So in my tossing and turning, I've resolved to eat better. I've been way off course this past week and it has to stop or I will have to buy a bigger sized wardrobe. I also need to get back to my running. The weather turned icky outside and so I was able to exercise inside on the elliptical, but I only did it 2 times this week and it is not quite the same as running. And since I am training for the Bolder Boulder 10k I really need to keep at the running.
I've also resolved to make scripture reading a priority over the computer. It amazes me how I can squeeze in time on here but not in the scriptures. Actually, I really hope to download the latest General Conference onto my mp3 player so I can listen to the talks while I clean, etc...
Laren spent much of the day Friday working on rototilling up the front yard. It used to have grass there but the previous owners let it die and it was beyond needing help so we made the decision to tear it up and start fresh.
It was cold outside, I think it only got to a high temperature of 24 degrees above zero both Friday and Saturday and we got some snow to go along with the cold too!
Kyle's Birthday CupcakesAlso, here are the ones I took in to Kayla's class earlier in the week:
Kayla's birthday cupcakesSaturday was Kyle's actual birthday.
Kyle blowing out his birthday candles.
Kyle opening his presents.
And then every year on my children's birthday I try and get a picture of me and that child together because it seems like if I don't get it done then I never have any pictures of me and my children, especially individual shots.
So here is Kyle and Me making funny faces in our pose together.
On Saturday, Laren decided to put up this new ceiling fan we got. It was a major chore because it was to go in our family room where the ceiling is 2 stories high. I tried to talk him out of installing it himself and hiring it done so his life would not be the one at risk by climbing up so high to do the task but he would not hear of it.
The tables stacked.
We stacked our kitchen table on top of our dining room table and then he put the 7 foot step ladder on top of that.
Laren working at the ceiling, 18 feet high!!
Another of Laren installing the fan.My kids dying Easter Eggs on Saturday night.
Me making my 5th cake of the week on Saturday night.
Kari and Tyler making Carrot Cake.
Tyler was fussy and he only wanted me. The problem was I had to get a few things made for our Easter dinner on Sunday!
GOOD MAIL!!
Jenny sent me this cute Thank You card.
Thanks for the Thank You, Jenny!! :)
My friend Jannet sent me this great book of mind puzzles/games and some Jr. Mints -- some of my very favorite!!
Thanks Jannet you made my whole day. The timing on this package could not have been any better.
And Kristi sent me this cute card that she made and the cutest little magnets!!
She sent it for JUST BECAUSE WEDNESDAY. Oh my goodness was I surprised to get this! (Yeah, I've moved 3 times this past 6 months and so my address is hard to come by!!)
Thank you for your thoughtfulness, Kristi!!
Now that the sun has risen and Laren has gotten up to get ready for work, I better get off the computer and get my kids up and make something of this new day and new week!!
**UPDATE** 8:48 am
I have now gotten all of my kids off to school, made sure they were fed, made their lunches, gotten dressed (or in Tyler's case, I did it all for him), did Rilyn's hair, etc... I have done 2 loads of laundry, folded yet another load, did the elliptical for 27:33 minutes, showered gotten dressed and put makeup on. (Though the elliptical is not running, at least it is exercising and is better than doing no running. Ordinarily it wouldn't matter, but since I'm supposed to be training for the Bolder Boulder race the running is preferred.)
The eating thing for me has really been a big deal, as I have noticed a drastic change in that I've noticed me eating for emotional reasons. That is typically unlike me. I have much empathy for others who have struggled with that as of late. When I'm talking my eating has to change, I ate 2.5 average size pieces of carrot cake yesterday, including a full dinner with ham, etc...
This past week I consumed one bag of these Hershey's egg thingy's. I'm not sure what they are called but they are in pastel colors with a hard shell and then chocolate inside. And I ate the better part of a bag of Starbursts (not a huge bag, it was a smaller bag thankfully). Not to mention various other sorts of Easter goodies from my kids' baskets, like jellybeans.
I also ate 1 cupcake and probably 3 pieces of birthday cake between Kayla's and Kyle's plus some chips. There I said it. Now, I have no more secrets regarding my food intake. Maintaining a weight loss is easier than losing but it still takes effort, self-discipline and perserverance.
Here's to doing better this week than last!
12 comments:
You probably couldn't sleep because you've been running on overload the past week! :)
Your weekend looks productive, festive, and very fun!
Happy Easter...
I think you will be surprised how well you do when you get back to running. Sometimes cross-training is really good for your running.
I also think your crummy eating (looked go to me though!) Was your birthday/easter week. Are you really going to be making that many cakes plus have Easter chocolate laying around any other week?
You'll be back to your old self in no time. Now if you could just get some sleep!
I know what you mean about the insomnia--I have been having it a lot lately too. I usually get up to do something after about an 1.5 hours too. And, like you, I have anxiety about the price I will pay for it later in the day. Looks like Kyle had a lovely birthday (I take it you didn't have to decorate his room too). And Laren on 2 tables and a ladder...terrifying even to see the pictures! But I have done just as dangerous things myself. Good thing it is done and hopefully never has to be repaired. And him rotatilling in the icy soil...brrrr. He sure is hard working!
I am glad you are feeling better about your resolves of eating and exercising. I ate far too much Easter candy too and beat myself up over it. I have been emotional eating for most of my life and it is a hard thing to control. Glad you aren't letting it take over you and form into a habit!
I had insomnia last night too. Although my three hour nap and diet pepsi at 8:00 pm probably didn't help.
You've had quite a week. You are smart and aware and I'm sure you'll get back on track.
Yikes about the ladder/table/table set up. My toes tingle at the very thought.
Sorry to hear about your insomnia. I HATE nights or early mornings like that.
Wow! You have been a busy bee. I can't believe you made that many cupcakes and cakes. You are the mom.
Good luck with your training. When I was training for my 10K I never ran above 4.5 miles and was fine. I just sucked up the last two.
I need to eat better too--this weekend and the candy has been really bad.
Double Yikes about the ladder. I won't say anything (since my husband takes care of people who fall off of those a lot). Happy Monday :)
I am with you, I have no excuse anymore. So no more candy for either.
What a great mom you are, that is a lot to do in one week.
You will love the 10k and than you can run a half.
I also can't wait to start running, oh the joy.
Oh my gosh, I kept watching the picture waiting for him to fall off that ladder. Scary! Two words: Little Giant. Own it. Love it. No, I don't have one, but as many home improvement projects as you guys do, I think it has to be the better alternative to table-stacking!
You know, for making give cakes I think you did pretty well! Though for me, my temptation would not have been the finished product but the batter. :-)
Wow, lots of baking and life in general! How scary is that whole ladder set up? I'm glad he was safe and I would love to see the finished project!
Hang in there on the food issue, I totally understand, it was bad for me too, but today is another day and we can do it!!
So I LOVE the picture of you & Kyle! I love the birthday picture idea too! I totally stole that from you - so when I'm dead, I hope you get thank you cards from my kids for making sure I have pictures w/ them! Hope you sleep better tonight - and I think you're allowed a bad eating week once a year, right?
I hope to run in the Boulder Boulder next year. You will have to keep me updated on when it is. Maybe we can run together. :)
Sorry about the eating. That was me as well this week. We went to the movies and of course got popcorn. We also had some nachos that weekend along with lots of other junk. Yuck!! Email me when you feel like eating crap and I will do the same. :P
Your husband on the tables scared the you know what out of me. So glad he lived!
HOLY COW... that ladder thing he has going on there is insane! I can't believe he managed to install that!!! WTG Laren! He da man!
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