Queen of the Kings

Headed West

2010-05-12T19:08:00.006-04:00

I get to see the mountains today :)I had been thinking about taking a trip to visit some of my favorite people, and after some discussion Curtis agreed that he could hold down the fort while I took a solo trip. It's been about 4 years since I have been to Denver, so I am looking forward to reacquainting myself with one of my favorite US cities. I have a car rented and a docket full of

Choo Choo---here comes the emo train

2010-05-05T14:18:00.011-04:00

May is always an emotional month for me. Mother's Day and my Mom's birthday both falling in the same month makes it hard not to notice that pain again every.single.year.Earlier this week I destroyed one of the last everyday dishes that I remember from my childhood. I had 2 of these small, blue-flowered plates and I took delicate care of them. These are the plates that I remember eating my peanut

Bye-Bye Highchair

2010-05-03T11:08:00.005-04:00

The highchair was relegated to the basement this weekend. We probably could have moved it sooner, but Charlie didn't mind it so we kept it upstairs. I finally got sick of looking at it and downstairs it went. It's hard to believe that Charlie is already 18 months old. I feel like we just started using that chair, and now it's downstairs all quiet and lonely.Charlie thinks it's pretty great to

About Eating Clean....

2010-04-20T20:10:00.026-04:00

Over the last month, I have surrounded myself with information about "Clean Eating." Books, websites, blogs, articles, recipes, magazines and more books. I started with Tosca Reno's Eat Clean Diet Recharged! My friend Kate has a much better review of the book than I do, so I will just point you in her direction. I pretty much agree with everything that Kate has to say about the book. It's a

ONEDERLAND

2010-04-19T09:31:00.003-04:00

I did it! I weighed in on Friday to see a 2.5 lb loss!! I am currently 198.3 lbs and I could not be happier!When I started this journey back in November I started taking my measurements. I never did manage to take an actual photo which isn't that surprising. I used to dodge the camera with all of my might when I was 230 lbs. I just couldn't stomach seeing the photos and I sure wasn't going to

Where Have I Been??

2010-04-13T10:59:00.005-04:00

Good question. Enjoying the weather, running my socks off, cooking, working and chasing after an 18 month old. Those are the things that seem to occupy my time these days. Life as the Queen is a busy one :)I wanted to update my trusty readers with the latest good news regarding my weight loss journey.Check out my ticker! -------------------------------------------------------->I am this.close to

The Half Way

2010-03-12T09:14:00.005-05:00

I have broken through this plateau like a runner through the finish tape. 1 week of doing everything right did the trick. I was actually excited to get on the scale this morning to see the number. There was no hesitation or fist clenching. I just wanted to see the reward for my accomplishments this week. I got that reward in the form of 1.7 pounds. I have lost 25.5 total lbs! I am halfway to

Weight Loss Update

2010-03-10T10:48:00.003-05:00

Although my weight loss journey never ceased, it did decide to take a huge pit stop. I am caught somewhere between a plateau and a turning point. Over the last week, I have made a very strong effort to completely overhaul my eating habits. Weight Watchers has always been really great for me and it has taught me so much about the tools that I need to be successful. The problem with Weight

31 and Feelin' Young....ish

2010-03-03T08:21:00.007-05:00

It's my birthday today. I am 31 years old. It's been a typical Wednesday so far. I got up without the alarm (haaaa!), took a shower and got ready for work. I cuddled my baby, ate some breakfast and kissed the boys goodbye. I am now sitting at work, hardly working and reflecting on the past 31 years. For whatever reason, this birthday is an emotional one for me. As a child, I remember thinking

Doldrums

2010-02-24T21:11:00.004-05:00

I am at that point in the middle of the season, where I just want to see a robin fly by my window. I want to breathe in the smell of the freshly cut grass. I want to exist in the outdoors. I want to see the sunshine. I know it's out there somewhere. (right??? :o) I feel trapped inside; listless, dormant and ready for a change. In other words, I am getting antsy.This is my 30th winter in this

There it is....

2010-01-29T08:26:00.006-05:00

....that loss that has eluded me. 1.9 lbs. I am now down an even 20 lbs after 90 days of hard work! That averages out to about 1.5 lbs per week, which is a healthy rate of weight loss. Yay me!Today is the final day of the 90 Day Fitness Challenge that I signed up for on November 1. I am proud of my accomplishments so far, and I look forward to what the next 90 days is going to bring!Now, let's

Bump In The Road

2010-01-21T08:27:00.002-05:00

We've had a rough couple of weeks around our house. Charlie got a stomach bug last Thursday which was then passed onto Curtis and I by Saturday. There have been many nights of little sleep, and this is quickly transcending into a lack of exercise. One thing I have been keeping up with is my eating. I haven't splurged due to my lack of an appetite! I weighed in last week, and I had only lost .2

Food SCORE!

2010-01-12T21:22:00.007-05:00

I used to post my favorite food items here. You know, the things that you find at the grocery store that you never thought you would love, but you actually realized that you do love them? In my case, they also happen to be items that are Weight Watchers friendly, or high in fiber, or low in fat or *insert diet appropriate term here*I call them Food 'Scores' because I feel like I have accomplished

18.9 lbs and 13 inches!

2010-01-08T08:17:00.003-05:00

Yep, you read it right!I wondered if this week would be an exceptional loss on the scale. I have been really pushing myself this week. I started Couch 2 5k, and for those of you that know me, running is really not my thing. I knew that I needed to start kicking it into high gear, and this seemed like a good way to do that.I am now just 4 lbs away from my 10% Weight Watchers goal. (10% of your

Happy New Year!

2010-01-04T08:36:00.003-05:00

It's a New Year and a chance for a New Beginning!! On December 31, I had to weigh in to round out the second month of the weight loss challenge I am participating in. 213.4!! In 2 months, I lost a total of 16.6 lbs and 11 inches!! That is right on target for 2 lbs a week which was my initial goal when I started back on November 1.Since I had to weigh in last week Thursday, I decided not to weigh

No tracking= No loss

2009-12-28T09:26:00.003-05:00

I gained .5 lb this week. It's disappointing, but I know exactly what caused it. Whenever I am home and out of my normal work routine, I stop tracking my calories. This was the case from Friday-Sunday. I pretty much ate how I wished, and didn't log a single thing. Oops. ;o)Back on the wagon again...I have 1 more week left in the first 60 days of the fitness challenge I am participating in. I

WID: 215.5 lbs

2009-12-21T12:04:00.004-05:00

Last week, I had a loss of 3.5 lbs. I was ecstatic and overjoyed. I lost 5% of my total body weight, and I was cruising along nicely. I admittedly forgot to update here. Maybe it was my over confidence in myself and my large loss. All I know is that I forgot to write it down here.Today when I stepped on the scale, it was evident that the week had gotten the best of me. I think my cockiness came

WID: Week 5

2009-12-07T20:31:00.003-05:00

I lost 9/10ths of a pound today. Not much, but little by little I am getting there. I felt bad about it at first. Upset, actually. And then I remembered Fat Talk and my introduction to it earlier this week.... One of my internet friends shared this link with me and I just think it's so awesome. Read all of it. Especially if you are one of my female friends. I often struggle with GUILT when it

Flying South

2009-12-04T21:42:00.010-05:00

I was driving home from work yesterday. The snow was falling and the sky was gray. It was that first point of bitter cold, winter-feeling weather. I didn't have my coat on (denial???), but I warmed up quickly in the car. About 15 minutes into my 25 minute drive, I noticed 4 large flocks of geese. Each one of them had fallen in line with the "V" formation. 4 flocks. 2 of them flying South, 2 of

219.5!!!!

2009-11-30T09:07:00.003-05:00

I did it!! I got below 220lbs in my first 4 weeks! I am down 10.5 lbs, and I have lost 7 inches. :)I was so good on Thanksgiving, indulging when I wanted to, but not going over board. I stayed away from the rolls (they are store bought anyway, right?) and I had just a smidgen of pie. I ended up baking 3 pies for Thursday's festivities and I ended up leaving ALL of them at my parents house. We

Thankful for...

2009-11-25T20:36:00.002-05:00

-constant, omnipotent, always there...steadfast. My Savior.-blue eyed, blonde and curly; robust and social. My son. -gentle and sensitive, has the best hands, snuggle-riffic, knows me the best. My husband. - sometimes dysfunctional, yet safe; lots of laughs, and even more hugs. My family.-challenging and stress inducing; a source of laughter and fun. My job.-warm and cozy; safe and happy. My

Week 3

2009-11-23T11:12:00.008-05:00

Starting Weight: 230 lbs.Current Weight: 221.7 lbs.Loss this week: 1.7 lbsTotal loss: 8.3 lbs!!3 weeks and 8 lbs!! WOOT!Here we are at the beginning of Week 4 and I am determined to get to 220 by the end of the week. It's going to be challenging with Thanksgiving in there, but I know I can do it. I have 2 more workouts planned before Thursday (I already knocked 1 of 3 down this morning!). We

Weigh In Day

2009-11-16T10:23:00.002-05:00

This week was another great week for me. I said goodbye to 1.9 lbs. this week, I got 4 workouts in, and I stayed within my points range for the entire week! I feel AMAZING.Last week, I started getting up at 5:30am to exercise. Yes, I am tired. Yes, I want to keep sleeping. Yes, it takes a LOT of energy to get out of bed in the morning. What I didn't expect, was to feel so great during the day!

Weigh In Day

2009-11-09T08:52:00.003-05:00

Well, here we are. Week 1 is finished and I am feeling good. I will cut right to the chase. I lost 4.7 lbs this week!! I am feeling really great about my loss. I stayed on plan all week long, and I also got in my minimum 3 workouts. I feel AWESOME!!I have been wanting to make it a goal to wake early to get my workout out of the way. This morning, my dear son decided to wake at 5:30am. I gave

Tipping Point

2009-11-05T08:37:00.003-05:00

230 pounds. That is what the scale said on Sunday morning, when I apprehensively stepped on it. I would like to say that I couldn't believe my eyes, but I knew that it was going to be bad. 230. 230. 230!! This is the heaviest weight I have ever been. It is 15 lbs heavier than I was on the day that I delivered Charlie. I am fed up. I am sick and tired. I am at my tipping point. Literally and

1 Year Pictures

2009-10-14T13:25:00.002-04:00

Two blog posts in one day?? I know you are all flabbergasted by this accomplishment!!It's another short one...I just wanted to share a sampling of Charlie's 1 year pictures courtesy of Amy Carroll. Amy is a dear friend of mine and an amazing photographer. She took Charlie's 2 month pictures, and we went back to see her on Monday for his 1 year shoot.Enjoy the cuteness!!Charles Jefferson-1 year

Party Time!!

2009-10-14T10:28:00.008-04:00

Charlie had his 1st birthday party on Sunday afternoon. Originally, we were going to invite all of Charlie's buddies along with our families, but after much debate and consideration given to my sanity level, we decided to keep it to family only. I am so happy that we made that decision!! I enjoy planning a party here or there, but we would have likely had to rent out an arena with all the people

To my son, on your 1st birthday

2009-10-08T10:30:00.006-04:00

At 2:27pm on October 8, 2008, you were born into this world. You were 8 lbs 9oz and 20 inches long. You had some reddish fuzzy hair, and a set of lungs just like mine. You were absolutely perfect.I can't quite describe the mix of emotions that I felt that day. After 36 hours of labor, 3 hours of pushing and 1 cesarean section, our little boy had finally made his debut. I was shivering cold

.......

2009-10-06T19:35:00.002-04:00

"Hold on for a minute. I have to go and get the doctor," said Dana. I was nervous. I could see the blood flow on the screen, and it looked like it was traveling in a semi circle. I asked her if that was his head, and she confirmed that it was. And then came those dreaded words. I waited patiently for Dr. Cummiskey to come into the room. I knew what she was going to say, though. The cord was

Reminiscing

2009-10-05T20:06:00.003-04:00

1 year ago, I was hugely pregnant. My belly was stretched as far as it could go, my feet were swollen, and my hips ached. Sleep was a distant memory at that point. I had to pee every 15 minutes, and I could barely keep any food in my smooshed stomach. I was carrying an 8lb 9 oz baby in my belly. He was all tangled up inside of my womb, just waiting to make his debut.October 5, 2008 was a Sunday

September 4, 2004

2009-09-04T10:49:00.011-04:00

Go! Go Speedracer!

2009-08-29T21:28:00.007-04:00

I got a new car last week. I traded in my 2005 Subaru Outback, for a 2010 Subaru Forester. The Forester is a bit roomier, a bit sleeker, and it's NEW! I haven't had a brand spankin' new car for awhile, and so this is a real blessing! I love this car. It's a blast to drive, I can get Charlie in and out of it much easier than the Outback, and it's BLACK. With Black interior. It's hot, as far as

He Walks!

2009-08-17T12:29:00.002-04:00

Charlie is growing up so fast! The cliche is that your children really do grow up way too fast. I never believed it until I actually had my own. He is 10 months old already. He is walking (!!!!!!), babbling up a storm, and turning into a little-big boy with a huge personality. His tufts of hair are now turning into full blown curls. He can scale the stairs in 15 seconds FLAT, and he loves to

Dear Blog and Readers,

2009-08-10T20:41:00.006-04:00

I promise you that I have not abandoned you, nor have I walked out on you, my trusty readers. Life has been busy. It's the summer time, and we are doing our best at enjoying it while we have it!! Pretty soon, it will be football season, and we will be drinking hot apple cider and getting ready to hole up for the Winter.We have an active 10 month old running around our house. He likes to climb

7/8/NINE

2009-07-08T19:59:00.004-04:00

Our sweet little boy turned 9 months old today. I can hardly believe that we are 3/4 of way through his first year. It really does FLY by. No one can prepare you for just how quickly life seems to zoom by when you have children, but I really do believe time has gone by much quicker than 'normal' now that he is here.Charlie is the greatest joy in our lives. He is now pulling up on everything,

We Made It!

2009-06-19T09:15:00.003-04:00

We are here....the nation's capital is pretty amazing, and my excitement definitely returned once we landed on the tarmac at Reagan Airport.This morning, like clockwork, I woke up at 6:30am, and for the first time in 8 months, there was not a baby stirring in his crib. I almost instinctively turned to the nightstand to switch on the monitor, and then I remembered, that I am baby free for 5 days!

Leaving on a jet plane...

2009-06-17T20:27:00.006-04:00

We are headed out of town for the next 5 days. You would think I would be really excited to go. But, really? I go in and out of feeling ready to get out of here. There is just so much going on right now at home, that it seems odd to just jump on a plane and head out. We are leaving Charlie too, and I am really starting to get upset about it. I never in a million years, would have thought I

Boom Boom Pow

2009-06-12T13:42:00.006-04:00

This is going to be a post full of randomness, because that is exactly how the last week has been.I am currently listening to Boom Boom Pow by the Black Eyed Peas. I kind of love this song. It makes me want to dance. Yep. I tried the moonwalk in the kitchen this morning, whilst wearing my Birkenstocks, and I imagine I looked like a real nerdface.I have to laugh today, because this week has been

40 sticks of butter-GONE

2009-06-05T09:00:00.003-04:00

Did you know that 4 sticks of butter is equal to 1 pound of fat? I blogged about Weight Watchers' visual aids almost 2 years ago, and here I am still fighting the good battle against my fat cells.I have lost 10 lbs. TEN POUNDS!! I am ecstatic and really feeling great about myself right now. It took me 6 weeks to lose that amount of weight, but one thing I have learned about losing weight, is

Mary Jean Graduates

2009-06-02T21:09:00.004-04:00

I cannot believe it, but Mary is done with highschool! This officially marks the end of children in my Dad and Nancy's house. No more kids!! Come September, all 6 kids will have moved on. Tonight we had Mary's graduation party, and I just got home. She decided that she wanted lots and lots of desserts instead of the typical Saturday BBQ. I got to my parent's house and I was so sad that I had

Never Leave Your Child Unattended

2009-05-28T20:32:00.006-04:00

So, my germaphobe side did actually come out tonight.I was working while Curtis was cooking dinner. Charlie was playing independently on the floor, when all of a sudden, I looked over and he was gone. This kid is crawling EVERYWHERE. I thought, "no biggie, he is probably going after the Play Station." I walk over to grab him, and both of his hands are completely COVERED in cat puke. Charlie's

Crane Man for Governor

2009-05-27T22:17:00.003-04:00

Today, one of my co-workers was driving by an accident scene at just the right time. Wes is one of the road service technicians at my place of employment. He was on his way to see another customer, when a county sheriff flagged him down and asked him to help out. He has a crane on his pimped out service mobile, and there was a young man pinned underneath his truck. Wes was able to use his

The Anal Retent Has Left the Building....For Now.

2009-05-26T19:34:00.005-04:00

I was a born perfectionist. Some things just have to be a certain way, or I get dizzy and feel like I am going to faint. I am anal about being on time, and about how my house looks and about things on counter tops. I need things in piles or in some sort of organized fashion. You won't ever come over to my house and find a pile of papers strewn about on the dining room table. I just can't stand

Mobile Charlie

2009-05-16T09:12:00.002-04:00

Charlie has started his own version of crawling. We can't put him on the floor with his toys anymore and walk away. He is into EVERYTHING!! And of course, his favorite toys are Curtis' PlayStation remote control and the cord to the floor lamp. OY VEY. We are in deep trouble!!Original Video - More videos at TinyPicOriginal Video - More videos at TinyPic

Weigh In: Week 3

2009-05-14T13:08:00.003-04:00

I know what you are all thinking, "What in the world is she doing now? More weight loss??" Well, yeah. It's kind of one of those things that is never-ending, at least for me.3 weeks ago, we joined Weight Watchers for what I hope to be the last time. I have a good 45-50 lbs to lose, and I am bound and determined not to be this chubby kid anymore. I am sick and tired of it. Shopping is no fun, and

Going Private NO MORE

2009-05-14T13:05:00.002-04:00

I obviously didn't research this whole "taking the blog private" thing. Sometimes, Blogger irritates me and I wish I could do things "my" way, but such is life.Going private with this blog, would require me to dredge up everyone's email address, and I just decided that it's too much work for me. So, for now, this place will remain open to the internet viewing public, and I will continue to do my

Going Private

2009-05-12T03:00:00.002-04:00

I have always loved keeping this blog open for everyone to read. It most always brightens my day when I get a kind comment from a stranger, or a tidbit of advice from a friend of a friend.Over the last couple of months, some things have made me realize that this place is sacred to me. Now that I have a child, and I am sharing photos of him, and milestones, and feelings about motherhood, I felt it

Stand By Me

2009-04-30T21:29:00.000-04:00

Take 5 minutes and watch this video :o)

You know you are old when....

2009-04-26T19:45:00.004-04:00

I have been spending a lot of time with my high school girlfriends, lately. A few of them have moved back here recently, and this has created a reunion of sorts. We are all getting to know each other again, and do some of the things we used to do.Friday night, on a whim, I called Curtis and asked him if he would watch Charlie while my girlfriend and I went out on the town. She has a little girl

Nothing But The Blood

2009-04-11T22:11:00.004-04:00

Easter is about forgiveness and repentance; it's about pain and suffering, and renewal and rebirth. It is about our salvation. For Christians, this is it. This is the what it's all about.I got an Easter card from my very wise Grammy. She is the definition of what it means to be a Christian woman. In her card, she had written 9 special words. These words were spoken at my Grandaddy's funeral

Adorableness

2009-04-10T16:44:00.002-04:00

We had Charlie's 6 month photos taken on Saturday.Check out this blog for more info.;o)

A Birth Story--for my Son, on his half-birthday

2009-04-08T20:09:00.009-04:00

Dear Charles,6 months ago yesterday, I woke up at 2am with what I thought were terrible gas pains. I had a doctor's appointment scheduled for that afternoon, because my ultrasound the day before (Monday) showed that the cord was around your neck. They wanted to do a non-stress test to be sure that all was well in the womb, and that you could continue to stay in there for a few more days. I was

GO BIG GREEN

2009-04-05T08:48:00.001-04:00

March Madness and April Fools

2009-04-01T20:12:00.005-04:00

I am going "mad." And it's not even March anymore. The basketball tournament is upon us, and bracketology is in full effect in this house. Curtis has his red pen out; diligently marking off the teams that have met defeat. The basketball announcers voices are now familiar to me. Yes, I can name them by their voice, without even looking at their faces. We are huge fans of our Alma-mater, and we

Moments I Love----->The Boys

2009-03-29T12:22:00.005-04:00

Watching basketball and "hoppa-hoppa-hoppa!"

Until Further Notice

2009-03-27T20:49:00.007-04:00

I have slowly weaned Charlie from the breast over the last month. My goal was to make it to 6 months, but I wanted to gradually do this so that he wouldn't be shell-shocked by the formula he was getting. This week is probably the end of a milk supply that I diligently worked to keep up. I am so proud of us, today. Charlie and I made it this long, and I am ecstatic about that.I haven't talked

Sour Face

2009-03-25T20:14:00.002-04:00

Sweet potatoes are a hit.Pears need a little more work. And I think we even got a tinkle shiver on video.Original Video - More videos at TinyPic

The Fog Has Lifted

2009-03-21T21:18:00.005-04:00

A couple of days ago, I was telling my sister how excited I am that it is finally Spring. We were chatting about motherhood, and the challenges therein. We talk about that a lot lately. I am really thankful to have her, because she is an experienced mom of 2, and she knows me well. Talking about motherhood with her, is just like shooting the breeze. I told her the other day about how I was

Blogger Layout ADD

2009-03-20T12:31:00.004-04:00

I have it. We all know I have a tiny bit of ADD in real life, and I have to confess that it has transpired to this place too!I know I have changed the layout here a million times in the past few months, but I just couldn't decide what I wanted it to look like around here. After reading, and gathering feedback, I decided I really didn't like the black background. I figured it might be wise to see

Charlie's Thoughts on Weaning

2009-03-16T20:31:00.004-04:00

Moments I Love

2009-03-15T20:54:00.003-04:00

Charlie's latest thing is to grab at my face. Instead of staring over my shoulder, he is leaning way back, his face lit up with such intent; trying to grab my eye, or my nose or my mouth.Tonight, as I was putting him to sleep, I put him over my shoulder to burp him. It was still light in his room from the daylight savings sunshine, and he was smiling, HUGE, right at me. Then he grabbed my face,

Exhausted

2009-03-09T20:19:00.002-04:00

Daylight Savings Time always does a number on me. The addition of Charlie has only made it worse. I had to fight to keep my eyes open all day long. I even ventured out into the sun, to grab myself a caffeinated beverage. It was a typical Monday. The kind where everything seems to go wrong, and absolutely nothing goes as planned. I got to work, and my co-worker was out with a sick child. The

Toodles to the 20's

2009-03-03T20:32:00.004-05:00

I turned 30 today. It's a weird sensation, leaving behind your "best years" as some would say. I don't know if my 20's were my best years, but I know that a lot of awesome things happened in the last decade. I graduated from college, I got my first job, I bought my first home. I got married, sold the one house, bought another, had a baby, moved jobs two times, and most importantly, I learned

4 Month, 2 Weeks, 6 Days

2009-02-28T22:20:00.004-05:00

That is how old Charlie is today.On Friday, we had our 4 month pediatrician appointment. It was a few days late, but we finally got in there, and it was a very fun appointment."Charlie is thriving" Dr. Mark said with a smile. Charlie was down to his diaper, his chubby rolls oozing out all over. He was kicking his legs, and flailing his arms all in an attempt to roll from his belly to his back.

Pain In The Offering

2009-02-26T19:18:00.004-05:00

This morning, at 4:15 a.m., my very good friend Liz lost her mother. It was very sudden. A virus was attacking her heart, and they just couldn't save her. God had different plans for Esther today. He wanted her to come home. Surrounded by her family, and their voices singing "Great Is Thy Faithfulness" Esther went to be in that special place that He had been saving for her.What is left is so

Roly Poly

2009-02-19T21:03:00.002-05:00

Moments I Love

2009-02-16T19:17:00.004-05:00

He has eyelashes like his Moms; dark and rich in color. His hair is a bit reddish-blond, though. Just like his Moms hair.I feed him before bed in his dimly lit room. It's just the two of us, the sound of Beethoven in the background, and those beautiful eyelashes. He grasps his bottle. In my head I exclaim "Oh my gosh! He just GRABBED his bottle! He's HOLDING his bottle!" But, all I can really

Weigh In Day

2009-02-12T09:23:00.002-05:00

Ugh. Well, the last 2 weeks have not been the best for my diet. I am having a hard time finding time to make good, healthy dinners. Even with my good intentions and planning during the week, we still end up eating an easy meal, or ordering out. I also need to get my butt in gear at the gym or at home. I am officially up 2 pounds from when we started 3 weeks ago. I know this is a bump in the

Change of Plans

2009-02-11T10:38:00.004-05:00

Before I got pregnant, and during my entire pregnancy, I always thought that returning to work would be no sweat. I realized I would miss my baby, and it would be a tough transition. I knew it would require some effort, and some patience, too. But, I also figured I would drop him off at daycare, pull away blissfully, go to work and then leisurely return to pick my bundle up for the evening. Oh

4 Months

2009-02-07T20:08:00.006-05:00

Our little nugget turns 4 months tomorrow. Instead of gushing about how awesome he is, and what an amazing addition to our lives he is, I am going to leave with you a few pictures and a video or two. I can hardly believe this monkey is 4 months old. He is teething, learning to roll, grabbing things, talking and he discovered his feet in the bath tub the other night. It is so fun to watch him

Promotion!

2009-02-07T08:27:00.003-05:00

Curtis interviewed for an internal management position at the bank this week. Yesterday, he received the call that he was the one that they were offering the position to. He swiftly accepted the offer and starts his new job on February 23. Right before we had Charlie, he left the downtown branch for a position on the lakeshore. It was the same position he was doing downtown, but it involved a

"We're Pregnant!!"

2009-02-04T06:00:00.000-05:00

Ha ha!! Gotcha!!One year ago today, I opened up a pink box, and while Curtis was in the shower, I peed on the stick inside of it. I was charting at the time, and so I knew that February 4 was 11 days past my ovulation day. (coincidentally, it's also 12 days after Curtis' birthday! *wink*) If implantation had occurred it would be detectable on a pregnancy test by then. Or at least close to it.

Weigh In Day: Week 1

2009-01-29T11:36:00.002-05:00

It's like starting all over again. This journey is hard sometimes, and I found that out this week.I am still currently breastfeeding my sweet Charlie and so I am instructed to eat 38 points a day. Anyone that has been on Weight Watchers, knows that 38 is a TON of points. I always had an issue eating all of my points, and I noticed myself lacking again this week. I love to eat. How can it be so

Something in Common With the Cat

2009-01-28T08:56:00.004-05:00

We are both shedding. Sylvia has always been a shedder, you know, with her long hair and her feline status. But, me? No, not me. I don't shed. Not in clumps that clog up the drain or in such copious amounts that I am emptying my hairbrush DAILY. My friend, Amy, once made a comment about "guinea pigs clogging your shower drain" when she referred to the "3-month molt." That made me laugh out

Remember when....

2009-01-26T21:08:00.004-05:00

.....this blog was almost solely dedicated to my weight loss efforts? If you look to the right, almost all of my posts here are in some way dedicated to losing weight. And then I got pregnant. Here I am one year later, with a post-partum body that has much to be desired. And I still have the weight to lose.Ladies and gentlemen, I am back on the WAGON.I never actually quit Weight Watchers Online,

Stomach ICKY

2009-01-13T21:29:00.001-05:00

We are battling the stomach flu around here. It started yesterday morning, when Charlie woke at 4am to eat. I was warming the bottle, and Curtis was changing his diaper. All of a sudden, I hear Charlie screaming. I go into his room, and he's in his crib, and Curtis is nowhere in sight. Oh yeah, he's throwing up in the bathroom! We all stayed home yesterday, and by 5pm last night, I was the one

Coming soon to your mailbox!

2009-01-11T22:07:00.004-05:00

I am finally getting around to getting Charlie's announcements in the mail. Keep an eye on your mailbox!! Aren't they grand? I LOVE THEM! Photo courtesy of Amy Carroll Photography