needs (part 2)

Libby and her friend playing princesses. She would wear these every second if she could. They're a great discipline incentive. ;)

Trampoline Music. Do you think all the neighbors enjoy hearing 3 young children belt out tunes on recorders? (whew. My ears just throb thinking about it)and THAT'S why they are currently outdoor toys.....

So you might think this was pre-game footage...? Nope. This was the night before. They slept in their uniforms. Sooooooo excited.

So remember that post when I said I felt like God reminded me that He knows what I need, and He'll take care of it?

I feel like the last 4 weeks he has been working overtime to show me that. I'm not sure where to begin. It probably started with the......diet. This is the last time I'll mention it, because I don't want to be one of those people who goes on and on about something ....you know what I mean.

But somehow I've miraculously been able to stick to it and that in itself is amazing. Normally- anytime I try to eat less of something, I think about it more and consequently want it even more. Doing with Jer has helped. Anyway, we're on the 4th week and I've lost 11 pounds! (Jer is rockin too with over 25 pounds!) Woot Woot! My body is still stretched out, and by no means anything to "write home about"....but just to see results has felt soooooo encouraging. I (heart) my new workout program. It kicks my butt, and is done in 25 minutes. That has been great having my mornings back, my devotion time, and ....I just feel better. It's crazy how your physical condition is linked so tightly with your psyche and emotional state. So, my tiny little soap box- if anyone is wanting to do something or thinking about some type of change-----do it. It makes a WORLD of difference-- simply in how you feel.:) Okay, I'm done.

Libby has been doing better. I wake her up at 5am and take her potty and then we've alleviated most of the floor peeing. Hopefully we are moving past that. (the relieving on her bedroom floor) Utterly exhausting cleaning carpet everyday....

I answered an ad in Craig's list to teach......CHESS. lol.

Before you chuckle or scoff, I may not be Bobby Fischer, but I did teach chess several years ago at school and we have a great curriculum. I went out to Boise and did it for the first time today. It went well, all things considering. It's for a home schooling co-op, and the kids range in ages 5-12. (that part is tough) But we're figuring out a system. It feels wonderful to be with kids again and I need the money so- I'm going for it!

You may have noticed the little link to the right of my blog? I finally am taking the plunge. Most of you know, I've been baking since Jr. High and often do it for others. I have been hesitant to do any formal business because of the time/effort it takes from existing responsibilities. But....we need the money, and Lib is finally getting a little more manageable, so I finally felt compelled to go ahead and do it. I don't intend to get rich off it or anything, but every little bit helps. Check out the site. And give mad props next time you talk with a web designer. That stuff is SO TOUGH. It took me DAYS to figure everything out.

Lastly, I just feel more fulfilled. Maybe it is from feeling more content about myself, maybe it is from having some outside passions to invest in. Maybe it's drawing closer to God. Maybe it's a combination of all of the above. Whatever it is....it's a small, quiet "joy" that I have been waking up with every morning.

I kinda like it. :)