I'm so tired.....

This has been a long emotionally draining working week. I am glad it's Friday. I don't think that we have that much going on this weekend but Darrell is taking me tomorrow to the movies. I am so glad! We never go to the movies. I wish we were going to Disneyworld or on a cruise but man, I'll settle for the movies!

I had more to say but now I don't remember what it is. I can post some pictures though instead. This is where I wish I was!

Just a whiney post....

I did a "prelim" weigh in today because my first official day is not until tomorrow. It looks that I kinda stayed the same. That is a bummer because I have been taking my Alli faithfully. My clothes fit MUCH different so I know that I am losing but it's still depressing to not see that number not move down. I know though that I can do this and I am determined to get back down to what I was before my surgery.

Here are the reasons why I might not have lost this week:

1. Last week was water weight and I always lose a ton of water.

2. My sodium might have been higher this week. I still eat a lot of lean cusiene's and they have a lot of sodium.

3. I ate chocolate. When we go to my in laws, I eat chocolate. I honestly do not understand how they can keep chocolate around and not eat it like crazy but they have amazing will power. I don't. So, no chocolate this week......going to be hard since it's Mini Egg time!

4. Not eating enough calories or fat. I have been sick this week and did not eawt enough calories. It's a fine line between eating enough to lose and not send your body into starvation mode OR eating too much.

5. Not enough exercise. It's a given fact that if I am not working out at the gym, I am not going to lose. I went this week but we had a funeral over the weekend and then I got sick again so I have had to do lower cardio/weights on different days rather than both on the same day.

So, committment for this week, 1 day early:

1. Limit myself to 1 diet soda per day. (Still trying to wean off).
2. No chocolate.
3. Journal - I have got to get better at this.
4. Eat fruit with every meal or between meals.


Other than that, I'm tired. I want to go back to bed.

Just a little update

Well, we are not doing much around here. Darrell just told me that we are getting a new chinese resturant in our shopping center. I don't know why it's something that he is telling me because I can't eat it....want to know why???? (I'm gonna tell you anyway!).

I have been taking the Alli pill. Whoo-hoo. It really works. I am already down 4 pounds and it's only been one week. Can we say that is A-W-E-S-O-M-E.

My MIL is about to have knee surgery. I am hoping this will give her some relief.

We could use a vacation. I am tired. Physically, I feel better than I had iin a long time but I could just use a vacation. Darrell wants Eggs Benedict that he can only get on a cruise ship (cause I can't make it).

Ok, enough rambling...I'm off to bed.

Happy Valentine's Day!!!

A little early! We went today to the Dollar Store to get stuff for Aimee's class. I should have gotten it last week as there was nothing left except pencils (which we purchased). Pencils, pencils and more pencils. I think this is the standard class accessory as we have TONS in our cabinet.

Let's see, saw the CPA this weekend...we don't have to pay. That's always nice. Saw my dad and went to the Biedenharn gardens with him and my step mother. Aimee made a flower pot that was a kids activity and then we bough nickle cokes. That is so cool, bottled cokes for a nickle. They so lose money on that.

We saw Carol and Lexie last weekend. Here are some pictures of Aimee with her new cousin. When she saw her, Lexie was laying on the floor and she started stroking her head. Lexie just looked and looked at her. She is so sweet. I miss her.

Anyway, gotta get to church!

MLK

I know that I am so sorry about blogging...I try to update but I just don't have much to say. I guess I am boring.

Let's see what is going on. Work is crazy. I have to go to a training that every employee has to have. School is going well for Aimee. She made AB honor roll.

OH. I do have something. My husband had a 3 wheeler accident. Some teenage boys were shooting on our family property while we were up there for the weekend. He was trying to get away and hit a bump and went flying. The officer said that the boys said that they were shooting at the ground but I think that they were trying to be funny and shot beside him. All in all, it scared him (and with good reason). When you hear a bullet go past your ears, you take off on what you have available.

I don't have anything else to say I suppose. Hope everyone is doing well!

Our Baby is HERE!

Right after Lexie was first born! She is so beautiful.

I have to say that so far, this is one of my most favorite pictures of Lexie. She is just so small in this and is so cute on Daddy's pillow.
I love the headband. I used to put Aimee in these.

So, as you can tell, Natalee Alexis was born. We call her Lexie. I have to say that as an aunt, I am in love. I have always wondered how someone could love another child like their own and now I know. I love Aimee so much but my heart also overflows with love for Lexie. Carol lives about 2 hours from me so it's not to far but I am upset that we don't live closer (although Carol and Ryan are probally glad that we don't or I would be over there all the time). Carol and Ryan are such good parents and Lexie is such a good baby. She is a good sleeper and nurser. She is such a precious baby. OK, Aunt Nea will stop gushing about her.

We are in the Delivery room!

My sister Carol is going to have her baby today. Right now she is about 6-7 cen dilated and Lexie is getting ready. Carol is sleeping and has had her epidural. Please pray for her safety and Lexie today if you see this blog!

Love,
Renee