Yeah-Now thats good!

I am doing it!! The last 3 nights in a row, I have worked out in some way- shape or form :) I know, I know...3 nights. Big deal. But, I have motivation and a buddy now-- and when we see eachother again in June, we will be 2 smokin' hot mamas! The first night, I did my abs (or c-section baby blubber at the moment). Last night I did my buns and thighs...and tonight, I spent about 30- 35 minutes on the treadmill. I only ran a little bit of it- mostly I just walked about 3.8 mph. I had on  a pair of sweats and I got hot and sweaty and gross and I loved it. I had my mp3 player on and my gosh do I feel amazing right now! I LOVE THIS. My goal is 20 pounds. BUT...I am going more for tone over numbers. I would rather weigh more and be toned than to be a fatty thin person :) Is a nice tight tummy possible after 3 c-sections... I highly doubt it but at this point, I am just going to have fun trying.

I have never been much of a runner or a person who works out...but it may just be a new addiction for me. (Which is probablly better than my current addiction of pop and chocolate/ or little Debbie) And I will say it again...this is no New Years resolution, just coincidental timing. I am feeling pretty dang good about the answers from my doctor and that has made such a difference in my mood. Answers...relief...the end of this b.s. is almost in the palm of my hand. Happy happy joy joy.

Yeah baby.

My 1st post of 09

I am having a harder and harder time getting here to talk to everyone- partly because #1. I can't leave the kids alone and when they are sleeping- I have other things to do, and #2. Partly because I am losing my motivation to be on the computer. So... we'll see how long I can keep this up- or if I get the motiviation back to keep it up.

 

So whats new?? Not much I guess. This break has been great. I have loved having Jake and Andy home with us during the day. I will really miss them both on Monday when they are at work and school, and I am sure Justin and Ryan will miss them too. We have been keeping busy getting organization for the buttload of toys they brought in for  Christmas... (Lisa- we got the same Ikea drawers that are in your basement...fell in love w/them at Christmas!!) We made it out to the Como Zoo a few days ago, and then yesterday we went to Chuck-E-Cheeses for a few hours. Tonight, we got a babysitter and went to the Mall of America. We went to Famous Daves, Archivers and Maurices. Jake even got some shopping in at Sears and Radio Shack. So it was a busy but fun week and a half! I dont want it to end!!

What else is new? There may finally be an answer to the past 8-9 years of side/kidney pain I have felt...which may be the most exciting news yet. The downside is another surgery to fix it...but it will be worth it...whenever it happens. I had the stent taken out and now I just wait for the pain to come back- then call him (Maybe for some reason I can hope it wont come back...but hahahahah). When I was online looking up what he told me he thought it might be...It was so right on I was actually almost crying. You might think of that as overreacting- but after feeling like I will just have to live with this and never know what it is...this was the weirdest feeling...a weight off my shoulders. So yippie for that.

My next class starts on the 12th. I dont know how it will go- but I am sure it will be fine. I am excited and overwhelmed at the same time.

And last- I am going to start being better at things. No, this is not a new years resolution. I dont do those. This is just stuff that I want to do. Mostly- just being more organized with everything and trying to work out and eat better. I have great motivation from my hubby who hasnt had a can of pop for a month now and...And it totally shows! Good job baby!!! So- tonight I did pilates and I plan on being on the treadmill more. I say that on here because if people know I am doing that... I will be more likely to keep up on it. If I just think it in my head that I will do it- I will be more likely to skip out :) So... there we go. That is what is going on. A whole lot of everything and nothing all at the same time!

I have some pictures that I need to download and then get the time to put them on here... so who knows when and if that will be...but I have good intentions to do it- just like I meant to do Christmas Cards. Hahaha....and you all know how that didnt happen.

Now since it's 1:11 in the morning and the kids will be up bright and early- it is off to bed with me (for a few hours of sleep anyway!)

Burrrrr

All I can say today is that I am so cold. My fingers are cold, my toes are cold...I am sitting in front of the fireplace and I am still cold!  Even though the thermostat says that it is 73 in here, the air in the house is even cold -and that makes everything I touch cold...the counter, the keys on the keyboard, the toilet seat, the counter tops....brrrr. Not even my big humongus thick furry socks are doing the trick today. I dont even know if it is colder out than any other day, but for some reason or another...today is like the frozen Tundra (No, not Lambeau field...the REAL Tundra) right here in my house. Maybe, just maybe having some soup at Panera later on will help me out!!

BUUURRRRRRRRR

Fantastic, fabulous and festive fun on this freezing frozen day!

Sorry...I am feeling a little like that Cat in the Hat or something :)

What a fun day we have ahead of us! In just over an hour, we will be driving south a little bit to ride the Polar Express train with Santa and some friends of ours. I can't wait to see all the boys' faces!!! 5 Little boys on a train...and I think the 2 dad's will be having just as much fun as the kids!  They will be playing the Polar Express movie, coloring, having hot chocolate and visiting with Santa- not to mention a 45 minute ride on the train! All of the kids will be wearing their jammies just like in the movie too. I've got my Santa hat ready, too! Even though I am nervous about getting there with the roads being as slippery as they are, I think it is the perfect snowy weather for something like this! Tis' the season!! :) It will make it more magical for sure...it is special Christmas snow that Santa brought from the North Pole, you know! 

Then after that- we will be dropping the kiddos off for a fun night of spoiling at Grandma's house, while we come home and go to the neighbors house for a Mommy's and Daddy's only christmas party. So boy oh boy... it's pure bravery trudging out in the winter wonderland falling from the sky out there...but so worth it. I really have butterflies in my tummy. I feel like a little kid!! I love this time of year...blizzards and all. The gingerbread cookies are done... but I never got around to doing Christmas cards though -Sorry to everyone!! I really meant to..if it means anything, I mentally sent one to everyone- does that count? Didnt think so...

So- have a happy, fun and safe slippery day :)

www.sofineedsaheart.com

So...where do I begin on this one? There is this sweet little girl, Sofi. She is from Michigan and lives right across the street from one of my best friends, and has become just like one of her very own kids. I got the change to meet Sofi when we went to Michigan in June, and I haven't been able to stop thinking about her since. For one thing, she has the brightest twinkle in her eyes, and the sweetest smile you could imagine. Oh and her little tiny feet... just precious. She also has something wrong with her heart and needs a heart transplant.

I was talking to Sadie tonight and she told me some pretty bad news about little Sofi. She isn't doing so hot at the moment, and no one really knows what is going to happen. They have had to go to a hospital 3-4 hours away from home and will be there for a while. Hopefully they can get her healthy enough for a transplant- if  a heart finds it's way to them. My own heart is breaking for this family. They are a young family like most of us- and through all of this, the updates on the site from her mom have such a positiveness to them. It makes me feel horrible for taking advantage of my own kids' health when everyday is so precious to baby Sofi and her family.

I wish I were rich, I wish I could fix this for them, I wish I could make dreams happen. I keep thinking about where to go on spring break with my family, while they are happy with one more day with their baby girl. So I can't fix this for them, and you dont know how much I wish I could, but I can help spread the word. To top off this dramatic change in her health (She has had trouble since she was born, but this downfall was pretty unexpected) , her dad is laid off at the moment and their house has some leaking  water issues that they can't deal with until Sofi is taken care of. They  will be needing to get an apartment in the other city to be close to the hospital and their daughter...

So if you get the chance, take a look at her site and fall in love with her like I did. There is a spot for donations...and I know times are so hard, but if you can, I know it would mean the world to them. And if you aren't able...just keep them in your hearts and in your thoughts & prayers...and hope the best possible outcome for this great family and sweet little angel!!!

www.sofineedsaheart.com

 

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99.29% That is my final grade for this semester for the class I took. :) Yay...if I only cared this much about grades in highschool...I could have gotten all A's instead of the B's and C's I got only half assing my way through!!!  I am so happy....

Well...

I just really don't have anything interesting to say on here. Ok...there is a lot I could say on here, but nothing that I want to say to whoever happens to read this. :)

 I am done with my class for this semester. It feels good to be done, but it hasn't really sunk in yet. I still feel stressed out like I have tons of stuff to (Like wrapping a billion and a half presents!). I took my final last night and I feel pretty good about it. I am not too worried though- I checked my total grade for the class before the final, and  so far  I am at 100% :D Yeah baby! So no matter what I get on the final- I am sure I will get an A in the class. Thats nice. Now I am already worried about my next class- I am taking it online and I hope I have the motivation to stay on top of it! It will be hard to find time away for my class and still be in the house at the same time. I am sure it will work out though.

Me and Jake went tubing the other night. It was so much fun. We went for his birthday which is actaully tomorrow. It was an awesome date. We have been stuck in the movie and dinner dates forever. This was great- we went out to eat, did a little shopping and still had time for a couple hours of tubing and having hot chocolate, and still had some bonding time where I just fell in love all over agin :) Then it was off to my grandma's for his party (which was also very fun...except for Katie bailing out on it!! Just kidding Katie- you little punk).

Today while Justin was at preschool, I brought Ryan to Super Target (Which is way better than our Cub in this town...YUCK)- and we got a bunch of snacks and stuff to start our christmas cookies and treats :) This will be fun now that I dont have studying hanging over my head.

And I get the stent out (I think anyway) on Thursday. I am excited and nervous -but whatever. Hopefully this will help, and he will have some answers :) So...I guess I am done now. I have to go FINALLY take my shower and it's 1:00! My hair was really needing a good wash this morning so much, that I wore my winter hat into preschool to drop off and pick Justin up...and also the whole way through Target. It got a little hot- but atleast no one saw my dirty mop  that way.