Did a bus run me over in my sleep?

Bill and I got the bug. We caught it either from those loving and giving folks at our church, or from Gage. My money is on Gage. He is notorious for his runny nose and kisses on the mouth.

Monday and Tuesday were a huge struggle at the gym for us and I guess this is why. We are taking a few days off and will hit it hard again after we have recovered from our ailments.

Tomorrow will be interesting because in addition to taking care of Thomas and Gage, their big brothers will be here too, Branden and Bailey. Whew, its a good thing I got hotdogs in the freezer.

We had snow yesterday, and I loved every single solitary minute of it. Bill did too but he has a habit of ruining the magic because he will say things like "oh it stopped snowing", "the sun is coming out" or "the snow is melting". I just want to hit him because I am enjoying living in my snowy fantasy world.

He has been really helpful though since we've both been sickly. It is hard enough to keep this house straight when I feel good...let alone when all I want to do is sleep. He sometimes works from home when he knows I need help with the boys and he really has a good relationship with Thomas. They carry on interesting conversations quite a lot. I am so impressed by him. I mean Thomas, oh and Bill too. If the good Lord ever intends it...Bill will be a wonderful Daddy. Gage will be turning three in April so he is a whole 'nother story. Gage is my buddy and Bill is Thomas' buddy. Works perfectly that way.

I love rainy days

Shew. The gym is kicking our behinds. Today we were so tired and did NOT want to even get out of bed, let alone go to the gym. It was raining so hard and sounded so soothing on the roof. But we did anyway. Wait, let me rephrase that. I got out of bed then had to pester Bill every minute so he would get up. God love him but he is the worst person to try to wake up...and Jan will back me up on that. :)

I can remember back in 1999 working at the cable company and going to the YMCA. Most times I decided I didn't want to work out on my way there. Then I would get to the parking lot and consider pulling back out and going home. I would force myself to go inside. Then after I was inside I figured I may as well work out since I was there.

Today I was pedaling away on a bicycle and a woman came and got on the stair stepper right beside me. There was no plug in for me to watch tv on the machine I was on. So I resorted to a magazine. When she showed up she was chewing gum and smacking her gum very loud. I thought it was just my imagination. Nope. I tried everything to block it out but I could'nt. That is the most annoying thing to me. Finally I stuck my finger in my ear to block it out. Drastic yes but necessary. She just smacked away without a care in the world.

One of these days I will write my book on common sense and manners and it will be a best seller.

Yesterday I decided I was DONE with housecleaning. I was DONE with washing dishes and sweeping the floor and cleaning the countertops and vacuuming the neverending black fur from Cash. Picking up after a grown man, biting my tongue and folding clothes. DONE! DONE! DONE!

Then I dreamed about getting a day job, telling Trace I could no longer watch the boys and retreating to a job outside my home. At least there I could relax a minute.

Then I flashed forward to spring and all the planting that must be done. All the garden preparation, tilling, weeding and digging. The wonderful sunshine that will fill my days outside. Hanging my freshly laundered clothes on the line for the sunshine to bless. Laying in the sun and reading my book when I get a chance. Finally the boys would be able to get out of the house too. No more days being cooped up inside. They could run free. Hook up the sprinkler, get the blow up pool out of the building. Go for nature walks behind the house. Build stuff. Plant flowers and eat cucumber sandwiches.

Then I changed my mind. Being able to spend time with my nephews and teach them things, and having the freedom to plan my own day is priceless. It is a good thing these daydreams are only fleeting thoughts. Thank goodness I always come back to my senses.

Spring I miss you....

Since the weather has been somewhat "spring like" lately I went ahead and changed my picture. I am sick and tired of cold weather now and since it won't snow I am ready for spring. The clothesline picture is from last summer and I am really looking forward to those days once again.

This morning at the gym a lot of old memories came flooding back to me. I have been going there since 2001 and have spent many many hours there. Unfortunately not enough hours though since Bill and I got married. I admit, I got lazy.

I really dislike people who sit on a weight machine and gossip about all their friends. Especially when I need to use it. I get tired of old men staring at me and trust me right now I am not much to look at. Guess their vision is as bad as mine! But overall I am glad to be back in the saddle again. This time it is for good and I know that. I have no doubts that I will reach my goals.

My motivation is the following reasons...in no particular order

1-I am sick and tired of my double chin and I am tired of being embarrassed to have my picture taken from any angle other than one that is flattering and does not show the dreaded double chin :)

2-I want to ride again. My fourwheeler that is. Riding is a very physically demanding hobby and right now I would probably break something. It was awesome when me and Kristie rode with the group. We were always the only girls who rode all by ourselves and I really really miss it.

3-I want to out hike anyone I know. I was once close to this goal and I will surpass it this time.

4-I want those pretty shoulder and tricep muscles in my arms again. I want to find my collarbones and my waist again. I want strong knees and quads again.

5-I want my unwavering confidence back.

6-I want to wear some of my old clothes in the closet. I can't bear to part with them.

7-I want to have children one day and I feel that until I am physically able to handle the rigors of pregnancy and childbirth...that it's not gonna happen.

8-I want to be healthy and prevent all those bad things that come with age.

9-I want to wear shorts again, and tank tops and be at least halfway confident in a one piece bathing suit.

10-I want Bill and I to be healthy and physically active enough to take on any challenge that life brings to us.

God is helping me with this. He gives me the strength to get up early every morning and I pray he will keep my injury free so I may continue getting healthy. It is amazing but he really can help with any issue we need him for. On a side note however...I will never ask him to help me lose weight. My Aunt Donna prayed for that and she was diagnosed with diabetes soon after. She definitely lost weight but only because she had to.

So for now I am looking forward to spring. Gosh I can't wait to go camping.

It's LOVE day....and how!

As I am writing this post I am doing it in Nanny McPhee's british accent because we just watched it. So as you are reading it be sure to use the appropriate accent. :)

So I have been up since 5:30am...yes willingly. It's not like I have an outside job or school or even children of my own. Yes I got up that early to go to the gym with Bill. Then on to Blockbuster to trade some movies. You know they don't even open until 10am? Egats! Now those are some bankers hours if you ask me. With time to kill and womanly supplies in short supply I headed for Wal-mart. Scored some great DVD deals...four movies for $20. They had those two for one packs and I did fantastic! We are the proud new owners of Love Actually, About a Boy, Four Weddings and a Funeral and A Good Year. Yesterday I found great deals on The Patriot, Sleepless in Seattle and Bridget Jones' Diary at Circuit City. I think we are stocked for a bit.

Then in order to keep from getting the guillotine when I got home I had to make sure I had cash to pay for everything at the Walmart. So I go through the self checkout so I can take cash from three different sources for all my necessary junk that I bought. My personal cash (for my lotion, eyelashes and nailstuff), entertainment cash (for the movies) and grocery cash (for the mustard and bagels). You should have seen me feeding $80 worth of twenties, fives and mostly ones through that machine. But I acted like it was perfectly normal...just like any other girl without a lick of sense. Then I buzzed back to Blockbuster and ended up being one of those people who sit in the parking lot waiting for you to unlock the door. I always swore I would never do that...but today I was in no mood to wait on their sorry butts again. 10am really?

Bah! So now it is fresh coffee for me. And lots of it! I would love to have a nap (like Gage and Thomas are taking right now) but I have too much to do. I guess I can sleep when I'm dead.

Happy Valentines Day all you lovebirds. Hope cupid hits you in the behind with his big dull arrow :)

Sleepy Monday

I made a discovery this morning. Burger King has cheesy hashrounds! Similar to Pal's cheddar rounds but not nearly as good. I don't know when they started this but I love it! Just goes to show you that I need to get out of the house more.

Bill went "in" to work today and has school tonight so I am having some MUCH needed and necessary alone time. I get pretty snappy when I don't get it. In fact I get downright irritated and want to just take off and not come back for about 12 hours. Thank goodness he realizes this before I go off the deep end. Little League will be starting soon though and then I will wish he was home more. We are never content are we?

On the political front...I am so disappointed with Fox News and Rush Limbaugh right now. And until they accept that Huckabee is still in this race I am not listening to their blabbering. April is done with them for the time being.

I heart movies!

Since Valentine's Day is next week. I tried to find a "Top Romantic Movies" list that I agreed with. But YUCK what on earth are these people watching?

Thus here comes MY top pics!!



My Top Romantic Movie choices....


1-Cold Mountain
2-Titanic
3-The Notebook
4-Kate and Leopold
5-The Bodyguard
6-Sweet Home Alabama
7-A Good Year
8-Ghost
9-50 First Dates
10-Tristan and Isolde
11-Dirty Dancing
12-The Holiday
13-The Lake House
14-Hope Floats
15-Witness
16-Pretty Woman


All great movies, most of them made me cry. I want to watch them all again right now!


Also I discovered on IMDB that the new Indiana Jones movie (Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull) will be coming out May 22, 2008. Yay! I can't wait to see it!


It has my favorite actor Shia LeBouf (the young guy in Transformers and Disturbia), Harrison Ford and Cate Blanchett in it.

This will be big y'all! HUGE!

Super Dooper Tuesday

When I woke up this morning it felt like my birthday. Guess Bill is really getting me into this "election fever". He really has made me a more informed voter and a prouder citizen since being married to him.

My man Mitt is doing well, Huckabee too. Huckabee is my second choice for president and frankly I would be very satisfied with either. As long as Hitlery or Obama Bin Laden do not get into the White House I will be fine and dandy!

It was 71 degrees here today. A little bit warm for my taste (in February!) but I got outside with Thomas and Gage and enjoyed the sunshine. They helped me fill in some holes in the driveway. I shoveled the shale/dirt into a five gallon bucket, dumped it out then they would smooth it over the holes. I think they did quite a job! Gage was in a "hold me April" phase today and believe me I ATE IT UP! There are few things better than hugs from those boys. I love them to the ends of the earth.

Bill and I are trying something new. We are attempting to get up early and go to the gym before he heads off to work. Will let you know how that goes!

Sporadic at best

Once again I am determined to try this blogging thing. I have had a blog since my mid-twenties but quit blogging somewhere along the line. So I am starting anew.

Maybe this time I will stick with it :)