This Blog's For You!

Linda,

This blog is for you. I have not disappeared. I have been so busy with Lazy Moms that I have neglected my personal blog. What can I say? I am lazy, I guess. So, Linda wants to know if I have abandoned the weight loss journey. No, I am still at a 10 pound loss. I actually had gained 2 back and re-lost those pounds. I still have 7 more to go and I am determined. I will get there. I have lost 2% body fat, according to my handy dandy new scale. So, Linda, what about you???

As for Lazy Moms, it has taken off more than our wildest dreams could imagine. We have been approached by a couple of big names, one for representation and one to partner with on an idea. I don't want to jinx anything be releasing names yet, but stay tuned. When the deals are done, you will be the first to know!

I promise to get back blogging more regularly!!

What I Got For Valentine's Day

Some of you got roses, some of you got chocolates, some of you may have even received diamonds. Here is what I received:

Yes, seriously, this is what my hubby gave me for V-Day. But, before you get mad on my behalf. I asked for it. It is way cool! It measures body fat, weight, hydration levels, bone mass...it's amazing. The reason why I wanted this scale is because the weight seems to be coming off very slowly. I was hoping that if I could watch the body fat go down that would help keep me motivated. So, I am not disappointed in my gift!!! Daniel sure got grief at work when he told the guys he bought his wife a scale for Valentine's Day!!! You can purchase it on the Lazy Mom's site in the store!

Random Acts of Kindness

You need to go to Paper Doll Designs to enter in her contest today!!!

My Little Valentines

Here are some snapshots from the girl's Valentine's Day Parties at school. I spent my time running around between three different classes trying to make the time equal. Abby's pretty sure she got the short end of the stick and wanted more of me. Ellie Grace, on the other hand, looked over at me and said, "I've had enough of you. You can leave now." Well, alrighty then! As always, they had so much fun going through their "loot" after school.

Excuses, Excuses...

I am full of them. I have been off of the WW wagon all week. With 2 sick kids and a traveling husband, I haven't made it to the gym. What is it about being out of a routine that throws everything? I mean, just because I couldn't work out doesn't mean I had to make bad food choices. But, I did. All. Week. Long. But, today, I have gone for a run and eaten healthy. I refuse to weigh myself today. I don't want to get discouraged. So, if you were looking here today for a weigh in post. Sorry, you will have to wait until next week!

If you haven't been to the Lazy Moms site lately, check it out. We update it every day and we think we are quite funny!

Ordinary vs. Extraordinary

I wasn't planning on blogging today. I didn't feel I had anything "blogworthy" to report. But, then, I read 2 blogs that inspired me. The first one said to look at doing ordinary, mundane things as a gift from God. It is a blessing that I am here just to go about my day. Wow, how true.

The second blog I read talked about the surprise smell of an orange. An orange! She took something so ordinary and made it extraordinary!

So, in light of that, my extraordinary day consists of Bible Study and taking the dog to the vet for shots. What are you doing on this extraordinary day?

What I Have Been Up To...

Blowing and Wiping Noses

Fever Reducers

Tamiflu

Antibiotics

Breathing Treatments

With Ellie Grace having bronchitis and Abby having the flu, these pictures pretty much represent what I have been doing the last few days. (I didn't take pictures of the wine or the cookie dough!!!)

Tough Girl

Our youngest daughter, Ellie Grace, is tough! She LOVES playing basketball. She wanted to play so bad last year, but she wasn't old enough. She has been counting down the months, weeks and days. She can't wait for practice every week. She likes games even more.

Here is a picture of her with her teammates. Yes, she plays on a team with all boys. She doesn't even seem to notice. They refuse to pass her the ball, but when she gets her hands on it she's great!

Saturday morning she woke up and told me her ear hurt. This didn't shock me. She has had a cold for about a week and she has a history with ear infections and tubes. We needed to go to basketball because it was picture day. I gave her a choice and she said she felt well enough to stay and play in the game. Tough girl! So, after the game, we headed to the doctors office. We were surrounded by kids with the flu. They were laying out everywhere. They were spread out on chairs, floors, laps...and we had to wait an hour. So, I will probably be blogging next week about how we have the flu.

Anyway, when we finally got back to see the doctor, her ears were perfectly fine. I am slightly embarrassed to tell you that I was a little annoyed that we had waited an hour, been exposed to the flu and she was completely fine. Oh, but wait! She's not fine. She is wheezing and has major bronchitis. In fact, we are having to do breathing treatments at home every 4 to 6 hours. Man, she is tough. I had no idea and that poor child played in a basketball game!

Awards

If I was actually attending a Weight Watchers meeting, I would be given a 10 pound star today. But, I'm not. Since you are my audience, I expect applause...wait, I think I hear it. Thank you very much!!

Seriously, I am thrilled with having lost 10 pounds. I still have 7 more to go. This hasn't been easy, nor do I ever get to quit. This is going to be a lifelong battle for me. It's a battle I intend to win!!!

And you????

25 Random Things

I have been tagged a jillion times on Facebook to do the 25 things. It took me so long that I thought I should get more use out of it and make it my blog entry for the day! Enjoy!

1. I must have a diet coke in the morning...it's my coffee.

2. I am already stuck...how did you all do this?

3. I am working on my first book with a friend...The Lazy Mom's Guide to Life". It will get published so don't laugh. Check out our website at http://www.lazymoms.com

4. My friend and business partner, Leslie, and I have known eachother for less than 6 months. I just moved to Sugar Land and she randomly called me because she heard there was a new girl in town that was crying all over the place.

5. I always wanted 4 kids, but 3 did me in.

6. I used to live in the same neighborhood as my Mom and 2 sisters and I miss them terribly.

7. I became a Certified Personal Trainer last year and then found out we were moving. I only had the chance to train 3 clients. I miss it, but I would rather be a Lazy Mom.

8. I went on my first date with Daniel when I was 17. We've been together for 1/2 of my life.

9. I am a big OU football fan. Next to missing my family, this was the hardest thing to leave. We refuse to give up our season tickets and we went to 4 games last year...all the Texas games. I can't stand being around all these Longhorns!

10. Steve Doocy from Fox and Friends is not only on my friend list, but he wrote on my wall!!!

11. I keep a personal blog that I try to update Monday thru Friday...http://herroldcollection.blogspot.com

12. My second toe is longer than my big toe. I heard somewhere this mean you have leadership quality????

13. I was told my 2nd child was a boy. We found out later on in the pregnancy she was a girl. She's the girliest of all 3!!!

14. I am addicted to technology: laptop, blackberry, dvr, etc.

15. We just got a new Shih Tzu puppy. What were we thinking? 2 Labs and 1 Shih Tzu...and 3 kids!!!

16. My nickname in middle school was "Lobe" b/c I have such big ear lobes.

17. I won the Watermelon Seed Spitting Contest at my church when I was 4.

18. I love Reality TV

19. I have run in 4 marathons. (Chicago, OKC twice and Dallas)

20. Not only am I friends with Steve Doocy, but I am friends with Bob Stoops. He hasn't written on my wall though.

21. I took up tennis in May and I love it!

22. I started playing tennis so I could wear those cute clothes!

23. My first semester in college I made an A, B, C and a D. Good thing I didn't have any more classes!

24. I am loving reconnecting with old friends on Facebook!

25. I was a bat girl one semester at OU for the baseball team.

My Baby is Six

I can't believe it! My baby is 6 years old. The youngest of my 3 daughters is no longer a baby or toddler, but a little girl who is missing her front tooth. We celebrated her birthday on Friday. She had her party at the church in their indoor playscape area with tunnels and slides. She had tons of kids there and had a blast.

My favorite moment of the party was when she opened the American Girl Doll from my parents. Two of the girls at the party started screaming and hugging and jumping up and down. It was so precious. They were so excited and they didn't even get the doll. So cute!!!

Wonder when I will lose all my baby weight???

Going for Gold

Hannah had a gymnastics meet this weekend in Victoria, Texas. My Mom and Dad were in town so my Mom drove with me so she could watch Hannah. I was so thankful to have company for the drive! Hannah's first stop was the floor. Watch the video below of her first tumbling pass.

We thought it looked pretty good. When they finally held up her scores, they were low. The lowest of anyone that had gone. We watched other tumblers with bent legs and a slower pass get higher scores. We didn't know what happened, but I am not an expert so I assumed she must have done something. She lined up for her 2nd pass. I am hoping she does well, but quite honestly, from a competitive standpoint, I checked out, knowing she didn't stand a chance to place. Here is her next pass.

Again, looks pretty good to us. She gets her scores and they are great. But, Hannah walked over to me and burst into tears. "Why were my scores so bad?" Oh, goodness. I didn't have an answer, so I told her to go ask her coach, who went to ask the head judge. Turns out, they had messed up on her scores and she actually received the highest scores on the first pass!

My lesson in this was that Hannah did not let it shake her. She got right back up and did her 2nd pass great. She didn't allow herself to get upset until the very end. You never know how life may turn out. And, for Hannah, that meant a 2nd place medal! She was thrilled! She also received a 3rd and 6th place medal at the meet!