AS we are nearing the month of November my thoughts tend to turn towards thankfulness.
Several different things tend to run through my mind. Things like what is TRUE thankfulness? How can I show my appreciation for the people/things/God I am thankful for? What do I want my children to be thankful for? How can I help them learn to be thankful and grateful? How can I be more thankful and grateful and content for the things God has been so gracious and amazing and provident and thoughtful and kind and loving to give to me?
So for the month of November I will be posting EVERY DAY from Nov. 1 through Nov. 25 something I am thankful for everyday. It can be something serious. It may be something silly. It may be something large or something small. However I will be focusing on one thing that I am thankful for every day!!!
It is something I think I need to be working on more. I am lacking in contentment lately and I am not happy with that. I want my thankful heart to be more evident to my children and my husband and to others around me. Sometimes it is hard to see the appreciation, gratitude and thankfulness when all others are seeing/hearing/finding me doing is complaining or whining or whatever it may be.
So for the month of November I will be working to be more thankful and not just to actually be so but to let it shine through in my everything. From my walk to my talk to the twinkles in my eye!
Feel free to join in this next few weeks and tell us what you are thankful for!
Momma to 3
*Shay B*
Living intentionally, parenting intentionally and blogging well... when I get the chance!
Monday, October 25, 2010
Thursday, September 30, 2010
Numbers...
A morning by numbers in the Brewer household...
3 breakfasts eaten - means bellies are full
3 pairs of pajamas in the dirty laundry - means I have job security
1 load started - means I had made laundry soap (finally)
1 load partially folded - means that momma got interupted
1 girl off to school - means knowledge
2 boys home to play with - means I have lots of fun
2 pounds of hamburger meat thawing on the counter - means there is food in my fridge AND a plan for dinner (YES!)
1,000 tears from Nolan - means I have a teething and quite accident prone little man
1,000 tears from Hudson - means I have a slightly crabby/needing a nap 4 year old
258 pounds on the scale - means I have some work to do before Nolan's party
40 pieces of tissue paper on the table - means a craft was done and I should probably clean up
9 is the channel that is on the TV - means my boys love Clifford
7 unopened bills on the counter - means medical services were provided AND that momma is avoiding them
12:30 is the time for lunch - we are having grilled cheese and chicken noodle soup
40 minutes is how long my washing machine takes - means I will have clean clothes soon
90 minutes is how long my dryer takes - means I have a little more time to do nothing *winks*
12 apples were peeled and sliced - means one lucky husband is having apple crisp after dinner
36 minutes have been used to write this post... time to get back to work!
Momma to 3
*Shay B*
3 breakfasts eaten - means bellies are full
3 pairs of pajamas in the dirty laundry - means I have job security
1 load started - means I had made laundry soap (finally)
1 load partially folded - means that momma got interupted
1 girl off to school - means knowledge
2 boys home to play with - means I have lots of fun
2 pounds of hamburger meat thawing on the counter - means there is food in my fridge AND a plan for dinner (YES!)
1,000 tears from Nolan - means I have a teething and quite accident prone little man
1,000 tears from Hudson - means I have a slightly crabby/needing a nap 4 year old
258 pounds on the scale - means I have some work to do before Nolan's party
40 pieces of tissue paper on the table - means a craft was done and I should probably clean up
9 is the channel that is on the TV - means my boys love Clifford
7 unopened bills on the counter - means medical services were provided AND that momma is avoiding them
12:30 is the time for lunch - we are having grilled cheese and chicken noodle soup
40 minutes is how long my washing machine takes - means I will have clean clothes soon
90 minutes is how long my dryer takes - means I have a little more time to do nothing *winks*
12 apples were peeled and sliced - means one lucky husband is having apple crisp after dinner
36 minutes have been used to write this post... time to get back to work!
Momma to 3
*Shay B*
Monday, September 27, 2010
Project Shay (again I know)
Hello blog world. Long time no blog :)
Updating on Project Shay.
As of this morning my scale read 257.2!!!!!!
Ladies and gentleman that is a total loss of .... 21.9!!!
No pictures this week. Saving a special surprise photo the week before Nolan's birthday party.
My new short goal is to be 250 pounds by Nolan's birthday party on the 9th of October.
The long term goal remains the same I would like to be between 200-220 by the 1st of the year.
In super exciting and awesome news (relating to Project Shay) My sister Stephanie was in town this weekend and we went shopping. For the first time in 2 years I tried on and then bought a shirt that was just an XL from the Ladies' department not the PLUS SIZE!!!!!!!!! It is so exciting! I also purchased a pair of size 18W jeans... now that seems large but the jeans I have been wearing are 22W or 20W so I am losing it. Finally seeing some results after working so hard is really nice.
Hopefully at Nolan's birthday party when I see the pictures I won't cringe. Plus our dear friend Casey is doing family pictures this weekend. It would be nice to be another 3-5 pounds down for that but we'll just have to wait and see...
In other super and exciting news (still related to Project Shay) as I sit and type this my ring is glinting in the light from the computer screen. That is right ladies and gentleman I am once again wearing my wedding rings!!!
Okay enough bragging. Just been a pretty exciting weekend on the Project Shay front.
Thanks for reading. Stay tuned for pictures to come! (Oh and more regularly scheduled blogging again I hope!)
Momma to 3
*Shay B*
Updating on Project Shay.
As of this morning my scale read 257.2!!!!!!
Ladies and gentleman that is a total loss of .... 21.9!!!
No pictures this week. Saving a special surprise photo the week before Nolan's birthday party.
My new short goal is to be 250 pounds by Nolan's birthday party on the 9th of October.
The long term goal remains the same I would like to be between 200-220 by the 1st of the year.
In super exciting and awesome news (relating to Project Shay) My sister Stephanie was in town this weekend and we went shopping. For the first time in 2 years I tried on and then bought a shirt that was just an XL from the Ladies' department not the PLUS SIZE!!!!!!!!! It is so exciting! I also purchased a pair of size 18W jeans... now that seems large but the jeans I have been wearing are 22W or 20W so I am losing it. Finally seeing some results after working so hard is really nice.
Hopefully at Nolan's birthday party when I see the pictures I won't cringe. Plus our dear friend Casey is doing family pictures this weekend. It would be nice to be another 3-5 pounds down for that but we'll just have to wait and see...
In other super and exciting news (still related to Project Shay) as I sit and type this my ring is glinting in the light from the computer screen. That is right ladies and gentleman I am once again wearing my wedding rings!!!
Okay enough bragging. Just been a pretty exciting weekend on the Project Shay front.
Thanks for reading. Stay tuned for pictures to come! (Oh and more regularly scheduled blogging again I hope!)
Momma to 3
*Shay B*
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
7 years!!!
Dear Josh,
I don't know where in the world 7 years has gone. While at the same time has it been 7 years ALREADY?
We have been through so much together. Three kids, job loss, job change, home, not home, moves, bills, chaos, life changing events and yet somehow I still get that heart thumping beat when you walk in the door. I still get excited about date night (probably because it happens A LOT LESS often now). I still want to spend time with you. That has to mean something right? I sure hope so.
I love you. Even the sarcastic smart alec drive me crazy with the one-liners self. I love how amazing you are with our children. I love that you are trying to be a major part of Nolan's therapy. I love that you play shoot 'em up guns with Hudson. I love that you have no idea how to be a girl but somehow Leanna's face lights up whenever you do whatever it is that you do! I love that you will help anyone.
I know it hasn't been easy. I know that the path we have been traveling seems long and crazy and full of bumps, potholes, spike metal tire popping things (whatever they are called) but I know that there isn't another man on this planet I would want to be traveling along it with.
I love you. Whether the next 7 are as crazy as the first or not I am really thankful that they are going to be with you.
Love always and forever,
Shay
I don't know where in the world 7 years has gone. While at the same time has it been 7 years ALREADY?
We have been through so much together. Three kids, job loss, job change, home, not home, moves, bills, chaos, life changing events and yet somehow I still get that heart thumping beat when you walk in the door. I still get excited about date night (probably because it happens A LOT LESS often now). I still want to spend time with you. That has to mean something right? I sure hope so.
I love you. Even the sarcastic smart alec drive me crazy with the one-liners self. I love how amazing you are with our children. I love that you are trying to be a major part of Nolan's therapy. I love that you play shoot 'em up guns with Hudson. I love that you have no idea how to be a girl but somehow Leanna's face lights up whenever you do whatever it is that you do! I love that you will help anyone.
I know it hasn't been easy. I know that the path we have been traveling seems long and crazy and full of bumps, potholes, spike metal tire popping things (whatever they are called) but I know that there isn't another man on this planet I would want to be traveling along it with.
I love you. Whether the next 7 are as crazy as the first or not I am really thankful that they are going to be with you.
Love always and forever,
Shay
Monday, September 13, 2010
Plateau...
So my weight loss so far has been pretty impressive as of yet. It hasn't been TOO hard. I am missing soda and chocolate of course. However for the most part I am still doing my protein shakes and my healthier snacks and things.
This weekend was a little rough. As birthday season continued along with a baby shower. We ladies all know there is never anything better than shower cake (whether it be baby or bridal)!!! I was good though I didn't have any.
I did succumb to the evil pizza last night however. It has been a long week with a longer weekend and cooking was not on Shay's agenda. We had a great coupon and money in the date night envelope (when isn't there money in the date night envelope we don't get to do date nights) so we ordered pizza. It was delicious!
So with all that to say. The scale this morning said 262.0. Which makes my weight loss total so far - 17.1 pounds.
So a loss technically since my last check in. But I know the scale said 260 sometime last week.
So it is back to the gym 4 days this week. (Friday we have our morning MOPS meeting at 9:00 so I may go extra earlier and have Josh walk Leanna to the bus stop and then go to MOPS but I am not for sure yet.)I am back to pushing my mile a little harder Time to get it under 15 minutes. I have added weights into the mix now. Also a Cardio & Core class as well. So hopefully with the change up of workout and more dedication to my morning and lunch protein drink this week will equal a better Monday morning next week.
And to end this post some pictures. I don't know that I see much of a difference yet. Hopefully soon!
P.S. Excuse my crazy hair dude it was CRAZY early this morning. Peace, love and pushups!
Momma to 3
*Shay B*
This post is linked to McFatty Monday @ TheHeirToBlair
This weekend was a little rough. As birthday season continued along with a baby shower. We ladies all know there is never anything better than shower cake (whether it be baby or bridal)!!! I was good though I didn't have any.
I did succumb to the evil pizza last night however. It has been a long week with a longer weekend and cooking was not on Shay's agenda. We had a great coupon and money in the date night envelope (when isn't there money in the date night envelope we don't get to do date nights) so we ordered pizza. It was delicious!
So with all that to say. The scale this morning said 262.0. Which makes my weight loss total so far - 17.1 pounds.
So a loss technically since my last check in. But I know the scale said 260 sometime last week.
So it is back to the gym 4 days this week. (Friday we have our morning MOPS meeting at 9:00 so I may go extra earlier and have Josh walk Leanna to the bus stop and then go to MOPS but I am not for sure yet.)I am back to pushing my mile a little harder Time to get it under 15 minutes. I have added weights into the mix now. Also a Cardio & Core class as well. So hopefully with the change up of workout and more dedication to my morning and lunch protein drink this week will equal a better Monday morning next week.
And to end this post some pictures. I don't know that I see much of a difference yet. Hopefully soon!
P.S. Excuse my crazy hair dude it was CRAZY early this morning. Peace, love and pushups!
Momma to 3
*Shay B*
This post is linked to McFatty Monday @ TheHeirToBlair
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
Leanna and Friends through the years.
I know this has been a weird montage of my babies small vs. big week. It may be for a few more minutes... I am struggling this year during birthday season. Sorry, but I blog to remember how we were doing as a family, how the kids were growing and how I am doing as a momma. Right now I am stuck in this why do they have to grow up phase...
Lily and Leanna through the years!
Lily and Leanna in 2007...
Lily and Leanna in 2008...
Lily and Leanna in 2009...
Lily and Leanna in 2010...
I love these two girls. They make me smile. Leanna and Lily always laugh when they are together. At nothing...at everything it is wonderful to hear them giggling together.
Leanna and Cadence through the years...
Leanna and Cadence in 2007...
Leanna and Cadence in 2008...
Leanna and Cadence in 2009...
Leanna and Cadence in 2010...
Leanna and Cadence like to play girly things when they get together. Without Cadence's influence in this area I highly doubt that Leanna would have ANY girly tendencies :)
Madelaine and Leanna through the years...
Madelaine and Leanna in 2006...
Madelaine and Leanna in 2007...
Madelaine and Leanna in 2008...
Madelaine and Leanna in 2009....
Madelaine and Leanna in 2010...
Madelaine and Leanna share a little something extra...the share the same birthday only Madelaine is 1 year older. It is hard for me to look at the 2006 picture. They were 2 and 3 there.
These girls all hold a very special place in Leanna's heart. To be honest they hold a special place in mine. It amazes me that so Leanna has so many little friends her age that she has maintained fairly close relationships with. She loves her 'girls' as she calls them and they are always at the top of her 'who' list.
So many memories. I looked at a ton today. It made my heart so happy for her that she has so many friends. It made my heart sad too though. They look so little and then well not so much.
Momma to 3,
*Shay B*
Lily and Leanna through the years!
Lily and Leanna in 2007...
Lily and Leanna in 2008...
Lily and Leanna in 2009...
Lily and Leanna in 2010...
I love these two girls. They make me smile. Leanna and Lily always laugh when they are together. At nothing...at everything it is wonderful to hear them giggling together.
Leanna and Cadence through the years...
Leanna and Cadence in 2007...
Leanna and Cadence in 2008...
Leanna and Cadence in 2009...
Leanna and Cadence in 2010...
Leanna and Cadence like to play girly things when they get together. Without Cadence's influence in this area I highly doubt that Leanna would have ANY girly tendencies :)
Madelaine and Leanna through the years...
Madelaine and Leanna in 2006...
Madelaine and Leanna in 2007...
Madelaine and Leanna in 2008...
Madelaine and Leanna in 2009....
Madelaine and Leanna in 2010...
Madelaine and Leanna share a little something extra...the share the same birthday only Madelaine is 1 year older. It is hard for me to look at the 2006 picture. They were 2 and 3 there.
These girls all hold a very special place in Leanna's heart. To be honest they hold a special place in mine. It amazes me that so Leanna has so many little friends her age that she has maintained fairly close relationships with. She loves her 'girls' as she calls them and they are always at the top of her 'who' list.
So many memories. I looked at a ton today. It made my heart so happy for her that she has so many friends. It made my heart sad too though. They look so little and then well not so much.
Momma to 3,
*Shay B*
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
Looking back...
This time of year is really hard on me as a momma.
All my babies have birthdays within 2 months of each other.
Leanna turned 6 a few weeks ago. It seems like I blinked and she went from this...
to this....
Hudson decided he just had to turn 4. Why couldn't he stay 3? Hmmm... why did he have to get all big on a momma? My baby boy...
who is this young boy small person?
And now coming up very soon WAYYY much sooner than I would like. My BABY (my forever baby!!!!) is going to turn 1!?!?!?! It seems like just yesterday he was ....
and now this???
What???? WHO said they could grow up? It sure the heck wasn't me. This momma has decided that from now on the months of August, September and October can be skipped. That'll teach 'em. Grow up on me... HA.
Seriously? Why does it seem to be going so fast?
Momma to 3
*Shay B*
All my babies have birthdays within 2 months of each other.
Leanna turned 6 a few weeks ago. It seems like I blinked and she went from this...
to this....
Hudson decided he just had to turn 4. Why couldn't he stay 3? Hmmm... why did he have to get all big on a momma? My baby boy...
who is this young boy small person?
And now coming up very soon WAYYY much sooner than I would like. My BABY (my forever baby!!!!) is going to turn 1!?!?!?! It seems like just yesterday he was ....
and now this???
What???? WHO said they could grow up? It sure the heck wasn't me. This momma has decided that from now on the months of August, September and October can be skipped. That'll teach 'em. Grow up on me... HA.
Seriously? Why does it seem to be going so fast?
Momma to 3
*Shay B*
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