I fell off the WAGON...

As you all know, I am dieting, I have been on the Fat Smash Diet for 2 weeks now. I have successful dropped 9 pounds, and 8oz of BMI. I thought that was a really good start, and we are celebrating Memorial Day with Brian's fire department buddies. So, today, I thought I would go get a new outfit to wear to the cookout. I think I tried on everything @Target, and nothing absolutely nothing looked good. So, instead of coming home and going for a walk or eating a carrot, what did I do???? I went to Sonic and ordered a cheeseburger and tots, and a small chocolate milk shake. And to top it all, I also bought some oreos for a snack for home group. Well, home group was cancelled, but the oreos were not cancelled because I ate some of those, too and washed them down with a big glass of milk (2% of course;)). So, I fell off the wagon, but I'm getting back on tomorrow. I tried to redeem myself by doing some Yoga, haha! The whole time the yoga instructor was saying to "relax....push all your tension into the ground," Jackson was crying and screaming to get out of his pack-n-play. And then, our crazy tv turned off all by itself. "SERENITY NOW" So, I did not finish the Yoga either. Whatever! Everyone has an off day, I guess. The good news is that so far I have lost 9 lbs and at least I attempted the Yoga!

Almost There...

Well, all of the flowerbeds are tilled and we have planted the Japanese Maple, the Hostas, the Otto Lukins, the sky pencil (holly brushes), and some day lillies, and moved the crepe myrtle to the back yard along with one of the original hollies, the other hollies are on the west side of the house. It looks so beautiful and I am so excited. The next step will be to plant the roses and the hydrandeas and azealas. Then it will be done and we will have the YARD OF THE MONTH. I must say how proud of Brian he has been working like a slave in those flowerbeds. He looks so cute working out there with his shirt off and his fireman boots on. How lucky am I??? One thing that I have loved since we planted everything, I put Jackson in the swaddler and we water the flowers together. He likes to yell @ the waterhose, he is soooo cute.

headlines

Brian and I did something kinda funny, he was looking through a magazine and found a real estate add with some details that we had to share. So I mailed the add to The Tonight Show with Jay Leno. So every Monday night he does a bit called headlines. the crazy add read 4 bedroom, bath, PLAYROOM WITH PUB! We thought this was a way to keep all the kids happy, if they get thirsty when they are in the playroom, well they can just have a drink in the pub. So if you are watching headlines, and see that one, just know that Brian and I sent it in.

Tomorrow's a new day...

Well, summer is here and I want to get into shape. So, 8 months ago I gave birth and today I am just a big as when we can home from the hospital. Everyone said oh, if you breast feed the weight will fall right off, what a lie! I am still nursing and still fat. I have always heard that if you write down your goals then it is more likely that you will accomplish said goals. So I am writing them....I am challenging myself to loose my baby weight! I have so many cute summer clothes that I can't fit into, and that just sucks! I am starting the Fat Smash Diet, so for the next 9 days, all fruits and veggies, water, and nothing white(bread, sugar, rice and so on). Good luck me! I will not be posting my weight, that is a secret that only me, the scale and God know, and that is how it will stay. I am such a sweet-a-holoic, and I really need to get a handle on it, before it is out of control. I want to feel beautiful and self confident again! I am tired of hiding behind Jackson in photos, I will hold him so that he is covering up my big jumbo belly, isn't that so sad. So, here goes...no meat, or sweets starting tomorrow. Bye-Bye big momma belly! P.S. Brian thanks for the support and for always making me feel beautiful, even when I don't look my best. I love you.

soap operas not just for girls

I have been thinking about this for a while now, and I was wondering why are "day time" tv shows called soap operas, but "Stargate" SG-1, Atlantis, which I might add have been on air for 10 years, is not considered a soap opera. I know so much about this not because I watch it, but Brian tivos it and every time he gets a chance he is glued to the tv, like right now for example. I am not complaining that he has a favorite show, and I am not a soap watcher myself, I just think it is funny that girl shows are soaps and boy show are not...just a thought!

Stop and smell the Roses...

I am so excited, finally we are landscaping our flowerbeds. Yeah! My sweet husband, or I could say, my sexy lawn boy, broke ground in the back yard. It is going to look so beautiful! We are putting roses in the back and hydrangeas in the front. My two favorites. All the plans are layed out and it is going to look amazing! We are starting from scratch, moving all the holly bushes. Did I mention that I am excited?!!! The flowerbeds have been a goal of mine since we moved in. I want a romantic garden like lawn. I love our home and this will add to it a million times. And working on this together with Brian will make me so happy. I will be posting the progress photos and the before and afters. Until then, don't forget to stop and smell the roses.

He's so awesome!

It is sooooo cool watching Jackson grow and change and learn new things every single day. So today it seems like a million new things happened. He said "mommy" for the 1st time, normally he says "ma-ma" or "uh-ma", but not today, it was mommy! He also has started to notice pictures of himself hanging on the wall, and I will hold him in front of those pictures, and say "where's the baby?" and he will have the biggest smile on his face, or he will talk to it, or point. So I gave him a photo of himself to play with and he loves it. He kisses it and pats it and bites it. He is so awesome. He also had a big fall today as well. He loved to pull up on the coffee table(which makes me nervous) and he usually has pretty good balance. But somehow he lost his footing and fell head first(of course) into the draw pull. It left a small knot and scrape. No blood, just lots of crying. I was freaking out inside, but stayed strong on the outside so he would not be more upset. I know that babies are going to fall, but it is still heartbreaking to see your little angel fall. So good and bad I love to watch him turn into his own little person. I am very blessed and thankful to be able to stay @home with him! I am looking forward to what tomorrow has in store.