Determined To Get The Job Done

Today in the paper there was a flyer for LA Fitness for a free week and a great deal to sign up. So, Kevin told me to go and use the week, and start today. Well, I wasn't going to pass up that opportunity to work out by myself. So I ran upstairs, got dressed, and was outa the house. I used to belong to that gym back in 2006, or something. Then I stopped after Mary was born. I have been doing Stroller Strides. It's great that I can work out and bring the kids too. It has gotten harder with two. I had a great routine when it was just Mary. I can't seem to get going and there by 8:30 very often, if at all. AND Mary has gotten to the age where she makes it hard to do my walk and work out. She's too busy doing what she wants to. So, it's just not worth the money there. I love seeing the other mom's, but I can still hang out with them.
Anyway, so I joined the gym today. They have a kids club so I can drop off the girls and do my work out and then pick them up after wards. And my mom, sister, and Corie all go to that gym so I can meet them at times too. It all ends up costing the same per month as Stroller Strides, so it's all good. I got to work out today when I went and I'm already sore, which is good. So I hope this will all kick in and get the job done between the gym and weight watchers. Yes, I am determined!!!!

Fun August Night

Aunt Corie came over for dinner last night. We always like when she comes over. Mary was having fun. They were dancing in the living room. The she would get swung around by her arms. I'm sure Corie feels that today.

catching up

NOt much really going on to post, but I'll catch ya up anyway. Mom and dad are on their way home. They should be staying tonight in Vegas and be home tomorrow!!! I can't wait to see them. I know Mary miss' them. Teresa has changed so much in the past two weeks they will not know her.
We have been staying around here, pretty much. Went to Stroller Strides one day for a good work out. I have not been able to get one at home. The kids schedules have not been the same and so I get no free time to work out. So, at least with the walking group I get to go and work out with them. It's just hard to get there at 8:30 in the morning. I need to try more often though.
I got Mary into a mini preschool class for 12 weeks. I'm so excited. She will go every Tuesday and Thursday for two hours. It's a start. It will give me time to do some shopping with only one child or something. It's not close to our house, but close to mom. So, if I need her to pick her up, she can. That start September 15th. I can't wait. We'll have to go shopping for clothes, of course. She's growing up so fast. I will have to figure out how to not let PINTO, her favorite bear, go to class with her. If anyone has any suggestions, let me know.
I have hit a wall with weight watchers for the last three weeks. It's a little frustrating, but at least I don't gain. I finally lost .8 this week. So, maybe I'm back on track.
Anyway, that's about that for now. Things should get more exciting soon, other than the same 'ol same 'ol.

Come Home SOOOOOOON

My parents left last Friday to drive back to Louisville for a national car show. From the time I was little my dad has built old cars. I have grown up going to car shows and hanging out listening to the oldies but goodies. This car he just rebuilt, again, to drive back to the show. I remember so many good times in this car. Now I hope one day my kids will have memories going to car shows with Nana and Papa.

I've been missing them and, of course, the help with the kids. I've been doing ok, but still wish they were here. My aunt and uncle live in Indiana, about 40 miles from Louisville. So, they come down to see and hang out with them. It's not often we get to see them. My cousin is the same age as me and has twin two year olds and a step 4 year old. She Really has her hands full. I talked to mom today and she said they miss the girls, but have had kid fulfillment there too.

I'm glad they are having fun, but, COME HOME SOON!!

Cheap Fun

I so remember playing in boxes when I was little. Dad would go to the back of stores to get us boxes. The best box would be a refrigerator box to be a house. Those were awesome. My sister, Amy, and I would actually try to sleep in it.
I got these boxes today from Amazon. May asked to play with them before I had them emptied. One is for her and the other for Pinto. I had to tape the sides up so they would not fall down, even on Pinto's box. I'm not sure she really thought they were anything specific, but a box. Who cares, she was happy and entertained. All I had to do what order something from Amazon and get a box.

Beach Fun WIth Aunt Amy

Monday Aunt Amy took Mary to the beach for a some fun. This is the first time Amy has taken Mary any where on her own. A friend of hers has a little boy the same age as Mary, so they decided to meet up to have them play. It worked out great. Amy said the two of them played like they've always known each other. Mary was a good girl and shared and played nice. It was a fun day for everyone. Mary was beat after all that and slept like a champ. When I went to bed and looked at the video monitor at her, she was passed out, on her back, spread eagle, half covered. Pretty funny.

These pictures don't even look like my Mary. She is growing and changing so fast.

A Win In My Book

So, after 4 days in Vegas last weekend, I was not looking forward to weighing in at Weight Watchers today. Since we got home I"ve been drinking water like it's going out of style and trying my best to stay on track. Well, it all paid off. I didn't loose, but I didn't gain. I am exactly where I started at before we went! Wahoo!!! So, that is a total win in my book!