Things I’ve learned:

1. Healthy food usually tastes gross, and is not actually filling even though I’m told frequently they are


2. As I’m aging, I’m actually LOSING my attention span which means I am getting more immature…backwards…


3. I feel the urge to dry heave when I watch people be greedy. For example, during our opening week at the bank, I had to resist the sick feeling I got when people would get 12 piggy banks, 8 cookbooks, and an entire bag of cheap grocery grab its even if they didn’t know what they were. What is wrong with people?


4. Exercising takes a lot of time, and cleaning my home comes in second. No question.


5. After holding a baby for just twenty minutes, I can determine if I am ready to be a parent. (The answer is no way, I run out of ideas of how to entertain it)


6. More than a house, I want a dog. But luckily I will be getting both soon.


7. Reading blogs is so much more fun than watching tv. Very addicting.


8. I am now a drummer, kind of.


9. I want to be a guitar player, but nobody will teach me. And the attention span thing doesn’t help…

To be continued… :)

What is a Gym, exactly?

When I got married, I determined that I was not going to be the typical bride that is so happy and comfortable she gains 20 lbs. Oops...

 

 

Ok so I didn't gain 20 lbs, but I am not quite the buff girl I was before. And I have been totally conscious of every bite that has entered my mouth and every night I have skipped the gym. I guess being conscious of it doesn't actually matter if I don't fix it.

After New Years, I switched gyms -from Planet Fitness to the YMCA. So here is the thing... I'm new to the Y, but not new to a gym... all you snobby gym goers at the Y can stop complaining now. I can't believe how much whining goes on about the New Years Resolutioners that show up and want to get in shape. I have a message for these snobs:

"YOU ARE THE REASON THEY QUIT... Do you think it is easy or enjoyable to go to an environment where you get glared at and gossiped about?" The end.

Besides that, wonderful gym. I am impressed. Well... with the classes anyway.

I go with a coworker, at least 3 classes a week. Cycling, bodypump, and cardio (like step aerobics). AWESOME BUT OUCH TOO! My body rejected it, but I vetoed that. I like the music, I like the instructors, and I like the set schedule that  can't manipulate.. hard to not go when there is someone holding you accountable.

If any body out there would like to join me some time... PLEASE let me know... working out buddies really make or break it.

Also - I want to run in the Fargo marathon. A friend of mine and I would like to do the relay, so I would only have to run a 10k instead of the 1/2 marathon. Can I do it? Yes. Will I do it? As of right now, yes. Am I scared? YES. :) Is my body willing? NOPE! So lets just keep the encouragement coming... the body is upset with me right now and I don't see that changing any time soon.

Christmas Eve!

Change of plans this year! We are planning on staying in town with the Deyles-LeMars and Annette, and Elizabeth and Greg. Unfortunately the weather has prohibited us to travel to Napoleon to see Mike's aunt Ardell. We will come to see you soon, Ardell!

It has been harder for Sarah this year since it's the first Christmas without her family. She'll get over it soon enough when they come up to see her for her birthday on Sunday!

The snow is really making this year memorable – so much in such a short time and right over the holiday! I hear complaining but I know that it makes it so much more Christmas-like. We are truly having a white Christmas. Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow!

I will post some pictures soon from all of the festivities!

 

Jesus Christ – What Christmas is all about.

Happy Thanksgiving, from the Deyles

We had a wonderful time at the Brauses for Thanksgiving this year. I think what made it so special was that EVERYONE was there except the Florida family. It was nice to see Emily (Jordan's gf) and of course there are always more extended family coming and going. The best part: Lara brought her Wii and we played Mario Cart and Beatles rock band! My mom brought my aunt Shary over to play it and that was SO FUNNY! Shary on vocals, me on drums, and my mom playing guitar. Shary kept getting mad because she was failing and finally Lara said, "just sing closer to the mic" and she started getting fabulouses! Gotta love family...

Jordan and Emily waiting for the Wii to be set up completely.

Shary, Grandma Joyce, and my mom Laurie. Check out Grandma winking!! So funny.