Only two weeks till we go to Vegas!  We’ve been waiting forever it seems like.  I have been shopping like crazy trying to get some clothes suitable for the intense heat, lol.  I’ve gotten some really cute sundresses that I can’t believe I’m actually going to wear.  I’ve worn 2 of them out in the public here and survived, lol.

I am exercising religiously and today I finally saw some results on the scale, down 2 pounds.  I’m doing zumba on tuesday and thursday mornings and The Firm workout tapes at work.  I try to go to any zumba class i can work into my schedule, but seems like i’m always having to work lately.

I got some It Works detoxifying wraps from Tara Friday that are supposed to take away inches and make you feel good.  I’m waiting till next week to try them cause I don’t want the effects to wear off before our trip, he he.

I’ve been wanting to help Stacie with all her moving preparations but I’ve been working so much that I haven’t made it over there.  I feel so bad that I’m not able to be more supportive for her.  Our days off never coincide.

That could change shortly with all the changes that are coming down the pike.  As usual you have certain people messing up and their solution is to punish everyone.  Not looking forward to the changes but I’ll do whatever I have to to secure my job.

I forgot to post on Saturday that I attended a masters Zumba class.  These are usually only offered to zin instructors.  This one was hosted by Stacie Fontenot who invited regular students as well as zin instructors.  Traci went with me, in fact she’s the one that told me about it in the first place.  Tracie Robinson is the instructor at Groves Activity Center and she and Christie Brown got us VIP tickets which got us a front row spot.  There actually weren’t that many people in attendance, not as many as I expected anyway.  Heidy is an absolutely awesome instructor.  She was easy to follow and so much fun.  We sweated and rocked for an hour and a half!

Twenty-five years ago today I received the best give ever……my son Ryan was born.  He is and always has been a great joy.  He is brilliant, handsome, funny, sensitive, and so much more.  I love him more than I can express.  I hope he has a terrific day and that all his wishes come true.  Mine did when I had him.

This has been a long week.  Worked all weekend on my regular shift then did orientation for a new hire then back for work Thursday and Friday nights.  Friday night was super busy. I’m ready to get home to my bed.  Friday while I was tying to sleep Sugar kept whining and kept me up so I’m really tired tonight.  I’m excited about tomorrow to go to a Zumba class with Heidi Torres.  It should be really fun.  Ordered a swimsuit and coverup for our Vegas trip tonight.  Hope it gets here quick and fits good.

Today is going to be a really long day.  I came in at midnight last night because I’m doing orientation for a new hire today.  Needless to say my sleep was off yesterday.  Hopefully I’ll be able to stay alert all day.

I also want to go to Zumba at 5:30 this afternoon with Traci.  All this exercise I’ve done this week and stayed within my points and still no weight loss.  It’s so discouraging, but I won’t give up.  I know it will show on the scale sooner or later, just have to keep at it.

No one can count on the future

or know what they someday might do,

But could I have chosen the son that I wanted,

the one I’d have picked would be you.

I’d have wished for your great sense of humor

and dreamed of your spirit and style.

I’d have hoped for your love and affection,

imagined the joy in your smile…

Life holds some gifts and surprises,

and one of the best there could be

is having a son who’s exactly the one

who’s already been given to me.

What a great Mother’s day this was.   I had to work tonight so Ryan came over and cooked breakfast for me.  He made an egg frittata and broccoli that was out of this world delicious. He then gave me a homemade card made from legal paper and duct tape!  I thought it was great, so Ryan, lol.  The card told me to go to a web page and there was a picture of Ryan, myself, Ricky and Aaron from our wedding and a lovely letter from Ryan.  I was so touched by his words.  I am so very blessed to have such a wonderful and thoughtful son. This has to be one of the best Mother’s day I’ve had!  Ricky also washed my car for me!