If you've followed me for awhile, or know me personally you know I love to give (and get) surprises! Although not many people have managed to surprise me - I am a peeker when it comes to presents, a curious soul by nature, and just usually know when something is up....
Back to the giving part..... my latest surprise is targeted again at my hubby because let's face it, I love his face when I manage to surprise him! I will always remember the look when he realized peanut and I made it up to Bissett for her first birthday.
So this year I have once again planned a surprise. J is amazing at going with the flow. He never complains when I want to go out for a fancy dinner, or watch a movie (this is a man who can barely sit still for 20 minutes, you can imagine how movies go in our house). Since our birthdays are only 10 days apart, and usually because I am the one planning something for us, friends and family, and it is the dead of winter, we do something tailored to my taste/style. Not this year!!
I saw passes for Adrenaline Adventures on Auction Mart, and thought what a fun idea! I bought a pass for 10 people to zipline/participate on the climb course. (if you've never seen it - check it out here) I have a reservation for June when J is home and have ordered his birthday cake. What else other than a cake shaped as a Kokanee beer bottle?! I have invited some friends and still have a few to ask but I am so excited to plan another surprise! If we have more than 10 people, that's okay, I'm excited for J to celebrate his birthday actually doing something he would want to do. Now I just need to purchase his wake boarding lesson and xorbing! (xorbing is the large hamster ball)
I am so looking forward to this ~
Peanut & Lady "Bug"
Saturday, April 21, 2012
Thursday, April 5, 2012
Celebrate!
Just have to brag - I bought a size smaller pants today - a size I haven't been in since I was 16! WOO HOO!
Tuesday, April 3, 2012
Some Ups AND Downs
Well after J left I went for a weigh in, and sadly I was up ..... 2 lbs! I have to work my butt off to loose those 2 lbs so I thought after what lead me to failure. Eating off program, eating snacks (chips, popcorn, etc.) late at night, drinking beer or baileys, hmmm, was it worth it? I am now 5.5 lbs from where I should be when I was always AHEAD of plan. :(
BUT instead of getting completely discouraged and frustrated (although I am in myself and my decisions), I decided to get right back on the wagon and stop the madness. Weighed in today and was down a lb. Not a huge loss, but any loss is better than no loss and is DEFINITELY better than a gain, so I'm happy.
Today I spent in the city. I had little things to get here and there, and all of a sudden it was 5pm! I hate when days just fly away from me, but I'm glad to get my errands all done in one day. Tomorrow will be a relaxing day at home, gym in the morning, play time outside in the afternoon. A win-win type of day for both the girls and I.
As for my other goals, well things are moving but slowly. I could not find the classes I wanted for spring session, so I have put that off until fall. Kind of disappointed, but also want it to work, so taking something just to take it doesn't make sense either. I'd rather take something I'm interested in.
For running, well I kind of fell off when J was home, so I'm going to try tomorrow to see if I need to restart from the beginning of the training program. I was not far enough along to believe my 2.5 weeks off did not affect my ability, but it's ok. I will keep working at it. Next time J is home, I will just have to be more disciplined. It is easy to make excuses when he is here, but not the next time. I learned my lesson!
Friday we have a fun surprise, but I'll post about that next week.
We had Peanut's party and I have a few pictures to post, but we'll have to wait on that until next week too. So for now, that's my update. :)
BUT instead of getting completely discouraged and frustrated (although I am in myself and my decisions), I decided to get right back on the wagon and stop the madness. Weighed in today and was down a lb. Not a huge loss, but any loss is better than no loss and is DEFINITELY better than a gain, so I'm happy.
Today I spent in the city. I had little things to get here and there, and all of a sudden it was 5pm! I hate when days just fly away from me, but I'm glad to get my errands all done in one day. Tomorrow will be a relaxing day at home, gym in the morning, play time outside in the afternoon. A win-win type of day for both the girls and I.
As for my other goals, well things are moving but slowly. I could not find the classes I wanted for spring session, so I have put that off until fall. Kind of disappointed, but also want it to work, so taking something just to take it doesn't make sense either. I'd rather take something I'm interested in.
For running, well I kind of fell off when J was home, so I'm going to try tomorrow to see if I need to restart from the beginning of the training program. I was not far enough along to believe my 2.5 weeks off did not affect my ability, but it's ok. I will keep working at it. Next time J is home, I will just have to be more disciplined. It is easy to make excuses when he is here, but not the next time. I learned my lesson!
Friday we have a fun surprise, but I'll post about that next week.
We had Peanut's party and I have a few pictures to post, but we'll have to wait on that until next week too. So for now, that's my update. :)
Tuesday, March 27, 2012
One of those weeks
Well this week I have to get back on track - I'm sure having J home I've gained a few pounds which I'm not happy about. I am working hard to keep it off, but when he is here the dynamic changes. Things are harder, things are easier, but life sure is busier! When he is away, the kids and I have a pretty simple routine - wake up, quiet play, mom preps for the gym, we head out. They stay in daycare, I do my thing, we head home. Nap time for both kids, mom showers. Up for lunch and more play - usually outside. Bug sleeps in the stroller at this point more often than not, but Peanut is up for anything. Home for either more play or dinner depending on the time, bath and quiet play/tv before bed. 7-8pm Bug is asleep and 8-8:30pm Peanut is asleep. When J is here we eat later, we play harder and more things get done. Which is great, but I'm looking forward to having one of MY weeks again.....
Tomorrow my parents are home from Mexico after being away for 3 months. It's crazy to me to think it has been that long, sometimes it feels like just yesterday I was living at their place and in other ways it feels like I have lived in our home for years! Although I am looking forward to seeing them, I think they are WAY more excited to see the kids! I can't wait to see what changes they notice.
I've started planning the next big thing in our life and I can't wait! I'm so excited and I am hoping it all works out. We have a few months to figure out if it will, and then make proper arrangements - details coming soon! ;)
We picked a stucco color for the house and we are happy to have them eager to start. I think they are pretty anxious to get their money and be done with J and I as every time we talk to them it's to fix something or to let them know something isn't to standard. The builder isn't happy with us as we held back a payment on an invoice until something was fixed, but we felt it was our only way to get it done. And let me tell you, after 6 weeks of fighting, when we mentioned we were not paying until it was complete, it got fixed within a few days!
Nothing else is really worth noting, so take a look at the updated family pictures we had done for Peanut's 2 year and Bug's 9 month..... These are some of my favourites! (photos by Holly Gilson Photography - I would highly recommend her and her pricing was insanely reasonable. Check her out on facebook)
Tomorrow my parents are home from Mexico after being away for 3 months. It's crazy to me to think it has been that long, sometimes it feels like just yesterday I was living at their place and in other ways it feels like I have lived in our home for years! Although I am looking forward to seeing them, I think they are WAY more excited to see the kids! I can't wait to see what changes they notice.
I've started planning the next big thing in our life and I can't wait! I'm so excited and I am hoping it all works out. We have a few months to figure out if it will, and then make proper arrangements - details coming soon! ;)
We picked a stucco color for the house and we are happy to have them eager to start. I think they are pretty anxious to get their money and be done with J and I as every time we talk to them it's to fix something or to let them know something isn't to standard. The builder isn't happy with us as we held back a payment on an invoice until something was fixed, but we felt it was our only way to get it done. And let me tell you, after 6 weeks of fighting, when we mentioned we were not paying until it was complete, it got fixed within a few days!
Nothing else is really worth noting, so take a look at the updated family pictures we had done for Peanut's 2 year and Bug's 9 month..... These are some of my favourites! (photos by Holly Gilson Photography - I would highly recommend her and her pricing was insanely reasonable. Check her out on facebook)
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| Bug and Peanut love each other so much, kisses are often exchanged! |
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| Peanut who just turned 2! |
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| Little Bug at 9 months |
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| The whole family |
Monday, March 12, 2012
Identity
Who am I?
I have thought about this more and more in the past few months and it's time to change my identity. I have been "just a mom" for so long I kind of felt lost as a person. When I returned to work last time, I knew it was only until I became a mom again (5 months) so it has been 3 years without feeling like I had some greater purpose than producing and raising children. I am not saying it is not worthy or that I don't enjoy it. I do. I really really do, but I also wanted something for me besides that. I want to be a good example for my girls. I want them to be proud of me, and see something in me that they want for themselves. I set goals on here about a month ago and I am on my road to achieving them - or at least trying to.
In high school I was an athlete but as my life brought me to different areas and in different groups of people, I lost that. I missed being fit. I missed the feeling of belonging to a team and I missed my body. So I set some fitness goals. One was to lose 60 lbs - well I am down 22lbs and 21 inches. I go to the gym 4 days a week, and will work towards 5 in the next couple of weeks. I will be signing the girls up for swimming Saturday mornings. I have looked into a baby stroller fitness here in Niverville and will likely sign up for that in April.
I wanted to run a marathon. I have signed up for a class to teach me how to train for a marathon and get me out running with peers working towards the same goal. (accountability is key for me.... left to my own I could easily see this failing) By fall I plan to register (if not sooner depending how training is going) and complete my first marathon in 2013. (location to be determined) Originally I thought I would train for a 1/2, but I think all in is where I'm headed these days.
I also wanted to complete my BA. Well I will bring U of W my marriage certificate on Thursday once J is home and then wait to hear if I have been accepted. This goal is one that will take a lot of time, but I have to start somewhere.
I wanted to travel to NYC for my 30th. I will stop at the bank this week and get a cheque for an account we do not have access to. I will then give it to Joel to submit to payroll and request he set a % that gets deposited to that account. We will not see it until Joel turns 30 and needs money to raft the grand canyon. (yes our trips are totally different)
So here's where I'm at. I'm feeling great these days. My confidence is back and I'm feeling lucky. I'm lucky to be able to have the resources to work towards these goals, I'm lucky to have the support from my family, especially my hubby, and I'm lucky to have kids as motivation. Having kids makes you want to be a better person. It makes you realize you would do ANYTHING for someone else and not blink. If I focus on these goals on not only what they do for me, but also what they teach my girls, I know I will achieve them - but wishing me luck never hurt ;)
I have thought about this more and more in the past few months and it's time to change my identity. I have been "just a mom" for so long I kind of felt lost as a person. When I returned to work last time, I knew it was only until I became a mom again (5 months) so it has been 3 years without feeling like I had some greater purpose than producing and raising children. I am not saying it is not worthy or that I don't enjoy it. I do. I really really do, but I also wanted something for me besides that. I want to be a good example for my girls. I want them to be proud of me, and see something in me that they want for themselves. I set goals on here about a month ago and I am on my road to achieving them - or at least trying to.
In high school I was an athlete but as my life brought me to different areas and in different groups of people, I lost that. I missed being fit. I missed the feeling of belonging to a team and I missed my body. So I set some fitness goals. One was to lose 60 lbs - well I am down 22lbs and 21 inches. I go to the gym 4 days a week, and will work towards 5 in the next couple of weeks. I will be signing the girls up for swimming Saturday mornings. I have looked into a baby stroller fitness here in Niverville and will likely sign up for that in April.
I wanted to run a marathon. I have signed up for a class to teach me how to train for a marathon and get me out running with peers working towards the same goal. (accountability is key for me.... left to my own I could easily see this failing) By fall I plan to register (if not sooner depending how training is going) and complete my first marathon in 2013. (location to be determined) Originally I thought I would train for a 1/2, but I think all in is where I'm headed these days.
I also wanted to complete my BA. Well I will bring U of W my marriage certificate on Thursday once J is home and then wait to hear if I have been accepted. This goal is one that will take a lot of time, but I have to start somewhere.
I wanted to travel to NYC for my 30th. I will stop at the bank this week and get a cheque for an account we do not have access to. I will then give it to Joel to submit to payroll and request he set a % that gets deposited to that account. We will not see it until Joel turns 30 and needs money to raft the grand canyon. (yes our trips are totally different)
So here's where I'm at. I'm feeling great these days. My confidence is back and I'm feeling lucky. I'm lucky to be able to have the resources to work towards these goals, I'm lucky to have the support from my family, especially my hubby, and I'm lucky to have kids as motivation. Having kids makes you want to be a better person. It makes you realize you would do ANYTHING for someone else and not blink. If I focus on these goals on not only what they do for me, but also what they teach my girls, I know I will achieve them - but wishing me luck never hurt ;)
Thursday, February 23, 2012
Stress
Why do I do this to myself?! Ahhhh! Not only did I offer to host and organize a shower (which is in May! I started planning my SIL's baby like the day she told me she was preggers), I have 2 birthday parties on the go, a camping trip and I just decided today that I am leaving Monday to surprise J at work! Oh my!
But the surprise will really be fun, he has no idea. I am going to drive up with the girls following my FIL while he is going up for work. We will spend 3 nights there - hopefully. Right now, we only have a reservation for Monday and Wednesday nights as they were completely booked on Tuesday. I figure worse case, we can try in a neighboring town for the one night then head back to be closer to camp. If there is a cancellation I am on the waiting list, and I mentioned even if I had to move rooms (not my favourite thing to do, but) I would rather just stay with them for the 3 nights, so we'll see.
Anyways, I'm off to load what I have packed into the van. I can tell space is going to be an issue already and I've barely started packing. Stress.
But the surprise will really be fun, he has no idea. I am going to drive up with the girls following my FIL while he is going up for work. We will spend 3 nights there - hopefully. Right now, we only have a reservation for Monday and Wednesday nights as they were completely booked on Tuesday. I figure worse case, we can try in a neighboring town for the one night then head back to be closer to camp. If there is a cancellation I am on the waiting list, and I mentioned even if I had to move rooms (not my favourite thing to do, but) I would rather just stay with them for the 3 nights, so we'll see.
Anyways, I'm off to load what I have packed into the van. I can tell space is going to be an issue already and I've barely started packing. Stress.
Friday, February 17, 2012
Goals
So I've had some up and down weeks, but am feeling better these days. But this post isn't about what's been going on, but rather about what's to come. So here's what I'd like to do.....
- By September 2013 run a 1/2 marathon
- Lose 60 lbs (down 17lb currently, almost 1/3 of the way there!)
- Travel to NYC for my 30th birthday
- Have a 5 year wedding anniversary reception where I can dance with my dad
- Graduate with a B.A.
- Have our house paid off in 15 years
- Own a cottage one day
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