Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Yumm!!!
Dinner was a hit!!! White Chicken Enchiladas...I'll try to remember to post the link to the recipe tomorrow...for now it's time to try and sneak in a nap.
A long week...
Well, I have obviously started this years blogging out with a bang. Bang in the way that I seriously suck at making time for 5 minutes at the computer. It could possibly have something to do with the fact that I just can not sleep anymore so I am constantly exhausted. And now your all thinking "well if you're exhausted then sleep." I wish it was that easy.
You see, my hubby and I work separate shifts as opposed to spending a billion dollars a month in daycare. This means that we have certain schedules that we have to go buy or we miss out on sleep. I work the overnights and Chris works a mid-shift. A typical good day goes like this....I get off work at 7:30am and am home and in bed by 8. Chris is up already getting Keigan off to school. When it's time for Chris to leave for work he will wake me up to take over with the girls. This is around 1:30pm. I am up then until I get back off work the next morning. If I am lucky and the kids all go to bed like they are supposed to (haha yeah right) then I will take a nap before I have to leave for work. This schedule has been working for years.....not so much the case anymore. I am not sure of the cause, be it the weather, the noise level, or some kind of change in me, but I am UP everyday now between 10:30am and 12pm!!!! Figure it out....that's like no sleep. I try and lay there and fall back asleep, but I am one of those people that when I am up...I am up!!! It's not like I don't want to sleep...trust me it's one of my favorite things to do, I just can't. I am trying lots of things to help me out here, but so far nothing is working. If it keeps up I am going to have to go see a doctor...there is no way I can keep going like this.
So what do I do when I can't sleep you ask...? Well, thanks to cousin Tara I have developed a small addiction with Pintrest. Ok, maybe small is not the word!!! I frickin LOVE it!!! It is (in the words of my besty Laura) a huge time suck!! She is not kidding. I will go on there and find myself an hour later still hitting "more pins". I am an addict. If you have never been on Pinterest it's kind of like an online idea box for adults. There are soooo many amazing things on there. I am pretty sure that if I bring up one more project idea that I obtained from my addiction my co-workers may kill me. I was actually telling everyone last night that I need to find a way to quit my job so that I can stay home and just try out everything that I see. I will try to update my blog whenever I complete a "pinterst" of mine (one is in the oven as I type).
So how about the temperature today? Ridiculous!!!! Ok, not really complaining....I love that it was in the 50's today...since I was awake so early I had the opportunity to clean out my mess of a van. The kids and the dog joined me outside and man did they have a blast. I took some pics that I will try and get posted and and a video too. They are calling for snow tomorrow so I am glad we got out for a few hours to curb some of the cabin fever that has been creeping up on us all.
As far as my goals for this year.....I suck at going to the gym (I am blaming it on the lack of sleep), but I am rocking the house stuff. Work messed up our checks this month, so the budget is not quite done right, but it's a work in progress. I have been cooking homemade meals daily...a nice change if I do say so myself, and I have been keeping up on the dishes and the housework!!! I am so excited....feel like I am slowly making the changes that I had hoped for this year.
Well, my "pinterest" in the oven just got done so it's off to feed the muchkins...I'll let you know how it turns out!!!
p.s-going to use my exhaustion as an excuse for poor grammar and spelling!!! Sorry!!!
You see, my hubby and I work separate shifts as opposed to spending a billion dollars a month in daycare. This means that we have certain schedules that we have to go buy or we miss out on sleep. I work the overnights and Chris works a mid-shift. A typical good day goes like this....I get off work at 7:30am and am home and in bed by 8. Chris is up already getting Keigan off to school. When it's time for Chris to leave for work he will wake me up to take over with the girls. This is around 1:30pm. I am up then until I get back off work the next morning. If I am lucky and the kids all go to bed like they are supposed to (haha yeah right) then I will take a nap before I have to leave for work. This schedule has been working for years.....not so much the case anymore. I am not sure of the cause, be it the weather, the noise level, or some kind of change in me, but I am UP everyday now between 10:30am and 12pm!!!! Figure it out....that's like no sleep. I try and lay there and fall back asleep, but I am one of those people that when I am up...I am up!!! It's not like I don't want to sleep...trust me it's one of my favorite things to do, I just can't. I am trying lots of things to help me out here, but so far nothing is working. If it keeps up I am going to have to go see a doctor...there is no way I can keep going like this.
So what do I do when I can't sleep you ask...? Well, thanks to cousin Tara I have developed a small addiction with Pintrest. Ok, maybe small is not the word!!! I frickin LOVE it!!! It is (in the words of my besty Laura) a huge time suck!! She is not kidding. I will go on there and find myself an hour later still hitting "more pins". I am an addict. If you have never been on Pinterest it's kind of like an online idea box for adults. There are soooo many amazing things on there. I am pretty sure that if I bring up one more project idea that I obtained from my addiction my co-workers may kill me. I was actually telling everyone last night that I need to find a way to quit my job so that I can stay home and just try out everything that I see. I will try to update my blog whenever I complete a "pinterst" of mine (one is in the oven as I type).
So how about the temperature today? Ridiculous!!!! Ok, not really complaining....I love that it was in the 50's today...since I was awake so early I had the opportunity to clean out my mess of a van. The kids and the dog joined me outside and man did they have a blast. I took some pics that I will try and get posted and and a video too. They are calling for snow tomorrow so I am glad we got out for a few hours to curb some of the cabin fever that has been creeping up on us all.
As far as my goals for this year.....I suck at going to the gym (I am blaming it on the lack of sleep), but I am rocking the house stuff. Work messed up our checks this month, so the budget is not quite done right, but it's a work in progress. I have been cooking homemade meals daily...a nice change if I do say so myself, and I have been keeping up on the dishes and the housework!!! I am so excited....feel like I am slowly making the changes that I had hoped for this year.
Well, my "pinterest" in the oven just got done so it's off to feed the muchkins...I'll let you know how it turns out!!!
p.s-going to use my exhaustion as an excuse for poor grammar and spelling!!! Sorry!!!
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
Ugggg....
That describes the week I have been having. Too little sleep and to much to do have caught up with me. I am flat out exhausted. I promise to post more a bit later if I can. If not I promise I will play catch up tomorrow!!!
Wednesday, January 4, 2012
Hoot!!!
Hope this works...sending from my phone....the owl from work and one of the ones from Wisconsin. Enjoy!!!
Who gives a hoot?
That's right...who gives a hoot that I didn't end up at the gym yesterday? I don't that's for sure. Chris ended up taking my van to work as his car had a flat tire. In all honesty I think that he is just jealous of the uber awesomeness that is a soccer mom van!!! With out the van I had no way of taking 3 munchkins with me to as they call it "the work out place." We made the best of the night here instead. I made some amazing ribs and some not so amazing potatoes....
Side note-those "real" potatoes that you can buy in the freezer section....you know the ones you just microwave and then mash....yeah those....they are NOT REAL. At least not by any of my standards. Why did I buy them you ask? Oh that's right 1-because I am lazy and 2-I loathe the smell of raw potatoes!!! Looks like it's gonna be back to the real deal, those things were still terrible even after being all doctored up.
Back to our night. After dinner the kids and I cleaned up then sat down for a nice game (or 4) of kids sequence (thanks Amber, Colt, and Jason). Surprisingly the game went really well for all 3 kids. Mckena didn't really get the whole concept, but I think with a few more tries she will have it. After the kids went to bed I settled in to catch up on one of my little guilty pleasures....Tori and Dean. Anyone else watch this? I had seen an episode or two back when they were doing the whole B&B thing and I'm not gonna lie...i kinda liked it. Now this season they are opening a store and expecting their 3rd baby. I'm sure it's scripted, but I like to see how celb's have to deal with all the paparazzi bs. Ahh well...check it out...you just might get a laugh or two out of it.
Then it was off to work....Yay for Mondays!!! <----lies I remembered as I was walking in that I still had to take down all of the Christmas decorations at work...really was not looking forward to that; however my night perked up when I opened my desk drawer and saw a little owl looking back at me!!! I know your probably thinking an owl...what the f@#*?
You see I have this thing for owls ever since last summer. I got to pet a mini owl while we were in Wisconsin on vacation. This thing would only grow to be max 2lbs!!! It was the cutest effing thing that I had ever seen. Needless to say I want one!! Not really, as I can hardly keep up with all that I already have in my life, but they are amazing. Anyway back to the owl in the drawer...He came off of one of the other departments Christmas tress...I had spotted him back in December and had threatened to steal him!!! No need for that as some little elf made my request come true. He now sits upon the shelf of my desk almost as a reminder to not give such a "hoot" about the small stuff.
As for today....I got up early and actually went to the gym!!! Yay me!!! Got in a good workout then it was home to shower and make dinner. Made up some yummy chicken fajitas and even cleaned up the whole kitchen when dinner was done!!! Two days in a row...can you believe it? I can't!! The kids and I then ran to the mall and to Kohls to return some stuff. Overall productive day...now I'm pooped...maybe a nap is on order before work tonight.....
Side note-those "real" potatoes that you can buy in the freezer section....you know the ones you just microwave and then mash....yeah those....they are NOT REAL. At least not by any of my standards. Why did I buy them you ask? Oh that's right 1-because I am lazy and 2-I loathe the smell of raw potatoes!!! Looks like it's gonna be back to the real deal, those things were still terrible even after being all doctored up.
Back to our night. After dinner the kids and I cleaned up then sat down for a nice game (or 4) of kids sequence (thanks Amber, Colt, and Jason). Surprisingly the game went really well for all 3 kids. Mckena didn't really get the whole concept, but I think with a few more tries she will have it. After the kids went to bed I settled in to catch up on one of my little guilty pleasures....Tori and Dean. Anyone else watch this? I had seen an episode or two back when they were doing the whole B&B thing and I'm not gonna lie...i kinda liked it. Now this season they are opening a store and expecting their 3rd baby. I'm sure it's scripted, but I like to see how celb's have to deal with all the paparazzi bs. Ahh well...check it out...you just might get a laugh or two out of it.
Then it was off to work....Yay for Mondays!!! <----lies I remembered as I was walking in that I still had to take down all of the Christmas decorations at work...really was not looking forward to that; however my night perked up when I opened my desk drawer and saw a little owl looking back at me!!! I know your probably thinking an owl...what the f@#*?
You see I have this thing for owls ever since last summer. I got to pet a mini owl while we were in Wisconsin on vacation. This thing would only grow to be max 2lbs!!! It was the cutest effing thing that I had ever seen. Needless to say I want one!! Not really, as I can hardly keep up with all that I already have in my life, but they are amazing. Anyway back to the owl in the drawer...He came off of one of the other departments Christmas tress...I had spotted him back in December and had threatened to steal him!!! No need for that as some little elf made my request come true. He now sits upon the shelf of my desk almost as a reminder to not give such a "hoot" about the small stuff.
As for today....I got up early and actually went to the gym!!! Yay me!!! Got in a good workout then it was home to shower and make dinner. Made up some yummy chicken fajitas and even cleaned up the whole kitchen when dinner was done!!! Two days in a row...can you believe it? I can't!! The kids and I then ran to the mall and to Kohls to return some stuff. Overall productive day...now I'm pooped...maybe a nap is on order before work tonight.....
Tuesday, January 3, 2012
Yikes!!!
I figured that I should probably start out today with a quick jump on the scale…..160.8!!!! Definitely not what I was expecting. Looks like Santa brought me about 6 extra lbs for Christmas this year. Thanks a lot big guy! Well, 130 is my goal. That would take me back to my pre-wedding/pre-baby weight. It’s gonna be a long road, but I think I can actually do it this time. I joined a gym a few months back because I decided to quit smoking (to the family members that didn’t know I was a smoker… you can’t be mad at me now because I quit!!) and wanted to prevent the dreaded weight gain that goes with it. I was super dedicated and was losing weight and toning up. I even got to the point where my current wardrobe was getting a bit to big on me. Then November came along….I had to take some time off from the gym per doctors orders; however when I got the all clear to go back I didn’t. It’s so easy to fall off the treadmill so to speak. Now it’s the new year and I am set to start on the new me. I want to be healthy. I want to run a marathon. I want to feel good about myself in a bathing suit. Yeah that one is a long shot I know!! But in all honesty I think it just might be possible.
You see, I love going to the gym. Ok, maybe not going there, but the way I feel when I have just finished a grueling cardio session or pushed thru a few extra reps on a weight machine. I really work hard at the gym….figure that if I am there I should really push myself. And let me just tell you…I am not one of those cute girls at the gym. I hate those girls….how does their hair and makeup stay so perfect?!? I am one of the disgusting girls. I never wear makeup and I still have not figured out a good way to keep my short hair somewhat decent. Usually after about 8 minutes my face is all red and I am dripping with sweat. Sounds hot right? My husband Chris seems to think the gym is a hookup place. Asking almost daily if anyone is hitting on me there and I have to laugh…..really babe…..yep there are totally guys waiting for me when I get off my elliptical. haha. Well, I suppose instead of talking about the gym I should actually go!!! Ta ta for now….
You see, I love going to the gym. Ok, maybe not going there, but the way I feel when I have just finished a grueling cardio session or pushed thru a few extra reps on a weight machine. I really work hard at the gym….figure that if I am there I should really push myself. And let me just tell you…I am not one of those cute girls at the gym. I hate those girls….how does their hair and makeup stay so perfect?!? I am one of the disgusting girls. I never wear makeup and I still have not figured out a good way to keep my short hair somewhat decent. Usually after about 8 minutes my face is all red and I am dripping with sweat. Sounds hot right? My husband Chris seems to think the gym is a hookup place. Asking almost daily if anyone is hitting on me there and I have to laugh…..really babe…..yep there are totally guys waiting for me when I get off my elliptical. haha. Well, I suppose instead of talking about the gym I should actually go!!! Ta ta for now….
Starting fresh....
Well, a new year has just begun and with it a fresh start. Not just a fresh start to blogging, but to lots of things. 2012 is going to be a great year!!! That’s right I said great…I am going to lose the extra 25lbs that have just been hanging around since my youngest was born, we are going to be debt free except for the house, and I am going to really try to cook more!!! I would also like to get more organized and keep my house clean, but who am I kidding?!? With 3 little ones I think I would be better off just waiting oh I don’t know…20 years for that one!!!
I decided to start-up the blog to help keep myself accountable and to give everyone a peek into my crazy life. I am going to do my best to blog daily; however I can guarantee nothing…remember the 3 kids!!
Wish me luck and happy reading!!!
I decided to start-up the blog to help keep myself accountable and to give everyone a peek into my crazy life. I am going to do my best to blog daily; however I can guarantee nothing…remember the 3 kids!!
Wish me luck and happy reading!!!
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