just have to say.....................

You know, some day's I like to go on and on about my weight about this and about that. After yesterday, I just feel so blessed. I feel so blessed to have God in my life, to not be in a hurry, I feel blessed just to be able to love the small things in life, for conversations with my kids. I feel blessed to have the neighbors down the street. Sometimes people put up such a big guard and become so negative, you just really don't know what to do to help them. I could have gone to that place several times especially in the last 5 months and trust me their were times when I wanted to with all that had happened in our lives in 2008. I chose to lay it out and give it all to God. Oh believe me, it hasn't been easy. But I look back now and really, I am not sure what would have happened if I didn't do that.Thank You dear Lord for all you have done. Just couldn't have done it without his grace.

Terri

the end of another wonderful weekend

So here we are to Sunday evening again. It has rained the whole weekend including Friday. Saturday was quiet, I spent a bit of time dropping everyone off where they needed to go. Mike and I had a lot of time at home together. It was nice, considering we NEVER have the house to ourselves. We were able to visit, and just VEG! I made a roast in the crock pot and the house smelt so comforting all day. I like mashed potatoes, so I did them separately. For some reason I was craving a chocolate cake doughnut from Krispy Kreme! OMG, the thought of it just would not go away. After I picked up my Mom from the hair salon, I dropped her off back at the house then off I was on a mission. I went to KK, I ended up getting a dozen doughnuts. Six glazed, 3 chocolate iced and 3 chocolate iced creme filled doughnut's. I had to eat one on the way home. Michael called he was ready to be picked up so I went ahead and ate a creme filled. I pull up to get him and there he is with a dozen glazed from the fundraiser! Where was my head? We get home and of course, I have to have a glazed one. I know I better find myself at the Y Monday-Friday this week. I am not sure of ball practice schedule yet so I better be prepared.
The roast and all was wonderful by the way! Total comfort.

Sunday was the best. We all got up and went to church. Steve the pastor really gave us the word. Wave church has been such a blessing for me over the past 8 months. I feel I have spiritually grown so much. I still have a lot to learn. Came home took a little nap, did some laundry, got gas for the van, money at the ATM. Ready for Monday. We all went back to church for the Sunday night service AFTER,,,,,,,,,,,,we ate dinner at El Rodeo! Our favorite Mexican joint! Help me Lord!

The best is, we really had some nice down time with the kids this weekend and I wouldn't trade it for anything. I love my family.

Terri

fantastic friday...............

I actually gained 0.2 ounces today! I am alright with that though, this time! I'm good.

A friend of mine has been on my mind for so so long. I mean she is my very dear friend and is always on my mind, but I really have been so concerned about her for the past 2 years. Today it just really weighed heavy on me to stop by and see her and give to her a book that has really gotten me through these last 5 months. A magazine type book that I found on the stands back in November. I really felt it to go and give it to her. I want so bad for her to feel the happiness that I have in my life. It isn't always sunshine happy days here, but hey, could be worse. In my opinion, I am happy, and I am blessed.

On my errand runs, K-love had some good worship and praise songs that filled my heart.
Went to the bank, onto Weight Watchers, then to my friends to drop off the book. Picked the kids up from school then we came home. Had lunch here. Daycare kids got up and played had snack and juice, then it was time to get them ready to go home. Husband called @ 5 to say he was on his way home and some coffee would really sound good. I sure agreed! It was so cold and rainy out. We ended our evening with a movie and just some comforting family time.

I

cold and cloudy today...............................

Right at this very moment, I am thinking about skipping out on my 12:00 P.M. class @ the Y. WHY? Perfect excuse, it is so cold windy and cloudy out! Makes me want to stay home and watch T.V. I have folded my whites, made my meal plan for next week and grocery list, checked e-mails, checked facebook, daycare kids are here and have had snacks for the morning, I had my WW 7pt shake, did my checkbook, and so on and so on and so on! So with all that and the weather, dont I deserve a little relaxation during daycare nap time? NOT, I want to, but I will go to my class. I purchased a new T-shirt for workouts yesterday and I love it! I feel NEW! I have been working so hard this week on tracking and exercise and I have 1 more day until weigh in, it's not worth it. When all the kids are gone, ball practice is over, then I will sit. I will do my Bible study and relax.

Studio Rio here I come! LOL
Terri

What a wonderful week! And it's only Wednesday!

Last Friday I Lost 2lbs. at weigh in! YAY! I have been tracking calories and the change has re motivated me. The weekend was wonderful, the weather here has been gorgeous! I spent Saturday de-cluttering the VHS & DVD cabinet. I am finally sending off a bunch of old VHS video's. While cleaning out the DVDs I came across the Ten Commandments. For the first time ever, I understood it! I am 39 years old! I have been reading the Chronological Bible (NIV) and finally am understanding and putting it all together. I still need to watch the 2nd disc. Maybe this weekend. After getting the house cleaned and watching more movies Saturday my husband and daughter and I went out to eat. That was nice to spend that time with just Mallory. Sunday we woke up a little late and LAZY so we didn't make it to church. I went by myself Sunday evening then enjoyed the drive home with the windows down and listening to K-Love! Monday morning I dropped the kids off at school and went to the Y, did the treadmill and weights. The daycare kids spent most of the day outside and I enjoyed that.

Little League has started again. One of my problems in the past year has been putting myself down at the bottom of the list. So, when planning my schedule and menu's this week I am making sure that if I am not going to be able to workout in the evenings to see what I can do during the morning or afternoon. Three days in and I am doing good. One week at a time is what I need to get back to. On Sunday's I get out the Big Calendar see what is going on for the week. Plan the menu, being sure to keep in mind if it needs to be a quick meal like sandwiches etc..or a crock pot meal. Then I go back over the week and see where I have the time to do a class or do I just have time for the treadmill etc.....I think the Old NEW Terri is back, I have checked back in! Studio Rio here I come! (I want to take a class there when I reach 160 lbs.)

Monday I called a lady back about joining a craft cell group. I am really looking forward to trying that out. Tuesday was sort of cold out, but it was wonderful! I was very motivated. Here we are today. I am getting ready to pick up Mallory then head to the Y. Tonight she has dance, that is sort of my ME time. I am in the car alone for an hour while I wait for her to get out of dance. I use that time for prayer, reading my Bible, or to just call a friend.

Just remember to make time for yourself somehow daily.You are a great investment.

Terri

what a wonderful weekend!

I didn't make it to Weight Watcher's on Friday. I was getting laundry done and had to go to the grocery store. I was going to be at a women's conference at church Friday evening, Saturday morning and afternoon, then back on Saturday evening and the regular Sunday morning. So, I chose to make sure that the family was set up with food and clothes since Mom wasn't going to be here. I did get on my scales at home and I think I did lose 1 lb. My scale is really close to Weight Watcher's, within ounces.

The Devoted Conference was WONDERFUL! I am so glad I went. I think I am going to call the lady that invited me to her cell group and see if I like it. A cell group is a smaller group of people that get together every other week or once a month and have a Bible study or discussion. In a cell group it helps to feel more a part of the church community.

Sunday was really nice. We went to the 9:00 service, came home had some lunch and I put a big pot of chicken and rice soup and then took a good nap on the couch. It rained all day, it was a cozy day! Good day for soup.

I am going to start keeping track of calories for awhile. My Y coach suggested it last Tuesday. I was telling her that I think I might be bored with the whole point thing. She said i might not be eating enough for as much as I have been working out. Maybe a little change will be good. I wan to get back into those 16 jeans. I haven't even put them on in awhile. I'm scared to! Last time I did I could get them on but, they were so tight! Rachel will be here in 4 weeks! I better get off my FAT SOFA!