My weekend ROCKED!

First of all, I got on the scale and saw I'd lost 1 pound today. Not a lot, but I did have some splurges during the week.

Last night, on a whim (which was planned on Thursday) my friend, Caitlin and I went to see an author we just love: Emily Giffin. She's written books such as Something Borrowed, Heart of the Matter, and Where We Belong.

She couldn't have been nicer and so much fun to visit with.

Friday Love

This is Will and Jack. Jack came to live with us a little over a month ago. He has been a great fit for our family, and Will adores him.

It's Friday Friday Friday!

http://youtu.be/kfVsfOSbJY0

Rebecca Black's Friday pops into my head every Friday morning. I have attached the video so you can have the same tune running through your head as well :)

It's been kind of a busy week. Kind of, but at the same time not. Yesterday I had skipped the gym because I was meeting someone after work to buy some leapster games for Will for Christmas. It was a bust. I got there and though I had told the woman what kind of a leapster he had, she didn't tell me they weren't compatible. So, that was a half hour wasted. But on the flip side, all my new makeup had arrived, so I got to play around and experiment with that. LOVE IT!

I went in on Wed for a haircut. It turns out the woman who owns the salon (It was a new salon for me) is a fellow scouts den leader who I had just met. So, on Thursday, I got 3 new friend requests on Facebook from new friends I've met through Will's school or scouts. It made me feel very good. I've longed to move back to my small town for a few years now. Now that I am meeting people here, I am no longer feeling that.

Tonight my BFF is coming to town! We have been friends since we met in 7th grade. I love her! She still lives in our home town, and is the one big reason I'd want to move home. Anyway, they will stay with ys tonight and go to the Halloween dance at Will's school. Tomorrow, W and I are going to the bookfair and then he has a football game. I plan to workout in the AM before the bookfair. I am also hoping we can carve pumpkins too.

And this is my pinterest dinner plan for tomorrow. Holla!

Wacky Wed

Bootcamp last night was great. This has been the kick in the pants I needed to get myself back on track. We had our measurements taken and I forgot to ask for a copy of them, so I will take my own and add them in.

I an attempt to reclaim me, I have an appointment for a hair cut tonight, and then the Little Dude and I have a dinner date at Baker's Square. Not the best of choices, but I do love my time with him, and he's earned this dinner date.

My plan for today: run on my lunch break. I did just under 3 miles yesterday outside and it felt so great! Because of my haircut tonight, I am going to do a Jillian Michaels video after work, then I will have to quick shower and pick up Will from school. I CAN'T WAIT!

My Mom Cracks Me Up

My Mom and Step Dad came to visit about a month ago. My sister had given her a couple books to give to me. (They all live in AZ, I am in Wisconsin). My Mom is not a reader at all. She might get a book and it will take her a year to read it.

Anyway, we were out on a walk and she starts telling me about this book my sister gave her and she started reading it and was really liking it. Later, I saw it in her bag. It was MY book. And she had a book marker in it showing how far into it she was.

I took this picture to text it to my sister, saying OMG Mom is reading!

I believe a month later, she might be half way through it now! Awesome!

Taking Care of YOU!

I had a great talk with a good friend of mine yesterday. Our visit led to splurging out ourselves occasionally. Now that we have kids, it seems like we put their needs first (obvi!) but sometimes we let our needs/wants slide for way too long.

Example: I keep buying cheap clothes/makeup for myself and cutting my hair 2 times a year. I have shorter hair that needs to be trimmed every few months. My cheap clothing, I always end up having to return because it shrinks after 1 wash to the point where I can't wear it, or it falls apart. Now, I don't need to be spending a sh** ton on jeans and tops, but I do need to seek out better quality clothes. As for my makeup, I don't mind the drugstore stuff for some items, but as far as moisturizer, baby lotion is just not cutting it for my face anymore. I need to take care of ME! This means putting a little more into my appearance. I work from home, and usually in my pj's. I will take a shower quick after work before I pick Will up from school, or I go right to the gym after work and pick him up at after school care in my sweaty gym clothes. Ok, that's fine. I don't mind people seeing me after I've just killed it in the gym. And I am not saying I need to spend hours getting my hair/makeup/outfit right, but it makes me feel better to spend a little time and a smidge of my hard earned money on me :)

I did go a little crazy and order a bunch of new makeup from Sephoria. I also had a gift card to Macy's and don't necessairly need anything for the house, so I splurged on MAC cosmetics. I do refuse to buy clothing until I fit comfortably into what I currently own.

OH, and for the record, the scouts meeting went just fine last night and I ROCKED it in my uniform :)

Holla!

I'm going to be in trouble

My husband might be ready to steal my plastic from me. Last night, I felt the need to order a bunch of makeup from Sephoria. Today, I ordered these 2 gems from Ruffles With Love on Etsy.






I think that for so many years I have spent the bare minimum on myself. Yesterday, I took my son to the mall (I never go to the mall, other than Barnes and Noble.) I haven't just strolled around a mall in ages. So long in fact, that there is now a Maurices at my mall. MY FAVORITE STORE EVER! I didn't spend a dime there. Instead I got Will the socks, jeans and sweater he needed. Last night, I decided to splurge on myself. I am also going in for a hair cut on Wed at a new salon. Woot Woot! Stay tuned for the New Me pics.

(I can't wait until I can go clothes shopping. NOTHING until I lose though.)