I've done great at losing weight so far, NOT. Since I decided to participate in McFatty Monday, like forever ago, I gave up on my diet, no working out, no watching what I'm eating. Until last Thursday. I started over again. I had gained a bit more than I started at, but I am back on track. Since Thursday I have lost...5.2lbs!!!
None of my capris fit, so I had to go buy a couple new pairs. Thankfully my MIL bought me one pair, and I bought a pair of nicer sweat pant capris, and I am still looking for a pair of jean capris. The first 2 pairs have a drawstring so they should fit for a while, but hopefully the 3 pairs of jean ones i have will fit soon.
My summer wardrobe as of right now consists of 3 dresses, 3 skirts, several shirts and 2 pairs of black capris. I need to lose weight quickly so I have more bottoms.
Check out McFatty Monday hosted by Diana at Hormonal Imbalances!!!
Monday, May 17, 2010
Thursday, May 6, 2010
Thankful on Thursday...
Today I am thankful for...
(I stole this idea from HEIR to BLAIR)
- My husband's days off. I actually like that they aren't on the weekend. It means we get the whole day together, instead of having to share him with church, or other commitments.
- Eli's kisses. I love that he comes in my bed in the morning and gives me lots of kisses, it's the only time of day that he is still enough to cuddle with me.
- Playhouse Disney. It gives me some uninteruppted time on the computer in the mornings. We eat breakfast in the living room, Eli watches tv, and I read blogs, facebook, and post(once in a while.)
(I stole this idea from HEIR to BLAIR)
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
Giveaway...
So normally I don't blog about giveaways, but this one is amazing. As the Foreste Grows is giving away a $50 gift certificate from Vintage Pearl. I REALLY REALLY want this, so I am hesitant to share this with ya'll but here it is. (Don't go visit, I don't need anymore competition. Just Kidding, wait no I'm not.)
Wordless Wednesday...
This is Eli trying to roll his eyes at me. He's 2.
Who would have thought it would start already?
For more Wordless Wednesday visit 5 Minutes For Mom...
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
Disaster Strikes...
...Middle TN. I have always been on the outside of every disaster. Looking in from the outside, with a heavy heart. This time disaster struck very close to home. In fact it hit everywhere around us.
It all started Saturday, May 1st. That's when the rain started, but didn't stop for two days. Two days of rain sounds like nothing right? No biggie. Except when that rain is equal to 14 inches in two days. To put that in perspective, the average rainfall here for the MONTH of May is 5 inches. We got almost 3 times the amount of rain we get in a month, in 2 days. I was nieve when I left my house Saturday, I thought that the rain was no big deal. Yes, it took me a little longer to get to church, but I am extra cautious.(and a little paranoid.) I took my time stayed far behind everyone else, and what should have been a 20 minute drive took me 35 minutes. During the 2 hours I was at church all HELL broke loose outside. One way down the street was completely flooded. Thankfully not the way I go. So I thought ok, I will be fine if I leave now. The 20 foot run to my car left me completely soaked and chilled to the bone. I headed out my usual way, and called my Momma in MI for prayer, since I am a very nervous driver as it is, and the rain made it that much worse. When I got almost to the end of the road my hope of getting home easily was dashed. The road was flooded. I had to turn around and find some other way, in a part of town that I am completely unfamiliar with. Still on the phone, I started sobbing, and my mother handed the phone to my Daddy.( Yes I still call him Daddy, and I probably always will. Don't judge.) My Dad talked me through it, even after my gas light came on, in the pouring rain. I cried off and on all the way home to my baby.
While my husband was at work with no car, the disaster continued. The tornado warnings forced all of our family into a tiny hallway in our house. We don't have a small family, my SIL(6 months prego) BIL MIL Eli and I were hanging out in the hallway. Anyone with a 2-year-old knows how hard it is to keep them still for an HOUR. The road closed, preventing me from being able to pick up my husband, thankfully someone could drive him home.
We watched the news coverage showing the highway I was on just 30 minutes before, completely flooded over the center barrier. Never has a disaster hit so close to home. Nashville continues to be flooded. Thankfully we are all ok, and we have no damage. Many people, however, were not so lucky. We continue to pray for them, as they start to pick up the pieces of their lives.
This past weekend has taught me to trust in my God, He cares about me. He will get me through.
Please pray for all of the families that went through the loss this weekend. Several people died because of this, pray for their families.
It all started Saturday, May 1st. That's when the rain started, but didn't stop for two days. Two days of rain sounds like nothing right? No biggie. Except when that rain is equal to 14 inches in two days. To put that in perspective, the average rainfall here for the MONTH of May is 5 inches. We got almost 3 times the amount of rain we get in a month, in 2 days. I was nieve when I left my house Saturday, I thought that the rain was no big deal. Yes, it took me a little longer to get to church, but I am extra cautious.(and a little paranoid.) I took my time stayed far behind everyone else, and what should have been a 20 minute drive took me 35 minutes. During the 2 hours I was at church all HELL broke loose outside. One way down the street was completely flooded. Thankfully not the way I go. So I thought ok, I will be fine if I leave now. The 20 foot run to my car left me completely soaked and chilled to the bone. I headed out my usual way, and called my Momma in MI for prayer, since I am a very nervous driver as it is, and the rain made it that much worse. When I got almost to the end of the road my hope of getting home easily was dashed. The road was flooded. I had to turn around and find some other way, in a part of town that I am completely unfamiliar with. Still on the phone, I started sobbing, and my mother handed the phone to my Daddy.( Yes I still call him Daddy, and I probably always will. Don't judge.) My Dad talked me through it, even after my gas light came on, in the pouring rain. I cried off and on all the way home to my baby.
While my husband was at work with no car, the disaster continued. The tornado warnings forced all of our family into a tiny hallway in our house. We don't have a small family, my SIL(6 months prego) BIL MIL Eli and I were hanging out in the hallway. Anyone with a 2-year-old knows how hard it is to keep them still for an HOUR. The road closed, preventing me from being able to pick up my husband, thankfully someone could drive him home.
We watched the news coverage showing the highway I was on just 30 minutes before, completely flooded over the center barrier. Never has a disaster hit so close to home. Nashville continues to be flooded. Thankfully we are all ok, and we have no damage. Many people, however, were not so lucky. We continue to pray for them, as they start to pick up the pieces of their lives.
This past weekend has taught me to trust in my God, He cares about me. He will get me through.
Please pray for all of the families that went through the loss this weekend. Several people died because of this, pray for their families.
Thursday, April 22, 2010
Dear Sweet 2 year old boy...
(April 19th, 2008 Your Birthday)
I can't believe it. The baby that I carried for 9 long months is not a baby anymore. I know everyone says this, but it seems like just yesterday that you were in my tummy. You are so grown up now. There have been SO many changes to your life this past year, and you took it all in stride, nothing even phased you. We moved from our apartment in MI, and moved in with Grammy and Papa in TN. When we moved, you moved up from the crib to a toddler bed, and you did great. You went from being in daycare everyday(with Momma), to being home with Momma all the time, which I enjoy so much. We found a new church in which you have made new friends, and you love going to Mommy Lunch, and Lifegroups. Anytime we ask if you want to go see Kayla you say "yabu" (we think this means "yuppers" which Momma says a lot.)
(First Birthday April 19th 2009)
You are so very sweet when you want to be. You say "la you"(love you) all the time and give LOTS of kisses. You love to lay on Dada on the couch and watch t.v. You are bossy like you Momma, stubborn like your Dada(and your Momma too.) You make everyone do what you want, and EVERYONE is wrapped around your little finger. I'm pretty sure you hit the terrible two's about a month ago. You throw one heck of a fit when you want to. I think you got my temper too. You are so much like Momma and Dada, the good AND the bad. You don't like to cuddle very much, but when you do you are so sweet.
(Moving Day # 1)
Your favorite things are Lightning McQueen and Elmo, everything in this house is Cars, and you had Cars party stuff.
( Cars Junkie November 2009)
Everyday you learn something new, new words, new activities, and most of all new ways to get in trouble. 
(Birthday Zoo Trip with Dada)
It's was impossible to me two years ago to imagine this day with you in our lives, but now as I look back on the past two years of my life it's hard to imagine our lives without you in it. You are my world. I love you with everything I have in me. I am so thankful for everyday with you. No matter what you do or say, you are still my favorite person in the entire world. You have given me so many wonderful memories, and I can't wait for the many more we will make together.
(Eli's 2nd Birthday Dinner)
Love Always,
Momma
Thursday, April 1, 2010
It's Haircut Time!!!
Eli had his first haircut on Friday.
AWESOME AWESOME AWESOME!!!
SAD SAD SAD!!!
He looks so much older, the baby look is completely gone. He looks like a little man, which is sad but cute. When we decided to get his hair cut, we knew that it would be an experience that could be awesome or it could be terrible. Eli is afraid of anything that makes a lot of noise. So the clippers were a definate no. He also doesn't want to be still, he is constantly on the go. We looked for a place that caters to kids, and the only place was about 40 minutes away. We decided to go for it! They don't take appointments, so we had to hope that the wait wasn't too long. It was wonderful! We walked in and had to wait for two people, which didn't take long at all. The woman was wonderful with him. Each station had it's own TV, the chairs were the perfect size for kids, and had a buckle. She gave him a toy and switched it out every few minutes, and gave him a lollipop.(I know he's too young for lollipops! She switched it out when it got too small.) He did great! She used scissors mostly, but at the end used really quiet clippers, and he didn't mind at all. I love this place. I will definately be back!
AWESOME AWESOME AWESOME!!!
SAD SAD SAD!!!
He looks so much older, the baby look is completely gone. He looks like a little man, which is sad but cute. When we decided to get his hair cut, we knew that it would be an experience that could be awesome or it could be terrible. Eli is afraid of anything that makes a lot of noise. So the clippers were a definate no. He also doesn't want to be still, he is constantly on the go. We looked for a place that caters to kids, and the only place was about 40 minutes away. We decided to go for it! They don't take appointments, so we had to hope that the wait wasn't too long. It was wonderful! We walked in and had to wait for two people, which didn't take long at all. The woman was wonderful with him. Each station had it's own TV, the chairs were the perfect size for kids, and had a buckle. She gave him a toy and switched it out every few minutes, and gave him a lollipop.(I know he's too young for lollipops! She switched it out when it got too small.) He did great! She used scissors mostly, but at the end used really quiet clippers, and he didn't mind at all. I love this place. I will definately be back!
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