It’s Been Ages!

I know, I know - if any readers are even still checking this blog, you’ve all wondered if I dropped off of the face of the planet. I’m still here, just very much pulled in many directions with working full time and trying to fulfill my own unrealistic expectations of domestic divaness (ha ha). Needless to say, the house is not all I’d like it to be and Brad is still trying to convince me that on my schedule of working 40+ hours a week and trying to exercise at the Y at least 3 days a week (usually more but this week is down the tubes so far) that there is no way I will achieve what I want to as far as homekeeping. I know he’s right, I just don’t want to admit my own limitations I guess. After all, I bring home the bacon, so why don’t I have the energy to fry it up in the pan?

But despite my absence, life has continued, here and where you are as well, I’m sure. Sarah was recently pinned for National Honor Society. I was so proud to walk across that stage with her and place that well-deserved pin on her lapel. Sometimes I’m jealous that I wasn’t as smart as my kids are. Silly, I know. But for example, the other day Sarah emailed Brad a file she’d created. It was an entire PowerPoint presentation requesting to borrow money for an upcoming DECA trip this weekend. It was very well thought out and executed. Of course, she won her dad over and he dipped into his poker funds to give her the money.

Ashley has been on Yearbook staff this year at her school and has really enjoyed it. I’ve been impressed with how she has stepped up as a co-editor and really given the class and the yearbook project her dedication, time and leadership. They “put the thing to bed” a week or two ago and though she’s enjoyed the work, she’s glad it’s over.

Our family has been busy getting healthy since January 1st. Brad has lost a bunch of weight already. You can check out his progress here. I’ve lost around 12 pounds and only have about 7-9 pounds to go before I’m where I’d really like to stay weight-wise. We have not been dieting, we’ve simply been eating healthy and exercising, along with tracking what we eat. Some days I’d really like to chuck the whole plan and dive into junk food again, but the way I look motivates me to keep at it.

So what’s up in your world? I’ve been able to keep up a little better with blog reading, sneaking a moment or two here and there at work on my iPhone. I’m hoping to fit an occasional blog post into my week.

Have a great day!! I’ll post more later about what’s going on around here.