Some interesting things I have learned these last few weeks:
* Eating less and exercising more really does work! I'm officially down 13 pounds and I feel great. I am still nowhere near my ideal weight and I could definitely use some toning, but it's a start and I am looking forward to making more changes and seeing results.
* When I see that there is definite potential to advance in my career at my current company, I am motivated to no end! I had a good discussion with a new VP and the plan is to phase me into an HR role - which is something I have been hoping to do for a few years. Our company is growing quickly and that means the need for an in-house HR person is also growing. A few seminars are scheduled for me and I am looking forward to growing professionally.
* New LCD tv's rule. Finally after years of wanting a new - technologically advanced television, we finally went out and got one this weekend. We got a pretty good deal. 47" Inch Vizio, 120 Hz. It was on sale and it looks great with our new entertainment stand in the living room. No more tv on the floor? Check. I think it was a great purchase and we are very happy with it!
* Lola. What can I say about Lola? Apparently, I am NOT the disiplinarian of the household. The other morning while we were getting ready to leave for school and work, she decided to throw her cheerios all over the bedroom floor. When I came out of the restroom, I asked her to please pick up her cereal. She promptly replied, "No!" And tried to run to the other room. In my sternest "mommy" voice, I told her to get back in the room and to pick up her mess. After a short stare-down, I asked her if she wanted a spanking. *Side note: We don't spank her, but threaten her with spankings. It usually works.* So, after asking her if she wanted a spanking, she proceeded to inform me that "No...only Daddy spank." My mouth dropped. And I told her that I could spank her too. But geez, it was so humorous to me that I had to turn around and laugh. No wonder she thinks I won't spank her. Well, I smacked her bottom and decided to help her pick up the cereal. We got it picked up and I continued to tell her that Mommy would and could spank her, too. I just have to laugh at some of the things that she does. I know there's a time to be serious, but honestly, a lot of things aren't that big of a deal. I guess it's good that Max is "the muscle". I'm sure there will come a time when I need to sit her down and give her a talking to, but until then, I'll be the easy-going, playful and compassionate momma. I think I like the sound of that.
* My new favorite show is The Gilmore Girls. I never watched it while it was on the air, but I always just caught snippets and knew that it was something that I could get into. Well, ABC-Family shows reruns, as does Soap Net and I am enjoying my DVR GG nights. I needed a break from my old stand-by, Frasier, and this is just the thing! I think I am going to netflix it though so I can watch from the beginning. Good stuff!
* Finally, trying to come up with a good 4-5 day vacation spot. Max is looking into some cabins in the mountains of Northern Georgia and I think that would actually be pretty awesome. I really want to go back to Pittsburgh for another game, but I don't think he wants to do that again this year. Boo! I'd also be down for some Nashville time. That's been on my list for a few years now. But, I'm also into getting back to Boston again. That city is the best!
3 comments:
happy and jealous on two fronts - one the loss of the lbs, and two the hr job. i'm really really happy for you, you have worked so hard and you really do deserve all of these rewards! yay!!!!
couldn't say it any better. Go, you! Much deserved. There's nothing like feeling like your company is investing in you and appreciates you to get the motivation juices flowin. And 13 lbs, gah! That's really something! Congrats.
yay for the fitness goals and for the career potential. i hope all continues to go well.
just to share a little story in relation to lola's remark. when my little brother was about 3, my dad, sister, and i were visiting him in louisiana. well, since he didn't live with my dad full-time, whenever dad visited him, he was spoiled rotten. well, one day my sister and i had to babysit him and his mom warned us that if all of the sudden we couldn't find him, that meant he was hiding because he peed his pants. so we noticed that we couldn't find him. we searched the house and found him in the bedroom closet. he wouldn't come out, so we said, "we're going to tell daddy when he gets back." and he goes - in the thickest country accent - "my daddy don't scare me." it was priceless!
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