Week One
8/2-8/09
Sunday
I love Sunday’s. Sunday’s are one of my favorite days of the week. It would be my favorite except for the fact that it is followed by Monday. I love going to church and renewing myself for the upcoming week. I love that it is a day of “rest”. Sometime I take that quite literally, perhaps more so than I should. I love Sunday dinners, not that I make them, just fond memories from childhood. I really love Sunday naps, esp. when the weather is just right and I can lay on the hammock. In future posts I probably won’t say much about Sundays because nothing really stands out on a Sunday because the whole day is happy for me.
96 hours of no accidents. I’m so proud of Lillee for going 4 whole days without any mistakes.
Monday
Today I took my new pants over to Jennie’s to have her hem them. I’m her first costumer. (I’m special). It took no time at all for her to figure out how much to take of each pant. Somehow, despite the quick measuring I spent three hours at her house. We just stood there talking and talking and talking, it was great. I got to know her better, she is awesome. She smiles a lot and is fun to be around. I do feel bad though for taking up so much of her time. I didn’t have anything pressing to do, but I know she had things to get accomplished so I really appreciate her giving of her time. I guess I’m a bit starved for human adult contact.
Netflix is awesome! I love movies and what is better than having them delivered to your “front door”? I got two discs in the mail today. They are not anything special but it made me happy to know that I get to be lazy for a while and watch the DVD’s. I actually only got through one tonight, so I have another one for tomorrow and another disc should be in the mail. This make me smile :-)
Tuesday
My next door neighbor, Elio, has a pool, I’m envious. The summers here are so stinking hot and I often regret not getting a house with a pool. Or a hot tub at least, we could keep in cold in the summer. However, Elio offered us the use of his pool. He is going to leave the gate unlocked tomorrow for me to go swimming.
I weighed in at weight watchers tonight. I ate very poorly this past weekend and was not optimistic. I worked hard all week then blew it on Saturday. Sometime, heck all the time, I’m my worst enemy. However, despite my poor food choices I was pleased to find out that I had lost. The loose was not big, but it was in the right direction, so I will take it with a smile.
Wednesday
I got to go swimming today. I thought Neal was going to get off work early so I waited around for him to come home. Okay honestly I took a nap (loved it) while I waited. At ten he still wasn’t’ home so I went by myself. I was only in the pool for an hour, but it was a nice treat.
Lillee makes me laugh. I was outside with the dogs during the evening and I discovered one of the many things she barks at. Lillee barks at all unknown objects but this was too funny. Lillee was barking at the airplane flying overhead. Isn’t that just the craziest thing? I’m not talking a small 2 engine plane I’m talking about a major airline plane. She wouldn’t have even known it was up there (it didn’t make any noise) if it didn’t have its headlight on. Silly girl.
Thursday
The boys got their annual shots. KC usually gets sick from his shots but I gave him children’s Benadryl for a couple of days before and he did really well this time. JJ also had a urine analysis done to make sure all the infection and stuff was gone. I got a call from the vet this evening and he is good. That is a relief. My Angle is healthy and well!
Friday
I tackled my to do list, and I won. Not everything is done (never is) but most of it got accomplished. The biggest feat was getting my bathroom cleaned. I hate cleaning the bathroom! It is probably my least favorite thing to do so I put it off as long as I can. Turns out today was “as long as I could”. The best part is now that it is done I don’t have to do it again for…as long as I can put it off again.
Saturday
Wahoo! I finally did it. It only took me all summer, but I finally did it. At the start of my summer break I made a calendar that went through to the end of the summer. On my calendar I scheduled my workouts. On Monday, Wednesday & Friday I planned to do my 30 minute walk aerobics. On Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday I planned to do Yoga. That’s right I was going to go from not working out to working out six days a week. I didn’t start out strong. But I was working out and that was a step in the right direction. I missed a couple of weeks, due to travel. Although to be completely honest I could have worked out a couple times during those weeks instead of not doing it at all. Oh well that is water under the bridge. I was quite pleased with myself when I worked out five times in one week. I accomplished this a few times. However, it wasn’t until my very last week of summer that I achieved the goal I set at the beginning of the summer. Today marks the sixth day this week I worked out! I am very happy and proud of myself. Also a few days ago I made a new calendar that follows the same pattern. It starts where I left off and continues until the end of October. I would have gone further but I ran out of room on the paper. I will keep working toward exercising six times a week but I will not beat myself up over missing a few days.
Sunday
I love Sunday’s. Sunday’s are one of my favorite days of the week. It would be my favorite except for the fact that it is followed by Monday. I love going to church and renewing myself for the upcoming week. I love that it is a day of “rest”. Sometime I take that quite literally, perhaps more so than I should. I love Sunday dinners, not that I make them, just fond memories from childhood. I really love Sunday naps, esp. when the weather is just right and I can lay on the hammock. In future posts I probably won’t say much about Sundays because nothing really stands out on a Sunday because the whole day is happy for me.
96 hours of no accidents. I’m so proud of Lillee for going 4 whole days without any mistakes.
Monday
Today I took my new pants over to Jennie’s to have her hem them. I’m her first costumer. (I’m special). It took no time at all for her to figure out how much to take of each pant. Somehow, despite the quick measuring I spent three hours at her house. We just stood there talking and talking and talking, it was great. I got to know her better, she is awesome. She smiles a lot and is fun to be around. I do feel bad though for taking up so much of her time. I didn’t have anything pressing to do, but I know she had things to get accomplished so I really appreciate her giving of her time. I guess I’m a bit starved for human adult contact.
Netflix is awesome! I love movies and what is better than having them delivered to your “front door”? I got two discs in the mail today. They are not anything special but it made me happy to know that I get to be lazy for a while and watch the DVD’s. I actually only got through one tonight, so I have another one for tomorrow and another disc should be in the mail. This make me smile :-)
Tuesday
My next door neighbor, Elio, has a pool, I’m envious. The summers here are so stinking hot and I often regret not getting a house with a pool. Or a hot tub at least, we could keep in cold in the summer. However, Elio offered us the use of his pool. He is going to leave the gate unlocked tomorrow for me to go swimming.
I weighed in at weight watchers tonight. I ate very poorly this past weekend and was not optimistic. I worked hard all week then blew it on Saturday. Sometime, heck all the time, I’m my worst enemy. However, despite my poor food choices I was pleased to find out that I had lost. The loose was not big, but it was in the right direction, so I will take it with a smile.
Wednesday
I got to go swimming today. I thought Neal was going to get off work early so I waited around for him to come home. Okay honestly I took a nap (loved it) while I waited. At ten he still wasn’t’ home so I went by myself. I was only in the pool for an hour, but it was a nice treat.
Lillee makes me laugh. I was outside with the dogs during the evening and I discovered one of the many things she barks at. Lillee barks at all unknown objects but this was too funny. Lillee was barking at the airplane flying overhead. Isn’t that just the craziest thing? I’m not talking a small 2 engine plane I’m talking about a major airline plane. She wouldn’t have even known it was up there (it didn’t make any noise) if it didn’t have its headlight on. Silly girl.
Thursday
The boys got their annual shots. KC usually gets sick from his shots but I gave him children’s Benadryl for a couple of days before and he did really well this time. JJ also had a urine analysis done to make sure all the infection and stuff was gone. I got a call from the vet this evening and he is good. That is a relief. My Angle is healthy and well!
Friday
I tackled my to do list, and I won. Not everything is done (never is) but most of it got accomplished. The biggest feat was getting my bathroom cleaned. I hate cleaning the bathroom! It is probably my least favorite thing to do so I put it off as long as I can. Turns out today was “as long as I could”. The best part is now that it is done I don’t have to do it again for…as long as I can put it off again.
Saturday
Wahoo! I finally did it. It only took me all summer, but I finally did it. At the start of my summer break I made a calendar that went through to the end of the summer. On my calendar I scheduled my workouts. On Monday, Wednesday & Friday I planned to do my 30 minute walk aerobics. On Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday I planned to do Yoga. That’s right I was going to go from not working out to working out six days a week. I didn’t start out strong. But I was working out and that was a step in the right direction. I missed a couple of weeks, due to travel. Although to be completely honest I could have worked out a couple times during those weeks instead of not doing it at all. Oh well that is water under the bridge. I was quite pleased with myself when I worked out five times in one week. I accomplished this a few times. However, it wasn’t until my very last week of summer that I achieved the goal I set at the beginning of the summer. Today marks the sixth day this week I worked out! I am very happy and proud of myself. Also a few days ago I made a new calendar that follows the same pattern. It starts where I left off and continues until the end of October. I would have gone further but I ran out of room on the paper. I will keep working toward exercising six times a week but I will not beat myself up over missing a few days.
Neal, Lillee and I went to Arizona. Lillee got to meet her grandma Latz for the first time. Neal stayed at his moms to help her out some and I went to into Kingman to visit with friends. Neal joined me with our friends in Kingman when he was finished at his moms. It was nice to get out of town and see people I love and care about.
Lillee with her grandma
Amy & Ella
Ella walking. She just turned one last week.
Alan
Jo & Nicoli
On the way home we decided to go the “dam” way (over the Hoover dam). The bypass bridge is almost done. It is way too high. It freaks me out just to look at it. How am I ever going to drive over it?
Week 2
8/9-15/09
Sunday
Sunday was not a happy day I woke up sick (the reason I didn’t post last week). I did sleep for 14 hours that made me kinda happy. I guess I was also happy to realize that after my 14 hours of sleep, it no longer hurt to swallow.
Monday
I returned to work today after a way too short (fast) summer. Things were not as I expected them to be, not what we planned before we left for summer break. This doesn’t really surprise me Rancho is famous for last minute changes/decisions. That is my opinion anyway. Although having to work is not really a happy thing it was nice to see co-workers and catch up.
Tuesday
Non- stop day. Go Go Go Go Go. That is all I did today. My day started at 4:45am and ended when I got home at 8:45pm. I do have to say though that I am quite proud of myself for doing 40 minutes of yoga before getting ready for work. My plan is to exercise in the morning before going to work. Our school is starting 30 minutes later than it did last year, so instead of sleep in 30 min (which I would love) I’m going to get up at the same time and workout. I didn’t do it yesterday due to the sickness on Sunday. I didn’t want to push myself too hard.
Wednesday
I’m tired! Yesterday wore me out. I don’t think my brain is even capable of forming sentences. I miss my lazy summer days…only 9 more months to go.
It touches a mom’s heart to know that when she is gone from the house her child sleeps by the door waiting for her to come home. Neal took this picture of Lillee waiting for me. What a sweet little girl.
Sunday
Sunday was not a happy day I woke up sick (the reason I didn’t post last week). I did sleep for 14 hours that made me kinda happy. I guess I was also happy to realize that after my 14 hours of sleep, it no longer hurt to swallow.
Monday
I returned to work today after a way too short (fast) summer. Things were not as I expected them to be, not what we planned before we left for summer break. This doesn’t really surprise me Rancho is famous for last minute changes/decisions. That is my opinion anyway. Although having to work is not really a happy thing it was nice to see co-workers and catch up.
Tuesday
Non- stop day. Go Go Go Go Go. That is all I did today. My day started at 4:45am and ended when I got home at 8:45pm. I do have to say though that I am quite proud of myself for doing 40 minutes of yoga before getting ready for work. My plan is to exercise in the morning before going to work. Our school is starting 30 minutes later than it did last year, so instead of sleep in 30 min (which I would love) I’m going to get up at the same time and workout. I didn’t do it yesterday due to the sickness on Sunday. I didn’t want to push myself too hard.
Wednesday
I’m tired! Yesterday wore me out. I don’t think my brain is even capable of forming sentences. I miss my lazy summer days…only 9 more months to go.
It touches a mom’s heart to know that when she is gone from the house her child sleeps by the door waiting for her to come home. Neal took this picture of Lillee waiting for me. What a sweet little girl.
Lillee at the doorThursday
Ahhh finally a day when there are no errands to run and no obligation, it’s time to veggitate. I came home from work and changed into my PJ’s and spent the rest of the night on the coach watching Netflix DVD’s while I knitted. Now that is what I call a nice night.
Friday
Lillee likes the water. You have no idea how happy this makes me. My oldest, JJ, hates the water. He is basically a perfect dog, until it rains. He will only go outside in the rain by force. He doesn’t even like walking on a wet ground. It doesn’t matter to him if there is no water falling on him the ground is wet and that is bad enough. KC doesn’t care for water, but is no were near as bad as JJ. So it brings me a lot of pleasure to say that Lillee likes the water. When Neal waters the grass with the hose Lillee chases the water. She gets completely soaked, but she loves it. She sure is funny looking when she is wet.
Wet dog
More Wet Dog
Lillee Chasing the WaterSaturday
I dared to take my measurement today. I had planned on talking them once a month, but I couldn’t find my courage last month so none were taken then. I figured with all of this working out there had to be some change. I haven’t lost much weight this summer, only a couple of pounds, (plus the weight seems to be getting harder and harder to lose) so I was scared to take my measurements. Since May (my first measurements) I have lost a total of 10.75 inches. J Now if that doesn’t make you (me) smile I don’t know what will.
Lillee got all prettied up again today. One of these days I will bath her myself, but not yet. She looks so cute with the bow in her hair.
The internet is very helpful and I feel grateful to have it. On Friday I attempted to sync my phone to my computer. I hadn’t done this since June and I knew there was new information that needed to be saved. However, the stupid thing wouldn’t work. I went online to try and troubleshoot. I did all that was suggested and still no luck. However, it was today that I discovered Chat help. I was able to chat with a tech at Palm. With the kind woman’s help I was finally able to get my phone to sync. I never would have figured the problem out on my own. Love the internet (this is only one reason, but it’s a good one)
Such sweet faces your babies have! I love that she waits for you to get home!
ReplyDeleteLillee is so pretty all done up!
ReplyDeleteHooray for inches lost and goals achieved.
I love that you got to go swimming!