My Workout Progress Thus Far...

Elon's Campaign Speech...

...Mom, if I can't be the President when I grow up, I'm not gonna work in the sewer.  I WILL NOT do it!

*Well that's a relief*

Rewards...

This morning, as I enjoyed one of my favorite breakfasts to the accompaniment of Asher's soft chatter and the ticking of Adelaide's swing, I took a moment to read a little of the Bible.  I was reading in Matthew 6 about the areas of giving, prayer, and fasting.  Quite suddenly I realized something I'd never noticed before... did you know that we will be REWARDED by God for doing those things.  I guess I just never thought I'd be rewarded for doing something that I should be doing anyway.  What a loving Father!

Speaking of rewards, today I plan  on starting this dvd series:

The Brazil Butt Lift series!  I had a friend in AZ who was doing this workout and she was around 36 but had the body of a 16 year old!  Being a pear shape, when I saw her in a pair of short shorts I had to ask how she stayed so, *ahem*-- firm, and she told me about this system.  I have a Bally's membership, but there aren't any Bally's in NC so can't use it :(  So while the baby is tiny, I plan on utilizing this workout to tighten and tone my lower body.  I'm already thin, and I know I won't change my eating habits, so I'm interested to see if this workout will be effective even with me eating what I want.  We'll see if I receive my reward of passing the "pencil test"** by summer.  I'll let you know how it goes!

** Warning: This link directs you to a picture of a woman wearing a bikini bottom demonstrating the pencil test from behind.

My So-Called Life...*

Several years ago, when Elon was small, I had a dream that I was lying in bed as an open Bible descended and pages fluttered open to a passage that read, "And her days were spent with many things, but these were sent from the evil one to distract her."  The power of the dream immediately woke me, and I knew that the Holy Spirit was giving me a message.  You see, as a stay-at-home mom, I often find that the day has passed and I have spent little to no time with God.  So many things vie for my attention, and it often seems that when I wake up in the morning, I'm already behind.  I would love to tell you that I have no chance to pray and meditate on God's Word throughout the day, but if I did, I'd be lying.  Sadly, when I do have free time, all I desire is to sit and vegetate on something that requires no brain power and no activity on my part (YouTube!).

That dream has come to my mind many times over the subsequent years-- tonight as I prayed, "Oh God, help me get my life together so that I can focus on You," I realize the error of that prayer.

Daddy, help me to abandon my worship of the "god of this age" (likely ME) and fix my eyes on You.  Only You can make a life of broken legos into a masterful creation!  Oh God, help me to FOCUS ON YOU so that I can "get my life together"!


*Anyone who remembers that show is just plain old ;)

Coffee Cravings...

Starbucks is offering a bogo on three of their drinks through Valentine's Day with a printable coupon.  Personally, I can only justify paying $5 for a cup of joe when I either have a gift card or they are offering bogo's.  Then I don't feel quite as bad for being frivolous!  For every other day, I use one of these:

Cuisinart Grind and Brew Thermal Coffeemaker

to brew this:

Sam's Choice Organic Decaf

I choose Sam's Choice because we have visited one of the plantations where they grow this blend, and decaf because I'm nursing.  Even though I drink the organic brew, I suppose I nullify that by adding flavored creamer with all sorts of delicious chemicals inside ;P

So, what is your coffee craving?

SkippyJon Jones

I love utilizing the free activities that our town provides in the way of entertainment for the kids. On Saturday, we loaded up the 3 kids and headed to our local library where a book reading of SkippyJon Jones was being hosted. The boys enjoyed busting a pinata, making "mini sombreros," and meeting a life size Skippito! (Asher did not so much enjoy meeting Skippito!) And I enjoyed admiring my precious Adelaide! To view kid-friendly activities and eateries in your town, click on the link Macaroni Kid and fill in the appropriate fields. Be sure to check the calendar of events at the top of the page! Enjoy!

Here you can see Asher at the bottom right. Every time Skippy moved, Asher jumped up and was ready to run to daddy for protection!

I'm Back!

It has been over a year since I last posted and so much has gone on-- I can't wait to fill you in! It's late, so for now I'll start with the greatest blessing of the new year-- Little Miss Adelaide!