Jan 26, 2010

So, my workout/reading schedule hasn't quite worked out as planned. No more treadmill. We gave it back, so now I'm on my own. Last week was sort of a bust, but I've lost 5 pounds so far. We have another friend who is going to let us try out their elliptical, but we haven't actually got it yet. I have a hard time staying motivating without some sort of machine to go on.

On the home front, Dylan had a run in with the principal. He was cutting his seat sack at school. Why? "I was being silly." He lost ALL of his toys. We even moved some of them into our bedroom. He's gained many of them back by showing us he is responsible. Still no DS or Wii for him, though. Poor kid. On a positive note, he's taking private swim lessons & is doing well. Hopefully, we'll have him ready for our June vacation.


Little Jasmin is taking gymnastics now. She's doing great with it. Loves her class, wants to go everyday. We have just enrolled her for preschool next year. She's going to love it.

Jan 9, 2010

Jasmin gave us quite a scare this past Tuesday. She was playing sweetly with her new pony--dancing around it. Then, we heard a thump & a cry. Eric picked her up. She was bleeding badly. I put a cold wash cloth on it. We both noticed how deep the cut was & decided to take her to the ER. Time to try out the brand new Sherman hospital!

She was such a trooper. She held the washcloth on her face while we got ready to go. She didn't cry when they checked her in. She didn't start crying until halfway thru the numbing process. She cried a lot then. Cried for her mommy. Broke my heart. She ended up with four stitches. She still doesn't like to talk about the doctor except to say that he made her cry.

We brought her home (with McDonald's, of course). She got to watch TV the rest of the day. And went to bed super early. Long day for her.

It make me think how fast something can happen. And how much I have to put my trust in God for the safety of my kids. He loves them more than me. Also, I need to give each kid an extra couple of hugs each day. Very important.

Jan 6, 2010

Today is day 3 on my new schedule. I get up at 6 am & walk on the treadmill for 25 min. While doing this, I read my Bible & have a prayer. Talk about multitasking! The first two days went great. I even seemed to get more done during the day. And I think I handled my kids better. I have also done an extra 15 minutes on the treadmill later on both days.

Today was a little different. I thought the treadmill was making a weird noise. Not sure, I want Eric to listen to it. So, I only worked out 5 min this morning. I decided to take an early shower instead. Still read my Bible a little bit. I plan on working out later today.

I have also began to eat better. I switched to Special K cereal which has way less calories. And my afternoon snack is limited to a fruit or veggie. So far, so good.

I'm doing this mainly because my weight has exceeded what I feel comfortable with. After Jasmin, I was over 200 pounds. I finally got down to 135. Not completely where I wanted, but I could fit into most my clothes. I told myself, I would not get back over 140. Well, now after the holidays, I hit 145. Really completely due to laziness & lack of self control on my part.

I plan to lose 20 pounds by the middle of June which is our summer vacation. I also have a high school reunion then. So, I would like to look better for all of that. We'll see how if goes. I think the weekends will always be the hardest.

Jan 2, 2010

Apparently, I have to get used to writing & typing 2010.

Today, I asked Dylan if he talked to Alyssa anymore. Alyssa was his first girlfriend. He told me no. I asked him why. He said because she broke up with him. I asked him what he said. He said he told her he still loved her.

How sweet!

Jan 1, 2009

Today is the start of a brand new year. One of my "goals" for the first six months is weight loss. I never quite lost all of the weight after I had Dylan (he's only 6!) So, I would like to lose 20 pounds by my June vacation. It's going to take a lot of hard work & discipline. Too things I'm not very good at. :)

With my children I want to be a better teacher. I, also, want to learn more about them. What makes them tick. Why they react the way the do. Why they do the things they do. I want to be more patient. Not to lose my temper so easily, over such unimportant things.

With my husband, I want to be more supportive. Also, notice the little things. Do more "little" things for him.

With God, I would like to be more consistent in reading my Bible. Definitely more consistent in prayer. I want to go to God all the time, not just when I'm desperate.

I don't really believe in New Year's resolutions. Mostly, they're something to do for a little bit & then fail at. I know, very pessimistic. But true for most people & for me. I want to make a permanent change.