Week in Review

I am lacking a little motivation lately. I just have NO desire to blog! I have started 3 different posts and just didn't feel like finishing them. I blame it on Addy's athletic career...it's kicking my butt. I feel like we are always going to some type of practice or game. As much as I love it, I really do enjoy time at home! Speaking of athletics, Addy scored her very first goal on Saturday. I was one proud momma and she was one excited little girl!

The pink sticker she is sporting in the picture says, "We've had 100 days of school!" She couldn't wait to tell me that she is almost a second grader. When did she get so old?

After school today, we spent about an hour outside. It was almost 70 degrees on January 30th. That is crazy...but really nice. As much as I enjoy 70 degree weather, I would really like one good snow fall before winter is over. The kids got a new sled for Christmas and have yet to use it. Come on Mother Nature, bring us some snow! =)

We need to work on her form just a little! =)

The kids got to spend Saturday afternoon playing with the Molina boys. E and Isaiah are so silly when they get together. I can't help but think about how much trouble they are going to get into over the next 13 years!

This picture makes me laugh! I took it of them when they were leaving PE and sent it to J. Do you see what they all have in common?

And...I can't not put some pictures of Hayden on here. He has started being REALLY NAUGHTY! He is constantly doing things that get him in trouble. Yes, my 14 month old (almost 15 month old) baby gets in trouble. His timeout chair is his new BFF!

Here he is getting into E's lunch tray. I walked into my office for one thing and returned to find him on the table eating E's french fries.

Here he is eating lunch with my 5th graders. J had to run an errand and dropped him off with me for a few minutes. He thinks he is a big boy!

Did I mention he climbs? E had his milk up on the table and Hayden climbed up the side and spilled it all over his head and the floor!

I had a few people ask me about the 24 day challenge. I did not do the complete challenge...I omitted the catalyst and the meal replacement shakes. Other than that, I followed it pretty strictly. I did find a meal replacement shake from Sam's Club that was a lot cheaper, but only drank it a couple of times for breakfast.
I'm not a huge fan of meal replacement shakes!

I weighed myself this morning and am down 15 pounds! I have to admit, I am pretty pumped about that number. 15 pounds in 27 days is awesome for me! I still have another 15 or so that I would like to lose before summer vacation. We are talking about going to the beach over break and I really don't want to look like a beached whale! =)

A few things I have found that I really like are...

#1) Multi-Grain Peanut Butter Cheerios...they are yummy!

#2) www.myfitnesspal.com 

You put in all of your information (weight, height, amount you want to lose, etc) and it figures up how many calories you should consume in order to lose or maintain your weight. It has been fabulous for me. I track all of my food and it keeps track of how many calories I have left throughout the day. I am trying to eat a 1200 calorie diet, but it adds more when I record my daily exercise. According to my fitness pal, I can eat approximately 1700 calories a day with exercise; however, I have chosen not to go over the 1200. Losing weight is tricky...you can't eat too many or too few calories! Hopefully, I have found a happy medium!

#3) Skinny Cows!

I've tried the strawberry cheesecake and the oreo sandwich. They were both really good and I didn't feel like I cheated on my diet! Even if you aren't watching your food intake, you should try them. They are really good...I promise!

I can't believe the first month of 2012 is coming to an end tomorrow. Shoot...I'm still writing 2011 on everything!