2 week test diet

OK so I have been really bad about my dieting. I have not done anything. SO, I look outside and see how nice it looks and I get in a better mood. I have actually cleaned the house EVERY day and kept it fairly decent (not up to my personal standards, but better for having 3 small kids). The key is to open every window in the house and get some natural sun in. I also have had this feeling of wanting to exercise, but I haven't done it yet. Well tomorrows the day!!! I am going to hit it hard for 2 weeks and see where it gets me ;) Wish me luck. My goal is to lose 20 lbs by shelly's wedding and as impossible as it sounds, that is my motivation. I will keep you all posted on here.

My attempts at cute pictures

So I tried to get some cute pictures of my kids.
#1 Joey was teething, tired, and Ornery!!
#2 the girls didn't smile very cute
#3 they just wanted to play at the slide where we were at

But enjoy some of my favorites.

FIVE!!

The first five people...to leave a comment on this blog post will receive something made by me. However there are some limitations:
1. I make no guarantee that you will like what I make :)
2. What I create will be just for you
3. It will be done within a year (might take a while)
4. You have no clue what it is going to be
5. I reserve the right to do something really fun

Here's the catch: if you choose to do this, you must post this on your blog and be ready to make something for five people too. This will be fun! When you receive the fabulous item I make you, you must post a picture of it on your blog.

I already have something fun in mind!

been busy

OK so I am going to try this week to get caught up on the blog.

Things I have been up to:
I have the spring itch and have been working in my garden to get it ready
I have been looking for a job (yes I am going back to work for a while)
Been totally stressed over money and this Achilles heel of a house
Been depressed and stressed about the current market
trying to clean out my house to make it stay clean longer (not working so far)
I went on a fun girls night with my two good friends, it was really fun
I can't get any parties for Lia Sophia so I am going inactive until I can find someone
I am feeling SOOO much better than a few months ago, I actually feel sane :)


Things the family has been up to:
Paige loves being 5, she thinks she has special powers now
Katie can't wait for Christmas everyday for the past 3 months she's asked more than once when Christmas is
Joey is talking more, when he feels like it.
Joey RUNS everywhere now, especially after bath when he doesn't want clothes, or a diaper on
Paige gets registered for Kindergarten on Thursday (CAN YOU BELIEVE IT???)
John has had the itch to camp since deer hunt so we are going to go before I start work
John has been traveling a lot to find work
Katie turns 3 in 16 days
Missy is a pest and gets into the trash a lot and won't eat her dog food, but she's still a wonderful family pet.

Well that is all I can think of right now, but I will try every day to post something :0) Hope all is well with everyone.