Jan. 7th: Used all my DPA + 2 exercise points. Went over by about 4 points, though, in Hershey's Kisses (worth about one point each)
Jan. 8th: Used all my DPA. It was a hard day, as it was the last day Dave was home until at least 6 weeks from now. I probably actually went over-I was too tired/sad to care. Wed. should go better.
Jan. 9th: I am sure I used all my DPA allowance yesterday, but I was wiped out. Concentration was hard-I was just so sleepy. Also, a friend took me out for lunch last minute, which was very thoughtful of her since Dave left on his trip. Today will be better, though.
Jan. 10th: Used all my DPA. Went to bed wanting "more," but having nothing really to eat.....so just went to bed.
Jan. 11th: Weighed in-which means it was the end on one week on WW & on to a new week. I used all my DPA & two of my new WPA. I was not happy w/ the scale, (165 lbs) but I did get a new starting place. Also, I finally broke down & went to the meeting where the I love the leader, but she is having a hard time w/ the noise Ruthie makes. It was good.....I didn't stay for the meeting, but I did say "hi" to her. Got me over that hurdle.
Jan. 12th: Used all my DPA (which by the way, you are supposed to do) & 4 WPA.
Monday, January 7, 2008
MONEY: Jan. 7-12
Jan. 7th: Yeah, Kim!!! Went to the store WITH A LIST, & stuck to it-except for bannanas!! The cool thing was, I remembered/took time to make a list, even though it was a very short one.
Jan. 8th: Another day of following the list.
Jan. 9th: Did not have a list, but went to Circut City & picked up just what DH wanted me to get for us. Funny thing was-even all the new stuff in that store (which I'm not really excited about) was tempting to look at just cause it's new. Have to think that one through a bit more. that may be part of my issue w/ lack of discipline here. NEW is better for some reason.
Jan. 10th: Went into the store w/ out a list. But.....stopped right at the front of the store & made one. Also, bought a few things not on the list, but I knew they were on lists at home.
Jan. 11: Went to the store w/ specific ideas re. some re-decorating I wanted to do & a list. I got exactly what I needed & left the stores! Feels so good!
Jan 12th: Another day of following my list. :-)
Jan. 8th: Another day of following the list.
Jan. 9th: Did not have a list, but went to Circut City & picked up just what DH wanted me to get for us. Funny thing was-even all the new stuff in that store (which I'm not really excited about) was tempting to look at just cause it's new. Have to think that one through a bit more. that may be part of my issue w/ lack of discipline here. NEW is better for some reason.
Jan. 10th: Went into the store w/ out a list. But.....stopped right at the front of the store & made one. Also, bought a few things not on the list, but I knew they were on lists at home.
Jan. 11: Went to the store w/ specific ideas re. some re-decorating I wanted to do & a list. I got exactly what I needed & left the stores! Feels so good!
Jan 12th: Another day of following my list. :-)
TIME: Jan. 7-12
Jan. 7th: Stayed up late w/ Dave watching a movie. But, we needed this TIME, as he is leaving tomorrow for 6 weeks. Went to bed at 11:30.
Jan. 8th: Stayed up until 12:30 am!!! Yikes!! But, I was trying to get Dave ready to leave today. Now that he's gone
, we can get back to "normal," whatever that is!
Jan. 9th: I was up until 11:01 last night. WAY too late, but was trying to process some things a dear friend pointed out to me re. my PURPOSE in life. Tonight, I will be in bed on time-& I'm pretty excited about seeing the new perspective this will give me on my life. More to follow on my family blog.
Jan. 10th: Was up until 9:51. Forgot to clean my kitchen before I sat down at the computer. Boy, am I learning things like-next time I'll clean up right after supper-then do any relaxing before bed.
Jan. 11th: It was 10:02 last night. I was so excited about re-doing the mantle over my fire-place, that I just kept working. But.....I did stop when the temptation to re-organize the kids movies set it. I KNEW I would not be to bed before 11 that way. So, I am learning to pay attention to passing time better. Also, in the past, when Dave has been gone, I have not gone to bed until at least mid-night.
Jan. 12th: Turned out lights at 9:55-late again. BUT......I did get 7 1/2 hours of sleep-which before now, was unheard of while Dave is gone!
Jan. 8th: Stayed up until 12:30 am!!! Yikes!! But, I was trying to get Dave ready to leave today. Now that he's gone
, we can get back to "normal," whatever that is!Jan. 9th: I was up until 11:01 last night. WAY too late, but was trying to process some things a dear friend pointed out to me re. my PURPOSE in life. Tonight, I will be in bed on time-& I'm pretty excited about seeing the new perspective this will give me on my life. More to follow on my family blog.
Jan. 10th: Was up until 9:51. Forgot to clean my kitchen before I sat down at the computer. Boy, am I learning things like-next time I'll clean up right after supper-then do any relaxing before bed.
Jan. 11th: It was 10:02 last night. I was so excited about re-doing the mantle over my fire-place, that I just kept working. But.....I did stop when the temptation to re-organize the kids movies set it. I KNEW I would not be to bed before 11 that way. So, I am learning to pay attention to passing time better. Also, in the past, when Dave has been gone, I have not gone to bed until at least mid-night.
Jan. 12th: Turned out lights at 9:55-late again. BUT......I did get 7 1/2 hours of sleep-which before now, was unheard of while Dave is gone!
Tuesday, January 1, 2008
FOOD: Jan. 1-6th
Dec. 31st: I did NOT keep track of yesterday, & it's a good thing, too! 
But, man was the food at our little get-together yummy! How do you handle situations like a party?
Jan. 1st: Used all 24 of my Daily Points Allowance & 6 of my Weekly Points Allowance. Ate way too much suger, though. I'll do better on the 2nd.
Jan. 2nd: Used all of my 24 DPA & AMAMZINGLY, used NONE of my WPA.
Jan. 3rd: Again, used all of my DPA & none of my WPA.
Jan. 4th: Wow, did I ever over-do it yesterday! 53 points!!! How did that happen????? I have discovered that I do struggle w/ emotional eating.
Other highly emotional issues w/ kids & family & I just wanted to eat chocolate!
I NEVER struggle w/ emotional eating-more mindless eating. But, not yesterday.
That is almost ALL my WPA in one day. Oh, Father, help me!
Jan. 5th: Just ate my DPA today.
Jan. 6th: Went into my WPA & ate the rest of them today-FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK!!!
(I guess I am a STRESS eater-literally makes me hungry! The things I am learning about myself!)
But, man was the food at our little get-together yummy! How do you handle situations like a party?Jan. 1st: Used all 24 of my Daily Points Allowance & 6 of my Weekly Points Allowance. Ate way too much suger, though. I'll do better on the 2nd.
Jan. 2nd: Used all of my 24 DPA & AMAMZINGLY, used NONE of my WPA.
Jan. 3rd: Again, used all of my DPA & none of my WPA.
Jan. 4th: Wow, did I ever over-do it yesterday! 53 points!!! How did that happen????? I have discovered that I do struggle w/ emotional eating.
Confusing news from Guatemala.
Finding out Dave is leaving earlier than we thought he was for at least 6 weeks.Other highly emotional issues w/ kids & family & I just wanted to eat chocolate!
I NEVER struggle w/ emotional eating-more mindless eating. But, not yesterday.
That is almost ALL my WPA in one day. Oh, Father, help me!
Jan. 5th: Just ate my DPA today.
Jan. 6th: Went into my WPA & ate the rest of them today-FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK!!!
(I guess I am a STRESS eater-literally makes me hungry! The things I am learning about myself!)
MONEY: Jan. 1-6th
Dec 31st: Went to the store w/ a LIST & stuck to it! (Even wrote down something in the store to buy another time)
Jan. 1st: Well, it was a good day to not spend $! Didn't leave the house at all, so didn't spend any $! (Now, I realize I can spend it on the Internet as well, but as I rarely do it, I think I'm safe!)
Jan. 2nd: Accidently went into the store w/ out a list. Boy, it is hard to re-train myself!! But, I left the store w/ only milk, bannanas & diapers. As I looked back on my goal for this area of my life, I didn't feel quite as bad about forgetting to make a list. The very idea that I had to report back to you blog readers, kept me from getting things I truely did not need. SO....I thought it was ok, since my intent was to have the liberty in the store to remember things we DO REALLY NEED!
How can I learn the difference? When is it ok to adjust the list? How do you think these things through when you are at the store? I really could use some tips!
TIA!
Jan. 3rd: Went to the store AGAIN w/ out a list, but this time it was to get something REALLY specific for Ana since Dave & her are going SKIING for her first time next week. Got in & out of the store w/ just what I needed-nothing more.
Jan. 4th: I am so flaky. Once again, I went to the store w/ no list. This time, though, I did not even realise it until I was home. I didn't think it would be THIS hard. I did not know until I sat down to write this morning how much emotions can effect every area of your life.
Also, I discovered that when I go to the store completely stressed out, & w/ out a list, it is VERY hard for me to think about what I need, & I just wander the store aimlessly!
Jan. 5th: Stayed home most of the day. Did get my nails done-which is no small thing-$-wise, but scheduled & planned for in the budget!
Jan. 6th: Didn't leave the house again-so no trouble w/ money.
Jan. 1st: Well, it was a good day to not spend $! Didn't leave the house at all, so didn't spend any $! (Now, I realize I can spend it on the Internet as well, but as I rarely do it, I think I'm safe!)
Jan. 2nd: Accidently went into the store w/ out a list. Boy, it is hard to re-train myself!! But, I left the store w/ only milk, bannanas & diapers. As I looked back on my goal for this area of my life, I didn't feel quite as bad about forgetting to make a list. The very idea that I had to report back to you blog readers, kept me from getting things I truely did not need. SO....I thought it was ok, since my intent was to have the liberty in the store to remember things we DO REALLY NEED!
How can I learn the difference? When is it ok to adjust the list? How do you think these things through when you are at the store? I really could use some tips!
TIA!
Jan. 3rd: Went to the store AGAIN w/ out a list, but this time it was to get something REALLY specific for Ana since Dave & her are going SKIING for her first time next week. Got in & out of the store w/ just what I needed-nothing more.
Jan. 4th: I am so flaky. Once again, I went to the store w/ no list. This time, though, I did not even realise it until I was home. I didn't think it would be THIS hard. I did not know until I sat down to write this morning how much emotions can effect every area of your life.
Also, I discovered that when I go to the store completely stressed out, & w/ out a list, it is VERY hard for me to think about what I need, & I just wander the store aimlessly!
Jan. 5th: Stayed home most of the day. Did get my nails done-which is no small thing-$-wise, but scheduled & planned for in the budget!
Jan. 6th: Didn't leave the house again-so no trouble w/ money.
TIME: Jan. 1-6th
Dec. 31st: 1:25am (really, went to bed Jan. 1) 
Jan. 1st: 9:50 pm. First night trying this & I hit the sack late!!! Why? Well, I have my other blog I was trying to update from New Year's Eve & all, & I KNEW it was getting too late & I should get off the computer, but I thought if I really hurried through my bedtime routine, I would be ok.
However, a small conversation w/ Dave, & a needy & awake baby put me behind even more.
I don't feel bad about those two things, but I learned that I need to be headed to bed about 15 min., before I want to turn out the lights!
I'll be doing that tonight.
Jan. 2nd: Well, I did not start to bed as early as I wanted to. If only Blogging wasn't so fun!!!
But, I am headed in the right direction, as I hit the lights at 9:41pm on my cell phone clock!
I guess I am headed in the right direction, right?
ETA: the other thing is, I'm having a hard time falling asleep.....
Jan. 3rd: Confessions: staying up to watch the KU Bowl Game. Finally hit the sac about 11. After DH fixed the camera on my camera phone-which I use as an alarm clock.
Jan. 4th: I did not get to bed until after 1 am!!!! But, I had a good reason for that. My cousin was in Denver for a few days, so I went up there, picked her up, brought her home & spent the afternoon w/ her. I left my house at 9:45 pm, & drove 2 & a half hours round-trip to take her back up to Denver. She was such an encouragement to me, though, & yesterday, I needed it.
Not doing good at all on my goals, but I guess life happens....
Don't know how it will go tonight either, since Dave & Ana are skiing today. It's Ana's first time, so when they get back, I know I'll want to hear all about it, thus perhaps making a very late night.
Jan. 5th: In bed at 9:41pm
Jan. 6th: Having a hard time w/ falling asleep. No flames, here people-but the past few nights, I have taken NyQuil-due to congestion. But, I could just take a decongestant. However, w/ the adoption stress, Dave leaving for 6 weeks etc........I can't fall asleep! I just lay in bed & think.....
Jan. 1st: 9:50 pm. First night trying this & I hit the sack late!!! Why? Well, I have my other blog I was trying to update from New Year's Eve & all, & I KNEW it was getting too late & I should get off the computer, but I thought if I really hurried through my bedtime routine, I would be ok.
However, a small conversation w/ Dave, & a needy & awake baby put me behind even more.
I don't feel bad about those two things, but I learned that I need to be headed to bed about 15 min., before I want to turn out the lights!
I'll be doing that tonight.
Jan. 2nd: Well, I did not start to bed as early as I wanted to. If only Blogging wasn't so fun!!!
But, I am headed in the right direction, as I hit the lights at 9:41pm on my cell phone clock!
I guess I am headed in the right direction, right?
ETA: the other thing is, I'm having a hard time falling asleep.....
Jan. 3rd: Confessions: staying up to watch the KU Bowl Game. Finally hit the sac about 11. After DH fixed the camera on my camera phone-which I use as an alarm clock.
Jan. 4th: I did not get to bed until after 1 am!!!! But, I had a good reason for that. My cousin was in Denver for a few days, so I went up there, picked her up, brought her home & spent the afternoon w/ her. I left my house at 9:45 pm, & drove 2 & a half hours round-trip to take her back up to Denver. She was such an encouragement to me, though, & yesterday, I needed it.
Not doing good at all on my goals, but I guess life happens....
Don't know how it will go tonight either, since Dave & Ana are skiing today. It's Ana's first time, so when they get back, I know I'll want to hear all about it, thus perhaps making a very late night.
Jan. 5th: In bed at 9:41pm
Jan. 6th: Having a hard time w/ falling asleep. No flames, here people-but the past few nights, I have taken NyQuil-due to congestion. But, I could just take a decongestant. However, w/ the adoption stress, Dave leaving for 6 weeks etc........I can't fall asleep! I just lay in bed & think.....
Monday, December 31, 2007
My Idea for this Blog
To set goals for myself that others can see & encourage me along the way. There are three resources the Lord has given me I am concentrating on in 2008-
TIME, MONEY & FOOD
For January of 2008, these are the goals I have set:
1. With my time, I want to have “lights out” for myself between 8:30 & 9:30 every night.
2. With my money, I will NOT go to the store with out a list. I will stick to it EXACTLY unless I know I forgot something we need. (ie Toilet Paper, Toiletries, or Cleaning Supplies, Milk etc.)
3. With my food, I will mark off boxes on the WW program.
In each of these areas, every morning, I will record my progress from the previous day.
Also, in each of these areas, there needs to be some allowances for LIFE & I am aware of that. But I know what a reasonable excuse is. So do you. If you see me trying to make UNREASONABLE excuses, will you please call me on them?
Thank-you to each & every one of you who will support me in this endeavor!
TIME, MONEY & FOOD
For January of 2008, these are the goals I have set:
1. With my time, I want to have “lights out” for myself between 8:30 & 9:30 every night.
2. With my money, I will NOT go to the store with out a list. I will stick to it EXACTLY unless I know I forgot something we need. (ie Toilet Paper, Toiletries, or Cleaning Supplies, Milk etc.)
3. With my food, I will mark off boxes on the WW program.
In each of these areas, every morning, I will record my progress from the previous day.
Also, in each of these areas, there needs to be some allowances for LIFE & I am aware of that. But I know what a reasonable excuse is. So do you. If you see me trying to make UNREASONABLE excuses, will you please call me on them?
Thank-you to each & every one of you who will support me in this endeavor!
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