Hoarding

It is Saturday night and my husband is having a guys night. So I actually get to watch what I want on T.V. I was flipping threw and found a show Hoarding on A&E. At first I was like these people are so lazy, but they are not well. This one woman had a rotten pumkin and as they were removing it with a shovel she was picking out the seeds because she wanted to grow another one like it. I hope that these people get the help they need. Well I know now what I will be doing Sunday after church...cleaning out closests and cabinets.

A first in our marriage.

For the first time since we have been married Jim is not coaching football. It is kind of weird. No camp, no afterschool practices, no friday night games(that I am required to go to), and no after game get together. I would love to say that I wish he was coaching but I am glad he isn't. Jim never brings home his "cop" work, but football he brought it home everyday. He took the loses so hard and his mood lasted all weekend or until the Rams played. I do enjoy football, but football here is so different than the football I grew up with. I just don't feel the excitement when the players come out and when they play. I do hope the St James Tigers do well this year. I am sure that I will be attending a couple of games, but one difference is that when the game is over it is over.

Weigh in Wednesday

How did WiW start?

I was inspired by several things. One was my friend Chrissy, she has Measure Me Mondays, I really enjoy reading about her ups and downs and plateaus. It really makes me feel that I am not the only one that struggles in losing weight. The other inspiration is being on Facebook. I went to high school in Texas and since I don't live there anymore I don't run into people that new me back when. But now being on FB I have gotten in touch by so many of my classmates, and with our 20 years class reunion coming up in a year I have gotten very motivated. (Yes I am that old) I have encouraged my best friend to do this with me. So on Wednesdays we get on FB and chat online about how we did or didn't do. We started about a month ago and I have offically lost 5lbs. I have 16lbs. to go. We are meeting at my brothers wedding in November and we plan on celebrating! By having our husbands buy us something. I am thinking earrings. When I reach my goal in November I still have a long way to go to be at my goal weight, but the "experts" say make small goals that you can reach and you will be more successful.

So you are probably wondering what are you doing to lose the weight? Well, I have been exercising, not as regular as I want to but I have been doing it. I have been doing the Firm DVD's they kick it. I really enjoy the weight training and hate cardio. The eating part is the hardest for me. I know what I should and shouldn't eat, but come on like I am never going to have chocolate chip cookies or pizza? I know moderation but that is very hard for me and always will be.

I plan on posting every Wednesday my progress or lack of. If y'all have any suggestions or ideas for a future post let me know.

I Am Back

I am back to the Blogging world. I had been reading all the blogs the last couple of weeks and realized how much I missed it. I don't think I will be blogging everyday but maybe once a week. Since I have been gone a while, you would think a lot has happen. Well not really.

Bailee is now 1 and has no fear. She climbs on everything and everyone. Jake, our dog, is not real happy except when Bailee has food because she loves it when he eats out of her hand. Bailee is no longer taking a bottle, I packed them all up this weekend. I was a little sad because she is no longer a baby and now is a toddler. I do enjoy every new stage a little more than the last. She finally has 6 teeth, four on the top and two on the bottom. She got them all in 2 weeks.

Jim and I are doing well. Nothing to exciting, just keeping our heads above water. We did finish the Financial Peace University class. We both truly enjoyed the class and if you haven't taken it you should. I know people think it is all about getting out of debt, but it is so much more. You learn what type of insurance you should have, how and what to invest your money in and what documents you should have in case something happens to you. A great class for anyone at any stage in there lives, but the earlier you start the better off you will be.

We are going to Texas in November for my brothers wedding. I am so excited about going. This will be our first road trip with Bailee. When we went to Texas for Christmas last year we took the train and she was on the verge of crawling, so I don't know how she will do in a car for 13+ hours in a car seat. Another fabulous adventure!

I am glad to be back. Talk to you soon.

Goodbye

I am going to stop blogging. I will delete my blog by the end of the week. Jim and I are trying to save money and we have decided that we need to get rid of the internet. I will still have access but on a very limited basis. I have enjoyed blogging, it has truely helped me get through some tough times and I have been able to share all the joyous time as well. I gotten to know so many of y'all through this and I will continue to read your blogs. I have started a journal again. And I hope that one day Bailee will be able to enjoy reading it, when she gets older, and will understand her mother a little bit better. So keep blogging girls. Talk to you soon

Kim

Calling All STJ Moms

I have noticed that all of us have been stressed out lately. I was wondering if y'all would like to get together and have a play date for Moms only. Nothing fancy, maybe we can meet at someone's house and bring our favorite stress food. Let me know if this sounds like something y'all might want to do. I would gladly have it my house.

My Inspiration

I often wonder what inspires people to volunteer or to get behind a cause? My inspiration has come from a 9 year old boy. He inspires me to live each and everyday. When I get down and feel sorry for myself I think of him and his mom. You see he has Brain Cancer to be exact he has Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma. There is no cure.

His mom and I have been the best of friends since elementary school. She and I have been though a lot together. Falls (lol), Loss of Parent, Marriages, Divorce, Children, but not in a million years did we ever think this would happen.

Last month I signed up for Send Love Today. It is an orginaztion that sends cards to children and adults with Brain Cancer. I am also lucky to have a friend, Ashley, to give me ideas and some supplies to make this happen. I know that it is not much, but who doesn't love to get a card in the mail, better than a bill. If you would like to know more about Hunter or any of the other kids or to join Send Love Today please go to http://www.caringbridge.org or www.sendlovetoday.blogspot.com

I would love to hear what inspires you?