Thursday, April 29, 2010

Because she likes to see us go insane...

Remember this? Well, hahahahahahahahahahahahaha nana nana poo poo on that idea. Literally.

It's been a trial and then some. She did excellent for about a month and then all of a sudden accident after accident. We thought it was a temporary thing. We waited it out. We tried ALL KINDS OF THINGS but now looking at my brains spilling out all over the floor, I've realized that I can't handle that many accidents in a one hour period.

Kudos kid. We have fought the fight and you win. You get your diapers back. Now excuse me while I go cry my eyes out.

Interview

Jason had his interview yesterday at Snowcrest Jr. and he said it went well but they kept asking him about any past experience and he really hasn't had any - everyone's gotta start somewhere. So, we won't know until tomorrow or Monday but keep him in your prayers please. Thanks soo very much.

I did it!!

Yay! 3.1 miles straight, no breaks!!! 38:35

Monday, April 26, 2010

Monday, Monday..

So, I guess I need to post more about running and teaching interviews because I got a lot of comments on my last post. I LOVE GETTING COMMENTS ON THE BLOG! It makes me feel special. Did I really just type that? Yes sirree.

I can't do too much about the interviews but tomorrow I'm scheduling an appointment with my treadmill. My goal is to work up to running more than 2 miles before taking a break this time. Thanks for all the support! I really love comments so, comment away people.

Hey guess what else? Well, my weight is totally wierd right now because of the medicine I'm on buuut, from last Monday to today, I lost 3 lb.'s. Word of caution though, it could seriously be all water. That's a silly side effect of the medicine but hopefully, it's just plain hard work. I totally didn't do well yesterday though. Here's to this week.

Thursday, April 22, 2010

Good thoughts......

This morning I was on the bike and the phone rang and I saw that it was "public schools" calling. I had just dropped E off at school and my first thought was oh no, E's hurt or sick or something. I grab the phone and it was a school that J had applied to calling for AN INTERVIEW!!!!!! YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAYYYYYYYYYYYYYY!!! Thank Heavens it was good news! So, we need your prayers. Please? J is sooo ready to be teaching and out of the production lifestyle.

Also, Tuesday and Thursday I ran 3.1 miles! Yep. Check me out! My knee usually doesn't allow me to run that far and it allowed me to twice this week! That's right people, two 5 K's in a two days. Yeah baby! Nevermind that fact that it took me over 37 minutes to do it, and I had to take a break after 2 miles, I. still. ran. two. 5K's. Holla!!

Annnnnnndddd, I put away the sixlets last night instead of cramming them down my throat! I won the temptation, as they say on the biggest loser.

Great day so far eh?

Please pray for J to get the teaching job. It'd be much appreciated.

I hope you have great things happen to you today too!!

Monday, April 19, 2010

Follow up

On Saturday I tried the deck of cards workout and it was nice but went waaay to fast. I started out with 30 cards and it only took me about 10-12 minutes to complete. I felt like that wasn't enough of a workout for me so I kept the same cards, shuffled them, but gave new meaning to the red or black cards. I kept jumping jacks in for cardio and to keep the heart rate up but I switched up the other cards for sit-ups and shoulder presses. It worked but wasn't my fave workout. I think it's good for a change and possibly on days that you just don't want to work out on a machine.

Here's what I'm thinking- lose 5+ lb.s to fit more comfortably in my clothes, get rid of some of the excess fat around my midsection, and be more ready for swimsuit season that is so closely upon us. I'm going to:

Work out for 40-60 munutes a day/6 days a week, possibly add a few nightly walks/bike rides with the kiddos. Remember, I'm a bit of a freak with exercise.
Try and keep calories per weekday to 1600 max. (I've tried going lower than this and I don't like how ornery it makes me, neither does my family :) )This, this my friends, is where I seem to fail miserably!!
Weekend Evenings only will I splurge a bit. I really need to keep my slurges in a bit more control however.
By doing these things, I hope to lose a pound a week for 5 weeks. AKA May 24th.

Anyone else want to sign up?

Friday, April 16, 2010

A switch up in workout routine


Fitness and nutrition are one of my passions. I usually LOVE to workout and I've found my motivation lacking a bit lately. I've picked up more running on a treadmill but limitations with my knee keep me from doing some of things I'd like and well, doing the same machines over and over get monotonous and couterproductive as well.

I think a huge part of it is seeing absolutely no results and seeing my face swell up from the medication that I'm currently on. It feels extremely counterproductive to see no results and or go in the opposite direction, weight wise, that I'm looking to head in. I do, however, know better and will keep it up as long as I can. Aaaannnnyway...I ran into this website recently and found a switch up in a workout and thought I'd share.

From what I understand, this woman is a trainer but also a mother of 3 chillins and manages to stay fit and keep a rockin body. I've enjoyed what I've read so far and well, here it is. Try it out. I know I will.Deck of cards workout

Thursday, April 15, 2010

One of my favorite places to see after a snow storm


On the way home from my parent's home, I often see this place. When it is covered in snow, it's breathtaking.

I snapped this photo as I was driving past, from outside my window. I so wish that someone with an incredible photographic talent would take a real photo of this place after a snow storm and allow me access to it. Ha ha. May be for your everday beauty challenge sometime. :)

Monday, April 12, 2010

Easter Happenings


"Eggscellent" - Mr. Burns.
I think somebunny dropped by our house.
Super excited recipients.
Dying easter eggs.

During the day we went to Egan's for a hunt and some supper. We went down to Mammy Marilynn's house after the Egan's but I failed to bring in the camera. Too bad too because we played the Wii and I totally kicked J's butt in "Dancing with the stars." You could have seen some mad numbchuck skills.

Friday, April 9, 2010

Generosity


A client of my dad's handcrafted this baby crib/chair for our girls. How nice huh?! I came to work one day and walla, there it stood waiting to be played with. People can be so generous sometimes! Happy day.

Friday, April 2, 2010

Giveaway Time...

Not by me, my friends. I don't make stuff to give away you see. Except may be a flat loaf of bread. .But this talented lady has a giveaway you may enter if you'd like. Yay.