Update: Alright, peeps, I think some of you have the wrong idea. I don't live for exercise. Believe me! I have to force myself to do it every time. And if Sara didn't come to my house at 7:30 am two days a week to run then I might not exercise at all. Because I'm lazy. And because I'd much rather read a book and eat chocolate cake. But, I do always, always, always (did I say that already?) feel so much better after I have done the exercise.
It's always so tricky to exercise for the first time in a couple of weeks. With all the sickness in my house the last little while, exercise hasn't happened. This morning I finally got to go for a walk/run. Just a 2-mile stint. It was difficult because I felt like my body was full of lead, but it felt great at the same time. Exercise is almost magical to me. I can be feeling depressed or angry or frustrated. I can have zero desire to do it other than the fact that I know I need to. When I exercise, all that goes away. It renews me. It refreshes me. It clears away the bad emotions. Exercise is like free therapy. Go get some today!
Thursday, July 17, 2008
Tough Break
Sunday, July 13, 2008
BIG NEWS!!!
ALTON PEED IN THE POTTY FOR THE FIRST TIME TODAY!!!! WOOHOO!!!!!
Okay, so that may not be big news to some of you. But, if any of you have or are currently potty training a child, then you understand. I haven't been full-time potty training. We never had a potty party or anything of the sort. Truth be told, I've been avoiding it at all costs. I've been a weenie, I admit it. It sounded hard and I didn't want to deal with it. Lately, though, Alton's been taking his diaper off (because I think it is uncomfortable to him now) and he's been asking more frequently to sit on the potty. How can I turn him down?
Tonight he had been sitting on the potty for a little while. Before I put a diaper on him he got in trouble for something and had to sit in time out. Well, I didn't realize he was sitting on his potty (instead of his stool) during time out. When I told him to come out he proudly announced that he had peed in the potty. I, naturally, didn't believe him because he's said that many times before. Lo and behold, he was actually telling the truth this time!
I realize that this doesn't mean he is trained yet. But, it is an excellent beginning! Thanks for tuning in for our proud news!
Peace out.
Tuesday, July 8, 2008
Howzit?!
Haven't felt much like posting lately. Although, I have enjoyed reading all of your blogs (even if I don't leave a comment)! Not too much has been going on around here. Last weekend Barry, the kids, and I took our first little family vacation. I'll post about that later, with pictures. Currently I have two sick kiddies. Alton spend all day Sunday throwing up. And Evelyn was sick yesterday. Alton was feeling much better yesterday and seems to be doing okay today. Although, he has been complaining that his tummy hurts. Hopefully Barry and I won't get this junk!
Friday, June 6, 2008
Tear-jerker
Today would have been Barry's Dad's 61st birthday. To read a beautiful tribute, please click here.
I love you, Barry, you're the best ever! Thank you for being such a wonderful, caring person. I'm so glad you're mine!!!!!
Thursday, June 5, 2008
National Dystonia Awareness Week
If you're like me, then you have never heard of Dystonia before today. If you'd like to learn more, please visit this site! It is a blog of a woman who suffers with Dystonia. She is having a little contest this week to help spread the word. Check it out and leave her a comment so you can be entered into her contest, too (and mention that you found the link from my blog). Have a nice day and be grateful for your voice!
Tuesday, June 3, 2008
"Tewwa"
This kid loves it on graham crackers.
YUM!!!Trip to Barry's Office
Alton had so much fun drawing pictures on Barry's dry erase board. He's actually drawing little faces with eyes and mouths now, instead of just little squiggles.
Don't you just wanna kiss those cheeks?!
