Six Words

My Aunt Robin sent me some info about "The Six Word Diet". I think I am going to give it a try. I can't seem to get geared back up for WW for some reason....and I need to feel excited about something..and God help me..this actually sounds kinda exciting--as exciting as dieting can be. LOL I figure if I hate it..maybe it will kick my ass back over to the WW way of life...we'll see.

So...what are the six words you ask?
EAT 100 CALORIES EVERY 90 MINUTES

So, by doing this..you are taking in about 1200 calories a day,..and eating all day. Which boosts your metabolism. I have always heard that you should eat several times a day..I have just never done it..I go long periods of time without eating and then eat when I am STARVING. Even with WW I saved the majority of my points for dinner. My friend Teresa lost a lot of weight a few years ago and she said that the weight didn't budge until she started eating small portions of food and ate ALL day. I never tried it though..because I like LARGE portions of food. LOL But, I think I am going to give this a go and see what happens.

Something White

Dylan had a "homework" art project he had to do last week. They are studying snow and ice, so the project was to make a white on white collage by gluing white things on a piece of white card stock.

So, we went all around the house looking for white things. As we collected them they all looked white...it was amazing how many of the things were off white or kinda grey when compared to the true white white of the card stock. I had gone down to the basement and opened a box that has our wedding flowers in it and found a piece of white tulle. When I got it upstairs and next to the other white stuff it was SO gray and dingy looking. I couldn't believe it. Kyle said, "well it IS 10 years old" which is true. I guess. kinda makes me feel old and a little dingy. LOL

So, the collage ended up with: cotton balls, q tip, jewelry box, some screws and nuts/bolt things, a battleship piece and some plumbing thingies. It looked pretty good and he was proud of it.

Guess she was right..

Well, Logan seems to be much better. Maybe the NP knew what she was talking about after all. Imagine that!

Kyle is now feeling crappy...all congested in his chest and just bleck. I tried to get him to stay home today and rest since it is COLD here. He refused, said he had to much to do at work. I told him that he has sick days for a reason..he said he knows, but he really needed to go. And I guess he did..he isn't deathly ill...I just worry about him being in and out of the cold all day. A few years ago he had a very resistant strain of pneumonia and was so so so so so so sick..and it scares me that something like that will happen again. Hopefully, he'll feel better soon. If he can make it through tomorrow, he will have the weekend to relax and that should help a lot.

Hopefully, I don't get it. My month of sickness in November/December was enough to last me for a LONG time.

update on L

Well, we saw the nurse practitioner lady and she said that Logan is very clear..his lungs sound clear, his ears are clear, she said he looks kinda viral. She thinks the coughing and stuff is from sinus drainage. I don't think she is right. but whatever. She gave us some meds...and told me to go ahead and do breathing treatments every 4 to 6 hours just to keep him open. I gave him the first dose of medicine. He is SOOOO miserable..he can hardly breathe without coughing. I just don't understand asthma apparently. When I take him to the dr because he has a cold that won't let up---they say it's asthman...when I think he is having an asthma attack they say it's not. UGH. So...I guess the best thing to do is keep doing what I have been doing and treat everything as asthma. LOL

Hopefully, she is right and he will be ok and doesn't need a steroid.

*Cough*Wheeze*Hack*

Logan is in the midst of an asthma flare this morning and is miserable.I gave him 2 breathing treatments last night and another one this morning and he seems worse rather than better...actually much worse. So, we are off to the dr. at 9:15 hopefully they will get him a steroid and he will feel much better soon. poor guy. :(

Breathing Room

.....so I think when the breathing room around here gets a little better...I need to look into some budgeting software to help keep us on track. I am not good with budgeting our money and I really really need to be. It seems very overwhelming to me and I know it doesn't have to be that way. I just need to least intimidating software out there..and a different mindset. I know that we have to do something. Living with this worry and yucky feeling in my tummy all the time is no fun. We have to start thinking about our future too..we won't always be THIS young! ;-) At some point I know we would like to retire and enjoy our golden years. At the rate we are going now...we'll be working until the day we die. That would stink!

Leaky Trunk

UGH! Our trunk leaks. It makes me nuts. It's better than what it was, but it still kinda leaks. Kyle tightened the screws that hold the spoiler on and then he used some kind of clear latex caulk-y stuff and that really seemed to help. The other day I opened it and a big stream of water poured into the trunk. UGH! Do you have any idea what a pain that is? It is much much better than it was before...so I don't want to complain TOO much. ha! I was wondering if all car spoilers cause this problem, but then I remembered that I used to have a Paseo with a spoiler and it never leaked. So, maybe it's just this car...all I know is that I wish it would seal itself or something.

Mindless Surfing

Kyle and I took the kids to Indianapolis this weekend. We had a wonderful time and it was nice just relaxing and enjoying being a family. We took the laptop but I only checked my e-mail once and that was after the kids were in bed.

When we got home tonight...that computer was the first place I headed though. I feel out of sorts when I am away from my usual mindless surfing for a few days. I have "rounds" I make on several different websites and I do it while I am watching tv. It's kinda mindless and gives me something else to do while we watch tv so I don't feel like I am "just" sitting and watching tv. I know..it makes no sense..mindlessly cruising the 'net looking at random things like real estate ads, surely isn't "constructive"...and yet it makes me feel better. go figure.

Catching up..

Seems I've gotten a wee bit behind in my blog posting. Not sure why...sometimes I just get too lazy to type. I think that's what happened this time too.

Not much to post about...maybe that's why the lack of posts and the lazy thing isn't true? Nah!

Everyone is back to school and work and the normalcy of our lives has resumed. My work week has been increased from 4 hours/week to 9 hours/week and I am happy about that. Because, of course...that means my paychecks will be doubled. woohoo! If I can get about 3 more hours/week, my pay will cover the mortgage payment. Then I will be happy. I'll work 12 hours a week and the mortgage will be taken care of..not too shabby. Then Kyl's check can go for all the other stuff...and maybe, just maybe, we'll be able to breathe a little easier!

Speaking of Kyles check...his supervisor (also my Brother in law) asked him to write down the new things he has learned since working there, how long it takes him to do various jobs, etc and he is going to try to get him a raise!! Not sure how much of a raise...but every little bit helps that breathing thing..you know?

Kyle got his W2 the other day..Now I am antsy to get mine. I want to get them filed so we can get our return. I haven't decided what the plan is for spending the return. I WANT (and fully intended to) spend it on a Disney Trip--we wouldn't be taking the trip until after August (when K has vaca time). But..I am thinking that I should get some debt paid off and make that breathing even easier. BUT...I'm afraid if I do that..we won't save for the Disney trip and end up not going and I really really want to take the boys before they are too old to appreciate the magic of it. so...hmmm...I just don't know. I may be able to pay a couple things off and pay for the hotel stay and tickets for disney...then I would just need to save for transportation and food. Really, I guess I just need to see how much the refund is going to be and go from there.

This is getting long and I have some more posting I need to do tonight..so I guess I will end this here for now...

Year in Review...kinda.

I saw a cute idea on cindy's blog; Here is first sentence from the first post of each month in 2007.

January: Logan woke me up this morning and immediately said "it's 2007! I turn 7 in 2007!!"

February: I filed our taxes on Friday and am already making big plans for it.

March: It was actually kind of warm today...I think it got up to around 50.

April: I LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE my Dyson!

May: I am so glad it is Saturday.

June: My oldest baby graduated from Kindergarten on Thursday night!!

July: We spent our weekend at Tammy's cleaning and ripping up carpet.

August: Shelbea had her first tournament this weekend.

September: I'm sure I have talked about it before...but in case I haven't, My dream is to live in a house on a lake someday.

October: Since Dylan was sick a couple weeks ago he has been sounding kind of congested and his "nose stuff" is all thick and blecky and irritating the inside of his nostril causing it to bleed.

November: I took Dylan to the pediatric opthalmologist today...the Ped had referred us when he didn't pass his test in their office.

December: Saw this over on Renee's Myspace and had to post it!

Christmas DAY Festivities and Loot Report

Christmas morning Kyle and I were both awake before the kids--which NEVER happens. LOL I had been having a hard time sleeping for the last few nights and was awake again all night that night...so about the time 6:30 rolled around I whispered to Kyle that I couldn't sleep and I thought if I couldn't sleep he shouldn't sleep either. He didn't agree, but he did stay awake and rub my neck and back to try to help me relax. About the time I was ready to drift off...we had 2 little boys jump on the bed! So..we all got up to check out what Santa left.

In the Stockings:
Me: B& BW manicure in a minute, hand lotion and moisture socks
Kyle: flashlight, lighters, shower gel, laffy taffy
Boys: candy, underwater submarine thingies, tooth tunes

From Santa the boys received:
a folding moon chair (each)
flashlight (each)
Sonic & Mario olympics wii game (L)
attack of the toy bots wii game (D)
Slushie maker (D)
frog aquarium (L)

From us:
mini helicopter (each)
mini train (each)
connect 4
guess who
bath tub boat
crayloa drawing thingies (each)
clip on light for bed (each)
ice age for wii
meet the robinsons for wii
Shrek 3
ant farm
shrek 3 activity book

Me from K:
make-up mirror
2 post secret books
big brain academy for wii

K from me:
sweatshirt
belt
hat
The Godfather for wii

Later that morning mom and Tony came down for breakfast. I made a yummy breakfast pizza and monkey bread. I think we might have started a new tradition! Mom brought more gifts down..and I had about 6 small gifts for her...I wanted this christmas to be extra special for her since she and her husband are separated this year and she didn't have any gifts to open Christmas morning. She was thrilled by everything I got her...so I was really happy that I succeded.

From mom:
kids:
a LAPTOP!!
chia pet (each)
play-doh (each)

Me:
shoes
PJ's
make up mirror
another necklace--white gold chain with love knot--so pretty!
B&BW lotion and powder that I have been wanting since last Christmas!
small wallet
Philosophy Gingerbread Man bath salt/scrub

Kyle:
lots of Socks (she always gets him socks and underwear--he's always glad when Christmas rools around because he knows he is getting new. LOL)
lots of Underwear
clock radio

From the in-laws:

Boys:
race car track (for both--from BIL & SIL)
jam pack jam game (D--from BIL & SIL)
Transformers Risk (L--from BIL & SIL)
Nintendo DS game (L--from SIL & BIL)
Spiderman lego play set (D--from SIL & BIL)
2 Case collector knives (L from MIL & FIL)
4 sheets of coins for collection (D from MIL & FIL)
Kyles parents get each of the grandkids a collector item for Christmas..Logans is knives, dylans is coins, my niece gets carousel horse things and my nephew gets some kind of helicopters

Kyle:
$50 check from his mom

Me:
Longaberger Christmas Basket

Then that evening we went to Kyles aunts for Christmas Dinner and had a really yummy dinner and she gave me a bottle of vanilla B&BW lotion. We then played a few games and came home.

It was a really really good day and once again we feel so so blessed.

Christmas Eve Festivities & Loot report

I just realized I never posted about our Christmas!!

Earlier in the day, we watched The Nativity Story with the kids. We really enjoyed it. The kids got kinda bored in parts, but I think it was really good for them to see and for us to put so much focus on the reason for Christmas for awhile.

That night my sister and her family, my dad and his family, and my mom and brother came to our house for food and gift exchange. We chose to pick names this year for the adults and then everyone bought for the kids. It was very nice. Although, I missed the extra gifts to open...I'm a sucker for a gift! LOL

I had everyone bring an appetizer and or dessert. We ended up with: cocktail weenies, cocktail smokies, smokies wrapped in bacon and brown sugar, homemade salsa, shrimp cocktail and cheese ball for the "main" course. Then we had a lemon dessert, chocolate dessert, fudge, and a chocolate fountain with marshmallows, bananas, apples, oreos, nutter butters and pretzels to dip in it. It was very yummy!

My mom got my name in the gift exchange and she got me a set of Philosophy bubble bath/shower gel--3 large bottles in the scents of hot chocolate, spiced apple cider, and vanilla wafer. I've already used the chocolate and K has used the apple cider. they smell so good..I'm almost tempted to taaste 'em! LOL She also got me (and my sister) a really pretty "daughter" necklace.

My BIL got Kyle and he got him some various tools he needs for work, (they work together)

The kids ended up with 2 remote control motorcycles (1 each), a set of guns that shoot those little foamy things, a e-pet pet (like Webkinz), Logan got a Nintendo DS, a game, and a case for it. Dylan got a V-Smile, a game and case for it. They also each got a disposable camera---can't WAIT to see the pics from those! LOL

After everyone left we got the kids all jammied and set out cookies and milk for Santa (I bought a special plate and mug this year just for that purpose--I was so excited to use it!), and read a Nativity/Manger story (can't remember the name, but it was REALLY cute) and 'Twas the night Before Christmas.

It was so nice, because everyone was gone, the house was cleaned up and the kids were in bed, all by 9:30! So, Kyle and I relaxed...and kept checking Santas progress... until the kids were asleep...filled the stockings and headed to bed.

Happy TENTH Anniversary to US!!

10 years ago today....on a snowy, cold Saturday, in Gatlinburg, TN, I married my very best (guy) friend, my high school sweetheart, the guy that I had to kiss first or he never would have kissed me, the person that can make me laugh like no one else and makes me feel like the only woman in the world. I have always felt blessed just to be his friend...and the fact that I am lucky enough to be his wife is beyond amazing to me.

I can honestly say that after 10 years of marriage (and 16 years as a couple) I am as in love with him as I was all those years ago....if not more so. There isn't a day that goes by that we don't hug and kiss and cuddle and laugh and tease and joke and just ENJOY one another. He makes me feel like a better person than I am and he absolutely, totally completes me.

He is absolutely not perfect...but he is SO perfect for me. And while there are some things about him that make me bonkers...I would never change him.

These have been 10 absolutely wonderful years..and I am so excited to see what the next 10....20...30....hold! It's been an amazing ride and I am SO in it for the long haul!!

I love you, Kyle...you totally rock my world!!!

XOXOXOXOXO

Shopping--done!

Al of the Christmas Shopping is officially done! I am so glad. I wrapped a handful of gifts yesterday, but didn't get far since my boys are a little annoying. They think they are helping....but my patience lasts for only so long. So..I closed up shop and decided I would do more another day.

The BEST place to sleep

Every year this is the cats favorite sleeping spot. I wish I could curl up there!!

Christmas Shopping

How are you on your christmas shopping? I think I am about done. As usual, I have done a large bit of it on-line so now I am just waiting for everything to be delivered. I do still need to get Kyle one more thing, my mom one more thing, the kids one more thing, Kyles work gift exchange gift, my brothers gift, the in-laws gift and Dylan's teacher's gifts. Then I need to wrap it all.

I've actually had a pretty easy time of what to get and didn't have to hard of a time coming up with good ideas. Unlike my friend whose husband, made a list and wrote HDMI switches on it. She had no idea what that even was...and neither did I. We had to do an internet search and we still aren't sure why he needs that. Oh well. She says she's not buying anything she doesn't understand..I don't blame her. LOL

Nasal Spray

When I was so super sick with my sinus issues my mother kept encouraging me to sniff salt water up my nose. I refused, because I was afraid I might drown. I told her I would just get some nasal spray if I felt the need to sniff stuff up my nose--which I never did. She is anti nasal spray because apparently it is addictive. who knew? I asked her if she knew people that actually had to go to drug rehab because of nasal spray. She doesn't think I am funny.

Over my Head

I've noticed that sometimes...depending on the group of people I am with...the conversations seem to be over my head. Not that I am a stupid person..they just talk about stuff that I am not familiar with and don't really care to be familiar with. Recently at dinner with a few of my cousins, some of the guys were talking about phase 1 environmental testing or something to that effect. I have no idea what it is...except that it has to do with some kind of construction or something..I think. I feigned interest for awhile and then luckily someone else got my attention with another topic. You don't think my lack of interest in topics I know nothing about makes me a boring person, do you? nah!

Happy Birthday to My #1 Son!!

Today is Logan's 7th birthday. I can't believe that it has been 7 years since this amazing, funny, (frustrating) little boy came into my life. He has filled my life and made me so so happy. I am so proud Nd so blessed to be his mom.

I got up this morning and scrubbed my floors and vaccumed to prepare for the "family party". Kyle went to pick up the cake and a gift for Logan and came home with a beautiful wreath for my front door and new rug for the bathroom. I was so excited!! :)

I opted to not do food for the clan since I am hosting Christmas Eve and can't afford to feed everyone twice...so we just had cake and ice cream. It was a very yummy spongebob cake and we had a nice time. Everyone stayed a couple hours and then they left. We spent the rest of the evening playing checkers and Life with the kids.

At 11:00 last night Logan got up and told us that Kyle forgot his birthday spanking. Kyle was glad to rectify the situation. LOL

Sickness

The sickies have descended upon my house and refuse to leave. I am so aggravated.

I have had some kind of sinus thing and cough for over a month now. It came to a head last week and I was SOOOOO sick, I went to the dr and got antibiotics and am feeling much better..but still have a cough that is lingering and making me insane since everytime I cough hard, I wet my pants, (which my gyno tells me is from birthing 2 large babies--lucky me!) *rolleyes*

Dylan threw up for several hours the Wed before Thanksgiving.

Logan threw up for several hours the Monday after Thanksgiving.

Saturday, Dylan's eyes were pink and gooky--pink eye in both eyes as diagnosed by the urgent care dr on Sunday.

Sunday night, Logan woke up and threw up all over his bed (and between the bed and wall--which was REAL fun to try to clean up at midnight with the other id fast asleep in the top bunk!)

Dylan has been home from school all week with the pink eye thing. Today he woke up with a stomach ache and a yucky cough.

Logan has been up all night with diarrhea.

This week is Logan's last week of school before Christmas Break. All I want is a couple days of no children here so I can get some stuff done in the house. I'm really thinking it's not going to happen.

My fingers AND toes are crossed that they both go to school tomorrow..and friday!!!

UPDATE: Dylan just threw up all over the living room floor. Lord, help me!