Happy Hump Day!!!! I am a bit sore this morning. I did some weight training last night and my arms are feeling a tad bit rubbery. I have been doing a bit of old school training the last few weeks to mix up my routine. Sit up, push ups, bench weights, jumping jacks, toe touches, lunges, etc and of course walking. Think junior high and high school P. E. workouts. I am really loving it. I keep thinking I am going to go to the gym, but once I get home, I do not feel like going out again, so home workouts it is. I can already see some results in the ab and thigh department. I now need to add more calories to my diet since I am concentrating on toning. I have such a hard time maintaining. I know, tough problem to have, but there it is. I am thinking of going the smoothie route again. Not as a meal replacement, but in addition to breakfast. Hubby makes yummy smoothies, so I am golden there.
Four years ago today the kids and I made the move from Bentonville to Cabot without the baby daddy. We had decided as early as February to separate, but wanted to wait until the kids were out of school to tell them as we did want to lay a bomb on them like this while they were in school. Ex hubby helped us pack and move into our apartment in Cabot. It was a scary time. I was going to be an official single mom. Ex hubby traveled a lot, worked a lot, studied a lot, etc so I was used to this role, but not officially. I needed to get a job and settle the kids into our new lives. It was also a very freeing time as well. I was able to re connect with friends I had not seen in forever and meet some new ones who would change my life forever. My sister and her family were also moving to Cabot at the same time and I loved having her close again. The transition was pretty smooth for the most part. I was envisioning things a lot rougher than actually came to pass, so I am very thankful for that. Are there things I would have changed? Yes. I would have made a direct move to Little Rock, because I ended up working in Little Rock and that commute was awful. I live around a 5 minute drive from the office now and it is heavenly. Anyway, this has caused my brain to go into reflective mode for the day. It is not a bad thing to look back and see how far you have come, or what changes need to be made. Life is about growing and moving on. How have you grown this year?
Enjoy your Wednesday and do something fun today. The weather in Little Rock is beautiful today.
Hugs!
Wednesday, July 30, 2014
Tuesday, July 29, 2014
Never gonna give up
Do you give up when the going gets rough or do you dig in with both heels until you have reached your goal? Me? I am a little of both. My life is full of rainbows and butterflies and when dark clouds creep in I want to run as far away as possible, sometimes. Why not all the time? This is a question I ask myself on a regular basis. When I decided to go back to school 4 years ago to finish my degree, I was not stopping for anything. Money, time, whatever, I was bound and determined to finish before my son graduated from high school. I graduated December 2013 and my son will graduate May of 2015, so not only did I meet my goal, but I surpassed it. When it comes to fitness, I set goals for myself, stick to them and do not give up, regardless. I was determined to complete a 1/2 marathon so I could put that damn sticker on my car. Well, in May of this year I completed that goal. But, other parts of my life....run away! Hubby and I have been married 2 years this past May. To say that the first year was a bit rough was an understatement. Outside influences were bound and determined to tear us apart and honestly, I would be lying if I did not have more than a few conversations with the hubby about leaving. He always said to me, what is between us is what counts and the rest of them do not matter. At the end of it all, it is us and the rest is bullshit(he has such a lovely way with words). In other words, he would not allow me to give up. He told me it was not an option. It took him a long time to find happiness and love and he was not going to let it slip away. I am so thankful that he fought for me, because he was right. The outside stuff is bullshit and what matters is us. So, my point to all this? Let's stop giving up. When we stick to our goals and dreams, great things happen. A degree, a half marathon, a wonderful marriage, and the list can and will go on and on. This ties to your goal of a healthy lifestyle. Stick to it. The results will amaze you. It will be a slow process. It took me almost 3 years to finish my degree. It took 5 years for me to get into running/walking again and to be able to work up to a 1/2 marathon. Dig your heels in and get it done.
Hugs!
Hugs!
Monday, July 28, 2014
A Booby Monday
It's Monday, so let's talk about boobs.
A couple of weeks ago I was having a beer with some male friends and the topic of boobs came up. I cannot remember why, but wow, what varying opinions. I just assumed guys were the bigger the better, but that is so not true. Now, I have not been overly blessed in this area. Don't get me wrong, they are fabulous, just not big. As I tell everyone, B definitely stands for beautiful. Anyway, back to my conversation. I asked the guys around the table what they liked. Each one had a different opinion. One said the bigger the better(of course), one was very specific, as in race, fake, etc, and the other said more than a handful is way too much. I guess guys really put some thought into this topic so they should know. Believe it or not, this totally changed of how I feel about mine. I have always been jealous of the girls with the big boobs. As a teen, I kept waiting for mine to grow and fill out that training bra, but alas, they started and then just stopped. I had big ones while I was pregnant(loved them!), but as soon as I was done breastfeeding, they shrunk back to their original size. Now, over the years I have thought about implants, but I could not justify the expense or the fact that I truly believe we are made the way we are supposed to be made, imperfections and all. Plus, I am a big promoter of a healthy body image, so I am not a fan of plastic surgery. I have lots of friends who have them, but they are not for me and more power to them. The majority of them look (and feel) fantastic. I also started looking at before and after pictures and realized that hey, mine are not that bad. But as a boob obsessed society, I still feel a little deprived in this area. I went bra shopping yesterday(a task I hate) because it really makes me self conscience. But, I ended up finding some super cute and comfortable ones and realized I needed to count my blessings instead. For us small breasted women we can wear all the cute styles. We do not need tons of materials and fasteners to keep our girls in place and happy. I can fit in just about any style bikini top and clothing top without having to worry about over spill. I can run without pain. I do not have back pain. As a mid 40's woman, I never have to worry about sagging. That's right, my girls are still fabulously perky. And last but not least, my hubby thinks they are fantastic and at the end of the day, he really is the one who pays the most attention to them, so if he is happy then why should I complain. So, ladies, regardless of your size, embrace them and be happy with what you have.
Hugs!
A couple of weeks ago I was having a beer with some male friends and the topic of boobs came up. I cannot remember why, but wow, what varying opinions. I just assumed guys were the bigger the better, but that is so not true. Now, I have not been overly blessed in this area. Don't get me wrong, they are fabulous, just not big. As I tell everyone, B definitely stands for beautiful. Anyway, back to my conversation. I asked the guys around the table what they liked. Each one had a different opinion. One said the bigger the better(of course), one was very specific, as in race, fake, etc, and the other said more than a handful is way too much. I guess guys really put some thought into this topic so they should know. Believe it or not, this totally changed of how I feel about mine. I have always been jealous of the girls with the big boobs. As a teen, I kept waiting for mine to grow and fill out that training bra, but alas, they started and then just stopped. I had big ones while I was pregnant(loved them!), but as soon as I was done breastfeeding, they shrunk back to their original size. Now, over the years I have thought about implants, but I could not justify the expense or the fact that I truly believe we are made the way we are supposed to be made, imperfections and all. Plus, I am a big promoter of a healthy body image, so I am not a fan of plastic surgery. I have lots of friends who have them, but they are not for me and more power to them. The majority of them look (and feel) fantastic. I also started looking at before and after pictures and realized that hey, mine are not that bad. But as a boob obsessed society, I still feel a little deprived in this area. I went bra shopping yesterday(a task I hate) because it really makes me self conscience. But, I ended up finding some super cute and comfortable ones and realized I needed to count my blessings instead. For us small breasted women we can wear all the cute styles. We do not need tons of materials and fasteners to keep our girls in place and happy. I can fit in just about any style bikini top and clothing top without having to worry about over spill. I can run without pain. I do not have back pain. As a mid 40's woman, I never have to worry about sagging. That's right, my girls are still fabulously perky. And last but not least, my hubby thinks they are fantastic and at the end of the day, he really is the one who pays the most attention to them, so if he is happy then why should I complain. So, ladies, regardless of your size, embrace them and be happy with what you have.
Hugs!
Sunday, July 27, 2014
Fabulous weekend
Happy Sunday! Special blog post on the weekend while I have the time and it is fresh in my memory. Hubby and I had an absolutely fabulous weekend. We drove up to Northwest Arkansas primarily to see Steely Dan in Rogers at the new Wal Mart outdoor pavilion. They were fantastic! We decided to be on the cheaper side and sit on the lawn and we ended up with prime seats. If you ever get a chance to see a show at the pavilion, definitely do so. It is comfortable, food is good, beer is cold and the bathrooms are clean. The parking is okay. It is on a dirt road, so mind your foot wear choice. After the show,we went by the Kum and Go to pick up some beer and found out that you cannot purchase alcoholic beverages after 11:00. What the hell? We have some crazy stupid laws regarding alcohol in Arkansas.
Friday, hubby and I drove to Bella Vista to visit the princess. She was spending the week with her dad and we missed her, so we wanted to swing by and give her a hug and a kiss. From there, we headed to the Crystal Bridges museum in Bentonville. I had been there before with the kids, but this was hubby's first time. He is a huge art fan, so I was excited to show him the museum. We had a fantastic time. The museum is wonderful. They are setting up for a new show, so some of the art I wanted to show him was not available. We did about an hour and a half in the museum, took a lunch break, finished up the museum and then did one of the outside walking tours. It was hot, so we only did the art walk. It is so beautiful. I took some photos, but they really do not do it justice. It is well worth the visit. We are going to go again in the fall so we can take advantage of the outside gardens. After the museum, I took hubby on a quick tour of Bentonville. I lived there for about a year right before my divorce, so I had to show hubby Wal Mart land. After, we drove to Fayetteville and had a yummy dinner on Dickson Street. We ate at Hog Haus Brewery. Honestly, the house beer was crap, but the food was delicious and so was the wine. We ate on the top patio, which was shaded and prime for people watching, something hubby and I love to do. After dinner we went out for pie at the Village Inn. We do not have one in Little Rock, which makes me sad. They have awesome pie and I have been craving good pie for about a month. I had the French Silk. Yummmmmm. Sunday, we had a leisurely morning, stopped off at Rick's Bakery and then made our way back home. We stopped off in Altus and quickly went through two wineries. Honestly, the tasting at Wiederkher's was not good. I was all set to buy some wine to take home, but yuck, no thank you. We decided it was way too hot to actually tour so we are going to go back in the fall and taste our way through Altus. All in all it was a wonderful weekend. We did have a few hiccups. Mark locked us out of the apartment we were staying in and we had to call a locksmith. They were there in record time and it only cost $45.00. The scooter acted up for a minute, but the great guys at Midas in Bentonville got us sorted out and charged us $0. So that was awesome. Love kind people.
Princess is home as well as Jake and Rader. I am a happy momma. Here's to a wonderful weekend ahead!
Hugs!
Some photos of our weekend:
Steely Dan
View of Crystal Bridges
One of my favorite pieces
In one of the courtyards at Crystal Bridges
Turtle on the Art Walk
Rabbit on the Art Walk
My bee friend
In the garden
Shrimp and Grits at Hog Haus
French Silk Pie at the Village Inn
Altus
Friday, hubby and I drove to Bella Vista to visit the princess. She was spending the week with her dad and we missed her, so we wanted to swing by and give her a hug and a kiss. From there, we headed to the Crystal Bridges museum in Bentonville. I had been there before with the kids, but this was hubby's first time. He is a huge art fan, so I was excited to show him the museum. We had a fantastic time. The museum is wonderful. They are setting up for a new show, so some of the art I wanted to show him was not available. We did about an hour and a half in the museum, took a lunch break, finished up the museum and then did one of the outside walking tours. It was hot, so we only did the art walk. It is so beautiful. I took some photos, but they really do not do it justice. It is well worth the visit. We are going to go again in the fall so we can take advantage of the outside gardens. After the museum, I took hubby on a quick tour of Bentonville. I lived there for about a year right before my divorce, so I had to show hubby Wal Mart land. After, we drove to Fayetteville and had a yummy dinner on Dickson Street. We ate at Hog Haus Brewery. Honestly, the house beer was crap, but the food was delicious and so was the wine. We ate on the top patio, which was shaded and prime for people watching, something hubby and I love to do. After dinner we went out for pie at the Village Inn. We do not have one in Little Rock, which makes me sad. They have awesome pie and I have been craving good pie for about a month. I had the French Silk. Yummmmmm. Sunday, we had a leisurely morning, stopped off at Rick's Bakery and then made our way back home. We stopped off in Altus and quickly went through two wineries. Honestly, the tasting at Wiederkher's was not good. I was all set to buy some wine to take home, but yuck, no thank you. We decided it was way too hot to actually tour so we are going to go back in the fall and taste our way through Altus. All in all it was a wonderful weekend. We did have a few hiccups. Mark locked us out of the apartment we were staying in and we had to call a locksmith. They were there in record time and it only cost $45.00. The scooter acted up for a minute, but the great guys at Midas in Bentonville got us sorted out and charged us $0. So that was awesome. Love kind people.
Princess is home as well as Jake and Rader. I am a happy momma. Here's to a wonderful weekend ahead!
Hugs!
Some photos of our weekend:
Thursday, July 24, 2014
Time to rest
It's my Friday. Hubby and I are leaving at 12 to start off on another adventure. Unfortunately, this is our last getaway for a bit. Although, I should not say that as we are sorta planning a getaway in October so never mind.
I have stayed home the last two nights and it has been fabulous. I am loving the down time. I have done absolutely nothing except read and watch tv. I have laundry in the baskets, floors that need to be mopped, but I have no desire to do any of this. My house is picked up and the kitchen is clean. I cannot stand a dirty kitchen. Gross, gross, gross. Yesterday, it was pouring down rain, so hubby's soccer game was cancelled. We came home, went straight downstairs, snuggled under the blankets and took a nap. It was heavenly. I love those unexpected moments we get. Later, hubby went out to dinner with oldest stepson, and Jake had a friend over. They showed me how to play a new game, Cards Against Humanity. It was fun, but a bit awkward playing with two teenage boys. I am a bit old fashioned and believe some things you should not do with your kids. I don't mind some off color, but they need to keep that part of their lives with their friends. Now, it would be fun to play with my adult friends, so I am seeing a card night in our future.
I am dedicating the rest of my blog to a gentleman who I do not know personally. I only know him as the friendly, happy gentleman who walked his scruffy dog every morning in our neighborhood. Hubby and I would see him every morning and wave. When we were at the stop light, we would coo over his dog. He was an older gentleman who wore old school headphones(think walkman style) and seemed to really enjoy his morning walks with his dog. Well, on Monday, Barry Livingston, age 76 was hit on Hughes street while jogging. It was a hit and run, and Mr. Livingston was found by another jogger on the side of the road. He apparently took a morning run early and then would come back and walk his dog which was when hubby and I would see him. They are trying to find the individual who hit him, but there are not any leads as of yet. I will miss seeing Mr. Livingston and his scrappy dog and send prayers to his wife, children and grandchildren. Rest in peace.
Give someone an extra hug today. We never know when it will be the last.
Hugs!
I have stayed home the last two nights and it has been fabulous. I am loving the down time. I have done absolutely nothing except read and watch tv. I have laundry in the baskets, floors that need to be mopped, but I have no desire to do any of this. My house is picked up and the kitchen is clean. I cannot stand a dirty kitchen. Gross, gross, gross. Yesterday, it was pouring down rain, so hubby's soccer game was cancelled. We came home, went straight downstairs, snuggled under the blankets and took a nap. It was heavenly. I love those unexpected moments we get. Later, hubby went out to dinner with oldest stepson, and Jake had a friend over. They showed me how to play a new game, Cards Against Humanity. It was fun, but a bit awkward playing with two teenage boys. I am a bit old fashioned and believe some things you should not do with your kids. I don't mind some off color, but they need to keep that part of their lives with their friends. Now, it would be fun to play with my adult friends, so I am seeing a card night in our future.
I am dedicating the rest of my blog to a gentleman who I do not know personally. I only know him as the friendly, happy gentleman who walked his scruffy dog every morning in our neighborhood. Hubby and I would see him every morning and wave. When we were at the stop light, we would coo over his dog. He was an older gentleman who wore old school headphones(think walkman style) and seemed to really enjoy his morning walks with his dog. Well, on Monday, Barry Livingston, age 76 was hit on Hughes street while jogging. It was a hit and run, and Mr. Livingston was found by another jogger on the side of the road. He apparently took a morning run early and then would come back and walk his dog which was when hubby and I would see him. They are trying to find the individual who hit him, but there are not any leads as of yet. I will miss seeing Mr. Livingston and his scrappy dog and send prayers to his wife, children and grandchildren. Rest in peace.
Give someone an extra hug today. We never know when it will be the last.
Hugs!
Wednesday, July 23, 2014
You are beautiful
Happy Hump Day!
So there has been a challenge going around in the facebook world asking you to post 5 pictures of what makes you feel beautiful. I think the premise behind this is to post pictures of yourself of when you felt the most beautiful. I love this concept. I love seeing everyone's photos and especially their favorites. Well, I have a friend who did this in a different way. He posted pictures of things. It was mostly alcoholic beverages, but I got his point. What makes you feel beautiful? I have been thinking about this and came up with a list. By the way, I am a list person. I like to check off things and feel the accomplishment. So here are my five things that make me feel beautiful in written, not photographic form.
1. My husband. He is constantly telling me how beautiful, sexy, gorgeous,etc I am. I never get tired of hearing this and I know he feels this way because I can glance over at him and catch him "checking me out" and he gets this smile.
2. My friends and kids. They make me smile, which makes me happy on the inside, which shows on the outside.
3. The perfect outfit. You know the one that fits you like the designer made it especially for you. It hides the imperfections and accents all your good parts.
4. Makeup and Jewelry. I am a girly girl as you well know, so when the makeup is done and I am perfectly accessorized, I feel beautiful.
5. Being at the beach. I am at peace when I am at the beach and a person at peace glows, which makes me beautiful.
Work on your list and let me know. It is most important to be happy and at peace on the inside. Get rid of the hate and turmoil and your inner beauty will show on the outside. I know people who are beautiful on the outside, but their personality turns them ugly. Don't be that person. Get rid of your RBF(resting bitch face) and replace it with a smile.
Have a beautiful day and let it show!
Hugs!
So there has been a challenge going around in the facebook world asking you to post 5 pictures of what makes you feel beautiful. I think the premise behind this is to post pictures of yourself of when you felt the most beautiful. I love this concept. I love seeing everyone's photos and especially their favorites. Well, I have a friend who did this in a different way. He posted pictures of things. It was mostly alcoholic beverages, but I got his point. What makes you feel beautiful? I have been thinking about this and came up with a list. By the way, I am a list person. I like to check off things and feel the accomplishment. So here are my five things that make me feel beautiful in written, not photographic form.
1. My husband. He is constantly telling me how beautiful, sexy, gorgeous,etc I am. I never get tired of hearing this and I know he feels this way because I can glance over at him and catch him "checking me out" and he gets this smile.
2. My friends and kids. They make me smile, which makes me happy on the inside, which shows on the outside.
3. The perfect outfit. You know the one that fits you like the designer made it especially for you. It hides the imperfections and accents all your good parts.
4. Makeup and Jewelry. I am a girly girl as you well know, so when the makeup is done and I am perfectly accessorized, I feel beautiful.
5. Being at the beach. I am at peace when I am at the beach and a person at peace glows, which makes me beautiful.
Work on your list and let me know. It is most important to be happy and at peace on the inside. Get rid of the hate and turmoil and your inner beauty will show on the outside. I know people who are beautiful on the outside, but their personality turns them ugly. Don't be that person. Get rid of your RBF(resting bitch face) and replace it with a smile.
Have a beautiful day and let it show!
Hugs!
Tuesday, July 22, 2014
What is your normal?
Happy Tuesday! Congrats to the 501 Brewers and their success with Ales for ALS fundraiser at Dugan's last night. Sold out 66 pints in one hour and 15 minutes! Excellent. We had a great time and raised money while having some good beer. What more can you ask for? Here is part of our crew from last night. Told you it was fun!
I am a creature of habit, especially when it comes to the day to day routine. I have a morning routine that I rarely change, when I take a shower, I wash myself in the exact same order, every time, I get ready the same way, I have a work routine, etc. Now, I am not this way in all aspects of my life, but when my routine gets messed up, my whole day is thrown off. Is this a fault? I don't think so. I think we need some type of normalcy in our lives. Now, of course, the definition of normal varies greatly depending on who you are. Normal to you could be getting up at 5 am and going for a quick 10 mile run. This, is great, but definitely not my normal. Everyone needs to define what their normal is. I am a night owl. It is rare I go to bed before 11:00. People kept telling me this would change as I got older, but I am not seeing it yet. I did attempt for a short time to get up earlier than normal to exercise, but it just is not for me. I wish I could incorporate this, so I could get that off my to do list, but it is not to be. So, all this is to say, exercise should be a part of your norm. I do sit ups every night. EVERY NIGHT. The only rest days I have is when I am genuinely ill. I have done this since my early 20's. Lately, since my surgery, I have gotten out of this habit and I feel like such a sloth. It's crazy how changing one thing can effect you so greatly. So, I incorporated it back into my routine and feel so much better. Fit some type of physical exercise into your routine. Your body will thank you for it. It will take awhile for this to become a part of your daily routine. There is a myth that it only takes 21 days, but in all actuality it can take anywhere from 18-254 days. So, put a reminder on your phone, create a to do list, a note on your bathroom mirror, or a sticky note to remind yourself to walk every day, do sit ups, push ups, treadmill, ride your bike, etc. Start off with one type of exercise, do it for a short time and then build up from there. Let me know your progress.
Have a fabulous Tuesday and give someone a smile!
Hugs!
I am a creature of habit, especially when it comes to the day to day routine. I have a morning routine that I rarely change, when I take a shower, I wash myself in the exact same order, every time, I get ready the same way, I have a work routine, etc. Now, I am not this way in all aspects of my life, but when my routine gets messed up, my whole day is thrown off. Is this a fault? I don't think so. I think we need some type of normalcy in our lives. Now, of course, the definition of normal varies greatly depending on who you are. Normal to you could be getting up at 5 am and going for a quick 10 mile run. This, is great, but definitely not my normal. Everyone needs to define what their normal is. I am a night owl. It is rare I go to bed before 11:00. People kept telling me this would change as I got older, but I am not seeing it yet. I did attempt for a short time to get up earlier than normal to exercise, but it just is not for me. I wish I could incorporate this, so I could get that off my to do list, but it is not to be. So, all this is to say, exercise should be a part of your norm. I do sit ups every night. EVERY NIGHT. The only rest days I have is when I am genuinely ill. I have done this since my early 20's. Lately, since my surgery, I have gotten out of this habit and I feel like such a sloth. It's crazy how changing one thing can effect you so greatly. So, I incorporated it back into my routine and feel so much better. Fit some type of physical exercise into your routine. Your body will thank you for it. It will take awhile for this to become a part of your daily routine. There is a myth that it only takes 21 days, but in all actuality it can take anywhere from 18-254 days. So, put a reminder on your phone, create a to do list, a note on your bathroom mirror, or a sticky note to remind yourself to walk every day, do sit ups, push ups, treadmill, ride your bike, etc. Start off with one type of exercise, do it for a short time and then build up from there. Let me know your progress.
Have a fabulous Tuesday and give someone a smile!
Hugs!
Monday, July 21, 2014
Weekend wrap up
Happy Monday! Phew, what a weekend. The recap:
Friday night: Ales for ALS fundraiser at Stone's Throw Brewery. Great success with some awesome brew. Attending again, tonight at Dugan's Pub in downtown Little Rock. After Stone's Throw, we ate at Dizzy's in downtown Little Rock. Hubby and I had never been before and had been wanting to try it. Yummo! Hubby and I split the cheese dip and the Pasta Primavera. It was excellent! We were able to sit outside on their beautiful patio and it was a bit cool so these dishes were perfect for the chilly weather. Highly recommend Dizzy's. When we came home, Jake and my nephew Carter had a couple of girls over and I enjoyed visiting(embarrassing them). Hubby and I are great at this.
Saturday: Drove to Nashville, picked up Ellie, hugged and caught up with a few friends, grabbed some bbq to go from Martin's, shopped at the Amish Market, swung through the candy store, and headed home. We left at 9 am and got home at 11 pm. Long trip, but hubby and I have fun in the car listening to music, singing, planning our lives and just enjoying being with each other. On the way home, Ellie caught us up on her life the last 10 days and she had a great time.
Sunday: Slept in, cleaned up the yard and house. Spent some time with Ellie(her bff came over as well) and then sent her off again with her dad for the week. We were invited to attend the friends and family opening at 7:00 for a new restaurant/pub opening called Another Round. The amazing and beautiful Barrie Torrey is the manager. We had a fabulous time. The food was good, drinks were good, loved our waiter, and hubby even twirled me around on the dance floor to my all time favorite Lionel Richie song. This is definitely going to become a regular spot for me. Hubby and I had mini tacos for an appetizer, roasted vegetable flat bread, pastrami hamburger and bread pudding for dessert. Yummy. It was awesome celebrating the experience with most of my Village peeps. I really do love them.
That was my weekend wrap up. Busy, huh? We are off for one more fun filled weekend and then I think we are home for awhile. School is ready to start soon and I need to start resting up for a busy school year. Princess will be cheering so I see lots of games in my future, Jake will be a Senior, and youngest step son will be a Junior. It seems my oldest step son is getting school burn out. He is a sophomore at UALR. Hubby told him to take a semester off. There is no need to keep pushing yourself if you truly are burned out. He can just pick it up in January or even next fall. Sometimes you just need a break.
Enjoy the rest of your Monday. Make it special.
Hugs
Friday night: Ales for ALS fundraiser at Stone's Throw Brewery. Great success with some awesome brew. Attending again, tonight at Dugan's Pub in downtown Little Rock. After Stone's Throw, we ate at Dizzy's in downtown Little Rock. Hubby and I had never been before and had been wanting to try it. Yummo! Hubby and I split the cheese dip and the Pasta Primavera. It was excellent! We were able to sit outside on their beautiful patio and it was a bit cool so these dishes were perfect for the chilly weather. Highly recommend Dizzy's. When we came home, Jake and my nephew Carter had a couple of girls over and I enjoyed visiting(embarrassing them). Hubby and I are great at this.
Saturday: Drove to Nashville, picked up Ellie, hugged and caught up with a few friends, grabbed some bbq to go from Martin's, shopped at the Amish Market, swung through the candy store, and headed home. We left at 9 am and got home at 11 pm. Long trip, but hubby and I have fun in the car listening to music, singing, planning our lives and just enjoying being with each other. On the way home, Ellie caught us up on her life the last 10 days and she had a great time.
Sunday: Slept in, cleaned up the yard and house. Spent some time with Ellie(her bff came over as well) and then sent her off again with her dad for the week. We were invited to attend the friends and family opening at 7:00 for a new restaurant/pub opening called Another Round. The amazing and beautiful Barrie Torrey is the manager. We had a fabulous time. The food was good, drinks were good, loved our waiter, and hubby even twirled me around on the dance floor to my all time favorite Lionel Richie song. This is definitely going to become a regular spot for me. Hubby and I had mini tacos for an appetizer, roasted vegetable flat bread, pastrami hamburger and bread pudding for dessert. Yummy. It was awesome celebrating the experience with most of my Village peeps. I really do love them.
That was my weekend wrap up. Busy, huh? We are off for one more fun filled weekend and then I think we are home for awhile. School is ready to start soon and I need to start resting up for a busy school year. Princess will be cheering so I see lots of games in my future, Jake will be a Senior, and youngest step son will be a Junior. It seems my oldest step son is getting school burn out. He is a sophomore at UALR. Hubby told him to take a semester off. There is no need to keep pushing yourself if you truly are burned out. He can just pick it up in January or even next fall. Sometimes you just need a break.
Enjoy the rest of your Monday. Make it special.
Hugs
Friday, July 18, 2014
So you had a bad day
TGIF! I had a bad day yesterday. I could go on and on about all the crappy things that happened yesterday, but instead I thought I would try and make a positive about all the negatives, so here goes.
1. Oldest stepson was involved in a fender bender. He was rear ended. I am very thankful he was not hurt and vehicles can be repaired.
2. Major glitch at work yesterday caused major phone calls for about 3 hours straight. I got to talk to some really nice people I normally would not have and the afternoon flew by because we were so busy.
3. Communication between certain parties is poor at best, but we eventually get clued in on what is going on and am thankful for that.
4. Something was broken at the office, I threw a stink about it and it got fixed. I do not recommend this path, but I was nice, but firm. I love my job and would like to keep it, so I rarely do this.
5. It was rainy all day yesterday, but hubby and I had a lovely walk in the rain and my tomato plants are doing wonderful.
6. Hubby rented a stupid, yet funny movie to lift my spirits. He made a yummy dinner and had a glass of wine poured and waiting while I took a nap.
7. Youngest stepson brought home cake. Yum!
So, there is my making lemons out of lemonade. I had a restful sleep and I have today to look forward to.
Today marks the one year anniversary of my ya ya girls. There are five of us who knew at least one in the group and then we all took a fabulous beach trip a month later and created a bond that will keep us going for life. I love my ya ya girls. Here is to another fabulous year of fun!
1. Oldest stepson was involved in a fender bender. He was rear ended. I am very thankful he was not hurt and vehicles can be repaired.
2. Major glitch at work yesterday caused major phone calls for about 3 hours straight. I got to talk to some really nice people I normally would not have and the afternoon flew by because we were so busy.
3. Communication between certain parties is poor at best, but we eventually get clued in on what is going on and am thankful for that.
4. Something was broken at the office, I threw a stink about it and it got fixed. I do not recommend this path, but I was nice, but firm. I love my job and would like to keep it, so I rarely do this.
5. It was rainy all day yesterday, but hubby and I had a lovely walk in the rain and my tomato plants are doing wonderful.
6. Hubby rented a stupid, yet funny movie to lift my spirits. He made a yummy dinner and had a glass of wine poured and waiting while I took a nap.
7. Youngest stepson brought home cake. Yum!
So, there is my making lemons out of lemonade. I had a restful sleep and I have today to look forward to.
Today marks the one year anniversary of my ya ya girls. There are five of us who knew at least one in the group and then we all took a fabulous beach trip a month later and created a bond that will keep us going for life. I love my ya ya girls. Here is to another fabulous year of fun!
Tonight marks the kick off for Ales for ALS. My good friends who own Leap of Faith have collaborated with other home brewers to create a special ale to raise money for ALS. They will be at Stone's Throw tonight, Dugan's on Monday, Big Orange-Midtown on Tuesday and Flying Saucer on Wednesday. I will hopefully be making an appearance at all events. Come join us and help raise money for a great cause.
Enjoy your weekend and turn your lemons into lemonade.
Hugs!
Thursday, July 17, 2014
Change
Happy Throwback Thursday, as it is known in the facebook and instagram world. My Throwback Thursday is more of a mental thing instead of a photo thing. I have downloaded the app, Timehop, on my iphone. I love it. It goes back one year, 2 years, etc. It has been fun going down memory lane, but it has also reminded me of all the changes I have been through in the last five years. Since that time, I have divorced, married, moved 3 times, graduated from college, got 2 jobs, left one, completed an internship, bought and sold way too many cars, taught 2 kids to drive, repaired relationships, traveled, anyway, you get the point. All of these events have brought major changes in my life. Some I have welcomed and some I have reluctantly resigned myself too. Change is the natural ebb and flow of life, so how do you welcome change? I usually grasp it with open arms as I love new experiences, but it seems to get a little harder the older I become. I guess the whole, cannot teach an old dog new trick kind of concept. Circumstances that made me unhappy were easy to change. Not that they did not come with heartache and a whole lot of stress. We were listening to the radio this morning and one of my favorite Sheryl Crow songs came on. The lyrics are: "If it makes you happy, it can' be that bad, if it makes you happy, then why are you so sad". To me, this means you are just going through the motions of trying to convince yourself that you are happy, when you are actually not. Like when I was trying to make my 15 year marriage work. I was unhappy and he was unhappy. We were going through the motions and not enjoying life or each other. When we finally separated (which was extremely difficult) and divorced and then remarried, we found our happiness. He is very happy with his new wife and step kids and I am very happy with my new hubby and step kids. I did not realize how unhappy I was until I discovered my true happiness. Now, please do not misunderstand, I am not advocating divorce, at all. Your unhappy situation could be a job situation, a friend relationship that is not working out, etc. I just used my divorce situation as an example of "faking it until you make it". There are certain things in my life that I would Love! to change, but cannot. Due to circumstances way beyond our control, some situations just need to be understood that they cannot be changed regardless of how you try. That is when my next theme song comes into play, "Let it Go". I have discussed this before, and yes, it really does help. So change what you can and let go of what you cannot and do not let it interfere with your happy. Hubby reminds me of this when I start to go there. Like he says, I could give two shits about it so why should you. Not a very eloquent way of putting it, but it does reel me back in.
Speaking of happy, Happy 49th Anniversary to my fabulous in-laws, Don and Bettye Francis. They have a wonderful marriage and I love them both dearly. They have welcomed me with open arms and have supported me from the beginning. I am very thankful to have two sets of amazing parents who love me unconditionally.
Enjoy your Thursday! I can see the tip of the weekend!!!
Hugs!
Speaking of happy, Happy 49th Anniversary to my fabulous in-laws, Don and Bettye Francis. They have a wonderful marriage and I love them both dearly. They have welcomed me with open arms and have supported me from the beginning. I am very thankful to have two sets of amazing parents who love me unconditionally.
Enjoy your Thursday! I can see the tip of the weekend!!!
Hugs!
Wednesday, July 16, 2014
An encouraging word
Good morning!!! How is your Wednesday? Brrrr...it is a bit chilly in the big city of Little Rock today. Someone has definitely turned the heater off. I guess it is a good respite from the 90 plus degrees, but it is just not natural.
Have you complimented someone today? Given someone an encouraging word? I, personally, love getting a compliment and an encouraging word. It always seems to come at the right time. There seems to be so much more complaining going on and not enough complimenting, so I challenge you to encourage and/or compliment someone today. A different person than you normally would. Perhaps a stranger? I am a shoe fan. I love them. I have way too many, but shoes just make the outfit. If I see someone, man or woman, with an awesome pair of shoes, I will tell them. You would be amazed by the outrageous smile on some one's face when you tell them they have fabulous shoes on. Especially, a random stranger on the street.
I have created a facebook page in conjunction with my blog. So look it up and feel free to share. It is called Healthy Girls Love just like the blog. I have been encouraged by multiple people to expand my blog to other social medias so I am giving it a whirl. Let me know if you have any advice for me as this is a new thing for me. I am wanting to use the knowledge I learned in my degree field, health education and exercise science, in a new way. Yes, I know there are a ton of fitness blogs, websites, twitter accounts, etc; but I am going to try and make mine unique or at least unique to me. Hubby is a computer design guru, so he is going to spruce up my blog and even create a website for me. I am so excited! It is hard to juggle this and a full time job, but I love this part of my life, so I am going to create some time to dedicate to it.
On my facebook page, I posted some 10 minute workout suggestions. Yesterday, I did 10 minutes worth of yoga stretches before I went to bed last night, and I think this is going to be part of my regular routine. It felt so wonderful. I need to fit a yoga class in my schedule. My friend JP and I keep talking about it and I think when she gets back in town, we are going to actually put it into action. I am trying to decide which studio. The one I would like to attend is not the closest to my house, so I am thinking convenience may be the way to go. One just opened 5 minutes from my house, so I am going to check it out. I will let you know when if you want to join.
Enjoy your hump day!
Hugs!!!
Have you complimented someone today? Given someone an encouraging word? I, personally, love getting a compliment and an encouraging word. It always seems to come at the right time. There seems to be so much more complaining going on and not enough complimenting, so I challenge you to encourage and/or compliment someone today. A different person than you normally would. Perhaps a stranger? I am a shoe fan. I love them. I have way too many, but shoes just make the outfit. If I see someone, man or woman, with an awesome pair of shoes, I will tell them. You would be amazed by the outrageous smile on some one's face when you tell them they have fabulous shoes on. Especially, a random stranger on the street.
I have created a facebook page in conjunction with my blog. So look it up and feel free to share. It is called Healthy Girls Love just like the blog. I have been encouraged by multiple people to expand my blog to other social medias so I am giving it a whirl. Let me know if you have any advice for me as this is a new thing for me. I am wanting to use the knowledge I learned in my degree field, health education and exercise science, in a new way. Yes, I know there are a ton of fitness blogs, websites, twitter accounts, etc; but I am going to try and make mine unique or at least unique to me. Hubby is a computer design guru, so he is going to spruce up my blog and even create a website for me. I am so excited! It is hard to juggle this and a full time job, but I love this part of my life, so I am going to create some time to dedicate to it.
On my facebook page, I posted some 10 minute workout suggestions. Yesterday, I did 10 minutes worth of yoga stretches before I went to bed last night, and I think this is going to be part of my regular routine. It felt so wonderful. I need to fit a yoga class in my schedule. My friend JP and I keep talking about it and I think when she gets back in town, we are going to actually put it into action. I am trying to decide which studio. The one I would like to attend is not the closest to my house, so I am thinking convenience may be the way to go. One just opened 5 minutes from my house, so I am going to check it out. I will let you know when if you want to join.
Enjoy your hump day!
Hugs!!!
Tuesday, July 15, 2014
Are you exercising???
Good Morning! Thank you for all the feedback from yesterday's post. I love getting feedback. When I started(re started) this blog, I was not sure what my intentions were. Mainly, I think, it was to journal on a regular basis. I have always heard this was good for mental health, but I have never been a regular journal writer. I do not consider myself a writer, but I am enjoying writing and sharing a few pieces of my life on a regular basis. So, when I receive feedback, I am very appreciative, especially when someone can relate to something going on in my life. So, I encourage those who are thinking about blogging, to go ahead and do it. It really is fun and good for the mental health.
Speaking of mental health, son's high school released their 2014-15 events for the upcoming school year. As you know already, my oldest(by birth) is graduating this year. On the calendar were the kick off pep rally(his last), Senior Ring Mass(a lovely ceremony where the moms only attend and the boys receive their class ring), Christmas Break, and of course Graduation. May 22nd. Oh boy. That was hard to see. I am excited and sad to see my oldest move on to his college years, but wow....that is my baby. This year will be full of more college visits, more ACT and SAT tests, applications, and getting him prepared to go off to college. I went to the University of Arkansas Little Rock, which was right across the street, so I lived at home and did not have the "true college experience" that I would like to give my kids. Luckily, hubby did and so did a number of my friends, so we are all navigating the waters together. I have been doing college research since his freshman year(I told you I was organized), so now we just have to make a few more visits just to be sure and then make the final decision. The important thing I have learned, is research is key. Looking into what is required for acceptance and of course, the much needed scholarship. So far we are good on that end, but there are a few out of state schools that he would like to consider, but we need a few more ACT points to get there. I feel confident he will get there, but if not, there is always a Plan B. Always have a Plan B as well as a C, D, and F. You never know what life is going to throw at you.
My water drinking is going great! I now consider it a part of my daily routine instead of having to remind myself. I have also started doing some additional at home training. I banged up my knee, so my squats are on hold for a bit, but I added some more arm and back training so I can get my sculpted back to where it was. When I cleaned out our basement/storage area I found a ton(and I mean ton) of hand weights, so why not put them to good use. I discovered I have a bit of arm flab. What the heck? I have never had arm flab before. Being a mid 40's female is kind of rough on the physical aspect of the body. I am hoping to fit in going to the gym. I love going to work out. I know, it's crazy, but I feel so awesome after a good workout. All the glistening(I do not sweat), means I have achieved my workout goals. I have a free membership to the UALR gym as a paid alumni, so I need to start using it. I wish I was an early morning workout person, but alas, I am not and never will be. So after work it will be. What do you do for exercise? Remember, 30 minutes a day is ideal. Make sure you are moving, people!
Someone has turned the heater off in Arkansas. The high today is only going to be 82 degrees and the rest of the week in the 70's and 80's! What the heck??? I should be frying an egg on the street. I want my 100 degrees and to glisten when I walk outside. I do not live in the north, my July should not be 80!!!! But, I know I am in the minority with this one, but I need my heat!!!! So, Arkansans, enjoy your respite weather. I am praying for my 100 degrees to come back.
Hugs!
Speaking of mental health, son's high school released their 2014-15 events for the upcoming school year. As you know already, my oldest(by birth) is graduating this year. On the calendar were the kick off pep rally(his last), Senior Ring Mass(a lovely ceremony where the moms only attend and the boys receive their class ring), Christmas Break, and of course Graduation. May 22nd. Oh boy. That was hard to see. I am excited and sad to see my oldest move on to his college years, but wow....that is my baby. This year will be full of more college visits, more ACT and SAT tests, applications, and getting him prepared to go off to college. I went to the University of Arkansas Little Rock, which was right across the street, so I lived at home and did not have the "true college experience" that I would like to give my kids. Luckily, hubby did and so did a number of my friends, so we are all navigating the waters together. I have been doing college research since his freshman year(I told you I was organized), so now we just have to make a few more visits just to be sure and then make the final decision. The important thing I have learned, is research is key. Looking into what is required for acceptance and of course, the much needed scholarship. So far we are good on that end, but there are a few out of state schools that he would like to consider, but we need a few more ACT points to get there. I feel confident he will get there, but if not, there is always a Plan B. Always have a Plan B as well as a C, D, and F. You never know what life is going to throw at you.
My water drinking is going great! I now consider it a part of my daily routine instead of having to remind myself. I have also started doing some additional at home training. I banged up my knee, so my squats are on hold for a bit, but I added some more arm and back training so I can get my sculpted back to where it was. When I cleaned out our basement/storage area I found a ton(and I mean ton) of hand weights, so why not put them to good use. I discovered I have a bit of arm flab. What the heck? I have never had arm flab before. Being a mid 40's female is kind of rough on the physical aspect of the body. I am hoping to fit in going to the gym. I love going to work out. I know, it's crazy, but I feel so awesome after a good workout. All the glistening(I do not sweat), means I have achieved my workout goals. I have a free membership to the UALR gym as a paid alumni, so I need to start using it. I wish I was an early morning workout person, but alas, I am not and never will be. So after work it will be. What do you do for exercise? Remember, 30 minutes a day is ideal. Make sure you are moving, people!
Someone has turned the heater off in Arkansas. The high today is only going to be 82 degrees and the rest of the week in the 70's and 80's! What the heck??? I should be frying an egg on the street. I want my 100 degrees and to glisten when I walk outside. I do not live in the north, my July should not be 80!!!! But, I know I am in the minority with this one, but I need my heat!!!! So, Arkansans, enjoy your respite weather. I am praying for my 100 degrees to come back.
Hugs!
Monday, July 14, 2014
Body Image
Happy Monday! We had a fabulous time at the beach. It is definitely my happy place. I will blog more about the details in the upcoming week, but I want to talk about something that is on my heart today. Body Image and how we perceive ourselves. There has been a lot of talk on the Internet about positive body image. We are definitely our worst critics. I will give you an example:
Here you have two pics of me from the beach on Friday, a front view and a back view. I could name lots of things that are wrong with me in these pics. I need better posture, bigger boobs, my upper arms need more definition(they used to be very sculpted) as well as my back, my butt is too big, my hips are too big, and are those dimples on my butt??? See what I am talking about. What I should be seeing in this picture is the super big smile on my face because I am at the beach in beautiful water on vacation. Why are we so critical of ourselves? Why can we not focus on the positive? I can guarantee that no one really gave a thought about what I looked like (except for hubby who thinks I am beautiful and sexy and loves me in a bikini). So why should I be so critical of myself. What I need to see in this photo is a mid 40 mom of two kids who still has a pretty amazing body that is at the right weight and shape, for me. I do not obsess about what I look like, I just try and focus on what I would like to change. A good friend said to me yesterday when we were discussing this topic, if you do not like what you look like quit eating the donuts! In other words, if you are not going to do anything to fix the situation, quit griping about it and change it. So, people, men and women both, love yourself. You are not just your outside appearance. And please, if you do not like what you see, change it for yourself and not for others. You will never be successful unless it is something you want to change.
So, we left Jake, my oldest son, home alone while we were away on vacation. He will be a senior this year and then off to college, so why not? He is very responsible and I was only a little nervous while we were away. Well, he did a great job! No parties, that I know of, and the house was clean when we got home. I love having responsible kids. Makes me think we did something right.
We are dog sitting for this week and it is making me realize I miss having a dog. I do not think I am ready for another fur friend yet, but maybe soon.
Have a fabulous Monday and remember to love yourself!
Hugs!
Wednesday, July 9, 2014
Clean yourself up
Today is my Friday and I am so very excited. This time tomorrow I will be able to smell the beach. I can hardly wait. While I am sad the boys will not be joining us this trip, I am glad to get some time away with the hubby. It will be fun to spend some beach time with the princess too. It's been forever since I have been to the beach with her. I am so glad hubby and I get to travel together. It seems to be our thing. I think our first weekend get away was after 6 weeks of dating. Lots of memories and lots of firsts for us. I love it. You really get to know someone on a 6-8 hour car trip.
Speaking of trips, how do you prepare for vacation? Do you make a list? Pack ahead? Wait until the last minute? I used to pack a couple of days before a trip, but I am not organized enough for that anymore. So, I will be packing tonight after work. I did all our laundry yesterday, so at least I am one step ahead. I will lay all my outfits that I want to take on my bed, complete with shoes and jewelry, and then whiddle down my choices or add to them. Packing for the beach is super easy because it basically consists of bikinis, sundresses, and sunscreen. Hubby and I are going to try and share a suitcase, but that rarely happens if we are going to be gone longer than a weekend. I have a lot of stuff, people! Not really, I just like to be prepared for whatever event make take place. You must try and always look your best. This leads me to my next topic, yes, call me squirrel. Why is it that when people are single, women especially, they always dress up, put make up on do their hair, etc in order to find a partner, but then after they get married, shack up, or whatever you call it these days,they let themselves go? I am not just talking weight gain. I mean, you are going out to dinner with your person and you barely take a shower. Take some pride in your appearance and be the person on the inside as well as the outside that your person fell in love with. That's my advice for today. Clean yourself up! Yoga pants are meant for yoga. Brush your hair, put some make up on. When you look better, you feel better. In the wise words of Billy Crystal's character on Saturday Night Live, "It is better to look good than to feel good".
I'm not sure I will be blogging on vacation, but I will try. At the very least, I will try and post fabulous beach pics!!!
Have a great weekend and behave!
Hugs!
Speaking of trips, how do you prepare for vacation? Do you make a list? Pack ahead? Wait until the last minute? I used to pack a couple of days before a trip, but I am not organized enough for that anymore. So, I will be packing tonight after work. I did all our laundry yesterday, so at least I am one step ahead. I will lay all my outfits that I want to take on my bed, complete with shoes and jewelry, and then whiddle down my choices or add to them. Packing for the beach is super easy because it basically consists of bikinis, sundresses, and sunscreen. Hubby and I are going to try and share a suitcase, but that rarely happens if we are going to be gone longer than a weekend. I have a lot of stuff, people! Not really, I just like to be prepared for whatever event make take place. You must try and always look your best. This leads me to my next topic, yes, call me squirrel. Why is it that when people are single, women especially, they always dress up, put make up on do their hair, etc in order to find a partner, but then after they get married, shack up, or whatever you call it these days,they let themselves go? I am not just talking weight gain. I mean, you are going out to dinner with your person and you barely take a shower. Take some pride in your appearance and be the person on the inside as well as the outside that your person fell in love with. That's my advice for today. Clean yourself up! Yoga pants are meant for yoga. Brush your hair, put some make up on. When you look better, you feel better. In the wise words of Billy Crystal's character on Saturday Night Live, "It is better to look good than to feel good".
I'm not sure I will be blogging on vacation, but I will try. At the very least, I will try and post fabulous beach pics!!!
Have a great weekend and behave!
Hugs!
Tuesday, July 8, 2014
Enough
Finally back at work today. Busting it on the sidewalk led to a type of mini staycation only with pain meds and lots of hobbling. I still have the brace on, thumb still hurts, but hobbling is mostly gone and I am able to drive again.
Okay, I kinda had a crappy 4th of July weekend. I hate to say that because usually things are not that bad, but we just had one event after the other. I fell on Wednesday(you know those details), we put our sweet puppy dog Pete down(you know that one) on Saturday morning, and Sunday afternoon I had to rush Mark to the urgent care clinic for an allergic reaction. Enough!!! I am so glad we are escaping to the beach on Thursday because we need some downtime and relaxation.
Putting Pete down was one of the worst things I have to endure. I have never had to go physically and put down an animal, but I do not think I could do it again. The vet and their staff were very nice and accommodating, but knowing it was our last pet and kiss was horrible. We fed Pete about a million dog treats before the vet came and got him, so I know he went with a happy and full tummy, but they had to muzzle him because we could not get him to stand up and they needed to carry him out. Like I said before, he has bad arthritis and it is hard for him to get up and around. Pete got a little grumbly when his hind legs were touched and I know it was for the vet's protection, but it was still very sad to watch.
I had to move on, I was starting to tear up, but you get the point. In fun news, princess came home on Saturday as well as brother so it was awesome to see her as well. She will be joining her friend on Dauphin Island on Thursday and then she is headed to Orange Beach on Saturday to spend the next week with another friend and then it is off to her dad's for a week. Sigh, I will really miss her.
I went and had a pedicure today. I asked them not to put on the massage chair because it hurts my back. She replied, "probably because you are so skinny!". Now, I was not overly offended by this, but it still sticks in my craw when those comments are made. Why is that necessary? Enough about that, I am seriously tired of beating this dead horse. It will not change and I am sure I will get a comment that I should be thankful I am not fat. Which, I am, but I do work at it. I eat the right things, the correct portions and exercise. So, like I said, enough.
Okay, I am getting crabby again. Time to put a shut down on this work down and go watch my princess do some awesome cheer stunts. Tell me a happy story to cheer me up. I know you have some.
Hugs!!!
Okay, I kinda had a crappy 4th of July weekend. I hate to say that because usually things are not that bad, but we just had one event after the other. I fell on Wednesday(you know those details), we put our sweet puppy dog Pete down(you know that one) on Saturday morning, and Sunday afternoon I had to rush Mark to the urgent care clinic for an allergic reaction. Enough!!! I am so glad we are escaping to the beach on Thursday because we need some downtime and relaxation.
Putting Pete down was one of the worst things I have to endure. I have never had to go physically and put down an animal, but I do not think I could do it again. The vet and their staff were very nice and accommodating, but knowing it was our last pet and kiss was horrible. We fed Pete about a million dog treats before the vet came and got him, so I know he went with a happy and full tummy, but they had to muzzle him because we could not get him to stand up and they needed to carry him out. Like I said before, he has bad arthritis and it is hard for him to get up and around. Pete got a little grumbly when his hind legs were touched and I know it was for the vet's protection, but it was still very sad to watch.
I had to move on, I was starting to tear up, but you get the point. In fun news, princess came home on Saturday as well as brother so it was awesome to see her as well. She will be joining her friend on Dauphin Island on Thursday and then she is headed to Orange Beach on Saturday to spend the next week with another friend and then it is off to her dad's for a week. Sigh, I will really miss her.
I went and had a pedicure today. I asked them not to put on the massage chair because it hurts my back. She replied, "probably because you are so skinny!". Now, I was not overly offended by this, but it still sticks in my craw when those comments are made. Why is that necessary? Enough about that, I am seriously tired of beating this dead horse. It will not change and I am sure I will get a comment that I should be thankful I am not fat. Which, I am, but I do work at it. I eat the right things, the correct portions and exercise. So, like I said, enough.
Okay, I am getting crabby again. Time to put a shut down on this work down and go watch my princess do some awesome cheer stunts. Tell me a happy story to cheer me up. I know you have some.
Hugs!!!
Thursday, July 3, 2014
Just call me grace
So I busted it at work yesterday outside the office. I was going next door to do a little research and tripped on an uneven sidewalk and went flying. Of course I was in a dress and thank goodness there was no one around to witness my gracefulness. Luckily, I had my phone with me so I called hubby, who works next door, to tell him I had fallen and could not get up. He came running, literally, to my rescue. He and my sweet co workers bandaged me up, but realized a trip to the doctor's was needed. So the end result was sprained ankle, bruised and scraped up knee, and hairline fracture at the base of my thumb. And of course, it is my right hand so typing this is taking forever as I am doing this with my left hand. There are actually quite a few things that my right hand is absolutely necessary for. Such as wiping. TMI I know, but thankfully I just have a brace and can take it off to perform this task. It hurts like hell, but I really have no other option. My dancing plans for tonight are cancelled too. Sigh. I was really looking forward to it.
Jake comes home on Saturday from the beach. I really miss my kids. I will not see princess until Thursday and I can hardly wait. Reunited and a beach trip. Yippee!
Short blog today as I am getting tired of typing left handed. I leave you with a tip though. Be careful of uneven sidewalks!
Hugs!
Jake comes home on Saturday from the beach. I really miss my kids. I will not see princess until Thursday and I can hardly wait. Reunited and a beach trip. Yippee!
Short blog today as I am getting tired of typing left handed. I leave you with a tip though. Be careful of uneven sidewalks!
Hugs!
Wednesday, July 2, 2014
Thanks, Pete
It was a sad day in the Francis home yesterday. We found out our sweet Pete dog is going to have to be put to sleep. We knew this day was coming, but to hear it from the vet hit way too close to home. We brought Pete home yesterday from the vet's office for a bit more time at home before we make the hard decision to let him go. We have not quite decided when that will be as we are wanting to lay him to rest in our backyard that he loved so much and we need to prepare a spot for him. I have had the pleasure of having Pete in my life for 4 years, but hubby got him as a puppy so he is taking this hard. The youngest stepson is having a hard time with it as well. I called the kids in Florida last night to let them know. They said good bye to Peaches(princess calls him that because when they were introduced she thought we said Peaches and he is kinda the color of a Peach, so it made sense) before they left for their trip as like I said, we knew this was coming. It is so hard to lose a pet. They really do become a part of your family. Pete was a fabulous dog and I will miss his cute teddy bear face, taking him for a walk, going to the dog park, and just being greeted at the front door and my sleeping buddy. He takes turns most nights on whether he sleeps on the floor next to Mark and then the next night next to me. It is the funniest thing. Below is one of my favorite pictures of Pete.
It really shows his personality and that he really was a part of our family. He had his own chair forever until he was not able to climb in anymore. We will miss you Pete.
Hugs
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