December 12, 2005

Today is my mom's birthday. For those of you that don't know, my mom passed away two years ago, in October. I have had mixed feelings all weekend. It was a very busy weekend, as Friday night, we went to a Christmas program at church. Saturday morning, I made brunch for my bridesmaids. And Sunday, I had my first shower! To top everything off, Chris moved into our new house this weekend. The weekend was truly wonderful, in visiting with my friends. I loved having the bridesmaids over for brunch. I was happy for them to all finally meet and for us to just spend some time together. Saturday afternoon was the first time I got really sad about mom not being here with me. (for the wedding stuff). I was thinking about the showers I had attended in the past and the showers I had hosted and how the bride's mom always gave the best gift. And, it was very sad to me that my mom isn't here to do that for me. I guess in planning, I have tried to do things that I know she liked or wanted me to do (because you know she had it planned a long time ago). So, the planning part hasn't been too difficult without her, because it's like she's been here all along. So, anyway... The shower was great fun with many friends and loved ones. And best of all it was a Christmas theme, and I LOVE CHRISTMAS! :)

Well, for an update on the weight loss... I am at a total of 20.2 pounds with 4.8 left to meet my goal. I don't think I'll meet the goal by the end of the year, but it shouldn't be too long after that. And honestly, I am not that disappointed in not reaching it by the time I had intended. I guess because I am so close and have made such wonderful progress.

School is going well, the kids are nuttier by the minute, but that's to be expected with the craziness of the holidays, anticipation of Santa AND the excitement to be out of school for two weeks.

Well, lots to do, so I am off to run errands!!!

December 7, 2005...Long time...

It's been a really long time since I last wrote on the blog. I was reminded that I needed to write more by a friend, so here I am. I have been teaching in the afterschool program (which is a tutorial) and we're in the computer lab now. The students are working on a tutorial computer program that quizzes them. They seem to like it.

So, what's been going on with me? Well, let's see... I have now lost a total of almost 19 pounds! WAHOO! So, weight loss is going well. It's been tough the past two weeks, but hopefully will get a little better. Chris and I are closing on a house tomorrow. YAY us! We're super excited. Chris will be moving in this weekend and I will follow along after the wedding. My dad got married last Saturday, so I now have a step-mom and step-sister. They also have bought a new house, so my life as a nomad continues... I will move ONCE more before I finally move in with Chris. We will move next weekend. I am pretty excited!

Wedding stuff- Well, most big plans are done. I have my dress, the bridesmaids dresses are ordered. The flowers have been picked, as well as the cake. The menu has been set, as well as tables and centerpieces. We're working on the rehearsal dinner and Chris is planning on surprising me with the honeymoon. So, now I am just waiting. Invitations have been ordered, as well as thank you notes. I am planning to start addressing invitations over my Christmas break. So, again, just waiting. It seems to be dragging by, but at the same time, it's going quickly. I have my first shower on Sunday, which I am so super excited about! I am so excited that it's finally my turn! :) My shower is a Christmas theme and my matron of honor, Jen is hosting it with her mom. I don't know when my next shower will be. Right now, the next scheduled one is at the end of February.

Well, I will try to be better about blogging... :)