Updating...

Quite a bit going on this month. A lot of fun happenings and some other just busy happenings. The above pic is of Big P and her friend and classmate E doing their part for Jump Rope for Heart.
Little P jumping her heart out. Both P's were very excited to participate in this event at school and both made their personal goals on fundraising. Thank you to all who gave so they could jump! Kris got to be on hand as well, so it was double the fun!
The P's got a lot of cousin time last week, including some time with baby cousin C. She is 10 months old and in that fun, giggle and be amazed by everything stage. They are both very good with her. They are baby magnets.
I found a fun project for the P's for Valentine's day. The hearts said things like "you rock at basketball", "your smile brightens my day" and "we are lucky to have you." The P's seemed to enjoy this fun treat and have yet to take the hearts down.
We had some issues with the Higster this past week, actually over the past few months. I feel like a bad dog parent for not catching it sooner. But he is a much happier pup.
Kris and I both have been working at our weight loss journey but some weeks, heck some days are better than others. Thanks to the advice of a successful friend, Kris bought us both these, FitBits. I'm excited to see how they will help us succeed at our journey! Especially since we have a big day in 5 months, a nice renewal of sorts!
We traveled west for our cousins' baptism. Steph and Houston's twins R & R are almost 2 months old and are as sweet as can be! It was a fun little road trip.
One of my favorite pictures from the baptism trip. Grandma Patty with one of her grandbabies. Such a sweet and tender moment.
My mom and I took the P's to the park to enjoy this very non-winter weather today. It was a fun way to get a much needed walk in. I enjoyed watching Big P and my mom swing together.
And finally our big production of the week. Little P lost her first tooth this afternoon. Quite the accomplishment for a little girl who didn't get her first tooth until she was close to a year old. She is extremely excited. We are truly blessed. Beyond blessed.

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Parker's turning 3!

Image
It's been almost 3 years since we met Parker. She was a surprise baby to us, one we hadn't planned for but one that has changed our lives in ways we never imagined. She has always seem to have this knowledge of her presence in our lives, as a blessing more than anything else. She is our little calmer, she has this uncanny way of coming up to me when I'm at my worst and putting her sweet hand on my face and helping bring a sudden calm over me. Now don't get me wrong, she is a BUSY, BUSY little girl. From the moment she wakes up to the moment she finally gives in to sleep at night, that little girl has things to do. Whether it's dressed up in high heels and carrying a purse or finding a way to drive her big sister crazy, Parker is always up for a challenge. I can't believe our baby is already turning 3! She kept her end of the deal this summer, we told her if she could potty-train, we'd send her to sister's pre-school. Well guess who's potty-trained...
Read more

Being a mommy...MAMA

Image
I have attempted many jobs in my life. I have been the ice cream scooper at Baskin Robbins and built footlong sandwiches long before Jared discovered their nutritional value. I've waited tables (ok attempted to wait tables) and have supervised 60+ kids at a summer day camp. I have shot sports footage for a newscast and have produced, directed and assistant-directed a 2 hour morning show. But the one job that seems to have the best benefits is that of a mommy. It has no sick time, no vacation time and I think the only promise for a 401K is that maybe someday these children will make me a grandma. I have to say that being a mommy or as the P's call me "mama" is the best job with the most benefits. I've gotten to carry these precious little people and felt their kicks and hiccups inside of me. I was one of the first people they ever laid eyes on and got to hold their warm, wiggly little bodies before anyone else. I've gotten to get up at 2 in the morning to their...
Read more

Time for Change....

I just polished off two chocolate chip cookies. Was I hungry? No. Did they serve some sort of nutritional purpose? No. Why did I eat them? Because they were there! I think I've finally had my AHA moment that Oprah always talks about. I am done killing myself with food. That's essentially what I do to myself everytime I over-indulge. By chosing not to get up this morning to work out before my family got up, is basically telling them I don't think they're worth my health. I am not talking about going on a diet, or joining an exercise group that I'll quit 3 weeks down the road. I'm talking about making a major life change. That means eating in moderation. I will still have a cookie at some point, but I am not in a position right now to say "there are times we just need cookies!" I DO NOT need a cookie right now. What I need is to fuel my body enough to nourish it, but eat less than I am right now, to find a healthy weight. That weight for me is about 50 ...
Read more