Justin and I have been slowly embarking on eating healthier. It's been a VERY slow process. Especially for Justin. Whole foods. Vegetables. Cooking from Scratch. It's something Justin and I have always struggled with. I love whole foods and vegetables--Justin on the otherhand--runs away screaming like a little school girl at the sight of green anything. Thankfully--things are changing and he has began trying more and more things. He even ate an ENTIRE SERVING of peas the other day. Like woah. The Justin I met 12 years ago would have NEVER EVER put them anywhere near his mouth!
When I purchased the 100 Days of Real Food cookbook a few weeks back I was super excited! I loved that there were super easy, super yummy looking recipes in it. It was something that we COULD do. And even with our crazy busy life. And then my husband started to read it. Like read it more than I did. Especially the 1st half of the book--where it talks about all the stuff food has in it. And ya...HE started to change.
And then...I mentioned the Unprocessed October challenge. And Justin wasn't sure. Then, last weekend we had Jordyn's baptism--and we cooked unprocessed foods--easily and quickly. And, he was sold. And then last week we got to talking about grocery shopping and finding recipes we could make. And he found some...lots actually. That were simple, quick, and sounded delicious.
Is it going to be easy? No. Are we going to be perfect? No. (Hello French vanilla creamer I have yet to figure out a better substitute). BUT--we are going to try. We are going to put our best foot forward and give it a go. And we are allowing ourselves one cheat/out to eat meal a week.
Justin told me last night--that he didn't want to just do 30 days--but for us to make a lifestyle change. And I totally agree with him--but first--let's get through 30 days! :)
We are excited and I plan on blogging as we go! :) It should be a good move and hopefully it will help me shed some of this crazy weight gain that has been going on with me lately!
Sunday, September 28, 2014
Sunday, September 21, 2014
Crazy but calm
When I posted this on twitter just a few minutes ago it really struck a cord with me. This weekend has been just that--crazy but calm. My life in general has been this...crazy but calm. We are getting in our grooves, settling into new routines and new procedures.
Teaching has really settled in as well--going from 25 students to 19 has made a HUGE difference and I am surprised at how much calmer it is with 6 fewer students! At school as well we are finally getting into a good groove and I am just now able to really start into the curriculum. (Not that I haven't already been doing that--but I feel like we are really going to start digging in now that procedures and behaviors are in check! Conferences are already this week!! (We do them early so that the older students have a chance to improve on those things that are needed before the end of the quarter/semester)
Noah is doing well! He is loving his new teacher and we are back in the groove as far as reading homework. He is also really starting to find a love of reading and that is just amazing. We work hard at home to make sure that he is reading and writing as those are the 2 things he struggles the most with at school. He is still taking meds and they continue to make a huge difference. His teacher mentioned this week that he struggled a little bit a few days this week so we are going to keep a good eye and adjust if needed.
Owen has had a rougher start to the school year. He really was (and still to a point is) struggling with attention and being able to attend to the lessons. Which then makes it extremely difficult for him to do what he needs to do. At one point he was crawling under tables and refusing to do what the teacher was asking him. We talked to the dr. and has his teacher take some data--and it was very VERY obvious that he had pretty severe ADHD. Now, this is nothing we didn't know before. Preschool is a whole different ball-game.. and Owen has always been very much so "on the go". ADHD also runs very rampant in our families...and with Noah's history as well...when we went in for his check up we decided the best option at this point is to try meds. NOW--I completely understand that this is VERY controversial. We have chosen this because it is the best option for HIM and his academic needs. Owen wants so badly to do the right thing--he WANTS to be good--he just struggles with having the ability to *stay* in control. In just over a week it has made a complete AMAZING difference. Owen is able to attend to his teacher and the lessons she is teaching, he is able to follow directions without having to constantly being redirected. He is still his silly, fun-loving self. It has truly been a game changer and I am hopeful that this will be a positive move in the right direction. They have also added a few services to his IEP just to help him. That's a positive for Owen about already having an IEP in place--the process to add (or get) services is SOO much simpler. It's pretty awesome for Owen! :)
Jordyn is getting HUGE. Seriously--she is already almost 15 months old! I don't know what happened there--but I just love this stage! She is such a spirited little one. And has quite the temper! LOL! Today we had her baptized so that was awesome! She did such a great job! She is trying to walk and will take a few steps here or there--but still prefers crawling! LOL! Silly goose!
OOooooo!! We had some excitement the week before last! Owen ran into a trash can after boy scouts the Tuesday before last...yep, you guessed it--the trash can won and Owen had a pretty good sized gash on his forehead (which obviously meant that he bled ALL OVER the place...oh so much blood!) Thankfully--they were able to glue it back together! Whew...that was our first "boys will be boys" trip to the ER! (And not to say that this is something girls can't/don't do, because trust me I am sure that girls do just the same amount of damage to their noggins! LOL!)
Otherwise--life is pretty dandy! This weekend was crazy in the respect that Friday night I had a passion party and the boys had a football game, yesterday was the Race for Hope 5K, and today was Jordyn's baptism. However despite the craziness--we have had time to cook, clean, and enjoy each other's company! It really was crazy but calm! :)
Until next time! Love ya'll! :)
Teaching has really settled in as well--going from 25 students to 19 has made a HUGE difference and I am surprised at how much calmer it is with 6 fewer students! At school as well we are finally getting into a good groove and I am just now able to really start into the curriculum. (Not that I haven't already been doing that--but I feel like we are really going to start digging in now that procedures and behaviors are in check! Conferences are already this week!! (We do them early so that the older students have a chance to improve on those things that are needed before the end of the quarter/semester)
Noah is doing well! He is loving his new teacher and we are back in the groove as far as reading homework. He is also really starting to find a love of reading and that is just amazing. We work hard at home to make sure that he is reading and writing as those are the 2 things he struggles the most with at school. He is still taking meds and they continue to make a huge difference. His teacher mentioned this week that he struggled a little bit a few days this week so we are going to keep a good eye and adjust if needed.
Owen has had a rougher start to the school year. He really was (and still to a point is) struggling with attention and being able to attend to the lessons. Which then makes it extremely difficult for him to do what he needs to do. At one point he was crawling under tables and refusing to do what the teacher was asking him. We talked to the dr. and has his teacher take some data--and it was very VERY obvious that he had pretty severe ADHD. Now, this is nothing we didn't know before. Preschool is a whole different ball-game.. and Owen has always been very much so "on the go". ADHD also runs very rampant in our families...and with Noah's history as well...when we went in for his check up we decided the best option at this point is to try meds. NOW--I completely understand that this is VERY controversial. We have chosen this because it is the best option for HIM and his academic needs. Owen wants so badly to do the right thing--he WANTS to be good--he just struggles with having the ability to *stay* in control. In just over a week it has made a complete AMAZING difference. Owen is able to attend to his teacher and the lessons she is teaching, he is able to follow directions without having to constantly being redirected. He is still his silly, fun-loving self. It has truly been a game changer and I am hopeful that this will be a positive move in the right direction. They have also added a few services to his IEP just to help him. That's a positive for Owen about already having an IEP in place--the process to add (or get) services is SOO much simpler. It's pretty awesome for Owen! :)
Jordyn is getting HUGE. Seriously--she is already almost 15 months old! I don't know what happened there--but I just love this stage! She is such a spirited little one. And has quite the temper! LOL! Today we had her baptized so that was awesome! She did such a great job! She is trying to walk and will take a few steps here or there--but still prefers crawling! LOL! Silly goose!
OOooooo!! We had some excitement the week before last! Owen ran into a trash can after boy scouts the Tuesday before last...yep, you guessed it--the trash can won and Owen had a pretty good sized gash on his forehead (which obviously meant that he bled ALL OVER the place...oh so much blood!) Thankfully--they were able to glue it back together! Whew...that was our first "boys will be boys" trip to the ER! (And not to say that this is something girls can't/don't do, because trust me I am sure that girls do just the same amount of damage to their noggins! LOL!)
Otherwise--life is pretty dandy! This weekend was crazy in the respect that Friday night I had a passion party and the boys had a football game, yesterday was the Race for Hope 5K, and today was Jordyn's baptism. However despite the craziness--we have had time to cook, clean, and enjoy each other's company! It really was crazy but calm! :)
Until next time! Love ya'll! :)
Thursday, September 4, 2014
Long time no blog!
I apologize, life has been insanely busy for me! Between the first few weeks of school, the boys' first weeks of school, attempting to keep our house sort of clean, trying to cook/eat at home more, and just enjoying life with my family.
So, what's new? On Monday my class will go from 25 wonderful students to 19. The district has approved and moved FAST to get a 4th section of kindergarten! Like-I first heard about this on Tuesday-my other k peers last Friday (I had already left for the evening). So that is super exciting but super sad at the same time. I have a great group of students and I had to choose some really great ones to go to the new classroom. Ugh-it was hard! But, I know I will see them around!
Noah is doing really well in school! He is getting into a nice groove for his classroom! He is loving 2nd grade and his teacher!
Owen is struggling a bit more. If anyone knows Owen-you know how stubborn and down right naughty he can get. It's part of his personality--but I think it's also part Grandma Ginnis! :P. Anyway-he jad been having some trouble, we go to the dr for his annual check-up on Tuesday and will be talking with her about what the best route will be for him. I am not opposed to going the route of meds as it has made a night and day difference for Noah and Justin also needed meds during his school years. I just want to make sure it is what's best for Owen. My mom told me that it's one of those--you won't know if it will make a difference until you try it. So, we shall see what the dr recommends for him!
Jordyn is stubborn and fiesty as always :). She is growing like a weed and is getting really brave with walking--but nothing full-time. She will take a few steps here and there. Otherwise she has such an amazing personality and it is so fun watching her grow and turn into a beautiful, fun loving, sassy toddler!
Justin is doing well! Trying to figure out his new role as Cub master for Boy Scouts and at work has been given many "projects" on top of his daily work! His bosses trust him to get it done and are always happy with his work! He loves his job and continues to be very happy with what he is doing! He is also adjusting to life without a 2nd job. This is pretty much the first time in 7+ years he hasn't worked 2 jobs!
As for me--I am doing well! I switched up my anxiety meds and it had helped SOO much! I have been struggling a bit with sleep-but that could be a million different things! I have also been having some wild dreams! LOL! I may give some melatonin a try if I can't regulate it on my own!
Overall--life has been a ton of fun and I have really been enjoying it!
Until next time!
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