Two Loves

We had a great Valentine's day! No pics since I wanted to just enjoy my time with Mark (I take to many photos) we exchanged gifts through the day, Mark trumped me in the gift giving for sure... as always. We dressed up and hit a movie and dinner, We saw Robocop (very romantic) and went to Sullivans for dinner. My favorite part of the dinner? The people watching! Mark and I have fun guessing how people enjoy their company, people are interesting. The day was romantic and it was so nice to be alone with my love. I'm so grateful for his sweetness and love for me... makes life easier.
As for miss Lily? She got lots of love! Here are some pics of her with her Valentine treats.

I love her so much!!!

Eww Poop!

WARNING! If you did not gather from this title, this post involves poop, so don't be offended.***

We have been trying to cooperate with Lily's desires to potty train, but it is becoming very difficult. I'm not pressuring her to go potty in the toilet, she can stay in diapers as long as shed like, it is she who wants to train. She has been good about telling us when she needs to poop saying 'go poopie'? we rush to the toilet, she lets out a few toots and says she's done. Look in the toilet? And nada. Now, I can't say they have always been false alarms, we have had a few successes, which is great and I reward her with praises and love.
Lately, she will pee and then take off her own diaper saying 'wet' and hand it to us. How do I help her learn she needs to tell us when she needs to pee before going in her diaper? She also points to anything brown on the floor and says 'eww poop', which makes me laugh.
So, today she had about three false alarms and took off her diaper about four times. I was taking down the Christmas tree (finally) and I hear her yelling 'mom, door' I knew she had closed the door to her room and could not open it. I go to open the door and she says 'eww poop!' pointing towards the opened door. At first I thought she was doing her usual' something brown on the floor routine but then I looked back and found a big log on the floor. I thought about getting upset, but what would that do? We cleaned up the poop and I explained to her that we keep our diaper on or get mommy to go potty. She may have understood my explanation, cause while at my moms tonight, she came into the family room where we all were, holding her diaper in hand, and out rolls a piece of poop onto the floor. *sigh*
I'm sure this will get easier, and maybe my inexperience is causing this process to be harder then it needs to be, but as always, patience is required. Good thing I love her... id take her poop on the floor any day!

 



I am sorry, I had to...and I need to sweep the floor

the stinker!

30 B4 30

So, six months until my birthday. Six months until I turn 30. SIX MONTHS UNTIL I’M OLD! I’ve been doing a lot of thinking lately about this whole ‘turning 30 thing’. I never really considered 30 to be ‘old’. I’ve actually always looked forward to turning 30, because I always saw it as the age of being a real adult. You’re out of the gradeschool years (5-18) and out of the college years (19-29), you’re officially a grown ass adult my friend and should be proud to have made it.

The odd part is, I’m kind of freaking out as it comes closer. Because age does not stop till we are dead. The past 10 years has flown by and days seem to be shorter. My parents are grandparents and in 10 years will be in their 70’s, my brothers and sister in their 50’s and me with a teenager…yikes. IT’S ALL GOING TO FAST!!

I remember attending the single adult ward and learning that a few people who were attending the ward were in their 30’s. I thought, 'man they need to get married quickly before their baby maker routs' or they are too old and creepy to be hanging out with people in their 20’s. I can now hate all the 20 year olds who judge me because of my age (I was such punk)

So, before I become blessed with adulthood, I thought it would be a good idea to accomplish 30 goals before I turn 30. 30 things that I can say I have accomplished and always thought I’d do before I reached 30.

So here are my 30 before 30…let’s see if I can get them done (probably should have started after my 29^th birthday…so I will give myself 6 more months after my 30^th to accomplish.

1. Cut my hair short…like short short

I figure that this is the last time to do it while it is considered cute or edgy and not just mommy short or helmet head (like so many of our general relief society members)

thinking  like this

oR these if im not brave enough

2. Color hair an extreme color

To go along side my short haircut, coloring it a purple, red or blue hue would be edgy…not weird before 30.

3. Paint a picture to frame in my house

I believe myself to be creative and artistic… and I have a 75 dollar Michaels gift card that needs to be used.

4. Have a girls night with real girl friends

I did these all the time in college. Since being married I have become completely anti-social! I’d rather be at home with the hubby and child watching TV or cooking then being out with the girls discussing non-male appropriate topics. This needs to change…in honor of women hood!

5. Get in shape


Okay, so this is actually a constant never ending goal of mine since I believe I was 5…but it continues on and I would like to reach the ‘normal BMI’ weight. For me this would be 155…I’ve got about 25lbs to lose in 6 months which is do-able (as I’m writing this I am thinking about what an epic mistake it was to eat the poppy seed muffin my co-worker brought me. Oye!)

6. Host a party at home

Not a child’s birthday party, but a real party involving adults where we can play games and have fun together. Now that we have a house, this can actually be accomplished. Revert back to #4 as to why this has not been accomplished.

7. Climb something


I’d actually like to climb a rock wall…but doubt that I actually will. So I’d opt for a hike up sabino canyon.

8. Celebrate something somewhere else


I’ve decided to celebrate the big 3-0 in Las Vegas. Alone with Mark for a couple days (though it kills me to leave my princess) and party it up with him. What better place than Vegas…right?!

9. Go to something big somewhere else

It would be nice to say ‘go to the superbowl’ if I knew that it would be financially possible. But I was thinking maybe attending the final four in vegas or a sporting event in another state? I’ll ask mark for suggestions, this should get him excited.

10. 30 days of perfection

You know, the constant harpings from the doctor of ‘we recommend brushing/flossing 2x per day’ or ‘go to the gym for at least 60 min 3-4x per week’? Well I would like to collect all of the ‘recommendations’ for life and see if I can commit to them for 30 days to see if I feel any better or any worse…may be impossible…but I’m gonna do it!

 

11. Read the book of Mormon

This seems more like a new year’s resolution… but I’ve only read the BoM once in my twenties all the way thru and that was on my mission! Seems a little crazy for my devout mormon folk, but it is my reality.

 

12. Do something that benefits others


This is not just ‘participate in a charity walk so you can get a free t-shirt’ but actually help people. I’ve still got to figure out what that will be; hopefully I can figure something out by June.

 

13. Take a course


Take a class. A cooking class, photography class and online class…some kind of class that can teach me a new skill. And crossfit class does not count.



14. Learn to play a musical instrument


I have always wanted to learn to play the guitar. When I was a child (like most children) I thought that I would be a famous singer who played the guitar. When I think of my ideal self, I think of a guitar in my hand.

15. Read a book


not counting the BoM, I’d like to read a youthful book…like city of angels or tiggers curse.

16. Participate in at least 3 physical events

Be it a walk, a run, a swim or a crossfit competition…I need to do at least three of them.

17. Dress up in a fancy outfit and attend an event

Thinking this may be accomplished in Vegas for my birthday. I’ve always wanted to dress up in a nice dress, mark in a suit and not call it the prom.

18. Ride a Bike

Not just riding a bike around the neighborhood…but riding a real street bike so maybe someday I can ride along with my sister in the Tour de Tucson?

19. Go Rollerblading

I have not done this since I was 13…I’d like to do it again before my fragile bones can’t take it.

20. Sing in a Kareoke Bar

Maybe my brothers David and Daniel can help me to accomplish this one…they live for Karaoke.

……………………Okay the rest of these are going to be more ‘bucketlist’ ideas then things to do before I’m 30. I’m realizing I’ve commited to too much and it will be impossible to accomplish in a year……..maybe I should put ‘commitment’ on my list as well?....................

21. Join a team

A relay team, triathlon team….

22. Be on a game show

I’ve always wanted to be on the price is right or the family feud…and I will be!

23. Join a contest

Not a bathing suit contest, but maybe a cooking contest or maybe even a beauty contest? That would be awesome.

24. Attend a BIG EVENT

I’d love to go to the Superbowl someday.

25. Read all of the great Novels

The ones that I said I read in high school but never did cause I was lazy.

26. Knit and complete a scarf
its an epitome of 'start and never finish' for me... but I will finish

27. Design and sew a dress

28. Visit at least 6 countries in Europe

29. Visit chile\brazil to be with extended family

30. Dance la salsa in a Latin country

First days Of 2014

I've been blogging a lot lately. Ever since I got a new tablet for Christmas, its easier access then waiting for mark to get off his computer.
Anyways, thought id share some random happenings thus far this year.
Last night lily was pooping (I know, good for her) and since I caught her going, thought I would run her to the toilet to go, which she seemed excited to do. She sat for a few minutes, making pushing sounds, took some toilet paper and whipped her bum, then I took her off the toilet only to see she had not left anything behind. So I placed her on the potty chair, and she quickly got off. As soon as she jumped of the seat, she pees on the floor... really?! Looks like this is going to be harder then I thought.
I had a dream last night that mark was flirting with a girl at a football game, I asked who she was and he said 'just a friend'. Then she began pushing lily to the ground! I threatened her and she pushed me. I grabbed her by the arm and flipped her body upward lifting her like a push press with a weighted bar and slammed her on the ground. Then she came after me again, so I picked her up by the legs and swung her like a kettle bell, just like an American swing into the air. Is it obvious that I miss cross fit?? That or I am just planning to attack anyone who messes with my family. Or I've got some pent up frustrations... which lead me back to my need to cross fit. Either way, it made me laugh. My mom says Latin culture states your first 12 dreams in the new year will predict how your year will pan out.... good thing I'm only half Latin and only half believe her.
Lily and I are loving our new back yard. We were playing outside today and I captured some cute photos. I love this child so much! Is it ridiculous that the thought of having another child makes me sad? I don't want to love anyone else but lily... and Mark of course 😉

Inspired

If ever you needed some inspiration, I've received a lot of it from friends and coworkers today... all in light of the new year... and I'm bored.

 

 

 

 

 

 

If ever you needed inspiration/humor to lose weight:

Party 2014

Just some pics from our new years fiesta, lily is the biggest party animal! girl was up till 2am!

Lots of fun with family!

Begin Again 2014

We are about to say goodbye to 2013, and as I reflect on the year I can't help but think of all of the many things that have happened in such a short amount of time.
 We started the year celebrating Lily's 1st birthday, family vacation to San Diego and me competing in a weight loss competition. Weddings and family reunions made for some good memories. Goals were accomplished, mark and I completed our first 5k and cross fit competition and he managed to get enough scholarships to pay for most of his schooling. Then there were the sad moments of the year, marks grandmother having to go to nursing care, us having to move to take care of her home, the family medical scares which never seem to cease and me breaking my foot to end the year. A lot of up's, and plenty of downs. I don't know if I hate or loved 2013, but I can say I'm glad to begin a new one.

2014 brings some hope, Mark will be graduating with his bachelors and beginning his masters program. We are in a new home and new ward, change is good. Plenty to look forward to, and I'm excited to begin again along side my little family. I know life is in the lords hands, I just hope its in our favor.

2014 Resolutions:

Family Goals

• Switch to eating organic and free range foods
• Complete another 5k as a family
• Purchase a new bed
• Pay tithes
• Be diligent in home teaching and visiting teaching
• Attend the temple
• Share gospel with others

Andrea Goals

 

• heal without having surgery
• Eat clean
• Exercise 3-4 times per week
• Participate in another cross fit competition
• Cut hair super short
• Celebrate the dirty 30
• Go on a trip with mark
• Potty train lily
• Be more social, make effort to spend time with friends

Mark goals
- do 3 days per week of 2x in the gym
-practice at the range at least three times per week
-graduate in May
-talk to more firm reps
--tweak resume and apply to internships
-eat perfect until Superbowl and then 90\10 the rest of the year.
-win a golf tournament
-play in at least five tournaments.
 

Lily Goals
I asked lily what her goals are and she said 'i don't know', so I guess I'll write them for her.

• Potty train
• Candy and Gum detox (this is mainly for her Amma)
• Shoot hoops
• Get my first haircut
• Celebrate 2yrs
• Learn to swim
• And be happy