 pm and ending at 6 am. I felt sorry for her...and myself ;) I tried not to, but it was rough. :) Anyhow, my point is...I don't get much sleep lately, so I have been tired and not up to too much (well, besides what is necessary.
But, a few things have been established to make my life easier.. one is...Thursday evenings off :) It's like a little tradition. I make pizza for Hubby and the 3 older kids and when he gets home...i take off. :) They eat together and play and generally have a GREAT time and so do i. This is when I take care of the list I have created all week long. Groceries and returns or a visit to a friend (RA?) :) ALONE! :) well, Macy is in tow, but that's different. She doesn't talk back :) Yet! :) So, I am looking forward to that tonight.
Lastly I have been really getting into organizing. I am kind of (fine, a lot OCD :) So this is super fun for me. This week I cleaned out my linen closet and made tons of space for the kids toys. Super nice cuz then they know exactly where to go look when they are bored (so ky is always in that cupboard ;)
Today i am clearing off the top of the refrigerator :) The next project will be the hall coat closet. Downright embarrassing how crazy cluttered that is and then the kids toys. I am clearing out half (or more) These kids don't even play with half their stuff. Our house is cluttered! Enough is enough.
K, I am off! have a super day.
P.S. I am FINALLY back down to my lowest weight since Macy. 9 more pounds til Pre PG. weight. :)
Monday, January 24, 2011
what doesnt work
...Is taking the weekend off :) not sure what happened but sometime between baby macy being diagnosed with a sinus infection (she had been up throughout the nights like 10 times or so, so friday I finally decided something had to still be wrong even though she just finished antibiotics) anyhow, it was pretty hectic. She wouldn't nurse, so I had to put her milk in baby cereal but she doesn't really know how to eat cereal yet.
My point is between that and my moms family being in town so we were over there most the weekend...I ate. And I enjoyed it and I gained weight.
But, even though I am disappointed that I gained, I am not worried about it. I am back to it this morning and the scale will go back down and continue downward!
I sprained my ankle saturday night, not horribly but I won't be able to exercise for now. But that's life. Gotta learn to live it and be thin. :)
Baby macy is feeling better. .by the way.
I hope you are well too. Happy monday!
My point is between that and my moms family being in town so we were over there most the weekend...I ate. And I enjoyed it and I gained weight.
But, even though I am disappointed that I gained, I am not worried about it. I am back to it this morning and the scale will go back down and continue downward!
I sprained my ankle saturday night, not horribly but I won't be able to exercise for now. But that's life. Gotta learn to live it and be thin. :)
Baby macy is feeling better. .by the way.
I hope you are well too. Happy monday!
Friday, January 21, 2011
Thursday, January 20, 2011
due to last night
...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.
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.
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.
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