Okay, so I am behind on blogging. It's funny you think once you lose your job you would have more time to blog but instead I am having a hard time keeping up. I guess you could say I started a new job, as I am currently taking care of Alexander full-time. Zac (His Dad) took him out of daycare and is paying me what he would have paid daycare, which is very helpful since I need money to pay a morgage.
I have really enjoyed this, and at times I am almost afraid I won't have a desire to go back to work as I love little Alexander. Even on his worst days, they are still wonderful. However, I am missing the money that comes from having a job. So I am looking and keeping my options open.
I am actually really surprised that I still feel this amazing peace with being laid-off from my job. I just keep feeling like this was suppose to happen and that things will find a way to work themselves out. I wish I could explain it, but I don't think the words will do it justice.
Okay, well it's 7:30 am and I am off to the gym. On New Year's Eve a friend asked me what my biggest accomplishment was for 2008 and I could not think of one thing that I thought was my biggest accomplishment. I was rather bothered by this until I woke up the next year (hehehe 2009...get it) and it hit me. I have lost over 50 pounds. Our Family did the "Newell's Biggest Loser" to help my Father lose weight for surgery and through that we have had a "HUGE" weight lose in the family. I am really proud of all of us. During Christmas I was talking to my brother, Matt in the kitchen. He looks so good, and he is down to his High School weight. Well, I think we all thought Matt had won but as it turns out he lost over 40 and I lost over 50 soooo....I Won! Well, that is if you don't count Dad because he did get a surgery that helped him along. Nonetheless, that was my biggest accomplishment for 2008.
This year I did not send out Christmas Cards, but don't be surprised if you see a Valentine's Card this year...as I think I might be able to catch up from there. :)
5 comments:
Dude! I want to lose fifty pounds this year. What did you do that was most successful?
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So proud of you!! And I for one, am THRILLED that you are watching Alexander now because I get to play with you guys more!! YAHOOO!!! Let the good times roll!
Congratulations JJ! That is awesome... kudos to you and your fam for their success...
Way to pull through and beat Matt:) jk. I am proud of you and all that you were able to lose. That is awesome and you do look great!
love you
CONGRATULATIONS on losing 50 pounds. I need to come see you for inspiration! Very impressive!!!
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