It was named no later than the second century for the planet (Saturn),[citation needed] which controlled the first hour of that day according to Vettius Valens. The planet was named for the Roman god of agriculture Saturn (Latin Saturnus). It has been called dies Saturni ("Saturn's Day"), through which form it entered into Old English as Sæternesdæg and gradually evolved into the word "Saturday".Saturday is the only day of the week in which the English name comes from Roman mythology. The English names of all of the other days of the week come from Germanic polytheism.
Slow news day..... :D
Well we had another day that involved some unpacking, another trip to Wal-mart for the kids to select the cake (which had to have purple on it cuz that's mommy's favorite color) and then they had to debate what to have written on it and then we had to drive by at least one yard sale because they could see the yard sale signs everywhere. That's when you know they've been hanging out with grandma too much. Even the two year old was saying "yard sale sign"! We were going to go through the car wash with the big elephant out front before we took the cake home but the two youngest almost went into convulsions just at the mention of the elephant and a car wash (they're scared of both), so we decided we'd go through later when it was just the two older kids. Rello had to go back home and he was not happy about leaving his cousins, but he will probably sleep really well for the next two nights as he winds down.
Made some corned beef in the crock pot today. Haven't done that for a while. Cooked it in orange juice instead of water. Very good. Didn't eat much fiber today though so might have a bowl of bran cereal before I go to bed. I forgot to mention Maddi's flowers from the other day too. I have never seen pink sunflowers before. I'm sure that's not what they're called, but they look like pink sunflowers. They're very cool. We decided to get some because they just remind me of Maddi. She loves pink and they're just cute like her. Jas and Anne planted it in front by the door and it's pretty unusual... just like little Maddi.
Tomorrow is Sunday. I need a day of rest.... so I'm grateful.
Saturday, July 31, 2010
Friday, July 30, 2010
Leave it to a child
So today I spent the day with the grandkids while Jeremy and his wife went back with my husband to retrieve the final load of our belongings from the other side of the state. They left first thing this morning and are on their way back as I type this. They took the youngest child with them.... Jilly Bear... and left the other three with me (all age 6 and under). After breakfast we hit a few yard sales, but nothing really great there. My realtor called while we were yard-saling and said he could take me to see houses righ then so we left the yard sale and went to the first house.
At each house the grandkids announced which rooms would be theirs and if they liked the house. I was starting to think they just liked every house until we came to one that the yard was pretty sad-- in fact it was dead. When we were leaving they informed my Realtor-- George-- that they didn't like that house because the yard was too messy and they would have to clean it up. They told him that was too many weeds to pull! We both laughed (and agreed). By the last house the three-year-old needed to go potty and George told him to go ahead and go at our last house because it was empty. So the three-year-old went and then announced that he liked the house because he could potty there. So of course we chose that house to put an offer on.... no, really we did.
From there we drove some back roads to get to Parma and pick up grandchild #4 to join the party and ended up on some windy lost roads chasing yard-sale signs that led to a pile of rusted junk in a yard that looked worse than the messy yard house we'd seen earlier. After we picked up #4 we headed to Micky D's for their Iron Man happy meal boxes (forget the food of course) and then on home to rest a bit. Did I say rest.... with four children 6 and under.... That's funny. Oh... I forgot the mailbox incident at house #3. My other son and his wife tagged along for the first 3 houses and when we were leaving house #3 Jason took out the mailbox and dented his car. Right then I decided that house was bad luck and crossed it off my list.... no really... I did.
So when we were home resting I was sitting staring at the big screen in my eldest son's house and more than one remote. I asked the children to show me how to use it and they all tried and I could tell they were thinking I was a rookie. Together... with some teamwork.... we were able to get real channels and it eventually came on. After we ate our lunch and they played outside for a while we loaded back up and headed to the movie. I had looked up the wrong time, so we got there an hour early so we ran across the street and went shopping for some shoes for Tucker, the five year-old who will be starting kindegarten next month. Seems his feet have been on their own growth spurt. We were in luck... Iron Man was on sale. We appeased the three-year-old who also wanted Iron Man shoes by telling him that he would now get his brother's coveted Transformer shoes. To which the older one said, "No, I'm keeping them." I explained that they were too tight and he said, "I know, but I like them." So.... I'll let mom and dad wrestle them from him to pass them down.
And then we were off to see Shrek in 3D. We were doing pretty well until two of the four had to go the bathroom. Of course it was the 3 and 2-year old. Did I mention it was a 3D movie. I had another rookie moment. I sent the 3-year-old into the stall next to me and helped the 2 year old try to be a big boy and go potty like his cousin and when I went back to his stall to see how he was faring.... he was dishing his 3D glasses out of the toilet with his hands. And yep.... he had peed. But he didn't flush "cuz his glass falled off and they would go down too." I grabbed a towel and took the nasty things from him and threw them violently into the trash then we spent five minutes with soap and water on the hands. As I was rinsing his hands I noticed a lady staring at me and looked up thinking she was going to tell me the two-year-old was escaping.... the lady was an old friend I haven't seen in 7 years or so. We hugged and talked briefly as I tried to hold on to both toddlers and finish drying hands. It was all just weird and awkward. So we survived the movie and came home.
The 6 year old punched the code into the garage and asked if she could text her mom. Really???? I guess if it helps her spell.... I said we'd just do it the old fashioned way and call. Seems they hit a heavy rainstorm and it was taking longer than expected to get back. They should be here by midnight. The children will have survived another day with Grandma and they'll be happy to have someone back who can turn the T.V. on. I just hope that don't call my new house the pee house. Kids have a funny way of naming things. Maybe I should buy the weedy house just to psyche them out.... or maybe I'll just go to bed and collapse about now. No wonder their mom is so skinny!
At each house the grandkids announced which rooms would be theirs and if they liked the house. I was starting to think they just liked every house until we came to one that the yard was pretty sad-- in fact it was dead. When we were leaving they informed my Realtor-- George-- that they didn't like that house because the yard was too messy and they would have to clean it up. They told him that was too many weeds to pull! We both laughed (and agreed). By the last house the three-year-old needed to go potty and George told him to go ahead and go at our last house because it was empty. So the three-year-old went and then announced that he liked the house because he could potty there. So of course we chose that house to put an offer on.... no, really we did.
From there we drove some back roads to get to Parma and pick up grandchild #4 to join the party and ended up on some windy lost roads chasing yard-sale signs that led to a pile of rusted junk in a yard that looked worse than the messy yard house we'd seen earlier. After we picked up #4 we headed to Micky D's for their Iron Man happy meal boxes (forget the food of course) and then on home to rest a bit. Did I say rest.... with four children 6 and under.... That's funny. Oh... I forgot the mailbox incident at house #3. My other son and his wife tagged along for the first 3 houses and when we were leaving house #3 Jason took out the mailbox and dented his car. Right then I decided that house was bad luck and crossed it off my list.... no really... I did.
So when we were home resting I was sitting staring at the big screen in my eldest son's house and more than one remote. I asked the children to show me how to use it and they all tried and I could tell they were thinking I was a rookie. Together... with some teamwork.... we were able to get real channels and it eventually came on. After we ate our lunch and they played outside for a while we loaded back up and headed to the movie. I had looked up the wrong time, so we got there an hour early so we ran across the street and went shopping for some shoes for Tucker, the five year-old who will be starting kindegarten next month. Seems his feet have been on their own growth spurt. We were in luck... Iron Man was on sale. We appeased the three-year-old who also wanted Iron Man shoes by telling him that he would now get his brother's coveted Transformer shoes. To which the older one said, "No, I'm keeping them." I explained that they were too tight and he said, "I know, but I like them." So.... I'll let mom and dad wrestle them from him to pass them down.
And then we were off to see Shrek in 3D. We were doing pretty well until two of the four had to go the bathroom. Of course it was the 3 and 2-year old. Did I mention it was a 3D movie. I had another rookie moment. I sent the 3-year-old into the stall next to me and helped the 2 year old try to be a big boy and go potty like his cousin and when I went back to his stall to see how he was faring.... he was dishing his 3D glasses out of the toilet with his hands. And yep.... he had peed. But he didn't flush "cuz his glass falled off and they would go down too." I grabbed a towel and took the nasty things from him and threw them violently into the trash then we spent five minutes with soap and water on the hands. As I was rinsing his hands I noticed a lady staring at me and looked up thinking she was going to tell me the two-year-old was escaping.... the lady was an old friend I haven't seen in 7 years or so. We hugged and talked briefly as I tried to hold on to both toddlers and finish drying hands. It was all just weird and awkward. So we survived the movie and came home.
The 6 year old punched the code into the garage and asked if she could text her mom. Really???? I guess if it helps her spell.... I said we'd just do it the old fashioned way and call. Seems they hit a heavy rainstorm and it was taking longer than expected to get back. They should be here by midnight. The children will have survived another day with Grandma and they'll be happy to have someone back who can turn the T.V. on. I just hope that don't call my new house the pee house. Kids have a funny way of naming things. Maybe I should buy the weedy house just to psyche them out.... or maybe I'll just go to bed and collapse about now. No wonder their mom is so skinny!
Thursday, July 29, 2010
Eathing Healthier During Life Transitions
Throughout this journey of eating I have talked about balance and about planning when it comes to both life and eating. You have to balance your eating. You have to eat something green (not fake green or man-made green food), some type of fruit, and 20-25grams of fiber every day. If you do that you're going to be healthier. You also need to know what you eat. This takes research and planning. If you know that a cupcake is 400 calories and a baked potato is only 90-100 you might make better decisions. If you know that broccoli has "negative" calories-- meaning it takes more calories to digest the broccoli than what's in the broccoli-- then you might eat more broccoli! If you know that butter spray is 0 zer0 calories and a tblsp. of butter is 100 you might at least try butter spray for some things like toast and just use butter for baking. If you know you're going to be in the car for four hours, you might want to pack some healthy treats.
So the balancing act is our constant challenge. It has been very hard to eat healthy these past few weeks. We have been on the road, under deadlines, and living from house to house. We have also felt the stress and roller-coaster emotions of moving. It is still hard to think of my empty house and to recall our last two Sundays at home. So many great people who have affected my life so much and have been both a strength and an example to me are now many miles away. I want to eat a donut just thinking about it! But I won't. Well...at least not today. I know that each new place we go is full of new people and new trials and new adventures.
Summer school has been a mini-adventure already. All new students. Very few who like school. Oh the thrill of a challenge! It has been good to get back into a routine though. Speaking of that.... a lot of research proves that the healthiest way to start your day is.... eating cereal. It's also a great way to start your fiber count. If you have never counted your fiber... you need to do it. Go to calorieking.com or type in fiber counter in google. Unless you eat a lot of beans, you're probably not getting nearly enough fiber. If you want to lose weight and have a healthy digestive system... you need to eat enough fiber. So... Raisin Bran and Frosted Mini-Wheats are my new best friends. I also love raspeberries and blackberries so I put them on everything. Both are high in fiber.
This weekend we pick out a house. We are getting closer and closer to being under the same roof again with a full house of furniture. Even my own house was starting to feel like a hotel because I was hardly there and half the furniture was on the other side of the state. We honestly don't know which city we will land in, but we know that it'll be a new adventure. You don't really need to be rich or to go to another country to have adventures in life. You just have to be willing to open your heart and serve others.
So the balancing act is our constant challenge. It has been very hard to eat healthy these past few weeks. We have been on the road, under deadlines, and living from house to house. We have also felt the stress and roller-coaster emotions of moving. It is still hard to think of my empty house and to recall our last two Sundays at home. So many great people who have affected my life so much and have been both a strength and an example to me are now many miles away. I want to eat a donut just thinking about it! But I won't. Well...at least not today. I know that each new place we go is full of new people and new trials and new adventures.
Summer school has been a mini-adventure already. All new students. Very few who like school. Oh the thrill of a challenge! It has been good to get back into a routine though. Speaking of that.... a lot of research proves that the healthiest way to start your day is.... eating cereal. It's also a great way to start your fiber count. If you have never counted your fiber... you need to do it. Go to calorieking.com or type in fiber counter in google. Unless you eat a lot of beans, you're probably not getting nearly enough fiber. If you want to lose weight and have a healthy digestive system... you need to eat enough fiber. So... Raisin Bran and Frosted Mini-Wheats are my new best friends. I also love raspeberries and blackberries so I put them on everything. Both are high in fiber.
This weekend we pick out a house. We are getting closer and closer to being under the same roof again with a full house of furniture. Even my own house was starting to feel like a hotel because I was hardly there and half the furniture was on the other side of the state. We honestly don't know which city we will land in, but we know that it'll be a new adventure. You don't really need to be rich or to go to another country to have adventures in life. You just have to be willing to open your heart and serve others.
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
Running on Fumes
Well the internet went out Saturday and it's probably just as well because we were buried in boxes. The Lions Club Yard Sale doesn't have to worry about lacking donations for their annual yard sale this year--- we made 5 trips to their storage room-- loaded each time. The bad thing about a big house with lots of storage.... is that you use it. It was the packing that never ends. Then, when we'd get on a roll adn think we about had it all..... people would come over. All weekend. To say good-bye. Zelma invited us over to dinner Sunday night too. Good thing. We were going to eat a can of chili that we kept out (packed the rest of the food) until we realized we'd also packed the can opener.
It was weird seeing our house so empty. Very sad. Then at church it was just hard to say good-bye. They made the husband a quilt and all the families made a block. Even some of our friends who have moved away had signed it and had blocks. Of course they made sure it had GB Packers on it and John Deere tractors. It's great and he loves it. He has felt a bit lost now that he does not have the responsibility of being a bishop. He was eyeballing the neighbors broken sprinklers in my son's neighborhood today and saying he needs to go to Home Depot and get the parts to fix it. He's geared down from 100mph to 2 and is struggling with transition. :D
I got home (to my son's house) at 3am on Sunday (well technically it was Monday). I set the alarm for 6am and had to be to work (summer school) by 7am to get everything set up for my first day of teaching summer school. Needless to say, I came home and went to bed after school. So today.... I almost feel normal. I'm going to bed early tonight. My goal is to be normal tomorrow. What is normal anyway?
It was weird seeing our house so empty. Very sad. Then at church it was just hard to say good-bye. They made the husband a quilt and all the families made a block. Even some of our friends who have moved away had signed it and had blocks. Of course they made sure it had GB Packers on it and John Deere tractors. It's great and he loves it. He has felt a bit lost now that he does not have the responsibility of being a bishop. He was eyeballing the neighbors broken sprinklers in my son's neighborhood today and saying he needs to go to Home Depot and get the parts to fix it. He's geared down from 100mph to 2 and is struggling with transition. :D
I got home (to my son's house) at 3am on Sunday (well technically it was Monday). I set the alarm for 6am and had to be to work (summer school) by 7am to get everything set up for my first day of teaching summer school. Needless to say, I came home and went to bed after school. So today.... I almost feel normal. I'm going to bed early tonight. My goal is to be normal tomorrow. What is normal anyway?
Friday, July 23, 2010
One More Day of Packing
Packing boxes, packing on the weight, packing up memories.... A little bit of unplanned eating going on. People keep bringing treats and the husband buys things like chocolate cream pie. We will finish the majority of packing tonight. Last minute food and bathroom items tomorrow. Jaosn and Anne head home early tomorrow, so they have been a lot of help. We've also donated A LOT to the Lion's Club yard sale that's coming up next week. In fact, we probably have our own storage room for it at this point. We've been trying to give things to neighbors too.
Took Maddi to the zoo this morning so we could all have a little break but she was tired and the only thing she loved about it was her pink elephant bottle we bought her and the noisy birds. She was still cute though. She was also cute when she was winking at papa and playing in the box. And so you can see I'm easily distracted from packing. So doing my blog and a sudoku (which Jas beat me at) was my other break. So now.... I need to get back to work. When Sunday rolls around.... we just want to get in the u-haul after church and head out!
Back to packing....
Took Maddi to the zoo this morning so we could all have a little break but she was tired and the only thing she loved about it was her pink elephant bottle we bought her and the noisy birds. She was still cute though. She was also cute when she was winking at papa and playing in the box. And so you can see I'm easily distracted from packing. So doing my blog and a sudoku (which Jas beat me at) was my other break. So now.... I need to get back to work. When Sunday rolls around.... we just want to get in the u-haul after church and head out!
Back to packing....
Thursday, July 22, 2010
Cute Story on Perspective and Judging Others
A young couple moves into a new neighborhood.
The next morning while they are eating breakfast,
The young woman sees her neighbor hanging the wash outside.
"That laundry is not very clean", she said.
"She doesn't know how to wash correctly.
Perhaps she needs better laundry soap."
Her husband looked on, but remained silent.
Every time her neighbor would hang her wash to dry,
The young woman would make the same comments.
About one month later, the woman was surprised to see a
Nice clean wash on the line and said to her husband:
"Look, she has learned how to wash correctly.
I wonder who taught her this."
The husband said, "I got up early this morning and
Cleaned our windows!"
And so it is with life. What we see when watching others
Depends on the purity of the window through which we look!
I hope that you have a very blessed day!
The next morning while they are eating breakfast,
The young woman sees her neighbor hanging the wash outside.
"That laundry is not very clean", she said.
"She doesn't know how to wash correctly.
Perhaps she needs better laundry soap."
Her husband looked on, but remained silent.
Every time her neighbor would hang her wash to dry,
The young woman would make the same comments.
About one month later, the woman was surprised to see a
Nice clean wash on the line and said to her husband:
"Look, she has learned how to wash correctly.
I wonder who taught her this."
The husband said, "I got up early this morning and
Cleaned our windows!"
And so it is with life. What we see when watching others
Depends on the purity of the window through which we look!
I hope that you have a very blessed day!
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
The Boxes Never End
The funny thing about moving is that it forces you to reflect on your life multiple times. Like every time you open a box in a storage closet. Today I found Jason's old e-mails from when he was in Argentina on a mission and Mandy's homemade cards for our anniversary and Mother's Day etc. She used to make me cards for everything. Thoughtful child. She was the organizer of all birthday and holiday gifts for the parents even though she was the youngest. the boys just signed the card. In fact, she started being in charge of the husband's gifts to.... the ones he got me. That's when I actually started getting stuff I liked. :D
The second or third year we were married you know what he got me for Christmas.... a wool dress suit. I weighed 123 back then and I was allergic to wool. He got me a size 12. Even at almost 50 I don't wear a size 12. The next year he steered clear of clothes (wise choice) but for our anniversary guess what he got me ladies..... a cutting board. Yep! The other ladies were all so jealous. Then one year for Valentines he announced that we were going to get our Valentines the day after Valentines so he could get the boxes of candy hearts for half price. .... and he did. So you see..... I was relieved when the daughter started helping. :D
See how all these memories come back when you're sorting through a box of old papers? And see why it's taking me so long to pack! Jason and Anne arrived tonight to help. I feel like the Calvary has arrived. Jason is such an organizer and task master. I'm envisioning the garage all cleaned and sorted as I type. We have also been giving a lot of stuff away. The more we give away... the less we have to take. Two girls in our neighborhood (teenagers) stopped by to see if they could help today and brought me cookies. That was sweet. The people here have been so good to us.
Focus. No sadness. Just gotta keep packing.
I did get off to a slow start today because Whit and her husband came over for breakfast. It was so good to visit with them and to listen to their goals and plans and what they're doing now in their lives. I just kept looking at Whitney thinking she didn't look any different than when she came to bball practice, but her life has changed so much since then. I am so happy for her and excited to see her journeys through achieving her dreams. I am also glad she still takes time for her old coach. Means a lot. Thanks Whit!
Okay..... off to finish a little more sorting before I go to bed. Feeling a little sad, but I still have 4 more days left to say good-bye.... so I need to suck it up and get er done!
The second or third year we were married you know what he got me for Christmas.... a wool dress suit. I weighed 123 back then and I was allergic to wool. He got me a size 12. Even at almost 50 I don't wear a size 12. The next year he steered clear of clothes (wise choice) but for our anniversary guess what he got me ladies..... a cutting board. Yep! The other ladies were all so jealous. Then one year for Valentines he announced that we were going to get our Valentines the day after Valentines so he could get the boxes of candy hearts for half price. .... and he did. So you see..... I was relieved when the daughter started helping. :D
See how all these memories come back when you're sorting through a box of old papers? And see why it's taking me so long to pack! Jason and Anne arrived tonight to help. I feel like the Calvary has arrived. Jason is such an organizer and task master. I'm envisioning the garage all cleaned and sorted as I type. We have also been giving a lot of stuff away. The more we give away... the less we have to take. Two girls in our neighborhood (teenagers) stopped by to see if they could help today and brought me cookies. That was sweet. The people here have been so good to us.
Focus. No sadness. Just gotta keep packing.
I did get off to a slow start today because Whit and her husband came over for breakfast. It was so good to visit with them and to listen to their goals and plans and what they're doing now in their lives. I just kept looking at Whitney thinking she didn't look any different than when she came to bball practice, but her life has changed so much since then. I am so happy for her and excited to see her journeys through achieving her dreams. I am also glad she still takes time for her old coach. Means a lot. Thanks Whit!
Okay..... off to finish a little more sorting before I go to bed. Feeling a little sad, but I still have 4 more days left to say good-bye.... so I need to suck it up and get er done!
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
SELLING A HOUSE
I feel like we're living out of our car and our suitcase right now. Even when we're home (which will only be home for 5 more days)we have to leave everything put away, counters cleared... I keep my clothes in the suitcase anyway because your realtor can call at any time to say she's showing the house.... then you drive around until you think they're done showing it and come back and you're afraid to mess anything up so you just eat out of the fridge and paper plates.
So we made a flying trip back to Boise so I could do an interview this morning. It's nice that they flattering me... but I realize I'm against other people with experience.... so it's kind of a waste of a hundred bucks every time I go back down there because it's such a long trip. Oh well.... have to do my time and get my face out there so I'll at least have a better shot at it next year. There's really only one more week left in the hiring window. So yeah...... didn't get much packing done today. Didn't get to cook breakfast for Whit and her husband this morning either. Sorry Whit. We did get to see the grandkids on my hubby's birthday though so it was good he could be with them for it. They love their papa.
So when we got back we had to drive around because our realtor called when we were heading back and said they were showing it today. Luckily we're used to that now so the house was ready, but man did we waste a day today! Feeling a little stressed with so much still left to do and pack before Sunday. Have to start teaching summer school MOnday already. So much for summer!
I'll just be glad when we can unpack our suitcases for good someday..... :D At least our suitcases are together now! :D
So we made a flying trip back to Boise so I could do an interview this morning. It's nice that they flattering me... but I realize I'm against other people with experience.... so it's kind of a waste of a hundred bucks every time I go back down there because it's such a long trip. Oh well.... have to do my time and get my face out there so I'll at least have a better shot at it next year. There's really only one more week left in the hiring window. So yeah...... didn't get much packing done today. Didn't get to cook breakfast for Whit and her husband this morning either. Sorry Whit. We did get to see the grandkids on my hubby's birthday though so it was good he could be with them for it. They love their papa.
So when we got back we had to drive around because our realtor called when we were heading back and said they were showing it today. Luckily we're used to that now so the house was ready, but man did we waste a day today! Feeling a little stressed with so much still left to do and pack before Sunday. Have to start teaching summer school MOnday already. So much for summer!
I'll just be glad when we can unpack our suitcases for good someday..... :D At least our suitcases are together now! :D
Sunday, July 18, 2010
Saying Good-bye
Well today the weather was perfect over here on the cool side of the state. It was a beautiful Sunday. The dessert social we hosted at our house was a wonderful time. So many good people. The kids and grown men were playing football in the back yard and people just brought desserts and visited. We had tables of people outside, tables inside, and people just standing around and visiting wherever.
The older single ladies (whom I love dearly) hung out in the dining room and took advantage of the A/C and proximity to the dessert island. They are so stinking cute. I honestly love them to death... especially this group.... "my girls". Janelle has a cane and knows how to use it if a kid runs by too fast. She plays the organ at a lively pace each Sunday and if she misses a note... she just holds it longer. She is so funny. Wilma is 90 and proud of it. She wore purple and she honestly acts like she's in her 70's. Mrs. Searle is the glam girl of the bunch. Her hair is always swept up in a professional doo and her clothes and makeup make you think she had to be like a model or something. She's so skinny too. "Lori the Dog" is a kick in the pants. She does the newsletter and she sometimes gives us the weekly news in dog talk. It's hysterical. Makes my day. Velma came too. I love her. She is such an inspiration. She used to give my players talks. She was quite the athlete back in the day. At 80-something she still goes swimming at that Y once a week. Her knees are getting worse though. All those years of sliding into bases. If you've seen that movie League of Their Own about the female baseball players..... she was actually one of those. And she was good. Coached too.
Nan and Kylee came too. It was so good to see them again and to hear about their new challenges and goals. And to pick on Kylee a little. :D Love you Ky! There were probably over 60 people here tonight. I am overwhelmed with my love for these good people and friends who have been such a big part of our life these past 5 years. I can't believe we're down to our last week here now. Kind of sad. Okay... very sad. We have decided we may keep our home here and just sell our rental here. That way we can use it as our vacation/second home. We are honestly thinking that. We are going to keep it on the market till October and if it doesn't sell... we're just taking it off and keep it. That makes the thought of leaving a lot easier. We know we will grow to love the people where we are moving to as well. Just tonight... we are reflective on our life here.
Tomorrow..... we HAVE to start packing and making this final. :[
We have been very blessed by the people here. We will miss them.
The older single ladies (whom I love dearly) hung out in the dining room and took advantage of the A/C and proximity to the dessert island. They are so stinking cute. I honestly love them to death... especially this group.... "my girls". Janelle has a cane and knows how to use it if a kid runs by too fast. She plays the organ at a lively pace each Sunday and if she misses a note... she just holds it longer. She is so funny. Wilma is 90 and proud of it. She wore purple and she honestly acts like she's in her 70's. Mrs. Searle is the glam girl of the bunch. Her hair is always swept up in a professional doo and her clothes and makeup make you think she had to be like a model or something. She's so skinny too. "Lori the Dog" is a kick in the pants. She does the newsletter and she sometimes gives us the weekly news in dog talk. It's hysterical. Makes my day. Velma came too. I love her. She is such an inspiration. She used to give my players talks. She was quite the athlete back in the day. At 80-something she still goes swimming at that Y once a week. Her knees are getting worse though. All those years of sliding into bases. If you've seen that movie League of Their Own about the female baseball players..... she was actually one of those. And she was good. Coached too.
Nan and Kylee came too. It was so good to see them again and to hear about their new challenges and goals. And to pick on Kylee a little. :D Love you Ky! There were probably over 60 people here tonight. I am overwhelmed with my love for these good people and friends who have been such a big part of our life these past 5 years. I can't believe we're down to our last week here now. Kind of sad. Okay... very sad. We have decided we may keep our home here and just sell our rental here. That way we can use it as our vacation/second home. We are honestly thinking that. We are going to keep it on the market till October and if it doesn't sell... we're just taking it off and keep it. That makes the thought of leaving a lot easier. We know we will grow to love the people where we are moving to as well. Just tonight... we are reflective on our life here.
Tomorrow..... we HAVE to start packing and making this final. :[
We have been very blessed by the people here. We will miss them.
My Brother and the War in Iraq
A few days ago I was talking to my brother as he was looking up information on the internet. I noticed his head was shaking-- like tremors. I had noticed it before when were talking a different day. He's two years younger than me and I'll be 48 next month. I asked him about it. He said that he'd had a reaction to the anthrax shots they make you take when you get deployed to Iraq. He was printing off the final paperwork for his upcoming 2nd deployment as he explained that. He was worried because he was reading information about the shots and you had to indicate if you'd had any reactions to the series. "So maybe they won't accept you if you did because you can't have another series," I said. He wasn't sure if he'd have to have the shots again or not, but he clearly wasn't happy about it.
I asked him if it'd be such a bad thing if he couldn't go again-- I hate it when he goes. He said it would because he's a sgt. and he said "I have to go with the boys I've trained." He didn't want the young guys he's spent all these months training and that he supervises, to go without him. He said he needed to be there to watch out for them. I could tell he was serious. I tried to console myself in a previous conversation (he leaves in Sept.) by saying that things are a lot calmer over there now (in Iraq-- not in Afghanistan), and he said in some ways it'll be more dangerous because they are transitioning and the majority of the troops they will be working with will be natives. A few days after we discussed this issue I read in the paper where a traitor ( a native who was working with British troops) turned on our troops and shot 4 British soldiers. Still.... his son just got back from his second deployment and he said it was a lot better than the first time they went. He said he was only mortared a few times this time and that last time he was mortared every week several times. So.... that gives me some comfort. I still worry. I am glad that I have been living closer to my brother this past year and have been able to spend more time with him.
On a different note... I am glad we are on the cooler side of the state right now as our children are telling us it's been 100 back home. Left just in time. Kali was also telling me about her latest buy-- a bodybugg. I had to look it up-- never heard of it. It's like a wrist watch and you wear it and it tells you exactly how many calories you are burning. Very cool. I told the husband I wanted one for my birthday. My children informed me the other day that I'm the hardest person to buy for. Really? Chocolate, cheap pearl earrings, gift certificates to eateries, pictures of my grandkids (parents can be included too), tennis balls, cheesecake, or old books. See guys, I'm not that hard to buy for. Any of those things make me happy. You can even have the grandkids put their handprints on paper and frame it for me. I love stuff like that too. I am however, skipping my birthday after I hit 5-0. The husband turns 48 tomorrow and we're having a big dessert social tonight at our house to celebrate with all our wonderful friends here. It'll be a nice way to say good-bye too. Looks like it's going to be a beautiful Sabbath day. Think we'll set up the tables and chairs outside for the social.
Remember to think of our guys and girls serving in our armed forces as we enjoy our Sunday afternoon and keep them in our prayers for a safe return.
I asked him if it'd be such a bad thing if he couldn't go again-- I hate it when he goes. He said it would because he's a sgt. and he said "I have to go with the boys I've trained." He didn't want the young guys he's spent all these months training and that he supervises, to go without him. He said he needed to be there to watch out for them. I could tell he was serious. I tried to console myself in a previous conversation (he leaves in Sept.) by saying that things are a lot calmer over there now (in Iraq-- not in Afghanistan), and he said in some ways it'll be more dangerous because they are transitioning and the majority of the troops they will be working with will be natives. A few days after we discussed this issue I read in the paper where a traitor ( a native who was working with British troops) turned on our troops and shot 4 British soldiers. Still.... his son just got back from his second deployment and he said it was a lot better than the first time they went. He said he was only mortared a few times this time and that last time he was mortared every week several times. So.... that gives me some comfort. I still worry. I am glad that I have been living closer to my brother this past year and have been able to spend more time with him.
On a different note... I am glad we are on the cooler side of the state right now as our children are telling us it's been 100 back home. Left just in time. Kali was also telling me about her latest buy-- a bodybugg. I had to look it up-- never heard of it. It's like a wrist watch and you wear it and it tells you exactly how many calories you are burning. Very cool. I told the husband I wanted one for my birthday. My children informed me the other day that I'm the hardest person to buy for. Really? Chocolate, cheap pearl earrings, gift certificates to eateries, pictures of my grandkids (parents can be included too), tennis balls, cheesecake, or old books. See guys, I'm not that hard to buy for. Any of those things make me happy. You can even have the grandkids put their handprints on paper and frame it for me. I love stuff like that too. I am however, skipping my birthday after I hit 5-0. The husband turns 48 tomorrow and we're having a big dessert social tonight at our house to celebrate with all our wonderful friends here. It'll be a nice way to say good-bye too. Looks like it's going to be a beautiful Sabbath day. Think we'll set up the tables and chairs outside for the social.
Remember to think of our guys and girls serving in our armed forces as we enjoy our Sunday afternoon and keep them in our prayers for a safe return.
Thursday, July 15, 2010
Basketball- Know your role
People always ask me, "What makes a good basketball player?" Well, there are many things..... like attitude, work ethic, skill, and "knowing your role". I want to talk about the last one because it's one that coaches often overlook way too much.
If all your players are clear what their role is and they execute THEIR role.... you can have a championship team and not just a champion-type player. I've seen loaded teams with champions who never win the championship. Why? They don't know their role. Either they're lacking in confidence. Confused because they haven't been taught their role. Or they're all just trying to do everything and be everything and ultimately.... that's not teamwork. Furthermore, if everyone knows their role, a true team effort is attainable. A team "effort" is necessary before team "work" and then team pride and then team championship.
I have coached two posts that are prime examples of knowing their roles. Whit T. was a quiet post. Other posts in the state were definitely bigger and stronger. She looked more like a model and her smile showed her sweetness. At the beginning of the season she would not demand the ball. She was too unselfish and she was too quiet. I made her a captain and that was a huge role on the team. She HAD to come out of her shell. She HAD to be a leader. My captains are very hands on. I had meetings with them. Then I taught them to run the floor. Whit's money position was trailer at the foul shot line. She had a great outside shot. She also finished inside the paint. I watched her confidence and leadership grow throughout the season. She began to know her role. Just as importantly, her teammates knew her role.
At districts I heard her take control in the huddle. She was pushing her team. Wow! I had to smile. At state we had to face the number one, undefeated team for the state in our first round.... and they had a big girl... and she was big. We ran them. We also put Shannon (our other secret weapon) on the point guard. We pressed, we ran, we finished, and Whitney was in the house. She was in the house and knowing her role the whole state tournament, but the championship game was her shining moment. She controlled the floor. She demanded the ball. She lead her team to a state championship. She fulfilled her role. She was named player of the year for the state and went on to play college ball. She was a role model to my other younger post... Jac.
Jac was a toothpick of a post, so knowing her role was an evolving process as she evolved as a player. She didn't have to be told to demand the ball. I loved that she always wanted the ball. She could seal her girl so low that it didn't matter if they had 50 pounds on her (and often they did). She perfected the turn around baseline fade shot. She ran the floor beautifully. At 5'10 and a beanpole she had to run and beat them. And she did. She went on to be player of the year for the state two years later and led her team to another state championship.
Both these girls also knew their role in practice. But I can tell you that "their role" still had to be defined, reviewed, and respected. You can't just assume a player knows their role. You also can't assume that a team will respect a player's role. All of that takes design and work. The ultimate end goal is that the team "flow" as I call it. You can tell when a team has flow. They transition with a few passes and act like it's the every day norm when they score. They are unselfish and rely on every member of the team. One thing that is always EVERY players role is to score, dribble, and pass. I demand that every player shoots the ball. Every player must have the ability to be a threat. Otherwise, breaking down the team is pretty easy.
I will talk about a few more players tomorrow in my series on "know your role". :D
If all your players are clear what their role is and they execute THEIR role.... you can have a championship team and not just a champion-type player. I've seen loaded teams with champions who never win the championship. Why? They don't know their role. Either they're lacking in confidence. Confused because they haven't been taught their role. Or they're all just trying to do everything and be everything and ultimately.... that's not teamwork. Furthermore, if everyone knows their role, a true team effort is attainable. A team "effort" is necessary before team "work" and then team pride and then team championship.
I have coached two posts that are prime examples of knowing their roles. Whit T. was a quiet post. Other posts in the state were definitely bigger and stronger. She looked more like a model and her smile showed her sweetness. At the beginning of the season she would not demand the ball. She was too unselfish and she was too quiet. I made her a captain and that was a huge role on the team. She HAD to come out of her shell. She HAD to be a leader. My captains are very hands on. I had meetings with them. Then I taught them to run the floor. Whit's money position was trailer at the foul shot line. She had a great outside shot. She also finished inside the paint. I watched her confidence and leadership grow throughout the season. She began to know her role. Just as importantly, her teammates knew her role.
At districts I heard her take control in the huddle. She was pushing her team. Wow! I had to smile. At state we had to face the number one, undefeated team for the state in our first round.... and they had a big girl... and she was big. We ran them. We also put Shannon (our other secret weapon) on the point guard. We pressed, we ran, we finished, and Whitney was in the house. She was in the house and knowing her role the whole state tournament, but the championship game was her shining moment. She controlled the floor. She demanded the ball. She lead her team to a state championship. She fulfilled her role. She was named player of the year for the state and went on to play college ball. She was a role model to my other younger post... Jac.
Jac was a toothpick of a post, so knowing her role was an evolving process as she evolved as a player. She didn't have to be told to demand the ball. I loved that she always wanted the ball. She could seal her girl so low that it didn't matter if they had 50 pounds on her (and often they did). She perfected the turn around baseline fade shot. She ran the floor beautifully. At 5'10 and a beanpole she had to run and beat them. And she did. She went on to be player of the year for the state two years later and led her team to another state championship.
Both these girls also knew their role in practice. But I can tell you that "their role" still had to be defined, reviewed, and respected. You can't just assume a player knows their role. You also can't assume that a team will respect a player's role. All of that takes design and work. The ultimate end goal is that the team "flow" as I call it. You can tell when a team has flow. They transition with a few passes and act like it's the every day norm when they score. They are unselfish and rely on every member of the team. One thing that is always EVERY players role is to score, dribble, and pass. I demand that every player shoots the ball. Every player must have the ability to be a threat. Otherwise, breaking down the team is pretty easy.
I will talk about a few more players tomorrow in my series on "know your role". :D
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
Mammograms and Road Trips
Am I the only woman who spends the 24-48 hours prior to the mammogram imagining new lumps and trying to convince myself that the vice grip they clamp our flesh between isn't really that bad. It's kinda like childbirth-- while it's happening.... you remember the unpleasantness.... a year later.... you have forgotten. Okay, all you young ones-- it really isn't quite that bad.
Actually the lady I got today was very quick, very good, and very informative. I can honestly say that it was not painful at all. Because of my problems last year with all the follow-ups, she took the time today to talk to me. I asked her to show me what my cysts looks like on the films and she did. She even let me compare last year's to this year's. It doesn't look like the size of the cysts have changed. She said I would get the results in the mail and my doctor would also call me. There was a new small mass in the area where my lymph nodes are so she said they may want to check that (they meaning my doctor) but given my history of cysts, it could well be another cysts. That was the only scary news today. The rest look the same as last year and last year after all the tests and ultrasounds were done, all cysts were liquid filled meaning -- noncancerous. I am a little leery about the lymph gland thing but I have learned.... my worrying doesn't change it. So.... I will pray that it's just another cyst and she didn't seem too concerned. Annual check-ups and early detection are the keys and... I believe eating and living a healthy life.
On a brighter note... we left one side of the state and headed back to the grandkids' side. As soon as we got home we delivered all of Jeremy's books to him from our 40 million D.I. book stops. Then we took the kids to Marmaduke. It was cute for the most part, but it seemed more like a T.V. show. The kids liked it though. Then of course we had to stop and get an ice cream cone on the way home with them. It seems like they grow a few inches every time we leave! Little Jilly Bear will be a year old tomorrow. Hard to believe! She is the dancing queen. She dances to anything that has a beat to it. Her mom says she even dances to the vacuum!
I hope you read the fiber info from yesterday's post. Good stuff. Make sure you also drink your water with it though. It's nice to be back for a few days, but then the vacation's over. We're headed back home Friday night and we have next week to pack our house and move. Yikes! I'm tired just thinking about it! We're also hosting a farewell dessert social Sunday. One last chance to get together with some of the finest people in the world. We will miss them. Of course, we still own a couple houses down there, so I'm guessing we'll see them... :D
Actually the lady I got today was very quick, very good, and very informative. I can honestly say that it was not painful at all. Because of my problems last year with all the follow-ups, she took the time today to talk to me. I asked her to show me what my cysts looks like on the films and she did. She even let me compare last year's to this year's. It doesn't look like the size of the cysts have changed. She said I would get the results in the mail and my doctor would also call me. There was a new small mass in the area where my lymph nodes are so she said they may want to check that (they meaning my doctor) but given my history of cysts, it could well be another cysts. That was the only scary news today. The rest look the same as last year and last year after all the tests and ultrasounds were done, all cysts were liquid filled meaning -- noncancerous. I am a little leery about the lymph gland thing but I have learned.... my worrying doesn't change it. So.... I will pray that it's just another cyst and she didn't seem too concerned. Annual check-ups and early detection are the keys and... I believe eating and living a healthy life.
On a brighter note... we left one side of the state and headed back to the grandkids' side. As soon as we got home we delivered all of Jeremy's books to him from our 40 million D.I. book stops. Then we took the kids to Marmaduke. It was cute for the most part, but it seemed more like a T.V. show. The kids liked it though. Then of course we had to stop and get an ice cream cone on the way home with them. It seems like they grow a few inches every time we leave! Little Jilly Bear will be a year old tomorrow. Hard to believe! She is the dancing queen. She dances to anything that has a beat to it. Her mom says she even dances to the vacuum!
I hope you read the fiber info from yesterday's post. Good stuff. Make sure you also drink your water with it though. It's nice to be back for a few days, but then the vacation's over. We're headed back home Friday night and we have next week to pack our house and move. Yikes! I'm tired just thinking about it! We're also hosting a farewell dessert social Sunday. One last chance to get together with some of the finest people in the world. We will miss them. Of course, we still own a couple houses down there, so I'm guessing we'll see them... :D
Monday, July 12, 2010
FIBER FACTS
SOME FIBER HIGH VEGGIES ACTUALLY HAVE NEGATIVE CALORIES!
No food is actually "negative in calories" but there are certain foods that the act of digestion in the body will burn more calories than the food itself, creating a negative calorie balance. Example: a 25 calorie piece of broccoli (100 grams) requires your body to burn 80 calories to digest it which results in a net loss of 55 calories! Some great foods which are extremely low in calories and require lots of energy for the body to break them down include asparagus, broccoli, cauliflower, celery, lettuce and zucchini. These are great foods to include in your weight loss plan
FIBER AND HEART DISEASE
High intake of dietary fiber has been linked to a lower risk of heart disease in a number of large studies that followed people for many years. (3) In a Harvard study of over 40,000 male health professionals, researchers found that a high total dietary fiber intake was linked to a 40 percent lower risk of coronary heart disease, compared to a low fiber intake. (4) Cereal fiber, which is found in grains, seemed particularly beneficial. A related Harvard study of female nurses produced quite similar findings. (5) There are several important factors that may help lower your risk for type 2 diabetes, such as maintaining a healthy weight, being physically active, and not smoking. The Harvard studies both found that a diet high in cereal fiber was linked to a lower risk of type 2 diabetes.
HIGH FIBER DIET REDUCES ACNE!
When it comes to your acne and your general overall health, fiber is a great way to keep yourself with a healthy digestive system, and it turns out that having a healthy digestive system is a great way to keep your pimples away and keep your skin clear. A diet that's high in fiber will help you keep your digestive system healthy which in turn helps you get rid of your acne.
http://www.dlife.com/
Whether you have diabetes or not, it's smart to look at a food's fiber-to-carbs ratio. Carbs raise blood sugar but fiber can moderate that rise. Fiber comes with a host of other health benefits, too. Fiber aids in weight loss by filling you up and flushing your system.
Here are 12 to add to your grocery list today ...
1. AVOCADO. One whole, medium avocado contains 17 grams of carbohydrate and a truly impressive 11 grams of fiber. That's almost half of the daily recommended minimum intake of fiber!
The avocado is a real diabetes superfood, providing an excellent dose of those good-for-you, unsaturated fatty acids. And avocados deliver almost 20 vitamins, minerals, and phytonutrients -- the special plant chemicals that convey myriad health benefits. Plus, what is more fun than growing an avocado plant from the pit?
Guacamole tip: To keep avocado dips from turning brown, press plastic wrap down into bowl and smooth it tight to the edges, leaving no air pockets.
2. ARTICHOKE. A medium artichoke contains about 14 grams of carbs and 10 grams of fiber. Like avocados, artichokes are bursting with nutrients, including an impressive amount of antioxidants, an excellent dose of vitamin C, as well as folate, potassium and magnesium. And did you know? A medium artichoke also delivers 4 grams of protein.
Just snip off the stem and a half-inch off the top, pull off five or six of the outermost leaves, and steam for 30 minutes or microwave in a couple inches of water for 7 -10 minutes.
3. RASPBERRIES. A cup of these delicate, vibrant berries contains 15 grams of carbs and 8 grams of fiber. High in vitamin C and several other nutrients, they are packed with antioxidants and have anti-inflammatory properties as well. The phytochemicals that make plant foods red, orange, or blue are potent disease fighters. My favorite fruit in the world. I put them on my ice cream, in yogurt, in shakes, in salads, on sugar-free angel food cake, and in my cereal.
4. BLACKBERRIES. Like raspberries, blackberries are rich in those health-giving pigments that give them their beautiful, deep blue-black coloring. They deliver the same amount of carbohydrate and fiber as raspberries, too. A cup contains 15 grams of carbs and 8 grams of fiber.
Raspberries and blackberries are both known as "bramble" fruit, and an increasing number of studies are showing that these and other intensely colored fruits and veggies improve health and fight disease. I make my own yogurt parfaits using berries and granola.
5. LENTILS AND SPLIT PEAS. One half-cup of lentils contains about 10 grams of carbs and 8 grams of fiber. Lentils fall into that fancy-sounding food category known as legumes, which are veggies that grow in pods.
Legumes are great sources of protein and fiber, but also contain lots of health-giving compounds. One type is called saponins, which may help lower cholesterol and blood glucose levels and reduce disease risks.
Did you know? Lentils do not require soaking, so buy some and throw them into some broth with a couple chopped vegetables and, presto, soup!
6. BLACK BEANS. Black beans are a type of legume, too, and contain all the same great health benefits as lentils. A bit higher in carbs at 22 grams, a half-cup of black beans delivers a hearty 7 grams of fiber. And if you subtract the fiber from the carbs, you end up with a manageable 15 grams of carbs in a serving. I add beans to my green salads for my protien and added fiber.
7. BROCCOLI. Well, you knew you'd find this vegetable on the list, didn't you? One cup of broccoli contains just 9 grams of carbs and a nice 6 grams of fiber. Broccoli is a member of the cruciferous vegetable family, and these superfoods are known to have anti-cancer properties, among a host of other body benefits (like being a negative calorie food). Remember not to overcook broccoli, or its nutrients begin to fade. Use a potato peeler to take off the outer layer on the stalks, then chop them into one-inch pieces. This allows them to cook in the amount of time needed for the florettes.
8. PEAS. 1 Cup of peas has 8.8 grams of fiber. I love new peas and potatoes (with the skins on). This combo teams up to provide a super source of fiber but the potatoes are high in carbs.
9. PEAR. A medium pear contains 20 grams of carbs and 4.5 grams of fiber. Be sure to wash them well and eat the skin. Fiber and other nutrients live in that thin outer layer of the fruit. Slice pears and drizzle with lemon juice to keep them from turning brown, give a nice tart counterpoint to their juicy, sweetness, and to moderate your blood sugar response. (I add pear slices to fruit and veggie trays)
10. APPLE. An apple a day provides great phytonutrients (phyto=plant) and a good dose of fiber. One medium apple contains about 23 grams of carbs and 4 grams of fiber. Again, wash well and eat the skin. You should know by now that the deep red color is an indicator of nature's potent disease-fighting chemicals. (I cut up apples w/skin into my salads)
11. OATMEAL. A cup of cooked oatmeal contains 27 grams of carbs and 4 grams of fiber. Use old-fashioned rolled oat or steel-cut oats for the best health bang for your buck. These are the least processed varieties and retain the most nutrients and fiber. Quick tip: Store your oats in the fridge. The oils in them can go rancid over time. (I add raspberries or blackberries to my oatmeal for a healthier, higher fiber breakfast for very few calories added).
12. BARLEY. Barley holds the honor of being the lowest-glycemic grain (of the grains officially tested so far). This means it is the grain least likely to spike your blood sugar. A half-cup of cooked pearl barley contains 22 grams of carbs and 3 grams of fiber. If you can find the less processed, "hull-less" barley, you'll get even more fiber and more blood sugar protection. Barley is mild, tender, and versatile -- it can be used in place of rice, as an ingredient in soups, or in the morning like oatmeal.
By Mayo Clinic staff
Looking to add more fiber to your diet? Fiber — along with adequate fluid intake — moves quickly and relatively easily through your digestive tract and helps it function properly. A high-fiber diet may also help reduce the risk of heart disease and diabetes.
Here's a look at the fiber content of some common foods. Read nutrition labels to find out exactly how much fiber is in your favorite foods. Women should try to eat at least 21 to 25 grams of fiber a day, while men should aim for 30 to 38 grams a day.
Fruits Serving size Total fiber (grams)*
Raspberries 1 cup 8.0
Pear, with skin 1 medium 5.5
Apple, with skin 1 medium 4.4
Strawberries (halves) 1 1/4 cup 3.8
Banana 1 medium 3.1
Orange 1 medium 3.1
Figs, dried 2 medium 1.6
Raisins 2 tablespoons 1.0
Grains, cereal & pasta Serving size Total fiber (grams)*
Spaghetti, whole-wheat, cooked 1 cup 6.2
Barley, pearled, cooked 1 cup 6.0
Bran flakes 3/4 cup 5.3
Oat bran muffin 1 medium 5.2
Oatmeal, quick, regular or instant, cooked 1 cup 4.0
Popcorn, air-popped 3 cups 3.5
Brown rice, cooked 1 cup 3.5
Bread, rye 1 slice 1.9
Bread, whole-wheat or multigrain 1 slice 1.9
Legumes, nuts & seeds Serving size Total fiber (grams)*
Split peas, cooked 1 cup 16.3
Lentils, cooked 1 cup 15.6
Black beans, cooked 1 cup 15.0
Lima beans, cooked 1 cup 13.2
Baked beans, vegetarian, canned, cooked 1 cup 10.4
Sunflower seed kernels 1/4 cup 3.9
Almonds 1 ounce (23 nuts) 3.5
Pistachio nuts 1 ounce (49 nuts) 2.9
Pecans 1 ounce (19 halves) 2.7
Vegetables Serving size Total fiber (grams)*
Artichoke, cooked 1 medium 10.3
Peas, cooked 1 cup 8.8
Broccoli, boiled 1 cup 5.1
Turnip greens, boiled 1 cup 5.0
Sweet corn, cooked 1 cup 4.2
Brussels sprouts, cooked 1 cup 4.1
Potato, with skin, baked 1 medium 2.9
Tomato paste 1/4 cup 2.7
Carrot, raw 1 medium 1.7
*Fiber content can vary between brands.
No food is actually "negative in calories" but there are certain foods that the act of digestion in the body will burn more calories than the food itself, creating a negative calorie balance. Example: a 25 calorie piece of broccoli (100 grams) requires your body to burn 80 calories to digest it which results in a net loss of 55 calories! Some great foods which are extremely low in calories and require lots of energy for the body to break them down include asparagus, broccoli, cauliflower, celery, lettuce and zucchini. These are great foods to include in your weight loss plan
FIBER AND HEART DISEASE
High intake of dietary fiber has been linked to a lower risk of heart disease in a number of large studies that followed people for many years. (3) In a Harvard study of over 40,000 male health professionals, researchers found that a high total dietary fiber intake was linked to a 40 percent lower risk of coronary heart disease, compared to a low fiber intake. (4) Cereal fiber, which is found in grains, seemed particularly beneficial. A related Harvard study of female nurses produced quite similar findings. (5) There are several important factors that may help lower your risk for type 2 diabetes, such as maintaining a healthy weight, being physically active, and not smoking. The Harvard studies both found that a diet high in cereal fiber was linked to a lower risk of type 2 diabetes.
HIGH FIBER DIET REDUCES ACNE!
When it comes to your acne and your general overall health, fiber is a great way to keep yourself with a healthy digestive system, and it turns out that having a healthy digestive system is a great way to keep your pimples away and keep your skin clear. A diet that's high in fiber will help you keep your digestive system healthy which in turn helps you get rid of your acne.
http://www.dlife.com/
Whether you have diabetes or not, it's smart to look at a food's fiber-to-carbs ratio. Carbs raise blood sugar but fiber can moderate that rise. Fiber comes with a host of other health benefits, too. Fiber aids in weight loss by filling you up and flushing your system.
Here are 12 to add to your grocery list today ...
1. AVOCADO. One whole, medium avocado contains 17 grams of carbohydrate and a truly impressive 11 grams of fiber. That's almost half of the daily recommended minimum intake of fiber!
The avocado is a real diabetes superfood, providing an excellent dose of those good-for-you, unsaturated fatty acids. And avocados deliver almost 20 vitamins, minerals, and phytonutrients -- the special plant chemicals that convey myriad health benefits. Plus, what is more fun than growing an avocado plant from the pit?
Guacamole tip: To keep avocado dips from turning brown, press plastic wrap down into bowl and smooth it tight to the edges, leaving no air pockets.
2. ARTICHOKE. A medium artichoke contains about 14 grams of carbs and 10 grams of fiber. Like avocados, artichokes are bursting with nutrients, including an impressive amount of antioxidants, an excellent dose of vitamin C, as well as folate, potassium and magnesium. And did you know? A medium artichoke also delivers 4 grams of protein.
Just snip off the stem and a half-inch off the top, pull off five or six of the outermost leaves, and steam for 30 minutes or microwave in a couple inches of water for 7 -10 minutes.
3. RASPBERRIES. A cup of these delicate, vibrant berries contains 15 grams of carbs and 8 grams of fiber. High in vitamin C and several other nutrients, they are packed with antioxidants and have anti-inflammatory properties as well. The phytochemicals that make plant foods red, orange, or blue are potent disease fighters. My favorite fruit in the world. I put them on my ice cream, in yogurt, in shakes, in salads, on sugar-free angel food cake, and in my cereal.
4. BLACKBERRIES. Like raspberries, blackberries are rich in those health-giving pigments that give them their beautiful, deep blue-black coloring. They deliver the same amount of carbohydrate and fiber as raspberries, too. A cup contains 15 grams of carbs and 8 grams of fiber.
Raspberries and blackberries are both known as "bramble" fruit, and an increasing number of studies are showing that these and other intensely colored fruits and veggies improve health and fight disease. I make my own yogurt parfaits using berries and granola.
5. LENTILS AND SPLIT PEAS. One half-cup of lentils contains about 10 grams of carbs and 8 grams of fiber. Lentils fall into that fancy-sounding food category known as legumes, which are veggies that grow in pods.
Legumes are great sources of protein and fiber, but also contain lots of health-giving compounds. One type is called saponins, which may help lower cholesterol and blood glucose levels and reduce disease risks.
Did you know? Lentils do not require soaking, so buy some and throw them into some broth with a couple chopped vegetables and, presto, soup!
6. BLACK BEANS. Black beans are a type of legume, too, and contain all the same great health benefits as lentils. A bit higher in carbs at 22 grams, a half-cup of black beans delivers a hearty 7 grams of fiber. And if you subtract the fiber from the carbs, you end up with a manageable 15 grams of carbs in a serving. I add beans to my green salads for my protien and added fiber.
7. BROCCOLI. Well, you knew you'd find this vegetable on the list, didn't you? One cup of broccoli contains just 9 grams of carbs and a nice 6 grams of fiber. Broccoli is a member of the cruciferous vegetable family, and these superfoods are known to have anti-cancer properties, among a host of other body benefits (like being a negative calorie food). Remember not to overcook broccoli, or its nutrients begin to fade. Use a potato peeler to take off the outer layer on the stalks, then chop them into one-inch pieces. This allows them to cook in the amount of time needed for the florettes.
8. PEAS. 1 Cup of peas has 8.8 grams of fiber. I love new peas and potatoes (with the skins on). This combo teams up to provide a super source of fiber but the potatoes are high in carbs.
9. PEAR. A medium pear contains 20 grams of carbs and 4.5 grams of fiber. Be sure to wash them well and eat the skin. Fiber and other nutrients live in that thin outer layer of the fruit. Slice pears and drizzle with lemon juice to keep them from turning brown, give a nice tart counterpoint to their juicy, sweetness, and to moderate your blood sugar response. (I add pear slices to fruit and veggie trays)
10. APPLE. An apple a day provides great phytonutrients (phyto=plant) and a good dose of fiber. One medium apple contains about 23 grams of carbs and 4 grams of fiber. Again, wash well and eat the skin. You should know by now that the deep red color is an indicator of nature's potent disease-fighting chemicals. (I cut up apples w/skin into my salads)
11. OATMEAL. A cup of cooked oatmeal contains 27 grams of carbs and 4 grams of fiber. Use old-fashioned rolled oat or steel-cut oats for the best health bang for your buck. These are the least processed varieties and retain the most nutrients and fiber. Quick tip: Store your oats in the fridge. The oils in them can go rancid over time. (I add raspberries or blackberries to my oatmeal for a healthier, higher fiber breakfast for very few calories added).
12. BARLEY. Barley holds the honor of being the lowest-glycemic grain (of the grains officially tested so far). This means it is the grain least likely to spike your blood sugar. A half-cup of cooked pearl barley contains 22 grams of carbs and 3 grams of fiber. If you can find the less processed, "hull-less" barley, you'll get even more fiber and more blood sugar protection. Barley is mild, tender, and versatile -- it can be used in place of rice, as an ingredient in soups, or in the morning like oatmeal.
By Mayo Clinic staff
Looking to add more fiber to your diet? Fiber — along with adequate fluid intake — moves quickly and relatively easily through your digestive tract and helps it function properly. A high-fiber diet may also help reduce the risk of heart disease and diabetes.
Here's a look at the fiber content of some common foods. Read nutrition labels to find out exactly how much fiber is in your favorite foods. Women should try to eat at least 21 to 25 grams of fiber a day, while men should aim for 30 to 38 grams a day.
Fruits Serving size Total fiber (grams)*
Raspberries 1 cup 8.0
Pear, with skin 1 medium 5.5
Apple, with skin 1 medium 4.4
Strawberries (halves) 1 1/4 cup 3.8
Banana 1 medium 3.1
Orange 1 medium 3.1
Figs, dried 2 medium 1.6
Raisins 2 tablespoons 1.0
Grains, cereal & pasta Serving size Total fiber (grams)*
Spaghetti, whole-wheat, cooked 1 cup 6.2
Barley, pearled, cooked 1 cup 6.0
Bran flakes 3/4 cup 5.3
Oat bran muffin 1 medium 5.2
Oatmeal, quick, regular or instant, cooked 1 cup 4.0
Popcorn, air-popped 3 cups 3.5
Brown rice, cooked 1 cup 3.5
Bread, rye 1 slice 1.9
Bread, whole-wheat or multigrain 1 slice 1.9
Legumes, nuts & seeds Serving size Total fiber (grams)*
Split peas, cooked 1 cup 16.3
Lentils, cooked 1 cup 15.6
Black beans, cooked 1 cup 15.0
Lima beans, cooked 1 cup 13.2
Baked beans, vegetarian, canned, cooked 1 cup 10.4
Sunflower seed kernels 1/4 cup 3.9
Almonds 1 ounce (23 nuts) 3.5
Pistachio nuts 1 ounce (49 nuts) 2.9
Pecans 1 ounce (19 halves) 2.7
Vegetables Serving size Total fiber (grams)*
Artichoke, cooked 1 medium 10.3
Peas, cooked 1 cup 8.8
Broccoli, boiled 1 cup 5.1
Turnip greens, boiled 1 cup 5.0
Sweet corn, cooked 1 cup 4.2
Brussels sprouts, cooked 1 cup 4.1
Potato, with skin, baked 1 medium 2.9
Tomato paste 1/4 cup 2.7
Carrot, raw 1 medium 1.7
*Fiber content can vary between brands.
Sunday, July 11, 2010
My Friend Christine
While we were visiting GF for our high school reunion I had the opportunity to visit my friend Christine again. We have known each other since my kids were little. She has always been an example to me. Each time I see her sitting in her wheelchair I am reminded of how quickly life can change. I remember what she said after her accident four years ago.... "Laurie, your whole life can change in 10 seconds and you may not think 10 seconds is a very long time... but it is." I have never forgotten that. I think of the things I take for granted every day.... like being able to walk and see and hear... and I am ashamed that I sometimes complain.
I also remember how she looked when I visited her in the hospital where they had life-flighted her and her husband. They said she'd always be paralyzed and she'd never walk. It's quite a romantic notion to think that because it's your friend and she's this extraordinary person that she will beat the odds. Well she has in some respects. She has one leg that simply refuses to do a whole lot but she forces it to anyway. While I was visiting her this last time I watched as she walked across the room with the help of a walker and a home health nurse. Mainly she could hold her weight standing up on her own. The rest, the nurse had to help including moving her feet, but even being able to hold her weight while standing was amazing. It's not the ultimate result she wanted or any of us wanted but it's so much better than not standing at all or even worse.... not trying.
That's what I'm doing with some of my goals in my life.... not trying. I need to work on finishing at least one of the books I've started writing. I need to build my barn dream. But mostly.... I need to enjoy every 10 seconds of this great life. I have such a great family. I am very loved and cared for. My body has its issues and my upcoming mammogram is a dread moment because I know it'll mean follow-ups again and more testing as always... but at least I can walk. I can see. I can hear. I can take care of myself. I think we can spend a lot of time regretting, fearing, and wanting. We could spend more time being thankful, dreaming, and serving others.
I will be closer to Christine. I wonder if I will make the time to go see her more than I did living on the other side of the state. I wonder if I will take more time for all of my friends. It's a lesson I learned this past year.... the importance of friends. I wonder if I will forget that lesson this next year. I hope not. I know I take time for my kids and grandkids. Throughout this past six months of learning to eat healthier (a life changing experience by the way) I am left with one HUGE lesson that I learned and it wasn't just about food. The biggest lesson I learned is that balance is the hardest thing to get in my life. It is the challenge we face every day. It is what reveals who and how we are. I cannot achieve balance in my life without having God in my life. I don't believe anyone can.
So on that note.... I'm going to church. :D Tomorrow I will talk about Fiber and what role it plays in not only losing weight, but flattening your stomach. I am going to try to balance my blogging about life experiences and still keeping up on my current activities, but also reflecting on lessons I've learned in eating healthier and in life. Thank you to all who tune in to my life from time to time and who have helped me be a healthier, happier me.
I also remember how she looked when I visited her in the hospital where they had life-flighted her and her husband. They said she'd always be paralyzed and she'd never walk. It's quite a romantic notion to think that because it's your friend and she's this extraordinary person that she will beat the odds. Well she has in some respects. She has one leg that simply refuses to do a whole lot but she forces it to anyway. While I was visiting her this last time I watched as she walked across the room with the help of a walker and a home health nurse. Mainly she could hold her weight standing up on her own. The rest, the nurse had to help including moving her feet, but even being able to hold her weight while standing was amazing. It's not the ultimate result she wanted or any of us wanted but it's so much better than not standing at all or even worse.... not trying.
That's what I'm doing with some of my goals in my life.... not trying. I need to work on finishing at least one of the books I've started writing. I need to build my barn dream. But mostly.... I need to enjoy every 10 seconds of this great life. I have such a great family. I am very loved and cared for. My body has its issues and my upcoming mammogram is a dread moment because I know it'll mean follow-ups again and more testing as always... but at least I can walk. I can see. I can hear. I can take care of myself. I think we can spend a lot of time regretting, fearing, and wanting. We could spend more time being thankful, dreaming, and serving others.
I will be closer to Christine. I wonder if I will make the time to go see her more than I did living on the other side of the state. I wonder if I will take more time for all of my friends. It's a lesson I learned this past year.... the importance of friends. I wonder if I will forget that lesson this next year. I hope not. I know I take time for my kids and grandkids. Throughout this past six months of learning to eat healthier (a life changing experience by the way) I am left with one HUGE lesson that I learned and it wasn't just about food. The biggest lesson I learned is that balance is the hardest thing to get in my life. It is the challenge we face every day. It is what reveals who and how we are. I cannot achieve balance in my life without having God in my life. I don't believe anyone can.
So on that note.... I'm going to church. :D Tomorrow I will talk about Fiber and what role it plays in not only losing weight, but flattening your stomach. I am going to try to balance my blogging about life experiences and still keeping up on my current activities, but also reflecting on lessons I've learned in eating healthier and in life. Thank you to all who tune in to my life from time to time and who have helped me be a healthier, happier me.
Thursday, July 8, 2010
Living Life July 8, 2010
Enjoyed spending some time with Jason and Anne before they headed back to the Boise area. Little Maddi is so easy to get attached to. Such a cutie and such a personality. They will be coming back up again soon to stay for a while and help us finish packing.
Packing.... haven't done much yet this trip... packing that is! Left for Wolf Creek Resort on Monday. What a great three days we had up there....surrounded by mountains and loads of time to do absolutely nothing. Loved it. We also enjoyed the tennis courts. Kali said it was like ping pong so I thought "I can do it then". Never played tennis before. It's not like ping pong Kali. According to my husband, I may NOT hit the ball on my side of the court first when I'm serving it. There were also two sets of lines and he insisted that most of my balls were out. I wore my sandals to play in the first day. Didn't work so I went barefooted. Didn't work, so put the sandals back on. Sore feet the next day, but played again (wore tennis shoes... much easier). I did a little better the second day but I need a lot of coaching.
Also played some basketball and went swimming. I was trying to teach the husband how to swim without just dog paddling or doing the basic swim. He's a butt sinker so it took some work, but he was finally able to skim the bottom. When I was demonstrating how to tuck and dive and stay low to skim, pulled a muscle that was not used to being used. It was fine the next morning, but all the swimming and trying to do all the same stuff like I was 20 did not set well with my body. It was, however, great exercise. I brought all of our food and our suite had a full kitchen so I cooked healthy and ate healthy the whole time we were there (three days). I did find Utah Truffles at the local market and that was one of my bad calorie eats. I also cooked brownies for dessert our last day. We obviously couldn't eat the whole pan of them so I put them in the empty plastic blueberry container and stuck them in the cooler with the rest of the food that had to stay cold and when we got them out to eat them today they were still very moist and fresh. I was very surprised. I've never thought of putting my brownies in the fridge after they cool.
Last night we spent the night with Greg's mom and her husband. It was good to visit with them and this morning we headed to Temple Square in Utah. We also went to the visitior's center and the museum. Then we hit the SLC, Layton, and Pocatello DIs on the way home. My car is loaded with books for Jeremy. When we were in Ogden we also went to the one there and the one at Centerville. Now we're back home and have the weekend to continue our vacation. We'll start packing again next week. It finally feels like summer now that we've had some actual vacation time. I start teaching summer school on the 26th already, but I don't want to think about that yet. I'm just going to enjoy the time off we have left! It has also been pretty easy to make healthy eating and exercising choices now that both of us are on board. The husband likes that he has lost weight and had to get a new size of clothes. It is also nice to see that we don't really think of it as weight loss any more though.... we really do just try to eat healthier and the weight loss or just maintaining our weight and not gaining is pretty easy even eating our brownies and ice cream here and there. :D
Packing.... haven't done much yet this trip... packing that is! Left for Wolf Creek Resort on Monday. What a great three days we had up there....surrounded by mountains and loads of time to do absolutely nothing. Loved it. We also enjoyed the tennis courts. Kali said it was like ping pong so I thought "I can do it then". Never played tennis before. It's not like ping pong Kali. According to my husband, I may NOT hit the ball on my side of the court first when I'm serving it. There were also two sets of lines and he insisted that most of my balls were out. I wore my sandals to play in the first day. Didn't work so I went barefooted. Didn't work, so put the sandals back on. Sore feet the next day, but played again (wore tennis shoes... much easier). I did a little better the second day but I need a lot of coaching.
Also played some basketball and went swimming. I was trying to teach the husband how to swim without just dog paddling or doing the basic swim. He's a butt sinker so it took some work, but he was finally able to skim the bottom. When I was demonstrating how to tuck and dive and stay low to skim, pulled a muscle that was not used to being used. It was fine the next morning, but all the swimming and trying to do all the same stuff like I was 20 did not set well with my body. It was, however, great exercise. I brought all of our food and our suite had a full kitchen so I cooked healthy and ate healthy the whole time we were there (three days). I did find Utah Truffles at the local market and that was one of my bad calorie eats. I also cooked brownies for dessert our last day. We obviously couldn't eat the whole pan of them so I put them in the empty plastic blueberry container and stuck them in the cooler with the rest of the food that had to stay cold and when we got them out to eat them today they were still very moist and fresh. I was very surprised. I've never thought of putting my brownies in the fridge after they cool.
Last night we spent the night with Greg's mom and her husband. It was good to visit with them and this morning we headed to Temple Square in Utah. We also went to the visitior's center and the museum. Then we hit the SLC, Layton, and Pocatello DIs on the way home. My car is loaded with books for Jeremy. When we were in Ogden we also went to the one there and the one at Centerville. Now we're back home and have the weekend to continue our vacation. We'll start packing again next week. It finally feels like summer now that we've had some actual vacation time. I start teaching summer school on the 26th already, but I don't want to think about that yet. I'm just going to enjoy the time off we have left! It has also been pretty easy to make healthy eating and exercising choices now that both of us are on board. The husband likes that he has lost weight and had to get a new size of clothes. It is also nice to see that we don't really think of it as weight loss any more though.... we really do just try to eat healthier and the weight loss or just maintaining our weight and not gaining is pretty easy even eating our brownies and ice cream here and there. :D
Sunday, July 4, 2010
4th of July 2010- Healthier Living Journal
It's funny but just knowing I don't have to blog every single day has not really been a good thing. It's better when I have to get on here and "report" my calories each day. Too easy not to think about it if I'm not writing it down. I'd suggest at least having a "calorie buddy" for real. Like someone who you can share your calorie info with. It has to be someone who cares about paying attention to eating healthier and sharing calories. Or, just write it down in a food journal or regular journal or blog like this. :D
We were without a computer this past weekend until today. Stayed at a friend's house for our 30 year class reunion and they were gone to the hills for a family reunion so forgot to get their password before they left. Thanks Ron and Alice for letting us stay at your home. We really had a great time at our reunion. Mainly it was just great to reconnect with old friends. It's amazing (and sad) how we can be so close to some people in high school and lose touch over the years. It's amazing though how quickly those close bonds just connect from where they left off.
My old coach (sorry Deb... you're not old,,,, I just meant my coach from H.S.) came and gave Amy and I a picture of back in the day. She was posting up high and I was out on the base line with the "give me the rock" hand waving. It was a money play.... Viner penetrates and dishes to me.... I drive against a larger but slower post and Amy is left open at the free throw line... money. she was money anywhere I gave her the ball. Probably why she played for BSU. It was good to visit with her. Loved seeing my best friend too. Taking a trip to Seattle this fall to go spend some time with her and her hubby.
Didn't do too bad eating over the weekend EXCEPT we found this little fudge shop. Fresh huckleberry shakes and homemade fudge. Other than that, we did eat pretty healthy. In fact if Alice's scales are right... the husband has now lost 20 pounds and I have lost 30. We think they're probably wrong, but it did make us feel skinny. :D So anyway we toured the school and surprisingly it looks very much the same. The husband was quite the school clown and everyone had to talk about the pranks he did in each classroom. Stud Row is now covered in Snoopy and Peanut characters which is just wrong... but other than that... it's not a whole lot different. Okay.... the computer rooms didn't exist. Must add that.
The husband and I painted the school rock while we waited for everyone to get there. That's what it's there for. I'm sure it's already covered by now. But at least for the weekend it said "80" on it. Watching old videos at the dinner later was amusing. Can we say 80's hair. Wow! And our clothes...... Yikes! What were we thinking!
Since the 4th of July marks 31 years since our first date, the husband and I decided to relive a little of our 4th date last night, so after it hit midnight (so it'd be the 4th) we drove down to the underpass to put our heart with our initials on it (and "80 rocks of course) and we stopped outside my old house so he could kiss me goodnight. It was very sweet. We were very tired this morning though as we woke up early to head back to the other side of the state. The husband had to drive a u-haul a friend of ours is letting us borrow (thank you Wes) so he started earlier because it only goes 55. I stopped by to take a picture of our heart before I headed out of town and had to smile.... there were 6 more "80's" drawings posted on the country underpass. That underpass's history of class competitions goes back to the 60's and as long as it's not gang related, they have allowed class stuff on it. Kind of cool.... only in a small town.
I was very tired today. I'm not used to staying up so late. Jason and Anne are still here so it was nice to see them. We are headed to Wolf Creek Resort tomorrow. I can't believe it's been 31 years since our first date. We are so lucky to love and be loved so much. Had a great weekend, but need sleep. Did not exceed 1400 calories today. Will post some recipes in the side bar tomorrow.
We were without a computer this past weekend until today. Stayed at a friend's house for our 30 year class reunion and they were gone to the hills for a family reunion so forgot to get their password before they left. Thanks Ron and Alice for letting us stay at your home. We really had a great time at our reunion. Mainly it was just great to reconnect with old friends. It's amazing (and sad) how we can be so close to some people in high school and lose touch over the years. It's amazing though how quickly those close bonds just connect from where they left off.
My old coach (sorry Deb... you're not old,,,, I just meant my coach from H.S.) came and gave Amy and I a picture of back in the day. She was posting up high and I was out on the base line with the "give me the rock" hand waving. It was a money play.... Viner penetrates and dishes to me.... I drive against a larger but slower post and Amy is left open at the free throw line... money. she was money anywhere I gave her the ball. Probably why she played for BSU. It was good to visit with her. Loved seeing my best friend too. Taking a trip to Seattle this fall to go spend some time with her and her hubby.
Didn't do too bad eating over the weekend EXCEPT we found this little fudge shop. Fresh huckleberry shakes and homemade fudge. Other than that, we did eat pretty healthy. In fact if Alice's scales are right... the husband has now lost 20 pounds and I have lost 30. We think they're probably wrong, but it did make us feel skinny. :D So anyway we toured the school and surprisingly it looks very much the same. The husband was quite the school clown and everyone had to talk about the pranks he did in each classroom. Stud Row is now covered in Snoopy and Peanut characters which is just wrong... but other than that... it's not a whole lot different. Okay.... the computer rooms didn't exist. Must add that.
The husband and I painted the school rock while we waited for everyone to get there. That's what it's there for. I'm sure it's already covered by now. But at least for the weekend it said "80" on it. Watching old videos at the dinner later was amusing. Can we say 80's hair. Wow! And our clothes...... Yikes! What were we thinking!
Since the 4th of July marks 31 years since our first date, the husband and I decided to relive a little of our 4th date last night, so after it hit midnight (so it'd be the 4th) we drove down to the underpass to put our heart with our initials on it (and "80 rocks of course) and we stopped outside my old house so he could kiss me goodnight. It was very sweet. We were very tired this morning though as we woke up early to head back to the other side of the state. The husband had to drive a u-haul a friend of ours is letting us borrow (thank you Wes) so he started earlier because it only goes 55. I stopped by to take a picture of our heart before I headed out of town and had to smile.... there were 6 more "80's" drawings posted on the country underpass. That underpass's history of class competitions goes back to the 60's and as long as it's not gang related, they have allowed class stuff on it. Kind of cool.... only in a small town.
I was very tired today. I'm not used to staying up so late. Jason and Anne are still here so it was nice to see them. We are headed to Wolf Creek Resort tomorrow. I can't believe it's been 31 years since our first date. We are so lucky to love and be loved so much. Had a great weekend, but need sleep. Did not exceed 1400 calories today. Will post some recipes in the side bar tomorrow.
Friday, July 2, 2010
Friday, July 1, 2010
Our first official day living with one of my children. Weird. I feel imposing, but they are gracious. It's also very fun to see Maddi more. What a cutie! Anne likes to eat healthy so that is a very good thing too. We took a break from things and went to the Farmer's Market in Middleton but it was nothing like the one in Idaho Falls. Not even close. Did find a cute little bracelet for Maddi and some yummy homemade BBQ sauce that this couple makes. Papa and Rello shared a highly nutritious snickerdoodle too. I did get some fresh peas and asparagus.
We also looked at a few houses with our realtor. Liked the first one we saw so came back to it in the end. It's amazing what you can get right now with the market like this. We just want some very inexpensive but clean and somewhat newer so we can live in it now and get some land out in Parma to build on when our house sells. That's the plan Kali. Guess where the best and cheapest house was? Three doors down from Jason and Anne! It has 5 bedrooms and it's 83,000. I still can't believe it. Now we just have to see if we can get our paperwork done before some else buys it. Wish us luck. It'll be better than living in an apartment and sadly.... cheaper than renting. It'll be a great rental when we do sell our houses in Shelley and get our own built.
For dinner I fixed broccoli salad and Anne fried up some bacon for BLTs. Lunch was left-over pizza from yesterday (I got pizza for everyone helping us move). Thanks Bob and Adam and Jas. Thank you Stacy and Jeremy for taking Rello all day and taking him swimming. He loves "Jeremy's house" and Daisha. So after dinner Jeremy and Stacy and clan came over and we did some kids fireworks in the driveway. Little Jilly who's one was dancing to every firework. It was so funny. She just loved them. Maddi did not. Rello was a chicken last year, but this year he liked all of them. I think it helps that he tries to imitate Tucker. I'm pretty sure if Tucker would have acted scared, REllo would have too. :D
We all crashed early as the fireworks were done by 10:30. Jeremy and STacy and clan are headed to the cabin in McCall for the 4th. Jason and Anne will leave in the morning for Shelley for the 4th (they're staying in our house so it's kind of funny). Mandy and boys are headed to Melba with my mom and dad and Uncle Bob's family. The husband and I are headed to Glenns Ferry for our 30 year reunion. I'll let you know how that goes.
We also looked at a few houses with our realtor. Liked the first one we saw so came back to it in the end. It's amazing what you can get right now with the market like this. We just want some very inexpensive but clean and somewhat newer so we can live in it now and get some land out in Parma to build on when our house sells. That's the plan Kali. Guess where the best and cheapest house was? Three doors down from Jason and Anne! It has 5 bedrooms and it's 83,000. I still can't believe it. Now we just have to see if we can get our paperwork done before some else buys it. Wish us luck. It'll be better than living in an apartment and sadly.... cheaper than renting. It'll be a great rental when we do sell our houses in Shelley and get our own built.
For dinner I fixed broccoli salad and Anne fried up some bacon for BLTs. Lunch was left-over pizza from yesterday (I got pizza for everyone helping us move). Thanks Bob and Adam and Jas. Thank you Stacy and Jeremy for taking Rello all day and taking him swimming. He loves "Jeremy's house" and Daisha. So after dinner Jeremy and Stacy and clan came over and we did some kids fireworks in the driveway. Little Jilly who's one was dancing to every firework. It was so funny. She just loved them. Maddi did not. Rello was a chicken last year, but this year he liked all of them. I think it helps that he tries to imitate Tucker. I'm pretty sure if Tucker would have acted scared, REllo would have too. :D
We all crashed early as the fireworks were done by 10:30. Jeremy and STacy and clan are headed to the cabin in McCall for the 4th. Jason and Anne will leave in the morning for Shelley for the 4th (they're staying in our house so it's kind of funny). Mandy and boys are headed to Melba with my mom and dad and Uncle Bob's family. The husband and I are headed to Glenns Ferry for our 30 year reunion. I'll let you know how that goes.
Thursday, July 1, 2010
Wed. June 30, 2010
Sorry for not getting this posted last night, but I have to post for it because I've posted for every day for 6 months straight without missing a day. And..... it's my last eating journal post. I am going to keep posting and more importantly keep eating healthier... but I'm going to find other ways to be healthier other than just the eating. Plus.... you will still hear about my daily life adventures and non-adventures. Oh joy! I know.
So I didn't post last night because we were literally burning the midnight hour to get everything moved out of the rental and into the sons' garages and one storage unit. We all agree that my daughter has way too much stuff. Her brother threatened a yard sale, but it's in the garage for now. We did come home at midnight and went back at 7am this morning to do some touch-up cleaning. We have rentals ourself and we hate it when people move out and don't clean. We rolled out of bed..... like seriously rolled....fumbled around and found our glasses.... looked at each other (we didn't look so hot) and said "oh well" and headed out the door. It's funny but I still like riding in his pickup sitting next to him. We both had on our nerdy glasses and looked like pooh but it was such an "I love you" moment for me. He loves me nerdy, pillow-headed, and no makeup. Always has. That's sweet.
So yesterday (Wed.) we packed, cleaned, loaded, moved, I went to my interview, and we went back and repeated the earlier part till midnight. Plenty of calories burned for sure! I will not hold my breath on the admin. job. I am happy I made the cut list and go the interview, but I had to wing some of the questions because I know what I would do in most situations, but I can't say.... this is what I did as an administrator before. The zero experience is a huge disadvantage. Still..... it was a good experience and a compliment to be considered. I have one more interview the 12th then I'll be done.
Started out my day eating normal (Wed.) with my Fiber One cereals. Finished off the spinach salad and chicken for lunch. For dinner I just hit fast food drive-in again because we were back and forth between loads. Now get this... I looked up a Jumbo Jack because they are so much better (and the meat is bigger) than an A&W Papa Burger (720 cal.) and it was only 540 calories -- 500 if you get mustard instead of mayo. Big difference and it tastes so much better. I didn't even feel guilty eating it because it was my whole dinner. Probably could have skipped the onion and saved everyone my breath, but I like onions.
So that was it. Busy day and easy to stay within my calorie goal. I'll blog more tonight for today.
So I didn't post last night because we were literally burning the midnight hour to get everything moved out of the rental and into the sons' garages and one storage unit. We all agree that my daughter has way too much stuff. Her brother threatened a yard sale, but it's in the garage for now. We did come home at midnight and went back at 7am this morning to do some touch-up cleaning. We have rentals ourself and we hate it when people move out and don't clean. We rolled out of bed..... like seriously rolled....fumbled around and found our glasses.... looked at each other (we didn't look so hot) and said "oh well" and headed out the door. It's funny but I still like riding in his pickup sitting next to him. We both had on our nerdy glasses and looked like pooh but it was such an "I love you" moment for me. He loves me nerdy, pillow-headed, and no makeup. Always has. That's sweet.
So yesterday (Wed.) we packed, cleaned, loaded, moved, I went to my interview, and we went back and repeated the earlier part till midnight. Plenty of calories burned for sure! I will not hold my breath on the admin. job. I am happy I made the cut list and go the interview, but I had to wing some of the questions because I know what I would do in most situations, but I can't say.... this is what I did as an administrator before. The zero experience is a huge disadvantage. Still..... it was a good experience and a compliment to be considered. I have one more interview the 12th then I'll be done.
Started out my day eating normal (Wed.) with my Fiber One cereals. Finished off the spinach salad and chicken for lunch. For dinner I just hit fast food drive-in again because we were back and forth between loads. Now get this... I looked up a Jumbo Jack because they are so much better (and the meat is bigger) than an A&W Papa Burger (720 cal.) and it was only 540 calories -- 500 if you get mustard instead of mayo. Big difference and it tastes so much better. I didn't even feel guilty eating it because it was my whole dinner. Probably could have skipped the onion and saved everyone my breath, but I like onions.
So that was it. Busy day and easy to stay within my calorie goal. I'll blog more tonight for today.
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