Hello everyone! It has been a while since I last wrote. Today is a cold, windy, rainy, gloomy day. And to top it all off I have a cold. At least I think it's a cold. I woke up with a stuffy, runny, nose...along with sneezing and watery eyes. BOO! I feel terrible. I was really looking forward to a run on the treadmill too. Maybe I can still make it. Yesterday I ran for almost 20 minutes straight (which was 1.7 miles). That's the longest I have gone without stopping. I was very proud of myself. The best thing about it is, I have motivated my husband to run too. Yay for us and getting in shape. My daughter asked me if I am getting in shape and then asked me if I want a circle. I replied that I would prefer a rectangle. Hopefully she will enjoy exercising...I have always struggled with it.
So, what's new? Well, I am officially unemployed. Yep, I am now a full-time stay at home mom. I know I still "work", I just don't get a paycheck. My last day at work was Thursday. I am sure going to miss everyone there. I had a great 4 1/2 years. I have to say it's been my most favorite job yet. I learned SOOOO much. Things I would have never even thought I would care about. But again, the best part about the place was the people I worked with. I know I have said it many times, but I mean it. I made a few really good friends. So it was a bittersweet day for me. While I am extremely happy to be staying home with the kid, I will miss my job. Kinda. :) I always wanted to be a stay at home mom. I know some of you may think I'm crazy, but it's the truth. There is nothing more important to me than taking care of my kid. Some of my guy friends at work are worried I will gain a ton of weight being home. While I do enjoy my bacon, I promise I won't become an obese housewife. Will I wear sweats daily? Yes. Unless I have to go somewhere of course. Will I shower daily? I can't promise that. Well unless I run, then I promise I will shower. Will I wear make-up? Only if I am going somewhere important. I am really looking forward to being home.
Does anyone else have a child who is obsessed with Lalaloopsy??? OMG! My kid, who is only 2 1/2 mind you, is infatuated with the Lalaloopsy dolls. Here is a pic of her favorite Loopsy.
This doll, Jewel Sparkles, goes EVERYWHERE with her. It's ridiculous. She watches YouTube videos of Lalaloopsy over and over again. She's up to like 15 of these mini's. It's insane. They are all she talks about. I think I am even starting to be obsessed with them. All she wants is the Ferris Wheel...thank God the Easter Bunny is coming in a couple of weeks. Sure hope he brings one..... Then there is the one with "the green eyes". I searched the internet for weeks trying to find this doll that my daughter saw on the commercial. Finally after many Google searches and many YouTube videos...she appeared. Mango Tiki Wiki. She is due out this summer I believe. Thank the Lord!! It's all she talked about. If you see her somewhere, please, please let me know. Man...the things we do for our kids. Sheesh.
So ya, that's the latest. Oh yes... I have two prayer requests: One is for my friend Claudia's daughter Natalie who was diagnosed with Leukemia back in November. She just had a bone marrow transplant (thank God her brother was a match) a couple of weeks and is doing well. Please pray that her tests will show that she is negative for cancer. Here is her blog if you care to follow along: http://natalieupdate.tumblr.com/ She should be going home on Tuesday.
Also, my co-worker's daughter's best friend, Kevy Menges, was in an accident about 6 weeks ago in San Clemente. She has been in a coma ever since with a bad head injury. She is slowly opening her eyes and was just recently transferred from Mission Hospital to a care facility in San Diego. Please pray for this young lady. We all know that God can perform miracles and she needs one. My brother's best friend Mark was in a motorcycle accident 1 1/2 years ago and sustained a massive head injury. He was not expected to recover. He is now back to work at Garden Grove Fire Department and doing well. PRAYER works!!
Here is the link to Kevy's blog:
https://www.caringbridge.org/visit/kevynmenges/createorsignin You will need to create a log in to view the blog.
Here I am with Mark 11 months after his accident. Pray for this type of recovery for Kevy!
Well, now it's time to watch my Grey's Anatomy while the kid sleeps and the husband is out and about. I am sick after all...I should be laying down. Since I will have all this free time on my hands (ya right), I will write more often. Next week I will be off to Hawaii. I will for sure write and post pics!! :) Have a great day everyone and Happy St. Patrick's Day!
Windizzle
