Today's Battle

One of my New Year's Resolutions was to start keeping commitments to myself. I always make myself promises about one thing or another and then end up rationalizing why it's okay to break them. I end up feeling bad and disappointing me.
I am on a constant quest to feel better, look better, eat better. I decided that drinking soda was not doing me any favors so January 1st I gave it up forever. It's not that I can't have it, I just choose not to. Up until today, it hasn't been a problem.
I don't know what was different about today but holy crow! It was like a train hit me. I wanted a coke so bad my mouth was watering. Yeah just like Pavlov's dog! I saw a guy with a giant cup of coke and it was all over. You should have heard the argument going on in my head. And it lasted a long time too!
Ultimate decision, I am worth keeping my commitments to myself. Indulging in my weakness for one moment in time was not worth the hard work I have done over this month. I feel like I accomplished something big today with that one decision. I was so happy with myself and that was worth way more than the regret I would have felt later.
If I could do it today, then I can do it again and again. What a great feeling.

Wii Love the Hauns

Tonight we got to go hang out with Troy, Tiff and their darling girls. If you could guarantee that I would have daughters that cute, I would so have them.
We had awesome pizza (which I have not had in SOOOOO long). Then we got to try our skills on their Wii. Or should I say, everyone else's skills. I have no Wii skills whatsoever. I guess it's good I am SO accomplished in everything else;)
I am saving my money. I will own a Wii someday. I have to redeem myself. It's so embarrassing when everyone age 8 and under is better than you!
Thanks Hauns! We had a riot!

Brought A Tear To My Eye

Ross posted this on our family blog and it made me feel so good, I had to post it here so I can look back on it and smile. He is so good to me!

"Happy Birthday Kelly

Today is Kellys birthday. We get the chance to celebrate the 'rock star formerly known as Kel'. We now call her wife, mom or whats-her-face.

Let me briefly tell you what an amazing woman she is. I know no one else who constantly is looking for a challenge, something to be better at. I love her fire, and competitive nature. Her thirst for perfection inspires many around her and scares the rest of them. She is a fiercely loyal friend, an understanding ear and a very comfortable hug. I could search the whole world and never find anyone better to raise my boys and care for my family. I love her deeply and am proud to stand by her for eternity.

Love you Bell!!"

Happy Birthday To Me!!!

Today is my 35th birthday. 35 really isn't all that old. It's just weird because I remember growing up and thinking I would NEVER be in my 30's.
I love my 30's though. I am better in my 30's than I have ever been. Hopefully I will be even better in my 40's, considering they are just around the corner now;)

Coincidence?

I am a firm believer that there are no coincidences. I think everything that happens, no matter how small, is all part of a grand design. God knows what he is doing. I was thinking about it in church today. Just one of those moments that you start thinking, what if I had made this choice instead of that?
I believe that whatever path you are on, you are supposed to be there. You can choose happiness even if things don't always look the way you thought they would. You can learn the lessons you need to learn. In reflection on my life, I see that every choice, every moment brought me to where I am now, shaped me in to the person I am today.
And you know what? I like her.

More Baby Cohen

Today I went to help out Shelley a little at home. She is doing great, still just a little weak. I found out that if you help out a little, your reward is playing with Cohen!



He is so FREAKING cute! I just love him! (Shell you aren't too bad either.)

New Addition

This is our new puppy, Rogue! She is so cute and so much fun to play with. Come over and meet her anytime!