Some Things I've Learned....

Just a few things I have realized since I decided to blog. I am a BORING person, lol. Seriously! My intentions were to blog daily. But, when you do the same boring stuff day after day, there is just nothing to talk about.

I have started back on a low carb diet, and have lost 10 pounds in less than 2 weeks. Which is great. I chose low carb because of my PCOS, it seems to work best. Now to be able to stick with it. I also made it to the gym and walked 2.5 miles, and then came home and hurt my hip by falling, tripping, whatever you want to call it, out the back door! I had to make a trip to my lovely chiropractor the next day and I learned I have a really messed up neck and hip. Why oh why does every dr I see tell me how messed up something is on me? Gee whiz! Id love to have a reset button.

I also am not missing Facebook at.all. I thought it would be a hard habit to break, but, since I just replaced it with Pinterest { ;) , all is well. Ah, Pinterest! Whoever thought that up is just a genius! I mean, I can pin away my day, and feel like I have accomplished so much! Ha! I have tried several things that I have pinned, and some have worked, some have not. Oh well. I have lots of things pinned that have helped me get cleaned and organized around this place. Now to just keep it that way, which may be hard with a messed up neck and back. Sigh....

The girlies had Monday and Tuesday off, and each had a friend over, so we went to the mall. My oldest can go right in, get what she wants, and is ready to leave. So much like her Daddy. Now, my youngest and her BFF had THE BEST time! And I did just watching them. They tried on every stitch of makeup in Victorias Secret. {Don't criticize} That was such a blast! We also touched everything in Justice, Claire's and Bath and Body Works. I found out to late that Penney's now has Sephora! We will most definitely be going back to test their makeup as well!

Britany bought a moustache necklace and a pair of sweats and was happy. No makeup or glitter for her!

Right now, everyone is in bed and I suppose that is where I shall head as well. No plans for the weekend. Maybe to Hob Lob tomorrow to look at birthday ideas for Sydney. Zebras and lime green! woohoo!

Everyone have a great weekend!

New Year Lots To Do

I am quite a bit behind on posting my New Years post. I have had to sit and really think what I wanted to change this year, I have made many, many resolutions in the past, and have kept very few. So, for 2012, Ive decided to call this My 2012 To Do List. I am hoping that it will be a bit easier to keep up my list if I post it for all to see. So, without further ado, my list....

1. Get healthy! Not only by losing weight, but get my mind healthy too. I have dealt with numerous health struggles all of 2011, and I am set that this isn't happening this year. By eating right, exercising, having a bit of "me" time, and getting rid of stressors, I'm hoping to accomplish this.

2. More Bible time, this also has went by the wayside these past few months. Definitely, this is a must!

3.More family time, time with my kids, hubby, and parents, hopefully my brother too.

4. Find a job. I have a few small jobs that I love, but I really need something to come along. I've had enough sitting around.

5.Be a better friend, be less judgemental.

6. Be better with finances,

7. Accept my flaws, if I cant change it, I need to accept that. And not worry what others may think.

8.Be kinder to strangers, smile more often if someone looks upset. It may help that person have a better day.

9. Blog often.

10. Rid myself of as much stress as possible.

Number 10 brings me to my cute elephant fairy, if something doesn't make me happy, why do I continue to do it??? I was asked this question by my husband a few nights ago when I was on Facebook and was upset again by something some "friend" had posted. So, you know what? I deleted my page, right then and there, just did it. And I feel good about it. Not to say I won't miss a few friends, especially since most of them live far away and I never see them. So, until I figure out how to be able to be on there, and be less judgemental, and have hurt feelings, it's gone. I am still just floored at the way people sling mud on there, grown ups at that! Just not worth it.

Ok, so, Monday starts my new lifestyle, eating well, exercising, lots of scripture, lots of loving on my family, and tons and tons of prayer. I hope everyone has a great 2012!

Tennesee Toby Mac and Tears

Happy New Year! I hope everyone has a very blessed year. I plan to blog my 2012 goals, but, in all honesty, I haven't figured them all out yet. So, I've decided until then, I'd share a bit from this past week.

Britany left on Thursday to go to Tennesee with her youth group to a Xtreme Winter Conference. They saw Toby Mac, David Crowder, Switchfoot, and a few others. They also heard good speakers.

It was very hard for me to let her go off that far without me, but, I knew she was in good hands with Pastor Kyle and the other chaperones. I talked to her often, and she was having a really good time. I am so thankful for our church, for our youth, the chaperones and for Pastor Kyle and his wife Allie stepping up to lead our youth until we get a permanent youth pastor.

I shed a few tears while she was gone, not because I missed her, ( I did miss her), but because I am just so blown away by who she has become. I remember when she was in Kindergarten, I was called in for several meetings that all started with her teacher letting out a big sigh and rubbing the bridge of her nose. Any mom knows what comes after that. So, everyday, Id whisper a prayer that she would just go with the flow, be like the other kids, for her to quit trying to tell others what to do, etc. It didn't help, but as she grew older,she did become better with the rules, and the teacher talks were much better. I was thinking about those prayers I prayed back then, it seems like just yesterday, and thought of how I have completely reversed those words to God now that she is in middle school. My prayers now are Lord, help my daughter to take a stand for you, help her not try to fit in and be like everyone else. Help her to stand up for herself and speak out if someone uses your name in vain, or hurts a friends feelings. So, I guess God used all that headstrongness, is that even a word, for good, and I couldn't be prouder. She is everything I wanted to be at her age, outgoing, loving, a great organizer, sweet as can be, has tons of friends and isn't afraid to speak up for herself or others. That was never me, and probably never will be. But, Im just happy to be mom to this girl, who is proud to be a "Jesus Freak" too!

If you haven't heard the song, you should check it out. Here is the chorus.

What will people think, when they hear that I'm a Jesus Freak

What will people do when they find that it's true

I don't really care if they label me a Jesus Freak

There ain't no disguising the truth.- Jesus Freak- Toby Mac