mundane

So usually I have nothing to report, but since it's been so long I suppose I have a few.

First of all, my sister-in-law is getting married in August so that means BOSTON BABY!

We are so excited to be heading back and can't wait to see our friends again.

Today I got a new vacuum. It's not my dream Dyson but it will do. A while back one of Ainsley's friends came over and she dumped all of Ainsley's jewelry beads on the floor. I'm happy to report that my vacuum can definitely handle thousands or tiny beads on the floor.

Diet is going very well. I just finished my bowl of chili that consisted of only 160 calories. Yay me!

I've been having fun this last week mixing it up a bit with the food. I was bored so I figured I would try. By pureeing our tomatoes (fresh from our own garden mind you) we can make a broth by adding some yummy spices and such. My favorite is chili powder and cumin and then adding some ground turkey. A little cilantro and pepper sauce make it even better. Today I made soup for my parents too and I think they liked it as well. My broccoli soup leaves something to be desired, but there are only so many options for broccoli soup when you can't use cheese. It was good though and it's definitely less boring than plain old broccoli. It's been good for me to do these things though because I'm learning to enjoy foods that aren't drowning in butter and cream but still taste rich and flavorful, things that I can enjoy in the future, just slightly larger portions of course.

My kids have had growth spurts of course, but I haven't done a weigh and measure lately (no, we don't see doctors anymore, haha).

Ainsley's birthday is coming up next month and I think she has settled on Peter Piper and her favorite family members. Works for me!

"Get Healthy" updates

http://dothesepantsmakemybuttlookbig.blogspot.com/

do these pants make my butt look big?

I wasn't going to make it public because I know it's a little extreme, but I'm on day 5 of the hcg diet. It's going well. Shots are no big deal. I'm creating good habits of drinking more water, enjoying organics, and learning how to do daily tasks without a brownie in my hand. I figure I'll come out the other end with a better ability to control what I eat and to be healthier for my kids.

And I won't be 30 pounds overweight anymore...

It's a huge lesson in self control that I never thought I would have the ability to do so it's also giving me more confidence in myself to do the things that are going to make our family stronger (insert long list of must do's here).

Jorden started cheer practice this week and it sounds like she is enjoying it.

All three girls have dance recital this weekend.

Swimming lessons started this week and Caelan is not taking to it well....screaming bloody murder.

Summer has been mild so far so I'm bracing myself for the nasty heat to come.

There is too much going on at the moment so I'm stressed which means my face has broken out horribly. I'm confident that after this week things will get better and I'll get more sleep.

I do have pictures so I'll try to upload this weekend.

fun stuff

Happy anniversary!

No, not you Shanda...

Today is the one year anniversary of the day we got our house keys. Happy anniversary to us!!!!!

Now if only I could clean it.

the death of me

This morning while I was working Caelan sprayed half a bottle of 409 all over various parts of my kitchen.

Then she changed her clothes.

Then she peed her pants.

Then she changed her clothes.

Then she put a diaper and pajamas on.

Then she pooped in said diaper.

Cleaned her up. Clean panties and dress.

Then she found my craft scissors and proceeded to remove chunks of hair from her head.

Then I stripped her naked.

Hanna tried to fix the chop job.

Dress back on.

Decided to go to dinner with the family.

Caelan drank her chocolate milk, then Jim's coke, then Ainsley's lemonade, refused to eat her macaroni and cheese, then drank the ranch, and danced to the music coming from the bar.

Is she asleep yet?

Not much blogging

because there is not much to report.

I'm working a LOT, sleeping a little, trying to stay alive.

All my free time is spent crafting, making jam, sewing, sometimes sleeping.

I need a swimming pool.