My To-Do List

After reading a old friend's blog I decided I too need a to-do list.
I figure posting it on my blog will help, as you all can hold me accountable. 

1. Walk a half marathon with my mom- Since Feb 5th I have put more than 100 miles on my walking shoes.  I cannot wait until May 21st when I tie them up and walk 13.1 miles.  It has been a journey, let me tell you.  I never thought a little walk could change my attitude on a healthy lifestyle, but it has.  I also am enjoying all the mother/daughter time I have shared with my mom as we have been training.

2. Lose 40 pounds by June 25th (when we leave for vacation)- I am proud to say since I began training in February I have dropped 14 pounds.  Not only am I enjoying the feeling from working out, but I like the results too. 
3. Daily devotions- Paul and I have made a commitment to do a daily devotional together.  We are utilizing the 365 days of devotions by the authors of the Love Dare.  This is all new to us and even though we go to church, teach Sunday school, pray with our kids and speak daily about God we have never had the intimacy of praying and learning together.  I admit the first night was a little awkward, but it was pretty awesome to have my best friend and life partner to take this challenge together.  We look forward to enriching our marriage, faith and our relationship with Christ. 

4. Save more and work less-  It is my hope (and my daily prayer) that by summer I will be working less and spending more time with my precious sons.  Saving money and spending less is becoming more habitual for us and we continue to learn how to be more frugal daily. 

5. Organize- My back store room could use an overhauling.  We desperately need to organize and label the boys things.  Not quite ready to part with anything yet, as we are not sure our family is complete yet.  Time to break out the label maker (one of my favorite electronics).


Cannot wait to check these off of my TO-DO list!

I'm a big boy now!

It is official.  Easton is a big boy!

No....more.....crib......

It has been confirmed......

this boys is always hungry.

Thank goodness HyVee had a sale on Annie's Bunnies this month plus I had a coupon!  Let me tell you I stocked up.  I think we should consider taking out stock in Trader Joe's.  Their apple juice (watered down of course) and granola bars have become a staple our house. 

It is surprising to me he still remains in the 15% range for his age.  Then again, he has quite the digestive tract and he is his father's son!!

What's for dinner.

I found this recipe on http://www.weightwatchers.com/ and thought I would give it a whirl.

Fish Tacos
Ingredients
8 item(s) frozen breaded fish stick(s)
4 large burrito-size wheat flour tortilla(s)
1/4 cup(s) light sour cream
1/2 cup(s) salsa
2 cup(s) lettuce, shredded
1 large tomato(es), chopped
2 oz low-fat cheddar or colby cheese, shredded (about 1/2 cup)

Instructions:

Cook fish sticks according to package directions.

Wrap tortillas in aluminum foil and warm in a 350°F oven for about 10 minutes.

Top each tortilla with 2 fish sticks, 1 tablespoon of sour cream, 2 tablespoons of salsa, 1/2 cup of lettuce, 1/4 of the tomato and 2 tablespoons of cheese; roll up tortillas and serve.

I omitted the tomato and sour cream and added mashed avacado instead. The boys loved it and so did Paul and I.  It was simple prep and easy clean-up!

Easton thought the fish tacos rocked.  I think he ate a pound of blueberries too!

Faith and the FLU

Is happy to report after a horrible week we are all smiling tonight.

Influenza A took up residence in the body of my 6-year-old son this week.  I cannot express how awful this was.  He had an extremely high fever (104 degrees), hardly spoke and spent an entire day on the couch moaning. 

I have to admit this was probably one of the most scary experiences I have had as a mother.  I tried my best to tend to his every need.  He was so mad at me though.  He cried when I made him drink water and when I placed him in a cool bath.  He probably thought I was the worst mommy ever. 

I prayed.  I prayed for his fever to stop, for the Tamiflu to start working and for rest for us all.

By Thursday his eyes were twinkling again. 

By Friday he was bouncing off the walls (a call to the doctor confirmed increased hyperactivity is a side effect in 1% of children who use this medication, we collectively decided to discontinue it at this time)

It was a long week for sure. 

Praise God we have faith!!

It's a crying sorta day....

What we are reading....

After reading about this Bible on three friends blogs I decided to purchase it for our family.


Photo courtesy of Amazon.com


What do I think?  Lets ask Owen!

Owen: Can we read just one more chapter, PLEASE!

I think you have your answer!!