Rejoice with me sistas!!!

I have done the impossible!!

At least it seemed to me :) I bought myself a treadmill and started walking four weeks ago! I disciplined myself and walked everyday for at least 15 minutes but averaged 20+ minutes, and ran for about 5 minutes of that(had to start off easy). I did this for two weeks without weighing myself (I had Michael hide the scale). At two weeks I was feeling stronger and better. I stepped on the scale (cuz I found it, not cuz Michael told me where it was). I waited patiently as the numbers blinked...and...I GAINED 3 POUNDS!!! I was devistated!! Now, most of you know that I have struggled with my weight for several years. Up, and down, and up again...and well...mostly up!

I consoled myself with an eclair! Not the best decsion but hey, I forgave myself. I missed a couple of days on the treadmill but talked myself into realizing that the weight gain was probably muscle building. Right? I did feel stronger. Heaven knows I probably didnt have much muscle under there :). So, I got back to it! I started walking more and running more of the time. (I have also been eating good and drinking lots of water). I decided that even if it wasn't going to result in weight loss, it made me feel better and I would keep it up...Okay, yeah right! I wanted there to be weight loss!

Michael hid the scale again and I got back on the treadmill. I put a movie on my computer and watch as I walk (it is also a great time to use my teeth whitening strips). It has now been a week an a half since my devestation. I have notice that my pants are starting to slip, in the downward direction :) ....now, not to get too personal here but...as I was getting ready for my shower, I realized something....girls, I hope you can relate at what a big deal this is...

MY BOOBS STICK OUT FARTHER THAN MY STOMACH!!!!!!

At least when when I stand up. My next goal is to have them bigger than my belly when I sit. Baby steps Chelsie, baby steps! Anyway...I found the scale again (he doesnt hide it very well, cuz I dont even try to find it, I just happen upon it). I have lost 5 pounds! Its probably water weight but who cares cuz the numbers on the scale were smaller either way.

No matter what, it is part of my morning routine now and I feel so much better. By the reunion I should be smaller! That would be so fantastic! And Hillarie...if I keep this up, I might be able to jog with you at Chelan!! Yay ME!! *patting myself on the back*

I know its probably vain being so exctied about this but I have to rejoice in the small successes!!

Cheers!!

Pix trouble

I finally find some pix to post and most of them wont upload...any advice??? Oh well, I got a few. The pic of Coshell's room is what it used to look like. She is growing up so fast that she is starting to grow out of it :(. I worked too had on that room to let her just give it up...so we compromised. i will get pix of that uploaded soon...hopefully!

Coshell's birthday party is on Saturday...heaven help us! She has invited 10 girls. Am I nuts? We have decided that starting this year, we will only have parties every other year. So I get next year off *whew*. Her last party, she had a slumber party. All the girls were wearing glow-in-the-dark braclets and necklaces...sounds fun right? Has anyone every seen the movie 'Miss Congeniality' (SP?) with Sandra Bullock? Remember the scene where they go to the bar and are playing the drums, covered in glow-in-the-dark paint??? That was my downstairs bathroom!! They had cut them all open and spread it everywhere! The girls had it on their faces and clothes, all over the walls and floor! Luckily it wares off and cleans up okay, but wow! Wont make that mistake again!! Im sure they had fun though :)

A lot can happen in a day!

WOW what a weekend!! Grammy and Papa dropped Sweet Pea off after a fun sleepover at their house. While we were visiting, an aid car pulled up to the neighbors' house. The father of one of Sweet Pea's friends had had a heart attack and was taken away in an ambulance. It was very scary but he is home and doing well. Our prayers are with them as they have had several challenges recently. THEN, last night I got a phone call from a friend that I was supposed to meet up with for dinner. She was in a head-on collision! They are doing fine considering but are still pretty shaken!!

I have turned my spare room into a project room. And I have serveral projects going in it. To organize my supplies I purchased several boxes from IKEA...I LOVE IKEA!!!! I fastened them together in an arch over my project table so they are all at my fingertips, but I still have lots of table to use!! I was so excited!! I have been fighting with this issue for a long time (as I stated before). I was also able to set up my sewing table, a desk with my computer to work on my stories, AND my treadmill so I can run when I 'run' out of ideas!! I promise, pix are coming soon!

Now I must print Sweet Pea's invitation for her party....SHES GONNA BE 10!!! Wish me luck :)

Back on track...

Not that anyone would know this but I have been in somewhat of a rut lately. My running had become off and on and my creativity seemed blocked. For whatever reason, this morning I woke up with a new drive! It felt great!

Yesterday I was trying to figure out a specific organization issue in my spare room (treadmill and art projects). I worked on this issue for hours and to no avail. Last night at about 11:30pm, just as I was dozing off, it struck me! I figured out a solution...but of course I couldn't work on it, everyone was asleep. So that is my project today. With Billy Joel in the CD player, the animals (one dog and two cats) lazing around downstairs, and no one home until 4pm...the day is ALL MINE!! Usually my days are packed with errands whether they are mine or not. But this week is all for me! To tell the truth though...I miss working. I miss the interaction with other adults! Childish adults at that :). I had to quit my job (in December) after 8 years because my back was just getting too bad. I love being at home for my family, but I do miss work.

Well, that was short and very blah...but I must finish my project and have it clean before hubby gets home...nothing like living with an AR OC. That is another story for another day :)
Laugh daily! Its a great work out for the stomach!!

In the beginning...

Ive wanted to do this for a long time but have always thought..."who wants to read about me?" but hey...who wouldnt??? To start with, I'm a mom...a fulltime mom. Wait, since I gave birth to my daughter I have been her mother every minute ever since so...why do people say 'fulltime mom'? Do you have the choice of taking only part time? Maybe I should have talked to my Doctor about that before the birth. Just kidding, I love my daughter!!! She will be 10 in less than two weeks!!! It has gone by so fast! Forget the fountain of youth, I want a pause button!!

I got remarried 3 1/2 years ago and we would like to have another child. I guess we will see if it is in the cards. In the mean time, I keep myself occupied with my hobbies while 'SweetPea' is in school. I dont really like to call myself 'crafty', it sounds a little too Holly Hobby-ish. I do however love to use my creativity to make things.

I have been really into watching The Biggest Loser! I am so glad that Ali won! I have to say that they all deserved it! Its motivating watching it but its hard to keep that motivation! I have struggled with my weight for a long time and I am tired of it. I had back surgery two years ago, I thought it would be easier to exercise but its not. Who was I kidding? I have actually been keeping a journal about it, taking pics and measurements to see any progress but its not going so well. Blah Blah Blah

Im hoping that this can be somewhat humorous...I read other blogs and some of them can get pretty deep...this is pretty much just a way for me to ramble and tell my imaginary friends (until I get real ones lol) about what is going on in my life. Hence, the Blah-ger...

Until next time!!!