Insanity workout day 2...plus free flowers!!

Insanity day 2 ate my lunch, lol!  I have to say that Plyometric Cardio is the hardest day for me.  I only got about 25 to 30 minutes of the workout done last night.  Tonight I have Cardio Power and Resistance and if my memory serves me right it would be that bad.  I'm only on day 3 but already I noticed my double chin is slimming!!  The scale however IS NOT my friend!!!  I'll keep working out and I'm sure I'll see the numbers NOT go down!  I build muscle like crazy but gain weight too, it stinks because it makes me feel like I'm not losing any weight.  Oh well, I'll know the difference in two weeks when it is time to measure myself and weigh in again.  Until then I'm going to try my hardest not to fret and I'll share my results then!

On to better news!!  Last night my brother and his family made a surprise visit!  How awesome is that since I only see him once in a blue moon considering he lives three hours away.  He dissappeared on us and I found him two houses down talking with my neighbor.  He was complimenting her on her garden and she decided that she was going to split off her canna lillies and give both of us some!  WOOHOO!!!!!  Trust me this is a good thing.  I recently found the urge to garden and bring new life to the outdoor spaces of my home.  I feel like I need to go through the trials and tribulations of gardening to get me through some tuff personal stuff from my past.  Anyways, I'm one step closer!  I have accumulated cannas, aloe, and amarylsis.  

You will have to forgive me if any of my spelling is frightful!  For some reason or another I can't get spell check to work on blogger!  Hmm...I'll work on it for a bit. 

Until Tomorrow,
Lisa

Insanity Day 1...and a NEW DINING TABLE!!!!

I finally started Insanity...AGIAN!  I'm really happy with my fit test results but not so much my measurements!  I'm going to keep going though and try and get a more balanced diet in the mix.  I saw results so fast the first time that I'm hoping I see results again, SOON!  On days like this when I feel strong and fearless I get a lot done!  So far it is not even 10 a.m. and I've already cooked breakfast for my boys, made egg salad for my hubby's lunches, got my roast cooking the crock-pot, and got a load of clothes in the washer!  Not bad for waking up around 7 a.m., I still have a list a mile long, but one thing at a time.

Things are a little messy around here so I'm going to swing on over to one of my fav. sites to visit Mrs. Candy and get her messy house rescue!  I don't let my house get that bad but when I fall behind this is the perfect thing to use!  She basically outlines your to-do list for you so we don't have to waste even more time trying to get things done. 

I also got a new-used dining room table yesterday!!!!!  Yes this excites me this much!!!!!  My old one was falling apart, literally the chairs were on their last leg, no seriously!  I have shopped around for months and begged and pleaded with my husband to give the go ahead on a new one!  So when he sold his old truck the other day I was given a green light!  The stars aligned and prayers were joyfully answered as I got the EXACT table I have always wanted!!  It is in perfect condition and I got it for a steal at $350!  When the previous owners had originally bought it they paid $1200!  I will be cooking for all eternity to show my husband how much I appreciate him buying this for me!!  Yes, I'm still that excited by it!  I have spent some real time lately fixing up the house, hanging pictures, and even a new towel ring in the bathroom!  It just goes to show how when you put your whole heart into something God makes sure that you always see how appreciated you really are!  

Blessings,
Lisa

I'm still getting the hang of this...

I've had a lot going on lately and I'm still trying to get the hang of blogging regularly.  I'm here I haven't left anyone.  In fact tomorrow I start my Insanity workout for the second time!  I'm going to be blogging about that for awhile!  I have to put forth the effort and for some reason sharing gives me more endurance to keep going.  I'll try and post progress picks, what I'm eating, and of course keeping with my housewife roots...how I manage to fit this all into my day!  Tomorrow is just the fit test and I will do it as soon as I put my kiddos to bed. 

Weekly Planning ~ An Overview

I've said it before and I'll say it again!  With my analytical brain I have to plan out everything!  So much so that it drives my husband insane, the one thing he hates to hear out of my mouth is "Okay, what's your game plan?"  Sure I could fly by the seat of my pants, be spontaneous, and go with the flow as they say.  However, when I try to do this I usually end up in a heap of a mess pulling my hair out!  I've been this way my whole life, I inherited it from my parents.  So when I decided to be a stay at home mom, things were no different.  I treat this household like it is my full time job, I get a lunch break and a few snack times throughout the day.  I schedule out my chores for the day, the meals we will eat, and the activities we will do.  Do I get it all done in a day, no life always throws in its little surprises that take me away from the things I want and or should be doing.  I am no one to give advice, the only thing I can do is lead by example.  Some people are planners, some people aren't.  Yet, if you aren't a planner and you aren't getting anything done, maybe you should try planning.  Or if you are a planner and your wound so tight you have no time for fun, maybe it is time to let your hair down so to speak.  I ask that everyone take a little time for reflection and see if your life could use a little more planning.

My plan for the week:
Hubby is on overtime nights all week ~ need to have extra nomex.
Both boys have a Dr. appt. Tuesday afternoon ~ have dinner fixed for hubby early
Last day of school is Thursday ~ Oldest son has school in the morning bus arrives at 7:30!!

Not much should take me away from my normal routines.  I'm hoping that we are able to start the summer off with a little fun in the sun before the boys get tubes in their ears!  Maybe we can plan a trip to the beach in the weeks to come!  Remember always plan for fun!

Meal Plan For May 21 - May 30

I make my menus out to coincide with my husband's paychecks.  Usually it is two weeks at a time, but in order to have a menu post for next week I'm only giving you week one!  By doing it every two weeks I get all my grocery shopping done at once and don't have to go back to the store except to pick up fresh vegetables.  The dinners on my list for this week are:

Today - Leftover Pot Roast

Thursday - Chicken Enchiladas w/ Pico and Guacamole

Friday - Pork Chops, Mashed Potatoes, Brown Gravy and Baked Beans

Saturday - Blackened Chicken w/ Zucchini Fritters and Potato Salad

Sunday - Garlic Chicken Orzo

Monday - Cajun Chicken Burgers w/ Sweet Coleslaw and Sweet Potato Fries

Tuesday - Santa Fe Grilled Chicken Salad

Wednesday - Deer Round Steaks, Rice, Brown Gravy, and Corn on the Cob

I also plan out my breakfast and lunch menu too.  I love to stay ultra organized in the kitchen because I know if I don't then we will result to take out and a lot of food goes in the garbage.  I do try and cook three meals a day.  My enemy in life is the drive-thru and if I don't stay on top of it we become really close friends.  I hope to share some of these recipes soon!  How do you plan out your meals?

What I'm Wearing

I'm still trying to find myself in a more modest world.  I haven't done it in a long time, but I think it is time to show you what I am wearing.  I know I am a visual learner and for me to learn how to dress more modest it is important that I see how others dress.  That is why I find it important to share with you how I am dressing, just in case someone else wants to see some examples. 

It isn't much, just a purple dress with a white undershirt.  My husband hates this dress so I only wear it at home or to run quick errands.  I am learning that for me it isn't important to keep my legs completely covered.  I think just above the knee is fine, and I don't think I will go all skirts anytime soon.  I will keep trying more and bringing more into my wardrobe.  Again that is for me and everyone has to be accustomed to their own feelings.  I'm sorry for the poor picture quality.  It is an antique mirror and hard to see.  I'll have to have my husband start taking my pictures outside.

HE does provide!!

I don't like sharing my financial situations with people.  However, this situation was so powerful to me that I had to share.  As I have posted my children have been sick and one medication for my youngest son had to be ordered and wouldn't be available until today.  The medicine cost $25.00 and I know to most this wouldn't be a problem and for me normally it wouldn't be a problem.  This last couple of months has hit us hard and used our savings with my surgery and my husband's truck breaking down.  I prayed that the money would be provided to us for two days.  I worried about it yesterday to the point of tears!  Well my husband called just a little while ago and said you aren't going to believe this but for some reason $44.11 has been deposited into our savings account.  I seriously almost cried!!  So of course I darted off to the pharmacy before some kind of bank error came into play to buy the medicine for my baby!!  Just another reminder that God does provide and as long as you believe and trust in the Lord, HE will take care of HIS children!