Spring Has Sprung.....Though Not Quite As High Because of The Extra Weight

Today I have officially begun my Spring Cleaning Madness. I am in complete denial that there is still a probability that the Midwest could see snow. I will ignore this fact and proceed full throttle with all things Spring. (I am even tempting the weather gods further by buying a new Easter dress!)

Today will be spent swapping out my winter bedding (good riddance fleece blanket and flannel sheets) for my pretty cotton sheets and then it will be time to reorganize the closet and reset the configuration for the spring wardrobe.

Yesterday I spent the day trying on and washing the spring duds. And let me just say that the 'trying on' part was VERY trying! It has been a looooooooooooooooooong winter. I shudder to think that I have managed to plump up one whole size since the last time I wore my favorite floral skirt! I think the frigid temperatures along with the termination of my relationship with Special Man Friend resulted in my doubling the carb loading efforts this winter.

So starting today, I'm eating HEALTHIER. I think that has been my main problem lately.....well, and also quantity. My biggest downfall so far has been the temptation to finish what the kids are leaving behind everyday for lunch! I also have myself so tightly scheduled in the evenings, I convince myself that the only way I'll be able to eat is if I eat fast food. I just have to re-discipline myself about using my time more wisely in the evenings so I can manage a healthy meal AND still get the things done that I have planned. I will also be getting into an exercise routine. A friend from church also wants to get in shape and she and I have created a work-out plan that we're going to accomplish together.

It's not so much that I think I'm FAT, it's just that lately I've been thinking more about my body being a temple. We only get one body in this life and I have not been taking care of mine lately!! Also, while I am not on the market right now, I will someday want new worshipers at this temple...if you catch my drift. So right now I'm hanging a "Please Excuse Our Dust While We Remodel" sign and the maintenance crew and I are gonna do some SERIOUS overhaulin'!

The New Job.

Well, things at the job have been going quite well. The family I am working for is great. I'm watching the kids of two sisters. Three total kids all 4 and under. If the wackadoo sister-in-law brings over her two it suddenly jumps to FIVE kids all 4 and under!!!!! That's when things get REALLY nuts.

Of course I know I'm not supposed to, but I have a favorite!! The two year old melts my heart. Curly Sue is precious beyond belief and super smart.

Here are some of my favorite moments with her:

On a walk with all the kids:
Curly Sue (holding my hand): Cassie, why do you do that to your sleeves?
Cassie (pushing my sleeves up to my elbow): I don't know. I just don't like them down by my hands.
Curly Sue: You're so silly! Wear clothes with short sleeves! I have a Princess shirt with short sleeves. You want it?

In the living room:
Curly Sue (handing me my cell phone): CASSIE!!! I FOUND YOUR PHONE AGAIN!!! Why do you keep dropping it?
Cassie: I don't drop it, it falls out of the pocket on my jeans.
Curly Sue: Oh. Well, here. (shoves phone down my shirt) Now it won't fall out.


Those are only my favorites from TODAY! I'll be sure to keep you all updated. This kid is going to make GREAT blog fodder.