Well, first grade and Kindergarten are over for each of my kids. They have both lots and have come leaps and bounds from where they were at the beginning of the year.
They loved this school year and made lots of friends! Of course, we're already enjoying the summer and have had a great time so far!
The first Saturday of summer break, we made out way to Kennesaw Mountain. Talk about a busy weekend to hike a mountain!
I had the backpack on carrying Love Bug and everyome else walked. We hiked 2 miles up and 2 miles back.
The kids were great and had a wonderful time. The top of the mountain was so cool because you could see the entire Atlanta skyline, even Stone Mountain in the distance.
We will definitely be taking more outdoor hiking adventures as the weekends unfold!
Last year for Father's day, we got Oswald tickets to the Braves vs. Diamondbacks game. The game was a complete blow-out, the Braves slaughtered the D-backs! But our family was a challenge! I swore that day I would never take the littlest two back until they got older.
But yesterday Oswald found some tickets very last minute, and there was no place to leave the littles. So we packed them up and took them with us.
The ride to Atlanta was slow-moving because of all the traffic and then parking was a disaster. But we finally made it into Turner field and to our seats. I had a huge diaper bag packed with all kinds of goodies, including the Kindle, which I'm proud to announce that we didn't need!
The kids were phenomenal! Love bug loved every minute of the game. My Little Man was wonderful and sat in his seat almost the entire time. My Princess, on the other hand, acts as though she has ants in her pants the whole game.
But all in all, I only have happy memoriea and what a game to attend! The Braves won in the bottom of the 9th inning! Was so super exciting! Oh, and my Love Bug even knows how to do the "Tomahawk Chop"!
I found a few workouts on you tube by none other than Jillian Michaels herself! So excited!
Today I did the 30 day shred and 6 pack abs in 6 weeks. I thought I might die when I was finished. I did squats and bicep curles and side lunges and burpies and side planks with a lift and so many more exercises I can't even keep them all straight.
When I was done, my heart was racing I had sweat dripping off my forehead and down my back. It felt good and I can't wait to see the results!
Now, two hours later, my arms are still shaking and I know my core will be sore soon! My only question is, how many calories did I burn and should I eat them back? What is the best thing to do, I honestly don't know!?
Our kids had their science night at school last night. It was a crazy bosy night, but they had so much fun! I just might have some budding scientists on my hands!
There is something I love about food. It comforts me in times of stress. It makes me feel loved. It is a way I express love to others.
Food is just awesome! But why can't food be both awesome and healthy? I say it can!
I have read lots of books, seen lots of shows, and heard several people tell me that I should eat to fuel my body. That eating is how I should keep myself going and that I need to give it the proper fuel to help it perform at it's optimum. So why do I like the junk so much? I know what to do to fuel myself properly, so why don't I just do it?
Well, for the last two weeks, I have been trying really hard to eat more fruits and veggies during the day and with my meals. I have learned to like some different veggies in this process: brussels sprouts, sweet potatoes, and green beans.
The photo is what I had for dinner tonight! Lots of green veggies! And I am so full now!
I am trying to keep myself out of the kitchen after its been cleaned and dinner is done, but for some reason, I just love having a snack after my kids are in bed. But not tonight, I had my "dessert" and I will stay out of there!
Wish me luck!
