8/13/12

Monday. Blah.

The day went fast though. Today I am officially back on the wagon. We did have a little going-away party for a co-worker today, which included a lot of treats, but I kept myself under control. I brought grapes as my contribution (I know, lame), so I tried to fill up on those and split a dessert. I was back on the 30 day shred train, and did my first Level 3 workout tonight. It was hard, and I definitely couldn’t do everything, but it didn’t kill me like I anticipated. So, YAY! I have a lot of work to do this week before my biggest loser contests end next week. Mama needs some new clothes money!!!

Work went fast and I had another productive day. I spent my lunch planning out some upcoming events. Over the next couple of months we have the State Fair, our annual Apple Orchard trip, our annual Sever’s Corn Maze trip and a visit to the Renaissance Festival. There are also a few birthday parties we’ll be attending, and our family reunion, so I had to sit down and figure out when we can fit everything in. I was really excited because I scored some Renaissance Festival tickets for super cheap. There were actually 2 deals going on…a StarTribune Steal, and a KS95 fan special. Both were basically buy one ticket, get one free. BUT, the steal was only good for a couple of weekends, which is lame. Luckily, the KS95 deal was good for any weekend, AND I was able to use it today and take advantage of the pre-sale discount too. Normally an adult ticket is $21.95 plus fees. I was able to get both of our tickets, with fees, for $21.26. YAY. Christian is always so impressed with my saving skills  The girls are free to get in still, so we’re all set for that. Now I just need to get my discount State Fair tickets at work, and try to win Sever’s tickets again and we’ll be set! LOL.

After work, it was the usual. Clean a little, dinner, play time, baths and bed time. Amelia has had this HORRIBLE diaper rash for the last week or two and it just won’t go away. We’ve tried creams, letting her run around diaperless, baths. Nothing has helped. She is teething so I know that’s part of the issue, but I feel so bad. We’ll be hitting the potty training train soon – possibly this weekend. Hopefully she’ll take to it and that will help a ton I’m sure.

After Amelia went to bed, I headed downstairs to do my workout. Olivia, my little personal trainer, insisted on coming with me, so I had my little cheerleader there to push me. Then, she was off to bed. I watched a couple shows, cooled down and passed out. Excited to be back on track, that’s for sure!

Here is a picture of my little personal trainer helping me out tonight…love her!