Aug. 5, 2008
A brand new me?
Posted in Random Thoughts
If you haven't noticed (and you probably haven't) I have been going to the gym now for a little over a month. I am losing weight very slowly (which is good). But I have to say that I feel GREAT! I have not had any symptoms of depression since I started exercising. Now, I drag myself in there (almost) every day. I do not want to do it. But when I am done, I feel fabulous. I have been much nicer to be around. Ask anyone.
I am slowly tackling my to-do list. SuperOrganized was kind enough to come over last week and help me rearrange all my shelves for the new school year. We switched our living and dining rooms so all the books were then in the wrong place. SuperOrganized helped me fix it. Thank goodness!
Yesterday I tackled the basement and I nearly finished it. I was interrupted by a welcome phone call from a friend. So today I am going to finish that; it should take less than an hour.
As far as my back-to-school to-do list goes, that leaves the spare room. This is where we store our clothes for the kids to grow into, Christmas gifts, etc. It is the dumping ground. I can't stand it. I think it'll take about 2 days, really. Considering the interruptions of children and all.
I hope to have all my projects done by next week so that I can spend it concentrating on the upcoming school year. I am quite sure I have some last minute things to do... Like order their math books. We decided the keep K in Kinder this year instead of push her to 1st grade. J will go ahead to 1st. S will do preschool. I am also going to get K the Singapore Math instead of MUS. She can do MUS, but she did better with Singapore. So at least for this year, that is what I'll do. They have been asking everyday to do school. I think I'll make a countdown or something.
If you've been wondering what I've been doing (and probably you haven't), there it is.
Comments
Aug. 5, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Jana
You go girl! We'll be hot momma's before you know it! See ya at the gym!!!
Lotsa hugs!
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Aug. 5, 2008 - Congratulations
Posted by earlyriser430
Congratulations on not only your weight loss * YEAH!! * but on taking the time to take care of You!! Double Yeah!! I find it hard to focus on myself sometimes even a little guilty but I know how much of a happier wife and mother I am when I do. I find that I have so much more energy and patience. Way To Go!
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Aug. 5, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by diamondsintherough
Yes, I did notice you haven't been around, as a matter of fact I was going to email you to bug you. A month already, huh? Good for you. I'm glad you feel terrific when you're done exercising, because I don't . You can feel good for both of us! Maybe you and S.O. can come to my house and organize for me? I'll take all the kids to the lake, you do my housework. okay?
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Aug. 5, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by jsgay97
I'm exhausted just reading about it all, but I think it's absolutely AWESOME!!! Congrats!
Jennifer
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Aug. 5, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by jenn4him
Good for you! I am down 15#, but need to get my bum moving more.
Jenn
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Aug. 6, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by kimalita
Good for you on the weight loss!! Awesome Job!
Now I see that K is in Kinder......that helps answer the math question a bit. It's still so early, let the blocks be your guide for now and maybe do minimal worksheet stuff. I'm not too fmailiar with Singapore Math -- heard of it, but not sure how it works. You want her to love math.......and I know that with my kids I wish I could go back with the first 2 and re-do a lot -- I wouldnt have pushed them so much to 'do' so much.....but with the last 3, I've figured it out.....
anyway, didnt mean to write a book here...... :))
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Aug. 6, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by 40winkzzz
Wow! You are efficient with your organizing projects. I never get one done in a mere day, usually not even a week. Maybe if I spent less time on the computer...
Speaking of projects, come over and give an opinion on mine. (Quick, before I finish it and your opinion is rendered useless.)
And good for you for taking care of yourself. That's important.
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Aug. 8, 2008 - You go girl!!!
Posted by moonshowr
Good for you!!!
I need to get my butt ( the rather large one! ) in gear and do some of my videos. Yep, it's plural! I like workout videos, I just don't do them! LOL!!! They just sit in the entertainment center, looking all pretty in their shiny covers. *sigh*
Congrats on the weight loss! Keep the faith!
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Aug. 9, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by subbertfamily
Sounds like you're doing fantastic!! Good job!! I'm super excited for you!! Exercising and cleaning out always refreshes the mind. I'm in the midst of cleaning out also. I desperately need to exercise, but for right now, I will cheer you on from the sidelines while eating chocolate chip cookies!
Michelle
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