Feb 25th, 2009 Posted in Blog | 0 comments »
Good morning:)
Just a very quick email. Monica and I went ot weigh in this morning. We usually weigh in on Thursdays but I was really nervous about how my week has gone, so we decided to do it this morning. Only a day early. I picked her up at work (she worked the midnight shift) and went on over. I was so relieved to see -2 pounds:) Monica did really well too, she lost 4 for her first week:) So YAY us!:) It feels so good to be losing again:)
I don’t know if I told yall or not, but a beautiful little snowshoe kitten found us last month. It was the day we were getting ready to go serve at the homeless shelter. No one ever claimed her so shes been with us every since. All the sudden last week, she just poofed out. We thought she was just really eating well. After all, she is a kitten. Maybe 5 months old…or so we thought. I told Paul a few nights ago, I swear she looks pregnant. He’s like, noooooooo no way. I said oookay then. Well last night, she was up on our bed and I said, “Paul, I really think she’s pregnant” and I picked her up. I told him, put your hand on her tummy and see if you feel something moving. The look on his face was priceless:) At first, he tried to pass it off as good digestion:) LOL:) Then after actually seeing her tummy move… yeah we’re a bit on the shocked side. The kids are totally excited. Paul has never seen an animal give birth and was horrified at what he read about it:) LOL:) Bless his heart:) Stay tuned on this one:)
Ok, sending out a recipe or two today then I’m off to meet my lovely husband for lunch:) Hope yall have a wonderful day:)
take care,
~kat:)
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Simply Saucy Chicken
Stew’s Steak in a Bag Rug
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Feb 24th, 2009 Posted in Blog | 0 comments »
Happy Mardi Gras everyone:)
All of my friends and family from Louisiana have the day off today to celebrate. Here I am way up here in the Arctic Cirle called Chicagoland, wishing we were down there with the sun and fun. I had huge plans to make King Cakes this year seeing as we didn’t get one ordered from Ambrosia Bakery in Baton Rouge or Gambinos in New Orleans. I still may get one done. Better late than never I guess:)
So how have the last couple of weeks been treating yall? Weight Watchers has been going ok. I’m down 5.2 pounds as of last Thurs. It feels good to be losing again. I’m not really sure how well this weigh in will go on Thurs. I’ll be happy if I have just maintained. This week has included a HUGE Asian salad from Cheesecake Factory. It SUPPOSEDLY was only 14 pts but I’ll be shocked if that was right. It also included Bennigans on Thursday or Friday night. It had been a stressful day. That’s no excuse but boy did I feel better after that. Another place we went was Old Country Buffet. I had LOTS of salad. I also put a slice of turkey and ham on my salad. Just 1 thin slice each. I dipped my fork in my dressing so I didn’t use much at all. I have my fingers crossed on that as well. We’ll see what happens on Thurs I guess. Monica began going with me. She began working an 11pm-730am shift 3 nights a week now. She’s worried how she is going to cope or deal with her points. If any of!
you have any suggestions please send them to me so I can let her know.
I keep hearing a Mourning Dove outside:) It makes me want Spring to hurry up and get here! I love listening to them. About a week or so ago (maybe a bit more), we had a day that hit 60 degrees and the little birds were so happy. They were out justa siiiiiiiiinging singing:) I wish we were heading to Destin next month for Spring Break. Somewhere warm. Sunny and warm. Flip-flop weather. Flip-flop weather with purdy painted toes weather:) *sigh* I guess it’ll get here eventually. Just seems like this winter has been here forever.
Anyway, the kids get out in about an hour and 15 minutes, so I gotta get a move on:) I’m leaving yall a couple of recipes and some pictures from this weekend when we went to the Chicago Auto Show:) Other than my poor husband running 104 degree fever (bless his heart) we enjoyed it. Motrin is a miracle drug.
Yall have a wonderful day:)
take care,
~kat:)
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Feb 11th, 2009 Posted in Blog | 0 comments »
Good morning:) I’m sitting here listening to the rain:) RAIN! I love rain. I know this is just a brief (far to brief) glimpse into Spring but I am ready! Yesterday was gorgeous. It got up to 65 degrees:) It was nice to be able to just wear my t-shirt and capri pants. Then, last night, I ran out to get Paul and my supper. I opened up my sunroof and wasn’t even cold:) They said it was going to be cooler today but this morning, when I stepped out, it’s just beautiful. It’s damp and overcast and more rain is on the way, but it feels like a cool English morning:) The birds are singing. They are just so happy. Our [not so] little opossum was busy digging in our trash cans:) I think everyone and everything is just ready for this long, cold, snowy winter to be over! Right now, I can hear the church bells ringing because I have my doors open. I love church bells. On the BBC website, I used to listen to the “Bells on Sunday”. I don’t know if they do them anymore, but they would feature the bells from different churches around England. I should really go see if it’s still there.
I went into school this morning to get the last three pictures of Sarah’s classmates (and teacher) so we can finish her Valentines. I wish I’d taken a picture of the ones I made for Maria, Monica and Elizabeth. They turned out pretty good, even if I say so myself:) I am making other ones, smaller ones, for the kids’ teachers and then I am making them for Aunt Kathy and Martha. I think I’m going to have to make another trip to Joann Fabrics though to get more embellishments.
The kids are having movie day after school today. Sarah said she doesn’t want to go. I’m not sure why. She’s been kind of clingy lately. As soon as I pick the boys up though, I have to rush off to ballet with Sarah from 5-6. Then at 6:15 the kids have Kids Club and I have a PTC meeting at 6:30! How’s that for rush rush rush this evening. I have Weight Watchers tomorrow morning. I think I’ve done ok this week. I mean, I DID splurge and have Bennigans last night, but I haven’t used my extra points this week. I don’t really ever use them though. So we’ll see how it turns out. I feel better about myself, that’s for sure:)
Here are some really great recipes that are perfect for Valentine’s Day:) I hope you enjoy them:)
take care,
~kat
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Homemade Turtles
No-Cook Rocky Road Fudge
Fortune Cookies
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Feb 4th, 2009 Posted in Blog | 0 comments »
Quick hi:)
I’ve been super busy today and I have to go run get the kids in a few minutes (4 minutes exactly!) Anyway, hope yall’s day is going well:) I don’t weigh in until tomorrow but I was so excited that I got into a size smaller jeans this morning!! Can I tell you what that did for me?:) I think that’s why I’ve been so on the go today:) I will tell yall one shocking thing I found out today! You know those wraps (just the wraps no fillings) from Subway? Well, can you believe they are SIX AND A HALF POINTS?? Yeah. You saw right. A normal 6 inch sub roll from there is 4 points. The wrap has like 1g of fiber and 100 calories more than a sub roll! Shocked! I have been visiting DWLZ.com and came across that. Ack. Anyway, my alarm to go get the kids is going off so I have to scoot:) Yall have a wonderful day!
take care,
~kat:)
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Francine’s Creamy Lemon Bars
Easy Fried Pie
WW 2pt Milk Shake
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Feb 3rd, 2009 Posted in Blog | 0 comments »
Hello!
I see that the last post was way back on the 22nd of Jan. We’ve been through boughts of flu AGAIN. It’s been ridiculous. I hope everyone has had a better run than us:)
Guess what I did? I started Weight Watchers again on last Friday. I’ve been trying to find my WW Rhythm that I had before. I did really well on Saturday and Sunday. I slipped yesterday. Not like HUGELY bad. My extra weeks points will cover it but I never did like using those. Oh, and I found a couple of things that really have worked for me:) My new favorite thing is the Weight Watchers Mexican cheese (2 points for 1/3 cup). Make a quesadilla with a 2 point wrap:) Put it in the skillet with a little butter flavored Pam till alllll melty:) MMmmmMMMMmmMMMmmmMMMMMMmmmm:) Also, bacon, egg and provolone sandwich:) 1/2 sandwich kept me full for 6 points thru til the afternoon. Also, Smoothie King has a 5.5 point Pineapple Surf:) Anyway, if anyone has any other suggestions:) I will weigh in on Thursdays. I’m sick of the way I feel about myself. I feel so frump-a-lump. So many things are reflecting the way I feel about myself. Hopefully this time it will stick:) Anyway:)
We are supposed to be getting A LOT of snow today. Probably will only turn out a couple of inches. Can I tell you how sick I am of cold and snow. I know all of my family and friends in the UK are loving all their snow:) I’ve seen the pictures and it really is beautiful:) Paul said he remembers when snow in England was fun but the snow in Chicago is a pain. It does seem like we’ve had a never ending winter.
So what is everyone up to today? I have to pick up Micca (Monica’s second to the youngest). She’s having some issues with her car so I am helping her out. Speaking of issues with cars, hopefully we’ll be getting our Durango rear-end fixed this week. Yesterday, Paul noticed a shudder and so I took it by Auto Zone, they told me I had a mis-fire in the fifth cylinder. *blinks* . Yeah…. I guess that needs to be looked into… I also need to make something to take to Mikey’s family for tonight. Anyway, so it’ll be a busy day:) I hope yall have a great day:) Talk to yall soon:)
take care,
~kat:)
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WW Pintos and Cheese
Heavenly Fettuccine
Coke Roast
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