Friday, September 30, 2011

My Jog

Today I jogged early. 5:45am early! It was great!
I don't think I could use enough exclamation points!
Jogging under the stars, the sun not up.
It was a little chilly here in the mid west,
but I had my gloves on and my ears covered, 
I was good to go.
I'm looking forward to my first 5k in a couple weeks.
 I can't wait!

Thursday, September 29, 2011

Thank Goodness It's Thursday


I don't know why Friday gets all the love for the start of the weekend!? I think someone should have at least considered, 'thank goodness it's Thursday!' day. When Thursday rolls around I am just the happiest person, because I know that means Friday is next, and that means the weekend. I'm not sending a petition around or anything, but I mean...maybe TGIF is just a little over rated with all the advertising it's gotten. Can I get a little love for Thursday. That's all.

Tuesday, September 27, 2011

Feeling Fine

We were sitting in the family room laughing about how ridiculous the whole weekend turned out to be. I hurt my lower back(actually pulled my psoas muscle,it's in your hip and attaches at your back) last week during my workout and have been down and out for a week. With a family of seven to keep up with, this has been a major set back.
Then my husband goes and twists the wrong way and tweaks his back too. Ugh!!!
Thankfully his back resolved itself in a few days.
I made it in to the chiropractor and I'm really glad I did.


Anyhow, you would think that between my husband and the older kids we could keep up with laundry.
Buuut noooo. Everyone was so busy-between scout fundraisers, camp out's, family dinner to plan for(yep, at my house, and yep, I said they could all still come.) I had my hair appointment that I make six weeks in advance and I wasn't cancelling that, ha! We were running around in every direction. Then my daughter came down with a 48hour something-or-other. We were literally down and out, but not hopeless. My husband and I felt fine, we just couldn't move much.
Needless to say it's a new week, a new outlook and we're feeling...almost fine.

Back Slacker

Wow, am I a slacker! I didn't even remember to blog. I messed my back up last week and haven't been able to do much for days; no driving, lifting, standing in one spot for any period time. You get the picture.
Any how, one would think I could at least use this down time to get some daily updates on here. 
No, not me...I guess.
Okay, well, I'm forgiving myself and moving forward.
After several lazy days, my back is starting feel better, I get to visit the chiropractor, and I'm thinking things are looking up.

Saturday, September 17, 2011

Lazy Indeed

Watching movies is something I like doing. I love reading too. Today I've been pretty lazy. I think I sat half the day away just watching a couple movies. First it was Thor, then something my daughter wanted to see on Netflix.
Okay, the more I think about it, I didn't squander the entire day away. I had my  nephews over to play with their cousins, visited with my parents for a bit. Started some chores....well let's just say we started some chores. Finishing them.....I don't think it's going to happen today.
Now, the dinner hour is upon us and I think I will use the power of delegation to get that done.
Yeah, It's a lazy day indeed!

Friday, September 16, 2011

It's Over Already!

Yesterday was a world wind. I can't even remember what had me so completely busy that I forgot to update my blog. I've been doing so well.

I teach a religion class at my church for young college students ages 18-30. Thursdays are my prep day. If I need to finish up any printing or make refreshments that I'll bring to class- I'll do that in the afternoon to have ready for class that night.
 I've loved teaching this class the past year. I have enjoyed the young people that I've become acquainted with. I've also loved the way the spirit has worked with me and helped my understanding of the word of God.

Today, I jogged, showered, took a friend out for a birthday lunch and some quick shopping for some tights =)

I love Fridays! Fridays is Date Night.  Yeah, Date Night. My husband and I are pretty religious about it and we both really look forward to the time together. We have no specific plans tonight so I have no idea what we're doing. We generally like to eat out, catch a movie or see a play. Occasionally we go to the Opera which we become fond of, and when weather permits we head outdoors.
Today the weather is a little wet and quite dreary. It's also looking like a double date could be in store.

Stay tuned.....

Wednesday, September 14, 2011

Pepper

We have an American Mastiff, she is a beauty. She has a dark face and eyes with a light coat that is just starting to gray around the muzzle. She's a mellow dog with moments of crazy-just like the rest of us. 
Pepper is a big girl at 128 pounds, but not too big for her breed. 
She recently got some fleas, yes I said fleas! We took her to the vet because she got a sore on her tail from scratching. Long story short, we discovered that the poor girl also has arthritis. She is middle aged and something was bound to happen as this breed is prone to hip dysplasia and some heart disease. I'll take the arthritis over heart problems any day.  Any how, she got a shot of cortisone wich should help her feel better over the next week and a half while she heals up. So I'm off for some glucosamine for the old girl, and I hope we can keep her comfortable during these upcoming colder months.

Tuesday, September 13, 2011

Pot Roast

Question?
Will the crock pot roast ever cook if I don't plug it in?
I think I'll have better luck with dinner if it actually cooks. ::flat hand to the forehead::

Monday, September 12, 2011

Goodbye Summer

Got my morning jog in, yay me. 
Ran to store because we are being attacked by allergies at my house and needed more allegra, ugh!
I mean...thank goodness there's allegra. 
So, got my shower in and instead of feeling refreshed I want to take a nap, but no. 
The clothes pile is a callin'.
It's that time of year where I need to get the summer clothes out and the cool weather clothes in. Even though we broke some records with the heat this year, I am sad to say goodbye to summer.
I will miss you as much as I will enjoy dressing for fall. I love dressing for fall! 
So off to the hampers of freshly laundered clothes, ready for my sorting.

Sunday, September 11, 2011

Sunday

For me and my family Sunday is a special day. We go to church to worship Jesus Christ-our savior. I love Sundays. Not only is it a day that we're not playing computer games and our Wii's or Xbox, we are not doing homework, or working on the house or yard. 
We try to be still enough to recognize the need in ourselves and others for service. 

Today in church we heard about someone who has not been well, so this afternoon we are going to make some banana bread to take over with a little note.
I hope by these small yet focused opportunities my children will see that they can do the Lords work here on earth, literally. That they will feel His spirit even more so on this sacred day, because they have removed those things that would only have been temporary, nonsustaining distractions, for more fulfilling opportunities. 

I realize every Sunday isn't perfect, and sometimes my children whine about wanting to play their electronics or jump on the trampoline. But...when we stick to it, and we have our inspiring music playing in the background, the feeling of our home is wonderful. We can't help but adapt to the good mood. So, it's Sundays like this, when I've felt the spirit in church, in His word through others and the good books, and in my home. It's Sundays like this, I am thankful. Just thankful.

Saturday, September 10, 2011

My Morning Jog

Got my morning jog in! Yay me! It was so cool out this morning and I forgot to layer up, eek! Took forever for my body to warm up. It was beautiful this morning. On the jogging trail there were wild turkey and bright yellow wild flowers; I'm going to have to get a pic of those. Today there was a young buck and doe right on the walkway. They stared me and my jogging buddy down for a while then meandered off into the tall grass. From there they kept a close eye on us. The buck walked away slowly, as if to say, "Yeah, I own this place, and I'm watching you." He was slightly intimidating. Although, while my friend just laughed at me, I tried sending mental messages to the buck not to mess with me. Ha ha.
I couldn't ask for a better start to my day than this. It was beautiful!

Friday, September 9, 2011

Getting Ready

Today we have guests coming for dinner. We are having my go to easy dish of lasagna with green salad and garlic bread. Dessert will be a surprise as our guests asked to bring some. Hope it's yum!
I just need to get the old lady(refer to yesterdays blog) to be quiet long enough to get the house picked up. I also need to find time this weekend to cut the boys hair, and gather all the clothes that don't fit anyone in my house and to give to goodwill. They've all been washed and mostly folded, they just aren't sorted from the everyday wear, ugh! It'll get done...sure it will, tomorrow.........yeah, tomorrow.

Thursday, September 8, 2011

This morning

Wow! I haven't blogged in forever. Got my jog in today, and I really needed it. I was so bummed yesterday, I didn't even feel like working out. Today feels much better. I think the 80 year old woman who shares my body isn't liking what this cooler weather is doing to her bones. Thankfully the eighteen year old girl who inhabits my heart is on top of things today!