Thursday, November 11, 2010

Feel the Burn

Well as hard as it was after staying up too late watching TV with BJ, I got up out of bed at 6 this morning.  I took out the trash and popped in my workout tape…well I guess it’s a DVD but same difference.  I walked the first mile of a two mile walk then did the strength exercises.  I felt the burn for sure.  I know it will get easier the more I do it….just hard the first couple of times.  I want to walk the second mile this afternoon.  It’s so hard and frustrating to try to work out with kiddos.  This morning the girls kept standing in front of the TV and stepping on my hair.  Yesterday when I was walking they wanted to do it with me which was cute at first, but then they were getting in my path of motion which just makes the workout hard.  I’m hoping that they begin to see how repetitive this tape is and will get bored with it and choose to watch the chipmunks or something in their room. 
Bianca is doing well with the potty training!  No accidents for a couple days now.  I can already feel the relief in my wallet only having to put a diaper on her at night!  Today is Gage’s 4 month appointment…I get excited to see the progress he is making but it breaks my heart to have to hold them for shots.  I have to remind myself that I’d rather hold him for a few minutes rather than have him really sick.  Paisley is talking more and more and it just amazes me still how much I underestimate her.  I am blessed that is for sure.

Wednesday, November 10, 2010

The longest Journys begin with a single step

I'm starting this blog to give you a snap shot into my crazy life in Kansas.  The miles may separate us but this blog will hopefully keep us closely connected.  I can at least give updates on everyone and the things we do :)
Life in Kansas is going well.  The weather is finally starting to change making it feel more like fall.  We are mostly unpacked with just the last few boxes left and finding places for all the little things.  So that’s what I fill my days with, that and keeping up with the "mess"....and some days I have a LOT of mess.  Kids are all good and staying active....VERY active.
Embarrassed to admit I’ve gained some weight and the truth is I can’t use baby weight as an excuse forever...the time has come.  4 years and 3 kids later I look in the mirror and do not like the reflection.  I've used stress and work and babies as excuses long enough...the buck or well calories stop here.  I don’t have an accountability partner out here so this blog is it!  Starting weight is 195 (cringe) goal is to lose 60 pounds that puts me at 135...yuck!  Seems so daunting but I know it’s possible...walked two miles today and will reevaluate meals I eat and serve to my kids.  The longest journeys begin with a single step.  So here we go....step one..........!