Wednesday, June 10, 2009

Today we spent most of the day at my MILs dowloading pictures.

Jon had a not so productive day at work

It makes for a pretty unproductive evening.

I should be getting the kids in bed. I should be folding laundry. I just want to go to bed and let them fend for themselves.

Tuesday, June 9, 2009

My leg (thigh) is KILLING me at the moment. Please let it pass soon. We played a game where you tie your legs together and walk like a centipede and it didn't go well. I think we did it wrong. Anyway...the day was great, but now I can't walk.

Friday, June 5, 2009

I have to go tape balloons to the Griners front door for Carols birthday.

Today I did something I never thought I would do.  I sewed cub scout patches on my sons shirt.  Sewed.  With a sewing machine.  I did a pretty dang good job.  Shouldn't have wasted the money on the iron on glue sewing stuff! 

Thursday, June 4, 2009

I need to figure out what is up with me because I have been exhausted all day long.  My workout was pathetic.  I did some yard work, took a trip to the store to get supplies for Rain Gutter Regatta supplies and then slept for the rest of the afternoon.

Wednesday June 3, 2009

Today I used my sugar point and I used it WELL!  Banana Pudding Ice Cream from Blue Bell (YUM-O)

And Smores!

We had a lunch party at Xans.  Swimming and Sandwiches.  They are going to start doing it once a week in the summer (while she is here).

Drew had a Scout activity and got to be with boys, so that helped.

Besides that we didn't do much today.  I didn't go to the gym, but worked out at home and swam.  Not as good of a workout as I would have liked, especially on a day I had Ice Cream AND Smores...but it will do.  Off to read my scriptures and get to bed early.  I have been really tired lately.

Tuesday June 2, 2009

Jon has been getting up at 4:30 in the morning to work out.  I am so proud of him.  I have been going to the gym even though it is summer vacation.  Of course it helps that the kids REALLY need to get out of the house by 8am!  But I am proud of me too.

We had a pretty good day.  Livi swam with Addie Egnew and Drew and I watched Good Eats together.  Ruby took a good nap.  We did the gym in the morning at that was about it.

We are going to Xans for a lunch/swimming party tomorrow and we will do the gym first.  Then piano and that should be our day.

I don't know what day we will do Phx and the Heard Museum...and I don't know if we are going to stand in line for the cultural passes tomorrow or not.  I really wanted to get the Science Center! 

Off to bed and read my scriptures...not in that order.

Monday, June 1, 2009

Great day with the kids.  The gym, the library, swimming, then a nap.  Took my parents out to dinner for their anniversary.  41 years.

FHE, grocery shopping and some pick up around the house.

About to read my scriptures and then hit the hay.

Another busy day tomorrow.

Sunday, May 31, 2009

Last day of May.  Here is to hoping that June will be as good and a little better.  A little more productive.  

Jon and Drew are at Stake Conference.  The girls are at home.

No dinner at my MILs tonight.  They are in Laguna.  I am wishing we were there a little bit.

Saturday, May 30, 2009

We had a really fun Friday with the museum and dinner and UP.  (LOVED UP!)

Today we went to the gym and then swimming for a long time.  Then we vegged at home until Jon and I went to the Adult session of Stake Conference.

The End.

Friday, May 29, 2009

We went to the Mesa Museum for Youth.

It was a lot of fun and the kids did SO great.  Ruby is asleep and I now need to pick up my house.  It is a DISASTER!  Like a big disaster!

This week was only so so on the Points.  ONe of those letter of the law not spirit of the law weeks.

We are probably going to see Up tonight.  There is a preview for Toy Story 3.

May 27, 2009

I am tired.

I have eaten too much the last 4 days.  Too many BBQs and parties.

Too much spreading my points out.  Must get back to one free day!

I need to get to bed.  

I have no idea what I am going to do tomorrow, but I have so much that I NEED to do.

Tonight was the Graduating Seniors/Bishopric dinner.  Always so fun.  

Tuesday, May 26, 2009

My shins hurt.  Jon and I ran together for the first time tonight.  Only a mile, half one way and back.  I like the treadmill SO much more!

Tomorrow Josh Barnwell is coming over to hang out while his mom is at a Drs appt with KJ.  Then it will be library, gym, and swimming. 

Tomorrow night is the graduating Seniors honors night at church, so I have to make brownies...I think I will make Texas sheet cake because I don't like Texas sheet cake and I can't have any!!  It is so hard to bake when you can't taste!

Today was Kay's funeral.  Billy put together a great slide show of pictures of her life and her family.  I left before the Mass (and I am now really sad that I did) because Ruby had been sitting still for 2 hours and needed a break.

I read a letter that Greg Adolf had written to Senator Kennedy after his accident about Kay.  It described the accident that Kay and my Dad were in that left Kay paralyzed.  I had actually never heard the details before.  And the things I thought I knew weren't all correct.  I didn't know that Kay was thrown from the keep and landed on a boulder.  I didn't know about the sand (that was intended for the winter snow) that was on the road in the summer. 

My heart aches for my Dad and grandma tonight.

I know she is happy and that she is with my Grandpa.  Dancing.

Monday, May 25, 2009

Happy Memorial Day.

We had a great BBQ with the Albrights (everyone but the Heatons.  They were in UT) and the Whites.

We swam.  Ate great food.  Fred smoked pork and made his yummy beans.  Erin made homemade rolls.  I ate too much!

It was a good day.  

Tomorrow is Kay Kays funeral.

Drew has his first Pack Mtg.

I feel like I am a little out of control.  I am not loving holiday weekends on a diet.

Need to get a fresh start tomorrow.

Saturday, May 23, 3009

Saturday...

We started our day early.  Good workout at the gym.  We went to the library.  I mowed the yard.  Only problem is I did a lot of sitting around in between.

Made some strawberry freezer jam with Lou.

The boys watched a LOT of tv today because we had cable turned on...lots of baseball on.  And Jon and Kate plus 8.  There is a marathon.

Now I need to get ready for tomorrow!

Friday May 22, 2009

I am going to be sick.  I used my free sugar point today.  We had Krispy Kreme donuts.  I had two.  I am so sick.  Mostly just full.  Way too full.  Dinner and then donuts.  And the sad thing is I think I used to make myself feel like this ALL OF THE TIME!!  At least a couple of times a week if not more.

I have felt SO good this week too.  It is a good lesson to learn.  I just wish I didn't have to learn it this way! :P

Today started off really lousy.  Everyone was tired and grouchy.  So I made everyone go back to bed for 15 minutes and we started over.  I went to the gym and ran on the treadmill.  We cleaned the kids rooms and Dad was home by 2pm.  Now we have a 3 day weekend.

I am going to hit the hay early tonight.

Thursday, May 21, 2009

Last day of school was just as exciting as I thought it would be!

Jon ended up leaving CA at midnight and got home right about the time that I was getting the kids ready for school.  Not great timing since he wanted to sleep.  But we got the boy off to school okay, just a few minutes behind schedule.  And went to the gym.  I was going to do the bike or something else because I was pretty tired, but ended up on the treadmill for my 30 minutes.  Only 4.5, but still proud of myself for pushing.  Then I worked on my arms which I had missed yesterday.

After that it was home to quietly get everything together for the school parties.  Gave the teachers Netflix subscriptions and tied them to a bag of popcorn with tulle bows.  They were easy and looked nice, so I was happy about that.  Then I had to get Lou ready for school, Toots ready for Grandma's and myself ready to party! ;D

The party was fun.  Jeopardy turned out great and although the candy relay wasn't as successful as I thought it would be, the kids had a great time.  And the school year is over!

Lou went to see Taylor Swift with KiKi and Aya and is still not home.  Sort of crazy waiting up past 9:30 for you 5 year old to get home.  I hope she is having a great time!  She deserves it.

As soon as she walks in the door I am hitting the hay.  Jon is already in bed and Ruby went to sleep regular time, which means she will be up bright and early!

Today was a really good day.  The scale is still moving in the right direction and I am feeling really good.  Very happy and content.  I am starting to notice small changes in my body.  Running 4.5 miles an hour for about 10 minutes before I even had to increase my breathing.  That was fun!  And my jeans were fitting a lot nicer!  Just have to keep it up!  I feel like my body is finally working the way it should to lose weight and I hope I can keep it up!

Wednesday, May 20, 2009

It is amazing how a day can flip upside down in a moment.

Today started out great.  I had a really good workout at the gym.  Pushed myself to finish my running even though I was pretty tired.  I have been seeing the numbers on the scale drop, feeling good.  Extra energy.

Jon is in CA for Maxine's funeral and I wanted to get the house nice and clean for his return.

Got a call from my Dad and didn't get to the phone in time because I was in the shower.  Then Jen called and then Ang.  Before talking to any of them I knew what they were going to say.  My Aunt Kay passed away this morning.  She had been suffering and trapped in a body that didn't allow her to enjoy life for a long time.  Breast cancer, strokes, Parkinsons.  You name it.  So it is good that she has left that body behind.

Her kids seem to be dealing pretty well with it.  I talked to Billy and he said he was excited for his mom.  That she didn't have to suffer anymore.

I am very sad for my Dad.  I can't imagine what it is like to lose a twin.  Now he and my mom have both lost sisters.

And for my Grandma.  I don't think it matters how old you are, you aren't supposed to out live your children.

So we went to Phoenix.  And we spent the evening there to be with them.  Annie and Jeanette were there, and Angela and her kids.  It was nice to be together.

The funeral will probably be on Wednesday, but there are no set plans yet.

So tonight I am sad.  Sad for my Dad.  For my Grandma.  Sad that my Hubby is away from home.  So I am going to sleep.  

Tuesday, May 19, 2009

I am in a really good mood tonight. We had a good dinner at Jason's Deli and I think that helped my blood sugar a LOT! I ate fruits and veggies today and actually just ate those instead of lunch. I wasn't hungry until dinner, but I think the lack of food made me grouchy and unmotivated for the middle part of the day.

The morning was good. We got everyone to school and I had a really good workout. Ran 7.0 on the treadmill for a bit. Only 1 minute at a time (the rest was spent alternating between 6.0 and 3.5, but I wanted to see if I could do it and it felt really good. I acutally could have done longer that a minute and I think I will try for a minute thirty tomorrow and then maybe two minutes next week. Doesn't sound like much, but it is exciting. The scale has been moving down the last couple of days, which is REALLY nice because last week was bad. I have Mother's Day and my period to thank for that. But I just FELT unmotivated. Almost wanted to quit. This week I have felt REALLY good. I had no desire to eat sugar today. I did use my soda point, only because I paid $2 for a drink at Jason's (thought it was included with my meal) and the only non soda drink they had was pink lemonade...too much sugar! So I went for a Diet Dr. Pepper. So that was my soda point. But the best part is I didn't WANT it! I actually decided it would be better to use my point today then Friday when I take the kids to QT. 44 ounces of anything isn't good for you and that is what I would have gotten! I wish I would have gotten water, and next time I will!

I have all the shopping for Drew's last day of school party done. We are having a candy relay, playing 4 corners and a Jeopardy game about their class. I am going to have to bug Mrs. Vilhauer about some of the questions tomorrow.

All that is left is figuring out where to get the Gift Cards for the teachers. I am thinking Target, but not sure!

Off to bed now. It is 10pm and Jon is getting up at 2:30 to drive to CA with his mom for Maxine's funeral.

Sunday, May 17, 2009

Today was a good day. Woke up early and cleaned up the disaster that was my living room and kitchen before the kids got up. (Movie night ran a little late and we were tired! Popcorn everywhere!!!) Got the kids all ready for church without any problems. Singing Time went well. Ruby stayed in nursery without crying. Had my Visiting Teachers and my Home Teachers over. Visited with the Griners. Got part of my work out in. Went to my in-laws for the YUMMIEST dinner. Pork Chops with an orange sauce, roasted veggies (parsnips, butternut squash and sweet potatoes! YUM!!) and watermelon. And this pea and celery salad that was actually really good!

Hung out with Xan, Annie, Randon and nunu then came home and finished my workout while Hubby put the kids to bed. Off to sleep and the start of a busy week, but the LAST WEEK OF SCHOOL! I am so excited.

Drew was a little sad when he found out Jon doesn't get to stay home with us for all of summer vacation. Poor sweet boy!

Jon is off to CA on Wednesday for Maxine's funeral. He will be home Thursday afternoon, just in time for me to go to Drew's last day of school party, that I still need to finalize plans for...and soon!

I am going to hit the sack early. Maybe catch up on SNL with Jon in bed.

Friday, May 15, 2009

I am SO TIRED! My hormones are all out of whack, it is that lovely time of the month and I am trying to keep myself from sitting on the couch and doing nothing but eating all day long!

I have to run to the store to get some stuff for the boys. They are off to Father's and Sons this weekend. I need to remember to get a babysitter for tomorrow morning because I was supposed to go out to lunch with Renay for her birthday and then we have to do the tiles at the park they are building just North of our house...but I don't know if the boys will be back in time! This week has been crazy double booked.

My house is a wreck and I would really like to get it back together before summer starts next Thursday. But the whole wanting to take a nap or at least sit on the couch and do nothing is keeping me from being very productive.

Did I mention I am tired! Blah!

Thursday, May 14, 2009

Toots hasn't been sleeping, so I am exhausted and grouchy. Not helped by the fact that I think I am about to start my period. So fun! At least that explains why I have wanted to eat everything in sight. I used my free day Saturday, then had sugar on Sunday for my Mother's Day free day, then Monday used my free day for this week and Tuesday cleaned out the fridge so I could get my free point...that I was going to save for Sunday, but that I instead immediately used.

Four days of sugar in a row is NOT good! :P

This week my points have all been earned by the letter of the law, not the spirit of the law. Eating veggies when you aren't hungry so that you get them in really isn't the point I don't think. Hopefully I can get myself back on track!

The kids are being good sports though. I have taken the girls swimming twice. I think Toots might have swimmers ear (which would explain the lack of sleep) so if she is still crabby tonight we will try to get in to the doctor tomorrow.

Lou is being such a sweet girl. Today she went to school early for her reading group (her and one other girl). Becuase they go to school at 10:30am they get a snack time before regular class starts. She wanted to bring M&Ms so I made sure to pack an extra pack for the other girl. Lou told me that she was going to give Yana the pink package because it was her favorite color. (It is Lou's favorite too). I asked her if Yana was being nice to her on the playground (Yana and another girl have been being mean to Lou...you know the typical girl I am not your friend mean) And she said no, but she was going to be nice to her anyways and maybe Yana would start being nice to her. I about cried.

I do not give that girl enough credit. Hopefully I will get better at this.

The boy is getting pretty excited for summer. He is a little upset that he hasn't been swimming, so we might have to go when he gets home today.

One of Hubby's favorite lines from Nemo is 'curse you Aqua Scum" The other day the boy kept saying it, so I thought I would explain what scum was and why it was okay to use in some ways (like Aqua Scum) and not others (like calling your sister scum)

He then went on to make a hilarious 2nd grade Frankiln boy joke about how he wasn't going to capitalize Aqua Scum (because he didn't like it...so it wasn't important...get it) What a boy.

I have so much to do and I keep putting it off! I need to get my bottom in gear in more ways than one!

Wednesday, May 13, 2009

Well, I didn't run a 10 minute mile today. My shins were KILLING ME, so I stuck to the bike and walking. I am going to try to add a little extra tonight since I didn't burn nearly as many calories as I would have liked.

The good news is I wasn't home all day so I didn't eat anything I wasn't supposed to! I just need to catch up on my fruits and veggies now. And water. I am so thirsty though, so it shouldn't be a problem.

I went with Drew's class to the Phoenix symphony today. It was fun. I love getting to spend time watching him interact with kids at school.

The bus ride home was HOT, so Lou, Toots and I went swimming at Grandma's with Aunt Annie. FUN!

Jon should be on his way home soon. He needs to leacve RIGHT at 3:3o because Obama is speaking at ASU's graduation today and he needs to miss the madness that is THAT traffic!

Abigail is in the hospital today. She has had a really bad flu and is dehydrated, has an infection and can't keep her meds down. Poor girl.

Jon got to go out to lunch at Fajitas today and I am jealous, so I think I am going to make him eat a sandwich for dinner and I am going to take the kids to Rubios! Bwahahahaha!

Tuesday, May 12, 2009

I ran a 10 minute mile today. I never thought that would be possible. I am pretty proud of myself. I did my usual 30 minutes on the treadmill and after a couple of minutes I set it to 6 miles an hour and decided to see how long I could take it. 10 minutes and 1 mile later I had set a new personal record. I did the rest of the time alternating between running (6-6.5 mph) and walking (3.5mph) but I ran for a majority of the time. I usually do 50/50.

Toots hasn't been sleeping well, so I need to hit the hay early tonight.

9 more days until summer vacation!

The girls and I went swimming last night. Cold, but FUN!

Monday, May 11, 2009

What a day today has been! Toots did not sleep well at ALL last night. (Might have something to do with the 4 1/2 hour nap she took for me on Mother's Day. So last night I didn't get much sleep, which let to a 90 minute nap today. Ooops!

I have so much to clean up around here still. The boys are going to the Dbacks game tonight with hubby's work, so that leave me and the girls and leftover baptism party food!!

I went to the gym today, which I was so proud of because everything tried to keep me from it. I was exhausted for one. Carol needed me to run something to school for her (as I was pulling into the gym). The boy forgot his lunch and then Lou complained of a tummy ache. (But then decided that running around would make it feel better, so we could go to the gym!)

But I went. And I ran for 30 minutes at 4.5. Then walked some and walked some more. I am going to do some other stuff tonight to get myself ready for the treadmill tomorrow. Back to my walking/running for 30 minutes (equal time at 3.5 and 6.0...I hate it, my shins hate it, but it puts my metabolism in gear, so I love that!!)

I might start taking some of the hour classes once the summer is here. Right now I get to the gym at 8 and they don't start until 8:30. I don't have the time right now to stay until then, but when school is out I will! And hopefully the step and kick boxing class will help me get my butt in gear. I was doing so well until last week. Two free days isn't good for me, but I am glad I had them!!

Sunday, May 10, 2009

Happy Mothers Day!

This weekend has left me EXHAUSTED! I slept from 9pm until 6am without waking up once...and I am still exhausted.

It was a great weekend. I have a clean care (courtesy of Jon) and a dirty house! With school parties, baseball parties, field trips and getting caught up from this weekend it is going to be a really crazy two weeks.

But when it is done it will be SUMMER!

I need to write about Drew's baptism, so hopefully I will do that in my journal tomorrow.

Good Night Moon.

Saturday, May 9, 2009

I am hoping to have time before I go to bed to write about Drew's baptism. But just in case (we have a ball game, a wedding, a baptism, a birthday party and a wedding reception...not to mention I still have to figure out Mother's Day and a present for Christians birthday party tomorrow) I wanted to write some things now.

My head is swimming with all of the things that I have to do that I haven't stopped to really think about today. Which is good and bad. I don't want to miss it, but I also don't want to cry like a baby all day.

Today is my Grandpa Erb's birthday and I think he is pretty happy about the birthday gifts he is getting today. Patrice is being sealed in the temple and Drew is being baptized.

I have a lot to do and didn't get to work out this morning, so I am going to have to find time to fit that in. I did about 15 minutes this morning before Ruby woke up.

Friday, May 8, 2009

Lou had her Mom and Grandma tea party today. I got some cute video of her singing.

We took The Boy to see Star Trek. It was really good.

I am going crazy with all of the things I have to do for The Boys baptism tomorrow.

Thursday, May 8, 2009

They Boy is at his first Cub Scout meeting. He is SO excited!

Hubby is picking up dinner because it is too hot to cook and I am going to have NuNu tonight.

Toots seems to be back to normal today. Thank goodness! I was about to give the cranky Toots away!

Lou is super excited about her Tea Party at school tomorrow. It is for Mom's and Grandmas. I need to make sure I don't forget! I keep forgetting that tomorrow is Friday.

Hubby, The Boy and I are going to the Star Trek movie premiere tomorrow night for The Boys birthday. It should be fun. It is free with free snacks. Can't beat that...too bad I won't be able to enjoy any of them! :P Our insurance company rented out a theater. Odd, but Hubby is really excited. Which is odd. It isn't like he is a Trek fan, he just thinks it is the only movie that looks worth seeing this year. (Except for Harry Potter of course, but he never read the books)

I did absolutely NOTHING today. I went to the gym and worked my butt off and then was too tired to get anything else done. My list keeps getting longer. Tomorrow I am going to have to do all of my shopping. Then the tea party. I need to remember to get a white towel for The Boys baptism. Charge the cameras. Get the plates and cups. All that jazz!!

Hubby still isn't feeling well. I don't know if the antibiotics haven't kicked in or if he just has a really bad sinus infection. But he is still dragging. Hopefully he is feeling better before Saturday.

Busy day. Baseball, Patrice's sealing, baptism, party, wedding reception. It should be a good day though. If Toots doesn't have a breakdown!

Wednesday, May 6, 2009

This week is going to be a tough one and I think it is really going to define me in this game and also with my weight. There are so many parties and each one is going to have lots of goodies. Yesterday was The Boy's 8th birthday and I didn't get to partake of any of the treats. Today I had to avoid all of the leftover treats. Saturday is baptism day and there will be MORE treats. And then Sunday is Mother's Day. That is the day I am trying to save up for. But all of this talking myself out of things has really made me think about the contest. Really made me think about IF I can lose weight.

It actually isn't as hard as I thought it would be to give up the snacking. The sugar snacking. Every once in a while I have to remind myself that I don't need the Rice Krispy treat in the pantry or the chocolate chip cookie in the freezer. But the treats that go along with special occasions are HARD to resist. Because my mind tells myself that I am not celebrating unless I am partaking of them. A birthday doesn't feel like a birthday if you don't eat cake.

I know those feelings are wrong. I know they need to be changed. I know that I need to teach myself to enjoy things WITHOUT food. But that is 30 years I am having to reprogram. And that is hard.

Today I have been tired and grouchy and wanting the leftover donuts from Drew's birthday breakfast. And the leftover lemon cake from Drew's birthday dinner at Joe's. And the chocolate chip cookies that are in the freezer from when Re brought us dinner last week. I want sugar. And I almost talked myself into giving up this whole thing and eating ALL of it. The cookies and the cake and the donuts. And maybe even a rice krispie treat.

But I didn't. And that is a win for me. But I know I am really going to have to do some searching if I am going to be able to do it for 9 more weeks.

But I have to say that 9 doesn't sound as bad as 12.

Tuesday May 5, 2009

Today the boy turned 8. For breakfast he had two donuts (in the shape of an 8) and milk. With a candle. I gave him his new football and Mt. Dew six pack (the kid has been OBSESSED with tasting Mt. Dew.


I took him McDonalds for lunch and then spent the rest of the afternoon in the ICU waiting room of St. Josephs where my Aunt Kay was admitted. She hasn't been able to swallow and has been aspirating her food. She has pneumonia. Now she has a feeding tube. It isn't looking good and there is a lot of arguing going on in her family. It is sad. Very sad.

He stayed at the Whettens and Lou stayed with the Layton's while I was driving home.

Then after school he got his kick ball and baseballs and pitching net and $20. His grandma Xan brought him his Scout shirt that he will need tomorrow. He is SO excited about Cub Scouts.

And then we went to Joes for dinner. His choice.

Monday, May 4, 2009

My baby turns 8 tomorrow. I cannot believe it. I am so happy for him and so sad that he is growing up so quickly. This week is such an exciting one for him. Ballgames, birthday, baptism, parties and Cub Scouts.

I am going to take him lunch at school tomorrow and eat with him in the cafeteria. He liked that last year, so hopefully he isn't too old to like it this year. I think it helps that I will be bringing him McDonalds or Chick-fil-A.

I am going to get him donuts for breakfast and then he will get to pick where we go out to eat for dinner. There will be a lot of food I need to avoid this week.

I have no idea what to get him and I am tempted just to give him money and let him pick. But part of me fells like 8 is a little young for that.

Toots is still a little under the weather so she crawled up on my bed and fell asleep. This would be great if I didn't need to take Lou to school in ten minutes and if I didn't have shopping to do.

I need to figure out what I am going to feed people after Drew's baptism. I was going to do sandwiches and fruit/veggies and salad. I need to go to Costco and get stuff figured out. I might just order a sub. I need to check on that too.

There are only 14 more school days left until Summer Vacation. Counting today. And I am so excited for summer to be here. Except for the electric bill. That is the ONLY part I don't like!!

I am hoping that we will have a really great summer and that we will get to do things that all of the kids will enjoy. I really am going to try to stay on the same bedtime/morning schedule so that we can get a lot done instead of staying up late and sleeping in...although there will be some of that too!

We will have to see how it goes. We need to make our list of things to do.

Sunday May 3, 2009

I am struggling with Sundays. Too many desserts at dinner. No time to exercise. Scripture reading and the not eating is easy though! I think I am going to have to make Sunday my free day.

This week is going to be busy and H-A-R-D. Baseball, piano, The Boy's birthday, his baptism, his parties. Plus the regular everyday stuff. Plus keeping up with my points! It is going to be busy.

I need to get to bed. Big week ahead.

We watched Doubt tonight, which was interesting. Of course we stayed too long at the in laws watching it and that is pushing everything back.

I need to get to sleep.

Satyrday, May 2, 2009

I cannot believe that The Boy turns 8 in three days. I really need to get going on the birthday/baptism preparations.

Toots is feeling so much better today, but that means that today was the transition between sick behavior and well behavior. Where you have to remember to feed them and get them to understand that you can't sit and hold them ALL DAY like you did yesterday. So fun.

Hubby is at the Ward Party right now. Ice cream social. We didn't have a babysitter, plus the kids weren't feeling good, so I stayed home. And honestly I didn't want to have to go to an ice cream social and not eat ice cream!!!

We did go out to lunch today. We went to Toby Kieth's Bar and Grill. Can I just say that I am not impressed. It was pretty bad. The setup is really cool and I am sure the bar is great. (It is HUGE!) But the food is below mediocre. The kids got fried Twinkies for dessert. Yes, you heard that right. And Hubby got a brownie sundae. It looked and smelled REALLY good, but I resisted. I really would have like to try the Twinkies, just so I could say I knew what it tasted like, but I already used my sugar point this week during FHE and I know that to win this thing I am going to need EVERY POINT! There is some fierce competition.

I think I am fighting off something because I am SO tired. I didn't get much good sleep the last couple of days because of Toots being sick, but last night I went to bed at 7pm and didn't get up until 8am this morning. Then I went to the gym and ran on the tread mill and was SO TIRED! But I got it done.

Right now I am falling asleep as I try to type. And I am so glad that I got my scriptures done early in the day.

I was going to try to wait up for Hubby, but I don't know if I will make it.

Lou La had a really hard day today. I think she needs some extra sleep, but with 9am church that is hard to come by. I think we all need a nap tomorrow!

I used my exercise point the night Toots was sick because I was exhausted. I really think mom's should be able to use their kids sick days as our own for this competition. So that means that I will have to find something to do for exercise on Sunday this week. Maybe some DDR! Going for a walk with the kids would be good too if it isn't too hot.

I am sure I am forgetting a lot, but I am just too tired and need to go to sleep.

Friday, May 1, 2009

I am tired.

Toots has the flu.

I used my free point for the no soda and don't eat crap category because I drank soda and ate crap!

Did I mention I am tired.

Didn't get in to see the Dr. because she isn't high risk, but because Hubby's work is so freaked out about the Swine Flu he got to stay home with me today. That was a HUGE help. Especially this morning getting everyone out the door. We had to take The Boy late because when the carpool got here he had a cramp in his side that made him fall to the ground and cry. But after lying in bed for 5 minutes he was running around the house playing.

Lou still has allergies/cold, but besides that she is okay. Hubby took her to school and picked her up after which was so nice. I love him!

Toots is doing much better. Her fever went down but she is still really clingy. Had to go for a long walk with her in the stroller to get my exercise in.

Fruits and veggies were not a problem and if I had a sugar point I so would have used it, but since I didn't I put a couple of Re's cookies in the freezer for the day when I do!

I don't like that we are able to use the free points any time we want. I use a lot more of them than when I thought they all had to be used in one day.

I made myself a spread sheet because it was getting too hard to remember them.

I wonder if 9 hours of continually interrupted sleep counts as 7 hours.

What am I missing.

Not really hard to express love and appreciation when Hubby was such a help today. It was so nice to have him home.

I am about to head to bed. Yes, I know it is only 7, but it has been a LONG day!!

Thursday, April 30, 2009

Today is sort of a blur!! Busy busy. I am glad that tomorrow is Friday! Although this weekend is going to be a busy one.

I had Primary Leadership training tonight and it was on putting first things first. It was good. And after I found out that Kaboom is building a park by our house and we can volunteer to help build it. Pretty cool! It is May 28th.

We fed the missionaries tonight. And I didn't get to have any of the strawberry shortcake. That was a bummer, but I am glad I didn't.

They had refreshments at the leadership meeting, and I almost ate a cracker before I realized it was after 8pm.

All in all it was a pretty okay day. Hopefully tomorrow will be better though.

April 29, 2009

How is it that the second I sit down at the computer time moves about four times faster!

Today was such a blur. It started off okay. I knew I wasn't going to go to the gym because both of the girls weren't feeling well, but I got in my work out clothes anyway. I took The Boy to school and headed home to to Taebo. Toots danced along for a few minutes and then decided she had had enough of Billy Blanks, so she kept turning the channel. So fun. Gotta love being 18 months old.

So after about 20 minutes I decided to go outside and do some yard work. Trimmed the bushes and pulled weeds. So fun.

It all went down hill from there. I got everything in today, but I just couldn't get myself motivated. I think I spent two hours sitting on my butt in front of the computer. I hate when I let that happen.

Lou ended up going to school and Toots took a good nap, so I got a few things done. But I was so unmotivated to make dinner because I wasn't hungry. I finally decided on breakfast and we had eggs and pancakes. (real maple syrup so no sugar! ;D)

I am hoping to get to bed and get a good night sleep so that I can wake up early tomorrow and do Taebo BEFORE Toots wakes up, since I don't think we will be going to the gym tomorrow either.

There are only 16 more school days until summer vacation (22 more days) and I cannot wait. I love having a fun and relaxing schedule with my kids. Lots of swimming at Grandma's this summer!

The Boy turns 8 in 5 days. I really need to get on that! Haven't planned the party or thought about gifts. His baptism is on the 9th, so I need to get ready for that too!! Tomorrow we feed the missionaries and after that I am moving into The Boy party planning mode!

Hubby is sick AGAIN! They actually sent a guy he works with home because his roommate was just in Mexico and they are worried about the Swine Flu. So fun. They closed a school down right by his work too. That is just crazy!

I think that is about it. I did really well today. There was actually a time today when I knew that I would normally do a soda run and didn't have the desire to do it. That was pretty great. And except for the box of 54 Rice Krispy Treats that are taunting me in pantry the sugar thing is getting a lot easier too. I didn't even almost taste the whipped cream tonight. I am always having to catch myself from almost tasting things when making dinner/dessert. Especially this weekend since it was Hubby's birthday.

I just heard Hubby sneeze outside, so he must be home from his Bishopric meeting. Off to bed I go.

April 28, 2009

Tonight The Boy had a baseball game and we had snacks. Rice Krispy treats. I wanted one SO BAD!! But I used my free day yesterday for FHE. We did a special baptism FHE for Drew and since I had done a really cruddy job with my food yesterday (I still ate my fruits and veggies and stayed away from sugar...but we made homemade rolls and I ate almost an entire pan! YUCK!) I thought I would take the day. I still worked out. Still drank my water and read my scriptures. Did everything except the sugar point and that feels good. I will be sad on Sunday when I have to work out though!!

Back to the baseball game!I didn't eat the Rice Krispy Treat and I am really proud of myself. This is the first time in a long time...as long as I can remember, that I have actually beat my cravings. Told myself no and actually LISTENED! It feels good.

I have taken a little time off from the OT to read the Book of Mormon. I am reading 3 Nephi right now. We are reading the Old Testament with the kids, so I thought I would read something new.

Jon is sick again. We really need to figure out what is up with his immune system. He has been sick SO MUCH this year. I think he needs to start doing the point system with me. No sugar will help. And so will the fruits and veggies.

Okay, back to the game again! The Boy did SO GOOD! Their team did so well. We were playing the Rangers. The last time we played the Rangers they beat us 17 to 3. Tonight they won by 3. It was such a good game. I am so proud of the boys.

Toots is getting new teeth, so she hasn't been sleeping well, but I think things are getting better. She slept pretty well last night. Of course that means Lou La had bad dreams and slept in my bed. One day I will get a good night sleep again!

Sunday, April 26, 2009

Last week I was called to be the Primary chorister and today was my first week doing music time. It went pretty well and I like the calling. Hopefully this one will stick around for a bit. Or maybe not. This is my fourth calling in 4 months. I was released from Cub Scouts and put in as a Primary teacher over the CTR 8 (The Boy's class). That was fun and I really like the class, but it only lasted a couple of months. I was then called to be the Primary Secretary, which I have never done before and really enjoyed. But that lasted only a few months as well and then I got this calling.

Toots has been going into nursery (early) for about 4 weeks now and of course this was the first week she had to be brought in to me because she was crying uncontrollably. She was SO tired! Poor girl.

The Home Teachers came, but I stayed in my room and took a nap with Toots. We both needed it!

Saturday, April 25, 2009

So today I planned on using my free day. The get all 10 points day. And it was pretty wasted! :P

I got my sleep, I went to the gym, I drank my water, I ate my fruits and veggies, I praised my spouse, didn't eat after dinner, I read my scriptures and I am writing a journal entry.

I did eat sugar and I did have a soda. But not even a lot of soda. I used this as my day because we celebrated Hubby's birthday and I was going to enjoy whatever yummy dessert he got from The Keg...and then HE DIDN'T GET ONE!! But I had already had some chocolate chips this morning in my pancakes, so that blew that boat. So I drank some soda at the movie. If I was going to use my free day I should get SOMETHING out of it! And now tomorrow I won't get to eat the birthday cake I made for him. :P

But We had a great day. We had pancakes with chocolate ganache, strawberries and whipped cream. We went to the Salsa Festival at Tempe Beach Park and the kids played laser tag. Toots stayed home with Kait. Then we went out to dinner at The Keg and a movie (State of something...can't remember!)

We had a great night and now I am off to bed because I get to start my new calling tomorrow. Primary Chorister! And I didn't get anything ready for church tonight so I have to get up early!!

Friday, April 24, 2009

I am tired! It was a long busy day. Carpool both ways, picking up Lou, having a neighbor over to play, cleaning the house, a game and dinner with my parents. I didn't get nearly enough done but I feel like I have been hit by a truck.

7 hours of sleep - check

Drink 48 oz of water - check

45 minutes of exercise - check (tredmill for 35 minutes, and 30 more minutes of gym stuff)

Eat 2 servings of fruit and 2 servings of veggies - (apple, cranberries, apples, spinach and more spinach)

No Soda, unhealthy snacks, or fast food - check)

No sugar - check...even though we went out to dinner to celebrate my Dad and Hubby's birthdays and the kids ate ice cream sundaes and the adults had the most amazing looking brownie with fudge, butterscotch, almonds, and ice cream on top. I-didn't-have-one-bite. I was actually pretty amazed at not wanting a bite...surprised by my will power at least. It really made me think about why I was doing this.

No eating after dinner/8pm - check. Although dinner was almost AT 8pm! We had The Boys game tonight (my parents came to watch) and then we went to Charlestons. And then Charlestons was SUPER slow! And I wasn't very impressed by my steak at all.

Read scriptures for 15 minutes - check...almost out of Exodus.

Write a journal entry - this is it!)

Express sincere appreciation or praise to your spouse - I still have 2 hours to get this done, but I will!

And with that I am going to bed!!

Check Check

Check

April 23, 2009

I am not sure if today was better or not. I didn't have a headache. THAT was a good thing. Not sure if it was me finally getting used to no sugar and no caffeine or the Zyrtec and Tylenol I took this morning. But I did make it through the day without a wanting to poke my eyeballs out. SO that is a good thing.

Of course, the repercussions of 3 days of feeling like crap all surfaced today. The kids were all in their own funks. Made worse by The Boy not feeling good and Toots falling head first out of her crip this morning. Time to move the mattress down.

I didn't go to sleep as early and didn't sleep as well, but managed to get 7 (sort of) hours in today and then took a nap with Toots today for another 90 minutes. Again, not great sleep, but sleep.

Water wasn't a problem because I have been thirsty as all get out today. The heat will keep me drinking and I refuse to turn on my AC before May. REFUSE!

No soda. And without the headache I didn't really want one. So that is good.

Carrots, spinach, snap peas, raspberries, strawberries and blueberries. Lunch, Dinner and snacks.

No sugar. I even braved Mojos. They have one sugar free flavor. Skinny Wild Blueberry. It isn't worth the calories. The kids and Hubby ate and played in the water, so it was worth the trip.

Read more in the OT. I know there is so much more I should be getting from it. Today just wasn't the day to get it.

The gym was good this morning. 30 minutes on the treadmill and then 30 minutes doing my usual workout for my arms/legs/abs. Plus walking to and from Lou's school.

Being appreciative of a husband who has been super supportive and helpful while his wife has been cranky has been easy. He really has been great. Helping with the kids. Giving words of encouragement. Not staring at me like I have two heads. I love him.

It is 7:41 and I am not hungry, so not eating after 8pm shouldn't be a problem.

And I think that is all 10. The Office starts in 10 minutes and I could really use a good laugh before going to sleep. I hope I can stay awake!

Almost Done

The night isn't over yet, although I am tired enough to go to bed right now! We are off to The Boys concert and when we get home it will be bed time. There won't be any food or soda, so I feel pretty safe saying that I will make it to bed time without losing these three points.

More than 2

Bananas, strawberries, pineapple, snap peas, carrots and spinach.

Check

Scriptures

More OT today.

Love the notes in the lunches

Done! :D

Like I said...

...this isn't going to be a problem.

Wednesday, April 22, 2009

I really need these headaches to go away. It has made for a hard couple of days. Tonight I am taking the three kids to The Boys Spring Sing for school. Hubby has a Bishopbric meeting, so it is just me. And I am hoping that I can do it.

Today I found out that the neighbors we carpool with have a second round of chicken pox. I am hoping that the vaccines REALLY work because I don't want The Boy to have chicken pox the weekend of his baptism. Or any of the girls for that matter. Here is to hoping!

Toots has been as cranky and tired as I have, and hasn't eaten in about a week. I am wondering if my tiredness and headache are from something other than the change in diet. Either way I am hoping I can fight it off soon.

Saturday is Hubby's birthday. His mom is going to watch the kids so that we can go out to dinner. I am really looking forward to it. Quiet. No kids. Just us. I need that this week.

1 hr 10 minutes

An hour at the gym

15 on the treadmill (1.5 miles)
15 minutes on the elliptical (1.75 miles)
10 on the bike (3.5 miles)
30 minutes of stretching/chin dip/pilates

Sweet Dreams

Done. I even dreamed I was drinking a soda.

Just Say No

I am especially proud of this one because

1 - there is a Diet Coke AND a Diet Dr. Pepper in the fridge
2 - I had a headache all afternoon and I know this would have made me feel better
3 - It's my favorite

But technically to drink the real thing would knock out a point for the soda and a point for the sugar. No way I am giving up 2 points!!

Nothing but water after 8pm. Actually after 6:30.

Thanks to some sugar free pudding and pickles I did okay today.

Tuesday, April 21, 2009

Today was better. I still slowed down quite a bit and got a headache around 3pm, but I didn't drag like yesterday, so it is getting better.

The Boy had a game tonight and got a hit that didn't result in an out for the first time. It almost did though. Luckily tie goes to the runner! In the car on the way home he said it makes him happy when he gets a hit. He is such a sweet boy! The way he landed on home plate was almost a ballet move. But with more excitement!

Lou La is going to school early on Tuesdays and Thursdays to get some extra work on her reading. The Boy was very concerned that she was getting tutoring, but this is good tutoring. At the end of Early Learners they make a recommendation to send the students to K or 1st. Mrs. Davis takes the kids she thinks are ready for first and works with them on their reading. It is only Lou and one other girl. Lou will be going to K next year no matter what though. She need to learn her phonograms! Gotta love Spalding!

I am going to watch last nights episode of 24 and then get to bed. Hopefully tomorrow we can avoid the headache altogether. Here's to hoping!

I write notes in my boys and put them in their lunches everyday. Usually just a quick note. An I love you or a reminder about a game later. Well wishes if there is a big test or presentation. That sort of stuff. But it is also a good place to show my appreciation to them both. I have two really great boys. A son that is so loving and caring of his sisters and who ALWAYS thanks me for dinner and tells me I am the best.

And he learned it from his Dad. I am so grateful to have a husband that loves me and our family, but who also enjoys being with us. Sets a good example for my children. Who would rather be with us than anywhere else in the world. Not camping or at a ball game or on a private island somewhere. He just loves to be with us. And he tells us and shows us and we know. And we love him.

After the celery debacle yesterday I made sure to eat my fruits and veggies by lunch! Strawberry, carrots, snap peas and an apple.

I wonder if pickles count? Technically it is a cucumber. A very salty cucumber! I had two slices of those too!

Gym today. Got there a little late, so only got 45 minutes in instead of an hour. 30 on the treadmill today and over 2 miles, so that was good.

Face to Face

11 And the Lord ^aspake unto Moses ^bface to face, as a man ^cspeaketh unto his ^dfriend

Last night I slept really well. Went to bed about 9:30 and got to sleep until 6am! Toots only woke up once and actually slept in past 5:30.

H2O

I think I am on bottle number 5 already today. So that would make like 84 oz.

Monday, April 20, 2009

This morning started out really great. Everyone was ready for the day, got packages ready to ship, took the kids to school. Went to the gym, returned movies, and went to the post office. Folded laundry, got Lou ready for school. Toots took an early nap. Took Lou to school and then it went downhill fast. I think my blood sugar crashed. I got really tired and tried to get Toots to take a second nap (since her first one was early and short). I read my scriptures and she climbed all over me. So we moved out to the couch where I could nap and she could watch TV on my lap. And an hour later when it was time to pick Lou up I was exhausted.

Piano, dinner, FHE. I am ready for bed.

I am hoping that tomorrow is more like the morning and not at all like the afternoon.

I feel good though and am glad that I got all 10 points today.

Soda, french fries, and potato chips

No soda. No unhealthy snacks. No fast food. Check. Check. Check.

Ah Sugar

I caught myself almost eating Lou La's M&Ms about ten times. I finally put them away so that they weren't sitting out on the counter. Besides that it was easy, except for the FHE treat. I spent a good 20 minutes trying to figure out what we could have as a family that wouldn't have sugar.

Sugar Snap Peas, an Apple, and Strawberries check. And celery, just by the hair of my chin.

After Dinner or 8pm

This one should have been easy, but I almost blew it! I am not much of a night snacker...at least not on the weekdays. The weekends are a whole different story. But at 7:49 I realized that I never ate my second veggie for the day. I planned to eat it after lunch, but took a nap instead! So although it was after dinner, it was before 8pm. And since it was a serving of vegetables I am going to count that as not really eating after dinner. It definitely wasn't anything fun! And it was before 8pm. I am going to aim for after dinner tomorrow.

Tonight Hubby was in charge of FHE. The Boy is getting baptized in a few weeks, so he put together a lesson about baptism. We sang baptism songs, read scriptures, had an object lesson (water/red food coloring/bleach) about sin, practiced being baptized (the dunking). And a sugar free snack for me!

He did such a great job putting it together and I am always so grateful for a husband that loves the gospel and loves his family and takes the time to show us not only in words but in actions.

Exodus 32

I have been reading in the Old Testament lately and today read about Aaron and the golden calf. I was trying to read while Toots was crawling all over me, but one verse caught my eye:

12 Wherefore should the ^aEgyptians speak, and say, For mischief did he bring them out, to slay them in the mountains, and to consume them from the face of the earth? Turn from thy fierce wrath, ^band ^crepent of this evil against thy people

Upon reading it I immediately knew the words were wrong. I first went back to make sure I had read it correctly. Then read the preceding verses again to make sure it was Moses talking and not God. But once I had confirmed that it was indeed the words of Moses I knew that it wasn't correct.

I looked down in the notes and sure enough there was a Joseph Smith Translation that read:

JST Ex. 32: 12 . . . Turn from thy fierce wrath. Thy people will repent of this evil; therefore come thou not out against them.

That makes so much more sense. And it made me thankful. Thankful for the scriptures that we have. Thankful that we have the words as they were written so that we can see for ourselves and decide for ourselves, and that in addition to the words of the scriptures we have Prophets to lead us and guide us and to help us understand.

10 am

It is only 10am and I have had 50.7 oz of water. (3 bottles)

1 before the gym, one during and one after while eating my morning snack of sugar snap peas.

The water part of this shouldn't be a problem.

Back to the Gym

I went to the gym today after dropping The Boy off at school. It was harder than I expected it to be this morning. Not working out last week because of all the sick kids, plus not feeling 100% myself (which is hopefully just allergies) made for a long hour.

15 minutes on the treadmill, 1 mile

15 minutes on the Elliptical, level 10

30 minutes stretching, some stuff from Jessica's class and using the Chin/Dip machine.

5:00am

It is a good thing I hit the sack at 9pm, because Toots woke up bright and early at 5am. (She is already napping today). I tried to get her to lay down with me and go back to sleep, but after about 30 minutes of trying we got up and had breakfast.

I think she has been waking up early because she is hungry. She still hasn't eaten well since being sick last week. Maybe I will get two naps out of her.

At least I got my 8 hours for today!!

Goodnight

It is 8:42pm and I am getting ready to hit the sack. If I get in bed by 9 I can wake up at 5am and have gotten my required 8 hours of sleep. Who knows. If Toots sleeps in then I might actually get 10 hours of sleep.

RESOLUTIONARY CHALLENGE

It starts tomorrow.

Daily Habits

Each item is worth 1 point, with a possible 10 points per day

1 8 hours of sleep (not necessarily consecutive)

2 48 oz. water

3 45 minutes of exercise (not necessarily consecutive)

4 2 servings of veggies, 2 servings of fruit

5 No soda, beer, wine, unhealthy snacks, or bad fast food [anything FRIED]

6 No sweets [candy, desserts, pastries and sugary snacks & cereals] *sugar-free alternatives in moderation are ok

7 No eating after dinner/8pm

8 15 minutes of scripture reading (or other spiritual text if you don't do scripture)

9 One journal entry (any length)

10 Express sincere appreciation or praise to your spouse (if single, to another person)

Note: You have one free day a week, of your choice, where all 10 points will be given.

Exceptions

You are excused from the sweet rule on YOUR BIRTHDAY.

You are allowed three sick days where you are excused from exercising and eating veg/fruit/water [if you can’t eat/drink] This is ONLY to be used if you are indeed sick.

Scoring

All scoring is "on your honor." Please update the shared Google spreadsheet each day, or week with your points. We will send you this after you have paid $20 into a paypal account (we are setting this up).

There are two categories of winners:

1. The three resolutionaries with the most points will equally divide 80% of the cash in the Challenge Fund. For example, if there is $500 in the kitty, $400 will be allocated amongst the three players with the most points.

2. All participants with more than 505 points, or 60% of the available points. Because the Resolutionary Challenge is partly about getting the most points, but mostly about process, any person who gets an average of 6 points or better per day, will have won, and will be eligible for a random giveaway which will be funded by the remaining 20% in the Challenge Fund.

And in case I need it, this is a link to Sara's blog.