FUTURE MILF: Weekly Weigh-in #3

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Moms get homework too

It must seem a strange concept to a child...parents getting homework. Not to my children. They probably don't remember things being any other way. I've been back at school since Son was 8 and Daughter was 1. Not long after Hubby joined me.
Our children are used to hearing "Not now, Mommy's studying." or "I'll play with you after I write this paper." Not that they always listened. There have been times where one of us has left for class early just to have some quiet to study. There are also times where we need to lock ourselves in our master bedroom to get some reading done.
And then there's the been the guilt. The wondering whether or not my children should ever have to be put off for playing with because of a deadline I have to meet for class. Sometimes I wonder if it's worth it.
Especially now. I am "taking a break" from writing one of two papers I need to turn an incomplete into a letter grade. The reason that I'm in this situation in the first place is my health. It's been a rough battle this semester as I found myself too tired to study or sometimes even go to class. Mind you, I don't feel any better as I'm typing this than I did months ago. But I'm still juggling school, house, marriage and motherhood. Will the juggling act ever end? And will it be worth it when I cross the finish line?

Future MILF: Weekly Weigh in #2

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FUTURE MILF: Weekly Weigh-in #1

Pounds lost: 4
Diet: just eating sensibly
Exercise: honestly none, I've been too tired.

What a week!

This week is really a test for my strength as a woman. Next week I am taking finals. Well, I'm only taking one in class since my other two professors were understanding about my being sick (I'll get to that later). This also means that it is time to get all those papers finished and all that reading done. Easier said than done when you are home all day with a very energetic 4 yr old.

My son's birthday is tomorrow. He's turning 12. He is having a few friends over and then we are going to see Spiderman 3. Sunday we are having a party for him at home with family and friends. The unfortunate part to this plan is that my house is a serious mess. Not just a room or two, but the whole thing.

I am also sick. I haven't been feeling right for a long time, so I went last Friday for an ultrasound of my neck. While there doesn't seem to be any thyroid tissue, there is something fishy going on with my lymph nodes. I don't even have the energy to worry about it this week.

I did get my brand spankin' new scale yesterday. Naturally we had to weigh everyone in the house. The cats weren't as excited as we were about the whole thing.

I also put some pink streaks back in my hair. Yay for not conforming!

Future MILF

I'm not avoiding the Future MILF Friday weigh-in. I bought a scale and it hasn't come yet. So as soon as it does, I'm going to be keeping track of my progress.

Life's too short not to be sexy

Now that I know I can start trying for another baby, it's time to put more focus on the weight loss part of getting healthy. Yes, the weight is coming off. Yes, I could work harder on the exercise part of the plan to speed it up. I have a bridesmaid's dress to look foxy in for my sister's wedding and a body that needs to be in shape for pregnancy. So I joined the Future MILF club on Mom-O-Matic
I am hoping that accountability will make me get my bubble butt in gear.

Hot diggedy dog!

Me: Why is the refrigerator door open?
Daughter: So you can get me a hot diggedy dog.
Me: Hmm
Daughter: Hot diggedy dog means the red things, not the orange thing you put on top of it.

So I made her hot dog with the required mustard and ketchup face on the plate. Then she critiqued the face I made. I guess your artwork really sucks when even a 4 year old finds something wrong with it.

Go Forth and Procreate!

I had an appointment with my Endocrinologist yesterday to check on how well I'm kicking cancer's butt. Looks like I'm still winning! She also gave us the green light to start trying to conceive. I'm very excited to know that another baby could be in the cards pretty soon.

Sadly, having thyroid cancer came with a 100 pound bonus. Before I can really feel that my body is ready to carry a baby, I need to lose some weight.

So I'm trying to eat better and work harder on getting enough exercise and sleep each day.