Things on Hold

Well - sat down and looked at the budget for the next few months and I won't be participating in the duathlon. Since I didn't feel strongly about it and I haven't been running or biking like I should, I decided it would wait another year or so. I guess I have other priorities right now - taking a couple of trips with the family for example. So - new running shoes have been put on hold (I hadn't been doing a ton of running anyhow). I'm going to keep on doing the classes at the Y and running when I can and hopefully I can get rid of the last of this baby weight (sad that it has been two years and I'm still working on it - even more sad that I know what I need to do, but just don't have the willpower/motivation to do it). In the big picture - my life is good and I have no reason to think otherwise. I appreciate what I have and how I feel.

Back Home Again in Indiana

The girls and I are back home! We spent the week in KY with the Grandparents. Had a great time swimming and just hanging out. It was nice to get a break from the house. I didn't get a break from the girls, but it is more fun when you don't have housework hanging over your head. Glad to be home though. We're going to try to get to the Fishers Freedom Festival and do the parade this year. Should be a good time - hopefully it won't rain.

We've entered....the hateful years

I was told not once, but twice today that I wasn't liked by my oldest daughter. She was in trouble for different things and she informed me that she didn't like me, that I had hurt her feelings. I guess it has started and I need to start drinking heavily. Anyone care to join me? The girls asked me the other day where we were going and I told them "crazy." Valerie started jumping up and down all excited about going crazy. Little do they know we are already there.

Fun Photos

No need for explanation with these...just enjoy!

Corn on the Cob

Thought you might enjoy a few photos.

Thankful Reminders

I was in Target yesterday (no suprise there). I had all three girls with me and they were definitely being a handful. Not bad per se, but things were crazy. It didn't help that I was trying to go fast and getting impatient. I had an older woman stop and comment on how beautiful they are and how lucky I am to have three daughters. I thanked her for reminding me. Yes - I am lucky that I have three beautiful, healthy, happy, active daughters. Then this morning on the way to work out (yes - still working on the weight loss) we saw a rainbow. Life is good!

It's All About Me

I have STRUGGLED this week to work out at all. It has seemed very easy for me to come up with reasons not to go. But I did make it on Tuesday and today. I want to go tomorrow, but with it being the first day of summer vacation, I'm not waking anyone up if they are still asleep. Perhaps I'll run later in the day, plus I need to cut the grass. What has gotten my rear in there to exercise the last two days is thinking of the fact that I believe I'm heavier this summer than I was last year. UGH! I look at my eating habits and they aren't good, but I'm lazy. I admit it. I don't like preparing food and that is my downfall. I've always said that if there was a pill I could take that would satisfy my nutritional needs and make me feel full, I'd be all over it. Anyhow - the instructor for the class today suggested we keep a food journal. I'm not very good at it, I tried when I was pregnant to track my protein intake and I would miss things. Stephanie (the instructor) had the idea of breaking it down and not trying to do everything at once. Just shoot for increasing your water intake this week, then go for veggies, etc. I liked that approach. So, I got a small notebook and pen that I can toss in my purse for when I'm on the go and need to write down my cherry coke from steak and shake (my downfall - I like my coke). So, I will try to update you periodically on how it is going. I wish there was a 4 week biggest loser program for people who need to lose less than 100 pounds. Oh well - I have some friends that are in a similar boat so we'll see how things go. On a side note - I haven't registered for the duathlon yet. I need to get on a bike. Who knows - with it being summer break I may start taking full advantage of the 2 hours the kids will spend in childwatch at the Y and go for a run or ride after my workout. We'll see. I need to remember my Matthew Kelly quote - celebrate your progress

Bathroom Humor

Once again Valerie is on the potty and she pooped. It was explosive - let's just say I'm glad she didn't have an accident. She and Samantha are talking. Valerie is describing what her poop and tinkle sounded like. I don't know who said what, but there were thunder and lightning sound effects followed by one of them saying that her poop sounded like thunder and lightning. Todd and I just stood in the other room and laughed. Apparently we've had a lot of storms and some girls with quite the imagination.