On a Brighter Note

Amie gave me a hug when I was trying to explain to her that we don't play with the Vaseline and she sure had a beautiful glow and baby soft skin. My kids are doing extra chores on their own and I'm calmer. Writing has sure helped me. Maybe that's what I'll do when counting to 10 doesn't work.

Alert! Danger to Your Home, Your Sanity, and Your Children's Bottoms. Do NOT Have in Your Household!

Ok, so many have heard the story.... the week of my birthday 5 years ago, Jonah was a baby, Mollie 5, Benjamin 2, we were at the ER in the middle of the night because Mollie had an ear infection. We came home and in the afternoon I was in dire need of a nap. I laid down and was woken up to being sprayed with something.... that something..... PAM. AHHHHH. Come to find out my kids thought it was like silly string and had sprayed the WHOLE house. Not to mention we were trying to sell it. It was a disaster. I called Brian and told him he had to come home right then. I had lost it..... Flash forward 5 years......

I'm painting the sunroom and told Mollie if she kept an eye on the others she would get a music download. They had been watching a movie so it wasn't a big deal. Well, I heard them start to run around and scream and laugh. I asked Mollie to get something and she told me she had to wash her hands that they were messy.... Messy? With WHAT? Amie got into the Vaseline and was chasing them all around the house. They were covered and not only them, but my walls (ones I just painted), my floors, my doors, my curtains (I just made)...... I LOST it! I understand Amie... maybe Jonah... but the others. I called Brian, didn't ask him to come home, but he calmed me down. My kids are in there scrubbing everything..... and Amie, I hear right this minute that she's pouring water on everything. I thought I had angel children (and one little demon), but apparently I've been deceived. I guess I'm just not allowed to take my eyes off of them. Anyways, hope your day was better.

Don't forget to check out my projects page. I'm going to try to keep it updated. The Knockoff House is located HERE

August 11, 2010

Monday was the first day of the Fall Wellness Challenge. This time the blog is open to everyone. Check it out HERE  I am super excited to be on the RED TEAM!  I have not been the best the past 4 weeks, but thankfully I only gained 1 pound.  I am ready to work harder and have the rest of the weight come off.  For my reward this time I am going to buy myself a Silhouette if I reach 136 lbs.  I'm saving the money and trying to sell a few projects so that I will be able to by November 1st.   The best thing about these first 3 days has been that Mollie has been running with me every morning.  She has set a goal to run the Savannah River Run in December and we are going to work towards that together. Our reward for that will be matching running outfits. (her idea... cute huh).  Can't wait!

Forgot the more...

The past 2 weeks have been CRAZY!!! I have been sooo busy. I got my whole house ready for showing (don't you love my new non green dresser and $2 mission store mirrors?) Went to Hilton Head with the Russell Family Girls (Had a BLAST!) Had my birthday, Brian's Birthday, our anniversary (I made my own car seat cover for my anniversary) Then we went back to Augusta for everyone to spend time together before Becky left. Sooooo here are a few pictures from all the above.

Final Results and more...

My team.... WON! Go GREEN TEAM! I can't believe 12 weeks is over. It was a fun and fast 12 weeks and I'm really proud of how I did. I lost 14 total inches from waist and hips and lost 20lbs. Yippeee. Only 20lbs to go. I feel fantastic. I can run and play and it is wonderful. Now, it was not a diet, but a lifestyle change. I realize however, being one week out, that it is still very hard for me to put that in my head. Last week was our birthday/anniversary week for us and I did indulge in my brownies. But, I also realize, that as long as I don't quit altogether, I can keep on going. I will be participating again in August and can't wait. I think it will be harder for me with less weight to go, but I'm loving how I feel. Anyways, here are the before and afters. (

Little Firecracker!

I forgot to upload this picture and thought it was so cute of her from the 4th.