Commit to loosing it!

I crack myself up!  Commit to loosing it?  As if...I need any help loosing it!  Well I do when it comes to weight.  I need to drop the 35 extra pounds that I am STILL lugging around with me.

I was doing really well until summer time hit.  I have literally had something going on every weekend since May.  The weekdays haven't been much better.  In all honesty I have just gotten lazy.  It is so much easier to eat junk!  

I am commiting to loosing it....the WEIGHT that is!  I am joining the girls over at the "How to" Homemaker blog
http://www.howtohomemaker.com/2010/07/how-to-healthy-living-do-you-want-to.html#comment-form

I am hoping that the added accountability helps!

10 tasks in 10 days challenge!

Ten tasks to complete in 10 DAYS!!!

1. Paint shelf for Josh's room
2. inspiration cork/magnet board
3. Josh art board
4. prep 365 
5. clean up craft area
6. embellish t-shirts
7. family name sign
8. photo jars/cans
9. photo collage for living room
10. burlap sign for wedding gift

Round up time!

This idea is lifted form round up time

1. What books and/or magazines did I read this month?

          We have started reading more books again (Josh & I) he loves to bring me a book to read him.  Leslie              

          cleaned out her room so we have lots of beginner reading books we have read in the last few weeks.

     2  What movies, television shows, plays, etc. did I watch this month?

         Lots of finales this month.  Bones, Grey's Anatomy, Private Practice,  and House to name a few.  Josh

         has become a fan of Dora and Diego and Team Umizoomie...

     3.  What fun things did I do with my family and/or friends?

           May was full of fun stuff...we had a bbq for mothers day at Sarah's house, a bbq at our house for             

           Memorial day, a trip to the zoo with Gemaw, Sarah, Leslie, James and Bella. 

     4.  What gifts did I give and/or receive?

          

           Mothers day came with a card and some chocolate.  

     5.  What special or unusual purchases did I make?

          I have bought several things for Mike & Ambers wedding

     6.  What illnesses or health concerns did I have?

           I think this month was pretty health except for a 24 hour virus the boys had which included a fever and    

           sleeping all day.

     7.  What were my accomplishments this month?

           Josh went potty on the big boy potty for the first time on Friday May 28, 2010.

           Andrew sits up and now CRAWLS..and pulls him self half way up into the kneeling position. 

     8.  What were my disappointments this month?

           Haven't seen my scrappy friends since April retreat, my spring cleaning still isn't done and I still haven't

           made exercise a part of my weekly routine.

     9.  Anything else noteworthy to include?

          Work was crazy busy the last few days.  I have lost a few more pounds.  I did do some MAJOR 

          reorganization in several areas of the house...need to keep going!

The important thing is to just take a few minutes to record the memories of the month before they are forgotten!

Me and the hubby

How long have you been together?

since November 1997

How long did you know each other before you started dating?

about 2 weeks?

Are you from the same home town?

No, I am from the city and he is from a small town about 55 minutes west

Who is the smartest?

Depends.  Book stuff probably me, because I love school and reading.  He is just really smart!  

Who majored in what?

He has a degree in computer networking.  I have mine in nursing.

Where do you eat out most as a couple?

I am not sure if Pizza Hut counts? Applebee's or Gable's 

Where is the furthest you two have traveled together as a couple?

Hawaii

Where was your first date?

We went to the movies and then roadtriping.

Who has the bigger family?

HIM!  

Do you get flowers often?

No, not since I had my wisdom teeth out...8 or 9 years ago?

How do you spend the holidays?

We try to see both our families.

Who is more jealous?

???

How long did it take to get serious?

6-8 months?

Who eats more?

Him.

What do you do for a living?

Him= installer.  Me= nurse.

Who does the laundry?

Both

Who’s better with the computer?

Him

Who drives when you are together?

depends.  usually me, cause I don't drink much since having kids.

What is "your" song?

"I can love you like that" John Michael Montgomery

Who is the oldest?

Him

Dog or cat people?

Dog

Who cooks?

Both

10 little things that make me happy

( I will skip the bad blogger part...already done that post several times)

1. scrapbooking
2. shopping
3. finishing crafty projects
4. doing things for my friends
5. clean counters and kitchen table
6. getting my hair done
7. being able to wear my "too tight" jeans
8. diet pepsi from fountain
9. flip flops and pretty pedi toes
10. hoodies and jeans

Confession challenge

Cathy Z challenged readers to write a list of confessions related to motherhood...

• I always hated when my mom and my sister said I didn't really understand, because I didn't have kids...but it is true.
• I can't imagine my life without my boys.
• My biggest fear is loosing one or both of my boys.  
• I love baking cupcakes with Josh, even though it makes a huge mess in the kitchen.
• Watching my boys build a bond as brothers makes me sad for the fact that my sister and I didn't like each other growing up...and blessed to have her as my best friend now.
• I love my time alone...and DON'T feel guilty about it!
• When my sons learn something new I am so proud, each thing makes me want to do the happy dance!
• I will never understand how my kids got so smart, seriously Josh is crazy smart!
• I wish I was better at making healthy meals, saying no to poor food choices and building life long exercise habits for my kids.

Easter Sunday

Well Andrew was happy with his first Easter. Tons of attention, snuggles all day and no shortage of activities or people to watch. Josh loves any day that includes presents and candy!

My trip to the Dollar Tree for home decor items the other day totally paid off. I ended up buying a Cars jump rope and some Diego bubbles as well as baskets, eggs and some picture frames that all went into the boys Easter baskets. The jump rope and bubbles where the biggest hits of the day. Aunt Sarah scored big with Toy Story dvd. G-ma made good with a Cars sticker book and some HUGE M&M's. Maw-Maw was cool with a set of four Cars and big boy underwear (THomas the Train) which Amber actually got him to WEAR!!! Josh was so excited...he peed in his pants! LMAO! Oh well it is a start, and I got some super cute pictures. All in all it was a crazy and fun day enjoyed by all!