Wow, it's been a looooong time...

Sorry about being away from my blog so long...I guess life got in the way!

Hmmmm,,,what's been going on...Jodie turned 4 on December 1, Jaylin will be 2 on December 7, and Jake will be 8 on December 20. Wow, it makes me feel so old having a child who is 8. On December 20 I will have a 2, 4, 6, and 8 year old. Man oh man, time really does fly when you have kids.

Me- Still working along. Trying to put money back for a "rainy day."

I'll end with a bit of cuteness from Jodie:
We went shopping and I had all 4 kids with me (a regular thing these days), and I had Jaylin in the front and Jodie in the cart. She did NOT want to be in the cart though and she was a little upset that I was making her be in there. So we're going along and she's just talking away and I finally hear what she's saying "Mommy, I do not want to be in here. I am not groceries!" Haha, it made me laugh. And no, I didn't let her out, mean mommy! :)

Jen

Here I am!!

OOps, I think I missed my every day for 30 days post! I think I need to start it ALL over again. I just got so busy.....yeah right, it only takes 2 minutes to post so I have no excuse. :)

Well, I started the 6 week body makeover the other day. I was going to start last Thursday morning, but that was the day after Jason's birthday and we still had a lot of yummy home-made strawberry cake. I did okay with not eating that all day, but then came the planned dinner and I just couldn't take it. It was spaghetti and anyone who knows me knows that spaghetti is my favorite meal. So, after eating good for breakfast, lunch, and snacks, I finally caved in and decided to start the diet on Monday because everyone knows that's when you start a diet. Then I allowed myself to have cake and spaghetti. Kind of a last harrah.

Now it's going along good. I have lost 5 pounds since Tuesday so that's great!

Jason is taking the kids camping with the cub scouts this weekend. They should have so much fun and I really wish I could go to. They are going to Gulf Shores. Oh, and my dad is going with them :) Also, my mom will be here with me and we will be working on some sewing projects that I have to finish up! (sorry I haven't sent it yet Kim, the week has been so full, but I promise it will be mailed out first thing Monday morning!!!) Is it bad that I'm looking foreward to that camping trip? I love love love my family but it will be nice to have a quieter house the next couple of days.

Anyways, I have to get to work and make my breakfast (1 bowl of oatmeal with splenda, 1/2 banana, 2 hard-boiled eggs with the yolk taken out).

Jen

Starting the 6 Week Body Makeover

Well, my mom got the the Michael Thurman's weight-loss system. Supposedly you can lose 30 pounds in 6 weeks if you follow the program and I will. I was going to post some before pictures but this blog is open to the world and I don't want anyone to see me in my before pictures as I'm only wearing shorts and a bra. I will post them on a more private forum tomorrow. I'm sure it will be the most embarassing thing I have done. But that's why I'm doing it, so I don't have to be embarassed any more.

Six weeks, here I come! :) I went and got some smaller clothes at JC Pennies and I WILL fit in to them!

Okay, I'm out-

Jen

Thinking of crafts..

KIM- My payday is Wednesday and then I will get some fabric for the apron! I'm looking foreward to making it :)

So, I was thinking about ways to get money for Christmas and my "pay off my credit cards" fund. We do have a flea market out here and we are fastly approaching the "season." I was thinking of opening a little booth and selling some things but I have NO IDEA what I would sell. If anyone has any ideas please let me know.

Here are some thoughts I had:
1- I could make little and big aprons and little chef hats for the kids. I just think that would be cute you know?
2- The shopping cart covers?, maybe.

I'm thinking and racking my brain trying to figure out something I can make for cheap and then sell for a little profit. Anything that would help during Christmas time would be awesome. Please give me some ideas okay? ......did I say please? :) :)

Jen

Testing

I'm sitting here watching TV working. What I really need is a nap!

Testing, so see if the strike thingy worked...
Jen

Trying to get in a better mood,

I'm just in a bad mood today, yesterday, the day before, you get the picture. What the heck is my problem? Actually, I KNOW what my problem is.

I just don't know what to do about it.

UGH, I guess I'll go back to work, wahooh. (catch my enthusiasm)

Jen

I'm a cheater and I know it..

Okay, I'll admit it. I'm the kind of person who reads a mystery book, gets about 3 chapters in, and reads the last page. I do go on and read the whole book though. I just like not having the stress of worrying about "who did it." :)

Jen