Misty morning

This morning woke to a very misty day.  It felt like one of those days where staying home on the couch should be your only option. Today I decided I would have a work from home day. Secret code for having brunch with one of my best friend.  We haven't had the chance to do this in several months.  My goal this year is to make sure I have these moments at least once a month.  A mother has to be able to have some me time.  Went to one of my favorite places, panera bread.  Usually I go there at least 2 times a week.  But since I am saving money I haven't gone.  It's actually been quite amazing, that not buying breakfast or  coffee has saved a good amount in just 2 weeks. I have saved over $60 dollars.  I was able to give my husband spending money and treat my friend to brunch.  I even had   some left over.  The only thing was I ended up drinking juice and a half cup of soda. I forgot  trying to Trim  the Fat and first thing was to cut out all drinks except water.  Well I have to just take  it one day at a time.  It's progress not perfection.  I was able to lay out my trimming the fat resolution to my friend.  She liked it,  and can see the difference in my attitude.  I told her life is still throwing it's curve balls and I am striking out a few times.  But I  no longer letting it set  me back.  Tomorrow is another day.  I hope everyone gives this life resolution a try.  You can change it to fit your needs.  Everyone has something to change and  cut back in their lives. Goodluck to those who try.  Will keep you updated on my progress. 

Chocolate

Hello everyone.  This week was back to work and school week for me.  The kids and I trying to readjust back to our normal sleeping schedule.  This was also the week that I would start my healthy eating.  Started off good on Monday but the temptation of Lindt truffles at 50 percent off, has been hard to ignore.  Needless to say I gave in.  But I will keep trying.  Next week we are starting a family weight loss challenge.  I was hoping I would've have started some good habits before that day comes. Wish me luck the strong call of chocolate is very powerful. 

Everybody clean up

Today was our planned clean up day.  The kids would go off to my parents house while we tore the house apart.  Unfortunately we got a very late start and my son stayed home behind.  But having the little gone allowed me to be more productive.  Clothes were and still are everywhere.  Will be bagging them up and donating it to goodwill.  We are trying to limit the amount of things we have in our house.  Hopefully within the next few months we will be moving and really want to leave all the extra baggage behind.  This project seems like it might take a couple of weekends. Too many distractions.  But I did get a visit from some good friends my children's godparents.  It was very nice seeing them.  Life has gotten so chaotic  we haven't gotten the chance to just hang out.  Once I back from vacation and settled into work,  I have to plan a lunch date.   Well let's see how much cleaning I get done.  Wish me luck :)

Shopping day

Today was a true shopping day.  Which I completely enjoyed.  I now have a fridge and deep freezer full a food.  Hopefully I will limit the amount of trips I make to the store.  This usually causes me to over spend on my grocery bill.  I still haven't created my budget but now I have more of an idea.  By the end of this month I should have a budget set for everything.  Late last night my husband decides that we need to have a fresh new start.  I didn't realize that meant my wardrobe.  He started throwing some of clothes away.  I told him he must be planning on replacing it.  He said yes he wants to see me in something new.  He really meant it ,  because off to the mall we went today.  I started out small just a few undergarments and a nice black dress for a family portrait.  We even got my son some much needed new shoes.  I might have to factor in a little clothes shopping budget for us.  Maybe a new outfit a month. 

Happy New Year

Happy New Year!!  I've been gone for a while, unfortunately too many life curve balls.  I believe I now have a better handle on them.  This year I decided to be like everyone else and do a new years resolution.  Well more of a life resolution.  I am going to Trim the Fat from my life.  For me this represents several things
1) no More drama
2) cut back on over spending
3) cut debt
4) gut the guilt trip
5) of course the usual weight loss

These are just a few things that can apply to trimming the fat from my life.  And it's amazing how they lead into solving other areas as well. 
Today on day 1 of the new year I got the chance to  Trim one of the biggest dramas that has been in my life for about 3 years.
To keep the story short my long time best friend and I fell out.  During this fall out she was dating my brother in law.  They now  have a son together and we hadn't seen or heard from them in those years.  His family in the past few weeks has been trying to mend themselves together.  Which has been great.  Here's the the curve ball,  Today I get a phone call from my ex friend or I should say sister in law .  She wanted to stop by to bring my kids their Christmas presents. She, the baby and my brother in law came over.   I was worried it would be uncomfortable but it was fine.  They stayed for almost 4 hours.  I know we will never be able to pick up what we had before. But it's nice to start new.  Just this one simple act started the new years out right.  Curve ball hit and a full home run has occurred. 
So I am hoping that every one has a wonderful year.  Turn those new year resolution into life resolution.  And I welcome all of you to follow in my journey of solving the life's curve balls and resolution I have ahead of me.