Weight Watchers Update

Surprisingly, Steven and I are still attending Weight Watchers!  Things have been going slow for me, but it's been helpful that I've been able to have some "cheat days" where I use my extra points, and not feeling deprived helps me stick with it.  As of tonight, I have lost 18.2 pounds, which is 10% of my original starting weight!  (Stop doing the math!!!)  I feel SO much better - much healthier and much more confident, and I'm over halfway to my goal!  Once I get there, I might keep going, but this is the closest I've been in a really long time!  I <3 WW!!!

Splash Pad

Well, our Sunday trip to the pool was a flop, so I was a little hesitant about going to the Splash Pad on Monday.  Another hour or two of walking the perimeter with Mason in the hot, hot sun with the cool water SO close did not sound like fun.  Thankfully, Mason surprised me this time!  Terry came with us (and we met one of his coworkers and his family) and Terry was MUCH better at getting Mason in the water than I was!  He ended up soaked and had a blast!  He was still a little iffy when it came too close to his face, but he did so much better!  Terry doesn't know it but he's the new "swimming lesson guy"!  =)

It's been awhile...

Although I'm pretty sure that Terry is the only one who noticed, I'm embarrassed that I've gone TWO months without posting!  We've been busy, Mason has chilled out a little, and that's about all I've had to say!

Even now, I'm having some ADHD and can't seem to stay focused on this, so I'm going to post some pictures from our day at the pool, and that's about it!  At least I can say I posted!  =)

We went to Lion's Junction Water Park, and Mason was NOT a fan.  He loved watching the other kids, but he had no interest in actually getting wet.  I really, really hope this gets better, or it's going to be a long, hot, boring summer!  I'm planning on taking him several more times, but at $7 a pop, I need him to start enjoying it!

Mason's Birthday

Yesterday, for Mason's birthday, I left work a little early (just 3:30!) and we went to a park we just discovered right on the way to Grammy and Grandpa's house.  He loved this little park!  Tractors, horses, and pigs - right up his alley!  He played and played, and I followed along the whole time, after being prompted with a "Mommy, come here!" and "Mommy get up!"  No being lazy with this kid around!

 

It's Farmer Mason!

 

Yee-haw!!!

After we played, Mason stayed with Grammy and Grandpa for a while so I could go to my Weight Watchers meeting and Daddy could go to rehearsal.  I lost another pound this week for a total of 9.6 pounds!  I feel great and very motivated to see this through!

Happy Birthday again my sweet little boy!  We love you!  =)

Two

Dear Mason,
Oh sweet boy, I can't believe that you are two years old today!  Wasn't it just a month ago that I found out you were coming?  Wasn't it just a week ago that you were born, a day ago that you stole my heart?  I can't even remember what it was like to be someone besides your mommy.  I am so proud of the sweet, spunky, funny, handsome little man that you're turning into - watching this amazing journey makes me so happy.

There have been some tough times over the last two years...sleepless nights, tantrums, food on the floor...but it's all worth it when I see the smile on your face, or hear you say "Luh-you Mommy".  Nothing amazes me more than seeing how you grow and change every day...the things you say blow my mind - today it was "Happy birthday party" and "Mommy come here!" and "Bye friends" as you left school, among other things...you say please and thank you (most of the time!) You love the people who love you, and you don't mind showing it, and it makes our day every time.

This morning, when I had to leave you at daycare, I had tears in my eyes...I wanted to spend the day with you so bad, but you are so playful and full of energy, I know you did fine with your friends!  At 8:23, when I stopped in the middle of my classroom to remember the moment you were born, my heart was full with the blessings you have brought me.  All day long, I was taken back to that day - the first time I saw you, the first time I held you, the first time you slept peacefully on my chest...all precious memories that I'll cherish forever.

I love you little man, and I am so glad you're mine.  Being your Mommy is amazing, and I wouldn't change it for anything in the world.

Birthday Party

Yesterday, we had Mason's birthday party at Grammy and Grandpa's house.  It was so much fun!  We had an Elmo theme, and he loved it!  Elmo cake, Elmo decorations, Elmo t-shirt, what's not to love?!

 Mason got lots of fun presents, mostly consisting of big boy trains and tractors! 

 

He looked so shy and uncertain when we sang Happy Birthday to him, but Mama didn't cry this year!  =)

He actually ate some of his cake this year, and seemed to really like it!  

 

We had such a great day!  We couldn't have made it any better if we had tried!  

 

Spring Break Day 7 - Friday

Today was a much better day for the Timberlake family!  Mason seemed to be feeling a bit better this morning (although he gradually got worse throughout the day again.)  Terry and I went to our favorite place - Chuy's!  It was so good!  I was proud of myself too, for planning ahead and figuring out points before we ever left, so I didn't have to stress about how much I was eating.

After lunch and a stroll around Target, Mason and I went to Whistle Stop for some fun!  He still wasn't totally himself - instead of running and climbing like normal, he just wandered around and watched the other kids.  We did get some good pictures though (of course!)

 

I'm hoping my little man is back to normal tomorrow!