tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31123185055075680582024-02-07T14:12:07.002-08:00A Tale of 2 Cuties and Mom's Big Ol' BootyTaniahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01355882925403636868noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3112318505507568058.post-87226975657362726652012-01-14T18:42:00.000-08:002012-01-14T18:42:53.744-08:00POSO, I was back, and then I haven't been back since. Lol. I am truly bad at keeping up with this. But, I will say things have been hard lately. And I have thought about blogging about it. But I didn't know how to go about it without sounding like I was totally bitching and being all poor me. I know there are people who have it alot worse out there, so I don't want to seem ungrateful or like a bitch, haha. But ya know what? My blog so I can bitch as much as I want, : ) <br />
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I am just one of those keep it in people. Things get hard, and I worry, constantly. I talk to my hubby eventually, usually while breaking down and crying. Don't feel bad for me, I'm all good. This is not meant to make anyone feel bad for me/us, or anything else. It is just what has been going on, and like I said, my blog, so I should be able to talk about what truly bothers me. I guess in the past, if I complained too much about stuff, people would call me out on it and say I was a miserable person. I truly am not. I can complain about the hard stuff, but trust me, I am VERY thankful for the good stuff (ie my family <3)<br />
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So, we are poor. lol. Not like homeless poor, I know there are people who have it worse, and do not have a home. We have a house we just bought this past summer. But things are TIGHT! We live paycheck to paycheck, and it stinks. We have NO $ for anything extra. Living on such a tight budget is hard, really really hard. My husband works 6 days a week at his job, and then also recently had to take a second job working 2 nights a week. So on Wednesdays and Saturdays he goes from one job to another, and doesn't get home until about midnight. We barely see him, and he works his butt off for us, and for him I was always be grateful. He is the anchor of our family. <br />
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This has been bothering me alot lately. Mostly with some medical bills that have been piling up. Shane had went to the er with a concussion back in November, and then I also went in December when I had my eye issues. So, we have 2 er bills, even though we have insurance, they are ridiculous, and on top of the er bills, we also got 2 bills from the er doctors, which are way worse! This on top of all our other bills, when we barely are making it, makes me worry, alot. So, we figured as long we we pay something they cannot do anything to us. Well, we got a letter today from the hospital saying our payment did not meet their payment criteria and to call them to set up payments. We cannot afford anymore, and we are making an attempt to pay, so really? I will call them Tuesday, and tell them this. We can't pay what we don't have, but we always will pay something. <br />
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My husband's insurance sucks. It stinks, because like I said, racking up medical bills. And co-pays that are too high. I had an appointment I had to cancel this month, even though I waited a month and a half to get in, because we don't have the co-pay. I was suppose to go get a doppler done on the back of my leg, but can't because we can't afford the co-pay. Not being able to take care of ourselves physically sucks. I hate this. We have always worked so hard, yet things are always tough on us.<br />
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But the worst part, the absolute worst, is feeling like we cannot provide for our kids. I always have to get them clothes free from other people, or buy stuff used at thrift stores and online garage sale sites. My kids deserve more then this. They are the most wonderful kids in the world, and I hate the thought of ever letting them down. I know they don't care if its used or not, but I do. I want them to have nice things too! And we have wanted to put Shane into karate class or thought of maybe signing him up for soccer, but once again, these are extras we can't afford. :( Breaks my heart. I don't have barely any clothes, never get to pamper myself, and I'll dislike it, but I will deal with it. But my kids deserve soo soo much more. Does this make us bad parents? We love them with all our hearts, and they are our world! But, these are the thoughts I think when times get tough. <br />
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I don't know what we would do without my mom. It seems she is always the one buying stuff for the kids, that we should be providing. I know grandparents do these things, but she is the only one who does. And she has it rough too, but she always finds the $ for them. I hate taking from her, but if it's for my kids, I will. And I hate feeling like I am always taking advantage of her.<br />
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Why does it always have to come down to money? I broke down to my husband a week or so ago. I said I don't understand why things are always so hard for us? We are good, honest, hard working people, yet all we do is struggle. It isn't fair! And it is hard to find people who understand and don't think down upon us. We aren't deadbeats, far from it. We are just struggling. <br />
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We just moved to PA 6 months ago, and I would love to meet some new mommy friends, and have playdates and stuff like that, but it is hard to do stuff, when you have NO money. :( I think alot of people just don't understand. I am grateful to the friends that do understand though. I think being winter, it makes it harder. In the summer we love going to the park, and packing a lunch. But in the winter, if we go out, we cannot afford to eat out. And omg, eating...don't get me started! One of my biggest worries, is not being able to afford to buy all the expensive organic and really healthy food for my kids....and me too, cuz I would love to do Weight Watchers again! Only way I could ever lose weight was going to meeting and counting points. But we just can't afford it all :(<br />
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Okay, having bitched about all my problems, I want to say again, I know people have it worse. And I also am VERY grateful for what we do have. I just wish it wasn't such a struggle, and we didn't always have to check our bank balance to see if we can afford something. And it would be nice to just be able to go shopping one day to buy some nice new stuff. To not have to shop in the thrift store. Or to go to a hair salon and get my hair done, lol. While I'm at it, get Saige's name tattoed on me, and finish my sleeve, haha.... kidding. (sorta) I would really just like to live comfortably! I don't need to be rich, just to have to not struggle would be awesome! :)<br />
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Maybe I should stop doing this and go buy a lottery ticket. <br />
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<a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54488/344/92B7AA38D60FA028F822C745C88AF9F1.png" style="background: none transparent scroll repeat 0% 0%; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px;" /></a>Taniahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01355882925403636868noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3112318505507568058.post-47646380428206885602011-12-22T17:23:00.000-08:002011-12-22T17:23:00.430-08:00WOW<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">So WOW! I cannot believe how long it has been since I posted! The day after that last post we moved from where we were living and started staying with my husband's parents for a few months. It was a very rough few months! We were searching for a house to buy, my hubby was making an hour and half commute everyday to work, and I was making the commute 3 days a week to take Shane to preschool, because I did NOT want to uproot him anymore from his life. SOO much has changed! Let me see...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia;">We finally bought our first house! Our closing was in June, and my hubby spent a little over a month fixing it up for us to move in. We moved in on July 23rd. The day we moved in, what should of taken us 40 minutes took us 2 hours because of a bad accident closing down the highway and causing massive traffic. Once we g0t to the house our mini dachshund Lucy christened it with a poop on the front hallway floor which I stepped in! Yay! lol.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia;">We celebrated Saige's 2nd birthday at our new house, even though it was nowhere near ready for guests, but hey it was family, they can see our mess! haha! Shane also started kindergarten! He did not have an orientation day because of the hurricane that happened the previous day leaving the school without power. So the poor guy had to go in for his first day without having met his teacher, and for a whole day! He went to preschool for 3 days a week, 2 1/2 hours to 5 days a week 6 hours and 15 minutes! I was pretty worried about the transition, but he made it NO problems!!! He loves school and I am SOOO very proud of him!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia;">We have lived in the house almost 5 months now, and it is still nowhere near done! haha! Maybe by 2 years of home ownership it will be where I want it to be. I am happy with it though. I am proud of what I did in the kids rooms, they still need a few things, but for the most part they have rockin rooms! Our master bedroom is pretty big, and I love it! I think the most work is needed in the livingroom, we still need a tv stand, not the end table we are currently using, how ghetto, but oh well! Still need some shelves and a new tv too, but when you buy a house, you run out of money quickly. lol...and when you run into unexpected things, like needing a new chimney, well, those things just HAVE to come first!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia;">Over all it has been a very intersting few months, and I have missed blogging! In fact I needed this soo much especially when things seemed like they weren't going to turn out or look up, but for whatever reason I never turned to it. A friend just started up a blog, and asked my opinion and I was like man I miss doing it! I like writing about my boring everyday life, and my very not boring awesome kids! lol...boy have they grown. And boy will I be sharing some good stories about them! But for now I just wanted to give a little overview of where I have been, and to say I'M BACK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!</span><br />
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<a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54488/344/92B7AA38D60FA028F822C745C88AF9F1.png" style="border: 0 !important; background: transparent;"/></a>Taniahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01355882925403636868noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3112318505507568058.post-3252359794793848882011-03-26T07:25:00.000-07:002011-03-26T07:27:37.394-07:00Frivolous FridaySo, this isn't something I will do every Friday, just occasionally. These are just things that I would love to have! Some of them I may eventually get, others are just way too silly and impractical, but doesn't make me want them any less. And they really are just wants, because I have my kids and hubby, and they are all I need! But if I somehow came into extra money, and my family didn't need anything, I might just splurge and get one of these things! :) <br />
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<div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVkw4Eir1LwhmDiI5Vewc_gDQ8pI9-Ghi_T69rOXOxsCA9fz2gvo7sZ7WbrGjRQbBnWIYm9CGz7-XHck2c40zvtKSE9Y_Iy2GuFo1vDJyXZi9PqxGbsnnmbhfaHziWgNIpn8Ty095zysk/s1600/il_570xN_195591725.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="239" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVkw4Eir1LwhmDiI5Vewc_gDQ8pI9-Ghi_T69rOXOxsCA9fz2gvo7sZ7WbrGjRQbBnWIYm9CGz7-XHck2c40zvtKSE9Y_Iy2GuFo1vDJyXZi9PqxGbsnnmbhfaHziWgNIpn8Ty095zysk/s320/il_570xN_195591725.jpg" width="320" /></a></div> These are the earrings I have been drooling over on Etsy! I LOVE them! And my favorite color! Check out her etsy shop for other earrings, and merchandise. (mycrystalstrands) She has a lot of other really nice earrings, but these are my favorite! If I only had the money. <br />
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*I know it is Saturday when this is getting posted, but I started it last night and had to stop it from the headache my new contacts gave me, lol I do know what day it is!*</div>Taniahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01355882925403636868noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3112318505507568058.post-39654471692784659352011-03-22T06:37:00.000-07:002011-03-22T06:37:50.275-07:00Tuesday Weigh InStoked! This week I lost 3.6 lbs!! I am now down a total of 13.8 lbs! I believe it may of had something to do with the nice weather we had the end of the week. We spent all day outside Thursday and Friday, those days were absolutely beautiful! We even went outside the weekend, even though it wasn't nearly as warm. <br />
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We took a couple walks on the trail, but I have to say I got the most exercise the best way, running around with the kids! We had gotten Bean this ride on toy for Christmas, it has a handle on the back, to push her around in it, and she LOVES when you run her back and forth on the porch! I must of run back and forth hundreds of times, with her laughing her butt off! And in between that I would have to run and grab Shaney, twirl him around and pretend I would throw him over the side of the porch, lol. Thanks kids for helping mommy get exercise and have a blast with you at the same time! <br />
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I am getting bored with eating the same things over and over again though. So last night I went on some different websites and got some new recipes to try out. I made some healthy pancakes for breakfast, which were really yummy! I felt like I was cheating they were so good! I got some recipes for a black bean lasagna, which I am excited for, I LOVE black beans! Also a pasta with a lemon cream sauce, sweet potato burritos, spaghetti frittata, and a ton other! I'm excited to add some variety and the recipes all look SO good! <br />
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Unfortunately the weather is not suppose to be nice this week at all. I can't believe we had snow yesterday! BOO! I also heard more snow is in the forecast! I guess no riding my bike yet, but I am really looking forward to doing so!<br />
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This is the first week I have actually felt a difference, and I fit into an old pair of jeans!! I figure once I really start walking and getting in workouts I will see a lot of improvement as well. And I know as soon as I start back up with my walks, it is going to make me feel so much better too! Not just physically but mentally. I always enjoyed going out early in the morning and having a little quiet time, That is something very hard to come by around here, so I cherish it. I also equally love my walks with the kids. Last year I always wore Saige in my Beco carrier, but this year I plan on buying a jogging stroller. Something I need to do very soon! Although I am going to try and put her in the Beco and see how she does. She hasn't been worn in so long, and she is little miss independent, so I don't know how she will take it. But carrying her is a good workout in itself. <br />
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I feel good, and I'm excited! This is going to be a great spring and summer! : ) <br />
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Week One- -4.4 lbs<br />
Week Two- -3.4 lbs<br />
Week Three- -1 lb<br />
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Not bad for three weeks I think. I will say this week was a little more tough at the end...we are getting low on "my" food, and I have to wait to do food shopping until at least tomorrow when the hubby gets paid. I notice I am eating a lot of the same stuff as well, and would like to mix it up. It's hard when I am such a picky eater. <br />
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<a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54488/344/92B7AA38D60FA028F822C745C88AF9F1.png" style="background: none transparent scroll repeat 0% 0%; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px;" /></a>Taniahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01355882925403636868noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3112318505507568058.post-47904156656975615752011-03-06T08:21:00.000-08:002011-03-06T08:21:17.733-08:00St. Patty's DessertWe always go all out for St. Patty's Day, but probably not this year. : ( My mom works, and my sister will be in New York. But I still plan on celebrating! The kids have their adorable shirts and accessories, I will be making Saige's tulle tutu later. Now, for the food. I think my mom is making a Guinness stew with potatoes. I have instructed my sister to drop off the soda bread before she goes to NY, she makes the yummiest! So I was thinking, what can I make for dessert? I always make cupcakes or cakes, I want something different! So far I am really liking this:<br />
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So, then I found this:<br />
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It is basically a shamrock shake, like McDonald's has. Oh man, I love them! And if I make them myself I can use fat free ice cream and skim milk when making mine! I could actually have one!! But this is more a drink not a dessert.<br />
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So then I found these:<br />
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They are grasshopper parfaits. Chocolate pudding, with finely chopped oreos, mint patties, and whipped cream? I think these may be a winner for the kids!! Boy they look good! But I will be good! I can't wait to celebrate St. Patty's Day!! Are you celebrating? What will be on your table?<br />
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So lately I have things weighing on my mind. I hate when things bother me. Because I am a thinker, I will think and think about it. And it will just make me more upset. What you say am I talking about? Family. Why are they the cause of all my stress? I am sure there are people out there who feel the same way, in fact probably a lot of people. I just don't understand people. How is it "family" can tell me how much they love my kids over and over again, yet not make time for them? How can we go months without seeing one another? My kids mean so much to you, yet you never make time to see them! You barely know them! And that is the truly sad part, because these kids are amazing! I have talked about it before, and I feel like I am wasting my breath here as well, but hey...my blog, my vent, It really isn't about you anymore, just me getting my frustrations out. How do I tell my kids oh well, they are not going to be in your life anymore...that you would rather hang out with friends and other people, but not my perfect, beautiful kids? It sickens me!<br />
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While I'm off on my rant, why also do women have children, if they drop them with someone every weekend so they can go out and party? Does partying really mean more to you than spending time with your children? I hate hearing the excuse "oh well, she's young." NOT a valid excuse! Grow up! Being a mom is a full time commitment, not just when you have nothing else going on. Or when you want a trophy child on your arm. All women who have children should be dedicated to them! They truly are the greatest gifts! It stinks that just anyone can have them, because most people don't deserve them! Now I am not saying you have to sit at home and only be with your kids. It is perfectly fine to go out once in awhile, have a girls night out or whatever, but all the time, not okay! I struggle sometimes because my kids are my world, and I never have any me time. And then I feel guilty for wanting me time. But I know I do a good job as a sahm mom, and it is okay to want some quiet time. My me time I want, is not to go out drinking or partying, but to have a nice hot bath, or read a book. Even a nice walk. I just need to de-stress, not get away from my kids. <br />
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I am just aggravated today. Probably more so than usual with these things weighing on me. Maybe my diet and lack of food are making me bitchy, lol. Sorry for the ranting, and hope I didn't offend anyone, although if I did you are probably "one of those women" so I don't care if I offended you! bahahahaha!<br />
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Maybe it's time to make some cuts out of our lives. I don't want people in my kids lives who are not going to be a constant part of their lives. I don't want people flitting in and out of their lives. Either make the effort and want to be there, or get the hell out already! And all the women out there who would rather go out then spend time with their kids, GROW UP! They deserve so much more! And while I am still on my high horse, put some clothes on too! What is it with these moms and their slutty outfits? And some of the pictures I have seen them take of themselves on facebook, omg! You deserve a mom of the year award! How are you going to feel if your kids ever see these pics? Or if your daughter grows up and takes pictures like that? YOU are role models for your children, ACT LIKE IT!!!<br />
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Okay, time to get down, even I am sick of hearing me bitch! Sorry everyone! I try to be a nice, good person, and NOT talk trash. But it got the best of me today. <br />
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<a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54488/344/92B7AA38D60FA028F822C745C88AF9F1.png" style="background: none transparent scroll repeat 0% 0%; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px;" /></a>Taniahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01355882925403636868noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3112318505507568058.post-41437557662328757192011-03-01T05:47:00.000-08:002011-03-01T05:47:29.716-08:00Tuesday Weigh-In<span style="font-family: inherit;">Okay, first I want to say it stinks I have not been able to get on until now. I wish I had more time, or a husband who didn't always work. But oh well, it is what it is. So now...time for my weigh in... I LOST ANOTHER 3.4 POUNDS! WOOO! So excited! My total loss is now 7.4 lbs! I once again thought I wasn't going to lose, and was shocked to see the scale! Now I didn't think I wasn't going to lose because I was bad, but the opposite. I know not eating enough can put you into starvation mode, and you won't lose. And this past Saturday I was running around, and did not eat enough. I thought I messed things up with that one day, but nope.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Now I am really motivated for the warm weather! I am losing weight, but definitely need to exercise now!( tone that flab!) </span><em><span style="font-family: inherit;"> I cannot wait! </span></em><br />
<em><span style="font-family: inherit;"> Later peeps. </span></em><br />
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A little back story here. I was also super skinny. I was one of those girls, who could just eat whatever, and it didn't catch up to me. That is, until I hit about 28. I gained some weight, okay, a lot, because I had been 122, but I was still in the healthy weight range for my height. The top of it, but whatever! So when I got pregnant with Shane, I did weigh the most I ever had. With his pregnancy I gained 26 pounds, not too bad! After I had him I immediately lost 23! Well, when I stopped pumping my breast milk, I gained it ALL back! And could not get it off, not that I really tried to hard to be honest with you.<br />
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That is when I was at my absolute heaviest. I finally got fed up with it, and joined Weight Watchers. It took me about 5 months, and I lost 40 pounds! I felt great, was eating healthy, and going out for daily walks! I didn't do any crazy, hard exercise. Well, then I hit a plateau, I wasn't losing anymore, and felt so frustrated, so I stopped. Oh, I was going to daily meetings, and I felt they REALLY helped! Well, once I stopped going, within 5 months or so 13 pounds crept back on. I then got pregnant with Saige. It was crazy, because I weighed the exact amount I had when I got prego with Shane. It was still in my healthy weight range. With Saige's pregnancy I only gained 23 pounds, but I felt like a moose! Especially with the 5 weeks of bedrest. After I had her I lost 13 pounds. I thought with the breastfeeding, I would lose, but oh no, not me! I gained the 13 pounds back! I was always soo hungry! And ate everything!!So, now I was back to my pregnant weight! Not cool!<br />
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So, Saige is almost 18 months, and it is way past time for me to lose the weight. I think Shane was about the same age when I got fed up too. There is only so long I can take being overweight and not being comfortable in my own skin! I want clothes to fit again! And look good in a pair of jeans, without my muffin top hanging over! Did I mention I had 2 c-sections? You ladies who have had one know about the shelf. It's gross. I think my biggest issues are the belly fat and my thighs. I'd like to lose 2 chins as well. But, it's not just about looking good, but feeling good. And most of all being healthy for my kids!<br />
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Okay, so I have started doing Weight Watchers again. Not going to meetings, I can't afford it right now. But I know how to do it from before. I have my points calculator, and I'm doing it! But I realize, they always tell you at WW, it is NOT a diet, but a lifestyle change! And this is SO true! I can't just lose the weight and then go back to eating junk! This has to be the way I eat from now on! And that doesn't mean I can't ever indulge. You are allotted extra points for the week. You can use a few each day if you want, or use up some on a piece of birthday cake at your kids party. If there is a special occasion, I plan on allowing myself some leeway. But I will by no means be putting that stuff in my body on a daily basis!<br />
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I am now excited about spring. I used to get up early in the mornings and go for these 2-3 mile power walks. Just me and my ipod. It was a great time to just walk and think, and have a little bit of peace and quiet to myself. I love the trail by our house. And this spring I plan on stealing my mom's bike and giving that a go as well. Oh man, I have not been on a bike in ages! This should be amusing! Especially seeing me walking the next day! lol.<br />
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I figure since I can't go to meetings, and weigh in, I can be accountable here. Every Tuesday I hope to be able to post results here! And I know I have said in the past I need to get on here more often, and haven't, but that needs to change as well. <br />
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So, I want to share a funny Shane story. And it made me realize, I need to lose the last 23 pounds of baby weight! The baby is 17 months now, it is WAY past time!<br />
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Shane: Daddy can you cut me up some butter to eat?<br />
Dale: No, that is how you get fat. <br />
Shane: Is that why Poppy is fat?<br />
Dale: No, Poppy just has a fat belly from drinking beer. <br />
Shane: Does Mommy drink a lot of beer?<br />
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Oh, the things that kid says! For the record, my dad does NOT drink a lot of beer, and he really isn't fat, but does have a belly. Lol. Obviously though, I do too! I am not gonna make promises about losing weight right now though. I know it just wouldn't work for me, being cooped up in the house. I want the spring, and to be outside. I have a plan when it's warmer, but I will share that when the time comes. For now, I will just deal with my sons comments. He can also be a sweetie. He told me how good my hair looked the other day when I actually took the time to do it! <br />
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It is amazing how selfless we stay at home moms become. I'm not complaining, not really. I love my kids and love that I am the one taking care of them. I wouldn't want it any other way! But once in awhile you miss things. I mean just little things. Lately I miss naps. Just being able to lie down a little when I am tired, But you can't do that when you have two little ones, Well, you can if both kids nap, but Shane has told me he is a big boy now, and doesn't need naps. So, no naps for mommy either! If only Saige learned to sleep at night!<br />
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Another thing I truly miss is having a clear head. I believe this leads back to my lack of sleep. I have become quite fuzzy headed and forgetful. I miss being able to actually think. Half the time I can't even get the kids names straight! This is bad! Maybe I should try to take some ginkgo or something. That's for memory right? I can't remember.<br />
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And, oh...reading a book! How I miss thee! I used to read all the time. Now I don't have the time, and by the end of the day I am too fried to actually concentrate on one! And oh, a new Sookie book comes out in May!<br />
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See, it's little things I miss! I'm not being materialistic or anything, I mean hell yea I miss all the nice hair products I used to use, but I don't need them. I don't mind having no style, and living in comfy clothes, or never wearing make-up, I am used to having a cookie stain or some other food on my shirt. I am used to having to jump off the toilet mid pee to get soap out of Saige's mouth. But I do look forward to the day when I can once again sleep through the night, hell I'll settle for 5 straight hours. I look forward to being able to think again, and concentrate on a book! AND have a few minutes free to blog! <br />
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But in the meantime, I'll just be the mom with the bags under her eyes, who can't think, and has to sneak in a few minutes to post while breastfeeding. I'll also be the mom who gets to spend 24-7 with the two most amazing kids in the world, who make everyday an adventure! No matter what, they are worth it!<br />
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Lately Shane has been obsessed with his penis, or wiener as he likes to refer to it as. And the other day he was dancing around and yelled to me "my wiener is shaking!" He also was dancing before a bath one night and told me after "hey mom, when I was naked in the bathroom and dancing, my penis was shaking." My little man has discovered his penis moves. Haha!<br />
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Oh, also on the topic of penises, he told me " A wiener is a hot dog, a wiener is a penis."<br />
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One more. Does anyone know the Dr. Seuss book There's A Wocket in My Pocket? Just a silly rhyming book like most Dr. Seuss books. There are things like "there's a gnair under my chair", or "a zillow on my pillow." One day Shane was saying lines from the book and says "There's a whore in the drawer!" I don't think that is in the Dr. Seuss version! lol. <br />
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I guess maybe that is why the only 6 followers bothered me. I want a blog, where I can write a post, and people can respond, and we can start a conversation. Or I can ask a question and have it answered. I want to get to know people this way. I want to learn from one another. So, I can't do that if I give up. And I have wanted this blog for far too long to give up. So I am going to keep on writing, and hopefully somehow will get some more followers. And start some good conversations, and make some good online friends. I know my life is not the most exciting. I am a stay at home mom of 2, but I know there are a lot of sahm bloggers! We have to have something to talk about! And I want to try and not make this always about the kids. That is hard, being as they are my life! Finding time to myself, is very hard, and happens very seldom. In fact right now they are here with me. Being occupied by one of Shane's favorite cartoons Team Umizoomi. <br />
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So, all that said, I am not a quitter. And will be back : ) Shaneyism Sundays, Wordless Wednesdays, and lots more posts in between! I am going to try and post at least 2 posts a week, plus those 2. Maybe more if I can. : ) <br />
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Thank you to my 6 followers!!! <br />
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Sorry I missed some posts. I missed a Shaneyism Sunday and Wordless Wednesday, but I have been very sick! Moms do NOT have time to be sick! I was sick over the holidays last year with pneumonia and pleurisy, and it was rough! Especially with a nursing infant! This time it is double pink eye and a bacterial infection. I have felt rotten! I could deal with the pink eye, it's annoying, I can't see right. I had to throw out my last pair of contacts, and wear my glasses, but I can deal. My throat has been a whole other story! They did a strep test, and said it's not strep. But it has hurt SO bad! I finally today feel somewhat better and human! So, hopefully I get completely better, and my kiddies don't catch anything! I go back to the opthamologist Monday to check on the pink eye, Then once I know it's gone, off to the eye dr for an exam and new contacts. I feel so ugly in my glasses! I don't know why, I just do. I need new cuter frames, but glasses are so expensive! I see better out of my contacts too, because I am more used to wearing them. So I am walking around, not seeing clearly, and it is very annoying! <br />
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This is a very random post, but oh well. It's my blog! lol. We are almost done Christmas shopping! We have to get one more thing for Saige. Or, we are taking Shane to pick out something for her from him. Then some stocking stuffers and we are done! Woot! I think tonight we may hope in the car and drive around looking at Christmas lights and decorations! And on that final note, time to pick up little man from preschool. Where I almost forgot to take him this morning because I forgot it was Friday! When you're sick, all the days just blend together!<br />
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<a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54488/344/92B7AA38D60FA028F822C745C88AF9F1.png" style="background: none transparent scroll repeat 0% 0%; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px;" /></a>Taniahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01355882925403636868noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3112318505507568058.post-78841829647147370252010-12-06T16:50:00.000-08:002010-12-06T16:51:10.288-08:00Menu PlanWe have decided to give menu planning a try again. I had been trying to write weekly menu's for every 2 weeks. The only problem was I was doing these elaborate meals. I will say, it was nice to have the variety, and try new recipes, but it was expensive. So, we are going to do this simple! I will still be doing the planning for every 2 weeks, but we made up a "theme" for each night. Like on Mondays, since my hubby has off, we will do a really nice, more elaborate meal. Tuesdays will be breakfast for dinner, this winter Wednesday will be crock pot night. Thursday my hubby works late, and it's just me and the kids, so we will do leftovers or something real easy, like grilled cheeses. :) Friday is pizza night! I figured we could change this up a little, do an all white pizza, or pepperoni. I can't wait to do english muffin pizzas for the kids! Saturday we aren't real sure yet, I figured maybe just kid friendly food. And then Sunday is leftovers. <br />
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I know it sounds boring, and maybe a little repetitious. But I figure I can change it up alittle here or there. My whole thought process, is really just cooking simple meals. I want to make things the kids will eat, and not have to nag them to do so. And a major point, is saving money! We have been spending so much money on food, it's ridiculous! I am also going to just try and buy things that are on sale. And base some of my menus off of this. I still have to go shopping this week, so am winging the first few days this week. But next week I will post my menu plan. And hope to do so every week. :) I'm excited to try this and see if it works! Fingers Crossed!<br />
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Well, Shane took it even further. The bands debut cd will be called Frog Frog so bare Frog Frog with clothes on! He even came up with the song names for the cd! <br />
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1. Stinky Toilet<br />
2. Broken Microwave<br />
3. Power Sink<br />
4. Old T.V.<br />
5. Hard Window<br />
6. Soft Pillow<br />
7. Play dough on Your Head<br />
8. Locked Door<br />
9. Blue Bucket<br />
10. Finger Boo Boo<br />
11. Banging Couch<br />
12. Golf Ball in the Fridge<br />
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I love that he is so imaginative!<br />
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I thought this would be a good pic for the inside of the cd:<br />
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