Tummy aches suck!

Awesomely productive day yesterday. Got up early, cleaned out the garage, made some money, cleaned the kitchen...so today was the exact opposite! Woke up on the wrong side of the bed this morning. Was hoping the kiddos at church would cheer me up, but then I got hurled on! I love those little guys, but I can truly say I panicked in that moment. I just sat there and held him as it went all down the front and back of me...I'm so out of practice!! Finally got him cleaned up, tried to clean myself up (thanks for the CTG shirt Leslie!), and back to teaching! So I came home and took a nap only to wake up with a tummy ache!! Booooo!!

I do believe we will all be in bed early tonight in the miller household! I know that God has good things in store, but days like today sure do muddy the waters! Good thing for a few minutes of clarity throughout the day!

Rough week, super end!

Whew what a week! First week on my own at both jobs, adjustments in the household, sick kids, etc etc. I was glad to finally think and write and talk. Thanks for your encouragement and jokes!

The biggest thing for me this week has been learning who I am all over again. It's difficult to change everything you've been since you started working. It's odd to feel healthy and not totally exhausted all the time. It's changing priorities and getting organized while maintaining some sense of normalcy for everyone around me. It's emotional...so grasping all of this is daunting. I've finally realized that this, like everything else, is a process. Wowza!!

So thanks God for this awesome opportunity and for carrying me through the transition!

Morning with Becks vs bra shopping!!

Becks wins hands down!! We had fun being lazy yesterday, but She was so ready to head out the door when we finally got moving!

Then I did some shopping for me. I remember when I gained all this weight and had to buy a 36C...that was the only happy part about it. Then when they found the nodules on my breast, I was so relieved it was benign. Then the doc told me my bras were too small and were contributing to some discomfort. So I got measured at a 38D and bought all new bras!! Sooo now that I've lost 18lbs I find myself in between the 2 sizes!!!!! So new bras for Katy, but only 2 because it became painfully obvious that I still have a lot of weight to lose!! I am not sure what possessed me to try on shorts, but I did...I remember when I looked cute in shorts!!! Not so much now-a-days...

I don't consider body image to be everything, but every now and then it gets to me. So here's to healthy and me getting there someday.

What to do with 2 lbs of ground beef???

So I realized last night that I really needed to use the 2 lbs of ground beef I bought on Saturday. Hmmm...checked the groceries in the house, checked the bank account, then got creative!! Dinner was a jazzed up ramen noodle dish with beef, corn, peas, and carrots...delish!! Then I made a late night snack for the hubs and me. I used the cheap cheese this time, so we'll have to see how it goes. Looks good, smells good, passed the finger test...now to have it with chips!

Lots of fun with the chillins today...they napped for 1/2 the time and then we partayed! I am amazed at the creativity of little ones! I am so thankful God gave me the opportunity to be a part of it!

Livin' it up!!

Wow! What a crazy great weekend. Got to catch up with an "old" friend, got some quality time with my mama, and made 2 great trades.

Today with Becks was awesome, she cracks me up. She is such a happy person and ornery too! I discovered her love for country music today...bringing back some memories and making new ones.

Then got to hang with the Tuesday bunch for a bit in preparation for miss Karen going back to school...I love those guys!

The brain pain...

Such a great time this morning getting to know some great ladies. Thanks for your transparency and your sincerity, I am excited to learn some more!

Had some training today for the new job and am totally feeling my age AND my shape...ROUND!! I think I am going to absolutely love working with this gal! There was so much info today, I think my head may explode...BUT I get the feeling that while I am learning her routine she'll be learning me too. As much as I will help her, she is going to help me. God has big plans and I'm glad he's made them just for me!!

Let's go for the combo!!

Wed and Thurs combined! Aren't y'all lucky?!? ;)

Wednesday was the first day back to school for Kayleigh and she seemed to have a great day. She has a lot of familiar faces in her class and really likes her teacher. I'm excited for her and all that is 2nd grade!

Last night the whole famdamily went to t-bones game. It was awesome to all be together (mom, dad, Claire, Brett, Davey, and our five)! The girls had fun on the playground and in all the bouncy stuff they had. Mamaw and Ol'pa got them pop corn and cotton candy and snow cones...oh my!! My cutie patooties were on the big screen TWICE! Had a few melt downs, but lots o' fun.

So today I had a phone interview for a position helping out a gal with cp. It went fantabulous and set up a face to face for about an hour later. We ended up talking the entire time about anything and everything and then I got to meet the gal I'd be working with. She is such a joyful person and we seemed to hit it off. This is a total God thing and He is so faithful...I start training tomorrow!! I am excited to work with and learn from her, but also scared of the unknown. The one thing I do know is that this is where I am supposed to be and what I am supposed to be doing!! I live that feeling!

This evening, we got to meet and get to know our neighbors a bit better. Totally bummed that they are only temporary, but totally stoked that they are giving it to God and following where He is leading!! Dave and Mari Imperio, they might be coming your way!!!!

Thanks Jesus for being so totally awesome and timely and faithful!!