Hamster Wheel

I really feel like I'm on a hamster wheel to no where. I need to go someplace to recharge my batteries. The question is with or without the kids? I'd feel guilty the whole time I'm gone. I feel like I'm in the movie Groundhog Day. Time to get out of the rut!! Watch out world!

Long Winter

For most people the lack of snow it a blessing. In my house it makes for a long, boring winter. There is no snowmobiling, fort making, skiing, snowball fights...you get the picture. While I've enjoyed not having below 0 temps the fun part of winter hasn't been here this year. I'm heading to Minneapolis with Kyle at the end of the month so I'm sure we will get a big storm by then. This weather has put my mood in a funk as well. Time to invest in a sun light or drink some Uhler (a cinnamon and peppermint schnapps) and say the snow prayer.

Awful Mom?

People who don't have kids with ADD/ADHD don't understand the conflicts a Mom goes through. We have these perfectly loving kids who can't attend, can't stop themselves from acting whether they have been asked to stop or not to do something, and they all have anger bursts which they can't explain why later. As a Mom you find yourself yelling or reprimanding these kids. You go to school and fight with the teachers because you understand your kid however they don't. You find yourself fighting with the kid and feeling awful for it. It pits you against your spouse at times. These kids are very sweet and caring kids. Please don't judge the kids or moms.

Zumba my butt off!

Zumba class tonight!!! Going to try my hand at this tonight! A friend of mine's daughter teaches it. It's suppose to be a killer class! I'm ready to get rid of the blubber:)

Who do I admire

Kyle had to write a paper on who he admires and who inspires him for his religion final. The first person was his grandpa. Here's what he said.
"I'm told I'm a lot like this person and I take that as a compliment. The person that inspires me to be a better person is my grandpa. He's tough on me when I need it. He has taught me how to be better in all my sports. He is a hard worker, loves his family and has a strong faith. Grandpa inspires me to be better at everything I do. He would not accept anything but the best so I don't either. When people watch me play baseball and tell me they see my grandpa out on the field I take that as the biggest compliment ever. I hope as I get older I can be like him and keep my work ethic, love my family and keep my faith."
It's great when the kids are little and look up to people but I think is spectacular when they still see that same person as larger than life as they get older. Notice he didn't bring up their tempers LOL.
The other 2 people were me and his brother Cole. It was a very sweet paper.

Getting fit and fab

Two days in a row. Today I needed off. I am sooooo sore and my legs feel like they are ready to give out with every step. I have to remember I am not 17. I walked and lifted and then yesterday took a body pump class. I will be back to the class. Clay has been to the Y every day. It only takes him about 7 min. to walk to the Y. He loves it. He goes swimming and plays in the teen room. Cole and Kyle both are enjoying the Y and seem to have little competitions to see who's strong. Of course Cole wins. We haven't got Bill to go with us yet but there's still hope. I am ready for more pain. BRING IT ON.

Bikini season here I come!

We joined the Y as a family. Clay was crawling out of his skin to go swimming. He had a blast. I went and lifted weights w/ the boys. I was good and did not over do it. The boys are great and very supportive of me working out. I think it's because I am trying to plan a trip to a beach somewhere for next Christmas or spring break. I know it will be slow going but nothing worth doing comes easy. I am still 2# lower than I was when I started the work fat club challenge. Thank goodness we started it prior to the holidays. Wish me luck