Okay blog...we're gonna lose some weight!

I know that I probably said this last year, or in the past few months, but I REALLY TRULY MEAN IT NOW!
I'm serious. Please take me seriously! I had this terrifying dream where I was one of those people that had to be airlifted out of their room so they could go to the doctor and it scared the bejeebus out of me. I don't want to be an airliftable only person! Plus, as we get closer to deciding we might maybe try the whole baby making thing, the last thing I want is to be the fat mom who can't chase after her kids when they kick her in the knee and run away.

So, although this should have started last week but didn't because a nasty - I hope it's the only one I get - virus literally kicked my ass into bed for 5 days, it's starting today. Today, January 9, 2012. The day I take back my body and make it healthier. I don't really care about overall pounds lost, I just want to be happy with my body and who I am. I want to feel like I look great instead of thinking "OMG! Look at you!" So, here's to you my faithful few, I'm hoping you keep me in line and help me whip into shape.

One of the things that is going to help, is agreeing to run a 5k (without stopping) with my co-worker. Neither one of us are really runners, so it's going to be a challenge for both of us. I know, you're thinking, 5k?  No prob! But for she and I it will be a nice goal to work towards. Our boss is actually running a 1/2 marathon in April, so we're going to hitch our wagons to his enthusiasm and run the 5k on the same day. So, yep, that's 90 days to get up to 3.2 miles (Or whatever it is). I think we can totally do it and I'm excited about running! YAY!

(In two weeks I'll probably curse myself for writing that, but for today, it's good for me!)

So good luck to you and whatever challenges you may take on going into this year! Here's shooting for a very happy, and very healthy 2012!

"Strive for progress, not perfection!"

My birth plan...(and NO I'm not pregnant)

So I was chatting with my bfffff about her birth plan...she's due in about 14 days and we're spending New Year's Eve together so we've been chatting back and forth all day. We got to her birth plan and she told me:

"I made my "birth plan" which is pretty much four bullet points centering around how I have no objection to pain medication of any sort and the sooner the better for an epidural ahhahah!"

Which of course made perfect sense to me! Why do you need several bullet points on a list when the options are really quite simple?

So here is my (future) birth plan:

• Drug me
• For the love of God don't go down there!
• Get the baby out!
• Drug me 

I think it's a pretty comprehensive list of what should be going on that day. Of course, I'll probably be one of those freak of natures who totally changes her mind and decides to go the hippy route by having my baby in water or something. 

Anywho....happy birth planning baby mamas to be! 

And in case you want to take yours a little bit more seriously, you can find some good info here.  

"I'll be like, 'Epidural, please!' ... I don't want to go through the pain". 
-Britney Spears 

Best. Christmas. Present. Ever!

that's what baby curly hair looks like!!!

Yesterday, at about 2:00PM, my sweet little niece, Sofia Elizabeth made her entrance into this world, butt first!!!

My sister had been in the hospital for a few days, due to some high blood pressure, and was basically on bed rest at the hospital. On Thursday, we thought we might get a new addition because they were talking about inducing her. However, that wasn't meant to be. Friday morning though, her blood pressure continued to be high, and they decided to induce. After several hours of contractions and pain, her water finally broke and the doc was able to see that Sofia was "frank breech" basically meaning she was in the pike position. So, they decided to do an emergency c section to get her out of there.

After what felt like forever she was finally here! We got to see her for about 1 minute before they carted her off to the NICU. (She was 5 1/2 weeks early!!)

Today, she is off the oxygen mask that they had her on, and she is eating little by little. She's getting so much stronger every day and everyone keeps talking about how strong she is and how determined she is to get out of the NICU. We're hoping she'll be home in less than 7 days!!!

Thanks to all of my family's extended family, friends, and loved ones, and those who have been praying and sending positive thoughts to my sister, brother in law, and sweet little Sofia. I know they are keeping her strong and helping her climb these hills!!!

Happy birthday and Merry First Christmas my sweet pea!!!

Sharing is Caring

So if you follow me on G+ or on Facebook, then you've already seen this, but I wanted to share it here too because I've talked openly about my beliefs and my depression, and well, it just seems right.

This video was made by the employees of Disney in support of The Trevor Project.
While the Trevor Project focuses on keeping young LGBT kids from spiraling into depression and committing suicide, the message is still great. I mean, who hasn't been picked on or made fun of?

Here's the video:


I'm not gay, so I've never had to deal with the kind of bullying that some people have. And for the most part, I'm fairly normal. I didn't get harassed in school and I was pretty much an average developing kid. But, I do battle depression on a daily basis. And I can't even begin to imagine what if must feel like to already be battling something like depression and then have to deal with something like being bullied. It breaks my heart that in the year 2011, we still can't accept people for who they are. I really loved what the one guy said when he said that we are all exactly who we are supposed to be, who we were intended to be.

This holiday season, I encourage you to be a voice for kids that might feel like the world is crashing down on them. Whether it's because of their sexual preferences, or because there's something slightly different about them. You never know when you might be the voice that saves them.

I know I posted about organizations that I support and encourage you to think about supporting, but I didn't include this one. The Human Rights Campaign. Because at the end of the day, whether I kiss my husband or my wife, I'm still human. And so are you.

Happy holidays!!!

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas.....

Welp, it's December 16. Which means that Christmas Day is just around the corner. Which is great, because Christmas is one of my favorite holidays! Why? I have no idea. It's not like I'm selfish and want a million presents from those who love me...it's more that Christmas has this unique feel to it. Everything just seems different on Christmas day. It's like the world is refreshed and good things are going to happen!

My friend shared this quote with me and I think it's great. I'm going to apply it to 2012.

May you never forget what is worth remembering...
or remember what is best forgotten....