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Friday, April 22nd, 2011This week I only made it to Friday mornings workout. The kids were sick during the night with colds and waking up at 5:40 with little sleep just didn’t sit well with me. Also Madeline’s birthday on Wednesday I wanted to be home when she woke up. Aside from the fact that I somehow injured [...]
Week 2 to a Healthier Me
Monday, April 18th, 2011Last week I made it to all my workouts and made sure to stay on track with my food choices. The net loss was -1 pound. (-2 if you count the +1 I had the week prior.) This is fine progress. It doesn’t thrill me, nor does it devastate me. I certainly wish it were [...]
You Have to be Kidding Me
Wednesday, April 13th, 2011When we were on vacation in San Diego we had an unfortunate experience. I will set the scene for you: We are wandering around Sea World and Paul is being a typical 3 year old. I have finally had enough of his antics and am sending Bill to the van to get the stroller so [...]
I Love Them a LOT
Monday, April 11th, 2011I used to have a frame that held handprints of my children in them. I LOVED this frame. A couple of problems existed with the frame. First of all it only had a spot for 3 handprints (The previous one was made before Paul was born). I looked around and wasn’t able to find a [...]
What Did You Say?
Wednesday, March 16th, 2011We have a serious problem around our house with eavesdropping. I am not talking about confidential conversations as those don’t happen within earshot, but run of the mill chatter that goes on every single hour of every single day. There isn’t one of our kids who isn’t guilty of this from time to time. It [...]
Teacher Training
Friday, March 11th, 2011Last weekend I went to a teacher training to get my certificate reinstated. So many laws have been made in the eight years I have been out of the field that there are new requirements for me to be “highly qualified.” It is outrageous that a person who once taught ESL (English as a Second [...]
Why I failed at HCG
Friday, February 25th, 2011It is day 2 of the very low calorie diet and I am stopping the madness. I feel desperate to get the 20 pounds I need to off. This desperation lead me to not making the brightest decisions. It is funny because normally I would never do or think it was safe to do this. [...]
We’re Breaking Up
Wednesday, February 23rd, 2011Food and I that is. Honestly the relationship has had its ups and downs for a long time. I do love food, but it doesn’t love me back. It gives me “thunder thighs” and while it goes down easy it leaves me feeling unsatisfied. It is time for me to break this. Several months back [...]
Resolutions
Saturday, January 1st, 2011One definition of resolutions is: the act of analyzing a complex notion into simpler ones. When I wrote last years resolutions life was easier. I could focus on simplifying life, on trying to decipher the meaning of life for me, and I could make goals to achieve in a years time. I was doing well [...]
It’s Coming on Christmas
Wednesday, December 1st, 2010Normally this time of year I am bubbly and excited. I place each decoration out and enjoy every aspect of it, I make cookies with the kids and we have a blast, I find the perfect gift for those I love and on and on. This year things have changed. No longer am I feeling [...]
Shop Your Desires
Thursday, November 11th, 2010I know the temptation of shopping online. It frees up your spare time and you can do it from your laptop while cuddled up on your couch but take a moment and think about what you are doing. Is this what you really want? Businesses are closing daily because a bad economy and, I think [...]
Complications of the Heart
Monday, October 11th, 2010This year for my birthday I treated myself to a full physical. Aging and growing older is something that I want to meet head-on. I can’t be caught off guard. I want to make sure that I have done everything in my power to make sure I don’t die prematurely. As many readers know my [...]
It is okay to not be perfect
Wednesday, September 29th, 2010As I sit here watching the kids at gymnastics I can hear the mutterings of the parents around me. It amazes and sickens me the values they hold. There are Moms complaining about the impact gymnastics has on them and their spare time. They are discussing the crunch this makes on their dinner plans, which [...]
17 years
Saturday, June 5th, 2010Happy Anniversary to us. 17 seems like such a big number, but in our minds it seems like we have only just begun.
Brighten any day
Saturday, May 29th, 2010Bill and I have a hard and fast rule: He doesn’t buy me flowers or send me them unless he really wants me to know he loves me. I know he loves me all the time. There is no doubt in my mind, but if he sends flowers it means he wants me to know [...]
Play Like It’s 1979
Sunday, May 23rd, 2010Yesterday, we six Browns were talking about playground activities and how they’ve changed from when we parents were kids. You know, “back in my day…” stuff. Sandi told them about penny drops and other monkey bar fun. I told them about jumping from high up on the jungle gym and launching from swings. I was [...]
Catch 22
Wednesday, May 19th, 2010Back in March I wrote an entry about weight loss. I was very happy and proud of the 30 pounds I had shed and looking forward to the 10 pounds I still needed to lose in order to acheive my goal. I had recently found out that I had a stress fracture in my right [...]
Because two people fell in love
Thursday, May 13th, 2010Yep, those love birds are my parents. That photo was taken in 1973 when their love story began. So many wonderful moments in those 37 years, I am so happy to be part of their story.
Summer is coming!
Monday, May 10th, 2010Summer is approaching and I am so excited! Summer is my favorite season. I love the heat, the sun and the lazier days. I have been planning our summer and trying to keep us busy but not too busy. I hope I have come up with the right balance. The Girls will be continuing on [...]
Mother’s Day 2010
Sunday, May 9th, 2010Today was a nice day. We headed out to Hole in the Rock with Grammy early, before it got too warm. It was a nice and easy hike and the kids really loved it. (Yes, I realize they don’t have great hiking shoes on but this really is a very easy stroll type hike.) Mom [...]
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