I always feel, that when I wake up every Monday morning, its new week, a new start and a new page. This week I have big plans on what I want to achieve as always.
Working hard at gym and really trying hard to be very consistent. Ramping it up slightly...and doing more weights and abs. I am really starting to see the results..not so much on the weight side, but certainly the measurements are coming down. Two inches off my weight and 1.5 off my ass....hey thats not bad in two weeks. What is even more suprising is that my knee is actually improving dramatically. Where it used to be quite sore all the time, its actually not even sore, just occasionally clicking out backwards (which it has done for years). Its certainly becoming more stable as well.
This week I am going to work hard on the house. There is a lot to do as always, but I just want the house to be neater, a heap of stuff to throw out while the trailer is getting ready to go to the tip. I am also going to plan out what we are going to do with Jacks room. Poor kid is suffering with allergies, so we will be ripping up his carpet, getting rid of some of the flat spaces that collect dust and give him a lot of storage areas for his stuff. Looking at getting him a bed/desk combo....a loft bed. I am also going to plan out my wardrobe. Im putting in an organisational system...there is a lot of wasted space in there, looking at putting more shelving and places for everything.
I took the oldest two kids to the RMIT open day yesterday. I just want to show them that there are so many alternatives for them. I think somehow Brent is a little scared of the future....of moving on from school. Change is something that autistic kids don't do easily and moving on from the protective environment of school is probably the biggest change of all. He really isnt doing as well with his VCE as he needs to and I really am worried about what the future brings for him. What will be will be I guess. Melinda has so many choices at this stage, and really sees that she will need to work hard to get into the courses she wants, but she is so capable.
I might go into work today...I have a bit of organisational stuff to do...a bit of unfinished stuff which I really want to get organised. Always a lot to do..In some ways though, I really think that today I should concentrate on the house and the family stuff.
Anyways, on with the day. Time to get MJ out of bed....
Monday, August 15, 2011
Wednesday, August 10, 2011
Woohoo, its hump day!!
Busy day ahead!!
3 loads of washing already done, dishwasher unstacked and restacked, petrol in the car and lounge being tidied now....its not even 6.30am yet.
I have work today, looking forward to it. I really love my job. Then its to the gym for cardio training, drum lessons for Jack, home, cooking cleaning and looking after kids. Its a busy sort of day, but never do have any time to be bored.
Brent had two SACS yesterday....said he did ok, but we will see.
Heard from my cousin in England...everything is just fine in downtown Dorking.....LMAO, I couldnt live in a place with such a dorky sounding name. Its sad to see beautiful London in such turmoil, but really, the pollies are just not in touch with their constituents. High youth unemployment leaves the kids feeling as if no one cares. They have no hopes or aspirations as their are not enough unskilled jobs, and the public school system really is pathetic. I saw so much when I was over there.
Hoping Stef is finally cleaned out today..poor kid, the whole bowel stuff really is such a problem. She is on massive amounts of laxatives at the moment. She is being really good with it though...keeping herself clean. Oh and she is writing nearly all her numbers now....neatly too. She really has come a long way this year. The teacher really took it on board that I saw them as babysitters and that they really should do far more with her as she is capable.
MJ has a cold, so I kept her home yesterday too.
Really getting used to making exercise a not negotiable part of my day. I have lost 3kg so far....not bad considering I only started exercising this time last week. I am being really careful with what I am eating too..the CSIRO diet is great. Energy levels are very high, and I just feel really good on it.
Anyways...on with the day.....time to get the kids up and at em
3 loads of washing already done, dishwasher unstacked and restacked, petrol in the car and lounge being tidied now....its not even 6.30am yet.
I have work today, looking forward to it. I really love my job. Then its to the gym for cardio training, drum lessons for Jack, home, cooking cleaning and looking after kids. Its a busy sort of day, but never do have any time to be bored.
Brent had two SACS yesterday....said he did ok, but we will see.
Heard from my cousin in England...everything is just fine in downtown Dorking.....LMAO, I couldnt live in a place with such a dorky sounding name. Its sad to see beautiful London in such turmoil, but really, the pollies are just not in touch with their constituents. High youth unemployment leaves the kids feeling as if no one cares. They have no hopes or aspirations as their are not enough unskilled jobs, and the public school system really is pathetic. I saw so much when I was over there.
Hoping Stef is finally cleaned out today..poor kid, the whole bowel stuff really is such a problem. She is on massive amounts of laxatives at the moment. She is being really good with it though...keeping herself clean. Oh and she is writing nearly all her numbers now....neatly too. She really has come a long way this year. The teacher really took it on board that I saw them as babysitters and that they really should do far more with her as she is capable.
MJ has a cold, so I kept her home yesterday too.
Really getting used to making exercise a not negotiable part of my day. I have lost 3kg so far....not bad considering I only started exercising this time last week. I am being really careful with what I am eating too..the CSIRO diet is great. Energy levels are very high, and I just feel really good on it.
Anyways...on with the day.....time to get the kids up and at em
Tuesday, August 9, 2011
Tuesday....hmm, gee time flies
Ah Tuesday, and I didnt get everything I wanted to do done yesterday, but progress in this house is in babysteps.
Giving Stef the day off today. Poor kid is having bowel issues again, so I have dosed her up on laxatives last night and hopefully that will create some movement today. Means though that gym will have to wait until the kids get home from school.
Oh and the gobbledocks raided the cupboards yesterday. I can't believe that these kids ate 4 batches of biscuits in two days.....whats with this guys, those biscuits were supposed to last the week.
Brent has an English SAC today....it has been so hard to get him to work on it at all. He really has so little motivation at the moment and its driving me insane. I don't know what he thinks he will be doing next year, but it wont be sitting on his ass playing computer games all day.....he either has to be studying or working or at least looking for work.
MJ is being stressed out about this choosing subjects for next year....different people are telling her what she should be doing and they dont really understand what her end goal is. I keep telling her that she should just go with her original choices.
OK, on with the day, no milk, no bread, no biscuits this morning, so I guess the shop is the first stop.
Giving Stef the day off today. Poor kid is having bowel issues again, so I have dosed her up on laxatives last night and hopefully that will create some movement today. Means though that gym will have to wait until the kids get home from school.
Oh and the gobbledocks raided the cupboards yesterday. I can't believe that these kids ate 4 batches of biscuits in two days.....whats with this guys, those biscuits were supposed to last the week.
Brent has an English SAC today....it has been so hard to get him to work on it at all. He really has so little motivation at the moment and its driving me insane. I don't know what he thinks he will be doing next year, but it wont be sitting on his ass playing computer games all day.....he either has to be studying or working or at least looking for work.
MJ is being stressed out about this choosing subjects for next year....different people are telling her what she should be doing and they dont really understand what her end goal is. I keep telling her that she should just go with her original choices.
OK, on with the day, no milk, no bread, no biscuits this morning, so I guess the shop is the first stop.
Monday, August 8, 2011
A new day and a new week!
Feeling pretty good and positive about the week ahead. I woke up really really early...4am, wide awake. Folded a mountain of washing and have basically planned out my week.
Exercising is starting to become easier...I really am committed to 30 minutes of cardio every day....and its working. I lost 2.5 kg last week, all off my stomach area I think as I certainly am losing the feeling of having a tyre around my stomach. I'm rapt...I guess for me, I just have to make it part of my everyday to make the 30 minutes for me. OH and being on a healthy eating plan is great...so much more energetic on this diet...or not really a diet, but more watching the portions and taking the healthier options. Lots of vegetables, and lots of fibre.
This week I have vowed to complete some of my unfinished business and to keep up to the wshing that these little darlings create. I really must find time to spend with my mum too...feel like I have neglected her a bit.
Saving for the Italy trip well...was a bit naughty today shouldnt watch the shopping shows at 4am. Bought a new steam mop...looks pretty damned good, and doubles as a steamer to clean grout and windows etc.
Anyways, time to get a move on...Stefs already breakfasted and in the bath....now to get her dressed.
Exercising is starting to become easier...I really am committed to 30 minutes of cardio every day....and its working. I lost 2.5 kg last week, all off my stomach area I think as I certainly am losing the feeling of having a tyre around my stomach. I'm rapt...I guess for me, I just have to make it part of my everyday to make the 30 minutes for me. OH and being on a healthy eating plan is great...so much more energetic on this diet...or not really a diet, but more watching the portions and taking the healthier options. Lots of vegetables, and lots of fibre.
This week I have vowed to complete some of my unfinished business and to keep up to the wshing that these little darlings create. I really must find time to spend with my mum too...feel like I have neglected her a bit.
Saving for the Italy trip well...was a bit naughty today shouldnt watch the shopping shows at 4am. Bought a new steam mop...looks pretty damned good, and doubles as a steamer to clean grout and windows etc.
Anyways, time to get a move on...Stefs already breakfasted and in the bath....now to get her dressed.
Saturday, August 6, 2011
It's working!!
I have been so good working out. Weighed myself yesterday and the weight drop is amazing 2.1 kg in 5 days!! I am certainly feeling a bit fitter..at the start of the week I felt stuffed after 5 minutes on the eliptical....now I am easily doing 35 minutes of cardio. 10 minutes on the treadmill, 10 minutes on the eliptical, 5 minutes on the step machine and 10 minutes on the bike, well not exactly easily, but Im getting through it without stopping and my speeds are increasing.
Yesterday was such a busy day, by the end I just felt absolutely stuffed..fell asleep really really early. Today I am hitting the housework and the washing. Oh and my italian lessons arrived so thats great. Can start on it tomorrow.
OMG, just saw a show on hoarders...our place is nothing compared to that....but I really want to get rid of a lot of stuff. This week I am concentrating on the kitchen, scrubbing the whole lot down.
Damn not being able to sleep ...its only 5am, and already i am up and about.
Yesterday was such a busy day, by the end I just felt absolutely stuffed..fell asleep really really early. Today I am hitting the housework and the washing. Oh and my italian lessons arrived so thats great. Can start on it tomorrow.
OMG, just saw a show on hoarders...our place is nothing compared to that....but I really want to get rid of a lot of stuff. This week I am concentrating on the kitchen, scrubbing the whole lot down.
Damn not being able to sleep ...its only 5am, and already i am up and about.
Friday, August 5, 2011
Drowning in unfinished business
OMG at the moment I have so many things that are half done, or important things not done at all. I feel as if I'm drowning in my unfinshed business. I really need to set aside an hour a day to work on these thi gs u til i can catch up!!
On a good note, I finally started my fitness and health reime. I need to make my health a priority in my life. time is marching on and my body will not keep up unless i am a mean lean fighting machine. I aim to do 30 minutes of cardio every day as a matter of routine. weights and ab work 3 timesa week. I so want to be slimaand energetic.
saaving madly for Italy...it will be so much fun. I actually feel thatfor the first timeinmy lifethat i have so much to lookforward to and thatmy life is MINE! still tossing around what course to do, but leaning towards one jus outside rome. Learning Italian madly so that when i get there, i can emerse myself i the culture. I think that when you travel, its all about the richness and diversity of people that makes it allworth while. seeing castles and cathedrals is great, but only part of what its Ll about. You can see sights in photos, but its the culture that makes it so different.
anyway, on withthe show. A busy day ahead! finance meeting at school, going to work to catch up on shit, cardio,abs and weights, housework and not to mention being mum...lol life is busy!!!
On a good note, I finally started my fitness and health reime. I need to make my health a priority in my life. time is marching on and my body will not keep up unless i am a mean lean fighting machine. I aim to do 30 minutes of cardio every day as a matter of routine. weights and ab work 3 timesa week. I so want to be slimaand energetic.
saaving madly for Italy...it will be so much fun. I actually feel thatfor the first timeinmy lifethat i have so much to lookforward to and thatmy life is MINE! still tossing around what course to do, but leaning towards one jus outside rome. Learning Italian madly so that when i get there, i can emerse myself i the culture. I think that when you travel, its all about the richness and diversity of people that makes it allworth while. seeing castles and cathedrals is great, but only part of what its Ll about. You can see sights in photos, but its the culture that makes it so different.
anyway, on withthe show. A busy day ahead! finance meeting at school, going to work to catch up on shit, cardio,abs and weights, housework and not to mention being mum...lol life is busy!!!
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