Goal #84 Mow Someone's Grass

Yay! Another goal accomplished!

This weekend we visited my parents in Belleville. The weather was really mild so my dad fired up the lawn mower for me! I mowed the grass for the first time in my life! It was actually kind of fun & more work than I thought it would be. It's pretty gratifying to see it when it's the all finished.

I wonder when I'll have a lawn to mow on a regular basis?!

What a Weekend!

After an extremely challenging week at work, this weekend has been just what the doctor ordered. The weather has been amazing and we have nothing on the calendar. I was so stressed after school on Friday that I fell alseep at 4:30 for a couple of hours. I woke up briefly to eat a little dinner and vent to Jeff and then went back to sleep.

Yesterday was fabulous! Jeff and I woke up early, feeling great. We took Millie on a four mile walk and played fetch with her. She was pooped for the rest of the day!

We cleaned our house just in time for some visitors to pop by. Pete, Jenny, Nathan & Claire came by in the afternoon. It was so nice that we were able sit on the patio and enjoy some wine and cheese.

After they left, Jeff and I continued to enjoy the spread and got a little tipsy. We had lots of laughs on the couch and even planned and booked an overnight downtown soon. (Note to self.... hide the credit cards when the second bottle of wine gets opened:)

Today we are just going to relax and hopefully watch the Bears beat the Cardinals!!

A Surprise Visit From Mom!

When I took my students to lunch this afternoon I saw my mom coming into my school with a bag of Portillo's! What a surprise! I knew she was coming into town, but I didn't expect her to pop into my classroom with my favorite chopped salad! It was a total treat! I loved being able to chat and laugh with her during a busy school day. Thanks Momma! :)

New Health Goal

I just looked at my November calendar and set a goal for myself... I am going to attempt to lose 5 pounds by Thanksgiving. (Hopefully I don't gain it all back Thanksgiving weekend)!

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I'm skipping the sob story this time. I am what I am. I never give up on getting fit... it's something I'll always strive for instead of maintain. I've decided that striving for health is a better way to live than not trying.

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So here I go! I'm going to use this "platform" to help me focus & stay honest with myself and you.

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I promise to still blog about other things!

Sunday Fun

Watchin the Bears win with my loves!

Goal #89 October Pictures

Last night we handed out candy to our neighborhood trick or treaters. It was fun to actually know lots of kids this year... thanks to Millie! Then Jeff and I watched Carrie and The Blair Witch Project. I can't believe the holidays are almost here. I hope all of you had a Happy Halloween!! :)