Archive for January, 2008

Touching Video

Thursday, January 24th, 2008

I was browsing You-Tube last night. (I always go in for one thing specific and get lost in there…) But anyway, I came across a video that really touched me.

For those of you who live in California, I am sure you are very familiar with this story. For everyone else… Make sure you have the kleenex ready… but it does have a happy ending! I debated even sharing, because I don’t like making people feel sad… but it is on my heart to share. If you don’t want to cry… don’t watch.

Crazy Kitty

Tuesday, January 22nd, 2008

I’m sitting here watching The Biggest Loser and I just realized I haven’t posted anything this week. It’s one of those busy weeks when my husband is out of town. It’s the second week in January he has been gone - he was gone two weeks ago too. We always survive and realize how much we appreciate each other when he returns home.

I had this huge burst of energy today - the only problem was that yesterday the boys and I tried out a new exercise show that I recorded on TV. Well…. my thighs are in complete pain. Apparently the exercise worked! It’s that squat position - so sitting down or going up and down stairs just kills. I can’t wait until tomorrow - the 2nd day after is always supposed to be worse. My 7 year old kept telling me we should go do it again today. I was trying to explain that he is young and can handle such things every day - mom on the other hand.. needs a couple days to recover! So I got one room clean, but bending squating etc. to pick up tys was about all I could take of that.

So why is this post entitled crazy cat? Tonight I heard a cat obviously upset - meowing and meowing, but I could not find it. I thought perhaps one was trapped in the garage - nope… In the house? Nope… Finally I looked out the window and it was standing right there at the door crying. I was busy and thought - good grief I know it’s cold, (but not as cold as the other night) do you really have to cry that hard just to come in? (They are outside kitties) So I ignored it through dinner and homework. It was STILL Crying… So finally I went and opened the sliding glass door and went to pick it up and give it some love. Only problem? I couldn’t get it up! It was stuck to the metal strip on the door. It had gotten it’s paw wet and then stood there so long it frooze to he metal. Poor baby! So we went and got a cup of warm water and freed her. I think her paw is a bit sore from trying to free herself, but I think she’s okay. Crazy kitty!

Have a great week!
C-

Playtex Sippy Cups - Plastic Can Cause Choking

Wednesday, January 16th, 2008

If you have Playtex sippy cups in your home, please read this blog post I came accross today and also pass it on to others you may know. I can only imagine how scary this must have been for this mommy! http://tishmommyof3.wordpress.com/

National Body Challenge / Biggest Loser

Friday, January 11th, 2008

Have any of you been watching the National Body Challenge Show the last few nights on Discovery Health? (I’m addicted to that channel by the way). Also running at the moment is the Biggest Loser Couples Series on one of the network channels. I have always watched Biggest Loser and I really enjoy it. However, something really struck me about the National Body Challenge and that was this… It’s realistic! On the Biggest Loser all they ae focussed on is eating and exercise for months (if they make it that long on the show) with the National Body challenge, these people are still living their lives and making this a lifestyle from the very get go. Their weight loss was not quite as large as on Biggest Loser (obviously) but it just seemed genuine and real - which I appreciate. Anyway, I believe if you go to discoveryhealth.com you can view clips and also sign-up to personally participate in the National Body Challenge. I think the goal is 1 million pounds for the nation. What a great goal!

Cookies? Who For?

Sunday, January 6th, 2008

Yesterday I was in the mood for nice warm gooey cookies fresh out of the oven… The boys were playing nicely, so I decided to whip up a batch. As the aroma filled the house, of course the boys found their way to the kitchen to see what was going on. First question, Who’s Coming Over? Me, “no one”. Next, “Where are we taking those?” Me, “No Where…” Then why are you making cookies? You see, as a pastor’s wife I end up baking quite often but generally it is because we have company coming over, or we have to take food somewhere. Honestly, I don’t bake all that often just for our family as frankly… I have a huge sweet tooth and if it’s in the house I’ll eat it… (which I do not at all need) The kids reactions made me realize that perhaps I should make them treats a bit more often. Of course… the cookies are just about gone now (I made less than 2 dozen)

The boys go back to school tomorrow - vacation flew by! Have a great week!

Amazon Deal Of The Day - Le Creuset

Sunday, January 6th, 2008

Today’s Deal of the day on Amazon I see is a kitchen deal! A Le Creuset Pot! I have been dying to give this brand a try but haven’t yet… Anyone else use this brand? I have heard they are excellent, and pretty but heavy…

Twas The Week After Christmas

Tuesday, January 1st, 2008

LOL A friend sent me this and I thought it was cute. :) Thankfully I only gained a pound Christmas week, so hopefully it will come off easily.

‘Twas the week after Christmas, and all through the house
Nothing would fit me, not even a blouse.
The cookies I’d nibbled, the eggnog I’d taste
At the holiday parties had gone to my waist.

When I got on the scales there arose such a number!
When I walked to the store (less a walk than a lumber).

I’d remember the marvelous meals I’d prepared;
The gravies and sauces and beef nicely rared,

The wine and the rum balls, the bread and the cheese
And the way I’d never said, “No thank you, please.”

As I dressed myself in my husband’s old shirt
And prepared once again to do battle with dirt

I said to myself, as I only can
“You can’t spend a winter disguised as a man!”

So away with the last of the sour cream dip,
Get rid of the fruit cake, every cracker and chip

Every last bit of food that I like must be banished
“Till all the additional ounces have vanished.

I won’t have a cookie - not even a lick.
I’ll want only to chew on a long celery stick.

I won’t have hot biscuits, or corn bread, or pie,
I’ll munch on a carrot and quietly cry.

I’m hungry, I’m lonesome, and life is a bore
But isn’t that what January is for?

Unable to giggle, no longer a riot.
Happy New Year to all and to all a good diet!