.............Sigh....I have been TERRIBLE about my diet and exercise! Tis the season to gain 10 more pounds, I suppose! Luckily, I haven't gained any more weight, but definitely haven't lost any!
There is NO WAY I am going to be eating healthy the next few weeks...so, we'll start fresh with the diet when the new year arrives!
On other notes, we had a great Thanksgiving with my mom and David, including a great trip to Disney's Hollywood Studios. Pictures are forthcoming, but I am taking this time to write.
I have been doing a lot of soul searching lately and realize there are some thing in my life I would like to change. What got me thinking this way, you ask? Well, last weekend we purchased a new (to us) car. We haven't had a car payment in over a year, maybe close to two, so we have talked a lot about how we are going to swing this car payment........
This, in turn, caused us to take a look at our budget and see how we could tweak a few things to stretch our money.......
This turned into a discussion about how we could be more savvy and creative.......
Which turned into talk about how we could better ourselves and how we could make a few New Year's resolutions......
This, of course, turned into a discussion of how I feel like (sometimes) I am an inadequate mother and how I would like to change a few things about the way I handle myself and my parenting styles........
So, as you can see.....I have had a lot on my mind!
I think it is safe to say that the new year makes you think about a fresh start...you know..."a new year, a new you." Brent and I are determined to make some changes in our house in the new year.
Here are some of my/our resolutions:
1. Buy what we need, not every little cute thing I see. Change our mindset of "having a little debt is ok" to a desperation to be debt free. Dave Ramsey says something like, "Live like no one else today so that we can live like no one else later"....or something like that. He is basically saying, when we are young, live within your means and stay debt free so that when you are older, you can be free to do so much more with yourself and not be chained down to life long debt.
2. Read more. I do not love to read, but I feel as though I learn a lot from reading. Specifically, I want to read my bible more. I want to make myself take time in my day to read and less time messing around online.
3. Spend more quality one on one time with the kids. I feel as though I am good at keeping the kids busy, but when it comes to time at home, I feel as though I am lazy. I do not keep my motivation to do crafts, get down in the floor and play, and other things that are one on one interaction with the kids. I find myself saying, "We'll do that later," or "Just a minute," and then never following through with that promise. I think I am full or great ideas for the kids, and really want to make myself follow through with them. I want to make myself stay home more and have those quality times with the kids. They are growing up so fast and I will have plenty of time later for myself.
4. Take better care of myself. I want to work out more and eat the right things. I want to live a healthy lifestyle. Our family is going to run in a 5K in February, so I hope that will be motivation to get me moving once the holidays are over. Under this category, we will also add: GO TO BED EARLIER. I stay up way too late and then have no energy all day. We are working on getting to bed a little earlier every night with OUT the TV!!!!
These are just a few things that have been on my mind lately, and even though it will take a lot of work to accomplish my goals, I am sure I can do it.
Friday, December 11, 2009
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Thanksgiving: Top 10
So, yesterday at Savannah's school they did a top #10 things they were thankful for as part of a Thanksgiving program. I decided I would write my top 10. So, here it goes! These are in no particular order.
1. Jesus--If it weren't for Him, we could have none of this other stuff. I am daily thankful for my relationship with Jesus and thankful that He knows me, provides for me, forgives me, and loves me unconditionally.
2. Brent--I am thankful for his loving, patient nature. I am thankful for his hard work and commitment in the military. I am thankful that he loves me unconditionally. He is my best friend and I can't get enough of him.
3. The kids--I am thankful for these two little people who bring so much life into our home. I am thankful that they are sweet, goodhearted children. I am thankful for their smiles, hugs, laughs, noises, songs, and their innocent and unconditional love.
4. Our parents--I am always thankful for the love, support, and guidance that our parents bring to our lives. We have been blessed with parents who love us and care for us deeply. How could you ask for more?
5. Our family--We are thankful for our brothers (Matt and Jason) and our sisters (April and Kristen-had to add her in there!). We wish we could see them more but love them deeply! We are thankful for the newest sweet thing in this family, Mr. Van C. We are thankful for our grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins. Our family has helped shape us into the people we have become and taught us some valuable lessons that we will be able to teach our children.
6. Old friends--I am thankful for friendships that continue to stand the test of time. That, even though we do not see each other often, when we do, we feel as though we have never left. For my newer older friends from NM and DC, who have been our families when we didn't have our own for support. I am thankful that we have friends all over the US and even some in other countries that love us and pray for us.
7. New friends--I am so thankful for all the new friends who have come into our life in such a short time. We have had an outpouring of love and kindness from people who barely know us. We are thankful for the potential long term friendships we will have with these people before we leave for our next adventure.
8. Health--Even though we have had our share of sickness in this house, it has not been life threatening. We have been blessed with good health and wellness.
9. House--We are so thankful to be celebrating the holidays in our own home. We love the space it gives us and are so thankful God has provided us this place to lay our heads.
10. Jobs--I am thankful that during this economic crisis, we both have jobs. I am thankful there is no threat of Brent losing his job. I am thankful that I enjoy my job and that it is flexible for a stay at home mom.
We are truly blessed! I hope you take the time to remember all the things you are thankful for.
We are thankful for each of you.
Happy Thanksgiving!!
1. Jesus--If it weren't for Him, we could have none of this other stuff. I am daily thankful for my relationship with Jesus and thankful that He knows me, provides for me, forgives me, and loves me unconditionally.
2. Brent--I am thankful for his loving, patient nature. I am thankful for his hard work and commitment in the military. I am thankful that he loves me unconditionally. He is my best friend and I can't get enough of him.
3. The kids--I am thankful for these two little people who bring so much life into our home. I am thankful that they are sweet, goodhearted children. I am thankful for their smiles, hugs, laughs, noises, songs, and their innocent and unconditional love.
4. Our parents--I am always thankful for the love, support, and guidance that our parents bring to our lives. We have been blessed with parents who love us and care for us deeply. How could you ask for more?
5. Our family--We are thankful for our brothers (Matt and Jason) and our sisters (April and Kristen-had to add her in there!). We wish we could see them more but love them deeply! We are thankful for the newest sweet thing in this family, Mr. Van C. We are thankful for our grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins. Our family has helped shape us into the people we have become and taught us some valuable lessons that we will be able to teach our children.
6. Old friends--I am thankful for friendships that continue to stand the test of time. That, even though we do not see each other often, when we do, we feel as though we have never left. For my newer older friends from NM and DC, who have been our families when we didn't have our own for support. I am thankful that we have friends all over the US and even some in other countries that love us and pray for us.
7. New friends--I am so thankful for all the new friends who have come into our life in such a short time. We have had an outpouring of love and kindness from people who barely know us. We are thankful for the potential long term friendships we will have with these people before we leave for our next adventure.
8. Health--Even though we have had our share of sickness in this house, it has not been life threatening. We have been blessed with good health and wellness.
9. House--We are so thankful to be celebrating the holidays in our own home. We love the space it gives us and are so thankful God has provided us this place to lay our heads.
10. Jobs--I am thankful that during this economic crisis, we both have jobs. I am thankful there is no threat of Brent losing his job. I am thankful that I enjoy my job and that it is flexible for a stay at home mom.
We are truly blessed! I hope you take the time to remember all the things you are thankful for.
We are thankful for each of you.
Happy Thanksgiving!!
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
BIG BIG GIRL!
Look what we did today :)
Picking out the ear rings
Waiting
1..2..3..Pop
Sooo pretty
Happy girl again!
Picking out the ear rings
Waiting
1..2..3..Pop
Sooo pretty
Happy girl again!
Saturday, November 21, 2009
Good day
Today's menu:
Breakfast:
Banana
Half Waffle
Lunch:
Chicken Casserole
Snack:
A few chips and salsa
A cookie
Dinner:
Salad with Lite dressing
3 mini corn bread muffins
Snack:
Strawberry salad
Ran 1 mile pushing two kids!
Breakfast:
Banana
Half Waffle
Lunch:
Chicken Casserole
Snack:
A few chips and salsa
A cookie
Dinner:
Salad with Lite dressing
3 mini corn bread muffins
Snack:
Strawberry salad
Ran 1 mile pushing two kids!
Friday, November 20, 2009
How'd today go??
Well...I went on a short walk, but no other exercise. It was a long day of activity and cleaning and working, so no time for exercise. I had craft night at our house and everyone just left. Todays menu included:
Breakfast:
Three chicken mini's
Lunch:
Chimichanga and a half
Dinner:
Chicken Casserole
Green Beans
Strawberry salad (mostly sugar free and lite)
Snack:
Granola Bar
Strawberries
Not terrible....
Breakfast:
Three chicken mini's
Lunch:
Chimichanga and a half
Dinner:
Chicken Casserole
Green Beans
Strawberry salad (mostly sugar free and lite)
Snack:
Granola Bar
Strawberries
Not terrible....
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Confession time
So, I must confess....
Back in May, I was losing weight for my brother's wedding. I was doing great! Partly because I was more disciplined and partly because (sorry boys) I was still nursing. I was keeping track of my weight loss online and had lost 9 pounds. Well....my confession is I have gained ALL of it back since we have lived here! I am going to start my weight loss program again and see if I can get closer to my goal weight. This means I must lose 16 pounds. Since I am not nursing, this is going to be much more difficult than before, especially since the holidays are coming up. I must confess my eating sins on here each day so that I can be help accountable for what I have done. I will also post my accomplishments. Hopefully one of these days I will be in shape. We have been "barely" doing the P90x videos, but nothing religious. I have a little situation lingering since Parker was born that I am also trying to fix so that I am able to work out at a maximum level. My first specialist Dr. appointment will be December 11. Until this is fixed, I can't work out a ton, which means more dieting WHICH I HATE!
I was trying to think of another goal date to have my weight lost. I hope to finish sooner than this, but I have decided to use my friend's wedding, which is at the end of March, as my mark. That gives me a little over 4 months to lose it. That is only 3.5 pounds a month. SURELY I can do this or better. I just need to quit gaining weight! I was down to a size 6, now back up to a 10. Sheesh. NOT GOOD.
Ok...so here goes my eating confession:
Breakfast:
Half Banana
Half Cinnamon Roll---YIKES
Tiny square of sour cream and sausage casserole
Two strawberries
Two apple slices
Lunch:
Six chicken nuggets
Side salad with ranch
I ran/walked for about 45 minutes
Dinner: (haven't eaten yet, but that's what's on the menu)
Chimichanga with sour cream
Unfortunately, I am going scrapbooking tonight and feel as though I will be tempted to eat something bad for me. Hopefully tracking my intake will help me refuse.
We'll see how things go.
Back in May, I was losing weight for my brother's wedding. I was doing great! Partly because I was more disciplined and partly because (sorry boys) I was still nursing. I was keeping track of my weight loss online and had lost 9 pounds. Well....my confession is I have gained ALL of it back since we have lived here! I am going to start my weight loss program again and see if I can get closer to my goal weight. This means I must lose 16 pounds. Since I am not nursing, this is going to be much more difficult than before, especially since the holidays are coming up. I must confess my eating sins on here each day so that I can be help accountable for what I have done. I will also post my accomplishments. Hopefully one of these days I will be in shape. We have been "barely" doing the P90x videos, but nothing religious. I have a little situation lingering since Parker was born that I am also trying to fix so that I am able to work out at a maximum level. My first specialist Dr. appointment will be December 11. Until this is fixed, I can't work out a ton, which means more dieting WHICH I HATE!
I was trying to think of another goal date to have my weight lost. I hope to finish sooner than this, but I have decided to use my friend's wedding, which is at the end of March, as my mark. That gives me a little over 4 months to lose it. That is only 3.5 pounds a month. SURELY I can do this or better. I just need to quit gaining weight! I was down to a size 6, now back up to a 10. Sheesh. NOT GOOD.
Ok...so here goes my eating confession:
Breakfast:
Half Banana
Half Cinnamon Roll---YIKES
Tiny square of sour cream and sausage casserole
Two strawberries
Two apple slices
Lunch:
Six chicken nuggets
Side salad with ranch
I ran/walked for about 45 minutes
Dinner: (haven't eaten yet, but that's what's on the menu)
Chimichanga with sour cream
Unfortunately, I am going scrapbooking tonight and feel as though I will be tempted to eat something bad for me. Hopefully tracking my intake will help me refuse.
We'll see how things go.
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