Hi Chantel! *wave*
Well it's already mid-August. It seems like summer has come and gone, with not much to show for it. I mean, I do have a nice tan as far as I'm concerned. We've spent lots of time at the pool at our gym. My boys have really picked up this swimming thing! I guess their lessons were money well spent. Ian just takes off on his own as soon as we get to the pool. Quinn likes to go under water (with goggles on) and jump off the edge into the deep water and swim back to the side. He can't swim as well as Ian yet, but he's doing pretty well for a 3 year old. He refuses to wear a life-jacket, which used to make me nervous...but it seems that he knows his limits. Plus I dont take my eyes off of him. Ian, on the other hand, disppears into the crowd to make new friends and go down the big waterslides. He comes to find me occasionally to check in and show me a new friend he made. I will be sad when the outdoor pool is closed, but at least the indoor pool has waterslides as well. But its much smaller. :(
My garden is growing like crazy! I've already made some decisions about next year. I am going to grow corn next year, and I am going to plant several bell pepper plants. I have 2 green bell pepper plants and I eat them so often that I'm having to wait a week in between harvests. I make fajitas with them, and also chop them up in my spaghetti sauce. I have more tomatoes than I know what to do with though. Roma, Big Boy, and Cherry. Now that they are turning red I can finally start making my own tomato sauce instead of using canned stuff. I LOVE having a garden! I cant wait to expand it next year. I am going to double the size of my garden...maybe even more.
My diet has been going well. I am into the 150's now. 158 to be exact! I have lost 7 pounds since starting WW last month. I hope to be down to 155 by the end of August. I've been sticking to my points pretty religiously, and getting in some good exercise a few times a week. I also just applied for a part time position at the gym, being a front desk person. Basically I would smile and greet everyone and scan their membership cards. Also answer questions about their accounts and stuff. I'm totally over qualified for it, since most people in this position are in high school. But once I get my foot in the door I intend on moving up and taking on more responsibility. So we'll see if they call me in for an interview. I'm just bored being at home all the time. I would only be able to work in the evenings & weekends, but they are 24 hours so that shouldn't be a big deal.
Next month we are driving down to Memphis for a couple days, then down to Madison MS for a few days to visit my Dad. Its a 13 hour drive to Memphis, then another 5 to Madison. Its a good thing we all love road trips! I cant wait. We will be staying with our friend Wayne. He just bought a big beautiful house so we are excited to see it. Looks like we will have to go the first week of September because BOTH BOYS START SCHOOL the 2nd week!!
Ian starts Kindergarten on Sept 9th and Quinn starts preschool on Sept 16th. I cant believe it. My babies are going to be in school! They will both love it...and they will learn a lot. They are both going to excellent schools as well so I know they will get a top notch education. I am excited to be in the PTO and volunteer at the Ian's school. I'm going to be a total soccer mom! :)
Well, I just wanted to update real quick while I had a few spare moments. Things have been busy around here! But I love it. :)
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