Another month gone by

And I still haven't posted. I wish I could say I've been too busy re-inventing myself, losing weight and organizing my life. If I did, it would only be partially true. I have been busy organizing my home and it's slowly, but surely coming together. We decided to get rid of our barely used toy room and move Millie down to that room. Then we moved Owen into Millie's room. Now we are back to the kids each having their own room. This was a huge undertaking as I had to find a new home for the toys (a lot went to DI) and I had to paint the pink walls blue. I felt like we were living in chaos for several weeks. It didn't help that Adam was out of town when I started and we had a family vacation schedule the next week. It was certainly a time of great stress for me. Now, the rooms are done (well, for now. 3 bedrooms still need paint but that will wait), the toys have found there places and I am on to other projects. It is a slow process but oh so rewarding!

I turned 36 a few weeks ago and I am the same weight today that I was then. I am ok with that though. I am anxious to get this weight off but considering I went out for at least one meal for the entire week of my birthday (thanks to my wonderful friends and family) and we had a family vacation (eating out EVERY meal!) I am just happy I didn't gain 10lbs. Today I am refocused and ready to go. Anytime I get discouraged I remind myself of Elder Uchtdorf's talk....

God wants to help us to eventually turn all of our weaknesses into strengths, but He knows that this is a long-term goal. He wants us to become perfect, and if we stay on the path of discipleship, one day we will. It’s OK that you’re not quite there yet. Keep working on it, but stop punishing yourself.

Dear sisters, many of you are endlessly compassionate and patient with the weaknesses of others. Please remember also to be compassionate and patient with yourself.
In the meantime, be thankful for all the small successes in your home, your family relationships, your education and livelihood, your Church participation and personal improvement. Like the forget-me-nots, these successes may seem tiny to you and they may go unnoticed by others, but God notices them and they are not small to Him. If you consider success to be only the most perfect rose or dazzling orchid, you may miss some of life’s sweetest experiences.

I don't have to become perfect overnight as long as I am continually trying. And I am so it's time to stop punishing myself all the time.

Anyway, that's an update on THAT since I'm sure everyone was wondering! Now it's on to bigger, better, FUNNER things!! I have a 14 year old now! And we surprised the kids with a Disneyland trip! It was amazing! So stay tuned, I will be posting lots of pictures soon!