The Last Day of January.

Two of my boys had holes is in their socks this morning.

I read a total of 9 books in January. That's the highest I've ever read in just 31 days.

The next book I am reading is The Giver a Newberry Medal winner in Junior Fiction.

I am also doing a Lazy Man's Triathlon at the Ymca. We have 5 weeks to run/walk 26.5 miles, bike 112 miles and swim 2.5 miles. I am getting up at 445 3-5 times a week to hit the gym.

I have signed up for a 5k run in April.

There is too much snow in Minnesota.

Zachary is doing well wearing underwear around the house. Last week we went to get Jason from school and he stayed dry too.

I have an order of prints in my cart on Shutterfly. I have a coupon for 200 free prints.

I need to email Aimee.

I have 8 library books that need read, not to mention my own personal stack of books.

Saturday, we had our first book club meeting. Only 4 of us attended, but 7 could of made it day later. Next month we are reading a non-fiction and I am hosting the meeting. And supplying the wine.

We watched Despicable Me this weekend as a family. It was super cute.

I am ready for February.

Eight is Great.

Our 1st Family Photo in 2011.

Saturday.

I have not vomited in 48+ hours.

The kids have not vomited in 24 hours.

Today is the first day I am wearing jeans since Monday.

I have been in sweats all week.

I have a doctor appointment Monday for all my headaches.

I shaved my legs today. Next time, it'll be easier to use a weed wacker.

Jacques made me turn off New Moon.. then he turned on Halo. It's fun to hear him and Zachary, a 3 year old, fighting over the remote and whose turn it is.

I use 5 Arby's sauces with my Arby's meal.

I haven't read in 3 days.

I can't read when I am sick or with a headache.

I emailed Aimee and Julie today.

The twins have not been out of the house since Tuesday at 2:45. I have no plans to get them out today or tomorrow either. There's been a lot of Clorox and cartoons here.

I have not been out of the house since Thursday night. I was in my sweats, at work and got sick with a fever and puking all over.

Today I will run out to the library and for a latte..

My feet are freezing 96% of the time here.

I ordered Jason another 3 pairs of jeans today. He keeps shooting out the knees. Maybe I should be buying jeans from Sears because I think they actually replace blown out knees in kids clothes.

Note to Self: Check into that.

Ryan is currently sleeping. Zachary is playing Ghostbusters on Wii and Daddy is playing Halo on Xbox.

I sold one of my Blythes. She goes out the door on Monday.

I'm burping broccoli.

Thursday.

Jason and Zach from Monday.

Both boys are sick and have been since Tuesday night. Fevers. Vomit. The usual. And the hubby has been out of town since Tuesday morning too.

Thankfully a co-worker, Becca, has brought groceries and taken Jason to school today. I kept him home yesterday just to rest. I'll be shocked if he doesn't catch this.

Last night, I let the boys eat a bowl of snow, thinking it'd be a great way to push liquids. Jason then said, "It's like we are eating Frosted Flakes.. Literally." What a smartie.. Goof.

Books. You may have noticed, or not that I did not set a specific number for a goal to read this year. Last year, over the last few months, it became about pushing myself and that number higher. (I read 78 total.) This year I don't want that. Plus I figure if I can read anywhere between 38-78 books in a year, that's still amazing. This year I am also starting out with a To Do List of books on my shelf that need to be read first, before I buy/checkout anymore. That list has 15 on it and I already have 2 down. This will also be the year of the harder reads. Some longer and tougher books.. On that list is Gone with the Wind 1400+ pages, The Kite Runner (On Afghanistan) and some large classics Anna Karina by Tolstoy with 960 pgs, and Madame Bovary.

I ordered Jason's birthday present yesterday and paid $10 for two day shipping. We sent out 11 invitations today and his party is on the 22nd at 11:00 for those that can attend.

I have a Mom's Night Out this Saturday. I need it.

And this week, I cooked a Hamburger Helper Jambalaya. It was great and I added corn to the mix. It was amazing. Try it.

Sledding 2011

Sledding 2011
Originally uploaded by mandydake

Jacques took Jason to the ski resort behined out house for an afternoon of sledding... January 2, 2011

Hello, 2011 Resolutions.

1. Learn and master Photoshop.

2. Save for a new camera, lens and perhaps, a flash.

3. Read Books. Lots of them.

4. Lose weight 15-20 lbs and tone up.

5. Travel. Vegas in May and Puerto Rico in November.

6. Be SuperMom.

7. Celebrate 10th wedding anniversary.

8. Live. Life. Love.

9. Breaking Dawn in 320 days.