More Numbers and Updates

So I missed updating my numbers yesterday, oh well is was a crazy day.  I started my new semester last Tuesday, and WOW this is going to be a busy busy semester.  All of my classes started with a bang, and their off with no slowing down in sight.  That's okay I'm sure that I will survive at least I hope I do. 
Okay on to the numbers.  Sad to say that I only lost 1 lb this past week.  But I'm okay with it.  I got almost no time with the treadmill because of school starting and trying to work back into my schedule.  Last semester I was able to walk on the treadmill for 20 to 30 minutes every morning.  I would get the kids on the bus for their school, do my walking, then head home and get ready for my school and be on campus for 9:40 class.  This semester I have a 9:15 class 2 days a week so no walking those mornings, and the other three mornings seem to be hard to get on the treadmill too.  I've decided that I'm still going to try and get it in.  One good thing about my new schedule is my weight-lifting class.  I started the actual lifting last Thursday, and was somewhat sore for the next couple days.  I did more lifting today, and I don't feel as sore, so I'm hoping tomorrow isn't too bad.  Anyway, in a nut shell life is crazy and looks to remain that way for the next few months at least.

In other news, Miss Magoo turned 7 last week and we celebrated with a trip to Red Robin and a birthday party.  This was the first time she has had a birthday day and it was very exciting, and even better we all survived it. 

PJ will be turning 10 next week and his dad will be taking care of his birthday party for me.  He and a couple of his friends will be going bowling so that should be a fun time for them.

BYU's Living Legends is performing here Friday night.  I am so excited to take the kids.  I remember going and seeing the Young Ambassadors perform whenever they came to town growing up.  It's exciting to pass this on to my kids.

Totals so far: 33lbs lost, 15 inches (total) lost. 

Checking In

So it's 17 days into the new year, and so far so good.  I finished my little 3 wk class, it wasn't as bad as I thought it would be in some ways and in other ways it seriously tried to kick my butt.  But I prevailed, and while I didn't quite get the grade I was hoping for (I got a B-)  I'm still happy with the results.  So now on to my regular semester which starts tomorrow, and I'm already stressing.  I'm taking four upper division classes along with another math class ( 2 down, 2 to go).  And just for fun, just because I totally want too I'm taking a weight-lifting class.  I took one last spring semester and loved it.  And while I didn't actually lose any weight, I lost 3% of my bmi.  I wasn't surprised that I didn't lose any weight that semester, in fact I think the only reason I didn't gain weight was because of the class.  That was a pretty emotional semester for me.  Anywhoo, I'm super excited to be doing the weight-lifting class again, I found out I can repeat the class like 8 times before I can't take it anymore, yea me! 
So these past 17 days I have been doing so good on my goals.  In fact last week and the week before I've gotten in 6 to 7 days a week or walking.  Normally I don't walk on Sunday, but these last two Sundays have been stressful/emotional days so I decided to try and walk it off.  In addition to the walking I have also gotten in 2 days a week of my water aerobic class at the Y.  I am feeling so good.  Today which is my weigh in day saw a loss of 4 lbs from last week.  4 lbs I tell you!!  That made for a very happy me this morning. 
So I think that I've found a new little motivator for me.  See there is a very special someone (who from this point forward shall be forever referred to as Mr. DA)  that has been stressing me out to the point I can't sleep, or sometimes even think straight. And I really needed my sleep these last few weeks, and of course over the next semester I'll need my sleep even more.  So my new plan is whenever I start to get stressed out or overwhelmed with life, if at all possible I go walk it off.  Last week alone I walked 17+miles on the treadmill.  I'm a genius!  Not only do I take my stress out on the treadmill, but I'm losing weight and looking great (so my mom tells me) in the process.   

So my totals so far:  32lbs lost, 2 pant sizes, and lots of inches (I'll have the #'s next time)
* I actually started this weight-loss journey back at the end of Sept. but I'm just now sharing.

Oh and on a totally unrelated note I just discovered Paul Cardall's music, wishing I had heard of him forever ago, his music is my new go to when I need to feel some peace. I also use it for my kids bedtime music and they love it too!  Seriously click on the link and listen!! 

New Year, new goals, sorta

So it's a New Year. I general do not make resolutions. In years past when I have, I've failed miserably. But last year I had a break through! I actually made and kept two goals for myself ALL YEAR LONG! This was a huge accomplishment for me. The two goals I set were to not eat fast food, and no drinking soda pop. At first I just wanted to see if I could go a month or two with out those things. But as I got farther into the year, the longer I wanted to make it. It wasn't originally meant to last the whole year, but I did it anyway. It feels so good to know that I did it!! Yay me!

Anyway so for this year I'm going to make some rather generic goals, ones I'm sure millions of others have made. And you know what I'm good with that.

My goals are:

Eat healthy/Lose weight/Exercise 3-5 days a week (see I'm giving myself a little room there) Those all kind of go together, so they are technically one goal.

Be a better mom.

Make the deans list each semester.

BE HAPPY!! (that one's in all caps, because I really mean it this time)

Start looking ahead, instead of looking back

Happy Weekends With My Kids

So I missed a few days. This weekend was a little crazy, but nothing new there. My kids usually spend the first three weekends of the month (during the school year) with their dad. But we swapped weekends for Halloween, so they were with me this past weekend. Anyway, we had a fun time.
PJ's old school out in Caldwell was having a Christmas bazaar, so we headed out there. It was so nice to run into friends of mine that still live there. We saw some fun stuff, had pictures with Santa, and found some cute hair flowers for Miss Magoo. I was just nice to spend sometime with both of them without all the craziness of school and homework and everything else we do.
Sunday we went to church together. While sometimes it is nice to be able to sit through Sacrament meeting without being mauled by my kids. Or having them get up to use the bathroom, blow their nose, get a drink every five seconds. And I do enjoy getting to actually listen to the speakers. I've found that most Sundays when they aren't with me, I miss them, A LOT!! It's just not the same sitting in church by myself without one of them snuggled up to me while we sing a hymn, or reminding them to fold their arms for a prayer. So this past weekend it was lovely having them sit with me. And the best part, they were so good!! (I should probably whisper that last part with my fingers crossed)
So today (any really yesterday and Sunday too ) I'm grateful that I had my kids with me and we got to enjoy some time together.

The Internet

Today I am so very thankful for the internet. There are so many reasons really. Bu today, I'll just list a few that have come to mind in the last few hours.
I can submit my homework on line. So when the professor says it due by 11:59 pm, no problem.
I can get help with my math homework almost instantly, no matter the time of day or night in some cases.
I allows me to keep in touch with my family and friends.
It helps me look up speech topics.
It lets me keep track/pay of my bills.

So that's it for today folks. The internet is (really has been for a while) my new best friend.

The "Y"

Today I am grateful for the YMCA, or I guess as they are now calling themselves the "Y". This past spring the kids and I joined the Y. The first few months I'll admit that we didn't use the membership much, didn't take advantage of it like we should have. But that has changed in the last few months. In July I started the kids in swim lessons at the Y. The swim instructors there are great. They are patient and caring. When Miss Magoo started her lessons there she wouldn't even put her head under water. Monday night she jumped in the water, granted in was jumping to her swim teacher, still she jumped in the water!! That is a huge improvement for her. She still has a ways to go with her swimming, but she's getting it, and loving it. PJ loves swimming there too. But he has recently discovered the racquetball courts, and it having a lot of fun there too. Every couple of weeks we make it in to the rock wall room. They kids have a ball climbing the walls, and I don't have to tell them to get off the walls, it's a win win situation. But the main reason that I'm in love with the Y lately is their water aerobics classes. I started taking water aerobics back in August. But I wasn't serious about it. Most weeks I'd go once or twice, I liked, I got a good workout. But I wasn't pushing myself in the classes. But about eight weeks ago I decided that I needed to really start moving in the classes. I'm now going 4 days a week doing an hour class at a time. I love it. I get so much more out of the work-outs than before. And I'm seeing a difference in me too. I have found that not only is it great exercise, it's also a great stress reliever. I love going, it's something I look forward to. I have finally found exercise that I like to do, yea me!

My Bed

Sorry, that's all I've got today. Last night it was late when I got to bed, and I got up earlier than normal today. Today just seemed like it was abnormally long. So now here it is 10:00 pm and I'm tard sharn. So for today I'm so very grateful for my lovely, comfy, big bed. (though the sleeping in a big bed solo is not so fun, but that's a whole other post). And here's hoping for a good night sleep without dreams about math and accounting homework.