After a particularly mild winter, we are already full on into spring. The beauty of living in Iowa is you never quite know what you will get as far as the weather goes. Seasons change from year to year, and it is always a surprise. Now that we live across from a park, we love to spend time outside. I can't wait for summer!
The downside to the weather is that the kids get a little stir crazy. Some days I am very frustrated as a parent because all I want to do is fold the laundry without someone tipping over a finished pile. If I were in a two-person parenting situation, there might be someone to distract the kids so I could get some housework done. However, in my experience, there wasn't really that help... so I suppose I will just keep my standard of living as "survive" and keep moving forward.
I am very ready to be dating. I don't want to rush into anything or marry anybody, but I think it is about time that I had somebody buy me dinner. :-) I hope that the spring will send someone my way.
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Wednesday, March 21, 2012
Weekends with Babies
What an outstanding long weekend! Killian, Fiona, and I spent the time off from school playing, laughing, singing, and having a great time! St. Patrick's day was this weekend, and we had "turkey tacos" (as the kids call them), which is a spinach wrap with turkey, cheese, and cucumbers. We played at the park together. We sang songs and danced around. Overall, it was a much needed time together, as rehearsals for the opera are starting and my evenings will belong to that very soon.
So... I'm in love with pinterest! I "pin" all kinds of great stuff and feel like I've accomplished something, or at least plan to accomplish something... My current obsessions are teaching about nutrition, finding good projects to do with the kids this summer, and organizing my life. I am hoping that with this new found idea organization system, I may actually follow through on a few things.
My current challenge is eating right. I'm trying to do better, and I don't eat as much crap, but I just LOVE food! I work out 4 hours per week instructing jazzercise, I stay within my points for Weight Watchers, and I still have only lost one pound in 3 weeks. I guess a loss is better than a gain, though, so I will have to take it as a victory.
A discovery I made this weekend was the deliciousness that is kale chips. So easy to make and so tasty! I sprayed a baking sheet with olive oil, spread the torn up kale on the sheet, sprayed the kale, salted it, and popped it in the oven at about 350 degrees for about 10 minutes, moving the kale occasionally so it would crisp evenly. DELICIOUS! I highly recommend it.
Overall, it has been a fairly unproductive week. I'm back on the cheer leading train, with tryout practices and getting ready to select next year's squad. Let's go Knights!
So... I'm in love with pinterest! I "pin" all kinds of great stuff and feel like I've accomplished something, or at least plan to accomplish something... My current obsessions are teaching about nutrition, finding good projects to do with the kids this summer, and organizing my life. I am hoping that with this new found idea organization system, I may actually follow through on a few things.
My current challenge is eating right. I'm trying to do better, and I don't eat as much crap, but I just LOVE food! I work out 4 hours per week instructing jazzercise, I stay within my points for Weight Watchers, and I still have only lost one pound in 3 weeks. I guess a loss is better than a gain, though, so I will have to take it as a victory.
A discovery I made this weekend was the deliciousness that is kale chips. So easy to make and so tasty! I sprayed a baking sheet with olive oil, spread the torn up kale on the sheet, sprayed the kale, salted it, and popped it in the oven at about 350 degrees for about 10 minutes, moving the kale occasionally so it would crisp evenly. DELICIOUS! I highly recommend it.
Overall, it has been a fairly unproductive week. I'm back on the cheer leading train, with tryout practices and getting ready to select next year's squad. Let's go Knights!
Wednesday, March 14, 2012
And so it begins...
March 14, 2012
Pi Day
Well, I suppose today is as good of a day as any to begin to document my life. These are for my children and those who should learn lessons from what I have already endured, and for the day that comes when I can't remember anything and am old and senile (which may be sooner rather than later).
I'm going to start with back story and try to catch up to the present. I'm certain this is the abridged version, but as time passes, things that have happened will certainly come up again and, as I have a tendency to do, I will repeat myself more than once. I get that from my mother, who loves to tell the same stories over and over again. (Love you, Mom!)
Here is a recap of the last few years...
* October 28, 2006 - Married
* January 8, 2008 - Killian was born
* September 30, 2009 - Fiona was born
* April 25, 2011 - Divorced
* March 14, 2012 - The first day I realized I probably should write a book. :-)
So, ultimately, the lesson learned over the last few years has been marriage is a challenge, and it is even more challenging when you're the only one in it. Also, the smoking age is 18, the drinking age is 21, and the marriage should be 25...at least! In addition, I have learned that God has a plan for everything, so go ahead and throw up your hands. Once you start letting go of your plans and giving into His, life is much less stressful and makes more sense.
Another discovery that I have recently made is the magic that is "Pinterest." I just started on Weight Watchers 2 weeks ago, and this site is full of great ideas for everything that I might ever want to do: crafts/activities for the kids, books to read, fashion, and, of course, FOOD! I am making it my personal mission to change the culture of my area by educating youth and families about the benefits of healthy living, including exercise (at least to get up and move) and eating healthy.
Ultimately, I hope to capture my life's lessons along with some anecdotes that help me survive. If you can't see the humor in life, you will never have laugh lines, but you'll never have friends either...and you may just end up slashing your thighs in the bathtub.
Pi Day
Well, I suppose today is as good of a day as any to begin to document my life. These are for my children and those who should learn lessons from what I have already endured, and for the day that comes when I can't remember anything and am old and senile (which may be sooner rather than later).
I'm going to start with back story and try to catch up to the present. I'm certain this is the abridged version, but as time passes, things that have happened will certainly come up again and, as I have a tendency to do, I will repeat myself more than once. I get that from my mother, who loves to tell the same stories over and over again. (Love you, Mom!)
Here is a recap of the last few years...
* October 28, 2006 - Married
* January 8, 2008 - Killian was born
* September 30, 2009 - Fiona was born
* April 25, 2011 - Divorced
* March 14, 2012 - The first day I realized I probably should write a book. :-)
So, ultimately, the lesson learned over the last few years has been marriage is a challenge, and it is even more challenging when you're the only one in it. Also, the smoking age is 18, the drinking age is 21, and the marriage should be 25...at least! In addition, I have learned that God has a plan for everything, so go ahead and throw up your hands. Once you start letting go of your plans and giving into His, life is much less stressful and makes more sense.
Another discovery that I have recently made is the magic that is "Pinterest." I just started on Weight Watchers 2 weeks ago, and this site is full of great ideas for everything that I might ever want to do: crafts/activities for the kids, books to read, fashion, and, of course, FOOD! I am making it my personal mission to change the culture of my area by educating youth and families about the benefits of healthy living, including exercise (at least to get up and move) and eating healthy.
Ultimately, I hope to capture my life's lessons along with some anecdotes that help me survive. If you can't see the humor in life, you will never have laugh lines, but you'll never have friends either...and you may just end up slashing your thighs in the bathtub.
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