Thursday, 28 January 2010
Motel 6 here we come
Wednesday, 27 January 2010
Weigh In Wednesday
What a great week for Weigh In Wednesday. I am down 5.8lbs. Fantastic. Being sick must have helped and I know that when I get back there probably won't have been any loss but for today I am happy with this.
Busy getting the last of the packing done today and soon we will be off to the Magic Land. Can't wait.
No W-I-W for the next couple of weeks. So, be good and stay on track. You can do it.
Tuesday, 26 January 2010
Monday, 25 January 2010
Sunday, 24 January 2010
The Countdown has begun
After that we headed to Price Chopper where we picked up the kids snacks for the week, some hamburger for "Petit Chien Noir (pate chinois)" and some muffin mix and chocolate chips for cookies.
Yesterday I got most of the boy's stuff ready aside from their jeans and unders/socks they will need this week. We got our medicine cabinet dumped and packed our emergency kit. Craig got his basics ready as did I. The list has been started and is on the kitchen counter where it will remain the rest of the week, slowly having items added and crossed off.
The boys made their autograph books last night and were very happy with how they turned out. Took some advise from Jessica and tied pens to them so we are always prepared. Question for those of you who've been to Disney. What do you do with your backpack when you are on the rides? I can't remember. Would love to hear what you have to say. Annette - if you have any tips, please let me know.
Off to watch a movie with the boys, bake some cookies, make some muffins and day dream about Disney. Can't wait!
Saturday, 23 January 2010
Within about 15 minutes of taking the medicine I was fast asleep and was not so gently woken up by the brats wanting to watch a movie.
Sterling had a play date (at what age do you quit calling it that???) at a friend's house for 1.5 hours then they both came here for another 2 hours. I think they had fun. Kaedo got a call from a buddy inviting him over, so he spent a few hours with a friend as well.
Tomorrow we will be practicing speeches, putting them on cue cards, going through our "summer clothes" and getting the basics together for our trip. 6 more days. When I asked the boys what we would be doing at this time next week, Sterling was quick to pipe up "driving, or at least dad will be. You'll probably be snoring".
Friday, 22 January 2010
Wednesday, 20 January 2010
Weigh In Wednesday
Good news for me this week. I am down 1.6lbs. Any down is good for me. I am happy with that. 5.6lbs would be nicer, but 1.6 is good. Feeling good right now. Something has clicked within me. I don't know what it is but something has clicked and I feel good. I have struggled on and off for so many years that I have really learned to cherish these times. Unfortunately I know that sometimes they end and I have to pull myself back up and find this good place. What I do know about myself is that I can do it. I can return to a good place and hold on to it. Now if I could figure out how to stay there. It is all about learning and I can do that.
I am thinking about my word today. I am working on living my life with PURPOSE. I am thinking before I say, do, react, interact. I am PURPOSEfully taking the time for myself, making time with my family, have the conversations that need to be had, hugging when hugging is needed and putting my foot down when that is what is needed as well. Living with PURPOSE is not easy. It is not unconscious. You have to think about what you are doing. I'm not saying you have to over-analyze everything, I'm just saying I have to think and do. It is interesting thinking about all these things.
In other news - we are one the countdown and are getting so excited. Kaedo has packed his bag and Sterling has started his list of the things he wants to bring. I have gotten a bunch of books on CD from the library and the camera batteries and chargers are packed. We are slowly getting organized. On Sunday the boys will be trying on their shorts and picking their t-shirts. We'll pack up everything we don't need during the week. Can't believe it is almost here.
Tuesday, 19 January 2010
Monday, 18 January 2010
Pink eye, schmink eye
Friday, 15 January 2010
Friday....
Thursday, 14 January 2010
Weigh In Wednesday (on Thursday)
Wednesday, 13 January 2010
weekly gnome goodness
Monday, 11 January 2010
Purpose
Medium sized changes here today. I start my new shift today and Craig starts a huge new project as well. I'm looking forward to the extra money my new shift will be providing and am looking forward to hearing all about Craig's "first day". While I will still not be working full time I feel a little bit better about my contribution to the family with the extra 9.5 hours a week. I will be working about 34.5 hours a week now and with the travel time I will be gone about 50 hours a week. That of course is nothing compared to Craig's 60 hours but I guess that is what you get when you commute to your job.
As many of you know, I am a follower of many different blogs - most of them craft related. I enjoy reading about other people's lives and am often inspired to try new things (knitting, crocheting, etc). One of the blogs I have followed for years always does a "one word" post at the beginning of the year. What this means is that she encourages her readers to choose one word that they will use as a jumping off point for their year. A word they will incorporate into how they want their life to be shaped. I think it is an interesting idea and this year have decided to join in and choose a word.
I have a lot of goals this year and think that my word will keep me on task to succeed. I may share some of these goals with you throughout the year, but right now they are just mine. So for now, I will share with you my word, in the hopes that maybe you too will choose a word that may help define your year, your life, you.
My 2010 word is PURPOSE. It is time for me to be living my life with purpose. There is so much of my life that is just muddled through. It is time to tackle my goals and dreams and wishes and do it with PURPOSE.
Would love to hear from you and what you might choose as your word.
Sunday, 10 January 2010
Sunday Schmunday and missing mom
The boys had a great day yesterday. Sterling had a friend over and Kaedo went to a friend's house. Today Kaedo has another play date with another friend, Sterling will be hanging out at home and Craig will be watching football.
Jessica sent me some great pix of their holidays so I will get her permission and then post some of them here.
Happy Sunday everyone!
Saturday, 9 January 2010
Saturday
We are now officially at T-20 (20 days that is) until we head out on our grand adventure. Have been reading mom's journal and hope we have even half as much fun as they did on their holiday with Jessica and family. Can't wait!
Friday, 8 January 2010
One from the Archives - and chopsticks for all!
Thursday, 7 January 2010
Weigh In Wednesday (thursday)
The reality is that I gained (big surprise). A lot. So, back to it. What else can you do? So - here is to a new year. New choices, new challenges.
Man, I am disappointed in myself.
Tuesday, 5 January 2010
wassup?????
Sunday, 3 January 2010
Sunday
Last day of Christmas vacation today. Sterling has a school project he needs to work on and Kaedo will just be hanging out. Craig will hopefully get the chance to watch some football, and I will be answering calls at work.
We have had a great two weeks. Lots of time together, playing some games, learning some card games, watching movies, running errands, reading books, and sleeping in. It's been nice to be all together, and awesome that Craig was able to take some well deserved time off.
Now we are on the countdown to Disney and are just so jazzed. It is the topic of many conversations at our house. 26 days and counting. yahoo