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Busy baby day today AND busy starting business day today!!!! Got great reviews on my market research!!!! Now to write my business plan.

Off to yuma for visitation
:) christine

Babies - What a blessing - But man so much work :)

5. It is MOST important that these four men don't know each other.

4. It is important that a man loves you and spoils you.

3. It is important to find a man you can count on and doesn't lie to You.

2. It is important that a man makes you laugh.

Five tips for a woman....

1. It is important that a man helps you around the house and has a job.

Octoberfest: Nothing but a bunch of drunken fools - The best kind!! Are you going to any festivities? I know it's not October but I just got an email and thought of it.

Off to thrift store to buy the baby some more clothes that fit him :) The size 24months/2T's aren't fitting anymore - sheesh they grow fast

Okay no Yoga, naptime for the little one

Gonna try yoga today - The baby is going to be in the daycare facility at the gym. They have a nice play area.

The only difference is now I don't have the same last name as my mommy - that feels weird - but I'll get over it ;)

I am now Mrs. Melcher!!!!

The wedding ROCKED - The after party ROCKED!!! Great day/night all around!!!!!

It's 5 min to 8 in the morning - The busy countdown today is on: Salon at 11-1 130-230 back home to get dressed

YEAH!!! I have reached my weight loss wedding goal - 1st Goal Down!!!! Tomorrow is the day!!!

Happy with all family at home (except you chuck - see you Sunday)

Hubby has always been awesome with children - I love listening to him play cause he gets so into it :)

Okay, if you like Avon, then it's time to order: http://cmelcher.avonrepresentative.com/ Have a wonderful day!

So where have I been?

I was gone for 2 days to Yuma, AZ – We accomplished what we set out to do, which was get my nephew out of the system and into our stable home.

So now we are back into being caregivers of an 18 month old. The first thing we are doing is figuring out his schedule.

Last night, due to getting home and having to get settled, we got him into the bath by 8pm and into bed by 8:45pm. We are hoping to change that time to bath at 7:30pm and bed by 8-8:15pm. That way we get to spend the last hour and a half with our son by himself.

Then the baby was up at 7am. Which is perfect because due to the fact that I have been working on changing my sleeping habits and putting myself to bed at a decent time and getting up at 7am every morning, then it worked out well.

Nap time today was at 10:45am. I think it’s a bit early, but he might take 2 naps??? We’ll find out. But if not, that is fine.

Back from Yuma: We were awarded guardianship of my nephew (prayers answered). We now have an 18 month old living in our home.

Been a very productive day in yuma. Must be here till tomorrow.
:) christine

In el centro
:) christine

CHARGERS!! CHARGERS!!! CHARGERS!!! great game: 24-20

Driving to Yuma in the morning - Yes on purpose

STRESSED?!? ME STRESSED???

Okay so yeah I guess I am stressed out. Why?

1. Wedding is Sunday and I am having to work with every one’s schedules to be here by a certain time and to be there by a certain time.

2. My b-i-l is having major issues in another state and I am helping as much as I can by phone. (I’ve known him since he was 10 and he really is my brother, not just b-i-l)

3. There is a possibility that we will be temporarily watching his 2 1/2 year old, so we will need to baby proof our ENTIRE home – Not quite stressing on this item yet as I try not to stress over things that haven’t happened. Plus there is the chance it won’t happen. We’ll see.

4. I have another meeting with the business counselor on the 28th and must have my Market Research done and sent to him by the 25th so that we may review it for functionality.

5. School starts October 12th.

6. Oh and it’s that time of the month HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

So this is my life on this day. It’s still a great day and a great life as I am marrying the man I so wonderfully love. (And he is willing to deal with all this drama with me without getting too mad if I snap at him)

Worrying does not empty tomorrow of its troubles; It empties today of its strength. Thx Linda

'If at first you don't succeed, do it the way your wife told you!'

Working Out

So my workout schedule includes Saturday’s but in light of family events I was not able to workout. Sunday’s are my days off, but at 10pm I felt like I was cheating myself by not working out. So I popped in a DVD: Jillian Michael’s 30 Day Shred and got moving.

Now, this DVD is no joke. I have been working out steadily since July and I can say that parts of this DVD kicked my butt.

Apparently you do 10 days at Level 1, then 10 days at Level 2, and then 10 days at Level 3 (final level – as the name fits: 30 day shred).

So maybe I will include this DVD on various days, just to throw in a mix of things.

Okay so 7 days till the wedding - Also, pray for my b-i-l who is having major issues right now...Thx

Journey through

In my journey through weight loss and life I feel like I am winning. Even if I miss out on a day of exercise. Even if I eat too much on one day. I am still winning.

I am down 16 pounds (my goal was 20 by the wedding) I have come close and have succeeded.

:)

Photos of us being goofs: http://picasaweb.google.com/jesdenm/Goofs?feat=directlink

Setting up my Avon site: http://www.youravon.com/cmelcher

In memory of the heroes and civilians that died 8 years ago. You will never be forgotten.

"The day we stop playing, is the day we start getting old." Twilight Zone

Watching "Twilight Zone" the Movie :) Thank you Encore Mystery

@24HourFitness #MyGoals To have a wonderful time at my wedding 09/20/2009 -Which hits 1st small goal #1: Lose 20lbs (at 13 which is perfect)

After: http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/3pZx9Zp2ZfZUvxQbyZWayQ?feat=directlink

Before: http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/UpZJeDjMQ3P3dC3_XpDYbg?feat=directlink

K, dress fitting done - Wanna see?

Taking nekkid pictures so that I can see progress of weight loss - Progress: GOOD!!! (no you cannot see, no one can - private only)

Go Undiet - Review your Cereal - Great/Detailed List (http://www.healthcastle.com/product-listing.shtml?prodname=&prodid=&catid=1&sortby=0&filterby=0&chbx=&compid=)

"Namaste" means "may the light within me honor the light within you."

I'm sad :( The boy starts school tomorrow - I like him being home with me and hanging out. Oh well.

Posted Nickelback Concert photos: http://picasaweb.google.com/jesdenm/NickelbackConcert?feat=directlink

New York City Campaigns Against Coke and Other Sugary Drinks - NYTimes.com (http://www.nytimes.com/2009/09/01/nyregion/01fat.html?_r=2)

Nickelback concert tomorrow!!!! Gonna rock out to Hinder, Saving Abel, Papa Roach and of course Nickelback!!!!

DAILY THOUGHT: SOME PEOPLE ARE LIKE SLINKIES - NOT REALLY GOOD FOR ANYTHING BUT THEY BRING A SMILE TO YOUR FACE WHEN PUSHED DOWN THE STAIRS.

Home Remedies: If you have a bad cough, take a large dose of laxatives. Then you'll be afraid to cough.