Thanks to my blogging friend...

Dolphin Valley Academy I know, from her recommendation of the MapMyRide website, exactly how far I've been going on my bike rides. Except it doesn't like my little short cul-de-sac road, or the fact that my route doubles back on itself. So, just add on 1/2 mile to every ride and you're there, LOL. I've been going 6+ miles on my solitary rides--not that far with kiddos in tow but hey, dragging 50 pounds behind me counts for something. Methinks I burn just as many calories ;-)

Funny...or Embarrassing?

So, I gave my hubby a $25 gc for Home Depot, for Father's Day. Guess that should have been a gc for $25.34 instead. He used it for recent purchases which totalled out to the larger dollar amount--and had to put the 34 cents on his debit card because he didn't have any cash on him. Oops! BTDT ;-)

My "Before I Turn 40" Resolution

OK, maybe it's not a resolution, because those are meant to be broken, right? And I don't mean to break this. So, it's decided. It's not a resolution. It's a way of life. A change for the better. I can't let myself go any longer--and I can't give excuses and wait for other people (my dh, my children) to be healthy with me. If they want to, fine--if they don't want to, I'm not letting that stop me. I already eat pretty healthy, but exercise has been my downfall. I really enjoy bicycling. Always have, since I was a teenager. And I've decided that I'm going to ride again, for my own health and enjoyment. I'm trying to get at least a 30 minute bike ride on the Rail Trail every day that I can. I'm not setting a goal of so many days per week, because that just doesn't always work out. My goal is to ride every day that I can--THAT works for me. Sometimes I'm by myself...sometimes one or two children join me. Whichever way is fine with me. It's the time duration that counts for me now, not the distance I go (that 50 extra pounds behind me with a kid on a co-pilot shortens the distance, ya know ;-) I fell better for finally getting regular exercise. And I dare not hope...but...ya know, my pants and shorts feel a bit looser on me than they used to. Not complaining at all!

Now where's the cattle prod for my dh's behind? He's the one who NEEEEEEEDS the exercise, for his heart and his weight and a bunch of other things that would be improved. But I'm not letting him hold me back anymore. Yay for me!

New Homeschooling Resource Blog

Homeschooling Apropos is up and running! Check there often for bits of wisdom, tips, and materials reviews, culled from the iVillage Homeschool Board.

Playing the trump card

Or, how to silence a child quickly ;-)

DS6 inquired of his sister how many American Girl dolls she needs to have, because after all, they ARE expensive, you know ;-) When I informed him that his Lego cargo train cost more than sister's AG doll and extra outfit that she got for her birthday, he had nothing more to say. You should have seen her smirk ;-)