Goodbye 2010 Out With The Old In With The New

I am ready for a new year. I know that last year at this time I made some goals that well to be honest I didnt follow through with. So this year I am making only small goals that I should be able to handle this time. Or lets hope I can. I know that it's a trend to jump on the weight loss bandwagon but this year its last step I need to overcome to get healthier. For 2010 things that I have done but didnt have on my goal list for the year were I quit smoking, I am trying to get 6 hours sleep a night instead of the 4 I was getting, I am trying to do more family functions, I am taking more pictures of the kids and family, and I cut way back on energy drinks. For 2011 I had said this every year that I must lose weight, well this year is the year. I am tired of being unhappy to look in the mirror and it is eating at me. So Goal number 1. this year I want to lose weight my long term goal is 80 pounds not sure if I can do that in a year but I will do my best. Goal number 2. To have that 30 product samples done in the next few months to get my website up by the spring. Goal number 3. To spend less time working ( I currently put in about 65 hours a week) and more time with kids, family, and well if I had any friends that were physically in my city and not online I would spend time with them too. Goal number 4. Finish my blog. Well have my web designer finish my blog. Goal number 5. Learn to have fun again. I have lost that along the way when I became the responsible mom type. LOL I think that these are realistic goals. I am hoping they will happen because I have not finished a New Years Goal as I call them in forever now. I really want to make this happen this year.

So I am sitting at home tonight well working. My husband works graveyard so he is off to work tonight, and I have my step daughters and my youngest. My older kids are at their dad's trying to convince him to stay up all night with them. I am trying to live with what my mom said, that the state of mind you are in at midnight will be your state of mind all year long. So my goal is to get really positive and happy in the next well few hours here. LOL I cant remember the last time I went out and had a good time for New Years's but here is where the positive attitude comes in. At least I am home safe and not out with those that tend to be a little wild and crazy. I dont have to worry about drunk drivers and I can enjoy my Corona on the comfortable spot on my couch. Happy New Year and Thank you to all my followers I have gained this year. I hope to gain many more in the new year to come.

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The Things We Give Up To Stay At Home With Our Kids...

My daughter (the adorable child in the picture) will be 4 in a few weeks and when I think back about before I had her and decided to be a Stay At Home/ Work At Home Mom the things that I had that I dont now. I am not complaining really just more of a thought. We as moms tend to give up things for themselves to sacrifice for the kids. When I knew that I wanted to stay home I decided to cut back. What were the first things I cut back, the pedicures, the acrylic nails, the highlights, waxed eye brows, clothes for me, and the gym. Now I know your thinking that all of those things sound materialistic and the trade off is so wonderful, your right. But as the years go on I begin to sink into the couch a little bit further, my roots grow a little bit longer and my gray hair gets worse. Sure I can pluck my own eye brows (umm I have not done it in about 6 months, so they are caterpillars). I can do my own pedicure, but what fun is that when you cant sit back in the vibrating chair and let someone else scrub your feet and massage your calves. And the last time I bought an article of clothing for myself was about 3 years ago when I actually knew my size. I done with all of that, I believe someone somewhere said love yourself before you can love others. I may have just made that up, but I swear I have heard it. Little by little I am taking back those things that make me feel good. Those things that I enjoy. I am turning 35 and maybe its me getting old because I think that is the second post this week I have mentioned my age. My subconscious is taking over. It time to show myself some love. I signed up for the gym today. I have not worked out on a regular basis in a very long time. I am actually looking forward to it. I think the gray hair is taking over my brain cells. I actually want to get up off this couch that I work a million hours a week and work out. Ive already made an hair appointment for a few weeks from now. I am not going to get it all back but I will be happy with some. I get to stay home well work from home be with my kids and enjoy myself. I think I can have my cake and eat it to. What do you think? Did you give up anything to stay home?

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Saying Goodbye...

Have you ever had to say goodbye to something that hurts to do it but you know in the long run it is better for you to do so? I have had to do that and today one of the things I am saying goodbye to is energy drinks. I quit smoking over a month ago and still going strong cold turkey. I am trying to get healthy and rid myself of all the things that maybe not be so healthy in my life. Its not easy and it takes a lot of strength. Reading my blog you know I am busy some would even say very busy and the last thing on my list is sleep, but I cant rely on energy drinks to keep me going anymore. I drink 2 sometimes 3 a day and I know how bad they are for you. It is almost 4pm today and I have not had one yet. I did try this Arizona tea Energy herbal tonic. I read the can and they say they are all natural so I think that it might be a better choice for me. I would like to start the gym and eat healthy in order to have natural energy. Hey one step at a time here. Baby steps.... I am going to get there just not over night. Hope everyone is having a great day. If you have tried this tea, please tell me what you think.
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Just Because I Am A Work At Home Mom

I have been venting about this secretly for a long time, but I think its time for me to voice my opinion. We decided over three years ago that I would stop working outside the home and stay home with the kids. I have always wanted to do that and have no problems at all with that. I was excited and put in my two week notice the next day. Although I was not going to be working outside the home that did not mean that I was not going to need to bring in some money. So I began my search for a job that I could do from home. I had done some freelance and phone jobs from home in the past, but this needed to be a full time thing to make any money. Flash forward to now.. I work full time online doing various things, customer service, data entry, selling on eBay and ChaCha. On top of those things I am in the process of creating some crochet items to sell online as well. I am working well over full time hours but that is the pay off to be able to stay home with my kids. I am not going to vent about that, but my vent is about how just because I am a work at home mom does not mean I have my whole day to do what ever I want. Just because I am a work at home mom does not mean that I can keep my house spotless from morning until night. Just because I am a work at home mom does not mean that I dont have to follow any type of schedule. Some of my work does require me to schedule hours and show up for shifts. Just because I am a work at home mom does not mean that I can get all the laundry done, ironed, and folded all in a few hours. And just because I am a work at home mom does not mean that I dont need some help now and then. For some reason most people think that working from home is a piece of cake and that its not really working. I promise you some days I wish that I did have a job outside the home and my job as a mom and job to bring in an income were separate. I am not complaining, in this economy there are lots of people that are just looking for a job, I am lucky to have the opportunity to work from home and be with my kids. I just want the recognition that I in fact do work and I am not just being lazy all day. LOL Now that I have vented tell me what is your Just Because I am a work from home mom? Pin It