Wednesday, November 9, 2011

Accomplished


When my injury occurred in 2005, I spent months in bed.
It was painful for me to walk across the house much less to go somewhere and walk.
Riding in the car was horrible as was getting in and out of the car.
Life consisted of doctors appointments and sleep.

Then the kids came along...
I had to get out of bed... I also went back to school and had to get up to do that.

I had tried to work out and such during law school.
It always seemed as if I would do great for about a month but then my body would rebel and I would end up in bed for two weeks.
Life does not work well that way!

This spring though, I decided I had enough.
I was going to be forced to spend my entire summer studying for the bar.
People always complain about how much weight they gain while studying.
I didnt want that to happen to me.

After a week of sitting and looking at video for 4 hours only to go home and sit for another 3 hours while I did questions, I had enough!
I began to look for someplace to workout.
Before my injury, I was very active.
Soccer, softball, motorcycling, hunting, plus my hugely physical job!
I wanted to be able to do something with my kids...

So, I signed up for a one week trial at Powerhouse.
Yes. Powerhouse.
I had such a stereotype of who would work out there.
I figured I would be so uncomfortable that I would not be able to workout there.
Fortunately, what I had thought about the gym and its members, was not true.
I have been going there regularly since beginning of June.

40 lbs later I'm still going there.
Cant wait to see where I am by the time I take the Feb. bar!

If only I enjoyed shopping....

Tuesday, November 8, 2011

Dinner


Some people LOVE to cook.
Some people HATE to cook.
Some should NEVER cook at all!

Today, before I left for my free-job, I put a beautiful roast in the crockpot.
I added fresh green beans, some celery, onion, garlic, and some golden potatoes.
Poured some water, put the lid on, turned it on, and left for free-job!

When I arrived home, I could smell it outside.
Smelled soo good.
Actually, it has been four hours since we ate and it still smells good in the house.
The meat fell apart.
The veggies were soaked with beefy goodness.
I was so excited to eat dinner.
It was fantastic!
Added a little sour cream with horseradish and it was wonderful!
I happily sat down and began to eat.

"Mom. Make me mac and cheese please!"
"Why?"
"I'm hungry"
"Have some more pot roast!"
"MOOOM, I HATE pot roast!!!"
Then they all began to join in about how horrible dinner was and they were STARVING!

My mood plummeted.
The kids ate a bag of chips and some fruit for dinner.

I really love to cook.
I eat my own cooking.
Others eat my cooking.
Even when I am hugely enjoying my food, when the kids dont eat, it depresses me.
I am hugely blessed that my kids eat everything!
But, why do they pick these times to tell me my food sucks.
They seem to pick up on the fact I'm feeling a little low...then expoit that all to hell!

Ah well....

AT least we ended the night watching Frosty and Frosty Returns!
Almost time for Non-Stop Christmas Movies and Music.
And my favorite part of the holidays is the cooking...

Monday, November 7, 2011

Maggie!

I'm not sure if everyone knows that we added a family member over the summer.

Her name is Maggie!
She is a Shih Tzu!
She was 7 weeks old when she joined us...and a whopping 3 lbs!
Now she is four months old and about 6 lbs!
She is soo cute and loves to play!
The kids just love her!

Little pup in a HUGE bed!

Worn out by the kids...

Kids were shocked we got another dog!

Yes...
I have bought her some clothes.
I think they are cute.

She's adorable!

Sunday, November 6, 2011

GWL!

On Friday, I arrived at the boys' school and picked them up at 11am.
We then drove south...to a fake meeting.
We had lunch and "headed home".

Actually... I had the van packed up.
We were going to spend the weekend at Great Wolf Lodge!!!
This weekend was the North East Ohio Guatemalan Adoptive Family Group's get together at the Great Wolf Lodge!

I've known about this for a few months now...but there is NO WAY I was going to tell the kids!
Once my kids get ahold of something, they cannot let it go!


The kiddo's goofing around!!!

The Little Lady had refused to go down the water slides!
Until... I promised her a pink Wolf toy.
Then I couldnt get her off the water slides!

"Mama, slides are so much fun!!!"

Not only does K love to swim... He L-O-V-E-S the arcade!!!

E also LOVES the arcade!
Playing the always-fun Wack-A-Mole!

E did great on this!
He also LOVES the water slides!

F also loves the water slides!!

Brotherly and Sisterly Love...
When they arent beating each other up!

Saturday, November 5, 2011

Update on the Little Lady!

Today's update is on the Little Lady!

The Little Lady is now 4 years old!

She goes to preschool 2 days a week!

The Little Lady is learning to write her name.
She can count to 10 in English and Spanish.
She knows her colors, her shapes, animals, food, etc.
She also knows the alphabet!

The Little Lady is very social.
She loves to talk.
and talk.
and talk.
and talk.

She also loves to sing.

The Little Lady loves to dress up!
She loves wearing tutu's!
If she had her way, she would wear dresses all the time!

The Little Loves to have her nails done.
She also loves to have her hair done.
If someone brings makeup over to the house she attacks it with a passion...she LOVES having makeup!
She got two makeup kits for her birthday and went nuts over them!

The Little Lady is usually very happy.
She has a great attitude most of the time and loves to be loved on.
She is Grandma's little girl.
She is also quite fond of Grandpa.

The Little Lady has three brothers who protect her
and annoy her!
Sometimes she is a momma's girl.
But, she is always my Baby Doll.