Fun Times

I've been eating a LOT of salads lately. Trying to exercise, but that hasn't always worked out for me. But the weight is starting to slowly drop. So I'm happy......

This is exactly how I felt after I put Feb and March up on our dry erase calendar. Suddenly realized that the surgery is a month away!! I'm so overwhelmed!! I did, however feel better after I sat and realized all that hubby WILL be able to help with even after his surgery. Sure does make me appreciate him even more though!!

Why yes, we are making a poster for school at 3:45AM. No, it's not due till Friday. Why now? Because we're both awake!!! That's what happens when Mom works nights from home and Sonshine is a very Early Bird! He's frequently up and ready to start the day at about 4am. I figured why not take advantage of it and get some stuff done! :-)

from left to right it says "A fox bat has big eyes. A warthog bat has big ears. A vampire bat has big eyes." The colors didn't come out right but the big upside down bat is on black felt, the other two are on a dark blue "sky" fabric. :-)

We may have seen this too many times--


Hubby tells the 6yr old to eat his dinner.
Son: no
Hubby: yes
Son: no.
Hubby: yes.
Son: yes.
Hubby: no. HEY WAIT A MIN!! You're gonna eat that.
Son: no.
Hubby: yes.
Son: yes.
Hubby: ----eat!!

Make it a great day folks!

wheeeee

Feeling a little overwhelmed today. Trying to get answers to all our questions about Hubby's upcoming knee replacement while at the same time get everything ready for Sugars' mega-marathon intake appointments at Scottish Rite Hosp tomorrow.



However, I was able to get over to my moms and ride her/our recumbent bike yesterday after work!


I was thrilled to go 7 miles!!


It was nice to actually be able to chit chat while on the bike! Without the obnoxious music and 8 TV screens at the gym!!


And because my two biggest stress relievers are playing the piano and sewing.....


And NO ONE wants me to play the piano all....night...long....



I'm ALMOST DONE with the birthday curtain!!!





Pictures of it shall be coming soon so stay tuned.

Support Group

I've had a hard time lately posting comments on non blogger blogs. If you haven't seen a comment by me, that's why.


First our Motivational Video!
If this doesn't get you moving nothing will!




So last week I didn't exercise at all, and my weight is up to
Too Damn Much -0.6lbs.
:-(

But on to this week!
my goal is to exercise three times this week.

How about you?? How'd ya do last week? Goals for this week?

Support Group!

Our Motivational Video for this week:
I'll warn you, it proved EXTREMELY dangerous for me to watch this while eating or drinking!!



My weight today was:

Too Damn Much minus 3.0 lbs.

Last week's goal was to Zumba 3 times.
I actually only Zumba'd twice.

Next week's goal is to Zumba 3 times and also to go for at least 1 morning walk!

Share your successes and goals with us so we can cheer you on!!

Our New Support Group

Some friends on facebook and I have formed a support group.

We're going to be checking up on each other and encouraging each other to meet our exercise goals.

So, to kick it off I'd like to put up this week's

Motivational Video:





As of today I weigh in at Too Damn Much - (minus) 0.8lbs.

My plans are to Zumba 3 times this week, Mon, Wed and Thurs mornings.

I'll let you know how it's going for me throughout the week and next Sunday night will post next week's Motivational Video and goals.

Anyone who wants to join in, either on the blog or on facebook is welcome. Just tell us your exercise plans for the week and we'll check in to see how you're doing with them.

Hello Friends

Isn't this gorgeous? I special ordered 4 of these for my and the grandmothers' Christmas gifts. It's my kids' initials on their birthstone colors. It measures 3inches by 1 inch. My friend Madam Nina makes all sorts of pendants, both of stock photos and special orders. Check her out!



This was from last Sunday's paper.




Well, I really do like my new work from home job. And considering that last night it took us 2 hours to do my 2nd grader's homework I like it even more. This job starts at 9pm every night so that I'm able to be here to do homework and help put the kids to bed before I start work. It's nice, really really nice.

But I've found it's hard to get out of the house sometimes. I work till almost 10am every morning. By the time I'm all done with work it's almost bedtime if I'm going to get up in time to do all that homework. Plus this is the first time in my life I've had a "desk" job. Which is really a sofa job, but it amounts to the same thing. Sitting. Lots and lots of Sitting.

The sad result is that I've gained back all the weight I lost last year riding the bike at the gym. I knew I'd gain some weight in the transition, but it still makes me sad.

Preschool starts on Monday. Which is when my exercise plan will go into action. I'll have some time home alone after work on Preschool days so I'm going to do my exercising then. And as of Monday I shall once again bid sweets a fond farewell. Hopefully I'll be able to reignite my weight loss.

I'll try and make it around to visit everyone soon. We're still getting settled into our new routine. Hope that all's going well with you and yours.