Goal... Make GOOD use of time off

So I have finished my busy time of year (and I am waiting up so I can change over some much needed laundry for hubby... that is how behind I am) and I am looking forward to my time off... however I do not want to waste it like I find myself doing so often, so I am going to post some things I hope to really get DONE.

1) clean and organize my house, this may seem like a biggie, but I think once this on is tackled the rest of my house will become easier to keep clean.

2) teach the kiddos to keep up on their chores do... teach by example right?

3) use this blog as my motivator, post what I find that works and what doesn't. So far my favorite is my color coded dry erase board with kids schedules and plans on it... it has saved me many a time, the key is to put it on as soon as you can, that keeps the clutter of invites down. in case i need the details, I keep the original clipped on with a magnet.

My goal for tomorrow is to clean my room... and get my room downstairs empty so I can lay the carpet and move into it. It will be much more roomy, and cooler... I can't sleep if I am too hot. I am also planning on finishing up laying the laminate floor upstairs, and hopefully finding my linoleum for the kitchen and bathrooms.

Day 48... wish me luck

New Name?

I think this blog is kinda turning into a poor me... or at the very least, how pathetic I am with out transportation other then the 2 legs god gave me. I am finding it more and more frustrating that I cannot jump in my car and go to the places I need to be, go the the store... GRRR...

But I liked my friends amber's goal of being a happier more up beat person. SO I am going to be sure to post one positive thing I have done or am doing instead of just the little pity party that seems to be going on here now?

So I have been good at posting on my blog... I am almost done repairing costumes, and I WILL get the house clean next week while I am off work!

Day 47... I WILL

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Slow Down...

Last week started out stressful and busy, however I managed to eat good, but the end of the week, which was suppose to be more relaxing, I ate garbage. This week is starting out easier, and will end with more stress, but I am already making excuses for eating badly. I need to go shopping for the month and get all my healthy food stocked up so I can;t stray too far from my menu.

This week I need to get something together for my hubby for Father's day, he always gets forgotten since father's day usually lands on the day before the recital. I need to finish getting ready for recital, repairing costumes making certain my kids have everything, packing snacks for everyone to eat, getting myself ready, planning how to get there, etc.

Also I somehow managed to have about 3 weeks off from my third job. I am hoping after that break I will be ready to return and excited about it like I was when I started... and not ready to be done with it and quit realizing how much I like my off time... well I won't be quitting... 4 kids and their teeth need it!

Day 46... the list goes on and on and on

My Arch Enemy...

So I have had a really good week... as far as sticking to my diet... until yesterday. I have been eating less portions, even when Hubby and I went out to eat, I have tracked what I have eaten, even made cookies that fit into my plan... So where did I go wrong you ask?

Well it was Thursday, the day my sister and I usually go out to eat, which was fine... Costa Vida Burrito, which I only ate 1/3 of, and it wasn't even smothered. Then she wanted some cakebites from THE SWEET TOOTH FAIRY dun dun dun... (picture evil music)

So I had to sample all the cakebites she got, and I had to get something or two to sample as well... and that there just set my day in a tailspin. I was trying to make up for it by being good at night, but my cute little guy helped make dinner and was the waiter. Gave me the menu, sausage with pierogies (a yummy pasta stuffed with potatoes and cheese) and a side of cheesy tater tots. Can you say HELLO CARBS ? Well I couldn't hurt his feelings and so I "ordered" them (it was the only thing on the menu) and I think he gave me the Dad size portion. So then he brings our dessert, MASSIVE bowls full of ice cream, I tell him sir I didn't order this. His reply, "YOU EAT WHAT YOU GET" needless to say his tip shrunk.

So here I go starting again today motivated to get back to doing good... oh and did I mention that on our crazy picture day my sweet hubby brought me Diet coke, and I have really been trying to cut down, so he brought me a case on Tuesday night, and I have only had 2? I am proud of myself... (I know it is small but that is big for me, especially when I am dieting too)

Day 45... ups and downs

YEAH ME

So Day one of trying hard to eat right and follow weight watchers has gone really good (of course I am in the process of making krispy treats) but I did it... kept to my points and eat pretty healthy, I even got in a peice of Dark chocolate, because it really is good for you... so hopefully I can be good again tomorrow!

day 44... good eats

An anniversary

A little over a year ago was the last time I drove... I mean really drove (I have moved a car in a parking lot or pulled around a circle). I was in my accident and my license was Suspended until I pay the ridiculous fines. It was quite a trying year, always relying on other people to get me to work, go to the store get things I need... you would think with all the walking I have had to do I would have lost more weight!

I AM NOT GOING THROUGH ANOTHER YEAR WITH KIDS LIKE THAT AGAIN!

So I am working my butt off, after recital i am taking on all the hours I can with other jobs, My hubby is working hard and getting good paychecks, I am going to do what it takes to be driving by the time kids are back in school!!! So if you wanna donate to my cause let me know, I am thinking a fund raiser is in order... just not sure what or how to go about it...

Day 43... not driving still