Weight Loss Wednesdays

I have thought about making Wednesdays all about weight loss for quite awhile now, but kinda chickened out! I am going to be working my butt off (literally I hope) for the next year while Todd is away to get to my ultimate goal weight. Of course it's not just about a certain number, but how I feel and to get as healthy as I can be!! Now I don't feel the need to actually share at this moment how much I do weigh, just trust me when I say it is too much! I also am not brave enough to tell you exactly how much I need to lose to get to my goal weight, let's just say I have my work cut out for myself. I will be posting about weight loss, what I'm doing, how it's working, and whatever else pops into my head on any given Wednesday that pertains to my weight loss journey. It may be a bumpy road at times, but I am looking forward to it. Come along if you want!! ;)

random thoughts

I thought I'd share a few random thoughts that have been going through my head lately....

I feel like I am in a little snow globe and someone keeps shaking it up as soon as I get things somewhat settled.

I am SO tired of smelling skunk on a nightly basis, just as I am FINALLY getting the house nice and cool. I so didn't miss that smell while living in Maryland for 10 years!!!

Skunks also make me leery about taking Lily out one last time before bed.

Only 4 months until Christmas!!

I wish I could stop procrastinating so much, but decided to think about that later ;)

I wonder why we don't treat our elderly better in this country and give them the respect and care they deserve.

I wonder why Tostitos scoops and bite size chips taste different, but have the same ingredients.

I think it sucks that some people (like my Daddy) still have to deal with dial up for the internet.

I think it's strange that I haven't taken any pictures (except Meg's first day of school) since I have moved back to Indiana.

I wonder why some people are never happy/thankful for what they have and want more/bigger/better.

I wish I had central air.

I wonder why some people have to be so negative, don't they realize that if all you put out is negative energy, that is all you will get in return?

I wonder how this country will ever overcome a 9 trillion dollar deficit.

I am glad that Indiana University is going to induct Bobby Knight into their hall of fame, but I wouldn't blame him if he didn't attend.

I wonder why it is so hard for some people to be honest.

I want my maiden name back because it's mine, not because I don't love the man whose name I took.

I hope they have a barracks room for Todd soon so he can stop living out of suitcases and hotel rooms and finally have all of his stuff.

I hope we can figure out very soon if Todd can retire next year.

Being separated from Todd sucks big time and I miss him terribly.

My eyes are tired and I need to stop reading/typing.

First Day of School

Today Megan rode the bus to school for the first time on her first day at her new high school. She has always been able to walk to school before, so that was a new adventure for her. She is the last one picked up in the morning and the first one of the bus in the afternoon, so at least she isn't on the bus for very long. I asked her how her first day was and the only word she used to describe it was "different". Of course she knew it would be different than being in a high school with over 2100 students, but we have all had so many different things going on lately that she was a little shocked I think. Some parts were better than others, and we agreed that different isn't always a bad thing. I know she will adjust and I am glad that she did meet some nice kids today and that she had someone to eat lunch with, that helped a lot. Hopefully tomorrow will be a little easier than today, then she will have the weekend to recover and just chill. I did take pictures of her, but she said she didn't want them posted. Here's hoping that everyone has a great Friday!!!

My Lil Man

Well Reggie is still having some stress issues with the move and with Todd being gone. He has a history of urinary problems, as most of you know. Well he started having more problems as soon as we got to Indiana, they seem to come and go and they are back again. Of course Todd is one of his favorite people in the house, so I am positive he is missing Todd as much as the rest of us. So we are doing everything we can to help make Lil Man feel better, but I need more patience cause we never know when or where he is gonna try to pee :( So this afternoon I am off to buy a few more things to try to help keep him calm and relax him. Some good kitty thoughts would be appreciated :) We had to have Miss Gabby put down because her urinary problems wouldn't respond to any kind of treatment and I don't want to lose another kitty to this!!

1 week done

We have one week done and only 51 more to go, give or take, depending on if the retirement thing works out. We are all slowly adjusting to the numerous changes going on. Todd will be heading to his final destination sometime in the next few days. So by the end of next week (sooner would be great) he should be able to have his unaccompanied baggage delivered. Then we can chat via the internet and use the web cams we bought!!!
Oh, and may I just say that living without central air is a royal pain in the ass! Especially when the temps and heat index are in the 90's, then throw in some humidity just for fun!! I need central air before next summer starts or we may all melt into puddles of goo, including my poor furbabies.
There are other things going on, but my eyes are telling me that they need to rest, so that is what I shall do. Hope everyone stayed cool this weekend!!

Today Sucks

The title sums it up, today just sucks. Todd is on his way to Korea and I am an emotional mess. For as long as I can remember I have never dealt well with any major change, and boy have we had several in the past few months!! I hate the ups and downs that come with change and trying to find a "new normal". We had a new normal, now it has changed yet again and next week Meg will go back to school. Yes I know that I am complaining, but it's my blog, and I will do what makes me feel better ;) There are a lot of things about Army life that are very difficult, but the worst of all is definitely having to say goodbye. I know it will get easier once we get into a routine and find our new normal, but right now it is just breaking my heart that my other half is not here. That lonely feeling seems to set in real freaking fast and I hate how it makes me feel. Not too mention I really hate puffy eyes and a red, stuffy nose from crying :( I just pray that once our pay stabilizes that we will be able to determine if he can put in his retirement paperwork, so that we can FINALLY say thank you to the Army for all the blessings we have had, and bite me for all the heartaches and crap!! Todd I know you won't see this for a few days, and that I will have talked to you several times by then, but I love you so much!!!