No Broken Hearts Please(Updated)

  In a few hours I'll be going to my Cardiologist for the results on my 24-hour heart monitoring and for more tests. Hopefully the "ole ticker" is in good shape and it's only anxiety that's causing my heart to feel like it'll jump right out of my chest at times. Also my pressure is up and down so that's a concern. I've been trying to relax and take it easy but sometimes it feels like there are not enough hours in the day. I guess it's all balance, I'll just have to find it somewhere along the way. Praying for good news.

Update: My stress test came back fine. I do have a leaky valve and have been experiencing tachycardia, meaning sometimes my heart rate is in the 150s when the average adult's heart rate is between 60-100 beats per minute. I'll be starting medication to take care of that. Thankfully it's all minor!

Happy Friday!

  Today I am Guest Blogging at Battling the Home Front. This blog belongs to Jessica, who's husband proudly serves our country overseas. Jessica is seeking coupons to use while overseas due to the high cost of things. If you would like information on that you can contact me and I'll give you information. 

  So, check out my guest post; Son Are Those My Heels Your Wearing? 

Weigh-In Thursday!

  I am very pleased this morning! I got a new scale scale so it could be slightly off by a few ounces, although the weight does correlate with Monday's Doctor's appointment. But to be on the safe side I'll just say 2 more pounds down since last week!

169lbs 8oz

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Things I Love...

   I awoke this morning down in the dumps. I hate days like this, so I decided to do the first thing that entered my head...pray. I got up feeling better and then it clicked in my head, "if this day is gonna get any better, its up to me to change it." So I marched my butt into the kitchen, made some coffee and ignored the two fighting kids in my background. As my morning progressed things got worst, #2 had a severe tantrum, Faith decided to rip all my coupons in half and I dropped my new iPhone. Regardless I was still determined to shake the devil off. I decided what I needed to do was take a minute, regroup and just stop. I grabbed a tablet and decided to write down the things that I love and bring me happiness, here are a few:

1. I Love to cook, with that being said I also love to eat.

2. I Love to host events and cater to my guest.

3. I love the Fall season.

4. I love to see my son Kobi shoot a basketball.

5. I Love softball and would spend all day playing it in the park with my family or whomever wants to play.

6. I Love HGTV and I can and will watch home improvement shows all day.

7. I Love puppies!

8. I Love to hear my Mother laugh, it's contagious.

9. I Love to hear my Dad cuss it's hilarious.

10. I Love Target and Lowe's, I'd move in if they let me!

11. I Love company and hate to be alone.

12. I Love tattoos.

13. I Love Coffee but just got a warning from the Cardio Dr to quit.

14. I Love to take pics of random things.

15. I Love Faith's gap-toothed smile.

16. I Love Jewelry, not the expensive kind but Etsy jewelry.

17. I Love shopping.

18. I Love to see #2 and "My Little Brownie" dance.

19. I Love to laugh, was told I don't look friendly but I swear if u can make me laugh u'll be my friend 4-eva!

20. I LOVE ME!

If your having one of those "wanna throw a brick days" try the 20 Things I Love, it just might cheer you up.

Bittersweet Moments

  This past weekend I did some serious house cleaning, and I realized the first thing that was in the way was Faith's cradle. I've been using it for the past few months as a "catch all." As much as I loved it, I knew it was time to part with it. It was bittersweet because one year ago it was being assembled in preparation for her homecoming from the NICU. It was very had to see it go, but Faith is becoming a big girl and needs a "big girl' bed now. It's been 6yrs since I had a toddler and I forgot how quickly they grow up. I'm trying to soak up every moment and milestone. I know soon she'll be walking and fending off my hugs and kisses. For now I'm just living in the moment.

                                     

Our lil Pumpkins

  This weekend I decided to skip Garage Sales since I have two "sick chickens" recovering from nasty colds. We stayed in and did crafts, which makes Fall seem so real even though it was about 81 degrees. We attempted the Golden and Zombie Pumpkins and they came out pretty darn cute.

Supplies Needed:

Modge Podge

Paint Brushes

Eye Stickers

Paper Plates

Golden Glitter Sparkles

Weigh-In Thursday

  I stepped on the scale and was pleasantly surprised. I surpassed my weeks goal and I'm extremely proud of myself. I'm totally feeling this Weight Watchers thingy!! Even though I tend to go over my daily allowed points on my emotional days, I do have a hard time getting in all of them sometimes. Feeling great, I'll just need to work on my "soccer mom" attire once I've meet my goal. Four more pounds down!!

Yes, I need a pedicure!