30

I turned 30 yesterday, a day I made Michael promise to keep as normal as possible. The boys were rough and rowdy and mean, daddy was his normal self, even mowed the lawn, and I got to be grumpy in my bedroom while watching hgtv. I woke up this morning thinking about all the things I haven't accomplished, when I should be focusing on all the things I have accomplished, like keeping my little Brady safe from peanuts for almost 4 years now. It is amazing how this peanut allergy consumes ones life. Michael & I have actually been bickering because i want things done a certain way, to keep Brady safe, like having him wash his hands at not touching surfaces that might be contaminated. (I know, its a no brainer, but Michael just doesn't get it!)I also check, and recheck products, because processing can change in a day, and I am very aware of peanuts EVERYWHERE! I get eyes rolled at me from Michael daily, but I don't care, I have to do what I have to do.
Now, in the background I hear the boys dancing and singing with the cd from VBS. So cute. They can play a mean air guitar. :) I think that this year I may volunteer to be with the boys so that they can go to VBS and enjoy it, and not cry at drop off and of course I will know that they are SAFE. Well, at 30 I have the mommy thing down...most days.

The OLDS

I was on my way home last night and passed a muscle car on t-hwy. Just the gas exhaust smell brought back memories of Michael's first car, The OLDS. We spent so many wonderful nights cruising up and down Branson. That car was where we spent a lot of time kissing,landing at one of the popular makeout spots. I remember the purr of that car as we cruised down by Sammy Lane Resort. There was that awesome gazebo surrounded by trees right on the lakefront. There is something so sexy about kissin under the stars and weeping willow trees in the steamy summer nights, who needs air conditioning when you have a cool lake breeze?
Another wonderful makeout spot, the tower where we had to climb over a gate and up that dark path, but worth every second sitting at the top of the mountain overlooking the glitzy lights of the town. I have so many wonderful memories of those summers spent with my Michael. I wish I could spend my last night as a 20 year old in the passenger seat of that car one more time, in the steamy Branson summer air, kissing my handsome hubby.

Weight loss challenge

I gave up soda a couple of weeks ago, still waiting to see my waist decrease. I have been power walking and doing some indoor exercises. I am thinking about taking a belly dancing class this summer at the Branson otc campus. I also really want Michael to join me in a ballroom dance class. How sexy to be pressed up against my hubby all night staring into his eyes? (CHILD FREE) It may be time to just accept the body I have and embrace the plush curves. P.S. Text and Pic messaging has done wonders for Michael and I in the bedroom, I would encourage everyone to snap and send a little pic. ;)

SLIPPING THROUGH MY FINGERS Lyrics - ABBA

SLIPPING THROUGH MY FINGERS Lyrics - ABBA

Mamma Kamia

Praise God! Michael was able to decipher my not so subtle hints this Mother's day and bought me the movie Mamma Mia. I sit here listening to the sweet lyrics to Slipping Through My Fingers by Abba. It is amazing how fast my little boys are growing up, I sit back and reminisce about the deliriously sleepy days I can barely remember. Little chubby fingers and tiny bitty toes. First smiles, warm fuzzy little heads, and soft baby bottoms. Now my little boys are turning 4 & 5 in less than a month. They scream and yell and cry, but I love the curious little Aidan who is doing experiments and the crazy little dancing Brady. "Sometimes I wish that I could freeze the picture
And save it from the funny tricks of time
Slipping through my fingers..."

It expresses exactly how I feel at the moment, the lyrics below! Enjoy!

Slipping through my fingers all the time
I try to capture every minute
The feeling in it
Slipping through my fingers all the time
Do I really see whats in her mind
Each time I think Im close to knowing
She keeps on growing
Slipping through my fingers all the time

Arressted

Cookies or Soda

I have replaced my daily 2 Dr. peppers with cookies. I don't see these lbs coming off any time soon, but which do you think is worse? The cookies or the soda. I seem to think there must be more nutrition from the cookies.

Cookies!

Ugh, trying to lose about 8 lbs that have crept back to my tummy. It is the worst place to get it, this dang PCOS! The very first place these pounds want to stick is the middle thanks to the PCOS. I did good today, ran 2 miles, biked 4 miles and danced my butt off like a crazy person to my workout playlist. Then of course, I craved cookies. So I had a snow cone with very little syrup instead, this may be a good trick for my body. I hope it works, and I feel lighter today. By the way, I gave up soda. YIKES! We will se how long that lasts!

Tea for two

Today I was fortunate enough to attend two tea parties. Tea & Testimony was wonderful. I loved hearing Kathy Morgan's adoption story. I hope one day we will be able to afford to adopt a baby of our own. When I first had trouble getting pregnant, we looked into adoption but as a newly married couple we couldn't even begin to comprehend the cost. It is so unfortunate that so many little ones are without homes, and so many couples wanting to adopt cannot afford to.
Tara had her baby shower, that same day and it was beautiful. I got to hold little Anya, who has spina bifida. I have prayed many many times for this dear sweet little one, and she is perfect. I was afraid for her family, for her future but everytime I see that sweet little face I am just blown away. She is doing great. She is very alert and smiles a bunch. She always has the most beautiful smile on her face. I thought she would have more problems, maybe just stare off into space and be more like the other special children that I know. Anya is a miracle, a beautiful miracle. She laid her little head on my chest and cuddled up to me and almost made me cry. SHOCKING, right? :) I love that little girl.
I did enjoy the girlfest weekend. :)