When I was at my sisters' house I decided to take a leisurely shower one day after everyone else had their turn. I thought I'd waited long enough to let the water heater fill back up but apparently I was wrong.
In the shower I decided to shave my legs. I think I only do it three times a year so you can imagine how hairy I was.
I got in the middle of shaving my first leg when the water started going cold. If I was smart I would've finished washing my hair and body before attempting to shave my legs. I didn't realize their house only had a ten gallon water heater.
I finished shaving the one leg then hurried to finish washing the more important parts. I barely made it out of the shower before I turned into a Popsicle.
After that experience, I totally forgot about my unshaven leg, until...
I wore shorts to the gym today.
I was on a squat/press machine, I don't know the technical term for it. It's the machine where I am sitting at a 45 degree angle and my legs are pushing a weight bar up at 45 degrees. I looked bent in half almost.
Any who, my legs were right at eye level with an instant reminder that I forgot to shave one leg. I looked like I was half amazon woman and the other half civilized, at least a little more civilized than amazon. I was a bit mortified, but I finished my workout.
And yes, I did shave my other leg as soon as I got home.
One of these days they are going to ask me to quit coming to the gym. Between my amazon legs, not being able to stand the smell of my self let alone having them smell me as I leave the gym, and me not knowing what in the world I am doing in there, it is only a matter of time.
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
My Celine Dion Run Away Get Away
Sunday Lowell and Rae made it down, Yeah! They were nice enough to bring me Bear so I didn't have to get up too early on Monday morning to head home. The boys all had way more energy than Ann and Marie's tiny apartment could bare.
The boys started with jumping off the couch onto the floor. Ann threw a bunch of blankets and pillows on the floor to muffle the noise, she didn't want to tick off her roommate any more than we already had with having six extra people in the apartment. Here Hyatt and Lowell Jr. are sitting on a motorcycle blanket that Ann and Rae made pretending to ride motorcycles. They were making the cutest noises.
The boys loved me taking pictures and wanted a turn. Here is a picture Bear took of Lowell and Ann NOT making funny faces, those are their usual faces. It really explains a lot.
This is me and Marie. We are cute, you can tell I took the picture because I'm struggling just to be in it. Isn't Marie a doll?
After a few moments of reprieve the wrestling match began. Poor Lowell is on the bottom of that pile. The boys would stand on his back and Lowell would wiggle a little and they'd go flying. They loved it! Lowell, however, got worn out. He's getting old, I heard he's forty now. I think he's doing pretty good for a forty year old. Poor Rae is on the couch trying to rest before we went to our concert. I don't know how much rest she got with all this madness going on.
The kids decided to pull some faces for the camera.
Yes, even Marie is still a kid.
One of these days, Lowell Jr. will end one of his hilarious montages with, "And scene". He is such a character.
Hyatt wasn't feeling very good this weekend and running laps around the apartment was more than he could bare, he puked on himself.
Auntie Ann, whom is studying to become a nurse does NOT do fluids.
She convinced Lowell that the best thing for everyone was to take Hyatt in the restroom and clean him up. We got a good laugh watching these two.
Look who's feeling better and ready for round two.
Rae and I have proof that we actually went to the concert.
This picture turned out so bad because we were went all the way to the top of the stadium and then sat down. That is where we were sitting. We paid to see Celine in real life and watched her all night on the big screen. I think next time I may rethink our seats, just because they are cheapest doesn't mean they are worth it.
The boys started with jumping off the couch onto the floor. Ann threw a bunch of blankets and pillows on the floor to muffle the noise, she didn't want to tick off her roommate any more than we already had with having six extra people in the apartment. Here Hyatt and Lowell Jr. are sitting on a motorcycle blanket that Ann and Rae made pretending to ride motorcycles. They were making the cutest noises.
The boys loved me taking pictures and wanted a turn. Here is a picture Bear took of Lowell and Ann NOT making funny faces, those are their usual faces. It really explains a lot.
This is me and Marie. We are cute, you can tell I took the picture because I'm struggling just to be in it. Isn't Marie a doll?
After a few moments of reprieve the wrestling match began. Poor Lowell is on the bottom of that pile. The boys would stand on his back and Lowell would wiggle a little and they'd go flying. They loved it! Lowell, however, got worn out. He's getting old, I heard he's forty now. I think he's doing pretty good for a forty year old. Poor Rae is on the couch trying to rest before we went to our concert. I don't know how much rest she got with all this madness going on.
The kids decided to pull some faces for the camera.
Yes, even Marie is still a kid.
One of these days, Lowell Jr. will end one of his hilarious montages with, "And scene". He is such a character.
Hyatt wasn't feeling very good this weekend and running laps around the apartment was more than he could bare, he puked on himself.
Auntie Ann, whom is studying to become a nurse does NOT do fluids.
She convinced Lowell that the best thing for everyone was to take Hyatt in the restroom and clean him up. We got a good laugh watching these two.
Look who's feeling better and ready for round two.
Rae and I have proof that we actually went to the concert.
This picture turned out so bad because we were went all the way to the top of the stadium and then sat down. That is where we were sitting. We paid to see Celine in real life and watched her all night on the big screen. I think next time I may rethink our seats, just because they are cheapest doesn't mean they are worth it.
Saturday, February 21, 2009
First Family Photo
Here is Brook with his future family. They are all so cute together! Brook really needs to learn how to smile in pictures.
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Who Said Watching TV Makes You Fat?
Apparently, whom ever said that never watched TV with my kids. I was watching "Biggest Loser" last night with my kids and they all jumped up and started working out. I was so proud of them, they stuck with it through the entire show even during the commercials.
I think it might have been a conspiracy now that I come to think about it. They were making me laugh and I forgot about bed time.
Big D came home from school and asked what we were doing: working out, hello.
At one point Beaner said she'd ran up and down our stairs 100 times, personally I think it was more like 20 or 25 but I'll let her think it was 100.
Bud had his sword on the floor jumping over it back and forth. He would get going a bit too quick and fall over. A couple of times he jumped and farted and they were loud farts.
I started razzing him about the tooting and he said the farts made him go faster. I laughed and said, "Just be careful that you don't fart and slam yourself into the wall." So, of course, he started throwing himself into the wall to get some laughs.
I swear I am living with a whole troop of goofs.
I think it might have been a conspiracy now that I come to think about it. They were making me laugh and I forgot about bed time.
Big D came home from school and asked what we were doing: working out, hello.
At one point Beaner said she'd ran up and down our stairs 100 times, personally I think it was more like 20 or 25 but I'll let her think it was 100.
Bud had his sword on the floor jumping over it back and forth. He would get going a bit too quick and fall over. A couple of times he jumped and farted and they were loud farts.
I started razzing him about the tooting and he said the farts made him go faster. I laughed and said, "Just be careful that you don't fart and slam yourself into the wall." So, of course, he started throwing himself into the wall to get some laughs.
I swear I am living with a whole troop of goofs.
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Our 13th Anniversary
Big D and I have been married for 13 years now. What a wonderful 13 years it has been. I pray we have 113 more.
We decided to run away for the weekend, since it was an extended weekend just for us. It's nice when the entire nation celebrates a wonderful day with us. Big D and I take turns planning our festivities and this year it was my turn.
We started our weekend with a nice dinner out with my sisters, yes it was nice to have them with us.
After lunch we dropped them off and went out and about on our own. We stopped at an indoor go kart racing facility. It was super expensive, so we had to do it twice. The computer kept track of everyone racing so it could tell us who won. The first race Big D came in first and I came in third. The second race Big D came in first again and I came in second.
We took a stroll around Temple Square as we were waiting for Monster Jam to start.
It was a beautiful day in a beautiful place.
Temple Square is so peaceful, I love hanging out there. We made it to Monster Jam with time to spare. I loved watching Backwards Bob, it just looked wrong the way he was driving, which made it more entertaining to watch.
The only thing that would be better is if he rolled his truck.
We had to get a shot with the Bull Dozer in the back ground for our boys, they have a little toy of that truck. I am going to be such a cool mom when they see this.
I thought this was a cute Valentine...
even monster truck drivers have a big heart.
We decided to run away for the weekend, since it was an extended weekend just for us. It's nice when the entire nation celebrates a wonderful day with us. Big D and I take turns planning our festivities and this year it was my turn.
We started our weekend with a nice dinner out with my sisters, yes it was nice to have them with us.
After lunch we dropped them off and went out and about on our own. We stopped at an indoor go kart racing facility. It was super expensive, so we had to do it twice. The computer kept track of everyone racing so it could tell us who won. The first race Big D came in first and I came in third. The second race Big D came in first again and I came in second.
We took a stroll around Temple Square as we were waiting for Monster Jam to start.
It was a beautiful day in a beautiful place.
Temple Square is so peaceful, I love hanging out there. We made it to Monster Jam with time to spare. I loved watching Backwards Bob, it just looked wrong the way he was driving, which made it more entertaining to watch.
The only thing that would be better is if he rolled his truck.
We had to get a shot with the Bull Dozer in the back ground for our boys, they have a little toy of that truck. I am going to be such a cool mom when they see this.
I thought this was a cute Valentine...
even monster truck drivers have a big heart.
Getting Kicked Around
Big D took today off from work so he could study for his big test tonight at school. He was worried that he wouldn't be able to get much studying done with having me and Bear around. He was thinking about going up to the school to so he wouldn't be interrupted.
I wasn't worried about me because I have tons of homework to catch up on but I know Bear loves to play with his dad.
Bear went to school which gave a two hour window to get some good studying done, but now he's home and he can't leave his dad alone.
Big D thought he could put a movie on for Bear and have that entertain him for and hour or so.
First Bear changed his mind on the movie, he didn't want to watch Chicken Run he wanted to watch Cars.
Big D and I both have desks in our Quiet room, our chairs sit back to back.
I turned around and Big D is not studying as he's suppose to be, he's watching Cars with Bear.
I told him if he didn't get back to studying I was going to kick his butt out of the house. Bear replied with, "Oh yeah, I will kick his butt back in the house."
As a parent you just never expect that response from your three year old. Of course, it doesn't curb his sass when we both laugh at him either. He's going to be a fun teenager if we keep this up.
I wasn't worried about me because I have tons of homework to catch up on but I know Bear loves to play with his dad.
Bear went to school which gave a two hour window to get some good studying done, but now he's home and he can't leave his dad alone.
Big D thought he could put a movie on for Bear and have that entertain him for and hour or so.
First Bear changed his mind on the movie, he didn't want to watch Chicken Run he wanted to watch Cars.
Big D and I both have desks in our Quiet room, our chairs sit back to back.
I turned around and Big D is not studying as he's suppose to be, he's watching Cars with Bear.
I told him if he didn't get back to studying I was going to kick his butt out of the house. Bear replied with, "Oh yeah, I will kick his butt back in the house."
As a parent you just never expect that response from your three year old. Of course, it doesn't curb his sass when we both laugh at him either. He's going to be a fun teenager if we keep this up.
Saturday, February 14, 2009
Brook's Big Question
In the spirit of Valentine's Day, and the fact that I just got my camera back from my niece Lynn, here is the story of Brook popping the big question Monday evening. Since I wasn't allowed to stand out side the window and watch the happenings I am going to have to ad lib as to what I think went on based on the pictures my niece took for me.
First we have Brook playing paper scissors rock, "Should I ask now or not?"
The suspense was palpable.
No need to fear! He didn't chicken out, he asked and she said YES!!!
The crowd went wild! Some were even moved to tears.
There was dancing.
And more dancing.
There was singing.
The ring is beautiful!
And everyone is thrilled.
They are all going to be one big, really big, happy family.
Lynn, Thank you for providing us with pictures of the big moment.
First we have Brook playing paper scissors rock, "Should I ask now or not?"
The suspense was palpable.
No need to fear! He didn't chicken out, he asked and she said YES!!!
The crowd went wild! Some were even moved to tears.
There was dancing.
And more dancing.
There was singing.
The ring is beautiful!
And everyone is thrilled.
They are all going to be one big, really big, happy family.
Lynn, Thank you for providing us with pictures of the big moment.
Friday, February 13, 2009
Mice in My Wheels
Bear and Bud have these huge dump trucks they got for Christmas two years ago. They love these trucks and play with them almost every day. Being winter the cold has hampered there dump truck play time so Bear has talked me into letting him bring his inside.
Keep in mind they filled these trucks with numerous loads of dirt in the summer and now they are full of snow. I don't know if you know this, but when snow melts on top of dirt, it makes mud. DIRTY!!!
I have used many wipes to wash these trucks and now are deemed clean enough to be brought in the house, as long as they don't run into the furniture.
Bear was pushing his truck around and running to me to tell me all the times he almost ran into the furniture but his great driving skills saved the day right in the nick of time.
After about the tenth time of telling me about his close call he told me his wheels were making a funny noise. I asked him what it was and he said, "I don't know, but I know it's not mice."
I looked at him a little funny and he went on, "You know that mice live in the big cars wheels. That's what makes our car go, when the mice run around the wheels."
What a creative way of looking at vehicle propulsion. I love it when he lets me in on what is going on in his head. It is so much more entertaining than my own.
Keep in mind they filled these trucks with numerous loads of dirt in the summer and now they are full of snow. I don't know if you know this, but when snow melts on top of dirt, it makes mud. DIRTY!!!
I have used many wipes to wash these trucks and now are deemed clean enough to be brought in the house, as long as they don't run into the furniture.
Bear was pushing his truck around and running to me to tell me all the times he almost ran into the furniture but his great driving skills saved the day right in the nick of time.
After about the tenth time of telling me about his close call he told me his wheels were making a funny noise. I asked him what it was and he said, "I don't know, but I know it's not mice."
I looked at him a little funny and he went on, "You know that mice live in the big cars wheels. That's what makes our car go, when the mice run around the wheels."
What a creative way of looking at vehicle propulsion. I love it when he lets me in on what is going on in his head. It is so much more entertaining than my own.
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Love At Home
I love love love it when my sisters come home to visit. We have so many great stories and laughs to share that it makes the time go by too fast.
If you look closely you can see Bug standing behind me doing the bunny ears. Big D, taking the picture, warned me what she was doing so...
I brought her to the front to take a picture with us and she did it again, the little Turkey!
We keep razzing my sisters to move home, Big D's the worst about it and they aren't even his sisters. I understand their reasons for wanting to live so far away, we are an all consuming family. They would not have any sort of social life outside us, oh wait, they don't down there any way.
You guys really need to move home. I miss you!!!
If you look closely you can see Bug standing behind me doing the bunny ears. Big D, taking the picture, warned me what she was doing so...
I brought her to the front to take a picture with us and she did it again, the little Turkey!
We keep razzing my sisters to move home, Big D's the worst about it and they aren't even his sisters. I understand their reasons for wanting to live so far away, we are an all consuming family. They would not have any sort of social life outside us, oh wait, they don't down there any way.
You guys really need to move home. I miss you!!!
Monday, February 9, 2009
Brook Jr.'s Baptism
I am so proud of Brook! He has worked so hard to get to this point in his life. He has given up so many bad habits: smoking, chewing, green tea, his wife, drinking, just to name a few. And all this was just in this past year. He is truly amazing to me!
I am also proud of Brook Jr., he has been so patient with his dad. He waited an extra year just so his dad could be the one to baptise him. The missionaries came over and gave them both mini discussions to get them both ready for this big day. Brook Jr. was so excited when he could answer all the questions the missionaries asked him. He said he'd passed the test.
This is all of us:boys left to right = Lowell, Brook, Itchy. Girls left to right = me, Grandma Lovely, Marie, and Ann.
I think we all knew this day would come, Brook coming back to the church and bringing his beautiful kids with him. It would've been nice if his ex-wife would've wanted to be apart of this, but she made her choices. Now Brook has found someone else to make the journey with him and we could never be happier for him.
Brook kept saying that the best looking one gets to stand in the middle. It was funny because we rearranged people four times before we finally took the picture and Brook still ended up in the middle. He didn't let us forget that one.
I got a four generation picture with Brook, Brook Jr., Grandma Lovely, and Great Grandma Chris. I wanted to get one with my dad and his dad, but my Grandpa Leonard just had knee replacement surgery and couldn't come. I will have to get one of those four generational pictures later.
In all the pictures you will notice that Brook isn't much of a smiler, one of these days we will get him to smile good for a picture. Who knows, maybe he'll smile in a wedding photo!?!
What a beautiful legacy!
Goal # 30: Take Bug Out on a Date
Bug was so patient with me. I was suppose to take her out to dinner for her birthday a month ago but things just kept coming up. Now, here it is two days before Beaner's birthday and I finally got around to taking Bug out.
We went to our favorite restaurant, Winger's. We had fun talking and teasing. We both got sticky fingers and she warned me that if she got done with hers before I got done with mine, she'd snake one from me. Sure enough, I looked down to take a bite and she was already chewing away with a huge smile on her face.
I asked her what she wants to be when she grows up and she said an astronaut or a scientist. She's a smart cookie, I totally believe she could be either one of those if she wants too, and I'm not just saying that because I'm her mother and oh so proud of her.
Now I get to take Beaner out on a date, I hope she wants to go to Winger's!
Movie Review: He's Just Not That Into You
Wow, where to begin, I beyond hated this movie. If I could think of a stronger word, that I wouldn't have to repent for, I'd use it.
It was one of those movies that got progressively worse until I just couldn't take anymore and walked out.
It followed a couple different story lines with pathetic psycho women and unintelligent slimy men.
The women whined the whole movie about trying to get a man, keep a man, to call or not to call a man. Please let me stab a pencil in my ear.
The men puffed up their chests and went around like no one mattered but them, please let me take a pencil to your chest.
The one story line that just through me off my kilter was a married man who met a beautiful woman in the super market. They kept justifying why it was okay to talk (for business reasons), then to be friends (and go swimming naked), and finally to sleep together.
I just couldn't fathom why the audience was laughing at this. It made me feel creepy for watching so I had to get out of there.
I have never had a place in my life for infidelity. Too many of my loved ones have been devastated by it. I just cannot comprehend how anyone can be so selfish.
When Big D and I were first married I was terrified of him cheating on me. I figured it was only a matter of time before he got tired of being married to me and find something better. I would have vivid nightmares of him sleeping around with other women, I'd wake up so hurt and angry. And yes, I will admit I did take it out on him.
He had to reassure me, probably every day, for the first three or four years of our marriage that he was in love with me and he would do every thing in his power to not put himself in a situation that could even be misconstrued. I have since quit having nightmares, and punishing him for them.
He is such a great husband, and knows that it is still such a huge concern of mine, that he, to this day, reassures me that I am still the one for him. I know I sound insecure and needy, I probably am, but it sure feels good to hear that after thirteen years, five babies, and fifty pounds he still loves me for me.
I've seen too much pain in my life due to selfishness that I am not going to view it as entertainment. It is sad that society seems to be accepting such things as infidelity as natural human tendencies. What happened to the sanctity of marriage?
I heard a talk show host say once that all men are cheaters because men are not built to be monogamous, that is crap!!! I think he's just giving himself and every other man in this world an excuse to be selfish inconsiderate pigs.
I think I've made my stand pretty clear on this topic. I hated this movie with a white hot intensity of a thousand suns. Now I will step off my soap box, Thank you!
It was one of those movies that got progressively worse until I just couldn't take anymore and walked out.
It followed a couple different story lines with pathetic psycho women and unintelligent slimy men.
The women whined the whole movie about trying to get a man, keep a man, to call or not to call a man. Please let me stab a pencil in my ear.
The men puffed up their chests and went around like no one mattered but them, please let me take a pencil to your chest.
The one story line that just through me off my kilter was a married man who met a beautiful woman in the super market. They kept justifying why it was okay to talk (for business reasons), then to be friends (and go swimming naked), and finally to sleep together.
I just couldn't fathom why the audience was laughing at this. It made me feel creepy for watching so I had to get out of there.
I have never had a place in my life for infidelity. Too many of my loved ones have been devastated by it. I just cannot comprehend how anyone can be so selfish.
When Big D and I were first married I was terrified of him cheating on me. I figured it was only a matter of time before he got tired of being married to me and find something better. I would have vivid nightmares of him sleeping around with other women, I'd wake up so hurt and angry. And yes, I will admit I did take it out on him.
He had to reassure me, probably every day, for the first three or four years of our marriage that he was in love with me and he would do every thing in his power to not put himself in a situation that could even be misconstrued. I have since quit having nightmares, and punishing him for them.
He is such a great husband, and knows that it is still such a huge concern of mine, that he, to this day, reassures me that I am still the one for him. I know I sound insecure and needy, I probably am, but it sure feels good to hear that after thirteen years, five babies, and fifty pounds he still loves me for me.
I've seen too much pain in my life due to selfishness that I am not going to view it as entertainment. It is sad that society seems to be accepting such things as infidelity as natural human tendencies. What happened to the sanctity of marriage?
I heard a talk show host say once that all men are cheaters because men are not built to be monogamous, that is crap!!! I think he's just giving himself and every other man in this world an excuse to be selfish inconsiderate pigs.
I think I've made my stand pretty clear on this topic. I hated this movie with a white hot intensity of a thousand suns. Now I will step off my soap box, Thank you!
Friday, February 6, 2009
To Stretch or Not To Stretch
I grew up with the philosophy that if you exercise you need to stretch before and after. But now days I hear that stretching really does nothing for you. There is no scientific proof that stretching prevents injuries. There is no proof it is beneficial at all, besides it feels really good.
I agree, it feels really good. We've started ending our workout on Friday with yoga, which is a lot of stretching. I've come to really look forward to Fridays, plus, I've noticed my posture is so much better after yoga.
I have also been running a mile every other day, because I read you aren't suppose to do it every day because you will end up suffering from shin splints. Well, guess what? I am suffering from shin splints anyway. I was scared to run my mile today because they were hurting so bad. I was scared I'd have a spasm in the middle of my run, my leg would seize up, I'd fall flat on my face with the treadmill still in play, and it would shoot me off the back slamming me into the wall. I've seen it on a commercial once, I know it can happen.
I asked some friends in my yoga class what that is all about and Daphne said that she's noticed when she was younger she could start her workouts cold and end the same, but the older she gets she's realized that if she doesn't stretch before and after she gets an injury.
So now I do need to stretch before and after? First it was yes, then it doesn't really do anything for you, but now it's a yes again. Well, I am getting older so that would be a yes.
These doctors who say, "There is no scientific reaserch to back up the benefits of stretching", obiviously are very young or they don't workout.
Not only does stetching feel good, it helps you relax and de-stress after a workout. Stretching my body helps me to wake up in the mornings. Stretching helps me to stand up straight and hold my head up high. Stretching gives me something to look forward to at the end of a hard week at the gym.
I just wish stretching would help me lose the weight as well as the working out does, I would do a lot more stretching if it did.
Even though the scientist/doctors say there is no proof, I think I will stretch, if for nothing else then to get rid of these nasty shin splints.
I agree, it feels really good. We've started ending our workout on Friday with yoga, which is a lot of stretching. I've come to really look forward to Fridays, plus, I've noticed my posture is so much better after yoga.
I have also been running a mile every other day, because I read you aren't suppose to do it every day because you will end up suffering from shin splints. Well, guess what? I am suffering from shin splints anyway. I was scared to run my mile today because they were hurting so bad. I was scared I'd have a spasm in the middle of my run, my leg would seize up, I'd fall flat on my face with the treadmill still in play, and it would shoot me off the back slamming me into the wall. I've seen it on a commercial once, I know it can happen.
I asked some friends in my yoga class what that is all about and Daphne said that she's noticed when she was younger she could start her workouts cold and end the same, but the older she gets she's realized that if she doesn't stretch before and after she gets an injury.
So now I do need to stretch before and after? First it was yes, then it doesn't really do anything for you, but now it's a yes again. Well, I am getting older so that would be a yes.
These doctors who say, "There is no scientific reaserch to back up the benefits of stretching", obiviously are very young or they don't workout.
Not only does stetching feel good, it helps you relax and de-stress after a workout. Stretching my body helps me to wake up in the mornings. Stretching helps me to stand up straight and hold my head up high. Stretching gives me something to look forward to at the end of a hard week at the gym.
I just wish stretching would help me lose the weight as well as the working out does, I would do a lot more stretching if it did.
Even though the scientist/doctors say there is no proof, I think I will stretch, if for nothing else then to get rid of these nasty shin splints.
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
Legitimate Concerns
I am going to discuss a sensitive topic, breasts. I know this is a subject that may be hard for some to read about, sorry dad. But I have a legitimate concern that needs to be addressed.
I come from a family where the women, on both sides of the family, are all well endowed, so to speak. One would think that I myself would also be blessed with some melons, but this is not so. Who knows maybe it skipped a generation.
I used to be okay, a 'C' cup, which isn't bad. However, after giving birth and breast feeding my udders have continually shrank with each baby. I am now the size I was in junior high, an 'A' cup.
I will admit that my teeny tiny... well you know, have been part of the reason it has taken me so long to get back into shape. I've always had the plan that after I was done with my child birthing years I would hit the gym hard and get a semblance of my old body back. However, everyone knows that breasts are made up of mostly fat and I am afraid that when I lose my weight I will also lose what tiny speed bumps I still have.
I could be wrong, who knows, my Ta Ta's could LOOK bigger once my belly is smaller and all my fears will have been in vain. But what if I end up being flat as a board with only goose bumps to my name?
I know there are solutions for woman who want bigger bosoms. But seriously, I've hugged woman who have had implants and it's like hugging a spear, I felt I was being skewered.
I've asked Big D if it bothers him that I'm shrinking, and bless him, he lies and says No. However, I've seen the excitement in his eyes after I'd had a baby, he was in Heaven, even though they were off limits. So even though his mouth is say No now, it clearly bothers him.
I almost feel like I have the same condition as the Wicked Witch of the West; someone has poured water on my chest and now my bust is melting.
I come from a family where the women, on both sides of the family, are all well endowed, so to speak. One would think that I myself would also be blessed with some melons, but this is not so. Who knows maybe it skipped a generation.
I used to be okay, a 'C' cup, which isn't bad. However, after giving birth and breast feeding my udders have continually shrank with each baby. I am now the size I was in junior high, an 'A' cup.
I will admit that my teeny tiny... well you know, have been part of the reason it has taken me so long to get back into shape. I've always had the plan that after I was done with my child birthing years I would hit the gym hard and get a semblance of my old body back. However, everyone knows that breasts are made up of mostly fat and I am afraid that when I lose my weight I will also lose what tiny speed bumps I still have.
I could be wrong, who knows, my Ta Ta's could LOOK bigger once my belly is smaller and all my fears will have been in vain. But what if I end up being flat as a board with only goose bumps to my name?
I know there are solutions for woman who want bigger bosoms. But seriously, I've hugged woman who have had implants and it's like hugging a spear, I felt I was being skewered.
I've asked Big D if it bothers him that I'm shrinking, and bless him, he lies and says No. However, I've seen the excitement in his eyes after I'd had a baby, he was in Heaven, even though they were off limits. So even though his mouth is say No now, it clearly bothers him.
I almost feel like I have the same condition as the Wicked Witch of the West; someone has poured water on my chest and now my bust is melting.
Monday, February 2, 2009
Snowmobile Addicts
I know what you're thinking, three weekends in a row they must be crazy. Well, we probably are but we sure enjoy our snow and it has been a good year.
We love inviting people to have fun with us and this time everyone we invited came, surprised us too. Lowell, Brook, Andy, Itchy and all their families all came. Our motto is, "the more the merrier" and we had a great time.
(Bug, Beaner, and Al)
After snowmobiling we all came back to the jeep to warm up some hot chocolate and have some snacks. It's amazing how cold you get when you stop having fun. We were going to go back out but all the kids were done and that's fine, we had a good run.
It's kind of hard to see what is going on here but Brook was heading back to his truck and Lowell tackled him from behind rolling him over the snowmobile and snapping the windshield. Lowell was pretty proud of himself getting the draw on Brook, that almost never happens.
(Brook, Itchy, Big D, and Bear)
Here the guys are checking out the damage to the windshield. You can't really see is here but there is a huge crack that goes from the top all the way down. The sad thing is we just fixed the windshield two years ago from the last "accident". And it took us seven years after that accident before we fixed it. I don't know if our machines have another seven years in them to wait around for a new windshield. Ah, whose kidding, Big D can keep them running, especially since he's not getting new machines this year because I'M GOING TO DISNEYLAND!
This is Andy and her youngest son, Jay. He's about sixish, I think, and her oldest boy, Teetee, is nineish. They are cute little boys. Blond Blond Blond, like their mom.
We love inviting people to have fun with us and this time everyone we invited came, surprised us too. Lowell, Brook, Andy, Itchy and all their families all came. Our motto is, "the more the merrier" and we had a great time.
(Bug, Beaner, and Al)
After snowmobiling we all came back to the jeep to warm up some hot chocolate and have some snacks. It's amazing how cold you get when you stop having fun. We were going to go back out but all the kids were done and that's fine, we had a good run.
It's kind of hard to see what is going on here but Brook was heading back to his truck and Lowell tackled him from behind rolling him over the snowmobile and snapping the windshield. Lowell was pretty proud of himself getting the draw on Brook, that almost never happens.
(Brook, Itchy, Big D, and Bear)
Here the guys are checking out the damage to the windshield. You can't really see is here but there is a huge crack that goes from the top all the way down. The sad thing is we just fixed the windshield two years ago from the last "accident". And it took us seven years after that accident before we fixed it. I don't know if our machines have another seven years in them to wait around for a new windshield. Ah, whose kidding, Big D can keep them running, especially since he's not getting new machines this year because I'M GOING TO DISNEYLAND!
This is Andy and her youngest son, Jay. He's about sixish, I think, and her oldest boy, Teetee, is nineish. They are cute little boys. Blond Blond Blond, like their mom.
Sunday, February 1, 2009
Lord's Hand January 2009
1/31/09~ We went snowmobiling, surprise surprise. Lowell, Itchy, Brook and their families all came with us too. We had a great time and I don't think anyone got really hurt. Brook and Lowell broke the windshield on our snowmobile that took us seven years to fix after the last break.
We all went out on a big group date so my dad could officially meet Brook's girlfriend. We went to three different restaurants before we found one that didn't have an hour wait. We aren't a very patient family. We had great conversation, embarrassed Brook a little, then went to see "Mall Cop". It had funny parts but I'd wait till it gets to the dollar theaters.
1/30/08~ We went up to Lowell's house for movie night. We watched "Igor" which was cute. None of the kids had seen it and it's always fun to see a movie that everyone can watch. Brook's girlfriend came up with her boys, I think she is getting more and more comfortable with us. I worry that one day she might decided she doesn't like us, we can be loud and obnoxious, and then take Brook away from us. I've seen it happen in families before. That would devastate all of us, we are all so close.
1/29/09~ Kinnzi hasn't been feeling well the past couple days. First she was throwing up all over my carpet and now it's diareah. She's been trying so hard to get all her business done outside, but this morning she came back in from going potty and shook herself off and crap, that was stuck to her hair, went flying everywhere. Needless to say, I was on my way out the door to take the kids to school and couldn't do much about the mess. I picked up the poop and locked Kinnzi in the bathroom until I could get her a bath, because yes, the poop was all over her as well. By the time I had a minute to bath her the poop was well beyond dry and I ended up having to cut it off her. I figured why stop there, she got an entire shave down so we don't have to have a repeat performance.
1/28/09~ C found out I ran my first mile and asked me to run a 5k with her in May. At first I said 'No', because lets face it, 3.1m is a lot longer than 1m. Well, then I looked at C's blog and she told the real reason she's running the 5k, for a family whose parents were in a plane crash and they're recovering from burns all over their bodies. I am such a suck for a sad story, so I committed to run with C. So I guess I'm in training now and ran another mile today. Hey, have they ever thought about having a 5k where you run it 1m a day? It would stretch it into a three day extravaganza.
1/27/09~ I have this lady that I visiting teach, she's an older lady who lives with her son. She is slowly going blind and deaf. She is oh so lonely. Bud, Bear and I went over to visit her today. I was going to read the Ensign to her but her son was there stretched out on the couch like a Greek Goddess, awkward. He doesn't like to let anyone get a word in edgewise, he's probably just lonely too. We just talked for about an hour and then I thought I'd better not push my luck with my patient good boys. They were so quiet playing with their cars while we talked but the longer we were there the louder they got. I think it was their way of telling me they were ready to go. I would like to continue to visit Lorraine at once or twice a week.
1/26/09~ I met a big goal for myself, I ran one mile nonstop this morning at the gym. I love the sense of accomplishment I feel every time I get to pass of one of my goals, especially the big ones.
1/25/09~ We had a near death experience which consisted of twenty deer, slick roads, a dog with little wo'man' syndrome, a blizzard, and no cell service. But we came out the other side as victors over death and it's frigged ways. I laugh in the face of danger, Ha Ha.
1/24/09~ The snow won out, Big D and I couldn't handle sitting inside doing homework while it was snowing outside. We decided to invite Brook Jr., Brook, his new girlfriend and her two boys to go snowmobiling with us. We got to the top of the hill and it was so foggy. We couldn't see five feet in front of us. Needless to say, it added an element of danger and excitement to flying down the hill on a sled not knowing where we were going. It's a good thing there were only a couple trucks there when we first showed up. However, when the fog lifted there was more like a dozen. Hopefully they showed up after the fog lifted and we weren't being stupid enough to sled with that many machines on the hill to run us over.
1/23/09~ It was my turn to drive the kids to school today. It snowed a real wet slippery snow last night so the roads were a bit treacherous. I went to pick the little boy whose in our car pool and I couldn't get up his hill. I tried three times and each time I'd start to slide backwards. The last attempt a car came up behind me and I was stuck with no where to go. I finally backed down to the side of the road so the car could get past me. There was a cop at the bottom of the hill with two vehicles that had collided, he was probably laughing at me. I finally had to call the boys mom and ask her if she could bring her son to the bottom of the hill. Needless to say, the kids were ten minutes late for school.
1/21/09~ The kids' school does a Skate Night at the local skating rink. All the families get in for free, it's really the only way to skate. The boys didn't skate much the last time we came to this but tonight they did awesome. Bear was getting the hang of it after awhile and didn't want to skate around the outside of the rink anymore. He wanted to go out in the middle with the big kids. Bud wouldn't let me hold his hand anymore there at the end. He was having fun holding hands with his little "girl" friend. Don't worry I kept my eye on them. Beaner just ran off with her friends, she fell down a lot but never cried until the very last time when she landed on her knee. Bug freaked me out, she said every year at skate night someone breaks an arm. I just didn't want it to be one of us, I know that sounds a bit cruel, do you blame me. She was skating circles around all of us. I tried to play tag with her once but as soon as I was tagged I couldn't ever catch her again. So I guess I'm still 'it'.
1/20/09~ Bear is loving his new pre-school. So much so that he's ready and hour before it's time to go and pestering me about leaving. I think he's worried I'll forget to take him to school. I was worried about transferring him but it has turned out to be great. He responds a lot better to the laid back personality to his new teacher. His former teacher was a bit militarian which works well for some kids, but not Bear. Bear tends to shut down and do the exact opposite if he's being "ordered" to do something. I'm glad he's happy and thriving, now I can relax and concentrate on my school. I wish my professor was laid back and served us snacks.
1/19/09~ This weekend has been a roller coaster with my birthday and then I received some really bad news. I tend to try and 'fix' things when I get bad news but this is not something I can fix. I wish the best to all those involved and I will be as supportive as possible. I love you all!!!
I think there is something seriously wrong with my scale. I know that's probably something every over weight person says, but I'm serious. I went to the gym this morning and it says I weigh 165# and my scale at home won't move below 173#. There is no way they are that far off from each other. Maybe the scale at the gym is suppose to be one of those make-you-feel-good-about-yourself scales. I don't know but I'm not giving up. I will get my scale at home to move in a different direction besides up.
1/18/09~ My first day in Primary and I am loving it. I've always been the personality that loves to be behind the scenes planning and putting together activities. I think I will really enjoy this calling. It was a bit funny because the last time I ever sat through a whole Primary session was when I was one of the pupils. We were a bit unorganized but I think we learned some stuff to do different for next week. I am excited.
1/17/09~ Today is my birthday, Happy Birthday to me! However, I am sick, not so happy. Big D is taking everyone snowmobiling, including the Chandler's, family friends, but I can't go. It's my birthday but I don't get to celebrate it, boo hoo I'm feeling sorry for myself.
1/16/09~ I am getting a little discouraged, I've been to the gym four days this week, eating right and the pounds just aren't coming off. I need to keep going, it will pay off. Beaner is feeling better today, I think it was just a twenty-four hour bug, thank goodness. Hopefully the rest of the kids don't come down with it, or if they do, they don't wait until I have to be at school.
1/15/09~ Today was my first day of class, and Beaner came down with a fever. I was a bit stressed as what to do. I couldn't very well miss my first day of class. The only other person I know that would be home is my pregnant sister-in-law, and she can't very well be around someone with a fever. So I called Big D and he took an early extra long lunch and came home, I love him. He's my knight in shining armor. Beaner is feeling better know, she will be returning to school tomorrow. Thank you for your concern.
1/14/09~ Bug's Birthday, Yeah! We teased her a lot with her presents. Grandma Ellen brought over her gift and I tried to talk her into waiting until we went to dinner to open her gift but she didn't listen. After Bug opened it she had to go to Achievement Days and as soon as she was out of the house I re wrapped her gift then didn't let her have it until dinner that night. It was too much fun. I told her I went through four hours of labor in the middle of the night to bring her into this world, now I get to torture her the rest of her life. Sounds fair to me.
1/13/09~ I didn't sleep really well last night so I had a terrible day. I barked at my kids, my brother's kids, probably perfect strangers kids, it was not a good day for anyone around me. I just don't do well with little sleep.
1/12/09~ I had my first presidency meeting today, if I wasn't overwhelmed before I sure am now. Not only did I find out all the stuff I'm suppose to do, but I found out that out of the four of us in the presidency two are not going to be to church this Sunday. I am not one of them that gets the privilege of being gone, crap. I don't have a clue as to what I am suppose to do, double crap.
1/11/09~ I got released today, what a happy day!! I enjoyed the Nursery, but I think as in all callings, I got burnt out. I am a little nervous because the last Primary presidency was left in their callings for six years. Hopefully it not that long this time, but I am looking forward to the new calling: Primary Secretary.
1/10/09~ This morning I got a wonderful surprise from the brown Santa, UPS. My sister, Marie, got me an Ipod Nano and it's even in my color, sage green. My kids jumped all over that with, "Can I have your old one?" Before I could answer them Big D staked his claim on my old one. It's one of the very first Ipods they came out with. I think it only holds like twenty songs, but it's been good to me at the gym. Now I am excited to take my Nano to the gym. I can tell we are going to be fast friends. Thank You So Much Marie!!!!
1/9/09~ I feel like such a good mom, I actually did the dishes today and made dinner (meatloaf). I've had a hard time being off of vacation. My poor house had been neglected. My dad stopped by to see me and I think that's what snapped me out of my laziness, I was horrified by my messiness. No worries I'm back on board now. Whom ever wants to visit now, I'll be ready.
1/8/09~ I am so tired! After working out for three days straight I think I'm going to collapse. No wonder people give up on working out so early into it. Brook told me to hang in there and soon I will be craving it. I don't see that happening anytime soon. What keeps me going to gabbing Big D. I made a huge banner that said, "I am going to Disneyland" and spread it on the wall where he'd see it every time he walked through the door. It also helps me to remember my goal, that and I think the kids will kill me in my sleep if I lose.
1/7/09~ Lowell and I set up a diabolical plan to meet Brook's new girlfriend. Brook's a little nervous to introduce us to her because we are very loud and crazy. If you ask me that just equals a lot of fun. Brook told Lowell that he would be the last of his family he'd introduce to her, so of course that just fueled the fire. We ended up all just happening to end up at the same restaurant. Wow, what are the odds? She seems very lovely. She has a cute personality that keeps up with Brooks so that's great. I only got to spend fifteen minutes with her because I had to wait for my kids to get out of school, darn it. I hope now Brook will not be so selfish with her and we can get to know her better.
1/6/09~ Bear started his new pre-school today. He was a little shy at first but then warmed right up when he saw Hannah, a friend from church, walk through the door. I was nervous he wouldn't let me leave he kept hugging my leg, but when I told him I was leaving and I'd be back to get him in a little bit he smiled and said, "Bye Mom". He is such a big boy now. It breaks my heart to see my baby getting so big. Next thing I know he's going to be graduating from high school =(
1/5/09~ We got home from our vacation today :( On one hand it is nice to be home but on the other I don't want to come back to reality just yet. I guess it's nice that I still have a week before I start school again. The kids all loved to know that all their friends were in school while they were enjoying one more day of vacation. Spoiled. The roads were a little treacherous coming home. Once we came out of the mountains every thing was fine. It didn't take us nearly as long to get home as I thought it would.
1/4/09~ Whoa! It is cold up here today. I love that my in-laws decided to extend our vacation by a day. It is so nice to be able to rest on the day of rest. It's really cold outside, I doubt we've crested 0 degrees. That's okay because we did all our playing the last two and a half days.
Last night Big D and I tried to go out on a date. We went down to the lodge cafe for dinner. Walking by the kitchen window we saw Chef Grizzly Adams taking off his shoe and playing with his foot, ew. It took us twenty minutes to be seated and I took one look at the menu and couldn't find anything that sounded good enough to pay those prices for. It didn't help that I kept smelling something funky, it detracted from my appetite. It smelled a little like feet, hum. We ended up taking a couple sips of our water and twenty minutes later with out any service we got up and left. I just couldn't force myself to eat something from a chef with no hair net on his beard, let alone his head, who'd been playing with his stinky feet moments before. I know I'm a germaphob, and it's getting worse with age, but I don't think anyone could eat at a place after that even without the bad service.
1/3/09~ Bear and I were wrestling on my bed this morning. When I got up to take a shower he got so ticked he locked himself in my room. It took us fifteen minutes to talk him through unlocking the door. He was starting to get panicky which was making me panicky. Big D was trying to unlock the door with a hanger, to no avail. My sister-in-law was saying we should call down to the front desk to have one of them come help. But just before I got to the point of calling for reinforcements Bear figured out how to unlock the door. I swear there is never a dull moment with him around.
1/2/09~ We snowmobiled all day today. My arms are killing me I can barely type. I've been so tired that I've been in bed since 7 p.m. and now it's almost 11 p.m. I'm so lazy, but I'm on vacation. I need to enjoy it as much as possible because when we get home Big D and I have some work to do because I'm going to Disneyland (read post to understand how funny that is). Bear went on one of the trips with us and he did great. He wanted to go on the next one with us so bad that when we stopped for lunch he wouldn't come in the cabin because he thought we'd make him stay. In the end he chose to stay and play with Papa Ray and Bud.
1/1/09~ Wow a new year. I think a lot of people are going to be excited to be done with 2008. Financially it kind of sucked. We left on our big snow mobile trip. We are enjoying three feet of snow, love it! It is truly picturesque up here.
We all went out on a big group date so my dad could officially meet Brook's girlfriend. We went to three different restaurants before we found one that didn't have an hour wait. We aren't a very patient family. We had great conversation, embarrassed Brook a little, then went to see "Mall Cop". It had funny parts but I'd wait till it gets to the dollar theaters.
1/30/08~ We went up to Lowell's house for movie night. We watched "Igor" which was cute. None of the kids had seen it and it's always fun to see a movie that everyone can watch. Brook's girlfriend came up with her boys, I think she is getting more and more comfortable with us. I worry that one day she might decided she doesn't like us, we can be loud and obnoxious, and then take Brook away from us. I've seen it happen in families before. That would devastate all of us, we are all so close.
1/29/09~ Kinnzi hasn't been feeling well the past couple days. First she was throwing up all over my carpet and now it's diareah. She's been trying so hard to get all her business done outside, but this morning she came back in from going potty and shook herself off and crap, that was stuck to her hair, went flying everywhere. Needless to say, I was on my way out the door to take the kids to school and couldn't do much about the mess. I picked up the poop and locked Kinnzi in the bathroom until I could get her a bath, because yes, the poop was all over her as well. By the time I had a minute to bath her the poop was well beyond dry and I ended up having to cut it off her. I figured why stop there, she got an entire shave down so we don't have to have a repeat performance.
1/28/09~ C found out I ran my first mile and asked me to run a 5k with her in May. At first I said 'No', because lets face it, 3.1m is a lot longer than 1m. Well, then I looked at C's blog and she told the real reason she's running the 5k, for a family whose parents were in a plane crash and they're recovering from burns all over their bodies. I am such a suck for a sad story, so I committed to run with C. So I guess I'm in training now and ran another mile today. Hey, have they ever thought about having a 5k where you run it 1m a day? It would stretch it into a three day extravaganza.
1/27/09~ I have this lady that I visiting teach, she's an older lady who lives with her son. She is slowly going blind and deaf. She is oh so lonely. Bud, Bear and I went over to visit her today. I was going to read the Ensign to her but her son was there stretched out on the couch like a Greek Goddess, awkward. He doesn't like to let anyone get a word in edgewise, he's probably just lonely too. We just talked for about an hour and then I thought I'd better not push my luck with my patient good boys. They were so quiet playing with their cars while we talked but the longer we were there the louder they got. I think it was their way of telling me they were ready to go. I would like to continue to visit Lorraine at once or twice a week.
1/26/09~ I met a big goal for myself, I ran one mile nonstop this morning at the gym. I love the sense of accomplishment I feel every time I get to pass of one of my goals, especially the big ones.
1/25/09~ We had a near death experience which consisted of twenty deer, slick roads, a dog with little wo'man' syndrome, a blizzard, and no cell service. But we came out the other side as victors over death and it's frigged ways. I laugh in the face of danger, Ha Ha.
1/24/09~ The snow won out, Big D and I couldn't handle sitting inside doing homework while it was snowing outside. We decided to invite Brook Jr., Brook, his new girlfriend and her two boys to go snowmobiling with us. We got to the top of the hill and it was so foggy. We couldn't see five feet in front of us. Needless to say, it added an element of danger and excitement to flying down the hill on a sled not knowing where we were going. It's a good thing there were only a couple trucks there when we first showed up. However, when the fog lifted there was more like a dozen. Hopefully they showed up after the fog lifted and we weren't being stupid enough to sled with that many machines on the hill to run us over.
1/23/09~ It was my turn to drive the kids to school today. It snowed a real wet slippery snow last night so the roads were a bit treacherous. I went to pick the little boy whose in our car pool and I couldn't get up his hill. I tried three times and each time I'd start to slide backwards. The last attempt a car came up behind me and I was stuck with no where to go. I finally backed down to the side of the road so the car could get past me. There was a cop at the bottom of the hill with two vehicles that had collided, he was probably laughing at me. I finally had to call the boys mom and ask her if she could bring her son to the bottom of the hill. Needless to say, the kids were ten minutes late for school.
1/21/09~ The kids' school does a Skate Night at the local skating rink. All the families get in for free, it's really the only way to skate. The boys didn't skate much the last time we came to this but tonight they did awesome. Bear was getting the hang of it after awhile and didn't want to skate around the outside of the rink anymore. He wanted to go out in the middle with the big kids. Bud wouldn't let me hold his hand anymore there at the end. He was having fun holding hands with his little "girl" friend. Don't worry I kept my eye on them. Beaner just ran off with her friends, she fell down a lot but never cried until the very last time when she landed on her knee. Bug freaked me out, she said every year at skate night someone breaks an arm. I just didn't want it to be one of us, I know that sounds a bit cruel, do you blame me. She was skating circles around all of us. I tried to play tag with her once but as soon as I was tagged I couldn't ever catch her again. So I guess I'm still 'it'.
1/20/09~ Bear is loving his new pre-school. So much so that he's ready and hour before it's time to go and pestering me about leaving. I think he's worried I'll forget to take him to school. I was worried about transferring him but it has turned out to be great. He responds a lot better to the laid back personality to his new teacher. His former teacher was a bit militarian which works well for some kids, but not Bear. Bear tends to shut down and do the exact opposite if he's being "ordered" to do something. I'm glad he's happy and thriving, now I can relax and concentrate on my school. I wish my professor was laid back and served us snacks.
1/19/09~ This weekend has been a roller coaster with my birthday and then I received some really bad news. I tend to try and 'fix' things when I get bad news but this is not something I can fix. I wish the best to all those involved and I will be as supportive as possible. I love you all!!!
I think there is something seriously wrong with my scale. I know that's probably something every over weight person says, but I'm serious. I went to the gym this morning and it says I weigh 165# and my scale at home won't move below 173#. There is no way they are that far off from each other. Maybe the scale at the gym is suppose to be one of those make-you-feel-good-about-yourself scales. I don't know but I'm not giving up. I will get my scale at home to move in a different direction besides up.
1/18/09~ My first day in Primary and I am loving it. I've always been the personality that loves to be behind the scenes planning and putting together activities. I think I will really enjoy this calling. It was a bit funny because the last time I ever sat through a whole Primary session was when I was one of the pupils. We were a bit unorganized but I think we learned some stuff to do different for next week. I am excited.
1/17/09~ Today is my birthday, Happy Birthday to me! However, I am sick, not so happy. Big D is taking everyone snowmobiling, including the Chandler's, family friends, but I can't go. It's my birthday but I don't get to celebrate it, boo hoo I'm feeling sorry for myself.
1/16/09~ I am getting a little discouraged, I've been to the gym four days this week, eating right and the pounds just aren't coming off. I need to keep going, it will pay off. Beaner is feeling better today, I think it was just a twenty-four hour bug, thank goodness. Hopefully the rest of the kids don't come down with it, or if they do, they don't wait until I have to be at school.
1/15/09~ Today was my first day of class, and Beaner came down with a fever. I was a bit stressed as what to do. I couldn't very well miss my first day of class. The only other person I know that would be home is my pregnant sister-in-law, and she can't very well be around someone with a fever. So I called Big D and he took an early extra long lunch and came home, I love him. He's my knight in shining armor. Beaner is feeling better know, she will be returning to school tomorrow. Thank you for your concern.
1/14/09~ Bug's Birthday, Yeah! We teased her a lot with her presents. Grandma Ellen brought over her gift and I tried to talk her into waiting until we went to dinner to open her gift but she didn't listen. After Bug opened it she had to go to Achievement Days and as soon as she was out of the house I re wrapped her gift then didn't let her have it until dinner that night. It was too much fun. I told her I went through four hours of labor in the middle of the night to bring her into this world, now I get to torture her the rest of her life. Sounds fair to me.
1/13/09~ I didn't sleep really well last night so I had a terrible day. I barked at my kids, my brother's kids, probably perfect strangers kids, it was not a good day for anyone around me. I just don't do well with little sleep.
1/12/09~ I had my first presidency meeting today, if I wasn't overwhelmed before I sure am now. Not only did I find out all the stuff I'm suppose to do, but I found out that out of the four of us in the presidency two are not going to be to church this Sunday. I am not one of them that gets the privilege of being gone, crap. I don't have a clue as to what I am suppose to do, double crap.
1/11/09~ I got released today, what a happy day!! I enjoyed the Nursery, but I think as in all callings, I got burnt out. I am a little nervous because the last Primary presidency was left in their callings for six years. Hopefully it not that long this time, but I am looking forward to the new calling: Primary Secretary.
1/10/09~ This morning I got a wonderful surprise from the brown Santa, UPS. My sister, Marie, got me an Ipod Nano and it's even in my color, sage green. My kids jumped all over that with, "Can I have your old one?" Before I could answer them Big D staked his claim on my old one. It's one of the very first Ipods they came out with. I think it only holds like twenty songs, but it's been good to me at the gym. Now I am excited to take my Nano to the gym. I can tell we are going to be fast friends. Thank You So Much Marie!!!!
1/9/09~ I feel like such a good mom, I actually did the dishes today and made dinner (meatloaf). I've had a hard time being off of vacation. My poor house had been neglected. My dad stopped by to see me and I think that's what snapped me out of my laziness, I was horrified by my messiness. No worries I'm back on board now. Whom ever wants to visit now, I'll be ready.
1/8/09~ I am so tired! After working out for three days straight I think I'm going to collapse. No wonder people give up on working out so early into it. Brook told me to hang in there and soon I will be craving it. I don't see that happening anytime soon. What keeps me going to gabbing Big D. I made a huge banner that said, "I am going to Disneyland" and spread it on the wall where he'd see it every time he walked through the door. It also helps me to remember my goal, that and I think the kids will kill me in my sleep if I lose.
1/7/09~ Lowell and I set up a diabolical plan to meet Brook's new girlfriend. Brook's a little nervous to introduce us to her because we are very loud and crazy. If you ask me that just equals a lot of fun. Brook told Lowell that he would be the last of his family he'd introduce to her, so of course that just fueled the fire. We ended up all just happening to end up at the same restaurant. Wow, what are the odds? She seems very lovely. She has a cute personality that keeps up with Brooks so that's great. I only got to spend fifteen minutes with her because I had to wait for my kids to get out of school, darn it. I hope now Brook will not be so selfish with her and we can get to know her better.
1/6/09~ Bear started his new pre-school today. He was a little shy at first but then warmed right up when he saw Hannah, a friend from church, walk through the door. I was nervous he wouldn't let me leave he kept hugging my leg, but when I told him I was leaving and I'd be back to get him in a little bit he smiled and said, "Bye Mom". He is such a big boy now. It breaks my heart to see my baby getting so big. Next thing I know he's going to be graduating from high school =(
1/5/09~ We got home from our vacation today :( On one hand it is nice to be home but on the other I don't want to come back to reality just yet. I guess it's nice that I still have a week before I start school again. The kids all loved to know that all their friends were in school while they were enjoying one more day of vacation. Spoiled. The roads were a little treacherous coming home. Once we came out of the mountains every thing was fine. It didn't take us nearly as long to get home as I thought it would.
1/4/09~ Whoa! It is cold up here today. I love that my in-laws decided to extend our vacation by a day. It is so nice to be able to rest on the day of rest. It's really cold outside, I doubt we've crested 0 degrees. That's okay because we did all our playing the last two and a half days.
Last night Big D and I tried to go out on a date. We went down to the lodge cafe for dinner. Walking by the kitchen window we saw Chef Grizzly Adams taking off his shoe and playing with his foot, ew. It took us twenty minutes to be seated and I took one look at the menu and couldn't find anything that sounded good enough to pay those prices for. It didn't help that I kept smelling something funky, it detracted from my appetite. It smelled a little like feet, hum. We ended up taking a couple sips of our water and twenty minutes later with out any service we got up and left. I just couldn't force myself to eat something from a chef with no hair net on his beard, let alone his head, who'd been playing with his stinky feet moments before. I know I'm a germaphob, and it's getting worse with age, but I don't think anyone could eat at a place after that even without the bad service.
1/3/09~ Bear and I were wrestling on my bed this morning. When I got up to take a shower he got so ticked he locked himself in my room. It took us fifteen minutes to talk him through unlocking the door. He was starting to get panicky which was making me panicky. Big D was trying to unlock the door with a hanger, to no avail. My sister-in-law was saying we should call down to the front desk to have one of them come help. But just before I got to the point of calling for reinforcements Bear figured out how to unlock the door. I swear there is never a dull moment with him around.
1/2/09~ We snowmobiled all day today. My arms are killing me I can barely type. I've been so tired that I've been in bed since 7 p.m. and now it's almost 11 p.m. I'm so lazy, but I'm on vacation. I need to enjoy it as much as possible because when we get home Big D and I have some work to do because I'm going to Disneyland (read post to understand how funny that is). Bear went on one of the trips with us and he did great. He wanted to go on the next one with us so bad that when we stopped for lunch he wouldn't come in the cabin because he thought we'd make him stay. In the end he chose to stay and play with Papa Ray and Bud.
1/1/09~ Wow a new year. I think a lot of people are going to be excited to be done with 2008. Financially it kind of sucked. We left on our big snow mobile trip. We are enjoying three feet of snow, love it! It is truly picturesque up here.
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