Terrific Tuesday Toot!!!

Good Morning!

On Saturday, my mom took the mini hunk for the day. I decided to start a project, and paint an old desk (in it's previous life it was wood of the fake variety.) Yesterday, I finished the project by adding a beautiful vintage fabric to the seat. Isn't it lovely? I am so proud. When I finished, the mini hunk even came over and rubbed the fabric and jabbered about it. I am certain he said, "You are so very talented mommy; this is gorgeous." LOL

So, this is where I will now sit as I venture into Blogland! :)

Giggle Monster

Happy Monday All~

I found this pic from around a year ago. So cute. Between the giggle, gums, and chub, I hope it brightens your day. It sure did mine! :)

Diet: The Ultimate 4 Letter Word

Honestly, I think the word "diet" should be called the "d-bomb." I hate, hate, hate to watch what I eat. I don't know if it comes from living in the south or what, but it is a constant struggle for me.

Since the Mini-Hunk, I have really tried to get off the baby weight. While I have bumped up the exercise, (up to walking over 2 miles per day...hooray!) I am still not really getting the results I want.

Why is that? I mean, my small tush is now non-existent. (My pants will barely stay up.) What is that about? It seems that if you are really trying, you should be able to choose the areas you want to lose weight in. However, I must do something...we have no money for new clothing. Nor do I want to buy a larger size or ...GASP, get back out the maternity junk! Oh the horror...so here is where I will curse.

I am starting the d-bomb this week. This morning, I got out a really cute journal and began recording my calorie intake. (BORING!!!) So, I also added a page for inspirational ideas and quotes. Today, I have a clipping of fun summer clothes and suits to motivate myself to cut back. I am still looking for the perfect quote to get this party started. (I know, I know, my optimism is astounding.)

So, hopefully, my Tuesday toot will be about shedding a mind boggling amount of pounds. I bet I will be the spitting image of Jessica Simpson. Oh, yeah.

Party Pics!

The BBQ party was a success! Check it out...


The rapidly melting cake....pre-baby destruction:



The cake did not make it...the baby loved it!

Watermelon followed...my favorite pic of the day:



A swim in the creek. So much fun!



Happy 1st Birthday Mini-Hunk!!!!!

This time last year....

The Mini Hunk is growing at rapid speeds! He is now saying both Dada and Mama. (Dada is usually a cry of sheer elation and happiness....Mama is a cry for help or pain. What is up with that????) Also, he finds great delight in shouting "hey" and "bye" at random strangers everywhere. In addition, in the midst of evening cries, you will often hear a pitiful "nite-nite" mixed in the moans. Oh, and during the last few weeks, he has also started to walk! He is so precious waddling around.

I can't believe that this time last year the mini-Hunk wasn't even here. His 1st birthday is today. Wow. I don't even remember life without him anymore. Seriously, I can squench my eyes and think super hard, and I still can't remember. (I do have a vague recollection of perfectly painted toenails...I think that was part of my past.) However, at the same time it seems like just yesterday he was itty bitty. So tiny that his little car seat swallowed him whole. I kinda miss that (minus the screaming bit.)

Now, we just graduated to an amazing big boy car seat. He LOVES it and can see the world (or just cows and chickens, whatever.) I am not so sure of this new arrangement, I am having trouble sneaking in a meal in route. (Oh well, I might shed a few pounds...hooray!)

Yesterday, I looked at him in the rear view for the first time, and noticed his big boy hair and teeth...his beautiful tan arms (still white in his chub rolls) from playing outside. ..his dad's big brown eyes and mom's smile. And I realized that although he is much bigger, he still looks like my baby. I hope that never changes.