Today was Memorial Day. A day for bar-b-queing and playing outside; Except for the constant rain. At least it stopped long enough for the girls and I to have a picnic on the porch.
I've been doing great on my food intake, but my weight's not changing. Mostly because I haven't been walking like I should. I was going to walk today, but the rain had other plans. I'll be glad when I can finally get back to the gym with the girls.
Today we did get 2 of our bathrooms clean. Stephanie was a big help; Kacie, not so much. Never again will I attempt to clean a bathroom when she's awake.
I did cook today, but then we decided to go to the inlaws and have bbq sanwiches. I'm just going to save it for another day this week.
My devotional time is still lacking, but I hope to get back into the swing of things soon (probably after VBS next week.)
Monday, May 28, 2007
Thursday, May 24, 2007
It's been a while
Things have been going well, but we have been busy. It is so hard to get on here after the kids go to bed because I'm so tired.
My weight has been steady for the last few days. While it isn't going down, I'm happy it isn't going up either.
My walking has faltered some this week. I guess I'm going to have to start doing it in the morning. I find too many excuses not to do it in the evening. The girls aren't helping either (well Steph is, but Kacie isn't).
I have been doing better cooking at home. We still have our moments, but I'm trying to get things decided before he heads home so I can be ready to cook.
Cleaning has been going okay. We havent' been following our plan as far as cleaning goes, but the rooms we've already worked on have stayed clean. Now we just need to get back to work and finish up the rest of the things.
Devotionals have been come and go. I have been reading some Christian fiction lately to catch up on the series I accidentally started in the middle and now her new book just came out. I also started a new book club that will focus on Christian literature. I'm excited about that. I know I need to get back into my devotionals. I guess I'm gonna have to work on them earlier too.
We have been spending a lot of time in our garden. Stephanie is so excited. We have been able to eat some of our green beans. We picked Stephanie's first tomato (she's been bugging us for weeks about whether or not it was ready to pick), and she'll have lots more in the coming weeks. We also picked our first cucumber, but we gave it away. There's lots more where that came from. I've been getting out early in the morning to polinate my mother's squash. It's hard to do that now each morning since she told me I was having "squash sex". Who woulda thunk it?
Now that summer's here, I know I'll be busy. Stephanie is constantly wanting to play school and work on her writing. Today she drew a picture of a "mommy". I knew exactly what it was, but no one else did. Guess you'd have to be a teacher. We are going to be doing the summer reading program and working on letter and number recognition.
Hope everyone else has a great summer!
My weight has been steady for the last few days. While it isn't going down, I'm happy it isn't going up either.
My walking has faltered some this week. I guess I'm going to have to start doing it in the morning. I find too many excuses not to do it in the evening. The girls aren't helping either (well Steph is, but Kacie isn't).
I have been doing better cooking at home. We still have our moments, but I'm trying to get things decided before he heads home so I can be ready to cook.
Cleaning has been going okay. We havent' been following our plan as far as cleaning goes, but the rooms we've already worked on have stayed clean. Now we just need to get back to work and finish up the rest of the things.
Devotionals have been come and go. I have been reading some Christian fiction lately to catch up on the series I accidentally started in the middle and now her new book just came out. I also started a new book club that will focus on Christian literature. I'm excited about that. I know I need to get back into my devotionals. I guess I'm gonna have to work on them earlier too.
We have been spending a lot of time in our garden. Stephanie is so excited. We have been able to eat some of our green beans. We picked Stephanie's first tomato (she's been bugging us for weeks about whether or not it was ready to pick), and she'll have lots more in the coming weeks. We also picked our first cucumber, but we gave it away. There's lots more where that came from. I've been getting out early in the morning to polinate my mother's squash. It's hard to do that now each morning since she told me I was having "squash sex". Who woulda thunk it?
Now that summer's here, I know I'll be busy. Stephanie is constantly wanting to play school and work on her writing. Today she drew a picture of a "mommy". I knew exactly what it was, but no one else did. Guess you'd have to be a teacher. We are going to be doing the summer reading program and working on letter and number recognition.
Hope everyone else has a great summer!
Monday, May 14, 2007
Monday, Monday
Today was a good day overall, but I had to make some difficult choices. We had a group of friends get together this morning, and they all brought something DELICIOUS to eat. I just had to try everything; somethings more than once. All of this was also after having a donut for breakfast. It's a good thing I wasn't hungry after the meeting because I had to go really light on lunch. I guess the good thing is I'm learning I have to make sacrifices and choices if I want to be successful in my goals.
Food
Well you know how that went. Thank goodness tomorow's another day.
Exercise
I did go on my walk this evening at the mall. Charlie took the girls upstairs to play while I walked. I'm not sure exactly how far I walked but I'm pretty sure it was close to a mile.
Housework
We didn't do too much on the house today, just 1 load of laundry. Charlie's staying up for nights tonight so I'm going to see if he'll help. We did go out in our garden again today and get some more green beans. It's a good thing I like them. I think we're going to have plenty this year.
Cooking
Not tonight, but I do have things set out for tomorrow night.
Devotional
I'll post tomorrow. I just haven't gotten around to it today.
Food
Well you know how that went. Thank goodness tomorow's another day.
Exercise
I did go on my walk this evening at the mall. Charlie took the girls upstairs to play while I walked. I'm not sure exactly how far I walked but I'm pretty sure it was close to a mile.
Housework
We didn't do too much on the house today, just 1 load of laundry. Charlie's staying up for nights tonight so I'm going to see if he'll help. We did go out in our garden again today and get some more green beans. It's a good thing I like them. I think we're going to have plenty this year.
Cooking
Not tonight, but I do have things set out for tomorrow night.
Devotional
I'll post tomorrow. I just haven't gotten around to it today.
Sunday, May 13, 2007
Mother's Day
I've had the best Mother's Day weekend. Saturday, Stephanie and I took our nap outside on our porch swing. The weather was so nice; not too hot, the breeze was blowing. We picked green beans and peas from our garden. Then they took me out to eat Mexican food. Today, my mom and step-dad came for lunch. We ate chicken roll-ups and fresh green beans from our garden. They were SOOOO wonderful.
Eating
My eating has been going well. I've stayed within my program limits, except for yesterday. I'm still trying to work on drinking water, but I know it will come with time. Some days I do better than others.
Exercise
I've let this slip this past week, so I'll have to do it this coming week. It's amazing how easily we let ourselves believe we're too busy to exercies.
Devotionals
I've really learned a lot this week in my devotionals. It still amazes me how well God knows me. I don't know why since He's the one who created me. Every devotional this week really ministered to me, but they are all something that I'm going to have to deal with daily. I think I'm going to put them on my mirror in my bathroom so I can see them daily.
Housework
We've let this slide a little these past few weeks. Luckily for us our focus was on rooms we don't struggle keeping clean. We have kept the rooms we've already worked on clean for the last 2 weeks, so I'm really excited about that.
Now to the good news. When I weighed on Thursday, I had lost more weight!!!! I've lost a total of 10 lbs. since I started April 12th (and that was without walking this week. Imagine how much more if I'd done what I was supposed to do!!!!)
Thanks to all for your support and prayers. Keep them up. They're working.
Eating
My eating has been going well. I've stayed within my program limits, except for yesterday. I'm still trying to work on drinking water, but I know it will come with time. Some days I do better than others.
Exercise
I've let this slip this past week, so I'll have to do it this coming week. It's amazing how easily we let ourselves believe we're too busy to exercies.
Devotionals
I've really learned a lot this week in my devotionals. It still amazes me how well God knows me. I don't know why since He's the one who created me. Every devotional this week really ministered to me, but they are all something that I'm going to have to deal with daily. I think I'm going to put them on my mirror in my bathroom so I can see them daily.
Housework
We've let this slide a little these past few weeks. Luckily for us our focus was on rooms we don't struggle keeping clean. We have kept the rooms we've already worked on clean for the last 2 weeks, so I'm really excited about that.
Now to the good news. When I weighed on Thursday, I had lost more weight!!!! I've lost a total of 10 lbs. since I started April 12th (and that was without walking this week. Imagine how much more if I'd done what I was supposed to do!!!!)
Thanks to all for your support and prayers. Keep them up. They're working.
Saturday, May 5, 2007
3 Miles
Tonight I am EXTREMELY tired so this post will be short. I walked 3 miles today at the Houston NAMI Walk. I felt really good during the walk and have done very well this afternoon (except for not getting a nap). My mom, step-mom, and I walked it in 1 hour 10 min. Afterward, the three of us went to get manicures and pedicures. We were supposed to get lunch too, but I was needed with my girls (they were missing Mommy). It was great fun, but I'm really looking forward to laying down.
Have a great weekend!
Have a great weekend!
Tuesday, May 1, 2007
WOOHOO!!!
I'm so excited today!!! I went shopping today at the Avenue. I got the cutest denim skirt. Not only did I get a $40 skirt for $10, but I also had to get a smaller size!!!!!!! YEA ME!! Can you tell I'm pumped.
Food
1 c. Crispix, 1 c. Milk
Pizza at Cici's
3 tacos from Taco Bell
Not my best day food wise, but I had some wiggle room and I used it.
Exercise
I was supposed to do 1/2 mile in 10 minutes. Well, I did 1/2 mile for sure and it was probably in 10 minutes. "Why the uncertainty?" you ask. Let me tell you. Kacie decided about 2 minutes into my walk to throw a huge fit. Flailing arms, sreaming at the top of her lungs, laying over the side of the stroller, turning around in her seat, getting out of the seat belt......you get the picture. Needless to say, we turned around early and headed home. Today's exercise certainly did nothing to relieve any stress. There's always tomorrow's walk.
Cooking
I didn't have to cook tonight for Charlie, so I just didn't cook. I'm going to have to work on this. I hope it will get easier as the girls get older and will help me eat what I cook.
House
I didn't do anything major on the house today. However, Stephanie and I worked on cleaning up her toys tonight before going to bed. Her favorite line is "Is that enough Mommy?" We are working on no toys on the floor in her room and in the living room. We're not quite there, but she's really working on it. I also did 2 loads of dishes and 2 loads of clothes.
Devotional
Last nights devotional was totally for me. The title was "How do you do what you do?" It was about looking at other mom's and judging myself based on what they do and how much they get done. One of the topics was about having a plan and learning to say NO! I sure do need to learn that word. I often find myself overextended because I'm a helper by nature. How can a small word be so hard to say??
Another topic was about delegating; another area I have difficulty with. I want it done "right" so I just do it myself instead of letting others help me and do it their way. Their way's not right, right??? Lord please help me. She listed 3 questions to ask yourself: 1) Is this something only I can do? 2) Is this something someone else can do with a little guidance? 3) Is this something I should let someone else do?
The final topic was learning the difference between my calling as a mother and my responsibilties. It was about not looking around for validation as a mother and a wife and instead looking to God for that validation. Lysa says very clearly that no on knows my family better than God does, so why not start asking Him to guide my footsteps and pathways to meet each of them where they are?
Lord, please help me depend on You and look to You for reassurance.
Food
1 c. Crispix, 1 c. Milk
Pizza at Cici's
3 tacos from Taco Bell
Not my best day food wise, but I had some wiggle room and I used it.
Exercise
I was supposed to do 1/2 mile in 10 minutes. Well, I did 1/2 mile for sure and it was probably in 10 minutes. "Why the uncertainty?" you ask. Let me tell you. Kacie decided about 2 minutes into my walk to throw a huge fit. Flailing arms, sreaming at the top of her lungs, laying over the side of the stroller, turning around in her seat, getting out of the seat belt......you get the picture. Needless to say, we turned around early and headed home. Today's exercise certainly did nothing to relieve any stress. There's always tomorrow's walk.
Cooking
I didn't have to cook tonight for Charlie, so I just didn't cook. I'm going to have to work on this. I hope it will get easier as the girls get older and will help me eat what I cook.
House
I didn't do anything major on the house today. However, Stephanie and I worked on cleaning up her toys tonight before going to bed. Her favorite line is "Is that enough Mommy?" We are working on no toys on the floor in her room and in the living room. We're not quite there, but she's really working on it. I also did 2 loads of dishes and 2 loads of clothes.
Devotional
Last nights devotional was totally for me. The title was "How do you do what you do?" It was about looking at other mom's and judging myself based on what they do and how much they get done. One of the topics was about having a plan and learning to say NO! I sure do need to learn that word. I often find myself overextended because I'm a helper by nature. How can a small word be so hard to say??
Another topic was about delegating; another area I have difficulty with. I want it done "right" so I just do it myself instead of letting others help me and do it their way. Their way's not right, right??? Lord please help me. She listed 3 questions to ask yourself: 1) Is this something only I can do? 2) Is this something someone else can do with a little guidance? 3) Is this something I should let someone else do?
The final topic was learning the difference between my calling as a mother and my responsibilties. It was about not looking around for validation as a mother and a wife and instead looking to God for that validation. Lysa says very clearly that no on knows my family better than God does, so why not start asking Him to guide my footsteps and pathways to meet each of them where they are?
Lord, please help me depend on You and look to You for reassurance.
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