changes for the best

The temperature outside is a  little too cold this morning to be out there walking.  I can tough it out, but it's DD that gets cold sitting in the sleigh, enjoying the scenery.  Will be getting another treadmill very soon, can't wait.  I'm in the walking mood.
The positive outcomes to our new lifestyle is great.  I'm feeling much more energetic, sleeping better nights, and so is Rosalie.  We were having night time problems with her.  She would wake up in the middle of the night, and wander around the house.  Many a times I came to get her downstairs, looking in the fridge, turning on lights.  It was beginning to freak me out.  I would end up closing her door and locking it, and sitting outside it and wait for her to fall back asleep, which could take a while on some nights. 
So let's just say I was tired.
Since we've taken out concentrated juices, ketchup and most if not all sugar from out diet, I can say that it's been over a week since Rosalie hasn't gotten up for her midnight stroll.  And we are also working hard on getting her dry at night.  No more drinking after 6pm.  We are getting one pee a night, I just have to figure out around what time this happens, and take her to the bathroom.  We are making great progress, let's keep it up!

-12c Sunny with cloudy periods and a bit of snow here and there.

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let's go!

I bought an old treadmill a few months back in the hopes of using it for myself and my dogs.  Two weeks ago, as you all know, I decided to get fit, and walk my dogs at the same time.  This morning we did our 1k outdoors, felt good not to freeze my face off, but I can't finish off on the treadmill as it died on me last week.  I took it apart, looked into it, but it needs a new motor, so off to the scrap it will go.  The biggest problem is I can't afford to buy a another one, or i should say that DH doesn't want me spending.
For once in my life I made up a plan, and i was sticking to it, and now this.  I will figure out a way to work threw it, hopefully get another good deal on a treadmill.  In the meantime, I haven't given up, weight is going down, dogs are behaving, so let's keep it up girl!


151.3lbs.
-13c sunny with a few clouds.

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family time

Yesterday was grocery time.  It's always a chore going to the store with both girls, so when Audrey mentioned she wanted to stay home with Dad, and Dad agreed, I was more than happy to oblige.  The definition of peaceful for me is to have only one of the girls at the store.  Doesn't take much to make my day.
DH got busy on an old skidoo we have, trying to get it going.  Well he did!  He managed to give the girls a few rides around the yard, then told me to go try it out to the end of the property.  Of course, I take off , free as the wind, but not for long!!!  Puh puh puh!(stall).  Just my luck!  Had to walk all the way back home, get a gas can, kids and DH, and walked back to the skidoo, got it going again, and all got one and drove it back home.
It was a lovely day of playing outside, enjoying the not so cold fresh air, and just relaxing with family.

 

-22c(-32c) bright sunny skies\

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a day to remember

Today is a day that everyone in my family remembers. 
10 years ago, my brother had a beautiful baby boy named Kevin.  Due to unforeseen circumstances, Kevin didn't get to be with us.  He died at birth.  Today would be his tenth birthday.  He is in our hearts, and always will be as our guardian angel. We love and miss you Kevin.
It is also the birthday of my grandmother.  I do believe, but not sure, that she is 89 or 90 this year.  She is still of life, living in her own little apartment, still enjoying life.  I wish you, Mémère Ouellette, a happy birthday and may the day be all you ever wished for, we will visit you tomorrow when the weather is not so cold.

-23c(-31c), sunny clear skies.

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did anybody say cold?

The sun is finally showing it's face, but we know that when he does, it means it's cooooold out there.  I almost didn't send my daughter to school, didn't want to have to wait for the bus in this weather.  It's the wind that's bad.  But well dressed, we made it.  The real challenge will be this afternoon when the wind has picked up.  DH working outside all day, poor him.  He came home very late last night, frozen to the bones.
Today at Audrey's school is crazy hair day.

 

Had to figure something out that her hat would fit on top of it, not an easy to do!

-18c,-28 with windchill.  Sunny blue skies.

back in action

I've been MIA for a few days due to a stomach flu that took over our lives.  First is was Audrey, then 48 hours later is was Rosalie, then 48 hours after that it was Paul and I.  I thought great, at least Paul can take care of the kids while I'm sick, but no such thing.  He got it too, so we were both out of it for 24 hours.  Lucky for us, Audrey went off to school, and we only had Rosalie to watch out for.  And a couple of good friends came over on a whim, and ended up taking care of us, and making us feel better, Thanks Sue & Steph.
We are back in action, so off to the treadmill I go.  I didn't take my regular walk outside, but i pulled both my daughters to the end of the road to wait for the bus, then came back home, attached another sleigh, put garbage bags in each one, and walked back.  It was heavy, I'm sure I will feel it in my legs tomorrow, but it's all worth it.

My silly cat managed to get in the way of the cold room door, just as I was about to shut it.  Let's just say, he got hurt.  From what I can tell, it's just a bad charley horse, as he's playing with the birds right now.  This is Bibitte(aka Salvat) the kitten I saved at birth.  He is now 4 months old, doing very well, and is now enjoying his first days of going outside to meet with the other members of my cat family.







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what a day!

The only people enjoying the weather today are my ducks.  They are out getting a well deserved wash after months of not having access to water.  So let's just say that my walk was canceled this morning.  So onto the treadmill we go.

Made a few more dietary changes over the weekend.  Changes prepared mustard for Dijon, mayo for no fat salad dressing, cow milk for soy milk(my least favorite change so far).  Now it's my 30 minutes of treadmill time, see you later.

+12c, raining.  Yes +12 in January.
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