... my new favorite blog.
http://thepeacefulmom.com/living-on-less-than-28000-a-year-series/
Assuming Brian can get in on this, live might not have to be so hard financially...
2 years ago
Lets see how long this lasts...
I have got to get out of this funk. Not all of it is really my fault... but it's all on my shoulders which has weighed me down. I'm desperate for April to get here so that maybe I can wean Liam, which will allow others to watch him more. I have so much on my mind, but oddly enough the biggest thing I'm thinking about is Kaylee's birthday. I know. It's in June. At the END of June. But, I think it's going to take me a while to make everything I want to make in order to save a lot of money on decorations she won't even remember. HA! Maybe I'll transfer them to her room afterwards....
I'm Xal Xal on Pinterest for pix of what I'm talking about. Yes, I know.. I gave in. I don't spend a lot of time on there, but it might be the replacement to Facebook while I nurse The Boy. So while on there, I found a lot of cute, easy to do Mickey Themed ideas. A lot of them are in the new pink Minnie, but I like the traditional red Minnie, so I'll probably do that. It doesn't take me long to make tutus. And I'm sure I can find an applique for the shirt... and we already have a few mouse ears. Here's hoping I can take a cake decorating class in April and learn some tricks... I have the ideas in my head, but can't always get them out in the real world.
Other things on my list of positive things to do...
* paint the interior of the house
* organize the garage and create storage
* Finish out the garden... plant said garden
* Build the kids a playhouse
* Spring clean the house and purge junk/trash
On top of being desperate for April to get here, I'm desperate for the end of February to get here... because that is our trip to Belize.
I'm Xal Xal on Pinterest for pix of what I'm talking about. Yes, I know.. I gave in. I don't spend a lot of time on there, but it might be the replacement to Facebook while I nurse The Boy. So while on there, I found a lot of cute, easy to do Mickey Themed ideas. A lot of them are in the new pink Minnie, but I like the traditional red Minnie, so I'll probably do that. It doesn't take me long to make tutus. And I'm sure I can find an applique for the shirt... and we already have a few mouse ears. Here's hoping I can take a cake decorating class in April and learn some tricks... I have the ideas in my head, but can't always get them out in the real world.
Other things on my list of positive things to do...
* paint the interior of the house
* organize the garage and create storage
* Finish out the garden... plant said garden
* Build the kids a playhouse
* Spring clean the house and purge junk/trash
On top of being desperate for April to get here, I'm desperate for the end of February to get here... because that is our trip to Belize.
Theory....
Thursday, December 20, 2012
I have a theory.. probably not sound, but it seems logical in my head atm. Why don't we, as parents, stop coddling our children. Why don't we teach them how to deal with life... and if we realize (sometimes very hard to do) that we don't have the skills, we reach out for a professional to help our kids instead of just ignoring the problem. This includes dealing with bullies (either because you have one, or your kid is being affected by one), school, peer pressure, major life changes (divorce, birth, death, moving, illness). Lets stop feeding our kids junk. God only knows what companies of processed foods are REALLY putting in our food. Who really knows how this may be affecting our brains and bodies. Maybe.. just maybe... if we spend a little less time bitching and moaning about everything that isn't in our control (haha I'm so one to talk...) things will be better for the next generation. I fear for our kid's futures. I fear for our future "leaders." Putting a gun in a teacher's hand is not the answer. It's honestly the most absurd thing I've heard lately. Let our teachers teach. Let them TAKE BACK CONTROL of their classrooms. This isn't really about gun control (ban assaults for all I care - shh don't tell my husband I said that..hah)... it's about mental health. Lets move our focus to having a healthier America.
I really wish people would look deeper at this issue. That shooter in CT... he had a mom. And the mom knew he had problems. The mom STILL ignored those problems. I'm sorry, but you don't take your unstable kid to a gun range and teach him how to shoot. You don't keep unsecured weapons in your home. This. Is. Her. FAULT. She ignored very obvious red flags.
I'm living right now with people ignoring my calls for help. Not for me, but for others in my life. It's easier to ignore than to deal and that really infuriates me. I can't do this on my own. I've been asked to. And for the few short days I have dealt, I've reached my wall. My breaking point is here. But I'm pushing on because it's important for this person to get healthy. We need less tragedies in this country. We need our politicians to stop being idiots and work together on a real solution. We need health insurances to stop price gouging. We need people to take personal responsibility for their actions and stop blaming everyone but themselves. We need a smarter America. A healthier America. We need an America that can work together even through the differences.
I really wish people would look deeper at this issue. That shooter in CT... he had a mom. And the mom knew he had problems. The mom STILL ignored those problems. I'm sorry, but you don't take your unstable kid to a gun range and teach him how to shoot. You don't keep unsecured weapons in your home. This. Is. Her. FAULT. She ignored very obvious red flags.
I'm living right now with people ignoring my calls for help. Not for me, but for others in my life. It's easier to ignore than to deal and that really infuriates me. I can't do this on my own. I've been asked to. And for the few short days I have dealt, I've reached my wall. My breaking point is here. But I'm pushing on because it's important for this person to get healthy. We need less tragedies in this country. We need our politicians to stop being idiots and work together on a real solution. We need health insurances to stop price gouging. We need people to take personal responsibility for their actions and stop blaming everyone but themselves. We need a smarter America. A healthier America. We need an America that can work together even through the differences.
Amarillo by Mornin'....
Thursday, December 13, 2012
Last week my mom, Liam and I flew up to Amaraillo. Liam did wonderful on all 4 flights (2 there, 2 back). I was surprised because well, karma... I've always said (and still believe it), you should never take a child on a plane unless you have to. We didn't HAVE to, we wanted to.
Upon arriving, we were greeted by my cousin who I haven't seen in 20 years and another cousin that I had never met. It was seriously like picking up where we left off.. only we were OLD now. LOL It is a bit bizarre when you last see someone, that's how to remember them. Missy was only 22 when I last saw her. I was 12. Crazy. Stefanie is the daughter of my mother's crazy sister. I've never met her sister and have never had a desire to meet her. I wasn't even sure I wanted to meet her offspring. But, Stefanie ended up being really cool, as were her two daughters. We are only a few months apart in age and are pretty a like in some mannerisms. It's weird.
Missy's son was 6 the last time I saw him. Since then, Thadd has had 2 kids, an 8 year old girl and a 5 year old boy. The boy is his mini-me. To.The.T. Remember that whole stepping back in time thing? Yea.. I was looking at a 5 year old Thadd. Poor kid will hear that his entire life... His daughter favor's his ex more. Both kids were pretty good. I was impressed because of stories I had heard.
Billy, Missy's husband was a trip... he hurt his abs earlier in the week. When he called the doctor to make sure nothing tore, he told him "My guts just ain't right." Ahhh country rednecks. I thought we had them back in Pflugerville.. heh
Liam was sick the entire trip. That sucked. It sucked more having him get sick on me at least once a day. Safety 1st should be ashamed of their products. Their bulb syringe is a PIECE OF SHIT. There's no other way to say it. My mom ended up going to a minor emergency to get one that actually worked. Kaylee also got sick while I was away - same crud. Fun times.
So, what did we do? Not much.. and that was just fine. We went to Cadillac Ranch and the Antique Mall. Oh and Missy took me to the stockyard for some fresh homemade chicken fried steak and taters. O M G. Other than that, we stayed in and watched cheesy Christmas movies and talked. It was cold, so leaving the house wasn't at the top of my list at all. LOL
Upon arriving, we were greeted by my cousin who I haven't seen in 20 years and another cousin that I had never met. It was seriously like picking up where we left off.. only we were OLD now. LOL It is a bit bizarre when you last see someone, that's how to remember them. Missy was only 22 when I last saw her. I was 12. Crazy. Stefanie is the daughter of my mother's crazy sister. I've never met her sister and have never had a desire to meet her. I wasn't even sure I wanted to meet her offspring. But, Stefanie ended up being really cool, as were her two daughters. We are only a few months apart in age and are pretty a like in some mannerisms. It's weird.
Missy's son was 6 the last time I saw him. Since then, Thadd has had 2 kids, an 8 year old girl and a 5 year old boy. The boy is his mini-me. To.The.T. Remember that whole stepping back in time thing? Yea.. I was looking at a 5 year old Thadd. Poor kid will hear that his entire life... His daughter favor's his ex more. Both kids were pretty good. I was impressed because of stories I had heard.
Billy, Missy's husband was a trip... he hurt his abs earlier in the week. When he called the doctor to make sure nothing tore, he told him "My guts just ain't right." Ahhh country rednecks. I thought we had them back in Pflugerville.. heh
Liam was sick the entire trip. That sucked. It sucked more having him get sick on me at least once a day. Safety 1st should be ashamed of their products. Their bulb syringe is a PIECE OF SHIT. There's no other way to say it. My mom ended up going to a minor emergency to get one that actually worked. Kaylee also got sick while I was away - same crud. Fun times.
So, what did we do? Not much.. and that was just fine. We went to Cadillac Ranch and the Antique Mall. Oh and Missy took me to the stockyard for some fresh homemade chicken fried steak and taters. O M G. Other than that, we stayed in and watched cheesy Christmas movies and talked. It was cold, so leaving the house wasn't at the top of my list at all. LOL
Last 10 pounds are the hardest
Saturday, December 1, 2012
Back in March, 2011 I started my journey to losing 20 lbs. Then I got pregnant in July. I had only lost 3 lbs. Zumba wasn't really making me lose weight, but I was toning up, so still well worth it. When I had Liam, I weighed 180 lbs. My heaviest ever. He was only 6 lbs. That's all I lost with his birth. Talk about a disappointment! But, I can't really blame anyone but myself. I had an odd craving of marshmellows, which I gave into any chance I could. I don't even know how they got in the house, but there seemed to always be a bag in my pantry. Gross.
Nursing Liam has been a greater success than with Kaylee. I think that's part of why I have dropped so much weight in just 8 months (really... 7 because I still ate like a pig that first month). I have been watching my portions, not going back for seconds and trying really hard to curb my sweet intake. It seems to be working!
March 2011
Here's the stats:
Weight: 144.4lbs
Height: 5'4"
Approx BMI: 24.7
Hips: 41.75"
Waist: 29.25"
Bust: 33.75"
Thighs: 23.5"
Calves: 13"
Upper Arms: 11.75"
Lower Arms: 8.5"
March 2012
Weight: 180lbs
December 2012
Here's the stats:
Weight: 133lbs
Height: 5'4"
Approx BMI: 22.8
Hips: 39.5"
Waist: 28"
Bust: 35.5" (heh thanks nursing!)
Thighs: 23"
Calves: 13"
Upper Arms: 10.5"
Lower Arms: 8.5"
I'm actually super happy about this. I'm losing inches where I want to lose inches, minus my thighs. Honestly, if I would just get out there and walk or get back into Zumba, that would go down too. I have 3 months to make my "time" goal -- before vacation at the end of February! My original goal was 120 back in 2011. I revised it to 120-125 this year. And now, I'm going for somewhere in the middle... 123.
Nursing Liam has been a greater success than with Kaylee. I think that's part of why I have dropped so much weight in just 8 months (really... 7 because I still ate like a pig that first month). I have been watching my portions, not going back for seconds and trying really hard to curb my sweet intake. It seems to be working!
March 2011
Here's the stats:
Weight: 144.4lbs
Height: 5'4"
Approx BMI: 24.7
Hips: 41.75"
Waist: 29.25"
Bust: 33.75"
Thighs: 23.5"
Calves: 13"
Upper Arms: 11.75"
Lower Arms: 8.5"
March 2012
Weight: 180lbs
December 2012
Here's the stats:
Weight: 133lbs
Height: 5'4"
Approx BMI: 22.8
Hips: 39.5"
Waist: 28"
Bust: 35.5" (heh thanks nursing!)
Thighs: 23"
Calves: 13"
Upper Arms: 10.5"
Lower Arms: 8.5"
I'm actually super happy about this. I'm losing inches where I want to lose inches, minus my thighs. Honestly, if I would just get out there and walk or get back into Zumba, that would go down too. I have 3 months to make my "time" goal -- before vacation at the end of February! My original goal was 120 back in 2011. I revised it to 120-125 this year. And now, I'm going for somewhere in the middle... 123.
Texas Santa
He's (not) done! But, he's as good as he's going to get for now... The white on the ATV is actually chalk. I got tired of waiting for time to finish painting him, so I gave up... for now. A big thanks for the laugh and idea from my friends up in Nova Scotia, Cynthia and Mr. Google. :)~ Every time I look at him, I think of ya'll.
XOXO
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