Home Again

I never exactly posted (on Facebook, that I recall) that I was working a temporary job at our church as a "ministry coordinator".  I started the first week in January and just finished my last day today.  My hours ranged from 25-32 hours over the past 12 weeks.  When I first accepted the job, it was to work 16 hours a week, but some things changed, and they asked me if I could do 30/week instead. While I really didn't WANT to work 30 hours a week, Scott and I decided that because this was a temporary "gig", that I should go ahead and take the assignment.   


There are a few things that I learned during while I worked:

1. I like doing administrative work.
2. Laundry does not fold itself.
3. Pastors are human (and that's not a bad thing).
4. I really like working at my church.
5. Toilets and floors don't clean themselves.
6. I like doing administrative work.
7. It doesn't work to start a diet and a new job at the same time.
8. I'm still pretty proficient at the computer.
9. Working 30+ hours a week leaves little time to exercise.
10. I like doing administrative work.
11. Groceries don't buy themselves and make meals on their own.
12. At work, I can be someone other than "Mom".
13. Did I mention that I really like administrative work?

Anyway, there are MANY more things that I learned, but one thing I know is that as much as I enjoyed working there, the timing is just not right for me to go "back to work".  The extra cash was nice, but God provides and I trust HIM.


I am happy to be home. My kids are happy that I am home.  My husband is VERY happy that I am home. Does that mean that I'm going to be "Little Miss Perfect Homemaker"?  I would love to say yes, but after 16 years of being home full-time, I still don't have it mastered.


Through God's grace, I will continue to strive to the be woman of God that he desires for me to be––and that's creating home for my family.

12 hours of Sebring

Today I sent Scott off to a get-away with his dad. They are going to go to a race "12 hours of Sebring". I'm so excited for him to get some "guy-time" with his dad.


Scott loves cars––he got that from his dad. So I'm happy for him to have the opportunity to have a whole weekend to watch cars go whizzing by. This is not your typical red-neck NASCAR, either this is the ALMS (American Le Mans Series). http://sebringraceway.com/faqs.lasso  Now, I don't mind racing, and I don't mind watching a race or two, but I don't get excited about it, like Scott does.  So, this weekend, what could be better for a guy than spending time with your "Pops" watching noisy cars go round and round??


There was a time when I would have been upset and selfish about him leaving me for a few days to have fun. Will I miss him? You bet. Would it be easier if he were home? You bet. But I have learned that both of us need time away, once in a while. It's funny how just being away for a couple of days can rejuvenate a relationship. Even though we are perfect for each other, we can't always fill each other's needs. 



Whoop it up!!

Week 4 - 12 Week Boot Camp

Last week's challenge was to "make our way" to the new Twins stadium any way we could traveling 21.5 miles in 3 days or less. We needed to use at least 3 different modes of transportation. This is how I did it:

Tuesday - 3.5 Elliptical, 5.5 bike
Wednesday - 4 mile bike (ride with the kids to the library and back)
Thursday - 2 mile run, 3.5 bike, 3 mile hike (the hike was with the girls from church)

This actually was easier than I thought it would be and made me realize that miles shouldn't scare me that much.

This morning I woke up a little before 4 a.m. feeling a little cramp-y but then it grew into excruciating pain. I thought maybe I was going to NEED to use the bathroom so i went in there, but nothing happened except more pain and then the nausea happened and then i almost passed out. I called Scott and I eventually crawled back into bed and dealt with pain til morning. I was supposed to have my work-out class at 8 a.m. I don't like being a wuss, but didn't think it was smart for me to go, so i text-ed both Andrew and Michele to say i wasn't going to make it. After speaking with a nurse, she encouraged me to go to Urgent Care, so I did.

Long story short, I have a cyst on my right ovary that apparently has ruptured and that's why the pain has spread. Now I'm fine, but have residual pain and bloating. Scott is going to take the boys to my brothers and I'm going to stay home and recoup. The 4 hour drive and sleeping on an air-mattress in a tent, doesn't sound so good to me right now.

As for the recovery, i just need to lay low for a few days. The 12-week boot camp challenge this week is to go 21.5 miles. Run, Bike, Walk or Elliptical at least 3 different methods, minimum 2 miles a method - all within 3 days of starting. I'm hoping i feel well enough to get this done.

Week 3 - 12 Week Boot Camp

This weeks challenge: Cardio Blender I finished it in 1:36:27. The only change we did, was to knock down the bicycle to 5 miles instead of 10. All four of us decided that.

It was hard! But it was so good to be with the girls, otherwise I probably would have given up! My cool Polar watch (that I got from my girlfriends for my 40th birthday) said I burned 1221 calories. Whew.

Now, not to sabotage my workout with my dinner!

So last night i ran the south park loop - 1.83 miles. i kicked it in 20:20. That's my best time so far. only thing is that i am starting to feel the shin splints again - especially my left leg. Hopefully I'll just work through that. The scale is starting to move - the right way!!!

Week 2 - 12 Week Boot Camp

Just got back from my 2nd weekly challenge - "Tri-this Modified" INSANE! My official time was 1:07:13. I burned a whopping 934 calories. This is Andrew's "modified triathlon" - Run 2 miles, do 3 exercises, Bike 15 minutes, do 3 more exercises, the Elliptical - at level 12 at 60+ mph, 3 more exercises.

The first "leg" of the challenge was to run 2 miles - I thought, no biggie, I can get that done in 23 minutes or so. I forgot I had to set the treadmill at 5% incline - Oh my word - that was so difficult. So instead of running at 5.3-6.0, I could only run 4.5-4.7, with some walking here and there. Who knew what a little hill would do.

My legs are pretty stiff with all the running, walking and exercising I've been doing. I have been trying to stretch as much as I can.

Any way, I made it. Again, that was nuts. I'm assuming that I'll get a migraine today, since my workout was so hard. I usually do. however, I'm out of my Zomig and the prescription is expired, so we'll see if they refill.

The food is going OKAY, not perfect, but I think I'm doing better than normal. I'm journalling on DailyBurn.com, and have dropped the Mountain Dew. My iced tea content is up, that thats okay, too. I sure hope I start seeing results soon.