Mischief

M is up to his shenanigans again.  He put these notes on his door yesterday.  What a stinker.

Dentist time

I took pictures of K's first dentist appointment but forgot to take my camera to M's first appointment when he turned 3.  So ... I couldn't help myself but take a few at their appointments today.

They both did well.  M was nervous about his loose teeth but I told him they would be careful.  K gagged a lot while she cleaned her teeth (I don't remember that from last time).  M gaggled when they put the X-Ray wings in his mouth.  They put salt in his mouth and it helped a lot.  I've never heard of that before.

X-Ray Time.

Going through her goodie bag.

Showing me his teeth.

M being silly and making a scared face.

Like this one.  She's so pretty.

Day 5

Well, my sister has been doing the South Beach Diet and has lost 25+ pounds and because I have been feeling pretty crappy about myself and really haven't been taking care of myself, I decided to give it a try.  I don't have the will power to try Phase 1 (no carbs ... not even fruit) so I started with Phase 2 but haven't had any carbs but fruit and steel cut oatmeal one morning.   Sooooo ... I'm on Day 5 of this can't eat anything yummy life change and I can honestly say I feel better.  Days 2 and 3 were rough.  I felt bad, foggy headed and soooo tired.  Not sure if I've lost any weight or not but I have more energy for sure.  The cravings for sugar/breads/cereals have lessened.  I am taking Carb Crave Complex which helps for sure (recommended by my sisters doctor).  Wouldn't have had the will power to ever do this if it weren't for the Carb Crave.  I had a severe sugar addiction.  I want the kids to have a healthier lifestyle too.

Each day I have been having a high protein breakfast (eggs, bacon, omelette, whatever).  For lunch I've had turkey burgers or veggie patties with fruits, veggies and yogurt and for dinner lots of salad, veggies and chicken breast.  Last night I cooked a Jennie-O Turkey Breast for dummies.  This was excellent.  It came in a bag and you put the frozen breast (in bag) in the oven and cook it for 2 hours.  Came with a packet of gravy which the kids ate but I didn't.  The kids loved it ... I loved it and now I have lots of yummy turkey meat (all white) to snack on when I get the urge for carbs.  Another key is LOTS of water.  I'm not supposed to have caffeine but come on now ... I have 2 small kids and have to function.  I am using sugar-free creamer and Stevia Sweetener.  For snacks it's pretty limited to 15 almonds or string cheese.  I have had 2 Sugar-Free (40 calorie) Fudgesicles which was heaven. 

In Phase 2, I am allowed to have 1/2 C of certain cereals and 6" whole wheat pita breads but to tell you the truth I am doing OK without it so I'm not sure if I'm going to have those yet.  I may have a turkey/avocado pita today though.

Well, I'm going to The Club tonight with Tina (Brian's working) so I am going to have 2 drinks.  But I haven't cheated at all so I think it will be OK. 

Not sure how long I'm going to stick with this ... my first plan was 2 weeks then introduce a few more carbs.  For now it's day-by-day.  We'll see how it goes.  I've really wanted to make some pumpkin bread with the kids but I don't know if I have the will power not to eat a slice.

Off to the gym for the Body Sculpting class ... wish me luck.

Chore Chart Corrections

M made some revisions to his Rewards Chart tonight.  I couldn't help but laugh out loud.  He was so much fun today.  I love him.

Baby Curious George

K's preschool sends "Baby Curious George" (as K calls him) home with a different student each week and we had our turn last week.  K was thrilled and came running into the house to tell me.  You take pictures of your visit and fun with George and post them in a journal that gets passed around.  I was the week of Halloween and a very busy week so "Baby Curious George" got around. 

Just a cute one of K giving him love (while eating her sandwich).  She insisted on sleeping with him every night.

Silly girl.

Here they are with the nurse that gave her the Flu Shot and H1N1 Vaccine.

Olive Garden (I hate this picture of me but whatever).

Giggly girl.

My friend Nikki lives right around the corner and offered to take back and forth to school.  Well, the other day after K got dropped off she began to cry because she couldn't go over to Josh's house.  Then she sobbed, "He said I could come to his house and be his sister!!!!"  She is too cute lately ... and a little difficult.

Class A

Sonoma Fire Department bought the firefighters Class A uniforms.  (mostly to wear to funerals and important events)  Well, they had a big promotion ceremony the other day and Brian wore his uniform so he had the hat in his car.  After work, he came into the house with it on (in a T-Shirt and shorts) and I could help but giggle and all I could think of was .................. "The Love Boat."

The kids got a kick out of trying it on.

K's turn.

Miscellaneous Jabber

 The big news about M ..... he has 2 loose teeth!!   front lower teeth.  While at my Mom's house last weekend, I noticed his teeth looked a little crooked or bucky.  When I investigated, I saw that he has 2 new teeth already coming in behind the loose ones.  He thought I was crazy when I became so excited and told him he had a loose tooth.  I don't know why we've never talked about it.  He got a good giggle when I told him it would be so much easier to drink out of a straw when they fall out.  I'll post pictures when it happens.  Both kids have dentist appointments tomorrow.
AND ... he finished his 1st grade sight words on Monday!!  Can you believe it?  So he knows 96 words now. 

M funny - While in Coalinga, I walked the kids over to my sisters house while wearing my Moms bath robe.  She wears that thing everywhere!!  Anyways ... he looked at me and said, "You look like Granny but she's OLD ..... (pause) .... but you're just MEDIUM!!"  Cracked me up so much.  Stinker. 

K story - I left "Puppy-Doggy" (one of the dogs K sleeps with every night) at my Mom's house.  I realized it at bedtime on Sunday night.  It was a bit rough ... lots of tears and whining but I convinced her to sleep with her Care Bear.  I explained to her that Granny would send him in the mail and we would check the mailbox often to see if he's there.  Well, we checked this morning and he wasn't there.  She began sobbing ... Brian heard it from down the street.  Off we went to Target and I was being silly and singing to her but making up my own words to songs.  Instead of "You are my sunshine" it was I love you K, I love you K, you make me happy and are my best friend ... blah, blah, blah.  I can't remember exactly.  Well then she began belting out, "I love you Puppy-Doggy, I love you Puppy-Doggy ... you are coming in the mail ... so I can sleep with you ... because I love you so much."  I don't remember the rest but it was adorable.  I wish I would have had a video camera for sure.  Priceless.  We checked again this afternoon and there he was.  She almost broke into tears with happiness and kept screaming, "He's here, he's here, he's here ... I can't believe it!!"  It was so cute. 

They sure enjoyed Trick-Or-Treating and ran from house-to-house for the first few houses.  After each house, K screamed, "I got MORE candy."  M had fun but because we had such a long day got tired and wanted to go home after about 20 houses (we had walked a while though).  I was surprised.  Both kids were great the entire night.  I had fun. 

Well, off to watch Criminal Minds with Brian.  It's too scarry to watch alone.