February Weight Loss

So the first picture isnt the best (I had to retake it later in the day). But I just wanted to post how proud I am of my weight loss! Today when I was getting dressed for Kayla's BD party I looked at myself and though "wow I really have been losing weight".

Now on to March to keep up (and hopefully speed up) the pace!

Bored BORED Bored

I have a million things I could be/should be doing today but instead here I sit bored outta my mind! Ive checked all my boards a million times, cleaned (though of course there is more I could do), worked out, talked to my friends, check in on my brother (who got bit by a dog), applied for more jobs, caught up on most of my shows and even remembered to keep drinking water.

Seriously, what else is left? I should have made today a Kayla day-then I wouldnt have been bored!

Now And Then

Last night Hilda and I were looking through my yearbook for our Senior year, having fun looking at people that we haven't seen in years. Laughing at each other for things I remember that she doesn't and those that she does that I don't.

One of the things she remembered that I didnt was a page titled "Predictions", she knew I submitted something but couldn't remember what it was. When we found this, we both fell over laughing. Because... I was SO right!

Having friends that you have been close to forever (we are only TWO years from our 10yr HS reunion) makes life so much more interesting!

What a Morning!

At 530 this morning my phone rang. I swear I was outta bed and to the phone before I even knew what was happening. It was my brother and I answered the phone with 'whats wrong?'. I dont think he even noticed. He was calling to tell me that the light in my car was on (he was just getting in) and that my battery was going to go dead. It was nice of him to let me know, but the phone ringing at that time is scary.

Then around 1030 the dog trainer called me to make sure her and Brandon were still on for lesson today (she doesnt have his number for some reason). I went to walk over to Brandon's to check with him and as I walked down the small hill that goes between the two properties and for some reason I just slid down the hill and land with one leg twisted behind me and one out infront of me, and of course on my pinky! And the worst part was, the trainer was on the phone so all I could do was pick myself up and keep going.

At first my pinky hurt worse than anything, but now its starting to feel better while my ankle is beginning to throb. Of course cause today was the first day in a few that I was going to be able to work out! I still did the weight part just so I could see where I was-unfortunately the fast food of the last few days is catching up with me. Hopefully tomorrow I will be able to work out correctly.

What a morning-and its only 1130!

We Have A Baby!

Josie was born today, only about 4 hours after Maria was admitted to the hospital. She was still in denial about the labor, she thought they were going to send her home to wait it out longer. Its a good thing her mom convinced her to go in then. From what I understand the doctor didnt even make it there until after the birth. I hope if/when I ever have babies I have labor that fast!

Here are a few snap shots from just a few hours after she was born..



Kayla snuggling with mommy.



Kayla's dad holding Josie (thats my hand)





A sleeping baby

Kayla is going to really learn what it means to be a big sister. While we were at the hospital today she was pretty emotional and overwhelmed. She definitely didnt like it when Josie cried, she cried too. Poor baby was confused about why her mom was in the bed and told her to 'get dressed mom'.

She did much better when she got home with me and was able to just go about our normal routine. Speaking of which...Im taking Maria to LA tomorrow, so that means her nap is probably going to be messed up again....I hope that goes okay, I dont want her to be saying "I want you" to her mom every five minutes all the way there. Hmm maybe we can drive during nap time??

BTW-No we DONT care that she was born on Friday the 13th. Thanks for pointing it out!!

Josie Can Read!

Im so lucky Maria hasn't had time to read this blog lately! At 9:30a I blogged that Im ready for Josie to be born. And at 12p I picked up Maria and we had lunch and did some running around for the next few hours.

During the time we were together she casually mentioned the fact that her stomach would get tight for a minute. She said it so casually that I didnt really pay it much attention, especially because Josie was still sitting high.

As we were walking around Dos Logos (outdoor shopping) I kept stealing glances at her belly out of the corner of my eye and thinking "did her stomach drop?". I didnt want to say anything cause I didnt know if I was right but while I was looking Maria told me that she felt pressure low, and that maybe Josie was getting lower. I then admitted to her then that I had been wondering if she had dropped lower just since we had been out.

Again Maria brought up the 'tightening' of her stomach and I asked her if it hurt and she said no, that it was just 'uncomfortable' but nothing to be worried about. Then she told me that it had already happened about 6 times in the 5 hours we had been together. Okay I know thats not serious labor or anything but still, its nothing to ignore.

I told Maria that they sounded like contractions to me (I also felt her stomach before and during one). She kept saying they couldnt be cause she remembered how bad it hurt with Kayla. She kept saying over and over how it couldnt be. I laughed (nicely!) and told her that she could be in denial as long as she liked that labor would come sooner or later anyway. She laughed too and told me that she was in denial.

We decided that it was probably a good idea if I kept Kayla for the night since she has an early Dr. apt in the morning anyway.

I just text her a little while ago and she said the 'tightening' is has gotten a little stronger but nothing consistant yet and she was going to try to sleep.

So we will see what happens right? She went into the hospital with Kayla at 7-8a and had her around 4p so she doesnt have a history of long labors once they get going.

Impatiently Waiting!

Okay little Miss Josie Lynn, its time to be born!

I know I know, her due date isnt here quite yet (next Tuesday) but Im ready now! And lucky for me her mommy is ready too. Im on call for Kayla duty as soon as the labor starts so Im afraid to go anywhere far cause I promised to be there as soon as the first contraction happens. The waiting is rough, and Im not even the one who has to carry her, lol.

Today Im going to see Maria for a few hours (or at least thats the plan). I hope I can remember to grab a photo or two of her...you never when it will be the last 'pregnant' photo right?

I cant wait to meet Josie!!

One of Those Days...

Today was one of those days. Nothing has really been wrong (minus the leaking roof, lol) but I still havent been chipper. Maybe it was the migraine I now have pounding the back of my skull, creeping up on my all day, maybe its cause I havent eaten enough, or maybe its the incessant rain... Whatever it is Im SICK of it! I wanna be happy again!

Its 7pm...so the days almost over right?

A Kayla Day

Kayla came to play today! Yay! She 'helped' me make lunch (chicken salad). I dont mind her helping at all, especially because she tries new things when we cook together. Today it was tomatos (she said they were her 'favorite') even though before she always said she didn't like them, so thats an improvment.



She also licked a carrot :) While she was playing with it, kinda nibbling I told her to take a bite so we could show her mom (through a pic) and she did. She didnt want to eat it after she bit it but she did :) No fuss, even. At Nina's house we have the 'one bite rule'. We dont fight over food (I think thats stupid) so we just eat one bite of something if its new, and from there she can decide what she wants. Often she will take more than one bite on her own before deciding if she likes it or not. Although she doesnt like carrots...she LOVES salad :)


While she was here she showed me her new 'trick'

I wanted to cry when she told me that she could put her own socks on, and even worse she then proceeded to ask me for her shoes and competently put those on also. Awww she is growing up so fast! I know she has too, and I really dont like it when she acts like a baby...but ...cant there be a middle ground somewhere?

Hair Hair Everywhere!

So the other day I was in the shower (sorry TMI!) and while I was washing my hair I faced a cold hard fact. I can no longer deny it.

~My hair is to my knees~

How exactly did that happen? Okay yeah I know I havent cut/trimmed it in over 20 years. But still! For so long it seemed to stay at the same length (halfway between my behind and my knees). But now there is no denying it-its reached my knees!

Yes I keep "saying" it, because I still cant believe it!

I'm very sure that the fact that for the last few years I have rarely worn it down has contributed to its increased length. My ex really liked me to wear it down, so I used wear it down almost daily and that obviously kept the growth under control. Now that Im single I dont wear it down. And the honest to God reason is because I dont like the attention I get when I do. People regularly comment "you have really long hair" and I never know what to say to that! It's not a compliment so I cant say 'thanks'. Its just a statement of fact, like 'the sky is blue'.

So from now on-Im making an effort-wear my hair down, just deal with the comments.

Down

Im so frustrated right now.

I applied at LLU for a job that I wanted. And the HR person told me that the cut off was in December but that they were very interested in my application and would open up the program (first day is Feb 8) for me to apply. Basically all I had to do was pass an interview.

So I got everything done and last week they were trying to fit me in for an interview on Monday, and then I never heard anything else from them. So Ive been trying to get a hold of them since Friday to find out what the deal was.

Today I finally got a call saying they arent even going to interview me-Im just outta luck!

WTH?? First they dont have a problem and now they do?

So now I have to start over with the process for a job. Im going to give myself a little while to let this set in and then Im going to look for some place else to apply.