I hope you all had a very Merry Christmas yesterday.

So this was my outfit for Adam's work party Saturday the 22nd. And yes those are skinny jeans.  One of my first pair ever. My shirt is a hand me down from Sarah that fits perfectly now.  It took a few months but it's a favorite of mine, so thank you Sarah.  After we got to Rodizio Grill at Trolley Square, one of Adam's co-workers told me that I get smaller and smaller every time he sees me.  So sweet and true. hehe!!  So while everyone was enjoying delicious Brazilian food I was talking to one of Adam's co-workers and his wife.  I had to keep myself distracted, but I did share a Key Lime  Pie with Adam and I had a Mango Limeade.  After dinner they started the present exchange.  Four of the five guys that started Planswift, brought four big gifts.  A laptop got chosen right after I went up and then Adam picked the 32" flat screen tv. There was also a colored nook and at Ipod nano.  So the rules were that you had to be an employee for a while so none of the newbies or their spouses could get them, and then if I would have picked that laptop first that would have been our gift, but the tv is great as soon as we can find a some where to put it.  lol!!  Ariel won't let me live that laptop slip down though. hehe!!  Also the big gifts couldn't be stolen which is awesome.  My gift was awesome.  A soft warm blanket, hot cocoa, mugs, mini marshmallow's  and a $10 gift card to Barnes and Noble.  We made out like bandits.

On Sunday I put together an awesome Sharing Time for a combined sharing time that the gals in the presidency and our awesome chorister and pianist helped with.  My mom gave me her felt board that she made along with a felt nativity.  So that's what we did and we read the Nativity Story from the New Testament   It was amazing and the spirit was strong.

 

Christmas Eve brought a visitor and snow. It's always nice to have a white Christmas.  I put all of my meals together, other than breakfast, for Christmas Day as well.  I was determined to be prepared.

I woke up early Christmas morning to run and the boys slept in and Ariel was with her dad but got up before me.  So after my run we unwrapped Santa gifts and then we got ready to go to Adam's parent's for a brunch.  We did our families Christmas when we got home.  Well after Ariel, Adam, and Siko came back from my parents.  While at Adam's parents  we were about to leave to go to my parents when DK threw up all over me and himself.  It was bad.  So it was change him, change me, and thank goodness to knew Christmas clothes and thanks to Ariel for letting me wear one of her pair of pants home.  So I was planning on going in the shower when we got home but it was snack time so I decided to eat it and while i was poor DK threw up again. So it was change him again and his bedding.  The third time I got the bucket it out.  No fever and he was up and running round after that third time and ate some dinner.  I think he didn't chew his string cheese very well and it couldn't digest.  He's fine this morning too. Poor kid.  Adam said I was a champ through out. I only gagged once and that was when I was taking off my shirt. (I happened to be wearing the same outfit as above but with a different necklace.)  So it was good that I had ll my meals put together. lol!!  I guess you never know.  But it was a good day despite for DK.  

I get to go shovel and go to Costco.  I wouldn't go today but I'm afraid the weather will be worse tomorrow.  I am more worried about all the people there to exchanged gifts. hehe!!  Maybe I will wait till tomorrow.  I have a lot to do today.  Have a great day all!! 

So I have new running gear!!

My left knee has been bothering me for a while so two weeks ago I went to see my doctor about it.  He said there's a tendon that is funny because of my crooked knee cap. Awesome.  So I get to wear this brace that has an insert on the left side in the shape of a J to help push my knee cap.  My knee feels better running but still hurts and does weird things when I'm just walking around and kills me when I go upstairs.  I have a hard time with some squats to strengthen my quads so I'm sure I'll have to go see a knee surgeon eventually.  It just sucks because that costs more money, so I don't know.  My runs have been crappy lately and I don't know if it's me or my watch.  The watch will say that my heartrate all of a sudden will go up to 166 or in the 170's when I'm barely jogging.  As soon as I walk again it drops to the 120's. The other day it got over 200. What the heck? I had the batteries checked and they are fine. I need to look online and talk to the company that made it. It's not that old for crying out loud but it's super frustrating because it screws up my calorie count.  Garg!! I can't win someday's.

So we've been trying to modify our mortgage loan all year and they finally came back and approved a fifty dollar a month drop.  Okay. That's not really helping but whatever. Now I gotta see if I can put money away every week to save up to pay it.  Although, I've been trying that since July.  It's frustrating and I'm trying to stay positive and trying to stress out too much but it's hard because I don't know where we'll be in 6 months.  

On a happy note someone dropped off a fifty dollar gift card to us tonight while we were at the Walker Cousins Christmas party. So thank you secret Santa or angel.  That will help the next time I go grocery shopping.  Also a few weeks back I went to Sarah's to measured and the biggest drop this time was my body fat %.  It's down to 29.8% so I am officially in the overweight category.   My BMI is down to 26.6.  Awesome, Awesome.  I'm also down to 153 so that's 72 pounds gone.  I was hoping to be down to 150 this week but alas, Aunt Flo is on the way.  Ariel is waiting to steal my lappy so I will say goodnight.  Sorry it's been so long. I've been busy with little things.

My first 5K down.....Sweet!!

At first I didn't think I would survive.  It was so cold but after the first mile, that was up a pretty steep hill at the end, I took off my jacket.  This picture was taken by my father in law during the 2nd mile.  The only time I stopped was at the top of that first hill for a few seconds and then ran the rest of the time. Even when I took off my jacket and gloves.  It was also good because people I viewed as being better shape than me were breathing harder than I was. hehe!!  That made me feel good.  There was also a couple that would run past Adam and I and then walk and then would decide that they couldn't be behind us so they would run past and it would start over again. That was a fun game.  Made me giggle.  Gees, I'm sorry but this is a good pic.  hehe!!  The race shirt was almost the same color as my shirt. Awesome.  Kyle ran ahead of us just shortly after we started and Adam ended up sprinting at the end. I just kept my pace and finished under 40 mins.  It was more fun than I thought and my niece Lindsay is right. I think I'm addicted.  Kyle and I are already talking about running the New Years 5K.  

So I didn't loose much this week just .2 ounces but I think that is what happens the week before Aunt Flo.  Oh well.  I lost a pound the week before so I am down 67 pounds and 33 pounds from my goal. I may not make it do my one year mark but it will be close.  So I will be adding more pics and a video on Facebook.  Thank you everyone for your support, encouragement, and love through this journey with me.

I can't believe I did it....finally!!

I broke 160 this week.  I am down to 159.  Woo-hoo!!  I lost two more pounds this week.  I got up at 4:30  this morning and instead of waking  up an hour later to weigh in I went ahead and weighed in.  Then I couldn't go back to sleep I was so happy.  Clothes that were a little tight are getting loose. I love it and hate it.  I can't really afford to get new clothes but while I wait my drawers and closet get a little less full. hehe!!

This will be short today.  Adam and I are planning a run tonight in the wind so we can continue our training for out 5k in two weeks. I can't believe I'm getting excited for it.  I never thought I would.  We were going to  go out with Kyle on Saturday but it's supposed to snow.  So we'll see.  Siko's birthday party is Saturday too so I hope it won't be too bad in the valley.  Well have a good evening everyone.

Eight months ago.......

I decided to do something that would change my life.  Fifteen days into March I started my meal plan.  It's been tough, frustrating, fantastic. frustrating, hard, easy, great, frustrating and I would not change my decision for the world.  I have not been able to get on here for over a month and I'm sorry. October was such a busy month for us.  I didn't loose a whole lot on September but that's okay. I've been loosing at least one pound a week the last month. As of today I am down to 161 pounds which means I have lost  64 pounds.  Amazing. 64 pounds in 8 months.  That means I've lost 60 pounds just on my meal plan.  On October 18th I did a weigh and measure, so the totals I am going to give you when I weighed 163 and the total combined(what I've gone down) since March 11th at my first weigh and measure: 

BF%-12.8
BMI-11.6
Inches lost-35.25(the largest being in my hips at 11.5)

Unbelievable.  I weigh less now than I did when Adam and I got married.  Two weeks ago I had to go see a foot dr about some of my toenails looking funny. I did have a blister under one of my toenails and I found out that I will be prone to hammer toes if I'm not careful in my shoe selection.  I found out that not only was I wearing a half a size to small but because my second toes are longer I should be getting about a half a size bigger especially running shoes. I'm waiting to loose my toenail and four of them look a bit ugly but I'm still running.  I did donate blood about two weeks ago and it sort of messed me up.  My Iron has been struggling to stay up. So Sarah gave me red meat back. Ya-hoooooooo!!!!!  Twice a week and 2-3oz.  So I bought some steaks at the store yesterday. hehe!! I can't wait.  So that is a quick update for those of you who thought I may have given up. I think I am stronger than I was.  I still want sweets and ice cream but I know I don't need them.  20 more pounds and I go on maintenance   I will be ready then so when I get my free meals I know I won't over do and I will be strong to stop when I get full.  I will still measure I'm sure. hehe!!  That's another thing.  My meals are habits now and I haven't written them down for a long time.  I know what I eat and I know when so I forget to write it down.  Hope all of you are well, especially everyone on the east coast.

D194, 195, 196...Who else feels overwhelmed?

I'm finding less and less time to blog.  I may have to give it up. I also have been having horrible food cravings.  Garg!!  I hate going through this this time of the month.  I am however loving the fall weather and I'm getting more and more excited for Halloween. For more than one reason.  My sister Care, her wife, and their baby girl will be here for Halloween. The last time they were here I was super sick and couldn't meet my niece.  Boo!!  I'm not planning one being sick this time.  So I don't want to step on the dreaded, evil scale tomorrow.  I asked Adam tonight why I can feel so fat and have my clothes still feel like they're falling off.  He said cause I'm not fat.  Then why do I feel like it? hehe!!  I know why.

The rain this week was fantastic.  And snow in the higher elevations?  Sweet!!  Not that I'm a skier but I love to see snow in the mountains. I drink a lot of water so if we have a lot of snow I don't feel as guilty drinking it. hehe!!  All and all I will get on the scale tomorrow.  If it goes well I won't throw the scale out the window. lol!!  I did do the biggest looser workout video that  Sarah gave me and holy cow. I did the whole video which has two of each cardio and resistance.  I was sore before I got to the resistance part.  Phew!! That was rough but I loved it.  Bob Harper you're mean but I love you anyway.  Have a great night all!!

Updating on Day 193. A whole week. Gees!!

So I had no time to blog last week due to the fact that we went down to St. George and Cedar City.  We left Thursday and got back today.  So I was busy doing laundry and making food list and trying to pack while I helped out my sister one day.  Phew!! But it all worked out in the end.  It's currently super cloudy and the clouds were dark  but no rain. We did get rained on coming home though. It was awesome.

 We went down to St. George for a wedding. A cousin of Adam's was sealed in the Temple down there.  First time I've been in that temple.  Beautiful.  The boys did good with Ariel and another cousin and her husband while we were at the ceremony.  The fitness room at the hotel in St. George didn't have a great machine for resistance and the treadmill I used Friday and Saturday was so different from mine but worked great.  Saturday I had a running mate.  A lady on her way from San Diego to Montana.  We talked nearly the whole time she was there.  She came in after me and left before me.  I ran the whole time she was there. She told me I had great stamina.  It's getting there.  She was super nice.

Saturday when we got to Cedar City our hotel there didn't have a fitness area and my workout clothes stunk so I wasn't going to go to Gold's Gym. So I searched the internet for my favorite yoga workout and youtube had it. So I did yoga meltdown Saturday night.  My arms are sore.  Friday when I ran in St. George for the first time I got a side stitch.  I got used to the elevation change pretty fast though.  We almost got DK in the pool Friday night as well.

Now I know what you are all waiting for. I brought all of my own food. We ate out at approved place twice.  Dinner Thursday and Wendy's and lunch at Subway Saturday.  I did have two bags of sun chips over the weekend, some chocolate covered fruit and a cinnamon bear at the reception Saturday, and some nibs today.  Sorry. I was super tired.  But also, Aunt Flo is coming and it was bad to be on a trip when I have bad cravings.  Trips always have snack written all over them. Especially road trips.  So I think I did pretty good.  I could have done better, but I'm happy I never gave into my Icee or slurpee craving.  I will try to do better at updating on here so you don't get bored of my long rantings.  Oh and I lost a pound when I weighed in on Thursday.  I'm down to 167.  58 pounds gone.  Night all!!

Another freaking three days. Argh!!

Friday-9/14-184-Dk's birthday-the boys were pretty good.  Got the house cleaned with some interruptions.  You can't have two toddlers and not get interrupted. If that's the case, I would love some pointers. hehe!!  I got to Kitchen Kneads to get the rest of the ingredients to my carb friendly cake that I made for DK's party. My dad didn't believe me. Other than the carbs from the oat bran and oat flour the whole cake had a total of 32 carbs.  Cake and topping included.  So if you cut in nine pieces, each piece was under four extra carbs. I don't know how many carbs are in a cup of oat bran and oat flour.  I think that's pretty good. I did over cook it so it was a bit dry.  But it was tasty.  Everyone liked it.  I do have the recipe if anyone wants it to try it out.  Oh and I baked it in 9" baking dish and I cut it into 12 pieces. I had to have small ones for the little's. hehe!!  Since I didn't get a chance to run on the treadmill Adam and I went out at 10 to run.  We ran for an hour.  It was great.  I even got whistled at on 4100 South.  It made me laugh but I shouted my thank you's. People crack me up.

Saturday-9/15-185-After a late fun on Friday I woke up tired not to mention all the work I had been doing in and out of the house.  I got on the treadmill and it was less than stellar of a workout but I survived.  I also did some resistance with my favorite resistance ball trainer. Adam hated his voice and asked how I could stand listening to him.  Jealous!! hehe!! Just kidding.  It doesn't bother me because I'm just trying to keep up. Ariel was laughing at me because I was grunting a lot.  I'm pretty soar today.  In places I didn't expect to be sore in.  HHMM??!!  We watched my little sister's girls so they could go on their Anniversary date.  One year.  Congrats you two.  They had gone to the fair before coming over and the baby woke up confused and had a tough night.  But it was fun to have them. We went for a little walk with the four smallest.  And then I finished laundry and Adam bathed the boys.  We took turns trying to keep the baby happy.

Sunday-9/16-186-I did not want to get out of bed.  The boys just would't stay in their beds and kept wanting to snuggle with me.  Cute yes, but when Adam gets cold he does the same so I barely had room on the bed.  haha!!  But we made it to church just a little late and Siko was less than good during primary but he'll get used to it....eventually.  The day has been lazy.  DK has been napping forever. Makes me jealous.  I hope everyone is having a lovely Sunday.  The cake above looks like all topping but it's not. hehe!!

D183...That's it???!!!!!!!

Well I lost the last random pound I gained.  Yeah!!  I would have loved to be 160 by now but what can you do.  "Keep moving forward" I guess.  I'm trying. with all that's in me to keep my focus and keep being positive. This morning I got out and did the weeding, no laundry folding however, did get my hour in on the treadmill eventually and I am pooped. I actually  missed being outside today while I ran. My knees, especially my left knee, are just screaming.  My left shin is having issues too this evening.  I keep forgetting that the day's are getting shorter so I think I have more sun light than I do. I hate that.  Dang brain. Keep up. hehe!!  I'm actually surprised that pound was gone. I feel like I've  gained 15 pounds.  Why is that? I don't like that feeling.  I feel like I don't deserve to be the weight I long to be.  I feel like I'm being selfish for wanting it.  I think that's why i feel like I've gained weight.  Dang feelings. Go away already.

Tomorrow is DK's 2nd birthday.  I nearly cancelled his party.  The boys were very naughty today and I actually wished I had a full time job.  Then again, no one would watch them because they are satin's spawn I swear.  Most days I wish I could go somewhere and be alone.  Or get a drink. Which ever is cheapest. Now days, neither are. lol!!  But I try to breath and not get to angry and think I should be writing this down for the books I long to write.  Tomorrow is house cleaning and laundry day.  Yippee!! " I'm so excited I could spit."  You get bonus points for knowing the movie that quote is from. However it may not be exact.  But it's close enough.  One of my favorites.  I'm going to bed now......well maybe.  Night all!!

D182...Finish check list for today? Check!!

Gees almighty.  I got a lot of stuff done today but boy am I tired.  Woke up snuggling with the boys this morning. It was cold in the house. I loved it.  Had the windows open all day.  It was a very nice fall like day. Too bad it won't last.  Le sigh!!  I got on the treadmill this morning and ran for 30 of the 40 minutes I was on it.  Now before you freak out and think, "what the crap? I thought it was an hour?"  It is.  I will explain the rest later.  After the treadmill I ate lunch and then folded laundry while I watched the second transformer movie. I just love those movies.  Good looking guys and awesome alien robots! How can you go wrong? haha!!  But I digress.  After the laundry was folded I went to get Ariel and Alyssa from school. They had the hello dance today.  I also washed like three loads of towels.  Holy monkey that's a lot.  So more folding to do tomorrow.

After we came home I ate my snack and then started dinner. I also cleaned the dishes.  I got all of my meals in today mostly on time.  It's a work in continual process I swear.  lol!!  Then I ate my dinner.  Ya the other dinner I can't eat right now.  Kyle came over and ate dinner with us and then after Adam came home from home teaching we went out running/walking/jogging.  It was amazing.  I totally loved running outside. I had to  look at the ground the whole time though. A-it was dark. B-i trip on nothing. C-the movement was weird and made me dizzy. I don't have that issue on the treadmill. Must be the uneven ground.  We need to get registered for  that 5k.  I wish my knees would stop hurting too.  I must run funny.   But the pic I posted is of my new outside running gear.  I just hate that dang spare tire that sticks out still.  GGRR!! Just go away already.  Oh and sports bras are just not flattering. But they do work for the purpose they serve. haha!!  Good night all!!

D180&181..."More than meets the eye."

Monday-Sept 10th-Can you tell what I've been watching. hehe!!  So yesterday Ariel stayed home. She's has a wicked cold and I hope it won't spread.  We didn't run yesterday because it looked like it was going to rain and didn't really do a lot of that so we could have ran. So I treadmilled and did some resistance.  The temps have been very nice though.  It got super windy last night and I thought for sure we'd get a huge storm but no. Most of the rain is staying in the south.  I'm praying for relief for them and us up here in the north.

Tuesday-Sept 11th-I got on the treadmill early because we thought it was going to rain a lot today but no. It has down south and they have floods now.  It's a little frustrating.  I guess we'll get it eventually. I did run for nearly 45 mins at my new top speed of 5 mph.  Awesome.  The boys were really good till the last 15 mins of my run.  DK fell asleep  while I was eating my lunch. hehe!! Climbed right up and nearly on my plate. Dang kids are so cute and naughty at the same time.  It's also the 11th anniversary of 9-11 when the towers in New York collapsed after to jet liners struck them.  Two other plains went down as well.  To those who lost their loved whether on that day or since, we love you and mourn with you.  This act affected us all in some way or another. Thank you for being strong and thank you to all of those who helped on that day and since.

D178&D179......Another busy weekend finished? Check!

Saturday Sept 8th-Started with a run on the treadmill, then a baptism followed by the lunch on(I gave a talk on the Holy Ghost for the baptism), then lunch for me, then just hanging out and watering, then off to my nieces bridal shower we went which was awesome, then Adam came to pick Ariel and myself up, then Adam and I got ready to go to the last prom I'll be too in the old Granger High School.  It was so much fun. Got to see some old friends. I say old because I've known most of them since Kindergarten. We are not old by any means.  hehe!!  But I wore my 9th grade promotion dress.  It rocked although I forgot how heavy the fabric is and it kept pulling on my neck. We looked hot.  And we didn't have Ariel a take a pic of course so we are lame.  But we got a few while we were there and Joann Posted them on Facebook.  We walked around the school and Adam commented on how small the gym is compared to West Jordan High.  Well Granger is a bit older than West Jordan. They are going to tare Granger down then the new one is finished.  It'll be sad but I can't wait to see the new one.

Sunday Sept 9th-Was stake conference so we slept in. We were going to go to Adam's parent's ward with them and the boys but Ariel didn't want to go to her dad's and then she said she wasn't feeling good. She actually stayed home today from School.  We watched Battleship finally and it was so good.  We loved it.  When we got to the in laws we talked to Kyle about running outside. and I've been searching for 5k's and haven't been too successful.  I'm still looking though.  But it's time for lunch so I will blog later about today's adventures.  Have a great day all and Happy Birthday Katie!! 

D177....I need to remember one thing.....

Always call Sarah when I get discouraged.  She's been where I've been.  I saw her today, twice actually.  The first time was for a measure.  It's been four weeks since my last measure and I've lost 5% body fat.  Ya people, that's a lot.  So Sarah up my lunch and dinner protein, changed up my alternating breakfast a little, gave me free range for my veggies(so I can eat what I want as long as it's 1 1/2 cups), and if needed I can up my carb at night a little and my greek yogurt.  So the few pounds that I've gained is truly muscle. It's hard to tell with all the left over skin. Ya, you'll have sweet dreams tonight now huh?  Hanging skin.  Yummy!!  But that's what happens when you loose a lot of weight.  Especially when you do it twice in 10 years.

Sarah also reminded me not to go by the scale.  It's just a number.  It's hard to think of it like that, but she's right. You're pretty much always right Sarah.  And I've conceded to run a 5K.  Sarah's already talking Ragnar next July and that has me freaking out.  She also said "5k this year, half marathon next year".  AAAAAHHHHHHH!!!!!!  She's told me it'll be easy. So I will be looking into some Thanksgiving Day 5k's.  She wants me to do the Timpanogos Half next year. I better keep the training going now.  Adam and I will be running outside to get used to the road and the fresh air. hehe!!  Yes everyone. Adam will be running the 5k with me, Sarah, Chris(Sarah's hubby), and Kyle(Adam's little brother).  I'm actually excited for it.  I never thought I would be.  Also, I got to 4.75 miles today and I ran at 5 mph for almost 35 mins.  I never went below 4.8 mph.  Awesome.  So if anyone wants to join Adam and I for an evening run let me know.  The more the merrier right?  Night all!!

D176...Sometimes I wonder

A boo weigh in. I'm getting depressed and disappointed and I'm wondering everyday if it's still worth it.  Is all the sacrifice worth it? I kill myself on the treadmill six days a week as well as my resistance twice a week. I really wish I could do that three times a week however. I know muscle weighs more than fat but I don't want to see the scale go up. I'd rather see it not move than go up.  GGRR!!  I'm angry.  I hate being angry. It's been a rotten few days.  The only good thing was we fed the missionaries today.  But even then dinner was late because I got started late.  The Elders we have right now are awesome.  Of course they're all computer oriented so Adam was in the zone. hehe!!

I need to prepare a small talk for a baptism on Saturday. Tomorrow is a busy day and Saturday is worse, even though most of the busy is all fun stuff.  Thank goodness it's Stake Conference Sunday.  We may be able to sleep in if we need to.  I'm also starting to wonder if every shopping trip I take with the boys is going to seem like I'm shopping with 15 boys.  lol!!  I don't know if I mentioned this yesterday or not but one of the manager's at Costco asked if Siko was in preschool and was shocked when I said no. hehe!! He's is super tall. People have been asking that question a lot lately.  Well good night.  Time to sleep off the discouragement.

D175-The days are getting shorter. Ah, Fall is close!!

Today was another busy day.  We had a Costco trip today.  It was good. The boys did good till they got bored and it was Siko that started the hitting.  But over all it was good.  DK got up early today so an early nap and it was a long one.  He started to get tired before we left and thankfully didn't fall asleep on the way there.  I got my workout in after lunch but had to stop twice. Once to check on the boys because I thought they were being naughty and another time to unlock the door for Ariel. I forgot to do it before I got on the treadmill.  Boo my memory sucks.  I should have listened to my grandma when she told me not to get old.  hehe!!

So tomorrow is another weigh in.  Boo!!  I fear I'm doomed to never be the weight I earn to be.  I think I'll always be the chubby girl I was when I hit puberty.  My knees are killing me just about everyday.  My muscles still ache after resistance and I just don't feel a change. And then after last week I'm scared to face the scale again. I know I'm being over dramatic but it helps to vent.   I also have some killer hang nails.  Ouch.  I hope they are better by Friday.  haha!!  Anyway, I need to get some laundry folded so I can't start some more tomorrow and it's also bath night.  Yippy!! DK will be so happy.  Evening all!!

Holy four days. I've been so busy and sleepy.

Day 171-Saturday September 1, 2012- After a night of little sleep, thanks so four thunderstorms that came one after the other with awesome pouring rain, I was pretty slow all day.  We had a hair appointment in the morning but I did get both my workouts in and all my meals, roughly on time.  We also went to Wal-Mart.  I got some new house pants that will fit better than the ones I've been wearing. hehe!!

Day 172-Sunday September 2- Fast Sunday.  Boy these days keep getting harder and harder.  I try really hard to make it till 3 before I eat but after another night of no sleep and then not eating just took it's toll. We went to dinner at the in laws and watched Death Becomes Her.  I didn't remember that many butt shots in that movie. My mother in law at one point asked what it was rated. hehe!!  But it's a pretty funny movie. I believe this is one that I saw with my sister Care when it came out.

Day 173-Monday September 3- After a late night and early morning we went to Seven Peaks one last time before the season closes.  Not a lot of people till we left at about 1:30.  It was just Adam, Siko, Adam's parents, and me.  DK spent that time with my parents since he doesn't really like water currently.  Siko had a blast doggie paddling with a life jacket on in the wave pool and the lazy river.  I didn't plan on being there past lunch and didn't have enough time to make it so I didn't eat lunch till 2:30 and my snack after I did my cardio.  Then we had a BBQ at my parents with Syd and Heidi and their families.  That was a lot of fun.  The kids all got a long and played fun games.

Day 174-Today- wouldn't you know. I didn't get a lot of sleep again.  The boys have been coming into bed with us a lot lately.  DK has gone a week without a pacifier and he's tried asking for it twice but forgets pretty quick.  He just woke up from a short late nap and he's super ornery.  He'll get over it  but it's sort of annoying. He's also been taking the books off the bookshelf.  Both times he did it today I was working out. Of course.  We need to make so he can't do that period.  The stinker. I told Ariel today that he is my punishment for not having more kids.  But after having him I'm thankful he's my last.  He really tests me.  Maybe I need that.  Overall a good day today. Ariel started dance today. She has two classes in one day.  Oi!!  But she enjoyed her first class and made new friends.  I can't believe it's September already.  It hasn't been as hot here since those awesome rainstorms blew through Friday and Saturday.  Have a great evening and night and I'll try to do better at keeping up.  

D170..."But my lips hurt real bad"

So many good quotes from this movie coming your way.  Today was a good day.  First of all it rained and it rained a lot.  I did water the lawn this morning because you never know.  The temperature was nice all day and only turned the swampy on for like a half hour.  I actually got a little cold outside after Adam's cousins doTERRA party this evening.  I love it.  Fall is coming soon.  I hate to think the temps will go back up to the low 90's next week.  I was naughty tonight and had a small frosty from Wendy's and a string cheese for my snack.  We're watching Tangled again.  My boys love this show.  I have to admit, it's one of my favs.  Ah, the nice cool breeze coming through the window it amazing.

Other than the rain and the cooler temps nothing exciting happened today. No hawk came for a visit, the boys were a little naughty, Adam's been working since he came home, and Ariel has been doing her own thing.  But it's past time to read so here we go.  Night all!!

D169...Enjoying the beautiful evening.

And after a crappy day it couldn't be better....well it could rain. hehe!!  It looks like the mountains are getting some.  So today I asked my mom if she would be so kind as too teach me to play the piano....again.  This will be attempt 93 I think.  I stopped counting.  But she said yes.  I need to keep my hands and brain active some how.  I did weigh in today but regretted it. I need to just say no on the last week of the month.  That's when I hate being a women.  Anywho, Siko and I both had tummy issues and I wasn't sure if mine would let me run but it was okay till I got done.  Although I had and still have a headache.  Boo!!  I need to catch up my logs.  Boy I'm terrible these days.  Everything is just habit now so I forget to right it down. haha!!  So DK hasn't had a pacifier since like Monday I think.  Phew!!  That makes me super happy.  Goodbye nasty thing.  Thank your for your help till now.

This morning I got to try out my camera skills and take picture of a hawk that was perched on our across the street neighbors roof.  It was gorgeous.  I have never seen a hawk chill in a neighborhood before like that.  I've seen them looking for food in the air but he was just looking around and then started to sing.  I loved it.  He may have been a she. It was pretty big.  It definitely wasn't starving. hehe!!  The other birds didn't care that he was around.  If he's hanging around the cat's that roam aren't doing a proper job at mouse/rat hunting. hehe!!  I think I will take my eyes out since I get to stick a new pair in tomorrow and say good night. Sorry.  It's just been a blah day.  I hope all of yours was better.  Nighty night!!

D167&168...I did it! I did it! I did it!!

So yesterday I did it.  I went 4.5 miles on the treadmill.  Yes!!  On top of that I didn't run below the speed of 4.6 and went a full 30 mins at 4.8 before I had to slow a little.  It felt so good.  I'm so proud of myself. Hopefully I can do the same today.  Yesterday I was also able to help another sister in the ward and watched her three of her kiddo's while she went to the Dr.  Although, my reputation for being ornery is starting fade especially if I keep being nice.  hehe!!  No, I love to help out if I can.  Most of the time I'm home anyway.  I also went visiting teaching and then Kyle came over for dinner and a movie. He spent the night since we're pretty close to SLCC.  Siko has been going potty all by himself.  And I mean doesn't' ask for help or for you to be in the bathroom with him.  Hopefully it will stay. hehe!!  He comes and goes.  And I need some water.

Today will hopefully be a slower day.  I need to fold some laundry as well as get my resistance in after my cardio and start some laundry.  A mother's work is never done.  Well neither is a dad's.  hehe!!  But I'm still waiting for the rain and fall to get here.  The store's are putting Halloween stuff up and I'm getting super excited.  I love love love Halloween.  I need to get to my parents and go through their costumes.  We may have to head to Saver's early this year.  I have some more visiting teaching to do this evening and then it's bath time for the boys.  Super fun.  I hope your hump day will be a good day.  Here's to Wednesday!!

D166...Monday, Monday!!

Yesterday was another early run for me.  So the day started early.  Mostly because I got to watch one of the cute babies in our ward.  I started to call her Lillybug because she reminds me of DK in a lot of ways.  She's super curious about everything, super smiley, and has to have a toy in each hand. hehe!!  Plus it didn't take her long to find and toss the bath toys in the bathtub one of the times I had to go in there for something.  It was so much fun to have her here.  The boys loved it too.  She chased the cat downstairs as soon as I put her down after she got here. hehe!! Then the gate went up. No babies are allowed to fall down the stairs. I won't have it.

Ariel had a great day at school. Her first day went great.  Here's to hoping her second day goes as good.  We met Adam up at the Kneaders in Bountiful for dinner because we had a birthday party to go too.  DK woke up from a short nap grumpy and drove some people out of kneaders which is fine because the one lady kept staring as if to say take that kid out of here.  Ya no.  Deal or you leave.  haha!! I'm such a horrible person.  But really.  Ariel took him outside and walked with him and then Adam did when he was done and he got over it quickly.  But no before they left.  There were two other ladies there too that just sort of chuckled  when he got pretty loud. And a teenage couple that handled it better than this one lady. Silly people.  We got home in time for me to water and for all of to read. I didn't feel like eating my snack when it was time too. I sort of regretted that later and this morning. hehe!!  Have a great day everyone!!

I really need to make time for blogging. My old memory can't handle this three day stuff!!

D163-Friday-was a busy day. More than I wanted it to be.  Figures.  I wanted to paint my fingernails and toenail's but I got busy doing other things, like cleaning the house, treadmill, and resistance was a joke with Siko on Friday.  He kept crawling under me. It made for an interesting challenge that was annoying too. hehe!!  But we both survived. Then it was time to get ready for the drive in.  We went and saw The Bourne Legacy and The Dark Knight Rises.  Both excellent movies, although I couldn't help thinking about the shooting in Colorado during Batman.  I fear that movie is tainted.  Sad.

D164-Saturday-I slept in till 10:00 and got up and ate breakfast and my morning snack(modified) and then Adam and I started to scrape the caulk around the bathtub upstairs and then Adam re-caulked.  Hopefully that will stop the leak in the  downstairs bathroom.  This house.  Then it was time to get ready to go to the Jordan North 16th Ward reunion.  It was so much fun.. Got to see a lot of YW leaders that I haven't seen in forever and got to see some of their kids grown.  It was great.  Got to see Natalie which was a real treat.  We laughed like old times and got caught up.  Then we bathed the boys and my parents and then went home. PS-thank you all for the great compliments.  They truly are great to hear.

D165-Today-I didn't get time to treadmill Saturday so I got up early this morning. I enjoyed the lightening, rain and wind while I ran.  DK woke up cranky and feel asleep during church.  Then it was choir practice, visiting teacher's visit, and then I got the text from mom about my dad having chest pains but that we shouldn't' worry. He is spending the night in the hospital to be sure.  They don't think it was a heart attack but there could be a blockage.  He had a stent put in probably close to 10 years ago in one artery.  I am a bit worried.  But that's normal I think for situation's like this.  He was doing good when my left the hospital.  We had Adam's parents and Kyle over for dinner.  That was fun.  We made salmon.  So then Siko wanted to go home with them so he did.  Then we read, drew and now it's time for Ariel's school year blessing. I can't believe I have a High School student.  Oh boy. Ninth grade. Here we come.  Good night all.

Day161&162...Phew!! Busy, busy, busy!!

But I'm sure none of you know what that's like. hehe!!  My burn is getting better so that's awesome.  Still hurts a little and looks horrible.  Yesterday when I ran I decided to start a little faster and run a little faster.  I was able to run for almost a half an hour before I had to stop.  Same with today. Awesome.  Although I will be honest. I never thought I could love and hate running.  During my workout my knees want to buckle, my ankles want to do the same, and by the time I'm ready to cool down I can barely walk.  The only relief is that I recover very quickly.  And I love the stretching part. hehe!!  Last night I got to go out for a birthday party.  The party was at the Tavernacle.  Yes it's a bar.  It's a pretty awesome one too.  It was bright and the pianists that were there are amazing and no smoking.  There were a few songs that were a bit eh, but that's to be expected. So Rose, thank you for inviting me. It was fun. They got me up to dance to a song that didn't have good rhythm most of them time. But it was fun.  They tried to get me to eat the pizza that smelt so yummy but I held my ground.  I did however, have a virgin strawberry daiquiri.  They are my favorite.  And the bar tender made it perfect.

I didn't get to bed to late and or early. hehe!!  And got up when the boys did at 8:00. I've been super tired all day.  I finished my watering though so that rocks.  During my workout today we started watching the Hunger Games.  Oh and if you haven't seen Unstoppable.  Watch it.  It's such a great movie.  Two of my favorite actors are in it.  Denzel Washington(hotty) and Chris Pine(another hotty).  I have a lot of favorite actors.  If haven't noticed.  But back to me.  hehe!!  I've started to notice muscle definition in my calves and thighs especially during my resistance training.  It's fantastic. Today was my weigh in and I lost 4 pounds.  So that's a total of 57 pounds and I started my 24th week today.  It's crazy and I love it. So I am especially thankful I stopped at that daiquiri.  Someday I will be able to enjoy one piece of pizza again.  Good night all.

Beware!! Three days below.

Day 158-Sunday I believe.  Busy busy.  Poor Siko starting his first day with the super runs.  he went through two pairs of underwear and shorts before church and two more of each before bed.  Poor kid.  Sunday's dinner was yummy. I had my bread for dinner because we had fondue.  Now I can't have cheese and yes I did have some.  Not a lot.  I had my serving of veggies and my fat as well.  Desert  was dark chocolate and lots of strawberries.  I did get a moldy one though.  Siko and Ariel camped out in the front room which was fun for them.  Ariel is such a great big sister.

Day 159-Monday-The super runs continued and it was starting to show. Siko went through about five pair each of underwear and shorts.  I had to wash some towels to wash his clothes. He was quickly running out. I also left my phone up at the  in laws so that evening we went up there and I grabbed some oil for Siko so he could get some relief.  On top of all that some how we have been having a ton of dishes.  Before we went up there our internet went down.  Blah!!  Technology sucks when it doesn't work properly.  It was back on by the time we got back but I was too tired to blog.  Oh and I burned the crap out of my right tricep. It's from my elbow up to almost my armpit.  Ariel took a pic of it yesterday.  It's not as bad today but holy crap it hurts. 

Day 160-Today-Well the super runs continued but started to slow down once he was up and started eating.  Siko came into bed with us a few hours after DK had.  But he had an accident on our bed.  At 5:24 AM he woke up and said he had to go potty.  So he went, I cleaned him up, we got him dressed and he went back out in the front room for his camp out with sissy and ate a gogurt before going back to sleep.  I put some more oil on him as well.  Then I decided to just get on the treadmill. Had a great workout. I think I need to up my speed and or the incline.  Anyway, DK woke up just after I got done eating breakfast and then I went upstairs to check on Siko and Ariel and both were sleeping and Siko had moved to DK's bed. hehe!!  They boy slept till almost 10.  Lucky's.  I also did my resistance and had to fight with DK sometimes but he did really good and stayed out of the way for the most part.  Then it was dishes, snack while balancing the checkbook, shower, lunch, Costco, snack, laundry, dinner, laundry, dinner(the family), reading, laundry, snack, and ready for bed with some more laundry to go.  I feel like that's all I've been doing lately. Laundry and dishes.  I am pooped.  So good night and sleep good and pray for rain people of Utah. We need it in more ways than one.

156&157..."I was going to come over and say hi but I wanted you to stand up to get the full effect."

That is a quote from my cousin in law, Gina, at Grandpa Walker's birthday party up at the cabin.  Gina, thank you.  Compliments are awesome.  I need to give more out.  You're all beautiful.  Of course you always look fantastic so I have to keep up some how. hehe!!  It was a beautiful evening in Lambs Canyon.  Today was a busy day.  Watering, cleaning, treadmill, and the party.  But it was a good day.  I did forget to eat my favorite snack. My apple and peanut butter.  I was getting ready for the party. hehe!! I didn't realize I had forgot till I started eating my dinner.  Then DK was angry and knocked half my beans on the ground.  Good thing there were some yummy veggies I could eat.  Yum, yum!!

Yesterday was busy as well.  I volunteered at the Magna Bishop Store House in the morning.  I didn't bring my snack because I wasn't sure if I would be able to break away to eat it.  I did okay and ate some extra veggies and salad to make up for it. I ate some string cheese when I got back.  Then it was store time, then my workout, then I got ready to go to Dickey and Alis's house for pizza and a movie.  Well, pizza for everyone else. I ate dinner on the way and brought my dessert with me.  We watched Furry Vengeance.  It was good.  Brendan Fraser is still hot.  Now its movie time and then bed time.  Good night all.

D155.....A one pound lost is better than a one pound gain.

But seriously.  Today was better.  My weigh in wasn't dreadful but it wasn't spectacular.  I'm feeling the hormone shift which is what I think my issue was yesterday.  Well some of it anyway.  I got my cardio and resistance in today but didn't make it to the store. I will have to squeeze it in tomorrow.  Oh my feet hurt. I will have to whip out my deep blue and put some on my feet.  That is an doTERRA oil. One I can't wait to try. Oh crap. I forgot to call my mother in law.  Dang it.  I'm trying now.  Yikes. It's only 10:30 at night.  Boo!!  She's still at work.  Holy cow. That's dedication people.  But I digress.

So today I got my website for doTERRA.  Adam is going to take a look at it and then I will post it.  When I do please take a look and then ask questions. I totally believe in these oils and the benefits they bring.  There are so many so I don't know a lot about them yet but I am learning and will learn with you as well. I can't wait for fall.  This endless heat doesn't help the mood.  This is short because I'm tired and ready to go to bed.  Night all!!

D154..."I can't be nice."

Another quote from my son.  That kid I'm tellin ya.  I don't know how either of us will survive this life.  Registration went good other than I don't know how the check will clear.  Ariel got me all pissed off after we left.  I was able to run when we got home and the boys did okay.  When Ariel starts school I might have to blockade them downstairs so I can keep an eye on them.  I made food that Ariel didn't want to eat, again.  That's getting old. I seriously don't know why I try.  I'm about over it.  It doesn't seem to matter anyway.  I did the laundry and thought I was done but Siko changed that for me.  I watered and took the boys outside and DK couldn't stay in the yard so we went back in.  I also finally filled the our bird feeder that's been empty for like a month. Took my stool out there and prayed I didn't fall.

After we came in it was bath time. That's always fun to do alone.  DK of course was the first to come out and I then my worst fear came true.  Siko dumped a bunch of water all over the floor.  Awesome. There is water still coming out from under the toilet.  The floor mats three or four towels and more laundry for me to do.  Awesome.  Needless to say I don't plan on having a great weigh in tomorrow.  I've been angry today more than I've been happy. I wanted to run away but you can't run away from life.  It'll always be there and life sucks right now. Big time.  I'm waiting for the anvil to drop.  Hopefully it won't miss when it does.  It's like waiting for the flood that you know is coming, you just don't know when and not knowing how to stop it.   I think Siko put himself to bed.  Good. He needs it.

D153..."Food hurts my tummy."

Says Siko.  That kid is so funny. He wants goodies all day and when you say he has to eat real food that is the answer you get. hehe!!  Our response is always, well if food hurts your tummy so do treats.  He doesn't like that answer. hehe!!  Dang kid.  So my good friend Cherie had her baby.  A beautiful baby girl.  Congratulations to you and Dewayne.  So there were no DK accidents today with the treadmill, or wall, or window sill.  That kid is more accident pron than me.  Poor thing.  Only two meals were late. And a crazy lady at the hospital tonight tried to get in our car and DK just hit his head on the window sill.  I jinxed him. Sorry DK.

So we're pretty sure the lady in the hospital parking lot was drunk.  She walked right out in front of our car, stopped to talk to her hubby, then stumble out of the way, and then tried to get in the back seat. Thank you automatic locks.  She yelled sorry and we just drove away wondering what the freak?  Lay off the booze lady.   Tomorrow is school registration. I can't believe Ariel will be in 9th grade. I have a High School student.  I don't feel old enough for that.....yet.  I will be in ten years though. haha!!  When I'll be doing it all over again. Well it's more like 11 since Siko will have to wait a year to go to kindergarten.  Time for prayer. Good night all.

D151&152...."Gummy bears make me happy."

A quote from Siko tonight.  lol!!  I'll explain a more a little later.  I was going to post last night but we got home super late from the Walker's because we decided to stay and finish watching the closing ceremony from the Olympics and London didn't disappoint.  And neither did Brazil.  They got me all excited for the next summer Olympics.  Yesterday was a pretty normal day.  Church, food, choir, food, and family mixed with food. hehe!!  It wasn't a very hot day but still pretty toasty.  I can't wait for fall.  Siko had a rough day yesterday.  Especially when we got there.  He's been going through a I don't want to eat phase again. That kid. How do I get him to start tasting food to move him toward eating food.  Thank goodness for home made pancakes with whole wheat flour and hidden veggies.  He will eat those. hehe!!

Today was a crazy day.  Both Adam and I slept in. oops.  He luckily was only a few minutes late for work.  I however didn't eat till 8.  boo!!  DK woke up just as we did.  I made him and egg and toast and he still wanted my food. What they????  Kids!!  He eventually ate his egg.  I was finally able to get on the treadmill but after my niece got here.  They little then proceeded to play wipe out around the treadmill.  They crack me up.  Then DK decided to be a dare devil.  How many times can one do the same stupid thing before finally learning a lesson from it?  DK out a pillow on the treadmill after I started running while he was hanging onto it.  I was striding around him trying to figure out how not to make things worse.  I finally hopped to the sides right when he decided to lift his legs off the floor and then he hit the wall. I got the key out just before he did but really.  That's the third freaking time.  Garg!!  He cried and I yelled and then loved him and then Ariel took him upstairs and I proceeded to finish my workout.  He came back down after like 5 minutes and started playing with my fan and then the toys.  I also did Yoga Meltdown. Holy freaking cow.  I can tell I'm getting stronger but I still have to stop on those dang push ups.  I can push through fine with the other parts just not those.  I'm so weak.  Tonight for FHE dessert we went to Frogurt at the mall.  A yummy way to end the day and this where my title comes from.  That is what Siko said when we were getting ready to leave. I am pretty tired though so good night.     

D150...Today was a good day!!

It started out with breakfast and then I got on the treadmill.  Okay. I know why there is a key that is supposed to come out just in case you trip and fall so the treadmill will turn off, but holy crap.  I just barely tap it and it comes out. So I basically had to start all over again. I made some changes to my watch the other day and I'm glad I did. It's showing more calories burned and I just changed my workout level from fair to good. hehe!!  I also did resistance today after my morning snack.  However, my abs and arms are still sore from Wednesday so that was interesting.  I got it done though and I survived.  Thank goodness.  Adam grilled my chicken for me today.  yummy!!

Now I don't normally shower twice in one day but after two hard and sweaty workouts you have too.   The second one came after a trip to Seven Peaks.  We went with Adam's mom, brother and his wife Erika as well as Haliegh, Ariel's friend in the ward, and Ariel and her dad came.  It was fun. I ate dinner alone out in the picnic area when it was time for me to eat.  I enjoyed the smell of fried chicken, pizza, and burgers.  I didn't pack my snack because I really didn't think we'd be there that late and we were.  Boo!! But I didn't give in to my dippin dots craving.  Phew!!  Now I am pooped and not burned.  Thank goodness.  Have a great evening all.

D148&149..."Prepare to be amazed!" (and viewer discretion advised)

So I got super busy yesterday so sorry for not posting. And who can guess where my quote is from?  I weighed in and lost 2 more pounds.  Sweet!!  I also went to Sarah's to get measured and here are my totals since March 11th.
BMI-down 8.6
BF%-down 6.4%
Neck-down 1.50"
Chest-down 4.25"
Waist-down 6.50"
Hips-down 10.0"
Thigh-down 4.25"
Calf-down 2.50"
Upper Arm-down 1.75"
Lower Arm-down 1.25"

Total weight loss since March 1st is 52 pounds.  Holy freaking crap people.  Awesomeness. Complete awesomeness.  I'm also on the treadmill 25.5 miles a week and according to my watch I've burned over 15,000 calories in the last four weeks. My abs have been so sore from that resistance on Wednesday. Yesterday my entire body hurt from my jaw to my feet.  And today I still can't sneeze without wanting to cry.  Tomorrow will have to be an easier day on my abs workout.  But I was able to start cleaning the house and did get the dishes done. Oh and I had a chocolate chip cookie yesterday.  Sorry for disappointing all of you but I had to "celebrate".

Today I could not get up to save my life.  Sarah told me to eat before hopping on the treadmill. Thank goodness that's okay.  I work out better that way.  But Siko didn't sleep good which meant I didn't either and my body was just so sore.  I watered, mowed, cleaned upstairs, treadmilled, showered, then helped Adam's scouts wash my car.  And I did eat in between all of that. hehe!! And the dishes still need to be done.  I posted a two links of my before pictures and my half way mark.  Keep in mind I am in a bra and underwear and they're scary but shows all the hard work I've put in.  So viewer discretion is advised when clicking on the links. My before pic was taken on March 14th(right) and the half way pic was taken on August 3rd(left).

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D146&147....It's cloudy but no rain. Boo!!

Yesterday:  Oh boy. It was a day. A day of fun and a lot of work.  I slept in...again, and before I could get on the treadmill I had to clean up my bathroom floor after my youngest niece had an accident.  Which was really all good. I need to wash the mats and mop the floor anyway.  So after that I got on the treadmill and had an almost awesome run. My towel knocked the key out and I stopped for a few seconds till I got it all back under control.  But I ran the entire time. Well except for the warm up, cool down, and the towel incident.  I'm awesome.  Sorry.  So after that it was a shower because ew. I stink after the treadmill.  Then lunch and then sweeping and mopping and then starting and almost finishing laundry.  Phew!! Oh wait. I'm not done yet.  It was also bath night. Fun, fun, fun. Especially since Adam and Ariel went to help his mom with activity days in her ward.  They tie died shirts and Adam and Ariel did that last year for Youth Conference.  So it was just me and the boys.  Like always.  Adam started a goal on Monday for FHE.  We are reading a chapter every night for 30 days in the Book of Mormon and then we draw a picture from a list he found.  It's pretty awesome although I can't draw to save my life. hehe!!

Today:  I actually got up on time but didn't get on the treadmill till almost 6.  My workout wasn't as good as the last two days but it was still awesome.  Everything is awesome.  After breakfast I found an awesome workout for my resistance ball on youtube.  So I did it and holy cow I was sore by the time I got done. hehe!!  Sweet. I'm so stoked that I found one for it.  Now I have even more to switch around with.  We went to Costco this morning and Siko asked to get cookies so I said yes and DK grabbed them out of my hand and opened his mouth and eyes real wide.  I think he may have been excited.  By the time out Costco trip was over the boys had had enough and we were only there for about 40 mins. Really.  Ariel got one pair of her glasses fixed. The lady that did was super nice.  I am all stocked up again and ready for asparagus. I ran out last week and just finished off the broccoli and green beans I had to try and save money.  Most of my meals this week have been late but I get them all in.  I'm finishing up laundry now and I will be home alone again with the boys.  I can't wait till the 22nd.  Thanks Rose for letting come have a girls night out.  I need as much as any other mommy. hehe!!  Have a great rest of you hump day people!!

D145....No. Not that!!!!!

I slept so horribly last night.  Went to bed and a few hours later got woken up by some thunder and then the lightening came and more thunder and then the cat decided she wanted love and started drooling on me.  Oi!!  Then I just couldn't get up to workout, but when I did I ran for fifty minutes again.  Woo-hoo!! My knees were screaming but they made it and they recovered pretty quick.  This blog may have a lot of spelling errors. Sorry. It's late and I'm tired.  We had a fun day with my nieces today. Siko spent the day with granna. He didn't want to come last night so he spent the night and then didn't want to come home this morning. My mother in law wasn't shedding tears over that one. hehe!!

Got my towels washed and folded.  That's amazing.  While I was washing my face I noticed, while popping a few white heads(this info is important) I noticed two black hairs on my upper lip. What the???  WWWAAAAAAAA!!!    I'm still getting zits but I have grey hair also and now I'm getting freaking black hair on my upper lip?  None of that makes sense.  Boo to getting older.  My grandma was right. It sucks.  lol!!  Oh and the grey hair I can deal with.  They black upper lip hair.....ya you can come back when the "change" happens okay.   Oh and for those of you who know me well and know that I basically pulled just about every eyelash out, Mary Kay has a new eyelash and brow serum that is amazing.  I've been using it for just over 30 days and  lashes are longer and now starting to thicken up.  Holy cow.  If anyone is interested it's $38.00 and it won't turn your eyes yellow like that other stuff.   And it works.  We tried to take a pic of my eyes but it didn't work very well.  You'll have to just trust me.  Good night all.  Thanks for reading all my personal craziness. hehe!!

D144..."huhuhu. Goggles!"

I love the movie UP.  Always makes me laugh.  Yesterday was fast Sunday and I had the hardest time fasting yesterday.  I had a low grade headache till I broke my fast. I was super tired on top of that and a few time I thought I might pass out after standing up.  Geesh!!  I don't know what that was all about but holy cow. It sucked.  Other than that yesterday was good.  I had sharing time and it was fun. I brought some of my high school dance pictures and one of my 9th grade promotion pictures.  We talked about friends.  I let the senior primary come up and look at them and see if they could guess which was me. It was easy. I still look the same other than my hair. hehe!!  They did really good picking me out.  Ariel got excited when she saw them too. She likes to laugh at my hair. Oh 90's bangs. Please don't come back in style. haha!!

We went up to Adam's parents for dinner and we enjoyed the smell of the rain during dinner.  We had turkey and it makes me crave thanksgiving dinner. I'm so odd.  The rest of the evening we sat and chatted and played Sketchy.  It's a fun game.  The rain cooled the evening off enough that we drove home with the windows rolled down.  But I know it will be super hot again.  Boo!!  Rain.....come back!!!!!  Have a great Monday and I'll post again later.

D142&143...I don't have anything witty to insert here today.

Yesterday: Was busy. Holy cow.  I think I slept in. Ya, I'm lazy, but I got my cardio in and it was pretty good.  I enjoyed watching Eclipse.  After I ate lunch I cleaned upstairs with Ariel's help and then it was time to shower because I was super stinky.  That's what happens when you sweat for an hour on the treadmill.  Ew!   We had a wedding reception to go to last night and then we went up to my sisters to get some boxes.  Big Brothers and Big Sisters are making a run in my parent's neighborhood next Friday and I have a butt load of clothes that need to go. Between me and my mother in law we will be filling a lot of boxes.  After my sisters we celebrated my half way mark by go to Yogurtland for some frozen yogurt and fruit.  It was yummy.

Today: I freaking slept in again.  This time not so much on purpose. I woke up when DK did which was about 7:30 as always.  So I was pretty hungry.  While I ate I watered and then did dishes while Adam finished watering for me.  Then I went to a baptism.  It was awesome.  Such cute kids.  I received a lot of compliments so thank you again everyone.  It's very nice to hear.  Tonight thought I feel very warm and bloaty.  It's nasty.  I did get my cardio and resistance in by Sarah's Biggest Looser DVD.  Holy cow.  My legs and shoulder got an awesome workout as well as my abs.  I am expecting to super sore by Monday.  We had to make a run to Wal-Mart because we never seem to get it all in one shot and the boys finally broke my mouse. So I got a new one and it will be hidden so they can't drag it around and toss it down the stairs.  After all it was a ten dollar mouse. hehe!!  And now it's time for bed.  Well as soon as Ariel get's back from Lagoon. Oh to be young again.......

D141....Yes!!!

Today Ariel and I had to go back to the Dentist for some fillings. She had two and he just fix a few of mine.  Boy oh boy. He didn't numb me and a few times I got chills from the drill.  Ew!!  But I survived and still love my Dentist.  He's the best.  My run on the treadmill wasn't as good as yesterday but it was still awesome even with how sore I still was this morning.  I got some KT tape and I need to figure out how to tape it on my feet.  My poor ankles have been having issues and my left knee too.  They make me feel like I'm 500 years old most days.

I made my special pancakes for the boys. I combined spinach and my moms yummy sugar free apple sauce as well as whole wheat flour.  Both the boys ate two.  You can tell Siko had a good dinner because he has good energy right now.  I think the Benedryl is working for his hives too. Thank goodness.  Ariel left our freezer chest open today. I didn't go downstairs till it had been left open for 5 hours.  Thank goodness it was barley thawed but holy cow.  How do you forget to close something like that? hehe!!

Well I did it.  I lost a pound and I am now 50 pounds down and half way to my goal.  It feels so good. I have 10 pounds to go to be where I was when Adam and I got married 5 1/2 years ago.  I bet I can fit in my Temple dress again. I'll have to try it on so we can go soon.  This evening DK got on our bed and Sparkle was on it and he cuddled up to her and kissed her, then he pet her, and the he started to play with her ears and she was so good just putting up with it.  She would eventually shake her head and that made him laugh and after he started to pull on her ear hair she got up and left. hehe!!  That just reminded me that The Hobbit comes out in December and I can't wait.  Sqwee!!  I need to go wash my face and brush my teeth.  Good night all.  Sleep good.  Another quick and cute thing.  Siko has a stuff chameleon and he keeps coming up to me to get kisses for it because it keeps breaking it's legs and tail. Mom's kisses truly fix everything.

D140.....Just don't touch me today!!

I am so sore.  From shoulder to shoulder and my neck and my legs and bottom.  Holy cow.  Not to mention, since DK took a super late and long nap yesterday I was up late. I woke up after midnight when DK had fallen asleep on my legs that were super restless.  So I slept in this morning and didn't want to get out of bed when the boys woke up. I was in my jammies till 1:45 while I was folding laundry and until I got ready to get on the treadmill.  I've been on this Rob Pattinson kick lately that intensified when he left Kristin Stewart. Seriously. I'm I in High School still? hehe!!  So I watched Twilight.  He's just so cute.  Really though he's jail bait so it's sort of icky to say he's cute. haha!!  And Adam if you reading this, you're still my Edward.  xoxoxo!!

I think Siko was allergic to his medicine for his eye infection.  Can allergies show up after you're done taking it?  He had hives all over by 3:00 today. I had to give him a dose of benedryl.  He'll need some more before bed. Poor kid.  He was itching his belly button so bad today that it bled a little.  All of that happened after I ran for 50 mins straight. ye-ha!! I started out at 4.6 mph had to slow down to 4.0 mph for a few mins at the end and then ended at 4.2 mph.  Ya that's slow for most but for my short and still a little out of shape legs, it's pretty good, I think.  Tomorrow is weigh in day and I don't want to get to excited but I can't help myself at the same time. I'm so close to being half way to my goal and I've been working so hard that I don't want to get on the scale and be disappointed.  I know I will flat line a few times. I know I won't loose every week. I know that I shouldn't stress about it but Aunt Flo makes me crazy.  Everyone have a great evening and I hope to sleep good so you do the same.

D139..What's spell check again???!!!!

I really have to remember to spell check my posts. haha!! I woke up with an expected but unfriendly surprise.  I bet you can't guess what I'm talking about.  I had the worst cramps but forced myself to just get on the treadmill and I'm glad I did. For the first time since I've been working out, I worked those cramps out the door. Thank goodness.  I also managed to get my resistance in with Jillian this morning.  I haven't used one of her video's for a while. I was time.  I just love them.  I'm trying to keep it all rotating.  One because I have too and one so I don't get bored.  I nearly ran the whole 50 mins. I had to take a 1 minute break for my heart to rest but that was it.  I'm really trying to push myself. No more Mrs. nice workout lady.  It's on!!

Tonight I am having a dolTerra party. I love their essential oils.  I use them on my feet, thighs, in the air, and in a glass of water.  So if you're reading this and would like to come over at seven do.  If you need my address, I am happy to give it to you.  Just to learn more about them is worth it.  I need to get ready for that so have a great evening what ever you are doing.

D137&138....Sweetness!!

Yesterday was buys and tiring.  I just wanted to go to bed at 6 but didn't make it till after 11.  I hate that.  We were supposed to go to a missionary homecoming yesterday but couldn't find the church and by the time  we got home I was wiped out.  I did make it to choir practice and we went up the Walkers for dinner.  I told Sarah about my awesome run on Saturday and she's talking 5k again.  EEK!!  I don't know if I am really ready for that yet.  Someday soon though.  A 5k I can probably handle.

Today I got up early and wasn't expecting a great cardio but I ended up burning 718 calories.  Awesome.  I got some house work done and hopefully tomorrow I can finish my laundry.  Ariel took the washer and dryer over today. hehe!!  tomorrow I hope I can get my resistance in before my nieces get here.  Nothing else really exciting happened today.  We're watching men's Olympic gymnastics.  Gees's almighty. Some of the stuff they do.  Have a great night everybody.

D135&136..."I hate it when food touches."

haha!!  I love LL Cool-J and that is a quote from the movie Toys.  I watched that today while running.  Yes. Notice I said running and that is because I only took one 1 minute break today.  I ran 39 minutes and then 14 after that.  It was awesome.  My upper body was tired before my legs were.  hehe!! But I digress. Yesterday was a good day too.  I was only able to run 4-1's and I think one 9-1.  But I got on the treadmill early in the AM before I had food in the old system. That makes a big difference.  We also went to the dentist and Ariel has two cavities and the dentist has to fix one of my fillings.  GGRR!!  I love to go to the dentist and Siko did so good but he also has some spots they'll be watching and we'll have to have those filled because he won't loose them before then.  Boo!! I hate filling baby teeth. Ariel had one too when she was little.  The opening ceremonies for the London Olympics were amazing.  Beyond what I could have imagined.  I really want to go there now and to Switzerland so badly.  I was late on every meal yesterday asd well.  crap. I hate that.

This morning I got up ate breakfast, mowed, weeded, ate my snack, did my awesome cardio(I think I was channeling Sarah on her half marathon today), did my resistance because I didn't get it in on Thursday, ate lunch, and now I'm blogging. I need to eat my snack and then get out and cook my chicken so I can shower and go visit the new Target by our house.  Phew!!  I am beat though.  I need to start laundry some time today as well.  Who knows if I will make it though.  Where's my laundry fairy?  Someone stole here.  Boo!!  Although Adam did the dishes for me today so that was super great of him.  He was about to fall asleep on the couch so I asked if he would wash them for me.  I am listening to Enya right now. I love her.  It relaxes my mind.  And I try to harmonize with her.  Awesome. Love to sing.  Have a great rest of you day.

D133&D134....Wow and Finally!!

One word for each day. hehe!!  So yesterday was a pretty busy day so sorry for no post.  When I was on the treadmill I pushed my self again and I did one 14-1, then a 9-1, then a 14-1, and then a 9-1.  Awesome. I'm learning how to breath better while running and my body is trying to keep up with me and actually doing a great job.   I have been feeling super tired lately.  That usually means one thing.  Another week of freedom and then a cranky visitor will arrive.  But yesterday I also got some laundry done and my sisters kids were really good so it worked out.  The heat however is killing me and I can't believe it's almost August.  Ariel will be in school soon. I'll miss having her around all day.

Yesterday I didn't want to get on the scale today.  Lately I just don't want too be anymore depressed.  But I did it anyway.  I am now three ponds closer to the half way point, but that wasn't enough to keep me from going back to bed.  I'm telling ya, the tired thing is killing me. I have more energy after breakfast and before my morning snack to get my workout in.  Today is also resistance day and I can't decide what I want to do. hehe!!  The rest of today will be busy.  My sister's kiddo's will be here again for a few hours, I need to finish laundry so I can start cleaning, and maybe I'll throw in a shower if I have time.  Well I better shower I have a visiting teaching appointment this evening. hehe!!  So for those of you who aren't sure.  As of today, I've lost 49 pounds and have one to go till I get to 50 lost.  I start my 20th week today.  Thank you for all your support.  Here's to 51 more pounds lost in the next 20 weeks.  

D132..Oh my holy freaking cow! I can't believe I did it!!

Woo-Hoo!!!!!  I decided today when I got on the treadmill, that I would run for as long as my watch said I could and I did.  I ran four 9-1 minute increments.  The last 10 mins I had to do two 4-1 minute increments.  I burned the same amount of calories as I did yesterday but it felt so good to just go and know that I could do it felt even better. Awesome.  Last night we decided to go to the drive in to see Brave. It was playing with The Avengers but we left in the middle because we were all tired but mostly because DK woke up and wouldn't go back to sleep.  He did once he was in his bed. hehe!!  Brave was awesome.  Both of the boys sat and watched the whole time. Well DK was locked into the stroller till he got tired.  They both did fall asleep towards the end.  It was past their bedtime.  It was past mine too. hehe!!

Today was a pretty good day.  I've been late on all my meals though.  That's what happens when you got to bed after 1 in the morning and wake up just before 8.  So far I'm not too tired but i'm slowly getting there.  Happy Pioneer Day to you all.  Be safe with whatever you may be doing.

D130&D131.....It rained! Yippy!!

I waited all day and on our way home from Adam's Parents it was windy, thunder, lightening, and rain.  It was a crazy beautiful thing.  Most of my friends on Facebook enjoyed it too.  We came home to a very hot house.  But over all yesterday was a good day.   Got all my meals in on time but I feel the chocolate cravings coming on super strong. I hate that.  A cute sister in our ward asked me yesterday how much more I needed to loose and I told 54 pounds.  And she said 54 more pounds? There will be nothing left of you.  We won't be able to see you and I said sure you will. It'll all be muscle. hehe!! Which is true.  For me to loose 100 pounds will put at 125 which is right in the middle of where I should be and it's be a healthy 125.  I think it's funny that people think that's super skinny.  It'll be awesome.  I will be able to keep up with my boys for once.  I can't wait.

Today started with me kicking butt on the treadmill but waiting for it to be done. hehe!!  I burned the most calories yet.  Then I ate, fed the kiddo's and did some resistance.  Holy cow.  My shoulders and upper back are sore.  i'm feeling super tired and have to stay awake because my nieces are here and I have the baby today.  I really wish I was taking a nap while she is. hehe!  DK has Oreo smear on his face.  I hope it rains again today. I love the rain.  Everything smells so good during and after a good rain.  I getting distracted by Cloudy with a chance of meatballs.   I hope the rest of your day and mine goes fantastic. Oh. DK is getting sleepy.  Till later all!!

D129....Creeeppyy!!

Well last night we went over to Sarah and Chris's for dinner, movie, and Lego playing. Of course Sarah and I watched the movie, "Water for Elephants" and Adam keep most of the kiddo's happy by building Lego's with them.  He was in heaven. hehe!!  And I loved Water for Elephants.  Rob Pattinson is yummy.  Oh sorry!!  (it's true though)  I could not get up this morning.  I slept in till almost 8.  I think I needed some extra sleep.  After the kids were up, fed, and dressed we went to the pediatrician.  Siko has an upper eyelid infection.  He has and antibiotic and eye drops. She said it wasn't contagious which I sort of figured since his eye ball isn't red and pussy.  The freaking cat is just chilling on our book shelf. hehe!!  She's has some issue's.  Now here is the explanation for my title.  After the dr we went to the restroom and while I was finishing I got a phone call.  I of course ignored it and then checked it in the car.  Oh and DK hates the elevator while Siko jumps and it starts and stops. hehe!!  So I checked my missed calls and there was the one for the dr's office from yesterday and my phone.  Ya.  My phone called itself.  Freaking creepy.

I should have watered my flowers today but it looked like it was going to rain so I didn't.  If it doesn't rain by the early afternoon I'll have to go out and hose them down.  Hot and windy equals dry ground.  Although our grass is looking better after that awesome rain we got last week.  And the weeds just won't die.  Boo!!  Ariel is waiting to say the prayer and get back on Facebook.  DK is destroying a coloring book....or two.  And Adam is watching a Sienfield rerun.  I had an awesome cardio and resistance today.  I'm planning on being sore tomorrow.  Good night all!!

D127&128....Sigh!!

Yesterday was a very discouraging day that ended worse than it started.  That's one of the reasons why I didn't blog last night.  First I got up and weighed and the scale didn't move. Which is good in one way and only one way. It didn't go up.  It seems like it's taking forever to get to 50 pounds down. In the last three weeks I've only lost 4 pounds and half of those I had to re-loose.  Second: a spider laid eggs in one of the holes in my radio handle that I keep in the bathroom and it hatched the night before last so baby spiders every where in there. I'm still killing them.  Third: after I kicked butt on the treadmill, cleaned half the house, and did a butt load of dishes I also had to trim the lawn. I was hoping Adam would step and do it since I've been super tired this week, but no. Apparently I don't get enough exercise.  Fourth:  I took my anger on him out on Siko.  Not remembering that he hadn't napped yesterday and was super cranky last night.  So he was sent to bed because he was being uncooperative and belligerent.  He has a way of making my teenager seem easy some days.  I should have just went on a walk to calm down.  I thought about it but didn't do it and Siko paid the price.  I am a horrible person.  Staying positive is hard for me lately in more ways than one.  If I didn't know my meal plan and workout plan work, I would stop it all together, but I can't. I have to just retrain my way of thinking.  That's the hard part.

Siko woke up this morning with a swollen right eyelid.  Not sure what that's all about. He may have been bitten by a bug.  His eye isn't red but his poor eyelid is having issue's.  If it doesn't look better tomorrow I will take him to the Dr.  It's not as swollen right now as it was first thing this morning.  His eye closes when he smiles.  He's like a pirate at that point and I should get him a patch. hehe!!  And he only says it hurts when I ask how his eye is.  I'm hoping to get the rest of the house cleaned today so I can "relax" tomorrow after I water my flowers, unless we have to go see the Dr.  Oh and balance the old check book too.  Boo!!  I hate doing that.  Doesn't help the positive thinking.  Adam is scout day camp today.  I hope they have fun and stay safe.  Everybody....have a great day.

D126...Oh my heck. I'm exhausted!!

I couldn't wake up this morning to save my life let alone to get on the freaking treadmill.  So I got on at 9.  It was rough too.  I felt like my legs would fall off and I couldn't keep my heart rate up to have it matter much.  It was bad.  This afternoon I got my resistance in.  oh crap. I forgot I needed rice.  I guess it's quinoa again.  MMM!!  Yummy!!  Anyway.  I'm just tired of being tired all the time.  Another weigh in tomorrow and I just don't want to do it.  Right now I am being distracted by UP.  I love this movie.  "But it's a talking dog."  lol!! I made some tea because my tummy is just not doing well this week.  I love herbal peppermint tea.  And I know you are thinking, tea when it's a million degrees outside.  Yes. It helps the old GI tract. hehe!!

The boys have been good today.  They're just so cute and naughty at the same time.  Today while I was on the treadmill Siko picked up the magnadoodle and drew a perfect upper case h.  Then he drew a x.  Later he drew a H and a j and then a Q.  I love being home to see him pick up on new things and get new interests.  Hopefully it's worth the stress and unknown.  "Where's Kevin he's wandered off."  haha!! Sorry.  "Kevin's a girl?"  Okay, I'll stop.  But Siko is an amazingly smart boy.  Hopefully I can keep his interests up so he keeps writing.  I hope everyone is having a great day and will have a great evening.  It's bath time in our house.  Yikes!!

D125...."Ah. Tayler's my best friend."

This is what Siko said after he found Tayler went home. hehe!!  We had a fun busy day.  We went to the zoo this morning with Annie, a friend in our ward, and her kids.  Ariel stayed home with her two older cousins.  The otters were a no go again.  But the other animals were up and busy.  The tigers were super active.  The seals were swimming and basking in the sun and that silly polar bear was doing his thing.  And I forgot my snack this morning so I was hungry by the time it was lunch time.  DK loved the train so much that he tried to get on it again after we were done. hehe!! I also wore Capri's that I haven't worn for 6 years and a shirt that I didn't fit into a month ago that I got from Sarah.  I will post a pic later.

I thought I would have to give those Capri's away but I'm glad I hung on to them.  They still look new.  Which is sad but good.  I miss the cool rain from yesterday.  Oh Fall, I can't wait for you to get here. Of course that's also because Halloween is in the Fall as well. hehe!!  DK hasn't been a good eater today.  His schedule got messed up. Now I have to run to my little sisters to deliver her Mary Kay that I forgot to give to her hubby when he picked up the girls.  Have a good evening everyone!!

D124...I was singing in the rain. Well not literally. hehe!!

It rained today and the temperature was so nice.  I loved it.  So did my lawn and my car which I moved out of the carport to get a little bath today. hehe!!  It looks a lot cleaner than it did. hehe!!  I went to bed so late that I couldn't get out of bed to do a nice cardio this morning, so I did after lunch.  It was awesome.  We had my little sister three oldest girls here today.  Ariel is watching them over the summer for her.  So Tayler was having fun playing with the toys that are piled behind it.  I need to take a picture of all the stuff back there. I have to dig the treadmill out. lol!!  Siko's been going through a Wipeout phase. He'll watch the video's on youtube and he makes his own courses, while i'm on the treadmill. Well today he would jump over the fan cord and say, "sucker punch almost got me." or "sucker punch knocked me in the mud mommy."  hehe!!  I love that kid.

Right now we are watching Cloudy with a chance of Meatballs.  We love this film.  A favorite.  I'm feeling tired right now.  So I didn't know what to make for dinner so the family got a treat and went to Wendy's.  It's great knowing that I can go with them to order and not get tempted to order anything.  I did have issue's when we got home.  But it was time for my dessert.  Now I'm full and ready to go to bed.  But we'll have family home evening first.  Siko didn't nap today and fell asleep when we were almost home.  Have a great Monday evening all.

Days 122&123....I confess. I'm lazy!!

I could have blogged last night but by the time Siko was done on my lappy I just didn't feel like it anymore.  hehe!!  Yesterday was a fun day. I got up to workout, a half hour late because DK changed my alarm the turkey, and then it was time to get ready for haircuts.  We buzzed DK's hair in hopes that it will grow out a little thicker because he has so much fine baby hair still.  Now that mines been cut it's time to cover the grey. hehe!!  Hopefully I'll be able to get it done in the next few days.  Then we went to Wal-Mart for a few things, but mostly it was just a nice easy relaxing day.

Today I had sharing time in Primary and I decided to sing "Reverence is Love" for the kids instead of having them sing it.  It went really well although I about  peed my pants before doing it. hehe!!  I can give a talk no problem, ask me to sing a solo and I freak out. hehe!!  Although I did it to myself and loved every second of it. I should have recorded it. hehe!!  That was an after thought.  After choir practice, where I learned I will have a small solo in our September song, we went to Adam's parents.  It was fun.  We brought our Angry Birds game and grandma, Siko and I had a blast playing it before dinner.  Then we talked and played Scategories and then I went clothes shopping in Grandma's closet.  Now keep in mind Adam's mom has great taste in clothes so I didn't mind that they are "grandma's" clothes.  Although most of them may not fit and we brought home like 10 grocery bags full.  So most of them will be given away. hehe!!  I can't wait to start trying them on tomorrow. Yee-haw!!  Have a good night all!!  Oh boy it's late!!

Days 120&121....Well that explains a lot!!

Sorry i didn't post yesterday.  It just was a horrible day that ended more horribly than it started, so I didn't want another rag post and started to clean my house.  But I did re-loose the 2 pounds I gained plus one.  So I am down to 179 and 46 lbs gone.  I also went over to my parent's and my mom should me her budget and now I am terrified to get it started. But I will be gathering the stuff I need to do so.  It's raining right now so I opened the windows a little more to listen to it but now I am sweaty.  What is wrong with me? hehe!   So last night I went to close window's and there was a potato bug at the end of the stairs so Ariel got all excited and picked it up.  As I started back up the stairs I found a camouflaged spider on the stairs. It was huge and yucky.  Thank goodness the vaccum was already downstairs.  Now I have the heebies again.  

Today I slept through my last snooze for 20 mins so I decided to sleep in.  When I got up I ate breakfast and then it was finishing cleaning the house, then sorted and started laundry, and then watered my flower bed and park strip.  The only place that isn't apart of the sprinkling system.  I need to try to get out and weed tomorrow.  I did get my resistance in before I got on the beast(treadmill) and I thought it was a good idea. Ya not so much.  Well the first 15 mins I was okay. The next 20 mins I would struggle but then ended pretty good.  I am super tired now.  And I need my snack.  So after that snag spider I did some research just to make sure it was a wolf spider.  Thank goodness it was. hehe!!  I wish DK would get his 2 year molars already.  Gees!!  He's ornery and snotty.  Blah!!  He's my worst teether.  and my ankles are swelling.  What the heck?  I blame humidity right now for that. hehe!!  Have a Happy Friday the 13th, The reason for my horrible week.  Today wasn't so bad.  haha!!   Peace!!

D119.. What's the point in trying?!

Today was okay. I was so exhausted again that I couldn't get up this morning.  So I was really sweating when I did my cardio this afternoon.  Oh boy!!  I'm not expecting anything grand tomorrow morning on the scale.  It has been an awful week of me be angry a lot and trying to control it.  There is something wrong with me.  I swear I have depression but the symptoms come and go. I was feeling really good for a long time and now I just don't care.  There is so much going on in my life and I feel like I'm the only one worried.  Sometimes I really hate being married and having responsibility.  Is it really worth it?  Some days I wonder.  I hate balancing the check book and I hate seeing bills come in the mail.

I thought things would be different when I lost my job. I knew it would be hard but I thought someone would step up.  It's just frustrating.  And sorry this isn't a marriage blog so i'll shut up.  I have been good about my meal plan so no worries there.  I will be really upset and sad if I don't see the scale down a lot tomorrow.  Like I said. it's been a rough week. I have dishes and laundry to do.  Night all!! And before someone says, I know someone most likely is having a harder time than us, but I bet they qualify for food stamps.  Just saying!!

D118...."No, I said a dart gun not a far........okay."

Some many movies have such great lines. hehe!!  So I remember what DK was doing yesterday that was so cute.  He was looking in an ABC book, pointing to the H, and saying H.  Awesome.  Today he was copying Despicable Me, where my quote is from.  It's fun to see him picking up new words. Today he also picked up his asparagus bowl and said all gone.  Awesome.  Siko has been making stairs with the Lego's and then having help him by giving me direction on how to build Lego stairs.  Love my kids....when they're not driving me crazy. hehe!! Na, even then.  The heat is killing us.  The swampy just does not work midday.  We're going to have to vacate to the basement till the late afternoon.  

Our Costco trip was awesome.  I love it when Ariel ask's to get fruits instead of junk.  She likes making smoothies for her, Adam, and DK.  I had another successful day on the treadmill and did my resistance this morning too.  I'm waiting to be sore tomorrow.  Hopefully a lot in my abs.  Sarah if you are reading this good luck tomorrow.  I pray you will get the answer's you need and are looking for.  We love you.  Have a great evening everyone.  Stay cool and/or warm.

D117..Love days that start rough but end super!!

I nearly posted this without writing anything.  Last night on the way home from Adam's parents Siko was helping DK with the alphabet.  It was so cute.  Today we had a rough morning but the boys took long naps and I even got one in. I needed it.  Holy cow.  I had an awesome workout on the treadmill this morning.  I
tried out my limbs and went a little faster when I ran today. It was awesome.  I think my hip flexer is starting to be more flexible. hehe!!  It's not hurting as bad when I run.

The boys did some other cute things but I can't remember what they were.  Dang memory.  I need to make notes.  How sad!!  I love watching Twilight while I'm on the treadmill.  Anything to keep me interested.  hehe!!  I hate this heat.  It's driving me banana's.  I need to go shopping tomorrow.  I'm almost out of food.  Today I was feeling like I was sick of my food.  I blame the heat.  I also feel like I've gained more weight instead of loosing it.  Again, it's the heats fault.  I have been getting wicked headaches since Friday.  I thought it was my contact prescription change in my left eye but I don't know. I'm drinking more water than normal to stay cool and help with the cravings that I've having lately.  I thought my nap would help but it made it worse.  Dang body.  What's your deal already??  It's not answering.  Boo body.  Boo!!  Have loverly evening people!!  I think I will watch My Fair Lady tomorrow. Love that movie!!