No loss, but no gain either. I said I wanted to make it to the gym two times this week. I didn't make it there at all. At the last moment I put Jonas in swim lessons M-TH with his buddy, Joseph. There goes my week day work outs. I didn't have time over the weekend 'cause I was "busy" lounging around the house. Ha ha. Seriously, we were bummin' it this weekend. It felt good to have a real "free" weekend. I asked Jonas if he wanted to go to Adventure City, the Aquarium or go visit his friend Aiden (and my friend Anja). He chose to visit friends, so we went a bummed part of the day with them.
I ate good stuff this week, but I ate a LOT of it. Oh well. I'll do better this week...I promise...**crosses fingers**
Our sleep schedules have been off this weekend. After we came home from Anja and Aiden's, I took a nap. I didn't get up in time for us to catch a movie or really anything else, so we rented Air Bud from Blockbuster. It was after 10 pm when the movie was done. Needless to say, it was a late night. We slept till 10 am on Sunday (11:30 church rocks!!!), and after church and lunch, Jonas fell asleep on Grandpa's chair for almost 2 hours. He never does that anymore and I was enjoying just watching him sleep in front of the fan. It was a beautiful sight (for a mom). I knew he wouldn't be tired at a decent hour so I didn't even try to get him to bed till 10. 10:30. 11. 11:30. At 12 AM I gave the final "mean mom" GO TO BED AND STAY THERE warning. I laid my head down at 12:30 and within a few minutes I heard (and felt) my boy sneaking into my room and crawling into my bed. I ignored it and just hoped he'd sleep.
At 1:30 I was roused because I was hot, opened my eyes and guess what... Jonas was staring back at me! That was slightly disturbing and funny at the same time. I'm pretty sure he still hadn't slept. He then proceeds to talk to me in a normal volume, in full detail, and not in the voice of a tired boy. I can't describe it more. It was a "you had to be there" moment. But it was memorable. I hope he is okay at school today and taking full advantage of nap time.
Monday, August 24, 2009
Monday, August 17, 2009
Progress - end o' week 14
3 pounds down, 10% goal met. It's so exciting especially because I haven't made it to the gym for almost 2 weeks now. I just hope this recent loss wasn't all loss of muscle. Ha ha.
Current goal: Track points more carefully, track on the weekends, get to the gym twice this week, and find something active to do on Saturday with Jonas.
Current goal: Track points more carefully, track on the weekends, get to the gym twice this week, and find something active to do on Saturday with Jonas.
Thursday, August 06, 2009
Summer Evenings
I've blogged about this yummy grilled chicken and pineapple before, but it is so good it deserves another go around.
I told someone on Sunday that I never cook. Which is partially true. That made me so sad. I love cooking and so I've made dinner three times already this week. I also wanted to enjoy summer while it is still here. So after I BBQ'd, Jonas and I ate on the grass.
Does he look like a happy kid or what!?! Yummy!We've been slowly pulling out items he got for his birthday. One was sidewalk paint. The paint has a weird pudding consistency. It was messy and fun.
My contribution:
We've been doing construction on the house. It's been a long time coming. When I was little my dad would spend every evening working outside on projects. It's been nice seeing him investing himself into the house.
On Friday, my dad and Jonas were up in the attic (mostly just a tall crawl space). Jonas would hand him tools that my Mom would hand up the ladder. Dad told Jonas to watch his step. A minute later we heard a yelp, a crashing sound, and saw debris flying in the living room...
My dad's foot had created a sky-light. His pride was hurt more than the few scrapes on his leg.
But the best part was that for the next 20 minutes, Jonas talked constantly, "...Grandpa. You fell and your foot went in the living room and now there's a hole. Why is there a hole? 'Cause you fell, huh!? Mommy, Grandpa fell and there's a hole and his foot made a hole...Grandma, ..." NON-STOP for 20 minutes. It was hilarious. Finally my dad told him to stop talking to him...
"Grandma, why doesn't Grandpa want me to talk to him?! ... But why is he sad? About the hole? Because his foot made a hole? Mommy..."
Kids make it real.
Monday, August 03, 2009
The quandry
Instead of writing the same idea in my blog (and not as eloquent), to follow is an exerpt from a friend's blog that I related to. This is what has been on my mind lately too:
"The modern LDS single woman faces quite a quandry, which can at times seem to divide her in half. On one hand, she is passionate and intelligent and productive in pursuing goals that require substantial investments of the heart, mind, and wallet. But on the other hand, she also knows that these pursuits are less important than her goal of eternal marriage, and sensing this will come along at some point (not knowing when, how, or with whom), she also senses that at any point she will be required to give up all that she has worked for and exchange it for a higher calling. Some women do not have a problem doing this, as their dream since infancy has been to wear a wedding band and nurture children and marry young. For other women of the church, it feels like a greater sacrifice when somebody comes along to interrupt and change their course. I feel like perhaps I am a little of both. Men of the church do not suffer this dynamic, nor do they fully appreciate it- I am certain, because they do not, and are not asked or required to prepare simotaniously for two completely different roles in life. In fact, they only have one role, and sadly, some of them have trouble applying themselves to responsibly fill just the one. My best friends are accomplished women who have been blessed by their education and professional pursuits, but have also had the opportunity to marry in the temple and work towards fulfilling their higher calling of motherhood in an eternal marriage. Because they are choosing to be stay at home moms and supportive wives, they are blessed." -Em
I have a son, am a college graduate, have a job that I like but doesn't have much growth opportunity, and I have no idea what my future is going to look like. My future really depends on who else is in it, but I can't wait around for that situation to change. I'm at a stand-still and I am unsure of which way to turn. I want a house, but my current job won't provide that... I also don't want to give up the supportive living situation I am in for the sake of my son. I'm torn.
"The modern LDS single woman faces quite a quandry, which can at times seem to divide her in half. On one hand, she is passionate and intelligent and productive in pursuing goals that require substantial investments of the heart, mind, and wallet. But on the other hand, she also knows that these pursuits are less important than her goal of eternal marriage, and sensing this will come along at some point (not knowing when, how, or with whom), she also senses that at any point she will be required to give up all that she has worked for and exchange it for a higher calling. Some women do not have a problem doing this, as their dream since infancy has been to wear a wedding band and nurture children and marry young. For other women of the church, it feels like a greater sacrifice when somebody comes along to interrupt and change their course. I feel like perhaps I am a little of both. Men of the church do not suffer this dynamic, nor do they fully appreciate it- I am certain, because they do not, and are not asked or required to prepare simotaniously for two completely different roles in life. In fact, they only have one role, and sadly, some of them have trouble applying themselves to responsibly fill just the one. My best friends are accomplished women who have been blessed by their education and professional pursuits, but have also had the opportunity to marry in the temple and work towards fulfilling their higher calling of motherhood in an eternal marriage. Because they are choosing to be stay at home moms and supportive wives, they are blessed." -Em
I have a son, am a college graduate, have a job that I like but doesn't have much growth opportunity, and I have no idea what my future is going to look like. My future really depends on who else is in it, but I can't wait around for that situation to change. I'm at a stand-still and I am unsure of which way to turn. I want a house, but my current job won't provide that... I also don't want to give up the supportive living situation I am in for the sake of my son. I'm torn.
Progress - end o' week 12
Down 2 more pounds (22 in total). I was good this week, but not as good on the weekend. We had a double cream lemon pie from Marie Calendar's at the house. It's my fav and so I had to have at least 3 pieces (enjoyed throughout the weekend, not all at once).
If I do say so myself, I am very talented at helping dress other people. I'm like a less annoying Stacy London. My friend Anja asked me to help her on Saturday to find some clothes. We did great. I think she got 12 tops and a few pairs of pants. I'm so happy I could help. While we were shopping at Khols, there was a pair of cute gold heels on display next to a mannequin. They were so pretty and looked like they would fit me. I slipped them on and they were beautiful. I wore them throughout the rest of our time there for fun and to see if they were really comfortable. They were. However, I have a problem... I'm addicted to shoes. So, I didn't get them. I could have found a use for them, they were only $27 (normally $70), and I don't have gold shoes....But I was good and didn't indulge. Plus I already bought a HOT pair of black heels from DSW this week. Te he he. (sorry, I couldn't find a picture).
I did however get three pairs of pants. I wasn't going to buy anything till I lost weight, but I've been wearing my current work pants up to my bust line for a few months already. I'm totally impressed with these pants. They are Dockers with a sheen and the model is called "Truly Slimming," which they are. They have a little stretch to them too, which is always nice. Now I'm trying to decide if I should pass my old pants on or get them tailored.
If I do say so myself, I am very talented at helping dress other people. I'm like a less annoying Stacy London. My friend Anja asked me to help her on Saturday to find some clothes. We did great. I think she got 12 tops and a few pairs of pants. I'm so happy I could help. While we were shopping at Khols, there was a pair of cute gold heels on display next to a mannequin. They were so pretty and looked like they would fit me. I slipped them on and they were beautiful. I wore them throughout the rest of our time there for fun and to see if they were really comfortable. They were. However, I have a problem... I'm addicted to shoes. So, I didn't get them. I could have found a use for them, they were only $27 (normally $70), and I don't have gold shoes....But I was good and didn't indulge. Plus I already bought a HOT pair of black heels from DSW this week. Te he he. (sorry, I couldn't find a picture).
I did however get three pairs of pants. I wasn't going to buy anything till I lost weight, but I've been wearing my current work pants up to my bust line for a few months already. I'm totally impressed with these pants. They are Dockers with a sheen and the model is called "Truly Slimming," which they are. They have a little stretch to them too, which is always nice. Now I'm trying to decide if I should pass my old pants on or get them tailored.
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Progress - end o' week 11
20 pounds down!
That was slightly unexpected since I haven't been to the gym for the last two weeks and haven't been great at counting on the weekends. But I'm not complaining. I'll take it. 'Nuf said.
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
Ward Hoppers
If you aren't LDS you might not get it, but you can still read on...
Becca's dictionary defines Ward Hoppers as: LDS Church members who constantly move from ward to ward (church congregations) usually without any change of address.
There are two kinds of ward hopping: sanctioned, and unsanctioned.
*Sanctioned: membership records make it to the ward the member is attending.
*Unsanctioned: membership records never move while the members go wherever their feet/car/bus/bike/moped/friend's-car can take them.
I've done my share of unsanctioned ward hoping. I've done it to hang out with friends, make new ones, and sometimes just to see what everyone else is doing. However, generally I don't have the highest opinion of this "lifestyle". I think many people ward hop to avoid responsibility (callings), because the grass is always greener on the other side, or because they've been offended by a ward member.
Here comes the dilemma... I'm considering a hop. There are wards in other stakes (regional groups of wards) that cater to the "Mid-single" (non-married, non-young, sometimes with children). I have made friends in one of these groups, have taken my son to the great primary there, and the grass is looking VERY green. Sometimes feel like there isn't a good place for me to fit in within my current ward and Jonas doesn’t really connect in Primary. This may be just a stage, but it’s feeding my feeling to hop. I have been asked multiple times if I want to move my records and have made excuses of why I couldn’t.
It’s just a thought right now, but the thought comes often. Do you have an opinion on ward hopping?
Becca's dictionary defines Ward Hoppers as: LDS Church members who constantly move from ward to ward (church congregations) usually without any change of address.
There are two kinds of ward hopping: sanctioned, and unsanctioned.
*Sanctioned: membership records make it to the ward the member is attending.
*Unsanctioned: membership records never move while the members go wherever their feet/car/bus/bike/moped/friend's-car can take them.
I've done my share of unsanctioned ward hoping. I've done it to hang out with friends, make new ones, and sometimes just to see what everyone else is doing. However, generally I don't have the highest opinion of this "lifestyle". I think many people ward hop to avoid responsibility (callings), because the grass is always greener on the other side, or because they've been offended by a ward member.
Here comes the dilemma... I'm considering a hop. There are wards in other stakes (regional groups of wards) that cater to the "Mid-single" (non-married, non-young, sometimes with children). I have made friends in one of these groups, have taken my son to the great primary there, and the grass is looking VERY green. Sometimes feel like there isn't a good place for me to fit in within my current ward and Jonas doesn’t really connect in Primary. This may be just a stage, but it’s feeding my feeling to hop. I have been asked multiple times if I want to move my records and have made excuses of why I couldn’t.
It’s just a thought right now, but the thought comes often. Do you have an opinion on ward hopping?
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