Well it's Thanksgiving time so here is a short list of the things I am Thankful for in no certain order.
Family
Good Friends
Enoch
The Kids
The Gym
Having a home, food, and extra luxuries
Living in Missoula
okay and now for some pictures of our holiday
We got weighed and measured in fat camp today. I go to the gym 6 or 7 days a week so I have been working hard and am starting to see results at least numerically. In the last month my:
weight -3 lbs
upper chest +.5 in
chest maintained
arm -1 in
upper waist -5 in
waist -1 in
lower abs -3 in
hips -.5in
upper thigh +.5 in
mid thigh + 1.5 in
calve -.5
BMI - 1%
I have been anti-war since before it was cool. I think most wars are useless, but that doesn't mean I am anti military, or anti solider. On this note it would be really great if we could all remember the people serving our country in these difficult times. Here's an address to send Christmas cards, goodies, and care packages to.
A Recovering American Soldier
c/o Walter Reed Army Medical Center
6900 Georgia Avenue,NW
Washington,D.C. 20307-5001
Thanks!
I'm in a bad mood. Really bad, just to warn everyone reading this post. My husbands grandparents are visiting this weekend. They got here tonight (a day earlier then they were expected, so I had to cancel fun plans grrrrr), and the first thing out of his grandma's mouth was boy it's good that your trying to lose weight, your so stunning when your skinny. Quite frankly I think I am quite stunning most of the time. This really doesn't come as as surprise to me, since she has always been uber obsessed with weight. But I wonder why she thinks it's ok to talk to people like that. I would never say anything like that to someone. It's hurtful. There where no less than 20 comments made about my weight in the 3 hours we were together tonight. Does being fat really make it all right for her to criticize me. I don't think it does.
Am I trying to lose weight? Yes, but it really isn't an ascetic decision, but because I want to be able to keep up with the kids, and meet other goals I have set for myself.
I have been married almost 13 years and have learned to let these kinds of thing slide. But I am getting to a point where I feel drained.I take these instances as lessons on how not to treat the kids spouses when they get married, because I would never want to hurt someones feelings this much. I know that some people think I'm inadequate. Good for them it must be nice to be perfect.
Bo is a genius. Bo is in 4th grade and it is the first year for real letter grades. We just had parent teacher conferences this week, and Bo did really well. He got 3 A+'s and 1 A. He made the Honor Roll and we couldn't be prouder.
Also both of the boys teachers commented on how polite, and nice the kids are. Which always makes you feel good as a parent. I have often held the point of view that I don't care if their a little rowdy at home as long as their well behaved in public. And apparently that is working out pretty good!!
As many of you know I have been bitten by the crafting bug, and have been hoping to make a little money. I have sold a few things but all locally and too friends. After a lot of encouragement from Patia I listed some of my things on Etsy to sell. I have been trying to network so I can make my first sale on Etsy.
today I was mentioned on a Blog on Etsy Blogs, which is cool. It features a few different bloggers who also sell items on Etsy.
I would really like for my crafts to take off so I don't feel like I'm just spending money. But if I don't sell a lot of things I guess I'll have a nice start for a table at the farmers market next year.
I just finished a set of neck roll pillows for Patia. Here's a picture. 
If you want a special order feel free to contact me!!
Nothing can make me feel older than watching the kids grow up. Bo is turning 10 this week. He has gotten to an age where he is getting more responsible, and understanding more of the world. He is also getting to the age where he wants to be more independent. Bo is cool, easy going, and amiable, but I'm not looking forward to the teen years. A lot of it has already started. He walks way in front of us when we go places, and requires more me time. Both of these are fine, just different. It's hard to think that he won't need me in a few years.
The other thing that is making me feel old is that I haven't colored my hair in about 2 months, and the amount of gray peeking is frightful. I'm waiting for my hair to heal after a summer of many colors. I came close to losing a lot of it. And I really want it to grow back before I color it again.
On the bright side my b-day is next month and although I'm feeling old I really love my birthday. And let me just say that I will be mentioning my birthday a lot. I don't want presents I just really really love my birthday.
I borrowed this from my friend Erin's myspace blog.
1. Ive come to realize that my boobs...
Will never be the way they were before I had kids
2. I've come to realize that my job..
is non existent
3. I've come to realize that when I'm driving..
that I get way to angry
4. I've come to realize that I need...
time for me
5.I've come to realize that I have lost...
40 pounds.
6. I've come to realize that I hate it when...
I don't want to face the day
7. I've come to realize that if I'm drunk...
I have a great time
8. I've come to realize that money...
really doesn't grow on trees
9. I've come to realize that certain people....
will always effect me even if I don't want them too
10. I've come to realize that I'll always be....
fantastic
11. I've come to realize i want...
very little
12. I've come to realize that my mom..
wasn't as bad as I thought she was
13. I've come to realize that my cell phone ...
is the best invention since sliced bread, maybe better.
14. I've come to realize that when I woke up this morning....
it was to early to get up
15. I've come to realize that last night before i went to sleep...
I was lonely
16. I've come to realize that right now I am thinking about....
house work
17. I've come to realize that my dad...
gave me half my DNA
18. I've come to realize that when I get on Myspace.
that I hate all the app invites
19. I've come to realize that today ..
was fun
20. I've come to realize that tonight...
I will sew
21. I've come to realize that tomorrow I will...
keep on keeping on
22. I've come to realize that I really want to....
be a better me
23.
I've come to realize that the person who is most likely to repost...
probably will.
24. I've come to realize that life..
isn't fair but thats ok
25. I've come to realize that this weekend...
will be nice
26.I've realized the best music to listen to when i am upset is...
heart wrenching sad songs
27. I've come to realize that friends..
are few and far between
28. I've come to realize that this year...
is a lot like every other year, except we're all a year older
I have listed more stuff for sale on Etsy. You should check it out! Christmas is closer than you think. Say I love you with handcrafted gifts!!
Cute Flower Hair Clip
Adorable Blue Flower Barrett
The Gang
We started a tradition, of being together on Halloween, last year with our good friends from Great Falls. It's nice because it's a less demanding Holiday and falls before everyone is too busy getting ready for Christmas and Thanksgiving.
So first things first the costumes--
Bo- Vampire, I made his cape
Rory- Punk Rocker, I made his costume
Thor- Astronaut, bought at Costco
Magnus- Cookie Monster, bought at Shopko
They all looked really cute
This is the most fun that Halloween has been since having kids, they are finally all old enough to really enjoy it. We went door to door in the area around the Universty, and spent about 2 hours trick or treating. To see all the pics check out My Halloween set on flickr.
Now go vote!
