Changes

We are going through some changes here....

First.. I started a new job on the 8th of September.  It was a very stressful transition but it is going good so far. 

Second... school is going well for all but one of the kids.  The one in question just does not get it.  He does not understand how his actions lead to the consequences he is getting at home or school.  So we are having to adjust how we react to this behavior.  Do we 'pile-on' to the punishment or do we just talk about it and let the punishment at school suffice?

Third... my husband has switched to 3rd shift which throws the dynamic off at home.  He is sleeping we when get home from school/work.  So far we have been doing well with not waking him but some days it is difficult. 

I do not do well with change... I like the status quo... I like my things just a certain way.... I have also passed this on to my children... I know that change is good as long as it is not change for change sake.   

Small Successes - January 20

It’s important for moms to recognize that all the small successes in our days can add up to one big triumph.

1) lost 4 pounds doing my 10 day cleanse!  Hubby lost 6.5!

2) survived basketball games & practice this week.  The 3rd grade boys coach stresses me, my hubby, my sons, and generally everyone else I know (except a few) out.  He was out of town for their game and it was such a joyous occasion for all!  Daniel scored a basket! and so did each and every boy on that team!

3) took a winter hike with the family!  our dream is to move to Northern Michigan so we are learning to enjoy and embrace the winter weather where we are instead of just dreaming about it down the road.

Small Successes - January 13

It’s important for moms to recognize that all the small successes in our days can add up to one big triumph.

1)  Started basketball season this week.  All three kids are playing this year at three different times.  Only plus is that the boys have practice the same night at the same time

2)  Finally got the results on D and possible ADHD.  He does not have ADHD - which is good.  We just have to do a better job working on his control of himself.  I think he tries to be a goof-off to get people to like him (we learned that he wishes people liked him more - he told the psych this but not us).

3) starting the AdvoCare 24day challenge.  Did this last year and it was successful.  Doing this along with working out should be good to restart healthy habits.  You can read about it all here: http://advocare24days.blogspot.com/

Monday - Monday can get me down

Some days I really dislike Monday's and today is one of them.  I do have an exciting weekend to update everyone on but do not have the pictures/time/or desire to do this.

Today started with a 2 hour delay for the kids.  I seem to always fall behind on 2 hour delay days. 

Then my work situation is what it is..... I have the means to get out I just need to get on that and figure out the how to start.  I believe once I start down the path - it will be successful.  I just need to find it in me! 

Mid Week - Mid Life - Mid Cycle

It is the middle of the week. Why have these last few weeks, day, etc seem to drag on. Today the kids were supposed to go to Mass but for some reason they did not. Also, it is meet the teacher night and we are passing because I just do not feel up to it. I have no desire to walk around the hot school. It is 81 right now. In the kids backpack was info about their first fundraiser. The h&s wants to make $10,000 on this one fund raisers. It is mums in a pumpkin container. They cost 14.99 or 16.99 and they expect each kids to sell 16. I have 3 kinds in the school --- that is 48 mum plants at avg $16. This comes to $768 -- who do I write the check to! They are flipping nuts.

Speaking for flipping nuts.... the school bus this year may not fly. They are dropping the kids off on the main street between my street and a street east of us. I don't see the kids dropped off at all. They used to drop them at the door. I think we are going to start picking the kids up at school. I am not to excited about the bus this year at all. Big disappointment.

I am fell very old and very fat lately. The fat is my fault but I am going to start walking for 'hit the road with the buckeyes" I am the team leader --- My goal is 2 miles after work daily and then as many steps throughout the day as possible. I hope my mom gets Tony that Wii game that will be something we can do together. Feeling old is just that I so tired lately.

Mid Cycle ---- Tony & I are doing NFP - Marquette method This is cycle 2 and it is going fine but it is not easy. But what in life is.

Also, I have an interview for a full-time position in Columbus tomorrow. I am so worried that it will prove that I am a fraud at what I do.