Things could get interesting...

It has been awhile since I have filled my blog family in on our life. I have several things I could blog about but, last week I got a letter that changed my mind on what I was going to write about.... I will save my other musings for another post.

Most of you know I am adopted. And, if you didn't you now know!!! I have never really had a desire to find my birth parents. I'm happy well adjusted...for the most part...hahaha.

Well, last week I had a postcard in my mailbox saying I had a certified letter that I needed to come and pick up at the post office. So, the next day I marched myself into the post office with my card in hand to pick up my letter. I figured it had something to do with our life insurance stuff we were working on. Then when I saw it I kind of thought it was a joke or junk mail. I opened it up and still thought it was a joke. Was VERY surprised to find out that is what from an adoption service that helps locate birth relatives and such. I didn't know what to think. I immediately called Charlie then talked to him about it. I also called my sister to see if she had gotten anything. While on the phone with her she googled the agency and it was legit.

To make a long story short my birth mother is trying to find me. She wants to know how I am, If I'm happy, if I'm married, if I have kids, if I have contact with my birth sister. She hopes I have had a happy life in general.

Never in a million years would I have thought I would be pondering this stuff. I have had lots to think and pray about this past week. Like I said things could get interesting!! This will definitely be blog worthy. And will keep you posted. Until next time!!

It's That Time Again...

You know school has started when: Bedtimes are moved up, getting up is earlier and harder, lunches are packed, backpacks are ready, there is a flurry of activity in the morning. I think you get the idea that wse have started school. Today is our first full day (minus the 55 minute early dismissal for hot weather?) I was kind of bummed for school to start. We had a great summer didn't do a whole lot which was nice!

I'm getting old...I now have a 3rd grader and an 8th grader!!

Ari started a new school this year which she was very nervous about. She doens't like change. We moved and it happened to be in Nielson school district. Yesterday was a hard day for her. She was a little teary. Broke my heart when I went in to make sure she was getting up and she had tears rolling down her little cheeks onto her pillow. Fortunately we are blessed with a tremendous teacher who she knows!!! It was an answer to prayer. Love when my kids can see prayers answered!! As we were walking to her line Ari says to me, I hope I have "A " in my class. She knew her from King. The good news is she was...Ari was very happy!! It made leaving her so much easier. She is going to be just fine!!!

Molly entered her last year of jr. high *choke* that in itself is hard to believe!!

The night before we were in a panic could not find her schedule!! Which has her locker # and combination on it. We knew the locker number and I was confident of the combination. Well, let's just say poor Molly could not get into her locker yesterday...I had two numbers switched...oops!! She still loves me though.

I'm looking forward to a great year and seeing what God can do through my girl's. If you think about it say a prayer for them and I will for your families as well.

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Well, I'm down almost 10 pounds!! Whoo Hoo. It is getting easier to figure out what to eat. I won't bore you with all the details. My next post will not be about "dieting" I do have a life :) Like my kiddos. So, I will probably share something about them.

Healthier eating....

So it has been about a week and a half since I bought my groceries for my new eating plan...not going to call it a diet. With a holiday in between I am down 4-5 lbs give or take. That is encouraging to me!!! This week will be a little tougher my sister will be in town!! I will just do my best and go from there. Just wanted to give you all an update...I knew you were sitting on pins and needles wondering how it was going. (loaded with tons of sarcasm) Until next time!!

The Dreaded Word....DIET

OK blog family I'm going to put it out there!!! I'm getting ready to embark on a diet. Thankfully I have my spouse, and a couple of friends who are going to go down this road with me. I'm all about accountability!! I have done weight watchers and it works...because you have to weigh in front of someone. So, last week two of my friends and I we all weighed and measured each other! That was hard!! I don't know why but it was. I trust them with my life so I'm not worried about them telling people.
The book I read is called " The Belly Fat Cure" it is on eating the right carbs and sugars. Having an equation if you will to follow. You are allowed 15 grams of sugar and 6 grams of carbs. It is called your daily s/c value. I'm excited to start this and will be writing about it as I go. Which means I'm gonna have a whole lot of accountability...UGH!!! :)

These are the pictures for the post Ari's Imagination

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UGH!!! I have pictures I need to post but it won't let me so bear with me. Keeps saying error or something.