My life right now consists of 3 basic things:

Work
Preschool
Wedding

Work has it's ups and downs. I'm thankful for the job and being able to make a little extra money to pay for the wedding. Today though, I listened to one of my phone calls because I had a "coaching tip" aka something I did wrong. I was so embarrassed. I said the word "crap" on a phone call. The moment I said it, I thought that was probably not my best choice of words. Thankfully, the card member didn't mind. If I hadn't said that one word, I would have gotten a perfect score! Bummer.
Preschool is getting ready to start. I seriously can't wait to start! I have so many cool things that I'm adding to my program this year. It's gonna be awesome! Oh, and I have a new preschool room, which I'm totally stoked about. I'm getting ready to paint in the next couple days. Hopefully that goes smoothly.
Wedding...I updated that in the last post.

In the midst of it all, I'm trying to be a good mom, a good wife, a good housekeeper, pay bills, and take care of myself too. Good news is I've lost 36 pounds now and I only have 9 more until I reach my goal!

How sad is this...I can't even think of a song. I think I've lost my mo-jo. :(

Wedding Bells

The wedding bells are beginning to ring. We're knee deep in planning right now. Since I last updated the plans, we've met with the florist and ordered the flowers, designed the bridesmaid dresses and are having them made as we speak, the cake has been decided upon and will be ordered soon, and tomorrow, we're meeting with a photographer to look at her work and get a quote. (think cheap thoughts on this one. Trust me, we need it)
Until next time,

Groovy Bay-Be!

We're alive. We're still here. Just keeping very busy, as I'm sure you all are too. I started a job about a month and a half ago. It's been crazy! I've been training for 40 hours a week. Yes, I'm still going to do preschool! I love teaching! This job is primarily to get us through the summer and then to help with wedding costs a bit. Next week, I start my real shift. I'm very anxious to do that. It's less hours and a better time slot, so that makes me happy!
We've been spending much of our free time together at Lagoon. I think we've gone 6 or 7 times since we bought our season passports. We're having so much fun with that! Some day, we'll bring the camera along with us and snap some pictures, but in the meantime, you'll just have to take my word that we go there frequently, and we have fun!!
We've also treated ourselves to a couple movies. We saw Toy Story 3; excellent, by the way! Our family gave it 6 thumbs up! (we took Prince Charming along with us to celebrate his 22 birthday) This past weekend, we saw How To Train Your Dragon at the dollar theater. Very cute too!
Anyway, thanks for watching me ramble. I really just wanted you to know I haven't forgotten my blog. I DO enjoy reading all of yours and updating my own, as well. I hope to get my groove back on very soon!
Until then,
TTFN!


Oh, and lets not forget about the songs! I'm feeling groovy today. What about you? How about Groove is in the heart by Dee-lite, Get into the Groove by Madonna, and lastly, 59th Street Bridge Song (Feelin' Groovy)

-25 and counting

If you've seen me lately, you may have noticed I'm missing something. 25 pounds. Well, 27.9 pounds to be exact. I've got more to go, but feeling great about my progress thus far!Those used to be my favorite pants!

Not to toot my own horn, but I've gone from a size 16 down to a 12 or sometimes, even a 10... depending on the manufacturer.
The last time I checked, I was down over 8 inches. (I haven't checked in a while though)
I've been doing weight watchers. Basically, that means, I'm watching my portions and making healthier decisions about what I'm putting in my mouth. I'm also exercising 4 to 5 times a week.

A couple weeks ago, I gathered all of my too big clothes and got rid of them! Dr. Phil says that you should get rid of 'em and never look back. If you keep them, it's like giving yourself permission to go back to your old size. I'm not going there. Ever again!
I'll let you know when I've reached another milestone worth sharing. Until then, Pounds lighter! (that's what my cute ww friend Carol tells me at the end of our meeting. Carol, I might add, just turned 75. She looks great! She's been a member for something like 20 years!)

I almost forgot the song of the day!! Oh my!
How about Fat Bottomed Girls by Queen

I Write The Songs That Make The Whole World Sing

I've written a song for all my mommy friends today. Here goes:

I wish you a happy mom's day
I wish you a happy mom's day
I wish you a happy mom's day
and good kids all year.
Clean houses for you where ever you are
Clean houses for mom's day
and good kids all year!

Happy Mother's Day!!

We Brake for Comics

Saturday was National Free Comic Book Day. Supe and Jason ventured out to see what they could find. It was a success! Not as good as the loot they got last year, but still good nonetheless. Supe was pretty excited! She brought part of her collection to school on Monday and all the kids were oo-ing and ahh-ing over her stash. Needless to say, she felt proud!

Notice Supe is clad in her Wonder Woman shirt... It says "It's a girls' world. Boys just live here."
Part 2 of the story:
While at school Monday, one of the boys in her class was playing with his Pokeman cards. Supe begged him for one and he agreed. BUT, when she brought it home, I told her "No way! Sci Fi- yes, Legos- yes, but I have to draw the line at comic books." I know. I'm mean.

P.S. so far her favorite comics are The Simpson's and The Incredible's.

In honor of comic books AND the fact that Iron Man comes out Friday...enjoy some Black Sabbath~ Iron Man (this song always makes me think of Nelson from the Simpson's)

The REAL Thing

I just saw something funny that totally relates to my previous post.

• You: I'll take a Coke, please.
• Waiter: Is Pepsi OK?
• You: Is Monopoly money OK?

To top it off...

Yesterday, I was a bit frazzled and grumpy with my husband and children. Jason told me very nicely, that I needed to "go find my happy place." Code for chill out woman. You're being a bitch!

The problem was, I had already found my happy place... in this.... An ice cold Coca-Cola. A very rare treat for me lately. And my kids drank the whole thing! I had 1 sip in the car. I thought to myself I'd better savor every sip of this liquid gold 'cause it will probably send me over my points for the day. Then, I took another sip and set it on the table...and walked away. An hour or so later (because I had completely forgotten about the fact that I had this cherished beauty) I went to grab it, and it was gone. G-O-N-E.

Anyway, that's my sad story. I never replaced my coke. It's probably better that way.
So how about some Matchbox 20- If You're Gone. (yes, it's a stretch, but it's the first song I thought of when I typed the word "gone")

Doin' Time

Supe is a lyric magnet! She can pick them up, remember 'em, and even belt them out. Offen times, she surprises us with this uncanny ability!
A few nights ago, she did just that. To this song:

She sang it word for word until about :51 into the song where it says "I'm locked down like a penitentiary"
What can we say?
She has good taste? Yep. She does.
Should we be frightened? Probably.

Let's Call The Whole Thing Off

One Saturday morning, Jason and the girls were all still asleep, so I crept downstairs for some computer time. I had been on my friend Ginger's blog, reading about some chocolate cake that she had made, and there was a link to this other blog. So...I clicked. I was intrigued. Little did I know that this would be where I would spend the next four hours of my life! I saw this cute picture on her sidebar and Black Heels to Tractor Wheels and something about Marlboro Man. I had to keep reading.

Anyway, now I follow her blog. It's my new favorite blog....aside from yours of course.

So....Ree (the Pioneer Woman- or P-Dub as she sometimes calls herself) highlights a different recipe every Tuesday and takes pictures of all of the process. This Tuesday, there was a recipe that I couldn't pass up! Plus, I really needed an excuse to buy a bundt pan.
I won't bore you with all of my step by step pictures. Ree has already posted some gorgeous photos!
But here's my finished product:
If I remember; because I'm writing this the night before it's going to post, and because I don't want you getting all excited or discombobulated with all this posting; today's song will be Let's Call The Whole Thing Off by Ella Fitzgerald and Lois Armstrong. And, if you haven't already clicked on the links above, it may shed some insight as to what this cake has in it.

By the way, the cake tastes just as good as it looks. Better- even!