What To Do ... Mommy Of Two: December 2008

Tuesday, December 23, 2008

Weekly Weigh In and other News

Well, I was right about gaining back some of the weight from being sick, but I've still met my goal for the time being. I am now 207.6. I think that's pretty darn awesome considering the time of year and all the FOOD! But I also started running again. It felt amazing to know that I CAN still run! I started out at 4 mph for 5-8 minutes. Then 2 days later I bumped it up to 4.3 mph for 10 minutes. I didn't die either time, and my asthma was kept in check! I'm really excited for this progress! I have to run on a treadmill for now, until the air warms up again. But when it does, I think I'll be able to do what I love and run in the great outdoors!

In other news, Christmas is fast approaching, but we are totally prepared and ready! Also, we are VERY excited because we get to see some of our family from out-of-state. They are coming right after Christmas! Yesterday I went a little OCD and rearranged our kitchen and dining room to allow for more "counter space" and better flow of traffic. I find that I have these days where I have tons of motivation and energy, and then I have days where I can barely get out of bed...any advice? I am on Lexapro for Depression and vitamin D for Seasonal Affective Disorder, but sometimes I wonder if it is something more...Bi-polar, manic depression...anyway, I LOVE the days when I feel so great and get so much accomplished!

Well, I think that's enough ranting and raving for the moment...

Merry Christmas!

Thursday, December 18, 2008

Icky Icky Sicky Sicky!

Tall Boy hasn't been feeling well for almost a week now, and last night, I joined the party. Although, I do feel pretty good now, I guess only time will tell. But as for the feeling icky, it prevented me from eating or doing much of anything else today. I was really surprised though when I stepped on the scale this morning and saw 207. But imagine my bigger surprise when I stepped on it again this afternoon and it said 205! I know it's probably mostly water and I'll probably gain some back, but I just thought that it was amazing that I could lose 2 lbs in a few hours just by feeling a little icky! Anyway, I'll have to post more another day, like Super Boys super cool Polar express party at school...but like I said, another day...

Wednesday, December 10, 2008

Weekly Weigh-In

OK, so I am changing how I weigh in from now on. I will be relying on my trusty home scale instead of the one at the gym because I can't guarantee that I'll be at the gym on 1 consistent day every week! So, the dreaded weigh in today wasn't horrible...I'm 209.6. Up from my low of 208, but not unmanageable. So wish me luck as we head for Christmas, New Year's, My anniversary, Valentines day, Easter...you get the picture!

Tuesday, December 9, 2008

Salutations from Slackerville!

Ok, I know...total slacker. My last post was super easy and kinda a cheat cause I was sending out Christmas cards/letters anyway. So here's a real post! This is what I've been up to...

Yes...that's right...Christmas Shopping and wrapping are DONE!!!

That even includes all of our Neighbor Presents!

My note says "May your 'daisy' be marry and bright, and may all you truffles be a delight!"
Anyway, Christmas is done! Now I can relax and enjoy the snow (the whole inch we got last night) and the crisp air. And maybe, just maybe, I can get back on track for my weight loss goal! I haven't been wearing my body bugg very often lately. I also haven't made it to the gym very often. So, I'm scared for my next weigh in tomorrow, I probably gained some weight back, just how much I don't know!

I also have been dealing with some medical issues that have been exhausting physically and mentally. As soon as the weather got cold, my body wanted to go into hibernation mode...eat eat eat sleep sleep sleep. I have also had a very long and light menstrual cycle since October. So I finally went to my OB last Thursday for my yearly exam and to talk about those issues and my current medication. She had some concerns and did some blood work. I still don't have the results back...it is so frustrating and nerve-racking to sit and wait! I hope I'm back to my normal self VERY SOON!

I've slacked off so much that I haven't done my Thankful Thursday, so today I'm doing Thankful Tuesday!

I'm thankful for:
Being able to pay bills, buy presents, and reserve library books online! Family who make everyday life easier and more fun too! Friends who keep me on track emotionally, spiritually, physically and mentally. Doctors and medical insurance that allows me to make sure my body and mind are healthy and strong. TV shows that uplift and inspire. Jesus Christ, the TRUE reason for this season. The gospel of Jesus Christ for the hope, and guidance it provides me and my family. Plenty of food for my family, there are so many with so much less. A home that stays warm in the winter and cool in the summer and plenty of weather appropriate clothes to wear when we aren't in our home year-round.

I think that's all for today! Don't forget to check out our other blogs! Take care and enjoy this wonderful season of love!

Monday, December 1, 2008

Our Christmas Letter 08

We can’t believe that another year has passed us by! Time for our annual Christmas letter and family update! We took our 1st family vacation with Super Girl this year! It’s been a long time since we went on an official vacation! In September, we went to Disneyland. The kids had a blast. Super Boy loved riding the Dumbo ride, and Super Girl’s favorite was the carousel I think. We had park hopper tickets, so we visited the California Adventure as well. We rode the Soaring over California ride, and took the kids to the Bug’s Life area to ride all the little kid rides. They had fun, but there wasn’t much else there, so we went back to Disneyland. The kids got Mickey and Minnie ears and lollipops as souvenirs. We had a really great time together. I hope we’ll be able to do something like this again next year.

We also have been doing more work on our home. In late August, we put sod in our front yard; and in late October we extended our driveway with concrete being laid all the way to the corner. So our front yard is 1/3 grass and 2/3 concrete! It really looks great. We have plans for a vinyl fence around the back yard and rose bushes along the east side of our front yard. I also hope to be able to put some raised beds for a vegetable garden in the back yard.

Tall Boy is still working at his same job. They switched to a 4 day work week and he seems to enjoy that better. He went hunting every weekend in October and shot an elk on the 19^th of October. Yippee! Meat for another year! The elk from last year ran out shortly after he brought home the new elk. Good timing!

Oh how time flies! I turned 29 this year! YIKES! That means I’ll turn 29 again next year! Just kidding, I’m looking forward to my 30’s! I have seriously slacked on the scrapbooking front this year, but have renewed my efforts lately and started up again. Thank you Tasha for helping me get my mojo back!!! I have also been working on losing weight since mid September. I purchased a Body Bugg through my gym, 24 hour fitness. I have had a lot of success with this program. I am well on my way to my ultimate goal of weighing 160 by my 10th wedding anniversary at the pace of about 1/2 - 1 lb per week. Slowly but surely…that’s my motto. In other news, I have been thinking about going back to school more and more lately. I keep coming back to teaching Math and Sign Language, but I’ve recently felt that it should be in Middle School instead of High School. ! I have also been busy with Super Boy's class as a room mom. It is so fun to see how Super Boy flourishes at school.

Speaking of Super Boy, he turned 6 on April 2nd. He loves his teacher and school in general. His teacher is amazing. He loves doing homework, math box activities, making up songs and games, and playing video or computer games. He comes up with ideas and experiments that are interesting to say the least! His mind and body are growing by leaps and bounds. He has such a sweet spirit still and I hope that never goes away. He is more frustrated with Super Girl lately, but it’s just because she wants to do everything like Super Boy does. He is a great big brother and a joy to us!

Super Girl is getting so big! She turned 2 on September 1st. Her vocabulary has exploded since we had tubes put in her ears back in June. She loves dogs, monkeys and elephants. She loves to dress up and play outside in the dirt. She is so anxious to go to school! She cried every time Super Boy went to school in the beginning of the school year, and now has her very own backpack too! She is learning more letters, shapes and numbers everyday and has started potty training too. She is getting so big!