The Presidential Race

I have mentioned on my blog a few times that I was leaning towards Obama, but I have always stated that I like McCain for not always listening to the moral majority and popular republican vote. Well, I know that Palin is getting a lot of flack about her age, inexperience, and abandoning her kids...but I like her. I hated Hillary, so I'm not one of those "oh she is a woman so I want to vote for her" mentality. I like her and what she has done during her small amount of time in office. Now am truly on the fence about what to do.

Checking In

No new weight loss or gain this week. I got into this rut too when I was doing WW the first time. One week I lose, the next I stay the same. Since I have an online membership, I have been a little slack lately with going to the meetings and weighing in there. I need to focus on that as my goal for next week.

Kaya is all ready for school. She has delivered her supplies and met her teacher. All the clothes, at least through Christmas if not longer have been bought, and we have even had a fun bout of Stomach flu running rampant through our household. First me last week, then Joey the past week. And fun of all fun Kaya came down with it and got sick all over the place last night at around 2:00 in the morning. Good times. Luckily up till now, Jimi has missed the horrible bug.

He continues to get bigger and bigger. He loves his Johnny jump up and we are looking on Craigslist for an exersaucer. Kaya has grown this summer as well, now wearing a size 1 in shoes, and 7 clothes. Her first football game to cheer for is Saturday the 6th. She is so excited.

Metal Gear

I had my orthodontic consultation yesterday. For all of those with children...start saving your money now. If they need braces, it can be pretty expensive. Even with our dental insurance, it only pays for half of the cost. My orthodontist is really nice, and I have some pretty extensive work to be done, just like I expected. I have to have 2 teeth extracted, and after a year of wearing braces, jaw surgery to extend my lower jaw that never grew correctly...yikes. The surgery is up to me, but I guess I will see how the braces go first, and how much my insurance will cover the surgery. It is technically cosmetic, but my case is pretty severe, so they are sure that insurance will cover it. All of this will take 2 years to do. Don't worry, there is no headgear involved! My next appt is next week to take models and x rays of my teeth. I would think by Halloween I should have them on.

Jimi at 5 months old

Jimi is a little monster. No really, he is. He spends his days rolling, growling, bridging, growling, standing with assistance, growling, smiling and...did I mention growling? He is such a happy baby and loves to stand on his own 2 feet, which he just realized he had about 2 weeks ago. He is eating up a storm and loves everything but carrots so far. He has tried my ice tea, and loves that, and actually doesn't do to bad slurping water through a sippy cup. Messy, but he does it. He has never taken a pacifier, but his knuckles are getting a work out. I swear a tooth must be coming soon. He is still bald headed, as was Kaya for the first year.



We are so blessed to have this little guy. We went through a lot trying to have number 2, and I am so excited every morning to see his face.

The Upcoming VP Candidates

If you know me, you know I hate politics. I'm as about as middle of the road as one can get. I am fiscally conservative, and socially liberal. I have never voted republican, and so far this election I really like both candidates but I'm more inclined to vote for Obama.

I have mentioned on here before that I like McCain for his unpopularity in the eyes of most republicans because he is not so conservative. He votes his conscience, and he is good friends with another great middle of the roader that I am a fan of J. Lieberman.

I really like Obama. I feel think he has a great shot at really making a difference in our country. I am really siding with him at this point just based on what I have read so far.

If he picks Hillary, which I still think is highly unlikely, I will completely change my mind about him. She is evil. I like Kaine and Richardson. Warner is fine.

If McCain picks Lieberman (which is likely impossible) I will vote for McCain regardless of who Obama picks.

That's it. My 2 cents. I have very conservative friends, and very liberal friends. This is my moderate point of view.

Paying the Piper

I stepped on the scale this morning instead of going to the meeting. I have gained .8 lbs. Ugh. I knew it was going to happen, weight loss does not equate to McDonalds and Burger King. We all slip, we all fall, but you have to remember to get back up and keep trying. I will do better next week. It's funny, I'm not over eating the things I'm baking. I'm fine with moderating those into my points system. Instead I'm compelled to eat the crap they serve at Fast Food places.

Joey is working overtime this weekend and Kaya spent the night at his Dad's house last night, so it's just Jimi and me this morning. It's been nice just hanging out with him. We have been singing and dancing most of the morning to the Oldies station on our Dish Network. Something I never get to do with the house full.

I'm getting ready to bake some Blondies for Kaya since Jimi went down for his morning nap.

TidBits

I have a summer time cold...ugh. Waking up with a raw throat and stuffy nose is soo not fun this time of year. Jimi has been sneezing a bit the last few days, so I'm sure I caught it from him.

I ate yesterday like I would never eat again...must get back on track today. I want to be back into my size 10 fall clothes by mid September. Eating McDonalds for lunch is not getting me there any quicker. That's what I get for spending my whole lunch school shopping for Kaya and only having 5 minutes to grab something before I went back to work.

If you heard last weekend on the news about an 18 year old wrecking his car in King and Queen County and dieing...that was my step mother's grandson Dustin Johnson. He just graduated this past June and I had only met him like 2 times and that was way back when he was like 8 or 9 years old. But it doesn't make it any less heartbreaking for his mother. I'll be going to the viewing tonight to help support my step mom and her daughter Dana. My thoughts and prayers go out to them.

I wish we would have taken a vacation this summer. We aren't beach people, but it still would have been nice to get away for a week. What we'd like to do is take another cruise, but we probably will hold off until our 10 year anniversary in 2010. I think we will take our kids with us so we need to make sure Jimi is old enough for their kids program and plus we will have to save up the extra money for them to go.

Oh well, enough dreaming for now...that is a long way off.

Blogging Part Deux

I am probably the Grocer's favorite shopper. Even if I have a list, and now-a-days, coupons, I am still an impulse buyer. I just can't resist all sorts of items that jump out at me while I'm at the store. I have visions of making a wonderful roast, or more often then not, some sort of sweet dessert or bake good. I have all of these many items in my pantry just waiting for the inspiration, that sadly, I don't have time to find. My biggest offense at the grocery store are the little recipe books or food magazines at the check out. I flock to them like a fat kid to candy. I just know I'm going to find the perfect thing in there to fix for the nameless perfect occasion.

I am beginning to aquire so many recipe books and magazines that I will never have a chance to fix half of the items in my life time, but I love to look at them. That along with the fact that when I do bake something and I do a good job, like the birthday cake for Joey this past weekend, I'm proud and want to show my accomplishment. These are all reasons why I have created a new blog. To share what I have done, and give me a reason for using my neglected ingredients and recipe books. I enjoy baking and maybe if I blog about what I'm creating each week, I will make time for something I love to do.

So if you ever need a recipe or idea for something to bake. You can find me at http://www.52sweetsayear.blogspot.com/

This should do wonders for my diet!

Robin Williams

I totally have a comedic crush on Robin Williams. He is, in my opinion, the funniest person alive.

I found out yesterday that he is coming to Richmond in Oct. and tickets go on sale this Saturday. I am so excited...I can't wait!

Happy Birthday Joey!

Tomorrow Joey will be 32. We are going to breakfast with his family in the morning and feasting on king crab legs and corn on the cob tonight for dinner.

Kaya and I watched Peter Jackson's King Kong this afternoon, me for the second time. She totally got the love story and cried at the end...just like I do when I watch it. It's funny to catch actual glimpses of her growing up right in front of me.

Other then that, it's a nice quiet weekend. Jimi has been practicing his new talent of rolling over and is eating rice cereal once a day. He isn't quite used to it yet, so we are starting slow. We tried sweet potatos yesterday, and he really didn't like that!

I am ready for the God awful heat of summer to end.