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So, I just wrote the post below and I got annoyed with uploading pictures so I started a new blog here: http://vmac.blog.com

Catching Up

It's been awhile since I wrote anything so I figured I'd try and catch up.

Baseball season was great. It went by fast this year. Dan made it to the All Star game which was awesome! Here is him coming out of the dugout being introduced:












Then, he was asked to play on the Travel team for a weekend as some of the kids had a soccer tournament to attend to. He did awesome!

Dan and I helped with Ryan and his football camps this year. Dan had a ball and helped out on the field wherever they needed him. I did registration and lunch. Long days! We helped 4 out of the 5 camps. One night, I actually slept overnight at Temple so I could help him finish everything up before his last camp. We went to bed at 2:30 and woke up at 4:30 - yeah, I was tired by the end of the day on Sunday. After football camp was over, we were so looking forward with Ryan having some time off!

July 4th was a blast! Dan was in the parade this year with his soccer team (his baseball team was in it too). Here is a picture:























And this is us watching - the dog had fun of course.

We went to a ton of picnics which was a blast! Just a great holiday :)







Then starts the carnivals (well, they were right before July 4th) and we had a ball!















July 6th was mine and Ry's 2nd anniversary and it was so sweet - Ry came to my work with flowers and balloons. After last year's fiasco, I swore to never plan an anniversary again. So, Ryan took me to P.F. Chang's - I really love that place!

We decided to do Hershey again this year and then three days down the shore. It was perfect! We had a blast at Hershey and the shore was so relaxing. We ate everything under the sun of course!
















































This was also the time for baby season! My friend's, Desiree and Dana, both had beautiful baby boys! We saw them both in the hospital. Tyler P. was born July 3rd and Braden P. (I'm an aunt!) was born July 13th. Poor Dana suffered being two weeks late but they both did beautifully!

This leads us to this past weekend.
Saturday, I offered to help Ryan clean out his office - his papers were piled high!! So we took Mya, Dan and a friend down to Temple and we cleaned all day. The kids and dog had a blast (it wiped Mya out for 2 days!). We got 80% of Ryan's room done and it looks awesome. Of course, I'm going to be on him all season to keeping it clean and organized so we'll see.

Dan ended up sleeping over his friend's house after that so we were free Sunday night. We went foodshopping - yay! :) We ate chinese food for dinner and watched Friends DVDs - loved it.

Sunday, we got up, ate a delicious breakfast made by Ryan and went to look at a house. Total handyman's special. It was bad though - the floor sunk through one whole side of the house. That was the first one I saw though that I could see it having tons of potential. The yard was great but unfortunatley, we're not that handy to fix it up like that so it was a no go. After that, we went to Dana's house to visit. Braden is so unbelievably cute and I was so happy to hold him. Dana is doing very well and so is Ken. Dana and I ran out to the store so she can get out and pick up a few things. We did end up staying awhile which was fine but we weren't able to go visit Ry's grandfather who was in the hospital.

After that, we went home to relax for a bit and then went to Dan's hockey game - All Stars :)
He did great!

I was so happy to lay my head down on my pillow last night for sure. It was a long weekend.

The Hangover

I saw previews for this movie and it looked hilarious! I was listening to the radio one morning and the preview came on and I had a flashback from when I was a kid. I then thought about my 20s and how they are forever gone and now I'm in my 30s and wondering what the hell can I do to make this decade memorable? Since Dan is 10, I'm considered old I guess. Not to mentioned I've really let myself go and weigh more now than I ever have (finally got motivation to start up again) so that is depressing me. What can I do? What do people in their 30s do?

Well, so far, it's been a blast with weddings, hanging out with friends, I've been drinking a lot, etc. Since we are dead broke I refuse to think about the fact that we can literally not do any overnight vacations (we have one for soccer but that's it). I like to do an amusement park and the shore for a day. What else?? I refuse to let money ruin me and I am determined to still have fun.

Oh, we've finally have gone to PBJ's and spaghetti (did I mention that already?). It's very good (probably why I packed on the pounds).

Right now, I feel overwhelmed (and that is the reason why this post is truly all over the place!). My mind gets like that and that is why I have a very bad memory - too much to think about. I was elected as soccer mom for the team (yeah, missed that practice) and am in the middle of finding hotels for the team in NY in July! Ugh! Of course all last minute stuff and barely anything is left - nightmare and of course, expensive.

This past weekend, Dan had a fantastic baseball game despite the fact that he literally got railroaded by this huge kid and stung by a bee. Here is a few pics I got:






















Then, after baseball, Ryan and him went to the McNabb camp! Awesome. He met the Eagles' players again and we got all their autographs again. Then we went to a graduation party - that time of year!
Sunday was nice. I also got to watch two movies over the weekend - Love & Basketball and Narnia 2.

Last night, my mom watched Mya for us while we were at soccer practice. My did was setting up their pool and yep, Mya jumped in three times. oy!
Sorry this is all over the place!

Random

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What a shitty day!! Baseball was canceled last night and I'm going to assume soccer is canceled tonight as well. At least I can get some more stuff done I guess.

Truth be told, I think the weather makes me feel so incredibly crappy and down. I am feeling so lazy and I'm just sad. Maybe it's figuring out how to keep the grocery bill this week below $50 or maybe it's because I miss my husband (who slept over at Temple again last night) or maybe it's the dog who won't stop barking unless I run the flashlight for her for two freakin hours or having to have to drag her everywhere with me just to give her exercise - she's my mascot.

I actually worked out last night. I decided I just needed to get a workout in. If only I can just get up in the morning. I truly don't have time at night to workout at all. I topped it off with ice cream and then wine later - yeah, I felt better.

Dan is anxiously waiting for school to be out. He tells me there is only a week. Try two weeks. lol. He went over a friends to finish a school project and thankfully it got done (which was due today). Who seriously would've thought that I would give birth to a procrastinator. Total opposite of me and honestly, it drives me up the wall!

Here are some pics of Dan recently (I should really start adding more):

This is his 10th b'day












Recent baseball game

Why do others...

Why do others think that marriage is all blissful and really shouldn't fight that much? I can honestly say I've divorced Ryan 5 times the first year. The second year started out pretty good and up until recently, has gone a bit sour. It's hard being the only one communicating. His job takes him away from us and I get that and understand that - hell, I push him to stay overnight and get work done. I just wish he was in it at least 25% but he never saw a real marriage growing up with his parents and he thinks I want a marriage like the movies. Yeah....still trying to merge together.

Ticks! Ticks! Ticks!

I guess it's that season but there are sooo many! Dan had one Monday, I found one on my head this morning - I still feel icky!!! Thankfully, they were not deer ticks and no lyme disease but yuckers.

I better put more stuff on my dog!

Ten Years Ago Yesterday

I had my son. I cannot believe how time flies. I mean, I know we try and enjoy every moment but it just goes so fast.

Worry.

I have to decided to try and not to worry as much as I do. Yes, we are in way over our heads with debt and are cutting down to PBJ every day for lunches and spaghetti for dinner but I hate worrying. I feel like I'm wasting my life away with all the worry I do.
Oh and I need to start working out.

Memorial Day Weekend

This is a fantastic day to remember our troops as well and to thank them for serving our country.

I also associate this holiday with Dan's birthday - it falls around the same time. This year, Memorial Day came early. We basically celebrated all weekend.

The kids were great on Sat. night. Since the weather was fantastic, they were outside the whole time and they all actually fell asleep by 1 a.m.

Dana's Shower on Sunday was great - hot - but great. And the bbq on Monday went over really well. It was a great weekend that we all enjoyed. I also loved that Ryan was home all weekend. Other than him getting a huge hole in his leg from playing horse shoes, he had a good time relaxing.

Oh and Dan's b'day is yet to come still (Thursday!).

Kids' Birthdays

So, Dan's birthday is next Thursday and we're having this whole weekend basically for him. Sat. night there will be 7 kids sleeping over; I will kick them out early Sunday so I can head on over to my friend's baby shower but then another friend of Dan's will be spending the night Sunday night as well; then on Monday, we will be having a family party bbq. Pray for no rain this weekend. It actually worked out perfectly because I thought he had a soccer tournament and its so incredibly hard to schedule anything because our lives are all about the sports. We are sport-free this weekend!

In comes the stress. There is, with any part of course, just so much to do and so little time. I make list after list after list to make me feel better. There's the cleaning, food shopping and tiring out the dog! I already started with the cleaning. I got the kitchen and breakfast bar done. I stopped there and figured I'd finish Thursday night. For now, I have to put baby shower favors together which are so cute! I got hershey kisses from oriental trading company and they included stickers you put on the bottom of the kisses that say "Dana's Baby Shower; date". Perfect. Then I got organza bags and two trinkets. Then I printed out a little saying. I then realized that the kisses won't be enough so tried to order more and they were sold out - great. I found blue wrapped kisses on hershey.com and they had the tag "it's a boy" coming from them - so cute and so expensive. Is $100 crazy for favors or what! Anyway, I am putting them together and they are turning out great and I love the blue and silver wraps. Almost done with them.

Oh, this week, Dan started his soccer training with soccer. I swear, this kid is sucking us dry! $500 for this 10 week camp. Now, if I just say that, I'm crazy to do this. However, Dan has been a part of this premier league for a very long time now and the whole team was invited to do this. It's pretty incredible and he'll get more goalkeeper training which is what he needs. They practice twice a week and they have four tournaments (one in NY, one in AC, NJ, one in Reading and last one in Lancaster) within a 10 week period. Ok. Just waiting for a fundraiser to start so I can get some money back!

So, they started the training and what a great/funny bunch of boys! It's just amazing of how great these kids get along with one another and the parents are awesome. We really have a great time when we get together! Last night, they were doing drills and the kids looked funny at points doing some of them and we were laughing! lol. So, this is held at Plymouth Whitemarsh H.S. - not bad of a drive and it's from 6:30-8. I'm just worried about homework and all. Thank goodness school is almost done. Oh and thankfully one of the other dads with a MINI-VAN is driving Dan this Thursday. We're supposed to carpool but I can only hold 2 more kids so he might drive the whole time for us because there are 4 total. Definitely will get a gift for him if he does this. I need a mini-van. So, that leaves Thurs. night to clean. Tonight Dan has a baseball game.

Friday, I hope to get Mya to the dog park for like a half hour and then I go foodshopping. My feet always hurt after all of that! Oh, and make two cakes for the weekend. :)

Ahhh, marriage

I must admit, this past weekend was not our better weekends. All weekend we were not on the same page. No, wait, there was about an hour and a half on Sat. evening where we took Dan to a party in the park, Ryan and I stayed and we walked around; that was nice and definitely a date. After that, the weekend involved me yelling a lot for some reason. My patience was way short.

Here we are on a Monday.

I see a picture of myself from not that long ago and Yikes! I so need to start working out again. That is my inspiration right now.

Hot! Hot! Hot!

For April, there has been some serious weird weather going on. It's been 90+ degrees for a few days. Tomorrow will go back down to 60 though - what a difference! Dan keeps asking for my mom's pool to go up. lol.

Well, my trek with P90X came to a halt again. I need to read something to get me to wake up again tomorrow morning. Maybe I should stop drinking wine the night before so I can actually get up.

Last night I took Mya to the vet for her allergies. So, the vet gives her a shot and puts her on 3 pills a day of 4 mg each (antihistamine). I say ok, thinking Jesus, I just had her on 50 mg the night before. Anyway, before bed, i gave her a pill. This morning, she just looked so lathargic and sad. She gets bursts of energy but it doesn't last long at all. I felt so bad for her. Sneezing away still. Our air is on to help but it'll be off tomorrow. We'll have to see how she does.

Ryan had another late one. Now, over the weekend I sort of had enough. It isn't football season and I know he's doing a shitload of things but I was tired of never seeing him during the weeknight at all. I told him he should try really hard to get up as early as possible to get to work and come home by 7/8. Monday morning comes and he is up later! Ugh. This morning, he was out by 5 I believe so time will tell on what time he'll be coming home.

Ok, I must workout tomorrow morning!

Monday Mornings

Well, writing what I wrote yesterday must've helped. I got like a second burst of energy. I feel better about not being on top of the house stuff. It's just that for awhile, I have no problem telling myself that I'll get to things or it will get done but after so long, I totally freak out. I guess since I cleaned the breakfast bar and our front door last night, I feel better and can clean some more tonight.

So, I totally didn't get up for my workout this morning. I chose sleep. Bad news for me. Either I force myself to do it tonight or skip it. Skipping it would suck - I'm starting not to like following programs. We'll see what happens. I called the vet and they want to see Mya tonight at 6. Ugh. We gave her benadryl last night and she seemed better - knocked her out of course - but I have no clue about allergies. I just hope this doesn't cost a ton of money.

Ryan didn't get up early either which he's supposed to be working on. We'll see - I guess it'll be a work in progress type thing.

It is only 10:19 a.m. and I am starving. I guess I better snack on something.

I hope to report back tomorrow with exercising news.

A so-called "break"

It is now Sunday night. Where has the weekend gone? I am overwhelmed with how tired I am. Is this normal? Why am I this tired? Some say I do too much. Do I? I thought what I do is normal. I also wonder how people get anything done. I really want to know what I'm doing wrong. I watch minutes tick by, hours fly past my eyes. Why don't I have more time in the day to get things done? Am I the only one feeling like this?

Friday - I had a wedding to attend in the evening. I went to work and earlier in the week I was going to leave from work and rush around and make it. Well, I changed my mind and actually decided to leave early - it was tough but I do prefer Friday weddings over Saturdays. Anyway, I got ready and a friend picked me up. The wedding was absolutely beautiful and the bride and groom were stunning. It was so amazing to hang out with friends and let loose! Dan, stayed overnight at my mom's as well as Mya.

Saturday - I really wanted to start as early as possible, even with a workout. Workout never happened and unfortunately I got up at 9 - ugh, my day is almost over already! So, I got ready and went food shopping. I believe this is the fastest time I've ever gone food shopping. Done in an hour - went to Sam's and Walmart - sweet! After I unpack at home, I go pick up Mya at my mom's (Dan went to the zoo with my mom). I take Mya to the dog park to let loose a bit. We were there for about an hour and a half. Now get this, for about a week now, Mya has just been sneezing non-stop and licking her paws over and over again. The best thing at the dog park is that you can find out information sometimes (hopefully true). Now with Mya sneezing, I knew she must have allergies but seriously, dogs with allergies. It was crazy for me to think of this. Apparently, it's true and common. Someone I talked to said benedryl - again, what? But it was info to ask the vet. I was grateful for that.

On my way back home, Dan says they are on their way home. I come home, grab a bite to eat and run out the door to get Dan. We then proceed to a communion party. Ok, so I relaxed a little there but at the same time giving myself a headache thinking of what is awaiting for me at home. Oh, and it's like a million degrees outside! I mean, I love it and all but unusual for April.

So, we're at the party, I watch the Flyers lose and Dan asks if he can sleep over. I say ok. So, at least I got to see him for a few hours :). I leave the party and head home. Ryan is at work today as well.

As I enter my home and look around, I cringe - where do I start?! I go upstairs to finish what I started in Dan's room. Twice a year (when I change the clothes for the season) I do major guttage to his room. I throw-out and donate basically everything. I had 4 garbage bags and 5 donation bags. I finished his room at 9:30 completely with clothes neatly away in all drawers. I give this about a week before I start yelling again. For now, everything actually has a place - who would've thought?! Ryan comes home shortly after and we just veg out till about 11 and we stumble into bed.

Sunday - I get up around 8 and get ready for the day. I start cleaning immediately. I did the upstairs closet as it was getting on my nerves. Then as I started the kitchen, Ry went to pick up Dan. Before I knew it, it was time to leave for a soccer game. At least I got the kitchen done. So, we trek up to Warrington. They win 4-0 with Dan in goalie - nice shut-out. They are playing up as well. I am amazed of how good this team is. Anyway, while at the game, I talk to another mom about how Mya has allergies and she said her dog did as well and she gave her benadryl. She even told me that her dog used to lick her paws raw! Great...so i'm really worried about that. After we left, we do pick up benadryl.

There was a tad dispute in the car at this point (Ryan did have off today) as it was about 2:45 and no one was really hungry but I knew I wasn't cooking so we either go out with my parents or we have spaghetti. He gave in and we went to Hong Kong Buffet. I really like that place for some reason. After dinner, my parents drop us off and we immediately leave to take Mya to the dog park again (she's got soo much energy). She did ok. The heat wasn't helping her. We leave about 5:45. I'm driving home and my eyes are a little blurry. Can I pass out now?

We get home and I start cleaning the breakfast bar to just finish it. Then I thought it would be a great idea to clean our front door to get all that mud off of it that Mya put on there. As I type this, I still have to go clean the screen and window sitting in the tub. Dan was in the shower so I make lunches. Ryan got off the computer and I take the opportunity to type my weekend's events on here. The Sixers are on right now. I have to finish cleaning and figure out when to go to bed to get up early and workout. Oh yea, missed my workout yesterday. Can't do it all, right? I still have to finish cleaning the house for my major spring cleaning. I'm thinking two days off from work?

Week 2, Day 11 (Turbo Jam) - Thursday

I am just dragging ass anymore. It was sooo hard to get up this morning. Yesterday morning as I was doing Plyo, I couldn't keep my balance to save my life! Thank goodness today's substituted workout is a short one. I finally rolled out at 5:30 and got the workout in. I had a peanut butter egg today though - oops. I have no willpower. I did, then it left me.

Anyway, I still feel blah and bloated. I really want to lose in my thighs, lovehandles and stomach. I just want to lean out. I wonder when that will happen. I guess Peanut Butter eggs don't help that much. lol.

Week 2, Day 10 (Legs & Back) - Wednesday

Ryan didn't get home till really late and whenever that happens, I don't sleep very well. I didn't get to bed till right after 11 anyway :( So, trying to get up in the morning sucked big time. I finally rolled out at 10. I have to say this week is going much better than last because I'm getting up in the morning more. Anyway, as I put the legs & back dvd in and started the workout, I decided I wanted to change it and do the scheduled workout (arms & something - remember, i'm mixing up the dvd's a bit). Well, it was too late at that point. Now, I was just worried about finishing the workout to be ready for work.

So, I started the workout, going fast at some points to speed things up a bit and skipping one whole exercise. My legs hurt! I guess from plyo yesterday didn't help. Well, I got through the workout and did the Ab Ripper. I'm getting used to them again but it still hurt.

I am in work and it's about 2:30 and I'm sooo tired! I need to go to bed early tonight - no matter what!
Oh, eating wasn't bad however I am now eating a Friendly's ice cream - oops!

Week 2, Day 9 (Plyometrics) - Tuesday

I had to get up even earlier to workout because Dan had Environmental meeting this morning. And of course, I get up later at 5:20. But I still get up and get my workout in (just almost finished it) and get ready for work/school. I drop Dan off at 7:45 and already had a mini-candy fish and it's only 8:30. I'm about to eat some breakfast though - oatmeal. I am so incredibly tired so I will probably get some green tea as well.

Week 2, Day 8 (Chest and Back and Ab Ripper X) - Monday

Can you believe I got up - on a Monday!! Well I did and today was a brand new day to workout and eat better rather than crappy stuff. I did ok and then nighttime fell. Yeah, had my ice cream with jimmies and oreo cookies. And a glass of wine. Good news is that there is no more ice cream but there is plenty of wine!

Week 1, Day 5 (Shoulders & Arms) - Friday

I woke up early to do this. :) I'm just happy about that. My eating habits are still not there.

Week 1, Day 6 (Turbo Jam) - Saturday

I substituted Kenpo for Turbo Jam. I feel I get more cardio out of this. Since this is my last Week 1 exercise, I decided to start eating better this upcoming week. cross your fingers!

Week 1, Day 4 (Boost Metabolism) - Thursday

I suck at yoga. The P90X program has a very long and difficult Yoga workout that I cannot do (tried 4 times). So, I'm swapping out. I went to "On Demand" and found Boost Metabolism by Jillian Michaels. Ok, liking it so far. It's an hour long.

That workout was hard for me to do! Hopefully a few more times and it'll be easier.

Week 1, Day 3 (Legs & Back) - Wednesday

So, I got another headache and I didn't get out of bed. My headaches are a concern for me and there are a few reasons why I may get them. When I did the P90X for 60 days before, I was really good with my diet and cut out a lot of sugar and didn't drink a glass of wine at night so my headaches went away. So, it's either the sugar, wine, or lack of exercise. We'll see.

I had to workout at my parents which started to possibly be a problem since there is a lot of weights and equipment I'd have to lug around (Dan has PREP and that is close to my parents house). I did it anyway and lugged 3, 5 and 8 pound weights along with the pull-up bar, bands and the dog. I got my workout in (except the Ab Ripper) but did good.

My eating habits this week are really bad. We have so much food leftover and in the freezer we need to empty so hopefully after two weeks, I'll have changed my diet yet again.

Week 1, Day 2 (Plyometrics) - Tuesday

Oh boy! What a morning. So, it's still chilly and it's raining today. I so did not want to get up this morning. And of course, the 2 glasses of wine and going to bed at 11:30 did not help at all! But, I managed to get up at 5:30 and workout. I am still dragging butt though.

So, I get up and do the Plyo workout. So happy I made it through. I'm in work now exhausted but I did have some coffee and I have half a day left. I must go to bed early tonight.

My eating habits are still not the best. I so wish I had a personal chef. I mean, wouldn't that be so nice?!

Week 1, Day 1 (Chest and Back and Ab Ripper X) - Monday

Monday - back in the swing of things. Got up early at 5:00 and started my workout. Doing weights again felt good. I am hoping to get a jog/walk in this evening with the dog to get some cardio. I did take pictures but will have to post when I lose all the pounds :)

Eating-wise, this is going to be very difficult this week. We have to clean out our freezer and eat all the left-over food so my goal this week will be portions.

Starting Weight: 141.8
Goal Fitness Weight: 120/125
Currently Size 10

And So It Begins (again)

I am a sucker for infomercials - especially exercise programs. So, on comes P90X. OMG - have to have it! So, I started this out as my New Years Resolution. I did well for 60 days. I was on hiatus and decided to start it back up again.

P90X is a program that Beachbody and Tony Horton put out. It is supposed to be extreme fitness program and "confuses" muscles. There are three programs: Lean, Classic and Double. Second time around, I am doing the classic again. The only thing I didn't like the first time I did it was I didn't think there was enough cardio so I'm sort of revamping it this time around. I will try and post my progress and if I'm brave enough...post pics.

What Luck!

Sometimes luck will eventually find me.
So, back in November, I got my 2 year upgrade with Verizon and a new phone. I go to the store and look for something that I would like. I pick the Glyde. I love the touch screen and it flips to a full keyboard making my texting capabilities so much easier.

Now, a few monts later, I want to run it over with my car and then back up on it. I HATE this phone. I truly didn't research the reviews on this phone before I picked - too bad for me. The touchscreen is extremely finicky. There are times when I can't call out or answer a phone call! That is the most frustrating. Say if I want the menu, I'll touch "menu" way up top and the bottom bar will get pushed and then go back and forth to that and the back key. What?! Oh how I HATE this phone.

So, finally today, I called Verizon and the techy lady is telling me to take the battery out and put it back in. I did such that and I informed her that this is not an all the time occurrence. I told her that I've sometimes held the phone up to a heater so I can actually use it. I thought it was heat sensitive. Anyway, all they can do is send me the same phone. Ok, fine...maybe this new one will work and if not, I'll just get a cheapy $20 one.

A few minutes later, I get a call back saying they are out of the Glyde - ah man! :)
Then they were going to send the Vu or something and are out of that. So basically, I can pick my phone - sweet Jesus, Mary and Joseph! I never get that lucky. So, I opted for the ENV2 or something. The front of the phone has a smaller screen but buttons on the bottom (I officially need buttons now on every phone) and it flips up for a full keyboard - loving this! So, I should be recieving the package Monday. I cannot wait!

So, with this good luck, does that mean I may get some bad luck soon? I hope not!