How fair is that?

I went to the gym last night. I was feeling so blah after all of the sugar I had consumed over the weekend in honor of Valentine' Day that I knew that I had to go. I love going to work out; it just hasn't been as easy to do over the past few weeks with sick kids and potty training. However, yesterday, I had new determination. I must lose 5 pounds. Or else my 5 pounds will become 10, and then 12 and then... well - you know. So, I was on the elliptical machine which I HATE (all of the treadmills were busy) and one of the trainers I have worked out with came over to talk to me. His name is Mark and he is a BIG guy - not fat, but just BIG. Over 6 foot tall, and I bet he weighs about 275 pounds. Since I haven't been at the gym I haven't seen him in a few weeks - he is not BIG anymore - I could tell in his face that he had lost some weight. He told me that he's lost 33 pounds... IN 3 WEEKS!!! I couldn't believe it! I want to lose 5 pounds and can't seem to do it, he's lost 11 pounds per week??? I just can't understand it. I'm happy for him, but it is just not fair.

Happy Valentine's Day!

 It has been a snowy and cold Colorado day of love. We have been together all day long, loving on each other, (and fighting with each other!) making memories together as we celebrated Valentine's Day.  I wanted today to be all about Marky, Maddie, Meredith and Michael.  I was thrilled when I looked at the calendar a month or so ago and realized that we would all be together for the holiday/weekend.  I determined then (as only a mom would!) that we would make the most of this day, and WE HAVE!!!  This morning, we all went to "Lowes" to participate in their "kid's building project".  The kiddos got to make a jewelry box with a heart on it.  After that, we went to the movies and saw "Hotel for Dogs".  It was fabulous!!  Definitely worth going to  - even for grown-ups!  Lunch at McAllisters followed, where the kids shoveled mac & cheese in their mouths as if they hadn't eaten for days.  (Actually Meredith woke up sick yesterday so she hadn't eaten anything in a day.) We then moved on to taking care of Grandma Oman's kitty, and the chore of Sams.  That store is just not my favorite place.  it is a necessary evil and I am thankful for some of what it provides, but it is just SO much work - shopping, paying, pushing the heavy carts, watching out for ALL of the swarms of fellow Saturday shoppers, putting the groceries away - all of it is just A LOT!  After we had accomplished all of those tasks, we had a scavenger hunt; the kids had lots of treats and treasures hidden around the house for them to find with clues to guide them.  They had so much fun trying to find everything.  Even Michael got into it!  They were so excited to collect their treasures and figure out what each of the clues meant.  Later, Daddy made supper for us all, including cupcakes,  and he and Michael surprised all of us girlies with beautiful roses and chocolate.  What a fun treat!!  We finished the day off with some reading of our book (we're almost done!) and a "Princess" movie.  It's been a full day and a wonderful day, spent with those that I love most of all.   

Oh happy day!

Today we went to school and registered Meredith for kindergarten!  I can't believe that she is ready to start in the fall!!  She was very excited to go to Zach and do this, although she was a little bit confused - "I guess I won't go to Little Lambs anymore", she said.  She was SURE that they were going to let her stay at Zach today after we finished signing her up.  If only...