Spread My Wings

HA...and this one

Two Occasions

This song brings back a lot of memories- Penny, you know what I mean. We were just kids listening to this song.

Hand Cramps!!!

Yesterday I spent 7 hours painting a "mural" on the wall of my best friends nursery. She is having a little boy in April. Here are some pictures of me in action.

And the final product:

Sad....

.....damn, no call from the Oprah show. Well, here's hoping I get through on January 21st!

Could it be?

A LOT of people I know are not fans of Oprah Winfrey...so if you are one of them just go ahead and skip this post for today.

For everyone else...I have butterflies!! It's always been a dream of mine to attend a taping of an Oprah Winfrey Show. I have been a fan of hers since I was a kid. No- I don't think she's perfect.....I wouldn't drink the "purple kool-aid" if she asked me to....but...I do subscribe to "O" Magazine...my dog Sophie is named after her cocker spaniel Sophie that recently died and I've been watching her show since I was a kid.

Anyway, I have this vision of flying to Chicago (by myself or not), staying in a hotel close to HARPO studio....and getting to go to a taping of the show...and I *might* get that chance. I was just on the website checking the seating availability (which by the way there are NEVER any available seats) and to my amazement there were "last minute seating" available for Jan. 28, 29 and 30th. So- I had to send a request..which is basically filling out a form with contact information and hitting send. These tickets are in so high demand that I'm almost positive I won't be getting a call...but hey- you never know! You better believe I'd drain my (personal) savings to hop a flight to Chicago for a chance to go.

Loving my dogs....

Sophie & Sumo 1-11-09

....is work sometimes! OK, of course it's not actually "work" to love my dogs...but let's just say they always keep me on my feet! (so to speak)

Yesterday I came home from work and didn't change into comfy clothes like I normally do. I went to pick up the kids at 3 and when I we got home....our normal routine commenced which is taking out the dogs to pee. I always have one of the kids take out Sumo- although he's the biggest and strongest, he's the calmest and less likely to do something crazy outside (like jump the fence and run away). So I get Sophie...don't even think to put on her prong collar (power steering we like to call it) and head outside. Keep in mind I'm still in my work clothes which is: cute top/dress, leggings and black wedge boots that come up to my knees. Sophie gets fixated on something and begins pulling me ...hard. This is nothing new to me as she is a master at this game- but I usually win. Not this time. Whatever it was she was fixated on she REALLY wanted it because she pulled harder than ever....and well I've got zero leverage or balance due to my dumb ass wearing wedge boots. So...I use all my might to get her under control but ...it's too late....she's got the upper hand. I make a decision- I can't let her leash go because she WILL jump the fence and I'm definitely in no position (or outfit) to go chasing after her....so ....I sacrifice myself and allow her to pull me to the ground. So I hit the ground and she promptly tramples me.

Now, she has no idea that a) she's hurt me b) she's still hurting me by pawing me in the face or c) I'm mad as hell. Chris and Lizzy were both shocked at the scene and rushed over saying "Mom are you ok?" I was ok....my hands were scraped, my face hurt a tiny bit (from the trampling) and my arms were a bit red (not sure if that was the trampling or the fall) ....oh and my boots - RUINED....but other than a bruised mood..I was fine. I only suffered with a sore neck and back for a while last night; I think I'm fine today...but I did learn a lesson: Sophie= prong collar & sensible shoes!!!!!!!

Gran Torino

Go see this movie.....it's very good.

Go me...Go me...Uh hu...Uh hu...

140lbs.!!!

I know...I rock!

Magic formula:

1) I've been staying in at work and eating Weight Watchers meals for lunch.

2) I've been working out at least 30 min. a day.

3) I have not been eating at night MOST nights.

Looks like it's working...yeah!

I DID IT!

1 Year ago today I quit smoking

I'm a NON-SMOKER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Wii Fit!

My girls' grandmother Alice bought us a Wii for a family gift this Christmas. I've been wanting a Wii Fit also- so we bought one wrapped it and added it to the family gift to be opened on Christmas day.

I just want to take a minute to rave about the Wii Fit. Some of the activities are very simple and some are more difficult, but all are fun and all target spacific areas of fitness. There are 4 categories: Balance Games, Aerobics, Stregnth Training and Yoga. Since Christmas day I have done a minimum of 30 mintues and all 4 categories every day. Now I'm not saying that I will continue to do the Wii Fit every day for the rest of my life...but I'm on quite a streak and do not plan to stop anytime soon.

My favorite activities are: Step, Boxing, Yoga and the Stregnth Training activities. If you have a Wii already, for the price of 2 games you can buy the Wii Fit....I'd say it's definately worth the investment.

My kids have really enjoyed playing Wii and Wii Fit also. It's different than just sitting around playing video games. You are up being active- playing tennis or bowling...even golf is fun. We have been playing a lot of games of bowling with the kids- its' really fun! (And better than sitting down stairing at the tv)

Call me a geek all day...I don't care. I'm hooked on Wii Fit.