I was looking forward to stepping on the scales on Monday as I did so good last week tracking all of my meals, snacks etc and from working out. I was down, which was good, but slightly disappointed that I was only down .6 and would have liked to at least been down a pound. Oh well, at least it was in the right direction and I've been back to the gym this week. Too bad it isn't as easy to lose it as it is to gain!

I learned the other day that I use a word a little more often than I realized. I have always used this word and it's one of those words that I don't even think about when I use it...of course, this word is not a good word...but, it's not the worst word either, in my opinion. I was a little surprised though when Tanner threw away something in the trash that Aubrey didn't agree with and her response to him was "Damn it" and then when she dropped something on the floor and we heard from this little 3 year old..."damn it". I need to be a little more aware of what I'm saying as little ears are always listening. Even though I don't want her saying this, David and I did get quite a chuckle out of hearing her because just the way she said it. Better put that on my list of things to improve on!

David and I had planned a special weekend with the kids. We arranged to stay out at the Hampton Inn at the Legends in Kansas City, Kansas on Friday evening. One of the great benefits of his job at the hotel is the deep discounts he gets as an employee, and especially at the Hampton Inn's since that is where he works. The have a nice family suite there and we thought it would be a nice break. They have bunk beds for the kids and games in the room. We also thought about visiting the pool and just taking a break from the extreme weather to enjoy something different. I think we are going to have to cancel our plans though...we got a surprise in the mail today and it wasn't a good one. Seems like our gas bill was over $350.00 and despite the fact that our get away was going to be very inexpensive, we feel like we should save every little bit for this. Wouldn't it be nice not to have to worry about this stuff!
Who knows...we may still figure it out somehow, but I just wish at times life would be easier.
It seems like everything is so expensive and I wonder what it will be like when my children are grown.

Well, it appears that there is a knock-down drag out match beginning and mom needs to break it up. Oh the joys of boys! Although, little miss Aubrey can get in the middle of these and hold her own quite well!

Stay warm!

Dawn