review of Janurary 2011

Deep dark hole-
Fear, stress, anger, disappoint all caught up to me this month. I don't know why I think I can handle it all my own. Why I put so much pressure on myself? Why I compare myself to others, to other moms?  I'm so thankful that I have my husband to encourage me, to lift me up when I have gone to a dark hole. I'm also thankful for my God who hears my cry for help, and answers my cries with great love and grace. My God accepts me for me.

Healthy vs Unhealthy -
Robert and I did well this month on keeping our portions down and keeping our calories per meal lower. We had a few days where we splurged and cheated, but all in all we did good. For February I hope to have scale  for some weigh ins and add some exserice to our healthier life. 

Weather-
Too much snow, not enough sun light, not enough warmth, kids locked up in house, we have cabin fever and are so ready for spring.

Under the weather-
Hayden spent 8 days not feeling well 2 trips to the doctor, 2 shoots, many breathing treatments and many vomiting episodes.

Chatter Box!!!

Emma got her progress report this past week, she is doing really good in kindergarten. Emma enjoys school very much. If the school gave kindergartens grades Emma would have in Reading a 92% and Math a 100% which I think is super GREAT! All others areas Emma is well, but one "talking at the appropriate time", Emma is needing improvement Robert and I weren't sure what this meant. So Robert emailed Mrs. T for clarification.

Robert: Is Emma speaking out of turn, or not raising her hand?

Mrs. T: No, not at all, just talks a lot at her table at times when she shouldn't be (rest time and other times when she needs to be quiet :)she just needs improvement, its not serious, or she would be on red or blue. (mommy haves to add that Emma has never been off of green) I encourage discussion, but sometimes I have to ask her to be more quiet. She is never rude or disrespectful.

Robert: Well, that sounds like Emma definitely, she is a little chatter box. We will try to work with her on it.

Mrs. T: But a PRECIOUS chatter box with an excellent attitude!

Emma has been chattering since she was 4 days old!!!

Wild Hair

Tonight Robert and I cut (buzzed) Hayden's hair, what where we thinking?

Hayden's beautiful curly hair,  oh well he still has his big warm smile, still cute as ever!

This past Thursday we moved Hayden from his crib to a big boy bed, so many changes for this little boy.

6 Years!!!!!!

Robert and I said I do 6 years ago today, WOW!!! Its really been 6 years time flies by so fast 
     we have 3 great kids   
     we moved cross country
     we have sold all we had     
     we have bought 3 cars    
     we bought a home    
     we have a dog    
     we learned about cancer
     we have loved

Today Robert made a facebook post that made me cry and remind me why i'm so crazy in love with my husband.
     "6 years ago a woman decided to change my world and everything I thought I know about love and      marriage. With each day, good or bad, I grow more and more thankful for the day you said , I do."  Alicia I love you!!!"

     

2011

We brought in the new year as a family, nice and quiet, plus this year Robert and I made it to midnight the first time in 5 years WOW!

We put Hayden in his normal bed time 8:00.  Robert, me and the girls played Wii, had popcorn, ice cream and sprite. We had a great time, it was so cute watching Emma teach Peyton how to play. Peyton said the popcorn gave her energy to play.

New years resolutions this year is I want to be healthier. I want to be a better example for my kids, I want to have more energy for my kids and for Robert. I want to feel better about myself.  I want to be proud of myself. I know I CAN DO IT!!!