I know....I know!

I said I would write every day. I haven't done that! I'm taking a few minutes now to catch up. :)

Both of my DD's have had birthdays. I know have DD13 and DD15! They both had friends over for the last 2 weekends. DD13 went to see Alice in Wonderland in 3D and DD15 went to see Valentine's Day. They made out with money and gifts. They both got about $80 each. DD13 loves her sewing machine. DD15 loves her video camera--we got her a Vado.

With the weather changing, we're trying to walk every day. At least a mile. We did it today. We were only able to go one day last week, because of rain. It's so nice to get out, and I'm praying the pounds start dropping off with the exercise.

We want to do a 3 mile hike by June, and I'd like to lose 50 pounds before doing that...and walking every day will help condition our muscles to be ready for the long hike. It's supposed to be beautiful and warm all week, and I'm without a car. Only way to get the mail is to walk! It's a mile round trip. The hardest part is the walk home...the last part is all up hill. UGH! I hate hills. I hope it gets easier as we do it more.

Time for a shower, and then dinner needs made. We're having chicken stir fry tonight.

Looking good for the weekend

Our walk didn't turn out well...too much snow. But otherwise, things have been good.

DD12 got her big birthday gift yesterday. We got her: Singer 4205 Inspiration Sewing Machine Today, we went out for project supplies. She decided she wants to make a tote bag. $52 later....yeah, we could have bought one at Wal Mart for $10!!!! LOL AND, that's not even her first project really. I have some scrap fabric here, and some patterns, so right now she's working on an apron! She knows how to fill a bobbin, and how to thread her machine--she's a fast learner. I helped her iron the fabric for the apron, and she's washed the fabric for her tote.

So far, we've given her the sewing machine, 5 books, and I gave her a rolling suitcase/tote to hold her sewing supplies in. I was going to hold off on the rolling bag, but she really needed somewhere to store the stuff she got today, and it's perfect for her crafting supplies. 

It's hard to believe that she'll be 13 when she wakes up in the morning. 

We had a big surprise this afternoon. I saw that the girls had left the trunk lid open, so sent DD12 out to close it. Stripes appeared! Stripes is a cat we've had for a very long time. For the last year, she has wandered. We haven't seen her since July or August, and now she's just back home. She's fixed, so no worries about kittens anywhere. I think someone on the street has taken her in, and sometimes she sneaks out and comes here. She's a beautiful kitty. She doesn't look skinny, or beat up or anything. She looks very healthy. :) And she is VERY happy to see us. Rubbing all over everyone and everything, and purring like crazy.

It has been FOREVER...sorry!

Since I last wrote...I quit my job, have been working on my own business (www.custodyandsupportsolutions.com), and have started marriage counseling with hubby.

Lots of changes!

I won't try to fill in details on what you've missed, but instead I'll start with today!

I now have a workspace. Sort of. It's almost complete. Hubby and I cleared out the corner desk area in our room yesterday. I've ordered Board Dudes 18"x22" Magnetic Combo Board (15094-4) and 2010 Blue Sky Endless Summer Wall Calendar 15 x 12 for the wall to help me keep track of things, and shelves are in the works as well. Hubby has to fix the outlet there, so I can plug in the laptop, then I'm all set! Working on my bed is awful. Every day I have to clear the bed when hubby gets home, and I have no where to put my stuff, so it ends up on the floor. Now I have a place for everything, a nice window to look out of, and a set space to turn my brain onto work mode.

I didn't sleep well last night at all. Maybe got 3-4 hours. Had to take stepson to school this morning. When I got home just before 8, I grabbed some chicken and rice, set DD14 up for school work that she could do on her own, and went back to sleep. When I woke up just after noon, I felt horrible. I retain water pretty often...today it's 8 pounds of extra water. YUCK! I had a headache as well. So I sat around all afternoon...then decided to work out.

After 20 minutes on the Wii Fit, aerobic activities mainly, my headache was nearly gone, and my attitude was much brighter. Still retaining water...but that will go away probably tomorrow morning--I'll pee like crazy. I'm drinking lots of water for the rest of the day to flush it out.

With a clearer head, and better attitude, I decided that we're getting out of here tomorrow! The girls and I are going to head to a local state park in the afternoon and go for a nice walk. We have been snowed in for so long...and I'm definitely tired of looking at the inside of my house. If it goes well, we'll try to do it once a week.

Dinner tonight is going to be fried Whiting and mac & cheese...and mixed vegetables. The kids wanted the mac & cheese, but we have to have some healthy veggies, too! We've had nothing but chicken and burger for weeks, so the fish will be a nice change. And yes, baked would be healthier...but everyone else likes fried better. I don't care about how it's fixed...so long as it's not chicken! LOL

The girls' birthdays are coming quickly! D12 will turn 13 on Friday. She has big plans for her birthday. She and two friends are going to see Alice in Wonderland in 3-D. Afterward, we'll have pizza and ice cream cake from DQ, and the friends will be staying over for the night. Sounds like fun to me!

The following weekend will be D14's birthday, turning 15. She's having a sleepover as well...but no movie. She has plans with her friends to go see The Last Song in April when it debuts. Too bad it's not a month sooner. She'll have a great time anyway.

I promise I will update more often. Will try to go back to every day :)