Holy Week 2015

It's already Tuesday of Holy Week and so far, I have nothing ready.  So, tonight we're going Easter shopping for Easter clothes. All my kids need something new.  Something for church and something for grandma's house.  I just hope we get it all done because tomorrow's going to be even busier than today.  I really need to get going on the prayers.  Prayers always and I mean always get me through.  I can probably get everything done without praying, but it's so much harder.  So, this is how I see it.  God gave me my family, so why not ask him for help with my family?  I'm only one person. I'm not supermom. 

Fishy Friday!

It's almost Easter!  Today I made fish, since it's lent and it's Friday.  I remember how my mom always made sure we never had meat on a Friday during lent.  Not me.  I admit, I don't follow all the Lenten rules when it comes to eating. Some Fridays I don't even realize it's Friday.  My days just run together and I just want to get done what I need to get done without going totally crazy.  Having a big family is work.  I don't have time to get bored.  I am pretty much always busy.  I do allow myself "me" time, so I can stay sane. Plus, everyone should give themselves a break and do what they want to do in life-when they can. Today, I got to go to the movies with two of my daughters. We kind of sneaked away to see the movie, "Home".  Good movie, except I had trouble keeping my eyes open during the last half hour.  It's not the movie's fault.  Just mine. I am sleep deprived.  One day I hope to catch up.  Right now, I feel drained. So, a good cup of coffee sounds really good about now.

Gramma day.

It's been another busy day.  Today I got to spend most of my day with my only granddaughter.  So, now I am all worn out.  When she's around, I feel fine.  She is fun to have around and the girl is unbelievably smart.  I'm not kidding.  She's tiny and smart.  The world better watch out for her.  Now I'm just here with my youngest daughter.  She isn't in school yet, so I let her stay up just a little bit later than the other kids.  But I really can't wait for her to fall asleep.  Right now she is busy with her books.  So, here I am just blogging.  I did well on my diet today.  Everything was healthy.  Well, except for the m & m's I ate when I was rocking my grandbaby to sleep.  They were there-I had to!  I made up for it later.  I had tacos for dinner-made with corn tortillas.  So good!  Just like my mom used to make when I was growing up. Well, except I added a little guacamole and salsa.  And no, I did not exercise.   I was just too busy and now am just too tired.  Tomorrow.  I will do it all tomorrow. 

Relief!!

I'm sooo glad my day is over!!  I just turned in my humanities paper and yesterday, I turned in my poetry paper.  Two papers in two days, and I got them turned in on time!!  This requires some serious celebrating.  Unfortunately, I am a mom and this just "ain't gonna happen!" What will actually happen is I will go catch up on everything that did not get done while I was working on my papers.  Hello, dishes; hello, laundry; hello house. On a good note, though-- I get to go running in the morning. I denied myself any running until after I got done with the papers.  I just gave up two days, so it's not the end of the world.  Getting back on the road will just be all the more fulfilling-- and freeeeeee.  Yup, I'm still high from all this stress relief.  I am just so glad I got the papers done and on time.  Plus, I think they turned out pretty darn good.  Oh, just so you know, I am taking classes with UHV.  I'm a mom and a college student.  And I run.  And I read!  I'm about done with that second book I started during Spring Break!

Running Shoes

Spring break is almost over. So far, it's been exhausting. I'm still busy as ever and I didn't get any of my papers done for my classes.  I plan to write one on Oedipus the King and an interpretative paper on a poem of my choice. I have nothing done. Not even the research.  We need a spring break for moms - but then, the world would just go to chaos and then, we'd have more work to do when our spring break ended.  Ok, I'm just tired.  Long busy day, plus, I took some of my kids shopping.  I found some running shoes I liked, but didn't buy. Nike-free 4.0. I need to do some research on them first.  I don't want to regret what I buy.  I'm really careful about that. Besides, if it's meant to be, the shoes will be there or online.  And no, I didn't workout.  All that walking while I was out should count as my workout.  Right now I'm just hungry.  I haven't eaten since breakfast and Saturday has just arrived. It's 12:05am where I am.   

Algebraic Thursday-Help!

It's Thursday night and at my house that means it's wrestling night.  While they do that, I'm trying to figure out my son's Algebra homework.  What happened to doing Algebra without a graphing calculator.  I was good with that kind, but not this new way.  My brain hurts. I need a good cup of coffee and a book break.  I've added another book this week- The Consequences by Colette Freedman.  I'm done with the first chapter and so far, so good.  My diet is still going ok and so is the working out. I'm still craving chips. That guacamole didn't help, but at least it wasn't cheese. 

What happened to Yesterday?

OK, what happened to yesterday?  I missed posting on my blog.  Don't worry, you didn't miss much.  I ran, did my grocery shopping  and almost died on the way back.  Not!-but it was a long hard walk.  I bought way too much.  I needed the workout, so I'm glad I suffered a little.  I made guacamole last night and ate way too much of it.  It was just too good!  I made some more today.  So, you get to see it.  I have an easy way to make it.  Just add salt and a little Hot Rotel to some mashed avocadoes.  Sooo good, but I'm always bloated afterwards and feel too darn full.  I think I'm going to go off my diet and have a little champagne with my "guac" tonight.  I'm still going to workout, but inside today- and I'm doing extra because of the "guac" snack.

 

Murky Monday!

It's Monday and it's just been one murky day. Not good, if you are going to the beach for Spring Break.  I didn't, but I did run! Two miles-with half of it walking and carrying my groceries.  Got my groceries in between.  It's the only way to get things done when you have a big family and still want to do things for yourself.  Anyway, that's what I did and it was cold and drizzly. Then, I had some homemade potato and egg tacos that I made for my brunch.  Then, again for my dinner.  I know, it sounds boring, but with my salsa, it's really good. And I've come up with a quick way to make them.  Just bake some potatoes in the microwave.  When they are done, cut them in half, scoop out the potato and add it to the scrambled eggs when they are almost done. Don't forget to add some salt. Then, eat with some flour tortillas and salsa. :)

Birthday today.

It's my son's birthday today-17 years old!  So, it was his day and not mine.  That means it's all about him.  That's the way it should be.  So, we had cake and off to Wallbangers for dinner.  That place has some really great burgers.  I ate mine with some lettuce, jalapenos and pico de gallo.  Sooooo good! Anyway, I plan to work out in a little bit and maybe a cup of coffee with some more reading.  I need to finish at least one book this spring break. 

Spring Break Saturday!

Yup, it's Saturday and yes, I did workout last night before bed. I'm not timing myself.  I worked out to 7 songs-mostly 80's music.  It was wonderful!  I'm still fat.  Had 12 kids and the last bunch kinda stuck- just a little, so don't be laughing. I was going to run today, but I didn't have time.  So, definitely tomorrow.  Today will just be another workout. My food intake was good.  I didn't snack! Nope-nada! Just had breakfast, lunch and dinner.  And water! I drank two bottles of water.  By the way, I did have coffee, but for some reason it just wasn't up to par. I might try making it again later.  Only a little.

 

New Day-Spring Break Begins!

It's Spring Break!  My Spring Break and time to finally start my blog. I want to start a new diet and start working out again!  I've been slacking for the last two months. Let's hope this blog keeps me in line. Today I ran - just a little, but I ate only a little.  Does that count?  I'll work out some before bed.  I'm also starting a new book- Summerland by Elin Hilderbrand.  So, right now it's just me time for some reading and some coffee- Community Coffee.  I need motivation.  It's been a long hectic week and I just want to relax.  :)