I should update, it's been almost a week. The week went by very fast as usual.

I started a "healthy lifestyle change" on Monday..... (always a Monday). I've done good. It's simple... I've decided to eat sensibly and exercise. I went to the gym a few days, did a workout video the other day. I know what to do, it's the doing it... that's the hard part. But when I get the urge to snack on something, I grab a piece of sugarless gum. It works well. So, this isn't an "extreme diet"... those don't work. And if takes me a year or more to be at my goal... who cares... it took me a lot longer to get where I am. Got a bunch of exercise videos and books from the library, fill my brain with more stuff I already know. And I printed a few recipes from online that I'm going to try this week. I was going to do Seattle Sutton (prepacked food) but I need to learn to cook healthy for myself and for the family. I'm not making two meals for us. So, that's what's been going on all week. The struggle I have dealt with all my life (well... since I was 9 years old).

Anyhow... other things in Clara's world this week... I'm tired... I'm tired of getting up in the middle of the night. Most of the time she sleeps from 8pm-4am. So... if I went to bed at 8pm with her, I'd be getting 8 hours of sleep. But I like my "ME" time... so I'm getting less. And uninterrupted sleep would be nice. I forgot what that feels like. Between the cat and the baby... not sure who is worse. Ok... the baby... I can lock up the cat in the basement... hahaha.

Oh well, I hope this too shall pass. And I am just enjoying her as much as I can. Such a different feeling when you know they are your last. You give a little extra cuddles and kisses, and gaze upon them a little more. My baby is going to be 6 months old tomorrow!

They all keep me very busy, especially on days Jess has school. Most days I feel like I am taking 2 steps forward and going 3 steps back. And Jon has been working on my last nerve. But I feel so bad for him. Those two teeth are KILLING him. One is almost up, but they are both so puffy. He cries out in the middle of the night. He is so active... go go go. He can hop up on the kitchen table faster than you can blink. I'm glad most of the time I block off my kitchen. And today I rescued a permanent black marker from Jess, that could have been disasterous. Jessica got an easy bake oven today (late christmas present due to sicknesses). She didn't even want to eat dinner... she just wanted to bake, hahaha. Too cute.

I still have the family newsletter to complete, just lost my mood for it. Pretty much done, just have to print. But some family circumstances have me down... Anyhow... tried taking some pics of all 3 today... hahha... guess who wouldn't cooperate... Jonathan..... oh well, maybe one of them turned out. I have such trouble getting all 3 to pose for me. But I can't complain... they did awesome with their Kiddie Kandids pic in November.

That's all I can think of for now... Jeff's on 40 hours... paycheck sucks, but it's awesome. He comes home at 3pm, and 3 days in a row I got a nap before dinner. AMEN. Sleep... whenever, however you can get it... is AWESOME! I'm glad it's the weekend!!!!! No night duty for me, 2 days in a row... but a Mama always hears... but hopefully I can ignore!!!!