Diet Schmiet

Well, those of you who know me, probably know that I need to be about 40 lbs. lighter. When did I get so big? And please, nobody needs to say "you are not that big", because I am. I know how I got here, Sarah and Ethan, and I would not trade them for 100 lbs. But...I am done with the baby making part of my life, and it is time to get down to the business of losing weight. Easier said than done...

For me, becoming a mother, automatically moved me and anything pertaining to me in the not important file. That is why I can go six months without a haircut, or never seem to get myself to the doctor when I am sick, etc, etc. Healthy eating requires a lot of forethought. You have to plan each meal and shopping trip accordingly. This is just too much thought focused on me. I am not used to thinking of myself, I haven't done so in seven years. But not anymore...

Deb (bff) and myself joined Weight Watchers last night. This is not a plug for WW, but of all of the diets (or lifestyles, they like to call it), this one is the most flexible, and probably the easiest to stick to. How I love those extra 35 weekly points!

Truthfully though, don't we feel better about ourselves when we are eating right? I feel like I have accomplished something big just by eating a healthy breakfast. Exercise is a lost cause. I DON'T have time for it, and that is not an excuse. It is physically impossible for me to fit one more thing in my day, so healthy eating will have to do the trick. I know that it will probably take longer, but I am committed to doing this. So...if you see me with a snickers, I give you full permission to shame me into oblivion!

More Sex Please!!

Not literally... "Sex and the City" part two is coming out in 2010. I am so pumped! You have to admit that the title of this post definitely got your attention though.

I love Sex and The City. I love the series. I love the movie. I love the shoes. I have been watching for years and know almost every line of every show by heart.

I have done several personality quizzes and big shock, I am most like Charlotte. Did that fool anyone? I am conservative, loyal, trustworthy and family oriented.

Speaking of Charlotte....We have to give props to Kristen Davis, who received an Oscar nomination for best supporting actress for her role of Charlotte York McDougal Goldenblatt.

Break out the Manolos and Matinis, Sex is back!!!

No Broken Bones

The ice skating trip was a success!! Sarah had a blast, and no one broke anything. Will post pics of the future "Michelle Wii" soon. Stay tuned.

Triple Lutz with a Double Toe Loop

Are you impressed that I can speak fluent figure skating? I would have put a sow cow (sp?) in, but wasn't exactly sure how to spell it. You may ask, why all the skating jargon? Well it's simple, I am paying up on a past due promise to my little girl. Tomorrow we will lace up, and hit the ice. Hopefully, not literally. We are going to the Ice Chalet to skate.
She is so excited about going and I am excited about taking her. I did warn her about falling. I told her..."you will fall, there is no getting around that.." It's kind of like learning to ride a bike. I am a pretty good skater, meaning that I fall down much less than a beginner.
She will do fine though. She is much closer to the ice than I will be, and kids really don't have any nerve endings anyway. The cold and the falls won't bother her a bit.

Wish me luck!!!

Huge Fan

I love American Idol. No, really, I LOVE American Idol. I even love the cheesy audition footage, probably more the actual competition. I love that there are people out there that, by definition are completely tone deaf, and truly believe that they are the next American Idol. I love that they come clad in bikinis or outrageous costumes. BTW, I have to complete agree with Kara on the talent, or lack thereof, of bikini girl.
I love that those poor judges have to sit through endless hours of sucky auditions, to find the real talent. But they always do, and that is what makes this a great show. I guess that is why they make the really big bucks. There are always ear plugs.

Good Times

Well, it is official, I am moved. I thought the last two weeks would be the death of me, but here I am, hopefully writing a clever and witty blog entry.

Our new house is 1/2 the size of our previous home, so basically I have stuff coming out of every crook and crevice. You can't even see the ceiling of the garage, just a mountain of boxes, toys, and stuff that I have accumulated over the years. I am in amazement at how much I do have, and fortunate to have it.

I have to say a huge THANK YOU to my Dad. Without his help, we would still be toting boxes around. He worked days helping us load and unload the moving truck. My stepmother, Sharon worked a lot as well, helping clean the house and unpack boxes. I don't know how I would have done this without both of them.

Adios 2008!!

2008 was, to put it mildly, the year from hell. I am rejoicing that it is over and will never look back. Here are the highs and lows of the past twelve months...

Highs...
1. We all got another year older. I guess that is good.

2. My dad and I put aside our differences and decided to start over. A fresh start for the new year.

3.My daughter had successful open heart surgery, and as of right now, has a perfectly normal heart.

Lows...
1. Due to the failing economy, Keith and I both lost our jobs and had to start over. It is sooooo not fun.

2. Due to low #1, we are having to move out of the home we love. It is for the best.

3.My daughter had to have open heart surgery, which just about killed me.

4. Also, due to low #1, my husband no longer has anything to do with his mother or her family, and this is very sad to me.


You have heard the saying, "...that which does not kill you, only makes you stronger." I am living testament to it. I don't really know how I have survived all of this, but somehow I have made it through. God has seen me through every problem, big and small. I am giving him full credit for my survival.

Don't let the door hit you on the way out, 2008!