Wietholder Whereabouts: January 2009

29 January 2009

Snow days!!

Well we had our first snow storm of the winter this week. Tuesday and Wednesday were both SNOW DAYS for John!! He got to stay home in the middle of the week it was great.

We got a good 6 inches by the time it was all said and done. Here are some pictures...

23 January 2009

So as you know I have been watching what I eat...I can say I succeeded yesterday in eating foods that kept my fat and sugar consumption below the normal amount. I have been trying for 2 weeks to figure out what works and what doesn't!! My sodium isn't a problem but fat and sugar were....I found that I need to eat Peanut butter and cheese sparingly, also bread. Those were staples in my diet, I still eat them just not as often or in as large a quantity. I have also been doing great in going to the gym...I have went 8 times in 12 days!! I am shooting for 4 times a week so I am right on track.

Enough about that...just wanted to share!

20 January 2009

Updates on the family

I have been watching a little boy Caden during the day. He is here this morning and the boys are playing so well together. I snapped a few pictures of the them playing. They just talk and talk and talk...I have no idea what they are saying. Caden turned 2 in August so they are just about the same age.

Lucas is doing well....he is definately his own person, his personality is really starting to show. I have been going to the gym during the day and putting him in the nursery there. He didn't cry the first day but the second he cried for a few minutes then was fine. He really enjoys playing with other kids, having Caden come to our house is a blessing for all of us.

John is back in school having so much fun. He spent the weekend hanging out with us and bending orthodontic wire. It looked like lots of fun. He went to the gym with me on saturday and monday. They have family day all day saturday so we put lucas in the nursery adn we worked out for 45 minutes then picked him up and took him swimming. The water felt great...87 degrees. He signed up to take boards this summer (round 1) and purchased Dental Decks to help him study. Things are going really well with him! We are nearing the best part of dental school, clinic time!

I have been going to the gym... I went 5 out of 7 days last week and am hoping to make it 4-5 times this week....I can tell a difference from when I started not weight wise but endurance...I am up to jogging on the treadmill and not really as winded as I was before. Other than that just the normal housewife stuff (taking care of Lucas, dishes, laundry, cooking, cleaning, etc) I am headed to a movie in the actual theatre tonight with my mops group. It is Mom's Night Out!! I haven't been to a movie in the theatre since I was 9 months pregnant Christmas Day 2006. We went to see The Pursuit of Happyness with another couple. I was miserable!!!! I ended up standing in the back and watching through the door because I couldn't sit for that long. I should be good for tonight!

We had Lucas' two year pictures done last week...here is a sneak peek.....

14 January 2009

3 out of 4 ain't bad

Well today is wednesday....I have made it to the gym 3 times since sunday morning!! I have been using free guest passes to check out the area gyms. It has been a great time! I feel so good when I get done.

I have also been using http://www.my-calorie-counter.com/calorie_counter.asp to keep track of my eating and activity level. I have found my calorie intake is great but my sugar intake is crazy high, imagine that! It is an excellent site. My good friend just emailed me about it today and I had started using it on monday after searching for free food journals online.

Well I am off to bed...it is 10 and I just got home from the gym a few minutes ago. Hope you all are staying warm...I know those North of here are alot colder than us, kate you are the lucky one!

12 January 2009

Getting In Shape

For those of you who know me well....know that I am not a very motivated person when it comes to working out, I love sweets (wether it be cookies, cake, ice cream, frosting, candy, etc), I also love carbs (crackers, chips, pasta, bread, etc)

I have told myself that I need to join a gym and get my body back in shape. I found a picture of me that was taken in 2005, I can not believe how I looked. I am completely different person now 4 years later and a baby later....I have decided I need to get that person back and am trying to make goals for myself to get i shape.

I went to a gym last night for the first time in 3 years and worked out....I only did the treadmill, streching, and abs but for the first time in 3 years that isn't bad. Thank you Lisa for getting me a 10 day pass to try out your gym.

I am needing those of you who workout to give me some workout ideas and mini goals. I am working on changing my diet as well but mainly wanting to focus on adding some exercise.

I felt so good yesterday when I got home...today I am a little sore in the abs and hips.

07 January 2009

Party and 2 year check-up

Saturday we had Lucas' birthday party. Thank you to all who came and to the ones that sent their birthday wishes.

Here are some pictures from the event.

Tuesday was Lucas' 2 year check up with the doctor. He weighs 31 1/2 lbs and is 36 1/2 inches. They said he is high end of or off the growth chart for height and finally on the low end for weight. So we have a tall skinny boy! :-) I could of told them that....He has had a bad cough and runny nose since last wednesday...it sounds bad but everything checked out. We just need to dry up all the mucus then things should be fine. She put him on antibiotics again for his ears, they are still red and inflammed....she thinks that is the cause of the back-up and cough. So hopefully we can get the ears well and everyhting will be normal again. We go back in a month for an ear recheck unless he isn't better by then with the cough.

Last night I had a family come over to meet me mainly but also Lucas and John. They are looking for a babysitter for their 2 year old boy. It would be 2 days a week from 830-5. I think it would be perfect for me and Lucas...Lucas needs to play with other kids!! Also we could use the extra cash.

Until later in the week or weekend....stay warm!