Starting a new routine

Long Long Long Time without a post (see header) - I wish I had a reason why I stopped blogging but I just became lazy!

So here goes another attempt at blogging......

Hubby and I started a new exercise regime.  Focus T25 

My brother, his wife, and many other friends have used the Beach-body products with great results and this one seems to fit into our stage of life the best of all.  It is 25 minutes a day for 4 days and 50 minutes on day 5.  With both of us driving 30 minutes to and from work, driving kids to dance, soccer, and other school or social activities there was not room to go to the gym even 2 days a week any longer.

I have missed going to the gym and realized that was something that grounded me - made me a better wife and mom.

We started last Friday and using Wednesday/Thursday as our weekend since those are the busiest two days for us.

I was very surprised that this workout was so tough.  I had been working out for 2 + years - 2 times a week and only had been away from the gym since mid-August (when we moved) so I could not e in that bad of shape - could I??????   I know I put on about 3-5 lbs in that month on top of the weight gain from the stress of the relocation.   So I was not in game day shape.... but this workout was tough!~

We are doing it together and we are keeping one another on track and I am going to use this as an accountability for my action and to keep my self from quitting (which can be very easy to do).

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.   

Thank goodness August is Over Small Successes- September 1

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

Here are mine:

1. I am so glad it is September - August just plain stunk for me (more on this later now that I can talk about it)
2. School started and we have gotten to school on time without a hitch - wish homework was the same.  Same struggles with same children just a new year.
3. Updated my blog for the first time in 5 weeks!  can't believe it has been this long since I have been on the blog.  I really haven't been reading many blogs either during this time.  I real have missed it.  I need to start new!  As I read in Anne of Green Gables - everyday is fresh with no mistakes
4. Signed kids up for soccer and Miss C up for ballet and tap!
5. Today is my dear husbands 44th birthday!  Happy Birthday Sweetie.....



Tony at The Rocks Provincial Park in New Brunswick, CA

 What are your successes.... please visit Sherry @ Chocolate for the Brain to let us know!!!!

Our Engagement Story

I have to agree with Hallie/Betty - you just know like"they way you know about a good melon".  I knew I wanted to marry my husband a few months into our relationship.  It took him a bit longer I think?!?

A little over a year into our relationship we were having dinner with my maid-of-honor and her hubby.  They were celebrating their 1st anniversary.  The entire night they kept 'harassing' us about when were we getting married. It was relentless.

Well on the way back to my parents house he proposed at a stop light.  He asked me to and I ignored him because I thought he was just goofing around.  It took nearly the entire ride (30 miles) for it to sink in that he proposed.  Once I believed him I said yes!

please read other engagment stories at Betty Beguiles

10 facts about my better half and me....

1. We met in business school in passing I thought he was annoying (he had this huge duffel bag that blocked my mailbox)
2. We met at a party over Christmas vacation and I thought he was adorable (he was sitting on a sit-n-spin playing with our friends little girl)
3. We met several other times at school's Thursday Night Social Club before I asked him if he was going to ask me out or what
4. I would have married him after 3 months of dating
5. But we dated for over a year before he popped the question at a Stop Light.  I did not believe him 
6. We were married 23 months after our first date
7. We have three children born within the first 3 years of our marriage
8. Everytime our wedding song plays I must sing it to him even though he does not like that so much... the song was "From this Momment" by S Twain
9. He is my sanitiy - he keeps me on track; I am his laziness - I remind him it is OK if it does not get done right away
10. I can't image my life without him

Please visit Betty Beguiles to share your facts...

Looking ahead

Today is the start of my weekend! Since I only work 4 days a week, I get every Friday off. This weekend we have a whole lot going on starting tonight.

Thursday: Colleen has dance from 5 to 6, so it will just be a boys night for Tony. Hopefully they have fun

Friday: I have to get some blood work done. It is dress down day for the kids. It was one of my favorite things when I was in Catholic school. After school we are taking the kids up North to spend time with my parents.

Saturday: Tony & I are going to the OSU v. Navy football game and pre-game tailgate with the alumni associations. After that we are headed to Whole Foods/Mongolian BBQ for dinner desert. The kids are also having a good time -- they are going to the Indians Game for T Hafner Bobblehead

Sunday: We are heading up to Cleveland to pick up the kids and visit my BIL and SIL at their new home. They are having a BBQ. Then we are shopping for Anthony's birthday.

Monday: Happy Labor Day! Nothing planned yet but I am working on somethings for me and the kids. Tony will be sleeping during the day to get ready for 3rd.

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.