Break the Cycle

Not much sewing done at all this month - big sigh. My sewing machine is sitting right behind me, almost as if it's wondering when I will get back to it. So much to do, what happens to the time? I have cut back on facebook time - I do play my Mafia Wars - but that takes all about 15 minutes in the morning and 15 minutes at night. I do run a Walk-It virtual team - but again - 15 minutes in the morning, and 15 at night. Course, then there are the girlies - between the 3 of them - school is 4 hours, but they also expect to be fed, and I'm expected to wash their clothes too ! Amazing. The oldest is really a big help around the house - example - she cooked dinner last night, then I ran her and her sisters to swim practice, from there to her softball game, and by the time we rolled in last night, it was nearly 10 p.m. And then there is Adam. Sadly, I don't think I give him the time he needs/deserves. Yes, he did just have a one on one vacation for 3 weeks with his Dad, b...

First I'm going to Amazon - get some granola bars - but $40 worth, get $15 off - and free shipping of course ! These are great to have on hand for summer ! Then I'm going to Sam's Club online to buy an inflatable screen for the pool deck - Check this out http://www.samsclub.com/shopping/navigate.do?dest=5&item=427158 $118 delivered. Of course, with this I'll need a projector - this one will fit my needs I think - I can hook up our portable DVD player - and watch redbox new releases while relaxing by the pool http://www.buy.com/retail/product.asp?sku=211060131 so for less than $200 - my summer is complete ! Now if the pool guy would just get here ....

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Going to order my flowers early this year. Usually I use This year I'm also going to check out ProFlowers - they have a dozen roses and a vase for $20 - gotta check on the delivery charge though Checking in - 1-800-Flowers was cheaper - after delivery and all that. Proflowers had some really high charges, plus extra charges in addition to regular delivery charge - Hate when they do that. If you order from 1-800-Flowers - click the link above, then use the code WINNER to save 15% off your order. I sent plants this year - one was really neat - called Mom's Pearls of Wisdom - it is a Gardenia planted in a bucket of pink and pearls - delivered all for around $32 - can't beat it.

Yep - I signed up for 2 of them. Of course, that'll mean I MUST start working out more regularly. DH and DS will be home tonight, God Willing, so I'll be back to hitting the gym tomorrow morning. My first 5 K is in June - so not much time. Also thinking of hiring a personal "virtual" trainer. This is really all I need for now, someone to give me workouts to accomplish, and help me fix most of what's wrong with me (doubtful anyone can fix the damage done to my brain over the years) And my return to WW ? Successful so far - first WI - down 1.8 ! Long way to go - but one step at a time (or one stroke...)

Seems like Daddy and Adam went to visit the pyramids today. They always makes friends - I got an email today from a wonderful German couple - they took a few pictures and emailed them to me. Can I say how much I love that little boy of mine. I know he's having the time of his life, but I will be so happy when he gets home !

Signing up for my first 5K. My friend Karen and I are going to attempt it. She is about 1/2 my size - so I need to bump up my training so as not to hold her back. Signed up for the Weight Watchers Walk-It Challenge - free 8 week training program Also buying myself a new heart rate monitor and a pedometer. Those are my Mothers Day gifts to me this year. I looked into that BodyBugg that they wear on Biggest Loser - expesive, and I don't like anything that ends up costing you more each month. So I'm going to purchase this Omron HR-100C Heart Rate Monitor and since I have a code for $10 off a $49 purchase (OMRNAPR9) - I'll add this Omron HJ-112 Digital Premium Pedometer A pedometer that I can throw in my pocketbook or put in my pocket - no more worrying that it'll come unclipped and fall in the toilet ! Of course, it still can be worn on the waistband - but why would you unless you didn't have a pocket? Or of course, your pants were too tight !

Donated to the local crew team - and came home with this beautiful Hydrangea - the color is amazing. Did a bit of research - seems like it'll come back year after year - even looked at ways to dry some of the flowers come August - so this years color scheme will be blues ! Also found the perfect birthday present for my dh this year. Of course, this is something we'll both probably use - I can visualize us now - next to the pool with a cooler full of of water and cold fruit - a good book, and a pillow. Life is good - eh? Hoping it gets delivered next Monday - I may even pay the extra $20 to have it put together. Spent yesterday in Phila - took the girls to the Franklin to see Narnia before it leaves town. No pictures were allowed to be taken in the exhibit - but it was pretty cool - got to sit in the Ice Queen's throne - it was really cold ! Felt how heavy the armor was, and saw how they had to sit and have Yak's hair attached to their faces. Can't wait for ...

The girls will play ! Actually, we've been slacking a bit too much. A quick look around the house shows undone laundry, crumbs on the floor, sticky countertops - definately not "my house". So things need to change - tomorrow. Today we're heading on a field trip - not posting any info in case the girlies read it before we go - it's going to be a great surprise - I'll post pics later. The swim banquet last week was great. 2 of the girls each got best attendance (ummm, shouldn't MOM have gotten that one?) And the other got the overall best swimmer award - so life is good. Will be back with pictures later - but wanted to post these links for Amazon Groceries - some really great deals To send your readers to the best Grocery sales Some of our top promotions are below. Natural and Organic Groceries – Save $15 and get a free Earthwise shopping bag when you spend $59 or more on a huge eligible selection of natural and organic groceries including Newman’s Ow...