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For the faithful few who read this thing, I AM still alive. I've been too busy & frankly, thinking about writing anything has been too daunting lately. But have no fear, I will be back! P.S. It's raining! Heavenly!

Not Me! Monday

Not Me! Monday is designed, by MckMama, for us to confess the things that we didn't do in the past week. -I didn't help in #1's kindergarten class on afternoon last week and certainly didn't quietly sit nearby as they feasted on dirt & worms. I would never allow my son or anyone else's child to do such a thing! (Ok, it was chocolate pudding & gummy worms. Almost had you didn't I?) -#1, #2 & I did not arrive at our 4-H work night (which I didn't completely forget about, I would never do that!) sporting t-shirts &/or flip-flops & crocs with no socks to work outside in 50-60 degree weather. I am way not more organized than that! -#1 & I & my mom did not walk around all day enjoying garage sales. We really didn't score some great deals! -When told that his daddy was going out to check the cows in the pasture, #2 didn't look at me & ask, "Daddy's not going to say holy crap again is he?" His daddy would NEVER say anything remotely resembling that phrase in the presence of his young, innocent children. Never. -I did not agree to bake cookies for #1's German class' German fest during the busiest week of the year so far! I would never overcommit myself for the simple fact that I cannot say no when asked to my face. I am way stronger than that! What didn't you do this week?

Body After Baby

This week started out really well but then crashed & burned this weekend when I had a very wonderful pity party for myself! Ugh! Needless to say, the scale hasn't moved. So this week I am going to get back on track & try again: *Exercise 5-6 days/week *Eat smaller portions. *Watch my snacks, make them healthier. This last week of exercise has challenged me-I've ALWAYS hated anything to do with running. Why would anyone enjoy it, it's pure torture! Well, I've decided to see how much I could actually jog at a time, right now...it's 5 minutes. Of course I've NEVER tried it before b/c, well, it's stupid, ya know. I'd like to try to work up to 30 minutes for 2 reasons: 1.) I want to challenge myself to see what I can do. 2.) Gain a healthier lifestyle in the process. Who knows, maybe I'll like it by the end? Go to Mama Notes to see how the other participants in the Body After Baby challenge are doing.

Meal Plan Monday

Check out I'm an Organizing Junkie to see more meal plans! Here's mine: Monday: Breakfast Burritos Tuesday: Italian Sausage sandwiches with peppers & onions Wednesday: Harvest Casserole Thursday: Barbecued Hamburgers & roasted potatoes *Every Friday we either go to a friend's house & order out or we make homemade pizza or order out. *Every Saturday & Sunday we go to our parents' houses where we are fed by them! Sweet! So, I really only have to cook 4 evenings a week which makes things SOOO much easier! Lunches are usually leftovers/fend for yourself.

Wordless Wednesday

Not Me! Monday

Not Me! Monday is a blog carnival created by MckMama. Head over to her blog to check it out! This is what I didn't do this past week: -We did not celebrate #2's birthday on Monday with steak & watermelon (his favorite!) And hubby & I did not think it hilarious as we listened to #1 & #2 CHOMP & SMACK on their steak! -I am finally not in the routine of babysitting my nephews (2 yrs & 4 mths) for a whole day. Three boys 4 & under is not a challenge! -I did not almost fall off the treadmill trying to shuffle sideways for a better workout. But then, I almost didn't fall off again when wiping my sweaty face with a towel (while walking forward). I am definitely not more coordinated than that! -Lawnmowing has not been rained out, on the biggest mowing days of the week, for 2-3 weeks now. And it certainly is not making for a happy bunch of people. YIKES! -Hubby & I didn't celebrate our 11th anniversary this past week by finishing the rain-delayed mowing! -And we certainly didn't realize that we should have had reservations when we went out for our anniversary date. Thank goodness the hostess was not so nice & accomodating anyway!

Menu Plan Monday

Planning meals makes cooking a breeze! Seriously! Laura @ I'm an Organizing Junkie does a Menu Plan Monday every week to help us all get organized in the kitchen. Check out her blog, it's awesome! Here's what we're eating this week: Monday- Layered Hamburger Bake Tuesday- Sweet & Sour Chicken & Rice Wednesday- Brown Sugar Meatloaf & baked potatoes Thursday- Barbecued Hot Dogs Friday- Homemade Pizza or out with friends Saturday & Sunday- family get-togethers Try menu planning & let me know how it goes. It really does help!