The Trophy

On our first official potty training day
My oldest surprised me in the most humorous way
Junior had just accomplished #2 in the potty chair
While everyone was cheering, our oldest ran upstairs
In just a few seconds, he came running back down
With an old 4H trophy he'd recently found
And in the most encouraging way
He presented his brother with the gold-chipped display
Though I thought it was funny - it also warmed my heart
I realized my oldest was more than dirt, guns, and farts
And despite all their squabbles one thing was true
My boys love each other - for things as simple as going poo

POTTY TRAINING IS...

Potty training is...
A job no mother desires
Potty training is...
A technique you cannot simply inspire
Potty training is...
A necessity despite the strain
Potty training is...
No fun, icky and a pain

AND YET...

Potty training is...
Teaching a truly independent act
Potty training is...
A "they're-getting-older" fact
Potty training is...
A grossly-liberating skill to teach
Potty training is...
The first step in preventing kids becoming a leech!

I'm back...

I took a little blogging break
Underestimated just how long it'd take
To potty train my little Junior
I thought I'd be back blogging sooner
I truly missed reading your inspiring words
(You know cleaning up "accidents" is for the birds!)
But now I'm back with my rhyming posts
And my Junior is trained....well, almost!

WEIGH DOWN DIET week 12

Another week, but no weight loss. I am not complaining. I am honestly happy. I would much rather have no results than to be up any "pound-age". Plus, I have been dealing with some stressful issues. So, the fact that I'm stressing and not eating to comfort myself is HUGE!! (And my scales prove this fact!!)

John 16:33
I have told you these things so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.

Matthew 11:28
Come to me all you who are weary and burdened and I will give you rest.

25 POUNDS LOST 70 DAYS TO GO

WEIGH DOWN DIET week 11

GOOD NEWS AGAIN! I am down four more pounds! Making my total loss 25 pounds. This last week, I went "shopping" in my own closet! I tried on clothes that I haven't worn in 8 years...I can't tell you how good it felt to put on skirts and pants that have not fit for YEARS. I seriously have a whole new set of clothes I can now daunt in public! Fun and exciting don't come close to describe my emotional state. I feel like a new woman. I still want to lose AT LEAST 15 more pounds, but I'll take more as it continues to come off!

Psalms 34:22
The Lord redeems his servants; no one will be condemned who takes refuge in him.

Psalms 37:4
Delight yourself in the Lord and he will give you the desires of your heart.



25 POUNDS LOST 78 DAYS TO GO

WEIGH DOWN DIET week 10

This will be short and sweet -- still working with Junior on potty training. After fasting with my fellow Weigh Down dieter Tracey last weekend, I felt like I was back on track again. This morning, I was down the pounds I had gained plus one more! Therefore:



21 POUNDS LOST 85 DAYS TO GO

Blogging Refraining for Potty Training!

I'm going to take
A little blogging break
I'm potty training Junior
In hopes he'll be ready sooner
Than was his older brother
As I was a pregnant, lazy mother
Who pushed off training him to potty
As I look back I think, "Maybe I was naughty?"
But the big kid is doing fine
And now it's Junior who'll walk the line

So, "Adios People!" For the next few days
Feel free to lift me up, if you're one who prays!!

WEIGH DOWN DIET week 9

Okay, I've been struggling for two weeks now. For whatever reason, the stronghold I thought I had overcome with food is back. Unfortunately, I am up three pounds. (I am hoping some of this has to do with Mother Nature and her unwelcomed arrival....but nonetheless, I'm up on the scales...not down).

I will be praying much more this week. Spending more time on my knees.


2 Corinthians 4:8

We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but no in despair, persecuted, but not abandonded; struck down, but not destroyed.


17 POUNDS LOST 92 DAYS TO GO

Periodic Mood Swings

DISCLAIMER: For those of you who blush easily, this may not be for you. But my husband lifted my spirits this week and I wanted to share this funny moment with you!

Every month she sends me a gift
But it never gives my spirits a lift
The present always contains the same thing
Crankiness, headaches, and lots of bloating
I can usually tell when she's about to arrive
And my husband wonders if he will survive
Because I am not pleasant during this time of waiting
I am not desirable - there will be no mating
As I have aged my symptoms are worse
(Isn't getting older ENOUGH of a curse?!)
My poor husband, with his quick charm and wit
Does what he can to snatch me out of the pit
This last week in the kitchen, he caught me off guard
(Which, when in this state - it isn't real hard...)
He said, "I'm gonna check around the FedEx website."
Perplexed I asked, "Why would you do that tonight?"
To this he responded with his crooked little grin
"I want the tracking number for when Mother Nature's getting in!"