Money and Children

Chris was handing out money for the kids this week and when he handed Emma her five dollars her response was priceless.

Chris-Emma, here's some money for you this week.

Emma-Thanks Daddy. OHHH I only need a two or three dollars. I'll bring you the change tomorrow.

Chris-Honey this is yours. All of it. We don't need change.

Emma-Okay. Cool. Thanks guys!!

With big hugs and huge smiles we said our good nights and she went to bed thinking of all the wonderful things she could get with her five dollars. As I sat down at the computer I looked at Chris and just smiled. My baby is aware of money. She knows that she doesn't' have to spend it all the minute she gets it. She knows how to save. It's so wonderful.

Head Held High

I've noticed that since I've been home I'm not putting up with anyone's shit. The kids are GOING to listen to me, even if it's the last thing I do. My house will be in order. Laundry will be caught up. And so on. I've also noticed that I hold my head up higher. My shoulders are back and relaxed (as well as I can lol). I also feel my old confidence coming back. It's amazing what time away can do for your heart, head and soul. I'm even loving my body. I have a doctor appointment next week and I'm acually looking forward to it! I want to sit in the Doc's office and proudly say, "I'm taking my meds. AND I'm eating!!". I'm ready to get on the scale...not to ready, but ready none the less. I'm proud of myself. I'm going to my DPT classes everyweek, doing the homework and seeing my counciler only once a week now. I'm so pleased! I'm prolly not supposed to brag or anything, but it's been a very long time I've felt like this. I've put my foot down and people are noticing. IT'S GREAT!!

California Part 2

Enjoying the flowers!! I love you! Outdoor my mother's patio. Beautiful!! Oceanside Beach. Lovin' the sun.

Before and After

I was going through my friend Mariah's wedding pictures and found one that really shocked me. It was taken in October 2009. I'm posting that picture. I'm also posting a picture that was taken only a couple of weeks ago. It was truly eye opening for me. I cried. I'm still crying. I had no idea. Sometimes seeing IS believing.

California--Part One

Here are some of what I did in California. I'm waiting on my other pictures to come in. Doing it the old way. One time camera. I can't wait to see them. Until then here is a little of what I had the plessure of doing.