Just a little about mua!

What time did you get up this morning? 7:30....RT, Gi Gi and I decided to have a family morning! What fun!

Diamonds or pearls? Diamonds, diamonds, diamonds--unless, do the pearls come WITH diamonds?


Last movie you saw in the theater? 21


What is your favorite TV show? House

What did you eat for Breakfast? String Cheese and Egg Whites

What is your middle name? Leigh....given middle name at birth....now my former maiden name

What food do you dislike? I like it all!

What is your favorite CD at the moment? Van Morrison

What kind of car do you drive? Lexus GX 470

Favorite sandwich? Salami and provolone with all the fixin's

What characteristics do you despise? Lies and being just plain rude.


Favorite item of clothing? this moment...searsucker wide leg pants


If you could go anywhere in the world for a vacation, where would you go? Greece


What color is your bathroom? brown and blue

Favorite brand of clothing? Miss Me

Where would you retire? Marin, CA

Most memorable birthday? 21

Favorite sport to watch? SOONER FOOTBALL

Are you a morning or a night person? Morning most of the time

What is your shoe size? 9

What did you want to be when you were little? Movie Star

What are you today? Wife, mom, Advertising

What is your favorite candy? Kit Kat


Your favorite flower?Tulips


What is a day on the calendar you are looking forward to? May 31---H town for my HS reunion


What are you listening to right now? Nothing

What was the last thing you ate? String Cheese and Egg Whites

Do you wish on stars? Yes

If you were a crayon, what color would you be? Green


What is your pet peeve? When people forget simple manners...look people in the eye, please, thank you....they go a long way people


Last person you spoke to on the phone? RT

Favorite soft drink? Diet Coke

Favorite restaurant? Mastro's

Hair Color? Brown


Favorite day of the year? Christmas


What was your favorite toy as a child? My little pony

Summer or winter? Winter


Hugs or kisses? both


Chocolate or vanilla? Chocolate


When was the last time you cried? A week ago--Easter music gets me


What is under your bed? Dust bunnies? Haven't looked in a while


Who is the friend you’ve had the longest? Amy T.

What did you do last night? drove home from Fresno

Favorite smell? Gia and Ralph

What are you afraid of? losing my family

How many keys on your key ring? 4


Favorite day of the week? Saturday mornings


How many states have you lived in? Four--California, Texas, Oklahoma and Maine

Do you make friends easily? Yes


How many words did spell check have to correct? None. I self-correct as I go.
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Happy Monday!

Sewing, sewing, sewing seeds!

Sew here it is! I bought my first sewing machine today online. It should arrive shortly, and I will begin my new goal….becoming a fashionista for less! Also, sewing some darling little ditties and costumes for my lovey just like my mom did for me as a wee little one.

I can not wait for it to come! I am having a little buyers remorse only beacuase I would really like to begin my sewing adventures now!!! Oh well. Patience is a virtue. Patience is a virtue.

15 months (and a few days....)

Gia,

You are now fifteen months and sixteen pounds. By most standards, incredibly small. But for you, you are so big, cheeks with some chub and full of love.

As always, I am so proud to be your mommy.

I love when we sing and dance to "Long time ago in Bethlehem" in the kitchen.

You are starting to take a few very wobbly steps that really make you excited and then you lose your balance. It is such a treat to be around to watch these milestones.

When you awaken in the morning, you take your hands and "cozy up". It warms my heart just thinking of it.

Daddy takes you for rides around the house on his suitcase, in an empty laundry basket and this just makes you squeal with delights.

You have artwork posted in my office. Yes, I have turned into THAT mother. I love to show off your creations to people that could care less.

Daddy and I are your two favorite people in the world. This makes us the luckiest people on the planet.

You love to eat. You eat, and eat and eat, and don't gain an ounce.....you are the envy of all the girls.

Summer is approaching, and Daddy and I can not wait to see what your little legs kick like in the pool.....it appears that you are going to be an Olympic swimmer.

Everyday brings something new for us to be joyous about. I rejoice daily that I have the opportunity to share in your life. I love you Gi Gi.

Love,
Mommy

Please pray for my little lovey

Back on the wagon....

We just returned from New Orleans where we celebrated my wonderful Grandmother’s life. I will post later with a true tribute (what I am capable of) to her. As for my eating….I was in New Orleans and did not do so well. But, today I am back on the wagon again.

Breakfast:

2 pieces low fat string cheese 4 points

Snack:Mixed Vegetable Melody 0 point

Lunch:

Turkey Soup 3 points
Orange 1 point

Snack:

Baby Carrots 0 point
Fat Free Sour cream w/onion soup mix 1 point
Persimmon 2 point

11 points used.

For dinner last night we had Albondigas Soup…..it is traditional Mexican fare, by you and I it would be considered Meatball soup…..it translates to 7 points. I also gnoshed on olives that I will count as three points. Putting me in a good spot for the day. (I didn’t eat my banana or orange, so I have to re tabulate my totals.)

01/03/08

Breakfast:Oatmeal 2 points
Orange 1 point

Snack:Peas 2 points

Lunch:Turkey Soup 4 points
Small Apple 1 Point

Snack:Broccoli 0 points

In an effort to jumpstart motivation in 2008, I am going to include in my blog a daily post of my eating healthy efforts. Today, I have packed my breakfast, lunch and snacks for the day….just like I do for Gia.

Breakfast:
1/2c Slow Cooked Oatmeal 2 points
1 Small Orange 1 point

Snack:1 Banana 2 points

Lunch:Lemon Chicken Soup 3.5 points
Green Peas 2 points

Snack:
Orange 1 point

Used 11.5 points. 9.5 points remaining. I will blog about dinner tomorrow morning as well as any “activity points” that I earned from the night before.

I really don’t want to “lose” as much as make healthy choices all around. Being an example for Gia is my number one priority.

Happy New Year to all!