Things seem to be moving in the right direction for me, with the exception of the high temperatures...they need to go down and now! As I get older the heat seems to get on my nerves a lot more. And then in turn, the rest of the world does too.
However, I have met some amazing ladies in my "Am I Hungry" class and have found them to be refreshing, supportive, caring and hillarious! Most of my social events revolve around food...restaurants or pot lucks. But when I am with these ladies, I have a great time and we are not eating! Okay fine, we are talking about eating but that is calorie free!
I have lost 6 lbs. I feel better. My blood sugars are doing fantastic. I feel more in control of myself. Sure I may have a big meal once in a while but I don't beat myself up over it anymore. That always resulted in more eating! Now the new medicine my doctor put me on is probably helping too but either way, it's all good and I am going to move with it!
My brother in law has remodeled our bathroom for us and fixed our leaky faucet. It looks amazing. We have a bit of touch up stuff to do and I want to paint the door but that will wait until the fall. I hate painting and I hate painting in the heat even more!
The boys are doing amazing! Jonathan will be in first grade in 2 weeks! Zachary is making huge progess physically and I have to say, when people comment on it, it makes me feel so much better! I want to make sure it is really happening and not just something I want to see.
Well that's it...boring huh?
Thursday, July 28, 2011
Sunday, July 3, 2011
Am I Hungry?
Now there's a question that I didn't start asking myself until recently. For years it was more of a statement, "I am hungry.". I never gave it much thought. I ate when I wanted to, what I wanted to and as much as I wanted to...never letting the over stuffed feeling stop me. Shoot, I love food and for the love of Pete, you only live once, right?
Times have changed for this girl! No, I am not on a diet and I never will be. I will never fork over money to Weight Watcher's again nor will I ever be one of these people who constantly watch what they eat or are watching what everyone else eats, and passing judgement. Those days are over.
If you have never heard of Dr. Michelle May, I suggest you google her right now. In my opinion, Dr. May is the Dave Ramsey (don't know who is? Google him too then!) of instinctive eating. Dave Ramsey encourages you to take your financial life and get real! No more excuses and his advice is truly common sense. Dr. May, she basically teaches you that food is fuel and once you learn that and learn to ask yourself, "Am I hungry?" and learn to only eat when the answer is yes, then you will in turn be a happier person.
I signed up for a support group/class called "Am I hungry?" and the first thing I discovered is that I ate because it was time to eat, I was bored, mad, stressed or unhappy. And I often ate foods I didn't like! It isn't easy to change and it is a long process but the power behind it is amazing.
I figure between Dave and Dr. May, I will find lots more reasons to be happy and rather than filling my mouth with food, I will become more productive and my to do list will be longer. And after I finish with Dave, I will have more money to spend and can then shop rather than eat! :-) Just kidding!!!
Times have changed for this girl! No, I am not on a diet and I never will be. I will never fork over money to Weight Watcher's again nor will I ever be one of these people who constantly watch what they eat or are watching what everyone else eats, and passing judgement. Those days are over.
If you have never heard of Dr. Michelle May, I suggest you google her right now. In my opinion, Dr. May is the Dave Ramsey (don't know who is? Google him too then!) of instinctive eating. Dave Ramsey encourages you to take your financial life and get real! No more excuses and his advice is truly common sense. Dr. May, she basically teaches you that food is fuel and once you learn that and learn to ask yourself, "Am I hungry?" and learn to only eat when the answer is yes, then you will in turn be a happier person.
I signed up for a support group/class called "Am I hungry?" and the first thing I discovered is that I ate because it was time to eat, I was bored, mad, stressed or unhappy. And I often ate foods I didn't like! It isn't easy to change and it is a long process but the power behind it is amazing.
I figure between Dave and Dr. May, I will find lots more reasons to be happy and rather than filling my mouth with food, I will become more productive and my to do list will be longer. And after I finish with Dave, I will have more money to spend and can then shop rather than eat! :-) Just kidding!!!
Saturday, March 12, 2011
Another birthday
Today I got an email from some birthday reminder program reminding me that "Mom Keeven's birthday is coming up, don't forget to send her a card!" Really?
March 19th is my Mom's birthday. While I can't spend it with her, I am lucky enough to be with my incredible Mother-in-Law on that day. Another reason to celebrate that day!
Each milestone that passes, I expect it to be easier. In some ways it is yet my heart is still a bit heavy from missing her. I often, more often than I admit, see someone that will remind me of my Mom in some way. I find myself doing double takes to make sure it isn't her. A family member will do or say something or pull a "that's so like mom" habit or something and my heart aches for her. There are so many things I want to tell her and share with her. Jonathan still carries around a teddy bear she got him for his first Christmas.
Every time I hear the Toby Keith song, "Courtesy of the Red, White and Blue", I can't help but think of Mom and smile. I remember sitting with Mom in their kitchen and she had that damn boot on her foot and was sitting in her wheel chair listening to the radio. She loved country music and she was singing right along with Toby and when Toby sang "And the Statue of Liberty was shaking her fist", Mom shot her fist up in the air but when Toby sang, "Cause we'll put a boot in your a$$"...Mom's boot came up and I couldn't help myself but laugh. She looked so serious and was extremely into it. Too bad they didn't send her after ole Osama...cus that was a big boot she had!
Because of Facebook I am in touch with more of her family and I love it. We talk about old times and its nice. My mom was a lot like my Grandma...a spit fire. Yelled at the TV when their soaps were on. Well I do that and the funny thing is it's the same soap they watched! I remember Grandma talking loudly and having that "yelling tone" to her voice. Mom had that and yep, I have it too. But that's okay because Mom was wonderful and I am glad to be like her and love that there is a little bit of "Momism" in me and each of my sisters.
I miss you Mom. I love you and I look forward to seeing you again some day. Until then, keep protecting all of us...you are doing a great job!
March 19th is my Mom's birthday. While I can't spend it with her, I am lucky enough to be with my incredible Mother-in-Law on that day. Another reason to celebrate that day!
Each milestone that passes, I expect it to be easier. In some ways it is yet my heart is still a bit heavy from missing her. I often, more often than I admit, see someone that will remind me of my Mom in some way. I find myself doing double takes to make sure it isn't her. A family member will do or say something or pull a "that's so like mom" habit or something and my heart aches for her. There are so many things I want to tell her and share with her. Jonathan still carries around a teddy bear she got him for his first Christmas.
Every time I hear the Toby Keith song, "Courtesy of the Red, White and Blue", I can't help but think of Mom and smile. I remember sitting with Mom in their kitchen and she had that damn boot on her foot and was sitting in her wheel chair listening to the radio. She loved country music and she was singing right along with Toby and when Toby sang "And the Statue of Liberty was shaking her fist", Mom shot her fist up in the air but when Toby sang, "Cause we'll put a boot in your a$$"...Mom's boot came up and I couldn't help myself but laugh. She looked so serious and was extremely into it. Too bad they didn't send her after ole Osama...cus that was a big boot she had!
Because of Facebook I am in touch with more of her family and I love it. We talk about old times and its nice. My mom was a lot like my Grandma...a spit fire. Yelled at the TV when their soaps were on. Well I do that and the funny thing is it's the same soap they watched! I remember Grandma talking loudly and having that "yelling tone" to her voice. Mom had that and yep, I have it too. But that's okay because Mom was wonderful and I am glad to be like her and love that there is a little bit of "Momism" in me and each of my sisters.
I miss you Mom. I love you and I look forward to seeing you again some day. Until then, keep protecting all of us...you are doing a great job!
Thursday, February 3, 2011
Winter Blues
Is it spring yet? I was tempted to send Harley out to eat that darn groundhog! Luckily old Phil there saw his shadow. I am just surprised at the amount of snow that St. Louis has gotten this winter. However I was so excited at the idea of being "snowed in". We were suppose to get 1 inch of ice and like 12-18 inches of snow. Well, luckily that storm shifted (Sorry to my Chicago friends) and in my area we got about 3 inches of ice and 1 inch of snow. And it's cold. I dislike the cold. Well really it's the idea of having to go out in it. If I could stay home and be in my jammies with food, coffee, tv and my Nook and computer I'd be set for quite a long time! Sad but true.
When I was home on one of these days (last month I think) a preview of the Oprah show caught my attention and I made sure I tuned in. This episode was extremely touching and moving and brought me to tears. I am amazed on a daily basis how people can survive a tragedy that I feel would absolutely kill me. This amazing couple, The Coble Family, suffered a horrific loss. In an instant, they lost all 3 of their children in a horrible car accident. Please visit their link above to read their story as I do not want to get any of the details wrong. It is sad but also amazing. On the Oprah show, they said how after the accident they made a promise to each other that they would not take their own life and leave the other one alone. That just stuck with me.
I can not even fathom what they went through and how they managed to get up and go on with life. I know they say "you have no choice" but still, I can't imagine.
I think about this family on my drive to daycare or the grocery store or anywhere with the kids. I just really wanted to share their story. I am amazed by their faith, honesty and strength. If you need an inspiration, please read it. Treasure every moment as you never know when it will be the last.
When I was home on one of these days (last month I think) a preview of the Oprah show caught my attention and I made sure I tuned in. This episode was extremely touching and moving and brought me to tears. I am amazed on a daily basis how people can survive a tragedy that I feel would absolutely kill me. This amazing couple, The Coble Family, suffered a horrific loss. In an instant, they lost all 3 of their children in a horrible car accident. Please visit their link above to read their story as I do not want to get any of the details wrong. It is sad but also amazing. On the Oprah show, they said how after the accident they made a promise to each other that they would not take their own life and leave the other one alone. That just stuck with me.
I can not even fathom what they went through and how they managed to get up and go on with life. I know they say "you have no choice" but still, I can't imagine.
I think about this family on my drive to daycare or the grocery store or anywhere with the kids. I just really wanted to share their story. I am amazed by their faith, honesty and strength. If you need an inspiration, please read it. Treasure every moment as you never know when it will be the last.
Saturday, January 22, 2011
Snow and More Snow
This past week we were hit with 10+ inches of snow! Now to some of you that is nothing but we have not had that much snow since 1982! I remember that winter because I thought we would get snowed in like they did once on Little House on the Prairie. I remember opening the door and hoping (not sure how) that on the other side it would be all snow and we wouldn't be able to get out! Luckily for the sanity of my Mother, that did not happen!
Since we are all still fighting some sort of cold, I did not want the boys to stay out too long. It took us a good 20 minutes to get bundled up so we could go play for all of 10 minutes!
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| I think he might get lost! |
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| My little devil made a great angel! |
We really had a great time though. However Zachary fell down face first in the snow, busted his lip a tiny bit and lost a glove! He's a tough cookie and still giggled! Jonathan just had a blast! Jason plans on taking him sledding tomorrow so we will see how that goes!
Jonathan is doing great at school. Coming out of his shell, improving in all areas and reading to me! It baffles my mind what he can do now! We try to read every night and I swear every night he knows a few more words. It's great!
Zachary still refuses to go on the potty and still wakes up screaming one or 2 times a night and will end up in my bed by midnight. I don't know if it is his sleep apnea, night terrors or habit. Jonathan out grew it by 3 so maybe Z will out grow it soon...I hope!
Sunday, January 9, 2011
2011 is the year of change
And that is my New Years Resolution!
The first visible change is the title of my blog. While I will always continue to pray for my Z and his big brother JD, I think I can say that the worst is behind us with Z. It's a new year and I told myself it is the year of change and by that I mean change for the better!
For 2011, I vow to:
Now about the boys...
Jonathan is in kindergarten. He has adjusted very well but still has a hard time on Mondays. He likes learning and I love watching him learn. He is starting to read and he told me he loves math. He also seems to like the girls! He is a sweet boy and so sensitive. I am so very proud of him. I feel like he gets neglected a bit due to all of Zachary's needs so Jason and I are both trying to make sure we spend time with each of the boys alone and obviously together. My buddy also turned 6 and is a very big boy! He is 49.5" tall and 72lbs! I can see my grocery bill being more than my mortgage in a few years!
Zachary is doing amazing! Looking back to where we were 3 years ago, I never ever imagined how far he would come. He is walking, running, talking and learning so much!!! At 3 years old Zachary aged out of the First Steps program. He did not qualify for Physical or Speech therapy with the special school district. This was a sad and yet happy moment! I felt he needed a bit more but his speech really truly has taken off and he knows so much and is communicating so well. He is getting there physically...he can walk down the steps using a rail and this was a HUGE milestone for him and he has worked very hard to get here. We are trying to potty train but he has no interest. The psychologist we saw said not to expect anything until 3.5 years old because Z is just not there yet. So we encourage it but don't put too much pressure on him. He's a tiny guy but he sure is mighty!!!
Well that is long enough of an entry for today. If I can figure out how to do this from my "smart phone" then I will update more often.
Wishing you all the best for 2011!
The first visible change is the title of my blog. While I will always continue to pray for my Z and his big brother JD, I think I can say that the worst is behind us with Z. It's a new year and I told myself it is the year of change and by that I mean change for the better!
For 2011, I vow to:
- update my blog at least once a month
- work on my patience with the kids
- not stress over housework as much
- be kinder to strangers
- get more physical activity
- spend more time with my husband
- take care of myself
Now about the boys...
Jonathan is in kindergarten. He has adjusted very well but still has a hard time on Mondays. He likes learning and I love watching him learn. He is starting to read and he told me he loves math. He also seems to like the girls! He is a sweet boy and so sensitive. I am so very proud of him. I feel like he gets neglected a bit due to all of Zachary's needs so Jason and I are both trying to make sure we spend time with each of the boys alone and obviously together. My buddy also turned 6 and is a very big boy! He is 49.5" tall and 72lbs! I can see my grocery bill being more than my mortgage in a few years!
Zachary is doing amazing! Looking back to where we were 3 years ago, I never ever imagined how far he would come. He is walking, running, talking and learning so much!!! At 3 years old Zachary aged out of the First Steps program. He did not qualify for Physical or Speech therapy with the special school district. This was a sad and yet happy moment! I felt he needed a bit more but his speech really truly has taken off and he knows so much and is communicating so well. He is getting there physically...he can walk down the steps using a rail and this was a HUGE milestone for him and he has worked very hard to get here. We are trying to potty train but he has no interest. The psychologist we saw said not to expect anything until 3.5 years old because Z is just not there yet. So we encourage it but don't put too much pressure on him. He's a tiny guy but he sure is mighty!!!
Well that is long enough of an entry for today. If I can figure out how to do this from my "smart phone" then I will update more often.
Wishing you all the best for 2011!
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