W is for…

What I know for sure
I know I’m loved, I know I’m here for a reason, I know I’m appreciated by my family and missed by the ones I don’t see everyday. I know I’m overweight, smart, creative & funny. I know I’m a good friend and am lucky to have a few of my own. I know my husband is and will always be my best friend. I know I’ve been given a wonderful opportunity to be a stay at home Mom for now and I’m trying not to take it for granted. On that note, I know my kids think I sit around and watch TV all day, and even though I don’t I’m ok with that. I know not being in the traditional workforce has made me a better mother, I have more patience for homework and projects and developing their character and good habits instead of making after school time a to-do list to checkoff.  I love that I know exactly what they do in school each day and can tell you within 2 points what each of their grades are in every subject. I know my daughter’s spelling words by heart and I know what classes my son has each day. I know the school menu and can remember which days my daughter needs to bring a lunch because she doesn’t like what they have. I know which child likes what type of cereal and with which kind of milk, and I know who gets which brand of Mayo on their sandwiches. These little details are what make up the very comfortable routine of my day and I cherish every tidbit of it.


Willpower
Sometimes I have it, sometimes I don’t
See also addictive personality, food, overweight


Watch, haven’t worn one in years

This is one of many installments on the ABCs of Me's. Each week I will feature a different letter of the alphabet and a few corresponding entries on yours truly. This project was inspired by a class I took at Big Picture Classes (Me: The Abridged Version) which was based on a book called Encyclopedia of an Ordinary Life

Jingly Butt Wednesday

Now that I’ve become infatuated with Zumba classes, I faithfully go each Wednesday as part of my workout routine. All of the ladies that seemed to be having the most fun were wearing these adorable jingly sarong things, so I of course had to get one. It’s funny because as soon as I started to wear it, classes became more fun and I worked harder. One of these days I’m sure I’ll shake my groove thing just a little too hard and either throw out my back or send those adorable jingly coin things flying. My daughter has appropriately renamed my Zumba class day to Jingly Butt Wednesday.

See it sounds like more fun already, doesn’t it?

My workouts last week

Sorry folks, I’m a little behind the times this week with my weekly report. So here goes:

Monday: AquaEnergy (1 hour water aerobics)
Tuesday: STRIVE (1 hour of cardio/circuit training)
Wednesday: ZUMBA
Thursday: CYCLE30, STRIVE (1 hour of cardio/circuit training)
Friday: Was feeling a bit under the weather with a sore throat and pressure in my ears so I decided to stay snuggled in bed since the kids didn’t have any school. Everyone needs a day like that every once in a while.

I’m also considering doing an Indoor Triathlon on the 16th. I suppose I have nothing to lose. I don’t suppose I’ll be breaking any records, but at least then I can say that I’ve officially done it.

V is for…

Volcano, flaming
On our very first date, Keith took me to a Polynesian restaurant and we shared a very potent cocktail called a flaming volcano. It's hard to find restaurants that serve them, we always ask and when we find one we have to have one and reminisce.
See also: liquid relaxation

Virginia Beach
I absolutely loved living in Virginia Beach. It was nice to be able to escape to the beach after work or on a weekend. I also loved the lights set up at Christmastime on the boardwalk. What's not to love about the smell of the ocean and the sound of the waves? Nothing that I can think of, that's for sure.
See also: homes, beach

Volunteer
Since losing my job 1 ½ years ago I've actually had time to volunteer at the school. I enjoy going there each week to help out Summer's teacher. Last year I went every week and I've been doing the same this year. I've also had the opportunity to chaperone a few of Bryce's field trips which was a treat. It feels good to give back, I like getting a little of the inside scoop at the school and it makes me smile. Besides, decorating the classroom bulletin board every month is the closest I'll ever get to designing a window at Barney's!
See also: professional heart attack

This is one of many installments on the ABCs of Me's. Each week I will feature a different letter of the alphabet and a few corresponding entries on yours truly. This project was inspired by a class I took at Big Picture Classes (Me: The Abridged Version) which was based on a book called Encyclopedia of an Ordinary Life.