Day 3...

and still going strong.. I actually kicked Kung Fu butt this morning! Not a master but sure a lot better than yesterday! I have more energy.. even after grocery shopping and battling at Walmart for my rights to use coupons on ANY size product when said coupon says X amount off on ANY size item... *I lost the battle by the way*... I still have lots of energy.. not enough to motivate me to clean or clear out.. I'll keep that for another day..

Day 2 of the new exercise

routine... I must admit I feel so much better.. I know there has been no weight change as of yet.. but just feeling better must be a good thing, right? Kung Fu kicked my rear... but, I did manage to clock in some time.. and it was fun.. NO! I don't mean Kung Fu as in David Carradine Kung Fu... I mean Wii fit Kung Fu.. it's got a cute little rythm to it and it's fun.. I also got my big butt knocked off the high wall a few times in a different game/exercise.. all the while I'm running, walking fast and stretching my legs and arms.. never even realizing I was actually exercising.. how can so much fun be work? Right? Add to this exercise routine a new eating plan and possibly, just possibly my change toward a better, more healthy lifestyle will work.
So far I've not had bread in 3 days.. don't really miss it... and get this.. because I was so sick with allergies during Easter I haven't had a full cup of coffee in 2 weeks... TWO WEEKS.. and not one FULL cup of coffee a day? Imagine that.. me, the coffee-holic actually going without.. that has to be a good sign...enough patting myself on the back.... I need to figure out supper.. without bread and potatoes for me.. not that difficult .. I hope.. hahahaha....

Confession is good for the soul...

hmmmmm.. maybe? Okay, confession... I haven't used my wii fit in over 6 months... I think the last time I did anything other than dust it was in July.. possibly June... ashamed to say there is no good reason for this sad news... so, today with a new look at myself (gasp! I look at least 18 months pregnant!) I've started my wii fit again. Just did 30 minutes... I'm breathing like a stuck pig but think it will be worth it. I did my weight.. I've gained 3 lbs in those long, lazy months... I was shocked... truly thought I had gained about 15 or 20 so I'm glad to see I didn't gain back all I had lost... although if I had stuck with the program I'm sure I would be down at least 10 to 12 lbs by now.. so, with a new heart, and a new resolve I am hoping to stick to this!! Wish me luck!

Today I'm ebmarking on a new venture...

I thought I knew a thing or 2 about couponing but Thursday night I learned I didn't know anything! 2 young girls have hopefully taught this old dog a new trick or 2. We'll see after I venture out today for my first shopping expedition with the knowledge I hope I have gained!
Coupons in hand, grocery list, calculator, courage.. that's all it takes.. oh, and this website... A Penny Filled Pantry.
Wish me luck.. I may become addicted to this little challenge...

End of January already???

Where did the month go? Oh my goodness...
So much to say.. so little time.. but, right now.. the most important thing...
I'm going to be a YaYa again!!! Christopher and Michelle surprised us on Christmas Eve with a framed Ultra Sound of our newest grandchild.. this will be the tie breaker unless they decided to go for the big guns and have twins!!
I'll post a picture of the little one later..
I'll be back with a longer post when I collect my thoughts..
Yea, wish me luck with that! LOL

Christmas 2009

I'm a happy YaYa.. I had my entire family here for Christmas.. lots of noise.. lots of people.. lots of gifts.. too many in fact.. but mostly lots of love.. even a backed up septic didn't spoil my enjoyment of the day. Truly a Griswold Christmas and I loved every minute of it!

I'm wishing you each and every one a Happy and prosperous New Year...

Christmas Happenings

Okay, since I just lost an entire post I'm going to make this short. House decorated as much as it will be, gifts .. some wrapped.. most not.. too many purchased... Gibsonville lighting of the green, check, Christmas parade, check, Burlington, Graham and Mebane parade, not...

Candy marathon, check, Courtney's candy marathon, check, more candy being made today..

Wish me luck..