New Obsessions

Okay, I'm guilty. I'm confessing now. Don't judge. I'm sure that you, too, have a few "guilty" pleasures. he he he I'm just willing to admit to them (besides my boys, that is...)... so here they are:

1.) Facebook Yes, I know. How old am I? That's right... a grown adult. But somehow, I have stumbled upon this new world called Facebook. Chris jokes that it must be like doing crack.... because once you sign on, it is impossible to get off!!! He and I are totally addicted. Someone mentioned it to me, so I checked it out and now I can't stop reading people's profiles, looking at their pictures, and pretending to be their "friends". Everyday that I sign on, someone from high school has added me as a friend. In my head, I know I haven't seen or talked to this person in over 10 years, but sure, I'll hit "confirm" and add you as a friend... why not??? :-) It's crazy. But, yes, I'm addicted... maybe the novelty will wear off soon.... maybe not. ;-)

2.) Other People's Blogs I can't stop searching, reading, spying. I guess it kind of feels like I'm spying on their world. It's like I'm reading someone's diary. But hey, they chose to publish it on the internet, right? It's not my fault!! He he And I'm doing it too!! But now that I've found Facebook (see addiction # 1), it seems like EVERYONE in the world has a freakin' blog!! I was up till almost midnight last night catching up and reading, reading, reading. I couldn't stop! Then I drempt about it. Seriously though... LOL... I guess reading about other people's lives kind of makes the craziness in my life seem normal. And the thing that happens is that one blog links to another blog, which links to another blog... and then you don't even remember where you started or how you got where you are!! Oh boy... I sound like a crazy woman, huh??

Update on the boys:

~Michael is finally feeling better. We eliminated rice cereal from his bottles and now he is finally going poop more regularly. He also fought his cold and is it gone. YEAH!! A pooping, sleeping, smiling baby makes a happy momma!!! He's like a brand new baby.

~Jake is wonderful! Has a small "owie" on his knee which he is obsessed about, but it really is nothing. I guess that's the boy in him. Bragging about "war wounds". He has not graduated to not even wearing a diaper at nighttime!! It was his idea and it works!! Also, no more cough or cold.

~However... momma got sick. I came down with strep throat which I've never had before. I got some steroids to make my throat swelling go down (I couldn't swallow or eat) and antibiotics to get rid of the infection. I feel like a million bucks now!! Looking forward to Friday! I haven't been that good about tracking my food this week. I am also worried about gaining weight because of the steroids that I had to take. I'm not going to stress about it though. Everything will balance out... it always does. :-)

One goal made!!!

I went to my Weight Watchers meeting this morning, as I do every Saturday morning... and I was feeling kind of "thin", so I was actually looking forward to stepping on scale (some weeks I just close my eyes and pray that I stayed the same with no gain... he he he) So anyways, I lost 4 pounds this week!! WOO HOO!!!!! :-) I also, hit my 10 % goal (meaning I've lost 10 % of my weight since I started), AND I have lost a total of 20.2 pounds!! I feel so good!!! I finally went and bought a few new pairs of pants last week because my other ones were falling off. My goals this past week were to take a mulit-vitamin every daily and drink a glass of water with each meal, which I was pretty consistent with. This week, I will continue those 2 things and pay particular attention to what we call "B.L.T.'s" (bites, licks, and tastes). I am so guilty of taking a bite of Jake's left over food, snacking on things and not writing them down, and doing "taste testing" while I am cooking. All of these things add up and make a difference. Don't get me wrong. I'm not in a race to lose the weight as fast as I can. I know it took me 10 months to gain it and losing it too quick isn't healthy. It's all about baby steps and enjoying the PROCESS, too!!

On the home front, Chris and I are going to see a hockey game tonight. I've never been before... so it should be fun!! I'm sure I'll see lots of "goals" scored tonight, too! ;-)

Jake is wonderful! He is ecstatic that grandma is coming over to babysit tonight with more new puzzles. He is feeling better and just a joy to spend time with. I cherish every cute little thing that comes out of his mouth. His new thing is saying, "I have a good idea....." (yeah right!!) For example, last night the good idea was that he should sleep on the floor. Who knows... LOL!

Michael is still recovering from his cold. It's getting better, but he is still congested. He is having major pooping issues, too. He isn't going very often and gets extremely fussy. I'm worried that something is wrong with him, but his doctor says it is normal. Who knows... I'm going to keep my eye on it and monitor it. I just feel so bad for him because his belly hurts so bad!!

I'm off to hop in the shower and make myself beautiful for the hockey game. :-)
Rachel

Roller Coaster

Wow. Life has been like a roller coaster this week. I am super busy at work, the boys are still sick with a cold, and I am dealing with some personal issues.... Overall, everything is okay. Just holding on and trying to "enjoy the ride". Gosh, does being a mother mean constant worry about the well being of your children? It feels that way... My thoughts are... "Is he eating enough?", "Is he pooping enough", "Is he happy?", "Is he sleeping enough?", "Am I being a good mother?" and on and on and on.... it's encompassing....Then, at work, all hell has broken loose. There are so many tragedies happening to other people that it makes me look at my life with a magnifying glass.

I am also, for some reason, having many thoughts about my father lately, who has passed away. Just watching Chris be a good daddy makes me think of him. Then, a couple people at work have recently lost their father and it brings back memories. Not bad memories, per se... just makes me think about him. I am thinking I have not dealt with all the emotions from his death. Gosh, thank goodness I see a therapist.. he he he he...

My grandmother also has Alzeimers and is in a home. I have not seen her in a long time. I have so many great memories of her and I need to go see her. But I am scared. I don't know exactly what I'm scared of... maybe of the "unknown". I don't want to see my grandfather because (pardon my french) he is such a cold hearted asshole and I dont' want a confrontation. My plan is to go see her this weekend. My hope is just to make her smile. I need to make time, on a weekly basis to see her. I know Chris will be supportive, but I also don't want to spend time away from my family. I already don't feel like I have enough time with them...

Even through all this, I am extremely thankful and appreciative for all of the wonderful things in my life. My job. My kids. My husband. My mother. My brother (although I'm worried about him, too). My house. My health. My family's health. Supportive, positive people in my life.

The counselor at my school and a woman that I like very much, sent these questions/reminders to my staff and it really struck me....

- Choose being kind over being right. Do you want to be right or do you want to be happy?
-Seek peace in all interactions and relationships.
-What do you really, really, really, really want?
-What are you willing to do/to give up to get what you want?
-What are you grateful for?
-What was the best moment of your day?
-Refine what you say to yourself.....is it positive?
-When talking about others (including your children) or about yourself ask yourself before you speak...
-Is it positive?
-Is it true?
-Will it hurt someone's feelings?
-Is it necessary to say?
-When talking about another person, including your children, would you be saying if they were in the room?

Thoughts to ponder...
Love always,
Rachel

Happy Day Off!

Hello!
Well, Michael has officially caught Jake's cold. He is miserable. Coughing, sniffling, wheezing, can't sleep, can't breath.....yes, it's LOVELY! Chris and I have aching hearts watching him suffer. I would do anything to "take" his pain. Poor thing. I have tried all the home remedies and basically, the only place he wants to sleep is on Chris's chest. Can you say, "SPOILED?" He he... I guess there are worse things, right? I sure hope he feels better soon. I don't know if one of us will have to take off tomorrow.
When he is feeling better, Michael is starting to push himself up when on his belly and looks like he is trying to fly. I have almost exactly the same pictures of Jake at that time. Deja vu!! Also, I took some cute video of him eating green beans. Yes, I know, I'm a dork, but he just looks so funny!! he cracks me up!!! :-) :-) :-)
My wonderful friend gave me this motorized, battery operated jeep for Jake on Christmas. He was scared to death to ride in it before and now..........we can't get him out of it! He's a crazy man!! He was driving around in our cul-de-sac with Chris's dad and at first, he was so scared, but now he is possessed! Today he was trying to run our neighbors over! Watch out!! I have some video attached. He is also wearing his "Bob the Builder" goggles and looks like total nerd. LOL!!!
Talk to you soon!

Productive, yet Relaxing

Hello! The past two days, Chris and his dad built an extra "play" room for the boys in the garage. It is so big!! It is going to be fabulous when it is all finished and I'm so excited! At this point, there really isn't any extra room to "breath" in the house. I am constantly organizing, putting toys away in the family room, and trying to not feel like we are living in a tornado aftermath. This extra room will enable some of the fun toys to have a "home". We will put a futon couch and a TV, too, so that there is another place to watch movies, relax, etc. I am so proud of Chris and his dad for building it. It is truly something I could never do and I appreciate them dedicating this entire weekend to helping make our life better.

Besides that, Jake has been trying to fight his cold and we have spent the past couple days playing around the house, doing puzzles, watching some movies, and just BEING together. Today though, Jake went outside and helped the big boys with building, drilling, etc and he loved it! He had these cute Bob the Builder goggles on and he was to die for adorable! Chris and I went out last night to have some adult time, which was nice. We had a nice dinner, had a few drinks, and just talked. My mom came over to babysit, which I appreciate so much. Jake even woke up today calling for his grandma. He said, "I want her to come over tonight!" He loves her so much!


We have tomorrow off, too, which is great. YEAH- another day off together! Jake went to bed early because he didn't nap, so I'm going to finish this up and spent some time with Chris. On the potty front, Jake is doing almost perfect and goes all by himself! I'm so proud of him!! Michael has been constipated though and so uncomfortable, so I tried giving him Karo Syrup and Lord- it worked! He exploded everywhere!! Me, him, the clothes... it wasn't pretty. But hey, he's a happy baby now!!

I found this powerful quote that I will end with tonight:

First I was dying to finish high school and start college.
And then I was dying to finish college and start working.
And then I was dying to marry and have children.
And then I was dying for my children and to grow old enough....
so I could get back to my career.
And then I was dying to retire.
And now I am dying...
And suddenly realize that I forgot to live. Author Unknown

Oh, and I have some GREAT video and picture to post tomorrow... I just need to transfer them to the computer.

:-) Rachel

Poor angel...

I love these 2 pieces of art. They are done by an artist named Gustav Klimt. We have these pieces hanging above our bed in our bedroom and I love it symbolizes how I feel about all my boys.

Well, I was up most of the night trying to help Jake sleep. The little monkey is very sick. A horrible cough, can't breath, congested, and vomiting a little bit..... Chris, being the dedicated daddy that he is, went to the store in the middle of the night to get some cough/cold medicine to help him sleep. It did help a little bit. He still has a fever so I stayed home with him today. Gosh, it's amazing to me that when one of my "babies" is sick, so am I. My heart just aches. I got him to drink some water and snack on a couple things and he is passed out. I took a short little nap and might try to squeeze in another one this afternoon. (a mother's job is never done.... still doing laundry, cooking a little, and cleaning up....) Oh and playing with my blog.. he he.. ;-)

I found this quote today and I love it... Thought I would share it:

Dance while you can...
I will quiet my soul...
silence the noise in my head and heart...
and ask myself...
what I really want in life.

Hope everyone is doing well. Lots of love!

Time flies...

Wow. I can't believe it's been a few days since I've posted. This week has just flown right by. I had a major tragedy and crisis happen at my work this week and it literally drained me of all energy. Because my principal was out, I had to deal with it all myself and I didn't sleep all that well the night that it happened. And now, it's all just catching up with me. I don't want to tell all the details that happened, but let me just say that it made me even more thankful and appreciative for the wonderful things in my life. I am trying to look at such a devastating situation and turn it into a life lesson for myself..... Life is short and it is so important to be true to your authentic self. If not, one day, you will wake up and think, "What the f*&^>! How did I get here?" Not good.

Anyways, on the home front, all the boys are good. Jake is getting another cold, which sucks. He was just getting rid of one....and now it's back. I know that he is exposed to more germs being at preschool and it's not that big of a deal, but when he coughs, he tends to puke. And I hate puke. Ick. It stinks. ;-) Atleast he ran and made it to the toilet just now...we'll see how the night progresses. Michael is wonderful. Sleeping now, like a little angel. He's totally loving eating applesauce and green beans now. Sweet boy.

Chris is good. He has been busy preparing for the whole weekend "renovation" of the garage into the playroom. We also watched part of the Governer's speech tonight and he is trying to make it so that state workers get a 6% pay decrease and no raise next year, which would affect me. Kind of scary.... I mean, atleast we both still have jobs and I know I will have one, but it can be difficult because we are comfortable living a certain way. I know that it will all work out. It is in God's hands.

Tomorrow evening I am meeting up with a friend for drinks and dinner. Just some time to relax and destress from the week. Chris' mom will pick up the boys, which is nice. I also did some shopping today and got some new work pants, some bras, socks, and 2 purses. I kinda feel bad about spending the money. Woops. ;-)
Say a prayer for no more puke (please??)
He he...
xoxo Rachel

The Grind

Back to the ole' grind today. Overall, it was a good day. My principal called in sick, so it was just me to handle all the drama. I mean, it's nice when she's not there, because I don't have to deal with her moodiness, but crazy because I am so busy. It makes the day pass by quickly though so I can come home to my boys. Chris took a half day to come home and get our new water heater installed.... I made a dinner and we relaxed for a bit. Chris was like super duper husband tonight, helping out more than he usually does.... he bathed Jake, did all the dishes, cleaned the kitchen, and is now reading Jake stories. I can over hear him reading with SUCH enthusiasm and it makes my heart smile. I know he is tired, but he always puts forth 110% when he reads to him. He is captivating. I never thought that him reading stories would make me love him more. It's funny how different things make me happy as I get older. Jake asked me today, "Where do you work, momma?" I replied "At a school" and he just looked at me. I said, "Momma used to be a teacher, but now she's a principal" and he smiled. He said, "Oh, so you help all the teachers!" What an intelligent little boy. He is so smart!! :-) I've never told him that before... I wonder if they discussed it at his preschool. He had another excellent day with no accidents! YEAH!! I'm off to shower, pack my food for tomorrow, and (try to) relax. I've been doing well on the eating front...just have to make sure to plan ahead. xoxo
Rachel

Wonderful Weekend

Just a short post tonight.... Well, it was a Wonderful Weekend, as expected! Got to relax, got to spend family time together, got to get stuff done (laundry, cleaning, etc.) The bad news is that our water heater needs to be replaced..... that will happen tomorrow. I saw leakage in the garage and we caught it in time so there was no big damage. Just money wise...he he he... The good news is that Chris and his dad will be converting our garage into a playroom next weekend. WOO HOO! I'm so excited!! Now, we will have more room for Jake to play, room for the endless toys encompassing our house, and I can't wait! Chris, believe it or not, spent the day going through stuff, organizing, and preparing for next weekend (even though he was still sore today). What a good husband/daddy. Jake had a successful weekend of using the potty. The funniest thing happened when we went to Walmart... we stopped half way to use the bathroom, but we were leaving and he was getting in his car seat....and he looks at me and tells me, "I have to go NOW!" So I'm like, OH SHIT... because I haven't even loaded the groceries into the truck yet. So I get hime down, and I see a tiny bit of pee leak down his leg. I immediately rip down his pants and stick the "portable" potty between his legs and he is yelling, "Let me sit down, momma!" So right there, in the middle of the Walmart parking lot, he's sitting down on a potty going. Some young guys walked by and yell, "Yeah... that's awesome!!" Ha ha!! Hey, we do the best we can in situations, right? He wasn't even embarrassed. Thank God he didn't have to poop. Oh Lord.... LOL. Alright, I'm off to spend a few minutes with my wonderful husband. :-) I am posting a video from this morning and the boys were watching TV. Jake is so darn adorable....

Bittersweet

I took today off of work to take Chris to get a vasectomy. It was a nice day. Got to sleep in a little bit....then took the boys to the sitter & preschool and then we had a relaxing breakfast together. We had some time to kill, so we got coffee, went to the bookstore, bought Jake some "comfy" pants (he is very particular about the softness), then went to Babies R Us to get a big boy booster seat and a portable potty for emergency situations (God forbid he has to go and there isn't a bathroom around). Then, we headed to the doctor's office.... I am so thankful and appreciative that he offered to get the procedure done. I mean, heck, now I don't have to take birth control forever! I hate taking the pill!! And believe it or not, he volunteered to do it. I didn't even have to coerce him! He said it didn't hurt THAT bad, considering the doctor was manhandling the nether regions and cutting him. Yikes!

The funny part is that he had to be laying down with his feet in the "stirrups". You know...those lovely things that us women just LOVE so much! He said he burst into laughter and told the doc that his wife would PAY to see him in this position since I've had to be like that for the 2 births of our boys! Ha ha! I love that he can keep a sense of humor in a time like that.

Afterwards, we went to lunch, picked up Michael, then the 3 of us came home and took a nap. It was seriously, a nice day! Then, we got Jake later and made dinner together. So, I guess it's bittersweet because this means no more kids. I mean, I'm not dying to have a dozen of kids running around, believe me.... it's just that I know they bring me so much happiness, that it is weird to KNOW that it's never a possibility again. We have said to each other that if we want another child that there are plenty of needy children out there that need a loving family....but still there's a tiny little piece of my heart that aches a bit.

Jake is really into puzzles, thanks to his grandma. :-) We put 3 puzzles together tonight, which he loves! He does them almost with no assistance. What a smarty. When I put him to bed, he was so sweet...caressing my hair, telling me he loves me, and holding me. I wish I could "bottle" that feeling (I'd be a rich woman!). I asked him what his favorite part of his day was and he said, "I got to make a police badge at school!" I asked him if there were any bad parts of his day and he said, "Nothing!" I know it's not possible, but I hope he's able to say that for a long, long, time. He's such an appreciative boy, too. I told him about this new pants I got him, and he immediately said, "Thank you so much momma! I love them!" It made me smile. What a sweet boy.

Not much happening this weekend. Gonna go to my WW meeting tomorrow, get some coffee with my friend, and do the weekly grocery shopping (Jake is excited to be my helper). I'm sure Chris will camp out on the couch and take it easy, as his crotch is aching. That is still a good weekend though...sometimes less is more. Just going to spend time with my boys....

Time for Myself

<----- MY 3 BOYS!!!


I actually got time for myself this evening!! I went to my yoga class that I haven't been to in a month (classes got cancelled for Christmas eve, then New Year's Eve) so it was nice to go. I had dinner waiting for Chris when he got home so he didn't have much to do besides care for the boys. Just a tiny part of me feels guilty when I leave, but I know that it's time well spent. I always feel so much better about myself. :-) There wasn't anyone in the class...totally empty which surprised me because usually with the New Year and everyone vowing to get into shape, it's packed.

On to news about the boys...
Jake went all day with no accident!!! Same pair of pants and undies that I sent him in the morning!!!! This is incredible news!! I rewarded him by letting him pick out a "treat" at the store and he picked Oreo's of course, which he loves. He only eats the insides though....ha ha! He had an accident this evening, but was very upset about it....crying and embarrassed. I didn't make him feel bad though. He is trying. I am amazed at the level of conversation that I can have with him. It's so fun!! When I came home from the gym, he said, "Momma, I missed you so much! I'm happy to see you! Hold me!" I melted right down to the floor and cuddled with him. He loves to play with my hair (he's kinda obsessed...LOL)

I miss Michael. He goes to bed so early (I guess I should be happy about that) that I didn't even get to spend more than an hour with him. :-( He is sleeping soundly now, on his side/belly of course, since that is his new thing. I can't wait for the weekend to spend all day with them.

Tomorrow is actually my "Friday" since I'm taking Friday off for Chris's surgery. That will probably be motivation to roll my rear out of bed tomorrow morning..he he he... Chris isn't even scared or nervous. Maybe as it gets closer he will...who knows... I wonder how much "care" he'll need this weekend. I guess I'll be playing nurse too (and not in a good way.... ha ha).

I have to take some more videos of the boys. I'll do that this weekend. I have to finish my Christmas thank you cards. Gosh, does the "to do" list ever shorten?

Gosh, it's so calm and quiet in the house right now, it's weird. I like it!!

Coincedence?

Hello!
It's funny that I titled yesterday's post "pooped" because today was The Day for Jake to go Number 2 in the toilet all by himself today!! YEAH!! This is a huge deal in our house. Only those moms who have achieved this, or are praying, hoping, begging their stubborn child to consistently use the potty will understand my pride and happiness! I acted like a total moron- screaming, jumping up and down, twirling around and dancing. Yes, Jake looked at me like I was insane, but that's okay!! WOO HOO!!! One step forward.... Then he insisted on wearing big boy underwear the whole night!!!! Houston, we have touchdown!
Today was good. All the boys are angels, and I am again in awe at how quickly the day has passed. Michael is has such a sweet soul and I could stare into those happy eyes all day long. I had this weird moment when driving him to the babysitter this morning. I could see him all snug in his carseat and I had this flashback of Jake sitting back there... and I almost started crying... My thoughts were: HOLY SHIT, time flies! I want to forever remember each moment with these angels.
I'm off to prepare for the next day. Need to eat better today. I wolfed down 3 mini snickers bars this afternoon and regret it. Damn. Bad choice(s).
This picture shows Jake being "proud" so I thought it was appropriate! Also, one of Michael just being as cute as can be.
Go Jake!!!

Pooped

Yep, I'm BEAT! Tired, exhausted, beat, POOPED!!! Today was a good day... but long. I guess my body and mind aren't used to working all day. I just feel like a truck ran me over. I came home, made dinner, fed Jake, bathed Jake, bathed Michael, cleaned up, played (and played some more), then read books with Jake and put him to bed. The Boss was actually nice today, but let's see how long that lasts... Gosh, when I'm tired my mind tends to be negative. Gotta stop that. Jake told me 5 times tonight, "I love you momma!" He was so insanely sweet I thought it was a dream. I want to video it so I always remember it and I can hear those words. He had such a great day at preschool and that makes me ecstatic (I'm smiling inside, really).

I ate pretty good today, but then I came home and ate too much dinner and my belly hurts. I still have a ton of things to do and all I want to do is crawl into bed. I know, want some cheese with my wine?? he he he he..... I just have to get "readjusted" to the schedule again. It was harder to leave Michael than any time before because his sense of humor is coming out and he is so giggly and funny. He is a sweet boy. Allright, off to finish my 'to do' list so I can get some sleep... I thought the picture above was appropriate...
Till tomorrow...
A Tired Momma

T minus one day...

I have to go back to work tomorrow. Ugh. Yep, I cherished every single day of my 2 week winter vacation, but now it's back to the old grind. I am trying to NOT dread it, but unfortunately, the thoughts keep drifting back into my head. I have loved spending time with the boys and just creating happy Christmas memories. I am excited for the New Year though and know that each year with our family is just going to get better and better. It's just trying to find a balance during the week because things get so hectic and I don't feel like I have enough hours in the evening to spend with the boys. Believe me though, staying home wouldn't be the best for me either... see, no matter what, I'm not content!? Ha ha... just kidding... I'm just in a sarcastic mood.

I have to say, I'm so impressed by the fact that I figured out how to post a video!! YEAH!! Hey, there's a learning curve here because I've never done it before. Now I'm kinda obsessed though... I will post another one of the boys this morning. It was so sweet. Jake and Michael were laying in front of the TV and I looked over and Jake was holding Michael's hands and they looked so sweet (mind you, 15 minutes later, Jake made him cry when we were in the other room and we still don't know why... little turd). Michael is teething so bad and his little cheeks are flushed and he is drooling EVERYWHERE, but that's okay. :-) He's still adorable.

I am also excited that I figured out how to put a "playlist" on my blog. YIPEE!!! So cool!! Hello Rachel, welcome to 2009! ;-)

Okay, I'm off to finish cleaning, doing laundry, and some other random things to make things feel "ready" for work tomorrow. Also going to convince Chris to hang up some photo frames. Yes, the "honey do" list is never ending.... he he he
:-) Rachel

Cutie Patootie

This is Michael babbling and "talking". I truly believe he is saying, "I love you". Look closely at his mouth and I ask him, "What does that mean?" and he says it... I SWEAR!!!!! What an angel. (it's right at the 18 second mark....) Let's hope I know how to post this.... my first time.. Here goes nothing...

Happy Saturday!

Today has been a great day! Kind of lazy, but in a good way! Spent time with my oldest, Jake, making cinnamon rolls, playing goofy games, and being silly. No nap for him though, which means he'll be cranky by 5ish and we are going to Chris' mom's house for his grandma's birthday. He is going to a hockey game with his dad though, so I'll be hauling the children there by myself. No biggie though...my hope is that Jake falls asleep in the car ride home and I can transfer him in and he is asleep for the night. It's always good to wish, right? ha ha! ;-) We'll see...
Michael is great! Smiley and giggly and I literally want to EAT him up! Chris and I fight over who can eat him. When I hold him, I just can't stop kissing his head. Mmmmm!!!
I printed out a bunch of pictures for some picture frames that we received for Christmas. I am excited to hang them up in the hallway, like our personal "wall of fame". :-) I am just in LOVE with all these boys....
Don't know what I'm going to eat tonight at Chris' mom's house. She is getting Olive Garden and the Lord knows it's like 20 WW points for me to eat the lasagna.... WAY TOO MUCH!! Maybe I'll munch some salad and just eat when I get home. But I know they will all say something (such a positive thinker, I am, huh?)
Allright, gotta run... Jake is distributing toilet paper all over the house (Chris got a big ole' pack at Costco and Jake feels the need to "help" put it away).
Rachel

Hello!

Wow! I can't believe I'm actually trying to create a blog! Crazy!! I've been thinking about it for awhile, so we'll see how it goes.... A little about myself. I am a 31 year old Las Vegan... originally from Michigan, but have lived her for over 20 years. Yes, I live a "normal" life (hey, what's normal??) he he ;-) I am married to a wonderful man named Chris, who has blessed me with 2 beautiful children named Jacob and Michael. Jake is 3 years old and his sense of humor is absolutely amazing to me. Michael is 4 months old and a sweet angel-baby. Being a mother is the best thing in the world that has ever happend to me. They bring me infinite happiness and I thank God daily that he has given me the opportunity to shower them with love. I am an assistant principal of an elementary school and Chris (hubby) is an accountant. We have been together for 7 years and are going strong. Right now, my main focus is trying ot juggle our hectic schedules, eat healthy, lead an "active" life (I love to go to yoga and pilates but lately, the only activity I've been getting is going to the park, which is fun but I need to tone!!) I am a Weight Watchers member and am trying to get back down to my "goal" weight, so you'll probably hear me bitch about good days and bad days with eating. Hey, I know it's a journey..... just want to feel sexy and confident again! :-) All right, I am excited to begin posting...I'm sure it will be a good outlet. I don't really know if anyone will read it...but that's okay! Here is a picture of me and my 2 boys at the park today. The weather was beautiful!