Good Week!

It is so great when we hit little milestones and today was another one of those days. I went to Jenny this morning and was down another 3.5 pounds! Whoo Hoo!! Back on track and losing again.

Timothy also successfully had 5 days straight of "good" days at school. Now, if you have been following my blog, You will know that this has been a hard task to complete. If you are new to my blog, first welcome and second, Timothy is a very... hmmm... how shall we say... "spirited" 5 year old with a heart of gold, fidgety hands and a lot of things he needs to say. This combination tends to get himself into situations that are less than favorable in a classroom setting, so when we have a complete week that is 100% successful, we are going to celebrate.

Timothy knew that he earned a trip to Leatherby's (best ice cream ever) and was able to get a junior sundae. He had to eat lunch first and boy did that go down quick. He was so happy when they finally arrived with his chocolate chip cookie dough ice cream with hot fudge sauce, whipped cream and cherry that I thought he was going to pass out. He started to dig in and was going at a feverish pace when we had to remind him to breathe and slow down. He said he had to hurry because hi tummy was filling up too fast. He got through all the ice cream and Mike looked over at him and he looked as if he were going to get sick and then Mike let him know that he did not need to eat all of it and he sighed, sat back, wiped his brow and whispered, "Whew, I thought I was gonna puke!."

He leaned into me and snuggled next to me with a blissful, happy, ice cream grin on his face. I sure do love that little stinker.

Have a great night. ~~ Trina

Melting Heart

Good evening blogging world. I had to work from the office today, so I have been prepping Timothy that he was going to be at school for the whole day today, which is not too tragic on Thursdays because instead of napping, they get to watch a movie.

When I work from the office, it can be as late as 5:30pm before I can pick him up. Today, I left the office, stopped by the bank ATM and went to the school. I was there at 4:45pm and walked to his classroom and was old he was outside playing. It was a beautiful day and I was happy he was taking advantage of being in the sunshine. I went out to get him and could not see him anywhere, but the teachers called for him and I finally caught sight of him walking toward me.

Bless his little heart-- I had to call him so he would see me, as he was looking around all lost and when he finally made it over to me, he was crying. I picked him up (which is pretty hard to do these days) and asked him why he was crying and if he was okay and all he could muster was that I left him there too long. I reminded him of our conversations about being there all day and he said he knew he was going to be there longer, but thought I needed to pick him up after the movie. It melted my heart that he was that emotional about being there that long.

When we were on our way home I asked him if he was having fun on the playground and you know what that stinker said to me?? I was having fun until you made me leave early... I cannot win... lol

Have a great evening. I am going to get to be early. ~~ Trina

5 Year Old with Tude!!

I believe I have a 5 year old that is going on 60. He is so set in his ways and his little routines, that he cannot handle the silliest of changes. He is all good when it comes to major changes, but not the little ones. I was not aware that it is a crime to get dressed before we eat breakfast, or that the world is going to end if we take a bath in the morning.

I fear that I now have two little old men living in this house now and they are both VERY set in their ways. I love both of them dearly, but UGH... Sometimes it needs to be alright that we do things on a different schedule and it not have to signify the end times.

Well, I need to go get caught up on my laundry, so have a great evening.

~~ Trina

Craft Room Progress

Okay, I am so excited that my craft area is almost completed. Today Mike installed the counter top. I love how it looks and how much storage and organization I am going to have. I just need to start the cleaning process and Mike will be finishing the drawers and doors soon. (He wants his garage back.)

Here is what I have been working from(removing one of the white cabinets from my sitting area):

Here is where my new area looks like:

I will still keep my white desk as a work area, but I will have all this other wonderful space. I also will have a nice large table in this room so I can invite people over to stamp with me. I will post more pictures as the room develops.

Have a GREAT Day!! ~~ Trina